Arturo,
I can't be absolutely sure of course, but it looks like this may be a strong
connection to my family line. The "acta" that I have definitely states that
Pedro was from the Rancho de las Ranas, but I also have bumped into the fact
that he had been married at least (4) times. I am hoping that this is the
right tree line....

Isn't it amazing how small these ranchos were (based on the population)? I
bet these families were among the originals who settled in the area....

Speaking of ranchos, did you get the pictures I sent of an original rancho
from the Hernandez family whose origins were from Jalisco (El Nopal/Nopalito,
near Arandas)? I tried to upload them, but was not too successful, although
I was successful on uploading an old picture. The rancho was refurbished,
and is 150 years old. The man who refurbished it maintained the integrity of
it's original look. It really does prove a hint as to how people lived in
those days.

Esperanza
Chicagoland area

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