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February 18, 2012 NMGS Program

2012-01-21T12:01:00.001-07:00

Botts Hall
Albuquerque Special Collection Library
423 Central NE
Albuquerque, NM
(On the corner of Central and Edith)

Saturday, February 18, 2012
10:30 AM – Noon

The Albuquerque Special Collections Libraryand
The New Mexico Genealogical SocietyPresent
Sherry Robinson
John S. Calhoun:
Indian Agent, First Territorial Governor
Before he became N. M’s first territorial governor, John Calhoun came to New Mexico as its first Indian agent where he became acquainted with old civilizations and conflicts. Hispanic ranchers and Pueblo Indians were at the mercy of Navajo raiders who had their own grievances. Washington was ignorant of the territory so Calhoun was on his own.

Sherry Robinson is a well known media personality and columnist, independent historian and researcher in New Mexico. A speaker for the NM Humanities Council, she has won numerous awards for her work. Two of her books are: Apache Voices, and El Malpais, Mt. Taylor, & the Zuni Mts. with a history of the Lipan Apaches ready to be published.

Join us in the newly renovated Botts Hall at the Albuquerque Special Collections Library on Central and Edith.

For more information about our programs, check out the New Mexico Genealogical Society’s website at http://www.nmgs.org/.

This program is free and open to the public.

More about Ignacio Trujillo, born 1817

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Yesterday, I published an ahnentafel table for one of my mother's second great-grandfathers, Igancio Trujillo. I thought I might add a little more information about this man.

Ignacio was one of the children of at least eight children of Juan Antonio Trujillo and Juliana Silva. This family was enumerated in the 1833 Mexican census of San Miguel del Socorro:

(Married) Juan Antonio TRUGILLO        38
                 Juliana SILVA                         32
                 Jose TRUGILLO                     18
                 Ygnacio                                    16
                  Miguel                                     14
                  Maria Josefa                            12
                  Maria Guadalupe                      8
                 Ysabel                                        6
                 Santiago                                     4
                 Juana Maria                               2

From this census record, we can figure out that Ignacio was born circa 1817.

When he was about 30 years old, Ignacio Trujillo married Maria Josefa Silbestra Pino on 28 February 1847 at the San Miguel Church in Socorro, New Mexico. She was the daughter of Jose Pino and Barbara Chaves. Josefa Silbestra was born about 2 January 1828 in Belen, New Mexico.

Ignacio and Josefa Silbestra had at least two children:

1. Maria Albina Trujillo, born 1 March 1863 in Valverde, New Mexico

2. Maximiliano Emilio Trujillo, husband of Veronica Baca

Maria Albina Trujillo was my mom's great-grandmother. Albina married Santiago Padilla on 25 November 1878 at San Miguel Church in Socorro, New Mexico. Santiago Padilla and Maria Albina Trujillo were the maternal grandparents of my maternal grandfather, Santiago Baca. It appears that my grandfather Santiago Baca may have been named after his grandfather Santiago Padilla.

Sources:

Ramirez Alief, Teresa, et al, New Mexico Census of 1833 and 1845: Socorro and SurroundingCommunities of the Rio Abajo (Albuquerque: New Mexico Genealogical Society, 1994;), pp. 3 & 4.

Archives of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe, New Mexico, Roll # 32.

Armijo Pfeufer, Lila et al, extractors & compilers, New Mexico Baptisms Church of Our Lady of Belen 1810 -1851 (Albuquerque: New Mexico Genealogy Society, 1998;), p. 154.

Bautismos San Miguel del Socorro: January 1854 - March 1865 (Albuquerque: Hispanic Genealogical Research Center of New Mexico, 1996;), p. 158.

Matrimonios San Miguel del Socorro, San Ignacio y San Cristobal, SanMarcial & Our Lady of Guadalupe of La Jolla (Albuquerque: Hispanic Genealogical Research Center, 1999.;), p. 128 & 207.

5 Generation Ancestry of Ignacio Trujillo (born circa 1817)

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First Generation

1. Ignacio TRUJILLO was born about 1817.¹

Second Generation

2. Juan Antonio TRUJILLO was born about 1795.² Maria Juliana SILVA and Juan Antonio TRUJILLO were married on 3 Nov 1813 in Tome, Valencia, New Mexico, USA.³

3. Maria Juliana SILVA was born about 1801.²

Juan Antonio TRUJILLO and Maria Juliana SILVA had the following children:

i. Jose TRUJILLO was born about 1815.²

1 ii. Ignacio TRUJILLO, born abt 1817.

iii. Miguel TRUJILLO was born about 1819.¹

iv. Maria Josefa TRUJILLO was born about 1821.¹

v. Maria Estafana Guadalupe TRUJILLO was born on 28 Dec 1823 in Socorro, New Mexico.⁴

vi. Isabel TRUJILLO was born about 1827.¹

vii. Santiago TRUJILLO was born about 1829.¹

viii. Juana Maria del Socorro TRUJILLO was born on 7 Aug 1830 in Socorro, New Mexico.⁵

Third Generation

4. Juan Agustin TRUJILLO was born about 1761 in Belen, Valencia, New Mexico, USA.⁶ Lucia Antonia de Jesus MONTANO and Juan Agustin TRUJILLO were married on 14 Mar 1784 in Isleta, Bernalillo, New Mexico, USA.⁷

5. Lucia Antonia de Jesus MONTANO was born on 15 Jun 1766 in Alburquerque, NM.⁶^,8

Juan Agustin TRUJILLO and Lucia Antonia de Jesus MONTANO had the following children:

2 i. Juan Antonio TRUJILLO, born abt 1795.

ii. Maria Paula Josefa TRUJILLO was born on 11 Mar 1790 in Belen, Valencia, New Mexico, USA.⁹

6. Pedro Antonio SILVA died on 30 Jan 1834 in Socorro, New Mexico.¹⁰ He was born in Belen, Valencia, New Mexico, USA.¹¹ Apolonia TRUJILLO and Pedro Antonio SILVA were married on 2 Jan 1785 in Isleta, Bernalillo, New Mexico, USA.¹¹^–12

7. Apolonia TRUJILLO was born in Belen, Valencia, New Mexico, USA.¹¹

Pedro Antonio SILVA and Apolonia TRUJILLO had the following children:

3 i. Maria Juliana SILVA, born abt 1801.

ii. Maria Altagracia SILVA was born (date unknown).

iii. Matias SILVA was born (date unknown).

Fourth Generation

8. Juan Antonio TRUJILLO was born in Belen, Valencia, New Mexico, USA. Maria Rosa LUCERO and Juan Antonio TRUJILLO were married on 26 Nov 1761 in Isleta, Bernalillo, New Mexico, USA.¹³

9. Maria Rosa LUCERO was born about 1747 in Belen, Valencia, New Mexico, USA.⁶

Juan Antonio TRUJILLO and Maria Rosa LUCERO had the following children:

4 i. Juan Agustin TRUJILLO, born abt 1761, Belen, Valencia, New Mexico, USA.

ii. Francisco Antonio TRUJILLO was born on 5 Oct 1774 in Belen, Valencia, New Mexico, USA.¹⁴

iii. Manuel Vicente TRUJILLO was born (date unknown).

iv. Blas Mariano TRUJILLO was born in Belen, Valencia, New Mexico, USA.

v. Bernardo TRUJILLO was born (date unknown).

10. Bernarbe MONTANO was born in Belen, Valencia, New Mexico, USA.

11. Eduarda VARELA was born about 1737.¹⁵^–16 She was born in Belen, Valencia, New Mexico, USA.

Bernarbe MONTANO and Eduarda VARELA had the following children:

5 i. Lucia Antonia de Jesus MONTANO, born 15 Jun 1766, Alburquerque, NM.

ii. Jose Manuel MONTANO was born in Belen, Valencia, New Mexico, USA.⁷

iii. Domingo Antonio MONTANO was born (date unknown).

iv. Nicolas Antonio MONTANO was born on 15 Sep 1758 in Alburquerque, NM.¹⁷

v. Maria Juliana de Luz MONTANO was born on 26 Apr 1775 in Belen, Valencia, New Mexico, USA.¹⁸

12. Jose Manuel SILVA was born about 1722 in Tome, Valencia, New Mexico, USA.¹¹ Maria Febronia BACA and Jose Manuel SILVA were married on 23 Oct 1757 in Isleta, Bernalillo, New Mexico, USA.¹⁹

13. Maria Febronia BACA was born in Pajarito, Bernalillo, New Mexico, USA.¹¹

Jose Manuel SILVA and Maria Febronia BACA had the following children:

i. Buenaventura SILVA was born in Belen, Valencia, New Mexico, USA.¹¹

6 ii. Pedro Antonio SILVA, born Belen, Valencia, New Mexico, USA; died 30 Jan 1834, Socorro, New Mexico.

iii. Pedro Fernando SILVA was born in Belen, Valencia, New Mexico, USA.¹¹

iv. Francisco Casmiro Isidoro SILVA was born on 3 Apr 1760 in Isleta, Bernalillo, New Mexico, USA.¹¹

v. Jose Maria Asencio SILVA was born on 18 May 1760 in Isleta, Bernalillo, New Mexico, USA.¹¹

vi. Maria Guadalupe SILVA was born on 26 Sep 1768 in Isleta, Bernalillo, New Mexico, USA.¹¹

vii. Jose Francisco SILVA was born on 22 Mar 1772 in Isleta, Bernalillo, New Mexico, USA.¹¹

viii. Jose Ramon SILVA was born on 23 Mar 1772 in Belen, Valencia, New Mexico, USA.¹¹^,20

ix. Jose Ramon SILVA was born on 23 Mar 1774 in Belen, Valencia, New Mexico, USA.²¹

x. Maria Teodora SILVA was born on 13 Apr 1776 in Belen, Valencia, New Mexico, USA.¹¹

14. Santiago TRUJILLO was born (date unknown).

15. Victoria CHAVES was born (date unknown).

Santiago TRUJILLO and Victoria CHAVES had the following children:

7 i. Apolonia TRUJILLO, born Belen, Valencia, New Mexico, USA.

ii. Maria Josefa TRUJILLO was born on 1 Nov 1769 in Belen, Valencia, New Mexico, USA.²²^–23

iii. Jose Antonio Xavier TRUJILLO was born on 27 Apr 1772.²⁴

iv. Maria Isabel TRUJILLO was born about 1773 in Los Trujillos, Valencia, New Mexico, USA.²⁵

v. Francisco Dionocio TRUJILLO was born on 6 Apr 1774 in Belen, Valencia, New Mexico, USA.²¹

vi. Santiago Mariano TRUJILLO was born on 6 Mar 1776.²⁶

vii. Pablo TRUJILLO was born about 1791.²⁷

Fifth Generation

20. Jose MONTANO was born about 1675 in Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA.²⁸ He died on 29 Jun 1756 at the age of 81 in Tome, Valencia, New Mexico, USA.²⁸

21. Maria DE CUELLAR died after 1772.

Jose MONTANO and Maria DE CUELLAR had the following children:

10 i. Bernarbe MONTANO, born Belen, Valencia, New Mexico, USA.

ii. Pedro MONTANO was born (date unknown).

iii. Juan Bautista MONTANO was born (date unknown).

22. Pedro VARELA JARAMILLO II was born about 1712.¹⁵ Maria Casilda GONZALES and Pedro VARELA JARAMILLO II were married on 3 Jan 1735 in Alburquerque, Nuevo Mexico.²⁹

23. Maria Casilda GONZALES was born about 1719.¹⁵

Pedro VARELA JARAMILLO and Maria Casilda GONZALES had the following children:

i. Vicente Jesus VARELA was born on 14 Jan 1736 in Alburquerque, Nuevo Mexico.³⁰

ii. Maria Dorotea VARELA was born about 1739.¹⁵

iii. Maria Magdelena VARELA was born between 1741 and 1743.¹⁵

iv. Luisa Paula VARELA was born about 1742.¹⁵

v. Manuela Antonia VARELA was born about 1744.¹⁵

vi. Manuel Antonio VARELA JARAMILLO was born before 15 Feb 1747 in Alburquerque, Nuevo Mexico.³¹

vii. Monica VARELA was born about 1751.

viii. Vicente Fernando VARELA was born before 9 Jun 1753 in Alburquerque, Nuevo Mexico.³⁰

11 ix. Eduarda VARELA, born abt 1737.

24. Jose SILVA was born about 1704.¹¹

25. Rosa BACA died on 9 Jun 1727 in Albuquerque, Bernalillo, New Mexico, USA.¹¹

Jose SILVA and Rosa BACA had the following children:

12 i. Jose Manuel SILVA, born abt 1722, Tome, Valencia, New Mexico, USA.

ii. Maria DE SILVA was born (date unknown).

26. Diego Domingo BACA was born (date unknown). Juana DURAN Y CHAVES and Diego Domingo BACA were married on 22 Apr 1736 in Albuquerque, Bernalillo, New Mexico, USA.³²

27. Juana DURAN Y CHAVES was born (date unknown).

Diego Domingo BACA and Juana DURAN Y CHAVES had the following children:

13 i. Maria Febronia BACA, born Pajarito, Bernalillo, New Mexico, USA.

ii. Juana Maria BACA was born (date unknown).

iii. Jose Antonio BACA was born (date unknown).

iv. Maria Micaela BACA was born on 13 Oct 1753.³³^–34

v. Juana Maria Andrea BACA was born on 21 Nov 1751.³⁵^–36

vi. Juan Agustin BACA was born on 5 Sep 1756.³⁷ He died on 24 Nov 1756 at the age of 0 in Pajarito, Bernalillo, New Mexico, USA.³⁸

vii. Maria Luisa BACA was born on 27 Aug 1759.³⁹

viii. Barbara BACA was born on 12 Dec 1745.⁴⁰

ix. Bartolome BACA was born on 22 Mar 1744.⁴¹ He was also known as Bartolo Baca.

30. Hernando CHAVES was born (date unknown).

31. Antonia SANCHEZ was born (date unknown).

Hernando CHAVES and Antonia SANCHEZ had the following children:

i. Maria Paula CHAVES was born about 1761 in Los Chaves.⁴²^–43

15 ii. Victoria CHAVES.

1. Ramirez Alief, Teresa, et al, New Mexico Census of 1833 and 1845: Socorro and SurroundingCommunities of the Rio Abajo (Name: New Mexico Genealogical Society, Albuquerque, NM. 1994;), pg. 4.

2. Ramirez Alief, Teresa, et al, New Mexico Census of 1833 and 1845: Socorro and SurroundingCommunities of the Rio Abajo, pg. 3.

3. Archives of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe, New Mexico, Roll #23.

4. Armijo Pfeufer, Lila, et al, extractors & compilers, New Mexico Baptisms San Miguel de Socorro Church 1821-1853 (Name: Albuquerque: New Mexico Genealogy Society, 1998;), pg. 17.

5. Armijo Pfeufer, Lila, et al, extractors & compilers, New Mexico Baptisms San Miguel de Socorro Church 1821-1853, pg. 54.

6. Albuquerque: New Mexico Genealogical Society, Inc. 1975, Spanish and Mexican Colonial Censuses of New Mexico: 1790, 1823, &1845 (Name: Olmsted, Virginia L., Translator and Compiler;), p. 40.

7. Armijo Pfeufer, Lila & Margaret L. Buxton, transcribers; MargaretLeonard Windham & Evelyn Lujan Baca, compilers, New Mexico Marriages and Baptisms San Augustin de la Isleta Church (Name: Albuquerque: New Mexico Genealogy Society, 1996;), pg. 36.

8. Albuquerque Baptisms, Archdiocese of Santa Fe, 1706 - 1850 (Name: Albuquerque: New Mexico Genealogy Society, 1983;), p. 423.

9. Hendrix, Rick, editor. Compiled by John B. Colligan., New Mexico Prenuptial Investigations from the Archivos Historicos delArzbispado de Durango, 1800-1893 (Name: Las Cruces: Rio Grande Historical Collections, New Mexico StateUniversity Library, 2000.;), p. 56.

10. Archives of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe, New Mexico, Roll # 41.

11. Esquibel, Jose Antonio & John B. Colligan, The Spanish Recolonization of New Mexico. An Account of the FamiliesRecruited at Mexico City in 1693 (Name: Hispanic Genealogical Research Center, Albuquerque. 1999;), pg. 372.

12. Chavez, Angelico, New Mexico Roots Ltd (Name: Santa Fe, New Mexico, 1982.;), pg. 1831.

13. Armijo Pfeufer, Lila & Margaret L. Buxton, transcribers; MargaretLeonard Windham & Evelyn Lujan Baca, compilers, New Mexico Marriages and Baptisms San Augustin de la Isleta Church, pg. 13.

14. Armijo Pfeufer, Lila & Margaret L. Buxton, transcribers; MargaretLeonard Windham & Evelyn Lujan Baca, compilers, New Mexico Marriages and Baptisms San Augustin de la Isleta Church, pg. 175.

15. Olmsted, Viriginia Langham, compiler., Spanish and Mexican Censuses of New Mexico: 1750 - 1830 (Name: Albuquerque: New Mexico Genealogy Society, 1981;), pg. 73.

16. Valencia y Valdez, Gloria M., et. al. editors, Aqui Se Comienza: A Genealogical History of the Founding Familes of LaVilla de San Felilpe de Alburquerque (Name: Albuquerque: New Mexico Genealogy Society, 2007;), pp. 494 & 504.

17. Albuquerque Baptisms, Archdiocese of Santa Fe, 1706 - 1850, p. 430.

18. Armijo Pfeufer, Lila & Margaret L. Buxton, transcribers; MargaretLeonard Windham & Evelyn Lujan Baca, compilers, New Mexico Marriages and Baptisms San Augustin de la Isleta Church, pg. 176.

19. Armijo Pfeufer, Lila & Margaret L. Buxton, transcribers; MargaretLeonard Windham & Evelyn Lujan Baca, compilers, New Mexico Marriages and Baptisms San Augustin de la Isleta Church, pg. 10.

20. Armijo Pfeufer, Lila & Margaret L. Buxton, transcribers; MargaretLeonard Windham & Evelyn Lujan Baca, compilers, New Mexico Marriages and Baptisms San Augustin de la Isleta Church, pg. 164.

21. Armijo Pfeufer, Lila & Margaret L. Buxton, transcribers; MargaretLeonard Windham & Evelyn Lujan Baca, compilers, New Mexico Marriages and Baptisms San Augustin de la Isleta Church, pg. 173.

22. Salas, Raymond P., extractor; Margaret Leonard Windham, compiler, New Mexico Marriages Churches of Immaculate Conception of Tome and OurLady of Belen (Name: Albuquerque: New Mexico Genealogy Society, 1994;), pg. 11.

23. Henricks, Rick, ed. & John B. Colligan, compiler, New Mexico Prenuptial Investigations From the Archivos Historicos delArzobispado de Durango, 1760-1799 (Name: Las Cruces: Rio Grande Historical Collections, New Mexico StateUniversity Library, 1996;), pg. 117.

24. Armijo Pfeufer, Lila & Margaret L. Buxton, transcribers; MargaretLeonard Windham & Evelyn Lujan Baca, compilers, New Mexico Marriages and Baptisms San Augustin de la Isleta Church, pg. 165.

25. Salas, Raymond P., extractor; Margaret Leonard Windham, compiler, New Mexico Marriages Churches of Immaculate Conception of Tome and OurLady of Belen, pg. 21.

26. Armijo Pfeufer, Lila & Margaret L. Buxton, transcribers; MargaretLeonard Windham & Evelyn Lujan Baca, compilers, New Mexico Marriages and Baptisms San Augustin de la Isleta Church, pg. 181.

27. Chavez, Angelico, New Mexico Roots Ltd, pg. 1942.

28. Chavez, Angelico, Origins of New Mexico Families: A Genealogy of the Spanish ColonialPeriod. Revised Edition (Name: Santa Fe: Museum of New Mexico Press, 1992.;), pg. 234.

29. Padilla y Baca, Luis Gilberto, compiler., Alburquerque Marriages: San Felipe de Neri Church 1726-1855 (Name: Independantly Published;), pg. 4.

30. New Mexico Genealogical Society, Albuquerque Baptisms: Archdiocese of Santa Fe 1706 - 1850 (Name: Albuquerque: New Mexico Genealogical Society, 1983;), pg. 83.

31. New Mexico Genealogical Society, Albuquerque Baptisms: Archdiocese of Santa Fe 1706 - 1850, pg. 79.

32. Chavez, Angelico, Origins of New Mexico Families: A Genealogy of the Spanish ColonialPeriod. Revised Edition, pg. 144.

33. Esquibel, Jose Antonio & John B. Colligan, The Spanish Recolonization of New Mexico. An Account of the FamiliesRecruited at Mexico City in 1693, PG. 203.

34. Armijo Pfeufer, Lila & Margaret L. Buxton, transcribers; MargaretLeonard Windham & Evelyn Lujan Baca, compilers, New Mexico Marriages and Baptisms San Augustin de la Isleta Church, pg. 136.

35. Esquibel, Jose Antonio & John B. Colligan, The Spanish Recolonization of New Mexico. An Account of the FamiliesRecruited at Mexico City in 1693, pg. 203.

36. Armijo Pfeufer, Lila & Margaret L. Buxton, transcribers; MargaretLeonard Windham & Evelyn Lujan Baca, compilers, New Mexico Marriages and Baptisms San Augustin de la Isleta Church, pg. 131.

37. Armijo Pfeufer, Lila & Margaret L. Buxton, transcribers; MargaretLeonard Windham & Evelyn Lujan Baca, compilers, New Mexico Marriages and Baptisms San Augustin de la Isleta Church, pg. 142.

38. Archives of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe, New Mexico, Roll # 16783 (Isleta Burials 1726-1776).

39. Armijo Pfeufer, Lila & Margaret L. Buxton, transcribers; MargaretLeonard Windham & Evelyn Lujan Baca, compilers, New Mexico Marriages and Baptisms San Augustin de la Isleta Church, pg. 151.

40. Armijo Pfeufer, Lila & Margaret L. Buxton, transcribers; MargaretLeonard Windham & Evelyn Lujan Baca, compilers, New Mexico Marriages and Baptisms San Augustin de la Isleta Church, pg. 120.

