Taming the Wild Horse Desert - Database
Jose Francisco Lopez de Jaen
He was born circa 1743. His father was Francisco Lopez de Jaen, and his mother was Maria Agustina Longoria. His father owned land in Porción 12, Camargo. In 1750, he lived in Camargo. The census recorded that he was the son of a settler, español, and 7 years old. His household had 14 people, including 3 servants, and they received government aid to move to the colony.
Land Ownership
In 1767, as the son of a primitivo poblador, he was granted Camargo 16 by the King of Spain.
He sold Camargo 16 to Juan Jose de la Garza Montemayor. Sold by the heirs of the original grantee.
