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Re: Lora in Dominican Republic

lorabet — 2009-10-20 18:35:12Z

Valerie, I am glad you contacted me concerning Lora surname. First of all I need Dob of your GParents, appr. Year at least. You say you are living in S. Florida now. I have the idea that my GGF had to have immiggrated from Sto. Domingo but haven't found the link to his ancestors. I you send me your email I wlll send you my family tree
sylvia
lorabet@comcast.net

Re: Lora in Dominican Republic

vamarie — 2009-10-19 22:45:16Z

Hi my name is Vanessa Lora. I am 16 years old. I was born and now live in Florida, but was raised in San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic. My father goes by the name of Manuel Lora Lee. His father Ismael Lora and was from San Francisco de Macoris in the Cibao. He later moved to San Pedro de Macoris and married my Cuban grandmother by the name of Carolina Lee.

Re: LORA FAM. ( Mexican ) anyone?

lorabet — 2009-05-31 18:07:51Z

We are not of Mexican origen but from Cuba. I you find any king indng the records dificult. I also have the bokks on Dominican Republic Families if you are interested. In Spain there are two cities by the name of Lora del Rio and Lora Estepona but the problem is findinding the first Lora relative that came to America. Regards,
Sylvia LorA

Re: LORA FAM. ( Mexican ) anyone?

mago127 — 2009-05-30 19:40:42Z

We are a large LORA family, more than 300 living in Nayarit Mexico, I'm living in San Diego, California.

Also I'm searching for more LORA families in España.

Re: Lora in Dominican Republic

hildalora98 — 2009-04-03 17:56:11Z

Hola Joaquin,no creo tener mucha informacion al respecto y por los nombres y apellidos que das solamente que yo sepa el unico que tiene que ver conmigo es Lora,te puedo preguntar la H en tu segundo apellido es Henriques? tuve unos primos a los que no recuerdo pues era muy pequeña que vivian en Sto Domingo,hijos de mi tia Guarina Lora,sus nombres son Hernan Henriques y el otro no lo recuerdo,me gustaria saber si tienes algun parentesco con ellos.Gracias y que tengas un feliz dia.Hernan es hijo de Guarina Lora Yero y de Max Henriques.

Re: Lora in Dominican Republic

ronlora1 — 2008-09-06 17:18:59Z

Hello,

I am Ronald Lora live in Santo Domingo, my father's name is Alberto lora son of Pipi(nick) Lora from Bani.

Re: Lora/Lorah/Loreaux

blususan — 2008-08-14 19:50:19Z

Kelly, have you seen this? It mentions a grandson, John born in 1808. Another Lorah who is my guru thinks that my (and your?) Henry might be of George and Maria Lorah decent. Possibly, this first George could have sired George (see below)AND Henry who was born between 1770-1780. This Henry had David and possibly your John--the mentioned grandson. It's something to look into, don't you think?

http://www.lorah.com/genfiles/lorah/grpsheets/notes.htm

The earliest Lorah known to have lived in this part of the country was John Lowr, who came from France with a group of 231 Palatines on the ship Townshead, which docked at Philadelphia on October 5, 1737. John Lowra settled in the Oley Valley of Berks County. The present writer knows nothing more about him. He had a son George Lorah, b. 3/15/1743, d 10/06/1822, who is buried in the Reamstown Cemetery, (Row 9). George was a Revolutionary war soldier who served in Daniel Reiff's Company of East Oley Berks County, 1777. Just who George's wife was or where she is buried we do not know. She may easily hae been buried with him, but we have no record or no stone to give us any proof of the statement. We know from the Baptism record of his grandson John in 1808, that George and Maria Lorah stood as sponsor. Thus we conclude that Maria was his wife's name.

George and Maria Lorah had a son George Lorah, b. 2/28/1785 d. 8/19/1850, [lowra.FTW]

George and Maria Lorah had a son George Lorah, b. 2/28/1785 d. 8/19/1850,

Re: Lora

lorabet — 2008-08-13 23:23:14Z

Hi Myrna!!!
How have you been. I sent somebody from Canada to check with your family tree.
Sylvia Lora

Re: Lora/Lorah/Loreaux

lorabet — 2008-08-13 23:21:18Z

Myrna Lora, myebil@home.com.
Good luck!
Sylvia

Re: Lora/Lorah/Loreaux

blususan — 2008-08-13 20:48:29Z

Yes, thank-you. It may prove interesting. I have not heard of anyone from that part of the world in the Lora line.

