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Doctrina de Chimalhuacan Chalco Pre-Marital Investigations Register

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-981-BC

Scope and Content

Details of 298 pre-marital investigations (handwritten) recorded by Father Antonio Vittoria between 1772 and 1777 describe the particular situation of each marriage: the name of the bride and groom, families, date, procedure, oaths, witnesses, etc. The title page reads, "Libro en que se asientan, las informaciones matrimoniales de los indios de esta parroquia de Chimalhuacan Chalco, y sus dos auxiliares Tepetl-Ixpan y Atlahutlan. Comenzo el dia 6 de agosto de 1772. Consta de docientas noventa y ocho fojas, y otras dos, que sirben de foros a la badana, y assi esta comienza en el folio segundo, siendo cura el R.P. Fr. Antonio Vittoria, Comisario del Santo Oficio quien la autorizo y firmo en dicho mes y año."

Dates

  • 1772-1777

Language of Materials

Spanish

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

Copy Restrictions

Limited duplication of CSWR material is allowed for research purposes. User is responsible for compliance with all copyright, privacy, and libel laws. Permission is required for publication or distribution.

Extent

.2 lin. ft. (one item)

Abstract

18th century marriage records from the mision of Chimalhuacan, Tepetlixpa and San Miguel Atlautla in the State of Mexico.
Title
Doctrina de Chimalhuacan Chalco Pre-Marital Investigations Register, 1772-1777
Status
Completed
Author
Wendy Pedersen. Revised by Samuel Sisneros 2/3/2023.
Date
© 2017
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid is in English

Revision Statements

  • Monday, 20210524: Attribute normal is missing or blank.

Repository Details

Part of the UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections Repository

Contact:
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451