Conejos - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Maud Hostetter

MichelleTaggart58 — 2009-11-29 16:12:03Z

You may have her confused with someone as Maud Hostetter, my grandmother, never taught school.

Re: Carr

2009-11-27 01:31:56Z

Yes, all those marriages are my Carr family, Fronnie was my gr-grandmas sister. I am still looking for any decendents from J D and Fronnie Carr.
Thanks so much for that information, I did not have it.
Debbie

Re: George W. Bardsley Family Information Needed

kbardsley06 — 2009-10-25 01:30:48Z

Hi janet,
I think that I may have missed your reply. Thank you very much. This information was very helpful and I have found many newspaper references to him.

Do you live in Conejos County? If so, do you know of anywhere that I may be able to find out where the Saloon and Movie theater were located? Or his home?

Again, thank you very much for your response and I apologize for not getting back to you sooner.
Kristin

Need family info, Macario Chavez/Nazario Chavez descendants

2009-10-22 23:18:11Z

I'm looking for any family info on the Chavez family that decended from Macario Chavez and Josefa Martinez. Also info on where they were born and who their parents were. I believe they came from New Mexico. My grandmother was Maria Josefa Chavez born Mar 30, 1914, daughter of Nazario Chavez and Teresa Romero. Her Godparents were Celestino and Sepita Gomez. Looking for any living relatives of her many brothers and sisters, but especially looking to trace the families, back as far as I can. Other names I have found in association with my family: Maria de la Luz Gallegos, daughter of Florinto Gallegos, Carmen Romero, Maria Agapita Lopez...

Re: Maud Hostetter

gmarieboice — 2009-10-09 18:35:31Z

Go online to the familysearch dot org site and open the library catalog and do author search, book title search, etc. Mrs. Hostetter (long time school teacher in La Jara schools) probably ordered in the film of the book, to her local LDS Family History Center. If you are still interested in seeing the book after all this time you can do the same. Another alternative is to check with your local public library and do an interlibrary loan to your local public library.

Re: Obituary Look-up Assistance,Please.

bettytodd65 — 2009-10-05 09:22:48Z

james marshall pool born 6 aug 1945 paris lamar tx, died
21 oct 1989 hennepin minnesota, yes mother ROSS FATHER JAMES MARSHALL POOL SR. A SISTER NETTIE JOYCE POOL-BENHAM LIVING, BUT KNOW OBITURARY, JOYCE WOULD LIKE ABOUT BOTH JAMES, THANK YOU, BETTY

Re: Salazar's in en El Valle de San Luis, (conejos and Alamosa County)-Colorado

colsal57 — 2009-09-10 20:17:07Z

I am sure you are related to my husband Al Salazar, I have lots of information to share with you, please email me at pansyma@bresnan.net

Re: Salazar's in en El Valle de San Luis, (conejos and Alamosa County)-Colorado

colsal57 — 2009-09-10 20:16:40Z

I am sure you are related to my husband Al Salazar, I have lots of information to share with you, please email me at pansyma@bresnan.net

Re: Salazar's in en El Valle de San Luis, (conejos and Alamosa County)-Colorado

colsal57 — 2009-09-10 20:14:26Z

Kathy, your Grandfather Issac was my husbands Uncle, Maximillano is my husbands Grandfather,Maximillano and Issac were brothers. I have information that goes back to Jose Miguel Salazar and Maria Ignacia Trujillo, Miguel died in 1860, and is buried in San Francisco Co. I have some information on all of Miguel Antonio Salazar and Maria Avelina Garcias children, as well as her parents,Please email me at pansyma@bresnan.net so we can compare information
Colleen Salazar

Re: RUYBAL & MANZANARES priot to 1888 in southern CO & NM

rhondagarcia777 — 2009-09-02 04:56:53Z

I HAVE BEEN DOING THE ANCESTRY THING AND I AM FINDING ALOT OF MY FAMILY, AND I HAVE A BUNCH OF RUYBAL AND A BUNCH OF RIVAL FAMILY FROM LAS MESITAS AND ANTONITO, I HAVE A GREAT GRANDFATHER NAMED SALOMON RUYBAL AND A GREAT GRANDFATHER NAMED SIMON RIVAL IF THESE RING A BELL WRITE BACK. THANKS

Re: George W. Bardsley

JayWarner51 — 2009-07-19 20:00:23Z

if you want photos of the Bardsley graves, I can supply them.
Jay

Re: Portue in Colorado or New Mexico

kscordova — 2009-06-03 18:04:08Z

Feel free to contact me. I believe the "Paulina" you mention is "Abelina" or "Adelina". I'm also looking for info on the Portue family and do have some information that may help you.

