This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: skibran Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.caribbean.cuba.general/11150/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Anyone have any ideas as to why an ancestor from Chicago might have travelled to Cuba in 1871? I found a passport application from that year for my ancestor who was a lawyer in his late 40s. No evidence yet as to whether he actually went. Thanks, all:) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.