Aguayo and Becerra

Trying to find information on Diego De Aguayo (birth abt. 1730) married Francisca De Becerra (birth abt. 1735) parents to Candido De Aguayo (Wife Maria Gomez De Mendoza). They had a son named Agapito De Aguayo married to Narciza De Loza, married 21 May 1827. In information is appreciated.
Thanks in Adavance, Jaime Gonzalez

Gutierrez, Valencia, Padilla,Vega, Placencia from Tamazula and Reyes, Vasquez, Ochoa, Manriquez, Montano and Gomez from Tuxpan

Hello cousins

I'm helping out a gentleman in Mexico who is starting his genealogy....I've found quite a bit on his lines and was wondering if anyone in the group is familiar with these families? All the info I've found is in the LDS Pilot site and/or the IGI. This is just a sample of what I've got so far....

JOSE BENTURA GUTIERRES MENDOSA
Male Christening:04 AUG 1811 San Francisco, Tamazula De Gordiano, Jalisco
Father: YGNACIO GUTIERRES Mother: MARIA PETRA MENDOSA

Groom's name: Migel Padilla
Bride's name: Maria Sesilia Palencia
Marriage date: 11 Sep 1817
Residence: Tamazula de Gordiano, Jalisco, Mexico
Marriage place: San Francisco, Tamazula De Gordiano, Jalisco, Mexico
Batch number: M60376-4
Date range: 1788 - 1826
Record group: Mexico-VR
Film number: 226027
Collection: Mexico Marriages 1700-1900

Name: Saturnina Gutierrez Vega
Gender: Female
Christening date: 03 Dec 1863
Christening place: SAN FRANCISCO, TAMAZULA DE GORDIANO, JALISCO, MEXICO
Residence: Tamazula de Gordiano, Jalisco, Mexico
Birthplace: Santa Rosa
Father's name: Ventura Gutierrez
Mother’s name: Petra Vega
Paternal grandfather's name: Ygnacio Gutierrez
Paternal grandmother's name: Petra Mendoza
Maternal grandfather's name: Feliciano Vega
Maternal grandmother's name: Rafaela Flores
Batch number: C60375-9
Date range: 1860 - 1866
Record group: Mexico-VR
Film number: 225991
Collection: Mexico Baptisms 1700-1900

Name: Andres Reyes
Gender: Male
Christening date: 21 Nov 1884
Christening place: Tuxpan, Jalisco, Mexico
Residence: Tuxpan, Jalisco, Mexico
Father's name: Onofre Reyes
Mother's name: Policarpia Vasquez
Batch number: I06913-1
Record group: Mexico-EASy
Film number: 282122
Collection: Mexico Baptisms 1700-190

Name: José Aniceto Manriquez
Gender: Male
Christening date: 18 Apr 1883
Christening place: Tuxpan, Jalisco, Mexico
Residence: Tuxpan, Jalisco, Mexico
Father's name: Jesus Manriquez
Mother's name: Cipriana Montano
Batch number: I06913-1
Record group: Mexico-EASy
Film number: 282122
Collection: Mexico Baptisms 1700-1900

Name: Jose Guadalupe Ochoa
Gender: Male
Christening date: 19 Dec 1894
Christening place: Tuxpan, Jalisco, Mexico
Residence: Tuxpan, Jalisco, Mexico
Father's name: Cesareo Ochoa
Mother's name: Apolonia Gomez
Batch number: I02513-4
Record group: Mexico-EASy
Film number: 282123
Collection: Mexico Baptisms 1700-1900

Thanks
Rose

Greetings from a Newbie

Hello! I'm glad to have found a site dedicated to the exact area that my ancestors are from... I have been bitten, recently, by the geneology bug - but have always wondered about the lives of my ancestors and have felt the desire to know their names and key dates in their lives.

My paternal grandparents were born in (or around) Huitzila, Zac. My grandfather (Apolonio Castro Bañuelos, b. circa 1921) came to the US in the 40's (settled in California later) and then brought my grandmother (Maria de Jesus Correa Uribe) and some children, with the rest being born here in the U.S.

I have had some trouble digging up names from some databases - mostly of my grandparents themselves and their parents generation, which I attribute (correctly or not), to a possible fire in the town church/record hall, possibly during the Cristero war? (The idea of the fire comes from my grandmother). They have never known their real birthdays.

