Celaya - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Family History

itsmeed20 — 2012-05-02 01:06:15Z

Hi, I saw your Ancestry entry and I hope you can help me. Do you know or are you related to the following. Please advise if you are.
My Mother entered the USA in 1921 with her Sister, which I believe was her Cousin, because my Mother never mentioned that she had a Sister.
Her name was: MANUELA SOLIS DE SOTO, she lived in El Paso and died in Hidalgo,TX, in 1978. She was born in 1909 in El Fuerte,Sin, her husband was: LEOPOLDO SOTO. My Mother was: MARIA ALVARADO OR MARIA GALVAN, born March 16,1904, in Los Mochis,Sin,Mx. Do you know these people if you do please send me a message. Thanks

Re: La Historia de la Familia Celaya de Florence,Az

itsmeed20 — 2012-05-02 00:58:11Z

I would like to make a suggestion, I believe the best way for your friend to make some connection with his family is to take a DNA test, have him reach FamilyTree DNA and purchase a kit, they will process his DNA and if there are any hits, they will advise him. If he decides to take it I would suggest that he take the advanced DNA test that hits on COUSINS as well as other family members. good luck.

Juan Lopez Celaya

superspouse — 2012-04-13 17:02:16Z

Hi,

I'm trying to get info on Juan's family. He was born in june 1913 in Sonora, Mexico. Any info would be great.

Kari

Re: Celaya family history

Estrada8713 — 2012-03-22 02:37:23Z

Hello,

I am Kathleen Lynn Selaya (my married name is Estrada)if there is anything I can help you with please contact me at (925)698-2867.

Re: zelaya,jose santos

jotvette — 2012-02-27 22:41:43Z

My husband is the great-grandson of Jose Santos Zelaya. We visited Nicaragua from 12/29/11 through 01/10/12. We met with Graciela Zelaya, niece of Ana Zelaya (her father was Jose Santos Zelaya, son of the president, and brother of Ana). I would like to share information with you. Please respond.

Jean O. Turner

Re: La Historia de la Familia Celaya de Florence,Az

cengray — 2012-02-10 08:02:30Z

I am trying to help a friend find our where he was born and to whom. He was born in September 1945 to a young girl. After his birth he was immediately spirited away to California, so far we have not found records of a legal adoption.

He did not know that the his parents were not his birth parents until the late 1960's right before he was shipped to Vietnam. He had a difficult time in Vietnam and has only recently found himself. His 'adoptive parents died in the 1990's and early 2000's. After several years of struggle he is now making an attempt to find out more about his birth family.

We think that the birth took place in Glendale, Arizona though his adoptive mother told him that he was born in a hospital in Phoenix. We have made several inquiries but cannot find records to indicate a hospital birth, we suspect that he was actually born at home and never registered with the county.

His adoptive mother's maiden name was Celaya, the family home was on what was called 8th Street in Glendale, AZ in the 1940's. Several of the siblings lived very close to that house in the 40's and beyond. The adoptive mother's oldest brother was named Carlos Cruz Celaya, we THINK that my friend was the son of one of the younger sisters in this family or perhaps an older daughter of one of the older siblings of this family. We do not know her name but think that it was Perez, nickname Guerra (not sure of how that is spelled).

One of his cousins said that this young mother was his baby sitter when he was very young. He too left Arizona at a very young age and has not returned to AZ since the 1960's, so he does not remember much, except that she was very pretty and had a boyfriend who was several years older. After the birth of my friend, the young mother went on to have several more children, he does not know their last name or first names, he thinks that their descendents might still be in the Glendale, AZ area.

Does this story sound anything like a story that might be part of your family history??

b

Re: The Celaya family in Caborca/ Atil/ Pitiquito and Saric

jimmacnab1 — 2011-11-25 17:26:04Z

When growing up in Ajo, Az. I ran around with Reuben Celaya from Sonoyta. His father and mother had a small ranch south on the road to Caborca. Many times I spent time at the ranch at San Emiterio. Also Rueben had a sister by the name of Margarita Ortega from Pitaquito which was his twin they both looked a like. She married pilot from Europe and Rueben passed away two yrs. ago. He also had a brother in San Manuel, Az. who was older. Sorry I cannot furnish more info. Jim Macnab now living in Temecula, Ca.

