Category Archives: Spain

My slave-owning American cousins

Posted on January 7, 2012 by Daniel (@DSRGenealogist)

If a couple of days ago I commented on the grief of parents over the loss of their infant children, I wonder how much worse it would be to receive a letter or a telegram containing the awful news that … Continue reading →

Posted in Death, Emigration, Genealogy, Killed In Action, Louisiana, Marriage, Spain, United States, War | 1 Comment

Coping with the loss of children

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Daniel (@DSRGenealogist)

There is probably nothing more painful, nor more unnatural, than the death of a child. Fortunately, in the world of today fewer and fewer parents experience such a terrible loss when their children are young , but not many generations … 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