The Balbino Granado Family History
A Documented Research Report by Bob Wirt
Version 3, April 26, 2012
A Documented Research Report by Bob Wirt
Version 3, April 26, 2012
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Balbino Granado was born in San Carlos, Chihuahua, Mexico in 1847, the son of Bartolo Granado and Seferina Ornelas. Two brothers, Marcial Granado and Seferino Granado also were born in San Carlos in 1839 and 1844 respectively. On March 1, 1967 Balbino married Francisca Lujan in Jesus Nazareno Temple in Ojinaga, Chihuahua, Mexico. She was born in San Carlos in 1852, the daughter of Panacio Lujan and Guadalupe Galindo. Balbino and Francisco had four children:
1. Daughter Santiaga Granado was born in 1870 in San Carlos. She married Jesus Hernandez November 7, 1885 in Jesus Nazareno Temple, Ojinaga. He was born in 1860, the son of Miguel Hernandez and Eusebia Brito. By 1904 Santiaga and Jesus had settled in the Terlingua area but soon afterward they moved to San Vicente, Texas. They had four children:
A. Son Margarito Hernandez was born October 23, 1903. He was baptized May 1, 1904 in Terlingua by Father Brocardus from St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Fort Davis. His godparents were Plutarco Martinez and Paula Mata.
B. Son Eusebio Hernandez was born December 16, 1905. He was baptized February 24, 1907 in San Vicente by Father Brocardus. His godparents were Plutarco Martinez and Paula Mata.
C. Son Jose Hernandez was born November 17, 1907. He was baptized in San Vicente April 26, 1908 by Father Brocardus. His godparents were Alejandro Rodriguez and Isidra Sanchez.
D. Son Juan Hernandez was born August 21, 1910. He was baptized October 2, 1910 in San Vicente by Father Brocardus. His godparents were Venturo Bustos and Natividad de Marufo.
2. Son Gil Granado was born in San Carlos in 1873. He married Longina Salmon November 7, 1898 in Jesus Nazareno Temple. She was born in 1880 in San Carlos, the daughter of Gregorio Salmon and Antonia Holguin. The couple lived in San Carlos until 1905 and their first three children were born there. By 1906 they were in San Vicente, Texas and in 1911 they were in Terlingua. Between 1914 and 1922 Gil worked as a miner for the Chisos Mining Company. By 1930 the family had settled in Terlingua Abajo, where Gil worked as a farmer. Gil and Longina had eleven children:
A. Daughter Rosa Granado was born September 15, 1901 in San Carlos. She married Felix Garcia in Brewster County July 5, 1929. He was born circa 1905 in Terlingua, the son of Bernardino Garcia and Reynalda Enrique. In May 1933 he was working as a farmer, and in July 1935 as a mine laborer for Brewster Quicksilver Company in Study Butte. Felix died March 3, 1988 and Rosa died January 29, 1998. They both died in Grandfalls and are buried next to each other in Tamarisk Cemetery.
Grave of Felix and Rosa Garcia
Tamarisk Cemetery
Photo by Charlene Beatty Beauchamp, Ward County website
Tamarisk Cemetery
Photo by Charlene Beatty Beauchamp, Ward County website
Rosa and Felix had seven children:
(1) Son Porfirio Garcia was born May 5, 1930 in Terlingua. He was delivered by Dr. E.A. Montenyohl, Chisos Mining Company physician.
(2) Daughter Enriqueta Garcia was born in Terlingua July 15, 1931. She was delivered by midwife Paula Salazar. In April 2002 she was living in Grandfalls, Texas.
(3) Son Isidro Garcia was born in Terlingua May 15, 1933. He died in Odessa January 27, 1996. He was a resident of Crane, Texas when he died.
(4) Daughter Anita Garcia was born July 4, 1935 in Terlingua. She was delivered by midwife Inez Garza. In November 2001 she was living in Grandfalls. She died in Ward County Memorial Hospital April 8, 2002 and is buried in Tamarisk Cemetery, Grandfalls.
(5) Son Alberto Garcia was born July 8, 1937 in Terlingua. In November 2001 he was a resident of Grandfalls. He died in Medical Center Hospital, Odessa November 28, 2001 and is buried in the Tamarisk Cemetery.
(6) Son Julian Garcia was born April 12, 1939 in Brewster County. In April 2002 he was living in Crane, Texas.
(7) Daughter Otila Garcia was born May 10, 1941 in Terlingua. She married Alfren V. “Frank” Heredia in Fort Stockton March 13, 1959. They lived in Crane from 1963 until 2001. Otila died in Medical Center Hospital, Odessa October 31, 2001 and is buried in Crane County Cemetery. Frank was still living in Crane at the time of her death. They had five children:
a. Son Frankie Heredia and his wife Malissa were living in Crane in October 2001.
b. Son Edward Heredia and his wife Micaela were living in Crane in October 2001.
c. Son Roy Lee Heredia and his wife Ludy were living in Crane in October 2001.
d. Daughter Marivel Heredia married Salvador Marguia and they were living in Crane in October 2001.
e. Daughter Brenda Heredia married Jaime Sanchez and they were living in Crane in October 2001.
a. Son Frankie Heredia and his wife Malissa were living in Crane in October 2001.
b. Son Edward Heredia and his wife Micaela were living in Crane in October 2001.
c. Son Roy Lee Heredia and his wife Ludy were living in Crane in October 2001.
d. Daughter Marivel Heredia married Salvador Marguia and they were living in Crane in October 2001.
e. Daughter Brenda Heredia married Jaime Sanchez and they were living in Crane in October 2001.
B. Daughter Maria Granado was born November 4, 1903 in Chihuahua. She married Librado Cadena February 1. 1923 in Terlingua. They were married by Justice of the Peace Robert L. Cartledge. Librado was born in Coahuila, Mexico August 17, 1902, the son of Gregorio Cadena and Virginia Banda. Prior to his marriage he worked briefly for the Study Butte Mining Company in May and August 1918. He worked as a truck driver in 1930 and as a farmer in 1923, 11932.
In July 1933 Librado was working for Brewster Quicksilver Consolidated in Study Butte and in 1934 and 1935 for the Chisos Mining Company, employee number 972. In October 1934 his foot was cut by a falling rock while he was working on the night shift. He missed work for 9 days as a result. In March 1935, while working the night shift in #9, his toe was mashed and he was off for 5 days. In April 1935 he hurt his foot on an ore bucket; it became infected and he missed work for two weeks. Librado died of tuberculosis in McKnight State TB Hospital in Tom Green County June 6, 1964. Maria died December 24, 1990. Both are buried in Tamarisk Cemetery, Grandfalls.
