Finding out what it means to be Boricua through a genetic & genealogical journey through my family history
As the year 2015 comes to a close, I’ve decided to do some reflecting on the genetic side of my research! It’s kind of crazy to think that it has already been 5 years since I first got my DNA tested with 23andme and currently I am up to 10 genotyped family members! 23andme home …
This is just a quick post looking at genealogy through another aspect — linguistic heritage. When I learn about ancestors, I always try to learn different aspects of their lives, and for me that includes even the languages they speak. Luckily, most of my ancestors spoke Spanish (in some form or another) and is the …
As you can tell by now I’ve been away for a while but I’m happy to say I have finally completed my last semester and I officially have my Master’s degree! But enough about that, more importantly I am here to update something I have been searching for a LONG time now and I think …
[Google] A few months back while I was still in Madrid studying abroad, I received a message from another 23andme member wondering if I needed any help searching for my ancestors in Martinique. As you might already know, offering your help to others is known as a RAOK or Random Act Of Kindness, and in …
Puerto Rican Day Parade 2015 [New York Daily News] Today was the Puerto Rican Day Parade in New York City, a heavily attended event by both Puerto Ricans and non-Puerto Ricans from all over! This day, as many Puerto Ricans know, is a great time to decorate your house, car, and yourself with Puerto Rican flags …
Finally, ancestor #52! Took me a while to get here and I didn’t finish how I had wanted to on time but I’m glad to be on this post none the less! This post seems like a full circle for me since the tale of this ancestress is what sparked and fueled my interest at …
52 Ancestors – #52 María Inocencia Avilés (1876-1903) Read More »
So finally after being abroad for 8 months, I’m finally home in New York! Even though I’ve been home for about two weeks now, I think I’m finally hitting my “Okay, you’re settled and you have time for things now” phase. I’ve ignored this blog for a bit which I never like to do in …
This post will be about my visit to the island of Mallorca, specifically about the town of Sóller, where the Magraner family originally came from before arriving to Río Prieto, Lares, Puerto Rico. I came to Sóller to learn more about Damián Magraner Morell and his life before and after Puerto Rico. I believe that …
Post #50! Almost at the end of the 52 Ancestor Challenge! This post will be about my 2nd great grandfather from the town of Toa Alta, where all my ancestors seem to be from haha. Manuel de Jesús was born in Toa Alta on the 1st of January in 1855 and baptized on the 3rd …
52 Ancestors – #50 Manuel de Jesús Rivera Díaz (1855-1932) Read More »
Ana Morán Nazario, according to records is said to have been born in the town of Vega Baja, Puerto Rico around the year 1870. She would however spend most of her life in Manatí, where she would eventually pass away. Ana Morán Nazario married Agustin Calderón Meléndez around the year 1886, I haven’t been able …
52 Ancestors – #49 Ana Morán Nazario (1870-1944) Read More »