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OLIVERA, Maria Josepha de Jesus

OLIVERA, Maria Josepha de Jesus

Female 1791 -

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  OLIVERA, Maria Josepha de JesusOLIVERA, Maria Josepha de Jesus was born 01 Jan 1791, San Diego Presidio, Alta California; was christened 03 Jan 1791, Mission San Diego, Alta California.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1 Jun 1834, Santa Barbara, Alta California
    • Census: 26 Oct 1850, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California

    Maria married COTA, Francisco Atanasio 10 May 1811, Mission Santa Barbara, Alta California. Francisco (son of COTA, Pablo Antonio de and LUGO, Maria Rosa de) was born 16 Aug 1787, Los Angeles, Alta California; was christened 18 Aug 1787, Mission San Gabriel, Alta California; died Bet. 1850-1852, Santa Barbara County, California; was buried Bet. 1850-1852, Santa Barbara County, California. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. COTA, Maria Rafaela Benedicta  Descendancy chart to this point was born 21 Mar 1812, Santa Barbara, Alta California; was christened 22 Mar 1812, Mission Santa Barbara, Alta California.
    2. 3. COTA, Andrea  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt. Feb 1814, Santa Barbara, Alta California; was christened 04 Feb 1814, Mission Santa Barbara, Alta California.
    3. 4. COTA, Jose Manuel Vito "Victor"  Descendancy chart to this point was born 15 Jun 1816, Santa Barbara, Alta California; was christened 15 Jun 1816, Mission Santa Barbara, Alta California.
    4. 5. COTA, Maria "Clara" Lugarda  Descendancy chart to this point was born 19 Jun 1818, Santa Barbara, Alta California; was christened 20 Jun 1818, Mission Santa Barbara, Alta California.
    5. 6. COTA, Juana "Lugarda"  Descendancy chart to this point was born Aug 1820, Santa Barbara, Alta California; was christened 27 Aug 1820, Mission Santa Barbara, Alta California.
    6. 7. COTA, Francisca Dionisia  Descendancy chart to this point was born Oct 1822, Santa Barbara, Alta California; was christened 10 Oct 1822, Mission Santa Barbara, Alta California.
    7. 8. COTA, Maria Felipa de la Luz  Descendancy chart to this point was born May 1825, Santa Barbara, Alta California; was christened 2 May 1825, Mission Santa Barbara, Alta California; died Abt. 18 Feb 1845, Santa Barbara, Alta California; was buried 18 Feb 1845, Mission Santa Ynez, Alta California.
    8. 9. COTA, Francisco Antonio de los Angeles  Descendancy chart to this point was born Oct 1826, Santa Barbara, Alta California; was christened 4 Oct 1826, Mission Santa Barbara, Alta California.
    9. 10. COTA, Maria de la Luz de Alta Gracia "Josefa"  Descendancy chart to this point was born Nov 1828, Santa Barbara, Alta California; was christened 2 Nov 1828, Mission Santa Barbara, Alta California.
    10. 11. COTA, Maria de la Luz Eduvige  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt. Jul 1830, Santa Barbara, Alta California; was christened 1 Jul 1830, Mission Santa Barbara, Alta California; died Abt. 3 Aug 1830, Santa Barbara, Alta California; was buried 4 Aug 1830, Mission Santa Barbara, Alta California.
    11. 12. COTA, Maria Micaela  Descendancy chart to this point was born Sep 1832, Santa Barbara, Alta California; was christened 30 Sep 1832, Mission Santa Barbara, Alta California.
    12. 13. COTA, Joaquin Alejandro  Descendancy chart to this point was born Apr 1836, Santa Barbara, Alta California; was christened 22 Apr 1836, Mission Santa Barbara, Alta California.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  COTA, Maria Rafaela BenedictaCOTA, Maria Rafaela Benedicta Descendancy chart to this point (1.Maria1) was born 21 Mar 1812, Santa Barbara, Alta California; was christened 22 Mar 1812, Mission Santa Barbara, Alta California.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1836, Los Angeles, Alta California; w/husband & daughter

    Maria married TEMPLE, Jonathan "Juan" 17 Sep 1830, Mission Santa Barbara, Alta California. Jonathan (son of TEMPLE, John and PRATT, Lydia) was born Abt. 1796, Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts; was christened 30 Jul 1827, Mission San Diego, Alta California. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 14. TEMPLE, Francisca Borja de Jesus  Descendancy chart to this point was born Oct 1831, Los Angeles, Alta California; was christened 10 Oct 1831, Plaza Church, Los Angeles, Alta California.

