He was raised in an area known as the San Miguel del Vado Land Grant which was originally applied for in 1794 as one of community of genízaros grants being established on frontiers for the purpose of buffering larger towns, such as Santa Fe, against raids.
He was raised in an area. This area was known as the San Miguel del Vado Land Grant. This San Miguel del Vado Land Grant was originally applied for in 1794 as one of community of genízaros grants. These genízaros grants were being established on frontiers for the purpose of buffering larger towns against raids. This was such as Santa Fe.