Re: Don Manuel Orts de Soler
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In reply to:
Don Manuel Orts de Soler
4/21/98
I don't know your grandfather, but I am certain we are related.My grandfather was Miguel Ferrandiz Orts.I was in Spain in 1990 for the first time and got to know two sisters of his who were still living at the time.The Orts are a prominent family in the area of Benidorm, so you will have no difficulty getting information by writing to the parish churches in the area.My own family resides in Villajoyoza, some twenty miles away, midway between Benidorm and the city of Alicante.My greatgrandmother's uncle was mayor of the town in the late 1800's.You could write to the parish church of Villajoyoza.In fact the parish priest there is some sort of relative.You got to realize that in small villages and cities, everybody is related to everybody else.The cemetery in the town is loaded with Orts.They are fairly numerous.And you shall find many more in Alicante.
Happy hunting!Let me know what you learn.
I hope this is useful.
I hope this is useful.Bill Smyth at [email protected]