These records are often described as the best family history records in the world due to the wealth of genealogical information typically included in these records. Learn how to find and analyze Mexico civil and church registration collections to build out your Mexican family history. Even a non-Spanish speaker can be successful at this research.
Colleen Robledo Greene, MLIS, is an academic librarian, college educator, and tech nerd who has been researching her family history since 1997. She is the Digital Scholarship Librarian at California State University, Fullerton, and also teaches an
A lot of good information to digest; was able to follow it all even though i had to run two errands while listening.
Awesome! I finally stumbled upon a Mexican-specific genealogical webinar! Can we please have more webinars on Mexican genealogy? Thank you so much!
Brilliant webinar, a must watch again! to get the most out of the mass of information and tips provided during the webinar.
Clear presentation. Very informative. Appreciate the document samples, tips, and reference to study the BYU Script Tutorial. Thank you!
Colleen Greene provided me with so much fantastic information today. I have a client who wants to discover his Texas/Mexican heritage, and this webinar will greatly assist me now. Thank you so very much!!!
Colleen is very knowledgeable and a clear presenter.
Enjoyed it
Excel ant information!
Excelent!
excellent examples and presentation skills
Excellent Talk! Would love to hear more on Mexican research!!
Excellent webinar!
Excellent, I will be watching for more presentations by Colleen. I really like her, Thanks Geoff and team
Excellent. I’m a 47 year genealogist and even I got new info. I usually work on French Canadian records, but have had several client inquiries about Mexican records so, Thank You very much. This will also help in researching Southwest Native Americans. Can’t say enough good things.
First one ever. But I learned some good suff! Thank you.
Great info and resources.
Great info. Thanks
Great webinar! I now have options for finding my Mexican grandmother!! Thank you!!
i do not have any Mexican members to my knowledge, but still learn different ways of looking at & for records. Thanks
I had an inkling of how much detail there is, looking over the shoulder of patron researching her Mexican ancestry at my local FHC, but after today have a more overall picture and feel I could dive right in myself. Thanks!
I would consider this an “action packed” webinar full of amazing information! Thank you Colleen!
It would have been a “5” if I hadn’t already done a bunch of research in these Mexican records. So I am already pretty familiar with what she presented. Would have been wonderful to have had this webinar a few years ago when I started my research into Alamos, Sonora, and the impact of it’s citizens on the settling of California.
I’ve been involved with genealogical research for my Mexican ancestors for five years, but I’m always learning something new. Colleen’s presentation taught me much. I look forward to having more detailed sessions with her. Thanks!
Oustanding webinar on Mexican Church and Civil Registration records.
Please bring Coleen back for more Webinars, she is wonderful!
She likes what she talks about
SO good. Thank you.
So much detailed info. Colleen is an excellent presenter. I plan to watch the video on this to be sure I didn’t miss anything.
So much information and so little time for it all!
Succinct and to the point….covered a lot in time allowed!
Thanks to Colleen for the great information and resources. It would be great to have additional webinars regarding Mexican records/genealogy.
That was such an interesting webinar. I had already figured out much of what was covered in Colleen’s presentation and it is really good to know that I’m on the right track.
This answered so many questions i have had in my 30+ years researching my husband’s family. I started with the names of his grandparents and parents and nothing more. I feel like I started from square one again, but far better prepared.
Tons of info to digest, Collen was great!!! Love her presentation…
useful and helpful information. confirmed previous questions. good pace. I would like to hear more from colleen.
Very clear, well organized, handout very helpful. Colleen is Very knowledgeable. A joy to listen to.
Very good information and presentation.
Very good. She knows what she is talking about.
Very helpful and informative!
Very informative webinar. Please offer more webinars on Mexican genealogy. Thank You!
Very informative, wish I had Mexican ancestors
Webinar very well done. Thank you.
What an information packed webinar, but it was done with great pacing and examples. Not overwhelming.
Will review this webinar to see if I can help my Hispanic friends Mexico
Wonderful! Very informative
Wonderful. I love your webinars. Don’t know how you can fill them all with this amazingly helpful information. Thank you
Would be great to have Mexican ancestors – half the work is done by the authorities and their records!
