Dear Nuestros Ranchos Members,
I just had to share this feel good story with those who would understand.
This morning after coming back from the Gym, I was making breakfast and the phone rang. My Grandson answered the phone and it was someone speaking in Spanish to him, which is not all that unusual but he immediately passed it to me.
I answer and the man's voice says in spanish, eres Alicia and I say yes, he says, me llamo Rigoberto Ruiz y hablo de Jalpa Zacatecas. My mind is trying to register who is Rigoberto Ruiz. He then says, soy Primo hermano de tu mama y hablo para darte las Gracias. Translation is I'm your mother's first cousin and I'm calling from Jalpa Zacatecas and I'm calling to thank you.
My mind is still not registering as I've never met a Rigoberto Ruiz from Jalpa Zacatecas. I begin to ask him questions such as how are we related, how did you know who I am and how to reach me etc etc. He gave a good answer!!
Two years ago I met a young man, his wife and family from Fresno Calif. Turns out he's my third cousin and he had recently gone to Jalpa to visit his family.
When I met them, they came to the house, I gave them copies of all my research of the Ruiz family. Most people don't really get it,(Genealogy) nor do they care, but he did. We talked a great deal about the Ruiz genealogy and he seemed to treasure the Genealogy charts. He shared details about the Ruiz family that I treasured
When this cousin Ruben went to Jalpa this spring, he shared the Genealogy charts with his uncle Rigoberto. His uncle said he'd been wondering for years about his ancestors, he said with his voice cracking a bit that he just had to call and thank me for doing all this research and for providing it to him and the family.
I told him that I look forward to meeting him and all my aunts, cousins and uncles some day soon.
Thought it was worth sharing, especially for those who are beginning their research and at times may feel that it's sooo time consuming and not worth the trouble. It's moments like this that makes it so worthwhile.
Alicia,
San Jose, Calif
Why we do Genealogical Research
Hello Alicia,
What a beautiful story. It's funny that we Americans have something so valuable to share with our families in Mexico. I had a similar thing happen to me. I was at my father's house, and he asked me who were his paternal grandmother's parents. Since he lost his mother at the age of 3, he never really knew this. He told me, "Luz asked me the other day, and I didn't know." I promptly told him, and he picked up the phone. He began talking with someone in Spanish who I thought was my sister, Lucy aka Ma de la Luz. Then he handed me the phone. There was a woman speaking Spanish on the line who I then realized was his older sister, Luz in Mexico. I was so touched that here the elders in the family were coming to me for information. A few weeks ago, my first cousin, Guero came for a visit from Aguascalientes. He told me that he had seen some of my charts that I had given his mother. He told me that she doesn't leave them out of her sight. I told him that I would s
end him his own. It is always touching when one's hard work is appreciated and valued. Guess I had better get going and send them those charts, huh?
Irma Gomez Gtz
N. California
Today's Topics:
1. Re: Why we do Genealogical Research (guadalupe jaime)
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--- On Sat, 5/8/10, Alicia Carrillo wrote:
From: Alicia Carrillo
Subject: [Nuestros Ranchos] Why we do Genealogical Research
To: general@nuestrosranchos.org
Date: Saturday, May 8, 2010, 12:28 PM
Dear Nuestros Ranchos Members,
I just had to share this feel good story with those who would understand.
This morning after coming back from the Gym, I was making breakfast and the phone rang. My Grandson answered the phone and it was someone speaking in Spanish to him, which is not all that unusual but he immediately passed it to me.
I answer and the man's voice says in spanish, eres Alicia and I say yes, he says, me llamo Rigoberto Ruiz y hablo de Jalpa Zacatecas. My mind is trying to register who is Rigoberto Ruiz. He then says, soy Primo hermano de tu mama y hablo para darte las Gracias. Translation is I'm your mother's first cousin and I'm calling from Jalpa Zacatecas and I'm calling to thank you.
My mind is still not registering as I've never met a Rigoberto Ruiz from Jalpa Zacatecas. I begin to ask him questions such as how are we related, how did you know who I am and how to reach me etc etc. He gave a good answer!!
