History of the Jews in Latin America and the Caribbean began with seven sailors arriving in Christopher Columbus' crew. Since then, the Jewish population of Latin America has risen to more than 500,000 — more than half of whom live in Argentina, with large communities also present in Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Uruguay and Venezuela. Projects The Latin American Jewish Odyssey Jews of Brazi...
Latino or Hispanic Americans are Americans with origins in the Hispanic countries of Latin America or in Spain, and in general all persons in the United States who self-identify as Hispanic or Latino. Many Latino American performers have achieved international fame.= List of notable Latino American entertainers =* Desi Arnaz , Cuban-born actor, musician, producer, best known for his role as Ric...
Bienvenido al Portal de Mexico para colaborar con geni en relación a este portal primeramente le recomendamos la creación de una cuenta y el desarrollo de su propio árbol genealógico. También puede colaborar con nosotros en este hermoso proyecto que lograra digitalizar toda la vida y la historia de Mexico cómo unificar toda la información diseminada en Geni con relación a este país..====Persona...
El Presidente de los Estados Unidos Mexicanos es el jefe de Estado y de gobierno de México, también es el comandante supremo de las Fuerzas Armadas de dicho país. Su elección es directa y por voto universal (artículo 81), que a la vez esta regulada por la ley electoral vigente (COFIPE). Una vez electo entra en las funciones del cargo, el 1 de diciembre del año de la elección y dura en el seis a...
Latinas or Hispanic women have contributed to the culture of the world and to history in the Americas. In this list, I've focused on a few women of Hispanic heritage in the New World.=List of notables =* Anita Garibaldi (Laguna, Santa Catarina, 30 de agosto de 1821 - Guiccioli Farm, Ravenna, Italia, 4 de agosto de 1849) Foi a companheira do revolucionário Giuseppe Garibaldi, sendo conhecida co...
The Border War was part of the greater Mexican Revolution. At points in the war, the rebels were supported by the German Empire. Wikipedia The Border War, or the Border Campaign, refers to the military engagements which took place in the Mexico-United States border region of North America during the Mexican Revolution. The Bandit War in Texas was part of the Border War. From the beginning of...
Chihuahua, officially the Free and Sovereign State of Chihuahua (Spanish: Estado Libre y Soberano de Chihuahua), is one of the 32 states which comprise the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. It is located in northwestern Mexico, and is bordered by the states of Sonora to the west, Sinaloa to the southwest, Durango to the south, and Coahuila to the east. To the north and northeast, it shares an exte...
A collection of the earliest Colonists to settle in Texas while it was under the authority of Mexico. This happened during the 1820's & about 300 individuals/ families migrated to Texas. The name "Old Three Hundred" refers to the settlers who received land grants in Stephen F. Austin's first colony in Mexico. Austin traveled to New Orleans to seek colonists. By Summer 1824 most of the Old Thre...
A project for those who have family members who go back to the days of Mexican Texas and the Republic of Texas. Mexican Texas is the name given by Texas history scholars to the period between 1821 and 1836, when Texas was governed by Mexico. The Republic of Texas was an independent nation in North America, bordering the United States and Mexico, that existed from 1836 to 1846.Mexican Texas - Wi...
Iglesia de San Fernando Also known as Colegio de Propaganda Fide de San Fernando, Templo de San Fernando, Parroquia de San Fernando Guerrero, Cuauhtémoc Borough, Ciudad de México, Mexico: The Temple of San Fernando, situated in the Guerrero neighborhood of Mexico City, was an integral part of the Apostolic College of the Propaganda Fide of San Fernando, operated by the Franciscans. Erected...
Mexico was laid out as "New Mexico" in 1836 and was a major stop for settlers heading to the Republic of Texas (thus the name "New Mexico"), and it became the county seat under its present name in 1837. The word "New" was dropped after the Mexican War that saw Texas become a part of the United States. There is an apocryphal story about the name. When a University of Missouri student, who was q...
Mexican Texas (1821-1836) formally known as the Department Texas; State of Coahuila and Texas =This is a top-level project. Very few profiles should be added here."Sub-projects" will include:*Mexican Texas Colonies and Empresarios Empresarios on Sons of DeWitt Colony website *Green DeWitt and DeWitt Colony*Stephen Fuller Austin and his colonies**Old Three Hundred**Austin's Second Colony*De Leon...