My grandfather's parents: *Damaso/Damas (*or some other form) Castro Tejeda and Petra Bañuelos Herrera.

My grandmother's parents: Leopoldo Correa *Vasquez (b. 1898, El Teul, Zac.) and Maria Altagracia Uribe Campos (absolutely nothing on her).

Just recently I have found two marriage dates for my grandfather's grandparents!

Nicolás Castro
m. Simona *Tejeda (*or Tegeda, as it was written in the digital entry)
11th Feb. 1874
Mezquital Del Oro, Zac.

and also,

Genaro Bañuelos
m. Epigmenia Herrera
12th Oct. 1884
San Cristóbal de la Barranca, Jal. (Just over the border from Zac.)

I am lucky enough to have a grandmother who recounted not only all of her grandparents' names, but also the names of my grandfather's grandparents (!) - so I'm quite sure they're correct (As the dates/places seem right).

But have no idea where to go from there! Have any advice?

Thanks so much,
Michael D. Castro

Diego de Villalpando

I am trying to find additional information on Diego de Villalpando. Was he related to Thomas de Villapando of Aguascalientes and Asientos (son of Thomas de VIallalpando and Maria de Veles; originally from Leon)?

He married Ysabel Lozano (or Lozano de Gardea), perhaps in the 1670/80 period. I do not know where, and had at least these children (no baptismal records found):

Gabriel, m. Leonore de Sepulveda (1704 matrimonial information in Aguascalientes; actual marriage record not found; no children found)
Xptoval, m. Getrudis de Estrada (1704, matrimonial information in Aguascalientes; actual marriage record not found; no children found)
Mariana, m. Antonio Trillo, 1694 (they had several children in Aguascalientes)
Joseph, died 1684, Aguascalientes, age 14
Getrudis, m. Bernardo Trillo, 1707 (they had several children in Aguascalientes)

Several Villalpando families lived in Asientos, but not these ones.

Any help or suggestions would be appreciated.

George

Rancho El Oceano Y Santa Teresa Jalisco

My research revolves around Ledesma,Cienega de Mata,Chinampas Jalisco. Recently I discover that my father was born in Santa Teresa, baptised in Ledesma Jalisco.I have looked for Santa Teresa around that area and cannot find it. Also One of his brothers was born in El Rancho El Oceano,cannot find that one either. These people were born in late 1800's and the places could now have new names. I would appreciate any info. Thanks Mary lou

Casa de Cabrera

                            CASA DE CABRERA
 
Santo Fernando III, Rey de Castilla & Leon y
 su Reina,  Dona Beatriz de Survia
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Don Enrique, Infante de Castilla y
Dona Mayor Rodriguez de Pecha
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Don Enrique Enrique y
Dona Estefana Ruiz de Zeballos
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Don Juan Enriquez y Dona Maria Diaz de Haro
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Dona Violante Enriquez de Castilla y
Don Pedro Ponce de Cabrera
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Don Fernando Diaz de Cabrera y Enriquez y
Dona Mayor de Vernegas y Tolosan
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Don Pedro de Cabrera y Dona Inez Alfonso de Alcazar, VII Senora de Albolafias
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Don Pedro de Cabrera, VIII Senor de Albolafias y Dona Beatriz Ruiz de Aguayo
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Dona Inez de Cabrera y Aguayo y
Goberonador Lope de Sosa y Mesa
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                 Don Juan Alonso de Sosa y
          Dona Ana de Estrada y de la Caballaria
(Ana, hija de el Tesoro Real de Mexico,
Don Alonso de Estrada) 
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Alfonso X “El Sabio” Rey de Galicia, Castilla, y Leon y Violante, Princesa de Aragon
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Dona Violante de Castilla y
Diego Lopez de Haro, XV Senor de Vizcaya
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             Don Fernando Diaz de Haro
          y Dona Maria Alfonso de Portugal
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         Dona Maria Diaz de Haro y Don Juan Enriquez
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Dona Violante Enriquez de Castilla y
Don Pedro Ponce de Cabrera
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Don Fernando Diaz de Cabrera y Enriquez y
Dona Mayor de Vernegas y Tolosan
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Don Pedro de Cabrera y Dona Inez Alfonso de Alcazar, VII Senora de Albolafias
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Don Pedro de Cabrera, VIII Senor de Albolafias y Dona Beatriz Ruiz de Aguayo
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Dona Inez de Cabrera y Aguayo y
Goberonador Lope de Sosa y Mesa
|
Don Juan Alonso de Sosa  y
Dona Ana Estrada de la Caballaria
(Ana, hija de el Tesoro Real  de Mexico, Don Alonso de Estrada)                                                          Compilacion por John D. Inclan

