Hi there: Trying to wind down years of research. Maybe this information may help you regarding
Francisco Estapa.
Appears he had 2 spouses:
Census 1850 New Orleans, La wife Maya Estapa; no children listed
Census 1850 Mobile, Ala wife Carmelita Estapa; 6 children: Mary, Francis, John Sicove, Ellen and
Joseph.
Joseph Estapa also used the names Jose and Joe. He was born in Louisiana, later moved to Texas. Francisco Estapa and Carmelita Estapa moved to Texas. The 1900 census states
Carmelita lived with a granddaughter, Laura Claherty, in Laredo, Webb Co, Tx.
Leon Estapa was born in 1846, La. He served the Tx State Police. He also enlisted in the
Confederate Army. Unable to find Leon's linage connection to Francisco and Joseph. Has
to be extended family.
Hopefully this may clarify some of you questions.