I am trying to find some information on a Efren Valdez, probably born before 1900 New Mexico. He married Virginia Martinez around 1915+. They had 2 children. Jose Efren Valdez was born 26 sept 1921 velarde, Rio arriba new mexico. I would love to find the birth places and parents of Jose's parents. Any information or help would be super. Thanks. Regards Janie

Janie,

I was looking through the US Census 1930 Bernalillo county, New Mexico
Hope these are names you are looking for.

Valdez, Virginia Age 50 Head of household
Valdez, Juanita Age 10 Daughtrer
Valdez Efren Age 9 Son
Valdez , Esther Age 1+ Daughter
Valdez Leonor Age 18 Sister in Law

If I find more info I will let you know.

Henry

Thank you so much. This is definatley the family. There is a new name I have not heard of. Leonor Valdez (18) This might help me with my search for Virginia's late husband and his family,(Virginia nee Martinez). I am still stuggling with anything earlier. All I know is that Efren(9) was born in Rio Arriba. I shall keep looking. Thank you again!

I know it has been a long time since my last message but I have been unable to trace any more of this tree. I have reason to believe that virginia's husband died in about 1924, but this is not definate. Very greatful for any help at all as there are so many rumours to this side of the family and being in uk it is very hard to find anything. Thank you.

Just 1 more thing. Was there an record of where they were all born? Sorry! Regards Janie

1920 United States Federal Census
Source Citation: Year: 1920;Census
Place: Carson, Taos, New Mexico;
Roll: T625_1080; Page: 3A;
Enumeration District: 179;
Image: 778. Image 4 of 4.

Name: Efren Valdez
[Efrain Valdez]
Home in 1920: Carson, Taos, New Mexico
Age: 27 years
Estimated birth year: abt 1893
[abt 1883]
Birthplace: New Mexico
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's name: Virginia
Father's Birth Place: New Mexico
Mother's Birth Place: New Mexico
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Sex: Male
Home owned: Rent
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Image: 778
Neighbors: View others on page

Household Members: Name Age
Efren Valdez 27
Virginia Valdez 20
Juanita Valdez 3/12
Alexandro Valdez 19 (BROTHER)
Samuel Marlin ?Martin 16 Brother-in-law.
Leonor Valdez 8 (BROTHER).

Nuba E Martinez Carson,
Taos, New Mexico abt 1877 Colorado White Head

Emerincina Martinez

Nuba E Carson, Taos, New Mexico
abt 1886 Colorado White Wife

Maria O Martinez
Carson, Taos,
New Mexico abt 1907 New
Mexico White Daughter

Felicilo Martinez Carson, Taos,
New Mexico abt 1910 New
Mexico White Daughter

Juanita Martinez
Carson, Taos, New
Mexico abt 1912 New Mexico
White Daughter

Ricita A Martinez
Carson, Taos, New
Mexico abt 1915 New Mexico
White Son

Edwardo Martinez
Carson, Taos, New
Mexico abt 1918 New Mexico
White Son

Candelario Lara Carson, Taos,
New Mexico abt 1831 New Mexico
White Father-in-law
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Name: Candelario Lara
Age in 1910: 66
Estimated birth year: abt 1844
Birthplace: New Mexico
Relation to Head of House: Father-in-law
Father's Birth Place: New Mexico
Mother's Birth Place: New Mexico
Home in 1910: Arroyo Seco, Taos, New Mexico
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Male

Household Members: Name Age
Nieves E Martinez 29 ****
Emerenciana L Martinez 26 ****
Ospicia Martinez 3
Felicita Martinez 1 2/12
Candelario Lara 66 **
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Same name, but I believe it's the one above.

1910 United States Federal Census
about Emerenciana Martines
Name: Emerenciana Martines
Age in 1910: 27
Estimated birth year: abt 1883
Birthplace: New Mexico
Relation to Head of House: Head
Father's Birth Place: New Mexico
Mother's Birth Place: New Mexico
Home in 1910: LA Ventana, Sandoval, New Mexico
Marital Status: Widowed
Race: White
Gender: Female
Neighbors: View others on page

Household Members: Name Age
Emerenciana Martines 27
Raquel Martines 5
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1920 United States Federal Census
about Candelario Lara
Name: Candelario Lara
Home in 1920: Carson, Taos, New Mexico
Age: 89 years
Estimated birth year: abt 1831
[abt 1836]
Birthplace: New Mexico
Relation to Head of House: Father-in-law
Father's Birth Place: New Mexico
Mother's Birth Place: New Mexico
Marital Status: Widow
Race: White
Sex: Male
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Image: 778
Neighbors: View others on page

Household Members: Name Age

Nuba E Martinez 43 (Probably Nieves E. Martinez).
Emerincina Martinez 34
Maria O Martinez 13
Felicilo Martinez 10
Juanita Martinez 8
Ricita A Martinez 5
Edwardo Martinez 1 6/12
Candelario Lara 89 **
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Emerencian MARTINEZ Listing close to same DOB.
Birth Date: 16 Apr 1886
Death Date: Jan 1971
Social Security Number: 585-40-8000
State or Territory Where Number Was Issued: New Mexico

