Sunday, April 9, 2017
Honoring a Texas Ranger
This weekend Linda Ramos and I went to a dedication by several organizations that were honoring a Texas Ranger of long ago, Antonio Coy (1799-1891) with a Texas Ranger Memorial Cross and other plaques that were placed at his grave site in San Fernando Cemetery No. 1 in San Antonio, Texas.
It was a lovely day for these prestige honors to be bestowed on Mr. Coy. Many of his family descendants were present from as far away as Eastern Arkansas. The speaker at the ceremony
Mr. Rudi Rodriguez spoke elegantly of Mr. Coy, as did the numerous other guest speakers from many fine San Antonio organizations.
Linda and I go to as many historical activities as we can attend. It gives us a lot of pleasure to participate in these doing. For those who don't know yet Linda Ramos descends from Francisco Ruiz's line of the Herrera family and I descend from the Texas patriot and nephew of Francisco, Jose Antonio Navarro, through the line of Celso Cornelio Navarro. We have hooked up going to these events, actually it was at one such event that we met. Our friendship grows
each day as we enjoy participating in Texas History events. Anyone can attend these functions. You just need to see when there will be one that would be of interest to you and go. I hope you are getting encouraged to learn your family history. If you have questions about anything just ask.
Until our next meeting here on my blog or at one of my meetings at Collins Garden Public Library. Keep watching for my next May meeting.
Monday, April 3, 2017
Want to know how you connect?
Learn how to find your ancestors. It's not as hard as you might think and it is truly rewarding.
Just wanting to let everyone know the date and time of our next meeting on Navarro/ Ruiz and other family genealogies. You'll find that many families who originated in San Antonio tie into these two families. We will help you find your relatives. Soon you will be able to discover things about your family you never knew. Please plan on coming early so we can meet and greet you before we get the round table discussions going. It should be a fun and informative night. Children are welcome, after all they are the next generations and we want to pass on to them the passion of "Wanting to Know."
That's what captured me.
We will be seated in a square facing each other for all to participate. Joining me that night will be Mrs. Linda Ramos. She descends from the Herrera branch of the Ruiz family. Bring what ever information that you already have. We'll help you to get started searching for your ancestors.
College students doing research on Texas Tejanos, these two Texans, or how family genealogy is a worth while endeavor. Come join us.
Meeting at Collins Garden Library, Monday night May 18th at 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm. Let me know if you will be attending, by phone or my email. There is no cost to get involved.
Carol Cieszinski 2104151912
e-mail carolcce@yahoo.com
Look forward to seeing you all.
Just wanting to let everyone know the date and time of our next meeting on Navarro/ Ruiz and other family genealogies. You'll find that many families who originated in San Antonio tie into these two families. We will help you find your relatives. Soon you will be able to discover things about your family you never knew. Please plan on coming early so we can meet and greet you before we get the round table discussions going. It should be a fun and informative night. Children are welcome, after all they are the next generations and we want to pass on to them the passion of "Wanting to Know."
That's what captured me.
We will be seated in a square facing each other for all to participate. Joining me that night will be Mrs. Linda Ramos. She descends from the Herrera branch of the Ruiz family. Bring what ever information that you already have. We'll help you to get started searching for your ancestors.
College students doing research on Texas Tejanos, these two Texans, or how family genealogy is a worth while endeavor. Come join us.
Meeting at Collins Garden Library, Monday night May 18th at 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm. Let me know if you will be attending, by phone or my email. There is no cost to get involved.
Carol Cieszinski 2104151912
e-mail carolcce@yahoo.com
Look forward to seeing you all.
Sunday, March 26, 2017
Round Table discussion Navarro/Ruiz
Missed you at our first meeting for my blog followers, friends and all who love to learn about Mr. Navarro and Mr. Ruiz. They were fantastic characters in the making of the great state of Texas. My speakers spoke of each ones accomplishments making my meeting very worthwhile.
My next meeting at the same place Collins Garden Public Library will be held at night on May 16th is a Tuesday night, which will allow those who work the opportunity to attend. I will post the time on my blog so keep watching. The format for that meeting will be in the form of a Round Table. I will have other Navarro and Ruiz family members present to answer and discuss with you anything you might be wondering about. We will answer your questions and if we can't we will point you in the direction of where you can get the information you want. It's not hard to find your ancestors you just have to start looking for them. You will find that your pursuit will be a rewarding one. I still don't know how to make my blog have photos, so bear with me. You can contact me anytime via e-mail. Please feel free to make comments on this post or any of my past post. I welcome all who are interested.
My next meeting at the same place Collins Garden Public Library will be held at night on May 16th is a Tuesday night, which will allow those who work the opportunity to attend. I will post the time on my blog so keep watching. The format for that meeting will be in the form of a Round Table. I will have other Navarro and Ruiz family members present to answer and discuss with you anything you might be wondering about. We will answer your questions and if we can't we will point you in the direction of where you can get the information you want. It's not hard to find your ancestors you just have to start looking for them. You will find that your pursuit will be a rewarding one. I still don't know how to make my blog have photos, so bear with me. You can contact me anytime via e-mail. Please feel free to make comments on this post or any of my past post. I welcome all who are interested.