Re: zelaya,jose santos

jotvette — 2011-11-17 19:26:07Z

My husband is also the great grandson of Jose Santos Zelaya. His great grandmother was Brigida Perez. Jose and Brigida had 3 children: Enriquetta Zelaya, Carlos Alfonso Zelaya and Santos Zelaya Hijo (who died at the age of 18 in Managua, Nicaragua). In 1924 Brigida, her daughter Enriquetta Zelaya Guerrero and 6 of Enriquetta's 7 children came to New Orleans, Louisiana, where they resided until their deaths. Enriquetta's oldest child, Marie Esmerelda Guerrero Renasco, her husband, Jose Antonio Renasco, and their children remained in Managua.

Re: zelaya,jose santos

jotvette — 2011-11-17 19:17:33Z

Hello,

My husband is the great grandson of Jose Santos Zelaya. His grandmother was Brigida Perez. Jose and Brigida had 3 children: Enriquetta Zelaya (Guerrero), Carlos Alfonso Zelaya (a/k/a Don Alfonso Zelaya) an internationally known pianist and actor, and Santos Zelaya Hijo who died in Nicaragua at the age of 18. In 1924 Brigida, her daughter Enriquetta Zelaya Guerrero and 6 of Enriquetta's 7 children came to New Orleans, Lousiana. Enriquetta's oldest child, Marie Esmerelda Renasco along with her husband, Jose Anthony Renasco and their children, stayed in Managua, Nicaragua.

I am working on a Family Tree for Jose Santos Zelaya and would like to share information with you.

Thanks,
Jean O. Turner,
Metairie, Louisiana

Re: Jose Jesus Celaya

milagro626 — 2011-08-10 03:07:08Z

No problem. Are you going to Tempe, Arizona??

Re: Jose Jesus Celaya

maryh39 — 2011-08-10 01:42:26Z

Thanks for the info.

Re: Jose Jesus Celaya

milagro626 — 2011-08-07 20:14:47Z

I know this book, but it is not for Sale. It is a personal book, I think a research project for a class. She donated a copy to the Hayden library of Arizona State University. Its a reference book, and can't be borrowed.

I can't find the author either. The best you can do is go to Hayden Library and ask to make copies of various pages. Next time you are in Tempe, Arizona that is.

Re: Jose Jesus Celaya

maryh39 — 2011-07-27 20:03:54Z

Sorry am not familiar with the name Marcella Celaya or have heard of the book. Is the book about the Celaya, if so and you find where it can be purchased would you let me know. Thanks, Maryhilda

Re: Jose Jesus Celaya

gordonymail — 2011-07-27 18:00:54Z

My name is Gordon Hunt I was looking up some family history and came upon Marcella Celaya Robles Kuamoo and a book written by her on the Mason family history.
My great great grandfather was Aaron Mason grandson of Moses and Lillian Mason. Is the book available?
Gordon Hunt

Re: Celaya fam from Tucson Via Mexico

milagro626 — 2011-07-25 21:26:22Z

I don't know about 2 daughters being nuns, but I do know about a federico Celaya Celaya from Atil, Sonora. I don't know alot about this family, but I have been trying to learn more about this branch of the tree.

Celaya fam from Tucson Via Mexico

Andercel81 — 2011-06-11 00:16:26Z

Any other Celaya's here from PHX/Tucson? My father is Fernando V. Celaya ...My grandfather was Frank Parra Celaya and His father was Frederico Celaya. I am looking for more information about 2 of his daughter which were nuns @ a convent in Tucson? Any of this sound familiar to anyone? Any help would be great! :)

Re: Celaya family history

L_VasquezLewis — 2011-03-06 00:33:29Z

And your information is?

Re: Celaya family history

L_VasquezLewis — 2011-03-06 00:32:50Z

And your information is?

Re: Celaya family history

acruzcelaya — 2011-03-03 02:13:38Z

i have some information on the Celaya's my name is Andrew Celaya son of Aaron Celaya and grandson to Robert Celaya Sr

Re: Family Tree

2011-02-16 03:03:45Z

Hello,

My great-great-grandfather's name was Jesus Celaya from a little ranch a couple of miles away from Atil known as Rancho Isabel. He married Elizabeth Holll, and supposedly was adopted by the Gonzales family near or in Atil. He met Elizabeth Holl in the Arizona area, later living in Mammoth, Arizona, which was twenty miles from Arizona around the 1930's.

