Nombres y Comprades de Pila

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En America, y especialmente en Nuevo Mejico,  y entre los clases medio y bajo, el compadre significa una clase de amistad indsisoluble, de protecction decidida, manifesta y de substancia.

Tambien hay compadres de confirmacion.

In America, and especially in New Mexico, and amongst the middle and lower classes, compadres signify a type of friendship that cannot be broken, offering decided protection, manafisted in substance.

Compadres were special, compadres de pila even more so.  Growing up I did not realize what pila meant. I heard the term often, used thus; "Fulano de Tal es mi compadre de pila." 

It means the baptismal font and thus compadres de pila are people who baptized our children. The baptismal font, in my eyes, is the birdbath looking thing you hold a baby over while the priest pours holy water over his forehead and the padrinos de pila look on when the baby is being baptized.

The compadres de pila have the obligation of insuring that the baptized child is raised as a Catholic shoud the parents be unable to do so. So they signed up for a big chore should something drastic happen.

And also "nombres de pila" is/are the name given to you at birth. Not the name given to you at confirmation, not the name you took later, not your nick name, maybe not the name you use now, not the name you took when you got married. The name you were given at birth, by your padrinos. 

Los Trigos Land Grant

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New Mexican Names in the late 1800's

The list above is popular names in the USA today. Some of them were in use in New Mexico long ago also.

Ramon, Roman, Andelacio, Ygnacia, Justinaniano, Refugio, Dolores, Domingo, Librada, Guadalupe and on and on and on. These were very common names in the 1800's.

In a lot of cases they would go just as well on a man as a woman. Refugio could be used for either. Same with Ygnacia(o), Dolores, Librada(o) Guadalupe, Domingo(a), Ramon(a) Roman(a).

I liked these type of first names and do not see them much any more. Now we are in the process of merging all of the names in the country, or so it seems. No more Domingo's, no more Refugio's. Lucky if we get a Robert or a Jane in there. At least we can call them Roberto or Juana. But I guess we must move on.

I notice that folks in the bigger cities do this "merging" more so than folks in the smaller towns. But all is ok I guess till we start like the pro basketball players mothers. No two have the same first name. When was the last time you saw a Bob playing basket ball. Now baseball is different, with all of the folks from South America and Cuba, Puerto Rico etc.

And good bye to the nick names associated with a person's real name, some of them were funny. My grandmother's name was Ignacia and her nick name was Nacha. There were Nacho's, Kiko's, Chavela's, Tito's, Lalo's and a whole lot more. For the most part, they are gone forever.

Brief, Very Brief, Analysis of the Watrous 1900 Census Posts.

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It took quite a while to get the Watrous 1900 census done 240+ individuals. The last page first type of putting it together is hard to read, sorry bout that, but it was hard to do.

It shows that for New Mexico in 1900, Watrous was a bit more diverse than other Northern New Mexico communities. There were many forign born folks there, most there because of Ft. Union. I think you can safely say that all were there because of Ft. Union.

By 1900 folks had started moving away from the communities associated with Ft. Union. The work associated with the fort was now gone. No fort, no jumping of point for the wagon trains of the now gone Santa Fe Trail.

There are several conclusions that can be drawn by looking at the whole picture. Intermarriage was increasing as contact with New Mexican Hispanics increased by the forigners.  A lot more intermarriage than in other places. Mostly the Hispanic women marring forign and American males. There does seem to be some "coyotes" showing up in this census in Watrous.

The educational disparity is glaring. Most of the anglos could read and write and speak English. I am sure a few spoke Spanish. Amongst New Mexican Hispanic males several could read and write Spanish, but few could read and write and speak English. There were some but not many. Not many Hispanic females had an education, not even this late date. None noted here could speak English.

1900 Federal Census, Watrous, Mora County, New Mexico Territory (Part 5 of 5)

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201. Charlie Lang, age 10 and a son of Otto and Rosie Lang listed on the next page. He was born in New Mexico.

202. Edith Lang a daughter age 8 who was born in New Mexico.

203. Elsie Lang a daughter age 4 who was born in New Mexico.

204. Rafael Sanchez head of the household at age 35, he was born in New Mexico as were both of his parents. He was a day laborer unemployed 1 month and he could read and write but not speak English. He could read and write Spanish. lived in a rented house.

205. Juanita Sanchez, his wife at age 34. She was born in New Mexico as were both of her parents. She could not read, write nor speak English.

206. Benito Sanchez, their son age 4 who was born in New Mexico.

207. Placida Sanchez, their daughter age 2 who was born in New Mecico.

208. Willian Hoburg, head of the household at age 57. He was born in New Mexico as were both of his parents. He is listed as a sheep raiser who could read, write and speak English. He owned his onw house on a farm. That means Mr. Holburg was born prior to the American occupation of New Mexico. It also means, see below, that he had to talk Spanish as well as English, as his wife could not speak English.

