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Comment on Castle of the Week, Butrón Castle, Spain by Freddie Mesquit

Freddie Mesquit — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 20:24:04 +0000

Hi Esperanza,
My family name (from Spain) is also Butron. My ancestor, Manuel Butron, was a Catalonian soldier who came to California with Juniperro Serra to establish the missions up the California coast. Through marriage with other Spaniards, my family name became, Amezquita, then, Amesquita, then finally, as they wanted to “Americanize” it about a hundred years ago, ending up being Mesquit. In Mexico, there are any number of variations of this name.
Manuel Butron was the first registered cattle rancher in California. The first soldier to marry a converted Indian woman, which was also the first marriage ceremony performed at Rancho Del Carmello. (Now, Carmel.) He also planted a pear orchard somewhere near the mission.
Interesting stuff!
My lifelong dream was to visit Spain, but I won’t make it now – too old and too broke.
Take care.
Freddie Mesquit

Comment on Castle of the Week, Butrón Castle, Spain by esperanza butrón

esperanza butrón — Mon, 02 May 2011 21:05:40 +0000

very proud I was telling my daughter that I recall my mom saying there is a castle that has our name but I couldn’t believe it when I googled it . feeling very proud right now… hehe!! I’m royalty!!
Esperanza Butrón

Comment on Castle of the Week, Butrón Castle, Spain by Ron Guyton

Ron Guyton — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 01:10:22 +0000

looking for pictures of the interior of Butron Castle

Comment on Heraldry in Ireland Part 6, Modern Times by Chester Edward Michals Jnr.

Chester Edward Michals Jnr. — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 22:47:57 +0000

the content is very informative!

Comment on Coat of Arms Augmentation Part 2 by MAUIINK

MAUIINK — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 06:47:36 +0000

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Comment on Castle of the Week, Butrón Castle, Spain by | Gothic architecture reflected in Burton Castle Spain

| Gothic architecture reflected in Burton Castle Spain — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 14:51:14 +0000

[...] extent, it has parallels with the nineteenth-century Bavarian castle. I have to mention that the Burton Castle was leaded by the Lords of Butrón which used it as their powerbase and ruled the surrounding area. [...]

Comment on The Limitations of Heraldry Part 1 by DeLories Vaughn

DeLories Vaughn — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 17:08:51 +0000

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Comment on Chivalry and Heraldry by History Carnival: People, Places, and Points in Time « From the Hands of Quacks

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 02:46:21 +0000

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Comment on Heraldry and The Crusades Part 5 The Seals of Richard I by colossusofevil

colossusofevil — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 15:34:04 +0000

I enjoyed learning about these two seals. Very interesting indeed.

Comment on Castle of the Week, Butrón Castle, Spain by colossusofevil

colossusofevil — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 21:01:47 +0000

Great post. I’ll be sure to check back in for the next castle of the week.