Re: La Historia de la Familia Celaya de Florence,Az

randycelaya — 2010-07-12 04:50:27Z

yes I am Celaya , Randy from Tulare California i am a decendant of Crisanto Celaya also and interested in learning more of the family and history would also be interested in obtaining A copy of your book so please reply with info if you please Thank you Randy Serna Celaya

Re: The Celaya family in Caborca/ Atil/ Pitiquito and Saric

randycelaya — 2010-07-12 04:44:04Z

Then we are Family because I come from the same Family

Re: Celaya Family

lauracelaya — 2010-04-03 22:53:53Z

I, too, am looking for simon Celaya in spain. he is my great, great, great grandfather and all info stops when he gets to the USA. Haveyou been able to find out his parents from spain?

Re: The Celaya family in Caborca/ Atil/ Pitiquito and Saric

milagro626 — 2010-03-23 15:22:04Z

Carmen and Salvador Celaya are related to my wife's family. Also, they were God Parents to some people in my wife's family as well.

I even have some docuements showing the Godparents status (circa mid to late 1800s). I may even have some other documents regarding Salvadore and Carmen Celaya.

Great to hear from you!! I would like to talk to you more off line to share info. My address is milagro310@gmail.com.

Thanks.

Kevin

Re: The Celaya family in Caborca/ Atil/ Pitiquito and Saric

monkeyhatzis — 2010-03-23 14:01:43Z

We are also Celaya on my moms side from phoenix and atil sonora mexico. I have my mother Barbara celaya,grandfather Pete ortiz Celaya, great g pedro celaya from parents carmen and Salvador celaya any relation?
thanks
monica

Re: I am a Celaya

lynnnoggle1 — 2010-02-09 03:27:36Z

I'm trying to find my grandsons celaya line.HIS GRANDMOTHER IS JOYCE CELAYA.her father was jAMES TRINIDAD CELAYA WHO Married caroline powell.James' father is mitchell celaya who married a paiute indian named clothilda Acuna.American name katherine.JOYCE has a letter from this cothilda katherine telling her that she is her grandmother.Joyce does not have any contact with any of her family.If someone could help me or pointme in the right direction I would greatly appreciate it.

Celaya's

lynnnoggle1 — 2010-02-08 03:38:14Z

I am starting my grandson's family history.Here is what my daughter got from her mother-n-law yesterday.Her name is Joyce Celaya.On her birth certificate it says her mother is Caroline Powell and father James Trinidad Celaya.JAMES'father is Mitchell Celaya who married a Paiute indian by the name of Clothilda Acuna.If anybody knows anything I would greatly appreciate it.

Re: Celaya name

FreelanceRighter — 2010-01-08 05:32:34Z

Hi – Since they say all of us Celayas are most likely related, thought I’d throw our names into the mix, as well as what little I know about our history.

My father was Armand Celaya (born in the1920s) and I believe he had at least three brothers, one of which was named “Bill” or William. My grandparents died before I was born (late 50s) and they were in Sonora, I think.

I have one full blood brother and seven half brothers and sisters, one of which is Armand Jr. and another is quite a bit younger – his name is Juan. They are in Phoenix-which is where my father lived most of his life. He was born in Florence, Arizona. I believe some of our line also lives near Reno, Nevada.

The last name Rubio is significant, as well as the first name “Carmen”. (I was very nearly named Carmen, in fact!)

Our line came from Spain and originated in the Basque Country. Anyone doing research can check the Basque Genealogy and may have some luck there. The French/Spanish connection may have something to do with the multitude of light-skinned Celayas.

Oddly, there were a lot of Celayas in Spain, then it seemed like a large number of them left at once-many ending up in or around Sonora.

I suspect we are also related to the Celayas involved with Euskadi Ta Askatasuna or ETA group, although I’m not certain of exact connections.

Re: starting point for selaya..celaya

samueldavis9 — 2009-09-25 19:53:20Z

I am a descendant of Teresa Celaya who was married to Francisco Valencia. I am looking for teresa,s parents, any other info we could share would be helpfull. I am descened from their son Ben Valencia.

Re: Basque

thegamenot — 2009-09-24 18:32:14Z

hows it going listen i was researching my last name.celaya
and i wanted to know more on the history about it,please get back to me thank you,

Re: Celaya

milagro626 — 2009-09-20 13:57:48Z

Hello.

