Latest Update: 6 September 2007
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Searching for Jose Antonio Briones, born in Branciforte, son of Marcos Briones and Ysidora Tapia. He married Demetria Ramirez in Santa Barbara. Was Jose Antonio a soldier? Was he garrisoned at the Presidio in Santa Barbara? Thank you, [Lorri Frain (member), Mountain View, Calif.]
I am stuck in my family tree search for who my grandmother Juanita Pacheco's mother and father were. Juanita was born in 1894. I believe her mother was named Abril. I don't know her father's first name either; he is a Pacheco. I would also like to know the names of my great grandmother Rose Estrada's father and mother. Her maiden name was Barrios, I don't have a maiden name for her mother either. They were both born in San Luis Obispo County. I think both were also born in Santa Margarita. I would be thankful for any assistance. [Candi Estrada (nonmember), Seattle, Wash.]
Many thanks to all who wrote with answers and with references. I have since found further evidence that Celsa Hernandez and Luis Barrios were indeed the parents of Rose Ann Barrios who later married Federico Estrada . I also believe that Juanita Pacheco's parents were Sacramento Pacheco (born 1856) and Lenora Abril (born 1851). I have a photo of Lenora Abril Pacheco which I found in our family photos. I don't think that Juanita's birth date is incorrect, however, as I have found her and her mother in the 1910 Santa Margarita census and the dates are the same. I also think that Lenora Abril's father might be Manuel Abril and mother Rosalia who show up in the Los Angeles censuses in 1850, 1860, and 1870 with a daughter named Lenora whose birth date matches Lenora Abril Pacheco. Thanks again for all the information. [Candi Estrada (nonmember), Seattle, Wash.]
Member Helen Collins from San Jose stated in Respuesta 279 of 25 Sept. 2005 that Rosa Ann Barrios, wife of Federico Estrada was descended from Native Americans. Does anyone have any further information to this effect? I would be fascinated to know which tribe and the circumstances. I have not found any information about it in my studies. I'd appreciate any information any one might know. Is there a way to access the San Luis Obispo mission records? Thanks, [Candi Estrada (nonmember), Seattle, Washington]
Oh, where to begin? The Estrada-Barrios tie begins with the marriage of Frederico Estrada, the son of Jose Joaquin Tomas Estrada (Northrop III, page 206)who was the son of Jose Raymundo Estrada and Maria Josefa Estrada. Jose Raymundo Estrada was the son of Jose Maria Estrada and Maria Josefa Ruiz. There is much information on this line in Marie Northrop's Spanish-Mexican Families, Volumes II & III. Frederico Estrada was born about 1856 and his father was born 18 December 1815 at Monterey, California. Frederico married Rose Ann Barrios 15 August 1887 in San Luis Obispo, there was at least one child born of this union, Ernest Joseph Estrada, born 4 November 1904 in Santa Margarita. He married Annie Belle Oster on 30 September 1934, and they had a daughter, Ramona Rose Estrada, born 17 August 1936 at San Luis Obispo. (Northrop, Vol. III, page 227). Jose Joaquin Tomas Estrada had 12 hijos naturales with Maria de Jesus Fuentes (Fontes, Forbes). Frederico was the 4th born. (Northrop, Vol. III, pages 206, 207). Jose Joaquin Tomas Estrada was the grantee of the 17,735 acre Santa Margarita Rancho in San Luis Obispo Co. at Santa Margarita. Jose Joaquin Tomas Estrada would also establish "The Estrada Gardens" at the Cuesta Grade at Santa Margarita, Calif. See an article published in the San Luis Obispo County Telegram-Tribune, dated September 2, 1992, titled "Rancho's Heyday Short-lived but Spectacular Santa Margarita Once the Site of Lavish Parties" by Dan Kreiger. The Rancho Santa Margarita was granted to Joaquin Tomas Estrada, the son of Jose Raymundo Estrada who was the half-brother of Governor Alvarado, who made the land grant to Joaquin. Don Joaquin had managed to pass the rigors of of the California Land Commission fairly unscathed. The title to the Santa Margarita was confirmed in a short 3 years, and the title was reinforced by two appellate court decisions in 1855 and 1857. When California became a state, Joaquin Estrada was chosen in the first election as a representative. After the constitution was adopted, he became a member of the first Board of Supervisors. Joaquin Estrada's duties as county supervisor are detailed in Myron Angel's History of San Luis Obispo County. After the sale of the Santa Margarita, Joaquin would purchase a smaller, 200-acre piece of land outside of San Luis Obispo at Atascadero, toward the Cuesta Grade. Here he built a comfortable adobe home for his family and named it "Estrada Gardens." The property became known for its meticulously landscaped areas. Joaquin and his wife Maria de Jesus and three of their children are buried "on a hill" on the property. Joaquin, like most all of the rest of the Estrada clan we generous to a fault. Most of their land holdings were lost not because of legal problems, but as results of their generosities. Through many various land grants the Estrada clan would at a point be in control of over 200,000 acres of land, mostly located in Monterey County, as well as in San Luis Obispo, County. (See Ranchos of California by Robert G. Cowan, 1977.) The Rancho San Simeon was granted to Jose Ramon Estrada, the son of Jose Mariano Estrada, who was the brother of Jose Raymundo, the father of Joaquin. The two brothers came to Alta California as protégées of the Governor Arrillaga, who brought them from Loreto, Baja California, Mexico. Rancho San Simeon would eventually be assimilated by the William Randolph Hearst Foundation as a part of the Hearst Castle properties. Jose Maria Estrada, the father of the brothers, Jose Mariano and Jose Raymundo, was the son of Juan Nicolas Estrada and Juana Morillo. Juan Nicholas Estrada was the son of Diego de Estrada and Gertrudis de Chavez. The Estrada lineage has spread throughout California, uniting with such names as: Malarin, Spence, Lugo, Arguello, Carrillo, Martinez, Vallejo and many more. Hope this helps fill in some holes and questions. Like I mentioned earlier, there is a wealth of information in publications by various authors about the Estrada line. For example, there is much information on the Estrada's published by H. H. Bancroft, History of California. Vols. 1, 2, 3, & 4. [Jimmie Hardy de Estrada (member), Winston, Ore.]
