We would like to announce the forming of a new organization the Cumberland Gap Tennessee Genealogy and History Group, A.K.A (CGTGHG) which propose to record and preserve. The goal of the group is to promote Genealogy with the recording of Pioneerâs and their descendantâs while also preserving and recording Cumberland Gapâs history. The CGTGHG hopeâs the Nation will get behind the group by submitting pioneerâs names, stories, pictures and Genealogies to be preserved for future generations to come. The CGTGHG will be having a newsletter 4 times a year and will have memberships available on different levels more on that to come. You can go to our website at [1]cgtghg.org or [2]facebook.com/cgtghg Thank You, David A Nelson Jr Website and Social Media References 1. http://cgtghg.org/ 2. http://facebook.com/cgtghg

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: nanettekautz01 Surnames: Martinez, Gonzales, Gonzalez, Garcia Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.colorado.counties.costilla/16.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hello, My great grandma was Maria Fidelia Martinez and my grandma was Eliria and her brother was Modesto, none of the remaining family remembers Adolfo Gonzales, but he was my great-grandpa. I have an account on ancestry.com and my mother Eliria (lillian)'s daughter dna on that board. Lillian/Eliria had my mom Catherine Priscilla Garcia with Frank V. Garcia. contact me anytime. nanettekautz01@yahoo.com 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. <br>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: underwood_bernice Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.colorado.counties.costilla/64.65/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Joseph: This is not Bernice (my wife of almost 40 years) rather it is Thomas S Mestaz. I applaud the work you have done researching our family, and it gives me great pleasure to read your accounts. I would like to clarify some information about my Grandfather, Edward Mestaz. There are pictures where he and I are in the same photo, and since I was born in 1951 and actually have some recollection of him and the wonderful house behind Edison Junior High School, it is inaccurate to declare his passing in 1947. My father, the youngest son (Thomas Cordero Mestaz) is still alive, and hitting his mid-80s. My siblings and I heard many tales, some of which you have validated here, but if you get a chance, you might want to chat with him. Again, thanks for all the effort. TSM 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. <br>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: cdbarela Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.colorado.counties.costilla/8.70/mb.ashx Message Board Post: If you still have your ancestry page please contact me I am related to The Barela family by marriage. I would appreciate any information, I do have some information on Barela, my husband ask if I would look into his family ancestry, he would like to know more about his family history/ancestry. Thank you, I can also be contacted at diane@neverquit.com 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. <br>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: TER1040 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.colorado.counties.costilla/139.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Linda; I am the grandson of Ben and Frieda Meder. My mother (Mary) was one of the 7 surviving children that resulted from the marriage between Ben and Frieda. Growing up my parents lived in Ft Garland and I often stayed or visited at my grandparents home where I was treated to many stories of life in the 'Valley' as well as some of the history relating to Henry Meder. I see from the posts here that Henry is referred to as John. The name 'John' was a nickname shortened from "Johnny Reb". My mother had a fondness for Henry and related to him given both my mother's joy of hunting and fishing as well as Henry's love of the outdoors and his vocation of teamster and hunter for the Cavalry. You may contact me at TER1040@aol.com and I can expand further on the family history as I have it in documented form or in verbal historical form; which may or may not be as factually based as it should be however the stories I heard were certainly entertaining. Thomas E.Rodriguez CPA 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. <br>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: caayler Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.colorado.counties.costilla/519/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Greetings; It is my privilege to undertake and record the findings of the last Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.) soldier or the last Civil War Soldier in each of the 65 counties in Colorado. As Grave Registration Officer for the Dept. of CO & WY, I have visited every county and photographed all of the military and civilian markers of those who served during the Civil War and later moved to Colorado. I know that I will not be able to find all of them. Many had no history or wanted to forget that war. There is one woman I have found, she is buried in Otis County. Her name is; Cyrena Vorce / Civil War Nurse. This request goes out to anyone who might know of the last living CW soldier in their county. It would be greatly appreciated if the information and any history on this soldier can be sent to me. If you have any questions or concerns contact me. Thank you for your time and considerations. Best regards, Craig Ayler Grave Registration Officer Dept. of CO & WY Centennial Camp 100, SUVCW P.O. Box 12035 Denver, CO 80212 caayler@att.net 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. <br>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Bridgitteperrier Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.colorado.counties.costilla/2.4/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My fathers name is henry and was born in 1933. to Adella and Joe Montoya. They had many siblings. 