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Cecilton, MD
Tune Up Service
Automobile Tune Up in Cecilton, MD
When your vehicle stops working properly, your first move is to contact your local mechanic. But did you know that regular tune ups are just as important in caring for your car? In fact, by scheduling tune ups as needed, you can do your part to avoid costly automobile repairs down the line. At Cecilton Auto Repair, we offer thorough tune up services for vehicle owners in Cecilton, MD. No matter the age or condition of your car, we have the knowledge and skills to give it the maintenance it needs to keep on running.
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Our tune up service is a solid investment in the long-term health of your car. When you come to us, we'll take the time to inspect your vehicle and make sure it's running as it should. And if we come across a problem, we'll alert you right away and help you make an informed decision about your repair options.
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Did a great job making sure my vehicle was good to go and customer service was great!
Plugged a tire fast and friendly service!!
Super service and fair prices.
Good guys
Wonderful customer service and great work!
Courtney was awesome and the service was honest and fair
trust the staff at Cecilton Auto Repair. They listen. They are highly qualified. They accommodate your schedule. I have recommended them to family and friends.
Great honest hard-working people.
I have been taking my vehicle to Cecilton Auto for 20 years. Its a place even women can trust to be treated fairly. Thank you. Brian's Mom
Does great work on your cars
Hope they still have my Cobalt.
Family oriented service garage with nice people, and nice dog! Look --anytime you get car service you always think it costs too much, but i do think these people are fair and try to give you a good deal. They are reasonably quick, and seem to do a good job. They have free ride-backs which is very useful. Appointments usually within a few days. Real easy walking distance to royal farms if you do have to wait, and want a snack.
Highly professional & honest. Would go back again.
We have been using Cecilton Auto for our car service, maintenance and repair needs for over 10 years. Everyone is helpful on phone, they explain what work is needed, provide you options that fit your needs or budget and readily fit you into the schedule. Very easy to work with and always happy with the outcome!
Honest and affordable
Brought my car in for an oil change the other day and was in and out quickly with no fuss or hassle. Couldn't ask for better service.
Excellent work, a small town family owned and operated shop with fair prices, good turn around time and great customer service. Thanks guys!
Family atmosphere with pleasant helpful staff. Knowledgeable mechanics that can handle all of my car's needs. Would recommend Darryl & his crew to anyone looking for a dependable honest facility to take care of their automotive maintenance or repair.
I would highly recommend Cecilton Auto Repair in Cecilton, MD. Every time I walk into the lobby I am greeted by friendly staff that is committed to fixing my car correctly to insure that I will always be safe. My family brings all of our vehicles here and we have never experienced any problems. They are very reliable and I am always pleased with the price. I am very appreciative for everything they have done and would not take my vehicles anywhere else.
Very good work, I take all my vehicles there. I've tried other places nearby, and I'm never happy with the work. But at Cecilton Auto Repair, I'm always satisfied with the price, the turnaround time, and the quality of the work. I've never had to return to get something fixed again once they fixed it, and they've never tried to rip me off. The people are friendly and the service is unmatched. About me: I fix the little things myself and change my own oil, but for bigger or harder repairs, I take it to Cecilton.
Awesome job with hard to diagnose problems
Everyone was very friendly, the tech diagnosed a vibration problem in no time. Had a bunch of other work done too. All of my auto repair work is done at Cecilton Auto now.
expert service , great customer service
expert service as always prompt and fair pricing with great customer service
Another Pleasant Experience
Had the good folks at Cecilton Auto set my old Element up to get through another winter. Thanks to all, always a good experience.
Good Service
Great service
in and out --quick and easy
the team at cecilton auto are the best-- i am a retired mechanic---but i cant do the work myself anymore-i take it here --and its done to my standards as i would do--no worries---any one near cecilton auto repair should bring their car here. quick--fast--right and easy.
Darryl & his son Matt & their helpers @ Cecilton Motors in Cecilton, MD are experienced car lovers and extremely knowledgable; during the past 2 years, they have taken care of my 2005 Audi AllRoad; have taken loving care of my '69 Chrysler 300 convertible, 1977 Plymouth Stay Wag w/ a ¾ race engine and my son's classic 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser always mindful of the necessity to deliver prompt careful service at a reasonable cost. I am happy to recommend highly their service on classic and newer cars. PWW.
Well run business
Always a pleasure to do business with; every employee is pleasant, knowledgeable and professional too! Reasonable prices coupled with speedy service. THANK YOU!
Great business
Friendly professional staff
expert service , great customer service
great service when I need the job done. Don't have to wait a week to get service
Great service for a quick repair!
The team at Cecilton Auto fit me in same day for a tire repair. It's nice to be back up and running so quickly. Great service Great price
Dropped my car off to get MD State inspected and the vehicle was ready and completed without an appointment in two days!!
Quick and easy
once again solved my problem and got me on my way, thank you.
Quality service
Always great service at a fair price
The good people at Cecilton Auto have done it again
Someone from this great team always steps up to keep me on the road, this time it was Courtney, thanks so much
Great Service...again
I seem to be breaking things often...is it because I enjoy visiting with the crew....probably a factor.
Did a fantastic job rims look amazing just waiting for the sensors to connect to the vehicle.
Toyota Yaris "Sound"
The staff at Cecilton Auto were so very helpful. After driving through a pounding rain storm last night there was a funny noise when I was driving over 40mph. I could not see a branch or other hanging device underneath. They found the front grill was hanging down and made a noise when going faster. They clipped it up and it was fixed in less than half hour. They went out of their way to help get me on the road fast! And such piece of mind knowing my engine is ok. Thanks so much,
Great Service
The entire crew works hard to give you a good experience.
Professional service
Our vehicle required extensive evaluation and repairs. Courtney communicated the findings and costs on a daily basis.
Rotate tires & check wheel alignmate.
We have been using Cecilton Auto Repair for many years for our car and truck maintenance and repairs and always received friendly and good service.
Thank you for taking me right in when I had an unfamiliar icon showing on my dash. And finding the problem and handling it swiftly. Much appreciated
Quick Service Review - Leaky tire
I came in at 4:30 PM on a Friday (before Easter) to make an appointment for a leaky left rear tire. Knowing the holiday was coming and seeing the tire getting worse daily, they fit me in. They found the nail, repaired my tire and I was on the way in 25 minutes
Always great service
Finished job earlier than I expected and at a lower cost.
Always straight forward, competitive pricing coupled with high quality services. It's a bonus that the entire crew treats you like they appreciate your business, and not like THEY are doing YOU a favor!
Always straight forward, competitive pricing coupled with high quality services. It's a bonus that the entire crew treats you like they appreciate your business, and not like THEY are doing YOU a favor!
went out of their way to help me with my problem
Quality service
expert service, fair pricing, friendly people
Excellent work as always. Professional, prompt and courteous. Everyone is superb.
Highly professional & Knowledgable service on my classic 2005 Audi AllRoad. Whether it is a classic American modified road car or a stock 2005 Audi, the customer gets the same superior friendly and attentive service. I would and have happily recommended Cecilton Motors to my friends & family, and they have never been disappointed.
Great service!
I have been servicing my cars with Cecilton for about 5 years now. They have always been trustworthy and have gone the extra mile to make it right. They have earned my business and I look forward to working with them in the future.
Everything was top notch, as always!
great place for auto repair
just had my battery replaced in my jeep by matt and staff-- cecilton auto is the one stop shop for all needed auto repairs i will defintly go back 5 stars
awesome service and friendly. The lady at the window was polite and effective.The work done our cars is fast and always professional
Expert Service
Can't say enough good things about Darryl, Matt and the staff. Quick diagnosis and repair...
It was a great experience as ever!
The best experience as always, the staff is awesome and go out of there way for us!
On the raod again
Once again the good people at Cecilton Auto Repair got me in and out quickly and solved my problem at a reasonable cost, thanks to all.
Fast service very nice customer service Truck back good as new 5 🌟
Quick Oil Change
Another quick and convenient visit to keep the toy well oiled.
quality service at a fair price
as usual, great service and the repair completed on time
Quality Staff
I trust the staff at Cecilton Auto Repair. They listen. They are highly qualified. They accommodate your schedule. I have recommended them to family and friends.
Friendly and Professional Service
I was able to have my car inspection on a day that fit my schedule. My car was inspected on time.
2002 Buick maintenance
Very professional, courteous, good communications, quality work completed.
