The Ball\u00ed lineage actually was first known as Vailly and originates in the provinces of Verona and Paudua, Italy. The family name signifies “dweller in a valley”. They also became members of the Order of Santiago who fought against the Moors as mercenaries. The family\u2019s Coat of Arms dates back to 1326. Ball\u00ed was a rich and influential family that extended throughout Italy, Spain and Mexico. They became the first settlers of Nuevo Santander. They were also grantees of large porciones on both sides of the Rio Grande by 1767. Later most of the family’s properties were annexed into the United States.<\/p>\n\n
The first Ball\u00ed we have record of in Mexico, is Pierre Vailly who settled in Mexico City in 1569. Pierre was born in Paudua, Italy and was the son of Juan Bautista Vailly, and Catalina Rodriguez. His father was French and his mother was Italian. In 1574, Pierre was named fourth printer of the New World by royal decree of King Phillip II. His printing house was located on the corner of Moneda Street and Lic. Verdad in Mexico City. His heirs operated the printing press till 1632. He produced over 60 books, including some in native language and others for the University of Mexico. He later changed his name to the castilian spelling, Pedro Ball\u00ed and married Catalina de Valle. Together they had four sons, Juan Bautista, Jeronimo, Alonzo, and Pedro II. Pedro II married and one of his children was Nicolas Ball\u00ed. Nicolas married and had a son by the name of NICOLAS BALL\u00cd PEREZ II. (See Herminia Ball\u00ed de Chavana’s book for more information) This Nicolas cannot be considered as Nicolas III as he took his mother’s maiden name of Guerra. The Guerra family was very prominent at the time. (See Dr. Cleotilde Garcia’s book for more information)<\/p>\n\n
NICOLAS BALL\u00cd PEREZ II (married 01-04-1706) Josefa Guerra y Garza HAD<\/p>\n\n
JOSE MARIA BALL\u00cd GUERRA JUAN ANTONIO BALL\u00cd GUERRA (married) Francisca Rosalia Villarreal Rodriguez HAD<\/li>\n\n
Maria Gregoria Ball\u00ed Villarreal<\/li>\n\n
Maria Guadalupe Ball\u00ed Villarreal<\/li>\n\n
Jose Cipriano Ball\u00ed Villarreal<\/li>\n\n
Ana Catariano Ball\u00ed Villarreal<\/li>\n\n
Maria Josefa Ball\u00ed Villarreal<\/li>\n\n
Jose Enrique Ball\u00ed Villarreal<\/li>\n\n
Jose Francisco Ball\u00ed Villarreal (Barreta original grantee 1801)<\/li>\n\n
Jose Antonio Ball\u00ed Villarreal<\/li>\n\n
Jose Ygnacio Ball\u00ed Villarreal<\/li>\n\n
Jose Manuel Ball\u00ed Villarreal (1804 bought Barreta from Francisco)<\/li>\n\n
Juan Antonio Ball\u00ed Villarreal JOSE MANUEL BALL\u00cd VILLARREAL (married) Maria Antonia Cavazos de Hinojosa HAD<\/li>\n\n
Manuela Ball\u00ed Cavasos<\/li>\n\n
Victoria Ball\u00ed Cavazos<\/li>\n\n
Ygnacio Ball\u00ed Cavazos<\/li>\n\n
Ysidro Ball\u00ed Cavazos<\/li>\n\n
Antonio Ball\u00ed Cavazos<\/li>\n\n
Refugia Ball\u00ed Cavazos<\/li>\n\n
Francisco Ball\u00ed Cavazos<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe lineage above shows that Francisco and Manuel are brothers. Francisco was granted “La Barreta”. However, Francisco sold this land on March 23, 1804 to his brother Manuel.\nIn the late 17th century the honorable, Francisco Ball\u00ed Villarreal was the chief justice of the Nuevo Santander Province. The region is now the northern states of Mexico (Tamaulipas & Nuevo Leon) bordering Texas along the Rio Grande.\nFrancisco petitioned the King of Spain, Carlos IV for new lands to move the township of Reynosa to higher ground because it was prone to devastating floods every time the Rio Grande overflowed. Before the King could comply, the Rio Grande overflowed again, inundating and destroying Reynosa. Don Francisco donated land of his own to establish a new township (present day Reynosa) on dry and higher ground. In appreciation for this the King bestowed on him a land grant to the north, which was later named \u201cLa Barreta\u201d. Due to his many obligations as chief justice of the area and the management of a vast amount of land and stock Francisco could not dedicate the time or resources necessary to properly administrate La Barreta. On March 23, 1804 he sold it to his brother, Manuel Ball\u00ed Villarreal for the sum of 200 pesos. Shortly thereafter in or about 1817 (date not confirmed) Manuel died intestate. During that period Texas cattle barons such as Richard King and Miflin Kenedy were amassing their vast empires recognizing the value of possessing large tracts of land like La Barreta. In 1898 began a series of leases of La Barreta between the Ball\u00ed and Kenedy family that continued to October 1999.\nToday the Ball\u00ed Family and the Kenedy Foundation are currently engaged in a dispute as to ownership of La Barreta. We are the heirs of JOSE MANUEL BALL\u00cd VILLARREAL and we are saying the land belongs to us\u2026\u2026. What we want is the truth in history.<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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The John G. and Marie Stella Kenedy Memorial Foundation <\/strong><\/p>\n
V. <\/strong><\/p>\n
Sylvia Menchaca Balli Aguilera, et al; In the 105th District Court of Kenedy county, Texas.<\/strong><\/p>\n