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. <br>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: huntancestor54 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.colorado.counties.costilla/518/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hey fellow Ancestor Hunters! I've been doing Ancestry and family trees for almost 20 years now across the USA. I've done thousands of family trees for thousands of families and it has been a blast! Over the last 6 months I've put together the how to guide I wrote on finding your ancestors, breaking down those walls and finding the answers you have had a hard time looking for. You can get a free copy if you would like. In addition to the guide I wrote, I also made a point and click program that works on any computer, PC or Apple, Windows. Gives you point and click access to Census, family trees, cemeteries, Revolutionary War, civil war, WW1, WW2 and Korean War, old land deeds, obituaries old state maps, county formations, Slave index, Indian rolls and hundreds of thousands of searchable newspaper archive from the mid 1850s to today just to name a few along with thousands of Facebook groups and social media groups to network with others, finding family in other states and trading old ancestor pictures! Also threw in my guide to Native American heritage ancestry. Can be difficult figuring out which tribe your ancestors came from. From the thousands of family trees I have done, quite a few of them had roots that went into tribes all across the USA, so I have quite a bit of experience in the area of native American ancestry. All family trees spread out in many states, So I have included every state in my program. Every State and Every county in the USA. So, whether your just getting started in ancestry or if you have been doing it for years, my Ancestor Hunt program will help you out and help you break down the walls. I've also included a database of people across the USA in each state that offer free lookups, so if you can't get to a certain state or if it's too far away just contact these people and they will do their best to help you out, Also included is easy family tree program that is by far the easiest program to create your actual family tree. You can create your tree, Save it, print it out or publish it online, all from my program. If you would like a free copy just send me a e-mail ancestorhunt1958@gmail.com There is a $6.00 shipping handling fee, to cover the shipping and creation of the CD-ROM. As I said before it works on any platform computer. PC, Apple, any version of windows etc. Happy Hunting!! 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: williamfcraigjr Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.colorado.counties.costilla/514.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Father of Amado Medina Antonio Eusebio Medina Birth May 1849 in New Mexico Death 1925 in Fort Garland,Costilla County,Colorado Mother Of Amado Medina Maria Sara Trujillo Birth 26 Nov 1850 in Ranchito de la Purisima Concepcion, Taos County,New Mexico Death 1930 in Fort Garland,Costilla County,Colorado =========================================================== Grandparents Of Amado Medina Faustin Medina Birth Abt. 1806 in Taos County Death 14 Feb 1892 in Costilla,Taos County,New Mexico Maria De Jesus Roybal Bernal Birth 1812 in New Mexico Death 28 Jan 1904 in Costilla,Taos County,New Mexico ----------------------------------------------------------- Juan Andres Trujillo Birth 19 Apr 1828 in Rio Arriba New Mexico Death in San Luis, Costilla County, Colorado Mariana Birth 1844 in New Mexico Death ----------------------------------------------------------- 1. Picture:Medina (Amado) on right with Aunt Casilda. Fernandez is on left. 2.Picture: Medina's Bowling Alley 3.Picture:Aunt Star's & Uncles Ikes Family Wedding Pic 1932...Amado, Lucia and Casilda are on the far right. Family portrait Medina and Fernandez at Uncle Ike and Aunt Star's wedding. Includes Bob & Sadie Medina with Mom, Aunt Aggie, and Aunt Roberta. 4.Picture:Mary Sara Trujillo Medina on left Aunt Jesusita Chavez on right 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: vctrchavez Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.colorado.counties.costilla/39.39.1.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I saw your posting from 2009. Are you still searching? I am a descendant of Juan Andres Chaves and Candelaria Sanchez (my great grandparents). I have substantial information about the Chavez line. Contact me if you are interested. Perhaps by now you have gained much info. Victor Chavez 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ArmisAngelis Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.colorado.counties.costilla/517.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Stella and Luis' marriage - Estella garcia and Louis Martinez 4 March 1918 http://alamosaco.homestead.com/files/alamosamarbride.htm Their Memorial http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=pv&GRid=72805297&PIpi=45667229 Luis' death http://www.death-record.com/l/167161831/Luis-Martinez 1930 Census https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/X7WN-3PY 1940 Census https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VR6M-CQN Luis WW1 https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/KXTH-J5F Stella with mother and family in 1900 Census https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MQM3-QVS Mother and Stella's sister Manuelita's family 1930 Census https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/X7WF-LJW Mother and Stella's sister Manuelita's family 1940 Census https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VR6M-8DZ Mother Francisquita Garcia death 18 Dec 1941 http://alamosaco.homestead.com/alamosamortuary.htm Mother's birth https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/V245-V3Q 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: paigefrank77 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.colorado.counties.costilla/517.