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early (pre 1848) Hispanic Californians 
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Pregunta 200 - 27 June 2004

My great great grandmother was Francisca Castro y Gonzales, daughter of Luis Gonzales and Adelayda Castro. Adelayda was the daughter of Rafel Castro and Maria Soleded Cota. Luis was the son of Juan Francisco Gonzales and Maria Alta Gracia Rodriguez. That being said, Francisca married John Melville in 1867, I guessing without the blessings of her grandfather, but probably with her father's. I have very little information about John, and I am trying to find out if anyone knows where he came from, what his relationship was with the Rodriguez' and Castros. How did he end up married into one of the most powerful families in California? Has anyone out there run across this guy anywhere?  [Melody Baumgartner (nonmember) Tyler, Texas]
UPDATE
Haven't heard back for awhile, so I thought I would ask again: my great, great grandmother was Maria Francisca Castro y Gonzales [born 1850, Santa Cruz, Calif.; died 1920, San Francisco, Calif.] She was the daughter of Adelayda Castro [daughter of Raphael and Solidad) and Luis Gonzaga NF Gonzales (son of Juan Francisco and Maria Alta Gracia). For whatever reason she was reared by her grandparents, the Castros, and was married in 1867 to "the Englishman", John W. Melville. I am looking for information on John Melville, specifically, prior to 1867 and wonder if anyone has run across his name in their travels. Furthermore, I had thought Luis had died, but discovered recently that he had not only remarried twice after Adelayda's death, but had 8 more children! I would very much like to find out more about those other Gonzales children. The only name I have so far is a Louisa Gonzales in the 1900 Santa Cruz, Calif. census.  ANY information would be gratefully accepted
 

Respuesta a Pregunta 200 - 6 October 2006
Hi, I'm going to try this again. I'm the great, great, great granddaughter of Rafel Castro and Maria Soledad Castro Cota.  I do know that Rafel was a Spanish Conquistador General in the Army and Maria was a Native American.  My great grandmother ( Maria de la Soledad Castro) was the granddaughter of Rafel Castro Rafel's son was named Francisco Castro.  I do know Maria de la Soledad Cota del Castro was present and a sponsor at my great grandmother's baptism in Santa Cruz, California.  Are these the same people I believe you are speaking about?  I believe they are.  Please let me know what you think.  I have more information regarding them, if you want to know.  I also have pictures of them and my great grandmother.  My father was raised by Maria dela Soledad Castro Cota in Salinas, California. My great grandmother was named after Maria Cota.  Please send me an e-mail abergstrom@nc.rr.com.   I now live in North Carolina.  Hope to here from you soon. [Sarah Bergstrom (nonmember), Hope Mills, N.C.] Note: if possible, please copy your some of your information to this Web site as there may be others who are interested. La Tejedora
 

Pregunta 199 - 23 June 2004

I am seeking any information on one Frank Eilben aka Francisco Gilver, Gilbert, married to Maria Julia de la Luz Lopez. Possible father's name, Pedro Eiben and mother's name, Maria Mancheon from Spain? Thanks mucho. [John L. Green (member), Rocklin , Calif.]

Pregunta 198 - 13 June 2004

I am researching the impact of dowries in early California marriages.  Does anyone know of marriages that transferred lands? [Melody Wilson (nonmember), Portland, Ore.]

Pregunta 197 - 13 June 2004

Can you help? On my mother's father's side of the Ayala's my great grandfather was Abraham Ayala. His wife was Refugia Leyba (aka Ruth Leyva). Was Ruth's father, Francisco Leyba, the same Francisco that was married to Vicenta Cordero, and was her mother Maria Antonia Arellanes? Also where was Ruth Leyba born and did she have any brothers or sisters? Thank you. [Jim Garcia (nonmember), Canoga Park, Calif.]

Respuesta a Pregunta 197 - 24 June 2004

My grandfather, Antonio Domingo Ayala was born to Abraham and Refugia Ayala on 20 December 1863 in Ventura California.  He died 19 December 1958 age 94 in Ventura California.  It is unknown to me if Ántonio had any siblings.  Was Ruth Leiva's father married to a Cordero?  [Jim Garcia (nonmember) Canoga Park, Calif]

Pregunta 196 - 29 May 2004

Although Arne Pico's ancestors evidently did not come to Alta California, I thought this query was of historical interest to the many Pico descendants whose ancestors did come. Perhaps one of you knows of William Henry Pico's research and can help your Danish cousin. La Tejedora

Pio Pico had two sons: Jacob who went to Germany and Pio Pico II who went to Spain.
1) Jacob is father to the Danish line in which I am very interested.
2) Pio Pico II is father to the line in California of which you of course know a great deal.