Nuestros Ranchos- I think we have a connection

If I'm correct - I don't have my research with me and I haven't heard back from Angie yet but this would not be far fetched because Angie and I already established years ago that our lines cross - but if I'm right then you and I are related. I believe Leopoldo's mother Nicolaza was my great grandmother Bernarda Vazquez' sister. If I'm right, our great great grandmothers were sisters and we'd be 3rd cousins. I've moved recently but I'm going to try to see if I can find any of my "non-paper" research in my emails to back up my theory. These things I know for sure 1) Angie and I have ancestors in common, 2) either my great grandmother Bernarda or my great grandfather (her husband) had a sister named Nicolaza and 3) my great grandmother was Bernarda Vazquez b. abt 1874. I'd like to hear from you and compare info.
------Original Message------
From: hrhmichaeldc@yahoo.com
Sender: research-bounces@lists.nuestrosranchos.org
To: research@lists.nuestrosranchos.org
ReplyTo: research@nuestrosranchos.org
Subject: [Nuestros Ranchos] Thank You Angie
Sent: Sep 8, 2009 10:43 PM

Thanks for the welcome and information... I did find my great-grandfather's (Leopoldo Correa, b.1898) birthday earlier, but thank you for finding brothers and sisters from my Correa & Uribe families. I had no idea there were so many instances of my great-great-grandparents' names! I'm glad that now I'm able to get my grandmother's opinion on the names shown (Which would be her uncles/aunts!)...

I'm a little stumped at how to obtain certain films and view the original writing... Are they downloadable through the internet or do they come by mail? Maybe you can explain a bit about the procedure? Thanks so much! (Hopefully we'll find a link!).

Michael D. Castro

8 Real Coins

I have some significant happenings in my family in 1793 with my GGGG
grandparents Justo Puente and Josefa Sanchez being married in Sombrerete
and also my twin GGG grandfathers both named Jose Tadeo Diaz being born
in Sauz de Los Marquez. So awhile back I went to the local Coin store
and had the guy go to the next coin show and purchase me a 1/2 real very
small silver coin dating 1793 for $30. Unfortunately the date is so worn
that you can just tell that it is 1793. So I have had him hunting for a
better coin from that date but his report to me is that that particular
date is hard to come by BUT there are plenty of excellent condition
coins in the period from 1794-1799 in the 8 Real denomination minted in
Mexico.

I have no financial interest in this just though I'd let folks know that
for between $80-$125 range you can get an 8 Real Coin in good shape in
the 1794-1799 time period minted in Mexico. If you have a local coin
dealer you trust have him/her look into it or let me know and I'll put
you in touch with my coin dealer who says he can get them.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spanish_dollar

joseph

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Joseph Puentes
NoMeat@h2opodcast.com
http://h2opodcast.com/vsse.html (Vegan Environmental Solutions Podcast)
http://h2opodcast.com (Environmental Podcast)
http://h2opodcast.blogspot.com (Blog for above)
http://PleaseListenToYourMom.com (Women's Peace Podcast)
http://NuestraFamiliaUnida.com (Latin American History Podcast)
http://nuestrosranchos.org (Jalisco, Zacatecas, and Aguascalientes
Genealogy)

Méjico vs. Mexico

I have noticed that some members of the group spell México with a J, ie. Méjico.

For exmaple in Daniel's message from about a year ago he wrote:

Once you reach Manuel's grandfather who ever he may have been you will connecto to all of us in someway, youll go back so far in your genealogy 1500-1600, and given the right line back to the Kings of Spain and princes of Europe, I connect to royalty thanks to my Spanish, Portuguese and German ancestry. Its a good feeling knowing where you come from but the best is for the perservation for future generations. Since you have alteño ancestors, you're full spanish i suppose, until we can get further possibly italian, portugues, french and others who arrived in Méjico. -Daniel

I was just wondering about the politics/tradition/meaning behind the use of such a spelling and would appreciate any comments.

my beloved braceros

I'm in the "planning" stage of painting a series of my beloved braceros.

I already have several already painted in my mind's eye.

