Researching in New Mexico

Henrietta Martinez Christmas
Jun 18, 2019
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About this webinar

The 47th State holds some of the oldest documents in the US. Written records that begin in 1598 to the current day, researchers will learn the record groups, how to use them, and where to find them. An abundance of sacramental records, Governor’s papers, censuses, wills and probates will be discussed.

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About the speaker

Henrietta Martinez Christmas is a native New Mexican and a highly regarded genealogical and historical researcher. A descendant of eleven soldiers who accompanied Juan de Oñate in 1598, she has dedica...
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  1. MM
    Michelle Mickelson
    2 years ago

    I loved how this presentation offered research by time period and that the syllabus followed suit. I also appreciated the specific recommendations for reading material. As a researcher in the US Southwest Region, I found this information extremely useful. Thank you for passing on your wisdom Henrietta!

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    Legacy Family Tree
    6 years ago

    Absolutely Brilliant webinar with lots of great information for Researching New Mexico Relatives.\n\nAfter years of research, Henrietta ALWAYS gives clues on where I might go next. She refreshes the Genealogy button!! Thanks again! Loved it.\n\nAmazing! I had no idea that New Mexico had any records before the 1900s.\n\nEncompassed amazing amounts of information!\n\nExcellent comprehensive presentation. \n\nMy compliments to Henrietta on her tremendous body of work in helping to identify possible Spanish Patriots for NSDAR.\n\nExcellent!\n\nExcellent!!\n\nExcelllent webinar.\n\nGood information on where to locate resources for New Mexico research!\n\nHenrietta gave a very informative session. Would love to attend any other webinars she may give.\n\nHenrietta Martinez Christmas presented a great webinar. Very organized and informative.\n\nI always enjoy hearing Henrietta Christmas speak. She is an extremely experienced researcher for New Mexico records.\n\nI am glad I watched this webinar even though I have no New Mexico family. I learned so much about the basic history of this state. I never dreamed that its history is that old! Wow!\n\nI like learning new things. Thanks\n\ninteresting even though I don't have any New Mexico ancestry\n\nLots of great information!\n\nOutstanding.\n\nSpeaker very knowledgeable and accessible\n\nThanks! Very good!\n\nThis was one of the best webinars I've attended. The presenter knows her stuff and was very level-headed about what you will find and what you simply won't find given how young the state is. I especially appreciated the history of the area and geography being included in the presentation. Overall, excellent presenter and presentation. \n\nVery interesting and informative.\n\nVery thorough presentation for many periods of New Mexico history with an excellent handout.\n\nVery well done. Great New Mexico information and also excellent general research tips.\n\nWhat a lot of great information!\n\nWhat a wealth of information. I've been doing New Mexico genealogy for awhile, but I'm always amazed at how much there is to learn about it. I quickly realize just how little I actually know in the presence of someone like Henrietta M Christmas.