  2. 3.  COTA, AndreaCOTA, Andrea Descendancy chart to this point (1.Maria1) was born Abt. Feb 1814, Santa Barbara, Alta California; was christened 04 Feb 1814, Mission Santa Barbara, Alta California.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1 Jun 1834, Santa Barbara, Alta California
    • Census: 26 Oct 1850, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California
    • Census: 1852, Santa Barbara County, California; widowed, w/children, living w/or next door to probably-widowed mother & siblings
    • Census: 18 Jul 1860, Santa Ynez, Santa Barbara, California; w/2nd husband, children & in-laws

    Andrea married ORTEGA, Jose "Manuel" 18 May 1832, Mission Santa Barbara, Alta California. Jose (son of ORTEGA, Jose Vicente and OLIVERA, Maria Estefana) was born Jun 1814, Santa Barbara, Alta California; was christened 11 Jun 1814, Mission Santa Barbara, Alta California; died 4 Sep 1848, Santa Ynez, Alta California; was buried Abt. 5 Sep 1848, Mission Santa Ynez, Alta California. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 15. ORTEGA, Jose de la Cruz  Descendancy chart to this point was born Feb 1834, Santa Barbara, Alta California; was christened 25 Feb 1834, Mission Santa Barbara, Alta California.
    2. 16. ORTEGA, Jose "Vicente"  Descendancy chart to this point was born Feb 1836, Santa Barbara, Alta California; was christened 29 Feb 1836, Santa Barbara Presidio, Alta California.
    3. 17. ORTEGA, Maria Antonia  Descendancy chart to this point was born Feb 1838, Santa Barbara, Alta California; was christened 13 Feb 1838, Mission Santa Barbara, Alta California.
    4. 18. ORTEGA, Jose de la Luz de Jesus "Gregorio"  Descendancy chart to this point was born 23 Jan 1840, Santa Barbara, Alta California; was christened 24 Jan 1840, Mission Santa Barbara, Alta California; died 22 Feb 1916, Saticoy, Ventura, California; was buried Abt. 25 Feb 1916, El Rio, Ventura, California.
    5. 19. ORTEGA, Juana Ramona  Descendancy chart to this point was born 29 May 1844, Santa Barbara, Alta California; was christened 30 May 1844, Mission Santa Barbara, Alta California.
    6. 20. ORTEGA, Jose "Jesus Maria"  Descendancy chart to this point was born May 1846, Alta California; was christened 16 May 1846, Mission Santa Ynez, Alta California.
    7. 21. ORTEGA, Salomon  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt. 1847, Santa Barbara County, California.
    8. 22. ORTEGA, Ezequiel  Descendancy chart to this point was born Mar 1848, Alta California; was christened 19 Mar 1848, Mission Santa Ynez, Alta California.

    Andrea — UNKNOWN, Unknown. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 23. COTA, Vicenta  Descendancy chart to this point was born 10 Sep 1850, Alta California; was christened 14 Sep 1850, Plaza Church, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California .

    Andrea married OLIVERA, Mariano 22 Aug 1853, Mission Santa Ynez, Solvang, Santa Barbara, California. Mariano (son of OLIVERA, Jose "Desiderio" and REYES, Maria Luisa del Carmen) was born Abt. 1819, Los Angeles, Alta California; was christened 9 Nov 1831, Plaza Church, Los Angeles, Alta California. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 24. OLIVERA, Manuela "Cristina" Clara  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt. Jun 1854, Santa Barbara County, California; was christened 15 Jun 1854, Mission Santa Ynez, Solvang, Santa Barbara, California.
    2. 25. OLIVERA, Dolores  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt. 1857, Santa Barbara County, California.
    3. 26. OLIVERA, Alejandro  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt. Jan 1860, Santa Barbara County, California; died Abt. 10 Feb 1883, Santa Barbara County, California; was buried 11 Feb 1883, Mission San Buenaventura, Santa Barbara, California.

  3. 4.  COTA, Jose Manuel Vito "Victor"COTA, Jose Manuel Vito "Victor" Descendancy chart to this point (1.Maria1) was born 15 Jun 1816, Santa Barbara, Alta California; was christened 15 Jun 1816, Mission Santa Barbara, Alta California.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1 Jun 1834, Santa Barbara, Alta California
    • Census: 26 Oct 1850, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California

    Jose married OLIVERA, Maria "Luisa" 4 Aug 1838, Mission Santa Ynez, Alta California. Maria (daughter of OLIVERA, Joseph Antonio "Secundino" and STEWART STUART, Maria Antonia de la Ascension "Little Peggy, Charlotte") was born 24 Aug 1818, Santa Barbara, Alta California; was christened 25 Aug 1818, Santa Barbara Presidio, Alta California. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 27. COTA, Pedro Maria  Descendancy chart to this point was born 29 Jun 1839, Santa Ynez, Alta California; was christened 30 Jun 1839, Mission Santa Ynez, Alta California.
    2. 28. COTA, Francisco  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt. 1842, Santa Barbara, Alta California.
    3. 29. COTA, Felipa  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt. 1844, Alta California.
    4. 30. COTA, Rosa Ramona  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt. Jun 1848, Santa Ynez, Alta California; was christened 3 Jun 1848, Mission Santa Ynez, Alta California.
    5. 31. COTA, Victor Eligio  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1 Dec 1850, Santa Barbara County, California; was christened 2 Dec 1850, Mission Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California.

