Taming the Wild Horse Desert - Database
Luis Secundo Garcia Lerma
He was born circa 1714. His father was Nicolas Garcia, and his mother was Maria Martinez. In 1757, he lived in Mier in household number 39. The church census recorded that he was married to Maria Tomasa Solis. His household included 4 people, including 2 children. He had 2 tame horses with a herd of 25 horses, and 7 cattle. In 1782, he lived in Las Jaras in household number 109. The church census recorded that he was married, casta, and 68 years old. His household included 7 people. He died on 9 May 1786. He was 72 years old. He lived on the Montalvo ranch.
Marriage
He married Maria Tomasa Solis.
Children
Francisca Garcia, born 1752. She married Gregorio _. She died on 1 Jul 1789. She was 37 years old.
Maria Gertrudis Garcia, born 1760.
Maria Guadalupe Garcia, born 1762.
Juan Jose Garcia, born 1763. He married Maria Gertrudis Carmona, daughter of Maria Francisca Amaro on 20 Nov 1782 in Mier.
Jose Ricardo Garcia, born 1765. He married Maria Gertrudis Mendez on 28 Sep 1777 in Mier.
Apolinaria Garcia, born 1766.
Land Ownership
In 1767, he was granted Mier 41 by the King of Spain.
