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From: (by way of Ed Elizondo <>)
Subject: Re: alfonso,
Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2004 20:08:32 -0400


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Dear Dawn,

You should start by finding as much as you can about your Alfonso who
recently died. His death certificate, if he died in the U.S., should have
his parents' names and place of birth. Did he leave Cuba to come to the
US? In genealogy, always start with the person nearest you and work
back: death certificates, marriage certificates, birth, etc. Then the
same for his parents. Ask any and all relatives what they know. Much of it
may be mistaken, but it's all a clue. It's like a treasure hunt, because
when you find that first piece of information you'll be so excited!

I have a lot of Alfonsos in my Cuban line, going back to Spain.

Good luck and don't give up! It's worth it! Spanish and Cuban records are
marvelous, especially because the mother's name is incorporated into the
surname (Martinez(father) y Rodriguez (mother).

Once you get back a couple of generations you'll have to get acquainted
with "Historia de Familias Cubanas", 9 volumes of family
histories. Available through LDS Family History Centers on microfilm. You
don't have to be Mormon.

Well, that should get you started. If I can help, let me know.

Ruth in FL


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