The We Are Cousins Podcast: South Texas and Northeastern Mexico Genealogy

This episode is in Spanish. Moisés y Welester conversan sobre diversos temas de genealogía con Edna Elizondo, promotora del desarrollo genealógico en el noreste de México. Play Podcast (Audio):Watch Video How to Follow Our PodcastDon’t forget to please leave us a review on iTunes, and Pandora thanks beforehand. Reviews help others discover our little podcast. : ) Also, […]

When we walk the land of our ancestors we feel pride and a sense of belonging. In this episode we explore and provide information about the South Texas and Tamaulipas Land Grants. Did your ancestor receive a land grant? Play Podcast (Audio):Watch Video Resources About Land GrantsNew Guide to Spanish and Mexican Land Grants In South […]

In this episode, Welester Alvarado and I talk about the upcoming 6th We Are Cousins Virtual Genealogy Conference. We review the speakers, presentations, and benefits of attending. NOTE: This episode is in EnglishPlay Podcast (Audio):Watch Video Click to play Conference Websitehttps://wacconference.com/Mentioned BookBernabe de las Casas History and Genealogy 1511-1940How to Follow Our PodcastDon’t...

In this episode, Welester Alvarado and I talk to Arturo Cuellar about visiting in person the FamilySearch library at Salt Lake City. Learn about tips, times, and best practices when visiting in person. NOTE: This episode is in Spanish. Play Podcast (Audio):Watch Video Click to play Enlaces de FamilySearchConsultas en linea: https://go.oncehub.com/consultaenlineaInformacion para visitar la bibliote...

In this episode, Welester Alvarado and I talk about DNA. We talk about the various types of DNA tests available. The companies to test with and resources about DNA.Play Podcast (Audio):Watch Video Books About DNAThe Family Tree Guide to DNA Testing and Genetic GenealogyFinding Family: My Search for Roots and the Secrets in My DNAThe […]

In this episode, Welester Alvarado and I talk to Anthony Garza about his various genealogical books about Reynosa, Tamaulipas. We discuss wills, church, civil and census records about Reynosa. If you have ancestors from Reynosa then make sure to listen in. Play Podcast (Audio): or Watch on YouTube Books About Reynosa Reynosa Church Baptism Records […]

In this episode, Welester Alvarado and I talk to Janet Morales about the book “Carvajal”. A book that is based on the three Jewish manuscripts by Luis de Carvajal “El Mozo”. Luis was the nephew of Luis Carvajal y de la Cueva the founder of El Nuevo Reino de Leon, now a days Nuevo Leon. […]

In this episode, Welester Alvarado and I talk about the upcoming 2nd We Are Cousins Virtual Genealogy Conference for September 15-17, 2021. Learn about the speakers and the titles of their presentations and more. Play Podcast (Audio): or Watch on YouTube Visit Conference Website To read more about the speakers and or register for the […]

In this episode, Welester Alvarado and I talk to Author Dave Gutierrez about his book “Patriots from the Barrio” and how genealogy was instrumental in his research. We also discuss military research and his upcoming book. Play Podcast (Audio): or Watch on YouTube Buy Book on Amazon Patriots from the Barrio: https://amzn.to/2QHxdEj How to Follow […]

In this episode, Welester Alvarado and I talk to Juan Jesus de Leon about his research on the De Leon of Northeastern Mexico. We also discuss how he got started in genealogy and talk about his Facebook group for anyone researching De Leon families. Play Podcast (Audio): or Watch on YouTube The De Leon Facebook […]

In this episode, Welester Alvarado and I talk to Art Martinez de Vara about his book “San Antonio Marriages 1703-1846: Matrimony in Colonial, Mexican, and Republican Texas”. Art Martinez de Vara is an author and attorney in San Antonio Texas. He has a passion for genealogy and history. Play Podcast (Audio): or Watch on YouTube […]

In this episode, Welester Alvarado and I talk to Maria Elena Laborde about her roots in San Juan Bautista del Rio Grande. Maria Elena is an author and professor in Mexico City. She has a love for genealogy and a passion for history. Play Podcast (Audio): or Watch on YouTube How to Follow Our Podcast […]

