Author: Jo Emma Quezada

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The census of Zapata County, Texas enumerated on April 2, through April 22 by Gustavo O. Benavides. Salomon Uribe and Thomas C. McDermott. Contains, Precinct One-Bustamante Village, Town of Zapata, Ramireño Village, Precinct Two-Town of San IGnacio, Precinct Three-Lopeño and surrounding areas, and Precinct Four-Falcon and surrounding areas. Shows name, family/relationship, Owner or Renter, Value, Sex, Age, Status, Age when Wed, Birth of Self, Dad, Mom, Citizenship and Occupation. Has key to abbreviations and name index. San Antonio, 2005 1st Ed., Self-publiushed, 109 Pages, 8 &1/2 x 11, PB.

Author: Jo Emma Bravo Quezada

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BACK IN PRINT-LIMITED COPIES AVAILABLE. The author has reprinted this book which has been much in demand. Color photos added of the dedication and unveiling of Three Markers. Contains brief history and genealogy charts of families of the San Ignacio area with several maps. Many back and white photos of homes and other structures. San Antonio, 2008 Privately Printed 2nd Ed., 215 Pgs., 7 &1/2 x 10, PB.

Author: Jo Emma Bravo Quezada

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The information contained in this book is taken from Volume Seven through Volume Eleven, starting from mid-May 1982 to mid-September 2007 for a total of 2,332 marriage records. To facilitate the use of this book, the marriage records have been alphabetized in each volume. The name of the Groom is listed in the first column, followed by the date, and the name of the Bride is listed in the last column. San Antonio, 2008 self-published 1st Ed., 81 Pgs., 8 & 1/2 x 11, PB.

Author: Jo Emma Quezada

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Contains an explanation of how many graves from each cemetery were relocated and how many were not replaced. Includes photographs and maps of the old cemeteries and approximately fifteen ranches. In addition photographs and alphabetical list of persons buried in the relocated cemeteries and in the new cemeteries, and alphabetical list of persons buried, by ranches and towns, that were moved from one cemetery to another within and outside the county. Much more. Illustrated. San Antonio 2007 Privately Printed 1st Ed., Spiral Wire Bound, 8&1/2 x 11, 258 Pgs., PB.

Author: Jo Emma Bravo Quezada

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The information contained in this book is taken from transcribed deed records book I(1868-1873), Marriage Records Volume I(1871-1881), Marriage Records Book B(1880-1898), Marriage Records Volume 2(1898-1915), Marriage Records Volume 3(1863-1938), Marriage Records Volume 4(1938-1951),Marriage Records Volume 5(1951-1970) and Marriage Records Volume 6(1970-1982). The name of the groom is listed in the first column, followed by the date. The name of the Bride is listed in the last column. San Antonio 2007 Privately Printed 1st Ed., Spiral Wire Bound, 8&1/2 x 11, 113 Pgs., PB.

Author: Jo Emma B. Quezada

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A photo collection of homes and buildings with short introduction of south Texas town in porcion 15 which no longer exists, a casualty of Falcon Dam. San Antonio, 1999 1st Ed., 45 Pgs., PB.

Author: Jo Emma Quezada

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This is a booklet published with sponsorship of the International Bank of Commerce in Laredo, Texas commemorating the 50th anniversary of the dedication of Falcon Dam on the Lower Rio Grande Valley. It includes a collection of newspaper articles of the original dedication period, a copy of the Water Treaty between the United States and Mexico of February 3, 1944, Minute # 197 dated December 20, 1947 of the International Boundary and Water Commission regarding the building of the dam, with maps and color and black and white photographs. San Antonio, 2003 1st Ed., 40 pgs. 8 & ½ x 11 size, PB.

Author: Jo Emma Quezada

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Compiled and arranged by Jo Emma Quezada, photos collected by Janie Martinez. Uribeño was one of five settlements in Zapata County, Texas abandoned for the construction of Falcon Dam, yet it holds the distinction of being the only town whose name was not carried to another site. It was located on porción 41, about five miles north of Old Zapata, the land granted to José Nicolás Clemente Gutiérrez de Lara in 1803 for his service in the Spanish Army. Contains photo of recently dedicated historical marker, a 3-page historical summary, 36 B&W photos showing the homes, a detailed map of the location of the homes, a three generation genealogical chart of the descendants of Gutierrez de Lara and his wife, Maria Josefa Martínez, and the 1920 U.S. census of the town. San Antonio, 2002, 2nd Ed., 8½ x 11 size, 51 Pgs., PB.

Author: Jo Emma B. Quezada

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Transription is by name, relation, marriage status, place of birth, occupation & date of immigration. Analysis of occupation & year of immigration. Name Index. San Antonio, 2000, 1st Ed., 110 Pgs. PB.

Author: Jo Emma B. Quezada

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This is the first census of Zapata as a separate county since it was formed in 1858. The county at the time had a population of 1,247 persons. The census was enumerated by Jack R. Everett from August 11 through August 17, 1860. Transcribed by name, age, sex, occupation, and place of birth such as Mexico or Texas. Tables summarize census by place of birth, occupation, and population by town or ranches. Name index is included. San Antonio, 2001, 1st Ed., 45 Pgs., PB.

Author: Jo Emma B. Quezada

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Transcription is by name, relation, marriage status, place of birth, occupation & date of immigration. Analysis of population by town/ranch. Name index. San Antonio, 2000, 1st Ed., 134 Pgs., PB.

Author: Jo Emma B. Quezada

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Transcription is by name, sex, relation, place of birth, age, occupation & date of immigration. Population analysis of occupation/year of immigration. Index. San Antonio, 2000, 1st Ed., 165 Pgs. PB.

Author: Jo Emma B. Quezada

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A series of transcriptions by the author, a by-product of assisting her husband J. Gilberto Quezada with his book Border Boss, Manuel B. Bravo and Zapata County, a biography of her grandfather. Transcription is by name, sex, relation, place/date of birth, place of birth of parents, and occupation. Includes a name index. San Antonio, 2000, 1st Ed., 138 Pgs., PB.

Author: J. Gilberto Quezada

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The author is a South San Antonio School District official with a Master's Degree in History from St. Mary's University and is a member of Los Bexarenos Genealogical Society. Manuel B. Bravo, sworn in as democratic county judge of Zapata County on January 1, 1937, held this post for twenty years. In his long career he became known as one of the " Mexican Bosses" of South Texas, participating in many significant events, including the construction of Falcon Dam. Quezada relates development of " Bossism" by analyzing role of influential families & their economic integration into the state and nation. College Sta., TX 1999 1st Ed., 320 Pgs. HB.

Author: J. Gilberto Quezada

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NOVEL. This is a well-crafted work of fiction book by our friend and colleague who is the author of Border Boss,Manuel B.Bravo and Zapata County, a biography listed as item # 8085 under this same category. A family of four is gruesomely murdered inside a Catholic church In Nueva Santa Dolores, a Mexican border city across the Rio Grande from Santa Dolores, Texas. School administrator Whitaker Saxon and his wife, attorney Sylvia Brent Saxon, have their lavish and complacent lifestyle interrupted by unforseen events: a multi-billion drug cartel headed by the enigmatic Cobra, his right-hand man, the Scorpion, and the venerated Santa Muerte (The Holy Death) the grotesque and frightful patron saint of the Mexican Mafia. The Saxons are pulled into a world of danger and intrigue as Sylvia investgates a murder case, leading them into the trial of the 21st century and a Texas gubernatorial race of enormous historical significance if Sylvia, the first Latina woman, wins the election. Baltimore PublishAmerica 2011 1st Printing, 6 x9, 404 Pgs., PB.