Solana - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: RE: Solanas

solanacrystal — 2012-09-25 04:05:39Z

There is more than one Ryan Solana on FB. I'm the only Crystal Solana Bryan, so send me a friend request. Also, we can share trees so you can get the info you're looking for off of mine.

I have a Herbert Matthew Solana in my tree as a 1st cousin 2x removed. So he was my grandmother's first cousin. His father would be Matthew Simeon Solana, then Mateo Simeon Solana, then Bartolome A Solana, then Manuel Lorenzo Solana. I have Lester as still living on my tree right now. He's actually where my info stops, coming forward in time from our common ancestor on your line. That's Mateo Simeon Solana. My Great great grandfather. I think you have an extra great. :)

There is a group on FB you might be interested in, the Los Floridanos Society. Descendants of the 2 Spaniards that stayed in St. Augustine during the British Period. There's also a real life group, yearly dues and all. But, they meet and trade geneology and meet each other and trade family stories too.

Re: RE: Solanas

Theoldgeaser — 2012-09-24 20:58:45Z

I am Ryan Solana son of bruce solana whos father is lester solana whos father is Herbert solana. Unfortunaly my grandfather Lester Solana has passed away andm father doesnt really care but I would like to know my family history. Please contact me on facebook Ryan Solana if you know any information.

Re: RE: Solanas

Theoldgeaser — 2012-09-24 20:54:32Z

I am Ryan Solana son of Bruce solana he was the son of Lester Solana his father Herbert Solana my grandfather died and im trying to put together the bridge in my family history and meet other people in my family. If you know any connections maybe you can FACEBOOK me to other solanas or contact me Ryan Solana

Re: Solana

solanacrystal — 2012-06-28 05:42:43Z

My grandmother was Hazel Solana Bryan, her dad was William Solana (also Guillaume) and her mother was Fannie Carter Solana. My dad, Cole Bryan, and grandmother traced our family back to the same origins as yours. We go through Manuel Solana, who built what is now Casa de Solana on Aviles St., though we always called it the Charlotte St. house because that's the side the original public front door was. He also had a bunch of descendants on the Masters' side, as his first wife re-married and their children took the step-father's name from what I remember.

Do you trace through him as well? If you do, you might want to look into Los Floridanos, a group of people descended from him and the one Sanchez that stayed through the last English occupation.

Re: RE: Solanas

solanacrystal — 2012-06-28 05:34:19Z

There is a group called Los Floridanos that has many members who do genelogical research. They are all Solana's and Sanchez' as they are the 2 families proven to have had at least one member stay in St. Augustine through all the various occupations by govt's other than Spain. Both families have spread all over the place though, when you think only one member needed to stay, other members left permanently. The group is on FaceBook and has a website that is under construction currently.

My dad and grandmother traced our family back to Don Vincente Solana, my grandmother was Hazel Solana Bryan. As I can I will be adding their research to my tree here. I just started tonight and it's too late to go digging for the records.

I'd love to share with everyone else!

Re: RE: Casa De Solana?

solanacrystal — 2012-06-28 05:23:42Z

I realize this is 12 years later, but I just joined for real and saw it. Yes, it was originally built by Don Manuel Solana, who was my 4xgreat grandfather. It's actually a nice B&B now.

Re: Solanas In Florida

lindsey_ray623 — 2012-04-12 00:24:26Z

I am also directly related to the Solana family! Do you have scans of the document by chance? I am 23 and am just now wanting to learn more about my heritage. Any information helps! I have some, but not much!

Re: RE: Solana Name

debj61 — 2012-04-03 04:48:47Z

Hi.saw your note. As far as my family history that I know, my grandfather was from Spain. Ancestors landed in st Augustine. Supposedly, our family is the oldest family to settle in port orange Florida. Would also like to explore my ancestry. My Spanish grandfather married my grandmother, a full blooded Cherokee Indian but I don't know her maiden name.any help out there?

Re: Solanas In Florida

pechurch — 2011-09-29 18:25:24Z

Hello, the solana family is interesting! I am a bit of a new commer and buff. We have a family historian that gathered the data on my mother's side, she was a school teacher i belive; And her email was very convincing! She collected the data years ago, and i have listend to family stories lol I am supposedly related to the very same solanas that were in florida durring the 1500's She claims to have all the documents to support this.