Putting Them in Their Place: Understanding Localities for Your Mexican & Colonial Spanish Ancestors
Familiarity with church and civil jurisdictions helps us make better sense of records we find for our Mexican ancestors, helps us know where to look for records that pertain to a particular place and time, and helps us trace evolving jurisdictional borders through time. Knowing where and how to find historical and background information about different Mexican localities helps you dig deeper into the lives of your ancestors. Learn about essential reference tools and strategies that will help you identify and learn more about the localities in which your ancestors lived and worked.
Familiarity with church and civil jurisdictions helps us make better sense of records we find for our Mexican ancestors, helps us know where to look for records that pertain to a particular place and time, and helps us trace evolving jurisdictional borders through time. Knowing where and how to find historical and background information about different Mexican localities helps you dig deeper into the lives of your ancestors. Learn about essential reference tools and strategies that will help you identify and learn more about the localities in which your ancestors lived and worked.
Tío Juvenal: Putting the Records, Context & Strategies All Together
This 20th century Mexican and Mexican-American case study showcases and weaves together different types of records available online, as well as those that need to be viewed at or requested from physical archives, and family interviews. It demonstrates the essential role that understanding historical context and customs plays in analyzing sources and building out a more comprehensive family history.
This 20th century Mexican and Mexican-American case study showcases and weaves together different types of records available online, as well as those that need to be viewed at or requested from physical archives, and family interviews. It demonstrates the essential role that understanding historical context and customs plays in analyzing sources and building out a more comprehensive family history.
Your 19th & 20th Century Mexican Ancestors in the U.S.
Historical records and social history paint a rich picture of the lives of our Mexican ancestors who were in the U.S. after the mid-19th century. A new border, new laws, a violent revolution, two world wars, and changing economic and political conditions significantly impacted your Mexican ancestors who came to or were born in the United States. Sharing a border, and sharing a long common history in certain regions of the U.S. has presented situations unique to those of Mexican descent compared to other immigrant and ethnic groups.
Historical records and social history paint a rich picture of the lives of our Mexican ancestors who were in the U.S. after the mid-19th century. A new border, new laws, a violent revolution, two world wars, and changing economic and political conditions significantly impacted your Mexican ancestors who came to or were born in the United States. Sharing a border, and sharing a long common history in certain regions of the U.S. has presented situations unique to those of Mexican descent compared to other immigrant and ethnic groups.
Foundational Concepts & Reference Tools for Mexican Genealogy
We pour a lot of time, money, and soul into our family history research. So, we want to make sure we are tracing the right people and families in the right place at any given time, and that we glean all possible information and clues from the records. This presentation reviews social and cultural customs, and tools for learning about jurisdictions and key terminology. It is suitable for those still new to Mexican genealogy as well as more experienced researchers.
We pour a lot of time, money, and soul into our family history research. So, we want to make sure we are tracing the right people and families in the right place at any given time, and that we glean all possible information and clues from the records. This presentation reviews social and cultural customs, and tools for learning about jurisdictions and key terminology. It is suitable for those still new to Mexican genealogy as well as more experienced researchers.
Essential Immigration Records for Researching Your Mexican Ancestors
Did your Mexican ancestors immigrate to the United States in the 20th century? This period of history witnessed significant waves of Mexican immigration to the U.S., both permanent and temporary. The types of immigration records introduced or refined during this era, provide a wealth of information.
Did your Mexican ancestors immigrate to the United States in the 20th century? This period of history witnessed significant waves of Mexican immigration to the U.S., both permanent and temporary. The types of immigration records introduced or refined during this era, provide a wealth of information.
Working More In-Depth with Mexican Civil Registrations
Mexico implemented federal registration of births, marriages, and deaths in the 1860s. These records are packed with genealogical information about your ancestors. This presentation will help you make the most of understanding and analyzing these records.
Mexico implemented federal registration of births, marriages, and deaths in the 1860s. These records are packed with genealogical information about your ancestors. This presentation will help you make the most of understanding and analyzing these records.
Mexican Catholic Parish Records, Part I: Baptisms, Confirmations & Burials
Spanish colonial and Mexican Catholic parish registers are rich in genealogical information. This session will discuss the laws, customs, and significance of these particular Catholic records that essentially "bookend" the life of your ancestors; as well as where to find and how to analyze them.
Spanish colonial and Mexican Catholic parish registers are rich in genealogical information. This session will discuss the laws, customs, and significance of these particular Catholic records that essentially "bookend" the life of your ancestors; as well as where to find and how to analyze them.