41. Armijo Pfeufer, Lila & Margaret L. Buxton, transcribers; MargaretLeonard Windham & Evelyn Lujan Baca, compilers, New Mexico Marriages and Baptisms San Augustin de la Isleta Church, pg. 116.

42. Armijo Pfeufer, Lila & Margaret L. Buxton, transcribers; MargaretLeonard Windham & Evelyn Lujan Baca, compilers, New Mexico Marriages and Baptisms San Augustin de la Isleta Church, pg. 29.

43. Albuquerque: New Mexico Genealogical Society, Inc. 1975, Spanish and Mexican Colonial Censuses of New Mexico: 1790, 1823, &1845, pg. 41.

Albuquerque Baptisms, Archdiocese of Santa Fe, 1706 - 1850. Name: Albuquerque: New Mexico Genealogy Society, 1983;.

Albuquerque: New Mexico Genealogical Society, Inc. 1975. Spanish and Mexican Colonial Censuses of New Mexico: 1790, 1823, &1845. Name: Olmsted, Virginia L., Translator and Compiler;.

Archives of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Armijo Pfeufer, Lila & Margaret L. Buxton, transcribers; MargaretLeonard Windham & Evelyn Lujan Baca, compilers. New Mexico Marriages and Baptisms San Augustin de la Isleta Church. Name: Albuquerque: New Mexico Genealogy Society, 1996;.

Armijo Pfeufer, Lila, et al, extractors & compilers. New Mexico Baptisms San Miguel de Socorro Church 1821-1853. Name: Albuquerque: New Mexico Genealogy Society, 1998;.

Chavez, Angelico. New Mexico Roots Ltd. Name: Santa Fe, New Mexico, 1982.;.

Chavez, Angelico. Origins of New Mexico Families: A Genealogy of the Spanish ColonialPeriod. Revised Edition. Name: Santa Fe: Museum of New Mexico Press, 1992.;.

Esquibel, Jose Antonio & John B. Colligan. The Spanish Recolonization of New Mexico. An Account of the FamiliesRecruited at Mexico City in 1693. Name: Hispanic Genealogical Research Center, Albuquerque. 1999;.

Hendrix, Rick, editor. Compiled by John B. Colligan. New Mexico Prenuptial Investigations from the Archivos Historicos delArzbispado de Durango, 1800-1893. Name: Las Cruces: Rio Grande Historical Collections, New Mexico StateUniversity Library, 2000.;.

Henricks, Rick, ed. & John B. Colligan, compiler. New Mexico Prenuptial Investigations From the Archivos Historicos delArzobispado de Durango, 1760-1799. Name: Las Cruces: Rio Grande Historical Collections, New Mexico StateUniversity Library, 1996;.

New Mexico Genealogical Society. Albuquerque Baptisms: Archdiocese of Santa Fe 1706 - 1850. Name: Albuquerque: New Mexico Genealogical Society, 1983;.

Olmsted, Viriginia Langham, compiler. Spanish and Mexican Censuses of New Mexico: 1750 - 1830. Name: Albuquerque: New Mexico Genealogy Society, 1981;.

Padilla y Baca, Luis Gilberto, compiler. Alburquerque Marriages: San Felipe de Neri Church 1726-1855. Name: Independantly Published;.

Ramirez Alief, Teresa, et al. New Mexico Census of 1833 and 1845: Socorro and SurroundingCommunities of the Rio Abajo. Name: New Mexico Genealogical Society, Albuquerque, NM. 1994;.

Salas, Raymond P., extractor; Margaret Leonard Windham, compiler. New Mexico Marriages Churches of Immaculate Conception of Tome and OurLady of Belen. Name: Albuquerque: New Mexico Genealogy Society, 1994;.

Valencia y Valdez, Gloria M., et. al. editors. Aqui Se Comienza: A Genealogical History of the Founding Familes of LaVilla de San Felilpe de Alburquerque. Name: Albuquerque: New Mexico Genealogy Society, 2007;.

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Parking at the Special Collections Library:

A few of you have shown concern about the parking situation at the Special Collections Library for the Tim Kimball presentation on January 21st. I spoke to the librarian, and she gave me this following suggestion:

1. Get there early. The earlier you are there, the more likely that you will find a close space to park.

2. There are parking spaces nearby, especially to the East, North and South of the library. If you don't mind walking, park a couple of blocks away.

3. Carpool. Ask a friend who is going to the program to drive you there or offer to drive someone else. If you have limited mobility, you may ask someone to drop you off near the door.

4. Take a bus. The Central bus stops just in front of the library. However, don't take the Rapid Ride. That bus does not stop near the library.

I know that this is not terribly convenient, but I know that this program will be worth it.

See you there! (I may take the bus!)

Robert Baca
President, New Mexico Genealogical Society

Tim Kimball - January 21, 2012 NMGS Presentation

Albuquerque Special Collection Library
423 Central NE
Albuquerque, NM
(On the corner of Central and Edith)

Saturday, January 21, 2012
10:30 AM – Noon

The Albuquerque Special Collections Library
and The New Mexico Genealogical Society

present

Tim Kimball Asking for the Inestimable Right: New Mexico’s State Government of 1850

During spring of 1850 New Mexicans organized a state government and petitioned the US Senate for admission. Calling the promises made by Polk and Kearny in 1846, New Mexico possessed a greater population than most previous territories granted statehood. National hurdles of slavery, anti-Catholicism, and racism doomed this first attempt at statehood in a complex drama that continued for another 62 years.

Tim Kimball is an independent researcher and Army-trained intelligence analyst and is literate in Spanish and German. Tim’s special interest is in archival research on occupation-era New Mexico and its application to a more complete record of the period. He has published several articles and given several presentations on his interpretations.

Join us in the newly renovated Botts Hall at the Albuquerque Special Collections Library on Central and Edith! This presentation is the first of the 2012 New Mexico Centennial Program. Come help us celebrate every third Saturday of the month, January through November, 2012. For more information about our programs, check out the New Mexico Genealogical Society’s website at http://www.nmgs.org/.

This program is free and open to the public

NMGS Video Blog December 22, 2011

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New Mexico Genealogical Society President Robert Baca introduces the society to YouTube by talking about New Mexico history and his personal genealogy.

Tim Kimball - January 21, 2012 NMGS Presentation

2011-12-05T12:01:00.001-07:00

Botts Hall
Albuquerque Special Collection Library
423 Central NE
Albuquerque, NM
(On the corner of Central and Edith)

Saturday, January 21, 2012
10:30 AM – Noon

The Albuquerque Special Collections Library
and
The New Mexico Genealogical Society
present

Tim Kimball
Asking for the Inestimable Right: New Mexico’s State Government of 1850
During spring of 1850 New Mexicans organized a state government and petitioned the US Senate for admission. Calling the promises made by Polk and Kearny in 1846, New Mexico possessed a greater population than most previous territories granted statehood. National hurdles of slavery, anti-Catholicism, and racism doomed this first attempt at statehood in a complex drama that continued for another 62 years.

Tim Kimball is an independent researcher and Army-trained intelligence analyst and is literate in Spanish and German. Tim’s special interest is in archival research on occupation-era New Mexico and its application to a more complete record of the period. He has published several articles and given several presentations on his interpretations.

Join us in the newly renovated Botts Hall at the Albuquerque Special Collections Library on Central and Edith! This presentation is the first of the 2012 New Mexico Centennial Program. Come help us celebrate every third Saturday of the month, January through November, 2012. For more information about our programs, check out the New Mexico Genealogical Society’s website at http://www.nmgs.org/.

This program is free and open to the public.

2012 New Mexico Centennial Program - Botts Hall

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Botts Hall
Albuquerque Special Collection Library
423 Central NE
Albuquerque, NM
(On the northwest corner of Central and Edith)

2012 New Mexico Centennial Program

The New Mexico Genealogical Society in conjunction with the Albuquerque Special Collection Library is celebrating the New Mexico Statehood Centennial in 2012!

The 2012 New Mexico Centennial Program will present speakers on New Mexico history and genealogy throughout the year, January through November. The quality of presenters and topics are guaranteed to be superb. Each presentation is thoroughly researched and will entertain as well as inform.

The 2012 New Mexico Centennial Program will be presented exclusively in the newly renovated Botts Hall, at the Albuquerque Special Collections Library on the northwest corner of Central and Edith. Come join us for the re-opening of the Albuquerque Special Collection Library in January.

List of Programs:

• January 21, 2012, 10:30 A.M. to Noon
Tim Kimball - Asking for the Inestimable Right: N M’s State Government of 1850.

• February, 18, 2012, 10:30 A.M. to Noon
Sherry Robinson – John S. Calhoun: Indian Agent, First Territorial Governor

• March 17, 2012, 10:30 A.M. to Noon
David Stuart - Before New Mexico Got its Name: Archaeology of its First XI Millennia.

• April 21, 2012, 10:30 A.M. to Noon
Henrietta Martinez Christmas - Julian Jacquez, Rosa Villalpando, and the Taos Massacre of August 1760 - Trekking Through Texas.

• May 19, 2012, 10:30 A.M. to Noon
Robert Torrez - Law and Order and the Quest for Statehood: A View From the Bench.

• June 16, 2012, 10:30 A.M. to Noon
Richard Garcia – “Grandma, Where Do We Come From?” Isleta Pueblo Diversity.

• July 21, 2012, 10:30 A.M. to Noon
John Kessell - "¡Más Allá! Don Bernardo de Miera y Pacheco and the 18th-Century Kingdom of New Mexico

• August 18, 2012, 10:30 A.M. to Noon
David Snow – Settling New Mexico’s Colonial Landscape

• September 15, 2012, 10:30 A.M. to Noon
Ron Solimon – Pueblo Nations and State and Federal Government Policies 1912-2012

• October 20, 2012, 10:30 A.M. to Noon
Richard Griswold del Castillo – Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo and its Effect on New Mexico’s Quest for Statehood.

• November 17, 2012, 10:30 A.M. to Noon
Richard Melzer – Delay after Delay and Finally, Statehood at Last!

All Programs are free and open to the public.

For more information, check out the New Mexico Genealogical Society website at http://www.nmgs.org/.

September 17, 2011 NMGS Program

2011-09-14T21:47:00.001-06:00

Special Collections Library
Main Library - Second Floor
501 Central NW
Albuquerque, NM

Saturday, September 17, 2011
10:30 AM

The New Mexico Genealogical Society
Presents

Henrietta Christmas
“Jornada del Muerto Grant aka Armendaris Grant”The Jornada del Muerto Grant. The Jornada del Muerto Grant was first sought by Pedro Armendaris of San Elizario around 1819. Later requests for a grant from this long stretch of mostly dry land came in 1845, and conflicted with other grants to the Armendaris family. Long associated with the Camino Real, the Jornada del Muerto Grant presents an interesting set of questions. Beset with drought, Indian predations, and a desert landscape, did it have real value? A primer on researching land grants will be pointed out within the presentation.

Henrietta Christmas, a native New Mexican, is a genealogical and historical researcher for the last 35 years and she descends from eleven of the soldiers that came with Oñate in 1598. She has written several books which relate to New Mexico's small towns and history and over 100 articles mostly on New Mexico's Colonial Families. She is a long-time member of the Historical Society of New Mexico, Hispanic Genealogical Research Center of New Mexico and the New Mexico Genealogical Society. Two of her most recent projects include assisting with the bios for Segesser Hide Paintings for the opening of the History Museum in Santa Fe and writing two chapters in the Anthology for the Historical Society of NM, titled “Sunshine and Shadows in New Mexico’s Past.”

Henrietta’s interest in researching land grants is two-fold, identifying the persons involved and hearing the testimonies. These records provide an in depth knowledge of who, what and when things happened in regards to their specific land grants. Many of these papers are far superior in terms of the WPA interviews and represent New Mexico’s historical past. Some of her most recent land grant projects include El Rito, Antonio Salazar, Santa Fe County and Chaperito. Henrietta resides in Corrales with her husband Walt.

This program is free and open to the public.

August 20, 2011 NMGS Program

2011-08-08T19:10:00.002-06:00

Special Collections Library

Main Library - Second Floor

501 Central NW

Albuquerque, NM

Saturday, August 20, 2011

10:30 AM

The New Mexico Genealogical Society
and the Special Collection Library

present

Researching Your New Mexico Brick Walls

Bring your research and charts to break through the brick walls in your family history.

Ask our area experts:

* Robert J. C. Baca - Rio Abajo & Socorro
* Henrietta Christmas - Santa Fe & San Miguel
* Manny Olona - Albuquerque & Belen
* Joe Salazar - Rio Abajo & San Juan

Program is free and open to the public.

Questions: call (505) 796-0376 e-mail info@nmgs.org

Baca/Cabeza de Baca Family History

2011-07-30T14:38:00.000-06:00

Ernie M. sent me a link via email that is of interest for those who are researching the Baca family. Somos Primos publishes an online journal. In its 141th online issue, there is an article titled Origin of The Cabeza de Baca Family in Spain by Dr. Eric Beerman, Madrid. The article is about half-way down the page.

I have done research on the Baca family, and I agree with the history that he wrote in this article.

Click on this LINK to view the article.

Pedigree Chart for Maria Paubla Torres

2011-06-25T06:40:00.000-06:00

For my article "The Zimmerlys of Socorro", (New Mexico Genealogist, Vol. 50, No. 2, June 2011, pp. 50-59) I submitted a pedigree chart for Maria Paubla Torres, the wife of Samuel Zimmerly. Unfortunately, due to the small printing, it is almost impossible to read. Therefore, I've reproduced that chart and posted it below:

Click on the photo to see a larger, more legible view of the chart.

You may order a copy of the journal that contains my article (Vol. 50, No 2.) by clicking on this link.

Robert Baca

Genealogy, Family History and Local History

2011-06-24T10:20:00.000-06:00

I remember one time when I first begun researching my family tree, I showed my sister Janis a pedigree chart of our ancestors. I was very proud that I had been able to go back a number of generations, going back a couple hundred of years.

Janis looked at that pedigree chart, and asked me, "Yeah, but who ARE these people?"

I was puzzled. After all, there was plenty of information about these families I have their names, and the dates and places of their births, marraiges and deaths. What else did I need?

Janis wanted to know their stories.

Over the years, I've realized the difference between compiling a pedigree chart and writing a family history. One is relatively easy. After a short while, one is able to compile names, dates and places. Oh, sure, there are always brick walls - those ancestors that are impossible to find, but any genalogist worth anything can find at least a few generations. But finding information, and more importantly, telling a story is much different. It's the like the difference between walking to the store and taking a trip across the country.

Some years ago I became a family historian. I began writing stories about my family. More recently, I've begun writting local history. The jump from family history to local history is not much. If you are writing family history, you should be looking at local history. How did your family fit within this history? Were members of your family part of something important in your home town? Were they original settlers of a specific area? How did they get to that area? Did they travel on the El Camino Real, or the Oregon Trail, or the Mormon Trail?

For example, my 2nd great-grandfather Samuel Zimmerly was a member of the California Column, regiments of soldiers that came to New Mexico and Arizona in response to a Confederate invasion of New Mexico. In order to understand, who he was, I had to research not only the California Column and the Civil War, but also how these affected my home town and my ancestor.

Another example is the Socorro Grant. I've written a little bit about this grant. Many of my ancestors were the original grantees of this grant. But the story is not just simply saying that such and such ancestor was part of the grant. Rather, its more answering questions about what this grant meant in their lives. What property did they own? How did they pass along this property to their children and grandchildren? Were they able to pass along the property? What did they do to protect their property, their livelihoods, their lives? As I'm finding out, this grant, as with many other Spanish and Mexican grants in New Mexico, is extremely complicated and controversial. Controversy, of course, makes great history.

I began thinking about this topic after reading a blog post on DearMYRTLE's Genealogy Blog. She asks the question: "21st Century Genealogists: are we becoming better historians?" She believes that geenalogy is becoming more family history, with an emphasis on "history".

Click on this link to read her post.

Genealogical collection to remain at Albuquerque Main Library

2011-06-22T09:00:00.002-06:00

The following message was sent to me by email on May 31st, but I have been unable to access my email for the past few weeks. Therefore, I apologize for posting this late, but I hope this information will be useful to you. - Robert Baca, President, New Mexico Genealogical Society

Dean P. Smith, Director
Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Libraries
501 Copper St. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
505.768.5170

An open letter to all the supporters and volunteers of the Special Collections Library

Thank you to all who have shared your thoughts and concerns about the Special Collections Library and the materials housed there. After consultations with Library staff, customers, stakeholders, and City Hall, I have decided to leave the Genealogy Collections at the Main Library on Copper and 5th. The Local History, New Mexicana, Archives, and Center for the Book collections will remain at the Special Collections building on Central and Edith. We plan to re-open the Special Collections building in late August or September.

I understand that for some supporters of the Genealogy collections this will not be an acceptable arrangement. I certainly regret this decision being the cause of stress, frustration, or sadness for any volunteers, customers or supporters. These collections would not be the outstanding treasures that they are today without the many contributions of volunteers and supporters.

I have weighed many options and factors in determining the best way to meet the needs of the community, encourage the use of the historical collections, and honor the history and architecture of the Special Collections building. This arrangement is the most beneficial to the greatest number of customers at this time.

Many customers approached Library staff and suggested that the genealogy materials stay at the Main Library as they find the space more conducive to research, the available hours better, and the nearby amenities, such as restaurants, to be better. Many others have told staff they feel strongly about the Special Collections building and the appropriateness of all historical materials being housed in that one location.

Here are some of the factors that had to be considered:
· All of these collections must have space to expand. If all of the historical collections including Genealogy, Local History, Archives, New Mexicana, and the Center for the Book, move back to the Special Collections Library there will be no room for growth.

· The present stack arrangement at the Special Collections Library must be closed to the public. The current configuration of the stacks and the multiple access points to them are not conducive to the necessary supervision or the appropriate security. The present stack arrangement, narrow and with many dead ends, is most suitable to a closed stacks approach.

· The Genealogy collections are best on open and accessible shelves. The remaining historical collections, especially the archival and unique, are more suited to closed stacks.

· Parking at Main is now more convenient on weekdays with multiple pay lots and a parking garage available, with two free hours, as well as metered parking and public transportation.

· Parking around the Special Collections building has changed in the last six months as two hour metered spaces have been installed all along and just off of Central, and residents only parking is being set up in front of the adjacent residences all along Edith and Copper.

· Genealogy is the most used special collection. Having Genealogy at the Main Library provides an additional 10 hours of public service including Mondays and two evenings.

· Meetings and programs on local history and genealogy can be held in either location depending on which venue most suits the style of program, the space requirements and the time. Large events can be held in the community room or auditorium at the Main Library, while smaller events can be out on the 2nd floor where the Genealogy collection is housed. Medium sized events can be held at the Special Collections building in Botts Hall, and small events in the Center for the Book or the New Mexicana Room. Because of the new parking restrictions at Special Collections, events there will best be limited to weekday evenings and Saturdays.

Again, thank you for your interest in the Special Collections building and the historical collections. Please understand that this was not an easy decision to make nor was it made lightly.

At this time, I have determined this to be the most appropriate use of the historical ‘old main’ building at Central and Edith; the best way to assure all the collections can grow and thrive; and the most appropriate provision of access to all the treasures that make up the various historical collections of the Albuquerque / Bernalillo County Libraries.

Sincerely,

Dean P. Smith, Director
Albuquerque / Bernalillo County Libraries

A list of Socorro Grant Families?

2011-06-21T21:55:00.000-06:00

According to J. J. Bowden, there were 70 families that re-settled Socorro, New Mexico in 1815. There is no list of who these families were. Ronald Miera in his article "Who Were the Settlers of Socorro Town Land Grant?" (Herencia, Volume 9, issue 3, July 2001) used Belen baptismal records to figure out who were the Socorro grant families. Although the San Miguel Church was not established until July 1821, baptismal records going back to August 17, 1816, showed babies being born in Socorro.

I have found another record that shows an early list of Socorro residents. In the microfilm "Spanish Archives of New Mexico 1621-1821, Series 2, Roll 19", I found a list of Socorro residents who contributed to a campaign against the Navajos on September 18, 1818. This is found on frames 268 & 269, catagorized as "Twitchell 2747".

Sixty-four individuals are listed on these two pages, including a few female spouses and widows of certain residents. Some of the spouses are not listed by name, but rather simply as spouses of certain residents.

Below is a list of these names:

El Alce [The Alcalde] Dn [Don] Migl [Miguel] Aragon

Dn Juan Dionisio Baca

Dn Xavier Garsia

Su Esposa [his wife]

Diego Antonio Beytia [Abeyta]

Pedro Antonio Silva

Jose Anto Gutierres

Bartolo Romero

hagustin Trujio [Agustin Trujillo]

Jose Padia [Padilla]

Lorenso Padia

Santiago Romero

Dionisio Maldonado

Antonio Truxilo [Trujillo]

Francisco Savedra

Antonio Jose Maldonado

Migl Baldes [Valdez]

Domingo Padia

Antonio Jose Benavides

Domingo Gallego [Gallegos]

Juan Salasar

Ramon Lopes

Bernardo Trujillo

Pasqual Serna

Felipe Padia

Bisente [Vicente] Silva

Antonio Griego

Rafael Apodaca

Anselmo Tafolla

Antonio Baca

Bisente Griego

Dn Pedro Garsia

Christobal Salazar

Dn Felisiano Montoya

Jose Maria Martin

Rafael Lopes

Lorenso Luna

Francisco Baca

Carlos Romero

Juaquin Aragon

Christoval Montoya

Jose Manuel Ruival

Juan Tafoya

Dn Baustista Chaves

Da [Dona] Ana Maria Sanches Esposa del tiente [wife of the lieutenant] Dn Dionosio Baca

Maria getrudis Martin Esposa [wife] de Antonio Gurule

Manuel trujillo Melsiano (?)

