Argentina, Tierra del Fuego, Catholic Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

Title in the Language of the Record
Registros Parroquiales de la Provincia de Tierra del Fuego, Argentina

Record Description
These records are in Spanish. This collection of church records for the period of 1894 to 1950 includes baptisms and marriages for the cities of Río Grande and Ushuaia.

The parishes contained in the collection are Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria and Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes.

For a list of localities currently published in this collection, select the Browse link from the collection landing page.

Record Content
Baptismal records usually include the following information:


 * Date of event
 * Place of event
 * Name of groom and bride
 * Groom’s age
 * Groom's location of baptism
 * Groom’s location of confirmation
 * Groom's residence
 * Groom’s place and date of baptism
 * Groom’s parents' names and their origin
 * Bride’s age
 * Bride's location of baptism
 * Bride’s location of confirmation
 * Bride’s residence
 * Bride’s parents’ names and their origin
 * Names of witnesses and their residence

How to Use the Record
To browse this collection you will need to follow this series of links: ⇒ Select the"Browse" link in the initial search page ⇒ Select the “City or Town” category ⇒ Select the “Parish” category ⇒ Select the “Record Type and Years” which takes you to the images.

Search the collection by image comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine which one is your ancestor. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to make this determination.

For Help Reading These Records
These records are in Spanish. For help reading the records, see the following wiki articles:


 * Spanish Genealogical Word List
 * Argentina Language and Languages

Related Websites

 * Province of Tierra del Fuego Maps
 * Province of Tierra del Fuego History

Related Wiki Articles

 * Argentina
 * Province of Tierra del Fuego
 * Argentina Church Records
 * Argentina Church History

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