In July 1933 Librado was working for Brewster Quicksilver Consolidated in Study Butte and in 1934 and 1935 for the Chisos Mining Company, employee number 972. In October 1934 his foot was cut by a falling rock while he was working on the night shift. He missed work for 9 days as a result. In March 1935, while working the night shift in #9, his toe was mashed and he was off for 5 days. In April 1935 he hurt his foot on an ore bucket; it became infected and he missed work for two weeks. Librado died of tuberculosis in McKnight State TB Hospital in Tom Green County June 6, 1964. Maria died December 24, 1990. Both are buried in Tamarisk Cemetery, Grandfalls.
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Photos by Charlene Beatty Beauchamp, Ward County website
Maria and Librado had twelve children:
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(1) Son Carlos Cadena, Sr. was born in Terlingua November 4, 1923. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Carlos married Ramona Calderon. She died May 20, 1984 and he died in Medical Center Hospital, Odessa September 11, 1998. They are buried next to each other in Tamarisk Cemetery. Carlos and Ramona had three children:
a. Son Carlos Cadena. Jr. was living in Odessa September 11, 1998. b. Daughter Guadalupe Cadena was living in Imperial, Texas September 11, 1998. Her married name is Rey. c. Daughter Christina Cadena was living in. Her married name is Ramirez. |
 Graves of Carlos and Ramona Cadena
Photo by Charlene Beatty Beauchamp, Ward County website |
(2) Daughter Tomasa Cadena was born in Terlingua December 29, 1925. She married Pascual Uranga Vasquez and from 1943 until 2001 they lived in Grandfalls. She died at her home in Grandfalls November 7, 2001 and is buried in Tamarisk Cemetery. Tomasa and Pascual had ten children:
a. Daughter Maria de los Angeles Vasquez was born June 28, 1946 in Grandfalls. She died in Monahans February 17, 1949, probably of pneumonia, and is buried in Monahans Memorial Cemetery.
b. Daughter Jesusita “Susie” Vasquez was born in Grandfalls July 2, 1948. She was living in Forsan, Texas in November 2001. She married Alfredo “Fred” Holguin August 22, 1964 in Grandfalls, Texas. He was the son of Luciano Holguin and Margarita Bernard. They had two children. For details and more information on the Bernard family, see http://www.lifebeforetheruins.com/henry-bernard.html
c. Son Roberto Vasquez was born June 7, 1950 in Grandfalls and was living there in April 2012.
d. Daughter Hermelinda “Linda” Vasquez was born April 22, 1953 in Grandfalls. She married Mario Avila and in April 2012 she was living in Midland.
e. Son Ruben C. Vasquez was born in Grandfalls September 1, 1955. He was living in Odessa in April 2012.
f. Daughter Silvia Vasquez was born December 25, 1957 in Grandfalls and was a resident of Grandfalls when she died in April 2012. She worked as a secretary for the Grandfalls Water District. She died in Dallas April 22, 2012 and is buried in Tamarisk Cemetery in Grandfalls. She had one child out of wedlock:
aa. Son Lee Roy Vasquez was born in Winkler County May 7, 1976.
Silvia later married Pedro “Pete” Luna. He was living in Grandfalls in April 2012. They had two children:
aa. Daughter Annabelle Luna was born January 31, 1981 in Winkler County.
bb. Daughter Bianca Leann Luna was born June 31, 1990 in Ector County.
g. Son Roy Vasquez was born January 20, 1959 in Grandfalls and was living there in April 2012.
h. Daughter Maria Elia “Mary” Vasquez was born December 25, 1959 in Grandfalls and was living there in April 2012. She married Jaime Rodriguez and they had three children:
aa. Daughter Tonya Yvette Rodriguez was born in Ward County October 23, 1983.
bb. Daughter Ladonna Babette Rodriguez was born in Ward County December 20, 1984.
cc. Son Nicholas Jacob Rodriguez was born in Ector County August 9, 1990.
i. Daughter Celia Vasquez was born in Grandfalls December 27, 1960. She was living in Lovington, New Mexico in November 2001 and in Grandfalls in April 2012.
a. Daughter Maria de los Angeles Vasquez was born June 28, 1946 in Grandfalls. She died in Monahans February 17, 1949, probably of pneumonia, and is buried in Monahans Memorial Cemetery.
b. Daughter Jesusita “Susie” Vasquez was born in Grandfalls July 2, 1948. She was living in Forsan, Texas in November 2001. She married Alfredo “Fred” Holguin August 22, 1964 in Grandfalls, Texas. He was the son of Luciano Holguin and Margarita Bernard. They had two children. For details and more information on the Bernard family, see http://www.lifebeforetheruins.com/henry-bernard.html
c. Son Roberto Vasquez was born June 7, 1950 in Grandfalls and was living there in April 2012.
d. Daughter Hermelinda “Linda” Vasquez was born April 22, 1953 in Grandfalls. She married Mario Avila and in April 2012 she was living in Midland.
e. Son Ruben C. Vasquez was born in Grandfalls September 1, 1955. He was living in Odessa in April 2012.
f. Daughter Silvia Vasquez was born December 25, 1957 in Grandfalls and was a resident of Grandfalls when she died in April 2012. She worked as a secretary for the Grandfalls Water District. She died in Dallas April 22, 2012 and is buried in Tamarisk Cemetery in Grandfalls. She had one child out of wedlock:
aa. Son Lee Roy Vasquez was born in Winkler County May 7, 1976.
Silvia later married Pedro “Pete” Luna. He was living in Grandfalls in April 2012. They had two children:
aa. Daughter Annabelle Luna was born January 31, 1981 in Winkler County.
bb. Daughter Bianca Leann Luna was born June 31, 1990 in Ector County.
g. Son Roy Vasquez was born January 20, 1959 in Grandfalls and was living there in April 2012.
h. Daughter Maria Elia “Mary” Vasquez was born December 25, 1959 in Grandfalls and was living there in April 2012. She married Jaime Rodriguez and they had three children:
aa. Daughter Tonya Yvette Rodriguez was born in Ward County October 23, 1983.
bb. Daughter Ladonna Babette Rodriguez was born in Ward County December 20, 1984.
cc. Son Nicholas Jacob Rodriguez was born in Ector County August 9, 1990.
i. Daughter Celia Vasquez was born in Grandfalls December 27, 1960. She was living in Lovington, New Mexico in November 2001 and in Grandfalls in April 2012.
