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Re: Celaya/Zelaya Family

Posted: 3 Sep 2009 4:08AM GMT
Classification: Query
I found your post to myfamily.com from 2001 via internet search for my great-great grandfather, Jose Jesus Zelaya, who was married to Maria Refugio Ortega. I was surprised and excited to find your post. Since it is so old, I do not know if this message will get to you.

I too am looking for info about them. I have a Baptismal Certificate for their son, my great-grandfather Jose de Jesus Matias Zelaya, who was baptized at Mission San Gabriel in California on 28 Feb 1855, born on 24 Feb. Also, my info from the Caborca cemetary tombstones for them is that Jose Jesus senior was born 15 Sept 1826 in Altar, and died October 29, 1897; Ma. Refugio was born 10 Oct 1833 in Altar and died 3 May 1916. I assume both died in Caborca. I have no info at all about their parents and learned from your posts all I now know.

Jose Jesus junior was father to my paternal grandmother, Carmen Celaya (yes, she spelled it with a C), who married my grandfather, Jesus Maria Ochoa in Caborca in 1901. In our branch of the family, we have long wondered in particular when Jose Jesus and Maria Refugio emigrated to California, and also when they returned to Mexico. From your post, you may know more about this since you state they spent much time in California. I am looking forward to sharing info about our ancestors.



Victor Ochoa
Oakland California

Re: Jose Jesus Celaya

Posted: 27 Jul 2011 6:00PM GMT
Classification: Query
My name is Gordon Hunt I was looking up some family history and came upon Marcella Celaya Robles Kuamoo and a book written by her on the Mason family history.
My great great grandfather was Aaron Mason grandson of Moses and Lillian Mason. Is the book available?
Gordon Hunt

Re: Jose Jesus Celaya

Posted: 27 Jul 2011 8:03PM GMT
Classification: Query
Sorry am not familiar with the name Marcella Celaya or have heard of the book. Is the book about the Celaya, if so and you find where it can be purchased would you let me know. Thanks, Maryhilda

Re: Jose Jesus Celaya

Posted: 7 Aug 2011 8:14PM GMT
Classification: Query
I know this book, but it is not for Sale. It is a personal book, I think a research project for a class. She donated a copy to the Hayden library of Arizona State University. Its a reference book, and can't be borrowed.

I can't find the author either. The best you can do is go to Hayden Library and ask to make copies of various pages. Next time you are in Tempe, Arizona that is.

Re: Jose Jesus Celaya

Posted: 10 Aug 2011 1:42AM GMT
Classification: Query
Thanks for the info.

Re: Jose Jesus Celaya

Posted: 10 Aug 2011 3:07AM GMT
Classification: Query
No problem. Are you going to Tempe, Arizona??

Re: Celayas of Arizona and Sonora

Posted: 29 May 2012 8:09PM GMT
Classification: Query
Possibly related;
My Mother Irene Cuevas Miranda
My Grandmother Rose Quintana Cuevas
My Great Grandmother Isabel Quintana Celaya
GGG Grandmother Guadalupe Celaya Corona
Her father was Pedro Celaya Perez
His parents Bibiano Celaya & Angela Perez
Bibiano's parents Fidelis Celaya & Gertrudis Ortega.
I would like to know if you have any other information on the family and if you think we could be related. My Mom is interested in DNA testing. Thanks
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