Antonio Urban Montaño ~ Will 1772

Let it be known that this writing that I, Antonio Urban Montaño, resident of Los Palacios, jurisdiction of Santa Fe, and I order this my last will and testament.

I declare that I have been married three times first to Juana Maria de Ortega, from which marriage we had and raised eight children:  Cayetano Lorenzo, Joseph Antonio, Maria Rosa, Miguel Francisco, deceased, Maria Feliciana, Bizente, Maria Josepha, Juan Francisco.  Of the second marriage to Maria Francisca Garzia and we had no children.  From the third marriage to Maria de la Luz Rendon, we have had no children. The eight children of my first marriage I acknowledge as my legitimate children and heirs.

I declare as my property one ranch in the place called los Palacios, with a four room house and of this ranch I have given my children their share on the maternal side which is half.  I have in said ranch an Indian hut near the house.

It is my will that of the half of the ranch belonging to me, including half of the house, it be divided into four parts and that my wife, Maria Rendon, be given one part of the four, not including the house; and this part that I give her, I assign from the point facing east and is bounded with lands of Sena Maese.  The other three parts, with the house, divide among all of my children.  It is my wish that my minor daughter, Maria Josefa, remain in the house s her own, and that no suit be brought against her by my other children.  It is my last wish to give my daughter the house because she is the youngest.

I declare as my chattels all my weapons, shot-gun, leather jacket, lance, one blunderbuss, one leather shield, spurs, saddle pads, half-boots, riding saddle and bridle.

I declare one ox.

I declare three harnesses.

I declare one complete loom, with two shuttles, two spinning wheels, one axe, one old small hoe, one adze, one chisel, one scythe, one plane.

I declare that all the supply of provisions both old and new, remain for my wife.

I declare my wearing apparel.

I declare that Juana Urioste owes me two pesos, I order it collected.

I declare that old Juan Candelaria owes me eight pesos, I order it collected.

I declare that don Carlos Mirabal owes me 60 pesos, I order it collected.

I declare that Nicolas Sanchez owes me two pesos, I order it collected.

I declare that Felipe Apodaca owes me two pesos, I order it collected.

I declare that Santiago Sangil owes me one three-year old bull that I loaned him and I order it recovered.

I declare that the Indian, Antonio Manchego, owes me one three-year-old bull, I order it recovered.

I declare that Pasqual, the minister, owes me one fanega of piñones, and I order it collected.

I declare that Juan Francisco Ortega of La Canada owes me 13 pesos I order it collected.

I declare that Jose Alire owes me three pesos, I order it collected.

I declare that I owe Felipe Sandoval eight pesos, which I order paid.

I declare that I owe Bernardo Padilla ten blankets, which I order to be paid and these should be in half bed-blankets; ten varas of carpet, besides 35 varas of homespun cloth.

I declare that I owe Pedro Rendon two bull oxen, I order they be paid.

I name my sons, Cayetano and second Bizente, as executors.  I declare that I have not made any other testaments, will or codicil.

I request don Manuel Garzia Pareja, alcalde mayor of this said villa who is now present, to interpose his authority and judicial sanction.

Executed at the house of Pedro Rendon of the 28^th of October 1772.  Signed Manuel Garzia Pareja, rubric; Lucas Moya, rubric; Manuel de Armijo, rubric.

Reference:  Spanish Archives of New Mexico, Series I, Twitchell 1024, Reel 5, Frames 1138-1141.

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Juan Antono Tafoya ~ Will 1784

I, Juan Antonio Tafoya, a retired soldier of this royal garrison of Santa Fe, make my testament in the following manner:

I have been married to Getrudis Analla, for fifty years and during this time we had eleven children, seven boys and four girls:  Juan Antonio, deceased; Juan Domingo, deceased; Juan Cayetano, deceased; Juan Luis, deceased; Juan Antonio, deceased; Francisco Estevan, deceased; Jose Francisco; Nicolas, deceased; Juana Maria, deceased; Maria Luisa and Maria Josefa.

I declare as my property a tract of land which I have in Buena Vista, part of that land shall go to my wife.  Six divisions shall be made, for Jose Francisco, where ever he may choose and the four for my daughters and granddaughter, Maria de la Luz.  The named was once better for having received nothing before; and the others who participated in other properties which I have divided amongst them.

I declare that I have a yoke of oxen, with their full equipment and cart.  It is my will to leave this to my wife.

I declare to have a female burro, and a female mule.  The burro be given to my wife and the other to my daughters, to be divided between them; the male for Jose Francisco.

I declare as my property, one axe, one adze, one chisel, one hoe, three flasks, one barrel, one griddle, one spit, two kettles, and the rest of the household furniture it is my will to leave to my wife.

I declare as my property one pair of cloth trousers, a coat of luster cloth, one breast plate of the same, a used cloak, and one hat.  It is my will be leave my son, Jose the cloak and hat; the trousers for the welfare of my soul and the rest to my wife.

I declare as my property one shotgun, a saddle, saddle bags, blanket, and bridle.  It is my will to leave the shotgun and saddle to my wife and the rest to my son, Francisco.

Two pairs of harness, now in possession of Sergeant Sandobal, they are his, for the balance I owe him.

I declare a frock coat, I leave this for Masses, which I have asked be offered for me.

