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  • Paperback: 442 pages
  • Publisher: Museum of New Mexico Press; Rev Sub edition (December 1992)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0890132399
  • ISBN-13: 978-0890132395
  • Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.5 x 1.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #187,603 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A great starting point, June 1, 2000
For the purist needing to cite sources, this is a wonderful place to get started in order to locate the original document. However, it is not a source in and of itself that can be cited. Citing of evidence in the book is minimal, but useable. The ancestral family trees don't include dates, but by carefully following the text, one can deduce the information. The sorting of material by century makes lookups a bit tedious, as one must search 17th century, then 18th century, and then several addendums to the original 1954 edition. Still, given how much time it takes to research historical and governmental records, I would highly recommend this book. For every hour of microfilm research you do, I'm sure this book will save you ten.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars THE book for New Mexico family and regional history., June 15, 2004
By "elprofeloco" (Chula Vista, CA United States) - See all my reviews
I was priviliged to make the aquaintance of the author a few years prior to his passing in Santa Fe NM. He was a true Renaissance Man - a painter, a poet, an historian, an author, etc. in addition to his lifetime of service in the Franciscan order. His prose and poetry have won literary prizes in the U.S. and Europe.

This book is THE starting place for anyone having family history ties to New Mexico, and a must-read for those interested in the history of New Mexico. Well before Jamestown and the Pilgrims, New Mexico was settled continuously beginning in 1598 by Spaniards whose descendents today still make up a major portion of the population of New Mexico.

This book has been reprinted numerous times and sells out every time. I recommend you get it now before it goes out of print and distribution again. This newer edition reprint was launched by the nephew (Dr. Thomas Chávez)of the author and the edition includes important new material.

I recognize some the other reviewers above, who are experienced genealogists specializing in New Mexico. We all agree - this book is essential for every New Mexico genealogist and historian.

John E. Chavez (aka: El Profe Loco)

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great genealogy book of New Mexico., October 19, 1998
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This book is a find for anyone doing research or genealogy in the New Mexico region. It's contents takes you back to the 14th and 15th centuries as well as the 16th and 17th centuries. A must have book for any Genealogist or Historian.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Origins of New Mexico Families: A Genealogy of the Spanish Colonial Period
I was shocked when I received this book and saw what a collection of work was involved. This is a very low price to pay for a book that is loaded with actual documented family... Read more
Published 13 months ago by L. Layton

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Manuscript
The Origins of New Mexico Families is a must have source book for anyone conducting genealogy research that includes New Mexico. A Must Have Book!
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Very interesting, felt there could have been more added but was happy to have as a resource and history reference.
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If you have ancestors listed in this book, you must have it. Just to see them listed in it makes you feel soo proud and you have it to show others in case they think you are full... Read more
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