In the 1960s I worked side-by-side with them, listened to their songs of Mexico, sweated as they did, and hurt (as they did) with them.

I know the "meaning of life" because I was one with them.

PARA SERGIO ALATORRE

IGI Individual Record FamilySearch™ International Genealogical Index v5.0
Mexico
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ANTONIO LEONICIO CABRAL Pedigree
Male Family

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Event(s):
Birth:
Christening:
Death:
Burial:

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Marriages:
Spouse: ANNA DE SANTIAGO Family
Marriage: 10 FEB 1777 Huejucar, Jalisco, Mexico

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Messages:
Extracted marriage record for locality listed in the record. The source records are usually arranged chronologically by the marriage date.

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Source Information:
Batch No.: Dates: Source Call No.: Type: Printout Call No.: Type:

M602985 1771 - 1834 0445146 Film NONE

Sheet: 00

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LEONICIO ANTONIO CABRAL Pedigree
Male

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Event(s):
Birth:
Christening: 10 JUL 1757 San Luis, Colotlan, Jalisco, Mexico

Death:
Burial:

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Parents:
Father: JUAN DE LA CONCEPCION Family
Mother: LORENZA DE LA TRINIDAD

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Extracted birth or christening record for the locality listed in the record. The source records are usually arranged chronologically by the birth or christening date.

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Source Information:
Batch No.: Dates: Source Call No.: Type: Printout Call No.: Type:

C602863 1755 - 1768 0443673 Film

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MARIA DE JESUS CABRAL SOLIZ Pedigree
Female Family

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Event(s):
Birth:
Christening:
Death:
Burial:

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Marriages:
Spouse: FRANCO. MENDOZA Family
Marriage: 27 MAY 1818 Huejucar, Jalisco, Mexico

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Extracted marriage record for locality listed in the record. The source records are usually arranged chronologically by the marriage date.

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Source Information:
Batch No.: Dates: Source Call No.: Type: Printout Call No.: Type:

M602985 1771 - 1834 0445146 Film NONE

Calisto Samaniego, Sacerdote

Hello to all!

I just got back from Guadalajara. I was not able to attend the Valle de Guadalupe meeting because my uncle was very ill so I went straight to Guadalajara. Not all was lost. He told me that my GGGG Grandfather, Calisto Samaniego born around 1820, probably in Juchipila, was a priest that left the priesthood to marry/be with Lina Salazar, my GGGG Grandmother. I descend from his son Jesus Samaniego and Cayetana Castaneda. Any idea on how I can get started solving this mystery? I can't find any other info on him/Lina.

Thanks!

***************************

Hola a todos!

Acabo de llegar de Guadalajara. No pude atender la reunion en Valle de Gpe porque mi Tio estaba muy enfermo y tuve que irme directo a Guadalajara... pero no todo esta perdido. El me dijo que mi 4o bisabuelo Calisto Samaniego, nacido alrededor del 1820, probablemente en Juchipila, fue un sacerdote que abandono la iglesia para casarse/estar con Lina Salazar, mi 4a bisabuela. Yo desciendo de su hijo Jesus Samaniego y Cayetana Castaneda. Alguien tiene una idea de como puedo confirmar este misterio? No he podido encontrar mas informacion acerca de el o de Lina.

Gracias de antemano!

Sandra Gómez Mendoza
San Antonio, TX

Garnica surname/ Steven Hernandez post on march 26, 2006

It happend I didn´t check such post before today! I also descend from Garnica.

Pablo De Los Dolores De Leon (or Cos Y Leon)Aguirre (Ayotlán, Jal. b. 1743)

Batch No.: Dates: Source Call No.:
C602839 1726 - 1749 0280670

He married María De Jesus Garnica Rizo, daugther to Nicolás Antonio Castro Y Garnica De Leon and Maria Antonia Rizo Vanegas (Banegas)

Thank you Steven, I just read your post and the whole history it contains, I need to read carefully again to understand the lineage trace. If you want I can send you my PAF copy, I am having trouble getting my paf to make a copy or ananthafel to a carpet but I know I can send my whole paf. There is also a gedcom of mine in the site of nuestrosranchos in case you want to check it.

I guess we are cousins in some way, I also have a copy of an old picture of a lady by the name María Garnica who was married to Eufemio Leon Flores, a half brother to my ggfather Nicolas Leon Jaime, born in 1871 in Jesús María, Jal.