I hope you can help with information about the Danish line perhaps through William Henry Pico, who is mentioned in the book Ten First Families of California, page 70 [by Beverly Henderson Waid]. This site I got from an American friend, and I am very interested to hear if there is more information about the mentioned German and Danish line of Pico which have a connection to the Pio Pico family in California.
See below:

Count Mazzi Pico (born 1600)in Italy had Pio Pico I. Pio's son, Jacob, went to Germany and had two sons Christopher and Jacob who both lived in Denmark. One of them had a son, Christian Henry Pico, who also lived in Denmark, and who had a son, Jacob Christopher Pico. Pio's son Pio Pico II went to Spain. His son, Pio Pico III went to Mexico and had a son, Santiago de la Cruz Pico. Santiago had a son, Pio de Jesus Pico IV.

I understand that Beverly Hendrickson Waid is dead. She mention William Henry Pico who has researched the Pico family. Do you know anything about him? Kindly regards [Arne Pico (nonmember), Odense, Denmark]

Respuesta a Pregunta 196 - 24 March 2011

Here's some information ... albeit 7 yrs later. It may already be known by now. Celestino Pico's parents were: Alfred J. Pico and Josefa Olivera. Alfredo J Pico "Fred" was born in 1865 in Los Angeles, California. He died in 1931. Other marriages of Alfred J. Pico: Ybarra, Margarita & UNKNOWN.

Alfred J. Pico's parents were: Felicita Aguilar, born about 1842 in Mexico. She married Pio de Jesus Pico IV (Pico was married more than the one time). They also had the following child: Ranulfo Pico was born in 1864 in Los Angeles, Calif. He died on 29 August 1883 in El Ranchito, Los Angeles, California. [Notes say: Shot by a woman].  

I found that information and much more on various links; 2 of which are http://piopico.org   and www.familytreemaker.org  for the Reyes y Diaz early Californio families. Neither links are complete information; at times only one sibling is listed when a dozen may have been known to exist, but for basic information it's rather informative.

Governor Pio Pico's mother was my 7th great aunt; half aunt actually. My 8th great grandmother, Doña Maria Feliciana Arballo-Gutierrez-Lopez' daughter, Maria Estaquia Gutierrez, was Gov Pico's mother. His father was: Jose Maria Dario Pico. Thereby making Doña Maria Feliciana, Pio Pico's own grandmother. Maria Estaquia had a dozen children, including Pio Pico.

Jose Maria Dario Pico's parents: Don Felipe Santiago de la Cruz Pico/Maria Jacinta Vastida. No further information of her parents.

Don Felipe's father is Pio Pico III. Pio Pico III's father was Pio Pico II (born 1657; Notes say: Wizard, was sentenced to burn but escaped from Italy to Spain.) Pio Pico II had a brother Jacob, an artist, went to Germany, was disinherited, became a tailor. Their father was Pio Pico I  (born1627, married 1654). And finally Pio Pico I's father was Mazzi, Count of Pico (born about 1600). There is no wife/mother information mentioned for P.P. III, II or I.

My own branch stems from Feliciana's 2nd marriage to Don Juan Francisco y Mora Lopez, of their daughter Maria Juliana Josefa Lopez' marriage to Juan Maria Osuna, first Alcalde/Mayor of San Diego under Spanish rule. [ Lisa Cross (Marron de Osuna branch) (nonmember), Palm Springs, Calif.]

Respuesta a Pregunta 196 - 20 February 2008

I am still researching the mother of Celestino Pico born in Whittier, Calif. area.  Any help would be appreciated.  Thanks. [Talia Pico (nonmember), Foster City, Calif.]

Respuesta a Pregunta 196 - 24 June 2004

Pio de Jesus Pico IV (last Mexican Governor of CA) had a grandson, Celestino Pico, born 12/3/1883 in San Gabriel/Los Angeles,California area, died 4/1977 in Los Nietos/Whittier CA area.  Celestino Pico married Ramona Padilla born 1878 of Pico Rivera/Los Angeles area.  Does anyone know who Celestino's parents were? Or the names of persons who raised Celestino Pico.  Any help would be appreciated.   
(PS. Try reading book "Don Pio Pico's Historical Narritive" translated by Arthur Botello by Arthur H. Clark Company 1973. Tells alot of Pio Pico's family and what life was really like in early CA, from Pio's own perspective).  [Talia Pico (nonmember) Claremont, Calif]

Respuesta a Pregunta 196 - 14 June 2004

The source of the information listed for the Pico line is from a pamphlet available at the Pico Mansion, Whittier, CA. The research, according to this source was done by William Henry Pico of Cavalier, North Dakota and Miss Jesse Bromilow of Los Angeles, Calif. You might want to contact the Mansion for information on these two researchers. Try this http://www.piopico.org/.