209. Chonita Hoburg, his wife, age 42 who was born in New Mexico as were both of her parents. She could not read, write nor speak English.

Note on the Hoburgs..... In the 1870 census it shows William Hoburg as a Military Storekeeper and having been born somewhere (HAN) whatever that means. AND his wife's first name there is listed as ENCARNACION.

210. Isidro Torres head of the household at age 48 who was born in New Mexico as were both of his parents. He is listed as a day laborer, unemployeed 2 months, who could read and write but not speak English. He owned his own house on a farm. So he could read and write in Spanish.

211. Adelaida Torres, his wife age 45 who was born in New Mexico as were both of her parents. She could not read, write nor speak English.

212. George Torres, age 17 their single son who was born in New Mexico. He could neither read, write nor speak English.

213. Lola Torres, their single daughter age 15 who was born in New Mexico and could not read, write nor speak English.

214. Servana Torres, their daughter age 12 who was born in New Mexico and who could not read, write nor speak English.

215. Luis Torres their son age 8 who was born in New Mexico and who could not read, write nor speak English.

216. Juan Torres, their son age 6 who was born in New Mexico.

217. Juan Jose Moya, head of the houshold at age 54. He was born in New Mexico as were both of his parents. He is listed as a day laborer who could not read, write nor speak English. He was renting a house.

218. Filomena Moya, his wife age 43 who was born in New Mexico as were both of her parents. She could not read, write nor speak English.

219. Leon Moya, their son age 12 who was born in New Mexico. He could not read, write nor speak English.

220. Daniel Moya, their son age 8 who was born in New Mexico.

221. Juan Moya their son age 6 who was born in New Mexico.

222. Josefa Moya their daughter age 4 who was also born in New Mexico.

223. Pancho Martin, head of the house at age 27. He was born in New Mexico as were both of his parents. He was a day laborer unemployeed 2 months. He coulsd read and write but not speak English. He was renting a house. He could read and write Spanish.

224. Ruperto Olguin, head of the house at age 34. He was born in New Mexico as were both of his parents. He was a day laborer unemployeed 4 months and he could not read, write nor speak English. He was living in a rented house.

225. Polonia Olguin his wife, age 31 who was born in New Mexico as were both of her parents. She could not read, write nor speak English.

226. George Olguin their son age 4 who was born in New Mexico.

227. Josefa Olguin their daughter at age 2. She too was born in New Mexico.

228. Ciricao Olguin head of the household at age 34. He was born in New Mexico as were both of his parents. He was listed as a day laborer unemployeed 4 months who could not read, write nor speak English. He lived in his own house on a farm.

228. Atanacio Olguin, head of the household at age 41. He was born in New Mexico as were both of his parents. He was listed as a day laborer unemployeed 3 months who was living in a rented house. He could read and write but not speak English. He could read and write Spanish.

229. Francisca Olguin his wife at age 35. She was born in New Mexico as were both of her parents. She could not read, write nor speak English.

230. Serapio Olguin, their son age 6 who was born in New Mexico.

231. Benito Olguin, their son age 4 who was born in New Mexico.

232. Juana Olguin, their daughter age 2 who was born in New Mexico.

233. Joseph Watrous, head of the household at age 69. It states that him and his fathere were born in New Mexico and his mother in Tennessee. He is listed as a farmer who could read and write but not speak English. He owned his own house on a farm.

234. Luiza Watrous, his wife who was 59 and she was born in Kentucky as were both of her parents. She could read, write and speak English. She must have spoken Spanish too, to be able to speak to her husband.

235. Lizzi Watrous, their single daughter age 20 who was born in New Mexico and who could read, write and speak English.

236. Carri watrous, their single daughter age 18 who was born in New Mexico. She could read, write and speak English.

237. Abraham Watrous, their single son age 16 who was born in New Mexico. He could read, write and speak English.

238. Luiza K Watrous their daughter age 14 who was born in New Mexico and who could read, write and speak English.

239. Belina Willinstein head of the household at age 54 who was born in New Mexico as were both of her parents and she could read, write and speak English.

Note: In the 1880 U.S. Federal Census she is listed in Mora County, La Junta Precince No. 11 as ABELINA WILDENSTEIN, the wife of carl Wildenstein. and it lists her father as being born in Vermont. I will use Wildenstein for the remainder of this family here for correctness.

240. Herman Wildenstein, her single son age 18. It lists him and both of his parents as being born in New Mexico. He could read, write and speak English.

241. Fritz Wildenstein her single son age 16. It lists him and his parents as being born in New Mexico. He could read, write and speak English.

241. Johna Wildenstein her daughter age 14. It lists her as being born in New Mexico as wll as both of her parents. She could read, write and speak English.

