Villalba Church Records
Villalba is a younger municipality when compared to others on the island of Puerto Rico, as it was formed in 1917. Villalba was once a part of Ponce until 1823 when it became a part of Juana Diaz and then was split off in the 19th century into Villalba Arriba and Villalba Abajo.1 It is…
Guayanilla Church Records 1841 – 1941
Guayanilla, for those not familiar with the island, sits on Puerto Rico’s southwestern coast between Yauco and Peñuelas. It was once a part of Yauco, so it pays for those researching the region to keep this in mind when trying to locate ancestors in records. Another hint is that Ponce is just 12 miles to…
Finding Your Ancestors in Abricots, Haiti
I selected the featured image of a beautiful flower because this flowers actually grows in Haiti. I always advise people that you should never believe what is put before you but always look beyond. What the media or the government may say about a country or place may not be the full true picture of…
Peñuelas Puerto Rico Church Records from 1813 – 1927
Peñuelas sits on the southwesterly part of Puerto Rico, west of Ponce, and east of Guaynilla. And just west of Guaynilla, you have Yauco. Knowing where the municipality sits is critical in assisting researchers with their lines may have migrated from or even to, as it helps with the understanding of knowing where to look…
Genealogy Lesson on Last Names When Researching
One of the biggest lessons I can teach others is understanding last names and how they can lead you down the wrong path, very quickly. I’ll provide two examples as these are actually a reality for everyone and not just some. One of the biggest misconceptions in researching is that if the last name is…
Guayama – San Antonio de Padua Church Records
San Antonio de Padau church records from 1746 to 1920.