I have a full hand of information and still don´t know what to do with it or where to place it because most of all am happy, think first I have to dance. Thank You again.

Leticia Leon Morales

FW: 1930 Census for Jalisco

 Hi everyone,

We have started indexing for the State of Jalisco, starting with Acatlan de Juarez, specifically Los Pozos.  If anyone would like me to look out for names from this location please get back to me.  I can only download 5 badges at a time, as I am sure there will be many others doing Jalisco.

-Esther Jordan Lopez

De La Torre

To Linda Romero and Enrique De La Torre

I have uploaded my Excel File for De La Torre research. Please see link below:

http://www.nuestrosranchos.org/node/18110

I create these spreadsheets, then link the families together as I go through each film. As you notice I have not done much research on the De La Torre line, so there are many orphan records. In most cases I have a hard copy of the records listed. If you need one, I will scan it to you. These deal mainly with the De La Torre's in Tepatitlan.

Maureen

Aguascalientes, Sagrario Informacion Matrimonial 1739

I was wondering if anyone who can read Spanish help me out on something?

I am looking at the Informacion Matrimonial films and doing an extraction of my ancestors. I have come across the film 1739 at the Family Search Pilot site and what is listed are not marriages but are list of daughters and their parents....about image 15 starts with Asientos and now I'm at image 43 which appears to list daughters from Lagos. I have never seen anything like this before in all the records I've ever looked at, and it's been too numerous to count.

I hope you can help me solve this mystery.....my research colleague is out of town with no access to the internet.

Thank you

Rose
Fresno

Cortez Alvarado

Ok I need help from the group. Can anyone help me find my grandfather
Antonio Cortez Hernandez....born in Matansas Jalisco the year 1909. His parents were Jose Refugio Cortez and Alejandra Hernandez.

I am also looking for my grandmother Ma Manuela Alvarado Ortiz born in 1913 also in Matansas Jalisco. Her parents were Lorenso Alvarado and Francisca Ortiz.

Antonio Cortez Hernandez was married to Ma Manuela Alvardo Ortiz.

I also have one more question. Can anyone give me advice on how to look for my uncle Eusebio Cortez Alvarado born in Matansas Jalisco. He was my fathers only brother and last I heard he lived in Gonzales Tamaulipas or Manuel Tamaulipas. I just need advice on how I can search for him. I have been looking for him for the past 3 years and have had not luck.

Cortes

Carlos C. Gutierrez 1902-1959

I am so excited to find this group. Reading the other posts gives me hope. I've run into a dead end at the border for Carlos...

I'm looking for Carlos C. GUTIERREZ from the time he crossed into the USA and earlier. He stated in his naturalization papers (1954) that he immigrated and stayed in the USA continuously from 2 Jul 1926 and crossed at El Paso, Texas "on the El Paso Electric Co." He also stated that he was born 4 Nov 1902 in Union, Jalisco, Mexico.

On the death records for Carlos, it states his parents were Lorenzo GUTIERREZ and Emilia CABILLO.

I would be grateful for suggestions on where to look for Carlos or his parents and family.

Carlos C. GUTIERREZ
Lorenzo GUTIERREZ
Emilia CABILLO

Spain and the American Revolution Travel Tour to Spain and . . .

from Judge58@aol.com

Dear TCARA members,

The SAR cordially invites you to participate in our trip to Spain to
honor Spain's assistance during the American Revolutionary War. We're
meeting the King of Spain and conducting a Charter celebration for the
new SAR Society in Spain. We're paying homage to Gen. Bernardo Galvez in
his home town, and at the Malaga Cathedral, where he was successful in
obtaining the money they had saved up to build the south tower of the
cathedral.

Please forward this message to the Bexar County Hispanic Genealogy
Society, the Canary Island Assn, and the Granaderos de Galvez, as I
don't have their respective e-mail addresses.

Details of the trip are as follows:

Please join us for the SAR trip to Spain from May 10 - 20, 2010. Group
airline rates from Washington, DC are available. Stay in outstanding
hotels, and enjoy delicious Spanish food. In Madrid, we are scheduled to
have an audience with King Juan Carlos, who is an SAR member. The tour
includes visits to the Royal Palace, Royal Armory, Army Museum, Navy
Museum, Plaza Mayor, and the incomparable Prado Museum. While in Madrid
we will visit El Escorial, burial site of ancient Spanish Royalty, and
scenic Toledo, where the finest steel swords in the world are made. In
Madrid there will be a reception at the US Embassy, where hopefully we
will visit with the US Ambassador to Spain.