Re: Solana Family Of St. Augustine

frogministry — 2009-11-16 13:01:59Z

I am from the original bloodline, My greatfather is Albert B. Solana. My Grandmother Maria Loisa Solana born in St. Augustine as my mother and I was born on the outskirts, Green Cove Springs. Hey Cuz.......

Re: RE: Solanas

jlussery — 2009-03-07 03:16:33Z

I was looking for information on the Solana family and saw this thread. My grandfather was from Santander and his name was Jose Solana. My father's name was Jose Solana and uncle's name is Fransisco Solana. We have always lived in New Jersey. My grandmother's maiden name was Dosil and was from Lourdes but that is about all we know about the family. I dont know if you are aware of any family that made it up here but was curious.

Re: RE: Solanas

yamila251 — 2008-09-25 18:47:31Z

My grandfather was from Santander, Spain and his name was Francisco Solana. He went to Cuba in the early 1900's. He was born in 1898. He had two sisters, Ortensia and Maria. I wonder if we are all related?

Re: RE: Solanas

isasolgar — 2008-07-17 12:08:47Z

All my family is from Cantabria, which, as you say, was the northest region of Castille.

Re: RE: Solanas

isasolgar — 2008-07-17 12:05:39Z

I'm from Spain. My grandfather was Aurelio Solana, and he had blue eyes, blonde hair an fair skin (like most of his brothers, who also lived in Cuba and worked on trade).
He was born in 1898 in Cantabria (Spain) and went to Cuba when he was 16. He came back to Spain in the 30's, and never returned again. I wonder if my granfather or one of his relatives are also your relatives. I know that one of them was called Luis.

SURNAME BIBLE

2006-10-10 05:42:03Z

Anyone wanting to look up the origins of spanish surnames needs to look them up in the bible of spanish surnames by Alberto and Arturo Garcia Carraffa the "Diccionario Heraldico y Genealogico de Apellidios Espanoles y Americanos"!!! The Library of Congress's ( www.loc.gov) Hispanic Reading Room has indexed all the surnames in this 80 Volume work, so you can enter your name and do a search. If its listed then you can contact the LDS family centers and order the microfilm and if you can read some spanish find out where in Spain your surname comes from. If not have it translated, its that helpful!

RE: Solana Name

2003-06-19 13:19:19Z

Hi Jackie, is Dad. Yes my dad was born in Spain and migrated to Cuba in the 30's he had two children from a previous marriage. Boy=Ignacio n + Girl=Manola(Manuela)she was a podiatrist she migrated to the U.S> in 1962 with the Red Cross migration from Cuba to the U.S. and that is the last I heard of my sister.
Dad.

Solana

2003-06-19 13:12:08Z

Searching for Manolita Solana.Hi Jackie this is Dad.

Re: Solana History

2002-06-04 11:25:50Z

we are the solana from the Philippines, specifically the island of Leyte.

we had our re-union at least for the Solana there in Leyte every May, during the fiesta of our town which is Merida.

Sorry Calvin it is just now that I found time to check the reply that was posted.

Thanks a lot on any info regarding the Solana surname.

Ramon

I'll be in touch !!

2000-09-17 09:20:42Z

I will be in touch with more Family History
to check and/ot varify any records you may
have.

Have a nice day!
Calvin Ray
www.calvinerayjr@netscape.net" target="_blank">www.calvinerayjr@netscape.net

re ; email address

2000-09-13 08:37:18Z

Calvin Ray

sorry for not answering your query on my e-mail address. i can be contacted at the office using solana@edc.energy.com.ph at home using monriz@ormocnet.net.ph

also i have an elder brother who had immigrated to australia and have the following e-mail emmanuel_solana@yahoo.com.

Incidentally my eldest son is named Raymond.

Solana History

2000-08-31 09:31:51Z

Ramon,
Do you have a FAX machine you can access
for some of the papers I have or perhaps an
E-mail address.

The Solana Family history in the United
States is one of the oldest known records.
Don Vencenti Solana arrived St. Augustine
Florida in the late 1500's, married Francesca
Peres in July 4, 1594. They had two
children: Alonso and Maria.

