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I am researching the Antonio Ygnacio Avila family, and in particular the probate of his estate, including Rancho Sausal Redondo. The ECPP database has a baptismal record (no. 00897 LA Plaza Church) for a Higinio (aka Yginio) Avila, with Antonio Ygnacio and his wife Rosa Ruiz listed as the parents. Higinio is listed as Razon and legitimate. The padre, Thomas Eztenaga, included this notation in the margin of the record: "Yginio, hijo legitimo de Antonio Ygnacio Avila y de Rosa Maria Ruiz por reginaldo." I believe that "reginaldo" is not capitalized. There is no age at baptism given for Higinio. However, in the margin, the recorder noted, "Yginio Abila por reginaldo parv.o" and he was also listed in the records as recien nacido. The circumstances of the baptism were normal - it was not a provisional baptism. The baptism took place at the Plaza Church. It is actually unlikely that this is a child born of Rosa Ruiz, as she would have been 50 years old at the birth, and her last previous birth was 9 years earlier. There are no other mission records for Higinio (including a death record) and he is not mentioned in Antonio Ygnacio's will, executed in 1850. There is no mention of him in the probate records. Does anyone have any other information on Higinio or the circumstances of his birth/parentage? Does anyone have any insight on what the notation "por reginaldo" means? [Donna Schuele (nonmember), Woodland Hills, Calif.]
Where can I find naturalization records of foreigners arriving in California prior to statehood? I see references in Bancroft, but I have not seen any original sources. In particular, I'm looking for the naturalization referred to in Bancroft of William Mathews, which occurred before 1840. There are at least two William Mathews, my ancestor being one (his children are all baptized in Sonoma) and the other living in Monterey, where all his children were born. Both of their wives are named Josefa, which further confuses my story. I see a lot of similarities in the story of Juan Martin, who was either two people or a bigamist. I have thrown up my hands several times and even hoped my ancestor was a bigamist, because I can't find traces of the second fellow, with one exception: I have found two different baptisms for the two William Mathews, one in Santa Clara and the other in Monterey. So, I am hoping that naturalization records might give me more clues. Please help! [Patricia Howe (perpetually pending provisional), Napa, Calif.]
Hello Lynn Gould- Los Californianos forwarded your email contact because you are researching the person I call "Monterey William Matthews". I've looked into him a bit because he seems to be tangled up with my ancestor, the "San Jose/Sonoma/Napa" William Mathews, my ancestor. One of my William Mathews' daughters (my great-great-grandmother) lived until 1931 and was interviewed several times in the San Jose newspapers, so we have some nearly first hand stories about her father, along with many undocumented family legends. I have found mission baptismal records for each man, which does indicate they were two unique persons, and a marriage for the Monterey fellow (but not for the Sonoma man). There are numerous baptismal records of their children in both Monterey (for WM#1) and in Sonoma (for WM #2). At least I assume these were separate families, as both of their wives were named Josefa. I have tracked some of the family of the Monterey man through census records, and did find a reference that he died in Round Valley (the paper said Lassen County, but I believe that was an error). I have tracked two of the children of the Sonoma man (my ancestor and her sister) but have no record of this man's death or anything else. There was a book about the Bear Flag revolt done about 15 years ago for the Sonoma Historical Society (which had some of the worst research I've ever seen) actually put together a bio of what appears to be a hybrid of both fellows, much to my frustration. The author had not cited any sources and I have not been able to sort out any truths from it. Very frustrating. But, for all I know, there may be a THIRD William Mat(t)hews around at the time. It's a pretty common name. [Patricia Howe (perpetually pending provisional), Napa, Calif.]
In her books who does Ms. Northrop have married to Carlos Antonio de Jesus Carrillo, who married on 26 May 1808. A book published by Kenneth M. and Doris Castro called Castro's of California have him married to Maria Josefa Joachim Castro baptized 29 April 1794, twin sister to Jose Joaquin Castro baptized 29 April 1794. Northrop's book has Carlos married to Josefa Raymunda Castro, twin baptized 11 April 1792; her twin brother was Jose Raimundo Castro, baptized 11 April 1792. Does anyone have definite proof which twin sister Carlos was married to? [Leonard Turnbull (nonmember), Aurora, Colo.]
I live in Holland and I wanted to know something about the Pico history and I wanted to do some research about the Pico family, but you did it already. If you have more information or want to contact me mail me at matspico@hotmail.com [Mats Pico (nonmember), Holland] Note: this query is really too broad for our pages, but perhaps someone would like a Pico pen pal in Holland? La Tejedora
Jose Maria Pineda, married to Maria Luz Munoz, was in Los Angeles in the 1800s. Does anyone have information regarding why they were in L.A., for how long, place of origin, and when they left? I believe Jose Maria might have been a soldier. [Raul Pickett (nonmember), Porterville, Calif.]
Pablo L. Martínez's Guía Familiar de Baja California has the following records: José María Pineda and María Luz Muñoz appear as the parents of Manuel Pineda. Martínez calls Manuel a defender of Baja California during the Mexican-American War. Manuel, born in Puebla de los Ángeles, was a sargento at the Loreto presidio. He married Guadalupe Moreno or Olachea, daughter of Juana Olachea, in the mining town of San Antonio, (southern) Baja California, on 20 December 1834. Their son, José Fidencio Ramiro, was born in San Antonio on 2 January 1835, christened 6 January 1835. José Fidencio died in La Paz on 16 February 1886. [Rondi Frankel (nonmember), Mexico City, Mexico]
I am trying to find out information on Santiago Martinez and his descendants who came to California about 1838 with a small caravan from Abiquiu, New Mexico. He brought his family with him and they settled in the San Bernardino area. He has a son, Apolinario, born either on the journey or just after they reached California. I can not find any mention of birth or baptismal for Apolinario either in the San Gabriel mission records or the Los Angeles pueblo church records. Are there any records from the outpost mission in Jurupa or Politana? [Dorothy Oliva (provisional member), Capitola, Calif.]
I have been doing some research on my husband's Fernandez family from Santa Clara County and Santa Cruz County. We've recently discovered the possibility that he is a descendant of Maximo Fernandez and Maria Magdalena Berryesa. We've found a few of their children using the censuses, but can't seem to determine which of their children would be his great-great-grandfather. If anyone has genealogy information for Maximo and Magdalena, we'd very much appreciate hearing about it. Thanks. [Cindi Fernandez (nonmember), Chandler, Ariz.]
Has anyone information on the family of Rodriguez-Lucero who were born in Arizona and settled in San Diego? [Helen B. Collins (member), San Jose, Calif.]
I am looking for information on a James Deas/Dias. He was born in 1855 in Santa Clara County. He died in 1892. An 1880 census says both his parents were born in Mexico. Also in 1880 a Lena Dias was living in the same house as him and his wife but does not say if they are related. His name is spelled deas on his grave the original spelling may be Dias. I don't know if James is his birth name. He does not appear in any other records except for 1880. I am looking for his parents and any possible siblings. I have heard that his mother's name might have been Buelna, but I have found no records of that or his birth. Any help would be great. Thank you [Clay Deas (nonmember), Clayton, Calif.]
As a volunteer of the Cambria Historical Society, I am researching Don Julian Estrada, who was awarded the Mexican land grant for Santa Rosa Rancho in 1849. I have found some information but would like to identify a portrait/drawing of him and his wife Nicolasa. Have you come across this or can you refer me to a descendent who might be able to assist? Thanks so much. [Kathryn Charbonneau (nonmember), Cambria, Calif.]
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