  4. 5.  COTA, Maria "Clara" LugardaCOTA, Maria "Clara" Lugarda Descendancy chart to this point (1.Maria1) was born 19 Jun 1818, Santa Barbara, Alta California; was christened 20 Jun 1818, Mission Santa Barbara, Alta California.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1 Jun 1834, Santa Barbara, Alta California
    • Census: 26 Oct 1850, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California


  5. 6.  COTA, Juana "Lugarda"COTA, Juana "Lugarda" Descendancy chart to this point (1.Maria1) was born Aug 1820, Santa Barbara, Alta California; was christened 27 Aug 1820, Mission Santa Barbara, Alta California.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1 Jun 1834, Santa Barbara, Alta California
    • Census: 26 Oct 1850, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California

    Juana married MALO, Jose "Ramon" 20 Oct 1838, Mission Santa Ynez, Alta California. Jose (son of MALO, Joaquin and ABILAS, Angela) was born Abt. 1811, Guayaquiel, Ecuador. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 32. MALO, Female  Descendancy chart to this point was born 15 Aug 1839, Santa Ynez, Alta California; died Abt. 15 Aug 1839, Santa Ynez, Alta California; was buried 15 Aug 1839, Mission Santa Ynez, Alta California.
    2. 33. MALO, Ramona  Descendancy chart to this point was born Mar 1841, Santa Barbara, Alta California; was christened 8 Mar 1841, Mission Santa Barbara, Alta California.
    3. 34. MALO, Maria de la Luz Refugio "Jesus"  Descendancy chart to this point was born 24 Dec 1843, Santa Barbara, Alta California; was christened 25 Dec 1843, Mission Santa Barbara, Alta California.
    4. 35. MALO, Maria de los Angeles Ynes  Descendancy chart to this point was born 21 Feb 1846, Santa Ynez, Alta California; was christened 8 Mar 1846, Mission Santa Ynez, Alta California.
    5. 36. MALO, Concepcion  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt. 1847, Alta California.
    6. 37. MALO, Jose Ramon "Francisco"  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt. Apr 1850, Santa Ynez, Santa Barbara, California; was christened 18 May 1850, Mission Santa Ynez, Solvang, Santa Barbara, California.
    7. 38. MALO, Josefa  Descendancy chart to this point was born 31 May 1855, Santa Barbara County, California; was christened 24 Jun 1855, Mission Santa Ynez, Solvang, Santa Barbara, California.

  6. 7.  COTA, Francisca DionisiaCOTA, Francisca Dionisia Descendancy chart to this point (1.Maria1) was born Oct 1822, Santa Barbara, Alta California; was christened 10 Oct 1822, Mission Santa Barbara, Alta California.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1 Jun 1834, Santa Barbara, Alta California
    • Census: 26 Oct 1850, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California


  7. 8.  COTA, Maria Felipa de la LuzCOTA, Maria Felipa de la Luz Descendancy chart to this point (1.Maria1) was born May 1825, Santa Barbara, Alta California; was christened 2 May 1825, Mission Santa Barbara, Alta California; died Abt. 18 Feb 1845, Santa Barbara, Alta California; was buried 18 Feb 1845, Mission Santa Ynez, Alta California.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1 Jun 1834, Santa Barbara, Alta California


  8. 9.  COTA, Francisco Antonio de los AngelesCOTA, Francisco Antonio de los Angeles Descendancy chart to this point (1.Maria1) was born Oct 1826, Santa Barbara, Alta California; was christened 4 Oct 1826, Mission Santa Barbara, Alta California.

  9. 10.  COTA, Maria de la Luz de Alta Gracia "Josefa"COTA, Maria de la Luz de Alta Gracia "Josefa" Descendancy chart to this point (1.Maria1) was born Nov 1828, Santa Barbara, Alta California; was christened 2 Nov 1828, Mission Santa Barbara, Alta California.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1 Jun 1834, Santa Barbara, Alta California


  10. 11.  COTA, Maria de la Luz EduvigeCOTA, Maria de la Luz Eduvige Descendancy chart to this point (1.Maria1) was born Abt. Jul 1830, Santa Barbara, Alta California; was christened 1 Jul 1830, Mission Santa Barbara, Alta California; died Abt. 3 Aug 1830, Santa Barbara, Alta California; was buried 4 Aug 1830, Mission Santa Barbara, Alta California.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 26 Oct 1850, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California


  11. 12.  COTA, Maria MicaelaCOTA, Maria Micaela Descendancy chart to this point (1.Maria1) was born Sep 1832, Santa Barbara, Alta California; was christened 30 Sep 1832, Mission Santa Barbara, Alta California.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1 Jun 1834, Santa Barbara, Alta California
    • Census: 26 Oct 1850, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California


  12. 13.  COTA, Joaquin AlejandroCOTA, Joaquin Alejandro Descendancy chart to this point (1.Maria1) was born Apr 1836, Santa Barbara, Alta California; was christened 22 Apr 1836, Mission Santa Barbara, Alta California.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 26 Oct 1850, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California



Generation: 3

  1. 14.  TEMPLE, Francisca Borja de JesusTEMPLE, Francisca Borja de Jesus Descendancy chart to this point (2.Maria2, 1.Maria1) was born Oct 1831, Los Angeles, Alta California; was christened 10 Oct 1831, Plaza Church, Los Angeles, Alta California.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1836, Los Angeles, Alta California; w/parents

    Notes:

    Birth:
    SEX DISCREPANCY:
    - Female; Baptism record (huntington.org) & 1836 L.A. Padron/Census
    - Male: Baptism record (T.W. Temple)

    Francisca married AJURIA, Gregorio de 1 Sep 1848, Plaza Church, Los Angeles, Alta California. Gregorio (son of AJURIA, Antonio and ARRIA, Josefa) was born Abt. 1818, Bilbao, Biscay, Spain. [Group Sheet]