Dn Diego Sanches

Salvador aragon

Jose Manuel Bijil [Vigil]

Su Esposa de Jose Padia

Su Esposa de Juaquin aragon

Juan Montoya

La Esposa de Anselmo tafoa

Antonio Montoya

Jose Antonio Molina

Rafael abeita

La Espa de [The wife of] Anto Trujo [Antonio Trujillo]

Simon Maldonado

Migl Perea

Antonio Cario [Carillo]

Luis Rivera

Barvara Barela vuida [widow]

tomas Salasar

There is some other wording on the document, including what these people contributed. I'm also not 100% sure that I have all the names correct, so I would like to have someone look these over for me.

There is more to this document than just names of Socorro residents. It also has a list of Sevillita, Belen, Tome and Toas residents, too. It would be good to have the entire document transcribed, translated and published at some point.

Zimmerly family article to be in June New Mexico Genealogist

2011-05-25T20:07:00.001-06:00

I wouldn't say that it takes me a long time to do things, but it's been nearly three years since I did my presentation on the Zimmerly family, and I just recently submitted the article to the New Mexico Genealogist. In June, 2011, my article "The Zimmerlys of Socorro: A Swiss Civil War Soldier and an Old New Mexican Family" will be published in that journal.

Here is a teaser from the article:

"Samuel Zimmerly was living in California when he joined the army on October 3, 1861. This sandy-haired carpenter signed his name to the muster rolls at Camp Latham, a military installation near Los Angeles, California. We don't know how or when Samuel began living in California. We can guess why: many people came to California during the 1849 Gold Rush seeking fortune. Apparently, Samuel was not one of the fortunate ones, as his occupation indicates. He may have joined the army in order to find consistent employment; or, he may have been seeking adventure. Again, we don't know.

"A transcription of the Regimental Descriptive Book gives this description of Samuel Zimmerly: he had a "sandy"complexion, "black" eyes, and sandy hair. He was 5'8" tall, and was 21 years old when he joined. This means that he was born in 1840. A family history claims that Samuel's exact date of birth was March 14, 1837; however, no documents could be found that confirm that birth date."

The article doesn't just talk about Zimmerly, though. It also talks about his wife, Paubla Torres, and her lengthy ancestry in New Mexico.

If you are interested in reading the article, you could become a member of the New Mexico Genealogical Society this year, and NMGS will send you a copy of the June 2011 journal, as well as the March issue that is already published and the September and December issues which will be published later. Not only would you be able to read my article, but you could help out a great organization and read a lot of good articles about New Mexican genealogy. Click on this link for details on how to become a member.

July 16, 2011 NMGS Program

2011-05-24T18:07:00.000-06:00

Saturday, July 16, 2011

10:30 AM
Albuquerque Main Library – 2^nd Floor

501 Copper NW

Albuquerque, NM

The New Mexico Genealogical Society

presents

Andrés Armijo

Becoming a Part of My History

Andrés Armijo presents on his first, recent publication "Becoming a Part of My History: Through Images & Stories of My Ancestors" - People's Photography and Family Research at its Best.

This project stems out of years of genealogical research, oral history interviews and the recovery of family images and artifacts. Vernacular photography, or "people's photography" enlightens a family's past, while oral histories also illuminate photographs. Both aspects of family research are in potential danger of being lost, and it is through this recovery project that Andrés Armijo shares insights, guidance, stories and oral histories about his family for all ranges of audiences. In this presentation, Armijo will share excerpts from select chapters of the book, and the photographs (and moving pictures, or home movies as we know them) that accompany them. Interaction, discussion and questions in this multi-media presentation are encouraged.

This program is free and open to the public

For more information, please visit our website at www.nmgs.org

June 2011 NMGS Program

2011-05-15T15:49:00.002-06:00

Saturday, June 18, 2011

10:30 AM

Albuquerque Main Library – 2^nd Floor

501 Copper NW

Albuquerque, NM

The New Mexico Genealogical Society

In cooperation with the

Albuquerque Special Collections Library

present

Tim Kimball

HISPANICS WHO MADE

AMERICAN NEW MEXICO

1846-1851

Donaciano and Juan Bautista Vigil, Curas Antonio Jose Martinez, Ramon Ortiz, Jose Manuel Gallegos and Jose Leyva, Vicario Juan Felipe Ortiz, Colonels Diego Juan Archuleta, Pablo Montolla and Manuel Cortez, Francisco Sarracino, Ramon Luna, Manuel Alvarez, Albino Chacon, brother and sister Trinidad and Gertrudes Barcelo, and Juan de Jesus Maese shared a love of New Mexico.

Traditional history emphasizes the differences between these patriots and their alleged failings. They and their conciudadanos were admirable men and women with much in common, sharing many goals but taking different paths. These Hispanic leaders provided continuity in governance and established a viable American (but distinctive) New Mexico in a stormy sea of jingoism, racism, and antebellum national politics.

Tim Kimball is an amateur historian and Army-trained intelligence analyst with a 1967-68 tour in RVN. He received an M.A. in Anthropology from the University of New Mexico, is literate in Spanish and German. Kimball has a special interest in archival research on occupation-era New Mexico and its application to a more complete interpretation of the period. He lives in Corrales with his wife Nancy.

This program is free and open to the public

For more information, please visit our website at www.nmgs.org

Historic Socorro Videos

2011-05-13T15:35:00.000-06:00

Joel Wigglesworth inherited three historic videos about Socorro, New Mexico. Below is a screen shot of one of those videos:

This photo shows the demolition of the Socorro Courthouse.

Click on the underlined words below to view the three videos:

1. Socorro County Courthouse. According to Joel W.: "This is footage of the Socorro County Courthouse being torn down circa 1939. Socorro county, New Mexico. This film came into my possession about a decade ago, and I decided to post it here for its historical value. The name on the box the reel was in appears to read W.E Mundy, Socorro, New Mexico."

2. Socorro 1. According to Joel W.: "This film came into my possession about a decade ago, and I decided to post it here for its geneaological and/or historical value. Contains footage of kids playing, misc people, and it appears that people are assembling for a wedding, dance, or party. The name on the box the reel was in reads Pete Gallegos, PO Box 1, Socorro, NM."

3. Socorro 2. According to Joel W.: "This film came into my possession about a decade ago, and I decided to post it here for its geneaological and/or historical value. Contains footage of misc people, some cars, the front of someone's house, and the plaza in Socorro, New Mexico. The name on the box the reel was in reads Pete Gallegos, PO Box 1, Socorro, NM."

Enjoy!

The 2011 NM History Conference

2011-05-09T18:37:00.000-06:00

On May 6th, I attended the 2011 New Mexico History Conference. This conference, which is put on annually by the Historical Society of New Mexico, was held this year in Ruidoso, NM. This was my first conference as an attendee and as a presenter.
I presented a paper that I wrote especially for the conference titled "Luis Maria Baca and the Socorro Land Grant Controversy". In the paper, I discussed the probability that a certain Luis Maria Baca of Lemitar forged Socorro grant papers in order to have the grant validated by the U.S. government. I looked into his possible motivation for why he would have forged the papers. Below is an excerpt from my presentation:

Luis Maria Baca certainly would be in a position to possess Governor Armijo’s documents. After marrying Ramona Armijo, the adopted daughter and heir of the governor, Luis himself took possession of Governor Armijo’s estate. It could be imagined that Luis had been sorting through the papers of the late governor when he came upon this important document. However, why did it take him so long to find it? He had been living in his father-in-law’s home for nearly a decade and a half.

Luis Maria Baca and his three brothers moved to Lemitar in the early 1850s. Although he had the same surname as many of the original settlers of Socorro, it does not appear that he was closely related to any of them. Many of the Socorro families came from the Belen area, while Luis’ family was from Peña Blanca. He possibly did not know any of the families before coming to Socorro area.

Luis Maria Baca and his brothers were the grandsons and heirs to Luis Maria Cabeza de Baca of Peña Blanca. Luis’ grandfather and namesake had once been given a half a million acre Spanish land grant in Northern New Mexico, but had abandoned the property due to Indian attacks. His heirs, who included scores of children and grandchildren, petitioned the United States government for land. The heirs received five 100,000 acre parcels of land that were spread through the territories and states of New Mexico, Arizona and Colorado. It does not appear the Baca brothers of Lemitar received any of this land.

I intend to revise this paper for publication. The original presentation was 6 pages long, written for a 20 minute time limit. I want to include more information, as well as add citations. I will let the readers of my blog know when my paper is ready for publication and which journal has published it.

I was not able to go to many of the presentations, as I had arrived at 11 AM on Friday morning, and left 24 hours later. However, I was able to see the other two presenters who spoke about land grants, genealogist Henrietta Martinez Christmas and the state historian Dr. Rick Hendricks, and I also saw a presentation by Andres Armijo, the author of "Becoming a Part of My History". I also attended the awards banquet that night.

As I usually do, I purchased a few books. I bought the part II of "Sunshine and Shadows in New Mexico's Past: The Territorial Period". Nearly a year ago I purchased the Part II, which dealt with the Spanish Colonial and Mexican Periods. Both books were published by the Historical Socity of New Mexican and Rio Grande Books.

I also found two books that I've been looking for for a while. The first "The California Column of New Mexico" by Darlis Miller is about the 2,000 plus soldiers from California that arrived in New Mexico during the Civil War,and the 300 plus who stayed, married, had families and contributed to the culture and history of New Mexico. The second book is "The Territorial History of Socorro, New Mexico" by Bruce Ashcroft. This book is one of the few histories of my hometown.

I hope to attend the next New Mexico History Conference in 2012, which is to be in Santa Fe. That one will be celebrating the 100th anniversary of New Mexico as a state.

Looking for a Spanish translator

2011-04-30T16:35:00.000-06:00

My Spanish is not very good. Which is a problem because I have a few documents which I wish to translate.

I don't have a whole lot of money, but I would be happy to barter. If you can translate 18th and 19th Century New Mexico Spanish into English, I would trade for research hours. I can research on Ancestry.com; New Mexico baptismal, marriage and burial records; Spanish Archives records; New Mexico newspapers; New Mexico death certificates prior to 1940; and other records pertaining to New Mexico. I'd be happy to copy any of these records as a PDF or JPEG and email them to you - or create a family history report for you.

I have two documents that I wish to translate: the first one is from the Spanish Archives of New Mexico, is from 1727 and is 14 pages long. Below is a JPEG of the the first page of the document. Click on the document to see if you can translate it.

The second record is a transfer of land from 1841. It's only two pages long.

I can send you PDF files for both documents.

If you think that you can help me out on this, send me an email at abqbobcat@nmia.com. Thanks.

Socorro History Articles

2011-04-30T09:34:00.000-06:00

For some years now, Paul Harden has be writting articles in the El Defensor Chieftain about local Socorro history. I've linked some of his articles that have been published on that newspaper's website. However, what is published on the El Defensor Chieftain's website is only text; photos are not included.

Yesterday, I discovered that some of his articles with photos are published on the El Camino Real International Heritage Center website. These include articles on Socorro county churches, ghost towns, La Llorona, Las Posadas y Las Pastorelas, and Socorro family names.

Click on this link to read these articles.

2011-04-17T20:42:00.000-06:00

Saturday, May 14, 2011, at 10:30 am

2nd Floor of Main Library
501 Copper NW,
Albuquerque New Mexico (505-768-5131)

(Click here to view map.)

The New Mexico Genealogical Society,
the State Historian's Office, & the Special Collections Library
present

David Snow

“DOÑA de MALA VITA”
The well-known feud involving Lamy’s Vicar General, Machebeuf and Padre Gallegos, the pastor at San Felipe de Neri, is revisited by David Snow from the State Historian’s Office. Much of the controversy surrounded Gallegos’ relation-ship with Dona Maria de Jesus Trujillo who elicited a variety of opinions

• An independent woman from Santa Fe’s upper crust society per Janet LeCompte

• Was called a prostitute by Padre Antonio Martinez

• Thought by Angelico Chavez to be Mexican-born and so her behavior should be excused!

• Referred to as "Dona de mala vita" & "that damned female" by Machebeuf

Emotions have always run high concerning this ménage á trois but Snow gives us a long-overdue, unbiased overview of the genealogy and history of Trujillo as well as a factual account of her involvement with Gallegos, Machebeuf, and San Felipe parish.

David Snow is an historical archaeologist living in Albuquerque who has written numerous articles and books regarding New Mexico historical sites & personalities. His works include, New Mexico’s First Colonists & History and Archaeology of San Felipe Church.

• Educated at UNM and Brandeis University

• Former staff archaeologist at Museum of NM Laboratory of Anthropology

• Owned Cross-Cultural Resource Systems – a resource management company

• Former history curator at the Palace of the Governors

This program is free and open to the public.

A summary of this presentation is available here.

Francisco Xavier Garcia Jurado and the founding of Socorro, NM

2011-04-14T17:00:00.003-06:00

I have researched the Socorro Land Grant extensively, and have discovered that many of my ancestors appear to have been among the familes who settled Socorro early in its history - in 1815 and beyond. There are few records that tie specific families to this early settlement, other then a number of baptismal records that are found in the Belen church that name children born in Socorro. Ronaldo Miera, the current president of the Hispanic Genealogical Research Center, identified in his article "Who Were the Settlers of the Socorro Town Land Grant?" who he believed to be the probable first families of Socorro.

There is no existing document that specifically grants lands to the people of Socorro. It was claimed that the actual title of the Socorro Land Grant was destroyed in a fire. A document that purported that the last Mexican Governor of New Mexico, Manuel Armijo, validated the grant was found in court to be a forgery.The only documents that indicate that a grant was requested do not actually confirm that a title was given to the grant.

In 1800, the Governor of New Mexico was ordered by his superiors to look into resettling Senecu, Socorro, Alamillo, and Sevillita. At the time, the governor did not have Socorro resettled because he felt it was impossible to defend.

On November 10, 1817, Xavier Garcia and Anselmo Tafoya, in the name of the Socorro grantees, petitioned the New Mexican governor to verify the Socorro grant. On the same day, Governor Pedro Maria de Allande, ordered the Alcalde of Belen to give them title. He did not.

On August 1, 1818, Xavier Garcia once again petitioned the governor. This time Governor Facundo Melgares sent the Alcalde of Pena Blanca to give the residents title. Tradition states that he did give them a title at that time.

Xavier Garcia, the man who petitioned the governors of New Mexico twice, is most likely Francisco Xavier Garcia Jurado. He is my fifth great grandfather. His children would begin to show up in Socorro church records.

Francisco Xavier Garcia Jurado was born circa 1756, probably in the Belen area. He married three times.
1.) He married Juana Maria Torres, daughter of Cayentano Torres and Maria Manuela Feliciana Vallejos, in February 1777, in Isleta, NM. They had two children:
       a.) Maria Petra Garcia Jurado, born circa 1778, in Belen.
       b.) Maria Josefa Garcia Jurado, born circa 1780, in Belen
2.) He married Maria Josefa Sanchez on September 28, 1782, in Isleta, NM. They had four children:
      a.) Ana Maria Garcia, born between 1793-1799
      b.) Luis Maria Garcia Jurado, born circa 1799
      c.) Francisco Antonio Garcia, born circa 1800
      d.) Jose Desidero Garcia Jurado
3.) He lastly married Maria Luz Sisneros, no known issue.

Francisco Xavier Garcia Jurado's son Francisco Antonio Garcia was my fourth great-grandfather.

Francisco Antonio Garcia was the first husband of Maria Guadalupe Torres. They had at least four children, including Candelario Garcia. Candelario Garcia, the grandson of Francisco Xavier Garcia Jurado, would become the trustee of the Socorro Land Grant in 1892. But that is another story....

To read more about the grant, read J.J. Bowden's history of the Socorro Grant on the New Mexico Office of State Historian website.

Additional bibliography:

Ronaldo Miera, "Who Were the Settlers of the Socorro Town Land Grant", Herencia, volume 9, issue 3. July 2001.

A complete register report of the first 3 generations of Francisco Xavier Garcia Jurado's family, including citations, can be found on the Adobe Acrobat website at this link.

Frieda Marie (Douglas) Roberts - 1923-2011

2011-04-13T20:05:00.000-06:00

My wife's aunt died recently. Below is her obituary which I copied from the Journal Gazette and Times-Courier online.

INDIANAPOLIS - Frieda Marie Roberts, 88, of Indianapolis, passed away April 3, 2011. She was born February 4, 1923 in Hindsboro, IL to the late Ralph and Ethel Marie (Hanks) Douglas. Frieda was a self employed hair stylist for 60 years. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and sibling. Visitation will be held Friday, April 8, 2011 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Shirley Brothers Drexel Chapel, 4565 E. 10th St., with funeral services Saturday at 10:00 a.m. Graveside services will be at 2:00 p.m. EST in Hindsboro, IL. Frieda is survived by children, Charlene (Peter) Sherry , Charlotte Grippaldi, Cheryl Roberts, Chester (Beverly) Roberts, and Christopher Roberts; sister, Joyce Seitz; grandchildren, Shawn, Beth, Mark, Shonna, Shadrick, Todd, Heather, and Sean; and 10 great-grandchildren. Frieda was preceded in death by brothers, William, Leon, Jerald, and Robert Douglas; sister, Norma Goble; and former husband, James Leo Roberts. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association , Greater Indiana Chapter, 50 E. 91st St., Ste. 100, Indianapolis, IN, 46240.

Published in Journal Gazette & Times-Courier on April 5, 2011

April 18, 2009 NMGS Program

2011-03-27T19:04:00.000-06:00

The Special Collections Library & NM Genealogical Society are proud to present

GENEALOGY OF A VILLAGE
The How & Why of Researching New Mexico Villages

By FRANCELLE ALEXANDER
Saturday April 16, 2011 at 10:15 am-noon

“When we have a solid understanding of the place of birth and chronology of our ancestors, we have a context for their life histories. For many in New Mexico it is a village.” Each village has its own genealogy – ancestors, siblings, cousins, and descendants. Many materials are available for researchers on Hispanic NM Villages, but some are less well known. Ms Alexander will cover these materials as well as other aspects of research including:

• General and unique characteristics of villages

• New Mexico villages and their environment

• Selected bibliography of types of material available to the researcher

Francelle is a native New Mexican having grown up in both the North & South Valley. After having applied her talents with APS for many years she lived overseas and began researching several villages in Europe & Asia. Upon returning from abroad, she began extensive research on the villages of Bosque, Peralta, and Los Lunas. This research resulted in several publications culminating in her major work in the area “Among the Cottonwoods – The Enduring Villages of Peralta and Los Pinos” to be published later this year. Whether your village is Madrid, Madison, Monterey, or Montenegro, you won’t want to miss this workshop.

This event will be held @ Special Collections on the 2nd Floor of the Main Library located at 5th & Copper NW. It is FREE & open to the public. Please call 311 or 505-768-5131. TTY users call Relay NM or 711; www.cabq.gov/library or specialcollections@cabq.gov

Carpool to Socorro for March 19th NMGS Program

2011-03-06T20:04:00.000-07:00

Yesterday, I posted an announcement about a program that I will be giving in Socorro, New Mexico on March 19th. I received a request from one man who will need a ride from Albuquerque to Socorro for the program. He will help pay for gas.

If you would like to take him down to Socorro, or if you would like to arrange for a carpool from Albuquerque or elsewhere, contact me (Robert Baca) at (505) 299-7883. I will not be able to personally carpool with anyone since I will be visiting family before and after the program.

Saturday, March 19, 2011, 10:30 AM
Socorro Public Library
401 Park Street, Socorro, New Mexico
(Click here to view map.)

The New Mexico Genealogical Society Presents

Robert J. C. Baca

"Baca y Baca: Two Families from Socorro"
(10:30 AM)

and

"The Zimmerly Family of Socorro, New Mexico"
(2:00 PM)

(Lunch is on your own)

This special "double feature" presentation by New Mexico Genealogical Society president Robert J. C. Baca will be given in his home town of Socorro, New Mexico.

At 10:30 AM, Robert will discuss the origins of two Baca families. One family came from Belen; the other from Peña Blanca. Discover how these two families became part of early Socorro history.

At 2 PM, Robert will speak about the Zimmerly Family of Socorro, New Mexico. Samuel Zimmerly, a Swiss-born Civil War soldier, fell in love with and married Paubla Torres, a daughter of an old New Mexican family. Their family history extends from the beginnings of Spanish New Mexican history up into statehood and beyond.

Come see one or both of these programs

Both programs are free and open to the public.

(Click here to view map.)

March 19, 2011 NMGS Presentations

2011-03-05T19:33:00.002-07:00

Saturday, March 19, 2011, 10:30 AM
Socorro Public Library
401 Park Street, Socorro, New Mexico

The New Mexico Genealogical Society Presents

Robert J. C. Baca

“Baca y Baca: Two Families from Socorro” (10:30 AM)
and

“The Zimmerly Family of Socorro, New Mexico” (2:00 PM)

This special “double feature” presentation by New Mexico Genealogical Society president Robert J. C. Baca will be given in his hometown of Socorro, New Mexico.

At 10:30 AM, Robert will discuss the origins of two Baca families. One family came from Belen; the other from Peña Blanca. Discover how these two families became part of early Socorro history.

At 2 PM, Robert will speak about the Zimmerly Family of Socorro, New Mexico. Samuel Zimmerly, a Swiss-born Civil War soldier, fell in love with and married Paubla Torres, a daughter of an old New Mexican family. Their family history extends from the beginnings of Spanish New Mexican history up into statehood and beyond.

Come see one or both of these programs
Both programs are free and open to the public

February 2011 NMGS Program

2011-02-01T13:50:00.000-07:00

Saturday, February 19, 2011, 10:30 AM
Albuquerque Main Library Auditorium
501 Copper NW, Albuquerque NM

The New Mexico Genealogical Society
and the New Mexico DNA Project presents

Angel R. Cervantes

Who will discuss
Anthropological Genetic Genealogy:

The Moors connection to
New Mexican Families
Haplogroup E1b1b1
Part II

In Part II of an ongoing series, Mr. Cervantes will explore the connection between certain New Mexican families and the Moors. Mr. Cervantes will show the second part of a short film that will trace the history of these people. He will discuss which families show the markers that are most identified with this ancient civilization.

Angel Cervantes is a History Instructor and the Project Administrator of the New Mexico DNA Project. For more information about the New Mexico DNA Project, visit their website online at: http://www.familytreedna.com/public/NewMexicoDNA/default.aspx

This program is free and open to the public.

