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"A prodigious document of New Mexico's past that makes for fascinating reading..." -- The Santa Fe New Mexican.

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This full updated comprehensive record of the original Spanish families of New Mexico in the 17th and 18th centuries marks the two distinct periods of colonisation.

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5.0 out of 5 stars THE book for New Mexico family and regional history., Jun 15 2004

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"elprofeloco" (Chula Vista, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Origins of New Mexico Families (Paperback)

I was priviliged to make the aquaintance of the author a few years prior to his passing in Santa Fe NM. He was a true Renaissance Man - a painter, a poet, an historian, an author, etc. in addition to his lifetime of service in the Franciscan order. His prose and poetry have won literary prizes in the U.S. and Europe.

This book is THE starting place for anyone having family history ties to New Mexico, and a must-read for those interested in the history of New Mexico. Well before Jamestown and the Pilgrims, New Mexico was settled continuously beginning in 1598 by Spaniards whose descendents today still make up a major portion of the population of New Mexico.

This book has been reprinted numerous times and sells out every time. I recommend you get it now before it goes out of print and distribution again. This newer edition reprint was launched by the nephew (Dr. Thomas Chávez)of the author and the edition includes important new material.

I recognize some the other reviewers above, who are experienced genealogists specializing in New Mexico. We all agree - this book is essential for every New Mexico genealogist and historian.

John E. Chavez (aka: El Profe Loco)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST HAVE Book for tracing your New Mexico Roots!, Jan 23 2003

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Patryka Chaves de Tachick (Sandia Park, NM United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Origins of New Mexico Families (Paperback)

This is the book to have to begin tracing your Spanish heritage in New Mexico. Fray Angélico was a blessing sent to New Mexico genealogists. His years of dedicated research have aided those with roots in early New Mexico find their lineages. And a big thank you also goes to José Antonio Esquibel for going "Beyond Origins" and updating Fray Angélico's research.

Primos, find your roots and remember your ancestors with pride!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Origins of New Mexico Families, by Fr. Angelico Chavez, Jun 14 2002

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Mary Janukites (Lodi, California United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Origins of New Mexico Families (Paperback)

This book stands out in genealogical research for the commom person who is just beginning to do research. Although, I found that there were some errors after doing more detailed research, it certainly gave me enough information to lead me to documents that corrected them for me. I highly recommend this book to all New Mexicans who have lines to the early colonists of New Mexico. I am happy to say that it contained much information about my ancestry. I recommended this to all my NM cousins who
were doing their own research into New Mexico settlers and I certainly thank Fr. Chavez for doing most of my research for me.

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