Asturian-American Migration Forum

Thank you very much for your help. I downloaded the form and also composed a letter requesting the birth certificate for my grandfather. I am sure the letter has many grammatical errors, but I hope I made myself understood. I put the papers in the mail this morning. My only source for Bilbao as the ...

Hi: I am sorry, but I have been trying to locate a mailing address for the Registro Civil in Bilbao, but have had no luck. It is probably because my Spanish is so limited. I would be extremely grateful if someone in Spain could provide an address for me. I wish to send an inquiry regarding the birth...

Thank you again. Maybe I will try to write a short note in Spanish and enquire of some if they have any relevant info.
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First of all thank you for the information. How about Cabezon de Liebana, which I believe is also in Cantabria. My dictionary does not have the word "Liebana" so it would be a tax on what? In terms of details I have very little. Mario Cabezon Alonso came to California in the 1900's, possib...

Help! Please forgive my ignorance, but I am rather new to the study of Spain. What is the difference between Asturian & Basque? Is not Austria in a Basque province? I do not want to offend anyone, but I am trying to locate info. about Bilbao and maybe the Cabezon Villas. Surnames Cabezon and Alo...

Need help with birthplace of grandfather and his family. He, Mario Cabezon Alonso, emigrated to California in early 1900's.