Category: Native American – Taino Indians

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…

By Anna Bayala June 15, 2019 0

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…

By Anna Bayala June 13, 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