Taming the Wild Horse Desert - Database
Antonio Gregorio Sanchez Solis
He was born circa 1753. His mother was Lugarda Solis. He was a natural child. In 1782, he lived in Mier in household number 16. The church census recorded that he was married, español, and 29 years old. His household included 3 people. In 1791, he lived in Mier in household number 45. The church census recorded that he was married, español, and 39 years old. His household included 3 people.
Marriage
He married Maria Catarina Guerra, daughter of Ramon Guerra and Rosalia Hinojosa on 16 Nov 1775 in Mier. He was 22 years old, and the bride was 16 years old. Her father owned land in Porción 6, Mier.
Children
Maria Francisca Sanchez, born 1776.
Land Ownership
In 1767, he was granted Mier 69 by the King of Spain. He was one of the few landowners who was regarded as casta. He was the natural son of Lugarda Solis, who was also designated casta (his father might have been español). He married a daughter of Ramon Guerra (1592, porcion 6). Once married he was classified as español in the padrones. He lived in town and at Rancho San Lorenzo (porcion 6).
