It was wonderful reading the information Mr. Hough provided. I will forward the info to others that are descendents of Mariano CorderoI agree that D. Mutnicks volumes are a valuable source. Through them I was able to easily find the mission records that she sited. As far as Manual Zuniga as a child of Matias Cordero and Ma. Ygnacia Zuniga, the bap. record states father unknown. The last documentation I have been able to find on Matias is an1847 bap record. I have been unable to find a death record for Matias. Does anyone have any suggestions for me. I have checked the mission records. If he died as a member of the military where do I find what records are available? Thank you