These are the tools that I always have open and in front of me any time I work with Mexico civil registration and Catholic church parish records. And since I can only fudge my way through reading Spanish, these are the same tools I provide my Spanish-fluent father whenever he translates these records for me.
My Three Go-To Help Tools for Working with Mexico Genealogy Records Read More »
Hispanic Genealogy Repositories & Sources
A Mexico civil death registration record confirms that great-aunt Celedenia Robledo died at just 18 months of age, one year prior to the family immigrated to the U.S. She is the older sister that my grandfather never knew.
Celedonia Robledo, the Mexico-Born Sister My First-Generation Grandfather Never Knew Read More »
Hispanic Genealogy My Family History Repositories & Sources
I am launching a new FREE email newsletter focusing on Hispanic genealogy, history, and traditions. Hispanic Heritage Happenings will go out twice a month, delivered to your email inbox on the 1st and the 15th. Each issue will include a compilation and summary of relevant blog posts, tutorials, tips, reviews, collections and records, publications, webinars, conferences, seminars, workshops, etc., that I have identified and personally selected for you.
My Hispanic Genealogy & History Newsletter Launches November 15th…Sign Up Now! Read More »
Hispanic Genealogy
I am usually pleased to find just one or two sessions focusing on Hispanic genealogy and history at conferences, but this conference features FIVE breakout sessions that are of high value to those researching or teaching Hispanic history.