242. Louis Wildenstein, her son age 12. It lists him and his parents as being born in New Mexico. He could read and write and speak English.

THE END OF THE CENSUS FOR WATROUS IN 1900

1900 Federal Census, Watrous, Mora County, New Mexico Territory (Part 4 of 5)

151.  Raymond Calvin age 5 who was born in New Mexico.

152.  Nettie Calvin who was 2 years of age and who was born in New Mexico.

153.  Leslie Calvin who was i1 year old and born in New Mexico. 

154.  Seferino Gurule, head of the household at age 26. He was a day laborer who was born in New Mexico as were both of his parents, he could not read, write nor speak English. He lived in a rented house.

155.  Cecelia Gurule his wife age 24 who was born in New Mexico as were both of her parents. She could not read, write nor speak English.

156.  Luis Gurule their son age 4 who was born in New Mexico.

157.  Ramon Garcia head of the house at age 50. He was born in New Mexico as were both of his parents. He was a day laborer who had been unemployed for 3 months. He could read and write but not speak English. He owned his own home on a farm. So he could read and write Spanish.

158.  Ramoncita Garcia, his wife age 49 and who was born in New Mexico as were both of her parents. She could neither read, write nor speak English.

159.  Eleuterio Garcia, their son age 17 who was born in New Mexico. He could not read, write nor speak English.

160.  Gregorio Garcia,t heir son age 14 who was born in New Mexico. He could not read, write nor speak English.

161.  Juan Saiz, the head of the household at age 35, he was born in New Mexico as were both of his parents. He was a day loborer unemployed 4 months. He could not read, write nor speak English. He lived in a rented house.

162.  Paulita Saiz, his wife at age 34. She was born in New Mexico as were both of her parents. She could not read, write nor speak English.

163.  Luis Siaz their son age 12 who was born in New Mexico. He could not read, write nor speak English.

164.  Juan Saiz their son age 8 and who was born in New Mexico.

165.  Rosendo Saiz their son age 5 who was born in New Mexico.

166.  Victoria Saiz their daughter age 3 and also born in New Mexico.

167.  Urban Salazar head of the household who was 45 years old and who was born in New  Mexico as were both of his parents. He was a day laborer unemployed 2 months who could read, write but could not speak English. He lived in his own house on a farm. So he could read, write and speak Spanish.

168.  Manuela Salazar his wife at age 30 who was born in New Mexico as were both of her parents. She could not read, write nor speak English.

169.  Jose Leyden, head of the household at age of 27. He was born in New Mexico as were both of his parents. He could not read, write nor speak English. No indication if he owned or rented.

170.  Luz Leyden, his wife at age 25. She was born in New Mexico as were both of her parents. She could not read, write nor speak English.

171.  Alacia (?) Leyden a daughter age 7 who was born in New Mexico.

172.  Bicente Leyden a son age 5 who was born in New Mexico.

173.  Manuel Lucero, head of the household at age 45. He was born in New Mexico as were both of his parents. He was listed as a day laborer who had been unemployed 4 months and could not read, write nor speak English. He lived in a rented house.

174.  Antonia Lucero his wife age 30 who was born in New Mexico as were both of her parents. She could not read, write nor speak English.

175.  Jesus Delenia head of the household at age 41, he was born in New Mexico as were both of his parents. He is listed as a day laborer unemployed 2 months who could read, write but not speak English. He could read and write Spanish. He lived in his own house on a farm.

176.  Leonor Delenia his wife age 39 who was born in New Mexico as were both of her parents. She could not read, nor write nor speak English.

177.  Pedro Delenia a son at age 15 who was born in New Mexico. He could read and write but not speak English. He could read and write Spanish.

178.  Damacio Delenia a son age 12 who was born in New Mexico. He could read and write but not speak English. He could read and write Spanish.

179.  Maxamio Delenia a son age 10 who was born in New Mexico.

180.  Cicilia Delenia a daughter age 7 who was born in New Mexico.

181.  Ceila Delenia a daughter age 6 who was born in New Mexico.

182.  Juan Delenia a son age 4 who was born in New Mexico.

183.  Reymundo Cordova, head of the house at age 27. He was born in New Mexico as were both of his parents. He was a day laborer who had been unemployed 4 months. He could not read, write nor speak English. He lived in a rented house.

184.  Maggie Gurule, head of the house at age 22. She was born in New Mexico as were both of her parents, she is listed as a laundress who could not read, write nor speak English. She lived in a rented house.

185.  Casamiro Gurule, her son age 1 who was born in New Mexico.

186.  Jesus Beltran head of the house at age 28, he was born in New Mexico as were both of his parents. He is listed as a day laborer unemployed 1 month who could read and write but not speak English. He could read and write Spanish. lived in a house he owned on a farm.