Two years ago I met a young man, his wife and family from Fresno Calif. Turns out he's my third cousin and he had recently gone to Jalpa to visit his family.
When I met them, they came to the house, I gave them copies of all my research of the Ruiz family. Most people don't really get it,(Genealogy) nor do they care, but he did. We talked a great deal about the Ruiz genealogy and he seemed to treasure the Genealogy charts. He shared details about the Ruiz family that I treasured
When this cousin Ruben went to Jalpa this spring, he shared the Genealogy charts with his uncle Rigoberto. His uncle said he'd been wondering for years about his ancestors, he said with his voice cracking a bit that he just had to call and thank me for doing all this research and for providing it to him and the family.
I told him that I look forward to meeting him and all my aunts, cousins and uncles some day soon.
Thought it was worth sharing, especially for those who are beginning their research and at times may feel that it's sooo time consuming and not worth the trouble. It's moments like this that makes it so worthwhile.
Alicia,
San Jose, Calif
Why we do Genealogical Research
Irma,
Thanks for writing and it sounds like you've experienced this as well. It's so heartwarming to know that some other family members value their roots and their familial relations.
Maybe I'll make it to the next meeting, still not sure, too much going on in my life. Have to also live for the living.
Take Care,
Alicia
________________________________
From: "Gomezlucero, Irma"
To: "general@lists.nuestrosranchos.org"
Sent: Tue, May 18, 2010 7:27:06 PM
Subject: Re: [Nuestros Ranchos] Why we do Genealogical Research
Hello Alicia,
What a beautiful story. It's funny that we Americans have something so valuable to share with our families in Mexico. I had a similar thing happen to me. I was at my father's house, and he asked me who were his paternal grandmother's parents. Since he lost his mother at the age of 3, he never really knew this. He told me, "Luz asked me the other day, and I didn't know." I promptly told him, and he picked up the phone. He began talking with someone in Spanish who I thought was my sister, Lucy aka Ma de la Luz. Then he handed me the phone. There was a woman speaking Spanish on the line who I then realized was his older sister, Luz in Mexico. I was so touched that here the elders in the family were coming to me for information. A few weeks ago, my first cousin, Guero came for a visit from Aguascalientes. He told me that he had seen some of my charts that I had given his mother. He told me that she doesn't leave them out of her sight. I
told him that I would s
end him his own. It is always touching when one's hard work is appreciated and valued. Guess I had better get going and send them those charts, huh?
Irma Gomez Gtz
N. California
Today's Topics:
1. Re: Why we do Genealogical Research (guadalupe jaime)
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--- On Sat, 5/8/10, Alicia Carrillo wrote:
From: Alicia Carrillo
Subject: [Nuestros Ranchos] Why we do Genealogical Research
To: general@nuestrosranchos.org
Date: Saturday, May 8, 2010, 12:28 PM
Dear Nuestros Ranchos Members,
I just had to share this feel good story with those who would understand.
This morning after coming back from the Gym, I was making breakfast and the phone rang. My Grandson answered the phone and it was someone speaking in Spanish to him, which is not all that unusual but he immediately passed it to me.
I answer and the man's voice says in spanish, eres Alicia and I say yes, he says, me llamo Rigoberto Ruiz y hablo de Jalpa Zacatecas. My mind is trying to register who is Rigoberto Ruiz. He then says, soy Primo hermano de tu mama y hablo para darte las Gracias. Translation is I'm your mother's first cousin and I'm calling from Jalpa Zacatecas and I'm calling to thank you.
My mind is still not registering as I've never met a Rigoberto Ruiz from Jalpa Zacatecas. I begin to ask him questions such as how are we related, how did you know who I am and how to reach me etc etc. He gave a good answer!!
Two years ago I met a young man, his wife and family from Fresno Calif. Turns out he's my third cousin and he had recently gone to Jalpa to visit his family.
When I met them, they came to the house, I gave them copies of all my research of the Ruiz family. Most people don't really get it,(Genealogy) nor do they care, but he did. We talked a great deal about the Ruiz genealogy and he seemed to treasure the Genealogy charts. He shared details about the Ruiz family that I treasured
When this cousin Ruben went to Jalpa this spring, he shared the Genealogy charts with his uncle Rigoberto. His uncle said he'd been wondering for years about his ancestors, he said with his voice cracking a bit that he just had to call and thank me for doing all this research and for providing it to him and the family.