Cecilton auto repair is the place to take your vehicle for "check engine light"
Had a check engine light come on, took vehicle to 2 other repair shops, they could not figure out the problem. Took to Cecilton Auto Repair, scheduled Matt to look at the vehicle. Matt successfully found and repaired the problem, and explained the situation to me in detail, same day repair. I know where I'm taking my next vehicle problem, Matt is the man!
A Local Shop Thats Friendly and Professional
They were able to repair my car the same day that I called and the repair was done quickly and thoroughly with a friendly local shop atmosphere.
I had a possible dead Battery, and the Service manager asked pertinent questions before he checked everything and replaced the battery. I was impressed and pleased at his thoroughness & speedy resolution of my problem.
I always trust you and your work. However, it would really make the waiting easier if someone would come out to the waiting room intermittently and update the client regarding the service progress on the automobile.
Matt's The Man
thank you for another project speedily resolved
Cecilton Auto is a great place -- they do nice work. They are always pleasant and accommodating.
Very happy with repairs! !
Professional, helpful and friendly staff
Very accommodating and gave me a ride to work after dropping the car off for state inspection. Moved my inspection up in priority so it wouldn't interrupt my evening plans. Had my car in and out quickly. Thanks for the great service.
Diagnosed the problem and showed me what was needed. Ordered the part, put it in the next day and was on my way! Friendly and courteous service!
High quality service, professional, friendly.
Always customer oriented, performs quality work, highly recommend to others.
High quality service, professional, friendly.
Always customer oriented, performs quality work, highly recommend to others.
The service is wonderful. But I forgot the donuts 🍩
Great care for the car
They took into consideration that we take excellent care of our car and so they did also. Not saying they wouldn't do it for any car they service, but it was nice to know the car was not abused, and it was serviced correctly.
Honest, Dependable, and Friendly
I have been using Cecilton Auto for over 18yrs. and since moving I travel an extra 25 miles to have them service my car. I can depend on them making sure my car is safe and maintained.
Another fine experience
Quick friendly service from a knowledgeable staff.
Quality family run business!
I can always depend on Cecilton Auto to take care of my cars and get me set with what I need!
Very professional, especially when it came to information that I really wasn't expecting. Very accommodating and helpful with what needed to happen next and how to get it resolved.
Quality Care, Nice People, Affordable
I Called on a Friday and they were able to help me the same day. Was planning to do the rear brakes on my Chrysler 300 myself, but when the 2-piece lugnuts were different sizes (swelling) or were spinning without loosening, I knew I needed to take it somewhere and Cecilton Auto took me on the same day - thank you. Car had 175K miles and and this was the 2nd set of brake shoes being installed. They recommended new rotors, but did not push them like others might have and I agreed because the last time I changed the pads I figured I would get new rotors the next pad replacement. So it was no surprise and they replaced them quickly. I was out that afternoon and very satisfied with not only the quality of work but the price and was able to spend some time with very nice people.
Great people great service
went out of their way to accommodate my schedule to get my truck fixed and also explained in detail what to expect after the repair. Thanks again for the great customer service
always great service and close attention to detail
Always a good experience getting auto work done. Very professional service and extremely courteous. thanks again for keeping our old vehicle like new.
I have been going to Cecilton Auto Repair for over 14 years and have always had wonderful service. Very dependable! Always know I am in good hands.
Last minute notice and they took me right in. Fast n great service
Excellent advocate for cars upkeep
Driving to work on New Jersey TPK at highway speed, during a lane change, hit a massive pothole and broke two belts in two tires. Bent the wheels too. Darryl advocated the issue to Kumho and they issued a substantial rebate. Time went by and I had forgotten about the potential rebate. Well, showed up for an oil change and was informed about the credit to my account. What a pleasant surprise to have an oil change with no out of pocket cost. A less honest owner could have pocketed my money and not mentioned a thing! Thanks to Cecilton Automotive
Very professional, courteous, quality was excellent!
Have always been treated good, quality has been excellent. No complaints. Honest, upfront, excellent service!
Always there. Always fair
Daryl, Matt, Stephanie and company always come through for their customers. if you are new to the area or fed up with the mechanic you use, I highly recommend Cecilton Auto Repair.
Fast Excellent Service
Low cost
I have been taking my vehicle to Cecilton Auto for 20 years. Its a place even women can trust to be treated fairly.
They were nice enough to fit me in with a days notice! Very friendly
Simply, THE BEST
Friendly, professional and always going the extra mile to get the job done and keep customers happy. I will recommend Cecilton Auto to any and all who need a reliable car mechanic. When I dropped my car off (in an emergency situation) I was given an ride home.
Outstanding Service
I am a regular at Cecilton for oil changes, rotations, and other maintenance. They have been terrific and I highly recommend them for service. Fast, friendly, and honest.
quality service at a fair price
friendly service and quality repair, very knowledgeable tech's that go that extra mile to make sure the job is done right the first time
Saved me from myself again
Recently had a fender bender with damage requiring a tow, Daryl was there before the cops, set me up with a collision repair guy and got me back on the road in days, and reasonably, thanks to all at Cecilton Auto, part of my extended family
great service at a fair price
Honest and Polite
We always feel pleased with the quality and fairness. Definitely recommend!
Amazing Auto Repair!
5 stars, Best Auto Repair Provider ever! Friendly, knowledgeable, accessible, honest!
Kind, pleasant, understanding, empathetic and accomodating. Doesn't get any better. This applies to all the staff.
Darryl was very helpful, and answered my questions in a manor I could understand. I'm relieved it turned out to be something normal for my car.
great service, friendly atmosphere, suggests things that should be done on vehicle
Professional and Friendly
There was no problem rescheduling my appointment and my car was inspected thoroughly and quickly. Would 100% recommend.
Friendly very helpful and professional
would definitely give them my business again
As usual, they never disappoint. Not only do they take care of our vehicles, they also took care of my atv. Had numerous problems with it that others couldn't diagnose. Matt and Darryl put their heads together and solved the multiple issues. Can't say enough about that facility. Thanks again guys!
Inspection visit
Highly professional & honest. Would go back again.
Great People, Great Service
This wasn't my first visit to Cecil auto Repair and it won't be my last. My first experience was years ago when Darryl (owner) responded to a AAA roadside call (as he also does AAA work). I didn't know he was the owner at the time but I was impressed with his honestly and knowledge. I've used AAA services elsewhere but haven't found anyone who was as honest and took the time to explain what my options post service were. At no time did he mention he operated a repair service as well, which underscores his integrity in my opinion. I only found out he owned a repair business as he was leaving and I asked how long he'd been doing AAA service. I've had multiple experiences with Cecil Auto Repair and everyone of them resulted in a great repair at a price that was fair and a successful repair. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them for anything and that includes complex electrical work as well as all auto repair and services.
I was clearly informed regarding my problem. I left with no problems.
Excellent service as always. We thank you again.
Always a pleasant trip to my favorite auto repair shop - like these peeps alot - quick prompt service and always kind!
Came through again
Had a problem, called 410 275 2700, problem went away, again. These people have rescued me countless times. Highly recommend.
Superior Service, as always
Cecilton Auto is the ONLY place I will take my car. The staff is friendly and knows EVERYTHING about cars.
Best Service -in the area.
Cecilton Auto is a business that you can depend on excellent work, professionalism and honesty. After getting my car back from an auto body shop, I kept hearing a sound in the back of my car so I asked Daryl if he would check it out. After driving the car, he confirmed the sound and suggested how to approach the other business. He did not charge me and was so nice to take time and help me.
Honesty is the key word here.
Over the years my wife and I have had our vehicles repaired and serviced here. Twice over the years we had warranty issues with both vehicles. Darrel could have repaired the vehicles and charged us, but instead being an honest businesses man said the issues were covered by the vehicle warranty and advised us to take vehicles back to the dealer even thou he could have repaired both vehicles. How many repair shops would be that honest.
I was very pleased with every aspect of your shop,very pleasant personnel. I will be back.
On the road again
Cecilton Auto has got my old Element back on the road again. Great people.
Still Awesome
As usual, they are timely, efficient, friendly and fair in price.
I am very grateful that you take appointments on Saturday's for Oil Changes. Matt does a wonderful job - he is very professional and pleasant to deal with. He also keeps me well informed with recommendations for my vehicle.
You take your car to a shop, because they know more than you do. So by definition it's a leap of faith and a matter of trust. These guys are trustworthy and there is a level of comfort when they take care of your car. That's critical to me.