By train and bus we travel to Macharaviaya, the home town of General
Bernardo Galvez for a celebration, followed by a ceremony at the Malaga
Cathedral, where the church donated their fund for the construction of
the South Tower to Gen Galvez. These funds were used for arms and
ammunition to protect the Mississippi River and Gulf Coast from the
British during the Revolutionary War. In Malaga visits are also planned
to Gibralfaro Castle and the Old Quarter.

In Granada we will visit the incomparable Alhambra Palace, where we will
gain insight into the lives of the Moors, who conquered most of Spain
and occupied it for 700 years. On the Costa Del Sol, there will be time
for swimming, shopping, or leisure strolls along the boardwalk. Also
included is a visit to scenic Rhonda. En route we stop to view the
construction of the brig Galveztown.

Consider an extra few days on the post trip extension which will allow
time for visits to historic Gibraltar, and exotic Tangier, Morocco. To
register and insure a place on the tour, send $200.00 per person to
David Eld, Magic Meetings and Incentives, 3901 North Stevens St.,
Alexandria, Virginia, 22133. For additional information contact him at
703-379-8071 or e-mail him at deld@magicglobal.com Final payment due NLT
Feb. 10, 2010.

A $200 deposit per person is required by 9/30/09 for the main trip and
an additional $100 per person for the extension.

We hope that you will join us on this historic event.

Fraternally,

Ed Butler
President General 2009-2010

The Sons of the American Revolution is the leading male lineage society
that perpetuates the ideals, principles and liberties established by the
founding fathers during the American Revolution. As a patriotic,
historical, and educational organization, we seek to maintain and expand
the knowledge and meaning of patriotism, promote respect for our
national symbols, and the value of our American citizenship. Through
these efforts we hope all Americans come to have a better understanding
of their rights and duties as expressed in the US Constitution and the
Bill of Rights. God bless the SAR!

========================

The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution
Madrid—Malaga
May 10—20 , 2010

Compatriots,

Please join us for a wonderful 10 day trip to Spain, May 10-20, 2010. We
will visit the Cathedral in Malaga, where the church members donated the
money for the second tower of the church to Gen Bernardo Galvez, for
guns, ammunition, and supplies to fight the English up the Mississippi
and along the Gulf Coast. There will be time for lounging on the beach
along the Costa Del Sol. Savor the scenic side trips in the south of
Spain to the exotic Alhambra Palace near Granada; enjoy a celebration in
the small home town of Gen. Galvez; delight in the magnificent vista
from Rhonda, historic Gibraltar, and an optional day trip to explore
Tangier, Morocco.

In Madrid tour the Royal Palace and Armory, and hopefully have an
audience with SAR member King Juan Carlos. In Madrid we will visit the
incomparable Prado Museum, see El Cid’s huge sword at the Army Museum
and marvel at the ship models in the Naval Museum. There will be time
for a casual stroll through the magnificent Plaza Major, where you can
savor some tapas. Side trips include visits to historic Toledo and
stately Escorial, burial place of many Spanish kings.

An optional tour to Costa del Sol is offered.

Consult your tax advisor about the deductibility of this trip for
members of the SAR and members of the SAR Ladies Auxiliary.

Judge Ed Butler
SAR Spain Trip Coordinator

The itinerary planned for the Spain program is shown below. Please note
changes are possible until the official visits are confirmed.

ITINERARY
Monday, May 10—Depart U.S.A. for Spain.

Tuesday, May 11—Arrive Madrid. Transfer from airport to hotel. Check in
at the InterContinental Hotel. Afternoon at leisure followed by Welcome
Reception in evening.

Wednesday, May 12—City tour of Madrid including Royal Palace, the Armory
and Old Quarter. Lunch at local restaurant. Afternoon tour of Army &
Navy Museum. View trophies, flags, uniforms, weapons and scale-models
describing the history of Spain’s armed forces. Reception hosted by Navy
League followed by dinner on your own.

Thursday, May 13—Morning visit to the U.S. Embassy followed by excursion
to El Escorial. Explore the most magnificent Monastery of Spain from
where King Philip II ruled the world. Lunch is included. Tour concludes
with wreath ceremony at El Escorial. Audience with Royal Family. Evening
at leisure.