This project is for those buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, Mexico, Miami County, Indiana. It includes the Old German Baptist Cemetery , which is located in the back section. Find a Grave incass-inmiami.org Billion Graves
The Tohono O'odham are a Native American people of the Sonoran Desert, residing primarily in the U.S. state of Arizona and the northern Mexican state of Sonora. The federally recognized tribe is known in the United States as the Tohono Oʼodham Nation. The Tohono Oʼodham Nation, or Tohono Oʼodham Indian Reservation, is a major reservation located in southern Arizona, where it encompasses portio...
The Universidad de las Américas, Asociación Civil (UDLA, A.C.), is a university located in Mexico City, Mexico. It was founded in 1940 as the Mexico City College (MCC). In 1963, its name was changed to the University of the Americas and in 1968 to the Universidad de las Américas. Since its founding it has been located first in rented buildings at the Colonia Roma in Mexico City, in the 1950s a...
The project purpose is to connect all of the Geni profiles of those who were defenders at the Alamo. The primary reference for the defenders is , which provides links to details on each person.Another list of defenders (including survivors) : of Texan survivors of the Battle of the Alamo: (free) users can join the project and help with expanding on the details within existing profiles and resea...
Return to Afro-Americans throughout the Americas / Black History - Master Project A project about the history and genealogy of Blacks in Mexico. What can you do here? Ask questions. Collaborate on your research. Share knowledge you have gained as you've done your own research in a specific area. Problem finding an ancestors, open a discussion here and we all try to help Start your...
Originally proposed to be incorporated as “Rest Haven”, Elmwood was known as the “new” cemetery until 1909 when it officially became Elmwood Cemetery. In the beginning most lots in the cemetery were either cared for by family members or the Perpetual Care Fund. Since some lots fell into disrepair in the 1950s and 1960s the City of Mexico gradually became more involved in maintaining lots. The ...
Veracruz, formally Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave, officially the Free and Sovereign State of Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave, is one of the 32 states that comprise the Federal Entities of Mexico. It is divided into 212 municipalities, and its capital city is Xalapa-Enríquez.Veracruz is bordered by the states of Tamaulipas to the north, San Luis Potosí and Hidalgo to the west, Puebla to the so...
Tamaulipas, officially the Free and Sovereign State of Tamaulipas (Spanish: Estado Libre y Soberano de Tamaulipas), is one of the 31 states which, along with Mexico City, comprise the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. It is divided into 43 municipalities. Located in northeastern Mexico, it is bordered by the states of Veracruz to the southeast, San Luis Potosí to the southwest, and Nuevo León to ...
Whether they are songs and dances from Mexico, Cuba, Spain or Brazil, there is that unmistakable beat and colorful presentation. Enjoy these performers who proudly represented their culture and countries while making movies in Hollywood - artists singing and dancing.==What can you do here?==*Ask questions.*Collaborate on your research.*Share knowledge you have gained as you've done your own res...
Sonora, officially Estado Libre y Soberano de Sonora (English: Free and Sovereign State of Sonora), is one of the 31 states which, along with Mexico City, comprise the Federal Entities of Mexico. It is divided into 72 municipalities; the capital city is Hermosillo. Sonora is bordered by the states of Chihuahua to the east, Baja California to the northwest and Sinaloa to the south. To the north,...
OF THE GOLDEN CIRCLE. The Knights of the Golden Circle or K.G.C. had its beginnings in the formation of Southern Rights Clubs in various southern cities in the mid-1830s. These clubs were inspired by the philosophies of John C. Calhoun (1782–1850). Calhoun had an illustrious political career serving as a congressman from his home state of South Carolina, a state legislator, vice president under...
The United States occupation of the Mexican port of Veracruz lasted for six months and occurred in the midst of poor diplomatic relations between Mexico and the United States, related to the ongoing Mexican Revolution. In response to the Tampico Affair, President Woodrow Wilson ordered the U.S. Navy to prepare for the occupation of the port of Veracruz. While waiting for authorization of Congr...
Links and References==* THE CRISTEROS CATHOLIC SOLDIERS OF CHRIST * Caritas in Veritate * Cristero War * The Anti-Clerical Who Led a Catholic Rebellion * The Cristero War * The Cristero Rebellion: The Mexican People Between Church and State 1926-1929