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Land. Allotment to Antonio Saenz of land in Mora County. By Garcia Noriega, Mayor of Mora. In brown ink. Longhand. Spanish. Recording date at foot., August 28, 1851.

 File — Folder: 4

Scope and Content

From the Collection: Mexican and Territorial records spanning ca. 1810-1890. Later records and family memorabilia and correspondence.

Collection consists of the family papers of the C de Baca, Rudolph, and Sanchez families of Mora County, New Mexico (1875-1949), Mora County documents (1809-1935), and miscellaneous papers. Bulk of the collection covers the years, 1809-1935.

Mora County documents consist of: records for land grants, conveyances, and deeds (1809-67); unofficial bound volumes of birth and death information (1924-35); a register of the National Re-Employment Services, a Works Progress Administration program (1935); St. Gertrude's church and parish records; and the last will and testament of Thomas Barns (1865).

Miscellaneous documents consist of a notice relating to epidemic diseases dated 1877, a testimonial by Archbishop of Santa Fe Jean Baptiste Lamy dated 1862, a military dispensation dated 1862, and some material relating to the Penitentes.

Dates

  • August 28, 1851.

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English, and Spanish.

Access Restrictions

None

Extent

From the Collection: .5 Linear Feet

Repository Details

Part of the Fray Angélico Chávez History Library Repository

Contact:
Fray Angélico Chávez History Library
New Mexico History Museum
113 Lincoln Ave
Sante Fe NM 87501 USA
(505) 476-5090