According to "A chronological history of Puerto Rico" by Federico Ribes Tovar, On October 22, 1858, Bishop of Puerto Rico Friar Benigno Carrion de Malaga administered the sacraments of baptism and confirmation to a person formerly of the Jewish Faith. Does anyone know the name of this person?

Ariel Blondet

I do not know the name of this person but I am interested in your findings. Is that the name of the book you referred to? And does it say anything more? Was this conversion in Puerto Rico or Spain? And are there more that were baptized in Puerto Rico that you have read of?

Yes, that is the name of the book, it goes on to say the following.

"This appears to have been the first documented instance of conversion of a Jew in the history of Puerto Rico"

I would love to know why the documentation is not mentioned.

Ariel

well... you certainly have me interested in this document. There has to be more too I would imagine. If I can help I would ...