Jose Ma Meza

Brief Life History of Jose Ma

Jose Ma Meza was born about 1790, in Siánori, Topia, Durango, Mexico. He had at least 1 daughter with Maria De Jesus Torres. He died in his hometown.

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Jose Ma Meza
about 1790–
Maria De Jesus Torres
1782–
Maria Candida Meza
1814–

Sources (4)

  • José de Mesa, "México, Durango, registros parroquiales y diocesanos, 1604-1985"
  • Jose Mesa, "México, Durango, registros parroquiales y diocesanos, 1604-1985"
  • Jose Mesa, "México, Durango, registros parroquiales y diocesanos, 1604-1985"

World Events (3)

1821

Colonization grant given to Moses Austin to settle Texas. Plan of Iguala proclaims Mexican independence. Augustín de Iturbide and Spanish envoy sign Treaty of Córdoba recognizing Mexico's independence. treaty not honored by Spanish government, however.

1822

Army of the Three Guarantees occupies Mexico City under Iturbide's command. Iturbide becomes emperor of Mexico as Agustín I. Iturbide deposed, and republic proclaimed by Antonio López de Santa Anna Pérez de Lebrón.

1823

Guadelupe Victoria becomes first Mexican president.

Name Meaning

Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Juan, Jesus, Carlos, Manuel, Luis, Francisco, Jorge, Miguel, Roberto, Javier, Mario. Portuguese Ligia, Godofredo.

Spanish: variant of Mesa .

Slovenian (Meža): probably a nickname derived from mežati ‘to have one's eyes (half-)closed’.

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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