187.  Tiburcia Beltran his wife age 27. She was born in New Mexico as were both of her parents. She could not read, write nor speak English.

188.  Conception Beltran their daughter age 4 who was born in New Mexico.

189.  Eulalio Delenia, head of the house at age 27, he was born in New Mexico as were both of his parents. he was a day laborer who was unemployed for 2 months. He could not read, write nor speak English. He lived in a rented house

190.  Antonio Gallegos head of the house at age 24, he was born in New Mexico as were both of his parents. He was a day laborer unemployed 1 month who could read and write but not speak English. He could read and write Spanish. lived in a rented house.

191.  Atilia Gallegos his wife age 23 who was born in New Mexico as were both of her parents. She could not read, write nor speak English.

192.  Ramon Apodaca head of the house at age 23. He was born in New Mexico as were both of his parents. He was a day laborer unemployed 4 months who could not read, write nor speak English. He lived in a rented house.

193.  Manuelita Apodaca, his wife at age 22. She was born in New Mexico as were both of her parents. She could not read, write nor speak English.

194.  Tiburcio Vallejos head of the house at age 24. He was born in New Mexico as were both of his parents and was listed as a day laborer unemployed 2 months who could not read, write nor speak English.

195.  Samuel Frye, head of the house at age 29. He was born in Pennsylvania as were both of his parents. He is listed as a day laborer who could read, write and speak English. He lived in his own house on a farm. 

196.  Annie Frye his wife at age 25 who was born in New Mexico and whose father was born in Illinois and whose mother was born in Ireland. She could read, write and speak English.

197.  Helen Frye their daughter at age 4 who was born in New Mexico.

198.  Herman Reinken head of the house at age 26. He was born in New Mexico as were both of his parents. He was a salesman who could read, write and speak English. He lived in his own house on a farm.

199.  Otto Lang head of the house at age 37. He was born in New Mexico as were both of his parents. he is a book keeper who can read, write and speak English.

200.  Rosie Lang his wife age 35 who was born in New Mexico as were both of her parents. She could read, write and speak English.

Federal Census, Watrous, Mora County, New Mexico Territory (Part 3 of 5)

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101. Demesio Valdez, head of household age 41 who was born in New Mexico as were both of his parents. He was a day laborer, unemployed for 4 months who could read and write but not speak English. He owned his own house on a farm. Note; He could read and write Spanish but not read English.

102. Perfecta Valdez his wife at age 37 who was born in New Mexico as were both of her parents. She could not read, write nor speak English.

103. Marcelino Valdez a son age 11 who was born in New Mexico.

104. Ninfa Valdez a daughter age 5 who was born in New Mexico.

105. Juan Gurule head of the household at age 27. He was born in New Mexico as were both of his parents and he was a day laborer who was unemployed 3 months and could not read nor write nor speak English. He lived in a rented house.

106. Josefa Gurule, his wife who was 26 years old and born in New Mexico as were both of her parents. She could not read nor write nor speak English.

107. Carolina Gurule, their daughter age 6 who was born in New Mexico.

108. Manuel Gurule, their son age 4 who was born in New Mexico.

109. Bartolo Gallegos head of the household at age 30 who was born in New Mexico as were both of his parents. He was a day laborer who could neither read, write nor speak English and he lived in his own house on a farm.

110. Flor Gallegos, his wife age 24 who was born in New Mexico as were both of her parents. She could not read, write nor speak English.

111. Rumaldita Gallegos, their daughter age 8 who was born in New Mexico.

112. Gregorio Trujillo head of the household at age 27. He was born in New Mexico as were both of his parents and was a day laborer who could not read, write nor speak English and lived in his own house on a farm.

113. Adelaida Trujillo his wife at age 25 who was born in New Mexico as were both of her parents. She could not read nor write nor speak English.

114. Eduardo Trujillo  a son age 7 who was born in New Mexico

115. Juan Trujillo another son age 4 also born in New Mexico.

116. ????????? Trujillo, head of the household age 27 who was born in New Mexico as were both of his parents who could not read, write nor speak English. He was a day laborer who was unemployed 2 and 1/2 months and lived in a rented house. 

Note; Could not make out the first name. But in another publication titled New Mexico Marriages, La Junta (Watrous) September 1873 to April 1908 published by the Hispanic Genealogical Research Center of New Mexico, on page 93 the last entry states "On the 5th of November of 1899, I presented the matrimony of Melquiades Trujillo, from Watrous, legitimate son of Jose Bernardo Trujillo and of Rafaelita Romero, both deceased with Donrey Torres, from Watrous, letigimate daughter of Juan Lorenzo Torres and of the deceased Francisquita Trujillo. 

117. Domes Trujillo, his wife at age  22 who was born in New Mexico as were both of her parents. She could read, write and speak English. Read the note above for her name.