These are my ancestors too and I've wondered about this information but have not taken the time to search for it. If you find anything I do hope you'll share it! If you wish to contact me directly I'll send you the details listed in the pamphlet. There's too much to type here. sheila-ann@juno.com [Sheila Ruiz Harrell (member & Genealogist), Calif.]

Pregunta 195 - 28 May 2004

I am looking for information regarding Francisco Xavier David Littlejohn who came to California in 1824 from Peru; his family can be traced back to Arbroath, Scotland where I found family records going back to the 1600s.  My problem is that I know little of David; what is his birth date, birth place, death date and death place?  Where was he buried?  I know he was the grantee of Rancho Los Carneros. Does anyone have any photos of this man or any member of his family? [Howard L. Smith (member), Trinity, Fla.]

Pregunta 194 - 18 May 2004

I am looking for any information on the parents of José Dario Argüello.  He is my great, great, great, great grandfather and I am doing genealogy research on my family tree.  You can contact me at kidsrus2000@yahoo.com. [Eileen Courson (not yet member), Clemmons, North Carolina]

Respuesta a Pregunta 194 - 18 May 2004

The following information is from Marie Northrop's Spanish-Mexican Families of Early California: 1769-1850, Vol. I, pp. 45-47.
Joseph Dario Arguello (born about 1753 at Queretaro, Mexico, died about 1827-28 at Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico) married about 1780 at El Altar, Sonora, Mexico to Maria Ygnacia Moraga (born about 1760 at El Altar, buried 13 April 1839 at Guadalajara; she was niece of Jose Joaquin Moraga, founder of San Francisco Presidio). They had 13 children,  born between 1784 and 1801 and who were baptized at Missions San Gabriel, Dolores, Santa Barbara, and San Carlos de Monterey. There are more details about these children in Northrop's book. Joseph Dario was the founder of the Arg family in Alta California. He arrived at San Gabriel 14 July 1781. He was Mexican alferez, later lieutenant and captain; comandante at San Francisco, Monterey, and Santa Barbara; acting governor of California in 1814-15; governor of Baja California in 1815-22. [Benita H. Gray (member), San Diego, Calif.]

Pregunta 193 - 18 May 2004

Would like parents of  of Juliana Urquidez [born 1810, Santa Barbara] married Jose de la Asencion Dominguez [born 14 Aug. 1798, Santa Barbara]. Jose was the son of Josef Ma. Dominguez and Maria Marcelina Feliz. [Mary Vanegas (nonmember), Ojai, Calif.]

Respuesta a Pregunta 193 - 14 June 2004

The following is the abstract by Thomas Workman Temple II of the marriage of Jose Dominguez and Maria Juliana Urquidez, listing her parents. I have not looked at the film of the original of this record so I can not say for certain that the facts are accurate. You might try reading the film of these San Gabriel Marriages at your local Family History Center (LDS) to verify the record.

Mission Record, San Gabriel Mats. Entry #1702 (TWT2), 29 August 1824 - En el Pueblo de L.A., Jose Dominguez,  24,  natural  del Presidio de Santa Barbara,  de  Jose  Ma., soldado  invalido de Santa Barbara, natural de la  Villa  de Sinaloa,  y  Ma. Marcelina Feliz, del Real  de  Cozala;  con  Maria Juliana Urquidez, 16, natural de Los Angeles, de  Jose  Encarnación  y  Maria Dolores Lisalde.  Testigos:  Jose  Ma. Aguilar, Jose Serrano, y Jose Miguel Alvarado.  Prior testigos:  Antonio  Ygnacio Duarte, 22, casado  con  Ma.  Eulalia  Higuera,  Gaspar  Valenzuela,  38, casado  con  Ma.  Ygnacia Lopez, y Antonio Briones, 40.  Sanchez. [Sheila Ruiz Harrell (member & Genealogist), Calif.]

Pregunta 192 - 18 May 2004

I am looking for a history of Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Santa Barbara.  Many of my ancestors were baptized there.  I understand it used to be on State and Figueroa Streets.  It is now on Sola Street. Thanks. [Lorraine Moffat (member), Hesperia, Calif.]

Pregunta 191 - 18 May 2004

I understand that a Bassi family member (Swiss) married into the Bonilla family of San Luis Obispo.  Dora Bassi Madonna, mother of Alex Madonna, who died in San Luis Obispo in April 2004, might be a relative of the Bonilla family.  Dora's mother was a Giorgi who came from Switzerland and her father was a Bassi also from Switzerland.  Dora was related to my mother through the Berta family. Any information would be appreciated. [Helen Collins (member), San Luis Obispo, Calif.]

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