Back in the dark misty times...

Back in the dark misty times...
Genealogy, joyfully discovered ~

Monday, January 14, 2013

SILVAN ~ More siblings found!



This is how the simple research into genealogy can lead to amazing results ~  After speaking with Joe Silvan and our discussion revolving on WHERE DID THE SILVAN FAMILY ORIGINATE??? I wanted to delve into this further as we prepare for our amazing family reunion in August.  Today, I decided to look further, even though I have previously spent hours doing so!

Recently, my Aunt Millie was visiting and when I mentioned looking for something, she threw up her hands and said, "Why don't you Google it?  I don't know what in the hell that means, but I think that's where people find things!"  As an 82 year old, the last thing she wants is a computer but she certainly understands the stunning results I have come up with over my 4-year genealogical journey.  So I did!

Over the past many months, I have been able to extend the list of SILVAN family members until my eyes nearly cross.  Today, I did it again.  Here is a summary of our family as I have documented so far:

1. Felipe Silvan Hernandez - born about 1860 / Godfather to 3 of his brothers
2. Agapita Silvan Hernandez - born 1864
3. Matias Silvan Hernandez - born 1867
4. Victorino Silvan Hernandez - born 1868 - sailed to Hawaii 1911, Arrived in California & died 1925
5. Edmundo Silvan Hernandez - born 1870 - sailed to South America - no documentation, just family stories
6. Angel Silvan Hernandez - born 1873 - FOUND SHIP MANIFEST TODAY!
7. Juan Silvan Hernandez - born 1875 - sailed to Hawaii 1911, Arrived in California & died in 1945
8. Geronimo Silvan Hernandez - born 1877 - sailed to Cuba and returned to Spain in 1931 (with wife)
9. Lorenzo Silvan Hernandez - born 1880 - FOUND SHIP MANIFEST TODAY!
THROUGH MY RESEARCH I HAVE LEARNED NAMES OF PLACES AND PEOPLE ARE NOT AS THEY ALWAYS APPEAR.  SO I STUDIED THIS CLOSELY -- THE NAME OF THE BIRTH CITY IS LISTED AS PROVINCE OF "SAMARIA" WHICH IS TOO CLOSE TO "ZAMORA" TO OVERLOOK.  He must have gone to Cuba with his brothers, Geronimo and Agustin!!!
10. Crescencia Silvan Hernandez - born 1884 - sailed to Hawaii 1911, Arrived in California & died 1946
11. Agustin Silvan Hernandez - born 1887 - sailed to Cuba and returned to Spain in 1930

If I knew how to dance la Jota, I would be doing it right now!
The Silvan family originated in three (3) possible countries - France, England or Sweden.  What a mix ~
Still researching but dancing in the halls.

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