Descendants of Jose Florencio de Benavidez
Chapa
Generation No. 1
1. Jose Florencio de Benavidez1 Chapa was born
Abt. 1718. He married Margarita Godinez Pena. She was born Abt. 1730.
Children of Jose Chapa and Margarita Pena are:
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i. Jose Clemente2 Chapa, born Abt. 1773.
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ii. Jose Esteban Chapa, born Abt. 1761.
Generation No. 2
2. Jose Clemente2 Chapa (Jose Florencio de Benavidez1)
was born Abt. 1773. He married Maria Rita Paula Chapa, daughter of Joaquin
Chapa and Maria Vela. She was born Abt. 1773, and died 01 Jan 1815.
More About Maria Rita Paula Chapa:
Baptism: 04 Apr 1773, Mier, Mx
Children of Jose Chapa and Maria Chapa are:
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i. Jose Antonio3 Chapa, born Abt. 1794 in Mier,
Mx.
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ii. Jose Patricio Chapa, born 19 Mar 1793 in Mier, Mx; died
24 Nov 1819 in Mier, Mx.
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iii. Jose Rafael Chapa, born 11 Jan 1797 in Mier, Mx; died
18 Jan 1809 in Mier, Mx.
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iv. Maria Ignacia Rumalda Chapa, born 14 Feb 1799 in Mier,
Mx.
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v. Maria Brigida Chapa, born 17 Oct 1800 in Mier, Mx.
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vi. Maria Victoriana Chapa, born 10 Mar 1802 in Mier, Mx.
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vii. Maria Balvina Chapa, born 04 Jun 1803 in Mier, Mx.
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viii. Maria Juliana Chapa, born 16 Jan 1805 in Mier, Mx.
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ix. Maria Francisca Chapa, born 25 Sep 1806 in Mier, Mx.
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x. Maria Andrea Chapa, born 13 Feb 1809 in Mier, Mx.
Generation No. 3
4. Jose Antonio3 Chapa (Jose Clemente2,
Jose Florencio de Benavidez1) was born Abt. 1794 in Mier, Mx. He married
Maria Cayetana Alanis 31 Jul 1832 in Mier, Tamps, MX, daughter of Jose Alaniz and Maria Pena?. She was born 08 Sep 1815.
Children of Jose Chapa and Maria Alanis are:
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i. Jose Mariano4 Chapa, born Abt. 1834 in Mier,
Mx.
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ii. David Chapa.
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iii. Juan Chapa.
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iv. Ventura Chapa.
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v. _ Chapa.
Generation No. 4
14. Jose Mariano4 Chapa (Jose Antonio3,
Jose Clemente2, Jose Florencio de Benavidez1) was born Abt. 1834 in Mier, Mx. He married Maria de los Santos Chapa,
daughter of Jose Chapa and Maria Vera. She was born Abt. 1839 in Mier, Mx.
More About Maria de los Santos Chapa:
Baptism: 03 Dec 1839, Mier, Mx
Child of Jose Chapa and Maria Chapa is:
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i. Jose Pedro5 Chapa, born 21 Jan 1862 in Mier,
Mx.
Generation No. 5
19. Jose Pedro5 Chapa (Jose Mariano4,
Jose Antonio3, Jose Clemente2, Jose Florencio de Benavidez1) was born 21 Jan 1862 in Mier,
Mx. He married Ricarda Ramirez Abt. 1879 in Mier, Tamps, MX, daughter
of Jose Ramirez and Maria Salinas. She was born 08 Apr 1860 in Mier, Mx.
Notes for Ricarda Ramirez:
I was given the birthdate of 1864, but I found a record of a Ricarda
Ramirez from Mier born on Apr-8-1860. I will use this info for now until I can find a marriage doc of Ricarda and Pedro. On
the 1900 census Ricarda Birthdate is shown as Mar 1862.
Children of Jose Chapa and Ricarda Ramirez are:
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i. Ismael Ramirez6 Chapa, born Sep 1880; died 25
Nov 1929 in Santa Cruz, TX.