PETITION FOR REVIEW – In Acrobat PDF Fromat – posted 07\/22\/2005<\/p>\n
MOTION FOR REHEARING – In Acrobat PDF Fromat – posted 04\/25\/2005<\/p>\n
MOTION FOR NEW TRIAL – posted 02\/22\/03<\/p>\n
MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT – posted 11\/21\/02<\/p>\n
MOTION TO CHANGE VENUE GRANTED – posted 5\/16\/02<\/p>\n
MOTION TO CHANGE VENUE – posted 4\/13\/02<\/p>\n
JANUARY 22ND 2002, HEARING ORDERS – posted 01\/26\/02<\/p>\n
MOTION TO REQUIRE – posted 01\/10\/02<\/p>\n
MOTION TO COMPEL – recorded 12\/6\/01<\/p>\n
MOTION TO CHANGE VENUE – filed 8\/16\/01<\/p>\n
MOTION FOR PROTECTIVE ORDER – filed 8\/16\/01<\/p>\n
TRIAL SCHEDULING ORDER – signed 6\/26\/01<\/p>\n
OTHER ORDERS<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tApril L. Balli – United States – Navy Iraq War<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCandelario Balli Nieto United States Army World War II<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tChristopher Michael Mendiola Champion U.S. Marines Irag War<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEdward Balli United States Army Operation Iraqi Freedom, Iraq Operation Enduring Freedom, Afghanistan<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEric Mendiola Champion United States Air Force Iraq War<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tErnesto Balli Tijerina Mexican Army Ernesto Balli Tijerina Teniente Coronel Del Ejercito de Mexico – 1923 Lieutenant Colonel in the Mexican Army – 1923<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFidel A. Balli United States Army Vietnam War<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGerardo L. Guerra Army National Guard Operation Desert Storm, Persian Gulf Operation Iraqi Freedom, Iraq Operation Enduring Freedom, Afghanistan<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIsaac Munoz United States Navy Vietnam War Served in the United States Navy fomr 1966-1970. One tour Vietnam, from Dananq to Mekong Delta. Achieved rank of E5.<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJorge Munoz United States Army Vietnam War<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMark A. Balli\nUnited States Army\nUnited States Navy\nUnited States Air Force\nArmy: 1984- 1988 Basic Training Fort Jackson, South Carolina\nNavy: served onboard the U.S.S. Ranger (CV-61) 1989 -1993\nU.S. Air Force 2001 – Present<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMark A. Balli – Pre-Military – Ice Cream Whites<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNicolas J. Balli\nUnited States Army\nIraq War\nNicolas J. Balli joined the Army in 2006 Feb 21, served in Iraq Sept. 26 2007 – Dec. 04 2008. Now stationed in Wiesbaden Germany Army Airfield (WAAF) with the 501st Military Police Company.\n<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNicolas Luis Falcon Balli\nUnited States Army\nWorld War II<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
Nicolas R. Balli<\/p>
United States Army<\/p>
Staff Sargent E-6 US Army From May 11 1958 To Nov. 1968 During Bay Of Pigs, Berlin Wall, Vietnam, and Cold War Era Veteran<\/p>\n
Unit MIUW 108 Desert Storm Veteran<\/p>\n
Chief US Navy Sea Bee 1985 To 1996<\/p>\n
<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPatrcio T. Sosa United States Army Operation Enduring Freedom, Afghanistan<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRamiro Balli Fuentes United States Army Korean War – Vietnam War<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tReynaldo Balli Garza United States Army Vietnam War<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
Reynaldo Balli Garza was born and raised in Alamo, Texas. He was one of six brothers and a sister. He attended the P.S.J.A. schools in his early life.<\/p>\n
On December 12th of 1966, he volunteered for the U.S. Army and did his training at Fort Polk, La. After he completed his training he received his orders to Vietnam. He arrived there on March of 1967 and was assigned to the 551st Transportation Battalion with the ammunition haulers providing fire power to the infantry units. Having only six months left on his tour, he volunteered to the 25th Infantry Division with the 2\/27th Charlie Company Wolfhounds. He fought through the Tet Offensive of 1968 and two more offensives. After finishing his tour, he returned to the U.S.A to be assigned with the 2nd Armored Division \u201cHell on Wheels\u201d at Fort Hood, Texas. He was assigned as an Armored Personnel Carrier driver, which did a lot of training with the infantry. He had one year left to finish his service and decided volunteer for a 2nd tour to Vietnam again. When he arrived in Vietnam, he requested to be assigned as a helicopter door gunner. His request was honored and was given orders to be with the 192nd Assault Helicopter 10th combat Battalion 1st Aviation Brigade. He took LRRP\u2019s also known as Long Range Recon Patrol with the 1st\/75 Rangers, on insertion and extractions at night and days. In his last 5 months of his 2nd tour and service time of 3 years he volunteered to continue with the LRRP\u2019s. On his last tour, he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal, the Combat Medal, Air Medal, Vietnam Service Medal., Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Gallantry Cross Citation, Vietnam Presidential Unit Citation, Good Conduct Medal and the National Defense Medal. He was honorably discharged on December 12, 1969.<\/p>\n
