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Created1890
DescriptionDeath certificate for Canto Chay, a Chinese settler who died from internal bleeding.
Created1889
DescriptionDeath certificate from Joaquin Perez, a Chinese settler. He died in the Hospital of Our Lady of Mercy from tuberculosis.
Created1889
DescriptionDeath certificate for Jose Asen, a Chinese settler. His body was examined at the Civil Hospital of Our Lady of Mercy. He died from heart problems.
Created1890
DescriptionDeath certificate for a Chinese settler, Sonenro Acan, who died from cirrhosis. He lived in Saltero and was buried in the general cemetery of Havana.
Created1890
DescriptionDeath certificate for Ulpiano Cardelas, who died from tuberculosis.
Created1866-11-27
DescriptionLucas, a Chinese settler, converted to Christianity. He was originally from Canton. In his baptism, he offered his loyalty to the Cuban government and the church in order to eventually receive permanent residency in Cuba, a legal requirement.
Created1868-06-06
DescriptionFelipe, a Chinese settler, converted to Christianity. He was originally from Canton. In his baptism, he offered his loyalty to the Cuban government and the church in order to eventually receive permanent residency in Cuba, a legal requirement.
Created1868-09-06
DescriptionCertifies that Fernando, a Chinese settler, completed an eight-year-contract with his employer, Francisco Arrieta.
DescriptionOfficial naturalization document of Simon, a Chinese settler, who was granted his carta de naturaleza, or naturalization documents. Relates that Simon had take an oath of loyalty and obedience to the Cuban government that was required of him.
Created1865-08-13
DescriptionValentin Salazar, a Chinese settler, converted to Christianity in the city of Havana. He was originally from Canton. His godmother was Ceulia de la Piedra.