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ii. Angela Chapa, born Sep 1881.
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iii. Emilia Chapa, born Aug 1885.
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iv. Juana Chapa, born Feb 1893.
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v. Mariano Chapa, born Nov 1882.
Generation No. 6
20. Ismael Ramirez6 Chapa (Jose Pedro5,
Jose Mariano4, Jose Antonio3, Jose Clemente2, Jose Florencio de Benavidez1) was
born Sep 1880, and died 25 Nov 1929 in Santa Cruz, TX. He married Francisca Martinez Vera 18 Jan 1900, daughter of Jose Vera and Victoriana
Martinez. She was born 04 Oct 1880, and died 21 Feb 1978.
Children of Ismael Chapa and Francisca Vera are:
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i. Abel7 Chapa.
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ii. Ernesto Chapa.
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iii. Dora Chapa, born 24 Oct 1900 in Santa
Cruz, TX; died 17 Apr 1981 in Alice,
Tx.
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iv. Angelina Chapa, born 1903.
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v. Octavio Vera Chapa, born 1906.
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vi. Ismael Vera Chapa, born 1908.
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vii. Daniel Vera Chapa, born 1911.
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viii. Pedro Vera Chapa, born 1912; died 1994.
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ix. Enrique Vera Chapa, born 1915; died 1915.
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x. Ricarda Vera Chapa, born 05 Jul 1917 in Santa Cruz, TX.
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xi. Adan Chapa, born 1920.
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xii. Eva Chapa, born 1920.
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xiii. Enrique II Chapa, born 1923.
22. Emilia6 Chapa (Jose Pedro5, Jose
Mariano4, Jose Antonio3, Jose Clemente2, Jose Florencio de Benavidez1) was born
Aug 1885. She married Gutierrez.
Child of Emilia Chapa and Gutierrez is:
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i. Elsa7 Gutierrez.
She married Dr. Elizondo.
23. Juana6 Chapa (Jose Pedro5, Jose
Mariano4, Jose Antonio3, Jose Clemente2, Jose Florencio de Benavidez1) was born
Feb 1893. She married Elutario (Cano) Salinas.
Child of Juana Chapa and Elutario Salinas is:
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i. Idolina7 Salinas.
Generation No. 7
27. Dora7 Chapa (Ismael Ramirez6,
Jose Pedro5, Jose Mariano4, Jose Antonio3, Jose Clemente2, Jose Florencio de Benavidez1)
was born 24 Oct 1900 in Santa Cruz, TX, and died 17 Apr 1981 in Alice, Tx. She
married Alejandro Guerra Gonzalez Abt. 1921, son of Valentin Gonzalez and Josefa Guerra. He was born 19 Jan 1900 in Palito Blanco, TX,
and died 23 Nov 1976 in Alice, TX.
More About Dora Chapa:
Burial: 20 Apr 1981, Palito
Blanco,TX
More About Alejandro Guerra Gonzalez:
Burial: 25 Nov 1976, Palito
Blanco,TX
Children of Dora Chapa and Alejandro Gonzalez are:
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i. Valentin8 Gonzalez, born 10 Feb 1922 in Palito Blanco, TX; died 25 Jul 1965 in Alice, TX.
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ii. Gustavo Gonzalez, born 26 Nov 1923 in Palito
Blanco, TX; died 20 Nov 1973 in Alice,
TX.
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iii. Emma Gonzalez, born 14 May 1925 in Palito Blanco, TX.
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iv. Hesiquio Gonzalez, born 12 Jan 1927 in Palito Blanco, TX; died 13 May 1948.
Notes for Hesiquio Gonzalez:
TEC 5 3169 SIG SERVICE CO WWII
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v. Dora Gonzalez, born 05 Nov 1928 in Palito Blanco, TX; died 14 Aug 1929.
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vi. Ismael Gonzalez, born 26 Dec 1929 in Palito Blanco, TX.
