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I subscribe to a newsletter from Replacements.com, and recently they had an article about antique chocolate pots, and it included the history of chocolate.

New Year's greetings to all.

Im trying to find my grandmas Ggrandparents and even further.

i want to know where my last name armas came from it's origin?

Hello primos y primas:

I have come against a brick wall with the Vallarta Family from Hostotipaquillo, Jalisco.

Could anyone please tell me whether Lino is a first name or a nickname?
I have an ancestor named Lino Monrreal early to mid 1800's in Aguascalientes.  I haven't found any reference to any other firs

Does anyone know what a manda is? I know its after they pass away but what exactly is it written up in the church for?? here is a link to my document for your viewing.

Queridos amigos,

Al iniciar este año 2012 deseamos que se logren sus propositos y metas.

Hola! Envío revisión de las dispensas de archivo de Diocesis de Guadalajara: 1797 Film 168097 / OAH-2435. Espero mi querida Claudia Reynoso las incluya en su archivo que muy amablemente comparte.