Philippines, Jaro Archdiocese, Parish Registers - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
This collection will include records from 1699-2001. It is a collection of Catholic parish registers from Iloilo province. Records include baptisms, marriages, deaths, and some confirmations. Date range of available records varies according to parish. Some records may show signs of damage.

Reading These Records
These records are written in Spanish. For help reading them see:
 * Spanish Genealogical Word List
 * Spanish Alphabet Chart
 * Brigham Young University Spanish Script Tutorial

What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records:

Baptism
 * Child’s name
 * Child’s birth date
 * Baptism date
 * Place of baptism
 * Parents’ names

Confirmation
 * Child’s name
 * Confirmation date
 * Place of confirmation
 * Parents’ names

Marriage
 * Names of bride and groom
 * Marriage date
 * Place of Marriage
 * Names of bride and groom’s parents

Death
 * Deceased’s name
 * Deceased’s birth date
 * Date of death
 * Cause of death
 * Name of closest living relative

Inventory

 * Catholic Church. The Holy Name of Jesus (Buenavista, Guimaras Island) Registros parroquiales, 1859-1924
 * Catholic Church. St. Elizabeth Metropolitan Cathedral (Jaro, Iloilo City, Iloilo)Registros parroquiales, 1699-1935
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 * Iglesia Católica. Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara, Iloilo) Registros parroquiales, 1851-1956
 * Iglesia Católica. San Isidoro (Navalas, Buenavista, Guimaras) Registros parroquiales, 1874-1924
 * Iglesia Católica. San Juan Bautista (Jordán, Buenavista, Guimaras Island) Registros parroquiales, 1823-1955

How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * Name of the person
 * Approximate date of the event

How Do I Analyze the Results?
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

 * Add any new information to your records
 * If available, check the image for additional information
 * Analyze the entry to see if it provides additional clues to find other records of the person or their family

I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?

 * The person may be recorded with an abbreviated or variant form of their name
 * Try searching by surname only
 * Remember that spelling was generally not standardized until the early part of the 20th century

Research Helps
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in the Philippines.
 * Record Finder

Citing This Collection
Citing your sources makes it easy for others to find and evaluate the records you used. When you copy information from a record, list where you found that information.