  2. 15.  ORTEGA, Jose de la CruzORTEGA, Jose de la Cruz Descendancy chart to this point (3.Andrea2, 1.Maria1) was born Feb 1834, Santa Barbara, Alta California; was christened 25 Feb 1834, Mission Santa Barbara, Alta California.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1 Jun 1834, Santa Barbara, Alta California

    Notes:

    Name:
    NAME VARIATIONS:
    - Jose de la Luz ORTEGA; 1834 S.B. Census


  3. 16.  ORTEGA, Jose "Vicente"ORTEGA, Jose "Vicente" Descendancy chart to this point (3.Andrea2, 1.Maria1) was born Feb 1836, Santa Barbara, Alta California; was christened 29 Feb 1836, Santa Barbara Presidio, Alta California.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 26 Oct 1850, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California
    • Census: 1852, Santa Barbara County, California; w/widowed mother & siblings; living w/or next door to probably-widowed maternal grandmother, aunts & uncles
    • Census: 18 Jul 1860, Santa Ynez, Santa Barbara, California; w/mother, siblings, half-siblings, step-father & Ortega relatives


  4. 17.  ORTEGA, Maria AntoniaORTEGA, Maria Antonia Descendancy chart to this point (3.Andrea2, 1.Maria1) was born Feb 1838, Santa Barbara, Alta California; was christened 13 Feb 1838, Mission Santa Barbara, Alta California.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 26 Oct 1850, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California
    • Census: 1852, Santa Barbara County, California; w/widowed mother & siblings; living w/or next door to probably-widowed maternal grandmother, aunts & uncles
    • Census: 18 Jul 1860, Santa Ynez, Santa Barbara, California; w/mother, siblings, half-siblings, step-father & Ortega relatives


  5. 18.  ORTEGA, Jose de la Luz de Jesus "Gregorio"ORTEGA, Jose de la Luz de Jesus "Gregorio" Descendancy chart to this point (3.Andrea2, 1.Maria1) was born 23 Jan 1840, Santa Barbara, Alta California; was christened 24 Jan 1840, Mission Santa Barbara, Alta California; died 22 Feb 1916, Saticoy, Ventura, California; was buried Abt. 25 Feb 1916, El Rio, Ventura, California.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 26 Oct 1850, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California
    • Census: 1852, Santa Barbara County, California; w/widowed mother & siblings; living w/or next door to probably-widowed maternal grandmother, aunts & uncles
    • Census: 18 Jul 1860, Santa Ynez, Santa Barbara, California; w/mother, siblings, half-siblings, step-father & Ortega relatives
    • Census: 7 Jul 1870, San Buenaventura, Santa Barbara, California; w/wife, son & Frank Laird, a Scottish Shepherd
    • Census: 19 Aug 1870, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California; Living alone; spouse is living in parent's household in Township 1 [San Buenaventura], Santa Barbara, California
    • Naturalization: 23 Jul 1877, Ventura County, California; Gregorio ORTEGA
    • Census: 18 Jun 1880, San Buenaventura, Ventura, California; w/wife & children
    • Census: 20 Jun 1900, Hueneme, Ventura, California; widowed, w/children & nephews
    • Census: 19 Apr 1910, Ventura, Ventura, California; w/2nd wife, grandson & step-son
    • Biography: 1870-1916, Ventura, Ventura, California; BIOGRAPHY: Gregorio Ortega: A Citizen of El Rio

    Notes:

    Birth:
    BIRTHPLACE CONTROVERSY:
    - Jose de la Luz ORTEGA listed birth place as California (when living with his mother and siblings)
    - Gregorio ORTEGA's records listed birth place as Mexico (when living with his wife and children)
    Many of Gregorio's descendents believe Gregorio considered himself to be a Mexican citizen because at the time of his birth, Alta California was under Mexican rule;

    ALTA CALIFORNIA OWNERSHIP:
    - 1824-1848: Mexico claims ownership of the Alta California Territory.
    - 1840 Santa Barbara, Alta California: birth of Jose de la Luz ORTEGA
    - 1848: Ownership of the Alta California Territory transferred from Mexico to the United States & renamed California, as a result of The Mexican-American war 1846-1848.

    CERTIFICATE OF CITIZENSHIP - Ventura County Superior Court:
    - Jul 23, 1877: Gregorio renounced his Mexican citizenship and was granted a [U.S.] Certificate of Citizenship
    -- Book: 2
    -- Certificate Number: 31(M)
    -- Page: 338

    ANALYSIS GREGORIO'S CITIZENSHIP CERTIFICATE:
    Book 2 had three categories for Citizenship Certificates*:
    I Alien - pages 1-64
    II Minor - pages 30-345 [indicated with (M)]
    III Soldiers - pages 397-398

    Gregorio was listed under the "MINOR" category*.
    (Most likely because he was NOT an ALIEN or a SOLDIER, and he fell into no other category, i.e. he was a 37-year-old adult, NOT born out of country but born in the Mexico-owned Alta California Territory, whose ownership was later transferred to the United States & renamed California.)