Sergeant Reynaldo Balli Garza was proud to have served his country courageously and to this day he says he will do whatever it takes to defend his country just like all brave soldiers do.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRobert Balli Nieto\nUnited States Army\nWorld War II<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHidalgo County has been home for many fine citizens, past and present, who have made it what it is today \u2013 an area rich in culture and values. One such individual was Roberto Gonzalez Balli of Alamo, Texas. A Valley native and descendant of the first pioneer settlers in the Rio Grande Valley, Mr. Balli was the youngest son of Manuel Salazar Balli. He served his country bravely as did many from the Valley during World War II. Assigned to the 9th Infantry Division, known as \u201cThe Old Reliables\u201d, Mr. Balli fought in eight major battle campaigns under the command of General Omar Bradley and earned eight bronze stars. Others awarded to Mr. Balli were World War II Combat Medals, North Africa Medal, European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, American Defense Medal, American Campaign Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. The 9th Infantry Division\u2019s famous motto was AAAO, which meant \u201cAnything, Anytime, Anywhere, Bar None\u201d. The Division still exists today after Korea and Vietnam. Mr. Balli was forever proud of being a veteran and he would relate stories of his war experiences to his children and grandchildren. At war\u2019s end, he returned to the Valley where he dedicated his life to his family, church and the community of Alamo. In the late 1940\u2019s and early 1950\u2019s when the citrus industry was prosperous, Mr. Balli was in the trucking business. He later changed his business to that of hauling construction materials. Mr. Balli continued to engage in self-employment as his previous training and experience brought him to operate his won auto mechanics\/auto body repair business. His final venture was auto sales, which he did for twenty-seven years until he passed away in May 5, 1995.\nIn his lifetime, Mr. Balli had served his church as president of St. Joseph\u2019s Holy Name Society and actively participated in Catholic Youth Organization activities. He also sponsored a Boy Scout Troop. His public service extended to serving two consecutive terms as City Commissioner for the City of Alamo during the 1950\u2019s.\nMr. Balli had a great love for baseball. He played for the Alamo Wildcats during the late 1940\u2019s and he later coached and managed the team. Not only was Mr. Balli involved with men\u2019s league, he also served the youth of the community by coaching and managing Little League baseball in the 1950\u2019s. His contribution of time, effort and entertainment for the city in baseball spanned over a period of about 15 years. The City of Alamo honored Mr. Balli for all his contributions to the community by dedicating a park in his name.<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRoberto Munoz Casarez Balli\nUnited States Army\nWorld War II\nNorth Africa Conflicts<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRoberto Munoz Casarez Balli\nUnited States Army\nWorld War II\nNorth Africa Conflicts<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRoberto Peralez Balli, Jr. United States Army Vietnam War<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRoel Balli Garza\nUnited States Navy\nVietnam War\nCuban Missile Crisis\nRoel Balli Garza – Born In 7-25-40,Alamo,TX\nU.S.Naval Reserve-1958-59,(While In High School)\nU.S.Navy (Active Duty) 1960-63\nBoot Camp-San Diego,Ca (9Wks)\nAssigned\/Reported to Aircraft Carrier USS Randolph CVS-15,Norfolk,VA.\nDuties; Maintain 5″ gun mounts, ships armory, magazines, assist in loading MK52 bombs, missiles from below decks to flight deck to load on aircraft.\nLeft active duty as E-3 (GMGSN). Participated in John Glenn Mission recovery. Mediterranean, Caribbean,Quebec and especially Cuban Missle Crisis.\nJoin U.S.N. Air Reserve, NAS Pt.Mugu,CA. From Sept 1974 To Dec 90, Retired as a Aviation Ordnancemen First Class.\nAwards; Navy\/Marine Commendation Medal, Naval Reserve (3) Award Medal, USN Expeditionary Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, USN\/USMC Overseas Service Ribbon, Armed Forces Reserve\/Navy Ribbon.<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRogelio Peralez Balli\nUnited States Navy\nVietnam War\nogelio was born on February 13, 1947. He is the son of Roberto G. Balli and Celia Perales Balli. He was born and raised in Alamo, Texas. He graduated from Pharr, San Juan Alamo High School.\nHe joined the United States Navy in 1969. He departed from Long Beach, California aboard the USS BLUE DD744, a naval destroyer, on June 1969. His base home ports overseas were: Pearl Harbor, Hawaii \u2013 Subic Bay, Philippines \u2013 Saesabo, Japan \u2013 Kaoshung, Tawian \u2013 Bangkok, Thailand \u2013 Guam \u2013 Nagasaki, Japan \u2013 Hiroshima, Japan \u2013 Tokoyo, Japan \u2013 South Korea \u2013 Tonkin Gulf – Vietnam \u2013 South China Sea.