José Raimundo Carrillo facts for kids
Captain José Raimundo Carrillo (1749–1809) was a brave soldier and early settler in California. He is known for helping to establish San Diego and for starting the important Carrillo family of California.
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The Life of José Raimundo Carrillo
Early Life and Military Service
José Raimundo Carrillo was born in 1749 in Loreto, Baja California. This area was part of "New Spain," which is now México. He came to what is now California in 1769. He was a soldier with the first group led by Gaspar de Portolá. Carrillo was a skilled soldier and rose to the rank of Captain.
He served at several important military forts called "presidios." These included the Presidio of Santa Barbara, the Presidio of Monterey, and later the Presidio of San Diego. From 1807 to 1809, he was the "commandant" (leader) of the Presidio of San Diego. He passed away in 1809 and was buried at Presidio Hill on November 10, 1809.
Family and Legacy
On April 23, 1781, José Raimundo Carrillo married Tomasa Ignacia Lugo. She was the daughter of another soldier, Francisco Lugo. Their wedding was performed by Junipero Serra in San Carlos, which was also in New Spain.
His Children
José Raimundo and Tomasa had several children who became important figures in early California.
| The children of José Raimundo Carrillo and Tomasa Ignacia Lugo. | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Birth/Death | Married | Notes |
| Carlos Antonio de Jesus Carrillo | 1783 - 1852 | Maria Castro | Became a Governor of Alta California from 1837-1838. |
| Maria Antonia Carrillo | 1786 - 1843 | José de la Guerra y Noriega | |
| Anastasio José Carrillo | 1788 - 1850 | Concepción Garcia | His son, Guillermo Carrillo, has a building named after him in Santa Barbara. |
| Domingo Antonio Ignacio Carrillo | 1791 - 1837 | Concepción Pico | |
| Maria Ignacia Josefa Carrillo | 1794 - 1802 | Died when she was a child. | |
| José Antonio Ezequiel Carrillo | 1796 - 1862 | Estefanía Pico | Served as mayor of Los Angeles three times before California became a state. |
Notable Descendants
The Carrillo family continued to be important in California history.
- His grandson, Juan José Carrillo (1842-1916), became the mayor of Santa Monica, California.
- His great-great-grandson, Leo Carrillo (1881-1961), was a famous Hollywood actor and worked to protect nature.
