Parra - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: surname: Parra

jandbforever1 — 2009-10-18 03:45:03Z

I am trying to help my husband locate his birth father. My husband was named Alfred Singer. We just found out that his father was Alfred Perra. His father lived at the time in 1948 in the Bronx, NY. He did not marry my husbands birth mother, Ida Tillie Singer. He did get married but divorced. If this sound familiure to you I would appreciate a reply. We know his father was Spanish.
Thank you,
Jeannine Eisner my husband is now named Barry Eisner

Re: Parra Family

ladyelioit — 2009-08-23 23:43:43Z

Hi Ashton, thanks for the reply. I vaguely remember Henry, he was my Dad's first cousin. I did know Amelia, Josie, Minnie and Cucita, Luis also. Other than the fact that Amelia mentioned her father Cipriano being born in Arizona I have no info on the Estradas. My Dad lived with them for a short time after his parents died, so he did keep in touch with them. His female cousins used to visit him and his sisters often. Sorry couldn't be of more help. Hilda

Re: Parra Family

tigerlily1oo — 2009-08-23 16:46:18Z

Hi Hilda,
I'm Ashton, Henry Estradas great grandaughter, he is the brother of Josie and Amelia. All the information that i have is from my nana Charlotte. She was much closer to her mothers side of the family after her death, when my nana was 13. So she gave me all the information she could. I don't have any information on the Ortega-Celayas, so i pleasantly suprised to see the post :D

Re: Parra Family

ladyelioit — 2009-08-23 05:08:44Z

Hi Tigerlily, I know we are related somehow. Amelia and Josie were/are my Dad's first cousins. I know both of them. When I was doing a lot of genealogy my husband and I spent a day at their house picking their brains. Can't tell you anything about Cipriano Estrado except that Amelia mentioned that her Dad, Cipriano, was born in Arizona and he never told them, they found out when they were older. That may be why you are having trouble finding info on him. Cipriano's wife, Ana Joaquina was my grandmother Bartola's younger sister. I do have info on the Ortega-Celayas, my grandmother's family and will be happy to share with you what info I have. Do you have any info on them? If you do you may have something that I don't have. I am curious as to where you fit in. You can e-mail me direct at ladyeliot@aol.com. All my family calls me Hilda.

Re: Parra Family

tigerlily1oo — 2009-08-22 21:20:38Z

So i was reading over your old posts and i saw a few names that jumped out at me. I can't seem to find great great grandfathers parents and i was hoping that you might be able to help me.
His name is Cipriano Estrada (born 1874 mexico) he had 11 or 12 children, and 2 of his daughters were named Amelia and josie. Any information would be greatly appreciated :D
Thanks!

Looking for family

parrafrank — 2009-08-12 06:26:37Z

I am adopted. I been looking for my family since I was taken away from my family since I was three. If you live in Phoenix, AZ and have missing family by the last name of Parra please e-mail me. Thank you.

Re: Parra's de Texas

rip2liv — 2009-07-31 20:06:22Z

If you are still a member please reply. I'm related to the same family and would like to know which son of Angel Parra you are related to. I'm related to Beatrice Parra (sister of Angel Parra)I have some family history information.

Thank You.

Re: Tampa Parra Familiy

FamilyResearcher5113 — 2009-07-18 21:10:13Z

I'm not sure if my family is related to yours but my GGGM was Louisa Parra. She immigrated to Tampa in 1882 and was married to Luis Garcia. The family eventually moved to Philadelphia as well. Louisa & Luis got a divorce as well and from what I understand, Luis went back to Cuba. They had 5 children; 3 sons named Rene, Roland, & Delio and 2 daughters named Urda & Beltha.

Re: Cuban Parra's

FamilyResearcher5113 — 2009-07-18 21:05:39Z

My connections to the Parra family are from Cuba as well. My GGGM was Louisa Parra and her husband was Luis Garcia. Louisa immigrated to Tampa in 1882. Several of her sons and relatives were cigar makers and they eventually made their way to Philadelphia. I was told someone on that side of the family owned a newspaper in Spain as well. Does this match anything anyone has?

Parra family from Cuba

FamilyResearcher5113 — 2009-07-17 13:15:37Z

I'm looking for information on Louisa Parra. She was married to Louis Garcia who ws also from Cuba. Louisa immigrated to the U.S. in 1882. She and Louis had 5 children named Delio, Urda, Beltha, Rene & Roland. They lived in Tampa, FL then moved to Philadelphia. Please contact me if you have any information.