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: According to The Colorado Marriage Index, 1858-1939. This the only one close I could find. Louis Garcia, Estella 04 Mar 1918 Alamosa You need to locate ony obits for your GGrandmother. Funeral home records and a death certificate Good Hunting 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: paigefrank77 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.colorado.counties.costilla/517.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: According to The Colorado Marriage Index, 1858-1939. This the only one close I could find. Louis Garcia, Estella 04 Mar 1918 Alamosa You need to locate ony obits for your GGrandmother. Funeral home records and a death certificate Good Hunting 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: amandamtz Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.colorado.counties.costilla/517/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am looking for information about my great-grandmother Estrella (Stella) Martinez and her family. Martinez is her married name, and I'm not sure of her maiden name. I do know that she was born in San Luis, Colorado in about 1901. She married Luis R. Martinez and lived in Alamosa, Colorado until her death in 1969. Their son Louie W. Martinez was my grandfather. He was born in 1918, lived in Alamosa all his life, and died in 1989. Any information about Estrella would be much appreciated. 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.

email progenser@yahoo.com from monte vista does genealogy -----Original Message----- From: gc-gateway <gc-gateway@rootsweb.com> To: COCOSTIL-L <COCOSTIL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thu, Mar 21, 2013 10:01 am Subject: Re: [COCOSTIL] Franklin Harry A Quintana This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Les_French Surnames: Quintana Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.colorado.counties.costilla/102.104.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: This is my dad's cousin. His body was recovered from a swamp and we thought it was brought back home and buried in San Luis Cemetery but after a Google search this cemetery doesn't seem to exist. Could anyone help locate his burial place please? 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. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to COCOSTIL-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Les_French Surnames: Quintana Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.colorado.counties.costilla/102.104.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: This is my dad's cousin. His body was recovered from a swamp and we thought it was brought back home and buried in San Luis Cemetery but after a Google search this cemetery doesn't seem to exist. Could anyone help locate his burial place please? 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: davidholcomb57 Surnames: Meyer Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.colorado.counties.costilla/29.32.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi I would like to compare notes on the Meyer and McAndries families. Do you have Aunt Annette C. Meyer McAndries in your tree? Dave david(at)holcombs(dot)net Please contact at the above email address 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: McAndriesHistory Surnames: Meyer Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.colorado.counties.costilla/29.32.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: David, I have to thank you for this piece of information. I've been doing research on the William H. Meyer family and when I came to Christine Agnes Meyer, daughter of William and Mary Meyer, being married also to a Meyer, I thought for sure I was wrong, surnames being the same and all. You confirmed for me that this is correct and I can move on now. Thanks! 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: imarda1227 Surnames: Medina Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.colorado.counties.costilla/81.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Maria, Read your great info of the Medina Family. Faustin and Marie are my great great great grandparents. Their son Antonio had a son Faustin who had a daughter Delia Rose Medina, who is my grandmother. She told stories of driving to CA from CO so the family could have a better life. Faustin worked many years at the Goodyear tire plant in Los Angeles. As a young child I remember him telling us "caballero" stories in spanish. HA HA, I don't know spanish but I was fascinated. My mom, aunt and I are planning a trip to CO next year to explore our roots. Are you in the CO area? If so, would love to meet you. Thanks, Sheri Felten 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: hilerioirma Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.colorado.counties.costilla/26.67.74/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The Hilerio (last name) in Puerto Rico started in Barrio Borinquen of Aguadilla (town). To help you I need the name with both last names (father first and mother last name second). 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.