Genealogy : Mexico

Provides a listing of electronics resources relating to genealogy in Mexico, Mexicans, and family history. For information about general genealogical resources available at the Library of Congress, consult its online catalog at http://catalog.loc.gov/ and the Local History and Genealogy Reading Room . Note especially the link within the Local History and Genealogy Reading Room to the index of the "Enciclopedia HeraÌ�ldica Hispano-Americana" of Alberto and Arturo GarciÌ�a Carraffa. The most important source for bibliography of books and articles concerning Mexico is the annual Handbook of Latin American Studies (http://lcweb2.loc.gov/hlas/) produced by over 130 contributing editors under the editorship of the Hispanic Division of the Library of Congress. Additional coverage of journal articles can be found through a subscription to the Hispanic American Periodical Index (http://hapi.gseis.ucla.edu/).   Both the Handbook and HAPI are available in selected libraries in book form.   One of the major aggregators for links to a wide variety of subjects relating to regional resources for Latin America is the University of Texas' LANIC (http://lanic.utexas.edu/la/mexico/). Another site one should especially note is the site prepared by the Law Library of the Library of Congress for international and multinational information on their Guide to Law Online (http://www.loc.gov/law/guide/mexico.html).

ANILLO DE GENEALOGIA HISPANA = HISPANIC GENEALOGY RING  (http://elanillo.com/)
A excellent collection of links and information about Spanish/Hispanic family research. In Spanish.

AZTEC CLUB OF 1847  (http://www.walika.com/aztec.htm)
Presents the Aztec Club of 1847, a patriotic society in which membership is based on descent from a commissioned officer of the Army, Navy or Marine Corps who served in any part of Mexico or adjacent waters during the Mexican War, 1846-1848. Provides information about the war and offers access to bibliographies and other resources.

ESCANDON SETTLEMENT OF NUEVA ESPANA  (http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Emextam/escand01.htm)
Robert Suarez presents "The Escandon Settlement of Nueva Espana," written by Lyman D. Platt. Platt profiles the founding families of Tamaulipas, a state in northeast Mexico on the Gulf of Mexico. The article explains that Franciscans started the first mission in the area in 1530. Platt emphasizes the role played by Jose de Escandon (1700-1770), a colonizer from Spain, in the settlement of Tamaulipas. In English.

GENEALOGIA ESPANOLA = SPANISH GENEALOGY  (http://www.ldelpino.com/geneal.html)
Features excellent genealogical resources for Spain and Mexico including tips. There is also information about Northern Mexican and Sephardic research and history. Includes archives, associations and societies, a surname data base, and a geanealogy of southern United States and northern Mexico. In English and Spanish.

THE GENEALOGY OF MEXICO  (http://members.tripod.com/%7EGaryFelix/index1.htm)
An excellent resource and history for researching Mexican Spanish ancestry back to the Conquistadors. In English.

HISPANIC GENEALOGY   (http://home.att.net/%7EAlsosa/)
This site provides access to certain links in order to be able to search Hispanic ancestors, such as Hispanic surnames, Spanish heraldry, and related websites. It also offers a helpful link to define whether you are Hispanic, Latin or both. In English.

HISPANIC GENEALOGY ADDRESS BOOK: MEXICO  (http://users.aol.com/mrosado007/mexico.htm)
A database of surnames, FAQ, bibliography, and links to articles and sites. They have a downloadable list of parish list and demographic registrars. Includes archives, directories, genealogy, libraries, literature, maps, and vital records. In English.

MEXICO GEN WEB PROJECT  (http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Emexwgw/)
Presents genealogical and historical records as well as resources for Mexico. Includes genealogy sites, Mexican genealogical resources, personal pages, web sites about Mexico, and a listing of surnames organized by state. In English and Spanish.