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j. Son Pascual C. Vasquez, Jr. was born December 19, 1962. He died in Ward County February 2, 1991 and is buried in Tamarisk Cemetery. |
 Photo by Charlene Beatty Beauchamp, Ward County website
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(3) Son Macario “Mike” Cadena was born in Terlingua January 2, 1928. He was delivered by midwife Reyes Reynalda Enriques. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, having served with the 240th Engineer Division in Japan. In September 1951 he married Natalia Vega. They made their home in Ward County and later moved to Midland. Mike died in Midland April 15, 2009 and is buried in Resthaven Memorial Park in Midland. Mike and Natalia had six children:
a. Son Arturo Cadena was born June 24, 1952 in Ward County. In April 2009 he and his wife Eufemia were living in Midland.
b. Son Jose “Joe” Vega Cadena was born in Ward County March 19, 1955. He and his wife Robin were living in Glendale, Arizona in April 2009.
c. Daughter Viola Vega Cadena was born November 6, 1956 in Ward County. She married Al Almodova and in April 2009 they were living in Odessa.
d. Daughter Carolina “Carol” Cadena was born May 11, 1958 in Ward County. She married Robert Garcia and in April 2009 they were living in Goodyear, Arizona.
e. Son Daniel "Danny" Cadena was born in Midland June 21, 1964. He and his wife Cecilia were living in Midland in April 2009.
f. Son Ruel Cadena was born November 8, 1974 in Midland.
 Photo by Charlene Beatty Beauchamp, Ward County website
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(4) Son Emiterio Cadena was born in Terlingua March 2, 1930. He died in an automobile accident February 5, 1967 eight miles south of Monahans on Highway 18. He is buried in Tamarisk Cemetery. Emiterio and Rita Galindo Madrid had one child: a. Son Emiterio Cadena, Jr. was born January 3, 1956 in Ward County. |
(5) Son Donaciano Cadena was born September 6, 1932 in Terlingua. He was delivered by midwife Antonia Holguin. He died October 22, 1932 on the D. Ortega Farm, probably of whooping cough, He is buried in the Terlingua Cemetery. His box coffin was made by the Chisos Mining Company.
(6) Daughter Ygnacia "Nancy" Cadena was born July 3, 1933 in Terlingua. She was a resident of Grandfalls when she died. She died July 6, 2000 in Monahans and is buried in the Grandfalls Cemetery. She married Juan Villarreal Acosta and they had seven children:
a. Son Pedro Acosta was living in Grandfalls in July 2000.
b. Daughter Maria Acosta was born August 24, 1956 in Ward County. She was living in Odessa in July 2000. Her married name is Jordan.
c. Son Roberto Acosta was born August 2, 1958 in Ward County. He was living in Odessa in July 2000.
d. Son Rafael Acosta was born July 16, 1960 in Ward County. He was living in LaPorte, Texas in July 2000.
e. Daughter Yolanda Acosta was born in Ward County November 3, 1964. She was living in Grandfalls in July 2000.
f. Son David Acosta was born in Ward County January 13, 1967. He was living in Grandfalls in July 2000.
g. Daughter Juanita Acosta was born June 1, 1971 in Ward County. She was living in Grandfalls in July 2000. Her married name is Brandenburg.
a. Son Pedro Acosta was living in Grandfalls in July 2000.
b. Daughter Maria Acosta was born August 24, 1956 in Ward County. She was living in Odessa in July 2000. Her married name is Jordan.
c. Son Roberto Acosta was born August 2, 1958 in Ward County. He was living in Odessa in July 2000.
d. Son Rafael Acosta was born July 16, 1960 in Ward County. He was living in LaPorte, Texas in July 2000.
e. Daughter Yolanda Acosta was born in Ward County November 3, 1964. She was living in Grandfalls in July 2000.
f. Son David Acosta was born in Ward County January 13, 1967. He was living in Grandfalls in July 2000.
g. Daughter Juanita Acosta was born June 1, 1971 in Ward County. She was living in Grandfalls in July 2000. Her married name is Brandenburg.
(7) Daughter Lucia Cadena was born December 13, 1936 in Brewster County. In April 2009 she was living in Lubbock. Her married name is Prieto.
(8) Daughter Francisca Cadena born March 9, 1939. She was living in Crane, Texas in April 2009. She married Eduardo Madrid Dominguez and they had five children:
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a. Daughter Ofelia Cadena Dominguez was born January 25, 1963. She died of lung disease in Fort Stockton Memorial Hospital October 13, 1963 and is buried in Tamarisk Cemetery, Grandfalls. |
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OFELIA C. DOMINGUEZ JAN. 25, 1963 - OCT 12, 1963 DAD AND MOM |
a. Daughter Olivia Dominguez was born August 14, 1964 in Ward County.
b. Daughter Olga Dominguez was born October 4, 1965 in Ward County.
c. Daughter Oralia Dominguez was born January 17, 1967 in Ward County.
d. Daughter Ofelia Cadena Dominguez was born in Crane County April 13, 1971.
(9) Daughter Maria Magdalena Cadena was born May 29, 1941 in Brewster County. She died of bronchial pneumonia March 31, 1942 in Alpine and is buried in Alpine.
(10) Daughter Sevastiana “Tina” Cadena was born January 20, 1943 in Ward County and was living in Grandfalls in November 2001. She married Eliseo Ornelas Acosta. He was born May 30, 1940 in Ward County, the son of Manuel Acosta and Juana Ornelas. Sevastiana and Eliseo had five children:
a. Daughter Estela Cadena was born April 4, 1961 in Ward County.
b. Daughter Delma Cadena was born August 16, 1962 in Ward County.
c. Son Ruben Cadena was born October 8, 1963 in Ward County.
d. Daughter Judy Cadena was born September 12, 1964 in Ward County.
e, Son Edward Lee Cadena was born November 15, 1965 in Ward County
(11) Daughter Rosalinda “Rosie” Cadena was born August 30, 1945 in Ward County. In April 2009 she was living in Graham, Texas. She married James Robert Williams and they had three children:
a. Daughter Belinda Kay Williams was born March 13, 1968 in Ward County.
b. Son James Robert Williams, Jr. was born July 8, 1969 in Ward County.
c. Daughter Wendy Kay Williams ws born October 6, 1972 in Winkler County.
