Getting Started with Puerto Rican Genealogy

Getting Started with Puerto Rican Genealogy: An introduction to researching Puerto Rican records and resources
Presented by Luis Ariel Rivera
Co-hosted with the Historical Society of Plainfield / Drake House Museum
Recorded on October 2, 2021 via Zoom
Throughout this presentation you will learn how to use your personal family stories in conjunction with records from both the United States and Puerto Rico to begin building your family tree. The presenter will use personal stories, photos, and family documents to walk you through this process and teach you tips and tricks to unlocking your Puerto Rican genealogy.
Luis Ariel Rivera began researching his Puerto Rican roots in 2004 and his research revolves around various towns in Puerto Rico, the French territorial islands of Guadeloupe and Martinique, and Spain (mainly Andalucía and Mallorca). He is a member of the SPG (Sociedad Puertorriqueña de Genealogía), the NGS (National Genealogical Society), and completed Boston University’s Genealogical Research Certificate Program. He is currently studying with ProGen Study Groups and hopes to become a Certified Genealogist in the near future. You can follow his research at: boricuagenes.com/
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