Cuban Genealogy Podcast

Podcast #103: we are discussing Freemasons in Cuba, and more specifically what that means if you find one in your family tree.

So, first of all, why are we bringing up the topic of Freemasons in a Cuban genealogy podcast? Well, there are multiple group lodge cemetery plots scattered throughout the Colon Cemetery.

But before we get too deep in the secret society adventure, let’s review some quick facts about Freemasons and secret societies in Cuba… and then move on to our first case study. In future podcasts we will further discuss the Freemasons, the Oddfellows and the AfroCuban version of the Freemasons, the Abakua.

Quick facts:

Let’s take a quick break and then jump right it.

Okay. Upon visiting the Necropolis Colon Cemetery in Havana, you will notice Freemason symbols on various tombstones as well as entire group cemetery plots for masonic lodges.

In this episode we will review parish records in Cuba and how DigitalCuba would like to digitize parish indexes for all of Cuba. Here are some quick facts about parishes in Cuba, and then on to a quick case study where you can see how just one parish record can open up a whole new array of research possibilities, making those family connections stronger and more interesting, shedding light on our Cuban ancestors and making it easier to document our Cuban family histories.

Welcome to the Cuban Genealogy Podcast. This podcast is dedicated to helping you research your Cuban ancestors. Cuban history is just so rich and fascinating. By collecting family stories and furthering your research you just might make some new discoveries for you to share with your family. Thank you for tuning in… I’m your host Brian Tosko Bello.

You can find my Cuban tree on ancestry.com by doing a member search… btoskobello. You can also visit the Digital Cuba website at www.DigitalCuba.org or FamilyDrama.org and make sure you follow us on Facebook under Digital Cuba.