Last update 7 March 2003

PREGUNTAS Y RESPUESTAS
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Pregunta 34 - 5 April 2001

I am researching María Matilde Bojórquez, born about 1850s in Sonora and died in late 1880s or early 1890s in Montebello, Calif. She was daughter of Jesús Bojórquez and Luisa Gonzáles. Siblings were purportedly Gabriela and Eufemio. She was married to Juan Matias Sánchez in 1883 after giving birth to their third child. I am looking to find links to her family wherever they may be found. Juan Sánchez came to Alta California probably in 1841 with the Rowland Workman party or shortly thereafter. Our oral family tradition has him being Workman's majordomo and this is born out by the fact that Workman deed him and Workman's son-in-law, F.P.F. Temple, the Rancho la Merced for $1. Later, Juan Sánchez acquired several other ranchos in which he sold Workman and Temple interest. When their bank was faltering, he signed the mortgage putting up his part of the ranchos as surety for a loan to save the bank. [Dara Jones (nonmember), Dallas, Tex.]

Gracias por #34 - 7 March 2004

Reply to No. 34 - Pregunta y Respuesta.  I was interested in your query which named Gabriela Quiroz, the wife of Thomas Workman Temple.  In his story of the 1781 Expedition to California, Temple dedicated the article to Manuel Ygnacio Lugo, who he called his ancestor.  I have been trying to find out just what the relationship was.  Apparently, it must have been through Gabriela Quiroz. Thanks. [Lorraine Moffat (member), Hesperia, Calif.]

Respuesta a Pregunta 34 --13 February 2002

Our oral family tradition indicates that my great great grandmother, Gabriela Bojorquez Quiroz, who may be the sibling referred to in your pregunta, was keeper of the keys for the padres at Mission San Gabriel.  So a Montebello connection with her sister would seem reasonable.  I do know that my grandmother, Guadalupe Valencia and Gabriela Quiroz Workman Temple were cousins.  I am recalling this information from a family conversation with Thomas Workman Temple (Gabriela's husband) about 35 years ago when he gave my mother some information about our family.  Tommy also said that Lupe's mother's family had come from Sonora, but I had remembered it being earlier than mid 19th century. [Patti Gram (nonmember), London, U.K.]

Pregunta 33 - 5 April 2001

Does anyone have any information on Refugio Valdéz Valenzuela born 1842, died 1911 in Santa Barbara? I know she was married to Narcisco Valenzuela in 1873. I may become a member if I can get this information. Thanks for any help you can give. [Ramona T. Vranish (nonmember), Lompoc, Calif.]

Pregunta 32 - 1 April 2001

I am researching Ramón Bojórquez and wife, Francisco Romero. According to Mission 2000, Francisca was from Buenavista, in the area of Tubac. All the charts I have from other Los Californianos members and other sources indicate that Ramón, Francisco, and their 3 daughters were born in Sinaloa. Don G. has also indicated that Ramón was a soldier attached to Tubac. Anyone have information on this? Thank you. [Ellen McBride (member), Carnelian Bay, Calif.]

Respuesta a Pregunta 32 - 9 July 2001

Pregunta 31 - 14 March 2001

We have two small photos (and the negative for one) dated "September 1904, Santa Clara." One is of three young ladies, whose names are given as "Julia, Mabel, and Lou." They appear to be in their early 20s. The second is of a middle-aged woman, who probably would be related to the three young ladies. It is labeled "Mrs. Don Luis Argüello, nee Castro." Her given name is illegible, but appears to be Maria/Marcia/Monica -- definitely begins with an "M" and ends with an "a" with an "i" somewhere in between.

The pictures were found among the possessions of Lois Le May's aunt. Can anyone identify them? [Maurice L. Bandy (member), San Diego, Calif.]

Respuesta a Pregunta 31- 1 April 2001

Pregunta 30 - 4 March 2001

I am looking for information on Juan José Vásquez, first-born son of José Tiburcio Vásquez and Alvina Hernández in 1825 at Mission Dolores. [Marian Aragon Wydo (nonmember), Redwood City, Calif.]

Respuesta a Pregunta 30 - 14 March 2001

Pregunta 29 - 16 December 2000

My mother is María Inéz Bojórquez. My maternal grandparents were María Inéz  Castro and Braulio Bojórquez. My maternal great grandparents were Ambrosía Castro and Daniel Castro and María Castro and Antonio Bojorquez. I can trace my family to Sinaloa, Mexico in the 1800s. My grandfather always told by my mother that we were German and Spanish. That would account for the Oompah-pah style music appreciated by our family. My mother and her siblings are redheads or blonds, blue or green eyed, very fair skinned, and freckled. I need information on where we originated. [Cynthia Paula Patricia Bojorquez-Aguilar (nonmember), San Bernardino, Calif.]

Respuesta a Pregunta 29 - 19 February 2003

Respuesta to my own question: here are the answers thus far. The Bojorquez or Bohorques family of Spain, Portugal, and the Americas originated in the Merindad di Trasmiera and were one of the first and most illustrious Hispanic families in the service of the king to be mentioned in the great battle of Salado in 1340 A.D. when the knights of King Don Alfonso 11th destroyed the armies of the Emperor of Morocco. This victory finished what the Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa began and the Christian knights flocked to the royal standard to finally expel the Moors from Spain. For his heroism in this battle, Don Ruy Diego de Bojorquez was created  Knight of the Most Nobel Order of the Banda.  Other knights of this lineage fought in the battles of Andalucia and remained there to found a branch of the family in the villa of Villamartín Arcos de Frontera, Cadiz.

Don Alonso Vicente de Bojorquez was the Supreme Counselor of the Inquisition, Lord of Veas and a famous knight.  Don Antonio Miguel de Bojorquez, Alguacil Mayor of the Inquisition and Knight of Santiago, was the Marques de Los Trujillos. Don Mauricio Nicolas de Bojorquez, Count of Torrepalma was created the first Duke of Nor and Don Pedro Luis de Bojorquez was the Marques of Mirabel.  Lt. General Don Jose Martin de Bojorquez was created the Marques of Ruchena by the King of Spain. Don Bartolome de Bojorquez and Don Juan de Bojorquez were created Knights of Calatrava (founded in 1158 A.D. and confirmed by Pope Alejandro 3rd in 1164 A.D. to wage Holy War upon the invading Moors and, to the death).

The Bojorquez Caballeros were Conquistadors del Nuevo Mundo and their descendants reside in the Americas.  This information supplied to me by "Armas de Espana".
So the spelling of Bojorquez is in fact true, it does exist Anthony Bojorquez. :) Reach me at snowhitekiss1@msn.com [Cynthia Paula Bojorquez Aguilar (nonmember), San Bernardino, Calif.]

Respuesta a Pregunta 29 - 12  February 2002

My great grandmother was María Concepción Bojórques who married my great grandfather, Ramon Duarte, in Guaymas, México in 1854.  They are both buried in Hermosillo, México.  Concepción was born in France to a Spanish father and a French mother.  She came to Guaymas with her brothers, Andres and Juan, and sisters, Sylvia and Chono, who were all blonde and blue eyed. Perhaps your Bojorques clan is of French descendant also? Although, Spanish people are light-complected, too.

If you ever come across any information of Concepción in your research please contact me at rosannagonzales@cox.net. Thank you [Rosanna Gonzales (nonmember), Phoenix, Ariz.]

Respuesta a Pregunta 29 - 11 February 2001

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