I have not heard of Abraham Celaya, but what are some of your great-grandfather's names?? Celaya is a name that is found in the southwest, and originally came from Mexico. Further back in time, the Celayas came from Spain.

If you have any further information prior to your grandfather; I am be able to help.

Thanks.

Celaya

Crystalc189 — 2009-09-20 08:32:45Z

Hi my name is Crystal Celaya and Im trying to learn from where my family name came from. All I know is that my Great grandfather worked on the rail roads and went to wyoming then I guess the went to Los Angeles. I dont know the name for my great grand father i'll have to ask and get back to you on that. But my GrandFathers name is Abraham Celaya & So is my dads. I know that my dad has cousins in Arizona.

Re: Celaya

Crystalc189 — 2009-09-20 08:20:01Z

Hello my name in crystal Celaya and my fathers name is Abraham Celaya and so is my grandfathers. They Live in the Los angeles area. Maybe that name rings a bell. If that name rings a bell to anyone please let me know. I am to trying to find out about my fathers side of the family

Re: Celaya/Zelaya Family

ochoavictor — 2009-09-03 04:08:31Z

I found your post to myfamily.com from 2001 via internet search for my great-great grandfather, Jose Jesus Zelaya, who was married to Maria Refugio Ortega. I was surprised and excited to find your post. Since it is so old, I do not know if this message will get to you.

I too am looking for info about them. I have a Baptismal Certificate for their son, my great-grandfather Jose de Jesus Matias Zelaya, who was baptized at Mission San Gabriel in California on 28 Feb 1855, born on 24 Feb. Also, my info from the Caborca cemetary tombstones for them is that Jose Jesus senior was born 15 Sept 1826 in Altar, and died October 29, 1897; Ma. Refugio was born 10 Oct 1833 in Altar and died 3 May 1916. I assume both died in Caborca. I have no info at all about their parents and learned from your posts all I now know.

Jose Jesus junior was father to my paternal grandmother, Carmen Celaya (yes, she spelled it with a C), who married my grandfather, Jesus Maria Ochoa in Caborca in 1901. In our branch of the family, we have long wondered in particular when Jose Jesus and Maria Refugio emigrated to California, and also when they returned to Mexico. From your post, you may know more about this since you state they spent much time in California. I am looking forward to sharing info about our ancestors.

Victor Ochoa
Oakland California

Re: Family Tree

bertmurrieta38 — 2009-07-30 15:56:05Z

tom,have you ever been to Atil?its a beautiful place...i have alot of pictures from sonora on my facebook page...
go to www.facebook.com look me up..
norberto murrieta

i'm in california..have relatives in az...

Re: Family Tree

bertmurrieta38 — 2009-07-30 15:56:04Z

Re: Family Tree

bertmurrieta38 — 2009-07-30 15:44:51Z

hi tom,i will talk t him and ask if its ok to give you his #...you may contact me directly...at:
www.bertlmurrieta@aol.com" target="_blank">www.bertlmurrieta@aol.com

this is he and his wife in Atil....

Re: Family Tree

tomreyna — 2009-07-30 15:26:02Z

Hi Chinoviejo,

How are you? Do you have a number or way to correspond with this person. I believe we are related but I am not sure. My dad has told me that we are related to everyone in Atil.
Thanks
tom

Re: Family Tree

bertmurrieta38 — 2009-07-30 03:38:30Z

hi tom,i just returned from Atil..there i met a very nice gentlman by the name of rafael murrieta celaya..he is a very knowledgable historian..in fact,he chronicles the history of Atil and its people...

Re: Basque

ugiveme1 — 2009-05-24 21:42:31Z

Mexican people do have arab blood way down the line.The conquestors came from southern Spain where many were Moors,Basque people come from the Northern part of Spain and southern France. We are not arabic.

Re: I am a Celaya

ugiveme1 — 2009-05-24 21:23:29Z

Celaya is basque,relatated to no known language.Where did you get this information?

