Asturian-American Migration Forum

Hola! Quisiera perdir la fe de bautismo de mis abuelos. Ellos vivian en un caserio llamado Villagonzay cerca de Pravia. Creo que la parroquia que les pertenecia era la Parroquia de Sandamias (San Donato). No se la direccion o el nombre del parroco. Como podria obtener esa informacion? Ademas, es necesario mandar dinero para pagar el costo de hacer las fotocopias? Cualquier informacion la agradecere muchisimo.

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Hello! I would like to be able to obtain the baptismal records of my grandparents. They lived in a small group of houses called Villagonzay, near Pravia, Asturias. I believe the parish they belonged to was called the Parish of Sandamias (San Donato). I don't know the address or the name of the parish priest. How would I be able to get this information? Also, is it necessary to send a contribution or payment for the cost of the fotocopies. Any information you provide will be greatly appreciated.

The best source for records after 1871 is the Registro Civil de Pravia. Here is the email address and other contact information:

registrocivil.pravia at justicia dot es

Teléfono 985 822 890

Fax 985 822 817

No payment is necessary, but do use Spanish in speaking with or writing to the registro.

Earlier records may be found in local parishes. Here, a small contribution is appropriate.