February NMGS Program Correction

2011-01-07T20:55:00.000-07:00

In a previous post, I mentioned that the February 19, 2011 New Mexico Genealogical Society meeting would be at the Albuquerque Special Collections Library. This was a mistake. That library is still closed for remodeling.

The February 19, 2011 will be at the Albuquerque Main Library, instead. I apologize for any confusion that this may have caused you.

Robert Baca
President, NMGS

No January 2011 NMGS Program

2011-01-06T19:59:00.002-07:00

The New Mexico Genealogical Society will not be presenting a program on January 15, 2011. However, we will be back in February.

Our next program will be on February 19, 2011 at the Albuquerque Special Collections Library. Keep on eye on this blog for further information.

Robert Baca
President, New Mexico Genealogical Society

Socorro Fire Co. Fire Dept. - 1891

2010-11-28T20:06:00.003-07:00

Today I've been doing some research on Socorro, specifically about Candelario Garcia, a political figure in the mid to late 19th century. I found this reference to Socorro County's fire department in the Insurance Yearbook: Fire and Marine, Volume 19 (1891):

Socorro, Socorro Co., population 2500; fire area 1/2sq mile; mercantile buildings, brick and adobe, 1 and 2 stories; no fireworks ordinance. Fire department – 1 hose carriage; hose rubber good 500 ft; value of fire department equipment $1000; total membership 25, volunteer; bell alarm. Catarino Cortanes.

Water Supply- Source, springs; system, gravity; reservoir cap 500,000 gals; 25 hydrants, Ludlow; pipe 6 miles, 2 to 10 in dia; 15 valves, Ludlow; pressure 65 pounds; cost to construct $30,000; ann expenses $1000; in on bonds $1800. Supt, R. W Monroe; mayor, Candelario Garcia; city clerk, Abram Abeita.

Click on this link to read this book online.

NMGS Year-end program, November 20, 2010

2010-10-26T17:00:00.000-06:00

Saturday, November 20, 2010
10:30 AM at the Salón Ortega in

The National Hispanic Cultural Center
1701 4th St. SW
Albuquerque, New Mexico
On the southwest corner of Avenida
César Chávez and 4th Street

The New Mexico Genealogical Society’s
Year-end program
featured speaker
Robert Julyan
Author of “The Place Names of New Mexico”

Additionally:
· Door prizes / NMGS Volunteer Appreciation
· NMGS Officer elections
· Vote on proposed NMGS by-law amendments (the amendments are featured in the September 2010 issue of the New Mexico Genealogist)

This program is free and open to the public. For more information, visit national recognized NMGS website at www.nmgs.org.

First Hand Account of the New Mexico Territorial Period

2010-10-24T18:12:00.009-06:00

Recently, I have been researching early Socorro County history, when I came across a book online titled "El Gringo, or New Mexico and Her People". It was written by William Watts Hart Davis, ~~a circuit judge~~ the United States Attorney for New Mexico. He traveled throughout New Mexico for two and a half years in the 1850s. I find the book interesting because he talks a lot about the people he came across in his travels.

What I specifically found useful in my research was his mention of the residence of the last and late Mexican Governor of New Mexico Manuel Armijo:

The mayor domo of the establishment received us in the court-yard and conducted us into the house, where we were welcomed by the owner of the establishment, a son-in-law of the deceased general [Governor Armijo.] As is customary of a Mexican gentleman, he placed everything at our disposal, but we felt well understood that nothing farther was donated to us than accommodations for ourselves and our horses. We were ushered into the main sala, where servants soon made their appearance with water and necessary ablutions and accompanying toilet fixtures...." [page 363]

The son-in-law is undoubtedly Luis Maria Baca, husband of Manuel Armijo's adopted daughter Ramona Armijo. Ramona inherited her father's house after he died. ^1. Additionally, Luis Maria Baca was also a grandson and namesake of land grant proprietor Luis Maria Cabeza de Baca, and the brother of my 2nd great-grandfather Martin Baca.^2. Through this vignette, I was able to get a better understanding of this family.

To read "El Gringo", click on this link.

Sources:
1. Fray Angelico Chavez, Origins of New Mexico Families: A Genealogy of the Spanish Colonial Period, Revised Edition (Santa Fe: Museum of New Mexico Press, 1992), p. 318. See also J. J. Bowden, "Socorro Land Grant", in the New Mexico Office of the State Historian website http://www.newmexicohistory.org/>, retrieved 24 October 2010. (Link)

2. Chavez, "Origins of New Mexico Families", p. 152-153. See also J.J. Bowden, "Luis Maria de Baca Grant", in the New Mexico Office of State Historian website, http://www.newmexicohistory.org>, retrieved 24 October 2010. (Link)

Cousin writes about genealogy ... and her iPhone

2010-10-19T18:05:00.005-06:00

My cousin Maurine Pool, a reporter for the Orange County Register, wrote a short article about using her iPhone at a recent reunion - the Torres Family Reunion, to be specific. She was showing all of us her new genealogy program and photographs ... well, why don't I let her explain it herself. Click on this link to read her article.

By the way, check out the photos that go along with her iPhone. One photo includes a picture of my 2nd great grandparents Crespin Torres and Andreita Trujillo.

Family Photos at NMGS Conference

2010-10-06T19:48:00.001-06:00

I'm putting together a slide show for the New Mexico Genealogical Society's 50th Anniversary Conference on October 15th and 16th. As part of the slide show, I would like to show some family photos.

If you wish to contribute your family photos to the conference, please do the following:

1.) Send me up to three family photos to my email at abqbobcat@nmia.com.

2.) Include the names of all the people you know in the photos, how they are related to you, and when and where you think the photo was taken. Approximate dates are fine.

Send it to me by Sunday, October 10th. I'll be preparing the slide show the week following.

Thanks! Hope to see you at the conference!

Robert Baca
President, New Mexico Genealogical Society.

Family Photos at NMGS Conference

2010-10-06T19:48:00.000-06:00

Early registration for NMGS Conference ... extended

2010-09-21T16:56:00.001-06:00

Shh... it's a secret.

Even though we've passed the early registration date, I can get you into the

New Mexico Genealogical Society's 50th Anniversary ConferenceOctober 15 - 16, 2010Mariott Pyramid Hotel, Albuquerque, NM
at the early registration price. Click on this link to print up a registration form. Initial the form with my initials, (RB) send it in with a check or money order at the early registration fee amount, and - there you go - you're attending a great conference.

Can't make it to the conference on both Friday and Saturday? Have you thought about attending the banquet instead? The luncheon banquet begins at 12:30 PM on Saturday, October 16th. Bennett Greenspan, the President and CEO of FamilyTreeDNA, will be talking about genetic genealogy. This is a must for anyone who is interested in using DNA for genealogical research. It's only $35 per person.

Remember, send in your registration soon. If you mail it too late, we might not get it in time....

Last minute deal: NMGS 50th Annivesary Conference

2010-09-11T08:14:00.003-06:00

Save $20 by registering early for the NMGS conference!
Send it postmarked by September 15th to get the deal!
Find a registration form at this link.

New Mexico Genealogical Society
50th Anniversary Conference

October 15-16, 2010

Marriott Pyramid North
515 San Francisco Road NE
Albuquerque, NM

For more information, visit the NMGS website at http://www.nmgs.org/

Early registration for NMGS Conference ends Sept 15th!

2010-09-05T13:14:00.000-06:00

Just a reminder to everyone: early registration for the New Mexico Genealogical Society's 50th Anniversary Conference ends September 15th!

You can certainly wait until after September 15th to register, but why? Wouldn't you rather save money by registering early? For more information about the conference, and to print out a registration form, click on this link:

New Mexico Genealogical Society
50th Anniversary Conference

October 15-16, 2010

Marriott Pyramid North
515 San Francisco Road NE
Albuquerque, NM

September 18, 2010 NMGS Program

2010-08-31T19:15:00.002-06:00

Saturday, September 18, 2010, 10:30 AM
Albuquerque Main Library Auditorium
501 Copper NW, Albuquerque NM

The New Mexico Genealogical Society
and the New Mexico DNA Project presents

Angel R. Cervantes

Who will discuss the

Anthropological Genetic Genealogy:

The Moors connection to
New Mexican Families
Haplogroup E1b1b1

In Part I of an ongoing series, Mr. Cervantes will explore the connection between certain New Mexican families and the Moors. Mr. Cervantes will show a short film that will trace the history of these people. He will discuss which families show the markers that are most identified with this ancient civilization.

Angel Cervantes is a History Instructor and the Project Administrator of the New Mexico DNA Project. For more information about the New Mexico DNA Project, visit their website online at: http://www.familytreedna.com/public/NewMexicoDNA/default.aspx

This program is free and open to the public.

For more information about our program, please contact the New Mexico DNA Project at angelrcervantes@yahoo.com. For more information about NMGS programs, visit our website at http://www.nmgs.org/workshop.htm.

50th Anniversary Conference - October 15th & 16th

2010-08-30T17:08:00.000-06:00

New Mexico Genealogical Society

50th Anniversary Conference

October 15-16, 2010

Marriott Pyramid North

515 San Francisco Road NE

Albuquerque, NM

Save by registering early!

Early Registration ends September 15th!

- Affordable conference registration!

- Affordable banquet!

- Exceptional speakers, speaking on local genealogy and history:

* Paul Hutton
* Al Regensberg
* Robert J. Torrez
* Richard Melzer
* Rick Hendrix

- Nationally recognized speakers such as:

* Krysten Baca of Ancestry.com
* Jim Greene of FamilySearch.org
* Bennett Greenspan, President of FamilyTreeDNA

- Network with genealogists from around the state and around the country!

- Visit the Land of Enchantment!

Registration forms may be found at this link

For more information, click on this link: www.nmgs.org

Pieces to the Puzzle: Torres and Trujillo

2010-08-06T09:00:00.001-06:00

Every few weeks or so I check the Torres Family NM Genealogy and Family History Blog. Every time it's like opening up a present. My cousin Maurine is always posting new and fascinating information about our Torres (and occassionally our Trujillo) families. Here are a few articles that she posted in the past few weeks:

* 1860 Trujillos - The family of Maria Andrea Trujillo, wife of Jose Crespin Torres. 1860 Census record for Andrea's parents, the family of Jose and Dolores (Marquez) Trujillo and a military pension application for her brother Juan Julian Trujillo.

*Zooming in on Family - Shows Crespin and Andrea Torres' 50th Wedding Anniversary photo that I've profiled before on my blog. This post is a teaser for the next four articles on the Torres Blog:

* Family Puzzle 1, Family Puzzle 2 and Family Puzzle 3 - These three posts identify and describe each family member in the 50th Annivesary photo.

* Family Puzzle 4 - Explains why Jose T. Torres' family were not in the photo.

The Socorro Land Grant and Family History

2010-07-09T06:53:00.015-06:00

Some people joke that one never finishes his or her genealogy. There is always more information to find. Actually, I would say this is not a joke. It's reality.

In June 2009 issue of the New Mexico Genealogist, I published an article about my fourth great-grandmother Maria Guadalupe Torres. Guadalupe had been married twice - once to my ancestor Francisco Antonio Garcia and then to Pedro Antonio Baca. Through her two husbands, she had sons who were merchants and politicians who were very influential in Socorro. Recently, I discovered a number of documents about the Socorro Land Grant that shows their influence.

On 15 February 1871, Pedro A. Baca, clerk of the Socorro County probate court, and his son Severo A. Baca, deputy clerk of the same court, transcribed a petition by Manuel Trujillo to the governor of New Mexico to recognize the legitimacy of the Socorro Land Grant. Trujillo, who made the request on 30 November 1845 on behalf of the inhabitants of the grant, explained to Governor Manuel Armijo that the original document that deeded the land to the inhabitants had been lost. He wrote that the inhabitants and their ancestors had been living on the land since "1815 or 1816". Governor Armijo approved Trujillo's request, and ordered that the inhabitants were to "remain in full and pacific possession" of the property, within the limits described in the petition, "henceforth and forever". The order was to serve as the "legal, true and irrevocable title"of the grant.

When Pedro Antonio Baca transcribed this document, he wrote the following:

I, the undersigned clerk of the Probate Court of this county do certify that the foregoing document was recorded by me word for word and letter by letter in book letter "Y", pages 156, 157, and 158.

He signed the transcription, and set his official seal upon the document. Samuel Ellison translated it from Spanish, which was then subscribed and sworn before the Surveyor General James K. Proudfit on 25 February 1875. Additionally, on 4 July 1875, Dav. J. Miller, the translator for the Suveyor General's Office, compared the translated document to Pedro Baca's Spanish transcription and found it correct and adopted it as the official translation. Thus apparently began the process towards having the United States government recognize the grant as per the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.

...And then much more happened, which will not be detailed here....

In August 1892, the Territory of New Mexico made the City of Socorro and Candelario Garcia trustee over the Socorro Land Grant. Candelario Garcia was Pedro Antonio Baca's stepson through Pedro's wife's first marriage. This statute appears to have come about due to a lawsuit filed in the Court of Private Land Claims, in the Territory of New Mexico. Judgement in the case of The City of Socorro and Candelario Garcia vs. The United States of America defined the grant as being one Spanish league square, centered on the Roman Catholic church of the city (San Miguel Mission.) The plaintiffs were made the trustees of the grant. The law that followed gave Candelario Garcia sole authority over the grant, with the City of Socorro receiving the trust once it was relinquished by him or he was removed as trustee. It could be assumed that at some point the city took over trusteeship of the grant due too Candelario's advancing age, death or some other reason.

In describing my relatives' role, I do not wish to lessen the importance of others in the history of the land grant. There are many other actors in this story. Much more that can be discussed - history that has already written and history that needs to be written. One day I hope to write a history of the Socorro Land Grant. Until then, above is just a glimpse of what is to come.

Sources:

Town of Socorro Grant, Spanish Archives microfilm roll # 23, Surveyor General Case File 107, frames 392 - 531.

New Mexico statutes, annotated: containing the codification passed at the second session of the Legislature of the state of New Mexico. In effect June 11, 1915, Volume 1, page 336, retrieved from Google Books website, 9 July 2010, http://tinyurl.com/socgrant

Special Collections Material Now At Main Library

2010-06-21T13:05:00.000-06:00

I know that I'm behind the times, but I wanted to let you know that the Albuquerque Special Collections material has moved to the second floor of the Albuquerque Main Public Library. Not everything is there: for instance, they didn't have have the paper copies of the Albuquerque City Directories - but they did have the microfilm of those directories. However, almost everything is there.

They have about a dozen computers on the second floor that are useable for genealogical research. These computers have free access to the library editions of Ancestry.com, Footnote.com, and other paid websites. Most of the microfilms are there, including the Archives of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe. And I found that it appears that all of the genealogical periodicals and books are on the shelves.

Come visit the library! They are open

Mondays 10 AM - 6 PM
Tuesdays 10 AM - 7 PM
Wednesdays 10 AM - 7PM
Thursdays 10 AM - 6 PM
Friday 10 AM - 6 PM
Saturday 10 AM - 6 PM
Closed Sunday.

As always, if you are coming from far away, you may wish to call before you leave just in case it is closed for hoidays or unforeseen reasons. You may call the Albuquerque Main Library at 505-768-5141. Their website is at http://www.cabq.gov/library/main.htm#ongoing.

I'll be going over to the library today!

R. Baca

The Mayors of Socorro, New Mexico

2010-06-20T00:17:00.003-06:00

I love reading the El Defensor Chieftain Online. This oddly named newspaper came about when two Socorro newspapers merged circa 1960: the "El Defensor" and the "Socorro Chieftain". Historically, the "El Defensor" had orginally been a Spanish language newspaper, while the
"Chieftain" was written in English. However, by the 1950s most of the articles in the "El Defensor" were in English.

The online version of the El Defensor Chieftain apparently has all the issues from the past decade or so, which include some good local history articles. I have linked to some of those in articles in the past. Today, I would like to take note of another article, one titled "The Mayors of Socorro". This piece lists and gives a short bio of all the mayors of Socorro beginning with incorporation in 1879.

Please take note of the mayor from 1899-1900, Jose E. Torres. This is my 2nd great-grandfather, my maternal grandmother's maternal grandfather. Juan Jose Baca is another interesting one - I've profiled him before. He's actually related to Jose E. Torres' wife - he was her uncle (or more precise, her half uncle.) Anyhow, read the article and enjoy (click here to read it!)

Mary Penner to Speak at June 19, 2010 NMGS Program

2010-06-04T12:01:00.001-06:00

Saturday, June 19, 2010, 10:30 AM
The Auditorium, basement floor
Albuquerque Main Library
501 Copper NW, Albuquerque NM

Important Notice : Due to the closure of the Albuquerque Special Collections Library for renovations, our programs will be presented in different locations throughout the year. Please check the New Mexico Genealogical Society website for program locations at http://www.nmgs.org/workshop.htm. Our programs are usually presented at 10:30 AM on the third Saturday of each month.

The New Mexico Genealogical Society presents

Mary Penner
Professional Genealogist

Will present a workshop on

Online Public Library Resources for Genealogists
Local public libraries hold many valuable resources for family history researchers, but we can’t visit every library near where our far-flung ancestors lived. Fortunately, many public libraries have online resources useful for genealogists. Find out how to conduct research in libraries far and wide from your home computer.

Tijeras resident and NMGS member Mary Penner began documenting her family history at the age of ten and still continues to pursue her passion for genealogy. A former college and high school English teacher, she now works as a professional genealogist, writer, and speaker. An award winning author, her articles have appeared in numerous genealogy journals and magazines, and she contributes frequently to the “Ancestry Weekly Discovery,” a digital newsletter for Ancestry.com. Her recent webinar on Ancestry.com has been viewed by over 3,000 people. She serves on the Board of Directors for the Association of Professional Genealogists and has been awarded research grants from both the Kansas and Missouri State Historical Societies.

For more information about Mary Penner, check out her Penner Research Services website at http://www.marypenner.com/.

This program is free and open to the public.

Another Candelaria Family

2010-06-03T11:26:00.004-06:00

One of my readers, Lorraine, recently commented on my March 2008 post Native American Genealogy. My post had to do with my 5th great grandfather Jose Tomas Candelaria. In her comment, she requested some information about another Candelaria family:

I am interested in your Candelaria line, my line thre me a screw ball when a gr gr gr grandfather decided to change name from Candelaria.I discovered a birth record that showed he was born to a Juan Candelaria...Ygncaio would have been born around 1800 so I placing Juan about 1780

Hard to find info, Juan married to Tomasa Sanchez (Teresa chaves name also noted on record I found).

Does this sound familiar...we have also been told we have Native blood (apache) Gr aunts and uncles sent to indian school.

From ATrisco area of NM..

would appreciate any thoughts

I searched the 1790 and 1802 census records in Virginia Langham Olmsted's "New Mexico Spanish & Mexican Colonial Censues 1790, 1823, 1845" and "Spanish and Mexican Censuses of New Mexico 1750 to 1830" for Atrisco and surrounding areas, including Alburquerque, to no avail. I also searched the Internet, and found Lydia Urbie's site that has a database that includes Ynacio Candelaria and his parents Juan Candelaria and Tomasa Sanchez. The following information was found on that database:

Ygnacio CANDELARIA
____ - AFT 17 JUN 1833

DEATH: AFT 17 JUN 1833

Father: Juan CANDELARIA
Mother: Tomasa SÁNCHEZ

Family 1 : María Manuela ANAYA

MARRIAGE: BEF 20 AUG 1826

1. María Bernarda CANDELARIA
2. José de los Dolores CANDELARIA

Click on this link to view the database.

At this time, I have no other information about this family. If anyone reading this knows more about this family, please either email me at abqbobcat@nmia.com or post a comment to this article.

Albuquerque Special Collection Library to close May 29, 2010

2010-05-19T18:30:00.000-06:00

The following information was sent to me by Julia Clarke, the director of the Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Library system. The Albuquerque Special Collection Library will be closing after May 29, 2010. More information is below:

Good afternoon,

The Special Collections Library will close for renovation effective Tuesday, June 1, 2010. Saturday, May 29 will be the last day of service at 423 Central NE.

· The renovation is scheduled to last approximately 10 months. (Reminder: we could encounter issues that would extend the duration of the project.)

· All genealogical materials as well as a significant portion of the New Mexicana materials will be moved to the second floor of the Main Library.

· Microfilm resources and microfilm readers will be available to genealogists.

· Public access computers will be available.

The move is scheduled to take approximately two weeks. It is anticipated that Special Collections materials will be available to the public by June 14. Should they be available more quickly, this will be announced on the public library’s website: www.cabq.gov/library

The Main Library is open Mondays through Saturdays. On Tuesdays and Wednesdays, the Main Library is open from 10 to 7. Mondays and Thursdays thru Saturdays, the Library is open from 10 to 6.

Since our original discussions, two more maintenance positions have been removed from the library system. This means that we have less manpower to accomplish this task, hence the two week schedule. We ask your understanding as we go through this move. After June 14, we will be continuing the effort to make this a successful transition.

I also anticipate that it will be later than June 14 for all computer related services to be up and running smoothly.

We very much appreciate your patience. Please contact me with any questions.

We also will appreciate your sharing this information.

Julia Clarke
Director
Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Library System
501 Copper NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 768-5122
Fax: (505) 768-5191
jclarke@cabq.gov

HGRC Presentation - Dr. Claire Ortiz Hill

2010-04-30T18:23:00.002-06:00

I usually don't post program announcements on this site from groups that have not asked me to post. However, I found that this program put on by the Hispanic Genealogical Research Center of New Mexico, seems interesting. So, I'm posting it here.

From their website:

May 8, 2010

Speaker:

Dr. Claire Ortiz Hill

Topic

"Manuel Francisco Delgado's Paternal Ancestors (1574-1766)"

Dr. Claire Ortiz Hill holds degrees in Philosophy and Comparative Literature from the University of California and the Sorbonne and has published several books and numerous articles. She is from the Ortiz and Delgado families of Santa Fe. Her website devoted to New Mexico genealogy is called Rancho Pancho. It can be visited at http://pagesperso-orange.fr/rancho.pancho For the past several years she has been going to Almeria, Spain to research the origins of the New Mexico Delgados in the Archivo Historico Provincial. For over 25 years she has been a religious hermit with the Archdiocese of Paris, France.

