Alejandro Farias
Birth
He was born circa 1764, and was baptized 23 Apr 1764 in Camargo. His father was Pedro Ignacio Farias, español, and his mother was Maria Guadalupe Saldua, española. His father owned Camargo 2 grant. At the baptism, Fr Manuel de Meza y Buenaño recorded his race as español, and his residence as San Joseph. His padrino was Dn Juan Antonio de Echave. Birth source: Camargo Baptisms p. 9 link
Marriage
On 24 Dec 1784, he requested a dispensation to marry Andrea Rivas in Camargo. They were married in Jan 1785 in Camargo. He was 21 years old, a native of Camargo, a resident of Rancho del Cuchara, and the bride was 20 years old. Dispensation source: link.
Children
Gertrudis Farias. She married Jose Matias Ramirez, son of Jose Ygnacio Ramirez Hinojosa and Ygnacia Martinez.
Land Ownership
In 1809, he was granted San Jose by the King of Spain.
Land Sales
In 1835, he sold San Jose to Pedro de la Garza Treviño for 500 pesos.
