Month: December 2016

Panama Roman Catholic Church Records Searchable Database

FamilySearch updated the search database for Panama’s Catholic Church records just in time for the Christmas holiday.  The church records cover a time period from 1707-1973.  You can use the link below to search for ancestors’ records. Panama, Catholic Church Records, 1707-1973 Or you can simply browse the images as the database search is limited. …

By Anna Bayala December 25, 2016 1

Dominican Republic Civil Registration Records – Free Access

Familysearch just updated Dominican Republic’s Civil Registration Birth Records search database on December 21st; just in time for those of you researching in Dominican Republic over the Christmas holiday. A nice discussion with family members over Christmas. The database covers from 1801 to 2010; a long period of time.  The link can be found below:…

By Anna Bayala December 25, 2016 2

Francisco Caba from Tavera

This post has been in the making since July of this year.  I figured I’d finish it tonight and post it. It goes with many of my half-written posts still sitting in draft.  I wanted to at least release this one. One of the challenges in researching my maternal Rivas and Cabreja lines is the…

By Anna Bayala December 19, 2016 7

Challenging Relationships with Our Ancestors

While I haven’t posted in quite awhile, I thought today would be the perfect time to update my blog. We all face challenges in our relationships with our spouses, significant other, our family members, and friends. One of the things I have discovered is that our ancestors are truly no different than any of us…

By Anna Bayala December 15, 2016 2