Trying to find connections to these families. Joseph & Francesca ARAYA (b 1830) both born in Valparaiso, Chili, left their native country in 1853 & settled in Mokelumne Hill until Josephs death about 1872, at which time Francesca moved to West Point. Known children were Carmen (FIGUEROA), two daughters, names unknown, who married a BARDSLEY & LLOYD. Two sons, Adolph & Emelio ARAYA, daughter, Mary Senovia ARAYA b abt 1853 in West Point m Charles Wesley BROWN (b abt 1832) in Brockport NY. Children of Charles & Mary were Charles Wesley BROWN b abt 1875 in West Point , Frank BROWN b 1878, Arthur BROWN b 1879, & Ida BROWN b 1880, Louie BROWN b 1884, Nora BROWN b 1895. Hoping to find someone willing to share information. Jackie kimmee@volcano.net ARAYA - BROWN - GOSS - DAWSON - NICHOLS - PARK - BITTLE - TURNEY - RIDGEWAY - MOSHER - HALL - HENRY - DUNN - CAMPBELL - POTTER