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Rafaela Santilla Briones

Birth	:	6 Oct 1840 San Francisco County, California, USA
Death	:	13 Apr 1917 Bolinas, Marin County, California, USA
Burial	:	Saint Mary Magdalene Catholic Church Cemetery, Bolinas, Marin County, USA
Coordinate	:	37.9212570, -122.6938858
Plot	:	Original Briones Graveyard
Inscription	:	aged 75 years
Description	:	There is a lovely story about the marriage of Rafaela and Pablo on Pablo's memorial. *** * * * * Pioneer Native Daughter Passes Away** Mrs. Rafaela Santilla Briones, who was born in San Francisco in 1841, passed away at her late home at Bolinas on last Friday. The deceased was one of the descendants of one of the oldest and most influential Spanish families of the early days of California. Her late husband was the oldest son of Gregorio and Ramona Garcia Briones, and was... Read More	There is a lovely story about the marriage of Rafaela and Pablo on Pablo's memorial. *** * * * * Pioneer Native Daughter Passes Away** Mrs. Rafaela Santilla Briones, who was born in San Francisco in 1841, passed away at her late home at Bolinas on last Friday. The deceased was one of the descendants of one of the oldest and most influential Spanish families of the early days of California. Her late husband was the oldest son of Gregorio and Ramona Garcia Briones, and was born at the Mission Delores in San Francisco, January 15th, 1823, and in 1837 moved with his parents to Bolinas, where they erected the first substantial dwelling. The father of Pablo Briones, Gregorio Garcia Briones was one of the first Alcades or mayors of San Francisco. The deceased, who before her marriage was Senorita Rafaela Santilla, was married to Pablo Briones on February 2d, 1861. The marriage was one of the social events of Marin county and was solemnized in San Rafael. The flower of the Spanish families of the bay counties were in attendance and one of the local pioneers who was present at the wedding states that the bride was a very beautiful girl. The deceased was one of the last of the Spanish people who were identified with the Presidio in the early days. She lived at a time when her people were prosperous and they were the owners of the countless acres. But time deprived her and her race of all their land, and like most all of her people, she passed away virtually penniless. It is all sad but true. Published Marin County Tocsin April 21, 1917 Pioneer 76 Years Dies at Bolinas Born in California in 1841, before the state was admitted to the union, Mrs. Rafaela Briones of Bolinas, passed away at her home last Friday at the age of 76 years. She was the widow of the late Pablo Briones, whose father at one time owned the Rancho Los Baulines, comprising 25,000 acres of land on the peninsula. Mrs. Briones is survived by nine children, Paul, John, Frank, Albert and Rosie Briones, Mrs. Belle Latter, Mrs. Lottie Fowler, Mrs. Kate Lopes and Mrs. Inez Walsh. One daughter, Mrs. Mary Camuffo, died a few years ago. The funeral was held last Monday from the late residence at Bolinas, and a requiem high mass was celebrated at St. Mary's church preceding the burial in Bolinas cemetery. Many pioneers and representatives of the old Marin families attended the serves. Published Sausalito News April 21, 1917 *** * * * * 1850 Census Marin County (no city) age 9 parents, Juan & Mary Santilla siblings, Guadalopa, Augustin, Delores F. 1861 Marriage February 2 Pablo age 37, Rafaela age 20 1870 Census Bolinas Pablo and Rafaela, Farmers Pablo 9, Fanny 7, Mary 5 1880 Census Bolinas Pablo, occupation: Physician Rafaela, keeps house living with 6 children Mary, Kate, John, Bella, Frank, Carlotta 1900 Census Bolinas Rafaela is widowed and HOH living with 8 of her 10 children Paul, Belle, Frank, Carlotta, John Inez, Rosa, Albert 1910 Census Bolinas Rafaela is widowed and HOH sons Paul 47 and Albert 24, daughter Rosa 27 gave birth to 12 children, 10 living also listed as living in household Antone Garcia, 40 nephew Arthur Garcia, 2 grand nephew George Diveraux, 10 grand nephew Discrepancy in Census** 1900 lists 10 children with 8 living Rafaela is widowed and 60 years old 1910 lists 12 children with 10 living obituary implies 10 children

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Rafaela Santilla Briones's memorial is located at: Saint Mary Magdalene Catholic Church Cemetery, Bolinas, Marin County, USA.
When did Rafaela Santilla Briones death?
Rafaela Santilla Briones death on 13 Apr 1917 in Bolinas, Marin County, California, USA
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Latitude: 37.9212570
Longitude: -122.6938858

Family Members:

Spouse

Dr Josef Pablo “Pablo” Briones

(1823 - 1897)

Children

Pablo “Paul” Briones

(1861 - 1927)

Frances “Fanny” Briones

(1863 - 1883)

Mary T. Briones Camuffo

(1863 - 1917)

Catherine “Katie” Briones Lopez

(1871 - 1938)

John George “Jack” Briones

(1873 - 1943)

Isabell G. “Belle” Briones Latter

(1875 - 1966)

Frank A. Briones

(1878 - 1960)

Carlotta “Lottie” Briones Fowler

(1879 - 1954)

Rosa “Rose” Briones

(1883 - 1983)

Albert Briones

(1885 - 1958)

Flowers:

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Coordinate: 37.9212570, -122.6938858

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