Karen

RUYBAL & MANZANARES priot to 1888 in southern CO & NM

jannadiaz — 2009-05-11 22:46:45Z

Seeking info re my great-grandparents: Jose Francisco RUYBAL (b. approx. 1813 in NM) and Maria Ruperta MANZANARES (b.1844 in Ojo Caliente NM) and their antecedents and descendents.
At one time they resided in Las Mesitas in Conejos County and their children were baptised at the Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Conejos/Antonito.
They may have converted to Protestant (?Presbyterian or Methodist) some time after 1850.

Re: Early (1850-1900) NM & CO Protestants

2009-05-11 18:09:29Z

Sorry, I do not yet have any family history on Benito Garcia. He died June 17, 1888 and is buried in Wagon Mound NM. He was one of the earliest Hispano Protestant ministers in NM. He apparently resided in the north-central or north-east part of NM.
You can try to track your family connection via the LDS (Mormon) wegsite www.familysearch.org and the NM Hispanic Geneal. Research Center database at www.hgrc-nm.org. Both Benito and Garcia were fairly common names in NM, so there are likely a few in any given era.
If you determine that this man was your ancestor, I'd appreciate the family history and genealogy to add to our web site and database.

Early (1850-1900) NM & CO Protestants

jannadiaz — 2009-05-11 18:04:20Z

Many NM and southern CO family researchers run into a period 1850-1900 when information becomes sparse because their families converted to Protestant: "The NM Protestant Gap".
My extended family has ties to many of the earliest NM and CO Protestant (Presbyterian, Methodist, Baptist) ministers and families.
Anyone wising to exchage information on this topic is welcome to contact me.

Re: Babe Ruth summer cabin

kburdie — 2009-04-22 00:54:01Z

I just found this post about my great aunt's and great grandmother's Lodge in Conejos County, Colorado. The lodge was called "Menkhaven on the Conejos". It is still there, but privately owned.
My Aunt Hazel and Aunt Gladys Menke were in vaudeville with numberous well known talent of the time. They named the cabins after quite a few of the famous people they worked with such as Merna Loy,& Bob Hope. I think there was a cabin for Babe Ruth, but it has been so long ago, I am not sure. There was a web page on the lodge, but I am not sure if it is still up. It gave a lot of info on it. Just put "Menkhaven on the Conejos" in Google search to check it out. ~~~ Karen

Re: Salazar's in en El Valle de San Luis, (conejos and Alamosa County)-Colorado

gjudy52 — 2009-04-19 22:37:59Z

You can go to my family tree "the gallegos family tree" and it has all the info I have found for the Salazar family. my great grand father was Issac Salazar. Let me know if you need further info.

Judy

Re: Salazar's in en El Valle de San Luis, (conejos and Alamosa County)-Colorado

philrod39 — 2009-04-19 19:00:16Z

My mother, Elvira Victoria Salazar, had several brothers and sisters. I met my two aunts as a child but unfortunately none of my uncles. My aunts were Cornelia and Rosavra. My uncles were Maximilliano, Isaac and I remember the name Ben.
My grandparents were Miguel Antonio Salazar and Maria Avelina Garcia.
I'm trying to research as far back as I can go.
Thanks for your response.

