This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: lindamrozo Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.caribbean.cuba.general/10718.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I can't believe that after this many years I may actually have a lead in taking my family further back. My great great grandfather was Pascual Balmaseda and came from Remedio. I do not know if he owned ranches, but his children surely did so I would think that these were inherited. The could have been siblings. Do you have any further information on your end? [email protected] 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.