Prudencio H. Celaya, Sr.

bilken69 — 2009-04-25 19:07:03Z

The Kansas City Times - January 9, 1976

Predencio H. Celaya, Sr., 88, of 626 Myrtle, died Thursday at St. Mary's Hospital. Mr. Celaya was born in Spain and lived here for about eight years. He previously lived in Cuba. He was a retired sugar mill curer. He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church. He leaves four sons, Andres Celaya, Miami; Wilfredo Celaya, Kansas City, and Mario Celaya and Prudencio H. Celaya, Jr., both of Cuba; three daughters, Mrs. Maria Chinea, Kansas City; Mrs. Milagros Oti, Miami, and Mrs. Margot Milian, Cuba; two sisters, Miss Juliana Celaya and Miss Franceisca Celaya, both of Spain; 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Services will be at 9 a.m. Saturday at the church; burial in Calvary Cemetery. The rosary will be said at 7 p.m. tonight at the Passantino Chapel, where friends may call after 3 p.m.

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(I have no connection with this family but I'd appreciate
knowing if you found this posting helpful.)
bewkdg@aol.com
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Re: Jose Santos Zelaya family tree

Flor732 — 2009-04-21 18:12:30Z

Dear Roger,
I'm happy to have found your posting. My name is Flor Suarez.
I live in Coral Gables, Florida, my full name is Flor Suarez Turcios, Nuila, Zelaya. I am presently writing a book about our family. My great grandfather's name was Jeronimo Zelaya. I have been researching and have read several books, including Adventures and Explorations in Honduras and Historical Sketches of The Regions of Olancho by William Vincent Wells. By our own family's documentation I now that my Great Grandfather was the son of one of the five brothers, Wells writes of, son of Francisco Zelaya. I just do not know which of the five is his father. Jeronimo was the Minister of Foreign Relations of Honduras and the father to my Grandmother. Any info.
Would love to hear from you.
Thank you in advance. Flor Suarez

Re: Family History

anniemae223 — 2009-01-04 02:59:54Z

Hello Irma,

I believe that your father Laurentino Granillo is brother to my grandmother Emma Granillo Soliz. But I am confused about his siblings. My grandmother had 3 sisters (Rosario, Alicia & Elena) and 2 brothers (Laurentino & Ernesto) but you state he had 5 brothers and a sister. Please let me know If I am on the right track.

Anna Soliz,
daughter of Jesus (Jess) Soliz,
Son of Jesus and Emma Soliz originally from El Paso, Tx now in Azusa , CA.

Re: Celaya-Holl Family

youniquemg — 2008-11-05 03:27:26Z

hello, my name is benita celaya, daughter of ola rose celaya, sister to jimmy l. celaya. i read your post and would like to get in touch with. please email me at benitamedina@live.com.

thanks

Re: Celayas in Florence

Lupita_Hernandez — 2008-06-30 07:50:21Z

They are related thru my mom's paternal side. Thanks for the info!

Re: Celayas in Florence

milagro626 — 2008-06-29 13:55:17Z

Lupita,

I think that we talked once or twice before about this subject. If you haven't found a copy of the book yet, Arizona State University will make a copy for you. You just have to go to Hayden library on the ASU campus. What was your relationship with the Celayas again?

Thanks.

Kevin

Re: Basque

milagro626 — 2008-06-29 05:06:59Z

Hello,

I wrote earlier, but I can't remember if I have ever received information from you. I am looking for any and all information on the Celaya family living in Spain, and transitioning to Mexico. My wife's family are Celaya, and live in Caborca, Sonora. Their extended family lives in Altar, Caborca, Atil, Saric, Pitiquito, and Hermosillo. They are trying to get various family reunions together for Aug 08, so any information that you can give me would be appreciated. My e-mail address is milagro310@gmail.com

Thanks.

Kevin KOlb

Re: Grandfather born in Phoenix?

milagro626 — 2008-06-29 04:58:22Z

Hello,

I was wondering if I can get some information from you. I have tracked various Celayas into Arizona, and most were in Tucson and Florence (Adamsville). This was in the mid to late 1800s. My wife's family are Celaya from Sonora, and I am trying to track the migration from Sonora to Arizona. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks.

Kevin Kolb

Re: Celaya

milagro626 — 2008-06-29 04:47:49Z

Hello,

I just found your information, and was curious about your Celaya connection. My wife is a Celaya from Sonora, Mexico. I have tracked the Celayas from various cities in Sonora, through Arizona (and a couple places in Texas) to California. In fact, part of my father-in-law's cousins went to the LA area.

Any information that you can send me would be appreciated. I am looking for any information specifically of the Celayas that came from Spain to Mexico.

Thanks.

Kevin Kolb