Friday, May 14—Full day tour to Toledo, one of the most delightful
cities of Spain. The wealth of its impressive artistic and cultural
legacy makes it one of the most unique cities in Europe. Visit the
Cathedral, Jewish Quarter and Santo Tome Church. Lunch included. Evening
at leisure.

Saturday, May 15—Day at leisure. Special Dinner at a private club.

Sunday, May 16—Transfer from hotel to train station. Depart Madrid for
Antequera by high-speed train. Transfer to Granada. Enjoy lunch before
tour to the Alhambra. This unique building is a fortress, residence and
royal city all in one. Transfer to Malaga. Check in at the Malaga
Palacio Hotel. Evening at leisure.

Monday, May 17—Full day excursion to Macharaviaya. Visit this old
farming village where in 1786 the villagers dedicated a monument to the
Galvez family to express their gratitude. Ceremony with plaque to honor
General Bernardo Galvez followed by official lunch. Evening at leisure.

Tuesday, May 18—Morning reception with Malaga Town Council followed by
tour of Malaga. Visit Gibralfaro Castle and Old Quarter. Lunch at local
restaurant. Public ceremony at the Cathedral and presentation of a
Plaque of Honor. Dinner hosted by the Convention Bureau of Costa del Sol.

Wednesday, May 19—Full day excursion to Ronda.
En route stop at shipyard to view the brig Galveztown under construction
to be completed in May 2011.
Explore the historic quarter reminiscent of the Arab age and more
“modern” Ronda built after the 16th century. Lunch at local restaurant.
Farewell Dinner.

Thursday, May 20—Transfer to Malaga airport for your return flight to
the U.S. via Madrid or continue by coach to Costa Del Sol on Post
Program Tour.

LAND COST Per Person: $3,850.00
(Sharing a double occupancy room)

INTERNATIONAL AIR FARE per person from Washington, DC to Madrid and
return Malaga/Madrid/Washington, DC for 2010 is estimated at: $1,000.00

Note: The cost is subject to change if the number of attendees falls
below 40. The price is based on the exchange rate valid in February 2009
and is subject to change.

INCLUSIONS:
Hotel accommodations in Madrid for five nights and in Malaga for four
nights including breakfast, service and taxes.
Airport transfers and transfer to train station.
High-speed train from Madrid to Antequera.
Sightseeing as indicated in itinerary including English-speaking guides.
Official visits and receptions as listed in itinerary.
Welcome reception.
Meals as shown in itinerary.

SPLENDOR OF SPAIN

When you think of Spain you'll most likely picture bullfights, beaches
and flamenco dancing, but although these do capture the very essence of
Spain, this vibrant country has a whole lot more to offer.

Madrid, the capital of Spain since 1562, is a city of great monuments.
Among its highlights are the medieval center, dating back to the
Habsburg Empire, and the Prado Museum. But Madrid is not just a cultural
destination. It is also a lively metropolis with many pubs, cafes,
discotheques and nightclubs open late into the night.

Malaga, inhabited for more than 2,000 years by different Mediterranean
civilizations, combines today its traditions with modernity. Stretching
below the watchful eye of the Castle of Gibralfaro is a lively and
bustling city with neighborhoods of rich Andalusian flavor.

OPTIONAL POST TOUR TO MARBELLA
(3 nights)

Thursday, May 20—Transfer by coach to Marbella. Check in at the Hotel El
Fuerte Marbella. Rest of day at leisure.

Friday, May 21—Full day excursion to Gibraltar. Visit the city center,
Punta de Europa and the Trinity Lighthouse. Lunch at local restaurant.
Evening at leisure.

Saturday, May 22—Day at leisure. Optional tour to Tangier, Morocco.
Farewell Dinner.

Monday, May 23—Transfer to Malaga airport for your return flight back to
the U.S via Madrid.

COST Per Person: $992.00
(Sharing a double occupancy room)

Note: The cost is subject to change if the number of attendees falls
below 20. The price is based on the exchange rate valid in February 2009
and is subject to change.

INCLUSIONS:
Hotel accommodations in Marbella for three nights including breakfast,
service and taxes.
Airport transfers.
Sightseeing as indicated in the itinerary including English-speaking guides.
Lunch in Gibraltar.
Farewell dinner.