The Solana Familyoriginated in the Kingdon
of Navarra, south of Estella, in the Valley
of Solana, Spain. From there they spread to
many parts of the country:Leon, Castile, and
Badajos to name a few. Many of the Solana's
now live in La Solana Spain, south of
Madrid. In the Valley of Solana, they had
a Manor called "Solana" or sometimes
"Montejurra". They derived their name and
nobility from the Roman Caesers after these
Emporers had taken control of Spoain before
the year 1100.

They had a "Coat of Arms": Asun of gold on
a deep blue field and surrounded this was
eight green serpents heads, sprinkled with
gold on a field of gold.

Onw connection to the family was Don Juan
Jose Solana, Marquis of Sorroca, Admiral and
Commander of the Spanish Fleet.

Many Families of Solana were: Sanchez-ridalgo
, the Armendarez, the Arostegui, de Torres,
Jacinta, de Serrano, Crespo and de Etienne.

More to come if you want.
Best Reagrds,
Calvin Ray

Solana History

2000-08-31 09:30:53Z

solana history

2000-08-30 20:40:10Z

i am from the philippines and is interested in knowing some historical data regarding your side of the solana.

Solana's

2000-08-21 06:11:18Z

I have a Solana history with names going back
to when they arrived to St. Augustine, Fl.
(The first was Don Vencenti Solana, whom
married Francesca Peres July 4, 1594)
Let me know if you want more info!
Calvin Ray-
p.s. My great-grandmother was Hattie Solana
Hudnall.

Solana

2000-07-08 12:46:30Z

Hello all,
My great-grandmother was Hattie Solana
Hudnall, one of her children {my aunt},
Esther Hudnall {Cochran} Melvin gave me
a book with the Solana family listing back
to when our family member landed in St.
Augustine, Fl. {Vincent Solana}, his
marriage record is the oldest known record
todate (refer to National Geographic Feb1968
I think) it was St. Augustine's 200th birth-
day. I have more info, names and dates and
some pictures. Would like to hear from someone.

Thanks for your time,
Calvin Ray-

RE: Solanas

2000-02-22 05:15:03Z

No, I'm Amercan born and raised (NYC). My dad is Cuban, although his father is a Solana from Spain. His father had light eyes and hair, with fair skin. My grandmother, on the other hand is Afro-Cuban. She and my grandfather met in Cuba in the mid to late 40s. Not much is known about my grandfather since he commited suicide when my dad was 5 years old (in Cuba). They lived in the town of Santiago de Cuba. I take my fair skin from my mom who is Puerto Rican. I do have some black qualities, however. I have some beauty marks on my face that my grandmother says are typical of Spainiards.

Solana Family

2000-02-20 16:35:52Z

My family came down from the mountains of Monte Jurro, came out of the valleys of the Kingdom of Navarre and crossed the wide Atlantic to the shores of Spanish Florida where they settled. It is a First Spanish Family in St. Augustine. Are you from Spain?

RE: Casa De Solana?

2000-02-10 12:13:19Z

One more question... does your family have anything to do with the inn Casa De Solana? I just saw a web page advertising it in St. Augustine, FL. Just wondering...

RE: Solana Name

2000-02-10 08:04:38Z

What part of Spain exactly does your grandmother come from? My dad told me that his father was from The Castille region of northern Spain. I know his father also had a few brothers and sisters too.

Solanas In Florida

2000-02-09 19:33:01Z

My Grandmother is a Solana and her family of Solanas and Salonos came from Spain to Spanish St. Augustine, Florida. The family has been there since and it was the first spanish family here.

RE: Solana Name

2000-02-09 10:07:20Z

Hi! I don't know of many Solanas in the states so maybe we have some common ancestors. I know my father's father (Ignacio) was a Solana. He was originally from Spain, but lived in Cuba for several years in the fifties. Unfortunately I have no other information on him as he died when my dad was four years old. Please let me know of any details you have as to your name's origin. I would very much like to find out more about the Solana history.

Solana Family Of St. Augustine

2000-01-20 06:10:33Z

I am doing a family tree and I need information on my family. The last name is Solana and we are from St. Augustine Florida.
Thank you for your help.