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1806 Church Marriage of Jose Antonio Garcia and Maria Andrea Lopez

This is the June 30, 1806 church marriage record of my 4th great grandparents Jose Antonio Garcia and Maria Andrea Lopez. They were married by the church back in 1806 in Mier, Tamaulipas, Mexico.His parents are listed as Jose Antonio Garcia and Maria Quiteria Alanis. Her parents are Jose Antonio Lopez and Maria Francisca Javier de la Garza.It is interesting…

Moises GarzaJune 27, 2017June 27, 2017 Marriage Records No Comments

Indios, Frailes y Encomenderos en el Nuevo Reino de Leon Siglos XVII y XVIII

During my genealogical search for my own ancestors I came across a book that may also be of interest to you. It is by historian Eugenio del Hoyo and it is titled "Indios, Frailes y Encomenderos en el Nuevo Reino de Leon Siglos XVII y XVIII".Within the pages of this book you will find some very interesting information regarding native…

Moises GarzaJune 22, 2017June 22, 2017 Books, Resources No Comments

1810 Marriage of Jose Rafael de La Garza and Maria Tomasa Sanchez

This is the January 22, 1810 marriage of my fourth great grandparents Jose Rafael de la Garza and Maria Tomasa Sanchez in Cerralvo, Nuevo Leon, Mexico.Rafael was the son of Francisco Javier de la Garza and Maria Cayatana Pena. the parents of Miria Tomasa are Juan Jose Sanchez and Maria Gertrudis Garcia.This document was very hard to transcribe and I…

Moises GarzaJune 20, 2017June 20, 2017 Marriage Records 1 Comment

Bautismos 1684-1799 Del Sagrario Metropolitano de Saltillo, Coahuila

While researching one of my ancestors I came across this book. Even-though it did not help me fins what I was looking for I thought it would be a great idea to share it with you, just in case that you are also researching ancestors in Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico. The only thing is that it does not contain all the…

Moises GarzaJune 15, 2017June 15, 2017 Baptisms, Books, Resources No Comments

Crispin Rendon’s 2017 MtDNA Annual Report

Last week Crispin Rendon published his 2017 Annual mtDNA Report. Please take the time to download your own copy and read the document in its entirety. It is very interesting, specially the list of distinguished ancestors for whom Crispin has been able to confirm their DNA. I also want to acknowledge and thank every one that has helped him out.…

Moises GarzaJune 8, 2017June 8, 2017 dna No Comments

1780 Baptism of Juan Jose Marroquin in Santiago, Nuevo Leon, Mexico

This is the November 1780 baptism of my 4th great grandfather Juan Jose Marroquin in Santiago, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. As you can see the image is very damaged. We can only see "jose" as the child's name, and no name for the father. What we can see are 3 letters of his name "cio". We do have her mother listed…

Moises GarzaJune 6, 2017May 31, 2017 Baptisms No Comments

Families of Montemorelos, Nuevo Leon, Mexico Volume Five

Volume Five of the Families of Montemorelos, Nuevo Leon has been released by Crispin Rendon. Even if you don’t have ancestors in this area make sure to get your copy of this free eBook, since it is better to have it than not. You never know when you may need it. Description of Volume by Crispin Rendon Volume five of…

Moises GarzaJune 1, 2017May 31, 2017 Books, Resources No Comments

The 1696 Baptism of Joaquin Cavazos in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico

This is the 1696 baptism of my 7th great grandfather Joaquin Cavazos in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. This document is interesting in that it shows his date of birth, March 28, 1696. OK the record does not show the year but from the surrounding documents and record collection we get the year. His parents are listed as Joseph Cavazos and Jacinta…

Moises GarzaMay 25, 2017May 25, 2017 Baptisms No Comments

The 1783 Death Record of Jose Francisco Antonio Guerra in Mier, Tamaulipas, Mexico

This is the January 20, 1783 death record of my 7th great grandfather Jose Francisco Antonio Guerra in Mier, Tamaulipas, Mexico. This record indicates that his father was Antonio Guerra and Antonia de la Garza.The record also indicates that he was originally form Monterrey and he names as the executors his wife Anna Josefa de la Garza and his son…

Moises GarzaMay 23, 2017 Death Records 1 Comment

The 1708 Baptism of Jose Francisco Antonio Guerra in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico

This is the March 24, 1708 baptism of my 7th great grandfather Francisco Antonio Guerra in what is now Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. This document indicates that his parents are Antonio Guerra and Antonia de la Garza.Francisco grows up to marry Maria Ana Josefa de la Garza and have eleven children with her. I'll post their marriage record soon.Cut Out…

