Augustine/August F. Batz

Other Events:

• Residence: Address:
  1884 Los Angeles City Directory
  San Gabriel, Occupation: Stockraiser
• Courtcase: #3287 Batz v. Batz et al 6/24/1884 #1388 Estate of Batz 2/27/1882 #3122 Guardianship of Batz 4/15/1884 #11123 LA Bank v. Batz 1889 #1984 Kevane v. Batz et al 1896 #23400 Batz v. Bandholt 5/1895 #12185 Echeveste & Batz v. Kevane 1/10/1890 #12852 Batz et al v. Kevane 11/12/1892 #908 Estate of Batz 1/29/1895
• Voter Registration: 22 Apr 1884; VR #8230: 26 years old, Stockraiser

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Birth:
Godparents were Domingo Amestoy & Maria Antonia Curvajaro

Courtcase:
He received from his mother's estate 1/6th interest in real estate & 2.250 sheep plus $41.99.

Jose married Maria Josefa Lifur on 15 Oct 1888 in Los Angeles, California. Maria (daughter of Juan Lifur/Lefur and Margarita Huarte) was born on 23 Jul 1866 in Cilbeti, Navarre, Spain; died on 01 Apr 1914 in Los Angeles, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Courtcase: #23400 Batz v. Bandholt 5/29/1895
• Other Information: According to Batz family card, she came to the US in 1886 with her parents John & Marguerite Lifur. She died on 4/1/1914. Source unknown.

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Died:
She was 47 years old when she died and her name was listed as Joseph Batz.

Other Events:

• Tax Assessments: TA 1856-1858 Los Angeles $1,000

Notes:

Birth:
There is possible match with a birth record for Jean Bats born 12/6/1815 at Ilbarriete Jaureguy in Bidart, France. I have seen reference to him being born in Bidart. More research necessary.
Source: Bidart records, 1813-1822 births page 18

Jean married Catalina Hegui in Buenos Aires, Argentine Republic. Catalina was born in 1816 in France; died on 23 Feb 1882 in Los Angeles, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Residence: Address:
  1881 Los Angeles City Directory
  Residence: El Monte
• Courtcase: #1754 Batz v. Vonbe 2/14/1871 #3287 Batz v. Batz et al 6/27/1884 #1388 Estate of Batz, deceased 2/27/1882 #3122 Guardianship of Batz 4/15/1884
• Other Information: LA County Wills: Catalina Hegui Batz, d. 2/23/1882 age 64 Estate = $27,000. Husband: Bautista Batz, deceased; Daughters - Maria Hegui, 40 years old, resident of Buenos Aires; Margarita Batz de Huarte, 32; sons Domingo 29, Marta 28, Francisco 22, Rafael 24 or 26 , Jose 25, Pedro Amado 18. Executor = Domingo Batz
• Other Information: Patent: 6/30/1876 2-48 10/1/1880 4-422
• Tax Assessments: TA 1870-71: 2000 Improved sheep = $3,000, 1 gentle horse = $50, 5 unbroken horses = $125, 3 mares = $45, 10 rams = $50, 30 goats = $30, 1 wagon = $75, 1 watch = $10, 5,500 lbs of wool = $330, H & K furniture = $50, Money $200 and improvements on land = $250. TA 1875: (Rosa Castilla) 1600 acres of land = $5,520, 1 Spring wagon = $50, harness = $15, Saddle = $10, 4 half breed horses = $160, 2 colts = $25, 40 common goats, 10 rams = $100,3,000 graded sheep = $6,000, 1100 lambs = $550, 3 bee hives = $9, watch = 10, furniture = $100, poultry = $20, Fire arms = $15 and 2 dogs = $10
• Title Deeds: 12/13/1872 Grantee Southern Pacific Railroad Company 24-10 12/10/70 Grantor John M Hawley 16-20 6/23/1873 Grantor Jordan AZ and Bros. 25-103 6/26/1873 Grantor Jordan AZ and Bros. 25-115 6/6/1872 Grantor Gaston Oxarart 29-622 9/5/1874 Grantor Gaston oxarart 31-35 10/27/1871 Grantor William A. Symmes 25-100 5/30/1871 Grantor Thomas Stiglich 25-102 1/5/1877 Grantee Southern Pacific Railroad Co. 49-611 1/26/1877 Grantee Southern Pacific Railroad Co. 51-220-228 8/4/1874 Grantor J.R. Toberman 30-417 10/27/1871 Grantor R.M. Widney 25-100 10/27/1871 Grantor Catalina Batz 37-395 9/30/1879 Grantor Southern Pacific Railroad Company 69-458 2/6/1880 Grantor Richard Garrey 71-621 1/6/1881 Grantor Antonio Jaureguy 77-34 8/14/1883 Grantee Pedro Amado, Jose Domingo, Rafael, Francisco, Domingo & Marta

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Courtcase:
She signed her name with a mark (X).
She owned at the time of death 1) La Rosa Castilla Ranch 3283 acres 2) 2 tracts of land on the North side of Aliso St. between Alameda & Old Aliso St.

Notes:

He came with his wife and daughter Augustina in 1892, however it is unclear whether they came to live or visit. No record of their deaths exist in US. It is assumed Juan and Margarita went back to Spain.

Birth:
His parents were Jean Cadet Lifur (Lefur/Lejur) and Graciana Azcarate.

Juan married Margarita Huarte on 4 Feb 1856 in Cilbeti, Navarre, Spain. Margarita (daughter of Pedro Huarte and Martina Erro) was born about 1834 in Spain. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She came with her husband Juan and daughter Augustina in 1892, however it is unclear whether they came to live or visit. No record of their deaths exist in US. It is assumed Juan and Margarita went back to Spain.

Birth:
Her parents were Pedro Huarte and Martina Erro.

Notes:

Other children who were born to this couple in Cilbeti but do not appear to have immigrated to California:
Pedro Francisco b.9/8/1858; Josefa b. 2/5/1864; Maria Antonia b. 6/12/1872 and Jose Ramon b. 1/18/1875.

Notes:

Birth:
His parents were Martin Felix Huarte and Maria Fermina Leon.

Pedro married Martina Erro on 7 Feb 1831 in Biscarret, Navarre, Spain. Martina was born in in Spain. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
Her parents were Juan Garcia Erro and Maria Juana Zalba.