My extended family has always proudly claimed my great-grandmother lived to 105 years. But the most credible records I’ve found thus far indicate she most likely was only 95 years old. Only 95? I still hope Dad inherited those healthy long-living genes!
Maria Aurelia Compean (1858-1963), Lived to Be 105 or 100 or 95 Years of Age Read More »
Hispanic Genealogy My Family History Research Methods
Mexican naming conventions can make genealogical research very difficult, and also very easy. My 4th great-grandfather Jose Victoriano Compean (b. abt. 1803) and his family are a very good representation of this dichotomy.
Fourth great-grandfather Jose Victoriano Compean exemplifies Mexican naming conventions Read More »
Hispanic Genealogy My Family History Research Methods
For 15 years, I have beaten my head against a wall in total frustration at being unable to locate a birth record for my paternal grandfather, Benjamin Robledo (1919-1990). 14 months ago, I finally had a breakthrough that only confused things more. Yesterday, I obtained a copy of his original birth certificate.
My favorite photo is the only photo I have with my great-grandmother, Maria (Nieto) Robledo, who died when I was just over three years old. I thought I had lost this. I was overjoyed to find it again! Not just because it’s the only photo of the two of us, but because of the memories I have from just after this photo was taken.
My Favorite Photo, the Only Photo of Me with My Great-Grandmother Maria (Nieto) Robledo Read More »
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