(10) Daughter Sevastiana “Tina” Cadena was born January 20, 1943 in Ward County and was living in Grandfalls in November 2001. She married Eliseo Ornelas Acosta. He was born May 30, 1940 in Ward County, the son of Manuel Acosta and Juana Ornelas. Sevastiana and Eliseo had five children:
a. Daughter Estela Cadena was born April 4, 1961 in Ward County.
b. Daughter Delma Cadena was born August 16, 1962 in Ward County.
c. Son Ruben Cadena was born October 8, 1963 in Ward County.
d. Daughter Judy Cadena was born September 12, 1964 in Ward County.
e, Son Edward Lee Cadena was born November 15, 1965 in Ward County
(11) Daughter Rosalinda “Rosie” Cadena was born August 30, 1945 in Ward County. In April 2009 she was living in Graham, Texas. She married James Robert Williams and they had three children:
a. Daughter Belinda Kay Williams was born March 13, 1968 in Ward County.
b. Son James Robert Williams, Jr. was born July 8, 1969 in Ward County.
c. Daughter Wendy Kay Williams ws born October 6, 1972 in Winkler County.
(12) Daughter Elizabeth “Eliz” Cadena was living in Pecos in November 2001. Her married name was Salmon
C. Daughter Santiaga Granado was born October 15, 1904 in San Carlos. She married Juan Lopez in a civil ceremony October 29, 1921 in Brewster County. Juan was born in 1901 in Sierra Mojada, Coahuila, Mexico, the son of Guadalupe Lopez and Secundina Vera. On October 19, 1929 Santiaga and Juan renewed their vows in a Catholic service in Terlingua de Abajo officiated by Father Max Weyert from St. Agnes Catholic Church in Terlingua. Their witnesses were Inez Perez and Matilde Galvan. Juan usually worked as a farmer, but in 1922 and 1927 he was working in the mines. Juan died in Loving, New Mexico August 8, 1940 and Santiaga died there in April 1972. They had six children:
(1) Son Candelario Lopez was born February 2, 1925 in Terlingua. He was deceased by November 2008.
(2) Daughter Melitona Lopez was born March 20, 1927 in Terlingua. Her married name was Palomino. She was deceased by November 2008.
(3) Daughter Antonia Lopez was born September 2, 1929 in Terlingua. She was deceased by November 2008.
(1) Son Candelario Lopez was born February 2, 1925 in Terlingua. He was deceased by November 2008.
(2) Daughter Melitona Lopez was born March 20, 1927 in Terlingua. Her married name was Palomino. She was deceased by November 2008.
(3) Daughter Antonia Lopez was born September 2, 1929 in Terlingua. She was deceased by November 2008.
(4) Son Atanacio Lopez was born in Terlingua May 2, 1932. He was delivered by midwife Paula Salazar. He served in the U.S. Army in Korea 1950-1953 and received the U.S. Army Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Korean Service Medal with two stars. After the war he settled in New Mexico. He worked for many years in the Loving cotton gin and also worked for the Carlsbad Irrigation District. He loved farming and owned his own farm. On September 26,1954 he married Magdalena Armendariz. He died at his home in Carlsbad November 15, 2008 and is buried in the Carlsbad Cemetery. Atanacio and Magdalena had eight children:
a. Son Guadalupe A. Lopez and his wife Helen were living in Carlsbad in November 2008.
b. Son Atanacio A. Lopez, Jr. and his wife Gail were living in Carlsbad in November 2008.
c. Son Jaime A. Lopez and his wife Susan were living in Artesia, New Mexico in November 2008.
d. Daughter Terry Lopez married Tony Ruiz. They were living in Loving in November 2008.
e. Daughter Sylvia Lopez married Margarito Carrillo. In November 2008 they were living in Carlsbad.
f. Daughter Christy Lopez married Ralph Tavarez. In November 2008 they were living in Carlsbad.
g. Son Danny A. Lopez was deceased by November 2008.
h. Son Richard A. Lopez was deceased by November 2008.
a. Son Guadalupe A. Lopez and his wife Helen were living in Carlsbad in November 2008.
b. Son Atanacio A. Lopez, Jr. and his wife Gail were living in Carlsbad in November 2008.
c. Son Jaime A. Lopez and his wife Susan were living in Artesia, New Mexico in November 2008.
d. Daughter Terry Lopez married Tony Ruiz. They were living in Loving in November 2008.
e. Daughter Sylvia Lopez married Margarito Carrillo. In November 2008 they were living in Carlsbad.
f. Daughter Christy Lopez married Ralph Tavarez. In November 2008 they were living in Carlsbad.
g. Son Danny A. Lopez was deceased by November 2008.
h. Son Richard A. Lopez was deceased by November 2008.
D. Daughter Antonia Granado was born December 13, 1906 in San Vicente and was baptized there February 24, 1907 by Father Brocardus. Her godparents were Luciano Ibarra and Dominga Macias. She married Aurelio Vera June 4, 1932 in Brewster County. He was born in Sierra Mojada, Coahuila, Mexico in 1906, the son of Jose Vera and Maria Hernandez. Aurelio worked for the Chisos Mining Company at least from 1932 to 1934. He died of tuberculosis in Terlingua February 17, 1937. She died of tuberculosis in Study Butte April 20, 1945. Both are buried in the Terlingua Cemetery. Antonia and Aurelio had one child:
(1) Daughter Cruz Vera was born in Terlingua May 3, 1933.
(1) Daughter Cruz Vera was born in Terlingua May 3, 1933.
E. Son Mauro Granado was born September 20, 1909. He was baptized in San Vicente October 2, 1910 by Father Brocardus. His godparents were Isidro Sanchez and his daughter Luz Sanchez. Mauro died in Loving, New Mexico in January 1976.
F. Daughter Julia Granado was born in Terlingua December 20, 1911. On May 1, 1926 she married Juan Huerta, son of Francisco Huerta and Nolberta Valles. Juan was born in San Carlos, Chihuahua, Mexico in 1906. Julia and Juan were married by Father Julius Gremaud of St. Agnes Catholic Church in Terlingua. Their witnesses were Tiburcio Garcia and Teodora Granado. Julia was deceased by May 2000.
G. Son Genovebo Granado was born February 21, 1901. On December 19, 1945 he married Felicita Maria Acosta, daughter of Jose Acosta and Antonia Ramirez. She died January 2, 1983 and is buried in the Imperial, Texas Cemetery. In May 2000 Genovebo was living in Imperial, and in November 2011 he was living in a nursing home in Crane, Texas. He died in Crane February 13, 2012 and is buried next to his wife in Imperial.
H. Son Balbino Granado was born circa 1915 in Texas. Between 1934 and 1937 he worked for the Chisos Mining Company. On January 21, 1935 he injured his hand while working in the company coal mine. He married Juliana Cataño September 18, 1936 in Brewster County. They had four children, all of whom died as babies. Juliana died from complications of the births of the last two, who were twins. She is buried on the Valenzuela Ranch.
(1) Son Francisco Granado was born prematurely June 4, 1937 in Big Bend, Texas and died the same day. He is buried in Big Bend.
