Tracing My Mother's Roots in Revilla (Guerrero Viejo) 1750-1850: A Genealogical Study

Tracing My Mother's Roots in Revilla (Guerrero Viejo) 1750-1850: A Genealogical Study

Tracing My Mother’s Roots in Revilla (Guerrero Viejo) is book number two in a series of three volumes tracing my mother’s ancestors. It covers the period 1750 to 1850, although older genealogical references are prevalent throughout the study. Each chapter traces my mother’s ancestors from the time they arrived in Revilla to the time they moved to San Ygnacio, Texas, across the Rio Grande. Her ancestors included some of the founding families of Revilla. Other forebears consisted of what I categorized as later arrivals and latecomers.Revilla’s residents came mainly from Nuevo León and Coahuila. Once in Revilla, many of them made Tamaulipas and Texas their home. In the end, this book is about families with roots in Northeastern Mexico and South Texas. Anyone researching their ancestors in these areas will appreciate this study. Those with ancestry elsewhere will enjoy reading a well-developed and organized genealogical survey—one they can mirror when writing their own.My search for my mother’s ancestors in Revilla was a roller coaster ride. At times, the work felt like an adventure. At other times, it seemed tedious and overwhelming. I never thought of quitting. Instead, I persevered, excited about what the next turn was going to reveal. The wait was worth it.