Taming the Wild Horse Desert - Database
Jose Salvador Garcia
He was born circa 1744. His father was Diego Garcia, and his mother was Maria Salome (Jacoba) Vela. His father owned land in Porción 78, Camargo. In 1750, he lived in Camargo. The census recorded that he was the son of a settler, español, and 6 years old. His household had 6 people, and they received government aid to move to the colony.
Marriage
He married Maria Ignacia de la Garza Falcon, daughter of Francisco de la Garza Falcon and Josefa Guajardo. Her father owned land in Porción 58, Camargo. Her mother owned land in Porción 73, Camargo.
Land Ownership
He purchased Camargo 76.
He purchased Camargo 77.
In 1767, as an antiguo poblador, he was granted Camargo 109 by the King of Spain.
In 1790, he purchased Camargo 108 from Francisco Antonio Villarreal.
In 1809, he sold Camargo 108 to Marcelo Moreno.
