This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: mepaiz1 Surnames: Ref: Pais (Paiz) Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.caribbean.cuba.general/583.2944.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hello Ary, I wrote to Ms. Alicia Pais regarding some of my Pais family information, you are welcome to write to me regarding the origins of the Pais name. I do know that the Pais family are very independent, have military oriented minds and seek education and are very good in the business industry. I have reasons to believe that my great, great grandfather was forced to leave Spain because of his Jewish beliefs. Although, I'm Catholic I have always believed in the Jewish cause. I understand that one of our Pais forefathers was a famous General. Rumor has it that a book was written regarding the Pais name. 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.