Mier 56

In 1767, Juan Pantaleon Izaguirre was granted Mier 56 by the King of Spain. In 1767 there was an improved rancho at the site.

Jose Leonardo Chapa died on 9 Sep 1813 in the vicinity of the Rio Grande. Cause of death: killed by Indians. He was 39 years old. One of 8 men killed. Source: link.

Jose Ventura Gonzalez died on 9 Sep 1813 in the vicinity of the Rio Grande - probably near Las Animas. Cause of death: killed by Indians. He was 42 years old. Source: link.

Francisco Javier Gonzalez died on 9 Sep 1813 in the vicinity of the Rio Grande - probably near Las Animas. Cause of death: killed by Indians. He was 45 years old. He was one of 8 men killed by Indians near the Rio Grande. Source: link.

Jose Salvador Ramos died on 9 Sep 1813 in the vicinity of the Rio Grande - probably near Las Animas or Los Arrieros. Cause of death: killed by Indians. He was killed near the river and his body was "transported to the door of the church" along with several others. Source: link.