Re: Salazar's in en El Valle de San Luis, (conejos and Alamosa County)-Colorado

gjudy52 — 2009-04-16 13:21:09Z

Sorry it took so long to reply to your post. I have been researching the Salazars of conejos county for quite some time. Issac Salazar is my GG grandfather. Let me know what I can help you with.

judy

Re: Mike E ATENCIO

lpdt224 — 2009-04-15 00:02:27Z

Ida, my name is Lola Duran Tursi, I grew up in the San Luis Valley. Marcos Duran is my uncle, brother to my father Gregorio Duran. My grandfather is Jose Damian Duran. All the people you mention, on the Duran side are relatives. We lived in Antonito, Co. after moving from Los Pinos NM. Maybe you know some of my sisters and brothers. We are 12, Helen,
Rosina, Eleanor, Gregorio Jr., Donila, Celida Romolo, Leove,
Damian, Emilia, Sophia and Lola. Is Valdino and Emily Duran
your parents? I live in NJ. Hope you respond to my reply.
My email is lpdt224@gmail.com

Re: Salazar's in en El Valle de San Luis, (conejos and Alamosa County)-Colorado

philrod39 — 2009-04-03 17:40:30Z

As a new user of Ancestry.com I recently saw your post in which you mention 7 children of Miguel Salazar and Maria Avelina Garcia. One name you mention is Elvira which might be my mother. If you are still actively searching, pls. contact me. Thanks.
philrod39

Re: Obituary Look-up Assistance,Please.

paigefrank77 — 2009-03-20 02:29:35Z

The reports state that the fire broke out in the rear of the house. The couple could not locate the key for the front door dead bolt. He passed, minnie was injured.
Also, the fire was in 2007.
Could not locate an obit.
Good Hunting,
Frank

Obituary Look-up Assistance,Please.

RobertBlea — 2009-03-19 10:04:12Z

Hello All:
I would greatly appreciate any assistance with an obituary look-up for Onecimo Joseph Blea-born on 10-February,1924 and died in 2008 in a house fire in Denver.
He at one time worked for the Civilian Conservation Corps out of Conejos County.
His wife,Minnie(possibly short for Minerva)was also injured in that house fire,but I don't know the whole story.So I don't know if Minnie died as well or if she survived.
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
Thank You all so very much for your time and attention.
Robert O. Blea

Re: Maud Hostetter

jdhunter1 — 2009-01-18 19:23:22Z

It has been years since I was in contact with him. And I haven't touched my research in a very long time but I will see what I can find. Although my research was strictly on the Pettit line. So I don't think what I do have will help you. The Pettit family bible has never been found.

Re: Maud Hostetter

mwalwort99 — 2009-01-18 16:43:12Z

Could you provide the contact information for Maud Hostetter's grandson? I am Sarah Jane McNutt Hostetter's first cousin 4x removed. I would like to fill out this branch of my family.

Re: Lillian Pearl Cobley Thorpe Shawcroft Bolton

Jodi361 — 2008-11-28 23:13:28Z

Hi Judith, I think we are 2nd cousins. My grandfather was the brother of your grandmother Lillian. His name was Thomas Cobley Jr. he married Cora Rake. They had four children Clarence, Edmond Thomas (my dad), Catherine and Lillian. I have some photos that were taken in the early to mid 50s of your grandmother and her third husband when they visited my grandparents here in CA. I'm in one of the photos with Aunt Lilly, her husband, my Dad, Uncle Clarence and his dau. Diane. So I knew there was a third husband but didn't know his name. None of my cousins could remember his name either so I've been looking for it for almost 10 years and finally found it last month. His name was Ross Lamar Bolton and I think they married sometime in the 40s. I was also looking for Aunt Lilly's death date and buriel place which I also found. She died in 1957 and is buried at Sanford Cem. in Conejos Co. CO. I have extensive research on the Cobley's and would love to share what I have with you. We have distant cousins in Australia and Wales who have helped me and sent me photos of our gt gt grandparents and gt gt gt grandfather. Please email me at jodi361atsbcglobal.net (at=@). Hope to hear form you soon.

Re: Lillian Pearl Cobley Thorpe Shawcroft Bolton

jthorpe192 — 2008-11-28 22:40:42Z

My grandmother was Lillian Cobley and my grandfather was Austin John Thorpe. My father was Austin Thomas Thorpe (d. 1967) and his sister was Dorothy Schroeder (d. 1996) who lived in Klamath Falls, Oregon. She was married to Rudy Schroeder and I believe that their son's name is Tim. My grandmother died when I was six years old and I did not her very well. In fact, I never heard of her third husband; I was only familiar with Thorpe and Shawcroft.

