My Trujillo Lineage and the Albuquerque Tricentennial Parade

Last year when my wife and I took part in the Founders Day Parade at the Albuquerque Tricentennial opening ceremonies we carried the "Baca" banner. This year someone else carried the banner. I had to pick another banner to carry, so this time I carried the "Trujillo" banner.

When I was telling my sister about the parade I mentioned that we had Trujillo ancestors. She did not realize that fact. Below is one of our Trujillo lines.

Direct Descendants of Juan Antonio Trujillo

1 Juan Antonio Trujillo
.. +Maria Rosa Lucero
..... 2 Juan Agustin Trujillo
......... +Lucia Antonia de Jesus Montano
............. 3 Juan Antonio Trujillo 1795 -
................. +Maria Juliana Silva 1801 -
..................... 4 Jose Trujillo 1815 -
......................... +Dolores Marquez
............................ 5 Andrea Trujillo
................................ +Jose Crespin Torres 1847 - 1937
.................................... 6 Ignacio Torres - 1950
........................................ +Andrea Montoya 1883 - 1974
............................................ 7 Maria Teresa Torres 1912 - 1983
................................................ +Robert Bourguignon Baca 1907 - 1972
.................................................... 8 Robert Carlos Baca 1932 - 1999
........................................................ + Frances Rosaline Baca 1934 - 1999
........................................................... 9 Robert J. C. Baca

(c) 2006 by Robert J. C. Baca

Martin Hurtado, Alburquerque's First Mayor (Albuquerque Tricentennial)

This weekend is the Albuquerque 300th Birthday Bash. My wife Nancy and I are going to take part in the Founders Day Parade on Saturday April 22, 2006. Since Albuquerque Mayor Martin Chavez is supposedly a decedant of the first mayor of Alburquerque Martin Hurtado, I decided that I too should demonstrate my claim as a decendant of the first mayor.

I am decended from Martin Hurtado three times, all through my maternal grandmother Paublita (Zimmerly) Baca.


Direct Descendants of Martin Hurtado
1 Martin Hurtado 1659 - 1734
.... +Catalina Varela Jaramillo
..... 2 Bernadina Hurtado
........... +Ramon Garcia Jurado 1678 - 1760
............. 3 Toribio Garcia Jurado 1729 -
................... +Antonia Teresa Gutierrez - 1764
..................... 4 Francisco Xavier Garcia Jurado 1756 -
........................... +Maria Josepha Sanchez
............................ 5 Francisco Antonio Garcia
.................................. +Maria Guadalupe Torres 1812 -
.................................... 6 Juana Maria Garcia 1828 -
.......................................... +Felipe Padilla 1815 -
............................................ 7 [9] Maria Guadalupe Padilla - 1920
.................................................. +[8] Jose Epitacio Torres 1858 -
.................................................... 8 [2] Delfina Torres 1893 - 1978
.......................................................... +[1] Esteban Zimmerly 1887 - 1936
........................................................... 9 [3] Maria Paublita Zimmerly 1909 -
................................................................. +[4] Santiago Baca 1907 - 1961
................................................................... 10 [5] Frances Rosaline Baca 1934 - 1999
......................................................................... +[6] Robert Carlos Baca 1932 - 1999
........................................................................... 11 [7] Robert J. C. Baca
..................... 4 Maria Trinidad Garcia Jurado 1759 -
........................... +Feliciano Montoya 1748 -
............................ 5 Maria Josefa Montoya - 1838
.................................. +Lorenzo Tiburcio Padilla - 1839
.................................... 6 Maria Gertudes Padilla
.......................................... +Ricardo Torres 1808 -
............................................ 7 Maria Paubla Torres 1849 -
.................................................. +Samuel Zimmerly
.................................................... 8 [1] Esteban Zimmerly 1887 - 1936
.......................................................... +[2] Delfina Torres 1893 - 1978
........................................................... 9 [3] Maria Paublita Zimmerly 1909 -
................................................................. +[4] Santiago Baca 1907 - 1961
................................................................... 10 [5] Frances Rosaline Baca 1934 - 1999
......................................................................... +[6] Robert Carlos Baca 1932 - 1999
........................................................................... 11 [7] Robert J. C. Baca
............................ 5 Ana Maria Jacinta Montoya 1794 -
.................................. +Diego Antonio Abeyta 1783 -
.................................... 6 Maria Monica Abeyta 1817 -
.......................................... +Simon Torres 1815 -
............................................ 7 Jose Valentin Torres 1836 -
.................................................. +Maria Josefa Ortiz 1837 -
.................................................... 8 [8] Jose Epitacio Torres 1858 -
.......................................................... +[9] Maria Guadalupe Padilla - 1920
........................................................... 9 [2] Delfina Torres 1893 - 1978
................................................................. +[1] Esteban Zimmerly 1887 - 1936
................................................................... 10 [3] Maria Paublita Zimmerly 1909 -
......................................................................... +[4] Santiago Baca 1907 - 1961
........................................................................... 11 [5] Frances Rosaline Baca 1934 - 1999
................................................................................. +[6] Robert Carlos Baca 1932 - 1999
.................................................................................. 12 [7] Robert J. C. Baca
Copyright (c) 2006 by Robert J. C. Baca

