Per Huntington.org Baptism Records, http://missions.huntington.org/BaptismalData.aspx?ID=44792:
Juan Jose Ramon de los Santos [Ayala] was baptized 03 November 1839 [Age 1 day old] Misson San Luis Obispo #02883. Father stated as Juan Pablo Ayala, baptized Mission Presidio Santa Barbara #0264X and mother is stated as Joaquina Lugo, baptized Mission Presidio Santa Barbara #0394X. Godparents are Ynocente Garcia and Maria del Carmen Ramirez. Officiant and Recorder is Ramon Abella.
Ramon Ayala enlisted at Santa Barbara July 25 as Private in Company C and mustered in July 26, 1864. At enlistment he was described as age 25 years, height 5 feet 7 1/2 inches, with a light complexion, black eyes and hair. Additionally his birthplace was recorded as Santa Barbara and his occupation Ranchero. Private Ayala mustered out with Company C at Presidio San Francisco April 2, 1866.
His obituary was published as follows: "Ramon Ayala a pioneer of this section and a veteran of the Civil War passed away at his home in this city Saturday afternoon. The deceased had lived long in Ventura and was favorably known by all the old residents. His wife had passed away a year ago and since that time, he had gradually failed. Mr. Ayala's birthplace was Santa Barbara seventy-four years ago and had always resided in this or Santa Barbara county. For many years, he was foreman of the Caire interests on Santa Cruz Island. During the Civil War, he enlisted in the California Volunteers and his two years service gave him an honored place in the ranks of the Grand Army of the Republic. Deceased leaves five sons, all of this county. They are Ramon, Albert, Pablo, Joseph, and Nick Ayala. A sister Mrs. Monica Garcial resides in Santa Barbara. Funeral services were held at the Old Mission on Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock. The funeral was under the auspices of the Latin American Union and the Grand Army of the Republic. (Ventura Free Press, June 27, 1913)
Per 1860 U.S. Federal census Ramon Ayala is living in Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California, born abt 1839 California Son
American Civil War Soldiers:
Name: Ramon Ayala
Enlistment Date: 25 Jul 1864
Enlistment Place: Santa Barbara, California
Side Served: Union
State Served: California
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 25 July 1864.
Enlisted in Company C, 1st Battn Native Cavalry Regiment California on 26 Jul 1864.
Mustered Out Company C, 1st Battn Native Cavalry Regiment California on 2 Apr 1866 at Presidio, San Francisco, CA.
Sources: 56
Per Santa Barbara County Marriages, Santa Barbara County Genealogical Society, http://www.sbgen.org/Marriages/SB_Marr_Br_d.php:
DAVIS, Rita married AYALA, Ramon 6 Oct 1870 Santa Barbara County
Per 1880 U.S. Federal census Ramon Ayala is living in Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California, born abt 1838 California Head Married Laborer, spouse name Rita, both parents born CA
Per 1900 U.S. Federal census Ramon Ayala is living in San Buenaventura, Ventura, California, born Nov 1839 California Head Married Teamster, spouse named Rita D., both parents born CA
Per 1910 U.S. Federal census Ramon Ayala is living in Ventura, Ventura, California, born abt 1840 California Head Married No Occupation, spouse name Rita, both parents born CA
Information from Marla Daily, Santa Cruz Island Foundation:
"AYALA, Jose Ramón "Nini" de los Santos (1839-1913), was born in Santa Barbara County, and for more than half a century was a Santa Cruz Island vaquero. He was working on Santa Cruz Island and 25 years old when he enlisted in the Civil War in the California Native Cavalry on July 25, 1864. Records indicate he served as a private, was just over 5 feet 7 inches tall and had black hair and black eyes. He was discharged from the Presidio in San Francisco almost two years later on April 2, 1866. According to Helen Caire: "The ditty of ditties in this busy place for many years used to be sung by Nini Ayala who prided himself on being the oldest island vaquero. He rode the island ranges for more than sixty years." [1993, Pp. 113]. He married Rita Davis (1841-1912), and they had five sons and a daughter. They are both buried in St. Marys Cemetery, Ventura.