Hope to see you at the May meeting.

The program will be at Botts Hall, at the Special Collections Library, 423 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico at 10:30 AM. For more information, go to their website at http://hgrc-nm.org.

Repost and Corrections: Baca Haberdashery and Shopping Center

2010-04-03T11:30:00.001-06:00

Yesterday, I went to the University of New Mexico Zimmerman Library to search the Socorro newspaper archives. I was specificallly looking for advertisements for my maternal grandparent's businesses. Below are ads for Santiago and Paublita (Zimmerly) Baca's Habberdashery and Shopping Center.

Click on the photos to see larger images of them.

My mom once told me that her classmates thought that she was rich because she always wore the latest fashions. She was able to get new clothes because her parents owned a clothing shop. I wonder if she ever wore one of these swimsuits that were "very '50."

So, exactly how long have kids been buying ties for their fathers on Father's Day?

Here is a themed ad. The school board elections were going on at this time, so many of the ads for that day's newspapers had an election theme.

Grandpa made a "big improvement for Socorro by the thorough job of improvement" of some business offices. I thought I tortured the English language. Someone didn't do a thorough job of editing this article

Author's note: I deleted the following information from the article because it may contain some erroneous information.

It appears that this was the same building that my grandmother sold to the county in the 1980s. My mom told me that my grandfather bought these offices so that my grandmother would have something to fall back on if he died, which is good thing because Santiago died in 1961. My father had his bookkeeping business in one of the suites during the 1970s and early 1980s.

Behind these offices, my grandmother owned another building that she used as a fabric shop. My mom often worked in that shop. I remember spending a lot of time there when I was a little kid.

Author's note: Below is a Google Map of the area in question. Please note that 380 Garfield Ave. is shown on the corner of Garfield and Grant ("A".) If you go East from that location, you will see Court St. This is where my grandmother's property was, north of Church St. Her fabric shop was on Church St. and Park St. However, I wish to note that the Baca Shopping Center is said to be at Garfield and Center, which, if Garfield extended through Court St. and a park that is there, would be east of Court St. I would be very appreciative if anyone reading this post would be
able to help me figure out where this shopping center was located. Please send me an email at abqbobcat@nmia.com, or post a comment to this blog.

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Credits, from top to bottom:

Ad for Baca's Haberdashery, El Defensor - Socorro County News, Socorro, New Mexico, 26 May 1950, page 8, column 1.

Ad for Baca's Haberdashery, El Defensor - Socorro County News, Socorro, New Mexico, 9 June 1950, page 8, column 5.

Ad for Baca's Shopping Center, El Defensor - Socorro County News, Socorro, New Mexico, 1 February 1951, page 8, column 1.

"Baca Makes Big City Improvement", El Defensor - Socorro County News, Socorro, New Mexico, 8 February 1951, page 8, column 6.

Images of 1930 US Census Showing Crespin Torres' Descendants

2010-03-29T12:01:00.000-06:00

A couple of weeks ago, my cousin Maurine Pool wrote a blog post on the Torres Family NM Genealogy and History Blog about the Torres family in the 1930 United States Census. The post was titled "1930 Snapshot". It was a good piece, but I wanted to add a little bit more to that article. Therefore, I went on to Footnote.com last week and found the images of the actual census records. They are below. Click on the images to get a larger view of them.

Go back to Maurine's article to read about the specifics of these records (link.)

Ignacio Torres family, Socorro, New Mexico

Ignacio Torres household, 1930 U. S. census, population schedule, State of New Mexico, Socorro County, Socorro City, enumeration district 27-1, page 5A, dwelling 80, family 83, retrieved 27 March 2010, digital image, Footnote.com (www.footnote.com).

Tomas and Guadalupe Olguin Family, Valverde, New Mexico

Tomas Olguin household, 1930 U. S. census, population schedule, State of New Mexico, Socorro County, Val Verde precinct 15, enumeration district 27-13, page 1A, dwelling 12, family 12, retrieved 27 March 2010, digital image, Footnote.com (www.footnote.com).

Vivian and Dolores Stapleton and the Rogerio Torres family, Socorro, New Mexico

Vivian Stapleton household, 1930 U. S. census, population schedule, State of New Mexico, Socorro County, Socorro City, enumeration district 27-1, page 2B, dwelling 37, family 39, retrieved 27 March 2010, digital image, Footnote.com (www.footnote.com).

RogerioTorres household, 1930 U. S. census, population schedule, State of New Mexico, Socorro County, Socorro City, enumeration district 27-1, page 2B, dwelling 34, family 36, retrieved 27 March 2010, digital image, Footnote.com (www.footnote.com).

Jose Torres family, Fresno, California

Jose T. Torres household, 1930 U. S. census, population schedule, State of California, Fresno County, Fresno City, enumeration district 10-25, page 63A, dwelling 548, family 559, retrieved 27 March 2010, digital image, Footnote.com (www.footnote.com).

Apolonio Torres Family, Los Angeles, California

Apolonio Torres household, 1930 U. S. census, population schedule, State of California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles City, enumeration district 19-557, page 10B, dwelling 303, family 309, retrieved 27 March 2010, digital image, Footnote.com (www.footnote.com).

The widow Domitila Sanchez, and her family, including her father Crespin Torres, in Los Angeles, California

Domitila Sanchez household, 1930 U. S. census, population schedule, State of California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles City, enumeration district 19-704, page 40A, dwelling 241, family 332, retrieved 27 March 2010, digital image, Footnote.com (www.footnote.com).

Juan Jose Montoya family (grandson of Crespin Torres), in Tucson, Arizona.

Juan Jose Montoya household, 1930 U. S. census, population schedule, State of Arizona, Pima County, Tucson City, enumeration district 10-43, page 23B, dwelling 474, family 484, retrieved 27 March 2010, digital image, Footnote.com (www.footnote.com).

Zimmerly Family Documents

2010-03-28T20:27:00.006-06:00

The other day, I was at the Albuquerque Special Collections Library when I decided to look at a Zimmerly Family folder that I set up in 2008. I wanted to make sure that it was still there. It was. I set up the folder after doing a presentation at the library in July 2008.

Among the items I put in the folder, are the following:

* Civil War pension and military records of Samuel Zimmerly

* Samuel Zimmerly's obituary

* Church marriage records of all 6 children of Samuel and Paubla (Torres) Zimmerly

* A couple of genealogy charts

* A Zimmerly family history that was pubilshed in the El Defensor Chieftain in the 1960s

Over the past year and a half, I've put a few more documents in the folder. Also, someone else added some items, too. Although, I'm not quite sure what those documents had to do with the Zimmerly family. I left them there anyway in case there was a connection that I was missing.

Below are photographs of items that I included in the folder. Click on the photos for a larger view:

If you would like to view the items, you can find them as you are entering the building in the filing cabinet just left of the front doors. Feel free to make copies of any of the documents, but please leave them in the folder when you finish with them so that others may use them in the future.

By the way, would anyone be interested in me doing a Zimmerly family presentation in Socorro sometime this June? Please let me know - and suggest a place to do it - by either posting on this blog or sending me an email at abqbobcat@nmia.com.

Crespin Torres and his children in the 1930 US Census

2010-03-25T21:04:00.006-06:00

My cousin Maurine Pool recently posted an article on "The Torres Family NM Genealogy and History Blog" about my 2nd great grandfather Crespin Torres and his children as they were found in the 1930 United States census. It's a great article because it often mentions the actual street that these family members lived.

Ignacio Torres was my great-grandfather.

If you wish to read the actual article, click on this link.

Below is the article as I transfered it to this blog:

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:44:00 +0000
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U.S. Census

While we're filling out 2010 census forms, let's take a moment to look back at our Torres Family relatives in 1930. That's the most recent U.S. Census data available for viewing. The public will get access to the 1940 census in April 2012, which is exactly 72 years from the official census date (to protect individuals' privacy -- although many people live long past age 72). See who lived where then:

Ignacio Torres lived in Socorro with his wife Andreita and children Jose, Teresita, Margaret and Anastacio. Also in the household was his stepdaughter Manuelita and her husband Pantaleon and their two daughters. On top of that, Ignacio's household included wife Andreita's first mother-in-law Juana Marquez and Juana's grown daughter Nestora.
Guadalupe Olguin and her husband Tomas lived in Val Verde, Socorro County with children Tersila, Rosela, Jose de la Cruz and Crespiniano.
Dolores Stapleton and her husband Vivian Stapleton lived on Mt. Carmel Avenue in Socorro, three doors down from her brother Rogerio.
Rogerio and his wife Clara lived on Mt. Carmel Avenue with Annie, Rogerio, Clara, Frances, Della, and another daughter, who is still living.
Jose Torres and his wife Josefa live on Anna Street in Fresno, California, with their five children, three of whom are still living. Also living in the home was Jose's stepson Benny and his wife Monica.
Apolonio Torres and his wife Aurora lived on San Pedro Street in Los Angeles with children Luis, John, Nestor, Josephine and Clarence. Son Max and his wife Rita lived nearby.
Living on Vallejo Street in Los Angeles were widow Domitila Sanchez with her sons Henry, Crespin, Joe and Joe's wife and son. Also living there that April was her father, Crespin Torres, 82. (See previous post). Other grown children of Domitila's lived in New Mexico.
Juan Jose Montoya, the only survivor of Monica Montoya, was living in Tucson, Arizona on Contzen Street with his wife Sara and three sons, two of whom are living.

Note: Incorrect census spellings have been corrected for this post.
Individual photos taken between early 1900s to early 1940s

Baca, Baca, Baca....

2010-03-18T08:46:00.002-06:00

Did I ever mention to you that "Baca" is a confusing surname in this state, and in my family. This is for a variety of reasons:

1.) Baca is one of the most common last names in New Mexico. If you are a Hispanic New Mexican whose family has been here for a few hundred years, regardless of whether you, your parents, or grandparents have the surname, somewhere in your genealogy you are likely to have the Baca name. Guaranteed.

2.) Yes, both of my parents are Bacas. No they are not cousins (at least not close cousins) through their surnames. My dad's family was from Pena Blanca, my mom's family was from Belen. And that's going back 150 -200 years. Do you know how many times my mother was asked to clarify her surname? - "Mrs. Baca, what is you maiden name?", "Baca", "No, the name you had BEFORE you were married", "Baca", "No, you don't understand, before you walked down the aisle, you had a last name that was the same name as your father's. What was that name?", "Baca", "Okay, let me try to explain this even better...."

3.) There are approximately 5,236,286,201,215 Bacas in the Socorro area alone. Or at least it seems that way. Although many of them are distantly related to either my dad or my mom - THEY ARE NOT THE SAME BACA FAMILIES! Many of the Bacas I write about on this blog are not my parents' families.

Because of this reason, I've decided to make it clearer as to which Baca family I am talking about in my blog. I've created two new labels for this blog: Robert's maternal Baca line, and Robert's paternal Baca line. To find these label, look at the right hand margin of this blog under Categories in this Blog. Click on the label that you wish to explore.

Now we have clarified the Baca quandry. Let's not even get into talking about my Torres, Trujillo, and Padilla families....

My maternal Baca Family, part IV

2010-03-17T11:34:00.006-06:00

This photo is of the Socorro County High School Freshman Class of 1928. Although I do not know which names go with whom, the following students are listed as Freshmen in 1925: Ramona Baca, Jennie Baca, Adrian Baca, Santiago Baca, Beltran Baca, David Chavez, William Crabtree, Mary Greenwald, Leonor Gallegos, Deluvino Gutierrez, Elizabeth Abernathy, Juan Jaramillo, Martha Medly, Juan Montoya, Alice Miera, Terresita Maez, Vera Owsley, Dale Reed, Elizabeth Torres, John Torres and Irene Vigil. I found this photo in the 1924-1925 Socorro County High School Yearbook.

I've known for a while that my maternal grandfather Santiago Baca had been a teacher at one time. The family story is that he and my grandmother Paublita Zimmerly met at a teacher school, became teachers, and later married. They did not continue teaching for very long. However, my grandfather always had a strong interest in education and was a school board member and school board president when my mother and her siblings were growing up.

In doing research for this series of articles, I found that in 1930, while Santiago was living in his father Rafael Baca's home in Luis Lopez, New Mexico, he was listed as a public school teacher. (Click on this link - look at dwelling 8, family 8, line 45.) He was only 21 years old. Assuming that Santiago graduated from high school in 1928, he would have only been out of school 2 years when he began teaching. The text that goes with the photo above, includes Santiago's hobby and favorite expression. His hobby was "Golden silence", while his favorite expression was "ditto", which may mean the expression above his, in which case it would be "I'll show you how", or it could just simply mean "ditto".

Santiago's cousin Jennie Baca was listed in her father Serito Baca's home. At 21 years old, she too had become a teacher (Click on this link - she is listed in dwelling 9, family 9, line 53. Her father is listed at the bottom of the previous page - line 50.) Jennie appears to be the same person named in the class of 1928 photo above. The yearbook states that her hobby is "modest" and that her favorite expression is "I think so too".

It's interesting that these two teachers would value silence and modesty. Sounds like good traits for their students, if not necessarily for themselves.

Santiago's 20 year old cousin Lupe (or Guadalupe) Baca, is listed in her father Max Baca's household in 1930 (Click on this link - she is listed in dwelling 1, family 1, line 4.) She, too, is listed as a public school teacher. I did not find her in the 1925 yearbook - probably because she was too young to have been in high school that year. Due to her age, she probably graduated in 1929 - which means that she became a teacher just one year after graduating high school!

It would be interesting to find out why these three became teachers. Forty-four year old Candelario Valenzuela is found in the same village as the three cousins (dwelling 6, family 6, line 36.) Was this teacher an inspiration to the three cousins?

All three cousins were neighbors in Luis Lopez, New Mexico, a village a few miles south of Socorro. All I know about Santiago's cousins is what I've stated here. It will be interesting to find more. I hope soon to find marriage records for Jennie and Lupe. If any of my readers know more about these family, please contacting me at abqbobcat@nmia.com.

Sources:

* Multiple households, 1930 U. S. census, population schedule, Socorro County, New Mexico, Village of Luis Lopez, district # 21, enumeration district 27-16, page 1A, retrieved 11 March 2010.; digital image, Footnote.com (www.footnote.com).

* Zerito Baca household, 1930 U. S. census, population schedule, Socorro, New Mexico, Village of Luis Lopez, district # 21, enumeration district 27-16, page 1B, dwelling 9, family 9, retrieved 11 March 2010.; digital image, Footnote.com (www.footnote.com).

* "El Miramontes", 1924-1925 Socorro County High School yearbook, published 1925.

Support the Albuquerque Special Collections Library

2010-03-17T10:30:00.000-06:00

The following announcement is meant for informational purposes only, and is not officially sponsored by the New Mexico Genealogical Society.

Concerned Citizens Supporting
The Albuquerque Special Collections Library

Organizational meeting

Time and Date
1 PM,
Saturday March 20, 2010

Location
Center for the Book
Albuquerque Special Collections Library
423 Central Ave. NE
(NW corner of Central and Edith)
Albuquerque, NM

The meeting is free and open to the public.

In the next few months, the Special Collections Library of the Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Library System will be undergoing renovation. At that time, the library system is intending to move most of the collections of the Special Collections Library to the Main Albuquerque Library on 501 Copper Ave. NE. While many of us patrons understand the need for renovation of the library, we are apprehensive about the move. Specifically:

· Are the renovations going to be done in a timely manner? If the renovations take many months or even more than a year, it could be detrimental to genealogy and history researchers of the area.

· Will the collections be moved quickly to the Main Library and be accessible immediately so that there are no lapses in service?

· Is the move itself necessary? Could we have the library open during portions of the renovation?

· Most importantly, will we have a guarantee from the library system that once the renovation is done, that the Special Collections Library continue the same services as before? Namely, that the library will continue to house its vast and varied research collections on genealogy and New Mexico history and culture, and having these collections easily accessible and that library will be open for at the very least the same hours of operation as before?

Supporters of the library must have our voices heard! We must be clear as to what we want done, and we must let those who are making the decisions know what we want. If you are concerned about these issues, please attend our organizational meeting in the Center for the Book at the Albuquerque Special Collection Library, at 1 PM on Saturday, March 20, 2010.

For more information about the library, follow this link to its official website.

My maternal Baca Family, part II

2010-03-15T08:00:00.003-06:00

My great-grandparents Rafael Baca and Josefa Padilla, with two of their children Santiago (my maternal grandfather) and Ramona (baby.) Photo courtesy Judy Vaiza.

In an article I posted yesterday, I discussed my mom's Baca family. I explained that my third great-grandfather Jose Rafael Baca was somewhat of a mystery. Although I could name his son Ramon, knew Ramon's approximate birth date, knew that Jose Rafael was married to Maria de la luz Jesus Chaves, and that Jose Rafael died on 24 January 1838, I had to guess as to whom his parents were. That guess was Dionisio Antonio Baca and Ana Maria Sanchez, which further research gave me a birth date for Jose Rafael of 25 October 1808, in Tome, New Mexico. But honestly, that's just a guess. I'm not sure.

According to the U.S. Census, Jose Rafeal's only son Ramon had nine children living in 1900. I decided to look deeper into four of his children's families: Juliana, Serito, Maximiano, and my great-grandfather Rafael.

Juliana Baca, who, according to the 1900 Census, was born in January 1866, married Jose Leon Benavidez on 26 November 1890 in the San Miguel Parish in Socorro, New Mexico.

Serito Baca, was born in February 1870, according to the same census. I have not found a record of his marriage, but I know that he was married, based on the 1930 census. I know that others have his wife's name, which they probably got from their children's baptismal record, but I will leave this information blank her since I have not discovered it for myself.

The same census shows Maximiano Baca as being born in February 1874. He married Maria de Jesus Lopez on 14 February 1898, in Socorro, New Mexico.

According to his tombstone in the Luis Lopez cemetery, Rafael Baca was born on 8 February 1878. He married his wife Josefa Padilla on 28 November 1903, in Socorro, New Mexico. Incidentally, Rafael Baca and Josefa Padilla were first cousins, once removed, through their Padilla lines.

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While the 1930 United States census has a number of records for this family, I have not been able to find a record for Juliana Baca and Jose Leon Benavidez. They may have passed away by this time, were not enumerated in the census, or are hiding somewhere where I can't find them. However, one of their daughters shows up in the census.

Veronica ~~Baca~~ Benavidez and her husband Felipe Padilla can be found in Lemitar, New Mexico (dwelling 80, family 86.) According to the census , Felipe was 27 years old, and Veronica was 28 years old in 1930. The record says that they were married for the first time at 17 years old and 28 years old, respectively, which would indicate a 1920 date. However, the San Miguel Parish records show that they were actually married on 27 June 1917 in Socorro, New Mexico (Archives of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe, New Mexico, Roll # 16997.)

Three of their daughters are enumerated in the record: Amadita, 10 years old; Marianita, 8 years old; and Aguida, 10 months old.

I could not find a 1930 census record for Veronica's sister, Prescila Benavidez. There may be a 1920 Census record for her and her husband Hilario B. Gonzales, since they were married at the San Miguel Parish in Socorro, New Mexico on 16 December 1914 (Archives of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe, New Mexico, Roll # 16997.) I haven't had a chance to look for this record.

There is another Hilario Gonzales listed on the same page as Veronica (dwelling 84, family 91), but it is obviously not the same person as Prescila's husband. The man in that record is 65 years old, and has a wife Librada who is 75 years old. I show that the elder Hilario was married to Maria de Jesus Bourguignon on 5 March 1889 in Socorro, New Mexico, [Matrimonios San Miguel del Socorro, San Ignacio y San Cristobal, San Marcial & Our Lady of Guadalupe of La Jolla (Albuquerque: Hispanic Genealogical Research Center, 1999.), 186] so this may mean that his first wife had died by this time, and he married another woman. Or, this is different Hilario, although that seems unlikely. They were both from Lemitar.

Coincidentally, the younger Hilario Gonzales was my paternal grandfather's 1st cousin through their mutual grandparents Philip Bourguignon and Tomasa Gonzales. That would make Hilario and Prescila's grandchildren my double third cousins.

I will talk more about Veronica and Prescila in Part III of this article, which will be on my Socorro and the Beyond Graveyard Rabbit blog.

Click on the record below to view an image of the census record mentioned above.

Source: Multiple households, 1930 U. S. census, population schedule schedule, Socorro County, New Mexico, Precinct # 2 Lemitar, enumeration district # 27-2, page # 5A, retrieved 11 March 2010.; digital image, Footnote.com (http://www.footnote.com/).

The next two pages of the census that I profile here include three of the Baca siblings. These are sequential pages for the town of Luis Lopez, New Mexico.

Page 1A, includes two of the families and the head of the third. Max P. Baca, who is 53, and his wife Maria de Jesus, 46, are listed in dwelling 1, family 1. Seven of their children are listed:

* Filomenia is their 27 old single daughter

* Lupe is their 20 year old single daughter.

* Ramon is their 18 year old single son.

* Johnny is their 16 year old son.

* Gregorio is their 14 year old son.

* Ruth is their 10 year old daughter

* and, last, but not least, Cilvianita (?) is their 8 year old daughter.

Max is listed as a "general farmer", while Lupe is a public school teacher and Ramon is a laborer for the State Highway.

My great-grandfather Rafael Baca is listed as a widower under dwelling 8, family 8. His wife Josepha Padilla died nearly three years prior 15 September 1927 (Archives of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe, New Mexico, Roll # 16997.) Rafael is also listed as a farmer, with his single 21 year old son Santiago (my maternal grandfather) listed as a public school teacher, like his cousin Lupe. Rafael's other children listed in this household are: his single 19 year old daughter Ramona; his 13 year old son Felipe; his 6 year old son Alvaro; and his single 17 daughter Eugenia.

On the bottom of page 1A, Zerito (Serito) Baca is listed by himself, with his family continuing on page 1B. They are dwelling 9, family 9. Sixty year old widower Serito Baca, a farmer like his brothers, had been married when he was 30 years old. Six of his children are listed, all single:

* Albanita, 27 year old daughter

*Adrian, 23 year old son

* Jennie, 21 year old daughter, was a public school teacher like her cousins.

