This article is dedicated to my beloved Lola, whom I call "Mama." She is a very sweet and humble woman, but also a discplinarian. She is a very good cook, just like her mother, Lola Minang, my great-grandmother. A memory I will never forget is when I was little: during vacations, my Lolo, Lola, and I would always visit our hometown, Mauban. We usually visited the cemetery and Mama's older sister. Lola Sorem, who also frequently visited us at home. I can't forget the homemade delicacies she used to give me ;)
Re-writing Family History:
Studio portrait taken on March 31 (c.1959). First row (seated): Prisco Devera, Marino Devera. Second row (seated): Romeo "Ming" Devera, Maximina "Minang" Manzano, Primitivo "Tibo" Devera, Soremia Devera. Third row (standing): Rudsend
"Baby" Devera, Teresa "Tita" Devera, Arturo Devera.
It Begins:
Marriage Contract of Lolo Tibo and Lola Minang
Lolo Tibo and Lola Minang were married on October 26, 1935. At the time of marriage, the groom was 22 years and 3 months old, the son of Placido Devera and Rosario Salvid. The bride was 24 years and 5 months old, the daughter of Pedro Manzano and Teodora Almarines.
The witnesses were Domingo Ingles for the groom and Urbana Manzano for the bride. The marriage was solemnized by Prudencio M. Encomienda, and the signatures of all parties involved are present on the document.
FAMILY CHART OF LOLO TIBO
Baptism record of Lolo TiboOn July 27, 1913, an entry of Primitivo Devera, aged 7 days, legitimate son of Placido Devera and Rosario Salvid. The Paternal grandparents were Rosendo Devera and Policarpia Encomienda. The Maternal grandparents were Pedro Salvid and Sabina Almoneda. The godfather was Sixto Delacosta resident of the same locality.
He is one of the children of Placido Devera and Rosario Salvid. Their children were:
1. Angela "Angelita" (November 16, 1899 - July 29, 1958)
2. Juan "Ansoy" (May 16, 1903 - December 29, 1985)
3. Mariano (January 9, 1905)
4. Leon (February 22, 1908)
5. Trinidad "Trining" (May 22, 1910)
6. Primitivo "Tibo" (July 21, 1913 - September 20, 1995)
7. Dominador (September 19, 1917)
I found a draft list from 1896. It includes the names of single men, widowers without children, and men who got married before turning 20. They were given numbers for possible service in the Army and navy. Placido is listed there :)
Marriage record of Placido Devera and Rosario Salvid.
On September 26, 1898, Placido Devera and Rosario Salvid were married. Placido aged 22 years old was the son of Rodecindo Devera and Policarpia Encomienda, while Rosario aged 18 years old was the daughter of Pedro Salvid and Sabina Almoneda. The attesting witnesses were Laureano Lim-chim and Roberta Ferreras, while the present witnesses were Don Placido Llamas and Rafael Encallado, residents of the same locality.
Signature of Placido Devera
I wasn't able to locate baptismal records for either Placido or Rosario, as the entries from 1874 to 1879 either do not exist or have not been digitized online. However, I was able to find Placido's death certificate.
Death Certificate of Placido Devera
He lived in Poblacion and was married. He died on Febuary 26, 1927, at 3:00 AM due to tuberculosis of the lungs. He was 45 years old and worked as a fisherman. He was buried the same day in the municipal cemetery.
What stories do you know about them?
Placido is one of the children of Rodecindo Devera and Policarpia Encomienda. Their children were:
1. Placido (1876 - Febuary 26, 1927)
2. Maria (January 25, 1883)
3. Pedro (June 29, 1885 - May 5, 1959)
4. Eduarda (October 13, 1887)
5. Fausta (October 3, 1890)
Marriage record of Rodecindo Devera and Policarpia EncomiendaOn April 19, 1875, Rodecindo Devera and Policarpia Encomienda were married. Rodecindo was the son of Don Juan Devera and Doña Josefa Devanco (both deceased) they resided in Barangay 9, while Policarpia was the daughter of Don Felipe Encomienda (deceased) and Doña Damacia Alquisola, they also resided in Barangay 9. The witnesses were Don Hipolito Pansacola and Doña Hilaria Villaverde, residents of the same locality.
Signature of Policarpia Encomienda
Baptism record of Rodecindo Devera
On March 6, 1852, an entry of Rodecindo Devera, aged 10 days, legitimate son of Don Juan Devera and Doña Josefa Debanco(interchangeable to Devanco) who residents in Barrio of Bato (now Brgy. Mabato) The godfather was Alexo (short for Alejandro) Laurelis a native of the town.
Rodecindo is one of the children of Don Juan Devera and Doña Josefa Devanco. Their children were:
1. Bartola (1837 - October 31, 1868)
2. Doña Felipa
3. Don Maximiano (-July 23, 1874)
4. Juan
5. Don Telesforo (c.1848)
6. Don Doroteo (February 4, 1850)
7. Don Angel
8. Rodecindo (March 6, 1852)
9. Mamerta (May 10, 1854)
10. Regino (1855 - July 16, 1865)
11. Antonio (January 16, 1856)
I was fortunate to find Doña Josefa Devanco's burial record. Between 1871 to 1874, these records included not only the deceased's parents but also their paternal grandparents--revealing multiple generations at once!
Burial record of Doña Josefa Devanco
"The body of Doña Josefa Devanco, taxpayer, aged 56 years, married to Don Juan Devera, was buried in the cemetery of this church. She received all the Holy Sacraments: Penance, Extreme Unction, and Viaticum. Her parents were Juan Devanco and Patricia de San Juan. Their occupation was farming. Her grandparents were Diego Trinidad and Antonia de Santa Ana. Their occupation was also farming."
Tracing our family history is such an enjoyable and rewarding experience! :)
Moreeee Discoveries! :)
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