Mexico, Michoacán, Catholic Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records/Known Issues

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NOTE: For a way to determine what digital records are likely to be found within a collection or how to find missing images elsewhere, see Document 114052, How to use Film Notes in the Catalog to determine the content of a final waypoint in Historical Records.

NOTE: Most missing records are available on microfilm. See Ordering Microfilm or Microfiche for instructions on ordering microfilm as well as finding a local FamilySearch Center where you can view the films.

Question 1
Question 1: When I browsed Jiquilpán &gt; San Francisco de Asís &gt; Bautismos 1850-1863 Entierros 1857-1865, it is hard to find records. What is the actual content? Answer 1: The order of the records in the waypoint (Film 643663) are as follows:


 * Item 1: Bautismos 1855-1856 (images 5- 88);
 * Item 2: Bautismos 1856-1859 (images 94-253) and Entierros 1857-1859 (images 254-310);
 * Item 3: Bautismos 1860-1863 (images 316-459) and Entierros 1860-1862 (images 460-508); and
 * Item 4: Entierros 1862-1865 (continuation of Item 3) (images 517-574).

Question 2
Question 2: Some records are missing or has messaging stating that the image is not available. Where can they be viewed? Answer 2: See answers below for information about known missing records and their respective film numbers or alternate online location.


 * Amatlán &gt; Amatlán &gt; Información matrimonial 1864-1898 has messaging stating that “Image not available.” These images are on Film 2244802, Item 3.
 * Aguililla &gt; Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe &gt; Información matrimonial 1910-1921 has messaging stating that “Image not available.” These images are on Film 2244802, Items 1 – 2.
 * Apatzingán &gt; Nuestra Señora de la Asunción &gt; Información matrimonial 1866-1920 Bautismos 1919-1920 Defunciones 1919-1920 Matrimonios 1919-1920 has messaging stating that “Image not available.” These images are on Film 2244802, Items 4 – 7.
 * Aquila &gt; San Miguel &gt; Información matrimonial 1919-1920, 1899-1909 has messaging stating that “Image not available.” These images are on Film 2244802, Items 8 – 9.
 * Arteaga &gt; La Candelaria &gt; Información matrimonial 1914-1920, 1909-1912 has messaging stating that “Image not available.” These images are on Film 2244802, Items 10 – 11.
 * Buenavista &gt; Sagrado Corazón de Jesús &gt; Información matrimonial 1864-1917 has messaging stating that “Image not available.” These images are on Film 2244802, Items 12 – 13.
 * Carrizal &gt; Carrizal &gt; Información matrimonial 1867-1901 has messaging stating that “Image not available.” These images are on Film 2244802, Items 14 – 16.
 * Carrizal &gt; Carrizal &gt; Información matrimonial 1902-1916 has messaging stating that “Image not available.” These images are on Film 2244803, Items 1-2.
 * Coahuayana &gt; Señor San José &gt; Información matrimonial 1879-1912. has messaging stating that “Image not available.” These images are on Film 2244803, Item 3.
 * Coalcomán de Matamoros &gt; Santiago Apóstol &gt; Información matrimonial 1865-1913 has messaging stating that “Image not available.” These images are on Film 2244803, Items 4-15.
 * Morelia &gt; Arquidiócesis de Michoacán &gt; Estadística de confirmaciones y ordenes eclesiásticas 1670-1681 has messaging stating that “Image not available.” These images are on Film 762630, Item 3.
 * Morelia &gt; Arquidiócesis de Morelia &gt; Bautismos 1819-1820 has messaging stating that “Image not available.” These images are on Film 793289, Item 2: Bautismos 1819-1820 (Tuzantla, Michoacán).
 * Morelia &gt; Arquidiócesis de Morelia &gt; Bautismos 1839 has messaging stating that “Image not available.” These images are on Film 793289, Item 3: Bautismos 1839 (San Francisco del Rincón, Guanajuato).
 * Morelia &gt; Arquidiócesis de Morelia &gt; Confirmaciones 1865-1875 has messaging stating that “Image not available.” These images are on Film 793289, Item 4: Confirmaciones 1865-1875 (Tuzantla, Michoacán).
 * Morelia &gt; Arquidiócesis de Morelia &gt; Padrones 1758 &gt; Images 1-44 of 1882 has messaging stating that “Image not available.” These images are on Film 793289, Item 1. NOTE: Images 45-1882 are available for viewing, and are from a different Film 769986: Padrones entremezclados de: Michoacán, Guanajuato, Colima y San Luis Potosí 1758 (imposible idntificar cada pueblo).
 * Morelia &gt; Diócesis de Michoacán &gt; Padrones 1804-1840 has messaging stating that “Image not available.” These images are on Film 762639, Item 3.
 * Morelia &gt; Valladolid &gt; Confirmaciones 1751-1804 has messaging stating that “Image not available.” These images are on Film 762630, Item 4.
 * Morelia &gt; Valladolid &gt; Confirmaciones 1765-1775 has messaging stating that “Image not available.” These images are on Film 762630, Item 5.
 * Tuzantla &gt; San Francisco de Asís &gt; Bautismos 1819-1820 has messaging stating that “Image not available.” These images are on Film 762630, Item 2.
 * Zacapú &gt; Nuestra Señora del Perpetuo Socorro &gt; Bautismos 1697-1730 has messaging stating that “Image not available.” These images are on Film 762630, Item 1.
 * Zinapécuaro de Figueroa &gt; San Pedro y San Pablo &gt; Padrones 1782 has messaging stating that “Image not available.” These images are on Film 762639, Item 2.

Question 3
Question 3: Both waypoints in Angamacutiro de la Unión &gt; San Francisco: Matrimonios de españoles 1809-1830 and Matrimonios 1825-1833, 1843-1857 are identical (Film 600887). Where can I find the images for Matrimonios 1825-1833, 1843-1857? Answer 3: Both waypoints Matrimonios de españoles 1809-1830 and Matrimonios 1825-1833, 1843-1857 contain the full contents of the Film 600887. Images 1-90 are for Matrimonios de españoles 1809-1830; and Images 91-510 are for Matrimonios 1825-1833, 1843-1857.

Question 4
Question 4: In Tlalpujahua &gt; Nuestra Señora del Carmen, there are two waypoints where Image 1 is Film 650009 and two waypoints where Image 1 is Film 650010. Would you clarify this problem? Answer 4: The duplicate film numbers are explained as follows: • Tlalpujahua &gt; Nuestra Señora del Carmen &gt; Bautismos de castas 1894-1898 Image 1 of 672 shows Film 650009 (Bautismos de castas 1880-1885). The correct film is Film 650012: Bautismos de castas 1894-1898. There is a waypoint Tlalpujahua &gt; Nuestra Señora del Carmen &gt; Bautismos de castas 1880-1885 which has the correct film reference in Image 1 of 671 of Film 650009. Until the correct films are placed online, you can order Film 650012. • Tlalpujahua &gt; Nuestra Señora del Carmen &gt; Bautismos de castas 1898-1901 Image 1 of 439 shows Film 650010 (Bautismos de castas 1885-1889). The correct film is Film 650013: Bautismos de castas 1898-1901. There is a waypoint Tlalpujahua &gt; Nuestra Señora del Carmen &gt; Bautismos de castas 1885-1889 which as the correct film reference in Image 1 of 439 of Film 650010. Until the correct films are placed online, you can order Film 650013.


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