Judith Thorpe

Lillian Pearl Cobley Thorpe Shawcroft Bolton

Jodi361 — 2008-11-03 15:57:23Z

I'm looking for information on my gt. Aunt Lilly. She married Joseph Hyrum Shawcroft in 1922 and moved to La Jara. Joseph Hyrum Shawcroft died in 1930 and sometime later Aunt Lilly married a man named Bolton and they lived in the Alamosa/Conejos county area. She is buried in the Sanford Cem. and her gravestone says Lillian P. Bolton b. 1888 d. 1957.
I am trying to find out more about Mr. Bolton, when they married, when he died and where he is buried. If anyone can help me find an obit of Lillian I would be very grateful.
Thanks in advance.

Astorga Co, ID

kathy4myself — 2008-10-21 18:43:06Z

I am looking for information on Anatacio Astorga who had a son named Gregorio Astorga. Married Euphemia Sena and the had the following Astorga Children - Paul, Ralph, Joe, Mike, Cora, Theresa, Enedina. Plus 2 half sisters Janette, & Vera Nelson - My email address is kathy@cooper.as

Re: Salazar's in en El Valle de San Luis, (conejos and Alamosa County)-Colorado

gjudy52 — 2008-08-09 06:44:01Z

Hi Kathy,

We are cousins. My parents are Joe and Mabel. So glad to hear from you. Sorry It took so long to reply. I started researching about 2 years ago, then we moved back to Denver and I have started up again. I would love to see the pictures you mentioned. E-mail me at gjudy33@q.com and I will give you my address. Say hi to your Dad for me.

Re: Researching data on Fr. Jose Samual Garcia

robertromero23 — 2008-07-26 13:45:40Z

There is no charge. I will be happy to send you the photo. I don't know why my mother had his photo in her album. He probably helped her in someway, but I am sure that she would like for you to have it. I do research here in Trinidad and will see if I can find any interesting articles about Padre Garcia for you.

Re: Researching data on Fr. Jose Samual Garcia

DonaldGarica — 2008-07-26 05:53:40Z

Robert...
I just came across your reply (May 2008) to my request for information for Fr. Jose Samuel Garcia. The good Father was my Great Uncle. He was the older brother to my Grand Father Candido Garcia. I would be most interested in securing a copy of the 1938 photo of the "padre". Please indicate if there will be a cost attached to this item.

Sincerely,

Donald E. Garcia
12298 235th Place NE
Redmond, WA 98053
Tel: 425-868-3002

Re: Marshall Family

rebekahmcampbell — 2008-07-02 14:19:00Z

Hi!
I descend from William Logan Marshall and his wife Tobitha Christopher Epperson through their son John Anthony Marshall. Are you still looking for info on the family? Look forward to hearing from you!
Rebekah

Re: Naranjo, Sanchez, Lucero, in LaSauses and Capulin

fudsy5 — 2008-07-02 06:58:29Z

Our family's history begins with

Maria Francisca Sanchez, who married Jose Guadalupe Naranjo and had a son named Lud----- Sanchez (my great-grandfather).

Lud---- married Sevirina Vigil who was sister to Tomasa Casimira Vigil (I believe) and daughter to Simon Vigil (I believe).

Simon Vigil was father to Ricardo Vigil and grandfather to Ricardo Vigil, Jr. Nick's father. I believe Simon's father was Jose Manuel Vigil, responsible for the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo in Aug. 1854 (west side of Rio Grande on north bank of Rio Conejos - known as Guadalupita (Guadalupe) - see reference below under NOTES.

Jose Manuel Vigil's father (I believe) was Cornelio Vigil (the Justice of the Peace in Taos, NM) who assisted in upholding the Conejos Land Grant in Oct. 11, 1842; but the U.S. took the entire region of New Mexico (Nuevo Mexico) from the Republic of Mexico in 1846 (war). The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo called for the U.S. to validate the land holdings - but their petition (signed by Julian Gallegos, Manuel Manazanares, Fernando Montoya and submitted to Charles Bent, NM Territorial Governor on Oct. 5, 1846 was declined and later verified the Conejos Land Grant.
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NOTES:
However, in Dec. 30, 1843, Manuel Armijo, governor of NM, awarded the grant of the eastern boundary of the Conejos Land Grant, to the 13 year old son of Carlos Beaubien, Jose Narciso Beaubien and a citizen of Taos, NM named Stephen Luis Lee. The U.S. confirmed the land grant in 1879.