\nThe USS Blue DD744 was on Tonkin Gulf Vietnam on the gun line for eleven months. His destroyer was part of the 7th Fleet in the 9th Squadron. He was then transferred to the PBR-river patrol boats in the Mekong Delta, South Vietnam for four months. He was then transferred for one month to the South Korea Sea during the USS Pueblo incident.\nHe was awarded the following medals: National Defense Medal, Good Conduct Medal, U.S.N.R. Meritorious Medal, the U.S. Expeditionary Medal (Korea), Vietnam Service Medal and the Vietnam Campaign Medal with 2 bronze stars. His rank was E 4 IC3 Interior Communication Technician.\nAfter serving courageously his active duty in Vietnam, he was honorably discharged on January 15, 1971.<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe History\nof the\nPrestigious Balli Family\nBy Mrs. Herminia Balli de Chavana\nIn presenting this book, the author and memorials of her grandfather expresses a unique documented story. It proves an honest and well documented history with modesty, of the incepcion of this noble family and immigration to Mexico City and throughout the United States.\nPedro Balli third printer of La Nueva Espa\u00f1a (Mexico City) and frontispieces of books he printed.\nThe Coat of Arms earned by nobility to the Ballis by serving his Majesty King Alfonso XI.\nA Royal Grant given to Nicolas Balli Perez in 1765 by King Carlos III which became “Padre Island.”\nThe colonization and establishment of forts and villages in Nuevo Santander first explored in 1575. The purpose to incorporate the colonias with La Nueva Espa\u00f1a and to Christianize the Indians.\nThe Balli, Hinojosa, and Cavazos families who arrived in 1749 and became the first settlers of Nuevo Santander and grantees of Porciones on both sides of the Rio Grande in 1767.\nLieutenant Juan Antonio Baili Guerra performs as judge of the five villages: Reynosa, Mier, Laredo, Revilla, and Camargo.<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPADRE JOSE NICOLAS BALLI An Introduction – Padre Jose Nicolas Balli’s name has been known in the state of Texas as a famous historical person since he became one of the original grantees of the island that is located on the coast of Texas which bears his name, Padre Island. This island has had many names such La Isla Blanca, Isla de Corpus Christi, Isla de Son Carlos de las Malaguitas, Isla del Brozo de Santiago, Isla del Padre Balli and lastly Padre Island. He claimed the island since 1800 but was not given an official title to it until 1829. In 1804 the Padre founded a settlement named Rancho Santa Cruz and a Mission to Christianize the ferocious Karankawa Indians about twenty-six miles north of the island’s southmost tip. With the help of his nephew, Juan Jose Balli, who was the mayordomo or foreman they were able to raise large herds of cattle, horses and mules in the tall natural grasses of the island. He stated that he had one thousand horses on the island thereby becoming the first rancher of the island.<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The Ball\u00ed lineage actually was first known as Vailly and originates in the provinces of Verona and Paudua, Italy. The family name signifies “dweller in a valley”. They also became members of the Order of Santiago who fought against the Moors as mercenaries. The family\u2019s Coat of Arms dates back to 1326. Ball\u00ed was a […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1730,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[24,21],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-661","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-house-of-balli","category-our-people"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/abuelosdetexas.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/661","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/abuelosdetexas.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/abuelosdetexas.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/abuelosdetexas.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/abuelosdetexas.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=661"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/abuelosdetexas.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/661\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1731,"href":"https:\/\/abuelosdetexas.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/661\/revisions\/1731"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/abuelosdetexas.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/1730"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/abuelosdetexas.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=661"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/abuelosdetexas.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=661"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/abuelosdetexas.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=661"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
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