Nuestros Ranchos Site

While we've made good progress in other lines, we continue to get stuck with the line through Purisima del Rincon.

I received the following newsletter from FTDNA:

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I have not had success in finding baptism certificates in El Sagrario for
the years 1807-1812.

Does anyone know of any archives that contains information of Correo Maritomo?

Born in Zapotlan el Grande 1747 to parents Juan Jose Dias and Gertrudis Reyes

Born in Zapotlan el Grande 1747 to parents Juan Jose Dias and Gertrudis Marquez.

Looking to see if there is a George E. Mayorga in the Nuestros Ranchos group
(Already checked so I think not).

Or does anyone know either of a living George E.

I found the baptismal record for Jose Susano in Bautiismos de Castas
1807-1812, Image #139, entry 63. This is in the Aguascalientes film
record of course.

Just a reminder that the SoCal chapter of the Nueva Galicia Genealogical Society will be holding a meeting this Saturday, April 25th in Orange, California from 11 am until 2 pm.

I am looking at this video about the legend of giants in Tala, Jalisco, Mexico:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHHoib4KuVU

Says they were called "chinametin" and were 35 feet tall.

I have not had success in finding baptism certificates in El Sagrario for the years 1807-1812.

Piggy-backing on the conversation about who's Latino, I was wondering what people mark for race on census and other forms.

I came across this posting on the National Catholic Reporter web site and thought I would seek out the opinions of the Nuestros Ranchos members.

Hi,

I'm trying to figure if only padrinos are listed, or grandparents as well. Bottom left side, Marquez twins. Thanks!

I am seeking information about my maternal 7 great grandparents, Onfre de Soto married to Cayetana de Estrada. Onfre was baptised 21 Feb 1683 in Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes, MX.

I located a marriage document (1891) with the groom's signature, which makes me curious about any formal and informal educational opportunities during that time period, and how they may have varied by

I found this website with pictures of a panteon of Monte Escobedo. Looks old and made out of cantera:

http://labestad.reduaz.mx/web/turismo/patrimonew/galeria.php?donde=031…

Hi,

Right side, one of the two really really faded entries is for a Joseph Marquez, 21 Feb 1729. Can anyone see anything? :(

When I sent my introduction yesterday, I forgot to include the link to my
folder.

https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1-18417-10955-24?cc=1874591&wc…

i read this document and i'm not clear as to how these two are related

My granpa told me that there are marquez from zacatecas in el Carrizal jalisco-

I have two death ends in my tree

Matrimony in El Carrizal Jalisco.
Eulalio Marquez

From: Angel R.

Just came across this blog, Colotlan en Llamas, which mentions these families. En español.

Laura

Question
I just received the Family tree Y DNA results from my Uncle's DNA test. Of the 58 values on his Y-DNA - Standard Y-STR he matches 51 exactly with another person the other 7 are:

Delia, I’m Mary Anne Pentis and I have had both FAMILY TREE mtDNA done with them and also with ANCESTRY DNA. I recommend starting with FAMILY TREE as it should give results you want.