
Reflexión #2: La Hispanidad Nuestro Legado
Nuestra historia hispana no es una de opresión, al contrario, es un legado.Un legado de liberación al los oprimidos de sus opresores, creando un mestizaje que jamas en la historia humana se había concebido. Se construyeron escuelas y treinta universidad en hispanoamerica y hubo el…
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Reflexión #1: Nuestra Historia
La historia hispana no es muy conocida entre nosotros los hispanos. Si, conocemos algo de la historia, pero no nuestra historia. Nuestras raíces no solo proceden de las Américas sino de también de parte de Asia, África, del Medio Oriente, y de Europa. Para conocer…
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Marriage record of Gaspar Garcia & Thomasa Sanchez
This is the marriage record of Gaspar Garzia Montemayor and Thomasa Sanchez de la Garza.Their marriage took place on the 11 January 1739 in Sagrario Metropolitano, Monterrey, Nuevo Reino de Leon. It states that Gaspar Garzia (Garcia) is from el Valle de Guaxuco (Guajuco). He…
Keep readingMarriage Record of Manuel Perez and Teresa Perez
Marriage Record of Manuel Perez and Teresa Perez, my 2nd great-grandparents, who were married in Lampazos, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, on April 14, 1877. The parents of Manuel Perez were Jose Maria Perez and Francisca Galindo. Teresa Perez parents were Pedro Perez and Francisca Garza. The…
Keep readingMap of Nuevo Reino de Leon and Nuevo Santander
For those in search of a map that includes Nuevo Leon, Nuevo Santander, and the Mexican coast look no farther. The following map can be acquired from the Spanish Archives (Archivos de Espana). The link below will lead you to the website. http://pares.mcu.es/ The PARES…
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Texas and Northeastern Mexico, 1630-1690, History Book
For those interested in the history of Texas and Northeastern Mexico make sure to get your hands on this detailed book, Texas and Northeastern Mexico, 1630-1690. It was written by Juan Bautista Chapa, also known as the “Anonymous Author”. This book was first published until…
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Identidad y Memoria de Santa Catalina, Nuevo Leon (Translated)
This is a translated article of Identidad y Memoria de Santa Catalina, Nuevo Leon written by Antonio Guerrero Aguilar. The original article can be found on the following website, http://identidadymemoriadesantacatarina.blogspot.com/2015/06/el-capitan-lucas-garcia.html Lucas Garcia is my 10th great grandfather and I also descend from him directly, as…
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Castaño de Sosa…Basque?
Baltazar Castaño de Sosa is my direct 11th great grandfather. In other words, from father to son, my paternal lineage. Although I descend from him in other lineages within my family history, I find this ancestor of mine quite unique. While investigating my ancestry, I…
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Felipe VI de Bordon y Grecia, Rey de España
“Today, more than ever, citizens demand with good reason that moral and ethical principles be upheld and that exemplariness presides over our public life. And the king, as the head of state, must not only be an example but also a servant to that just…
Keep readingThe Escamillas of Nuevo Leon, Mexico
The Escamilla branch, my maternal lineage, that I descend from comes from Cienega de Flores, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. My maternal grandfather is the son of the renown Brigadier General Juan Escamilla Garza, who fought in the Mexican Revolution and in the Civil War of Nicaragua…
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Escamilla and Alvarado Ambushed in El Hormiguero
Adolfo de la Huerta was a politician and interim President of Mexico from June 1 to November 30, 1920. As Governor of the state of Sonora, he led the Revolution of Agua Prieta that put an end to the presidency of Venustiano Carranza. Carranza…
Keep readingUnderstanding History?
We live in a time where understanding history is of utmost importance since it appears that far too many individuals lack the knowledge and willingness to discover it. I mean no insult with such a statement but let us look at reality. We have a generation that…
Keep readingEasy Genealogy?
Throughout my years of researching my ancestry, I have come to acquire knowledge of the people before me. I have to give credit to the authors of many genealogical and historical books that have helped me along my exploration. It may sound easy but I…
Keep readingBook Recommendation for Hispanic Genealogists
If you have been able to trace your ancestry to several conquistadors and pobladores of Nueva Espana then this book will be of great reference to you. I ran into this book in the Fall semester of my senior year at the Jernigan Library in Kingsville,…
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South Texas: Rich in Culture and History
South Texas is known for ranching and its diverse wildlife, such as its the white-tail deer, javelinas, spotted ocelots, and the list goes on. If you want to go fishing then visit Port Mansfield, Baffin Bay, Corpus Christi, and many other sites. Whats makes this area…
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