Taming the Wild Horse Desert - Database
Quiteria Villarreal
She was born circa 1743. Her father was Jose Antonio Villarreal, and her mother was Maria Catarina Hinojosa. In 1750, she lived in Camargo. The census recorded that she was the daughter of a settler, and 12 years old. Her household had 7 people, and they received government aid to move to the colony. In 1782, she lived in Mier in household number 62. The church census recorded that she was married, española, and 37 years old. Her household included 8 people.
Marriage
She married Javier Salinas, son of Jose Antonio Salinas Camacho and Juana Garcia Guajardo. It was her second marriage, and his second marriage. He owned land in Porción 29, Mier. Her husband died on 12 Jan 1792 in Camargo. He was 77 years old.
Land Ownership
In 1767, as the daughter of a primitivo poblador, she was granted Camargo 18 by the King of Spain. She was the widow of a soldier. Her brother Venancio Villarreal [3666] took possession in her name. There was a rancho at the site.