Very pleased with service. Send me a bill for your labor. Arlo Courter
Fast, Reliable Service
I scheduled a state inspection for my truck and they were able to fit me into their schedule and complete the inspection for me.
Car inspection
Good prompt service
eeverything was good
Professional and accomodating
Cecilton Auto is always pretty quick to service our cars and have been very accommodating to us. We have used them for multiple cars for several years and, for the most part, have been very pleased with their work. We would recommend them to anyone looking for an auto service dealer in the area.
High quality, professional service
They always manage to fit me in and give excellent recommendations to ensure my car runs smoothly and safely.
service was excellent as usual.....I feel like I can trust the folks to be always honest and competent
Very Satisfied; good work at a fair price
Fast & reliable
Easy & fast scheduling, quick repair time & fantastic prices
Vehicle inspection
Best and only place I will bring my vehicle for service, best mechanics and customer service!!
Great people, great service
Very good service, know what they are doing
Very Good and keeping apointments
good service
quality service at a fair price
Great work! Communication needs improvement
I have been going to Cecilton Auto Repair for the past 10 years. They have always done good work and I feel that I've been treated fairly. My only complaint or suggestion would be that when your car is in the process of being repaired that there is more communication about the completion of the job. There have been several times when the job is supposed to be done by the end of the day and then I had to call in the morning to find out what was going on. I understand they get swamped, but when you're down a vehicle, communication would really be helpful.
good service
Very good service, know what they are doing
Usual friendly atmosphere, but a bit overpriced this time
There are many reasons for the final cost of the repair, but the bottom line is; it took 2 trips, the error codes had to be deciphered twice (?) and at the end of the day it cost over $900 to replace a battery and an O2 sensor and it was difficult getting calls returned.
We were in a jam and needed a wheel alignment service with a one day turnaround. We contacted them in the morning and by end of the day the work was completed. This was the first time we used their shop so I was impressed with their service and prompt timing. Professional and customer focused!
We were having problems with the car shaking and vibrating. We were in Cecilton at Royal Farms and drove it back to Buttonwood Beach and it was getting worse the more we drove. I called Cecilton Auto and they told me to bring it in and they would check it out. They found the problem it was with a tire. They put the spare on, ordered us a new tire They next day the new tire was put on and it is fine. They were very friendly and helpful.
I have been using this business for the past 15yrs+ and they are professional, trust worthy and always willing to explain what needs to be done.
Great people, great service
I am new to the area, and was referred to Cecilton Auto Repair by several people- and am very glad that I was. I came to them 3 separate times within two weeks to get my oil changed, new tires, and a repair to an old tire, and they were always flexible with my schedule and willing to go the extra mile. Every time they explained everything that they were doing and gave me options for what they thought was best for my car. Not once did I feel like I was going to get ripped off- everyone that works there is honest and very polite. I will definitely come back in the future and recommend them to other people.
Happy again
Had a quick need for motorcycle service and Matt and company had me safe again in hours at a great price, thanks
Friendly and professional
Competent staff, great advice, flexible scheduling options
Quick and easy
I am new to town and needed to find a reliable auto shop that didn't try to up sell me and instead did exactly what I asked for, quickly too! I'll be back.
Great attention to our needs and provided quick repairs when we didn't have an appointment. Thanks again for all your help.
Highly professional great work and staff is wonderful
They were quick about my car.
Super speedy help!
Arrived with a tire problem needing immediate attention. Darryl and Matt got me on the road for the day and followed up with 4 new tires today. Momma is happy, so the world is at peace!
Knowledgeable and reliable, friendly and helpful.
We have been using Cecilton Auto for our car service, maintenance and repair needs for over 10 years. Everyone is helpful on phone, they explain what work is needed, provide you options that fit your needs or budget and readily fit you into the schedule. Very easy to work with and always happy with the outcome!
Great Local Service
Been a customer since Darryl move to this location. Always prompt, caring service.
Truck repair
All of the items I requested to be repaired were done so expertly and carefully. Although the repairs took several days it was due to getting a part for my aging truck. Darryl and everyone always do a great job.
Excellent friendly knowledgeable service.
Friendly people, efficient service, stand behind their work
I have yet to ever go inside Cecilton Auto and find anyone with an attitude. They are always helpful, answer all my questions and they do good work. The young man there, Matt, will go the extra mile for you and he's never too busy to take the time to help you. They stand behind their work. I recently had a repair that needed tweeking. Matt got right on it, fixed it and there was no charge. One more thing - they provide excellent tow service.
Great service
They were very professional, and accommodating.
Real professional
It was my first time there, and they were very accommodating to me since I had called two days prior to ask if I could drop off my vehicle. They were completely okay with it and the service was great.
Great Service, Fast and Friendly
I have just started using Cecilton Auto Repair after having a great relationship with my last auto service provider. Moving and trying to find a reliable and trustworthy service provider is done through trial and error and Cecilton has been a terrific find.
Dependible Personal Reasonable
I have been using Cecilton Auto for a dozen years, they always strive for the best solution to my problems, on time, reasonably priced and pleasantly delivered. Thanks
Matt is a great guy and completes all the work he said to complete. Also he very knowledgeable
Timely service, good quality work and friendly service..!!
Saved me a ton of money having Cecilton Auto Repair replace my brakes.!! Service was done promptly and efficiently.!!!.
Five Stars Isn't Enough!
Having a mechanic we can trust is priceless. Thank you all for everything you do!!!
Very good service, timely and friendly.
Reasonably priced and would use this place of business again.
Again, the team at Cecilton Auto Repair came through. They not only perform the necessary procedures required for any maintenance or repairs, they go over and above to ensure your satisfaction. I've NEVER been disappointed.
great service and finished on time
Always excellent service.
High quality service.
Matt strives for customer satisfaction. He has exemplary troubleshooting skills and is eager to make quality repairs with the best parts available. He won't install cut rate inferior parts to get the customer out the door on the cheap. He backs up all his work.
Quick and efficient service
I had an oil change and tire rotation. Excellent, quick and efficient service! A great local repair shop that truly cares!
Easy and straightforward
I took my car in for an alignment. Dropped it off the day before the appointment, had the service completed on schedule and was able to pick it up in just a couple of minutes with a review of the findings clearly explained to me.
timely and excellent service Have recommended other people
Fast service
Called in the morning to get a trailer inspection, they brought me right in and got it done while I waited. Super convenient!
Great service as always. Matt called to advise us on other items that needed attention. Everyone there is professional and very courteous.
Outstanding service!!!
Great fast service
Brought my truck in for inspection. I was alittle early and instead of waiting for the appointment time they brought it right in and got it done pretty quick and accurately
Great service
Great service with attention to detail and cost effective solutions.
Professional and committed
My son recently purchased his first car for college and it developed transmission problems. Cecilton Auto did their best to keep the repairs to what was necessary knowing that this was a 21 year old's first investment. They were able to trouble shoot , rebuild the transmission, and inspect the vehicle after a few days of driving before he headed back to college. This family run business really cars about their customers!
Quick repair
Once again Darryl and Matt solved my issues with prompt, cost effective solutions. Thanks.
Great Job!
Good job
Everyone was really nice and really helpful. Just plain good people hard to find these days.
Quality service
Another quick and easy visit....
Courteous and professional staff. Problem fixed.
I always feel I am in good hands when they service my vehicles
I appreciate the fact that they give me a heads up when something will shortly need to be fixed or a new part will soon is needed. This prevents my being without a vehicle and I will be prepared for the cost.
Outstanding service!
Once again, Stephanie, Matt and Darryl went out of their way to diagnose and repair our vehicle so my wife could start her trip with confidence. Thanks, Joe
Fast, efficient and affordable!
A small business that has personalized service. Far better than the constant upselling at dealerships and larger shops.
Qualtiy Service
The People that work at Cecilton Auto are very nice and very informative. They do a good job taking care of my car. I appreciate that they recommend what needs to be done. Love that they have Saturday Hours.
good work and friendly service.
Great service as usual. Quality work and people.
Good service done in a timely manner.
Wonderful service, as usual !!!!!
I had a very Pleasant experience with this business. I needed an inspection and that got me in within 20 minutes, the were very courteous and explained future maintenance that would be needed by next year. I will definitely use them from now on.
Professional, dependable and friendly.
Great people
Perfect service and great customer service
Excellent as always
Good work done properly. Please keep up the good work. You are our go to garage from now on.
Fast, cooperative, good balance between letting me know what's wrong and understanding financial limitations.
