My mother was born in 1904 in the city of Monterrey, Mexico. Her dad was a circuit judge. As I review my mother's birth certificate, the document notes my grandfathers position as an agent of the public ministry, which I believe is the equivalent of a prosecutor attorney. According to my grandfather's unpublished book, he was a judge in the town of Mascota from 1887 to 1892. He also notes that he was a judge in the following towns during the period of 1908 to 1924: Sayula, Autlan, Ameca, Cocula, Tecolotlan, San Juan de los Lagos, La Barca, Guadalajara, and Chapala. These towns are located in the Mexican state of Jalisco. During this time period, there were at least two warring factions: Carrancistas (followers of Venustiano Carranza) and Maderistas (followers of Fransisco Madero). A third group were the Villistas (followers of Pancho Villa) These groups invaded the towns where my grandfather was a judge. I am not sure whether Grandma Florencia accompanied my grandfather and mother. My source is Carlos Martin Boyzo Nolasco. http://gacetamichoacana.com
A note about Florencia. Grandma Flor was born in Autlan, Jalisco, Mexico on February 23, 1864. Her father was Don Jesus Contreras and her mother was Micaela Cuevas. Grandpa married on M 26, 1880. The wedding was held at the Sagrario Metropolitano church in Guadalajara, Mexico.
The children of this marriage were: Jose Miguel, Felipe de Jesus, Gabriel, Luis Rafael, Guadalalupe, and Maria del Refugio del Carmen (Carmelita). Carmelita was my mother.
Grandma passed away on May 11, 1921 in San Pedro Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, Mexico. She was interned in a hospice (manicomio) at this location.
Grandpa graduated from law school the year before his marriage (June 11, 1879). Very little is known about my grandmother, except that she was a very happy person who enjoyed playing cards and have an occasional nip. My mother adored Florencia.
Grandma was a beautiful woman.
Grandpa remarried a year after grandma died. He married Ms. Ana Maria Mendez de Leon, who according to my mom, was very strict. My mother also told me that grandpa was very strict with his boys. When they graduated from high school, he offered them a college education. Not one of my uncles, according to my mother, decided to attend college, so grandpa placed them, one a a time, to work at a barber shop sweeping hair (my mom's words).
A note about Florencia. Grandma Flor was born in Autlan, Jalisco, Mexico on February 23, 1864. Her father was Don Jesus Contreras and her mother was Micaela Cuevas. Grandpa married on M 26, 1880. The wedding was held at the Sagrario Metropolitano church in Guadalajara, Mexico.
The church of the Latter-Day Saints maintains scrupulous records of persons born in Mexico.
Their digital records indicate that my grandmother had two siblings named Antonio Contreras and Melecio Contreras. My mother never mentioned their names.
Their digital records indicate that my grandmother had two siblings named Antonio Contreras and Melecio Contreras. My mother never mentioned their names.
The children of this marriage were: Jose Miguel, Felipe de Jesus, Gabriel, Luis Rafael, Guadalalupe, and Maria del Refugio del Carmen (Carmelita). Carmelita was my mother.
Grandma passed away on May 11, 1921 in San Pedro Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, Mexico. She was interned in a hospice (manicomio) at this location.
Grandpa graduated from law school the year before his marriage (June 11, 1879). Very little is known about my grandmother, except that she was a very happy person who enjoyed playing cards and have an occasional nip. My mother adored Florencia.
Grandma was a beautiful woman.
Grandpa remarried a year after grandma died. He married Ms. Ana Maria Mendez de Leon, who according to my mom, was very strict. My mother also told me that grandpa was very strict with his boys. When they graduated from high school, he offered them a college education. Not one of my uncles, according to my mother, decided to attend college, so grandpa placed them, one a a time, to work at a barber shop sweeping hair (my mom's words).
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