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Title in the Language of the Record
Registros Parroquiales de la Provincia de Tierra del Fuego, Argentina
Record Description
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.
Citation for This Collection
The following citation refers to the original source of the information published in FamilySearch.org Historical Records collections. Sources include the author, custodian, publisher, and archive for the original records.
- "Argentina, Tierra del Fuego, Catholic Church Records, 1894-1950." Images. FamilySearch. http://FamilySearch.org : accessed 2013.
Suggested citation format for a record in this collection.
Record Content
These baptismal records usually include the following information:
- Date of event
- Place of event
- Name of child
- Child’s birth date
- Parents' names and residence
- Godparents names and residence
- 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 “Ciudad o Pueblo” category
⇒ Select the “Parroquia” category
⇒ Select the “Tipo de Registro y Años” 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.
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Citation Example for a Record Found in This Collection
“Argentina, Tierra del Fuego,Catholic Church Records, 1894-1950” digital images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org: accessed 4 April 2012), Argentina, Tierra del Fuego, Catholic Church Records, 1894-1950 > Río Grande > Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria > Bautismos, matrimonios 1896-1950 > Image 80 of 362 Images, Maria Cauchicola; citing Registros parroquiales, 1896-1950, Iglesia Católica (Río Grande, Tierra del Fuego), Diócesis de Comodoro Rivadavia, FHL 1,153,200, Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City.
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