Re: Lora/Lorah/Loreaux

lorabet — 2008-08-13 20:41:33Z

My GGGRdparents were boene in Oriente province, Cuba. My last known ancestor was in that province in 1819. From there I do not kbow were they came from. They could have migrated from Domincan Rep. when a great exodus of land cultivators migrated to Oriente, Cuba when France took over. I correspond with Myrna Lora from Canada If you want I can give you her email. Last I knew, she had hired a professional genealogist.
Sylvia Lora
lorabet@comcast.net

Re: Lora/Lorah/Loreaux

blususan — 2008-08-12 20:38:56Z

Hi. I have been in contact with Joanne Lorah who has done considerable research on the Lorahs. Several of us were involved in a DNA project http://www.familytreedna.com/, that involved males with the Lorah/Lorow/Lora/etc. name. My second cousin who I met on a message board, had his 2 1st cousins with the Lorah name get tested. They did the 37 marker test. http://www.familytreedna.com/faq2.html#table1 I have e-mailed Jerry in the past and he had a lot of info that fits me but just doesn't know if John is David Lorah's brother. Maybe a DNA test would be a good idea. Joanne had sent me lots of info but none proven. Too many Georges and Henrys out there. Sorry I couldn't be of more help. I could send some theries but that is all they are.

Re: Lora/Lorah/Loreaux

kellymkrause — 2008-08-12 15:54:58Z

I am also looking for this family. It is quite possible they are the parents of my gr+ grandpa John Lorow. They changed the spelling numerous times but my branch settled on Lorow.

Did you find anything else out about them? My cousin Jerry has information on some property Henry deeded.

Re: Lora in Dominican Republic

lorabet — 2008-07-26 21:26:53Z

Luis,
Mi nombre es Sylvia Lora y Betancourt. Naci en la Habana, Cubay el ancestro mas viejo que tengo es mi tatarabluelo que ya estaba en oriente,Bayamo, Cuba en 1819. Su nombre es Jose Mariano Lora, caso con Ana Fonseca y tuvo a mi bisabuelo Mariano Lora y Fonseca.
Si sabes algo de tus ancestros por favor dejamelo saber.
Saludos,
Sylvia

LORA FAM. ( Mexican ) anyone?

louislora21 — 2008-07-25 20:08:05Z

Tryin to see if theres any Lora's from mexico.

Re: Lora in Dominican Republic

louislora21 — 2008-07-25 20:04:25Z

My Lora Fam. is from Mexico. idk if that helps

Re: greetings

lorabet — 2007-12-21 18:29:35Z

Charlene,
My GGGF was in Cuba, Province of Oriente, in 1819. I have not been able to find out where he xame from but have great suspition to beleive they came from Dominican Republic, In the XVIII th. century there was a great inmigration from Dominica to Orinte in Cuba. So far I have not been able to locate my ancestors. Please keep in touch it might be that we came from Italy. I was in Italy in 2004 and brought back a bottle of driking water with the Lora name on it. It was bottled in Milan, italy. My email is lorabet@comcast.net

Re: greetings

Officelene — 2007-12-18 02:16:40Z

Hello my name is Charlene Lora I live in New jersey I got the last name from grandfather who was once connected to my late grandmother. they are both from the dominican republic. I dont know much about the lora family I just know that they came from Italy and migrated to The Dominican Republic. I just wanted to know if in someway we are connected. Lora is not a very common last name its really rare so Im sure we are probably related in some way.

webshots

2006-09-11 04:46:10Z

Hey Gang

Hope everyone doin' fine. I got a new web site on webshots. Check it out. Go to www.webshots.com then where it says search type in readyrudy and you will see some of my photos. let me no what you think. See ya' later Rudy Lora .......

