Information about the family histories of Colleen (Robledo) Greene and Jeff Greene.
My 2nd great-uncle left the devastation of the Mexican Revolution for a chance at a new start in a new country, working in the copper mines of Butte, Montana during WWI. But was he there for the Speculator disaster of 1917?
My living branch of Dad’s extended family never knew the name of his Nieto great-grandfather, who died in Mexico before the family immigrated to the U.S. After more than 15 years of looking, I finally locate documentation that confirms his name.
Finally Confirming the Name of My 2nd Great-Grandfather, Refugio Nieto Read More »
My Family History Research Methods
The second part in trying to determine the accurate birth year for my Mexico-born 2nd great-grandmother. Obtaining copies of her Spanish-written Catholic church baptism and marriage records.
Maria Aurelia Compean (1858-1963): Correct Birth Year is Likely 1864 Read More »
My Family History Repositories & Sources
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