Nicolas Flores de Valdez

He was born circa 1675. His father was Pedro Flores de Valdez, and his mother was Mariana Duarte Madoma (Madano). He died on 6 Jun 1731 in . He was 56 years old. "Captain Nicolas Flores de Valdez began military service in 1696, entering the army as a private, and when, in 1701, the garrison of San Juan Bautista was established, he as one of the first to enlist. Here he served for 14 years in the capacities of soldier, sergeant, and alferez, ranking in the last position next to the captain, as no lietenant was assigned to tha tgarrison. In 1720, after this appointment, he defeated a force of Indians near the Nadadores River, in Coahuila, distinguishing himself by his bravery and ability. In the expedition to Texas he served as explorer, assisted in the repairing of the mission in eastern Texas, and was employed by Aguayo in many important minor duties, all of which he performed entirely satisfactorily. Several times he was sent to bring back supplies, and he always did so with the greatest dispath. Thus, as a reward for ability and faithful service, when Captain Garcia was made protector of the Indians of Coahuila, Flores was appointed to succeed him at San Antonio on April 30, 1722. He was wounded four times in different fights, and always gave a good account of himself in action (Autos hechos a consulta, Gonzalez contra Flores, 12-17). Such is the account of Flores given by the Marques de Aguayo in 1724. (Chabot, Makers of San Antonio, p.58)

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