May 14, 1883 [Santa Barbara Daily Independant Newspaper]: "Ramon Ayala is at present seal hunting on Santa Cruz Island. He expects to get 50 barrels of oil and four or five tons of skins. There is also a company now fitting out an expedition to go to San Nicolas and other islands on a similar mission."
November 16, 1883 [Santa Barbara Daily Index Newspaper]: "Ramon Ayala went to Santa Cruz seal hunting this morning."
November 4, 1904 [Bureau of Pensions]: Ramón Ayala enlisted July 26, 1864, 25 years old, 5 feet 7-1/2 inches tall, light complexion, black eyes and hair. Occupation: Foreman on sheep ranch.
November 9, 1909 [Santa Barbara Morning Press]: "All the working men, the sheep shearers and the vaqueros on Santa Cruz Island went on a strike Sunday and came to this city in a body, yesterday on the launch Santa Cruz with Captain George Nidever. This is the busy season on the island. For nearly a month crews have been working from 4 o'clock in the morning until 5 o'clock in the evening, with only two holidays during this time; and they declared that they were worked out and needed a rest. They told their foreman, Nini Ayala, they did not want to work on Sunday. Superintendent Arabeli objected to the loss of time and told the men if they did not want to work they could leave, which they did. Eighteen men came over. They included nearly all the men in this locality who understood sheep shearing, although there are a few others who will probably be recruited and with others from Ventura and other places the work will go on."
June 23, 1913 [Los Angeles Times & Ventura Free Press Newspapers]: "Ramon Ayala, a pioneer of this city and county, and one of the most noted bear hunters and killers in California in days gone by, passed await at his home here yesterday, aged 74 years. Ayala has had a remarkable career for the reason that he always sought the frontier and the mountain districts. For years in the early days he resided in Cuyama Valley in the east end of this county, where he owned a cattle ranch. In those days, bears were plentiful and in his work as a cattleman he has taken hundreds of them, always with the lasso, with which he was an expert. In many instances he has taken the animals alone and has had many thrilling experiences with fierce grizzlies. He was born in Santa Barbara, but came here as a child. He took to ranching and was, of course, expert as a horseman. Later in life he had full charge of Santa Cruz Island for the owners. He has a record of two years of service in the California volunteers during the War of the Rebellion and was affiliated with Cushing Post of this city.... He leaves five children, these being Ramon, Albert, Pablo, Joseph and Nick Ayala. He was a member of the Latin-American Union and by this order and the G. A. R. his funeral services will be conducted from the Old Mission church....."
June 27, 1913 [Ventura Free Press Newspaper]: "Ramón Ayala, a pioneer of this section and a veteran of the Civil War, passed away at his home in this city Saturday afternoon. The deceased had lived long in Ventura and was favorably known by all the old residents. His wife had passed away a year ago and since that time, he had gradually failed. Mr. Ayala was born in Santa Barbara 74 years ago and had always resided in this or Santa Barbara county. For many years, he was foreman of the Caire interests on Santa Cruz Island. During the Civil War, he enlisted in the California Volunteers [California Native Cavalry, Company C] and his two years service gave him an honored place in the ranks of the Grand Army of the Republic. Deceased leaves five sons, all of this county. They are Ramón, Albert, Pablo, Joseph and Nick Ayala. A sister, Mrs. Monica Garcia, resides in Santa Barbara. Funeral services were held at the Old Mission on Tuesday morning at 10 oclock. The funeral was under the auspices of the Latin American Union and the Grand Army of the Republic."
