Ignacio Alviso facts for kids
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Ignacio Alviso
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| Born | 1772 |
| Died | 1848 |
| Occupation | Ranchero, soldier |
| Spouse(s) | Maria Margarita Bernal |
Juan Ignacio Alviso (1772–1848) was an important person in early California history. He was a soldier and a Californio rancher. A ranchero was someone who owned a large ranch. The town of Alviso, which is now part of San Jose, California, is named after him.
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Early Life and Family Journey
Ignacio Alviso was born in 1772 in San Miguel de Horcasitas. This area is now part of the Mexican state of Sonora. When he was just three years old, Ignacio and his family began a big adventure.
In 1775, he traveled with his parents, Domingo Alviso and Maria Angela Trejo, and his siblings. They were part of the famous de Anza Expedition. This journey helped to explore and settle new areas in what is now California. The family traveled all the way to San Francisco. Sadly, Ignacio's father passed away a year after they arrived.
Life as a Soldier and Rancher
Ignacio Alviso grew up to become a soldier. He served in the San Francisco Company from 1805 to 1819. This means he helped protect the area and keep order.
He married Maria Margarita Bernal.
Later in his life, in 1838, Ignacio was given a large piece of land. This land was called Rancho Rincón de Los Esteros. Owning a rancho meant he was an important landowner in the region.
Ignacio Alviso passed away in 1848. He left behind a large estate, showing how successful he had become.
Notable Family Members
Ignacio Alviso had several family members who also became well-known. His nephew was José María Alviso. José María was an early alcalde of San Jose. An alcalde was like a mayor or a local judge.
Ignacio was also the grandfather of Valentine Alviso. Valentine became a member of the California State Assembly. This is like being a representative in the state government. He served from 1881 to 1883.
See also
In Spanish: Ignacio Alviso para niños
