Introduction to Papa Dr.

This is the story of Ceci’s maternal side of her family beginning with her grandparents,

Papa Dr. ( Manuel Magín Gonzalez Revilla ) and Mama Cheyita

( Mercedes Delgado Jurado ). 

The information and pictures I’ll be sharing come from a book published in 2007, written

by Emanuel, a cousin.  I’ll be adding any memories from our other cousins.

In addition, please realize that the original book was in Spanish and whoever translated

it obviously was not an English speaker. As you read, consider the time period and that

will help!

Enjoy!

Papa Dr.’s story begins in 1855.

A picture of Papa Dr.’s father when he went to Chiriqui for his son’s wedding.

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Carmen pointed out that in those days, students graduated what today would be the 11th grade.  Thus, Papa Dr. was not only very intelligent, but also young. 

I plan to reach out to Emanuel to find out if he has information on why Papa Dr.'s father went to Cuba, to begin with.  And what happened to his wife, Enriqueta, whom he met in what is today known as Haiti.