Prompt diagnosis and repair so my wife's schedule could carry on without delay.....
My first experience withy Cecilton Auto was this weekend for a safety inspection. My appointment went very smoothly - started on time and was very professional. I will be back.
Work done on time. Bill consistent with estimate. Offered a ride home in case we needed one, since the car had to be left at the garage for hours. Pleasant experience.
Prompt professional service.
They are very friendly and attentive to the customers. clean atmosphere no rush no hassel will work with you They make me feel very comfortable.
The service was great and the customer service was awesome!!!!!!
Great Service as usual! Thank you
Cecilton Auto was super professional...They were patient and accommodating when I had to reschedule my appt twice.
Very good customer service friendly, fast, informative. Really enjoy the atmosphere and kind service.
excellent customer service
Efficient, friendly service, again.
Wonderful, friendly service as usual.
wish you were open on saturdays
As a new customer my car was serviced on time. And the pick up and drop off service was a huge help too. I will call again when the need arises. Also having an experienced Volvo tech on staff was a huge plus.
Good work.
Service was great. They took exceptional care of my car. I will be there for regular service on all my vehicals
Always a pleasure to deal with Darrell and Matt. Quick and reasonably priced.
Great service as usual. Thanks for keeping our older vehicles like new.
Thank you for getting me in so quickly and for fixing all that needed to be done on my 2008 bug. It is running like a top. You folks rock!
Excellent! As a transplant to this area from Oregon, I am so grateful to have stumbled upon this garage!!! I had an awesome garage in Eugene, OR ( Wayne's) and after trying a few in this area had just about given up hope of finding a place! So happy now, thanks to Cecilton Auto!!!
First time there and it was a great experience. Knowledgable and fair priced too. Will use them again for sure.
Great Service, Friendly Staff!
Any crisis, no matter how large or small, is handled quickly and expertly by the Cecilton Auto team. They keep me running and they keep me smiling.
They always do a very thorough job whenever I take my car in. Once my I pick my car up, I know it's fixed...
Great service. Recommended you to my brother. He was very happy too. Thanks.
Took me in right away. Excellent work, extremely friendly. Completed work in timely manner.
Best place for car repairs.
Great experience
Wonderful staff. Fast service. Very helpful.
Thank you for all you did to get my VW light system working properly. You folks rock and I am mighty pleased that I found you.
Fantastic service! Friendly people! But, most important is the fact that they were very upfront and informative. I didn't feel like I was being " handled" because I am an older woman!!! I felt a part of a conversation about my vehicle and its needs....Awesome! As a relative newcomer to the area, I am so happy to have found a "home" garage! Have already recommended to others!!!
very prompt, courteous the e-mails regarding service are a God send - reminders are so good because we forge -t the reminders help us to get the service in a timely manner - good job!
What can I say , the service is always great.
Cecilton Auto has been servicing our cars for years. They provide great service with a personal touch and have always been willing to accommodate my schedule. They keep track of my service needs and remind me when I need work done. The office and garage are always clean and neat and everyone there is friendly and helpful. I would highly recommend them.
Good work, on time and dependable advice.
Super place to take your vehicle. Fair prices, great services including customer service. I won't go anywhere else.
Cecilton Auto, installed a new engine in my car for 2/3rd of the amount quoted by the dealer, who had suggested it was not really worth the effort. Along the entire process I was kept informed of any additional work I might want to consider while the engine was out, always in a most graceful way. I could not be more satisfied.
Great service with a smile, at a fair price. Could anyone ask for more?
What can I say, the service was as good as ever. I brought my truck in with an engine issue, Darryl checked it out. He notified me that the issue was a recall issue and that GM would make good for it. He could have fixed it and billed me for it and I would have not known it was a recall. I did not receive anything from GM about the issue. Darryl is an honest man that you can trust and know that your car will be fixed right.
Good honest people
Darryl and the team at Cecilton Auto Repair are phenomenal. My car recently needed service and I dropped it on them when the shop was already very busy, and they turned it around in less than 48 hours. I could not ask for better service, and the pricing is very reasonable.
Good and honest people
Great work as usual. I rely on you to keep my aging vehicles operating well and appreciate your 30 pt. inspections to keep an eye on any problems that may occur.
very satisfied job well done thank you
As usual, Cecilton Auto has helped me again; my tire was repaired efficiently, quickly and at a very reasonable cost. Thanks again Daryl, I sincerely appreciated your super service!!!
The only issue I have with Cecilton Auto is the amount of money I paid for a new battery. After speaking with nearly a dozen people, I was told that I paid more than twice the amount for both the battery and services rendered.
very nice job
As always, a great experence!
Very courteous, honest and once there accurate on wait time.
Needed 4 new tires. Told Cecilton Auto what I wanted, they got them with in a week and had them on my car the next. Excellent service...!!!
Always a good experience - trustworthy.
Good and Friendly service. Thanks for a positive experience.
Always pleasant , like the overall assessment at the end of the visit. Friendly service - price a little higher than expected - but service was great - will definitely be a long term customer!
wouldn't take my car anywhere else. Thanks again Daryl.
Happy with my service! Took care of my routine maintenance and a problem I had within the time I requested it to be completed.
What's not to like. Friendly staff. You will get great service. Great prices. Pretty much everything you look for in care care.
Thanks for the great job on the fuel gauge repair! It is working and the check engine light is off!
Travis did an excellent job on my car and it didn't take a long time either , I will definitely go back for further assistance
I was impressed with the friendliness and competency of the entire crew.
Just when I think Darryl and the Cecilton Auto team couldn't do more, they do more. No matter what the problem, or how difficult or complex it is to fix, they always come through. They totally understand the concept of customer support -- and I truly appreciate it.
Great service as usual. See you next visit for my truck.
Diagnosed and repaired promptly....thanks again.
Thought you guys did a great job with the motor. Just upset that we are getting no where with my heater airconditoner deal. With my daughter i really need it.
Good and friendly service.
Excellent service!
Great service as usual.....thanks for the doughnut!!!!!!!!!!!
My service was great. The staff was polite. I'll be back again
Stephanie, & Daryl,
Once again service was done promptly, but the ususal "bait" and "switch" occurred as the promised doughnuts never made an appearance. ;>)
I called the day before and was able to have my car serviced the very next day. Not only did I have my oil changed and 2 new tires, my car was washed and the rotation was free of charge. Needless to say, I was extremely happy.
Work was done timely and well.
Always courteous and kind... Always a job well done.
As always Cecilton Auto has done a great job.....I trust that my car will remain working well because I have the very best mechanics' working to keep my car safe and running right !!
Professional and yet friendly.
friendly courteous service - price was high for an inspection of a small 5'x8' trailer - but I guess that is dictated by the State?
you guys are amazing and very helpful. You went above and beyond to help me.. I would recommend you to everyone..
Wonderful as usual. Friendly staff. Easy to get an appointment. Short wait time. Even has refreshments while you wait. Been going there for years and have never been disappointed, NEVER!
Prompt, efficient service as always.
Excellent service!
I value our relationship and know that I can always count on an accurate diagnosis of any problems and timely service at a fair price. Thanks for keeping our vehicles running and thanks for the little extras.
Excellent service
Cecilton Auto is very reliable. Daryl is quick to get back and never does anything without getting back to me first.
Very satisfied with
Cecilton Auto is the best by far around. Thanks again Daryl, Steph and Courtney.
Always GREAT service!
Good and dependable service. I'm really glad you're close to us.
Great service, as always!
Always great service at Cecilton Auto -- prompt, friendly, and thorough. What I appreciate most is the assurance I have that my vehicles are very well maintained (especially important for the truck and trailer). Daryl and his team not only can solve any problems that arise, but also focus on preventing any problems from happening in the first place.
...and you even saved me two cookies that late in the day!
Very prompt and friendly. Helpful in determining possible modifications to make and recommended work. Awaiting call with pricing for leveling kit and manifold repair.
Everything was great as usual
Clean and comfortable waiting area.
Thanks again for the great service especially replacing the broken tailight. I brought with me a replacement that didn't exactly match the wiring but you expertly rewired and spliced it to match without a high cost to us. Always a pleasure to have you and your fine mechanics take care of our aging vehicles. Thanks also to you rwife and the other young lady who took care of us in the office. See you soon for my truck service.
Little did we know that on our last trip to our bay home this year, we'd have a vehicle malfunction. They are always unexpected and unwanted but never more than when traveling away from our home base.