I told him that I look forward to meeting him and all my aunts, cousins and uncles some day soon.
Thought it was worth sharing, especially for those who are beginning their research and at times may feel that it's sooo time consuming and not worth the trouble. It's moments like this that makes it so worthwhile.
Alicia,
San Jose, Calif
Why we do Genealogical Research
Hi Alicia,
wrote:
thank you for sharing that wonderful story with us.As I was reading it I realize that the person you were talking about is somehow related to me through the ruiz family from Jalpa,Zacatecas.I was wondering if you have his info so that we may touch ground in our research.
J.Guadalupe Jaime Chavez
--- On Sat, 5/8/10, Alicia Carrillo
From: Alicia Carrillo
Subject: [Nuestros Ranchos] Why we do Genealogical Research
To: general@nuestrosranchos.org
Date: Saturday, May 8, 2010, 12:28 PM
Dear Nuestros Ranchos Members,
I just had to share this feel good story with those who would understand.
This morning after coming back from the Gym, I was making breakfast and the phone rang. My Grandson answered the phone and it was someone speaking in Spanish to him, which is not all that unusual but he immediately passed it to me.
I answer and the man's voice says in spanish, eres Alicia and I say yes, he says, me llamo Rigoberto Ruiz y hablo de Jalpa Zacatecas. My mind is trying to register who is Rigoberto Ruiz. He then says, soy Primo hermano de tu mama y hablo para darte las Gracias. Translation is I'm your mother's first cousin and I'm calling from Jalpa Zacatecas and I'm calling to thank you.
My mind is still not registering as I've never met a Rigoberto Ruiz from Jalpa Zacatecas. I begin to ask him questions such as how are we related, how did you know who I am and how to reach me etc etc. He gave a good answer!!
Two years ago I met a young man, his wife and family from Fresno Calif. Turns out he's my third cousin and he had recently gone to Jalpa to visit his family.
When I met them, they came to the house, I gave them copies of all my research of the Ruiz family. Most people don't really get it,(Genealogy) nor do they care, but he did. We talked a great deal about the Ruiz genealogy and he seemed to treasure the Genealogy charts. He shared details about the Ruiz family that I treasured
When this cousin Ruben went to Jalpa this spring, he shared the Genealogy charts with his uncle Rigoberto. His uncle said he'd been wondering for years about his ancestors, he said with his voice cracking a bit that he just had to call and thank me for doing all this research and for providing it to him and the family.
I told him that I look forward to meeting him and all my aunts, cousins and uncles some day soon.
Thought it was worth sharing, especially for those who are beginning their research and at times may feel that it's sooo time consuming and not worth the trouble. It's moments like this that makes it so worthwhile.
Alicia,
San Jose, Calif
Why we do Genealogical Research
Alicia--
I too have had many experiences like that with other descendants of my ancestors who live in the Southwest and California. I don't have any relations in Mexico, except Salvador and one other who are very distant---we share common ancestors from 10-15 generations ago.
What I love about those who contact me after seeing my information in Ancestry.com and other sites, is that I can help them correct their information and add to it, since most are not yet or might not ever be inclined to sit for hours viewing indexes and images, etc.
Ancestry.com is luring people who find it entertaining to only browse other people's trees and pick up information from there that might not really be about their particular ancestors. I tell them about the FHC's and the various Archives in the US, but I guess they are too busy, or like you said, they don't really care that much to do research, but they appreciate knowing what I find about their ancestors.
What they do for me in return is send me photos and names of older relatives, which I appreciate so much, and in researching their family, I find many connections to several of my trees and thus break down some brick walls or add to my trees.
Yes, researching and sharing is so worthwhile.
Thanks for sharing your feel good story.
Emilie
Port Orchard, WA
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> Date: Sat, 8 May 2010 10:28:10 -0700
> From: alliecar@pacbell.net
> To: general@nuestrosranchos.org
> Subject: [Nuestros Ranchos] Why we do Genealogical Research
>
> Dear Nuestros Ranchos Members,
>
> I just had to share this feel good story with those who would understand.
