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Moorshead Magazines recently released the 66-page booklet. Written by my friend, Gena Philibert-Ortega, she was actually born in Spain, and her maternal grandmother was born in Mexico. So Gena’s interest goes back a long way! This booklet tells how to get started – and then what to do.
Tracing Your Ancestors: Hispanic Research – A Practical Guide, by Gena Philbert Ortega; Oct. 16, 2018; 66 pp, Saddle Stapled; 8.5×11; ISBN: 978-1-926510-10-1; Item #: MM030
The following is from the Table of Contents:
- First Things First: Start With FamilySearch – FamilySearch offers a wealth of research resources to assist you in your Hispanic research.
- Researching Ancestors in the US – We look at some US-based records and why it’s important not to overlook the home front.
- Help! I Don’t Read Spanish! – There are some helpful online resources to assist you in Reading Spanish documents.
- Advice From The Experts – Tips, hints and favorite sources from others who have done the research.
- Catholic Church Records – Researchers in Hispanic family History will find a wealth of resources in parish records.
- Spanish-Language Newspapers – Spanish-language newspapers in the US can help you place your ancestors in time.
- Naturalization Records – Understanding how naturalization and laws have changed over time.
- Mexican Border Crossing Records – An excellent resource for information about your ancestors that might be absent in other records.
- Researching Mexican Heritage – We show you how to get started in your Mexican family history research with a focus on planning.
- Online Records in Central & South America – Begin with family interviews and home sources, but don’t overlook the FamilySearch collections.
- Cuban Research 101 – We offer some advice on how to overcome the difficulties of researching Cuban ancestors.
- Five Things You Should Know About Puerto Rican Research – If you have Puerto Rican ancestors, there’s a wealth of resources to aid you in your search.
- DNA Testing For Hispanic Research – Take your family history to the next level.
- Societies: Your Key To Success – Find out how you can further your success by networking with like-minded family historians.
Tracing Your Ancestors: Hispanic Research – A Practical Guide, by Gena Philbert Ortega; Oct. 16, 2018; 66 pp, Saddle Stapled; 8.5×11; ISBN: 978-1-926510-10-1; Item #: MM030.
