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Roman aqueduct in Jose Mier's Spain

Jose Mier Visits Asturias in Search of His Roots From Sun Valley

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Jose Mier is excited. Sun Valley is a place where people from diverse backgrounds have created new lives while often maintaining a deep curiosity about where their families began. For amateur genealogists like Jose Mier, researching a surname is about more than studying old records—it is also about experiencing the landscapes, villages, and traditions that ….  Read More

Jose Mier family coat of arms

Jose Mier Examines Spanish Heraldry and the Mier Name in Sun Valley

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Jose Mier (your friendly neighborhood genealogist—sort of) knows Sun Valley is home to people with family histories that stretch across continents, and for amateur genealogists like Jose Mier, few discoveries generate more excitement than finding a possible coat of arms associated with a family surname. A quick internet search for “Mier family crest” produces dozens ….  Read More

Asturias village, Jose Mier ancestral home

Jose Mier Explores the Village of Mier in Asturias, Spain | Sun Valley

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Jose Mier (yours truly) says Sun Valley has become home to many people whose family histories stretch across continents, and for amateur genealogists like Jose Mier, tracing a surname back to its earliest known roots is both a rewarding hobby and a fascinating journey into history. Among the many names that have captured the imagination ….  Read More