Legarreta - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Legarreta

elrojo48 — 2012-09-13 04:35:39Z

i have always called her tia licha or aunt alice she is about 85 i think ,her married name is barragan she is supposed to know alot about the legarretas from chih let me know if you know her

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daldogs — 2012-09-12 13:55:23Z

Who is your aunt in El Paso TX? I may know who she is.

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elrojo48 — 2012-09-12 02:47:56Z

my great grdfather is buried in the old cem in chih city my grdmother in el paso tx from what i know the legarretas are basque from spain and somewhere south of what is bilbao spain is a town call legarreta i still have an aunt that lives in el paso that knows alot about the history im hoping that within the next couple of months i will be able to sit with her and get more info my email is elrojo48@yahoo.com if you choose to write

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elrojo48 — 2012-09-12 02:27:55Z

rebbeca legarreta and my great grdfather was know as don serafin legarreta from what i know there was an hacienda legarreta somewhere around chih and they where run out by the villistas

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MarjorieCastro — 2012-09-11 19:29:16Z

I do speak speak, read, and write Spanish. Early in my career as an educator, I taught Spanish. If you can give me some guidance, I can dig in the Spanish language archives. My father, Jose Ortiz, is deceased as are all of his siblings, so it would be nice to provide some history for my kids on my Mom's side of the family.

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daldogs — 2012-09-11 19:07:55Z

email me directly at daldogs@aol.com

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daldogs — 2012-09-11 19:06:33Z

Yes, Legarreta originates in the Basque region of southern France. It is believed that during the Spanish Civil War, the women and children were sent away for protection. Some to Mexico, Puerto Rico, and the United States. I don't speak any Spanish and have been able to trace the Legarreta's to Chic. Mexico but that is where my research ends. I believe Rafael and Florentino's dad's name was Pedro and married to Paula Granados Pichardo. Any records of birth or marriage would be on file in Mexico as he didn't come to the US until 1919 for work.

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daldogs — 2012-09-11 18:56:13Z

Rudolpho akd Rudy still lives in California. Most of his side of the family lives in Indio. One of the sister's has family in El Paso, TX.

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MarjorieCastro — 2012-09-11 17:14:04Z

I did know that he was my grandther's brother. Rudy and Eddie, my mother's cousins, used to live in the Coachella Valley. I don't think I've seen either one of them in about 40 years...maybe more! I am sure we can help each other. I am retired now, so it would be interesting to go back and look at the family tree.

I have always wanted to know the origin of the surname Legarreta, but it is pretty much untraceable. The only explanation that somehow ties in is that it might be of French origin from the French surname, La Guerre. Have you found anything on the origin of the surname?

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MarjorieCastro — 2012-09-11 17:05:13Z

Hi Denise,

Rudolfo Senior, your father-in-law, was my grandfather's brother. My grandfather was Florentino Legarreta. My mother, Juana (Jennie) Legarreta Ortiz, is Florentino's daughter. She is now 85 years old, and she recently moved out of state with my sister.

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daldogs — 2012-09-11 16:48:04Z

Sorry, not great grandfather, grandfather. Rafael's son Rudolpho is my father-in-law.

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daldogs — 2012-09-11 16:46:28Z

Florentino's brother Rafael is my husband's great grandfather. I think we may be able to help each other.

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daldogs — 2012-09-11 16:44:21Z

What was her name?

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elrojo48 — 2012-09-11 04:18:55Z

i dont know you may still get this but if you my grdmother was a legarreta from chih

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MarjorieCastro — 2010-04-01 20:31:04Z

Greetings from a Legarreta in California! My mother is Jennie Legarreta, her father, my grandfather, was Florentino Legarreta; he was born in Chihuaha. He married Aurora Granados. He had sisters in the DF, I remember their names were Elvira and Maria. He also had a brother Rafael Legarreta. Rafael and Florentino settled in California. My only uncle, Florentino's only son, is named Pedro Legarreta. My mother is now 83 and my grandfather is deceased. I remember my Mom was always fascinated by trying to find people with same last name as hers, and if you have any information, I would love to share it with her.

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rosielegarreta — 2008-11-24 02:52:11Z

Hello Juan Manuel,

We are a big family of Legarreta's in California. If you would like please contact me. Maybe there is infor we can exchange.

Thank you

legarreta

2004-07-26 15:13:33Z

Hi Romey, it was good to get your message! You can email me directly at ramirez@cua.edu. I'd love to hear from you! Carmen

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eda03 — 2004-07-25 01:50:40Z

hi carmen:
long time since ive been on this board. hope everyone is okay
i was able to get a copy of grandma felipa r. leyva let me know if your email is the same and i will send you a copy.
your cousin, romie

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2004-05-22 22:32:09Z

Hello Juan Manuel. Write when you have a moment because I would like to know more about the Basque connection. Thank you, Carmen

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2004-05-21 04:51:07Z

Hello Juan Manuel. I would like to know more about the Legarretas in the Basque country. Please write. Carmen

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2004-05-21 04:03:41Z

Hello Denise, I just found your message today. I haven't searched any sites in a long time, but I would like to continue to stay in touch. I may be going to Mexico this summer just to go dig around in Chihuahua. I am fully bilingual, so if there is any information you need translated just let me know. I have not searched immigration records, but I know my Legaretta relatives entered the US legally, so there must be records; perhaps there are for yours as well. Stay in touch, Carmen

Adela Legarreta