A Cuban living abroad has started a search for the descendants of his great-great-aunt, utilizing social media to aid his efforts. Daniel Milián Rizo shared a photograph of the house once occupied by his great-great-aunt in the Facebook group "El Vedado Hoy," hoping to find assistance from residents of that Havana neighborhood.
"I am looking to contact the descendants of the marriage between José A. Villaverde and Amparo Kramer Pimentel. Amparo is my great-great-aunt, and she passed away in 1949. If there are any living descendants in the home, they would likely be grandchildren or great-grandchildren," Milián Rizo wrote, providing clues for his search.
The house depicted in the image is located at number 62 on Calle M in El Vedado.
Some members of the Facebook group have responded to Milián Rizo's post, offering important information for his search. His efforts are part of a broader trend among other Cubans who have also turned to social media to locate family members, particularly parents or children.
In February of this year, a woman from the Czech Republic successfully located her father, a Cuban resident of the Holguín province. Similarly, a Cuban father living in Miami sought help to find his two daughters, whom he has not seen since 1980. The man, named Miguel Ramos, asked a friend to assist in his search, and she turned to social media to spread the word.
Additionally, an Angolan woman residing in Belgium posted an announcement to find her Cuban father, identified as José Cabrera (Pepe) from Florida, Camagüey.
Finding Long-Lost Cuban Relatives Through Social Media
Many Cubans are turning to social media to locate long-lost relatives. Here are some frequently asked questions about the process and success stories.
How effective is using social media to find long-lost relatives?
Social media can be highly effective for finding long-lost relatives. It allows individuals to reach a broad audience quickly and receive real-time responses from people who might have relevant information.
What platforms are commonly used for these searches?
Facebook is commonly used due to its extensive network and group features. Other platforms like Twitter and Instagram also see frequent use for similar purposes.
What kind of information should be included in a social media post for finding relatives?
A post should include as much detail as possible, such as names, dates, locations, and any known relationships. Visual aids like photographs can also be very helpful.
Are there any success stories of finding relatives through social media?
Yes, there have been numerous success stories. For instance, a woman from the Czech Republic recently found her Cuban father in Holguín, and a Cuban father in Miami reconnected with his daughters after decades.