>
> This morning after coming back from the Gym, I was making breakfast and the phone rang. My Grandson answered the phone and it was someone speaking in Spanish to him, which is not all that unusual but he immediately passed it to me.
>
> I answer and the man's voice says in spanish, eres Alicia and I say yes, he says, me llamo Rigoberto Ruiz y hablo de Jalpa Zacatecas. My mind is trying to register who is Rigoberto Ruiz. He then says, soy Primo hermano de tu mama y hablo para darte las Gracias. Translation is I'm your mother's first cousin and I'm calling from Jalpa Zacatecas and I'm calling to thank you.
>
> My mind is still not registering as I've never met a Rigoberto Ruiz from Jalpa Zacatecas. I begin to ask him questions such as how are we related, how did you know who I am and how to reach me etc etc. He gave a good answer!!
>
> Two years ago I met a young man, his wife and family from Fresno Calif. Turns out he's my third cousin and he had recently gone to Jalpa to visit his family.
>
> When I met them, they came to the house, I gave them copies of all my research of the Ruiz family. Most people don't really get it,(Genealogy) nor do they care, but he did. We talked a great deal about the Ruiz genealogy and he seemed to treasure the Genealogy charts. He shared details about the Ruiz family that I treasured
>
> When this cousin Ruben went to Jalpa this spring, he shared the Genealogy charts with his uncle Rigoberto. His uncle said he'd been wondering for years about his ancestors, he said with his voice cracking a bit that he just had to call and thank me for doing all this research and for providing it to him and the family.
> I told him that I look forward to meeting him and all my aunts, cousins and uncles some day soon.
>
> Thought it was worth sharing, especially for those who are beginning their research and at times may feel that it's sooo time consuming and not worth the trouble. It's moments like this that makes it so worthwhile.
>
> Alicia,
> San Jose, Calif
>
Why we do Genealogical Research
Thank you so much for sharing this story.
Everyone once in a while I feel like giving up this hobby, especially after some of the hate mail that I have received from people that do not like my research findings.
I guess my habit of checking other genealogists work and their sources have rubbed some, many, people, the wrong way. I started off in genealogy by using other genealogists work as a springboard when I started over 30 years ago. On other posts I have said over 20 years but I guess I forget how old I am getting.
Immediately after starting I found many mistakes. I started off just to correct what I assumed were just a few minor errors. It evolved into building my own body of work and assuming that I must check all lines that I had and not accept others people work without scrutiny.
It is nice to hear our work bring joy.
It is disheartening when people do not understand how much work goes into getting it right and disparage our results because it does not fit their preconcieved wishes.
Keep up the good work and spreading the joy.
Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
-----Original Message-----
From: Alicia Carrillo
Date: Sat, 8 May 2010 10:28:10
To:
Subject: [Nuestros Ranchos] Why we do Genealogical Research
Dear Nuestros Ranchos Members,
I just had to share this feel good story with those who would understand.
This morning after coming back from the Gym, I was making breakfast and the phone rang. My Grandson answered the phone and it was someone speaking in Spanish to him, which is not all that unusual but he immediately passed it to me.
I answer and the man's voice says in spanish, eres Alicia and I say yes, he says, me llamo Rigoberto Ruiz y hablo de Jalpa Zacatecas. My mind is trying to register who is Rigoberto Ruiz. He then says, soy Primo hermano de tu mama y hablo para darte las Gracias. Translation is I'm your mother's first cousin and I'm calling from Jalpa Zacatecas and I'm calling to thank you.
My mind is still not registering as I've never met a Rigoberto Ruiz from Jalpa Zacatecas. I begin to ask him questions such as how are we related, how did you know who I am and how to reach me etc etc. He gave a good answer!!
Two years ago I met a young man, his wife and family from Fresno Calif. Turns out he's my third cousin and he had recently gone to Jalpa to visit his family.
