Taming the Wild Horse Desert - Database
Maria Leonor Garcia
She was born circa 1761. Her father was Diego Garcia, and her mother was Maria Gertrudis Salinas. Her father owned land in La Noria de Santo Domingo grant, Jim Hogg County, Porción 44, Mier. In 1782, she lived in Mier in household number 9. The church census recorded that she was married, española, and 21 years old. Her household included 2 people. In 1791, she lived in Mier in household number 73. The church census recorded that she was married, española, and 30 years old. Her household included 5 people.
Marriage
She married Ramon Canales, son of Jose Blas Canales and Maria Rosa Caterina Anzaldua in Sep 1781 in Mier. She was 20 years old, and the groom was 21 years old. Her husband died on 19 May 1811. He was 51 years old.
Children
Maria Luisa Canales, born 1783.
Joaquin Canales, born 1785.
Jose Rafael Canales, born 1786.
Maria Gregoria Canales, born 1789. She married Jose de Jesus Canales, son of Vicente Canales and Gertrudis Solis in Feb 1810 in Mier.