Saturday, March 11, 2017
Additions to the Navarro lines
Hello all. I forgot to tell you of the newest Gottschalk's children that attended the dedication of the Casa Navarro as a National Historic Landmark this past Feb 25th 2017. They are Brooke Tegan Smith and her older brother Warren Cooper Smith. Also there was Sterling Chase Gottschalk
We are all truly blessed to welcome them in to the Navarro family. If there are some new Navarro's or Ruiz babies out there please comment to let us know about them.
It's fast approaching my Navarro/Ruiz forum I will be hosting at the Collins Garden Public Library Community Room just two weeks away on Mon. March 20, 2017 at 2 pm. Please come join us in lively discussions of our family history. My two speakers will be very informative about both Navarro and Ruiz.
The Casa Navarro is looking for people to support them in their efforts to award two $1,000.00 scholarships this year. A donation is wonderful, but did you know that you can also attend the
actual awarding of this years recepients? That's right your donation can get you a table with a meal at the event. If your interested just give me a call 210-233-6684.
We are all truly blessed to welcome them in to the Navarro family. If there are some new Navarro's or Ruiz babies out there please comment to let us know about them.
It's fast approaching my Navarro/Ruiz forum I will be hosting at the Collins Garden Public Library Community Room just two weeks away on Mon. March 20, 2017 at 2 pm. Please come join us in lively discussions of our family history. My two speakers will be very informative about both Navarro and Ruiz.
The Casa Navarro is looking for people to support them in their efforts to award two $1,000.00 scholarships this year. A donation is wonderful, but did you know that you can also attend the
actual awarding of this years recepients? That's right your donation can get you a table with a meal at the event. If your interested just give me a call 210-233-6684.
Tuesday, February 28, 2017
Casa Navarro receives National Historic Landmark
It's official! The home of Jose Antonio Navarro in downtown San Antonio is now a National Historic Landmark. This will make this site be viewed for many years to come.
Being that I am so new to blogging I am not able to insert photos of that day. But there is a blogspot poster who did do this, so I am referencing his blog for you to go see those photos. It is at walkerreport.blogspot.com. He did a fine job and I am please to reference him.
My next project is to hold a meeting on March 20, 2017 at the Collins Garden Public Library Community room. Where I will be hosting a forum on Navarro and Ruiz family History and Genealogy. Your invited to join us in finding your San Antonio roots. There will be two speakers offering insight in to the lives of Jose Antonio Navarro and Francisco Ruiz. These speakers will be Mr. David McDonald and Mr. Matt DeWaelsche.
Being that I am so new to blogging I am not able to insert photos of that day. But there is a blogspot poster who did do this, so I am referencing his blog for you to go see those photos. It is at walkerreport.blogspot.com. He did a fine job and I am please to reference him.
My next project is to hold a meeting on March 20, 2017 at the Collins Garden Public Library Community room. Where I will be hosting a forum on Navarro and Ruiz family History and Genealogy. Your invited to join us in finding your San Antonio roots. There will be two speakers offering insight in to the lives of Jose Antonio Navarro and Francisco Ruiz. These speakers will be Mr. David McDonald and Mr. Matt DeWaelsche.
Saturday, February 4, 2017
Volunteers needed for Landmark ceremonies day.
Looking for volunteers to help at our upcoming February 25th, 2017 Birthday Celebration for the 222nd Birthday of Jose Antonio Navarro at his house. We could use some help with the festivities like, serve the cake, make the coffee, set up chairs and tables, hang lighting from the tree on the grounds, greeters for the Welcome table, persons to man our table to encourage people to join our organization, the Friends of Casa Navarro, persons who can video tape the ceremony, photographers etc. If you'd like to participate please call me at. 210-415-1912
Jose Antonio Navarro's B-day Celebration
February 27 is Jose Antonio Navarro's birthday. This year as always you are welcome to attend the celebration which will be held at Casa Navarro 128 Laredo St. in San Antonio Texas on Sat. Feb. 25, 2017.
Something fabulous is happening this B-day. The Casa Navarro will be receiving National recognition, making it a National Historic Landmark by the National Park Service. Please come and be part of this joyous occasion. We are looking for people who are interested in what is going on at the Casa and who want to join us by becoming members. You've probably always wanted to get involved in one or more of the wonderful organizations that exist here in San Antonio. Well there is no time like the present.
There's another wonderful thing that is happening for our organization. We will be sending a contingent of 12 delegates to represent the Navarro's and going to Corsica this September for the purpose of meeting with their delegates there in Corsica. They will be sending fifteen delegated in Feb. of next year to honor the father of Jose Antonio Navarro, Angel Navarro who first came to San Antonio, Texas in the year 1777 from Corsica. It is an exciting time. I do hope you will want to join us and enjoy the festivities for these two events and many more..
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