Bom Jesus, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil Genealogy

Guide to Municipality of Bom Jesus ancestry, family history and genealogy: birth records, marriage records, death records, church records, parish registers, and civil registration.

History

 * The municipality was emancipated from Senador Elói de Souza through Law No. 2,794, of May 11, 1962.
 * The community remained under the name Panelas until 1936, when State Law No. 31 changed the name to Bom Jesus. On May 11, 1962, through Law No. 2,794, Bom Jesus separated from Senador Elói de Souza and became a new municipality.

Former Names:
 * The settlement began with the donation of a sesmaria to Father José Vieira Afonso, which included the entire area around Lagoa da Panela. In 1820, its ownership rights were given to Félix do Rego Barros and Lagoa da Panela was renamed Capoeiras, only returning to its original name after many years.

Local Offices
Cartório Ofício Único Pç. Padre João Maria, 24 Centro Bom Jesus - RN 59270-000 Brazil Telephone: (84) 32253-2130 E-mail: [mailto:liana.delgado@hotmail.com liana.delgado@hotmail.com]

Local Churches
Paróquia do Sagrado Coração de Jesus R. Padre João Maria, s/n Centro Bom Jesus - RN 59270-000 Brazil Facebook

Localities

 * Povoado Lagoa de Panela

Surrounding Municipalities

 * Januário Cicco
 * Macaíba
 * Senador Elói de Souza
 * São Pedro

Other Institutions
Prefeitura Municipal de Bom Jesus R. Manoel Andrade, 12 Centro Bom Jesus - RN 59270-000 Brazil Telephone: (84) 3253-2209 E-mail: [mailto:contato@bomjesus.rn.gov.br contato@bomjesus.rn.gov.br] Website