Mexico, Hidalgo, Catholic Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

Title in the Language of the Record
Registros Parroquiales de la Iglesia Católica del Estado de Hidalgo, Mexico.

Record Description
This collection of the Catholic Church parish records of the State of Hidalgo covers the years from 1546-1963.

For a list of records by localities, document type and dates currently published in this collection, select the Browse.

For additional details about the history of these records and help using them, see the wiki article Mexico Catholic Church Records (FamilySearch Historical Records).

Citation for This Collection
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Record Content
Important genealogical information found in Baptismal records include:


 * Place and date of the baptism
 * Given name
 * Gender, place and date of birth or age at baptism
 * If legitimate or illegitimate
 * Parents names, sometimes their residence and/or place of birth
 * Names of maternal grandparents
 * Names of paternal grandparents
 * Name/s of godparents

Important genealogical information found in Marriage records include:


 * Place and date of the marriage
 * Name of the groom
 * Age of groom, his place of birth and/or residence
 * Name of the groom’s parents
 * Name of the bride
 * Age of bride, her place of birth and/or residence
 * Names of the bride’s parents
 * Sometimes, the parent’s place of origin and/or civil status
 * Names of witnesses

Important genealogical information found in Death records include:


 * Place and date of the burial
 * Burial place
 * Name of the principal
 * Place and date of birth or age at time of death
 * Cause of death
 * Residence of the deceased
 * Place of death
 * Civil status of the principal, if married the name of the spouse may be given
 * If principal left progeny

How to Use the Record
To search the collection you will need to follow this series of links: ⇒ Select the "Browse" link in the initial search page ⇒ Select the "Ciudad o pueblo" category ⇒ Select the "Parroquia" category ⇒ Select the "Tipo de registro y años" category which takes you to the images.

Look at the images one by one 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.

Related Websites

 * Mexican Roots Spanish Church Records

Related Wiki Articles

 * Mexico Church Records
 * Mexico Church History

Citing FamilySearch Historical Collections
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Citation Example for a Record Found in This Collection
"Mexico, Hidalgo Catholic Church Records", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org), 2009; from Diocese of Tulancingo, Diocese of Tula, Diocese of Saltillo, Diocese of Huejutla. Registros parroquiales, 1546-1963. Original records also housed in locar parishe archives throughout the State of Hidalgo, Mexico. FHL 3,343 microfilm reels. Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.