Re: HERRERO FAMILY INFORMATION
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In reply to:
HERRERO FAMILY INFORMATION
Roberto Herrero 9/02/02
Hola,
I'm new to this website. I'm trying to find out information on both my mother and father.
I'm not sure if the information on my father is correct, or where he was from. Jose Herrero Torres is the name I found. I was told he was originally from Spain, and was here illegally, and was deported after my birth. BUT, the information on the papers from the Foundling Hospital (I was in foster homes till I was 10yrs old), shows he was born in Ponce, PR on 1/31/29. The papers state that his mother abandoned him and left him to be raised by a Oria Maderia, who lived at 54 Calle Riaseaz, Mayaguez, PR.
My mother is Irma (original first name was Dominga which she changed) Acevedo, her parents were Louis Acevedo and Aurera Torres, she was born in Ponce, PR on 2/11/34.
The papers from the Foundling Hospital further state, that Jose Herrero Torres married Irma (Dominga) Acevedo in December of 1952 in Ponce, PR. Once again, I don't know if this is correct. The Hospital was waiting for verification of the marriage.They also state that he worked as a paint sprayer on ships, but that he was really an artist who had been painting pictures since they both arrived in NYC after their marriage. He was apparently selling his art on the street, to people of Spanish descent.
I never met my father, and I could never ask about him because it was forbidden. I question his name because my sister had a different last name. Any information would be most appreciated.
Thank you in advance,
Diana Torres