This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/YCB.2ACI/155.201.317 Message Board Post: I am a direct descendant of the Corbello family and have done research on them for about 27 years. I am sorry to say that San Antonio was not named after one of the Corbellos, although that would be nice. An interesting story on how they ended up on Louisiana--in 1813 when the Americans took over San Antonio from the Mexicans, the Corbellos were accused of being American sympathizers. When the Mexicans took the town back from American control, the Corbellos were asked to leave, so they traveled first to Opelousas then on to Calcasieu Parish where they settled. Many returned to Texas in the late 1800's. The person with the most extensive information that I know of is Nell Whittington who has a message on this webpage. I would be happy to share any information with anyone who asks. Donna Corbello Woodard