Category: Genealogy

Nuestra Señora de los Remedios Transcribed Church Records

Parroquia Nuestra Señora de los Remedios, which is the second oldest church in the Americas, constructed in 1521, it is not surprising that book numbers would not be sequential or in any real order.

By Anna Bayala September 6, 2020 0

Loiza Church Records Transcribed / Indexed

One of the churches that I wish that the records were not so damaged or missing is the Loiza church records. For one thing, our Betancourt and Falcon family lines were documented in the Loiza church records. However, prior to Trujillo Alto and San Fernando (today Carolina) existing, many families traveled to Loiza to be…

By Anna Bayala August 4, 2020 0

Camuy Matrimonios 1836 – 1849

One of the positive aspects of genealogy is discovering when you are related to one another. However, the best positive outcome is when we selfishlessly share data with others like the Camuy Matrimonios 1836 – 1849. Today, this award goes to no one other than Patti Johnson de Jesus. She has done a tremendous job…

By Anna Bayala June 7, 2020 0

In Search of Cabo Rojo Church Books 1779 – 1861

Many are looking for digitized records containing the Cabo Rojo Church books that are not available online. Unfortunately, not all churches throughout the Caribbean were filmed which proves difficult for the genealogist seeking to find information. However, knowing where else to look is very critical, and hoping this post will help many. While I have…

By Anna Bayala June 5, 2020 3

San Benito Abad y Santa Barbara Church Records in Patillas 1810 – 1940

The last is always the best. This is the last update for San Benito Abad y Santa Barbara church records for Puerto Rico. While there was one listed when it first came out, this one will complete the series of available information. The municipality sits south of Lorenzo, just east of Guayama and Arroyo, and…

By Anna Bayala March 29, 2020 0

Allowing Your Computer To Do Your Genealogy Research

I have always been a tech savvy person and know that any task that you have to do repeatedly, that there is always a way of automating the process. I automate tasks at work all the time as there aren’t enough hours in a day. So I actually apply my computer background in genealogy. My…

By Anna Bayala June 9, 2019 0