Re: surname: Parra

sflores183 — 2009-07-16 18:34:30Z

The name Jose Maria Orosco is on my husband's birth certificate. My husband was born in July 1970. Could we be a relation? His mother is Hilda Flores and he was born in Daly City.

Re: Roots Search

dougsfairy — 2009-05-27 17:55:23Z

Hi there, I posted eons ago regarding the Munoz Parra family name. My Grandfather Ernesto is son to Juan (the younger son) mentioned in your post. I have photos of Juan the son who married Sara Real y Vasquez. I have photos that may include Juan & Hermildo. Juan II also died in Los Angeles. Please email me at my current email address as I would love to chat with you.

Dparra33@aol.com or you may call my cell 269-270-5731 thanks Deborah Munoz-Parra (Sacchetti)

PARRA Amador Soto 1935-1995

t42Parkdale — 2009-05-25 15:14:31Z

PARRA Amador Soto 1935-1995

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PARRA Porfirio Soto 1930-1991

t42Parkdale — 2009-05-25 15:14:21Z

PARRA Porfirio Soto 1930-1991

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PARRA Maria SOTO 1904-1975

t42Parkdale — 2009-05-25 13:53:26Z

PARRA Maria SOTO 1904-1975

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PARRA Eleuterio 1902-1992

t42Parkdale — 2009-05-25 13:53:08Z

PARRA Eleuterio 1902-1992

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PARRA Manuel 1938-1991

t42Parkdale — 2009-05-25 13:52:45Z

PARRA Manuel 1938-1991

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Re: san jaun capistarano~parra-castillo

JosephineParra80 — 2009-05-25 04:26:33Z

Hi
I have been trying to reach you for a while, I sure hope you get this, yes Miguel Parra 1779 and Antonia Castillo are my grt grt Grandparents. I live in Artesia not far from you, please e-mail me at Euelia@aol.com. take care Josephine Parra

Parra

michelleballesteros1 — 2008-05-28 05:37:39Z

My name is Michelle Laura Ballesteros(I have Limon,Lopez,Rodrigues,Parra,Oquita,Even Johnson because my great grandfather was adbopted. His mom was a Johnson French and his hather was Mexican. My moms name is Gloria Parra Oquita, My grandmother is Yolanda Olga Parra, My great grandmother is Aurora Lopez Parra I know my grand mother is from Mexico Obregon Sonora. Although alot of my family are in different areas of Mexico. Funny I have a friend who shares the name Parra we say were cousins we get along real well..

Re: Parra Family

AuroraSantiago47 — 2008-08-23 17:25:17Z

We might be related. My father's name was Luis Rodriguez Parra. He was born in San Juan y Martinez, Cuba, and married Candida Gomez in 1938. He had an uncle named Luis Parra who was a lawyer and who married Adriana Collazo and had two children, Tania and Luis.

Re: Cuban Collazo's

Maraper — 2009-04-23 18:00:14Z

I just wrote to Angie, but I think your family is closer. I just wrote that my family came from Pinar del Rio, Cuba, and I'm sure we have a "Catalino" as well.

Re: ANTONIO PARRA

rlm99x1 — 2008-12-29 07:05:29Z

I just saw your posting from 2001 regarding a Genoveva Parra and hope this reaches you. My name is Raul Munoz, my grandfather was Leon Munoz-Parra and he was an older brother to an Antonio Munoz Parra in El Paso . Their parents were Juan Munoz Parra and Hermelinda Vasquez del Mercado. Not sure we are related since the Antonio that is related to me left El Paso in the late 1920's and was in Los Angeles by 1930. The census says he was single in 1930.

Re: Roots Search

rlm99x1 — 2008-12-29 06:39:24Z

Rachel, I just saw your posting from 2000 regarding the Munoz Parra family and hope this reaches you. My name is Raul Munoz, my grandfather was Leon Munoz-Parra and he was an older brother to your grandfather Salvador . Their parents were Juan Munoz Parra and Hermelinda Vasquez del Mercado. The family was actually very large. Salvador had an older brother named Carlos and an older sister named Rosa. There were also younger brothers and sisters, Amador, Antonio, Margarita, and Juan. I have documentation on most of them, but very few pictures. As you probably know, Salvador was a photographer. Carlos was as well. I'm trying to find their descendants in the hope they have photos and we can connect further on the family history. I show that your grandfather died in Los Angeles. His mother, Hermelinda, is buried there as well.