Wedding Photo - Robert C. Baca and Frances R. Baca

Wedding photo, Robert C. Baca and Frances R. Baca, October 27, 1954, Socorro, New Mexico.

From left to right (not including the children)
1.) Theresa Baca, bridesmaid, groom's sister.
2.) David Baca, groomsman, groom's brother.
3.) Unknown bridesmaid.
4.) Ernest Chavez, groomsman, bride's cousin.
5.) Ernest Manning, best man, bride's uncle.
6.) Robert C. Baca, groom.
7.) Frances R. Baca, bride.
8.) Ida (Zimmerly) Manning, matron of honor, bride's aunt.
9.) Unknown groomsman.
10.) Josie Baca, bridesmaid, bride's sister.
11.) Unknown bridesmaid.
12.) Unknown groomsmen.

Children:
1.) Eddie Bernal, ring-bearer, bride's cousin.
2.) Ina Mae Zimmerly, flower girl, bride's cousin.

Of the groomsmen that I was not able to identify, one is Robert Navarez, the other Nazario Lopez.
Of the bridesmaids that I was not able to identify, one is Lucy Gonzales, the othe Lugy Romero.

Wedding Announcement # 2: Robert C. Baca and Frances R. Baca

From the El Paso Times, Thursday, October 28, 1954, page E1. The Photo is from the same article.

Miss Baca Becomes Bride in Socorro Church Rites

Socorro, N.M. – Miss Frances Rosaline Baca, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Santiago Baca, became the bride of Robert C. Baca, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Baca, in ceremonies Wednesday in San Miguel Catholic Church here.

Bridal attendants wee Mrs. Ernest Manning, matron of honor; and Miss Josie Baca, sister of the bride, Miss Lugi Romero, Miss Lucy Gonzales and Miss Theresa Baca, sister of the bridegroom, bridesmaids.

Mr. Manning was best man, Ina Mae Zimmerly was flower girl, and Eddie Bernal was ring bearer.

Both the bride and the bridegroom were graduated from Socorro High School. The bride has been employed by her father, and the bridegroom is stationed with the Army in New York.

Among the pre-nuptial courtesies honoring the bride were a lingerie shower given by Mrs. Jimmie Baca and a miscellaneous shower which Miss Gonzales and Miss Romero were hostesses.

Wedding Announcement #1: Robert C. Baca and Frances R. Baca

Probably from the Albuquerque Journal. My parents were married on October 27, 1954.

Historic San Miguel Church is Scene of Socorro Wedding

Journal Special

SOCORRO – Historic San Miguel Church was the scene of the wedding of Miss Frances Baca, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Santiago Baca, and Pfc. Robert Baca, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Baca. The fashionable wedding united two prominent Socorro families.

Rev. Louis Antlitz officiated at the double ring ceremony. The four bridesmaids were Misses Josie Baca, sister of the bride, Lucy Gonzales, Lugy Romero and Theresa Baca, the groom’s sister. Mrs. Ernest Lee Manning of Albuquerque, the bride’s aunt, was matron of honor and the bride’s small cousin, Ina Mae Zimmerly was flower girl. Little Eddie Bernal was ring-bearer. Ernest Lee Manning was best man and the four ushers were David Baca, brother of the groom, Robert Navarez, Navario Lopez and Ernest Chavez.

Mrs. Carl Dagostino sang accompanied by Mrs. Philip Baca, organist.

The bride wore a gown of imported Chantilly lace over blush pink bridal satin. Matching blush silk illusion veil was held by a jeweled crown of floral design. She carried a white orchid and carnation bouquet.

The matron of honor wore a waltz length iridescent taffeta gown of deep rose. The four bridesmaids were attired in identically designed waltz length gowns of taffeta in soft tones of blue, rose, turquoise, and green.

