This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: heroldm1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.apodaca/364.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I did a lot of googling and found a few tidbits only. From what I can gather, Juan Diego came from Spain as a soldier escort for a new governor of Nueva Espana (New Mexico). He was credited with starting the Apodaca line in New Mexico. Maria Josefa joined him later. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.