118. Nicolas Romero head of the house at age 23. He was born in New Mexico as were both of his parents and was a day laborer out of a job 6 months and could read, write and speak English. He lived in a rented house.

119. Juanita Romero his wife at age 23. She was born in New Mexico as were both of her parents. It s not indicated if she could read etc.

120. Ambrosio Martines head of the house at age 30, he was born in New Mexico as were both of his parents. He was a day laborer unemployed 3 months who could read and write but not speak English. He lived in a rented house. Note; He could read and write Spanish but not speak English. Ambrosio was my great uncle on my fathers side.

121. Trinidad  Martines his wife at age 27 and born in New Mexico who could not read and write or speak English. Note; Trinidad Velarde was my great aunt on my fathers side. Her mother Petra Montoya was still alive and living in Watrous at this time. See the 2nd installment  of the Watrous 1900 census.

122. Florencio Martines age 26 and head of the household. He was born in New Mexico as were both of his parents. He was a day laborer unemployed 2 months who could read and write but not speak English. He lived in a rented house. Note; He could read and write Spanish but not speak English. Florencio was my great uncle on my fathers side.

123. Bicenta Martines age 24 his wife who was born in New Mexico as were both of her parents. She could not read nor write nor speak English. Note; Vicenta Velarde was my great aunt on my fathers side. Her mother Petra Montoya was still alive and living in Watrous at this time. See the 2nd installment  of the Watrous 1900 census.

124. Preciliano Martines age 29 and the head of the household was born in New Mexico as were both of his parents. He was a day laborer unemployed 5 months who could neither read nor write nor speak English. He lived in a rented house. Note; Preciliano Martines was my paternal grandfather who was actually 32 years old, having been born in 1868. 

125. Paulina Martines his wife age 27 who was born in New Mecico as were both of her parents. Note; It does not indicate if she could read etc. Paulina Velarde was my paternal grandmother. Her mother Petra Montoya was still alive and living in Watrous at this time. See the 2nd installment  of the Watrous 1900 census.

Note of Interest; Three brothers married three sisters as noted above.

126. Herminio Martines their son age 4 and who was born in New Mexico. Herminio was my uncle.

127. Reynoldo Martines their son age 3 and who was born in New Mexico. Reynoldo was my father.

128. Eustorgio Martines their son age 1 and who was born in New Mexico. Eustergio was also my paternal uncle.  Lots of spellings errors here.

129. Meliton Salazar head of the household at age 40 who was born in New Mexico as were both of his parents. He was a day laborer unemployed for one month and who could read and write and who could not speak english. He was living in his own home on a farm. Note; He could read and write Spanish but not speak English.

130. Petra Sallazar, his wife at age 35. She was born in New Mexico as were both of her parents. She could neither read nor write nor speak English.

131. Santos Salazar, a daughter age 10 who was born in New Mexico.

132. Adeladia Sanchez, another daughter age 8 who was born in New Mexico.

133. Alejandra Trujillo a widow and head of the household at age 50, she was born in New Mexico as were both of her parents. She was a laundress unemployed for 2 months and could not read nor write nor speak English. She lived in a rented house.

134. Canuta Trujillo, a single daughter age 26 who was born in New Mexico and who could neither read nor write nor speak English.

135. Margarita Trujillo, a single daughter age 25 who was born in New Mexico and who could neither read nor write nor speak English.

136. Vicente Trujillo, a single son age 19 who was born in New Mexico and who could neither read nor write nor speak English.

137. Pedro Trujillo a son age 11 who was born in New Mexico and who could neither read nor write nor speak English.

138. Mariano Trujillo a son age 6 who was born in New Mexico.

139. Jose Vallejos head of the household at age 41 who was born in New Mexico as were both of his parents and was a day laborer unemployed 4 and 1/2 months who could not read, write nor speak English. He was living in a rented house.

140. Barbarita Vallejos, his wife age 39 who was born in New Mexico as were both of her parents. She could neither read, write nor speak english.

141. Lucia Vallejos, their single daughter age 15 who was born in New Mexico and could neither read, write or speak English.

142. Roberto Vallejos,  their son age 10 who was born in New Mexico and who could neither read nor write nor speak English.

143. Petrolina Vallejos, their daughter age 9 who was born in New Mexico.

144. Eloysa Vallejos, their daughter age 3 and who was born in New Mexico.

145. Silveria Vallejos, their daughter age 1 who was born in New Mexico.

146. Amos Calvin head of the household at age 38 who had been born in New Mexico and whose father was born in Kansas and his mother in Missouri. He was a day laborer who was unemployed 5 months and who could read, write and speak English. He lived in a rented house.

147. Nettie Calvin his wife age 31 who was born in New Mexico and whose father Illinois and her mother in Iowa. She could read, write and speak English.

