Las Villas del Norte Genealogy Group helps you find your ancestors by providing you with online presentations, resources, and publications so you can leave a legacy for your children, and their children.

This presentation explores methodologies and resources for tracing African ancestry in colonial Mexico. It highlights the historical context of African presence in Mexico during the Spanish colonial period, emphasizing the transatlantic slave trade and its influence on Mexican society. Learn about biases in colonial documentation, practical tips on identifying African ancestry through common indicators like surnames, racial classifications, and familial connections within archival records. Our African heritage has shaped Mexico’s cultural, social, and genetic landscape. The presentation aims to empower researchers with tools and insights to uncover the often-overlooked stories of African ancestors, preserving a richer understanding of Mexico’s diverse heritage.

Learn how adoptees and others find biological parents and siblings through DNA testing. Review the case that started it all and see today’s recommended strategies. View examples of surprise discoveries and see the tools that anyone can use to measure and identify relationships.

In this members meeting Moises talks about the two upcomign genealogy conferences.