(2) Son Atanacio Granado was born May 2, 1939 in Study Butte. He died June 26, 1939 and was buried on the Valenzuela Ranch by his father.
(3) Son Margarito Granado, twin of Balbino, was born prematurely in Terlingua June 10, 1940. He died June 27, 1940 and was buried on the Valenzuela Ranch by his father.
(4) Son Balbino Granado, twin of Margarito, was born prematurely in Terlingua June 10, 1940. He died June 21, 1940 and was buried by his father on the Valenzuela Ranch.
(1) Son Francisco Granado was born prematurely June 4, 1937 in Big Bend, Texas and died the same day. He is buried in Big Bend.
(2) Son Atanacio Granado was born May 2, 1939 in Study Butte. He died June 26, 1939 and was buried on the Valenzuela Ranch by his father.
(3) Son Margarito Granado, twin of Balbino, was born prematurely in Terlingua June 10, 1940. He died June 27, 1940 and was buried on the Valenzuela Ranch by his father.
(4) Son Balbino Granado, twin of Margarito, was born prematurely in Terlingua June 10, 1940. He died June 21, 1940 and was buried by his father on the Valenzuela Ranch.
I. Daughter Manuela Granado was born July 22, 1916 in Terlingua. She was deceased by May 2000.
J. Son Elojio Granado was born in January 1919 in Terlingua. He died January 23, 1931 and is buried on the Desiderio Ortega Farm.
K. Son Domingo Granado was born April 16, 1922 in Terlingua. He married Fidela Valenzuela September 13, 1942 in Alpine. She was born in Alpine April 24, 1930, the daughter of Leonides Valenzuela and Sara Ramirez. Domingo served in the U.S. Navy from December 6, 1944 to March 14, 1946. He was honorably discharged as a Seaman 2nd Class. He died in Loving, New Mexico May 8, 2000. Fidela died in Loving May 7, 2006. Both are buried in the Loving Cemetery. They had five children:
(1) Daughter Maria Belia Granado was born July 1, 1943 in Brewster County. She probably died as a child.
(2) Son Ernesto V. Granado was born July 14, 1945 in Brewster County. In May 2000 he was living in Loving, New Mexico,
(3) Daughter Marie Granado was born January 10, 1969 in Ward County. She was living in Los Angeles, California in May 2000. Her married name is Corella.
(4) Son Oscar V. Granado was living in Loving, New Mexico in May 2000.
(5) Son Adan V. Granado was living in Loving in May 2000.
(1) Daughter Maria Belia Granado was born July 1, 1943 in Brewster County. She probably died as a child.
(2) Son Ernesto V. Granado was born July 14, 1945 in Brewster County. In May 2000 he was living in Loving, New Mexico,
(3) Daughter Marie Granado was born January 10, 1969 in Ward County. She was living in Los Angeles, California in May 2000. Her married name is Corella.
(4) Son Oscar V. Granado was living in Loving, New Mexico in May 2000.
(5) Son Adan V. Granado was living in Loving in May 2000.
3. Son Patricio Granado was born circa 1874 in Mexico. He married Placida Ramirez Baeza, daughter of Marcelo Baeza and Luciana Ramirez. She was born circa 1879 in Fort Stockton. (For more information on the Marcelo Baeza family, please see http://www.lifebeforetheruins.com/marcelo-baeza.html). Patricio and Placida lived in the Terlingua and San Vicente areas from 1904 until at least 1917. By 1921 they had moved to the village of San Antonio de los Alamos, Municipality of Ojinaga, Chihuahua, Mexico (southeast of the city of Ojinaga) and were still living in that area in 1930. They had eleven children and all except Eulalia were living with them in the San Antonio de los Alamos area in 1930.
A. Daughter Eulalia Granado was born February 12, 1904 and was baptized by Father Brocardus in Terlingua May 1, 1904. Her godparents were Eusebio Galindo and Longina Salmon.
B. Daughter Juana Granado was born in Texas May 23, 1905. She was baptized November 12, 1905 in San Vicente by Father Brocardus. Her godparents were Plutarco Martinez and Longina Salmon.
C. Son Merced Granado was born in Texas September 16, 1906 and was baptized by Father Brocardus in San Vicente, Texas February 24, 1907. His godparents were Plutarco Martinez and Longina Salmon.
D. Son Filomeno Granado was born in Texas December 20, 1908 and was baptized in San Vicente May 16, 1909. He died in Odessa May 24, 2000.
E. Daughter Josefa Baeza Granado was born November 26, 1910 in Terlingua.
F. Son Ladislao Granado was born circa 1914, probably in Brewster County.
G. Daughter Inez Granado was born in the United States circa 1915, probably in Brewster County.
H. Son Cresencio Granado was born in Brewster County April 19, 1917. In February 1970 he was living in Fort Stockton.
I. Son Severiano Granado was born circa 1921 in the state of Chihuahua.
J. Son Balbino Granado was born circa 1923 in the state of Chihuahua.
K. Daughter Manuela was born circa 1925 in the state of Chihuahua.
A. Daughter Eulalia Granado was born February 12, 1904 and was baptized by Father Brocardus in Terlingua May 1, 1904. Her godparents were Eusebio Galindo and Longina Salmon.
B. Daughter Juana Granado was born in Texas May 23, 1905. She was baptized November 12, 1905 in San Vicente by Father Brocardus. Her godparents were Plutarco Martinez and Longina Salmon.
C. Son Merced Granado was born in Texas September 16, 1906 and was baptized by Father Brocardus in San Vicente, Texas February 24, 1907. His godparents were Plutarco Martinez and Longina Salmon.
D. Son Filomeno Granado was born in Texas December 20, 1908 and was baptized in San Vicente May 16, 1909. He died in Odessa May 24, 2000.
