José;3818295 said:Originally posted by LilOlLady
I take it that none of your ancestors were part of that war?
Nope, but another José (from California) put up a heroic defence of Alta against the invading US army:
José Antonio Ezequiel Carrillo (17961862)
Battle of Dominguez Rancho, 9 October 1846. José Antonio Carrillo, near Los Angeles, leads Californio forces against 350 marines and sailors who retreated.
Leo Carrillo unveils portrait of his great-great grandfather José Antonio Carrillo, 1955
Californio - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Bless his heart.