Rio Piedras 1860 Census
When you look in the mirror, do you question yourself at times and think about which ancestor you resemble the most? I often wonder if my features come from some paternal great grandparent and which one it can possibly be. I state this as I look so much like my father but wonder who did…
Supporting Your Research & Providing Support
I have seen an unfortunate pattern in genealogy research, the constant request of “Where do I find records for my family?”.
Digitized Maunabo San Isidro Labrador Records 1800 – 1935
Many of the municipalities and towns names in Puerto Rico originate from the indigenous people that populated the island, the Tainos. Their history and existence can be found throughout the island. The majority of people who identify their ancestry to the island are now discovering through DNA that almost all of us have connection to…
Caguas Digitized Church Records 1730 – 1968
While Caguas in Puerto Rico records start in 1730, there are many records that have been lost prior to this year. It is quite unfortunate as many questions remain unanswered regarding those that live in this region prior to this year. We can only get a glimpse of those ancestors via the death books. This…
Gurabo Church Records – Online Digitized Records for Puerto Rico
It seems that FamilySearch has been very busy with digitizing church records. I have been monitoring their records for a very long time and as patience would have it, Gurabo church records for the Parroquia San Jose are now available. There are many other churches that are also online but this is the first of…
Brazil Digitized Church Records Available Online
There are many digitized church records for Brazil available online and the best thing is that they are available for free. You can assist the website with indexing projects they have underway to make researching easier for all. Note that if you don’t read or speak the language, Google Translate is a great option. I…