Taming the Wild Horse Desert - Database

Maria Josefa Peña

She was born circa 1733. Her father was Jose Jacinto de la Peña, and her mother was Ana Maria Guajardo. Her mother owned land in Porción 48, Mier. In 1750, she lived in Camargo. The census recorded that she was the daughter of a settler, and 16 years old. Her household had 6 people, and they did not receive government aid to move to the colony. In 1757, she lived in Mier in household number 28. The church census recorded that she was married to Don Bernardo Vela. Her household included 6 people, including 4 children. In 1782, she lived in Mier in household number 51. The church census recorded that she was a widow, , and 49 years old. Her household included 7 people. In 1791, she lived in Mier in household number 59. The church census recorded that she was a widow, española, and 57 years old. Her household included 4 people.

Marriage

She married Bernardo Vela. He owned land in Porción 47, Mier. Her husband died on 13 Aug 1780. He was 54 years old.

Children

Maria Antonia Margarita Vela, born 1753. She married Jose Antonio Bazan, son of Jose Bazan and Ana Maria Salinas in 1770 in Mier.

Juan de Dios Vela, born 1756. He married Guadalupe Hinojosa, daughter of Diego Hinojosa and Maria Zaragoza Lopez on 27 Sep 1784 in Mier. Their padrino was Dn Jose Antonio Guerra, and their madrina was Da Maria Chapa.

Maria Teresa Vela, born 1761.

Felipe Vela, born 1763. He married Ana Javiera Barrera, daughter of Santiago Barrera and Maria Salome Garcia on 25 Nov 1789 in Mier.

Gertrudis Vela, born 1763. She married Jose Vicente Lopez, son of Juan Jose Lopez and Maria Ignacia Longoria on 13 Nov 1784 in Mier. Their padrino was Jose Maria Escobar, and their madrina was Maria Ignacia Chapa.

Apolinaro Vela, baptized 16 Jul 1769.

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