You guys are always there when I need you. Thanks for taking me right away and checking my lights for me. You made my mom very happy knowing I was safe. Sue
Darryl, Steph and Courtney jumped right on my repairs and dealt with the extended warranty folks. Thanks again!!!
Service was excellent, as usual.
Thank you for your quick response to my problem. Without your help we could not deliver the mail. When the latch broke, the hood slamed into the windshield. It could have sent glass everywhere. Thanks to you we can continue to deliver the mail safely.
Everyone was very friendly and very accommodating. I stopped in after hours and was seen immediately. I came in on another day because I was still experiencing problems and was able to drop off the car the next day. My car problem was fixed and I was on my way!!!!
As always, was taken very good care of. Appreciate the NC for the wiper blades. They seem to be fine. Thanks.
Our LLV( postal jeep) was in need of a 3,000 mile check up. I was notified by email. I made the appointment and almost instantly I received a call to bring her in. The check up was done within an hour and my carrier was pick up and taken to the jeep. Quick easy and efficent.
Prompt courteous service, as always. Confident that you are keeping an eye out for me to best maintain my vehicle(s).
The heip we received from everyone there was excellent. I feel you you go above and beyond great customer service.
Great experience - very helpful with transfer to MD. expect to see us again - and again - hopefully only as needed.
The shop was efficient, and all the employees were friendly. I'll be going back to them for sure. It is nice to know there are still honest and reliable folks for your vehicle!
if you are looking for good service at a fair price then you need to check out cecilton auto family owned and operated great mechanics towing if needed rides home! good honest and fair pricing auto shop is hard to find
Tires rotated and I was on my way in 15 minutes...thanks Courtney and guys!
As usual everyone was friendly.
As always I was completely satisfied with the repairs performed on my Mazda B4000 pickup. Although I simply dropped it off without notice I was fortunately driving thru Cecilton when my problem occured. Unfortunately I couldn't make an appointment due to the cirumstances but I received my vehicle back one week later and seems to be working fine. My wife and I entrust you not just with our vehicles but thereby extending to our safety. We appreciate your very high professional service. Please extend our appreciation to all especially the Technicians. Everyone there is very courteous and professional. Our cars are aging and we depend on you to extend their service and reliability.
You will not find a better, more caring Auto Repair business than Cecilton Auto. Great service, great pricing and honesty and integrity times ten.
I arrived at my appointment time and they took the truck in immediately. Service was excellent, people were friendly and personable. I would certainly go back. Big time service from a small town shop.
excellent same day service-no $$surprises-fair price-quality on time workmanship- will be my steady auto repair repair shop.
I will be back soon!
Excellent sevice friendly atmospere Thank you!
As always, a great job. Nice to meet Courtney too - very personable!
The service was most excellent~! Although it took some time, I expected that~! Ya'll are so awesome & my bug loves her new sneakers~! Ran out of gas @ CJs/Bradford Johnson Rd., but it's ok, My hubby, Jimbo (55 today~!) came to my rescue + he had hit the "fish bowl" there for 385.$...! Thank you for your gracious hospitaity, professional service & the ride around town, Stephanie~! I'm yours forever, sorry, have to keep the keepers~! : ) peggy grose, good for another 50,000 miles~!
WE were met by a wonderful staff who took time to explain things and answer questions that were not even related to the service that were the subject of our service visit. I had purchased our mini van a year ago and had never located the spare tire, both the tech preforming the service and the owner took time to show me the location and operation of the space saver spare tire.
As always, very satisfied with the work done on my car and appreciate the honesty. Feel like we can always trust that what we're told needs to be done is the truth. Thanks Darryl.
Stephanie, you and the guys, go the extra mile to make sure the problem is solved before it becomes more expensive. It may add to the initial cost, but it should save $ in the long run....looking forward to the coffee and doughnuts ;>)
I appreciate you coming to the Post Office and fixing the flat tire right away.
We have been going to Cecilton Auto for some time now. My oil change was for 8 AM, no waiting, on time ,in and out.Both my wife and I will tell you, Cecilton Auto is HONEST and can be TRUSTED. My wife had an issue with her car, Cecilton Auto could have fixed it, but it was a warranty issue, they called the dealer, gave my wife the information and we took it to the dealer, saving us hundreds of dollars. Thats called HONESTY.
Darrel was courteous as usual...my car was assessed and taken care of in a timely manner and I was quite satisfied !
I was running late and called Darryl, he had a bulb and said to stop over!
I have been a customer for 10+ years. Have never been disappointed in the service, or the customer relations. They are thorough -- do the job RIGHT-- ALWAYS courteous and accomodating (no grease monkeys there!). Everyone on the staff is capable and pleasant (even the dogs :). I wouldn't think of taking my vehicles new or used anywhere else.
Thank you very much for taking the time to get to the bottom of the problem with my steering column. Most shops wouldn't have wanted to be bothered with such an old car. You not only took on the job but found and corrected the problem.
I can't thank Daryl and the rest of the team at Cecilton Auto enough for taking care of my issue. I had a tire randomly begin leaking and it turns out the tire was dry-rotted. They realized the problem and found 4 used tires to install on my vehicle. I was extremely happy to know that I was again going to be in safe vehicle!!! Everything was priced RIGHT!!!
You guys are super. Thank you!
Great service! People are friendly .
We always receive excellent service from Cecilton Auto. The staff is friendly, professional and very knowledgeable. I trust their opinion on needed service and feel the job is always well done.
My windshield wiper broke as I was driving home after work. I drove into Cecil Auto and they called to have someone bring windshield wipers to their establishment. I was very pleased with my experience and would recommend Cecil Auto to friends and neighbors.
As usual I am very pleased with the service. Though at this time, I was not able to have the work done-yet. I plan on having it done and will continue to use Cecilton Auto,because I trust them and feel that their customer service and mechanics are right on and reliable.
Service was great as always
Professional from start to finish. Thanks!
close to my office and always great service!!
Very good service and very nice people
I was very please with my experience everyone was very friendly, the shop and office was kept very clean and I would definitely recommend Cecilton Auto!!!
As always, friendly, competent, and efficient.
We received excellent service. They worked with us so the car would be ready in time to go to work.
I was impressed by the professionalism, and the knowledge of the team. I am comfortable that I got value for my dollars, and will return in the near future. Also, it was satisfying to know that the team at Cecilton Auto cares about doing the job right; and will tell you the straight up truth about what needs repairing, not just replacing!
They did a great job replacing part of my exhaust system. The did the work fast, and at a reasonable cost. My car sounds like new again, and with the personal service, I'll be sure to return with future repairs.
The car failed inspection but we thought it would. They explained all the issues so that we can clear them up. Pretty much what failed is what we expected so we were happy.
The only reason I didn't give you a 5 star rating was because you kept the vehicle for over two weeks. I think you knew I don't need it so keep putting it off to take care of others ahead of me. I love you and your service but would like to have the motorhome back in a more timely manner.
Cecilton Auto was very professional. I brought my vehicle in for a checkup and diagnostic test to solve a random vibration that was occurring. The front desk was informative every step of the way, giving me options to fit my budget. The auto mechanic completed a check list of everything done to my vehicle. Very impressed with this company. I will return for all my auto care needs.
Thanks for getting us in quick and for working with our work schedules. We really appreciate your help. Thanks
After a minor glitch, my headlight was fixed and I was on the road. Not bad for having been a customer for years.
This visit was awesome. Work was done quickly and for the exact price I was quoted. Also, they fixed my stuck ignition for free!!! Car drives like new and I can actually get my key out!! -Amazing. Thanks a ton guys!!!
My experience was great. Thanks for getting us in and out with the inspection. I will be up with my son's F250 this week to see if you can figure out why it is missing. I am out of options to check and replace.
Great service, Great price. Would go back for service again
Great service, Great price. Would go back for service again
The work was done in the time they said it would be.
My starter went up in my car. Cecilton Auto drove over and towed the car to the shop. They verified the problem, order the part right away and had the car returned by the very next day. Works great.!!!! These are very reliable and friendly people to work with.........
Excellent service. Service personnel are very knowledgeable.
Excellent customer service, clean shop and added benefit of fresh produce. Tomatoes and cucumbers were excellent!
As usual, Friendly, Fast and Thorough.
I would not take my car any where else.
Very Professional! Excellent Service! AAAAA++++++
curtious and quick and to the point
The car ac works great. Everyone is very
outstanding and quick service...very affordable.
Good workmanship; speedy turnaround; very friendly to deal with.
