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Ybarra's of Silao Guanajuato

Ybarra's of Silao Guanajuato

Posted: 12 Apr 2010 9:00PM GMT
Classification: Query
Surnames: Ybarra
I've been researching the Ybarra's from Silao, Guanajuato for some time now. My name is Eva McHenry, and I'm the grand-daughter of Miguel Ybarra Miranda & Cirila Elias Mendez both of Silao Guanajuato. They are both deceased. Cirila's parents were Francisco Elias & Maria Jesus Mendez of Silao and Miguel' parents were Pedro Ybarra & Lina Miranda, also of Silao. I have a great amount of information regarding their offspring, however, I would appreciate any information on my great-great grandparents. According to my father, the Ybarra family was very influential and a dominant force in Silao in the 19th century. Both the Ybarra and Miranda families built the main "paroquia" (church) in that town. They were architects. The important last names of the town during that era were Miranda, Ybarra, Elias, and Mendez all with roots in Silao. My great-grandmother Maria Jesus Mendez and her sister Seferina were raised by their well-to-do- grandparents who owned a large hacienda (ranch) called "El Jazmin" located in Celaya, Guanajuato. Both sisters (Maria Jesus & Seferina) married two brothers (Fransisco & Eduardo Elias) who were the workers (peons) of their land. I'm sure to the disappointment of their grandparents. I believe Maria Jesus Mendez is now one of the famous "Guanajuato mummies" on display, according to my grandfather. Presently, I'm doing research on the hacienda "El Jazmin" to find out what became of the owners, and the land.

My father and most of his brothers were born in California but returned to Mexico during the Great Depression. Most of them returned to California some years later and lived here until their demise. My father's generation is all gone now but I keep him alive through geneology. If any of these names ring a bell, I would sure appreciate hearing from you. I have lots more information about the Ybarra family of Silao.

Re: Ybarra's of Silao Guanajuato

Posted: 20 Apr 2010 2:04AM GMT
Classification: Query
I do not know much about my Ybarra familty but I do know that my great grandparents were from Guanajuato. My grandpa was born in america his name is Jesse Ybarra. His son, my father, was born in California. They currently reside in New Mexico. You didnt put the name of your grandparents children but maybe Jesse is one?

Re: Ybarra's of Silao Guanajuato

Posted: 23 Apr 2010 6:42PM GMT
Classification: Query
Surnames: Ybarra
The name Jesse Ybarra doesn't ring a bell, however, the name "Jesus" appears frequently in my Ybarra line. Apparently, it was a very common name. What were Jesse's parents names and what part of Guanajuato are your ancestors from? From my research, I have learned that a vast majority of Ybarras' from Guanajuato entered the United States through Texas, and then settled in various southwestern states. Is the last names "Elias" also found in your family?

Re: Ybarra's of Silao Guanajuato

Posted: 2 Sep 2011 6:41AM GMT
Classification: Query
My Great-great grandfather's name was Diego Ybarra. He was married/or had children with Faustina Segoviano, including my great grandmother Petra Ybarra, who was born in 1903. They were from Romita, GTO, close to Silao. My grandmother tells me that Diego was Spanish.
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