E. Daughter Josefa Baeza Granado was born November 26, 1910 in Terlingua.
F. Son Ladislao Granado was born circa 1914, probably in Brewster County.
G. Daughter Inez Granado was born in the United States circa 1915, probably in Brewster County.
H. Son Cresencio Granado was born in Brewster County April 19, 1917. In February 1970 he was living in Fort Stockton.
I. Son Severiano Granado was born circa 1921 in the state of Chihuahua.
J. Son Balbino Granado was born circa 1923 in the state of Chihuahua.
K. Daughter Manuela was born circa 1925 in the state of Chihuahua.
4. Daughter Ruperta Granado was born May 26, 1883 in Mexico. She married Miguel Oyerbides circa 1895. In 1900 they were living in the San Vicente, Texas area, where Miguel was working as a ranch hand. By January 1902 they had moved to the Terlingua area, where Miguel was working as a farmer. By February 1907 they had returned to the San Vicente area. In 1920 Miguel was living on Pyote and Grandfalls Road in Ward County, where he was working as a farmer on a general farm. From 1931 to 1949 Ruperta lived in Colorado City, Texas. She died there February 13, 1949 and is buried in the Mitchell County Cemetery in Colorado City. From 1931 to 1949 Ruperta lived in Colorado City, Texas. She died there February 13, 1949 and is buried in the Mitchell County Cemetery in Colorado City. Ruperta and Miguel had eight children:
A. Son Juan Oyerbides was born October 8, 1896 in Coahuila, Mexico. In 1920 he was living with his parents on Pyote and Grandfalls Road in Ward County, where he was working as a farm laborer on the home farm. He married Petra De La O circa 1923. She was born January 18, 1904, the daughter of Preciliano De La O and Ignacia Estorga. In 1942, while living in Pecos, Texas, Juan registered for the U.S. Military draft. Petra was living in Barstow, Texas in 1942. She died there June 5, 1952 and is buried in the Barstow Cemetery. Juan died in Monahans October 1981. Juan and Petra had two children:
(1) Daughter Socorro Oyerbides was born in Fort Stockton June 1, 1928.
(2) Son Fidel Oyerbides was born in Colorado City, Texas April 29, 1935.
B. Daughter Manuela Oyerbides was born December 28, 1897 in Texas. In 1900 she was living in the San Vicente, Texas area with her parents. She was baptized in Terlingua September 14, 1902 by Father Brocardus. Her godparents were Teofilo Lujan and Rafaela Acosta.
C. Daughter Margarita Oyerbides was born November 2, 1898 in Texas. She was baptized in Terlingua September 14, 1902 by Father Brocardus. Her godparents were Teofilo Lujan and Rafaela Acosta.
D. Son Mariano Oyerbides was born July 2, 1900. He was baptized in Terlingua September 15, 1902 by Father Brocardus. His godparents were Juan A. Martinez and Rafaela Acosta. In 1920 he was living with his parents on Pyote and Grandfalls Road in Ward County, where he was working as a farm laborer on the home farm. In 1947 he was living in Monahans. He died there April 9, 1981.
E. Daughter Maria Minerva Oyerbides was born January 2, 1902 in Terlingua and was baptized there by Father Brocardus September 15, 1902. Her godparents were Alberto and Tomasa De Leon. In 1920 she was living with her parents on Pyote and Grandfalls Road in Ward County, where she was working as a farm laborer.
F. Daughter Eva Oyerbides was born in Terlingua December 31, 1903 and was baptized there by Father Brocardus May 1, 1904. Her godparents wee Eusebio Galindo and Petra Granado. She was living in Monahans when she died April 3, 1968. She is buried in the Monahans Memorial Cemetery. He married name was Jaquez.
G. Son Adan Oyerbides was born December 2, 1906. He was baptized in San Vicente, Texas February 24, 1907 by Father Brocardus. His godparents were Epifanio Salas and his wife, Juliana Leyva. In 1920 he was living with his parents on Pyote and Grandfalls Road in Ward County, where he was working as a farm laborer. In 1947 he was living in Monahans and was working as a porter. He married Juliana Enriquez, daughter of Timoteo Enriquez. Adan died in Big Spring, Texas of heart failure February 23, 1947. He is buried in the Monahans Cemetery. Juliana died in Ward Memorial Hospital, Monahans, November 8, 1967 and is buried in the Monahans Municipal Cemetery. They had one child:
(1) Son Celestino E. Oyerbides was born in Ward County February 23, 1938.
H. Daughter Andrea Oyerbides was born November 24, 1908. She was baptized in San Vicente, Texas May 16, 1909. Her godparents were Epifanio Salas and his wife, Juliana Leyva.
(1) Daughter Socorro Oyerbides was born in Fort Stockton June 1, 1928.
(2) Son Fidel Oyerbides was born in Colorado City, Texas April 29, 1935.
B. Daughter Manuela Oyerbides was born December 28, 1897 in Texas. In 1900 she was living in the San Vicente, Texas area with her parents. She was baptized in Terlingua September 14, 1902 by Father Brocardus. Her godparents were Teofilo Lujan and Rafaela Acosta.
C. Daughter Margarita Oyerbides was born November 2, 1898 in Texas. She was baptized in Terlingua September 14, 1902 by Father Brocardus. Her godparents were Teofilo Lujan and Rafaela Acosta.
D. Son Mariano Oyerbides was born July 2, 1900. He was baptized in Terlingua September 15, 1902 by Father Brocardus. His godparents were Juan A. Martinez and Rafaela Acosta. In 1920 he was living with his parents on Pyote and Grandfalls Road in Ward County, where he was working as a farm laborer on the home farm. In 1947 he was living in Monahans. He died there April 9, 1981.
E. Daughter Maria Minerva Oyerbides was born January 2, 1902 in Terlingua and was baptized there by Father Brocardus September 15, 1902. Her godparents were Alberto and Tomasa De Leon. In 1920 she was living with her parents on Pyote and Grandfalls Road in Ward County, where she was working as a farm laborer.
F. Daughter Eva Oyerbides was born in Terlingua December 31, 1903 and was baptized there by Father Brocardus May 1, 1904. Her godparents wee Eusebio Galindo and Petra Granado. She was living in Monahans when she died April 3, 1968. She is buried in the Monahans Memorial Cemetery. He married name was Jaquez.
G. Son Adan Oyerbides was born December 2, 1906. He was baptized in San Vicente, Texas February 24, 1907 by Father Brocardus. His godparents were Epifanio Salas and his wife, Juliana Leyva. In 1920 he was living with his parents on Pyote and Grandfalls Road in Ward County, where he was working as a farm laborer. In 1947 he was living in Monahans and was working as a porter. He married Juliana Enriquez, daughter of Timoteo Enriquez. Adan died in Big Spring, Texas of heart failure February 23, 1947. He is buried in the Monahans Cemetery. Juliana died in Ward Memorial Hospital, Monahans, November 8, 1967 and is buried in the Monahans Municipal Cemetery. They had one child:
(1) Son Celestino E. Oyerbides was born in Ward County February 23, 1938.
H. Daughter Andrea Oyerbides was born November 24, 1908. She was baptized in San Vicente, Texas May 16, 1909. Her godparents were Epifanio Salas and his wife, Juliana Leyva.
