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In 1600, Pedro Gomez Duran enlisted as a soldier-settlers of New Mexico, declaring he was more than 50 years old, a native of the Vill de Valverde and a son of Hernan Sanchez Rico. We learn from a later record that he was a son of Hernan Sanchez Rico and Leonor Duran and that was married with Catalina Cabezas. Pedro Gomez Duran died in New Mexico around 1607. By 1610, Pedro Duran y Chaves, arrived in New Mexico where he married doña Isabel de Bohorquez. In 1626, Pedro Duran y Chaves declared he was a native of Llerena and gave his age as 60, indicating he was born circa 1576. Pedro Duran y Chaves and doña Isabel de Bohorques were the progenitors of the Duran y Chaves/Chávez family of New Mexico. The precise relationship between Pedro Gomez Duran and Pedro Duran y Chaves is not yet known.
The link for back issues of La Herencia is not working. I am interested in obtaining back issues particularly relating to my Madrid and Sandoval roots. I would love to get a copy of the fall, 2009 issue as I believe it mentions my great grandfather's church in Chacon and the mission school there. I believe there is a picture of my grandmother who was a missionary at the day school. Any help is greatly appreciated, I have been doing research on these families for about two years now.
Hello. Electronic copies of past issues of "La Herencia del Norte can be purchased online at http://www.anapachecosantafe.com/ . Also, you can download PDF versions of the 'Founding Families of Santa Fe' series from "La Herencia de Norte' at: http://www.hispaniclegacy.org/el_faro....
Thank You Jose, really looking forward to some good reading. I have so far traced my Madrid roots back to 1554 and my Sandoval roots back to 1693. I really appreciate your help.
Edit: Actually, much of the information I had on the Madrid side of my family came from Lorraine "Tweety" Aguilar (also related to me)and my 3rd cousin Arturo Madrid's book "In the Country of Empty Crosses". Thanks to the link to La Herencia I just discovered the Madrid story you put together in 2008 which I did not know about. I am amazed and thrilled at this find and can't wait to share it with family members. My great grandmother was Isidora Madrid (1871-1931), daughter of Jose Pablo Madrid (1838-1933). Isidora married my great grandfather Manuel Sandoval (1848-1923) who was one of the founders of the el Rito Presbyterian Church in Chacon in 1879.
Your work on the founding families puts my Madrid roots in a whole new perspective for me, I was not really aware of the significance of the Madrid family and their accomplishments in the early days of New Mexico, and I wish to thank you for your hard work. This is huge for me. I know Arturo touches on this in his book, and possibly some of the same research and researchers were used, (I'll re-read his book to see if I missed something) but your article really hit home.
Your brilliant detailed research is truly, truly appreciated. I starting tracing my husband's ancestry about a year ago. His Spanish grandmother, about whom we knew nothing other than her name, has led all the way back to the 1598 and 1600 soldier/settlers (and beyond)! (As well as a new appreciation of New Mexico history.) My question here is--is it known if Pedro Duran y Chaves (I) came with the 1600 re-enforcement soldiers? (as Pablo Gomez Duran did). Or is 1613 the first record that Duran y Chaves was in New Mexico?
Bev, I suspect Pedro Duran y Chaves came to NM around 1608, which was the time period that Pedro Gomez Duran died. We know that Pedro Duran y Chaves was in NM by 1610, since he was identified as a fist settler of the Villa de Santa Fe, which was founded in 1610.
I see that Captain Alonso Varela (married to Catalina Perez de Bustillo) is listed as one of the founders of Santa Fe. Is his younger brother Pedro Varela (born circa 1574, unknown wife) also considered a founder? I believe Pedro was one of the 1598 Onate soldiers and signed the loyalty petition in 1601. He was involved in an altercation in 1613, so it seems like he was in the Santa Fe area during the Santa Fe founding period. Pedro is my husband's line--I already have my husband probably tied to 4 or 5 other founders of Santa Fe. Thanks again so much for your wonderful research.
Hi, my grandfather was a Roybal and his wofe my grandma was a Montoya both from Santa fe. Do you have any information on either of those? Thank you very much!!
How do I find to read...#10 Founder of the Villa de Santa Fe: Early Residents, Archuleta, Marquez, Anaya Alamzan, Lucero de Godoy and Chamiso (Winter 2009)?
My Mother was an Archuleta from Costilla, NM.
Thanks, Art
I really enjoyed your article on the Griego Bernal clan. Thank you for posting it. I was born a Griego and my father and his family are from New Mexico.
