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Case file for United States vs. María Rita Valdez et al, San Antonio (also called "Rodeo de las Aguas") [Los Angeles County]. Includes transcript of the proceedings and related documents.
Granted by Alvarado, 1838, to Maria Rita Valdez et al; about 1 league, by name. Claim filed by Maria Rita Valdez et al Nov. 11, 1852. Confirmed by the Board Sept. 25, 1855. Appeal dismissed by the District Court June 8, 1857. Patent issued to Maria Rita Valdez June 27, 1871, for 4,449.31 acres. In 1831 the Alcalde of Los Angeles had granted permission to occupy the land. Bowman, J.N. Index of the Spanish-Mexican private land grant records and cases of California, I, 671 (shelved as BANC MSS C-R 17, Bancroft Library).
Associated Case Numbers: Docket 478, 371 SD, GLO 430

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Title San Antonio (also called "Rodeo de las Aguas") [Los Angeles County] María Rita Valdez et al, Claimants. Case no. 371, Southern District of California.
Creator Valdez, María Rita, 1791-1854, Claimant
Valdez, María Rita, 1791-1854, Grantee
Valdez, María Rita, 1791-1854, Patentee
United States District Court (California: Southern District), Responsible Party
Variant Title United States vs. María Rita Valdez et al
Published 1852-1857
Full Collection Name Documents Pertaining to the Adjudication of Private Land Claims in California
Other Identifiers BANC MSS Land Case Files 371 SD
Subject (Person) Valdez, María Rita, 1791-1854
Subject (Topic) Land grants--California--Los Angeles County
Land titles--California--Los Angeles County
Geographic Coverage Rancho Rodeo de las Aguas (Calif.)
Los Angeles County (Calif.)
Type Text
Format Case files
Extent Originals:1 portfolio (81p.); 26 x 41 cm.
Language English
Spanish
Archive The Bancroft Library
Note Spanish text on pages 31-35
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