Costilla, a settlement on the Culebra River near San Luis, San Pedro and San Acadio were soon settled. This is the San Luis valley that my family is decended from, possibly as well as Fr. Jose Samual Garcia (see below).
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NOTES:
Forts Massachusetts (near base of Mt. Blanca - U.S. 7th Dragoons); and Garland (7 mi. south of base of Mt. Blanca), protected Guadalupe from marauding Indians in 1852 through 1857. Conejos grew on the opposite side of the river bank, due to flooding at Guadalupe. The new jacal fortress then became a barracks with a jail and lookout tower (N.W. corner); which later became the town hall. E.J.P. Valdez later lived in the house replacing that corner after 1890.
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Continuing on the Sanchez line: Lud---- Sanchez (illegible first name script on my grandmother's marriage registry at St. Elizabeth's Church in Denver), had a daughter named Louisa Sanchez (my grandmother) who married Thomas Duran in 1921 in Denver, CO. I believe Lud---- Sanchez was brother to Maria Francisca Sanchez (since their timelines of birth/death seems to be correlated).

We also believe that Fr. Jose Samual Garcia (a Catholic priest living in San Luis parish/school in the San Luis Valley, CO was related to our Sanchez line in some way. But I'm not sure who Manulita Sanchez was in connection to our Sanchez ancestors.)

Can anyone assist with this?

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Thomas Duran's line included parents: Elias Duran and Ensia Valdez. I believe Ensia had another daughter named Theresa Valdez (possibly Thomas' sister? Not sure, since I have no dates to verify this, other than that her name appears as a witness to their marriage.) I believe Ensia's father was Seledon Valdez, responsible for the Conejos Land Grant in February 8, 1833 (one of several claimants). I believe Seledon Valdez' father was E.J.P. Valdez (mentioned in Marlin Aker, Jr.'s posting of Aug. 17, 2000 - History of San Luis Valley Queries - http://boards.ancestry.com).

Elias Duran's other son/brother was G.P.A. Duran (I believe he was either Thomas' uncle or brother, since he was a witness to their marriage.)

Does anyone have any further ancestry lines back from
the year 1842? If so, please notify me at fudsy5@yahoo.com; thank you! May God bless you for all your hard work and persistence...

-C. Durand (former name was Duran, changed by grandfather in 1920's for work-related reasons)
Anchorage, AK

Re: ESPINOZA/DeHERRERA

dianeddg — 2008-06-21 19:43:29Z

Do you know when you Guadelupe was born? Or who her parents were?

Re: Park City

dennisdube1 — 2008-06-21 00:54:00Z

Park City, Colorado lies midway between Fairplay and Alma in South Park, Park County, Colorado on State Highway 12. It was a mining commumity starting about 1860, and today supports a winter population of about 150, and summer of about 250.

South Park is a geologic feature. A "Park" is a large, relatively flat high-altitude mountain valley, usually covered with grasses. South Park, at 10,000 ft., hosts several mining districts. Park City is at the foot of the Alma Mining District, and is the nearest community to the famous (well, locally) London Mine.

The creator of the Comendy Channel Series "South Park" was raised in another area of Park County.

Re: family in Conejos

terrier_84106 — 2008-06-08 04:39:28Z

Thank you so much. I just kinda stopped looking couldn't find anything. Thanks again

Re: George W. Bardsley Family Information Needed

janet_wasson — 2008-05-26 01:03:33Z

If it may help:
A search in coloradohistoricnewspapers.org finds:
22,June,1916-Alamosa Journal
"Geo.W.Bardsley is busily engaged in getting his moving picture house is readiness for operation. His machine and chairs have arrived and will be put in place as soon as he has finished up his room to his satisfaction. He returned Tuesday from Denver, where he has been to arrange for film service."

