Geneology

Miscellaneous documents concerning frontier military affairs, 1787, including- 1) personnel evaluations of Janos officers Cordero, Tapia, Juarez, Peru, Munoz, Torres, Dos Porto, listing place of birth, Calidad, age, Former military service, competence, etc; 2) accounts of Janos presidial purchases. (T. Sheridan) (1977)

Capitan de milicias (retirado) Prudencio Chavez died January 21, 1802. Nemerio Salcedo (commandante general) (Chihuahua) appoints capitan Ygnacio marquez as interventor de Bienes. Included is Chavez will, exhaustive inventarios de Bienes, and the division of property amongst the heirs. On frame 0311 there is a diagramatic illustration of the Chavez family. See also rl. 1806 fr. 0209-0235. Rl. 1814 fr. 0045-0051. (P. Hayes) (1977)

Documents concerning una Rancheria compuesta de Espanoles, mulatos, Coyotes, Taraumares, y otras castas, numbering 100 men, united with the Apaches, who were robbing, rustling, Murdering throughout Cienega de los Olibos area. Led by a Spaniard from Atotonilco*) (1977)

Muster roll of the 3rd company, 2nd squadron of San Carlos, giving reasons for absenses, death (describes nature of), discharge or desertion. Documents for the year 1784 are included here. (R. Perez) (1977) others- 0924-0939- 2nd compania Voluntaria, San Carlos.

A register of the soldiers of San Carlos that have died, deserted or been discharged. The cause of death is described if it was due to causes other than combat. This information is noted in the Margin of the original enlistment document, thus furnishing information on the soldiers parantage, Vital statistics, previous occupation and residency. (R. Perez) (1977) additional sales (Film 1779b)- 0601-0665- 3rd company of the 2nd squadron, San Carlos. 0667-0723- 7th company of alternatives, San Carlos. 0725-0746- 1st company of the 7th squadron, San Carlos.

Formation of 2 more companies of militia. Done by donations, thus a long list of people donating. Equipment and supplies needed for new companies listed with prices. Information on general status of agriculture and mining and problems caused by Indians. (T. Barnes) (1977)

Inquisition certifies parents of Antonio de Ordanza were limpios de toda Mala Raza de Sangre puras Limpia Sin macula ni mistura de Judios, Moros indios mestizos Negros ni mulatos ni penitenciados. (T. Sheridan) (1976)

Francisco Romo requests authorities look into convent records in Valle de San Bartolome- Convento de San Francisco. (R. Davis) (1976)

Last will and testament of Apurtina, who declares she was legitimate child of parents. Persons- Apurtina Benitez, Vezina of Parral; Anca Benitez, Father; Juan Martinez, Mother. (R. Davis) (1975)

This is a petition by alfarez Cristobal for permission to get testimony to his family heritage. He presents a 12 question document, then gets responses from Approx. 8 people who attest to his heritage. It seems his grandmother (on his Mother's Side) was a daughter? of a Conquistador and an original citizen of Mexico City. All testimony is positive. No ruling included here. Persons- alfarez Cristobal de Aguilera y Castilla of Parral and Mexico City; capt-general Geronimo de Vega y Salazar of Parral, justicia; capt. Geronimo de las Reyes of Parral; Antonio de supulveda, Vezino of Parral; capt. Diego Morales of Villa of San Diego; capt. Bartolome Gutierrez de Villanuno of Parral; capt. Melchor de Aguilera (dad); Geronomia de Castilla (mom); capt. Juan de Castilla; Maria de Niebla. (R. Davis) (1975)