Água Branca, Paraíba, Brazil Genealogy

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

History
Around 1814, a civilized Indian, residing on the Bom Jesus farm, on the farm of Herculano José da Silva, got lost in the woods and, when climbing a tree to orient himself, he saw a green strip, towards which he headed. Arriving there, he found a cacimba, which he named Mutamba. When lifting the liquid with his hands, he claimed to be white water. According to tradition, this gave rise to the toponym of the current Municipality. Following the course of the Bom Jesus stream, the Indian, back at the farm, reported the fact, arousing interest. Several people moved to the place, where they settled, giving rise to the village. In addition to the family of Herculano José da Silva and Francisco Marinheiro, Manoel Gregório de Santana and his son Firmino Gregório de Santana stand out. The first chapel, today Igreja Matriz, was built in 1834. In 1930, the territory of Água Branca served as the stage for the struggles that took place between government forces and the rebels, led by José Pereira Lima. District created with the name Água Branca, on January 7, 1896, subordinated to the municipality of Piancó. On March 30, 1938, the Água Branca district became part of the municipality of Princesa. On November 15, 1938, the princess municipality was renamed Princess Isabel. On December 31, 1943, the Água Branca district was renamed Imoroti. On November 19, 1948, the district of Imoroti was renamed Água Branca. Elevated to the category of municipality with the name Água Branca on September 24, 1959, separated from Princess Isabel.

Online Resources

 * Brazil, Paraíba, Catholic Church Records, 1731-2013 no Registros Históricos do FamilySearch

Local Offices
Cartório do Registro Civil e Notas Rua Major Inocêncio, s/n Centro 58748-000 Água Branca PB Telphone: (83) 3481-1117 E-mail: cartoriobarbosacesar@bol.com.br

Online Resources

 * Brazil, Paraíba, Catholic Church Records, 1731-2013 no Registros Históricos do FamilySearch

Local Churches
PARÓQUIA DE NOSSA SENHORA DA CONCEIÇÃO (1966)