    (*See Gregorio's Naturalization/Citizenship Certificate Record)
    Per the Ventura County Web Site:
    Since children under 16 acquire citizenship through the naturalization of their parents, those listed under the "MINOR" category are probably young men between the ages of 16 and 21 [born in Mexican Alta California?-JSR.]

    It would seem the CITIZEN CERTIFICATE would validate the claim that Gregorio was born in Alta California.
    However, there are many important discrepancies which could dispute this fact.
    ----------------------------------------------------

    FURTHER DISCUSSION ... INFORMATION DISCREPANCIES:
    1) Birth Place California vs Mexico;
             I) Jose de la Luz (Gregorio) Ortega lists birth place as California per;
                  A. All Censuses where he used the name Jose de la Luz Ortega.
             II) Gregorio Ortega lists birth place as Mexico per all documents below where he used the name Gregorio Ortega;
                  A. All Censuses
                  B. Citizenship Certificate
                  C. Voter Registration Lists
                  D. Death Certificate
                  E. Coroner's Inquest

    2) Natural Born vs Immigration:
             A. Jose de la Luz states he was born in California
             B. Gregorio states he immigrated to the U.S. in 1875 (1900 census); in 1860 (1910 census)

    3) Voter Registration Eligibility Authorization - Treaty of Hidalgo vs Citizenship Certificate:
             A. Jose de la Luz (Gregorio) Ortega's siblings' Voter Registrations list their birthplaces as California; w/eligibility to vote "by virtue of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo." (The treaty signed at the end of the Mexican-American War which, among other things, gave adult male residents born or residing in Alta California voting privileges in the United States.)
             B. Gregorio lists his eligibility to vote per his 23 Jul 1877 Citizenship Certificate.

    4) 1870 Census - Two Separate Individuals vs One Who is Listed Twice (in different towns):
         A. Township 2 [Santa Barbara], Santa Barbara, California - Jose G. Ortega, Age: 30, Birthplace: Cal, living alone [same town his mother, siblings, half-siblings & stepfather were living]
         B. Township 1 [San Buenaventura], Santa Barbara, California - Gregorio Ortega, Age: 25, Birthplace: Mexico; w/wife Regina [Esquivel] Ortega & son, Salomon Ortega [same town Regina's parents & siblings were living] Note: Regina listed twice, also as living in parent's household
    ----------------------------------------------------

    ***** As of July 2016, it cannot be definitively determined whether or not Jose de la Luz Ortega is the same person as Gregorio Ortega, husband of Regina Esquivel. *****



    Name:
    NAME CONTROVERSY: Many of Gregorio's descendents believe Jose de la Luz ORTEGA and Gregorio ORTEGA are the same person;
    - 1850 & 1860 censuses: Jose de la Luz ORTEGA living with mother and siblings (not using nickname of Gregorio as yet)
    - 1870-Death: Jose de la Luz ORTEGA assumed his nickname, Gregorio ORTEGA

    Others are not so convinced that Jose de la Luz and Gregorio are the same person, having no written verification of Gregorio's parentage.

    NAME VARIATIONS:
    - Jose G. ORTEGA; 1870 Census
    - Gregorio ORTEGA; 1870 Census (LISTED TWICE ?)
    - George ORTEGA; 1900 Census

    Jose married ESQUIVEL, Maria Regina Antonia 03 Jan 1870, San Buenaventura, Santa Barbara, California. Maria (daughter of ESQUIVEL, Jose Apolinario and OLIVAS, Maria Antonia Blasa) was born 07 Sep 1850, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California; was christened 09 Sep 1850, Mission Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California; died 23 Apr 1891, San Buenaventura, Ventura, California; was buried 25 Apr 1891, Mission San Buenaventura, Ventura, Ventura, California. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 39. ORTEGA, Salomon  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt. 1869, San Buenaventura, Santa Barbara, California.
    2. 40. ORTEGA, Maria Antonia  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt. 1870, Ventura County, California.
    3. 41. ORTEGA, Gregorio  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt. 1872, Ventura County, California.
    4. 42. ORTEGA, Maria L.  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt. 1873, Ventura County, California.
    5. 43. ORTEGA, Valentin  Descendancy chart to this point was born Feb 1874, California; died 07 Nov 1918, Ventura County, California; was buried Abt. 10 Nov 1918, Ventura County, California.
    6. 44. ORTEGA, Marcelina  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt. 1876, Ventura County, California.
    7. 45. ORTEGA, Genevieve  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt. 1877, Ventura County, California.
    8. 46. ORTEGA, Micaela  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt. 1879, Ventura, Alta California.
    9. 47. ORTEGA, Jose Dionisio  Descendancy chart to this point was born Apr 1880, Ventura County, California.
    10. 48. ORTEGA, Lucy  Descendancy chart to this point was born Dec 1881, Ventura County, California.
    11. 49. ORTEGA, Isabel  Descendancy chart to this point was born Nov 1883, Ventura County, California.
    12. 50. ORTEGA, Manuela  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt. Jul 1885, California; died Apr 1886, California; was buried 22 Apr 1886, Mission San Buenaventura, Ventura, Ventura, California.
    13. 51. ORTEGA, Clara  Descendancy chart to this point was born Jun 1886, Ventura County, California.
    14. 52. ORTEGA, Refugio  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt.1890, Ventura County, California.
    15. 53. ORTEGA, Tomas  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt. 1891, Ventura County, California.
    16. 54. ORTEGA, Carrie  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt. 1896, Ventura County, California.

