Patricio, I have Loya's in Chihuahua. Andres Loya is my fourth great-grandfather. He married
Maria Rafaela Prieto and their children ( in Balleza, Chihuahua, Mexico) were:
Feliciana Loya
Jose Ma. Loya
Maria Antonia Loya
Maria Josefa Loya Y Prieto
1815 –
Do any of these ring a bell? You can contact me directly,
toni-s@cox.net. Hoping for some great information...