When Maria del Refugio Bracamontes Escolastico was born on 4 March 1890, in Atemajac de Brizuela, Jalisco, Mexico, her father, Pedro Bracamontes, was 26 and her mother, Maria Cleofas Escolastico Guerrero, was 21. She married Margarito Rivera Rubio in 1927, in Jalisco, Mexico. They were the parents of at least 5 sons and 4 daughters. She lived in Atemajac de Brizuela, Atemajac de Brizuela, Jalisco, Mexico in 1930. She died on 22 October 1969, in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, at the age of 79.
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The Garza Revolution was a conflict fought between the residents of Coahuila and Texas. It began when a campaign to start an uprising against Porfirio Diaz. Even though it was a minor conflict, it is seen as a precursor to the Mexican Revolution.
The Yaqui Uprising was a conflict that was fought between the residents of Sonora and Arizona over several days. It started as an agreement of the Native Americans, in the state of Sonora, and Lauro Aguirre to start by capturing the customs house in Nogales. This confrontation was one of the last battles during the American Indian Wars. Several people were killed and wounded but was a win in the Revolution of Mexico.
Rebellion spreads throughout Mexico. After attack on Ciudad Juárez, Díaz resigns. Madero returns in triumph to Mexico City and is elected to presidency. Emiliano Zapata publishes Plan of Ayala demanding quick reforms.
Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Alberto, Jesus, Jose, Ramon, Beatriz, Carlos, Francisco, Juan, Leticia, Luis, Miguel, Raul.
Spanish: plural form of Bracamonte . This surname is very rare in Spain; it is found mainly in Mexico.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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