Asturian-American Migration Forum

I come from a long line of Longorias from south Texas. I understand that my 7 time grandfather or his father, an Asturian, came to what was then the Spanish colony of Mexico in the mid 17th century. He settled in Nuevo Santander in an area that is now the border region between south Texas and northern Mexico. Does anyone know of Longoria lineage, names, particular to Asturias?

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Desciendo de una larga línea de Longorias del sur de Tejas. Tengo entendido que mi 7º abuelo o su padre eran asturianos procedentes de lo que era la colonia española de México a mediados del Siglo 17.
Se estableció en Nuevo Santander en una zona que ahora es la frontera entre el sur de Tejas y el norte de México. ¿Alguién sabe algo del linaje de los Longoria, nombres particulares de Asturias)

Hi there,
Longoria is an Asturian surname from the county of Tineo. I don't know much more about it, only that there's a street in Oviedo named after one: Calle Longoria Carbajal.
There are quite a few Longorias still listed in Asturias.

Check the phone guide: www.paginasblancas.es

All you have to do is choose the province (Asturias, obviously) from the drop-down menu and fill in "1. apellido", and after you've seen those who bear Longoria as a first surname you can start a new search for "2. apellido" (Those that are Longoria on their mother's side).

By the way, the public library of New Santander had an on-line list of the first Spanish settlers who arrived with José Escandón, most Asturians and Santanderinos. You'll probably find your ancestor there.

Cheers

Hi:

I know it's been a long time but I hope you read this message. I have information about Longoria surname. I'd love to exchange information since the one I lack is from America.

Next week I'm going to Asturias to meet my family and getting all the pieces together but I think I might be able to tell you who is your 7th grand father.

Please get in contact with me if stil interested.

Kind regards,
Clara Roca de la Concha.