We are researching the Family of Cristino Casillas and Mercedes Ornejo, from
Jalostotitlan, Jalisco, Mexico.

We are researching the Family of Cristino Casillas and Mercedes Ornejo, from
Jalostotitlan, Jalisco, Mexico. Cristino came to the US in 1920 with his
wife and children, Blas, Marcelino, Maria de los Santos and Bernard. They
settled in Swink, Colorado where Cristino worked in a Sugar Factory. He
then moved to Rey, Arizona where he was a miner, and then on to Detroit,
Michigan where he worked at the Gas company. He had a brother Jose Casillas
who was married to Julia Padilla Casillas and they also came to the US in
1920 and settled in Superior, Arizona. The descending chart attached shows
the following family tree father to son. All were born in Jalostotitlan,
Jalisco, Mexico.

Line of descent:

1. Crisanto Casillas (m) Mariana Vega

2. Pilar Casillas (m) Candelaria Ornelas

3. Cristino Casillas (m) Mercedes Ornejo

4. Blas Casillas (m) Aurora de la Torre

Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Nancy Casillas, Saint Clair, MI