Asturian-American Migration Forum

Hola a todos, Mi tartarabuelo was born in Asturias, emigrated to Cuba, then to the USA. Older family members used to visit family in Cuba and Asturias, but those of us who are younger have lost touch. I am looking for any living relatives in Spain or Cuba. Or a little more information about my antep...

Welcome, Mary Alice. Can you tell us what county (conceyu-concejo) Loro-Llouru is in? Where did you get the Asturian place name from (Llouru)? Hello, Is. I found the spelling in the forum, but otherwise my family told me an emigration story when I was young and that is where I learned the name. I b...

Gracias, Luiña, Bob and Art. My great-great grandfather is the same Fernando Fernandez Selgas who Luiña found in the records. Is there a way I can find information about other relatives of his and maybe request the records? My heart would be happy to find out if I have family still in Llouro. Also, ...

Hello everyone, My name is Maryalice. My great-great grandfather Fernando Fernandez (b. 1839) emigrated from Loro in 1863. I am told he was politically active and fled persecution. He and his brothers boarded a ship bound for Cuba, but my great-great grandfather jumped ship and settled in Sangervill...

Hello everyone. My great-aunt Gracia visited family in Loro many years ago. Unfortunately, my family here in Maine, USA did not ask her for information about them before she passed away. I am searching for information about my ancestors and perhaps living family in Loro. My great-great grandfather F...