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Jose Matias Ramirez Peña
Jose Matias Ramirez Peña was born circa 1756, the son of Jose Miguel Ramirez and Maria Tadea Peña.
He married Maria Juliana Gonzalez on 15 Apr 1777 in Mier.
Children
Luisa Ramirez married Jose Ysidoro Guerra, who owned Palo Blanco.
Maria Antonia Ramirez was born circa 1775.
Maria Ursula Ramirez was born circa 1778. She married Jose Manuel de la Garza Falcon, who owned San Francisco.
Land
In 1809 he settled at Palo Blanco. The land was originally surveyed for Ramirez in 1809. He occupied it until his death but title was awarded to his heirs.
Household (Mier, 1782)
In 1782, he lived in Mier. The church census recorded that he was married, español, and 26 years old. His household included 4 people:
Jose Matias Ramirez Peña, español, married, age 26.
Maria Juliana Gonzalez, española, married, age 19.
Maria Antonia Ramirez, española, a young child, age 7.
Maria Ursula Ramirez, española, a young child, age 4.