Explore the hidden stories of Mexico’s colonial past and uncover the legacy of Sephardic Jews in New Spain. In this webinar, we’ll examine the types of documents—such as Inquisition records, church registries, and others —that reveal traces of Jewish ancestry. Learn the strategies used to build genealogical cases and prove ancestral connections to unlikely ancestors.
Explore the hidden stories of Mexico’s colonial past and uncover the legacy of Sephardic Jews in New Spain. In this webinar, we’ll examine the types of documents—such as Inquisition records, church registries, and others —that reveal traces of Jewish ancestry. Learn the strategies used to build genealogical cases and prove ancestral connections to unlikely ancestors.
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A lot of good information to digest; was able to follow it all even though i had to run two errands while listening.
Awesome! I finally stumbled upon a Mexican-specific genealogical webinar! Can we please have more webinars on Mexican genealogy? Thank you so much!
Brilliant webinar, a must watch again! to get the most out of the mass of information and tips provided during the webinar.
Clear presentation. Very informative. Appreciate the document samples, tips, and reference to study the BYU Script Tutorial. Thank you!
Colleen Greene provided me with so much fantastic information today. I have a client who wants to discover his Texas/Mexican heritage, and this webinar will greatly assist me now. Thank you so very much!!!
Colleen is very knowledgeable and a clear presenter.
Enjoyed it
Excel ant information!
Excelent!
excellent examples and presentation skills
Excellent Talk! Would love to hear more on Mexican research!!
Excellent webinar!
Excellent, I will be watching for more presentations by Colleen. I really like her, Thanks Geoff and team
Excellent. I’m a 47 year genealogist and even I got new info. I usually work on French Canadian records, but have had several client inquiries about Mexican records so, Thank You very much. This will also help in researching Southwest Native Americans. Can’t say enough good things.
First one ever. But I learned some good suff! Thank you.
Great info and resources.
Great info. Thanks
Great webinar! I now have options for finding my Mexican grandmother!! Thank you!!
i do not have any Mexican members to my knowledge, but still learn different ways of looking at & for records. Thanks
I had an inkling of how much detail there is, looking over the shoulder of patron researching her Mexican ancestry at my local FHC, but after today have a more overall picture and feel I could dive right in myself. Thanks!
I would consider this an “action packed” webinar full of amazing information! Thank you Colleen!
It would have been a “5” if I hadn’t already done a bunch of research in these Mexican records. So I am already pretty familiar with what she presented. Would have been wonderful to have had this webinar a few years ago when I started my research into Alamos, Sonora, and the impact of it’s citizens on the settling of California.
I’ve been involved with genealogical research for my Mexican ancestors for five years, but I’m always learning something new. Colleen’s presentation taught me much. I look forward to having more detailed sessions with her. Thanks!
Oustanding webinar on Mexican Church and Civil Registration records.
Please bring Coleen back for more Webinars, she is wonderful!
She likes what she talks about
SO good. Thank you.
So much detailed info. Colleen is an excellent presenter. I plan to watch the video on this to be sure I didn’t miss anything.
So much information and so little time for it all!
Succinct and to the point….covered a lot in time allowed!
Thanks to Colleen for the great information and resources. It would be great to have additional webinars regarding Mexican records/genealogy.
That was such an interesting webinar. I had already figured out much of what was covered in Colleen’s presentation and it is really good to know that I’m on the right track.
This answered so many questions i have had in my 30+ years researching my husband’s family. I started with the names of his grandparents and parents and nothing more. I feel like I started from square one again, but far better prepared.
Tons of info to digest, Collen was great!!! Love her presentation…
useful and helpful information. confirmed previous questions. good pace. I would like to hear more from colleen.
Very clear, well organized, handout very helpful. Colleen is Very knowledgeable. A joy to listen to.
Very good information and presentation.
Very good. She knows what she is talking about.
Very helpful and informative!
Very informative webinar. Please offer more webinars on Mexican genealogy. Thank You!
Very informative, wish I had Mexican ancestors
Webinar very well done. Thank you.
What an information packed webinar, but it was done with great pacing and examples. Not overwhelming.
Will review this webinar to see if I can help my Hispanic friends Mexico
Wonderful! Very informative
Wonderful. I love your webinars. Don’t know how you can fill them all with this amazingly helpful information. Thank you
Would be great to have Mexican ancestors – half the work is done by the authorities and their records!
Would like to know how to find dispensas.