My grandfather told me that our two Esparza lines came from Aguascalientes before entering Huanusco, Zacatecas. I was researching this Esparza line who the patriach is Lope Ruiz de Esparza who came to Mexico in Feb 8, 1593. There is a film named (Catalogo de Pasajeros a Indias (Vol. III - #2.633) where it states this information. I believe all Esparzas in that area came from him since there wasnt any Esparza active during the conquest that I have found. Maybe there's a connection from mine to them? Can anyone help? Thanks. -Daniel
Ruiz de Esparza
Hi Daniel,
Your grandfather is right. If your two Esparza lines originate in Aguascalientes, you're probably related to Lope Ruiz de Esparza. Your greatest challenge will be finding your ancestors in the last two centuries (1800-2000). Once you've done that, I should be able to help you find your Esparza ancestors all the way back to Lope Ruiz de Esparza and even a couple of generations beyond. Most of my genealogical research has been centered in Aguascalientes, Zacatecas and Altos de Jalisco. How much progress have you made on these lines?
Rgds,
Bill Figueroa