Category Archives: Emigration

Finding Aunty Rita

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Daniel (@DSRGenealogist)

Two days ago, genealogy came to life. Less than two weeks ago, you’ll remember, I posted about a recent discovery we made, concerning my grandfather’s younger half-sister, Rita. Through a distant English cousin of mine, Anne (related to us through … Continue reading →

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This year’s Christmas present: Great-Auntie Rita

Posted on December 25, 2011 by Daniel (@DSRGenealogist)

Just when you think you know almost everything about your closest relatives, WHAM, you get a brand new person to hook on the family tree, opening up a whole new branch in your ancestral garden… and who knows what else. … Continue reading →

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Runaway Dad

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Daniel (@DSRGenealogist)

I know that growing without a dad is tough. If you or anyone else close to you grew up without a parent, then you know what I’m talking about. Whether it was a war, or a fatal illness which snatched … Continue reading →

Posted in Argentina, Bigamy, Emigration, Genealogy, Spain | 2 Comments