Re: Dept. Store in Florance

2006-04-20 17:38:53Z

Hi Rudy,
How have you and wife been? It was nice to hear from you again. I have not heard from Joan Lorah in quite a while hope she reads this message. I was in Florence in 2004 and did not see the store.
Best wishes to you all.
Sylvia

Dept. Store in Florance

2006-04-19 04:26:36Z

Hey Gang;

Its been a while since I checked out this board. Hope everyonesok. my wife and I went to Florance a couple of years ago, and we say a department store called lorahs dept store. i wonder if thats a family member. Oh well, just wondering. Hope everyone fine. keep in touch. Rudolfo...

LORA

2005-08-24 19:43:01Z

There is a branch of a Lora family out of Ma. on the 1850 census.
James and his family with a son ,Francis, this chap maybe my relative. It looks like this LORA branch is of German extract.
myrna

Re: Lora in Dominican Republic

2005-08-03 01:29:41Z

More Info/Mas informacion:

Lora Bermudez
Juan Antonio Lora de Castro
Hacinto/Jacinto Lora Ottenwalder

Re: My recent trip to Europe

2005-07-25 15:48:25Z

I brought an empty bottle of mineral water with the label Lora from norhern Italy, Milan. When I get home I will give you exctly the details on label I also brought a cork from Lalin, Pontevedra even though I could not find a Lora listed on Lalin's telephone book.

Re: My recent trip to Europe

2005-07-24 12:17:06Z

Ciao Sylvia!
"Lora Recoaro" is a mineral spring from the Dolomiti mountains in the Veneto region, near Venezia. http://www.acqualora.it/

My recent trip to Europe

2004-06-29 20:05:28Z

To all Loras,
I brought with me an empty bottle mineral water found in a Venice Restorant with the name of LORA on it. Originally bottled in Milan, Italy.
I also went to Lalin, Pontevedra, Spain and could'nt find a Lora listed on the telephone book.
Best regards to all of you,
Sylvia

Re: Rudy and Giovanna Lora

2004-06-27 21:08:29Z

I came across this message. I am Aurthor Lora's grandson.
I am looking for family history. I know little of Aurthor's brothers but I do know they settled in Rhode Island.
Love to hear more.
Kevin Pope

dupe

2004-01-19 17:08:05Z

My name is Sylvia Lora. My ancestors were from Cuba. But I don't know were we came from before the 1800's. My GGrand father's name was Jose Mariano Lora and he married Ana Fonseca. I will not be able to attend the LORA Clan reunion on 07-30-00 but please keep me posted on the results. I have done research in Spain and found the spanish origen of Lora was in Lalin, Pontevedra but I do not know of any links to my ancestors.
Best wishes,
Sylvia

Re: LORA FAM

2002-07-22 19:44:26Z

Please tell me more about rthe Lora Family of Spain.
Also before Spain where was the Family located?
Thanks
Myrna

LORA FAM

2002-02-18 07:28:59Z

1 LOVE FROM THE LORA FAM OF SPAIN

Rudy and Giovanna Lora

2001-04-04 12:31:24Z

How are you all? I haven't communicated with anyone since last year. In reading over all the messages left on the message board, I find that Rudy Lora and Giovanna Lora are the only two people from Italy that have left messages on the network. All the others appear to be of Latino heritage from various parts of the U.S.and Canada.You mentioned,Rudy,that your family is from Venice. My family, that is my father and his entire family originated in a town called Novale in the Province of Vicenza and District of Valdagno. These areas are just north of Venice or in the suburbs of Venice. He came to the U.S. in 1907 with his brothers and were followed by his parents (my grandparents) in 1911 and settled in Woonsocket, R.I. My fathers full name was Alfredo Girolamo Lora. His parents names were Daniela and Antonio Lora. My father had two brothers named Antonio and Arthur. I could tell you more but I don't think it would help you any further. If any of this information is of any help to you, let me know. Since both my parents died many years ago, and I don't have any more relatives in Italy, I cannot get any more information with greater detail. Rudy, if you have any relatives still living, can you get any information from your family or anyone else? Giovanna; If you think we have a connection here and can obtain more information, please communicate with me also.
Hope to hear from you soon. Regards to you both. Al. Lora

