Researching Mexican Ancestry

Discover the rich records of Mexican genealogy! Get started in researching Mexican ancestors and examine records commonly found in Mexican genealogical research. Learn research strategies, resources, and translation tips. Presented by Joy Oria.

A Houston native, Joy Oria has been a librarian at the Clayton Library Center for Genealogical Research since 2015. She completed the SLIG course Advanced Hispanic Research in 2020 and has been researching for over ten years. She is currently transcribing padrones for the Sahuayo area of Michoacán, Mexico.

This will be held in the Conference Rooms at the Advanced Learning Library. No registration is required - free and open to the public.