    Jose married BALDONADO, Celedonia Abt. 1906 (cannot locate a marriage record), California. Celedonia was born Bet. 2 Feb 1861-1863, California; died 08 Dec 1916, Ventura County, California; was buried Abt. 11 Dec 1916, Oxnard, Ventura, California. [Group Sheet]


  6. 19.  ORTEGA, Juana RamonaORTEGA, Juana Ramona Descendancy chart to this point (3.Andrea2, 1.Maria1) was born 29 May 1844, Santa Barbara, Alta California; was christened 30 May 1844, Mission Santa Barbara, Alta California.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1852, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California; w/widowed mother & siblings; living w/or next door to probably-widowed maternal grandmother, aunts & uncles
    • Census: 18 Jul 1860, Santa Ynez, Santa Barbara, California; w/mother, siblings, half-siblings, step-father & Ortega relatives


  7. 20.  ORTEGA, Jose "Jesus Maria"ORTEGA, Jose "Jesus Maria" Descendancy chart to this point (3.Andrea2, 1.Maria1) was born May 1846, Alta California; was christened 16 May 1846, Mission Santa Ynez, Alta California.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 26 Oct 1850, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California
    • Census: 1852, Santa Barbara County, California; w/widowed mother & siblings; living w/or next door to probably-widowed maternal grandmother, aunts & uncles
    • Census: 18 Jul 1860, Santa Ynez, Santa Barbara, California; w/mother, siblings, half-siblings, step-father & Ortega relatives


  8. 21.  ORTEGA, SalomonORTEGA, Salomon Descendancy chart to this point (3.Andrea2, 1.Maria1) was born Abt. 1847, Santa Barbara County, California.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 26 Oct 1850, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California
    • Census: 1852, Santa Barbara County, California; w/widowed mother & siblings; living w/or next door to probably-widowed maternal grandmother, aunts & uncles
    • Census: 18 Jul 1860, Santa Ynez, Santa Barbara, California; w/mother, siblings, half-siblings, step-father & Ortega relatives

    Notes:

    Christened:
    BAPTISM: Cannot locate a baptism record

    Name:
    FIRST NAME VARIATION: Solomon


  9. 22.  ORTEGA, EzequielORTEGA, Ezequiel Descendancy chart to this point (3.Andrea2, 1.Maria1) was born Mar 1848, Alta California; was christened 19 Mar 1848, Mission Santa Ynez, Alta California.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 26 Oct 1850, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California
    • Census: 1852, Santa Barbara County, California; w/widowed mother & siblings; living w/or next door to probably-widowed maternal grandmother, aunts & uncles
    • Census: 18 Jul 1860, Santa Ynez, Santa Barbara, California; w/mother, siblings, half-siblings, step-father & Ortega relatives

    Ezequiel married LOPEZ, Maria Griselda 2 Jul 1877, Santa Barbara County, California. Maria (daughter of LOPEZ, Gregorio and ROMERO, Maria de los Remedios) was born Abt. Oct 1853, Santa Barbara County, California; was christened 02 Oct 1853, Mission Santa Ynez, Solvang, Santa Barbara, California. [Group Sheet]


  10. 23.  COTA, VicentaCOTA, Vicenta Descendancy chart to this point (3.Andrea2, 1.Maria1) was born 10 Sep 1850, Alta California; was christened 14 Sep 1850, Plaza Church, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California .

  11. 24.  OLIVERA, Manuela "Cristina" ClaraOLIVERA, Manuela "Cristina" Clara Descendancy chart to this point (3.Andrea2, 1.Maria1) was born Abt. Jun 1854, Santa Barbara County, California; was christened 15 Jun 1854, Mission Santa Ynez, Solvang, Santa Barbara, California.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 18 Jul 1860, Santa Ynez, Santa Barbara, California; w/parents, siblings, half-siblings & Ortega relatives


  12. 25.  OLIVERA, DoloresOLIVERA, Dolores Descendancy chart to this point (3.Andrea2, 1.Maria1) was born Abt. 1857, Santa Barbara County, California.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 18 Jul 1860, Santa Ynez, Santa Barbara, California; w/parents, siblings, half-siblings & Ortega relatives


  13. 26.  OLIVERA, AlejandroOLIVERA, Alejandro Descendancy chart to this point (3.Andrea2, 1.Maria1) was born Abt. Jan 1860, Santa Barbara County, California; died Abt. 10 Feb 1883, Santa Barbara County, California; was buried 11 Feb 1883, Mission San Buenaventura, Santa Barbara, California.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 18 Jul 1860, Santa Ynez, Santa Barbara, California; w/parents, sisters, half-siblings & Ortega relatives

    Notes:

    Christened:
    BAPTISM: Cannot locate a baptism record


  14. 27.  COTA, Pedro MariaCOTA, Pedro Maria Descendancy chart to this point (4.Jose2, 1.Maria1) was born 29 Jun 1839, Santa Ynez, Alta California; was christened 30 Jun 1839, Mission Santa Ynez, Alta California.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 26 Oct 1850, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California


