This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: taupiers Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.caribbean.cuba.general/384.1.1.2.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Dear Diane, My name is Alex Taupier-van de Water y Finlay. I am descendant of the Finlays that remained in Cuba. My grandmother was Amelia van de Water y Finlay. Her mother was Concepcion Finlay who married John L. van de Water. Because all family records in Cuba remain inaccessible, I am having trouble identifying my great grandmother, Concepcion's, father. He may have been a brother of Carlos Juan or a nephew. I have been doing most research via genealogy.com but came across this post today. I hope this will help flesh out the family tree. 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.