I declare to have in my possession a trust belonging to two of my grandchildren, which is covered by the inventory made by the alcalde mayor, with the rest which is evident, which is extant, and it must be delivered to whomever his excellency, the Governor of this Province, will desire to  appoint as guardian, as a father of minors.

I declare that I owe six varas of unbleached muslin; four to Miguel Salazar and two to his brother.  I order these paid.

I declare that I owe Pablo Sena for the manufacture of ploughshares, I order them paid.

To Pedro Ygnacio Sanchez, resident of La Canada, four pesos, products of the soil, I order them paid.

I declare that I owe, don Miguel Olona, one pound of chocolate which he loaned to me, I order it paid.

I declare I owe Pedro Xisneros, resident of Corral de Piedra, three pesos in products of the soil, I order them paid.

I declare Martin Lopez, two pesos, products of the soil, I order them paid.

I declare owing don Jose Ortiz, 20 reales in silver, I order them paid.

I declare that I owe t don Vicente Troncoso, two pesos, I order them paid.

I declare that Modesto, a resident of this villa, owes me 11 pesos, in products of the soil, I order them collected.

I declare Juan Moya owes me 10 reales in products of the soil.

I declare that Miguel Montoya, resident of Cundillo, owes me three buckskins or their equivalent, I order them collected.

I declare Jose Lovato, resident of this villa, owes me five pesos in products of the soil, I order them collected.

I declare Rita Ramirez owes me one pesos in products of the soil.

I declare it is my will to assign as my administrators of my estate, first my wife and second Miguel Alire, before don Juan Bautista de Anza, signed on this 12^th of May 1784.

Jose Maldonado, rubric; Pablo Sandoval, rubric; Cleto Miera, rubric.

References:  Spanish Archives of New Mexico, Series I, Twitchell 998, Reel 5, Frames 891-894.

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Manuel Trujillo ~ Will con't 1770

Mateo Trujillo, legitimate son of Jose Manuel Trujillo, deceased and a resident of San Jose de Chama, do say that I am fully paid and satisfied of the property left by my deceased father by the executors, signed January 20, 1770.

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Memorandum of what I have delivered to my son, Mateo Trujillo for his marriage:  first, one reliquary, one necklace, fine pearls for earrings, one vara of ribbon, one pair of stockings, one silk handkerchief, seven varas of bleaching, one pattern of serge and silk cloth, one cotton muffler, lace for one shirt, one box, one waist, one mattress and blanket, and one mare mule. The above mentioned property belongs to his inheritance and gifts, two mares, one saddle complete with pommel and iron stirrups, one bridle, one sword from San Miguel, one lance, a hand ax, one pair of blunderbusses, one pair of woolen cloth pants garnished belonging to his deceased father, one cloak, cushions, twelve buckskins, one horse mule, one ox, two she asses, one horse, one pig, twenty-seven head of sheep, goats and lambs, and he acknowledges to be content and satisfied.

I, Mateo Trujillo, also have received 83 varas of cultivated land and sixteen others to my satisfaction. April 10, 1782.

I, Antonio Trujillo, legitimate son of Manuel Trujillo, deceased and resident of San Jose de Chama, received the portion of property left by my deceased father from the executors, signed Jan 20, 1770.

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Memorandum:  I have delivered to my son, Antonio Trujillo, first one saddle with its iron and iron stirrups, bridle spurs with its buckles and cushions, one gun, one sword, one pair of blunderbusses, one leather jacket, one shoulder belt, one cloak, twelve buckskins, one horse and one mare mule, one ox, three she and one he asses, two mares, one horse, one pig, five pesos, twenty head of sheep, which he acknowledged to have received and is satisfied and content.

I, Antonia Rosa, widow of Antonio Trujillo, deceased from whom I have a daughter by the name of Marta Maria Ysabel, say that I have received from the executors of my deceased father and give this receipt and that I have received first, eighty-three varas of land, two horses, one horse mule, one burro, one mare, a yoke of oxen, six head of sheep, one heifer, iron stirrups, one sword, a shield, one bridle, one gun powder pocket, one flask, one gun cover, besides the above mentioned, all the household furnishings which belonged to be by right, therefore I say that I am satisfied. Signed April 16, 1782.

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I, Joaquin Trujillo, legitimate son of Jose Manuel Trujillo, deceased and resident of Chama, say that I have received and am satisfied, signed January 20, 1770.

Memorandum of what I delivered to my son, Joaquin Trujillo, first one reliquary, fine pearls for earrings, one necklace, nine varas of bleaching, one string of beads, one linen handkerchief, one apron, one cloak, one pair of silk stockings, one pair of shoes, one girdle belt, one ox, three sheep, two measures of grain, all the above mentioned property are rights belonging to his marriage, one saddle with all irons and buttress, one bridle, one gun, one cutlass, one lance, one pair of blunderbusses, one hand ax, one leather jacket, one cloak, cushions, and a jacket of his deceased father, twelve buckskins, one horse mule, one ox, three she asses, two mares, one pig, and five more, twenty-seven head of sheep and he acknowledges he is satisfied and content. Signed April 19^th, 1782.

Needless to say, Rita Martin has remarried and they force another inventory, which includes the blacksmith shop. The children are all satisfied, but they name Rita’s brother-in-law as Pedro Antonio Trujillo, who re-bequeaths the children from the new inventory.

Reference:  Spanish Archives of New Mexico, Series I, Twitchell 1000, Reel 5, Frames 900-939.

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