148. Mable Calvin age 10 who was born in New Mexico and who could read, write and speak English.

149. Mandie Calvin, their daughter age 8 who was born in New Mexico.

150. Roy Calvin age 7 who was born in New Mexico.

Continued on the following post.

1900 Federal Census, Watrous, Mora County, New Mexico Territory (Part 2 of 5)

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51. Israel Cosner head of the house at age 63 and was born in Virginia as were both of his parents. He was a merchant who could read, write and speak English. He lived/owned his own home on a farm.

52. Mary Cosner his wife also 64 who was born in Pennsylvania as were both of her parents. She could read, write and speak English.

53. Mandy Cosner their single daughter. 20 years of age and she could read and write and speak English.

54. Birney Cosner, head of the house at age 26. He was born in Missouri and his father in Virginia and his mother in Pennsylvania. He is listed as a merchant who could read, write and speak English and owned his own farmhouse.

55. Arthelie Cosner his wife age 26 who was born in Missouri as were both of her parents. She could read, write and speak English.

56. Esther Cosner their daughter age 3 who was born in New Mexico.

57. Grace Cosner their daughter age 2 who was born in New Mexico.

58. Leonard Maglag head of the household who was 15 and single who was born in New Mexico and whose parents were both born in Kansas. He was a salesperson who had been unemployed for 4 months and could read, write and speak English. He lived in a rented house.

59. Martin Odonald head of the household who was 35 years old was born in Ireland as were both of his parents. He was a day laborer who had been unemployed 3 months and could read and write as well as speak english. He lived in a rented house.

60.  Sarah (Banks) Odonald, his wife age 22 who had been born in Pennsylvania, her parents were both born in Ireland. She could read, write and speak english. Sarah was married to Martin on Nov. 20 1895 in a civil marriage. This information if from a source other than the US Census.

61. Jose Montoya head of the household at age 41 who was a day laborer unemployed 4 months. He was born in New Mexico as were both of his parents. He could not read not write or speak English. He lived in his own farmhouse. See note below George Cashmore.

62. Filomena  (Valencia) Montoya his wife age 36. She was born in New Mexico as were both of her parents. She could not read, write nor speak English. See note below George Cashmore.

63. Guadalupe Montoya their 16 year old daughter. She was single and born in New Mexico and could not read, write nor speak English.

64 Antonio Montoya their son age 15 who was born in New Mexico and who could not read, write nor speak English.

65. George Cashmore head of the household at age 39. He was born in New Mexico as were both of his parents he was listed as a day laborer who could not read, write nor speak English. He rented a house.

Note from  the publication New Mexico Marriages, La Junta Watrous, Sep. 1873 to April 1908 where it states on page 75 " On February 11, 1895 I presented in a solemn mass the matrimony of George Cashmore Jr., single son of George Cashmore Sr., deceased and Tomasa Belasquez, deceased with Teresa Montoya, single daughter of Jose E. Montoya and of Filomena Valencia from Watrous."

66. Teresita (Montoya) Cashmore his wife age 26 who was born in New Mexico as were both of her parents. She could not read nor write nor speak English.

67. Telesforo Cashmore their son at age 6 who was born in New Mexico.

68. Leonadies Cashmore their daughter age 4 who was born in New Mexico.

69. Escolastica Cashmore their daughter age 2 who had been born in New Mexico.

70.  Chas. Tipton head of the household at age 39 who was born in New Mexico as were both of his parents, he was a butcher who could read, write and speak English and who owned his own farmhouse.

71. Sarah Tipton his wife age 37 who had been born in New Mexico as were both of her parents. She could read, write and speak English.

72. Mattie Tipton their single daughter at age 15 who had been born in New Mexico and who could read, write and speak english.

73. Girtie Tipton age 13 who had been born in New Mexico and who could read, write and speak English.

74. Sadie Tipton age 11 who had been born in New Mexico and who could read, write and speak English.

75.  Grover Tipton their son age 7 who was born on New Mexico.

76. Clara Tipton age 4 who was born in New Mexico.

77. Ernest Tipton age 1 who was born in New Mexico.

78. William Reynold head of the household at age 35. He was born in Illinois and his father in Indiana and his mother in Missouri, he was a salesperson who could read and write and speak english. He owned his own farmhouse.

79. Matilde Reynold his wife at age 28 who was born in New Mexico and both of her parents came from Germany. She could read, write and speak English.

80. Joseph Reynold their son age 8 who was born in New Mexico.

81. Charles Reynold their son age 5 who was born in New Mexico.

82. Emily Reynold their daughter 3 who was born in New Mexico.

83. Paul Reynold their son 6 months old and born in New Mexico.

84. Mercedes Gurule head of the household at 40 years old who was born in New Mexico as were both of his parents. He was a day laborer who was unemployed for 4 months. He could read and write but not speak English and lived in his own farm house. He probably could read and write in Spanish but not speak English.

