Taming the Wild Horse Desert - Database
Marcelo Moreno
He was born circa 1774. His father was Joaquin Moreno, and his mother was Maria Barbara Vela. In 1782, he lived in Mier in household number 57. The church census recorded that he was a child, español, and 8 years old. His household included 6 people. In 1791, he lived in Mier in household number 70. The church census recorded that he was a youth, español, and 17 years old. His household included 9 people.
He married Maria Ygnacia Garcia on 30 Oct 1793 in Mier. He was 19 years old.
Children
Ana Maria Moreno. She married Luis Salinas, son of Victoriano Salinas and Maria Nicolasa Garcia. He owned land in San Antonio Baluarte grant, Jim Hogg County. Her husband died on 28 Oct 1838 in Saltillo. Cause of death: killed by thieves or bandits. He was 47 years old.
Maria Cayetana Moreno. She married Ysidro Benavides, son of Jose Ygnacio Benavides and Maria Ana Villarreal on 24 Oct 1821 in Mier. He owned land in Chocolate Creek grant.
Land Ownership
He purchased Mier 77 from Jacoba (Ana) Garcia, widow of the original grantee.
In 1809, he purchased Camargo 108 from Jose Salvador Garcia.
