About Us
Lisa Corcostegui
- Ph.D. in Basque Studies
M.A. in Spanish language and literature- Over 20 years experience in Basque genealogical research
- Lived several years and conducted research in the Basque Country
- English, Spanish, Basque and reading knowledge of French
- Teaches Basque genealogy at university level
- Member of Aintzinako
Email: lisa@thebasquebranch.com
Maria Barinaga-Tipton
Doctorate in Jurisprudence- B.S. in Accounting
- Extensive genealogical research in records of Bizkaia
Email: maria@thebasquebranch.com
Amagoia Guezuraga
- Licentiate degree in geography and history
(University of Deusto, 1991) - Graduate degree in Basque culture
(University of Deusto, 1995)
- Master's degree in Heraldry, Nobility and Genealogy
- Author of Elementos heráldicos en la Iglesia de San MartÃn de Arteaga de Zamudio. Bilbao: 2008, ISBN: 978-84-92413-11-9
- Member of Aintzinako; Current president
- Extensive research in several archives in the Basque Country and Spain
Email: amagoia@thebasquebranch.com
Common sources in the Basque Country
Ecclesiastic archives
E-Archives of Atlantic Pyrenees (French Dept. 64)
E-archives of Pyrenees Atlantiques
Notarial Archives
Basque Library at UNR
The Basque Library holds many titles helpful to genealogists. In addition to works on surnames and heraldry, there are many works on specific regions and towns with information on ancestral homes.
Family History Library in Salt Lake
The Family History Library holds micofilms of Basque Country parish books containing baptisms, marriages, deaths, confirmations, and parish censuses.
We lead yearly research trips to the library.