He married Anna Maria Cruz circa 1772.

'The name Martin was used in past years. A name of few letters. Later when more educated he distinguished the name Martinez instead of Martin. The name Martin is a Catholic name used. It is used much in English and also in Spanish in equal manner when pronounced Martinez, generally says it is spelled Martin. But if you are speaking of your family, it is Martinez or Martines which is plural for singular Martin. There are names which are spelled the same Martin and to avoid complications in general, my parents said the principles of spelling Martin, it is spelled Martinez.' (written by Manuel Melgardes Salazar in the Family History).

Known children of Antonio Joseph¹ Martin and Anna Maria Cruz were as follows:

• 2. i. Juan Cristobal² Martinez.
• 3. ii. Miguel Martinez.
• 4. iii. Inez Martinez.
• 5. iv. Rosa Martinez.
• + 6. v. Antonio Martinez, born circa 1772; married Francisca Garcia.
• + 7. vi. Jose Francisco Martinez, born 1786 Taos?, Taos Co., NM Terr; married Maria Marta Lucero.

Generation Two

6. Antonio² MARTINEZ (Antonio¹Martin) was born circa 1772. He married Francisca Garcia Taos, Taos Co., NM Terr.

Francisca GARCIA was born circa 1772.

Known children of Antonio² Martinez and Francisca Garcia were as follows:

• 8. i. Crecensio³ Martinez married ?? (Martinez).
• 9. ii. Francisco Martin(ez) married Soledad Aragon.

  TAKEN FROM 'SAN MIGUEL del BADO, NEW MEXICO STORY, by F. Stanley: Page 7: 'The following are therefore considered the pioneers of San Miguel del Bado: Francisco Martinez or Francisco Martin, Some received more than oters; some received only 50 varas; all seemed to be satisfied.[A vara was a rod; it also meant a pole.].

• 10. iii. Manuel Martinez.

7. Jose Francisco² MARTINEZ (Antonio¹Martin) was born in 1786 Taos?, Taos Co., NM Terr.

He married Maria Marta Lucero circa 1805 Taos, Taos Co., NM Terr.?

Jose Francisco died in Oct 1866 San Miguel del Bado, San Miguel Co., NM Terr. He was buried on 24 Oct 1866 San Miguel del Bado, San Miguel Co., NM Terr; Burial Register, San Miguel del Bado, Territory of New Mexico, 1847-1888, microfilm #016-879, p. 101: Inside the Capilla of La Cuesta on the 24th of October of 1866, I conducted the burial for the body of Francisco Martinez, 80 years old, husband of the deceased Maria Marta Lucero, from El Puertecito. Signed: Juan Guerin, (Rubrica).

From the FAMILY HISTORY: 'My Great Grandfather, Francesco Martin, married Marta Lucero. In 1806 they moved to Rio Lucero or Tucero de Godoi. Antonio Martinez settled on the north river of Oso in the River Arriba and known as Los Palacios County of Rio Arriba. In 1824 they moved to San Miguel de Bado near Pueblo. Post Office now known as Sena, NM. They lived there until 1860 and 1865 of old age.

San Miguel del Bado, New Mexico Story, by F. Stanley, p. 7: 'The following are therefore considered the pioneers of San Miguel del Bado: Francisco Martinez or Francisco Martin. Some received more than others; some received only 50 varas; all seem to be satisfied. (A vara was a rod; it also meant a pole.).

In 1841 San Miguel del Bado, San Miguel Co., NM Terr.: Jose Francisco Martinez appeared on the Census; Second Dictrict of El Babo, 1841:
Don Francisco Martin, age 55, living in San Miguel del Bado with wife, Marta Lusero, age 53. Children listed are Manuel, age 25 and Francisco, age 23.

In 1850 La Cuesta, NM Terr.: Jose Francisco Martinez appeared on the Census; 1850 US Population Census for La Cuesta, Territory of New Mexico, Precinct #00, Sheet #20, taken on 20 October 1850, p. 139: Town of La Cuesta -
Francisco Martinez, age 70; spouse, Marta, age 70; children living at home: Juan M., son, age 28; Andrea, daughter, age 15; Manuel, son age 12; Florencia, daughter, age 15. Remarks - the child listed as Juan M. is underscored as doubtful, could be Juana M. - the same for Florencia, she is listed as a male.

Maria Marta LUCERO was born in 1788.

Maria died in Feb 1863 San Miguel del Bado, San Miguel Co., NM Terr. She was buried on 11 Feb 1863 San Miguel del Bado, San Miguel Co., NM Terr; Burial Register, San Miguel del Bado, Territory of New Mexico., 1847-1888, microfilm #016-879, p. 85: Marta Lucero, from La Cuesta. In the capilla of la Cuesta, on the 11th of February of 1863, the body of Marta Lucero, age 75 years old, wife of Francisco Martin, was buried. Signed: Juan Guerin, (Rubrica).

