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Hi Victor,
I didn't realize the Villarreales were connected to Zacatecas, although
I have read some history on Zacatecas and came across the Villarreal name
quite often, particularly during the time of civil war - I thought the
original one settled in Oaxaca. I have not been able to make a connection
with Danny, although the area that he mentions in Nuevo Leon (the place settled
by the original settlers there - Hidalgo, Nuevo Leon) is where my father's
grandfather was from. It appears that the family moved to Coahuila around
1830 - not really sure why, but I suspect it had to do with the Independence and
"free" territory to those willing to fight the hostile Apaches who lived in
the area. My grandmother also happens to be a Villarreal, but her
relatives are from Cd Victoria area. I still have a great aunt who lives
in Nuevo Leon, she lives in Monterrey. I am hoping to make a journey there
this summer, to tap into her memories.....
I would love to hear how you differ from some of Danny's assumptions....the
one thing that I can confirm is our Jewish background. My great uncle had
kept this secret, and it turns out that my aunts did too, until recently, when
it no longer mattered. If you feel that our conversation would be a bore
to the rest of the group, email me privately.....perhaps we can find a
connection to our Villarreal side. I have been able to go back to the late
1700's, but it is connected mostly with my paternal's mother side - the
Bermea's, who were the original settlers of the town my father was from - Villa
Union, Coauhuila - then known as Rosales when my father was born....
Esperanza
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