Gregorio Nacianceno Garcia was born
in 1814, in San Elizario, Texas. He was the son of Francisco Pedro
Garcia, born in 1780, in San Elizario and Josefa Ana Holguin, also
born in San Elizario. Gregorio married Maria De Los Santos Alvillar
in 1841. Gregorio was very prominent and was heavily involved in
community affairs in San Elizario. During his life, he served as
Captain in the Texas Rangers, Frontier Forces Division. He also
served as a County Commissioner, Mayor and County Judge of San
Elizario, Texas. He and Telesforo
Montes, another outstanding citizen of San Elizario, were in-laws,
friends, neighbors and associates in San Elizario during the mid
to late 1800's. Gregorio and Telesforo constructed Los
Portales, which was located in the town square next to the
San Elizario Mission, in the 1850’s. Gregorio lived at Los
Portales with his family until 1870 at which time he donated Los
Portales to the town of San Elizario for use as a school. Los Portales
now serves as a Museum and Information Center operated by the San
Elizario Genealogy and Historical Society.
Gregorio's son, Tomas married Angela Montes, first
daughter of Telesforo Montes and Quirina Alderete. Tomas served
as First Sergeant to Telesforo Montes while in the Texas Rangers
in 1874. His brother Carlos who married Marina, Telesforo’s
daughter, was also in the Texas Rangers. Also serving under Telesforo
in the Texas Rangers were his two sons, Jesus and Severo Montes.
Jesus married Maria Maxima, the daughter of Gregorio.
Note: To see the original
roster, click on:
Original Document Listing Of The Men That Served Under Telesforo Montes. |
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Following is a family chart for Gregorio
N. Garcia I:
|
| Name |
|
Born |
Birthplace |
| Gregorio N. Garcia I |
Head |
1814 |
San Elizario, Texas |
| Maria De Los Santos Alvillar |
Wife |
1820 |
San Elizario, Texas |
| Tomas |
Son |
1840 |
San Elizario, Texas |
| Felicida |
Daughter |
1847 |
San Elizario, Texas |
| Carlos |
Son |
1848 |
San Elizario, Texas |
| Maria Maxima |
Daughter |
1850 |
San Elizario, Texas |
| J. Secundino Eucaris |
Son |
1852 |
San Elizario, Texas |
| Lecuirdisco |
Son |
1854 |
San Elizario, Texas |
| Gregorio Nacianceno II |
Son |
1856 |
San Elizario, Texas |
| Juan |
Son |
1859 |
San Elizario, Texas |
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Romana Sanchez
Maria Del Refigio
Hernandez
13 Years old
The Garcia Brothers:
Francisco B. standing,
Santos on the left,
Jose
Gregorio Nacianceno on the right.
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Gregorio's son, Gregorio Nacianceno II married Romana Sanchez. Romana's
picture is on the left. Gregorio Nacianceno Garcia II served as County
Commissioner of San Elizario in 1900.
Note: To see Gregorio
N. Garcia II, click on:
Jose
Jesus Montes and Romanita Madrid Wedding Picture.
Regarding wedding picture: Standing
from left to right are: Elceario Martin Montes, Gregorio Nacianceno
Garcia II, Jose Jesus Montes, Romanita Madrid, Francisca Garcia Alarcon
and Angela Montes. Elceario and Angela are brother and sister and their
parents are Severo Montes and Delfina Alarcon. Severo is the son of
Telesforo. Francisca is the daughter of Gregorio Nacianceno Garcia
II. Jose Jesus is the son of Jesus Montes and Maria Maxima Garcia.
Romanita is the daughter of Manuel Madrid and Eloisa Aguirre. Everyone
in the picture was born in San Elizario, Texas.
Following is a family chart for Gregorio N.
Garcia II: |
| Name |
|
Born |
Birthplace |
| Gregorio N. Garcia II |
Head |
1856 |
San Elizario, Texas |
| Romana Sanchez |
Wife |
1857 |
San Elizario, Texas |
| Porfira |
Daughter |
1875 |
San Elizario, Texas |
| Francisca |
Daughter |
1876 |
San Elizario, Texas |
| Santos |
Son |
1879 |
San Elizario, Texas |
| Francisco B. |
Son |
1880 |
San Elizario, Texas |
| Jose Gregorio Nacianceno |
Son |
1882 |
San Elizario, Texas |
| Romana II |
Daughter |
1884 |
San Elizario, Texas |
Gregorio N. Garcia II and Romana Sanchez had six children. Their son,
Francisco B. Garcia married Maria Del Refugio Hernandez (Mama Cuca).
Maria's picture is on the left. Francisco's picture is also on the
left where he is shown standing. Francisco's brother Santos is on his
right and his other brother Jose Gregorio Nacianceno is sitting next
to Santos.
Following is a family chart for Francisco B.
Garcia: |
| Name |
|
Born |
Birthplace |
| Francisco B. Garcia |
Head |
1880 |
San Elizario, Texas |
| Maria Del Refugio Hernandez |
Wife |
1890 |
San Elizario, Texas |
| Alfonso |
Son |
1905 |
San Elizario, Texas |
| Lucratia |
Daughter |
1907 |
San Elizario, Texas |
| Lydia |
Daughter |
1911 |
San Elizario, Texas |
Tillie
|
Daughter |
1914 |
San Elizario, Texas |
| Judith |
Daughter |
1917 |
San Elizario, Texas |
| Maria Feliza |
Daughter |
1921 |
San Elizario, Texas |
| Victorina |
Daughter |
1924 |
San Elizario, Texas |
| Francisca |
Daughter |
1934 |
San Elizario, Texas |
The son of Gregorio Nacianceno Garcia II, Jose Gregorio Nacianceno
married Ana Maria Carreon. Jose's picture is on the left.
Following is a family chart for Jose G.
N. Garcia: |
| Name |
|
Born |
Birthplace |
| Jose Gregorio N. Garcia |
Head |
1882 |
San Elizario, Texas |
| Ana Maria Carreon |
Wife |
1891 |
San Elizario, Texas |
| Romana Maria |
Daughter |
1918 |
San Elizario, Texas |
| Jose Gregorio Nacianceno II |
Son |
1920 |
San Elizario, Texas |
| Andres |
Son |
1924 |
San Elizario, Texas |
| Maria Teresa Esperenza |
Daughter |
1926 |
San Elizario, Texas |
The Garcia family that began with Francisco Pedro
Garcia and Josefa Ana Holguin in the late 1700’s has a magnificent
history in San Elizario, Texas. Archives have shown that they were
active in community
affairs and interested in the welfare and development of San Elizario.
The Garcia family will always stand out as one of the most famous and
prominent pioneer families that came from San Elizario, Texas. I am
proud to be the great, great grandson of Gregorio Nacianceno Garcia
I and Telesforo Montes. I am also full of pride to have my roots in
San Elizario, Texas.
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