June 27, 1913 [Orange County Register]: "Ramon Ayala crosses the great divide. Ramon Ayala, 74 years old, passed away at his residence in Ventura Saturday afternoon. Hemorrhage of the brains was the direct cause of death, although he had been in failing health for some time. The death of his wife a year ago was a blow to him. He was born in Santa Barbara and has always resided in this [Ventura] and Santa Barbara counties. He served two years in the Civil War as a member of the California Volunteers and was a member of Cushing post of G. A. R.... Five sons mourn his loss.... A stepdaughter, Mrs. Elisa Ortega of Los Angeles, and a sister, Mrs. Monica Garcia of Santa Barbara are other surviving relatives."
Ramon de los Santos Ayala's headstone was discarded in the 1960's by decisions made by the Ventura City Council.
Per Vital Search Death Records Ramon Ayala, age 73, died 06-21-1913 in Ventura County, CA
Per St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery Burial Records, http://www.restorestmarys.org/Cemetery%20Records/StMarysCemAB.htm:
Ramon Ayala was buried 1913, BLK H, LOT 15
Juan Jose Ramon de los Santos Ayala's headstone was discarded in the 1960's by decisions made by the Ventura City Council. There is no memorial for Jose Ramon de los Santos Ayala or his wife Rita Davies de Ayala.
Visit: http://www.restorestmarys.org
Member: SUVCW California & Pacific
Juan Jose Ramon de los Santos [Ayala] was baptized 03 November 1839 [Age 1 day old] Misson San Luis Obispo #02883. Father stated as Juan Pablo Ayala, baptized Mission Presidio Santa Barbara #0264X and mother is stated as Joaquina Lugo, baptized Mission Presidio Santa Barbara #0394X. Godparents are Ynocente Garcia and Maria del Carmen Ramirez. Officiant and Recorder is Ramon Abella.
Ramon Ayala enlisted at Santa Barbara July 25 as Private in Company C and mustered in July 26, 1864. At enlistment he was described as age 25 years, height 5 feet 7 1/2 inches, with a light complexion, black eyes and hair. Additionally his birthplace was recorded as Santa Barbara and his occupation Ranchero. Private Ayala mustered out with Company C at Presidio San Francisco April 2, 1866.
His obituary was published as follows: "Ramon Ayala a pioneer of this section and a veteran of the Civil War passed away at his home in this city Saturday afternoon. The deceased had lived long in Ventura and was favorably known by all the old residents. His wife had passed away a year ago and since that time, he had gradually failed. Mr. Ayala's birthplace was Santa Barbara seventy-four years ago and had always resided in this or Santa Barbara county. For many years, he was foreman of the Caire interests on Santa Cruz Island. During the Civil War, he enlisted in the California Volunteers and his two years service gave him an honored place in the ranks of the Grand Army of the Republic. Deceased leaves five sons, all of this county. They are Ramon, Albert, Pablo, Joseph, and Nick Ayala. A sister Mrs. Monica Garcial resides in Santa Barbara. Funeral services were held at the Old Mission on Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock. The funeral was under the auspices of the Latin American Union and the Grand Army of the Republic. (Ventura Free Press, June 27, 1913)
Per 1860 U.S. Federal census Ramon Ayala is living in Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California, born abt 1839 California Son
American Civil War Soldiers:
Name: Ramon Ayala
Enlistment Date: 25 Jul 1864
Enlistment Place: Santa Barbara, California
Side Served: Union
State Served: California
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 25 July 1864.
Enlisted in Company C, 1st Battn Native Cavalry Regiment California on 26 Jul 1864.
Mustered Out Company C, 1st Battn Native Cavalry Regiment California on 2 Apr 1866 at Presidio, San Francisco, CA.
