Guadalupe Ruiz Medina was born in 1799, in Moyahua, Moyahua de Estrada, Zacatecas, Mexico as the son of Jesus Ruiz and Juana Medina. He married Maria de la Trinidad Robles Alvarado on 17 February 1818, in Santiago Apóstol, Moyahua de Estrada, Zacatecas, Mexico. They were the parents of at least 3 sons and 5 daughters.
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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.
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.
Rebellion drives Guerrero from presidency. Immigration to Texas from United States prohibited but not enforced.
Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Juan, Manuel, Carlos, Jesus, Francisco, Luis, Miguel, Roberto, Pedro, Ramon, Jorge.
Spanish and Portuguese: patronymic from the personal name Ruy, a short form of Rodrigo .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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