Cuban Family Roots PODCAST

Por la pasion a la Genealogia

En este episodio entrevistamos al escritor y novelista cubano William Navarrete. Navarrete analiza su primer libro genealogico titulado, Genealogia Cubana. San Isidoro de Holguín, el cual trabajó con la colaboradora María Dolores Espino. Durante la entrevista habla de las pruebas y tribulaciones de armar esta gran producción genealógica. Fue durante la década de 1990, cuando no había Internet, que se embarcó en este viaje Pero, fue su pasión por la genealogía lo que lo llevó a componer este libro. El Padrón de San Isidoro de Holguín es un documento de valor inestimable no solo para la historia de esta región oriental de la Isla. En él podrán encontrar los holguineros a muchos de sus ancestros, y los investigadores una semblanza imprescindible más allá de la genealogía, la cultura y las costumbres de una época
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The Miyares Family of Cuba

In this episode 11, we focus on the Miyares Family of Cuba. A family that extended its roots throughout Central, South America, and Puerto Rico. In this episode, we'll explore the history of Miyares Family originally from Spain and how they made their way to the Americas. In addition, we tell the story of one of their descendants, Jack McGhee. Jack was secretly adopted by a maternal family member. He finds out that he is not their biological child through a revelation from his son, Lance Lane. Although Jack grew up with love and security provided by the Lanes, he felt a sense of betrayal when he found out he was not their biological child.. In 2013, his son decided to help his Jack find their biological family and their journey led them to the Miyares Family. This episode offers interviews with Lance Lane, Griselle Lindo, Danny Valentin and Ashley Gonzalez, as they walk us through their journey to finding who is Jack's ancestors, the Miyares.
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Common Cuban Surnames

In this episode, we bring you Common Cuban Surnames which have originated from Spain and Portugal, and later Italy and other parts of Europe. Today, some Cubans can traced their surnames all the way back to places from which their families emigrated. We also discuss some not-so common Cuban Surnames. So, Where did your last name come from? Could it have been a distant ancestor’s occupation? Maybe it tells you what your great-great-great-great grandparents looked like! Whatever your last name is, there’s definitely a story behind it. In today's episode, Chris and I explore the most common Cuban surnames which made their way to the Cuba during colonization. Don't miss this episode of the most Common Cuban Surnames!
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The Jews of Cuba

In this episode I recount the early settlement of Jews to Cuba beginning in 1508 when the new Christians arrived in Habana. I discuss the inquisition proceeding to the tribunals of 17th century until the abolition of the Spanish Inquisition in 1834. I also discuss the many contribution Jews made in Cuba from aiding Cubans in the war of independence to the founding of Cuba's cane sugar fields and the first refineries. Then in the 1900's the migration of the Young Turks which brought many Sephardi Jews to Cuba and later in the 1920's, Ashkenazi's began to migrate to Cuba. The Jews began a great emigration from Cuba after Fidel Castro assumed power in January 1959, following an armed revolution against Batista. The Jews begin to settle in South Florida, a community that still lives today. In the second Segment, my guest Marcos Kerbel, a distinguished international banker and University professor, consultant and community leader tells us about why and how his Jewish parents and grandparents ended up migrating to Cuba. Marcos was born in Cuba and raised in La Habana’s Guanabacoa neighborhood. Throughout the interview he recounts his life in Cuba and what it was like to be Jewish in Cuba during that time. When Castro took possession of Cuba in 1959, Marcos immigrated to the United States via Operation Peter Pan.
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The History of El Conde de Jaruco

Did you know that in Cuba there were approximately 10 Count titles? Today we are going to dive deeply into the story of El conde de Jaruco. We will interview one of the the family member of the descendants, Ernesto Bustillo y Sotolongo. He provides information about the Santa Cruz family and explain the history behind this noble title, why and how the nine volumes of “Historia de Familias Cubana” were published. Historia de Familias Cubana is one of the greatest Cuban genealogy resources available to Cubans who are searching their family roots.
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All about GEDMATCH

In this episode, I discuss the cool features offered through GEDmatch. GEDmatch is a third-party service where users can compare autosomal DNA files from different testing companies to see if they are distant relatives. Throughout the episode, I discuss each features one by one to show how one can find close and distant relative. GEDmatch can use DNA comparison o find relatives, and has a One-To-Many DNA Comparison Result that helps you compare your genetic profile to users in the GEDmatch database. In the Second Segment, I interview the CEO of Gedmatch, Curtis Rogers. Curtis and I have a candid discussion about GEDmatch and the impact of law enforcement usage to connect suspect in Criminal cases. He clarities that there are many misguided articles written about the subject and puts an end to such misguided interpretations of how it's use by law enforcement.
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Writing your Cuban Memoir

In this episode of Writing your Cuban Memoir, I explain in a step by step one can bring their memories to life. If you love genealogy, this episode will help you when it's time to write your memoir, a collection of your memories. Through the episode, I explain the differences between a biography and a memoir and highlight some of the things to watch out for as you write about your family members from your perspective. I have a special guest Richard Squires from LifeStory Memoir. Richard explains the process he employs to bring his clients story to life. If you have a story to tell but find it difficult putting pen to paper -- this episode is for you!
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Habana & St. Augustine Intertwined

This episode takes us to two cities histories and how they have been closely intertwined for the past 450 years, Habana, Cuba and St. Agustin, Florida. In the first segment in chronological detail, we’ll contextualize the history of these two cities and how they have been closely intertwined. Our guest, Teresa Fuentes Sardina, a Cuban- American recounts how she learned that her ancestors were founding families of St. Agustin, Florida. Throughout the interview, she tells us of the story of her ancestor, Juan Francisco Ruiz De Canto, An American Patriot who aided in achieving American independence from England. As a result of these ancestral ties Teresa became a member a Daughter of the American Revolution (DAR).
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The Irish in Cuba

This episode of The Irish in Cuba provides a historical perspective of the Irish migration in the Island. Although the Irish migration to Cuba was not directly from Ireland, the host explains how significant it was to the development of Cuban economy and culture. Prohibition is mentioned as a time when several Irish bar owners from both New York and Boston also settled in Habana. In addition, an interview with a Cuban-American reveals how he came to learn about his Irish roots and his journey to tracing his Irish ancestors, the O'Halloran. In the last segment, the guest offers some tips on how one can begin researching Irish ancestry.
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Genetic Genealogy 101

In this episode we discuss Genetic Genealogy by explaining what is genetic genealogy as opposed to traditional Genealogy, and how can we use both to work out the precise genetic relationships. I discuss who can benefit from Genetic Genealogy, how we can use it to proof our paper trail, and the existence of various types of DNA test and their purpose. I interview Diahan Southard a leading voice for consumer DNA testing, founder of Your DNA Guide, and author of Your DNA Guide the Book. Diahan answers some of the most sought out questions from the Cuban Genealogy community. She explain how to put things into perspective when it comes to having many DNA matches. In addition, She discusses a case and how she was able to help an individual using "Your DNA Guide".
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