Category: genealogy help

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…

By Anna Bayala June 8, 2019 0

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…

By Anna Bayala June 2, 2019 0

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…

By Anna Bayala June 1, 2019 6

Baptisms, Marriages, & Deaths in Jamaica with Haitian Connection

I enjoy when I come across records that can help someone in their research. This collection will help those researching their ancestry in Jamaica and Haiti. The burial collection from 1795 to 1799 contains records on the individuals’ name, age, nationality, their place of origin, residence and their next of kin. There are only 52…

By Anna Bayala May 21, 2019 0

Jayuya Church Records

It has been some time since I have posted and have been working on Guayama when I have free time. However, it will take me a little longer to complete as I have been helping quite a few DNA cousins find family. In the meantime, I went through Jayuya’s church records which didn’t take long.…

By Anna Bayala May 20, 2019 0