  15. 28.  COTA, FranciscoCOTA, Francisco Descendancy chart to this point (4.Jose2, 1.Maria1) was born Abt. 1842, Santa Barbara, Alta California.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 26 Oct 1850, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California

    Notes:

    Christened:
    BAPTISM: Cannot locate a baptism record

    Francisco married MALO, Maria de la Luz Refugio "Jesus" 16 Jan 1862, Mission Santa Ynez, Solvang, Santa Barbara, California. Maria (daughter of MALO, Jose "Ramon" and COTA, Juana "Lugarda") was born 24 Dec 1843, Santa Barbara, Alta California; was christened 25 Dec 1843, Mission Santa Barbara, Alta California. [Group Sheet]


  16. 29.  COTA, FelipaCOTA, Felipa Descendancy chart to this point (4.Jose2, 1.Maria1) was born Abt. 1844, Alta California.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 26 Oct 1850, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California

    Notes:

    Christened:
    BAPTISM: Cannot locate a baptism record


  17. 30.  COTA, Rosa RamonaCOTA, Rosa Ramona Descendancy chart to this point (4.Jose2, 1.Maria1) was born Abt. Jun 1848, Santa Ynez, Alta California; was christened 3 Jun 1848, Mission Santa Ynez, Alta California.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 26 Oct 1850, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California


  18. 31.  COTA, Victor EligioCOTA, Victor Eligio Descendancy chart to this point (4.Jose2, 1.Maria1) was born 1 Dec 1850, Santa Barbara County, California; was christened 2 Dec 1850, Mission Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California.

  19. 32.  MALO, FemaleMALO, Female Descendancy chart to this point (6.Juana2, 1.Maria1) was born 15 Aug 1839, Santa Ynez, Alta California; died Abt. 15 Aug 1839, Santa Ynez, Alta California; was buried 15 Aug 1839, Mission Santa Ynez, Alta California.

  20. 33.  MALO, RamonaMALO, Ramona Descendancy chart to this point (6.Juana2, 1.Maria1) was born Mar 1841, Santa Barbara, Alta California; was christened 8 Mar 1841, Mission Santa Barbara, Alta California.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 26 Oct 1850, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California


  21. 34.  MALO, Maria de la Luz Refugio "Jesus"MALO, Maria de la Luz Refugio "Jesus" Descendancy chart to this point (6.Juana2, 1.Maria1) was born 24 Dec 1843, Santa Barbara, Alta California; was christened 25 Dec 1843, Mission Santa Barbara, Alta California.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 26 Oct 1850, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California

    Maria married COTA, Francisco 16 Jan 1862, Mission Santa Ynez, Solvang, Santa Barbara, California. Francisco (son of COTA, Jose Manuel Vito "Victor" and OLIVERA, Maria "Luisa") was born Abt. 1842, Santa Barbara, Alta California. [Group Sheet]


  22. 35.  MALO, Maria de los Angeles YnesMALO, Maria de los Angeles Ynes Descendancy chart to this point (6.Juana2, 1.Maria1) was born 21 Feb 1846, Santa Ynez, Alta California; was christened 8 Mar 1846, Mission Santa Ynez, Alta California.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 26 Oct 1850, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California


  23. 36.  MALO, ConcepcionMALO, Concepcion Descendancy chart to this point (6.Juana2, 1.Maria1) was born Abt. 1847, Alta California.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 26 Oct 1850, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California

    Notes:

    Christened:
    BAPTISM: Cannot locate a baptism record

    Concepcion married RODRIGUEZ, Jose Ygnacio Andrez 21 Dec 1874, Mission San Buenaventura, Ventura, Ventura, California. Jose (son of RODRIGUEZ, Jose "Ramon" del Carmen and TICO, Juana Maria De Alta Gracia) was born 30 Nov 1847, Ventura, Alta California; was christened 29 Jan 1848, Mission Santa Barbara, Alta California. [Group Sheet]


  24. 37.  MALO, Jose Ramon "Francisco"MALO, Jose Ramon "Francisco" Descendancy chart to this point (6.Juana2, 1.Maria1) was born Abt. Apr 1850, Santa Ynez, Santa Barbara, California; was christened 18 May 1850, Mission Santa Ynez, Solvang, Santa Barbara, California.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 26 Oct 1850, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California


  25. 38.  MALO, JosefaMALO, Josefa Descendancy chart to this point (6.Juana2, 1.Maria1) was born 31 May 1855, Santa Barbara County, California; was christened 24 Jun 1855, Mission Santa Ynez, Solvang, Santa Barbara, California.


Generation: 4

  1. 39.  ORTEGA, SalomonORTEGA, Salomon Descendancy chart to this point (18.Jose3, 3.Andrea2, 1.Maria1) was born Abt. 1869, San Buenaventura, Santa Barbara, California.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 7 Jul 1870, San Buenaventura, Santa Barbara, California; w/parents & Frank Laird, a Scottish Shepherd
    • Census: 18 Jun 1880, San Buenaventura, Ventura, California; w/parents & siblings


  2. 40.  ORTEGA, Maria AntoniaORTEGA, Maria Antonia Descendancy chart to this point (18.Jose3, 3.Andrea2, 1.Maria1) was born Abt. 1870, Ventura County, California.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 18 Jun 1880, San Buenaventura, Ventura, California; w/parents & siblings

    Maria married MARTINEZ, Joaquin Bef. 1892 (cannot locate a marriage record), California. Joaquin was born Bef. 1875. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 55. MARTINEZ, William Guillermo  Descendancy chart to this point was born 25 Jan 1892, Fillmore, Ventura, California; died 25 Sep 1960, Los Angeles County, California; was buried Abt. 27 Sep 1960, Santa Clara Cemetery Oxnard, Ventura, California.
    2. 56. MARTINEZ, Adolpho Fidel  Descendancy chart to this point was born 25 Jun 1896, San Diego County, California; died 6 Jul 1977, San Jose, Santa Clara, California; was buried Abt. 8 Jul 1977, Calvary Catholic Cemetery San Jose, Santa Clara, California.

