US ousted Portela from Puerto Rico 1899
I am researching my family tree.My grandfather was Faust Portela born in Puerto Rico 1900 lived in NYC.He had 5 siblings - Joseph, Matilda, Robert, Gabriel, and Maria.I think they were all born in PR.Mother was Maria Nunez born in PR, father was Jose Portela possibly born in Spain.Supposedly Jose owned a plantation in PR prior to the US invasion in 1898.Supposedly he and his brother also produced Rum.Any historical info would be helpful, as to how the land owners were dealt with during the US takeover, etc.Also if any of the names ring a bell - Please let me know.Thanks
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Ginger Custin-Strain 8/17/11
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