Taming the Wild Horse Desert - Database
Francisco Javier Canales
He was born circa 1760. His father was Jose Antonio Canales, and his mother was Ana Josefa de la Garza. In 1791, he lived in Mier in household number 24. The church census recorded that he was married, español, and 31 years old. His household included 6 people.
Marriage
He married Maria Gertrudis Salinas, daughter of Joaquin Salinas and Maria de los Santos Garcia on 8 Jan 1784 in Mier. He was 24 years old, and the bride was 17 years old. Her father owned land in Porción 70, Mier.
Children
Rafaela Canales. She married Jose Maria Garcia, son of Diego Garcia and Josefa Garcia. He owned land in La Noria de Santo Domingo grant, Jim Hogg County.
Maria Clara Canales, born 1780. She married Rafael Cadena.
Jose Antonio Canales, born 1787. He married Maria Rita Peña, daughter of Pedro Jose Peña and Maria Juliana Garcia. He owned land in Porción 61, Mier, La Zacatosa grant, Starr County.
Jose Eustacio Canales, born 1789.
Jose Ramon Canales, born 1790.