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vii. Humberto Gonzalez, born 23 Oct 1931 in Palito Blanco, TX; died 19 Dec 1953.
Notes for Humberto Gonzalez:
SGT CO F 145 INF REGIMENT KOREA
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viii. Adolfo Gonzalez, born 18 Nov 1933 in Palito
Blanco,TX; died 11 Aug 1977 in Austin,TX.
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ix. Rodolfo Gonzalez, born 18 Nov 1933 in Palito Blanco, TX.
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x. Alonzo Gonzalez, born 1934 in Palito Blanco, TX.
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xi. Herlinda Gonzalez, born 04 Aug 1936 in Palito Blanco, TX.
28. Angelina7 Chapa (Ismael Ramirez6,
Jose Pedro5, Jose Mariano4, Jose Antonio3, Jose Clemente2, Jose Florencio de Benavidez1)
was born 1903. She married (1) Filiberto Carrillo. She married (2) Manuel Gonzalez.
Children of Angelina Chapa and Filiberto Carrillo are:
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i. Eloy8 Carrillo.
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ii. Filiberto Carrillo.
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iii. Noe Carrillo.
Children of Angelina Chapa and Manuel Gonzalez are:
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i. Raquel8 Gonzalez.
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ii. Arnoldo Gonzalez.
29. Octavio Vera7 Chapa (Ismael Ramirez6,
Jose Pedro5, Jose Mariano4, Jose Antonio3, Jose Clemente2, Jose Florencio de Benavidez1)
was born 1906. He married Adela Leal Guerra 1931. She was born 1910.
Child of Octavio Chapa and Adela Guerra is:
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i. Alicia8 Chapa.
30. Ismael Vera7 Chapa (Ismael Ramirez6,
Jose Pedro5, Jose Mariano4, Jose Antonio3, Jose Clemente2, Jose Florencio de Benavidez1)
was born 1908. He married Roberta Montemayor Rodriguez. She was born 1906, and died 1990.
Child of Ismael Chapa and Roberta Rodriguez is:
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i. Beatrice8 Chapa.
She married Luis Leal.
31. Daniel Vera7 Chapa (Ismael Ramirez6,
Jose Pedro5, Jose Mariano4, Jose Antonio3, Jose Clemente2, Jose Florencio de Benavidez1)
was born 1911. He married Lorenza Villarreal Lopez 30 Sep 1939. She was born 1909.
Children of Daniel Chapa and Lorenza Lopez are:
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i. Olga8 Chapa.
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ii. Angelica Chapa.
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iii. Nelda Chapa.
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iv. Daniel Chapa.
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v. Luvin Chapa.
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vi. Alan Chapa.
32. Pedro Vera7 Chapa (Ismael Ramirez6,
Jose Pedro5, Jose Mariano4, Jose Antonio3, Jose Clemente2, Jose Florencio de Benavidez1)
was born 1912, and died 1994. He married Ignacia Gonzalez Perez 27 Nov
1939. She was born 1915, and died 1994.
Children of Pedro Chapa and Ignacia Perez are:
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i. Ismael8 Chapa.
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ii. Pedro Chapa.
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iii. Angelica Chapa.
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iv. Emma Chapa.
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v. Francisca Chapa.
34. Ricarda Vera7 Chapa (Ismael Ramirez6,
Jose Pedro5, Jose Mariano4, Jose Antonio3, Jose Clemente2, Jose Florencio de Benavidez1)
was born 05 Jul 1917 in Santa Cruz, TX. She married (1) Federico Guevara
03 Nov 1936 in Santa Cruz, TX. She married (2) Norberto Verdin
Mendoza 25 May 1939 in Santa Cruz, TX, son of Ignacio Mendoza and Francisca Verdin.
He was born 12 Jun 1912, and died 2002.
Child of Ricarda Chapa and Federico Guevara is:
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i. Alma Chapa8 Guevara, born 23 Oct 1937. She married Tapia.
Children of Ricarda Chapa and Norberto Mendoza are:
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i. Ignacio8 Mendoza, born 01 Jul 1941.