  3. 41.  ORTEGA, GregorioORTEGA, Gregorio Descendancy chart to this point (18.Jose3, 3.Andrea2, 1.Maria1) was born Abt. 1872, Ventura County, California.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 18 Jun 1880, San Buenaventura, Ventura, California; w/parents & siblings


  4. 42.  ORTEGA, Maria L.ORTEGA, Maria L. Descendancy chart to this point (18.Jose3, 3.Andrea2, 1.Maria1) was born Abt. 1873, Ventura County, California.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 18 Jun 1880, San Buenaventura, Ventura, California; w/parents & siblings


  5. 43.  ORTEGA, ValentinORTEGA, Valentin Descendancy chart to this point (18.Jose3, 3.Andrea2, 1.Maria1) was born Feb 1874, California; died 07 Nov 1918, Ventura County, California; was buried Abt. 10 Nov 1918, Ventura County, California.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 18 Jun 1880, San Buenaventura, Ventura, California; w/parents & siblings

    Valentin married TAPIA, Teodora Marta Abt. 1894, California. Teodora (daughter of TAPIA, Juan Antonio and BALDONADO, Celedonia) was born 09 Nov 1876, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; was christened 30 Nov 1876, Plaza Church, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California ; died 03 Aug 1965, Ventura County, California; was buried Abt. 6 Aug 1965, Ventura County, California. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 57. ORTEGA, Isabel Geneva  Descendancy chart to this point was born 03 Jan 1904, California; died 18 Nov 1979, Los Angeles County, California; was buried Nov 1979, California.
    2. 58. ORTEGA, Maria Paz  Descendancy chart to this point was born 24 Jan 1906, California; died 09 Aug 1980, Ventura County, California; was buried Abt. 12 Aug 1980, Ventura County, California.

  6. 44.  ORTEGA, MarcelinaORTEGA, Marcelina Descendancy chart to this point (18.Jose3, 3.Andrea2, 1.Maria1) was born Abt. 1876, Ventura County, California.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 18 Jun 1880, San Buenaventura, Ventura, California; w/parents & siblings


  7. 45.  ORTEGA, GenevieveORTEGA, Genevieve Descendancy chart to this point (18.Jose3, 3.Andrea2, 1.Maria1) was born Abt. 1877, Ventura County, California.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 18 Jun 1880, San Buenaventura, Ventura, California; w/parents & siblings


  8. 46.  ORTEGA, MicaelaORTEGA, Micaela Descendancy chart to this point (18.Jose3, 3.Andrea2, 1.Maria1) was born Abt. 1879, Ventura, Alta California.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 18 Jun 1880, San Buenaventura, Ventura, California; w/parents & siblings


  9. 47.  ORTEGA, Jose DionisioORTEGA, Jose Dionisio Descendancy chart to this point (18.Jose3, 3.Andrea2, 1.Maria1) was born Apr 1880, Ventura County, California.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 18 Jun 1880, San Buenaventura, Ventura, California; w/parents & siblings


  10. 48.  ORTEGA, LucyORTEGA, Lucy Descendancy chart to this point (18.Jose3, 3.Andrea2, 1.Maria1) was born Dec 1881, Ventura County, California.

  11. 49.  ORTEGA, IsabelORTEGA, Isabel Descendancy chart to this point (18.Jose3, 3.Andrea2, 1.Maria1) was born Nov 1883, Ventura County, California.

  12. 50.  ORTEGA, ManuelaORTEGA, Manuela Descendancy chart to this point (18.Jose3, 3.Andrea2, 1.Maria1) was born Abt. Jul 1885, California; died Apr 1886, California; was buried 22 Apr 1886, Mission San Buenaventura, Ventura, Ventura, California.

  13. 51.  ORTEGA, ClaraORTEGA, Clara Descendancy chart to this point (18.Jose3, 3.Andrea2, 1.Maria1) was born Jun 1886, Ventura County, California.

  14. 52.  ORTEGA, RefugioORTEGA, Refugio Descendancy chart to this point (18.Jose3, 3.Andrea2, 1.Maria1) was born Abt.1890, Ventura County, California.

  15. 53.  ORTEGA, TomasORTEGA, Tomas Descendancy chart to this point (18.Jose3, 3.Andrea2, 1.Maria1) was born Abt. 1891, Ventura County, California.

  16. 54.  ORTEGA, CarrieORTEGA, Carrie Descendancy chart to this point (18.Jose3, 3.Andrea2, 1.Maria1) was born Abt. 1896, Ventura County, California.