PARRA Jesse Jr 1999

t42CrownHill — 2009-02-13 22:34:24Z

PARRA Jesse Jr 1999

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Re: Parra Family

carvinrob — 2008-08-05 19:23:48Z

Rumor in my family is that my grandfather Esteban Parra was given his sir name by a Parra family that took him in and the family was Parra from then on . . my Aunt Micaela Jolguin (Parra) orginally still lives in El Paso. . . N one will really talk about it. . . and all the grandparents are gone now. . .
Robert Parra
carvinrob@yahoo.com

Re: Where are all the parra'a at

carvinrob — 2008-08-05 19:10:03Z

Hello I am Robert Parra, 41, Modesto,Ca Relocate from Watsonville,CA in 1995, Son of Richard M. and Herlinda C. Parra, Dad was born in Fabens Texas in 1936. . Still have family in El Paso, TX, Watsonville, Santa Cruz, Arizona. . .Drop me an email if any of this sounds familiar. . ..

Re: Parra family

maryneil6 — 2008-05-15 18:52:35Z

Have found no new information on the Parras or the Ortiz-Parras. The Indian connection is on my Dad's side (his grandmother on his father's) after she died there was no new information on her other than her name. The Ortiz-Parra is on my Dad's mother's side and there is no Indian connection there. We can only go back to 1808 with the baptism records of a Diego Santiego Ortiz Parra. However there was no valuable information on the record. Hope that helps.

Re: Parra family

maryneil6 — 2008-05-15 18:52:19Z

Re: san jaun capistarano~parra-castillo

JosephineParra80 — 2008-05-21 00:01:26Z

Hi
Adamguzman12
Re: Surnames: Castillo-Parra-Ibarra

I am the Grt-Grt grandaughter of Miguel Parra Born 1795 I would love to chat w/you. My name is Josefa Parra but I go by Josephine or Josey. Please e-mail me Euelia@aol.com

Re: Rita Miqurrey Parra

JosephineParra80 — 2009-04-10 17:24:06Z

Hi Rita
the only name I find that resembles the venegas name is Viescas I am wondering if the name got mixed up some how .if they are related to the Parra family, please send me any info, you may of gotten from your Family I would love to hear whatever they may of told you. please take care and "GOD" Bless you and your family and have a very Happy Easter. Euelia@aol.com Josephine Parra23

Re: Parra family

JosephineParra80 — 2009-02-16 09:07:24Z

Hello Diane

I am Lookong for thr parents and siblings of Lucas Contreras do you have any info on his Family, I am the Grt Grt grandaughter of Miguel Parra and Alejo Parra, my Grandfather was Manuel Parra and my Father was Alex Parra all from San Juan capistrano,Ca and I am Related to Richard Castro also.Please e-mail me at Euelia@aol.com

Re: san jaun capistarano~parra-castillo

JosephineParra80 — 2009-02-16 08:32:38Z

Hi Adam Please e mail me @aol.com regarding Miguel Parra And Antonia Parra

Re: parra

JosephineParra80 — 2009-04-28 08:50:41Z

Hey Cuz
How are you and mark, as you can see I am still at this take care. e-mail me at Euelia@aol.com and I will give you my new number. take care all my Love your cousinn that loves you Joaey

Re: san jaun capistarano~parra-castillo

JosephineParra80 — 2009-04-28 08:35:55Z

Hi
I have read your posting you have written and it just dawned on me we are related my Grt Grt Grandfather was Miguel Parra and my Grt Grt Grandmother was Maria Antonia Castillo which had Children.
Miguel Jr
Ricardo
Alejo
Jose
Anecleto
Maria del Carmen
Maria Jesus

My Grt Grandfather was the brother of Miguel jr. that was married to Josefa Ibarra.
Please get back to me as soon as you can I would love to chat with you more. take care Josephine Parra Euelia@aol.com

PARRA Israel G 1970-1991

t42Moore — 2008-11-18 21:15:25Z

PARRA Israel G 1970-1991

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My Parra Family-Chihuahua to El Paso, TX

rip2liv — 2009-01-19 02:02:27Z

If anyone has information on these names please contact me. you may have missing information I need. (Father) Simon Parra,(Mother)Ildefonsa Parra,(Sibling's) Beatrice Parra, Manuel Parra, Elijio Parra, Cruz Parra, Maria Parra, Joe Parra, Nacha Parra, Eduardo Rosario Parra. There may be others?? If you know the Maiden name of Ildefonsa it would GREATly appreciated, we have searched for a long time, and also have no information on Simon. Beatrice parra sepulveda is my Grand mother, she was married to Andres Sepulveda in Los Angeles.

