Genealogy

GENEALOGY

Evidence of the tracing of genealogical lineages dates back to biblical times and is evident in the first book of the Bible. Genesis records parts of the genealogies of Cain, Adam, Noah and several others. The tracing of genealogies may have taken place earlier through oral traditions but this is difficult to prove. In ancient times and in indigenous cultures is difficult to document oral traditions, especially if the genealogy was not recorded in later times. But generally until the 16th century, genealogy was primarily a tool of the aristocracy, used to prove membership in noble or royal families thereby confirming their entitlement to wealth and power. Modern “scientific genealogy” came about in the 17th century.

GENEALOGY OF THE PARIS FAMILY

1st Generation

John Paris, was believed to have been born Juan "Demetrio" Perez abt 1843 in Guam. John married Kiainiu, a full-blooded Hawaiian in 1877 in Honolulu, Hawaii. (Kiainiu was also known as Pauelua.) The couple had five children: Henry born ca. 1875 and Isabella born ca. 1885 who both died young; and Thomas, John and Paulina. Unfortunately we have not been able to locate any photos of John or his wife Kiainiu.

2nd Generation

Thomas Paris

John Paris, Jr.

Paulina Paris

3rd Generation

Tom Paris, Jr. aka George B. Paris

Tom was the son of Thomas Paris and the grandson of John Paris. He was 50 years old before he knew that his birth name was Tom Paris, Jr. He was baptized "Keoki" (Hawaiian for "George") a name that he had always gone by and eventually became his legal name.

Dorothy Paris

Thomas Paris had three children: Tom Jr. known as "George," Dorothy and Benjamin who only lived six months.

4th Generation

Benjamin Paris

Great grandson of John Paris

Yolanda Paris

Great granddaughter of John Paris

GENEALOGY OF JUSTO LEON GUERRERO

DNA evidence indicates that Justo is third to fourth cousins with Yolanda and Benjamin above. The connection is believed to be in the 5th or 6th generation. Unfortunately we only know a few individuals in the 5th generation and none in the 6th. Our efforts will be directed toward finding these individuals through traditional genealogical research methods.

In the diagram below the 5th generation is the outer most layer (8 individuals), the 6th generation would be beyond that be comprised of 16 individuals and would be Justo's 2nd great grandparents.