* Flora, 19 year old daughter

* Eloisa, 17 year old daughter'

* Ignacio, 15 year old son

Click on the two pages below to view these households.

Source: Multiple household, 1930 U. S. census, population schedule, Socorro County, New Mexico, Village of Luis Lopez, district # 21, enumeration district 27-16, page 1A, accessed 11 March 2010.; digital image, Footnote.com (www.footnote.com).

Source: Zerito Baca household, 1930 U. S. census, population schedule, Socorro, New Mexico, Village of Luis Lopez, district # 21, enumeration district 27-16, page 1B, dwelling 9, family 9, accessed 11 March 2010.; digital image, Footnote.com (www.footnote.com).

In next part of this series about "My Maternal Baca Family", I will look at three recent obituaries that will shed light on the grandchildren of Juliana Baca and Jose Leon Benavidez. It will be posted on the Socorro and the Beyond Graveyard Rabbit blog in the next couple of days.

My maternal Baca Family, part I

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Probable photo of Ramon and Maria Anastasia (Padilla) Baca. Courtesy Judy Vaiza.

In my research, I have often concentrated on my 2nd great-grandparents. Probably because these ancestors are distant enough for me to consider them to be pioneering folk, yet close enough that I can have a definite connection with their descendants, my cousins. All of my 2nd great grandparents were born in the 19th century and experienced rapid change. Within their lifetimes, New Mexico became a territory of the United States; the United States experienced a Civil War and trains began transversing the territory; some of them experienced the turn of the century, the advent of the automobile, and statehood; and a few of them lived during World War I and the beginning of the Great Depression.

Ramon Baca and his wife Maria Anastasia Padilla lived at least into the early 20th century. They show up with their nine surviving children in the 1900 United States Census record of Luis Lopez, New Mexico (click to see transcription of the record.) Although Anastasia Padilla's genealogy is interesting, I would like to focus on Ramon's family history here.

Ramon is the son of Jose Rafael Baca and Maria de la luz Jesus Chaves. We know who his parents are because they are named on Ramon and Anastasia's marriage record. Ramon married Anastasia on 10 April 1861 at the San Miguel Parish in Socorro, New Mexico. We also know of Ramon's approximate birth date because it was listed in the 1900 Census: he was born circa August 1837. I have yet to find a baptismal record for Ramon.

Ramon's father is a real mystery. I cannot find a marriage record for Jose Rafael Baca and Maria de la luz Jesus Chaves. He is mentioned directly in only two other places: in his burial record for 24 January 1838, where his wife is also mentioned; and in his wife's subsequent marriage to Jose Francisco Saavedra on 16 March 1842 in Socorro, New Mexico, where she is noted as the widow of Jose Rafael Baca.

I figure that Jose Rafael Baca and Maria Chaves were probably married between 1833, when a Socorro area census showed a 12 year old Maria de Jesus in her father's household *, and 1837, the year that their son Ramon was born. As far as I can determine, Ramon was the only child from their marriage.

Since many of the Baca families who came to the Socorro area were originally from Belen, New Mexico, I searched for Jose Rafael Baca in the baptismal, marriage and burial records of Tome, Belen and Socorro. I found many Jose Rafaels, and Rafaels in the records. None seemed definitely to be the Jose Rafael Baca for whom I was searching.

I went back to the 1833 census records of the Socorro area, and found a 20 year old Jose Rafael Baca in the household of 70 year old Dionisio Baca (page 5, New Mexico Census of 1833 and 1845 Socorro and Surrounding Communities of the Rio Abajo. See citation below.) I matched this with a baptismal record for Jose Rafael Baca, born to Dionisio Antonio Baca and Ana Maria Sanchez, on 25 October 1808, in Tome, New Mexico. Although I am not completely satisfied with this match, I have put this relationship in my database, as well as Jose Rafael's birth date.

As mentioned before, Jose Rafael Baca's son Ramon had nine living children in the 1900 Census. In my next article, which will be posted on Sunday in this blog, I will discuss four of his children: Juliana, Serito, Maximo and my mom's paternal grandfather Rafael Baca.

* 1833 Census of Sabino, New Mexico:

Luis CHAVES .... 60

Juan .... 20

Ma(ria) Antonia ... 15

Ma(ria) de Jesus ... 12

Feliz ... 8

Source: Teresa Ramirez Alief, et. al., New Mexico Census of 1833 and 1845 Socorro and Surrounding Communities of the Rio Abajo (Albuquerque, New Mexico: New Mexico Genealogical Society, 1994)

The second part of this series can be found here.

7 Generations of the Baca Family

2010-03-12T17:01:00.000-07:00

Since The New Mexico Genealogical Society is hosting a Baca Surname Workshop on March 20, 2010 - which I will be facilitating - I've decided to share some information about the Baca family. Click on this link to view a PDF file of the first seven generations of descendants of Cristobal and Ana (Ortiz) Baca, the first Baca family to arrive in New Mexico in the Winter of 1600. You are free to use this information, but please use the proper citation when publishing or putting it into your genealogical database. I have worked on this family for over 10 years now, and I would like credit where credit is due.

Feel free to contact me if you have any comments, questions, suggestions, or corrections. Please realize that this document was not meant to include every single descendant for seven generations of this family. I only included those people that I was researching at the time.

I will bring my nine generation ancestor chart to the workshop that I will use in conjunction with the Cristobal Baca's seven generation descendant chart. For more information about March 20th's workshop, click on this link.

Yes, you too can participate in the Baca Surname Workshop!

2010-03-10T20:15:00.000-07:00

"The Baca Surname Workshop", facilitated by Robert J. C. Baca, will be on March 20, 2010, beginning at 10:30 AM, in Botts Hall, at the Albuquerque Special Collections Library. The workshop is free and open to the public. For more information, click on this link.

I received a number of responses from people who were disappointed because they could attend this workshop. Some people have even sent me their charts in hopes that we would discuss it during the workshop. That gave me an idea.

If you can't attend, but you wish to share your information in hopes that someone can help you, send me an e-mail at abqbobcat@nmia.com. Let me know if you wish to allow people to contact you directly or through me instead. I will share your information and give you any hints that attendees may have regarding your family tree.

You may find that ancestor who eludes you, or you may even find a long-lost cousin. Either way, you may be happy with the results.

If you are able to attend the workshop, please attend! The workshop will only be successful if people actually attend and discuss their genealogies. It is open to the novice and experienced genealogist, alike!

Robert Baca
President, New Mexico Genealogical Society

Census Records of Martin Baca and his son Juan Baca

2010-03-07T21:50:00.001-07:00

A photo of Juan and Carolina (Bourguignon) Baca, and their children, taken on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary (April, 1950). Kneeling left to right: Martin B. Baca, Philip B. Baca. Standing left to right: Robert B. Baca, Priscilla B. Baca, Lorenzo B. Baca, Juan Baca y Luna, Carolina Bourguignon Baca.

Photo courtesy of Ed Baca.

Martin Baca is my second great-grandfather on my dad's direct paternal line. His son Juan, was my great-grandfather. Martin Baca was the son of Jose Mateo Mauricio Cabeza de Baca, who, himself, was the son of my 4th great-grandfather Luis Maria Cabeza de Baca and his second wife Ana Maria Sanchez.

In 1860, Martin shows up in Lemitar, New Mexico with his brothers. (Click on the image to get a closer look.)

Source: Louis Baca household, 1860 U. S. census, population schedule, Territory of New Mexico, Socorro County, Town of Lemitar, page 63, dwelling # 648, family # 580; digital image retrieved 6 March 2010, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com/).

A close up of the family record shows Louis Baca, a 30 year old male; Ramona, a 25 year female (most likely his wife); three young girls Beatriz, 11 years old; Jesusa (?), 5 years old; and Trinidad, 2 years old. Most likely these girls are the children of Louis and Ramona Baca. Listed in the household are Louis' brothers Juan de Dios, 26; and Martin, 22. Three female servants and another girl are listed: Rita (?), 27 ; Clara Baca, Indian, 27; Librada (Baca), also listed as an Indian (Clara's child?), 11 years old; and Jesusa (?), a 15 year old. (Click on the image to get a closer look.)

The 1870 census of Lemitar, New Mexico shows Martin Baca with his wife Rita Luna and three of their children. My great-grandfather Juan was not in this record because he would not be born until 10 February 1871.

Source: Martin Baca household, 1870 U. S. census, population schedule, Territory of New Mexico, Socorro County, Town of Lemitar, page 13, dwelling # 117, family # 111; digital image retrieved 6 March 2010, Ancestry.com.

A close up of the record shows Martin Baca, 28 years old; his wife Rita; and their children Ramona 7, Miguel 6 and Adelida, 1.

I did not find the family in the 1880 census. Due to a fire, there is no 1890 census for New Mexico.

The next time I find the Baca family, Juan Baca and his wife Carolina Bourguignon are listed with his mother Rita (Luna)Baca.

Source: Juan Baca household, 1900 U. S. census, population schedule, Territory of New Mexico, Socorro County, Town of Lemitar, supervisor district # 170, enumeration district # 136, page 22A, dwelling # 127, family # 128; digital image retrieved 6 March 2010, Ancestry.com.

A close-up of the record shows that the couple are newlyweds. It says that Juan Baca, born March 1872 (sic); and his wife Carolina, born June 1882 (sic); were married for 1 year and had no children. In reality, they had been married only a few months prior, on 9 April 1900. Included in the household is Juan's mother, Rita Baca, who, according to this record, was born in May 1844. Interestingly enough, it shows that Rita gave birth to only one child, and only one child was living. This does not seem to be correct.

The 1910 US census shows a larger household. Rita is no longer living with her son. It is possible that she passed away by this time.

Source: Juan Baca household, 1910 U.S. Census, Territory of New Mexico, Socorro County, Precinct # 2 Lemitar, supervisor's district # 181, enumeration district # 203, sheet # 5B, dwelling # 77, family # 79, digital image retrieve 6 March 2010, Ancestry.com.

A close up shows Juan Baca, 38; and his wife Carolina, 26. They had been married 10 years; Carolina gave birth to 4 children, with only three surviving. Their three child are also listed: two boys Lorenzo, 6 years old and Roberto (my grandfather), 4 years old; and one 7 month old girl, whose name is hard to read. I don't know of this daughter. The only daughter I know is of Prescilla, who would not have been born yet.

The deceased child may have been a Juan Felipe Baca. I show that Carolina gave birth to a Juan Felipe Baca on 15 January 1903. This is not the same Felipe Baca who was be born after this census was taken. It appears that the other Felipe died early, possibly at birth.

The 1920 census shows all of the family that lived on until at least the 1950s, minus for one son: Martin. I'm assuming he was born after this census was taken.

Source: Juan Baca household, 1920 U.S. Census, State of New Mexico, Socorro County, Precinct # 2: Lemitar, supervisor's district #211, enumeration district # 150, sheet 4B, dwelling #83, family # 84; digital image retrieved 6 March 2010, ancestry.com.

A close up of this record shows 48 year old Juan Baca, with his 36 wife Carolina B. Their children are listed as sons Lorenzo, 15; Roberto, 12; Felipe 7; and the one daughter Precila, 4 years old.

I could not find a 1930 census record for this family.

March 20, 2010 NMGS Program

2010-03-07T20:13:00.002-07:00

Saturday, March 20, 2010, 10:30 AM
Albuquerque Special Collections Library
423 Central NE, Albuquerque NM
(NW Corner of Edith and Central)

The New Mexico Genealogical Society presents

Robert J. C. Baca

President of the New Mexico Genealogical Society

Facilitating

The Baca Surname Workshop

By popular request, we offer the first of a series of single surname workshops.

Do you have the Baca surname within your family tree? Are you researching for someone else? Do you just have an interest in this uniquely New Mexican family?

Bring your research, charts and questions to the workshop. As a group, we will we work to break through the brick walls of our research. This workshop is for the novice, the expert and everyone in between.

This program is free and open to the public.

For more information about our programs, please visit the New Mexico Genealogical Society website at http://www.nmgs.org/workshop.htm

Dolores and Epitacio, Part II

2010-02-28T20:13:00.012-07:00

As I mentioned in a post yesterday, I was confused about the birthdates of the siblings Dolores Torres and Epitacio Torres. To recap, according to the Hispanic Genealogical Research Center's book "Bautismos San Miguel del Socorro", Maria Dolores Torres was born on 16 March 1858 (p.68), while Jose Epitacio was born on 23 May 1858 (p.71.) This would be seemingly impossible: even twins are not born three months apart.

After posting, I received an e-mail from Johnathan, which said:

Mr. Baca,

I would just look at the actual entries for both baptisms. The year for one or the other was transcribed incorrectly. Her baptism shows a note that the page was torn.

It has happened before and will happen again....

Certainly, transcriptions can have errors. Therefore, yesterday I went to the Albuquerque Special Collections Library to look at the microfilm of the actual baptismal records. Epitacio's record is fairly clear; Dolores' was not. Below are images from the film (Archives of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe, microfilm # 1930433.)

The first image is a close up of page 145 of the baptismal book. On the top of the page, you will find Epitacio's baptismal record. It does not indicate the year on this page, but previous pages show the year 1858 on top. They seem to follow an orderly monthly sequence that would make this record fall in the same year.

The record shows Epitacio was baptized on the "viente y siete dias de mayo", or the 27th of May, and that he was born four days previous. The record says that Epitacio is the "hijo leg. de Valentin Torres y Maria Josefa Ortiz", which translates to mean that he was the legitimate son of Valentin and Josefa. Click on the image below to get a larger view.

Below is the full page view of pages 145 and 146. Click on the image below to get a larger view.

Dolores Torres' baptismal record is very difficult to read. I looked over this one again and again. The dates are obscured to me. It does seem to read, though, that she was the "hija leg." of Valentin Torres and (illegible - although, it does look like it might read "Josefa Ortiz".) Her record is the third from the bottom. Click on the image for a larger view.

A full view of pages 133 and 134 shows a date on p. 134. That date is hard to read though. It appears to be "Ano 18??". 1858, or another date? Click on the image for a larger view.

One thing I noticed when I was researching this question is that the editors of "Bautismos San Miguel de Socorro" decided to put the baptisms in chronological order. Because they did this, they skip through pages of microfilm. For instance, Maria Dolores Torres, baptized 17 May 1858, is on page 133 of the microfilm; while Benito Chavez, baptized on 21 March 1858, is on page 139; and Abraham Lucero, baptized on 22 March 1858, is back on page 133. Although it is possible that the priest skipped pages when writting down the information, it does make me wonder if the records on page 133 were actually written a year before the ones on page 139.

I also looked at census records to see if they could help me. They just seemed to confuse the matter even more.

In a post back in November 2007, I posted an image of the 1900 Census record that showed Epitacio's family. Click on this link to see the image. Family and household # 288 shows Epitacio as being born on May 1859, not May 1858!

Yesterday, I pulled up an image from Ancestry.com of the Manuel Gallegos household in the 1900 Census. Although I'm not 100% sure that this is actually Maria Dolores Torres' family (It has them as Manuel G. and Maria D.), it does appear to be that family. This record shows "Maria D." as having a birth date of March 1856. The record also says that Manuel G. and Maria D. were married 26 years prior, which is about the right amount of time, figuring that the couple in question was married on 21 August 1873.

Click on the image below for a larger view.

Source: 1900 United States Census, Precinct # 1, County of Socorro, Territory of New Mexico, Sheet 10B, Dwelling #244, Family #244, retrived 27 February 2010, www.ancestry.com

More research needs to be done before anything conclusive is determined. Once again, if anyone has anything to add to this discussion, either post a comment on my blog or send me an email at abqbobcat@nmia.com.

Click here to read the first part of this discussion.

Dolores Torres and her brother Jose Epitacio Torres

2010-02-27T00:04:00.005-07:00

I've come across a problem in my genealogy. Below is what I've posted on various messages boards on the web:

I am looking for more information about my supposed 3rd great-aunt Maria Dolores Torres.

According to one source - "Bautismos San Miguel del Socorro", p. 68 - Maria Dolores Torres was born on 16 March 1858 to Valentin Torres and Josefa Ortiz. The problem with this is that my second great-grandfather Jose Epitacio Torres was supposedly born on 23 May 1858 to the same parents - an impossibility. ("Bautismos San Miguel del Socorro", p. 71.)

I've been looking at census records, and the 1860 US Census of Socorro, New Mexico shows Dolores and a "Jose" in the household of Valentin and Josefa Torres. Dolores is shown to be 5 years old, while Jose - possibly Jose Epitacio - is 3 years old. Assuming this is the same family, that would mean that Dolores was born circa 1855, while Jose Epitacio was born circa 1857, which are more reasonable dates. See my blog at to view an image of this census record.

On 21 August 1873, Maria Dolores Torres, single, of Socorro, the daughter of Valentin and Josefa Ortiz, married Manuel Gallegos, single, of Socorro, son of Manuel and Maria Quiteria Garcia. ("Matrimonios San Miguel del Socorro, Our Lady of Sorrows de La Joya, San Marcial y San Ignacio y San Cristobal", p. 108.)

Since I do not at this moment have access to Ancestry.com, I've the 1880 census transcription on USGenWeb . It shows on page 128A of Socorro Precinct #1, Socorro County, New Mexico, dwelling # 174, family # 207, a Manuel Gallegos y Garcia, aged 29, and his wife Maria Dolores Gallegos y Garcia, aged 23. This is most likely the same couple I mentioned above, since Manuel's mother's maiden name was Garcia. If we go by this transcription, Dolores was born circa 1857.

The 1880 Census also shows Jose Epitacio in the household of his parents Valentin and Josefa Torres, and his age as 22 years old, which would have his birthdate circa 1858. The image of this census record can once again be found on my blog

There are two questions that need to be answered:

1. Were Dolores and Epitacio actually born years apart rather than 2 months apart?

2. If Epitacio was born only two months from his sister, then it is obvious that at least one of them is not actually the child of Valentin and Josefa Torres. Most likely, it would be Epitacio who would be the one who was not there child. Then who were his parents?

Obviously, a better review of the documents are needed. I will have to look at images of the actual baptismal records and census records to better decipher the information. There may also be other information out there that I have not found. If anyone has any information or suggestions, please post to this thread.

More information about Jose Epitacio Torres can be found on the following pages:

* Valentin and Jose Epitacio Torres Household Census records

* Short Biography of Jose Epitacio Torres

* Transcription of 1880 US Census, Socorro County, New Mexico

I also found this family tree on GenCircles: Jose Valentin Torres family.

For those of us who can't wait....

2010-02-21T07:51:00.004-07:00

I hate to wait. For years now, I've been wanting to get a pre-printed 9 generation pedigree chart of my ancestors. But I don't want to wait for a copy to mailed to me.* Well, I found a way to get a chart printed and ready for pick up that takes only a matter of a couple of hours.

Misbach Enterprises sells Custom 9 Generation Wall Charts. This includes fan and standard pedigree charts. The cost of the chart is $9.99, with additional charge for printing.

What you first need to do is create a GEDCOM file for your ancestors. You should be able to do this with any standard genealogy program. The site suggests that you create one that includes only those people that you wish to have on the chart. If you don't know how to do this, read the instruction book that comes with your program.

Once you have created the GEDCOM file, upload it to their site. Follow their simple directions. Once you've completed the process, the company will e-mail you a PDF file of your chart. It is now ready for printing. Since it is a non-standard size (21.5" X 24.5"), you will probably have to have it printed at a print shop. I sent my chart to Kinkos, which cost $3.00 plus tax.

For only just a little over $13, I was able to print a copy of my 9 generation pedigree chart. If I want additional copies, I can make them without ordering another chart. All I had to do was save the PDF file, and now all I have to pay is $3.00 per copy to print.

For more information about this other products offered by this company, click on this link.

* I know it doesn't make sense. If I ordered the pedigree chart years ago I would have received it years ago. I blame the fact that I'm a product of our instant gratification age.

New "Hanks Family" Label

2010-02-16T18:50:00.002-07:00

Recently, I found a treasure trove of information about my wife's Hanks relatives. Specifically, I found many posting on the website Find A Grave. There, a contributor posted information about Nancy's great-grandfather John Williams Hanks, her 2nd great-grandfather Sydnor Hanks, and her 3rd great-grandfather Abner Hanks.

I contacted the contributor, who sent me a descendant register report for Sydnor Hanks. Although he personally is not from this family, he did send my query to someone in who is distantly related to my wife.

I'm hoping to find more of my wife's relatives. In order to facilitate this family search, I've created a new label on this blog: The Hanks Family. If you have any information about this family, please contact me via e-mail at abqbobcat@nmia.com or post to this blog.

NMGS Program February 20, 2010

2010-02-13T17:40:00.001-07:00

Recently, it came to our attention that another organization was having a program at the Special Collection Library at the same time as our February program. We did some research, and discovered that The Hispanic Culture Preservation League is actually having their program in a different room than ours. Our program will be in Botts Hall, while their program will be in the Center for the Book. Therefore, there is no conflict between the two programs.

Please see the announcement below for information about our program.

Saturday, February 20, 2010, 10:30 AM
Albuquerque Special Collections Library
423 Central NE, Albuquerque NM
(NW Corner of Edith and Central)

The New Mexico Genealogical Society presents

Angel R. Cervantes

Who will discuss the

New Mexico DNA Project:
The Anglo/Saxons connection to New Mexican Families

In Part IV of an ongoing series, Mr. Cervantes will explore the connection between certain New Mexican families and the Anglo Saxon tribes. Cervantes will show a short film that will trace the history of these people. He will discuss which families show the markers that are most identified with this tribe.

Angel Cervantes is the New Mexico Genealogical Society’s DNA Project Advisor. For more information about the New Mexico DNA Project, visit their website online at: http://www.familytreedna.com/public/NewMexicoDNA/default.aspx

This program is free and open to the public.

