By carolineasanders |

I recently spoke to my dad’s tia who was born in 1930. She has been a valuable source of family history for me. Several of her stories have been spot on to the date. In talking she told me about two brothers who came to Mexico after the war. One stayed in Lagos de Morenos and had three wives and children. The other brother, Manuel Ocampo?, left and married a women in Altolinga before settling in Los Velas. She died shortly after giving birth to their son. Manuel is the one who flourished our family in that area.

I realize this could be family folklore, however, found that many of these stories have some truth rooted in them. I have traced my Campos family back to the 1600’s (Juan de Campos and Isabel Fernandez de Llamas) but have not been able to go beyond. I would like to find more. Wondering if any of this story rings a bell for anyone, hints and or clues. Thank you in advance.

Caroline Campos Sanders

Dear Caroline,

I don't have the answer to your question. I was curious however and was wondering if you descend from this couple?

Juan De Campos
Spouse's Name Anttonia De Soto Almeida
Event Date 22 Jun 1711
Event Place Tlaltenango De Sanchez Roman,Zacatecas,Mexico
Father's Name Juan De Campos
Mother's Name Ysabel Fernandes De Lamas
Spouse's Father's Name Francisco De Soto Almeida
Spouse's Mother's Name Magdalena De Salazar
Citing this Record
"México matrimonios, 1570-1950," database, FamilySearch(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JZNC-NYQ : 16 July 2015), Ysabel Fernandes De Lamas in entry for Juan De Campos and Anttonio De Soto Almeida, 22 Jun 1711; citing Tlaltenango De Sanchez Roman,Zacatecas,Mexico, reference ; FHL microfilm 443,968.

Here is the record of a daughter of Juan Campos and Antonia de Soto Almeida
Geronima Campos Soto
Gender Female
Christening Date 12 Oct 1712
Christening Place TLALTENANGO DE SANCHEZ ROMAN,ZACATECAS,MEXICO
Father's Name Juan De Campos
Mother's Name Antonia De Soto Almeida
Citing this Record
"México bautismos, 1560-1950," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NLZW-68C : 12 December 2014), Antonia De Soto Almeida in entry for Geronima Campos Soto, 12 Oct 1712; citing TLALTENANGO DE SANCHEZ ROMAN,ZACATECAS,MEXICO, reference ; FHL microfilm 443,801.

Thanks,
Rick A. Ricci

Dear Caroiline,

It turns out that there is a Manuel Campos Soto in your family tree.. He was baptized on 5/Jun/1715 and married on 17/Feb/1744. Juan Manuel Campos and Maria Antonia de Luna had at least three sons: Pablo Maria Campos Luna, Joseph Agustin Campos Luna, and Antonio Casimiro Campos Luna. Here are a few of this family's records:

Juan Manuel Campos Soto
Gender Male
Christening Date 05 Jun 1715
Christening Place TLALTENANGO DE SANCHEZ ROMAN,ZACATECAS,MEXICO
Father's Name Juan De Campos
Mother's Name Antonia De Soto
Citing this Record
"México bautismos, 1560-1950," database, FamilySearch(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NLZ4-97S : 12 December 2014), Juan Manuel Campos Soto, 05 Jun 1715; citing TLALTENANGO DE SANCHEZ ROMAN,ZACATECAS,MEXICO, reference ; FHL microfilm 443,801

Juan Manuel De Campos
Spouse's Name Maria Anttonia De Luna
Event Date 17 Feb 1744
Event Place Tlaltenango De Sanchez Roman,Zacatecas,Mexico
Father's Name Juan De Campos
Mother's Name Anttonia De Soto
Spouse's Father's Name Vicente De Luna
Spouse's Mother's Name Felicia Ana De Magallanes
Citing this Record
"México matrimonios, 1570-1950," database, FamilySearch(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JZXT-HRH : 16 July 2015), Juan Manuel De Campos and Maria Anttonia De Luna, 17 Feb 1744; citing Tlaltenango De Sanchez Roman,Zacatecas,Mexico, reference ; FHL microfilm 443,968.

Pablo Maria Campos Luna
Gender Male
Christening Date 02 Aug 1751
Christening Place TLALTENANGO DE SANCHEZ ROMAN,ZACATECAS,MEXICO
Father's Name Manuel De Campos
Mother's Name Maria Antonia De Luna
Citing this Record
"México bautismos, 1560-1950," database, FamilySearch(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JM49-G7C : 12 December 2014), Manuel De Campos in entry for Pablo Maria Campos Luna, 02 Aug 1751; citing TLALTENANGO DE SANCHEZ ROMAN,ZACATECAS,MEXICO, reference ; FHL microfilm 443,804.

Joseph Agustin Campos Luna
Gender Male
Christening Date 21 Jan 1749
Christening Place TLALTENANGO DE SANCHEZ ROMAN,ZACATECAS,MEXICO
Father's Name Manl. De Campos
Mother's Name Ma. De Luna
Citing this Record
"México bautismos, 1560-1950," database, FamilySearch(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NLZ3-7BC : 12 December 2014), Manl. De Campos in entry for Joseph Agustin Campos Luna, 21 Jan 1749; citing TLALTENANGO DE SANCHEZ ROMAN,ZACATECAS,MEXICO, reference ; FHL microfilm 443,804

Antto. Casimirio Campos Luna
Gender Male
Christening Date 16 Mar 1745
Christening Place TLALTENANGO DE SANCHEZ ROMAN,ZACATECAS,MEXICO
Father's Name Manl De Campos
Mother's Name Ma. Antta. Luna
Citing this Record
"México bautismos, 1560-1950," database, FamilySearch(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NLZQ-FHC : 12 December 2014), Manl De Campos in entry for Antto. Casimirio Campos Luna, 16 Mar 1745; citing TLALTENANGO DE SANCHEZ ROMAN,ZACATECAS,MEXICO, reference ; FHL microfilm 443,803.

Happy Thanksgiving weekend,
Rick A. Ricci

Dear Caroline,

Here is a record that connects part of your ancestral tree to Jalisco:

Diego De Soto Almeida
Spouse's Name Juana De Gaeta
Event Date 24 Nov 1723
Event Place San Luis,Colotlan,Jalisco,Mexico
Father's Name Franco. De Soto Almeida
Mother's Name Jna. Magdalena De Salasar
Spouse's Father's Name Thomas De Gaeta
Spouse's Mother's Name Ma. De Almeda
Citing this Record
"México matrimonios, 1570-1950," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JC6V-NGD : 15 July 2015), Franco. De Soto Almeida in entry for Diego De Soto Almeida and Juana De Gaeta, 24 Nov 1723; citing San Luis,Colotlan,Jalisco,Mexico, reference ; FHL microfilm 443,781.

This record also adds to Magadalena's name as Her name is given as Juana Magdalena de Salazar. This marriage record may also have a marriage dispensation as the spouses both have Almeida in their family tree. A marriage dispensation may provide more information as to their ancestry.

Rick A. Ricci

Thank you Rick. I have these Campos records. I do not know much about the Soto Almeida family, but I know they have a deep history. I have the information for Diego, but no physical record. I will search for the marriage dispensation for more information. Perhaps I will find out more this way. Many thanks for your research.
Caroline

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