Posted on: Costilla County, Co Query Forum Board URL: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Co/Costilla?read=47 Surname: Chaves, Chavez, DeHerrera, Maes ------------------------- Searching for my wife's great-great grandparents, Juan A. and Candelaria Chaves, both showing up in the 1880 Culebra Creek, Costilla County census. In 1880, Juan A. Chaves was 21 years old (born 1858-1859 in Colorado). Both of his parents were born in New Mexico. His wife, Candelaria, was 19 years old (born 1860-61 in Colorado). Her parents were also born in New Mexico. They have one child at this time, Gaspar Chavez, who is my wife's great grandfather. The 1920 census for the town of Saguache, Saguache County, Colorado shows Juan A. and Candelaria Chavez (ages now 60 and 59). Their son, Gaspar Chavez, is now married to Josefa DeHerrera. Their children are: Elias (age 21), Alonzo (17), Juan Andres (13), Fidela (8) (my wife's grandmother), and Felice (6). Near the Gaspar Chavez family are Moses DeHerrera (brother-in-law), Donaciano Chavez, possible brother of the older Juan A. (Andres?) Chavez (and uncle of Gaspar), and Donaciano Maes (78), Father-in-law to Moses DeHerrera. Any help locating parents of Juan A. and Candelaria Chavez would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance! Chris Knight Fort Lupton, Colorado