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05/07/2026

🔎 Discover your roots and learn how to use FamilySearch.org to explore Hispanic genealogy records from across Latin America and beyond!

Join me for:
📚 Researching with FamilySearch.org: Hispanic Genealogy and More
📅 Friday, May 23, 2025
🕥 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Springfield Museums – Springfield, MA

No experience necessary — all are welcome! 🌿

04/29/2026

I’m excited to be teaching two upcoming genealogy programs at the Springfield Museums focused on Hispanic and Puerto Rican family history 💛

Whether you’re just getting started or want to go deeper into your roots, these sessions are designed to guide you step by step.

🔎 May 23 – Researching with FamilySearch.org: Hispanic Genealogy and More
🌿 June 6 – Genealogía Viva: Exploring Puerto Rican & Hispanic Roots

These programs do require a minimum number of participants to run, so if you’ve been thinking about exploring your family history, I would truly love your support.

And if you know someone in the Holyoke/Springfield area who might be interested, feel free to share this with them 💛

🔗 Register here:

🔗 https://springfieldmuseums.org/program/researching-with-familysearch-org-hispanic-genealogy-and-more-2/

🔗 https://springfieldmuseums.org/program/genealogia-viva-exploring-puerto-rican-hispanic-roots/

04/29/2026

📚 Genealogy Book Recommendation

For those researching families from northern Mexico, especially Tamaulipas, this book is a valuable resource:

“The Founding Families of Mier, Tamaulipas, Mexico and Their Descendants” by Moises Garza.

This work documents the early founding families of Mier, Tamaulipas, and traces many of their descendants, providing helpful insights for anyone researching Mexican or borderlands genealogy.

You can learn more about the book or obtain a copy through the author’s website:
🌐 https://moisesgarza.com/

Resources like this can help connect generations and provide important historical context for family history research.

Have you come across this book in your research?

04/28/2026

I’m excited to share a project that is both professionally meaningful and personally close to my heart.

I recently collaborated with Jack Reuter at Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) Springfield Technical Community College Library to develop a website designed to help students begin exploring their ancestry:
https://sites.google.com/stcc.edu/exploring-our-ancestry/home

In a region like Springfield/Holyoke, MA—home to one of the largest Latino populations outside of NYC—this work carries deep significance. It’s about access, identity, and creating pathways for individuals to connect with their roots and family history.

For many who have felt “ni de aquí ni de allá,” this kind of resource can be a powerful starting point.

In many ways, this work reflects a simple message:
You belong. Your story matters. And your roots are waiting.

I’d appreciate you taking a look and sharing your thoughts.

04/28/2026

Every family has a story waiting to be rediscovered.⁠
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Helping my clients reconnect with their roots is more than research — it’s about restoring identity, preserving legacy, and honoring the generations who came before us. 🌳⁠
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If you’ve ever wondered about your ancestors, your origins, or the history behind your last name, I’d love to help you begin that journey.⁠
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I offer a free 30-minute consultation to learn about your goals and explore how I can support your family history research.⁠
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Your roots are your power — let’s uncover them together.⁠
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📩 Message me to schedule your free consultation.⁠
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04/27/2026

"Our past teaches us, our present shapes us, and our future awaits. 🌅 "

04/15/2026

📚 Genealogy Resource Spotlight

If you’re researching Puerto Rican genealogy, one publication I highly recommend is HEREDITAS, the magazine of the Sociedad Puertorriqueña de Genealogía.

Each issue contains excellent genealogical articles, historical research, and valuable sources that can help deepen your understanding of families and history in Puerto Rico.

You can purchase past editions through the “Quiosco” on their website:
🌐 www.genealogiapr.com

✨ And if you become a member of the Sociedad Puertorriqueña de Genealogía, you’ll receive the magazine as new issues are published.

Resources like this are incredibly helpful for anyone researching Puerto Rican ancestry.

Have you read any articles from Hereditas?

04/14/2026

✨ Speaking Engagement Testimonials ✨

Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of speaking with organizations, genealogy groups, and community audiences about the power of discovering our family history.

Genealogy is more than names and dates — it’s about identity, connection, and healing. When we uncover the stories of our ancestors, we begin to understand our own place in history.

I’m deeply grateful for the opportunity to share this work and for the wonderful feedback from those who have attended my talks.

Here are a few reflections from past speaking engagements. 🌿

If your organization is interested in a 2026 program on genealogy, heritage, and family history, I’d love to connect.

04/13/2026

04/01/2026

📚 Genealogy Book Recommendation

Many people have asked me about this book, so I wanted to share it here for anyone researching Puerto Rican genealogy.

“Antonio de los Reyes Correa: El Capitán – Breve Estudio Biográfico y Genealógico” by Dennis de Jesús Rodríguez explores the life and genealogy of Antonio de los Reyes Correa, a key historical figure in Puerto Rico.

If you're interested in Puerto Rican history, colonial-era families, or deeper genealogical research, this may be a valuable addition to your library.

📖 To inquire about available copies, you can contact the author directly:
📧 genealogiasdeaquipr@gmail.com

Have you read this book or used it in your research? I'd love to hear your thoughts!