Went above and beyond to get my trailer inspected. They even went and picked my trailer up from my marina since I live 1 1/2 hours away. Great staff and mechanics!!! Whether you live in the area or are vacationing on your boat at a local marina give these guys a try you will not be disappointed.
job well done - please thank your mechanic for me.
The staff at Cecilton Auto will go above and beyond to make their customers happy. Do not hesitate to have them perform your vehicle service. You will not be disappointed.
Excellent service and friendly staff! Always very helpful and takes the time to explain in detail the service provided. Very trustworthy and knowlegdeable.
Great service!! Very friendly staff. So glad to have this shop close to home.
This excellent auto service came out at the last minute on a Saturday night...what wonderful people!!! We accidentally drove our tractor into the river and we got the other tractor stuck trying to pull it out!! Funny - but not at the time. Cecilton Auto came out before the tide came in and pulled both John Deere tractors out - and they are full size, cab tractors!! They have our business - outstanding service, attention to detail and willing to help at a moments notice!
Very good experience with Cecilton Auto. I've been very pleased with all work performed by them. Owner operated, a competent well run facility, that performs reliable work.They're very nice to work with and explain any additional work needed. The work is completed when promised. I'd recommend them unreservedly. I'm not connected in any way with Cecilton Auto.
Great service and attention to detail.
Very good experience with Cecilton Auto. I've been very pleased with all work performed by them. Owner operated, a competent well run facility, that performs reliable work.They're very nice to work with and explain any additional work needed. The work is completed when promised. I'd recommend them unreservedly. I'm not connected in any way with Cecilton Auto.
Just a note to thank everyone at Cecilton Auto for always working with my schedule when I need to have my vehicle serviced.
Dropped car off for inspection w/o appointment. Completed 48 hours later. Replaced a brake lamp with no charge. Everyone very nice.
Great job !! Thank you for turning our rotors.Done when promised.
Cars, trucks, trailers, tires of any size ... doesn't matter ... the service is excellent. And they stand behind their work. Extremely reliable and friendly service.
Great Service and scheduling to meet my needs.
I was taken care of very quickly and the service/repair was completed promptly. It was a very good experience.


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Three Lake Dillon firefighters deployed to the Fern Lake wildfire in Rocky Mountain National Park on Saturday after overnight winds whipped the long-running blaze into a threatening inferno.
Lt. Jonathan Bradley, Lt. Jason Bell and firefighter Mike Miller responded in a Type III engine to the call for assistance from the federal Type I team that hastily took over management of the blaze after it blew up overnight, forcing the evacuation of 583 homes in Estes Park
Pushed by 75 mph winds overnight, the fire, which began from an illegal campfire on Oct. 9, jumped established fire lines and ran into Moraine Park, an open meadow in Rocky Mountain National Park.
"We're always glad to help our neighbors like this, and we know we can count on them if we need them," said Jeff Berino, Lake Dillon Fire deputy chief. "This fire is pretty late in the season, but it serves as a reminder that our fire danger remains elevated in the High Country this time of year, especially with as little snow as we have received."
The Fern Lake fire had been estimated at 1,515 acres and was 40 percent contained before the overnight windstorm.
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Overview of Colonial Spanish Borderland Research
This article originally appeared in "Colonial Spanish Borderland Research" by George R. Ryskamp, JD, AG in The Source: A Guidebook to American Genealogy
In 1793, Gregory White, priest of the Catholic parish in Natchez, Mississippi, wrote the following entry in Spanish in the parish marriage book:
- In the town of Natchez on the 22nd of the month of August of 1793 I Don Gregory White principle (propietario) priest of this parish having read three bans without having resulted in any impediments, wed Policarpio Regillo, legitimate son of Jose and of Maria Rufina residents of Lesuza Province (Corregimiento) of Tholedo and Margarita Thomas, legitimate daughter of Elias Thomas and of Catarina, residents of Virginia, the witnesses were Wendelina Piroth and Israel Lennard and I sign this- Gregorio White.
A Spanish groom, a bride from Virginia, an Irish priest, and two French witnesses'this typifies the Spanish frontier at the greatest extent of Spanish dominion in the last quarter of the eighteenth century. Spain controlled lands from California on the west through Arizona and New Mexico (extending north into Colorado), Texas, Louisiana, the entire Mississippi River Valley (including posts as far north as Illinois), and the Gulf Coast sections of Mississippi and Alabama all the way across Florida to the east coast at Saint Augustine. As Americans schooled in the Frederick Jackson Turner theory of the expansion of the American frontier, many of us fail to recognize the significance of the Spanish presence in large areas that are now part of the territorial United States. Spain not only established the first two successful permanent colonies in the area now comprising the United States (Saint Augustine, Florida, in 1565 and New Mexico in 1598), but by 1800, the Spanish population had reached 26,800 in California, Texas, Arizona, and New Mexico (20,00 in New Mexico alone) and about 48,000 in the Louisiana Territory and the Floridas.<ref>Peter Gerhard, The North Frontier of New Spain (Norman: University of Oklahoma Press, 1982), 24-25, online at http://teaching.arts.usyd.edu.au/history/hsty3080/3rdYr3080/Louisiana/louisiana_after_the_purchase.</ref>
This Spanish frontier had established an active and dynamic presence for more than a century before the beginning of the American and French frontiers with which it collided in the eighteenth century. A constant interaction existed among these frontiers, with Britains, Frenchmen, and, ultimately, Americans crossing into, settling among, and interacting with the Spanish administration and people. As a result, many of those early American, British, and French settlers appear in Spanish records along with an extensive number of Spanish subjects. As inveterate record keepers, the Spanish kept extensive and detailed records of governmental administration and daily life. Aided by the common element of the Catholic religion, Spanish records are generally more extensive than their English counterparts during the colonial period, providing an excellent amount of material of interest not only to those who have ancestral lines among the Spanish settlers, but for those with ancestral lines among early American, British, and French settlers within areas under Spanish rule.
This chapter reviews the types and locations of records generated in the Spanish language by the colonial governments of Spain as well as by the Mexican government. It focuses on the southern third of the United States from Florida west through Louisiana to the California coast'all ruled by Spain as part of the colonies of Florida and Louisiana'and the northern frontier of New Spain (the Spanish designation for Mexico). Also covered are the Mexican years from independence in 1821 until the end of the Mexican War in 1849. The chapter is not all-inclusive. Many published materials of local interest may exist that are not mentioned here. A search by geographical areas of interest on the Internet and on WorldCat (the OCLC Library Consortium) at a local university or public library will yield many titles relating to specific places.
If one were creating a library of key reference works, the following would be essential:
- Barnes, Thomas C., Thomas H. Naylor, and Charles W. Polzer. Northern New Spain: A Research Guide. Tucson: University of Arizona Press, 1981.
- Beers, Henry Putney. Spanish and Mexican Records of the American Southwest. Tucson: University or Arizona Press, 1979.
- . French and Spanish Records of Louisiana. Baton Rouge: Louisiana State University Press, 1989.
- Gerhard, Peter. The North Frontier of New Spain. Norman: University of Oklahoma Press, 1982.
- Platt, Lyman D. 'Hispanic-American Records and Research.' In Ethnic Genealogy: A Research Guide, edited by Jessie
Carney Smith, 365'401. Westport, Conn.: Greenwood Press, 1983.
- Weber, David J. The Spanish Frontier in North America. New Haven, Conn.: Yale University Press, 1992.
- . The Mexican Frontier, 1821'1846, The American Southwest Under Mexico. Albuquerque: University of New Mexico Press, 1982.
These volumes cover the entire area of Spanish occupation, with the exception of Florida. They not only provide details concerning types and locations of records, but also a history of the maintenance of the records themselves and the circumstances accompanying their creation.
History of the Spanish Borderlands
A family historian cannot effectively do research without understanding the history of an ancestor's locality and region and how it integrates into the broader spectrum of traditional history. Insight into the history of the Spanish and French presence in what is now the United States is provided by Ray Allen Billington in his foreword to The Spanish Borderlands Frontier, 1513'1821, by John Francis Bannon:
- For a generation after 1893 when Frederick Jackson Turner announced his 'frontier hypothesis,' he and his disciples pictured the population stream that peopled the continent as flowing from east to west, advancing relentlessly from the Atlantic to the Pacific. Its source, they taught, was the British Isles, whence came the Anglo-American pioneers. . . . They were joined at times by other European migrants, the Germans especially, but their cultural language was basically English and the civilization they planted was a British civilization, modified only by environmental forces operating on the frontier. . . .
