Gaspar Garcia

He was born circa 1730. In 1750, he lived in Camargo. The census recorded that he was the head of a household, and español. His household had 3 people, and they did not receive government aid to move to the colony. In 1757, he lived in Mier in household number 8. The church census recorded that he was married to Doña Maria Gertrudis de la Barrera. He was given the tile "Don". His household included 7 people, including 5 children. He had all arms, 10 tame horses with a herd of 80 horses, 2 mules, 1 donkey, 1 yoke of oxen, 30 cattle, and 2000 small livestock. In 1782, he lived in Mier in household number 17. The church census recorded that he was married, español, and 52 years old. His household included 7 people. In 1791, he lived in Mier in household number 18. The church census recorded that he was a widower, español, and 61 years old. His household included 2 people. He owned Porción 1, Mier. He died on 20 Apr 1795. He was 65 years old. Gaspar Garcia was a poblador of Camargo but by 1753 was among the settlers who broke away to form the villa of Mier at their own expense. In 1757 his household had five children, all arms, ten horses and a donkey. Gaspar Garcia's first wife, Maria Gertrudis Barrera, may have been the sister of Santiago Barrera (of nearby porcion 5). Parents of both are unknown, though it is likely that 2 Barrera siblings married 2 Garcia siblings.

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