Abuelos de Texas
Let Go, Let God
Fighting to tell the untold story of True Texas history.
¡Viva Texas!
Celebrating our rich family heritage and enduring spirit in Texas — from the Old World to the New — we honor centuries of faith, family, and freedom.
God Bless Texas!
Our Dedication
Dedicated to Elma Esparza Wright (left) and Delfina Esparza Perez (right). They led their lives with love, humility, and selfless service. Elma a day care owner and Delfina a Texas history teacher, both teaching us grandchildren about our Esparza heritage.
Elma was the fun spirited, easy go lucky, life of the party who always brought cheer and joy. Delfina the studious scholar, well educated and shy history teacher who documented all the family stories and irreplaceable truths so us grandkids can continue to teach our children and our children’s children to heritage we love!
God Bless The Esparza Sisters.
Our People
Our life stories are carried in the lives of those who came before us and those who will come after us. From the Basque valleys of Spain to the northern frontier of New Spain, our ancestors were leaders, settlers, ranchers, soldiers, builders of community, and most importantly missionaries of The Gospel. This site honors their lives and preserves their legacies — ensuring that their history, faith, and enduring spirit continue to inspire our future generations.
Cavazos-Reyes-Esparza-de la Garza Family
Espíritu Santo Land Grant circa 1895
Bottom: Virginia Cavazos Reyes Esparza (1875-1967) | María Inocente “Inocencia” de la Garza Cavazos Reyes (1846–1935) | Cruz Cavazos Reyes Vera (1885-1925) | Refugia Cavazos Reyes (1882–1936) | Cecilia Cavazos Reyes (1876–1945)
Not Pictured: José Antonio Guillermo Reyes Cárdenas (1845-1920)
Esparza Family at La Encantada Ranch
Maria Cavazos Esparza & Antonio Villarreal Esparza circa 1910
The Esparza Sisters Great Grandparents
Bottom: Ramon Reyes Esparza (1902-1988) | Maria Hilaria Cavazos Reyes Esparza (1870-1945) holding Fidela “Fifi” Esparza (1908-1994) | Antonio Garcia Esparza(1865-1935) holding Enrique “Henry” Esparza (1906-1980) | Francisca “Panchita” Reyes Esparza (1901-1980) | Guillermo “Willie” Esparza (1898-1935)
Not Picture: Not yet born Samuel Esparza, the Esparza sisters father
Note: The first photograph was taken in 1826, and modern photography did not reach Texas or northern Mexico until the 1850s. Only wealthy families could afford portraits, making any surviving images from this era rare and precious heirlooms.
Family Land Grants by King of Spain
1792 San Juan de Carricitos Grant – 600,000 acres | 1781 Espíritu Santo Grant – 285,000 acres | 1789 – Concepcion de Carricitos Land Grant 60,000 acres |
1781 San Pedro de los Carricitos Land Grant – 13,000 acres
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“Remember the days of long ago; think about the generations past. Ask your father, and he will inform you. Inquire of your elders, and they will tell you.”
Deuteronomy 32:7
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