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ii. Elma Mendoza, born 25 Jun 1940. She married Cantu.
37. Enrique II7 Chapa (Ismael Ramirez6,
Jose Pedro5, Jose Mariano4, Jose Antonio3, Jose Clemente2, Jose Florencio de Benavidez1)
was born 1923. He married Francisca Vera Martinez 06 Oct 1941. She was born 1928.
Children of Enrique Chapa and Francisca Martinez are:
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i. Enrique8 Chapa.
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ii. Irma Doris Chapa.
Generation No. 8
40. Valentin8 Gonzalez (Dora7 Chapa,
Ismael Ramirez6, Jose Pedro5, Jose Mariano4, Jose Antonio3, Jose Clemente2,
Jose Florencio de Benavidez1) was born 10 Feb 1922 in Palito Blanco, TX, and died 25 Jul 1965 in Alice, TX.
Notes for Valentin Gonzalez:
PFC CO A 180th INFANTRY WWII BSM-PH
Child of Valentin Gonzalez is:
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i. Dora9 Gonzalez.
41. Gustavo8 Gonzalez (Dora7 Chapa,
Ismael Ramirez6, Jose Pedro5, Jose Mariano4, Jose Antonio3, Jose Clemente2,
Jose Florencio de Benavidez1) was born 26 Nov 1923 in Palito Blanco, TX, and died 20 Nov 1973 in Alice, TX. He married Adelita Gamboa, daughter of Francisco Gamboa and Ana Vergara. She was born 19 Jun 1921.
Notes for Gustavo Gonzalez:
CPL US ARMY WWII
Children of Gustavo Gonzalez and Adelita Gamboa are:
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i. Gustavo Jr.9 Gonzalez, born 22 Jan 1951; died
26 Jan 1951.
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ii. Diana Maria Gonzalez, born 10 Apr 1952.
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iii. Dora Anna Gonzalez, born 14 Nov 1953.
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iv. Araceli Gonzalez, born 14 Jan 1955.
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v. Emma Del Carmen Gonzalez, born 01 Sep 1956.
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vi. Elizabeth Gonzalez, born 08 Oct 1959.
42. Emma8 Gonzalez (Dora7 Chapa, Ismael
Ramirez6, Jose Pedro5, Jose Mariano4, Jose Antonio3, Jose Clemente2,
Jose Florencio de Benavidez1) was born 14 May 1925 in Palito Blanco, TX.
She married Jose Maria Vela 28 Jul 1957 in Alice, TX, son of Juan Vela and Zoila Salazar. He was born 10 Mar 1922 in Alice, TX.
Children of Emma Gonzalez and Jose Vela are:
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i. John Alexander9 Vela, born 02 Oct 1958 in Alice,
TX.
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ii. Jose Humberto Vela, born 10 Aug 1961.
45. Ismael8 Gonzalez (Dora7 Chapa,
Ismael Ramirez6, Jose Pedro5, Jose Mariano4, Jose Antonio3, Jose Clemente2,
Jose Florencio de Benavidez1) was born 26 Dec 1929 in Palito Blanco, TX.
He married Dalia Cordova, daughter of Jesus Cordova and Concepcion Gaitan.
She was born 08 Aug 1934.
Children of Ismael Gonzalez and Dalia Cordova are:
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i. Blanca Violeta9 Gonzalez, born 14 Jul 1956.
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ii. Irasema Gonzalez, born 30 Oct 1957.
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iii. Ismael C. Jr. Gonzalez, born 19 Mar 1959.
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iv. Dalia Gonzalez, born 09 Nov 1960.
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v. Hector Javier Gonzalez, born 09 Nov 1960.
47. Adolfo8 Gonzalez (Dora7 Chapa,
Ismael Ramirez6, Jose Pedro5, Jose Mariano4, Jose Antonio3, Jose Clemente2,
Jose Florencio de Benavidez1) was born 18 Nov 1933 in Palito Blanco,TX, and died 11 Aug 1977 in Austin,TX. He married Angelita Rodriguez, daughter of Eusebio Rodriguez and Candelaria
Olivo. She was born 04 Aug 1933 in Austin,TX, and died 05 May 1999 in Austin,TX.
