Finding out what it means to be Boricua through a genetic & genealogical journey through my family history
In late spring/early summer, I got two emails regarding the same thing – a updated new resource that could prove fruitful for my research! Both David Quénéhervé and Mickaël Mange, who have helped in different ways throughout my Afro-French Caribbean research, reached out to me to mention this website. Mickaël mentioned the website was fairly …
Archives Départementales de la Guadeloupe – An Updated Resource! Read More »
I have talked about my 5th great grandmother, Eglantine Lautin, before in previous posts. Many actually when I think about it, since it’s only been a little close to two years since I found out about her. In one post titled “Tracing Eglantine Lautin” I discuss the possibility of discovering her ethnic origin through the …
I know I have talked plenty about this ancestress but I love talking about her and she definitely deserves a spot in my 52 Ancestors Challenge! This ancestor is my 4th great grandmother, Julienne Malvina Lautin- a woman who was born a slave, later freed, and immigrated to another country with another culture and language. …
52 Ancestors – #14 Julienne Malvina Lautin (1844-1897) Read More »