For more information about our programs, please visit the New Mexico Genealogical Society website at http://www.nmgs.org/workshop.htm

Crespin Torres in Los Angeles, California - 1930

2010-02-09T19:18:00.002-07:00

My cousin Maurine once told me that there was a 1930 census record of my 2nd great-grandfather Crespin Torres living in California. At the time, he was living with his daughter, Domitila Sanchez. Today, Maurine posted on the Torres Family NM Genealogy and History Blog an image of that census record. Indeed, Crespin was living with his daughter's family at that time in Los Angeles, California. Click on this link to read Maurine's post.

In 2007, Maurine gave me a photo of Crespin at his daughter Domitila's home. I posted it at this link.

The Torres Family NM Genealogy and History Blog

2010-02-07T06:11:00.003-07:00

My cousin Maurine Pool of California created a new blog called the Torres Family NM Genealogy and History Blog. The first posting on her blog are about Crespin and Andrieta Torres' families that come directly from my own blog. Yesterday, she posted a good article about her own family titled Jose and Josie Torres.

If you follow my blog, and you are interested in this New Mexico Torres family that now hails from California, you may wish to follow her blog, too. Much of the information that I used for my own genealogy of the Torres family comes from her research that she began a couple of decades ago. Her posts should be interesting.

Link

February 9, 2010 - Correction! - Apparentely this blog was not created by my cousin Maurine, but rather my cousin Nash Torres. Maurine is just a contributor to the blog.

NMGS 50th Anniverary Conference!

2010-02-05T20:14:00.000-07:00

The New Mexico Genealogical Society

proudly announces it's

50th Anniversary Conference

October 15 & 16, 2010

at the Marriott Pyramid Hotel

in Albuquerque, New Mexico

After 50 Years of Continuous Service to the Genealogical Community it's time to celebrate! 2010 marks Our Golden Anniversary! Celebrate with us at a GENEALOGY CONFERENCE in beautiful Albuquerque.

Speakers scheduled to appear:

* Keynote speaker: Paul Hutton, Ph.D - award winning speaker and UNM history professor
* Al Regensberg
* Robert J. Torrez, former New Mexico State Historian
* Rick Henricks, famed New Mexico historian
* Richard Melzer, historian
* Krysten Baca, of Ancestry.com
* Jim Greene, of FamilySearch.org
* Banquet Speaker: Bennett Greenspan, President & CEO of FamilyTreeDNA

All of this at very reasonable prices.

Visit our website at http://www.nmgs.org for more information.

To register for the conference or to view our agenda, click on this link.

We look forward to seeing you at the Marriott PYRAMID HOTEL in Albuquerque.

Maybe that's why I get a farmer's tan during the Summer....

2010-02-03T16:32:00.007-07:00

When I received the preliminary results of my genetic test from Family Tree DNA, I was wondering whether I should post them online. After all, they are private information. But then I discovered that I have some sexy DNA.

According to the BBC, my haplogroup is fairly common in Europe, especially in Ireland, Wales and Spain, where it reaches frequencies of 90% or more. My lineage is R1b1b2, which, according to the British broadcaster, originates from sexy Near East farmers. Okay, maybe the article didn't exactly say that. However, Dr. Patricia Balaresque, the scientist who did the study that produced these findings, did say that the new technology of farming thousands of years ago helped my ancestors win out over hunter-gatherers. She also said that "maybe, back then, it was just sexier to be a farmer." Honest, she did!

All kidding aside, knowing my family history, it appears that my patrilineal pedigree (father's, father's, father's, father ... ad infinitum) came directly from Spain. What accounts for the same DNA showing up in Ireland and Wales, is probably due to the Celtic migration into Spain 2,500 years ago.

According to Wikipedia, Celts migrated to Spain somewhere around the sixth and fifth centuries B.C. They mated with the local Iberian people, and created a culture that is known historically as Celtiberian. These people were the most influential culture in Iberia during the pre-Roman era, and had their largest historical impact during the 2nd Punic War when they sided with Carthage against Rome.

So the next time you meet a man from Ireland, Wales or Spain, know that they may be my distant cousins. And if you are attracted to them, it could be because of their ancestry.

New Graveyard Rabbit Blog

2010-01-28T18:38:00.002-07:00

I've started yet another blog. This one is called Socorro and the Beyond Graveyard Rabbit. A graveyard rabbit is someone who blogs about cemeteries, tombstones and the dearly departed. Hey, what can I say: I'm a genealogist - I'm interested in dead people.

My first post is about my great-grandparents Ignacio and Andreitta M. Torres.

Visit my site.

February 2010 NMGS Program

2010-01-20T11:21:00.000-07:00

Saturday, February 20, 2010, 10:30 AM
Albuquerque Special Collections Library
423 Central NE, Albuquerque NM
(NW Corner of Edith and Central)

The New Mexico Genealogical Society presents
Angel R. Cervantes

Who will discuss the

New Mexico DNA Project:
The Anglo/Saxons connection to New Mexican Families

In Part IV of an ongoing series, Mr. Cervantes will explore the connection between certain New Mexican families and the Anglo Saxon tribes. Cervantes will show a short film that will trace the history of these people. He will discuss which families show the markers that are most identified with this tribe.

Angel Cervantes is the New Mexico Genealogical Society’s DNA Project Advisor. For more information about the New Mexico DNA Project, visit their website online at: http://www.familytreedna.com/public/NewMexicoDNA/default.aspx

This program is free and open to the public. For more information about our programs, please visit the New Mexico Genealogical Society website at http://www.nmgs.org/workshop.htm

Baca cousin writes article about his roots

2010-01-16T14:45:00.002-07:00

Edward Baca, one of my dad's cousins, wrote an article in the Dallas Morning News about his family. Coincidentally, he is also related to me through my mom's side. His mother was my maternal grandmother's first cousin.

In the article, he talks about his three great-grandfathers who were posted at Ft. Craig: Philip Bourguignon, Samuel Zimmerly, and Richard Stackpole. Bourguignon and Zimmerly are my 2nd great grandfathers; Stackpole is not related to me.

He also writes about other ancestors, including Cristobal Baca and Cristobal de Torres. It's a really good article. Read it by clicking on the link below.

Edward Baca of East Dallas: My roots help me better appreciate how different cultures can mix News for Dallas, Texas Dallas Morning News Opinion: Viewpoints

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January 2010 NMGS Program

2010-01-13T12:47:00.004-07:00

Saturday, January 16, 2010, 10:30 AM
Albuquerque Special Collections Library
423 Central NE, Albuquerque NM
(NW Corner of Edith and Central)

The New Mexico Genealogical Society presents

Mary Wyant, Map Librarian
The Map and Geographic Information Center (M.A.G.I.C.) at the University of New Mexico

From the web site: "Whatever your needs or interest, maps can add a new dimension to your research, assignments, work or recreational activities. The Map and Geographic Information Center has thousands of maps and atlases on topics as diverse as flood zones in Bernalillo County to mineral resources in East Asia." Included is New Mexico historical material, such as Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps, and maps of New Mexico and the Southwest, 1700s to 1940.

Ms. Wyant will display a number of maps from the center and discuss their significance to history.

Come join us at Botts Hall for this unique presentation.

This program is free and open to the public.

For more information about our programs, please visit the New Mexico Genealogical Society website at http

Signor (Sydnor) Hanks family in the 1850 US Census

2009-11-28T08:39:00.005-07:00

Below is the 1850 Census record for my wife's 2nd great grandparents Sydnor and Elizabeth Hanks (Family # 183.) This enumeration shows the following family members:

Signor Hanks, 38 years old, male, farmer ("), $1,500 in real property, born in Kentucky
Elizabeth (Hanks), 29 years old, female, born in Kentucky, person over 20 years old who cannot read or write.
Elijah (Hanks), 13 years old, male, born in Kentucky
Susan J. (Hanks), 11 years old, female, born in Indiana
Sarah F. (Hanks), 9 years old, female, born in Indiana
Matilda (Hanks), 7 or 8 (?) years old, female, born in Indiana

From this record, it appears that the family moved from Kentucky to Indiana between 1837 and 1839, which would be the birth years of Elijah (born in Kentucky) and Susan F. (born in Indiana.)

My wife's great-grandfather John William Hanks would not be born until 1856, which is the reason that he was not listed in this census.

I was researching this information because my sister-in-law had questions about Susan J. Hanks.

See also The Sydnor Hanks Family - 1860 Census and the 1870 Census.

Signor Hanks family, 1850 U. S. census, enumeration schedule, state of Indiana, Hamblin township, Brown County, dwelling # 183, family # 186, retrieved 28 November 2009; digital image, Records Search, pilot site, Family Search website (pilot.familysearch.org).

John William Hanks Family, 1900 U.S. Census

2009-11-01T21:50:00.001-07:00

I found my wife's great-grandparents in the 1900 United States Census of Sergeant Township, Douglas County, Illinois. John William Hanks and Amanda Ann Craven were her paternal grandmother's parents. They are listed here in dwelling # 209, household # 209, as John and Mandy A. Hanks. Their daughter Ethel M., who is listed on the record as being 3 years old, was my wife's grandmother.

Click on the image below to get a better view of this record:

I retrieved this page today from the Family Search, Records Search website. Click on this link to go to that site.

A couple more deceased uncles, and an aunt....

2009-11-01T00:01:00.007-06:00

Yesterday, I mentioned that I found a death record for my father's stillborn uncle Robert Lewis Baca. As I mentioned, Robert Lewis was born before my father - hence, the same first name as my dad. However, my family also mentioned that there were two other children of my paternal grandparents who were also stillborn.

I didn't know if they were born before of after my father's birth. However, I found a couple of death record abstracts on the Family Search, Record Search page that confirmed that they were born after my father:

Lily Florence Baca died on 30 August 1933, while Raymond Eugine (sic) Baca died on 15 November 1934. My father, Robert Carlos Baca, was born on 6 April 1932. My aunt Teresa once showed me where my father's two brothers and sister were buried - there is no gravestones, just a few stones mark the spot in the San Miguel Cemetery.

I also searched for a record for another uncle, this time a son of my maternal grandparents Santiago Baca and Pablita Zimmerly (remember, my mother's maiden name is also Baca.) Estevan Baca, who was named after my great grandfather Estevan Zimmerly, died a little over a month after he was born. The family story was that the doctor did not know how to use forceps and crushed my uncle's spine. My uncle Estevan, or Steven as the gravestone has his name, is buried in my family's plot at the San Miguel Cemetery in Socorro, New Mexico.

Below is the abstract that shows that he died on 5 May 1938 in Socorro, Socorro County, New Mexico. I didn't know until I found this record yesterday that his middle name was Carlos.

Coincidentally, today is El Dia de los Muertos - the Day of the Dead.

Creepy Halloween Find

2009-10-31T06:43:00.005-06:00

I found a creepy death record today; one perfect for Halloween. On the Rootsweb Socorro County discussion list, someone posted the Family Search, Records Search page. He said it was a good place to search for New Mexico death records. I put in my father's name, Robert Baca. The search brought up a number of men by that name who died in New Mexico, but none after the mid 1940s. My dad died in 1999. However, one of the abstracts caught my eye:

I recognized the names of the parents of the deceased as my grandparents, Robert Baca and Terecita (Teresa) Torres, and that the death place was Socorro, New Mexico. A Robert Lewis Baca, the son of my grandparents, died on 6 May 1931. He was 0 years old.

I knew that although my father was the oldest child of his parents, he certainly was not the first one born. He was also not the first one with the name Robert Baca. According to my father, my grandparents had a child who was either stillborn or died soon after birth by the name of Robert Luis Baca. This abstract confirms that I had an uncle who died as a baby.

Happy Halloween!

Too early for Christmas shopping?

2009-10-24T10:29:00.002-06:00

Nah, it's never too early to shop for Christmas, especially in these unsure economic times. I know plenty of people who begin shopping in October. Heck, a certain retail store - that will remain nameless here - is already advertising for layaway.

Are you one of those people who shop early. Are you thinking about shopping at Amazon.com? Well, if you are, consider shopping through the New Mexico Genealogical Society's link for Amazon.com . (The Albuquerque Genealogical Society also sponsors this link.) If you shop through us, a percentage of the proceeds will go towards our fund. That fund is only used to buy books for the Albuquerque Special Collections Library.

To buy books from our link, you can either:

* Go to the NMGS website and click on the Amazon.com link under the "Bookstore" heading; or,

* Go to the side margin of this blog and click on the Amazon.com link; or,

* Simply click on this link.

By the way, the books from the NMGS Bookstore also make great gifts for your favorite genealogist, even your favorite genealogist is yourself. Click on this link to purchase our books.

November 2009 NMGS Program

2009-10-20T12:01:00.000-06:00

Saturday, November 21, 2009, 10:30 AM
Albuquerque Special Collections Library
423 Central NE, Albuquerque NM
(NW Corner of Edith and Central)

The New Mexico Genealogical Society presents
Angel R. Cervantes

Who will discuss the

New Mexico DNA Project:
The Vandals’ Connection to New Mexican Families

In Part III of an ongoing series, Mr. Cervantes will explore the connection between certain New Mexican families and the Vandals, a Germanic tribe that occupied Spain. Cervantes will show a short film that will trace the history of these people. He will discuss which families show the markers that are most identified with this tribe.

Angel Cervantes is the New Mexico Genealogical Society’s DNA Project Advisor. For more information about the New Mexico DNA Project, visit their website online at: http://www.familytreedna.com/public/NewMexicoDNA/default.aspx

NMGS will also be having its annual officer elections at this meeting.

This program is free and open to the public.

For more information about our programs, please visit the New Mexico Genealogical Society website at http://www.nmgs.org/workshop.htm

San Marcial Flood

2009-10-15T17:20:00.002-06:00

I found an article about the 1929 San Marcial flood, New Mexico on the Valencia County News Bulletin website. Below is an excerpt from the piece:

San Marcial had been a thriving railroad town since the 1880s when the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad designated it as a major division point on the Santa Fe's north-south train route through New Mexico.

By the 1920s, San Marcial boasted a bank, a mercantile store, a drug store, an opera house, several churches, public schools and even a Harvey House. Only Socorro surpassed San Marcial in population and prosperity in Socorro County. San Marcial's 1,500 men, women and children were justifiably proud of their close-knit community there work was plentiful and nearly everyone got along.

But the bright skies over San Marcial suddenly darkened in August 1929. Unusually heavy rain caused the Rio Grande to rise so high and so quickly that the reservoir at Elephant Butte (built in 1916) could not handle the overflow. Despite heroic efforts, San Marcial's dike broke on Aug. 13.

Click on this link to read more.

Socorro County Genealogy Links

2009-10-11T14:46:00.004-06:00

I've finally posted Socorro County Genealogy Links on the New Mexico Genealogical Society Blog. I had to wait until the county fell into the queue alphabetically.

A few of the links that you will find on the post:

* Locating Catholic Church Records in New Mexico - Socorro County

* Socorro Public and New Mexico Tech Libraries

* Socorro County Genealogy and Historical Societies

* Socorro County Genealogy Message Boards

* Obituaries from the El Defensor Chieftain newspaper and New Mexico Tech website

* Histories of various towns and villages in Socorro County

* El Camino Real International Heritage Center, Ft. Craig National Historical Site, and Bosque del Apache

* Personal websites, biographies and surnames

* and much, much more.

Click here to see these links.

1880 Socorro County, ED 45 (Complete) Census Online

2009-10-05T16:52:00.004-06:00

The following links were posted on the "Socorro - Family History and Genealogy Message Board"

* 1880 Socorro County Census ED 44 - Partial
- abstracted by Virginia Grace, second transcriber Kathy Whitney

* 1880 Socorro County Census ED 45
- abstracted by Virginia Grace, second transcriber Kathy Whitney

For more information on Socorro County, please visit the NMGenWeb page at http://www.usgenweb.org/nm.

Click to read the message post.

The Miera family and their connection to my family

2009-10-04T11:01:00.003-06:00

I would like to say that I am descended from Bernardo Miera y Pacheco, but, alas, I am not. According to Fray Angelico Chavez, Miera:

· was a captain of the Calvary of Cantabria, and a native of Valle de Carriedo of the Mountains of Burgos in Spain;

· was the son of Don Luis de Miera who served under the Conde de Auilar in the Army of Philip V. His mother Isabel Ana Pacheco was the daughter of Don Antonio Pacheco, who was the Governor of Navarra and Colonel of the “Terzio” of Lombardy. Don Pacheco died in the battle of Mantua;

· arrived in New Mexico in the mid 1700s, and was the Alcalde Mayor (mayor) of Galisteo and Pecos in 1756;

· tried to recast, and failed, to recast old ordnance pieces in Santa Fe;

· carved the wooden statue of St. Philip the Apostle on the high altar of San Felipe Pueblo; and,

· accompanied Fathers Dominguez and Veléz Escalante as guard commander and explorer on their tour of exploration, from which he created a detail map of New Mexico in 1779. This is probably his most important and lasting accomplishment.[i]

Yvonne T. is a descendant of Bernardo Miera y Pacheco. She sent me an email recently detailing her family tree. Although I don’t want to show detailed information about her family due to privacy concerns, I will say that her 2nd great-grandparents are Mauricio Miera and Placida Montoya. Bernardo was Mauricio’s 2nd great grandfather. Coincidentally, Maurcio and Placida Miera are also the ancestors of some of my cousins.

As readers of my blog know, Samuel Zimmerly, a Civil War soldier, was my second great grandfather. He and his wife Maria Paubla Torres had six children. (Click on this link.)One of their children was Estevan Zimmerly, my great grandfather. Another child was Teresa Zimmerly, who married Estanislado Miera, a son of Mauricio Miera. Estanislado Miera and Teresa Zimmerly had at least four children, who had a number of descendants themselves which are my distant cousins.

Yvonne T. is descended from another child of Maurcio and Placida Miera: Guadalupe Miera, who married Salomon Chavez. Yvonne has provided me with further information about her family.
I’ve created an ahnentafel table for Estanislado Miera showing nine generations of this family. Click on this link to see it.

[i] Fray Angélico Chavez, Origins of New Mexico Families: A Genealogy of the Spanish Colonial Period, Revised Edition (Santa Fe: Museum of New Mexico, 1992), 299-230.

Socorro Spanish Methodist Church

2009-10-01T21:48:00.004-06:00

I received a couple of emails from John E. Chavez of Santa Fe, New Mexico. People interested in Socorro, New Mexico history, specifically about the Spanish Methodist church in the area, should read on. Here are his words:

I am descended from the Socorro County Chavez (San Antonio, San Marcial) and Baca families (Socorro, Lemitar, Escondida) families - my grandfather Juan C. Chavez was the pastor at the "Spanish" Methodist Church in Socorro and my dad went to school in Socorro; another close relative, Samuel Santiago Van Wagner (his father lived in Valverde NM after mustering out from Ft. Craig; his mother was Barela) was a Presbyterian pastor in Socorro and Albuq.

There are many old families, Hispanic and Anglo, in the Socorro area that have difficulty tracing their ancestors during the NM territorial period (1849-1912) since those that were or converted to Protestant could no longer find records in the Catholic archives and most were not registered with civil govt. either. Also, many, if not most, Hispanic families automatically assume all their ancestors - and this is often not completely true, as many, many in the Socorro area had converted from Catholicism to Protestant.

The Socorro Public Library has a copy of Carlos Lopopolo's extraction and compilation of early Socorro Spanish Methodist Church records. This is by far the best single source of genealogical records for Hispanic (and Anglo) Methodist families in the Socorro area (and beyond) of the territorial era in NM. (I am related to most of those Hispanic families and family memberswere pastors or church leaders in many areas of NM).

It is in the reference section of the Socorro Library (cannot be checked out) and it is chock full of entries for baptisms, marriages and deaths Socorro has a great genealogical resource that may ONLY exist at the Socorro Public Library ths among the Socorro Methodists (and many Baptists and Presbyterians also). However, it is not found elsewhere - I've looked all over NM and the nation; I've also talked with Lopopolo who indicated that the copy in the Socorro Library may be one of the only ones left in existence.

Some of the Baca, Chavez, Torres, Pino, Gutierrez, Barela, Eaton, Stapleton, Sullivan, and many other Socorro area families are in the Lopopolo compilation. (Socorro was also home to the early Protestant churches of Rev. J.M. Shaw, Baptist and Rev. S.J. Fulton, Presbyterian and Rev. Matthieson, Presbyerian).

I would hope that someone would do a backup copy of Lopopolo's book as Lopopolo said that copy in the Socorro Library may be one of the few, or only, ones left; or perhaps the Socorro Library could put the book behind lock and key for
Library use only (I have seen similar records in the UNM Zimmerman Library that
had pages cut out with razor blades).

I would be glad to help any families who may have ties to those early Hispanic Protestant families. We have a lot of rare data and a website.

John E. Chavez, Santa Fe, NM
Click here for his email.

p.s. Accounts of the infamous murder of a Methodist church leader, Conklin, on the porch of the church on Xmas Eve 1880 by two young Baca brothers do not mention that those Baca brothers (Onofre and ??) were members of the Methodist Church - they show up in the above mentioned Lopopolo book.

The Baca cousins (not brothers) that John writes about are Antonio, Onofre and Abram Baca. I wrote about the murder on my blog, at this link. The article that I wrote itself caused a little bit of controversy because I used a source that some felt was biased and unreliable. However, it was not the only source I used, and I understood its bias and questionable validity when I wrote the article. Because of this, I believe that I used it, with other sources, to create a fair and balanced article.

John sent me another email that talks about what he calls "the NM Protestant Gap"

The info I sent you is particularly relevant in Socorro, as Socorro was one of the earliest and strongest footholds the very early Protestant churches established in NM. Many Socorro families doing their genealogy may be affected by this - and without even being aware that some of their antecedents were Protestant - regardless of if their family is or was Catholic (my mother is Catholic).

Another source is the El Buen Samaritano Spanish Methodist Church in Albuq. near 6th and Granite (by the old Harwood Girl's School). They have a history room, and some of the families in that congregation have ties back to the Socorro area.

My fellow researcher, Crystal Baca Slater, and I have done a LOT of records searches for what we term "The NM Protestant Gap" (a gap in the Catholic and civil records during the NM territorial period).

We also have/had a website: go to www.myfamily.com, but lately have difficulties accessing or instructing others to access it; it leads to "Early NM & CO Protestants" and has a LOT of early photos, files, a few trees, history, etc. (I'll try to get you username and password that work - remind me if I forget).

