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.
30 April 2011
17 April 2011
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.
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
“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.
14 April 2011
Francisco Xavier Garcia Jurado and the founding of Socorro, NM
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.
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.
13 April 2011
Frieda Marie (Douglas) Roberts - 1923-2011
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
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
27 March 2011
April 18, 2009 NMGS Program
“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
06 March 2011
Carpool to Socorro for March 19th NMGS Program
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.)
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.)
05 March 2011
March 19, 2011 NMGS Presentations
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
Socorro Public Library
401 Park Street, Socorro, New Mexico
Robert J. C. Baca
“Baca y Baca: Two Families from Socorro” (10:30 AM)
“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
01 February 2011
February 2011 NMGS Program
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.
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.
07 January 2011
February NMGS Program Correction
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
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
06 January 2011
No January 2011 NMGS Program
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
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
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