85. Franciscita Gurule his wife age 36 who was born in New Mexico and who could not read, write nor speak English.

86. Vinia Gurule age 17 single and born in New Mexico and who could not read, write nor speak English.

87. Petrolina Gurule their daughter age 14 and single who was born in New Mexico and who could not read, write nor speak English.

88. Fulgencio Gurule their son age 12 who was born in New Mexico and who could not read, write nor speak English.

89. Charles Byres head of household at age 31 who was born in Iowa, his father was born in Ohio and his mother in Iowa. He was a cowboy unemployed for 2 month living in a rented house. He could read, write and speak English.

90. Harry Byers, Charles' brother age 33 who was also born in Iowa like his brother. He was also a cowboy unemployed for 2 months. He could read, write and speak English.

91. Sam Buckner head of the house at age 37. He was born in Indiana and his father in Tenessee and his mother in Indiana. He was a day loborer unemployed for 3 months. He was living in a rented house and could read, write and speak English.

92. Lucy Buckner his wife age 33 who had been born in New Mexico and whose father was born in Iowa and her mother born in Indiana. She could read, write and speak English.

93. Marcy Buckner their daughter age 7 and born in New Mexico.

94. Blanch Buckner their daughter age 5 and born in New Mexico.

95. Ed Wildenstein head of the house at age 21 and single. He was born in New Mexico as were both of his parents. He was a blacksmith who could read, write and speak English. He lived in his own farm house.

96. Juan Valdez head of the household at age 25. He was born in New Mexico as were both of his parents. He was a day laborer who could not read, write nor speak english and lived in a rented house.

97. Casimira Valdez his wife at age 22 who was born in New Mexico as were both of her parents. She could not read, write nor speak English.

98. Dolores Torres age 23 head of the houshold born in New Mexico as were both of his parents who was a day laborer who could not read, write nor speak English. He lived in a rented house.

99. Adela Torres his wife age 21 who was born in New Mexoco as were both of her parents. She could not read, write nor speak English.

100. Petra Montoya age 50 a widow and head of the house, she was born in New Mexico as were both of her parents. She could not read, write nor speak English. Petra Montoya was my Great Grandmother. She was born in San Miguel del Bado in 17 January in 1843. During this time her 3 daughters and 3 sons in law also lived in Watrous. Refer to the other notes.

To be Continued.

1900 Federal Census, Watrous, Mora County, New Mexico Territory (Part 1 of 5)

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Taken on the 20th day of June in 1900 by Juan B. Blea.

1. Harvey Chandler, the head of the household at age 25 who was born in New Mexico and whose father had been born in New York and his mother in Iowa, He was a cowboy who could read, write and speak English and was living in a rented house.

2. Catherine Chandler, the wife at age 26 who was born in Colorado and whose father had been born in New York and whose mother had been born in Arkansas. She could read, write and speak English.

3. Mildred Chandler their daughter aged 5 who had been born in New Mexico.

4. Harvey Chandler Jr. aged 3 and also born in New Mexico.

5. Richard Head, the head of the household at age 54 who was born in Montana and whose father had been born in Maryland and his mother in Kentucky, He was a farmer who could read, write and speak English and owned his own house.

6. Martha Head, the wife at age 47 who was born in Canada and whose father had been born in Ireland and whose mother had been born in England. She could read, write and speak English.

7. Etta Head their daughter aged 23 and who was born in Texas. She could read, write and speak English.

8. Maggie Head another daughter aged 21 and who also was born in Texas and who could read, write and speak English.

9. Richard Head Jr. at age 8 was born in New Mexico.

10. Leandro Archuleta the head of the house at age 25 who was born in New Mexico and whose parents had both also been born in New Mexico, he was a saloon keeper who could both read and write BUT not speak English. He lived in a rented house. Leandro was probably a brother of Antonio Archuleta # 27 below. I would guess that Leandro could read and write in Spanish but not English.

11. Juanita  Archuleta the wife at age 22 who was born in New Mexico as were both of her parents. She could also read and write BUT not speak English. Juanita, like her husband,  must have been able to read and write in Spanish but not English.

12. Lucinda Archuleta their daughter age 4 and born in New Mexico.

13. Manuel Archuleta their son 1 year old who was born in New Mexico.

14. Martin Needham the head of the household who was 44 and was born in Colorado and whose father was born in Ireland and whose mother had been born in Virginia. He could read, write and speak English. He owned his own house on the farm.

15. Annie Needham his wife age 30 who was born in Ireland as were both of her parents, she could not read or write.

16. Estevan Needham their son age 12 and who was born in New Mexico.

17. Mary Needham their daughter age 8 and who was born in New Mexico.

18. Maggie Needham their other daughter aged 6 and who was born in New Mexico.

19. Ed? Woodberry age 47 the head of the house who was born in Vermont as were both of his parents. He was a hotelkeeper and could read, write and speak English and lived in a rented house.

