This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: michaeljorta Surnames: Orta Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.caribbean.cuba.general/10862/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am looking to discover more information pertaining to my father's side of the family. My father name is Jose (Joe) Orta and his mother is Berta Orta and father Ricardo Orta. I believe that both my grandmother (Berta) was born in Cuba and unfortunately don't have to much information regarding my grandfather Ricardo, other than the fact he was previously married. I do know that they came over to the United States around 1957-1959. I believe that Berta Orta parents were from the Canary's. If you have any information that could assist me in gaining more information about my family heritage it would be appreciated if you could reply to this post. 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.