Taming the Wild Horse Desert - Database
Jose Maria Escobar
He was born circa 1751. His father was Jose Antonio Escobar, and his mother was Tadea Rocha. In 1782, he lived in Santa Gertrudis / San Jose de la Rinconada in household number 82. The church census recorded that he was married, español, and 31 years old. His household included 5 people. He lived in Mier since 1762. His parents were buried in Valle de Labradores. He bought porcion 76 from his stepfather/mother-in-law.
Marriage
He married Antonia Gertrudis Chapa, daughter of Juan Bautista Chapa and Maria Rita Lopez de Jaen on 29 Nov 1770 in Mier. He was 19 years old, and the bride was 19 years old.
He married Maria Rita Barrera, daughter of Juan Ignacio Barrera and Manuela Flores on 10 Jan 1798 in Mier. He was 47 years old, and the bride was 46 years old. It was his second marriage.
Children
Pedro Jose Escobar, born 1771.
Maria del Refugio Escobar, born 1773.
Jose Pio Antonio Escobar, born 1813. He married Maria Rita Barrera.