Another source is the NMGS "First 40 Years" CD which has searchable files including some court records and extractions of baptisms, births, marriages and deaths from Socorro and Valencia County (the early Chavez and Baca families mostly migrated to Socorro from Valencia County - Albuq. to a lesser extent).

It can be VERY difficult of these early Hispano Protestant families to track their Protestant ancestors; but Crystal and I are available to help.

Regards,
John Chavez, Santa Fe NM

Selected 1952 Socorro High School Yearbook Photos

2009-09-30T09:52:00.003-06:00

Recently, I went to pick up some items from my sister Janis' house, (she was killed in a car accident last December) and I found two Socorro High School yearbooks. One yearbook was from 1925, and other from 1952.

The 1925 yearbook includes class photos of both of my grandfathers. The 1952 yearbook has a photo of my mother.

I scanned the page that included my mother's photo. Unfortunately, the photos on the bottom of the page came out a little warped. I didn't want to scan too much so that I would not damage the yearbook. I did not even try to scan the 1925 yearbook due to how delicate it is. I hope to get them scanned professionally soon.

My mother, Frances R. Baca. Junior year photo, 1952

1st page of Junior class photos, surnames Atencio through Gonzales

Students listed on the page: Sammy Atencio, Betty Baca, Frances Baca, Frank Baca, Mamie Baca, Fidelia Baldonado, Garnett Burks, Reyna Carillo, Cora Chavez, Jimmie Chavez, Richard Chavez, Betty Jane Clark, Netta Lou Clegg, Pauline Collins, Rosie Cordova, George Emilio, Jennie Gallegos, Jon Gilmore, Evelyn Gozales, and Josie Gonzales.

Searching for Native American Roots

2009-09-28T19:51:00.010-06:00

This past weekend, I was at the Albuquerque Special Collections Library when I was approached by two sisters who were trying to apply for a Certificate of Indian Blood for Taos Pueblo. Although I knew next to nothing about how to apply, I did try to my best to help them.

The ladies had compiled a number of documents such as baptismal, birth, marriage and census records. They mentioned that they were having a hard time getting the pueblo to accept their application. They weren't sure what they needed; however, after asking them a number of questions, it appeared that the pueblo was requesting official certified copies of certain documents. Therefore, they would have to request these from specific entities that held these documents.

Some of my suggestions that I gave them were:

1.) They need to contact the pueblo to find out exactly what was required and request required forms. Taos Pueblo has a website (click here) that, although it does not have specific information about how to apply for a certificate, does have contact information for the governor's office. Some very basic information about applying for tribal enrollment can also be found on the U.S. Department of Interior 's website (click here.)

2.) They need to prove an unbroken link between themselves and their ancestor who they believe to have full Taos Pueblo Indian blood (in this case, it was their grandfather.) They must also prove that their ancestor is the same person who is listed in a Indian census of the pueblo. In order to do this, they must follow the Genealogical Proof Standard, which can be found in a number of publications including Genealogical Resources of New Mexico, 3rd Edition and Native American Genealogical Resources of New Mexico, both written and compiled by Karen Stein Daniel, CG^sm and for sale by the New Mexico Genealogical Society (click here.) The Genealogical Proof Standard can also be found on the NMGS website (click here.)

3.) They will also need to provide proper citations for their research. As such, I suggested that they purchase a copy of Evidence! Citation & Analysis for the Family Historian by Elizabeth Shown Mills. This may be purchased on Amazon.com . If a copy is bought through the NMGS website, proceeds will go to the Albuquerque Special Collections Library to purchase new books.(click here.)

4.) If the pueblo indeed needs certified copies of these records, they would have to request these documents from the organizations that hold the originals. This could include county clerk offices; state records offices; church, diocese and/or archdiocese offices; and the National Archives and Records Administration (click here for the NARA website.) There will be a cost for certified copies. Certified copies are official documents. At no point should anyone send originals of any document to organizations requesting them, as those documents may be lost or become part of the permanent collection of that organization. Certified copies should be sent instead and are more than sufficient to fulfill any request.

5.) I sold them a copy of Native American Genealogical Resources of New Mexico (click here.) There is no other tome like this one. It is thoroughly researched and extensive in its scope. Items included in this volume are a list of archives, libraries and museums; church, mission and religious resources; Family History Library microfilm resources; federal government resources; Internet resources; resources categorized by tribe and pueblo; and much, much more. Anyone researching Native American ancestry in New Mexico (and many other places) will want to have this book in their collection (once again, you can order it by clicking on this link.)

There may be more to researching and applying for tribal enrollment. If anyone has further information, please contact me at abqbobcat@nmia.com and I may post your information on this blog.

Blog post revised 09/29/09.

Several Graves Vandalized at San Miguel Cemetery

2009-09-27T06:08:00.003-06:00

From the 12 September 2009 El Defensor Chieftain:

A family going to pay respects to one of their deceased relatives made a grim discovery - several gravesites at the San Miguel Church Cemetery had been vandalized.

The family members quickly reported news of the desecration to San Miguel's Father Andy Pavlak, who alerted city officials.

Among those first notified was Socorro City Councilor Peter Romero.

Romero, who serves on the city's Cemetery Committee, said a midweek tour of the damage revealed nearly a dozen broken or toppled tombstones and grave markers. In all, Romero said he counted 11 vandalized gravesites within the cemetery....

To read the entire article, click on this link.

Using the RMOA to Find Archived Material

2009-09-20T16:27:00.011-06:00

The other day, one of my readers asked me to help her find information about a specific land grant that her relatives had homesteaded. I directed her to the Rocky Mountain Online Archive , a database that has finding aids for primary sources that are archived in libraries throughout the region. Participating New Mexico institutions include the University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research, the Fray Angelico Chavez History Library and the New Mexico State Records Center and Archives. There are also finding aids for libraries and archives in Wyoming and Colorado, and a few digital archives that can be accessed directly from the Internet.

To access the RMOA, click on this link. You'll see a page like the one below. You'll want to search the online archive for a specific item. You can, for instance, search for a specific land grant - such as the Sevillita Land Grant. Or, you can search for a specific person. As example, I searched for my 2nd great grandfather, Epitacio Torres:

Click on the image to get a larger view.

The search will give you a list of finding aids that include all the words that you requested. This does not mean that the words will be in the same order as you requested; for instance, it could as easily bring up the names Epitacio Baca and Jose Torres in the document, but not the name Epitacio Torres. Since this search engine does not use soundex, check for all the alternative spellings of the name (Epistacio, Torrez, etc.)

If you get a hit, you'll get a listing of finding aids that have the words that you were searching. Sometimes you'll get four or five finding aids, sometimes, like the example below, you'll get only one listing. Click on each to find the information you are looking for:

Click on the image below to get a larger view.

When you click on the finding aid, you will see the collection's title, (in this case "Inventory of the Board of Trustees of the Sevilleta Grant Records, 1887-1939") the institution where it can be found ("The Center of Southwest Research") and usually contact information and a website link. There is also a collection summary and other details about the collection.

Click on the image to get a larger view.

Often, there is a large content list, as there are many files within the collection. I find that the easiest way to find a name on the list is search the finding aid itself. They way to do this, on Windows at least, is to press "Control" and "F" and the same time. This will bring up a search box. Type in the name that you are looking for. The name may be found a few times in the finding aid, so continue clicking "next" until you find the document you are looking for. In this case, I found one file that included Epitacio Torres' name. Take note of box and file numbers as you will need them when you request the file from the archive.

Click on the image below to get a larger view.

In order to access the actual file or document, you will need to go down to the institution itself, or request that they mail you a copy of the document. There are certain mailing and copying costs. Also, copies may not be ready for a few days, so you may have to pick them up later or have them mailed to you. Speak to a librarian or archivist from the institution for more information. Please remember to check the institution's operating times before visting so that you will not visit there when they are closed.

When you visit the institution, make sure to give them the collection title, collection number, box number, file number and any other pertinent information. This information can be found in the finding aid itself, as shown below. You may need to fill out a form to request the file, you may be required to leave your belongings in a locker, and may only be required to use a pencil only. You may also not be able to see the original itself, and instead may have to view the microfilm copy. The institution may impose certain copyright restrictions, and citation requirements.

Click on the image below to get a larger view.

I hope this guide has helped you understand how to use the RMOA website for research. More information can be found on the website itself.

Link.

October 17, 2009 NMGS Program

2009-09-19T12:01:00.000-06:00

Saturday, October 17, 2009, 10:30 AM
Albuquerque Special Collections Library
423 Central NE, Albuquerque NM
(NW Corner of Edith and Central)

The New Mexico Genealogical Society presents

John Taylor
Author of “Bloody Valverde”
and co-author, with Thomas S. Edrington, of “The Battle of Glorieta Pass”

will speak on

The Civil War in New Mexico

Famed historian John Taylor will discuss how New Mexico played a part in the Civil War. He will sign copies of his books at the presentation.

This program is free and open to the public.

For more information about our programs, please visit the New Mexico Genealogical Society website at http://www.nmgs.org/workshop.htm

Sandia Mountains Program - Tomorrow, Sept. 19th!

2009-09-18T05:53:00.001-06:00

Saturday, September 19, 2009, 10:30 AM
Santo Niño Historic Church
At the intersection of State Highways 333 & 337
Tijeras, New Mexico

The New Mexico Genealogical Society
in conjunction with the East Mountain Historical Society present

The Towns of the Sandia Mountains
Mike Smith, historian and author

The Sandia Mountains have been home to people for millennia. From Navajo, to Spanish, to American Civil War soldiers and beyond, many people have traveled through and lived in this area. Mike Smith collected photographs and stories about this place, and published it in his popular book “The Towns of the Sandia Mountains.” Now, The New Mexico Genealogical Society in cooperation with the East Mountain Historical Society presents this author and his stories.

Mike Smith will be selling and signing copies of his book at the program.

Revised Directions: The Santo Niño Historical Church in Tijeras, NM. From Albuquerque: take I-40 east to Exit 175. At the stop sign go right. You will be on 333 or old US66. Pass the Wells Fargo bank, the post office and the information center. Turn right. The church will be visable ahead.

This Program is Free and Open to the Public

For more information about the East Mountain Historical Society, visit their website at http://www.eastmountainhistory.org/.

For more information about the New Mexico Genealogical Society, visit our website at http://www.nmgs.org/.

Vintage Postcards of New Mexico

2009-09-17T21:19:00.002-06:00

My friend Nancy Lopez has a really good website that she calls Cybergata. It includes her genealogy, transcriptions of vital records and photos. It also has a page of vintage New Mexico postcards.

To view these postcards, click on the following link.

New Look

2009-09-17T19:06:00.002-06:00

If you are viewing this post from the blog, you already know that I've changed the look of the blog. I wanted to put a photo that meant more to my personal genealogy than the Albuquerque skyline, so I picked my parent's wedding photo as the title image. I also picked a template that was easier to view and read.

If you are reading this post via email, check out the new looks by going to my blog at http://nmgenealogy.blogspot.com.

I've also changed the look of the New Mexico Genealogical Society Blog. Check it out at http://nmgsblog.blogspot.com.

Saturday Night Genealogy Fun: Trading Cards - Collect them all!

2009-09-12T19:28:00.004-06:00

Randy Seaver of Genea-Musings and Sheri Fenley of The Educated Genealogist suggested this week's Saturday Night Genealogy Fun: Trading Cards. Mine is below:

Collect them all! My collection can be found on my Facebook page: click on this link!

Volunteers Needed for New Mexico Death Certificate Project

2009-09-11T05:46:00.001-06:00

ANNOUNCEMENT:

How would you like to be a part of the New Mexico Death Certificate Project? The project is ready to go and volunteers are needed. You can work one day a week or more - whatever fits your schedule. Some of the work will be done at Special Collections Library and some will be able to be done at home. Hugh Bivens is the contact person for this project but is looking for another person to coordinate volunteer schedules, etc.

Hugh is at Special Collections Library every Tuesday and Thursday so you can contact him there to get more information.

The software has been developed and tested. Volunteers are now needed to move death certificate images from microfilm rolls to digital format. This involves operating a microfilm machine that you may already have used it in your personal research. Training will be provided to make you comfortable in the operation of the machine. Since having New Mexico Death Certificates available on our website is mainly going to help people searching for their New Mexico ancestors, it seems to make sense that NMGS take an active role in getting this done. Talk to Hugh Bivens or Gail Rassmussen regarding the project if you are interested in helping . The phone number at the Albuquerque Special Collections Library is (505) 848-1376.

The Albuquerque Special Collection Library website is http://www.cabq.gov/library/specol.html

Another Pair of Socorro Obituaries

2009-09-08T12:01:00.013-06:00

Although they have the same last name as me, Juan Jose Baca, Jr., and his brothers and sisters are not directly related to me. Rather they are distant cousins of mine through my mother's family. Juan Jose was the grandson of my 4th great grandmother, Maria Guadalupe Torres. Guadalupe Torres married two men: Francisco Antonio Garcia, who was my 4th great grandfather, and Pedro Antonio Baca, who was Juan Jose, Jr.'s grandfather. Therefore, Juan Jose Baca, Jr., is my half 1st cousin, 3 times removed. He and my 2nd great grandmother Maria Guadalupe Padilla, (not to be confused with the previously mentioned Maria Guadalupe Torres, who was her grandmother) would have been half 1st cousins.

Confused? I know, it's hard for me to keep it all staight, too. If you want to read more about this family, check out my previous post "Some Notes on my March 21st NMGS Presentation", or read my article "Maria Guadalupe Torres: One Woman's Life in Nineteenth Century Socorro" in the June 2009 New Mexico Genealogist. If you wish to order a copy of that issue, click on this link.

I found two obituaries for Juan Jose Baca, Jr. in the Albuquerque Special Collection Library's computer databases. Both were published in the Albuquerque Journal.

The first obituary can be found on page 10 of the 17 June 1941 Albuquerque Journal. The obituary says that Juan Jose died on Sunday in El Paso, TX. I checked the date of the week calculator on Ancestry Search, (link) and found that June 17th fell on a Tuesday that year. Therefore, his death occured two days before, which would make his date of death as June 15th.

The obituary notes that he was survived by five brothers, but lists only three: Emilio M, Felipe N., J.N. Baca and Lucas Baca. This corresponds to the information I already have on the brothers: J.N. would be Juan Nepomuceno, while the fifth brother may be Solomon.

The record also shows that Juan Jose was survived by three sisters: Mrs. Antonio Otero, Mrs. Jim Romero, and Mrs. A. A. Romero. None of their first names are noted. From other sources, I have the names of five of his sisters: Guadalupe, Dominica, Maria Isabela, Angelina, and Pabla. I know that Guadalupe married Edward Fortune in 1887, so she appears not to be one of the living sisters listed. I don't know who the other sisters married, so at this time I can't match them to the names listed in the obituary.

Neither this obituary, nor the next, mention that Juan Jose had a wife or children.

According to his obituaries, Juan Jose was a World War I veteran, and a member of the Benavides Grande Post No. 82, a chapter of the American Legion.

On the same page as this obituary are two other obituaries: one for Francis Willis Marks, and the other for Dionocio Aguilar Martinez.

Click on the image below to get a larger picture:

The second obituary, published on page 3 of the 18 June 1941 edition of the Albuquerque Journal, does not mention Juan Jose Baca, Jr.'s family. It does, however, mention a few Socorro residents, some of who I recognize.

Juan Jose's pall bearers were members of the Home Guard: Juan Castillo, John Matthews, Tom Olguin, Julius Frassinet, Paul A. Padilla, and Paul Burt. His escort were Capt. W.E. West, Lieut. Rafael Lopez, Y.G. Phillip, B. Baca, John Montoya, Hugh Fraser, George Downs, and Henry Del Curto. The mass was celebrated by Rev. R. M. Libertini.

On the same page as this obituary, you will find the obituaries for Dionicio Aguilar Martinez, Anglie GAllegos Mora, Mr. Kee Silson, and Mrs. Eunice L. Zehr.

Click on the image below to get a larger picture:

I've created a family group sheet for Juan Jose Justo Mariano Baca and Maria Francisca Miera, the parents of Juan Jose Baca, Jr. This chart includes J.J. Baca's siblings and himself. Click on this link to view it (you will need a copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader to view.)

September 19, 2009 NMGS Program

2009-09-07T12:01:00.000-06:00

Saturday, September 19, 2009, 10:30 AM
Santo Niño Historic Church
At the intersection of State Highways 333 & 337
Tijeras, New Mexico

The New Mexico Genealogical Society
in conjunction with the East Mountain Historical Society present

The Towns of the Sandia Mountains
Mike Smith, historian and author

The Sandia Mountains have been home to people for millennia. From Navajo, to Spanish, to American Civil War soldiers and beyond, many people have traveled through and lived in this area. Mike Smith collected photographs and stories about this place, and published it in his popular book “The Towns of the Sandia Mountains.” Now, The New Mexico Genealogical Society in cooperation with the East Mountain Historical Society presents this author and his stories.

Mike Smith will be selling and signing copies of his book at the program.

Directions: The Santo Niño Historical Church is located at the intersection of State Highways 333 and 337 in Tijeras, New Mexico. From I-40, take the Tijeras exit. At the stoplight, turn right, and travel West, past the library. The church should be easy to spot from there.

This Program is Free and Open to the Public

For more information about the East Mountain Historical Society, visit their website at http://www.eastmountainhistory.org/.

For more information about the New Mexico Genealogical Society, visit our website at http://www.nmgs.org/.

Desolate Outpost: Fort Craig, New Mexico

2009-09-06T23:04:00.005-06:00

Seaching for information about Fort Craig, I found this link from 30 August 1998 Albuquerque Journal article titled "Desolate Outpost".

Fort Craig was a military fort 35 south of Socorro, New Mexico. Not much remains of the post, just a few crumbling adobe buildings. However, the history of the fort is fascinating. Please read the article.

I've also found these two links that are interesting:

* Images of Old Fort Craig and Valverde, New Mexico

* Fort Craig, New Mexico

* Fort Craig National Historic Site

* Graverobbers desecrate and loot Ft. Craig, N.M., cemetery

* Government Secretly Exhumes Bodies at Historic Cemetery After Grave Looting Tip

* Old West Mystery, Solved in D.C.

The Baca / Douglas Genealogy and Family History Blog

February 18, 2012 NMGS Program

More about Ignacio Trujillo, born 1817

5 Generation Ancestry of Ignacio Trujillo (born circa 1817)

Tim Kimball - January 21, 2012 NMGS Presentation

Albuquerque Special Collection Library423 Central NEAlbuquerque, NM(On the corner of Central and Edith)Saturday, January 21, 201210:30 AM – NoonThe Albuquerque Special Collections Libraryand The New Mexico Genealogical Society

presentTim Kimball Asking for the Inestimable Right: New Mexico’s State Government of 1850

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Tim Kimball - January 21, 2012 NMGS Presentation

2012 New Mexico Centennial Program - Botts Hall

September 17, 2011 NMGS Program

August 20, 2011 NMGS Program

Baca/Cabeza de Baca Family History

Pedigree Chart for Maria Paubla Torres

Genealogy, Family History and Local History

Genealogical collection to remain at Albuquerque Main Library

A list of Socorro Grant Families?

Zimmerly family article to be in June New Mexico Genealogist

July 16, 2011 NMGS Program

June 2011 NMGS Program

Historic Socorro Videos

The 2011 NM History Conference

Looking for a Spanish translator

Socorro History Articles

Francisco Xavier Garcia Jurado and the founding of Socorro, NM

Frieda Marie (Douglas) Roberts - 1923-2011

April 18, 2009 NMGS Program

Carpool to Socorro for March 19th NMGS Program

March 19, 2011 NMGS Presentations

February 2011 NMGS Program

February NMGS Program Correction

No January 2011 NMGS Program

Socorro Fire Co. Fire Dept. - 1891

NMGS Year-end program, November 20, 2010

First Hand Account of the New Mexico Territorial Period

Cousin writes about genealogy ... and her iPhone

Family Photos at NMGS Conference

Family Photos at NMGS Conference

Early registration for NMGS Conference ... extended

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Early registration for NMGS Conference ends Sept 15th!

September 18, 2010 NMGS Program

50th Anniversary Conference - October 15th & 16th

Pieces to the Puzzle: Torres and Trujillo

The Socorro Land Grant and Family History

Special Collections Material Now At Main Library

The Mayors of Socorro, New Mexico

Mary Penner to Speak at June 19, 2010 NMGS Program

Another Candelaria Family

Albuquerque Special Collection Library to close May 29, 2010

HGRC Presentation - Dr. Claire Ortiz Hill

Repost and Corrections: Baca Haberdashery and Shopping Center

Images of 1930 US Census Showing Crespin Torres' Descendants

Zimmerly Family Documents

Crespin Torres and his children in the 1930 US Census

Baca, Baca, Baca....

My maternal Baca Family, part IV

Support the Albuquerque Special Collections Library

My maternal Baca Family, part II

My maternal Baca Family, part I

7 Generations of the Baca Family

Yes, you too can participate in the Baca Surname Workshop!

Census Records of Martin Baca and his son Juan Baca

March 20, 2010 NMGS Program

Dolores and Epitacio, Part II

Dolores Torres and her brother Jose Epitacio Torres

For those of us who can't wait....

New "Hanks Family" Label

NMGS Program February 20, 2010

Crespin Torres in Los Angeles, California - 1930

The Torres Family NM Genealogy and History Blog

NMGS 50th Anniverary Conference!

Maybe that's why I get a farmer's tan during the Summer....

New Graveyard Rabbit Blog

February 2010 NMGS Program

Baca cousin writes article about his roots

January 2010 NMGS Program

Signor (Sydnor) Hanks family in the 1850 US Census

John William Hanks Family, 1900 U.S. Census

A couple more deceased uncles, and an aunt....

Albuquerque Special Collection Library
423 Central NE
Albuquerque, NM
(On the corner of Central and Edith)

Saturday, January 21, 2012
10:30 AM – Noon

The Albuquerque Special Collections Library
and The New Mexico Genealogical Society

present

Tim Kimball Asking for the Inestimable Right: New Mexico’s State Government of 1850