Moises GarzaMay 18, 2017May 16, 2017 Baptisms 3 Comments

Here is everything that you need to know about the upcoming 38th Texas Hispanic Genealogical and Historical Conference that will be held this year in Austin, Texas. This year’s conference will be hosted by the Tejano Genealogy Society of Austin (TGSA). It will be on September 28-30, 2017 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel located at 6121 North IH-35 in Austin,…

Moises GarzaMay 16, 2017June 2, 2017 Conference 3 Comments

The 1695 Marriage Dispensation of Antonio Guerra and Antonia de la Garza Trevino

The marriage record of my 8th great grandparents indicated that there was a marriage dispensation done. When you come across one like I just did in their marriage record it is very important to follow up to see what other clues or genealogical pertinent information you can find. We are lucky that the marriage dispensations that happened in Monterrey from…

Moises GarzaMay 4, 2017 Marriage Dispensations No Comments

1695 Marriage of Antonio Guerra and Antonia de la Garza Treviño

This is the July 18, 1695 church marriage record of my 8th great grandparents Antonio Guerra and Antonia de la Garza. Last week I shared with you Antonio's baptism record. Antonio and Antonia got married in what is now Monterrey Nuevo Leon. Their marriage record is a bit torn but fortunately for us we are only missing the name of…

Moises GarzaMay 2, 2017 Marriage Records No Comments

1672 Baptism of Antonio Guerra in Monterrey, Nevo Leon, Mexico

This is the January 4, 1672 baptism of my 8th great grandfather Antonio Guerra in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. It is noted that he is the son of Ignacio Guerra and Maria Cavazos.Ignacio grows up to marry Antonia de la Garza Treviño. I am a descendant of his through my fathers side and descend form him through his son Jose Francisco…

Moises GarzaApril 27, 2017May 2, 2017 Baptisms 1 Comment

Families of Montemorelos, Nuevo Leon, Mexico Volume Four

Crispin Rendon has released his fourth volume on the families of Montemorelos, Nuevo Leon. Take my word for it, even if you don’t have ancestors in this area make sure to get your copy of this free eBook, since it is better to have it than not. You never know when you may need it. Description of Volume by Crispin…

Moises GarzaApril 20, 2017 Books, Crispin Rendon, Resources No Comments

Bautizos de La Catedral de Monterrey N.L. Garza y De La Garza 1753-1763

Juan Jesus de Leon just published his third list on the Garza and de la Garza baptism from the catedral de Monterrey. Make sure to get your copy of this eBook and add it to your digital library. Description of book by Juan Jesus de Leon: Bautizos de La Catedral de Monterrey N.L. Garza y De La Garza 1753-1763 Fuente…

Moises GarzaApril 18, 2017 Books, Resources No Comments

Anthony Garza has transcribed and index of the Reynosa marriages from 1791-1912. This work is very important and helps fill in a gap for many people researching their ancestors in Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico. Anthony mentions in his introduction that this transcription of marriages comes out of the Frank Pierce Cushman collection that can be found on microfilm in the Special…

Moises GarzaApril 13, 2017April 13, 2017 Books, Resources 2 Comments

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We Are Cousins

South Texas and Northeastern Mexico Genealogy

1806 Church Marriage of Jose Antonio Garcia and Maria Andrea Lopez

Indios, Frailes y Encomenderos en el Nuevo Reino de Leon Siglos XVII y XVIII

1810 Marriage of Jose Rafael de La Garza and Maria Tomasa Sanchez

Bautismos 1684-1799 Del Sagrario Metropolitano de Saltillo, Coahuila

Crispin Rendon’s 2017 MtDNA Annual Report

1780 Baptism of Juan Jose Marroquin in Santiago, Nuevo Leon, Mexico

Families of Montemorelos, Nuevo Leon, Mexico Volume Five

The 1696 Baptism of Joaquin Cavazos in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico

The 1783 Death Record of Jose Francisco Antonio Guerra in Mier, Tamaulipas, Mexico

The 1708 Baptism of Jose Francisco Antonio Guerra in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico

38th Texas Hispanic Genealogical and Historical Conference

The 1695 Marriage Dispensation of Antonio Guerra and Antonia de la Garza Trevino

1695 Marriage of Antonio Guerra and Antonia de la Garza Treviño

1672 Baptism of Antonio Guerra in Monterrey, Nevo Leon, Mexico

Families of Montemorelos, Nuevo Leon, Mexico Volume Four

Bautizos de La Catedral de Monterrey N.L. Garza y De La Garza 1753-1763

Matrimonios de Reynosa Años 1791-1912