Known children of Jose Francisco² Martinez and Maria Marta Lucero were as follows:

• 11. i. Maria Rita³ Martin(ez) was born in 1809. She married Jesus Lopez Archibique, son of John Archibique and Guadalupe Lopez, circa 1824. She married Juan Jose De Los Dolores Salazar, son of Toribio Antonio Salazar and Maria Apolonia Guiterrez, on 20 Feb 1827 San Miguel Del Bado, San Miguel Co., NM; 20 Feb 1827 - Juan Jose Salazar, widow in 1st marriage of Guadalupe Zena of 1 year with Maria Rita Martines, single, daughter of Francisco Martines and of Marta Lucero from El Puertocito. p. 194.

  Maria died on 3 May 1868 Sapello, San Miguel Co., NM.

  She witnessed the baptism of Manuel Antonio Sena on 7 Jan 1834 San Miguel del Bado, San Miguel Co., NM Terr; La Cuesta - bap. 7 Jan 1834, ae 6 da; s/ Rafael Sena & Ma Candelaria Salasar; ap/ Ygnacio Sena & Ma Rafaela Martin; am/ Toribio Salasa & Polonaria Gutierres; gp / Juan Jose Salasar & Martia Rita Martin. Brother & sister-in-law of Candelaria Salazar.² 'My Grandmother Maria Rita Martin reclaimed -------- in the corner of Lucero and Rio Grande in Taos enter Arroy Hondo there known as Lucero de Godar or Antonio Martinez known as the bisabuelo (grandfather) of my father, Tomas Salazar, Grandfather of my Granmother Rita and my great Grandfather.' (written by Manuel M. Salazar in the Family History).

• 12. ii. Jose Antonio Martinez was born circa 1814 NM Terr.

  He married 1st Maria Francisca Garcia, daughter of Jose Maria Garcia and Maria Juliana Rodriguez, on 3 Mar 1837 San Miguel del Bado, San Miguel Co., NM Terr; San Miguel del Bado marriages, Book M-1 from 1829-1846, AASF film #20, frames 0611 to 0814. In San Miguel, Jose Antonio Martin, age 23, single, son of Francisco Martin and maria Marta Lucero, with Maria Francisca Garcia, age 16, single, daughter of Jose Maria Garcia and Maria Juliana Rodriguez. All residents of this jurisdiction. Resident of La Cuesta, NM A prenuptial investigation (Deligencia) #28 is recorded for this marriage. No witnesses or sponsors listed.

  He married 2nd Ma Callenta Librada Ortiz, daughter of Jose Miguel Marcelino Ortiz and Paula Pineda, on 15 Jan 1861 San Miguel del Bado, San Miguel Co., NM Terr; Jose Anto Martines wid/Ma Franca Garcia, s/Jose Francisco Martines & Ma Marta Lucero, m. Ma Callenta Librada Ortiz, single, d/Marcelino Ortiz & Paula Pineda. Wit: Juan Jose Salazar & Luis Ma Martinez, Jesus Lucero & Anto Tafolla.³

  In 1841 San Miguel del Bado, San Miguel Co., NM Terr.: Jose Antonio Martinez appeared on the Census; 1841 Census for San Miguel del Bado, Nuevo Mexico, La Provincia de Mexico, 2nd District of El Bado, 1841; (Mexican Archives of New Mexico, Roll 41, Frame 1262, Col. 1, line #231.) Don Jose Antonio Martin, age 28, living in the San Miguel del Bado area with his wife, Francisca Garcia, age 19. No children listed.

  In 1850 La Cuesta, NM Terr.: Jose Antonio Martinez appeared on the Census; 1850 US Population Census for La Cuesta, Territory of New Mexico, Precinct #00, Sheet #20, taken on 20 October 1850, p. 139:
  Jose Antonio Martinez, age 40; spouse, Maria Francisca, age 30; children living at home, Juana M., daughter, age 8; Crescencia, daughter, age 5. Remarks, living next door to his father, Don Francisco Martinez.

• 13. iii. Manuel Gregorio Martinez was born in 1816. He married Estefana Ortiz, daughter of Mariano Ortiz and Maria Teresa Silva, on 12 Nov 1843 La Cuesta, NM Terr; Source: San Miguel del Bado Marriages, book M-1, from 1829-1846, AASF Film #20, Frames 0611-0814 -- San Miguel del Bado Church, Marriage Book M-1: Manuel Gregorio Martin, single of this jurisdiction, son of Francisco Martin and of Marta Lucero, with Estefana Ortiz, single, dau. of Mariano Ortiz and Maria Teresa Silva.
• 14. iv. Francisco Antionio Martinez was born in 1818. He married Maria Soledad Aragon, daughter of Rafael Aragon and Guadalupe Sandoval, on 4 Nov 1845 San Miguel del Bado, San Miguel Co., NM Terr; 4 Nov 1845 - Francisco Antonio Martines, single, son of Francisco Martines, and Maria Marta Lusero with Maria Soledad Aragon, single, daughter of Rafael Aragon and Guadalupe Sandoval.