20. Maggie Woodberry, his wife at age 33. She was born in Kentucky but her father had been born in Ireland and her mother in England. She could read, write and speak English.

21. John Woodberry, their son age 7 who had been born in New Mexico.

22. George Bretz single and age 27 head of the house who was born in Kansas and whose parents both were born in Iowa was a cowboy who lived in a rented house. He could read, write and speak English.

23. Thimothy Ferris single and head of the house at age 24 who was born in Missouri and whose father had been born in Kansas and his mother in Nebraska. He was a cowboy who lived in a rented house. He could read, write and speak English.

24. Annie Siler single and head of the house age 22 who was born in New York as were both of her parents. She was a laundress who could read, write and speak English. She was renting a house.

25. Juanita Guerin head of the house at age 49 who was a widow who was both in New Mexico as were both of her parents. She was a laundress who could neither read nor write nor speak English. She did live in her own home on the farm.

26. William Tevart, single and head of the house age 22, single, who was born in Kansas and his father was born in Nebraska and his mother in Kansas. He was a cowboy who could read, write and speak english and was living in a rented house.

27. Antonio Archuleta, married,  head of the house at age 30. He was born in New Mexico as were both of his parents. He could read and write but not speak English. He was a saloon keeper and lived in a house. It does not indicate if it was his or not. Antonio was probably a brother of Leandro Archuleta # 10 above. Antonio could probably read and write Spanish and not English.

28. Pablita Archuleta the wife at age 28 who was born in New Mexico as were both of her parents. She could neither read, write nor speak english.

29. Juan Archuleta their son age 7 who was born in New Mexico.

30. Eduardo Archuleta, another son age 5 who was born in New Mexico.

31. Alvina Archuleta  a daughter age 4 who was born in New Mexico.

32. Aurelia Archuleta another daughter age 1 who was also born in New Mexico.

33. Gabriel Trujillo head of the house 38 years old and who was born in New Mexico as were both of his parents. He was a day laborer who could not read nor write nor speak English. He lived in his own house on the farm.

34. Emilia Trujillo, his wife age 29 who was born in New Mexico as were both of her parents. She could not read, write nor speak English.

35. Ramon Trujillo their son age 15 who was born in New Mexico. He could read and write but could not speak English. Had to be that he could read and write in Spanish, but not English.

36. Andres Trujillo another son age 12 who was born in New Mexico. He could read and write but could not speak English. Had to be that he could read and write in Spanish, but not English.

37. Fidencia Trujillo, their daughter age 10 who was born in New Mexico and who could read and write but not speak English.

38. Alfredo Trujillo their son age 8 and born in New Mexico.

39.  ???cifora Trujillo a daughter age 7 and born in New Mexico.

40. Emilio Trujillo a son aged 3 and born in New Mexico.

41. Ofir Trujillo a son age 1 and born in New Mexico.

42. Manuel Tipton age 49 head of the house who was born in New Mexico as were both of his parents. He was a salesman who could read, write and speak English. He lived in his own farmhouse.

43. Jane Tipton, his wife aged 48 who was born in New Mexico as were both of her parents. She could read, write and speak English.

44. William Tipton their single son age 26 who was born in New Mexico. No occupation given but he could read, write and speak English.

45.  Albert Tipton their single son age 24who was born in New Mexico. No occupation given but he could read, write and speak English.

46. Herbert Tipton their son age 22 who was born in New Mexico. No occupation given but he could read, write and speak English.

47. Mary Tipton a single daughter age 15 who was born in New Mexico. No occupation given but he could read, write and speak English.

48. Bessie Tipton another daughter age 11 who was born in New Mexico. No occupation given but he could read, write and speak English.

49. Henry Reinken, head of the house age 47 who was born in Germany as were both of his parents. He was a merchant who could read and write English and owned his own farmhouse.

50. Clara Reinken his wife at age 36. She was born in Pennsylvania and both of her parents were born in Germany. She could read, write and speak English.

Continued on Post Below

Plastic Jesus

- Ernie Marrs; Trad and Anon

Well, I don't care if it rains or freezes,

Long as I have my plastic Jesus

Riding on the dashboard of my car

Through all trials and tribulations, 

We will travel every nation,

With my plastic Jesus I'll go far.

CHORUS

Plastic Jesus, plastic Jesus

Riding on the dashboard of my car

Through my trials and tribulations,

And my travels thru the nations,

With my plastic Jesus I'll go far.

I don't care if it rains or freezes

As long as I've got my Plastic Jesus

Glued to the dashboard of my car,

You can buy Him phosphorescent

Glows in the dark, He's Pink and Pleasant,

Take Him with you when you're travelling far