More About Adolfo Gonzalez:
Burial: Palito Blanco,TX
Children of Adolfo Gonzalez and Angelita Rodriguez are:
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i. Mario Humberto9 Gonzalez, born 05 Jul 1959.
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ii. Alejandro Gonzalez, born 07 Sep 1963.
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iii. Adolfo Valentin Gonzalez, born 04 Sep 1968.
49. Alonzo8 Gonzalez (Dora7 Chapa,
Ismael Ramirez6, Jose Pedro5, Jose Mariano4, Jose Antonio3, Jose Clemente2,
Jose Florencio de Benavidez1) was born 1934 in Palito Blanco, TX. He
married (1) Tereza Garcia. He married (2) Lilia Jaramillo.
Children of Alonzo Gonzalez and Tereza Garcia are:
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i. Alonzo Jr.9 Gonzalez.
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ii. Linda Gonzalez.
Child of Alonzo Gonzalez and Lilia Jaramillo is:
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i. Alan9 Gonzalez.
50. Herlinda8 Gonzalez (Dora7 Chapa,
Ismael Ramirez6, Jose Pedro5, Jose Mariano4, Jose Antonio3, Jose Clemente2,
Jose Florencio de Benavidez1) was born 04 Aug 1936 in Palito Blanco, TX.
She married Samuel David Deanda 02 Jun 1957 in Alice, TX, son of Samuel Deanda and Herlinda Salazar. He was born 29 Dec 1934 in Kingsville, Tx.
Children of Herlinda Gonzalez and Samuel Deanda are:
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i. Samuel David Jr.9 Deanda, born 17 Apr 1961.
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ii. Yvonne Marie Deanda, born 14 May 1965.
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iii. Veronica Lee Deanda, born 27 Dec 1969. She married Scott Ackley.
70. Ignacio8 Mendoza (Ricarda Vera7
Chapa, Ismael Ramirez6, Jose Pedro5, Jose Mariano4, Jose Antonio3, Jose Clemente2,
Jose Florencio de Benavidez1) was born 01 Jul 1941. He married Delia.
Children of Ignacio Mendoza and Delia are:
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i. Robert9 Mendoza.
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ii. Rosie Mendoza.
Generation No. 9
76. Diana Maria9 Gonzalez (Gustavo8,
Dora7 Chapa, Ismael Ramirez6, Jose Pedro5, Jose Mariano4, Jose Antonio3,
Jose Clemente2, Jose Florencio de Benavidez1) was born 10 Apr 1952.
She married (1) Carlos Aya. She married (2) Robert
Castillo.
Children of Diana Gonzalez and Carlos Aya are:
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i. Carlos Jr.10 Aya, born 25 Jul 1977.
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ii. Andres Aya, born 26 Jul 1983.
77. Dora Anna9 Gonzalez (Gustavo8,
Dora7 Chapa, Ismael Ramirez6, Jose Pedro5, Jose Mariano4, Jose Antonio3,
Jose Clemente2, Jose Florencio de Benavidez1) was born 14 Nov 1953.
She married Alex Verraires, son of Pierre Verraires. He was born
in Chameda-La,Quebec, Canada.
Child of Dora Gonzalez and Alex Verraires is:
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i. Gustavo Pierre10 Verraires.
78. Araceli9 Gonzalez (Gustavo8, Dora7
Chapa, Ismael Ramirez6, Jose Pedro5, Jose Mariano4, Jose Antonio3, Jose Clemente2,
Jose Florencio de Benavidez1) was born 14 Jan 1955. She married Robert
Lopez.
Children of Araceli Gonzalez and Robert Lopez are:
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i. Anna Lisa10 Lopez.
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ii. Laura Denise Lopez.