In this episode, The Martinez of Northeastern Mexico, Welester Alvartado and I talk to Roberto Herrera Ritte about his Martinez research. He is the author of the book El Diezmero de Reynosa: Don Vicente Lopez de Herrera he is an honorary member of Las Villas del Norte and past president of the Associacion de Genealogia […]

In this episode, Cronista e Historiador Carlos Gonzalez Rodriguez, Moises Garza, and Welester Alvarado talk with Carlos Gonzalez the Cronista and Historian for San Pedro Garza Garcia. Among many things, you will learn about the role Cronistas play in discovering and preserving history. We also learned how genealogy plays a vital role. Play Podcast (Audio): […]

In this episode, Genealogy Resources for Santiago, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. Moises Garza and Welester Alvarado will talk about online genealogy resources, eBooks, and physicals books to help you find your ancestors.  They also talk about Welester’s metal detecting finds and arrowheads. Play Podcast (Audio): or Watch on YouTube How to Follow Our Podcast Don’t forget […]

In this episode, Archivo Historico de Monterrey, Moises Garza and Welester Alvarado will be talking to Dr. Juany Margarita Dominguez the archivist for the Municipal Archives of Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. Learn about the archives and how to request records for your ancestors. This podcast is in Spanish. Play Podcast (Audio): or Watch on YouTube […]

Listen to Moises Garza and Welester Alvarado talk about various genealogical resources for Monterrey. They also discuss the importance of Monterrey for anyone with deep roots in South Texas and Northeastern Mexico. Play Podcast (Audio): or Watch on YouTube How to Follow Our Podcast Don’t forget to please leave us a review at iTunes, and […]

Moises has a conversation with Welester Alvarado about asking your ancestors for help among many other topics. You will find it to be an interesting podcast where you can find tips to use in your own research. Play Podcast: Show Notes: This is session number 27 This podcast’s main topic is a conversation about genealogy […]

Alicia Gallegos with Majic Q 104.9 interviews Moises Garza for her show Hilos de Historia. Moises is asked about his websites and on advice on how to get started with Genealogy Research. Play Podcast: Show Notes: This is session number 26 This podcast’s main topic is an interview that Alicia Gallegos with Majic Q 104.9 […]

In this episode, Moises talks with librarian Michelle Hinojosa Melencio who is a member of the We Are Cousins community. They talk about Michelle’s ancestor Silvario Villegas a Civil War Veteran, about Family Tree Maker, and DNA research. Play Podcast: Show Notes: This is session number 25 This podcast’s main topic will be an interview […]

In this episode, Moises talks with Alfredo Cardenas the author of "Balo's War: A Novel About the Plan of San Diego". They talk about Alfredo's blog Soy de Duval and his upcoming Historical Novel. Play Podcast: Show Notes:This is session number 24 This podcast’s main topic will be an interview with Alfredo Cardenas concerning The Plan of San Diego. Alfredo Cardenas's Facebook […]

In this episode, Moises talks with Gene Fernandez from the Brownsville City Cemetery and the Brownsville Historical Society. They talk about the “Yolanda Gonzalez Collection” among other topics. Play Podcast: Show Notes: This is session number 23 Gene Fernandez talks about the Yolanda Gonzalez Collection that he helped obtain and preserve. The collection is available […]

In this episode, Moises talks with Welester Alvarado the former president of the La Sociedad de Genealogia de Nuevo Leon. They talk about the project “Apellidos Norestenses” among many other topics. Play Podcast: Show Notes: This is session number 22 The former president of La Sociedad de Genealogia de Nuevo Leon, Welester Alvarado talks with Moises […]

In this episode, Moises talks with Mary Torres the current president of the Rio Grande Valley Hispanic Genealogical Society. They talk about the benefits that the RGVHGS offers and also why you should join a local genealogical society. Play Podcast: Show Notes: This is session number 21 This podcast’s main topic will be an interview with […]

In this episode, Moises talks with Mario Davila the author of Matrimonios de Reynosa. A book that provides researchers with a very comprehensive index to the marriages of Reynosa covering the time period of 1970 to 1811. They also talk about great genealogical tips for new researchers and family historians. Play Podcast: Show Notes: This […]