1,May,1884-Alamosa Journal
"The Bardsley House in Antonito is an excellant hotel and seems to be enjoying a liberal patronage. Its menu is certainly first-class, comparing favorably with the best hotels in large cities.

George Bardsely applied for a veteran's pension in the later 1890's in CO; he served on the side of the Union in Co.K-1st.Reg.-W.VA.Cavalry.

In 1880 the family is in Hays,Ellis,KS; George age 36,Sarah age 28;children Harry-8;Agnes-5;Elsie-3;Emma-1m.born in May.

By 1885 they are in CO and George of course is running a hotel.Children with them are Harry-13;daughter "A.J."-10 and Elsie-9.
In 1900 Harry is married to Lillian and lives in Alamosa.He is a bartender and has children Louise age 4,Irene age 3 and Howard age 1.
George is widowed and lives with daughter Elsie in Manassa,and he owns a saloon.
Based on CA death records for the daughters, Sarah Bardsley's maiden name was "KANE".

Re: Researching data on Fr. Jose Samual Garcia

robertromero23 — 2008-05-22 23:52:17Z

I live in Trinidad, Co. and I have a photo of Padre Jose Samuel Garcia dated March, 23, 1938. I would be happy to share this photo with you.

George W. Bardsley Family Information Needed

kbardsley06 — 2008-05-21 01:18:53Z

I had recently inquired about the Surname Bardsley. Many people inquired to my giving more information in order to see if they could help. Here is the information that I have.

George W. Bardsley Born 1844 in Maysville, KY and died in Antonito, CO in 1928.
Sarah Bardsley Born 1850 in OH and died in Antonito, CO in 1889.

Their Children were:
Harry G. Bardsley Born 1871 in Hays, KS and died 1944 in MT.
Agnes J. Bardsley (Jordan) born 1874 in Hays, KS and died 1965 in CA
Elsie May Bardsley (Konkle) born 1877 in Hays, KS and died in 1964 in CA
Emma Bardsley born 1880 in Hays, KS
Gertrude Bardsley - Born in 1880 and died in 1884 in Antonito, CO
Myrtle Bardsley - Born in 1884 in Antonito, CO and died in 1892 in Antonito
Benjamine Bardsley - Only information that I have is died in 1889 in Antonito, CO

If anyone has any information on any of these people, I would be very grateful. If there is any information on births or deaths.

I am also looking for any information regarding the businesses that George owned. He had a Hotel, Moving Picture House (Movie Theater) and a Saloon (named Bardsley). Any information on where in Antonito or Manassas these may have been would be really wonderful as I am headed to that area this summer.

Thank you for any information that anyone may have.
Kristin

George W. Bardsley Family Information Needed

kbardsley06 — 2008-05-21 01:16:38Z

Re: George W. Bardsley

kbardsley06 — 2008-05-20 19:45:00Z

Hi,
George W. Bardsley is my Great, Great, Great, Great Grandfather. I too, have been looking for more information on him. I do have some information on him. Please contact me to discuss this further. I am going to be visiting the Antonito area in July and any information that you may have would be greatly appreciated.

Are you related to them too?

Thank you.

Reynolds descendants - Lothvan - Westover

cthomas5 — 2008-04-28 22:29:23Z

Looking for descendants of Preston Reynolds b 1842 in VA and Mary Elizabeth Tinnell b 1854 VA. Went to Conejos Co. before 1900. They are both buried in Old Manassa Cemetery. They had children Milton Pierce Reynolds b 1873, married Mary Lothvan; Howard Sumpter Reynolds b 1876; Homer Leslie Reynolds b 1877, married Blanche Westover; Connelly Trigg Reynolds b 1880, married Ethel ---;Ernest Chester Reynolds b 1882, married Mary Agnes Crowther; and daughters Virginia May and Mary Elizabeth. Please contact me at cthomas5@prodigy.net

