Taming the Wild Horse Desert - Database
Luis Salinas
He was born circa 1791, and was baptized 24 Aug 1791 in Mier. His father was Victoriano Salinas, and his mother was Maria Nicolasa Garcia. He died on 28 Oct 1838 in Saltillo. Cause of death: killed by thieves or bandits. He was 47 years old. Source: link.
Marriage
He married Ana Maria Moreno, daughter of Marcelo Moreno and Ygnacia Garcia.
Children
Manuel Salinas. He owned land in San Antonio Baluarte grant, Jim Hogg County.
Andres Salinas. He married Maria Tomasa Saldaña, daughter of Manuel Saldaña and Maria de Jesus Ramirez.
Land Ownership
In 1830, he was granted San Antonio Baluarte by the State of Tamaulipas. The tract was occupied from 1830 until 1836 when it was abandoned due to Indian depredations.