- [I]n stressing this viewpoint, to the exclusion of all others, [Turner] and his followers seriously distorted the truth. Actually four migratory streams contributed to the population of the United States during the era of settlement. The principal flood was, as Turner saw, moving from east to west, and carried with it the Anglo-American culture that laid the foundation on which the nation's civilization rested. But the superstructure built on this foundation was significantly altered as it was joined by lesser population streams during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.
- One of these originated in Canada and advanced upon the present United States from the northeast; French Canadians, during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, occupied much of Michigan and the Illinois country, pushed their posts southward along the Mississippi River to Saint Louis and beyond. . . . A second migratory stream had its source in the Caribbean Islands. From there Spaniards advanced upon the mainland from the southeast, establishing themselves in the Floridas, and planting their outposts as far north as the Carolinas and Virginia. The third and most important subsidiary migration began in Mexico. From that Spanish stronghold a northward-moving frontier advanced steadily during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, filling the plateaus of northern Mexico, and pushing on into Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and California. By the dawn of the nineteenth century New Spain's mission stations, ranches and presidios swept in a giant arch from eastern Texas to the Bay of San Francisco.<ref>John Francis Bannon, The Spanish Borderlands Frontier 1513-1821 (Albuquerque: University of New Mexico Press, 1988); Clarence Henry Haring, The Spanish Empire in America (New York: Oxford University Press, 1947).</ref>
During the last half of the eighteenth century, Spain assumed control of the majority of the land in the modern United States that had been established by the French migratory pattern. In particular, Spain ruled the successful and significant colonies in the Louisiana area, thus extending the area of its control, colonization, and civilization in a giant arch from San Francisco to Saint Augustine.
The history of the Spanish frontier began with the establishment of a colony on the island of Haiti (then known as Hispaniola) by Christopher Columbus on his second voyage. During the first quarter of the sixteenth century, the spread of Spanish dominion was relatively even, going north, west, and south. After first conquering several Caribbean islands, in 1513 Juan Ponce de Leon first explored the North American continent, where he discovered the bay of Saint Augustine in Florida.
The discovery of the Mayans in Yucatan in 1517 and of the Aztec Empire in Mexico in 1519 shifted the attention and direction of Spanish exploration. Beginning with the conquest of the Aztec Empire and the establishment of the colony of New Spain, Spanish attention was diverted west and southwest. Discovery and conquest of Peru, as well as the establishment of trade between Manila and the west coast of New Spain, further diverted Spanish colonization west and southwest. Spain's only contact with the area that became the United States was extensive exploration, but as explorers found no vast and wealthy empires or land and, instead, were frequently met by hostile indigenous peoples, no effort was made to colonize these areas.
By the end of the sixteenth century, Spaniards had effectively explored all of the areas ultimately occupied by Spain within the borders of the United States. Limited Spanish attempts to establish a Florida colony in the second quarter of the sixteenth century failed due to a variety of circumstances. Ultimately, the first colony Spain established in the continental United States was set up at Saint Augustine in 1565, a decision motivated solely by the fact that the French had established, on the Carolina coast, a colony of three hundred people. Within only days after settling the new Spanish colonists at Saint Augustine, Don Pedro Menendez de Aviles, founder of Saint Augustine, moved northward and attacked and destroyed the French colony. In its fight for a portion of Spain's attention and the royal treasury, the colony in Florida became, throughout its life, a stepsister with the primary function of an outpost for defense against the growth of French colonizing efforts and, subsequently, the greater English development.
The most significant development of the North American Spanish frontier was found in New Spain, the area now covering the states of California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, and parts of Utah and Colorado. In a matter of a few years, all of central Mexico previously under Aztec domination became part of the colony called New Spain, and within two decades, Nueva Galicia was established to the northwest, still in areas that had been occupied or dominated by the Aztecs. Guadalajara, as the capitol of the province of New Galicia, became a crucial center for the development of all the Spanish borderland area, with many records of genealogical interest either generated by or sent to the provincial governor in Guadalajara, where they can still be found. In 1548, Guadalajara became a bishopric and thus exercised both ecclesiastical and civil authority over the region, which, until the 1770s, covered Texas and the modern Mexican states of Jalisco, Zacatecas, Nuevo Leon, Coahuila, and Tamaulipas.
In that same year, silver was discovered in Zacatecas, with other discoveries following in Guanajuato, Aguascalientes, and further north in Queretaros and San Luis Potosi. Three centuries before the California gold rush, Nueva Galicia experienced North America's first mining boom.
Development in the 1560s pushed north of the Sierra Madre range, and a new province called Nueva Vizcaya was established, including the town of Durango'the northern capital for most of the colonization effort'in 1563. The province of Nueva Vizcaya included the areas now occupied by Arizona and the Mexican states of Chihuahua, Sonora, Sinaloa, and Coahuila. This entire area, as well as the separate political province of New Mexico, was under the ecclesiastical authority of the Bishop of Durango.
For the first time, as they crossed the Sierra Madre range into Nueva Vizcaya, the Spaniards encountered indigenous people not subjugated by the Aztec Empire. Two new concepts in Spanish colonization'the mission and the presidio'came into existence as a result, providing the basis for the Spanish presence and colonization efforts in this borderland area as much as two centuries later. As Spaniards moved north into hostile territories, their first line of colonization became missions established by the Franciscans and, later, Jesuit monks, friars who would preach among the natives as well as teach them trades and the concepts of 'civilization.' To protect the missions and establish Spanish governmental control, a presidio (Spanish fort) was established.
The mission and the presidio represent the major difference between the Spanish approach to frontier development and colonization and the Anglo-American approach. Spain's colonization came as a result of actions of the central government. New colonies weren't established without express permission and direction from Spain, or at least from the viceroy in Mexico City. Spain's purpose in colonizing was to establish a new city with an organized government in each new place. Generally, the colonists were accompanied by representatives of two distinct groups: Representatives of the Crown were to make certain that the Royal Treasury received its one-fifth duty on any gold, silver, or other valuables found. Representatives of the Church, usually members of one of the religious orders, would establish a mission. Colonial leaders prepared detailed written reports that were sent back to the viceroy and the Council of the Indies in Spain, and in many cases, no action was taken until a response had been received.
Spain established colonies comprised of organized cities with established patterns of religious and civic life common to Spanish society'a contrast to the approach of Anglo-American and even French exploration, where the first settlers into an area were usually rugged individualists without any direct control or connection with the government in the area they left behind. Most Anglo-Americans were generally not in the habit of reporting back and waiting for instructions before taking action. These Spanish characteristics, of course, are of great value to the historian and, specifically, the family historian today, as they provide extensive detailed records of the various Spanish colonies, their establishment, and their continued operation.
At the end of the 1580s, with the frontier at Durango, a thousand miles south of New Mexico, members of the Royal Court in Spain focused on securing a stronger foothold in the northern frontier. This focus came as a result of the activities of the Englishman Sir Francis Drake, including his attack on Mexican ports in the Pacific during his circumnavigation of the world. At the same time, reports had been brought of the peaceful Pueblo Indians living in agricultural communities and building cities in the area of New Mexico. At the request of Don Juan Oñate, son of a prominent and wealthy New Spain family, the Council of Indies approved a contract that provided Oñate with two hundred fully equipped and supplied men with their own provisions to lead the colonization of New Mexico, initiated in 1598. Continually beset with problems and never considered a success by the wealthy royal standards of other parts of northern New Spain, the New Mexican colony's survival is impressive. While New Mexico had its own governor, many of the elements of civil control were exercised from Durango and Mexico City to the south. Ecclesiastically, New Mexico remained a part of the diocese of Durango from its creation in 1621 until 1850, when the American occupation was completed.
At the end of the seventeenth century, the French, under Pierre de le Moyne, Sieur d'Iberville, established colonies at Biloxi on the Mississippi River and, later, up the river at New Orleans, Natchez, and the Arkansas Post. Concerns with the developing French colonies prompted Spanish expansion into Texas, where, in 1700, San Antonio de Bexar was created to support missions and presidios established in east Texas at the end of the seventeenth century. In 1723, San Antonio became the capital of Texas and the center point for Spanish colonization of Texas.
