Taming the Wild Horse Desert - Database
Jose Matias Garcia
He was born circa 1754. His father was Antonio Garcia, and his mother was Gertrudis Benavides. His father owned land in Porción 65, Mier. In 1782, he lived in Puerticitos / Buena Vista in household number 88. The church census recorded that he was married, casta, and 27 years old. His household included 2 people.
Marriage
He married Francisca Javiera Saenz, daughter of Juan Diego Saenz and Josefa Sanchez on 7 May 1777 in Mier. He was 23 years old, and the bride was 20 years old. The priest recorded his race as tresalvo. Marriage source: link.