> The Barrios family lived in Pozo, California near Santa Margarita. They were related to the Garcia family from the same area. The Catholic Church in Santa Margarita may have some information on the Barrios family. The Brooks family of San Luis Obispo descended from one of the Barrios girls. I have not researched this particular family yet, but I know they are descendants of California Indians. The San Luis Obispo Mission records would probably have information on the Barrios family. The California census for San Luis Obispo County would be a good source. [Helen Collins (member), San Jose, Calif.]
There was a couple, Sacramento Pacheco and Leonor Abril in San Luis Obispo in the 1870s. Perhaps it was Juanita's grandmother who was named Abril? Or could you be wrong about Juanita's birth date? Below are the children listed in the T. W. Temple Abstracts of the San Luis Obispo Mission records for this couple. [Benita H. Gray (member), San Diego, Calif.]
6283) May 7 [1872] - RAYMUNDO PACHECO, b. 7th Jan., h.l. de Sa (sic) Pacheco y Leonor Abril - Jose Ygnacio Feliz y Simona Villa de Feliz, pads. Sastre
6453) Oct 19 [1873] - LUIS PACHECO, b. 19th Aug., h.l. de Sacramento y Leonor Abril - Laurencio Madrid y Rosario Cordova, pads. P
5233) Sep 2 [1875 confirmation] - JUANA PACHECO, 3, of Sacramento y Leonor Abril. R.
Curious as to why your last update was 2003. . . did this somehow get lost in the shuffle of everyday life? Haven't looked through the site yet - researching on early settlers in Agua Mansa, now Colton, Calif. - most of these came from New Mexico. Thanks, [Lynn Gavette Roberts (nonmember)] Note: Lynn sent her query in on the Comment form on the Membership Services page. This page seldom needs updating as noted by the 2003 date. I only update pages that have changes. La Tejedora
I am doing a biography for school on Regina Toypurina. Does anyone have information on her early life? I know she had a brother, I would like to know his name. Any information about her childhood, parents, anything you can provide me with will forever be appreciated. God Bless! [Charmaine (nonmember), Encinitas, Calif.]
I'm looking for any information on Toypurina/Tuipurina Teipurina Montero and her life in Monterey in the 1790s. [Peter (nonmember), Las Vegas, Nev.]
I am looking for family history and this is what I know. My great, great, great grandmother Josepha Cota [born in Los Angeles] married Joseph Valenzuela, who was from Spain. Their daughter Mercedes [born 1842 in Santa Barbara, Calif.] married Louis Zurmuhlen of Germany. Their daughter Josie (Josepha) [born 1872 in Santa Barbara, Calif.] married Rupert Jose Cordero in 1893. He was born in Santa Barbara. Their child, my grandmother, was Helen Emelia Cordero [born 1895 in Santa Barbara]. I was told my great grandfather Rupert Jose Cordero died in the construction of the San Marcos Building in Santa Barbara about 1896. His father, Jose Cordero, was from Guadalajara, Mexico and was killed there. If anyone can help me fill in some holes I would be very appreciative. [Grace Warrick (nonmember), Honolulu, Hawaii]
Reference my question of 23 June 2005 regarding Rupert (Ruperto) Jose Cordero, my great grandfather; I have found that he died in Santa Barbara, Calif. 12 November 1895 in an accident. His father was Mariano Cordero. Does anyone know anything about Mariano? Who he married and who his parents were? It appears his father may have been Juan Cordero, but I don't know for sure. Thank you for your help. [Grace Warrick (nonmember) Honolulu, Hawaii]
In reference to my question 276 regarding Maria Josepha Cota, the answer said Mariano Antonio Cota was married to Maria Ygnacia Rivera (Velarde). Why is Velarde in parenthesis? What does that mean? Thank you. Note: that is a direct quote from Marie Northrop's book and I am not sure what it means, although I could speculate. Perhaps someone who worked on the book with Ms. Northrop has a definitive answer. La Tejedora
My great grandfather Rupert Jose Cordero was born in California but I don't know where. He was married 4 November 1893 to Josepha (Josie) Zurmuhlin in Santa Barbara and was 28 at the time. He died around 1896. Who were his parents? Where were they from? Thank you for any help.