Lora/Lorah/Loreau etc

2001-04-04 10:21:38Z

My branch of Lorahs originated in France with a date of the 8 or 9 hundreds as proven residents. At this time one family moved into what was later Austria/Germany, was enobled and intermarried with other nobility. This is recorded in the Huguenot Archives. About mid 1500 some French citizens left the Catholic Church--hence Huguenots--were persecuted, massacred, enslaved but many immigrated into Germany then America as did my branch in the 1600s. I have recently heard of others who made their way into Spain--
but I suspect many of you are of Catholic Faith. This only means that a fairly short migration may have taken place from France into Italy--perhaps through one of many soldiers sent there in the endless land battles--the same with Spain. I am very interested in these paths! If any of you have anymore nsight into this please let me know.
Also, I was sent a coat of arms with the name from which Lora was taken--in Spanish--if anyone knows what I am referring to and can fill me in on the Spanish meaning of Lora--and the Italian, I'd appreaciate your help. In French Loreau/Loreaux is thought to refer to a leather strap such as on a horse or on a sandle.
I visit this site on rare occasion to see if anything new is happening--please feel free to contact me at JoLora@aol.com

Lora's in Mexico

2001-03-26 16:10:24Z

Kelly,
You say that your family came from Mexico, but don't know who they were. I was born near Pachuca, Mexico, it the capitol of Hidalgo. a state north of Mexico city. The city is a mining center and has attracted many europeans. From what i know there used to be people of German and English heritage.
There might also be a good chance that people of Italian heritage migrated here.

Re: Rudy and Giovanna Lora

2003-12-01 20:03:21Z

Hi Giovanna,

Thanks for the message. My uncle Antonio died 20 years ago. My entire family, i.e. Girolamo, (father), Antonio, (uncle), Azuride, (Aunt) Giovanna, (aunt), Addone, (uncle) and Adele, (aunt). Mother Amalia, (grandmother), came over with the above family in June 10, 1907. I don't know when my grandfather came over. I can't seem to find a record of his arrival.
So you can see, my family goes back some years when they arrived to this country. As far as I know, there are no longer any Lora's left in Vicenza that I am aware of. There may be some cousins left or some long lost relatives but no one I would be familar with.
I don't know if this information is of any use to you but I thought I would give you all of the data I can.

Best Regards,

Al. Lora

Re: Rudy and Giovanna Lora

2003-12-01 15:41:17Z

I understand that it is not a quick answer... but here I am! You took my attention when I read about Vicenza and Antonio Lora. My father is originally from Vicenza, actually, I was born there too... and a cousin of my father, who still live in Vicenza, is called Antonio (Lora). Let's comunicate throug e-mail! Jovil@tin.it

Re: ReLorah DNA study

lorabet — 2007-11-01 19:22:17Z

Joanne ,
I am planning to go on a cruise on May 03-08 that stops in Florence. I will see what I can find there although is a one day stop only. In 2004 I went to Venece and there is a company that manufactures bottle water that resides in Milan, Italy. I you are interested I brought with me the bottle and I will give you the address, now I am at the office.
Be well,
Sylvia

Lora

rudylora — 2004-01-19 17:05:44Z

Dear Joanne;
Thank you for inviting me to your family reunion,
in July. I won't be able to make it, but I will be thinking
of you and the rest of our 'FAMILY' on that day.
keep in touch.
Rudy Lora
readyrudy@hotmail.com

greetings

rudylora — 2002-03-22 05:11:31Z

Greetings to all the Lora's out there. My name
is Rudy, and I live in California.I'm 56 and
and married for 36 years. Have Two boys and
4 Grandchildren. My Dad was Joseppi Lora, and
he came from Venice Italy. If you think we might
be related, e mail me and we'll compare notes.
Be good, and God bless you.

