Georges RODRIGUES

My ancestor was born on August 18, 1867 in Gabon. He grew up with two sisters, a brother and a dog. At 20 years old he worked in a starred restaurant, he was cooking. But one day he fell ill and had to leave his country to heal in America. He was rescued by specialists of who he was truly grateful and eventually remained in New-York because his illness could resurface. Finally his family came to join him and they all found work with a good salary. They all worked in the same place, in the most famous hotel in the United-States. During the holidays they returned to Gabon. He was paying for family tickets to Africa so that they could come to America to fend them. He become rich and know because he sent a check every month to this family. But one day he did in September 1900.