David Belardes, Discovered to be a Non-Indian

juanenotruth — 2008-09-16 15:13:06Z

David Belardes, Discovered to be a Non-Indian, Misrepresents Juaneño Tribe in Initial Agreement with TCA to Support Proposed Toll Road

TCA, the Transportation Corridor Agency, is currently in discussions with David Belardes, as a “representative” of the Juaneño Tribe, to drop opposition to the agency’s proposed toll road in exchange for a reported $350,000. But, it turns out that David Belardes is not a Native Juaneño or even Indian and is not an enrolled member of the Juaneño Tribe. Belardes’ Non-Indian ancestry was reported by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of Federal Acknowledgement during the Tribe’s ongoing petition for federal recognition. Domingo Yorba, Belardes’ paternal great grandfather whom he based his ancestral claims on, was classified as a Non-Indian in the Department’s report, which is part of the public record (JBMI 84A Proposed Findings, U.S. Department of the Interior, 2007, pp. 247-252.). The genealogical and historical evidence demonstrates that both paternal great grandparents of David Belardes were in fact of Mexican and Spanish descent—not Juaneño or California Indian.

As many Southern California residents know, in February 2008, the California Coastal Commission denied a proposal by the Transportation Corridor Agency (TCA) to extend the Foothill-South Toll Road through southern Orange County. Members of the Juaneño Tribe and other residents expressed concern that the proposed toll road could disturb sacred Juaneño ancestral sites. The TCA has since discussed a potential agreement for support of the proposed toll road with David Belardes, a San Juan Capistrano resident who falsely claims to represent the Juaneño Tribe.

Re: loking for my Parra ancestry from sonora

Beatriz_Parra — 2008-08-28 01:27:11Z

HELLO I DONT KNOW IF WE ARE RELATED BUT WE CAN FIND THAT OUT
WHAT WAS UR FATHER NAME ? OR YOUR GRANFATHERS NAME MINE WAS ANTONIO PARRA MY GRANMOTHER WAS ELOIZA RAMIREZ DE PARRA

Re: loking for my Parra ancestry from sonora

SILVIAPARRA — 2008-08-24 19:15:30Z

Hello My Father's family are Parra's from Sonora. They originated in small Sonoran towns such as; Altar, Caborca, Pitiquito and then some of them moved to San Luis Rio Colorado Obregon. I am first generation born in the United States from my Father's family. My Dad has a lot of family still in Mexico. He passed away but I am curious to know more about the origin of the Parra name/family.

Re: Parra Family history search-san jaun capistrano, california

dieseltim88 — 2008-05-05 03:24:25Z

Hi
I am currently working on my Parra ancestry and also trying to find my Juaneno bloodline through the Parra name. I am stuck and I am hopeing you might be able to help me find additional information.
Here's how I am linked to the Parra name. My grandfather is Frank James Lugo, married to Josefina Moreno (both deceased). Frank's father was Frances "Frank" James Lugo Sr., he was married to Walberg Marker (a Danish woman). Frances Lugo's parents were Blas Antonio Lugo and Sofia Charles. Blas is connected to Don Antonio Maria Lugo (a wealthy rancho owner), Sofia Charles was married twice (married also to Alfred Arguello (according the 1933 roll). Sofia's parents were Henry Charles and Carmen PARRA...Carmen's parents were Maria Antonia Del Castillo and Miquel PARRA....This is where I am stuck....
I recently found out that Carmen's brother Alejo Parra married a Juaneno woman....but I need to connect my bloodline through Carmen...
In addition, to my grandfather's link to the Juaneno's, I may have another link to the Juanenos through my grandmother Josefina Lugo...but I am not able to go as far back with her as I am with my grandfather..
Josefina's parents were Adelina Marie Celeya and Manuel Moreno....Manual's parents were Lucianna (?) PARRA and Frank Moreno....and Lucianna had a sister whose name was Dolores (Lola) PARRA....But that's all I have...
I was registered with the BIA as a Juaneno through my grandfather, so this is probably my best hope in finding a connection to the Juaneno tribe.
If you can help any way, please let me know.
Thank you in advance,
Charlene

