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These are the biggest gaps in our knowledge. Can you help with any of them?
We don't know who Emilio Garcia's parents were. Any records from the Basque region naming his family would be invaluable.
Similarly, Angela Iecube's parents remain unknown. The Iecube surname may hold clues to a specific Basque town or region.
We know Aurora was born in 1915 in the Basque Country, but the exact town or village remains unconfirmed.
The family theory says they were on a ship heading to America or Ireland but ended up in England. Which ship was it? When did they arrive?
Aurora's family had to register weekly at the police station. These 'Alien cards' may be in the National Archives (MEPO 35).
Any photographs of the Chocolates Aguirre factory on Travesía de Tíboli in Bilbao, or of the workers and products.
Details about Gordon Lewis's life before his marriage to Aurora — his family, his work, where he grew up.
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Want to dig deeper yourself? Here are some great starting points.
The primary organisation recording the history of the Basque child refugees. Their database may contain records of your family.
Free genealogical records from around the world. Search for births, marriages, deaths, and immigration records.
Search MEPO 35 for alien registration records — Aurora's card may be here. Also check HO 382 for naturalisation records.
MS 404 holds the papers of the Basque Children's Committee. MS 370 has additional related materials.
When searching Spanish records, remember that Spanish naming conventions use both parents' surnames. Garcia Iecube or Aguirre Lecube might appear differently in different records.