COSTA DEL SOL

The most all year round tourist destination in Europe, Costa del Sol has
numerous magnificent well-kept beaches. The average water temperature is
65º F ( and 75º F in August).

There is also much to see away from the beach. Miles of unspoiled and
protected countryside peppered with white villages. The mountains back
the coast: Montes de Malaga, Serania de Ronda, Sierra Blanca, Sierra
Bermeja, Concha Mountain. They are covered with a diverse range of
flora. Here you can enjoy nature and the hospitality of the White villages.

RESERVATION REQUIREMENT:
SAR Honoring Spain: Mail the enclosed reservation form with your deposit
to MAGIC Meetings at the address below. A deposit of $200 per person is
required to reserve space on the Program visiting Madrid and Malaga.

Post Tour to Marbella: An additional deposit of $100 per person is
required to reserve space on Post Tour. Include your deposit in the
check for the Main Program.

FULL PAYMENT DUE NO LATER THAN
FEBRUARY 10, 2010

CANCELLATION POLICY
Deposit is refundable in full up to July 15, 2009 for SAR Honoring Spain
program and the Post Tour to Costa del Sol. Any cancellations received
between July 16, 2009 and February 10, 2010 are charged $100 per person
cancellation fee. Cancellations received between February 11 and March
10, 2010 will be charged $450 per person cancellation fee. Between March
11 and April 10, 2010 the fee is 75% the full cost of trip. No refunds
are made after April 11, 2010.

CANCELLATION INSURANCE
If you wish to receive information on cancellation insurance, please
check here ___.

We recommend you send in your reservations early to ensure your
attendance on the tour.

Contact:

David Eld
Magic Meetings and Incentives
3901 North Stevens Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22133
Tel.: 703.379.8071
Fax: 703.671.1937
Email: deld@magicglobal.com

Are Merced Medina and Merced Macias the same person Calvillo , Ags. 1800's

Calvillo, Aguascalientes church records have me believing that they may be the same person. The names Merced Medina and Merced Macias come up in records naming her as a parent or grandparent. In some records she is called by Medina in another record Macias. I have been unable to clear up the relationship. I only have my suspicions.

Concider these conflicting entries.
Matrimony of Diego Serna and Marcela Lopez , June 11 1829
Diegos parents Juan Manuel Serna and Merced Macias

Diegos' and Marcela childrens entries of Grandparents are as follows

child Grandparents names
YSIDRO b. 03 Apr 1830 Juan Cerna and Merced Macias
JACINTO b. 15 Aug 1831 Juan Cerna and Merced Macias
SOTERA b. 21 Apr 1833 Juan Cerna and Merced Macias
Clemencia b. 22 Nov 1835 Juan Cerna and Merced Medina
Ysabel b. 02 Jul 1837 Juan Cerna and Merced Medina
Juana b. 23 Jun 1839 No entry
Jacinta b. 16 Aug 1841 Juan Cerda and Merced Medina
Siriaca b. 17 Jun 1843 Juan Cerda and Merced Masias
J. Refugio b. 01 Jun 1845 Juan Serda and Merced Medina
Manl. Adrian b. 08 Sep 1847 Juan Serna and Merced Masias
Bruno b. 09 Oct 1849 Juan Serna and Merced Masias
Nasario b. 26 Jul 1852 Juan Manl. Serna and Marcela Lopez , I am thinking this Marcela Lopez is a clarical Error as Marcela Lopes is the Mother not the grandmother.

Jose Manuel Serna and Trinidad Aguilera childrens entries of Grandparents are
child Grandparents
Crecensio b. 29 Dec 1805 Juan Serna and Merced Macias
Anto. Gil b. 01 Sep 1813 Juan Manuel Serda and Maria Merced
Manl. b. 15 Jun 1826 Juan Cerna and Merced Medina

IN the marriage of Casimiro Saucedo and Anastacia de los Dolores Serda m. 03 Feb 1799 . Anastacias's parents are Manuel Serda and Ma. Merced Macias.

In the decendants of Matias Serna and Juana Esparsa

child Grandparents
Jose Anto. b. 04 Aug 1814 Juan Manuel Serda and Merced Medina
Jose Pablo b. 07 Jun 1826 Juan Cerna and Merced Medina

The Serna, Serda , Cerna , Cerda variations dont bother me .. its the confusion of Maria Merced and Maria Medina . I need some clarifying information. Thanks in Advance. my contact info is Mooskies4 at aol dot com