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Jose Vela
Jose Vela was born circa 1724.
He married Maria Felipa Cervera (Selvera).
Children
Francisco Vela was born circa 1733.
Marcela Vela was born circa 1735.
Maria Rita Vela Selvera was born circa 1748. She married Bartolome Flores, who owned Mier 13.
Jose Antonio Vela was born circa 1757.
Marcelina Vela was born circa 1768.
Maria Gertrudis Vela was born circa 1769.
Land
In 1781 he was granted Mier 9 by the King of Spain. porcion 9 was adjudicated to Jose Vela in Sept 10, 1781.
In 1767, as a resident of Camargo transferred to Mier, he was granted Mier 12 by the King of Spain. There was an improved estancia at the site.
Household (Mier, 1782)
In 1782, he lived at Peña Blanca. The church census recorded that he was married, español, and 58 years old. His household included 8 people:
Jose Vela, español, married, age 58.
Maria Felipa Cervera (Selvera), española, married, age 51.
Jose Antonio Vela, español, single, age 25.
Marcelina Vela, española, an unmarried girl, age 14.
Maria Gertrudis Vela, española, an unmarried girl, age 13.
Jose Maria Vela, indio, a child, age 23.
Jose Maria Gonzalez, español, single, age 23.
Jose Cayetano Gonzalez, español, single, age 21.