When I met them, they came to the house, I gave them copies of all my research of the Ruiz family. Most people don't really get it,(Genealogy) nor do they care, but he did. We talked a great deal about the Ruiz genealogy and he seemed to treasure the Genealogy charts. He shared details about the Ruiz family that I treasured
When this cousin Ruben went to Jalpa this spring, he shared the Genealogy charts with his uncle Rigoberto. His uncle said he'd been wondering for years about his ancestors, he said with his voice cracking a bit that he just had to call and thank me for doing all this research and for providing it to him and the family.
I told him that I look forward to meeting him and all my aunts, cousins and uncles some day soon.
Thought it was worth sharing, especially for those who are beginning their research and at times may feel that it's sooo time consuming and not worth the trouble. It's moments like this that makes it so worthwhile.
Alicia,
San Jose, Calif
Why we do Genealogical Research
Did you tell your grandson HOW he is connected to Mr. Ruiz? Is your
mother still alive, and if she is, were you able to share this with her?
Last week I spoke to a first cousin's young daughter in Canada. I've
never met my cousin Louise, much less her daughter, Chelsea. We're
related on my mother (who was from Scotland)'s side. I've met
Louise's older brother and sisters. My mother took me and my older
sister, Lizzie, to Canada the last time when I was 6 and Lizzie was
7(and I had my 7th and Lizzie her 8th birthday there. I was able to
share with Chelsea a lot of oral history (for example, how even though
I have a Spanish first name, I am named after HER grandmother (my
mother's sister) who was named after HER own grandmother and who was
named after HER grandmother. I also sent her photographs of me and my
three sisters and a simplified linear chart showing in-common family
members and details that she'd never known about. But I also shared
information on my father's family although Chelsea has no connection
to it. It's a joy to share family history no matter who it is. Happy
Mother's Day, everyone! Marge:)
On May 8, 2010, at 12:28 PM, Alicia Carrillo wrote:
Dear Nuestros Ranchos Members,
I just had to share this feel good story with those who would
understand.
This morning after coming back from the Gym, I was making breakfast
and the phone rang. My Grandson answered the phone and it was someone
speaking in Spanish to him, which is not all that unusual but he
immediately passed it to me.
I answer and the man's voice says in spanish, eres Alicia and I say
yes, he says, me llamo Rigoberto Ruiz y hablo de Jalpa Zacatecas. My
mind is trying to register who is Rigoberto Ruiz. He then says, soy
Primo hermano de tu mama y hablo para darte las Gracias. Translation
is I'm your mother's first cousin and I'm calling from Jalpa Zacatecas
and I'm calling to thank you.
My mind is still not registering as I've never met a Rigoberto Ruiz
from Jalpa Zacatecas. I begin to ask him questions such as how are we
related, how did you know who I am and how to reach me etc etc. He
gave a good answer!!
Two years ago I met a young man, his wife and family from Fresno
Calif. Turns out he's my third cousin and he had recently gone to
Jalpa to visit his family.
When I met them, they came to the house, I gave them copies of all my
research of the Ruiz family. Most people don't really get it,
(Genealogy) nor do they care, but he did. We talked a great deal about
the Ruiz genealogy and he seemed to treasure the Genealogy charts. He
shared details about the Ruiz family that I treasured
When this cousin Ruben went to Jalpa this spring, he shared the
Genealogy charts with his uncle Rigoberto. His uncle said he'd been
wondering for years about his ancestors, he said with his voice
cracking a bit that he just had to call and thank me for doing all
this research and for providing it to him and the family.
I told him that I look forward to meeting him and all my aunts,
cousins and uncles some day soon.
Thought it was worth sharing, especially for those who are beginning
their research and at times may feel that it's sooo time consuming and
not worth the trouble. It's moments like this that makes it so
worthwhile.
Alicia,
San Jose, Calif
Why we do Genealogical Research
Great Story! Re-emphazies for me the importance of Family History. Thank you for sharing, Alicia.
Paul Gomez
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
-----Original Message-----
From: Alicia Carrillo
Date: Sat, 08 May 2010 10:28:10
To:
Subject: [Nuestros Ranchos] Why we do Genealogical Research
Dear Nuestros Ranchos Members,
I just had to share this feel good story with those who would understand.
