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.

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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.

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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