Hello everyone, I need help by locating the records on Mixtlan, Jalisco before 1898. In familysearch Mixtlan's rcords begin on that year. My question is: does anyone know where the pervous records are? Where to look at? The closest towns that I can figure out are Atengo, Atenguillo, Talpa de Allende, Mascota or Ameca.To which parrish Mixtlan reported before 1898? I am having a har time locating an ancestor that may be in Mixtlan abt. 1875 Any help prived would be very apreciated. Thanks in advance.
Help needed on records--Mixtlan
Hi primo, I hope you are doing ok. I read your message and I think I have a partial answer to that. I don't have ancestors in Mixtlan, but I do have some Curieles from Atenguillo, and I remember reading "Mixtlan" several times on baptisms records from Atenguillo.
On my research, at one point I had the same problem that you encountered. I was looking the baptism of my 2nd great grandfather Ygnacio Curiel Diaz circa 1857, but the Atenguillo records begin on 1865. I started looking at other parishes, and luckily, I found him in the church records of Mascota, Jalisco. It seems that prior to 1865, Atenguillo residents went to this church, and yes, I remember reading "Mixtlan" in those books as well. My suggestion is for you to look on both Atenguillo and Mascota. I'm sure you'll find your ancestor there.
Help needed on records
Also check Guachinango, I have found quite a few relatives there and have seen the surname Curiel from Mixtlan there.
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