A second corridor of new Spanish expansion involved the development of the local area along the Gulf Coast and inland, forming the kingdom of Nuevo Santander and state of Nuevo Leon. An extension of this area was that portion of what is now Texas south of the Nueces River. Historically, this area belonged to the Nuevo Santander area and only became a part of Texas following the defeat of Mexico and end of the Mexican War. Even today, much of its culture and society has stronger ties with the Mexican provinces of Tamaulipas and Nuevo Leon than with San Antonio de Bexar.
A third corridor swung up the coast on the western side of the western Sierra Madre range, through the provinces of Nayarit and Sinaloa and into the provinces of Sonora and Baja California. By the beginning of the seventeenth century, the California coastline had been explored, and ships from Manila going to the Mexican port of Acapulco regularly stopped to draw fresh water. Efforts to colonize what is now California didn't come until 1769, with the establishment of San Diego. The initial colonization in California began not from the pressure of a society moving up the coastline but as an attempt to establish connections between northern Sonora and the coast resulting from international pressure by English and Russian explorers.
Beginning in 1763, those pressures took on different dimensions as the French were totally eliminated from North America at the end of the Seven Years War. (Our American portion is called the French and Indian War.) As a result of treaties ending that war, Quebec became a British colony and Louisiana, the Mississippi River Valley, and the Gulf Coast became Spanish colonies. Spanish colonies on the Gulf Coast, including those in both Florida and Louisiana, were governed from the Captaincy General in Cuba, while the rest of Florida became English from 1763 to 1783. Just as the northern provinces of New Spain reported to the viceroy in Nueva España, similarly, reports were sent back to the Captain General of Cuba or, in the earliest time period, to Santo Domingo. The occupation of Louisiana consolidated and even extended the colonization efforts of the French. Interestingly, even the presence of newer French colonists such as the Acadians (French refugees driven out of Nova Scotia by the British) added to the French character of the Spanish colony of Louisiana.
As Spain acquired sovereignty over Louisiana, it lost control of Florida. From 1763 to 1783 Florida was a British colony. Britain returned Florida to Spain at the end of the American Revolution in recognition of Spain's participation on the side of the American colonists. Ultimately, within little more than a generation, those very colonists whom Spain had assisted took over control of both Louisiana and Florida by purchase (under pressure that it would be lost by conquest if the purchase were not accepted). Within two generations Spain lost Texas and within the third, at most, all the Spanish area within what is now the United States.
The discussion above is at best an oversimplified summary of the development of the Spanish and French frontiers. For a family historian, the details about specific localities, settlements, and settlers can be as important as the overall broad picture of that development. A good history, such as The Spanish Frontier in North America by David J. Weber, giving a broad historical picture and providing a bibliography of the development of the borderlands areas on the Spanish and French frontiers, would be helpful.
Spanish Colonial Institutions
An understanding of how Spain governed the American colonies will help a researcher better understand the records generated. From the initial financing of the voyage of Columbus by Queen Isabel of Spain, the discovery and colonization of the Americas was a commercial venture. By the time of Columbus's second voyage, the Spanish government was sufficiently concerned about the commercial aspect of his undertaking that treasury (Hacienda) representatives were sent to accompany him and a system was set up to govern any future commerce with the colonies. In 1503, the Spanish government established the Casa de la Contratación de las Indias, which governed all commercial transactions between Spain and her colonies. This body, established at Seville, remained there until the eighteenth century, when, due to the silting of the Guadalquivir River, the port was no longer accessible and the Casa de la Contratación was moved to Cadiz.
In 1519, the Real y Supremo Consejo de las Indias (Royal Supreme Council of the Indies) was organized in Madrid to control all governmental affairs and represent the Crown in the American colonies. As colonial government expanded, the various colonies were divided up into virreinatos (viceroyalties) and provincias (provinces). The virreinatos were presided over by a virrey (viceroy), who literally represented the king in those colonies. Each virreinato also had a legislative/judicial council known as the audiencia, which advised the viceroy and had both secondary and original jurisdictions and certain legislative powers. For most of colonial history, the major virreinatos were those of Mexico and Peru. They were further divided into provincias in which a governor and council held the administrative, legislative, and judicial functions concurrently.
Larger towns or districts were governed by the alcalde mayor or corregidor. Like the officials discussed earlier, these local officers were appointed by the Crown through the Council of the Indies. Each town also had a governing council called the cabildo, composed of a number of councilors as well as local magistrates, law enforcement officers, and royal treasury representatives.
Between 1764 and 1790, the Spanish Crown reorganized colonial government around larger, centralized units called intendencias.
All of these colonial divisions were supervised by the Real Consejo de las Indias in Madrid, which handled governmental affairs, and by the Casa de la Contratación de las Indias in Seville, which handled matters relating to commercial transactions. The latter was, in turn, directly supervised by the Consejo de las Indias. Therefore, if a court case arose on a local level, it could be appealed first to the audiencia; from there to the virrey or directly to the Consejo de las Indias; and ultimately to the Consejo de Castilla or to the king himself. This procedure applied not only to judicial matters, but to administrative and executive matters as well.
Various overviews of Spanish colonial institutions are found in Spanish Empire in America and Northern New Spain: A Research Guide.<ref>Thomas C. Barnes, Northern New Spain: A Research Guide (Tucson: University of Arizona Press, 1981); Clarence Henry Haring, The Spanish Empire in America (1940; reprint, Harcourt, 1985).</ref>
Ecclesiastical Divisions
The colonies continued the Catholic Church's policy of dividing ecclesiastical affairs into two categories: the organized Church under direction of the local bishop and the religious orders operating under direction of their superiors. In most cases, the frontier missions were organized by members of a religious order, generally Jesuits or Franciscans. Later, as Spanish civilians moved into an area, secular (not of the religious order) parishes were established under the direction of the nearest bishop, with each bishopric and the geographical area over which the bishop served known as a diocese.
Sacramental records can usually be located for the missions and parish churches in the current parish church or diocese to which that parish belongs. Numerous exceptions, of course, exist, where parish records have ended up in diocesan archives, religious order archives, other parishes, state archives, and even private collections, such as that of Yale University or the Huntington Library in California.
Spanish-Language Record Types
As Spain developed her colonies, bringing to them the institutions and activities of the Spanish homeland, basic colonial record types remained similar, if not identical, to those found in Spain itself. Uniformity of government control, as well as uniformity of religion, produced records that, from any colony, or even from Spain, differ only in small details rather than overall concepts necessary for doing research. This means that a beginning family history researcher can utilize materials written for Spain, Mexico, or anywhere else in South or Central America to become familiar with the standard content and format. This also means that even after the colonies' independence, the records in the former colonies tend to be relatively uniform in format and content because of the centralized control exercised by both church and state.
As a help in understanding the content of Spanish language records, the author recommends obtaining a copy of Finding Your Hispanic Roots by George R. Ryskamp.<ref>George R. Ryskamp, Finding Your Hispanic Roots (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1997).</ref> Chapters 9 through 15 include sample documents with typed transcriptions in Spanish and translations in English. A survey of record types relating specifically to the Spanish colonial experience can be found on pages 13 through 17 of Northern Spain: A Research Guide by Thomas C. Barnes, Thomas H. Naylor, and Charles W. Fultzer. Further developing the ability to utilize particular Spanish records, that same volume contains a discussion of Spanish paleography (older handwriting systems) on pages 18 through 24, as does Chapter 7 of Finding Your Hispanic Roots. A helpful aid in learning to read the handwriting in Spanish Catholic Church records is Spanish Records Extraction, published by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1981.


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At the same time, I found this from the Library of Congress:
While some of you may have stopped purchasing CDs for your own listening pleasure, the Library of Congress continues to collect them in huge quantities.
For example, according to Rene Sayles, a Library Technician in the Geography and Maps division, over 700 new CDs come in every month from just one source: the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (and especially its Controlled Image Base series).
In addition to this cascade of new items, the Library has droves of valuable CD-only historic material already in its possession, with even more material stored on really endangered storage media such as ¼ or ½ half inch floppy discs, zip discs, mini DVDs, digital audio tape, digital linear tapes and many more. A rough estimate is that the Library has more than 300 terabytes of data stored on these devices, with the potential for it all to be locked-up when players for them no longer exist.How many of you out there still have a hoard of floppy disks and piles of CDs. How much longer do you think your computer system and programs will support those data storage media?
I have been able to get the data from a stray 3.5 inch floppy in the past few months, but I really don't know how much longer I will be able to do that. I got rid of my floppy disks some time ago, but I do have a bunch of Zip disks that are probably no longer readable. Who knows what secrets are now lost to mankind?
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