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Lazaro FIERROAge: 90 years17001790

Name
Lazaro FIERRO
Given names
Lazaro
Surname
FIERRO
Also known as
Lazaro Hierro
Also known as
Lazaro Gierro
Note: Español
Birth about 1700

Note: In 1777 census he said he was 68 but in 1779 census he was 81.
Birth of a daughter
#1
Maria Alexandra FIERRO
about 1745 (Age 45 years)

Note: According to census of 1777 in Valle de Allende, age 32, soltera, daughter of Lázaro.
Birth of a son
#2
Diego FIERRO
about 1747 (Age 47 years)

Residence 1753 (Age 53 years)
Note: Family livd within walls of San Francisco de Conchos Presidio
Lázaro de Fierro Lived Within Presidio of Conchos
Lázaro de Fierro Lived Within Presidio of Conchos

Note: More than likely Lázaro de Fierro was a soldier in the Presidio at the time of its closing in 1752, He was listed as living within the presidio with his family of 3 in the padrón de vecinos in 1753. Living next door were Juan de Fierro and Miguel de Fierro families. Also in the presidio was the family of Francisco Fierro. No doubt some of these families were closed related, probably brothers, fathers or cousins.

Birth of a son
#3
Basilio Cristobal FIERRO
about 1754 (Age 54 years)
Birth of a son
#4
Jose Domingo FIERRO
about 1756 (Age 56 years)
Birth of a son
#5
Jose Nicolas FIERRO
about 1757 (Age 57 years)
Birth of a son
#6
Ramon FIERRO
about 1763 (Age 63 years)

Birth of a daughter
#7
Juana FIERRO
about 1764 (Age 64 years)

Birth of a daughter
#8
Soledad FIERRO
about 1767 (Age 67 years)

Occupation
Cattle Breeder
1774 (Age 74 years)
Note: Lazaro Hierro was part of three formal attempts to catch and convict cattle rustlers in Nueva Vizcay…
Baptism of a daughterMaria Alejandra Barbara FIERRO
August 8, 1774 (Age 74 years)
Maria Barbara Alexandra Baptism in 1774
Maria Barbara Alexandra Baptism in 1774

Note: Barbara was an infant,

CensusRita SALSIDOView this family
1777 (Age 77 years)
Address: Rancho San Cristobal de Cienguilla
Note: 1777 Census shows Lazaro was 68 and had children ranging from ages 32 to 2. Evidently he was widowed twice. His ranch was evidently called San Cristobal de Cieneguilla.
Death of a wifeRita SALSIDO
before 1778 (Age 78 years)

Note: The marriage record of her son Nicolas in 1778 stated Rita Salcido was deceased.
Marriage of a childJose Nicolas FIERROFrancisca Petra Geronima RONQUILLOView this family
Type: Religious marriage
May 21, 1778 (Age 78 years)
Note: Mexico Marriages, 1570-1950
Marriage Record of Nicolas Fierro & Maria Ronquillo
Marriage Record of Nicolas Fierro & Maria Ronquillo

Note: Bride and Groom Parents:

Census 1779 (Age 79 years)
Note: Rancho de Zienguilla page 180
Marriage of a childDiego FIERROMaria Barbara MUÑOSView this family
May 8, 1780 (Age 80 years)
Military
Dragones Provinciales de San Carlos
January 1, 1781 (Age 81 years)
Note: According to the 1781 muster, Lazaro Fierro was a member of the Third Co, 1st Squadron of the Drago…
Death of a daughterMaria Alexandra FIERRO
June 7, 1782 (Age 82 years)
Burial June 18, 1790 (Age 90 years)
Note: Chihuahua, Mexico, Catholic Church Records, 1632-1958 For Lazaro Fierro
Family with Rita SALSIDO - View this family
himself
wife
daughter
3 years
son
8 years
son
3 years
son
2 years
son
7 years
son
2 years
daughter
4 years
daughter
8 years
daughter

Birth

In 1777 census he said he was 68 but in 1779 census he was 81.

Residence

Family livd within walls of San Francisco de Conchos Presidio

Occupation

Lazaro Hierro was part of three formal attempts to catch and convict cattle rustlers in Nueva Vizcaya.

From Parral Archives:

AHMPFCD52005104 Justicia Robos de ganado Real de San José del Parral 07/12/1774 Valerio Moreno, Blas José Sáenz, José Ignacio Sáenz, Lázaro del Hierro, Lucas Domínguez, Prudencio Chávez y Bernardo Ronquillo contra Ignacio Sáenz, por robo a su ganado.

AHMP.FC.E14.042.181 poder 7 Dec 1774 Moreno, Blas José Sáenz, José Ignacio Sáenz, Prudencio de Chávez y Bernardo Ronquillo por si y a nombre de Lazara del Hierro y Lucas Domínguez otorgan poder a Tadeo Contreras para que los represente en la querella criminal contra Ignacio Sáenz de Ontiveros, preso en la Real Cárcel.

Census

1777 Census shows Lazaro was 68 and had children ranging from ages 32 to 2. Evidently he was widowed twice. His ranch was evidently called San Cristobal de Cieneguilla.

Census

Rancho de Zienguilla page 180

N 752 Lasaro Hierro caveza de familia Mestizo viudo de 81 años

2 hijos solteros de 19 y 17 años 1 huja de 10 1 yden soltera de 32 años 1 hujo de dicha de 1 año

Military

According to the 1781 muster, Lazaro Fierro was a member of the Third Co, 1st Squadron of the Dragones Provinciales de San Carlos at the same time as his sons were in a different unit.

The note attached to his name seems to indicate he was discharged 5 Aug 1781.

Name

Español

Burial

Chihuahua, Mexico, Catholic Church Records, 1632-1958 For Lazaro Fierro Gender: Hombre (Male) Record Type: entierro (Burial) Burial Date: 18 jun. 1790 Burial Place: Nuestra Señora del Pilar, Valle de Zaragoza, Chihuahua, Mexico

Note

Named in marriage of their son Nicolas.

Note

Collections › Documentary Relations of the Southwest › Biofile FIERRO, JOSEPH NICOLAS BID Number 18665 Birth N.D.: CONCHOS (RIO) Occupation 1781 Mar 04: PARRAL/AGRICULTURAL LABORER (CAMPERO)1781 Mar 04: TULE (ARRIBA)/RESIDENT Family FIERRO, LAZARO (Father) SALCIDO, RITA (Mother ) FIERRO, BASILIO (BR) Notes AGE 24, AT TIME DOCUMENT WAS WRITTEN Other Information PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION GIVEN

AZU FILM 318, PARRAL 1790 B, FR. 0659

ResidenceLázaro de Fierro Lived Within Presidio of ConchosLázaro de Fierro Lived Within Presidio of Conchos
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Note: More than likely Lázaro de Fierro was a soldier in the Presidio at the time of its closing in 1752, He was listed as living within the presidio with his family of 3 in the padrón de vecinos in 1753. Living next door were Juan de Fierro and Miguel de Fierro families. Also in the presidio was the family of Francisco Fierro. No doubt some of these families were closed related, probably brothers, fathers or cousins.
CensusLázaro Hierro Lived on Ranch with Many ChildrenLázaro Hierro Lived on Ranch with Many Children
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MilitaryLazaro Fierro in the 1781 Muster of the Dragones Provinciales de San CarlosLazaro Fierro in the 1781 Muster of the Dragones Provinciales de San Carlos
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BurialBurial of Lazaro Fierro of Valle de San Bartolome in Valle de Zaragosa, 1790Burial of Lazaro Fierro of Valle de San Bartolome in Valle de Zaragosa, 1790
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