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Finally Confirming the Name of My 2nd Great-Grandfather, Refugio Nieto

May 13, 2015 by Colleen Greene 6 Comments

Finally Confirming the Name of My 2nd Great-Grandfather, Refugio Nieto

My living branch of Dad’s extended family never knew the name of his Nieto great-grandfather, who died in Mexico before the family immigrated to the U.S. After more than 15 years of looking, I finally locate documentation that confirms his name.

People Referenced: Compean Sanches, Maria Aurelia (1858-1963), Nieto Compean, Juvenal (1898-1978), Nieto Compean, Maria Hermalinda (1887-1974), Nieto Mesa, Jose Refugio (1863-1909)
Applicable Surnames: Compean, Mesa, Nieto, Robledo
Filed Under: Colleen's Ancestors Topics: baptisms, deaths, given names, Hispanic, marriages, Mexico

Grandfather Benjamin Robledo (1919-1990): Trying to Solve the Mystery of His Given Birth Name

April 19, 2015 by Colleen Greene 6 Comments

Grandfather Benjamin Robledo (1919-1990): Trying to Solve the Mystery of His Given Birth Name

For 15 years, I have beaten my head against a wall in total frustration at being unable to locate a birth record for my paternal grandfather, Benjamin Robledo (1919-1990). 14 months ago, I finally had a breakthrough that only confused things more. Yesterday, I obtained a copy of his original birth certificate.

People Referenced: Robledo, Benjamin (1919-1990)
Applicable Surnames: Compean, Nieto, Robledo, Sanches
Filed Under: Colleen's Ancestors Topics: births, California, given names

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  • Confirming the Names of Great Grandfather José Robledo’s Parents April 16, 2016
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