Hello! This thread is very old but hope someone can help me.
My grandmother's name was Severa "Severita" Velarde born 1/28/1892 in New Mexico (most likely San Marciel/Southern NM). She first married Santa Cruz Mora and had 7 children then was widowed and married my grandfather Petronilo Chacon (born 1857 in El Paso Texas). They met in Silver City, NM. They had 7 children and my Dad is the last of those children. So here is another Velarde/Chacon connection!
I don't know anything about my Grandmother Severita Velarde Chacon. We have no information on her parents or any siblings. There is a family rumor that no one can confirm that she is the illegitimate daughter of a Mr. Brown.
If you come across any information on my grandmother, please let me know. I can only find a census record on the birth of one of her first sons (Melcor Mora) and her death certificate.
Thanks so much!