5. Son Sostenes Granado was born circa 1879 in Mexico. On October 7, 1904 he married Trinidad Sanchez in Brewster County. She was born in 1889 in Texas, the daughter of Isidro Sanchez and Teodora Hinojos. For more information on the Sanchez family see http://www.lifebeforetheruins.com/isidro-sanchez.html. They lived in the San Vicente area until at least 1917, but by 1920 had moved to Santa Elena, Chihuahua, Mexico and were still living there in 1934. Trinidad eventually moved to Midland. She died in Parkview Hospital, Midland October 20, 1966 and is buried in Fairview Cemetery, Midland. Sostenes and Trinidad had thirteen children:
A. Daughter Teodora Granado was born July 27, 1906 in San Vicente, Texas. She was baptized in San Vicente February 24, 1907 by Father Brocardus. Her godparents were Camilo Celaya and his wife, Ignacia Macias. She married Matilde Garcia January 6, 1928, He was the son of Jesus Garcia and Mariana Oliveres, Teodora and Matilde had eight children. For details and for more information on the Jesus Garcia family, please see http://www.lifebeforetheruins.com/jesus-garcia.html.
B. Son Benigno Granado was born January 1, 1908 in San Vicente and was baptized there by Father Brocardus April 26, 1908. In May 1968 he was living in Colorado City, Texas. He died in Severance, Colorado in September 1980.
C. Son Estanislado Granado was born November 3, 1911 in Castolon and in May of 1930 he was living with his parents in Santa Elena, Chihuahua, Mexico. He married Maria Tavarez March 5, 1936 in Brewster County. They lived in Brewster County at least through 1940. The were living in Midland in December 1961 and Estanislado died there January 29, 1993. Maria was still living in Midland in October 1999. They had three children:
(1) Son Raul was born in Brewster County January 13, 1937. In October 1999 he was living in Midland.
(2) Daughter Marcella Granado was born September 19, 1938 in “Chisos Terlingua”. She married Jesus Diaz and they made their home in Midland, but in 1957 they moved to Odessa. From 1969 until her death October 21, 1999 Marcella owned Marcy’s Beauty Shop in Odessa. She is buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Odessa. Marcella and Jesus had four children:
a. Daughter Nancy G. Diaz was born April 12, 1957 in Midland. In October 1999 she was living in Odessa. Her married name is Garza.
b. Son Manuel G. Diaz was born January 9, 1960 in Odessa and was still living there in October 1999.
c. Son Stanley Granado Diaz was born August 14, 1961 in Odessa and in October 1999 was living in Midland.
d. Son Rudy Diaz was living in Odessa in October 1999.
(3) Son Manuel Granado was born August 22, 1940 in Castolon. In March 1970 he was living in Odessa and in October 1999 he was living in Irving, Texas.
D. Son Jose Granado was born May 9, 1914 in Brewster County and in May 1930 he was living with his parents in Santa Elena, Chihuahua, Mexico. In 1939 he was working as a cowboy when he suffered acute renal failure. He was taken to Alpine for treatment but died there February 1, 1939. He is buried near Castolon.
A. Daughter Teodora Granado was born July 27, 1906 in San Vicente, Texas. She was baptized in San Vicente February 24, 1907 by Father Brocardus. Her godparents were Camilo Celaya and his wife, Ignacia Macias. She married Matilde Garcia January 6, 1928, He was the son of Jesus Garcia and Mariana Oliveres, Teodora and Matilde had eight children. For details and for more information on the Jesus Garcia family, please see http://www.lifebeforetheruins.com/jesus-garcia.html.
B. Son Benigno Granado was born January 1, 1908 in San Vicente and was baptized there by Father Brocardus April 26, 1908. In May 1968 he was living in Colorado City, Texas. He died in Severance, Colorado in September 1980.
C. Son Estanislado Granado was born November 3, 1911 in Castolon and in May of 1930 he was living with his parents in Santa Elena, Chihuahua, Mexico. He married Maria Tavarez March 5, 1936 in Brewster County. They lived in Brewster County at least through 1940. The were living in Midland in December 1961 and Estanislado died there January 29, 1993. Maria was still living in Midland in October 1999. They had three children:
(1) Son Raul was born in Brewster County January 13, 1937. In October 1999 he was living in Midland.
(2) Daughter Marcella Granado was born September 19, 1938 in “Chisos Terlingua”. She married Jesus Diaz and they made their home in Midland, but in 1957 they moved to Odessa. From 1969 until her death October 21, 1999 Marcella owned Marcy’s Beauty Shop in Odessa. She is buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Odessa. Marcella and Jesus had four children:
a. Daughter Nancy G. Diaz was born April 12, 1957 in Midland. In October 1999 she was living in Odessa. Her married name is Garza.
b. Son Manuel G. Diaz was born January 9, 1960 in Odessa and was still living there in October 1999.
c. Son Stanley Granado Diaz was born August 14, 1961 in Odessa and in October 1999 was living in Midland.
d. Son Rudy Diaz was living in Odessa in October 1999.
(3) Son Manuel Granado was born August 22, 1940 in Castolon. In March 1970 he was living in Odessa and in October 1999 he was living in Irving, Texas.
D. Son Jose Granado was born May 9, 1914 in Brewster County and in May 1930 he was living with his parents in Santa Elena, Chihuahua, Mexico. In 1939 he was working as a cowboy when he suffered acute renal failure. He was taken to Alpine for treatment but died there February 1, 1939. He is buried near Castolon.
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E. Son Narciso Granado was born October 2, 1914 in Terlingua and was living with his parents in Santa Elena, Mexico in 1930. During his adult life he worked as a ranch hand. He died in Pecos County Hospital, Fort Stockton January 11, 2002 and is buried in the Marathon Cemetery. He had six children: (1) Daughter Maria Granado was living in Omaha, Nebraska in January 2002. (2) Daughter Ida Granado was living in Omaha, Nebraska in January 2002. (3) Son Joe Granado was living in Midland in January 2002. (4) Son Humberto Granado was living in Monahans, Texas in January 2002. (5) Son Jose Granado was living in Big Spring, Texas in January 2002. (6) Son Harvey Granado was living in Dallas in January 2002. |
F. Daughter Maria Granado was born March 20, 1917 in Hot Springs, Texas and in 1930 was living with her parents in Santa Elena, Mexico. She married Victor Sotelo, Jr. February 7, 1942 in Terlingua. He was born September 17, 1921 in McKinney Springs, Texas, the son of Victor Sotelo, Sr. and Guadalupe Moreno. Maria and Victor, Jr. had five children. For details and for information on the Sotelo Family, please see http://www.lifebeforetheruins.com/victor-sotelo.html
G. Daughter Francisca Granado was born circa 1920 in Chihuahua, Mexico, probably Santa Elena. In May 1930 she was living with her parents in Santa Elena, Mexico. On May 11, 1938 she married Florencio Sotelo in Terlingua. They were married by Justice of the Peace Robert L. Cartledge. Florencio was the son of Victor Sotelo, Sr. and Guadalupe Moreno. Francisca and Florencio had five children. For details, and more information on the Sotelo family, please see http://www.lifebeforetheruins.com/victor-sotelo.html
G. Daughter Francisca Granado was born circa 1920 in Chihuahua, Mexico, probably Santa Elena. In May 1930 she was living with her parents in Santa Elena, Mexico. On May 11, 1938 she married Florencio Sotelo in Terlingua. They were married by Justice of the Peace Robert L. Cartledge. Florencio was the son of Victor Sotelo, Sr. and Guadalupe Moreno. Francisca and Florencio had five children. For details, and more information on the Sotelo family, please see http://www.lifebeforetheruins.com/victor-sotelo.html
H. Daughter Maria Jesus Granado was born circa 1921 in Chihuahua, Mexico, probably Santa Elena. In May 1930 she was living with her parents in Santa Elena, Mexico. In January 2002 she was living in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico. She was deceased by November 2004. Her married name was Varela.