Re: Early (1850-1900) NM & CO Protestants

JohnEChavez51 — 2008-04-25 01:19:56Z

Pam's info is correct. Also, for a short period (approx. 1890-1900) there was a Presbyterian seminary in Del Norte CO, College of the Southwest, headed by Presbyterian Rev. F. M. Gilchrist. That seminary was dedicated to educating and training young Hispanic males for service in the Presbyterian Church (graduates were usually ordained). The graduates of that seminary (including at least two whose descendents married into my family) went on to found and serve in Presbyterian churches in southern CO and NM.
Some surnames of the Hispanic students of that seminary are: Vigil, Sanchez, Rendon, Aguirre, Madrid, Bernal, Rodriguez, Cisneros, Martinez, Jaramillo, Varos, Juantete, Madrid, Maes, Cruz, Romero, Baros, Barcelon, Sandoval, Tafoya, Van Wagner, Quintana, Torres, Cordova, Atencio, Perea.
The Presbyterians beginning in the later 1800s, were very successful in planting many dozens (maybe as many as 100 or more?) Presbyterian churches and congregations (mostly Hispanic) in southern CO and NM. Many of those churches had day-schools and a few had clinics or small hospitals.
The Mormons (LDS), Congretionalists, and Seventh Day Adventists were present but much less successful in converting the Hispanic (mostly Catholic) population then. The Methodists under Rev. Thomas Harwood were very successful, mostly in NM. The Baptists had early success among Hispanics, but abandoned NM during the Civil War and failed to regain some of their Hispanic converts, many of which switched over the Presbyterian and Methodist.
(For more info one can go to the website, NM & CO Early Protestants, mentioned in another of my thread posts, OR contact me directly: johnchavezdesantafe@yahoo.com)

Francisco E. and Placida R. Martinez

barbaramattox — 2008-03-07 20:53:44Z

I would love to find out more. Francisco born 1855 NM
Placida born 1866 NM I am not sure about her maiden name.
I Know by 1880 they were in Colorado as there 1st. born Juan Bautistas was listed on the 1900 census. I think they may have aquired some land from some land grant and they were farmers. The first daughter Mary louisa born 1882 ish married Genevevo Manzanares in 1899.
Any help much appreciated.
thanks,barb

Re: Early Newspapers, wasRe: Early (1850-1900) NM & CO Protestants (Andrew J. Watson, MD)

DAbernathy4973 — 2008-03-02 15:33:38Z

Check out http://www.coloradohistoricnewspapers.org for online search of early Colorado Newspapers.
This is has been very useful for me

Re: Early (1850-1900) NM & CO Protestants

PamGon — 2008-03-01 17:57:37Z

In reply to whether or not there was a movement to another religion other than Catholism about the turn of the century, there was a concerted effort by the Presbyterian faith to convert the Hispanics in the southwest area to their faith. They offered a bible in spanish and private schooling in Santa Fe. This was very successful. The girl's school was Allison James and the boy's was the Menaul school which was also in Santa Fe in the beginning but now it is a school in Albuquerque and is still running. They do have a museum on site. It is both sexes and they have lots of records.

Early Newspapers, wasRe: Early (1850-1900) NM & CO Protestants (Andrew J. Watson, MD)

dave29c — 2008-03-01 15:20:42Z

I'm also trying to find early newspapers from 1880 to the end of the century that might have covered Conejos County. Are there any on film, maybe stacked in a corner in some library?

Please note my new Email address is dc1999@cox.net

Thanks.

Dave Clark

Re: Rutha Angeline DRIVER

judigalpin — 2008-02-29 03:34:29Z

Hi Carole,
I am LOOSELY connected to this family as Harry Swofford's sister, Daisy married into my line. Although I have no information about your DRIVER family.

I was looking at the church records on the Conejos county website and noticed that in the 1920 Member directory, Ruth is still listed under the name Ruth Driver, but it says that she moved by 1918. Unfortunately, it doesn't give any further information than that. Here is the link for that page
http://www.rootsweb.com/~coconejo/cr/bkcd.htm

Also, in case you didn't know, someone was wonderful enough to take pictures of all of the headstones in the Old Manassa Cemetery and post them online. Those can be found at the following link
http://rootsweb.com/~coconejo/OManPics/omc.htm

Sorry that I don't have any other information. Judi

Re: Rutha Angeline DRIVER

ckane2 — 2008-02-28 11:18:45Z

Frank,

Thank you very much for checking.

I was really hopeful, Rutha may have married in Conejos County.

Carole