Taming the Wild Horse Desert - Database
Maria Dorothea Canales
She was born circa 1782, and was baptized 9 Feb 1782. Her father was Juan Antonio Canales, and her mother was Maria de los Santos Garcia. Her father owned land in Porción 40, Mier. In 1782, she lived in Mier in household number 8. The church census recorded that she was a young child, , and 2 years old. Her household included 10 people, 2 of whom were likely servants. In 1791, she lived in Mier in household number 5. The church census recorded that she was a child, española, and 9 years old. Her household included 10 people, 2 of whom were likely servants.
Marriage
She married Jose Ignacio Peña, son of Jose Antonio Peña and Maria Petra Garcia on 18 Jan 1804 in Mier. She was 22 years old, and the groom was 22 years old. He owned land in Los Magueyes de Palo Blanco grant, Los Olmos y Loma Blanca grant, Brooks County, Los Olmos grant, Brooks County. His father owned land in Los Magueyes de Palo Blanco grant.
Children
San Juana Peña. She married Rafael Hinojosa, son of Marcelo Hinojosa and Rita Garcia. He owned land in El Charco de Palo Blanco grant, San Rafael de los Encinos grant, Duval County, Palo Blanco grant, Duval County.
Maria Rosa de la Peña. She married Sabas de la Garza, son of Juan Jose de la Garza Montemayor and Maria Josefa Lopez de Jaen.