Hello Giovanna Lora

rudylora — 2002-03-22 05:11:31Z

Hi Giovanna
Thank You for responding to my message. I to
was excited to hear from you, and that someone
in Italy would really answer my message. My
Fathers name was Joseppi Lora with no middle name.
He has a Sister named Lucia Calderia who I
think lives somewhere in France. He has a Brother
named Gino, and thats all the information I
have of him. He passed away in 1957 when I was
only 14 Years old, and I never has a chance to
ask him a lot of questions about his Family.
I think it is possible that we are related,
and you could be my second or third Cousin.
He came to America around the middle of the
19 Twentys with his Brother Gino, and ended
up in California. Well Giovanna,thats all the
information I have for you. I you or anyone else
whos reading this can compare notes and confirm
relations with me, then email me. My email
address is readyrudy@hotmail.com. Hope to hear
from you soon. God Bless You. Rudy.......

greetings

rudylora — 2002-03-22 05:11:31Z

M Lora
Greetings from Milpitas Calif. Received your
message. I'm sorry I took so long to answer you.
I don't check this message board all the time. In answer to
you question, I don't know of any Loras in
Canada. I'm still trying to find my family here
in America. Joanne Lorah whose is also part
of our message board, might be able to help.
Thank you for the inquirey. Krrp in touch.

Rudy Lora
readyrudy@hotmail.com

LORA, Gerardo

CooooCayemberg — 2006-12-16 03:18:07Z

The Leaf-Chronicle December 10, 2006
Gerardo Lora, 79, Clarksville, died Saturday, Dec. 9, 2006, at Gateway Medical Center.
The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at McReynolds-Nave & Larson Chapel with the Rev. Jorge Garcia officiating.
Burial will be in Sango Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
He was born Sept. 24, 1927, in the Dominican Republic, son of the late Miguel Lora and Tomasina Erickson Lora.
He retired from the postal service and was a member of Iglesia Baptist La Roca Eterna Church.
Survivors include his wife, Alida Bonifacio Lora, Clarksville; daughters, Andrea Candelario, Clarksville, Anna Louise Lora, Aracelis Lora and Belkis Lora, all of New York; sons, Isidro Lora of Tampa, Fla., Gerardo Lora Jr., Miguel Lora and Felix Lora, all of New York; and many grandchildren.

Lora in Dominican Republic

On2MamboSalsero — 2002-12-12 19:08:18Z

Hello All ...

I am looking for any information that anyone has on the Lora SirName from the Dominican Rep. This information would be for my wife's branches.

My wife's name is Angelica Ortiz (LORA); Her mother is Paula Lora (SARITE); Her grandmother was Mercedes Sarite (?)

Any information would be great. I saw a post about Loras in Cuba circa 1800s ... is it possible due to war & military connection during that time some of those Loras may have migrated to the Dominican Rep. ???

Thanks in advance.

Re: Lora in Dominican Republic

corralesm118 — 2007-05-15 02:25:12Z

Hola Joaquin,

We are cousins.
I have much information to share with you.

I am Maria del Pilar Corrales, nieta de Auristela Bermudez Blandino que es hermana de Micaela Bermudez Blandino.

Micaela Bermudez Blandino era esposa de nuestro tio Juan Antonio Lora Castro.

Write to me at: corralesm@earthlink.net
I want to send you what I have.

Saludos,
Maria

Re: Lora in Dominican Republic

corralesm118 — 2007-05-12 20:55:59Z

Hola Joaquin,

Do you have more information?

Juan Antonio Lora_______ lived in Santiago in 1899.
Town he in lived in? Second surname?? Wife's name: ???
Children:
1) Jose Jacinto Lora Ottenwalder
2) Altagracia (Chichi) Lora Ottenwalder
3) Mercedez Dolores Lora Ottenwalder born 1882, m. dec 10, 1947 Husband: Jose de Jesus Valverde Vallejo

Jose Jacinto Lora Ottenwalder married Ana Rita Castro Jiménez.
Children:
Juan Antonio Lora Castro
Joaquin Lora de Castro

Juan Antonio Lora Castro married Ana María Micaela Bermúdez Blandino (she was born Sept. 28, 1915 in Santiago)
Children:
Maritza Bermudez Lora
Eduardo Bermudez Lora
Juan Antonio Bermudez Lora

