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Note of Thanksgiving

My grandfather Felipe N. Brambila made the following entry to his notes. I can not dismiss the blessings bestowed upon me for having my three siblings live a long life. On this date (September 1, 1925) my sister Juliana is sixty-nine years old, Epifanio is sixty-seven years old, and Josefa is sixty-five years old. As for myself, I thank the almighty for reaching seventy-one years of age. We four are the children of my father's first marriage. i.e., Luis Brambila and my mother Maria Feliciana Fregoso. It has been brought to my attention recently, that Epifanio died seven years later. Details are provided below. Pictured above is a young Josefa at age 12. The picture was taken in Guadalajara, Mexico in the year 1872. What a pretty gal. The pictures' dedication notes she is the last child born of Luis and Maria Feliciana. My great grandfather's name was Luis Brambila and his wife was Maria Fregoso. My great-great grandfather was Casildo Brambila (Spaniard) and his wif...