The bride’s mother was attired in a two-piece costume of ice blue starched lace with black and white accessories. Her corsage was pink carnations. Mrs. Robert B. Baca, the groom’s mother, wore rust wool jersey with black accessories and a yellow carnation corsage.

A reception was held in the ballroom of the Hotel Val Verde. Those who poured wee Miss Priscilla Baca, Mrs. Lorenzo Baca, Mrs. Paul Padilla, and Mrs. Pete Romero. Mrs. Sylvestra Zimmerly was in charge of the guest book. Misses Christine Pino, Eugenia Baca and Mrs. Howard McConeghey sang.

A wedding dinner was served.

Engagement announcement - Robert C. Baca and Frances R. Baca

From an unknown newspaper

Socorro Couple Plans Wedding

Mr. and Mrs. Santiago Baca of Socorro announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Frances Bosaline, (sic) to Robert C. Baca, son of the Robert B. Bacas of Socorro.

The Couple will be married Wednesday at 8 a.m. at San Miguel Catholic Church in Socorro.

Both young people are members of leading Socorro families. Santiago Baca, a business man, has served on the county and municipal school boards.

Robert B. Baca is assistant postmaster of Socorro.

The prospective bridegroom is serving in the Army. He will come from New York for the ceremony.

50th Birthday Announcement - Robert C. Baca

Photo and caption are from the El Defensor Chieftain, c. April, 1982:

BOBBY BACA, celebrated his birthday this month and was photographed at his birthplace – no, he wasn’t born either in jail or in the courtroom – but he was born in the old courthouse formerly at the site of the Socorro County Courthouse on April 6th when his father, Robert B. Baca, was Under-Sheriff. The family lived at the courthouse at the time. Bobby or Robert C. Baca lives on Cuba Road. His bookkeeping service is appropriately on Court Street. Mr. Baca is also a trustee of the Socorro Electric Cooperative. Staff photo by Valarie Bates.

Samuel Zimmerly and Maria Paubla Torres

Samuel Zimmerly, son of Santiago (James?) Zimmerly and Maria Schus; married Maria Paubla Torres, daughter of Ricardo Torres and Maria Gertudes Padilla, on September 29, 1866 at San Miguel Parish, Socorro, New Mexico. On the marriage record, Samuel Zimmerly is mentioned as being from Switzerland.[1] However, according to his military records Samuel is listed as being born in Luzerne, Penn.[2]

Samuel Zimmerly was a member of Company B, 1st Regiment of the California Infantry. He enlisted on October 2, 1861 at Camp Latham, California, for a three year term. He was a carpenter at the time. He was 5’ 8” tall, had sandy hair and complexion, and “black” eyes. After completing his three year duty Samuel was discharged at Fort Craig, New Mexico on November 3, 1864.[3]

[1] 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.), pg. 75.
[2] Military Records: Samuel Zimmerly. National Archives, Washington, D.C.
[3] Military Records: Samuel Zimmerly. National Archives, Washington, D.C.

Website Link: Fort Craig National Historic Site

I found a site for Fort Craig at

http://www.nm.blm.gov/sfo/fort_craig/fort_craig_home.htm

Fort Craig was a U.S. military outpost from 1854 to 1885. The Civil War battle of Velverde was fought nearby by soldiers from the fort.

Two of my 2nd Great Grandfathers served at Fort Craig in the mid-1800s, Philip Bourguignon and Samuel Zimmerly. From what I can gather, Philip Bourguignon had been discharged from the army prior to the battle. Samuel Zimmerly was part of the California Column which entered New Mexico in response to the Confederate invasion. He did not take part in any Civil War battle either.

Website Link: Information about Samuel Zimmerly and Maria Paubla Torres

I found a web site that includes stories about my 2nd Great Grandfather Samuel Zimmerly and his wife Maria Paubla Torres. It is on the El Defensor chieftain website:

http://dchieftain.com/cuentos/39551-04-03-04.html

This history has some incorrect information. Samuel Zimmerly was from Switzerland, not Germany. There is no proof that he arrived in the United States with his family; he may have come here alone. The story is that he and his three brothers arrived in the United States and went their separate ways. This may be true, but I haven't found any information to back this up.

Also, since Samuel Zimmerly was born in Switzerland, his grandson Edward Zimmerly who was shot down during World War II in Germany didn't die near where his grandfather was born.

I'll post some information about the Zimmerlys on this site soon.

Samuel Zimmerly was my maternal grandmother Paublita (Zimmerly) Baca's paternal grandfather. Paublita Baca's father was Samuel's son Estevan, who was not mentioned in this article.

-RJCB