Ignacio de Balcázar de Aragón

Information: Joseph H. Sanchez, 7th great grandson.

Ignacio Aragon came to New Mexico after 1693 with his wife and children from his first marriage. He was recruited from Mexico City as part of the Velesco-Farfan colony and came to New Mexico by volunteering for recruitment under "The Conde de Galve Directory" in Mexico City, dated September 4, 1693. He was 31 at the time of enlistment and was listed in the "Distribution of Livestock and Supplies" on May 1st 1697 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. His trade was that of a weaver, as was his father before him.

Recruiting for Valasco-Farfan colonists. List of families going to New Mexico: Sept. 1, 1693 (age 31 years)

On 1, September 1693, this family received from the hand of the lord treasurer, don Jose de Urrutica, 300 pesos, which the superior government has arranged for them to be given as financial assistance in order to supply themselves with what is necessary for the trip.

Family #118, Ignacio der Aragon, son of Juan, native of Mexico City, 31 years old, medium build, aquiline face, broad forehead, small deep set eyes.

Sebastina Ortiz, wife of the foresaid, daughter of Nicolas, native of Mexico City, 27 years old, aquiline face, large eyes, broad forehead, a small pointy nose. Maria de Aragon, daughter of the aforesaid, native of Mexico City, 8 years old, aquiline faced, blonde, large eyes. Antonia de Aragon, sister of the aforesaid, native of Mexico City, broad forehead, a small nose.

Juan Bautista Anzaldo de Peralta Inspection:

Muster-November 16, 1693 (age 31 years), Muster at campsite they called La Laguna in the jurisdiction of the city of Nuestra Senora de la Zacateces.

Ignacio de Aragon, his wife (Sebastina) and their children.

Distribution of livestock and supplies, May 1, 1697. (age 35 years) Santa Fe, New Mexico, Nuevo Espana

Ignacio de Aragon, Sebastina, Maria, Antonia, Francisca, 7.5 varas of wool, 6.5 of baize (dyed wool cloth), 16 mantas (wool blankets), 25 sheep. two cows and one bull.