CARMEN J GARCIA
GENEALOGY SERVICES
CUBAN ANCESTRY & Beyond
Pedigree Chart
Also referred to as a family tree or ancestry chart, the pedigree chart shows the ancestors of an individual. The layout is much like a tree with the individual, whose family is being charted, at the bottom expanding upwards to older generations. This chart can also be laid out from left to right with the individual, whose family is being charted, at the left.
Communication
Family, friends, churches, collections, and government entities are solicited on your behalf via email, telephone, and letters. Verbal and written communications are offered in Spanish and English. Portuguese communications are only offered in written format.
Special Collections
Repositories like government, community, museum, historical societies, and library archives, as well as private collections will be researched using the best method of accessibility. All research projects are unique and the amount of time it can take will depend on the scope and complexity of the project.
Trascription/Translation
Baptism, marriage, death, deeds, wills, military records that are handwritten are transcribed and converted into digital documents in their original language. Translation to English or Spanish is also available once the document is transcribed.
It is a natural curiosity for human beings to want to know where they came from, who the people that lead to them were, and to look for inherited family traits. I am no different, in fact, more than enthusiastic about it. I have spent the last 30 years, interviewing, researching, logging information, cold calling, cataloging families and creating pedigrees.
I know that not all requests for family history are the same, so every project starts with identifying the objective and developing a plan to achieve it, using the “Genealogy Standards” guidelines.
I have a BA in Information Technology with a minor in Business. I have worked in the technology industry for 20 years with a strong focus on application support and project management. My technology skills provide me with the ability to analyze and identify problems thoughtfully and efficiently, which help to develop solutions and plan a course of action.
Active member of the Cuban Genealogy Club of Miami and the National Genealogical Society.
E-Registro Civil
The E-Registro Civil can provide you with birth, marriage or death certificates online and without having to travel. At a minimum, you must provide them with a place of birth, date of birth and the parents' names of the person being researched.
Ministerio de Defensa
The content of the military archives starts at the end of the 18th century, although the bulk of its collections date back to 1850, there is content from the 16th and 17th centuries. Click the Contacto link on the navigation bar to submit inquiries.
Cuban Genealogy Club
"The Cuban Genealogy Club of Miami Florida, Inc. seeks to foster an interest in the preservation of records and testimonies that document Cuban family history." Consider a membership.
Find A Grave
Search cemeteries around the world for family and ancestors whose grave markers have been photographed and memorialized by a volunteer. Become a volunteer, if you are not already, and help facilitate genealogical research.
FamilySearch
Search Spanish census, birth, marriage, death records dating back to the 17th century. Access to these repositories and indexed documents is free, just need to establish an account. Some documents may require access from a FamilySearch center - search your area for one.
WikiTree
WikiTree's mission is to grow an accurate single family tree that connects everyone and is accessible to everyone. It is free to join and the only requirement is to participate and add to this ever growing community. Start by joining a group and see where it takes you.
Billion Graves
Search cemeteries around the world for family and ancestors whose grave markers have been photographed and memorialized by a volunteer. Become a volunteer, if you are not already, and help facilitate genealogical research.
Ancestry
Ancestry was founded in 1983 and contains millions of family trees and historical records, as well as a DNA network. It does charge for membership, that you can cancel at any time, but there is a fee for cancellation.
Contact us with general questions or to set up a free 30 minute consultation.