Saludos,
Prima Maria del Pilar

ReLorah DNA study

jolorah — 2007-10-27 13:59:47Z

dear Sylvia
it's been a long time since I was on this site
good to see you are still searching for roots too.
I have tried to locate Lorah dept store in Florence on the internet with no results. this really intrigues me! Would you contact me and remind me of who and what you are searching for.
I have made some headway on finding the actual town in Germany one of our branches of Lorah lived in before coming to America. I had concluded before that our French branch settled in Hesse Germany--this town is located there.
We have begun a DNA seach on Family Tree DNA and are seeking any and all male Lorahs retaining the last name or spelling variations thereof: Lorah, Lorrah, Lorah, Lohra, etc. In fact we have one Lowery who matches the Berks Co. PA Lorahs perfectly.
Anyone interested in participating please contact me or go directly to the site and look for the Lorah information.
My family branch doesn't match exactly so we are still callling for participants
Joanne Lorah
jolorah@verizon.net

Lora/Lorah/Loreaux

jolorah — 2004-02-18 21:29:43Z

You are probably part of this large clan! We go back to France circa 1650--when many of this family left during the Huguenot Persecutions-- those who remained Catholic stayed in France/Europe so yours may have been part of this group. There was/may still be a Lora who was enobled in Austria long before the Persecutions.
I have corresponded with several European Loreaux--some whose family settled in Loreauxville Louisianna--I have to check my records to see if they were in Canada before moving to to the US.
Do you have grandparent's names, etc-dates other than the immigration date? How old are you--what do you do--I'd love to check out common characterristics--I'm an artist and have found a number of writers, musicians, film/tv people-- very creative people as well as some extra ordinary scientists and math experts--
pleased to meet you--welcome to our large and varied family!
Joanne

Re: Lora/Lorah/Loreaux

blususan — 2005-09-22 21:36:03Z

I am searching for the family of Heinrick (Henry) Lorah who lived in Hemlock Township about 1820 and 30 with wife, Mary. He had a daughter, Christina who was baptized in 1812 and a son named David who was born in December of 1814 in Bloom, Columbia Co. He may have had a brother Joseph. Thanks for any info that you can share.

Re: Lora in Dominican Republic

corralesm — 2004-04-13 05:35:55Z

Hello: My mother's first cousin, Maritza Lora, resides in New York City. She was born in Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic. This is part of her tree:

ANA MARIA MICAELA BERMÚDEZ BLANDINO married JUAN ANTONIO LORA CASTRO, son of JOSE LORA OTTENWALDER and ANA CASTRO JIMENEZ.

Children of ANA BERMÚDEZ BLANDINO and JUAN LORA CASTRO are:
i.EDUARDO5 LORA BERMUDEZ.
ii.MARITZA ALTAGRACIA LORA BERMUDEZ.
iii.JUAN ANTONIO LORA BERMUDEZ.

Re: Lora in Dominican Republic

JOAQUIN_LORA — 2006-12-11 16:44:18Z

Our part of the Lora Family in the Dominican Rep comes from Santiago, My Great Grand Father lived in Santaigo by 1899 Juan Antonio Lora, father of Jacinto Lora Ottenwalder, grandfather of Juan Antonio Lora de Castro (my uncle) and Joaquin Lora de Castro (my father). We do not know much about the relation with Cuba Lora surename, I would appeciate any information.
I have not found Paula Lora within our family, need more data.
Thancks

Re: Lora in Dominican Republic

JOAQUIN_LORA — 2007-05-15 14:16:56Z

Hola Maria

Juan Antonio Lora Ventura (papaton) (Hijo de Macario De Lora y Altagracia Ventura) caso con Catalina De Sena Ottenwalder Lanman (emigrante nacida en Alemania) hija de Miguel Ottenwalder y Catalina Lanman, De esa union nacieron
1- Juan Antonio de Lora Ottenwalder (Nino)
2- Manuel Altagracia de Lora Ottenwalder
3- Altagracia de Lora Ottenwalder (Chichi)
4- Mercedes Dolores de Lora Ottenwalder
5- Jose Jacinto de Lora Ottenwalder ***

Ademas tuvo dos hijas fuera de matrimonio
1- Maria
2- Dorila

*** Nuestro Abuelo Jose Jacinto Lora Ottenwalder
Caso en 23 Septiembre 1911 con Ana Rita De Castro Rodriguez
Tuvieron descendientes
1- Juan Antonio
2- Ana
3- Jose Jacinto
4- Jose Rafael
5- Flora
6- Manuel
7- Juana
8- Joaquin (Mi padre)

Tenemos mucha informacion que compartir
Saludos
Joaquin Lora H