Asturian-American Migration Forum

Yep, it does appear to have some type of "mirror" repeat in the design

My Fernandez ancestor was baptized in Gijon in the early 1800s. Throughout the years, a cherished tapestry has passed from generation to generation. My mother would display our bible (another family heirloom) onto this woven fabric runner (approx 35x15 in size) during special occasions or Catholic h...

Ana & Indalecio, With the help of others in this forum, a baptismal record was found for my ancestoral Fernandez! “Josep Manuel, de Andres Fernandez = En veinte y dos de Agosto del año de mil ochocientos cuarenta y tres yo el ynfraescrito cura propio de San Martin de Podes Arciprestazgo de Gozon...

Terrific - thank you both so much!
Feliz Navidad

Yes, I would love to visit! The photos & videos that I have seen show beautiful countryside near the sea 8) Luina was so kind as to pull baptismal record for me but generic translator doesn't seem to do it justice. Therefore, Art suggested that I post on this forum for accurate translation: Jose...

buenos dias :P Wow, it's like Christmas has arrived early - there are even more relatives listed so I can dig deeper or expand my treasure hunt for family heritage. thanks to all (gracias a todos)!! No, I haven't mailed anything yet but I'm definately gonna take Spanish lessons so that I can conduct...

Great - you are wonderful! I will try to get it mailed out before the end of the year. I am looking forward to 2012 as the year of discovery for my Spanish roots

Muchas gracias Carlos :) Since I only know a little Spanish, would you mind checking my translation of the letter that I plan to send? Actualmente estoy trabajando en mi árbol genealógico y necesito una copia de nacimiento y el bautismo de Joseph Manual Fernandez, mi tatara-tatara-abuelo. El nacimie...

I am wanting to locate birth record from 1843. In reading other posts, it appears that civil records do not exist prior to 1870? If so, rather than civil registry, I assume that I would need to go to the local parish church? I am hoping they would perhaps have baptismal info as well. Can someone giv...

So, does Spain conduct any type of Census? If so, how does one go about obtaining a copy?

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Trans. Art

Entonces, ¿España realiza cualquier tipo de censo? Si es así, ¿cómo se puede obtener una copia?

More info on the Fernandez family in California: Son Paul was the first to leave Louisiana and venture west seeking employment that coincided with the building of the Panama Pacific International Expo in San Francisco (1915). Other sons Leo, Joe, and George followed later by train. Paul married twic...

Good to know - thanks for helping out this "newbie"

More information about the Fernandez family of Louisiana. My grandmother Leah Marie Fernandez was born Mar 7, 1881 in New Orleans. She was baptized at St Mary's Italian catholic church. She attended grade school at McDonogh #9 and mass at St Rose de Lima catholic church. She married (introduced by h...

Hola Ana - I want to thank you in advance for your help! I am looking for more information on my great grandfather: Joseph Manuel Fernandez Born Aug 23 1843 Parents Andre Joseph Fernandez + Maria Alvarez-Builla I do not know if he had any siblings or not Any further information that you can locate w...

Thanks so much for adding the photo Art! More info on Joseph Manuel Fernandez from Spain: We do not know when he came to America or how - whether he came directly from Spain or via another country? Whether he came alone or with family? Whether he came directly to New Orleans or via another port? We ...