Simono facts for kids
The Simono were a group of Native American people who lived in parts of what is now Nuevo Leon, Mexico, and Texas in the United States. They lived there for a long time, from at least the 1500s to the 1700s.
Who Were the Simono?
The Simono were one of many Native American groups who lived in North America before European settlers arrived. They had their own culture, language, and way of life.
Moving North
Around the late 1580s, the Simono faced challenges because Spanish explorers and settlers were moving into their lands. Because of this pressure, the Simono decided to move north. They crossed the Rio Grande river.
After moving, the Simono joined forces with another group called the Yojuane. They became part of a larger alliance known as the Jumano league. A "league" is like a team or a group of people who work together.
Life in Texas
By the year 1709, the Simono were living in eastern Texas. They settled near the Rio Brazos. This area was known as the Rancheria Grande.
In 1709, some Simono, along with Yojuane and Tusonibi people, were on a hunting trip. They met a group led by Isidro de Espinosa. The Simono tried to get Espinosa and his friends to come back to the Rancheria Grande to meet their families. However, they were not successful.
Joining Other Groups
By the 1740s, many of the Yojuane people moved to missions along the San Gabriel River. Around this time, the Simono people seemed to have become part of the Yojuane group. This means they no longer had their own separate identity. They blended in with the Yojuane people.