Marie Northrop's Spanish-Mexican Families of Early California: 1769-1850, vol. II, pp. 63-65 says: Maria Josefa Cota [born 10 December 1803; baptized 11 December at Mission Santa Barbara] married 8 October 1827 at Mission Santa Barbara Jose Maria Trinidad Valenzuela. Maria Josefa was the 10th child of Mariano Antonio Cota [born about 1765 at Loreto, Baja California, Mexico of Roque Jacinto Cota and Juana Maria Verdugo; buried 31 May 1819 at Mission San Buenaventura] and Maria Ygnacia Rivera (Velarde) [born about 1773 at Maguipa, Santa Cruz, Mexico, the hija natural of Maria Dolores Rivera; buried 23 February 1812 at Mission Santa Barbara]. Mariano Antonio and Maria Ygnacia were married 30 November 1788 at Santa Barbara Presidio Chapel. There is also a marriage record for them at Mission La Purisima on 24 November 1794. Mariano Antonio Cota was a soldado de cuera; at Santa Barbara in 1790; and settled at Los Angeles in 1814. [Benita H. Gray (member), San Diego, Calif.]
UPDATE Pregunta 275 - 15 July 2005
I am still looking for information about Jose Antonio Espinosa who I believe was married twice. His son was Petronilo de Loredan Espinosa who was married to Maria Rufina Garcia and Their son, Joseph, was born in 1888 and died in 1933. Loredan was buried in Ventura as was Joseph. I'm looking for information on Jose Antonio Espinosa for my mother, who is Joseph's daughter. She is now 81 years old. My e-mail address is dvlekkie@yahoo.com if anyone has information. Thanks [Danette Petersen]
Marie Northrop's Spanish-Mexican Families of Early California: 1769-1850, vol. II, pp. 14-16 has a Maria Concepcion Avila baptized 25 March 1849 at Los Angeles Plaza Church (age 3 1/2 months). Her parents were Bruce Ignacio Avila [born about 1788 at Villa del Fuerte, Sinaloa, Mexico, of Cornelio Avila and Maria Isabel Urquidez; buried 12 January 1861 at Los Angeles Plaza Church] and his second wife, Maria Balbina (Alvina) Duarte [baptized 31 March 1811 at Mission San Gabriel]. They were married at Mission San Gabriel 15 May 1830. Concepcion was their 11th and last child. Balbina's parents were Jose Francisco Leandro Duarte and Maria Francisca Briones. [Benita H. Gray (member), San Diego, Calif.]
To Carmen Valenzuela: my great grandmother, Maria Teresa Verdugo of La Paz, Baja California Sur was a descendent of a "Captain Smith" (an Englishman). I presume this to be James Wilcox Smith. I was told that my great grandmother's parents were Juan Verdugo and Loreta Meza. I am unable to trace either parent to the Smith family. Please e-mail me at cg3x@4d.net. I hope you can help. [C. Gavin (nonmember), La Mesa, Calif.]
Response to Ken Mayer. No, in all the research we have done we cannot link James Wilcox Smith to Pennsylvania. I have received a response that states that he may have come to Monterrey via the American Ship, "The Traveller" o "El Caminante". And that he then set sail for Loreto with grains? Would like to verify that? Thanks for responding. Carmen.
To Carmen Valenzuela Smith, is your husband any relation to a Joseph Smith (born about 1800 in Pennsylvania), who married Loreto Miller in Mexico. He was the father of George Smith born 1839 in Mexico City, Miguel Smith born 1826 in Mexico City, Alban Smith born in Mexico, Lupita Smith born in Mexico, and a Crowson Smith unknown birth date and country. Ken Mayer (not yet member), Fremont, Calif.]
:Hello, I have completed the line from Maria Martina Margarita Botiller and Joaquin Isidro Castro back to my family (present). I have been working on this line for many years and could not find much above them. I have heard that she was cousins with King Louie the 14th and she was born in France. Others have said she was born in Mexico. I have not been able to find who her parents were or any other information. I would love to hear what you may have. You can contact me at rich1168@netzero.net and also post on this site. Thank you. [Richard (nonmember), Guerneville, Calif.]
This couple is the founders of my California family. I too would like information on Botiller. [Howard Lee Smith (member), Trinity, Fla.]
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