Gavino Pena, married Sept. 12, 1868 to Ruperta Vaca
Louise Vaca, Grandaughter of Juan Manuel Vaca. Married Juan Pena, son of Demetrio Pena. Grandmother of Anita Chamberlain, ca 1880-1885? Ella es tan bonita como oreija de Mariquita (as attractive as a lady bug's ear.)
This little amount of "Early Days" has not a great deal of literary merit nor is it of particular interest to anyone coming to Vallejo during the past few years, but it is an accurate picture of the town itself in the 40s, 50s and also from information he derived from family, friends and members of the old Hook and Ladder Co. So since there are still in Vallejo some descendants of the original settlers they will, no doubt, derive some pleasure in reading of the social activities of their ancestors..
Lopez family - R to L - Juan Lopez, Delores Lopez, Anna Maria, Franc, Augustine, Baby in lap-Mararella, Grandmother Lopez-Anna Maria, Aurora Lopez, Joxse Lopez
Anita and Tiny Lyons - Casa Maria (3 people in photo)
Pena Adobe - Residence of J. T. Rivers (Jesus Tapia) who is standing to the left. On the right is his wife, Nestora (Pena). [...]
Nestora Pena Rivera, Aunt and Godmother to Rose Pena Coombs. She was about 40 when this picture was taken. She married in 1881..
Vacaville Civic Center Dedication Ceremony Brochure January 11, 1969. This brochure includes detailed photos, cost estimates, and a brief history of Vacaville and the Civic Center Project. The Master of Ceremonies was Judge Walter W. Weir, Jr. [...]
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