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In 1600, Pedro Gomez Duran enlisted as a soldier-settlers of New Mexico, declaring he was more than 50 years old, a native of the Vill de Valverde and a son of Hernan Sanchez Rico. We learn from a later record that he was a son of Hernan Sanchez Rico and Leonor Duran and that was married with Catalina Cabezas. Pedro Gomez Duran died in New Mexico around 1607. By 1610, Pedro Duran y Chaves, arrived in New Mexico where he married doña Isabel de Bohorquez. In 1626, Pedro Duran y Chaves declared he was a native of Llerena and gave his age as 60, indicating he was born circa 1576. Pedro Duran y Chaves and doña Isabel de Bohorques were the progenitors of the Duran y Chaves/Chávez family of New Mexico. The precise relationship between Pedro Gomez Duran and Pedro Duran y Chaves is not yet known.
The link for back issues of La Herencia is not working. I am interested in obtaining back issues particularly relating to my Madrid and Sandoval roots. I would love to get a copy of the fall, 2009 issue as I believe it mentions my great grandfather's church in Chacon and the mission school there. I believe there is a picture of my grandmother who was a missionary at the day school. Any help is greatly appreciated, I have been doing research on these families for about two years now.
Hello. Electronic copies of past issues of "La Herencia del Norte can be purchased online at http://www.anapachecosantafe.com/ . Also, you can download PDF versions of the 'Founding Families of Santa Fe' series from "La Herencia de Norte' at: http://www.hispaniclegacy.org/el_faro....
Thank You Jose, really looking forward to some good reading. I have so far traced my Madrid roots back to 1554 and my Sandoval roots back to 1693. I really appreciate your help.Edit: Actually, much of the information I had on the Madrid side of my family came from Lorraine "Tweety" Aguilar (also related to me)and my 3rd cousin Arturo Madrid's book "In the Country of Empty Crosses". Thanks to the link to La Herencia I just discovered the Madrid story you put together in 2008 which I did not know about. I am amazed and thrilled at this find and can't wait to share it with family members. My great grandmother was Isidora Madrid (1871-1931), daughter of Jose Pablo Madrid (1838-1933). Isidora married my great grandfather Manuel Sandoval (1848-1923) who was one of the founders of the el Rito Presbyterian Church in Chacon in 1879.
Your work on the founding families puts my Madrid roots in a whole new perspective for me, I was not really aware of the significance of the Madrid family and their accomplishments in the early days of New Mexico, and I wish to thank you for your hard work. This is huge for me. I know Arturo touches on this in his book, and possibly some of the same research and researchers were used, (I'll re-read his book to see if I missed something) but your article really hit home.
Your brilliant detailed research is truly, truly appreciated. I starting tracing my husband's ancestry about a year ago. His Spanish grandmother, about whom we knew nothing other than her name, has led all the way back to the 1598 and 1600 soldier/settlers (and beyond)! (As well as a new appreciation of New Mexico history.) My question here is--is it known if Pedro Duran y Chaves (I) came with the 1600 re-enforcement soldiers? (as Pablo Gomez Duran did). Or is 1613 the first record that Duran y Chaves was in New Mexico?
Bev, I suspect Pedro Duran y Chaves came to NM around 1608, which was the time period that Pedro Gomez Duran died. We know that Pedro Duran y Chaves was in NM by 1610, since he was identified as a fist settler of the Villa de Santa Fe, which was founded in 1610.
I see that Captain Alonso Varela (married to Catalina Perez de Bustillo) is listed as one of the founders of Santa Fe. Is his younger brother Pedro Varela (born circa 1574, unknown wife) also considered a founder? I believe Pedro was one of the 1598 Onate soldiers and signed the loyalty petition in 1601. He was involved in an altercation in 1613, so it seems like he was in the Santa Fe area during the Santa Fe founding period. Pedro is my husband's line--I already have my husband probably tied to 4 or 5 other founders of Santa Fe. Thanks again so much for your wonderful research.
Hi, my grandfather was a Roybal and his wofe my grandma was a Montoya both from Santa fe. Do you have any information on either of those? Thank you very much!!
How do I find to read...#10 Founder of the Villa de Santa Fe: Early Residents, Archuleta, Marquez, Anaya Alamzan, Lucero de Godoy and Chamiso (Winter 2009)? My Mother was an Archuleta from Costilla, NM.
Thanks, Art
I really enjoyed your article on the Griego Bernal clan. Thank you for posting it. I was born a Griego and my father and his family are from New Mexico.
Otero family not related?