PARRA FAMILY CONNECTION TO JUANENO TRIBE?

dieseltim88 — 2008-05-05 03:18:34Z

Re: Parra family

evaeagen — 2008-05-15 08:59:27Z

It looks like it has been quite a while since you have posted anything, but I thought I would try to contact you anyway. I am pretty convinced that our family tree crosses in many places. Is it the Parra name that is the Indian connection? What would be the easiest way to get that information?

eye1128@yahoo.com

PS/ Have you found out anything new since your last post?

Re: Cuban Collazo's

rcld91rcld — 2009-05-22 18:02:33Z

Maraper, if your family is from Artemisa/Pinar del Rio then we are deficitely related. My GGF's brother was Catalino. They hailed from that area, San Cristobal, Las Mangas, that area. Who is your father/GF/GGF on that side of your family?

HIGUERA/ALVISO

ANGELAJSERNA — 2008-07-07 02:37:47Z

I found this on the 1900 Selma Town, Fresno, CA US Census and I am hoping that someone can tie into this:

TRACA ALVISO: head of household FEMALE b June 1855 in CA mother/father b in CA MARRIED 24 yrs age 44

PENIL: son b June 1889 in CA
FRANK: son b June 1884 in CA
EUGENE: son b July 1890 in CA
LAWRENCE: son b August 1878 in CA
MARY: daughter b January 1883 in CA
FRED: son b March 1892 in CA
FRANCIS: daughter b October 1894 in CA
LIZZIE: daughter b June 1895 in CA
RETA: daughter b March 1882 in CA
PETE: daughter b February 1887 in CA

TRACA'S maiden name is HIGUERA. She married F. (FRANCISCO)Alviso---in ALAMEDA COUNTY in 1875 or 1876.
My ggrandmother was ISABELLE (Lizzie)she married CRUZ JOHN CERVANTES. She was born in LIVERMORE, ALAMEDA, CA as were EUGENE, LAWRENCE, MARY(she married unknown Felix (2 sons), had a child with ANTONIO PARRA (1 son), and unknown Dodson(?). Until I found this listing, I was not aware of any other siblings. I am pretty sure that the FRANCIS mentioned here married EUGENE PARRA, brother of ANTONIO PARRA.

I would really appreciate any help or suggestions.

Thanks in advance,

Angela

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Re: Parra Family

odblzie — 2008-11-16 21:27:23Z

I was loking to see exactly where I come from. I grew up in Capistrano Beach, next to san juan capistrano. My mothers last name is Parra and she was born in Tecate B.C. It would be interesting to know what tribe I came from.

Re: Daniel reunion

rudyreyes68 — 2008-09-24 22:51:57Z

Hi Richard,

I just started using Ancestry .com and reading all the posted info.

Rudy Reyes

Re: Daniel reunion

rudyreyes68 — 2008-09-24 22:51:55Z

Hi Richard,

I just started using Ancestry .com and reading all the posted info.

Rudy Reyes

Re: san jaun capistarano~parra-castillo

rudyreyes68 — 2009-05-21 23:42:16Z

Hi, I have info on the Parra family line and I also have a few questions. My G-G grandfather was Alejo Parra. His wife was Eufemia (Contreras) Parra. My email is reyescuss@yahoo.com

Rudy reyes

Re: Parra~Castillo~Ancestors~Census~San Juan Capistrano,California

rudyreyes68 — 2009-05-21 23:39:16Z

I have info and questions on Parra, castillo. Miguel Parra was my G-G-G grandfather also. I'll email you. My email is reyescuss@yahoo.com

Rudy reyes

Re: PARRA FAMILY CONNECTION TO JUANENO TRIBE?

SWConkling — 2008-07-11 20:02:35Z

According to the Huntington Library Database (http://missions.huntington.org/BaptismalData.aspx?ID=27571), Maria Antonia Perfecta Trinidad Parra was baptised at San Juan Capistrano on 18 April 1821. Her parents were Antonio Parras from "San Juan de los Llanos en Nueva España", and Maria Dionisia of "Castillo, Mexico". Hope this helps.