I. Daughter Tomasa Granado was born circa 1924 in Chihuahua, Mexico, probably Santa Elena. In May 1930 she was living with her parents in Santa Elena, Mexico. She was deceased by November 2004. Her married name was Romaro.
J. Daughter Luz Granado was born circa 1926 in Chihuahua, Mexico, probably Santa Elena. In May 1930 she was living with her parents in Santa Elena, Mexico. In November 2004 she was living in Marathon. Her married name was Sanchez.
I. Daughter Tomasa Granado was born circa 1924 in Chihuahua, Mexico, probably Santa Elena. In May 1930 she was living with her parents in Santa Elena, Mexico. She was deceased by November 2004. Her married name was Romaro.
J. Daughter Luz Granado was born circa 1926 in Chihuahua, Mexico, probably Santa Elena. In May 1930 she was living with her parents in Santa Elena, Mexico. In November 2004 she was living in Marathon. Her married name was Sanchez.
K. Son Manuel Granado was born circa 1928, probably in Santa Elena, Chihuahua, Mexico and in May 1930 he was living there with his parents.
L. Daughter Ramona Granado was born November 15, 1930 in Santa Elena, Chihuahua, Mexico. She married Tranquilino Ortiz, son of Filomeno Ortiz and Maria Rivera. He was born in Terlingua (probably Study Butte) July 6, 1919. Tranquilino died in Midland November 23, 2003 and Ramona died there October 29, 2006. She is buried in Resthaven North Cemetery, Midland. Ramona and Tranquilino had four children:
(1) Son Eloy Granado Ortiz was born January 19, 1954 in Midland.
(2) Son Arturo Ortiz was born October 26, 1956 in Midland.
(3) Son Humberto Granado Ortiz was born January 15, 1959 in Midland.
(4) Son Samuel Ortiz was born January 30, 1863 in Midland.
M. Son Arturo Granado was born June 16, 1954 in Santa Elena, Chihuahua, Mexico. In November 2004 he was living in Midland.
L. Daughter Ramona Granado was born November 15, 1930 in Santa Elena, Chihuahua, Mexico. She married Tranquilino Ortiz, son of Filomeno Ortiz and Maria Rivera. He was born in Terlingua (probably Study Butte) July 6, 1919. Tranquilino died in Midland November 23, 2003 and Ramona died there October 29, 2006. She is buried in Resthaven North Cemetery, Midland. Ramona and Tranquilino had four children:
(1) Son Eloy Granado Ortiz was born January 19, 1954 in Midland.
(2) Son Arturo Ortiz was born October 26, 1956 in Midland.
(3) Son Humberto Granado Ortiz was born January 15, 1959 in Midland.
(4) Son Samuel Ortiz was born January 30, 1863 in Midland.
M. Son Arturo Granado was born June 16, 1954 in Santa Elena, Chihuahua, Mexico. In November 2004 he was living in Midland.
6. Daughter Albina Granado was born in 1885. She married Candelario Baeza November 7, 1902. They had twelve children. For details and more information on the Baeza family, see http://www.lifebeforetheruins.com/marcelo-baeza.html.
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Marriage records from Jesus Nazareno Temple, Ojinaga, Chihuahua, Mexico, accessed via the FamilySearch web site.
Baptism records from St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Fort Davis, copies held by the Archives of the Big Bend, Sul Ross State University, Alpine, Texas.
Brewster County marriage records.
United States census records Brewster County for 1910, 1920 and 1930.
Tamarisk Cemetery photographs from Ward County, Texas, web site.
Brewster and Ward County birth records.
Otilia Garcia Heredia obituary, USTexGenWeb Archives Project.
Carlos Cadena obituary, USTexGenWeb Archives Project.
Brewster, Ward, Mitchell and Tom Green county death records.
Anita Garcia obituary, USTexGenWeb Archives Project.
Chisos Mining Company records from the Peter Koch Collection, Archives of the Big Bend, Sul Ross State University, Alpine, Texas.
Ignacia Acosta obituary, USTexGenWeb Archives Project.
Atanacio G. Lopez obituary, NMGenWeb
Marriage records from St. Agnes Catholic Church in Terlingua, microfilm of records available from the LDS Church.
Domingo S. Granado obituary, The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - May 11, 2000
Silvia Luna obituary, Odessa American, April 25, 2012
Marriage records from Jesus Nazareno Temple, Ojinaga, Chihuahua, Mexico, accessed via the FamilySearch web site.
Baptism records from St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Fort Davis, copies held by the Archives of the Big Bend, Sul Ross State University, Alpine, Texas.
Brewster County marriage records.
United States census records Brewster County for 1910, 1920 and 1930.
Tamarisk Cemetery photographs from Ward County, Texas, web site.
Brewster and Ward County birth records.
Otilia Garcia Heredia obituary, USTexGenWeb Archives Project.
Carlos Cadena obituary, USTexGenWeb Archives Project.
Brewster, Ward, Mitchell and Tom Green county death records.
Anita Garcia obituary, USTexGenWeb Archives Project.
Chisos Mining Company records from the Peter Koch Collection, Archives of the Big Bend, Sul Ross State University, Alpine, Texas.
Ignacia Acosta obituary, USTexGenWeb Archives Project.
Atanacio G. Lopez obituary, NMGenWeb
Marriage records from St. Agnes Catholic Church in Terlingua, microfilm of records available from the LDS Church.
Domingo S. Granado obituary, The Carlsbad (NM) Current Argus - May 11, 2000
Silvia Luna obituary, Odessa American, April 25, 2012
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