Jose Manuel Velasquez
1900–1982 (Age 82)
Pagosa Junction, Archuleta, Colorado, United States
The Life of Jose Manuel
Jose Manuel Velasquez was born on 8 March 1900, in Pagosa Junction, Archuleta, Colorado, United States. He had at least 1 daughter with Maria Adocha. He died in March 1982, at the age of 82, and was buried in Monte Vista, Rio Grande, Colorado, United States.
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Family Time Line
Jose Manuel Velasquez
1900–1982
Maria Adocha
1904–1980
Bernadita Marie Velasquez
1922–2005
Spouse & Children
1900–1982Male
- Maria Adocha
1904–1980Female
children
(1)
1922–2005Female
World Events (8)
1901 · Assassination of Mckinley
Age 1
President William McKinley was shot at the Temple of Music, in the Pan-American Exposition, while shaking hands with the public. Leon Czolgosz shot him twice in the abdomen because he thought it was his duty to do so. McKinley died after eight days of watch and care. He was the third American president to be assassinated. After his death, Congress passed legislation to officially make the Secret Service and gave them responsibility for protecting the President at all times.
1901 · City Hall Built
Age 1
The Old Colorado Springs city Hall was built between 1901-1905. It was in use until 1997. The historical building was designed by Thomas Barber and Thomas MacLaren.
1923 · The President Dies of a Heart Attack
Age 23
Warrant G. Harding died of a heart attack in the Palace hotel in San Francisco.
Name Meaning
Spanish (Velásquez): patronymic from the personal name Velasco .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
Sources (1)
- Jose Manuel Velasquez, "New Mexico Births and Christenings, 1726-1918"
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