Death Residence Localities
ZIP Code: 87501
Localities: Agua Fria, Santa Fe, New Mexico
Canada De Los Alamos, Santa Fe, New Mexico
Canoncito, Santa Fe, New Mexico
Chupadero, Santa Fe, New Mexico
Cuyamungue, Santa Fe, New Mexico
Hyde Park Estates, Santa Fe, New Mexico
Jacona, Santa Fe, New Mexico
La Cienega, Santa Fe, New Mexico
Nambe, Santa Fe, New Mexico
Pojoaque Valley, Santa Fe, New Mexico
San Ildefonso Pueblo, Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe, Santa Fe, New Mexico
Seton Village, Santa Fe, New Mexico
Sf, Santa Fe, New Mexico
Tesuque Pueblo, Santa Fe, New Mexico
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1870 United States Federal Census
about Candelario Lara
Name: Candelario Lara
Estimated birth year: abt 1840
Age in 1870: 30
Birthplace: New Mexico
Home in 1870: Placita, Taos, New Mexico
Family and neighbors: View Results
Race: White
Gender: Male
Value of real estate: View image
Post Office: Fernande De Taos
This had all the family members.
Source Citation: Year: 1870; Census
Place: Placita, Taos, New Mexico Territory;
Roll: M593_896; Page: 672; Image: 726.

Note: Fournd Candelario Lara married to Matilde (Lara)
Children: Leonardo, Siguio and Juan Jose Lara.

VALDEZ -- Efren J. Valdez, age 84, was born September
26, 1921. A lifelong resident of Albuquerque, New
Mexico, Efren was a US Army Veteran. He was a
Paratrooper during WWII, having served in Germany.
Efren went to eternal rest Wednesday, October 26,
2005. Preceded in death by his mother, Virginia;
father, Efren; step-father, Edwardo Carter, son,
Michael Stephan Valdez, and sister, Esther Baca.
Efren is survived by his sons, Michael Valdez and
wife Jamie of England and Danny Valdez of Albuquerque;
granddaughters, Michele, Kendra, Camille, Emily, Jo
Anna, Steven, Charlene and Tracy; great grandchildren,
Angelica and Jeremiah; three sisters, Juanita Cox, Ruby
Scott and Genevieve Montoya; three generations of nieces
and nephews; other family members and friends who loved
and will miss him. Services will be held at San Jose
Parish, 2401 Broadway Blvd. SE. A rosary will be recited
at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 3, 2005 by Louise
Padilla. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on
Friday, November 4, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow
at Santa Fe National Cemetery, with US Army Honors.

Pallbearers will be Don, Ike, John, Cruz, Andrew and Wayne.
Honorary pallbearers will be Roland, Eugene, Gerald, Bill
Hachitt, Bruce, Anthony, Steve and David. The family of
Efren would like to thank the Nurses and the Veterans
Hospital and all of the caregivers for their kindness
and help in these difficult times. Arrangements by
Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th ST. NW. ABQ.
505-343-8008
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Social Security Death Index
about Efren Valdez
Name: Efren Valdez
SSN: 525-18-1768
Last Residence: 87102 Albuquerque, Bernalillo, New Mexico
Born: 26 Sep 1921
Died: 26 Oct 2005
State (Year) SSN issued: New Mexico (Before 1951 )

Source Citation: Number: 525-18-1768;Issue
State: New Mexico;Issue Date: Before 1951.
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U.S. Veterans Cemeteries, ca.1800-2006
about Efren J Valdez
Name: Efren J Valdez
Service Info.: SGT US ARMY WORLD WAR II
Birth Date: 26 Sep 1921
Death Date: 26 Oct 2005
Cemetery: Santa Fe National Cemetery
Cemetery Address: 501 North Guadalupe Street
P. O. Box 88 Santa Fe, NM 87501
Buried At: Section 14 Site 270

Source Information:
National Cemetery Administration. U.S. Veterans Cemeteries,
ca.1800-2006 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: MyFamily.com,
Inc., 2006. Original data: National Cemetery Administration.
Nationwide Gravesite Locator
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U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
about Efren Valdez
Name: Efren Valdez
Birth Year: 1921
Race: White, citizen
Nativity State or Country: New Mexico
State: California
County or City: Los Angeles

Enlistment Date: 10 Oct 1942
Enlistment State: California
Enlistment City: Los Angeles
Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Branch Code: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Grade: Private
Grade Code: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of
the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject
to the discretion of the President or otherwise
according to law.
Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source: Civil Life

Education: 2 years of high school
Civil Occupation: Medical Equipment Maintenance Technician
Marital Status: Single, with dependents
Height: 65
Weight: 143

Where do we start?

I'm not sure if you know more than I do already.
One thing that does puzzle me. On the 1930 census

Esther Valdez. Is there a way I can find her
fathers details, as we were told that Efren Valdez
died about 1924 and she has not yet married Eduardo
Carter. As I said I don't have much more than this
to go on.

Virginia Martinez 31 may 1892 married Efren Valdez Senior
at 1893 died about 1924

Juanita Valdez 1920 still living Married (unknown) Cox
Children : Wayne, Bruce, Ike, (not sure of an others).

Efren Valdez 26 Sept 1921 Married Margaret (unknown)
Children: Efren Dan Valdez Born abt 1947, Michael Valdez
(died abt 1960)

Ester Valdez married Ernie Baca Both deceased.
Children: Judy, Cruz, Lillian, Teto, (about 6 children in total).

Genevieve Carter married Bill Montoya.
Children: I know of. Ginger, Gene, (4 children in total).
Ruby Carter married Walter Scott.

Children:
Dorothy and Donald

I am very interested in finding out more about Leonor,
it seems in one census it states Leonor is male another
female.

I think I'm just going to have to slowly keep searching.
I haven't given you really anything to go on. But sadly
this is all I know. But thank you for your help it was
so so kind of you to go to so much trouble.
I shall get there eventually.


With much thanks, J.

please call Felix Valdez 214 399 0446