79. Emma Del Carmen9 Gonzalez (Gustavo8,
Dora7 Chapa, Ismael Ramirez6, Jose Pedro5, Jose Mariano4, Jose Antonio3,
Jose Clemente2, Jose Florencio de Benavidez1) was born 01 Sep 1956.
She married Edmundo Octavio Reyes Jr..
Children of Emma Gonzalez and Edmundo Jr. are:
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i. Amanda Cristela10 Reyes.
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ii. Elaine Reyes.
80. Elizabeth9 Gonzalez (Gustavo8,
Dora7 Chapa, Ismael Ramirez6, Jose Pedro5, Jose Mariano4, Jose Antonio3,
Jose Clemente2, Jose Florencio de Benavidez1) was born 08 Oct 1959.
She married Joseph Scholl.
Child of Elizabeth Gonzalez and Joseph Scholl is:
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i. Jennifer Lynn10 Scholl.
81. John Alexander9 Vela (Emma8 Gonzalez,
Dora7 Chapa, Ismael Ramirez6, Jose Pedro5, Jose Mariano4, Jose Antonio3,
Jose Clemente2, Jose Florencio de Benavidez1) was born 02 Oct 1958 in Alice, TX. He married Veronica Soliz 28 Jul 1984 in Kingsville, TX, daughter of Gilberto Soliz and Margarita
Nava. She was born 03 Oct 1959 in Kingsville, TX.
Children of John Vela and Veronica Soliz are:
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i. Roxanne Marie10 Vela, born 21 Apr 1985 in Kingsville, Tx.
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ii. John Alexander Vela Jr., born 27 Apr 1989 in Kingsville, Tx.
88. Mario Humberto9 Gonzalez (Adolfo8,
Dora7 Chapa, Ismael Ramirez6, Jose Pedro5, Jose Mariano4, Jose Antonio3,
Jose Clemente2, Jose Florencio de Benavidez1) was born 05 Jul 1959.
He married Emma Zapata.
Child of Mario Gonzalez and Emma Zapata is:
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i. Ariana Marisela10 Gonzalez, born 16 May 1988.
90. Adolfo Valentin9 Gonzalez (Adolfo8,
Dora7 Chapa, Ismael Ramirez6, Jose Pedro5, Jose Mariano4, Jose Antonio3,
Jose Clemente2, Jose Florencio de Benavidez1) was born 04 Sep 1968.
He married Paula Garcia.
Child of Adolfo Gonzalez and Paula Garcia is:
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i. Eric10 Gonzalez, born Abt. 1990.
94. Samuel David Jr.9 Deanda (Herlinda8
Gonzalez, Dora7 Chapa, Ismael Ramirez6, Jose Pedro5, Jose Mariano4, Jose Antonio3,
Jose Clemente2, Jose Florencio de Benavidez1) was born 17 Apr 1961.
He married Vivian Hernandez.
Child of Samuel Deanda and Vivian Hernandez is:
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i. Robbie10 Deanda.
95. Yvonne Marie9 Deanda (Herlinda8
Gonzalez, Dora7 Chapa, Ismael Ramirez6, Jose Pedro5, Jose Mariano4, Jose Antonio3,
Jose Clemente2, Jose Florencio de Benavidez1) was born 14 May 1965.
She married Gilbert Gonzalez.
Children of Yvonne Deanda and Gilbert Gonzalez are:
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i. Steven10 Gonzalez.
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ii. Eric Gonzalez.
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iii. John Michael Gonzalez.
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iv. Samantha Lynn Gonzalez.
Generation No. 10
109. Ariana Marisela10 Gonzalez (Mario Humberto9,
Adolfo8, Dora7 Chapa, Ismael Ramirez6, Jose Pedro5, Jose Mariano4,
Jose Antonio3, Jose Clemente2, Jose Florencio de Benavidez1) was born 16 May 1988. She married Adam Juarez.
Child of Ariana Gonzalez and Adam Juarez is:
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i. Adriel11 Juarez, born Abt. 2004.
