Every five years the descendants of William & Josephine Benitz, my grandmother's grandparents, gather for a family celebration. Five years ago we celebrated at Fort Ross, an earlier Benitz home in California.
This year, the four day reunion was held in the town of La Cumbre, in the province of Cordoba, where many Anglo-Argentine families had summer homes to escape the blistering heat of the pampas.
We had our first asado at El Rincon, a beautiful home tucked into the hills of La Cumbre. Built by Great-great Uncle Alfred in the early 20th century, it has an irrigation system cut into the surrounding rock that keeps the swimming pool fresh and sparkling, and the extensive gardens lush and green.
It's encouraging to see the younger generation taking an interest in their family history and connections that stretch to 5th cousins.
I hope they and their children to come will join us at Fort Ross in 2025!
It's encouraging to see the younger generation taking an interest in their family history and connections that stretch to 5th cousins.
I hope they and their children to come will join us at Fort Ross in 2025!
My mother was Patricia Clare Bell, daughter of Frank (Jumbo) Russell Bell.
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