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Legacy Quest Genealogy

Elizabeth Murray Vargas

Piecing together the past, for future generations

How they can help

  • Remote research
  • APG member
Researches in
United States · Mid-Atlantic States, Cuba, Mexico, Dominican Republic, Laos, Spain
Based in
United States · New Jersey
Languages
English · Spanish

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About

Bilingual professional genealogist specializing in evidence-based research for families with roots in the Spanish Caribbean, Latin America, and related diasporas, with particular emphasis on Cuba.

Elizabeth Murray Vargas is a bilingual professional genealogist and the founder of Legacy Quest Genealogy. Known as 'The Caribbean & Latin American Genealogist,' she specializes in evidence-based research for families with roots in the Spanish Caribbean, Latin America, and related diasporas, with a particular emphasis on Cuba. As a first-generation American of Dominican and Scottish heritage, Elizabeth has a deep passion for immigrant research and tracing families back to their countries of origin. Her work is grounded in original records and cross-border methodology, drawing on established research relationships in multiple countries to access archives that are not fully digitized or available online. She provides documented genealogical research, probate and heir research, translation, and dual-citizenship support, producing clear, well-sourced conclusions that meet professional genealogical standards.

Specialties

  • Spanish Caribbean
  • Cuba
  • Latin America
  • immigrant research
  • dual citizenship
  • heir research
  • probate research
  • cross-border methodology
  • original records
  • translation

Additional credentials

FSAScot (Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland); Boston University's Genealogical Research Program; ProGen; Board Member, Association of Professional Genealogists; Chair, Professional Development Committee (APG); Written intermediate course content for International Institute of Genealogical Studies; Research contributor to BBC television series Who Do You Think You Are?

Miami, Florida, United States

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