I stumbled upon a wonderful gem, http://sfbaytimetraveler.wordpress.com/. This blog hasn't been updated since 2010 but the content that remains is useful and well-written. It contains historical information about early Hispanic California, mostly related to San Francisco, Bay Area.
Among other intriguing topics like the Anza Trail, the blog offers significant information about the Peralta's including a unique article about Luis Maria Peralta. Luis Maria Peralta was a Californio that settled in the Bay Area circa 1776. He owned Rancho de San Antonio which covered most of the Bay Area. (I'd list more information about Don Luis Maria Peralta but SF Bay Time Traveler does it better.)
If you're interested in California's history or doing Californio genealogical research, stop off at the SF Bay Time Traveler blog. It's worth it!
Here's a link to the SF Bay Time Traveler blog:
http://sfbaytimetraveler.wordpress.com/about/the-peraltas-and-rancho-san-antonio/luis-maria-peralta/
(Image Source: SF Bay Time Traveler)
"Californios" or "Californianos" is a term for Hispanic settlers of early California (also called Alta California) and descendants of those early settlers. This site contains information on Californios and Alta California, genealogy resources and current events related to California's history and Californios.
Friday, June 21, 2013
A Californio Gold Mine: The SF Bay Time Traveler Blog
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