Morenci, Arizona
Phelps Dodge Mine

Lawrence Bayer writes: My mother Eppimenia Ortiz, grew up in this area and as a young boy, my parents would take us from El Paso to CLifton to visit my mother's parents, Sisto and Rosenda Ortiz.  My fond recolection was of my Grandpa, carrying his black lunch pail and on his way to work.  I am not exactly sure when but Sisto Ortiz did work a great deal of his life in the Phelps Dodge copper mines.  I would love to exchange some information between anyone and myself / mother.  Thank you.

If you have any info for Lawrence, drop me a line and I'll connect you with him!
 

Clara Velasquez Monette from California writes: My father was Nicholas Velasquez. He would have been 97. My grandparents were Alvino & Antonia Velasquez. They also had a daughter: Maura. I recently found my grandfather's death certificate. He died from black lung disease. I know I have many cousins in Arizona. I just don't know where. I'm sure there are pictures of my family somewhere. My grandparents migrated from Chihuahua, Mexico. I was told my grandfather & his brother married sisters. My grandmother's maiden name was Mesa.