This morning after coming back from the Gym, I was making breakfast and the phone rang. My Grandson answered the phone and it was someone speaking in Spanish to him, which is not all that unusual but he immediately passed it to me.
I answer and the man's voice says in spanish, eres Alicia and I say yes, he says, me llamo Rigoberto Ruiz y hablo de Jalpa Zacatecas. My mind is trying to register who is Rigoberto Ruiz. He then says, soy Primo hermano de tu mama y hablo para darte las Gracias. Translation is I'm your mother's first cousin and I'm calling from Jalpa Zacatecas and I'm calling to thank you.
My mind is still not registering as I've never met a Rigoberto Ruiz from Jalpa Zacatecas. I begin to ask him questions such as how are we related, how did you know who I am and how to reach me etc etc. He gave a good answer!!
Two years ago I met a young man, his wife and family from Fresno Calif. Turns out he's my third cousin and he had recently gone to Jalpa to visit his family.
When I met them, they came to the house, I gave them copies of all my research of the Ruiz family. Most people don't really get it,(Genealogy) nor do they care, but he did. We talked a great deal about the Ruiz genealogy and he seemed to treasure the Genealogy charts. He shared details about the Ruiz family that I treasured
When this cousin Ruben went to Jalpa this spring, he shared the Genealogy charts with his uncle Rigoberto. His uncle said he'd been wondering for years about his ancestors, he said with his voice cracking a bit that he just had to call and thank me for doing all this research and for providing it to him and the family.
I told him that I look forward to meeting him and all my aunts, cousins and uncles some day soon.
Thought it was worth sharing, especially for those who are beginning their research and at times may feel that it's sooo time consuming and not worth the trouble. It's moments like this that makes it so worthwhile.
Alicia,
San Jose, Calif
Why we do Genealogical Research
Alicia - thank you so much for sharing this story - I brought tears to my
eyes.
-Angelina-
Why we do Genealogical Research
What a great and inspiring story. We just never know the impact we are
making on those we share our roots with.
thanks Alicia for what you are doing for your family and what you are
doing for the nuestrosranchos.org group as our premiere volunteer
fighting spam from reaching our inboxes.
thanks,
joseph
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Alicia Carrillo wrote:
> Dear Nuestros Ranchos Members,
>
> I just had to share this feel good story with those who would understand.
>
> This morning after coming back from the Gym, I was making breakfast and the phone rang. My Grandson answered the phone and it was someone speaking in Spanish to him, which is not all that unusual but he immediately passed it to me.
>
> I answer and the man's voice says in spanish, eres Alicia and I say yes, he says, me llamo Rigoberto Ruiz y hablo de Jalpa Zacatecas. My mind is trying to register who is Rigoberto Ruiz. He then says, soy Primo hermano de tu mama y hablo para darte las Gracias. Translation is I'm your mother's first cousin and I'm calling from Jalpa Zacatecas and I'm calling to thank you.
>
> My mind is still not registering as I've never met a Rigoberto Ruiz from Jalpa Zacatecas. I begin to ask him questions such as how are we related, how did you know who I am and how to reach me etc etc. He gave a good answer!!
>
> Two years ago I met a young man, his wife and family from Fresno Calif. Turns out he's my third cousin and he had recently gone to Jalpa to visit his family.
>
> When I met them, they came to the house, I gave them copies of all my research of the Ruiz family. Most people don't really get it,(Genealogy) nor do they care, but he did. We talked a great deal about the Ruiz genealogy and he seemed to treasure the Genealogy charts. He shared details about the Ruiz family that I treasured
>
> When this cousin Ruben went to Jalpa this spring, he shared the Genealogy charts with his uncle Rigoberto. His uncle said he'd been wondering for years about his ancestors, he said with his voice cracking a bit that he just had to call and thank me for doing all this research and for providing it to him and the family.
> I told him that I look forward to meeting him and all my aunts, cousins and uncles some day soon.
>
> Thought it was worth sharing, especially for those who are beginning their research and at times may feel that it's sooo time consuming and not worth the trouble. It's moments like this that makes it so worthwhile.
>
> Alicia,
> San Jose, Calif