Sources: 56
Per Santa Barbara County Marriages, Santa Barbara County Genealogical Society, http://www.sbgen.org/Marriages/SB_Marr_Br_d.php:
DAVIS, Rita married AYALA, Ramon 6 Oct 1870 Santa Barbara County
Per 1880 U.S. Federal census Ramon Ayala is living in Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California, born abt 1838 California Head Married Laborer, spouse name Rita, both parents born CA
Per 1900 U.S. Federal census Ramon Ayala is living in San Buenaventura, Ventura, California, born Nov 1839 California Head Married Teamster, spouse named Rita D., both parents born CA
Per 1910 U.S. Federal census Ramon Ayala is living in Ventura, Ventura, California, born abt 1840 California Head Married No Occupation, spouse name Rita, both parents born CA
Information from Marla Daily, Santa Cruz Island Foundation:
"AYALA, Jose Ramón "Nini" de los Santos (1839-1913), was born in Santa Barbara County, and for more than half a century was a Santa Cruz Island vaquero. He was working on Santa Cruz Island and 25 years old when he enlisted in the Civil War in the California Native Cavalry on July 25, 1864. Records indicate he served as a private, was just over 5 feet 7 inches tall and had black hair and black eyes. He was discharged from the Presidio in San Francisco almost two years later on April 2, 1866. According to Helen Caire: "The ditty of ditties in this busy place for many years used to be sung by Nini Ayala who prided himself on being the oldest island vaquero. He rode the island ranges for more than sixty years." [1993, Pp. 113]. He married Rita Davis (1841-1912), and they had five sons and a daughter. They are both buried in St. Marys Cemetery, Ventura.
May 14, 1883 [Santa Barbara Daily Independant Newspaper]: "Ramon Ayala is at present seal hunting on Santa Cruz Island. He expects to get 50 barrels of oil and four or five tons of skins. There is also a company now fitting out an expedition to go to San Nicolas and other islands on a similar mission."
November 16, 1883 [Santa Barbara Daily Index Newspaper]: "Ramon Ayala went to Santa Cruz seal hunting this morning."
November 4, 1904 [Bureau of Pensions]: Ramón Ayala enlisted July 26, 1864, 25 years old, 5 feet 7-1/2 inches tall, light complexion, black eyes and hair. Occupation: Foreman on sheep ranch.
November 9, 1909 [Santa Barbara Morning Press]: "All the working men, the sheep shearers and the vaqueros on Santa Cruz Island went on a strike Sunday and came to this city in a body, yesterday on the launch Santa Cruz with Captain George Nidever. This is the busy season on the island. For nearly a month crews have been working from 4 o'clock in the morning until 5 o'clock in the evening, with only two holidays during this time; and they declared that they were worked out and needed a rest. They told their foreman, Nini Ayala, they did not want to work on Sunday. Superintendent Arabeli objected to the loss of time and told the men if they did not want to work they could leave, which they did. Eighteen men came over. They included nearly all the men in this locality who understood sheep shearing, although there are a few others who will probably be recruited and with others from Ventura and other places the work will go on."
June 23, 1913 [Los Angeles Times & Ventura Free Press Newspapers]: "Ramon Ayala, a pioneer of this city and county, and one of the most noted bear hunters and killers in California in days gone by, passed await at his home here yesterday, aged 74 years. Ayala has had a remarkable career for the reason that he always sought the frontier and the mountain districts. For years in the early days he resided in Cuyama Valley in the east end of this county, where he owned a cattle ranch. In those days, bears were plentiful and in his work as a cattleman he has taken hundreds of them, always with the lasso, with which he was an expert. In many instances he has taken the animals alone and has had many thrilling experiences with fierce grizzlies. He was born in Santa Barbara, but came here as a child. He took to ranching and was, of course, expert as a horseman. Later in life he had full charge of Santa Cruz Island for the owners. He has a record of two years of service in the California volunteers during the War of the Rebellion and was affiliated with Cushing Post of this city.... He leaves five children, these being Ramon, Albert, Pablo, Joseph and Nick Ayala. He was a member of the Latin-American Union and by this order and the G. A. R. his funeral services will be conducted from the Old Mission church....."
June 27, 1913 [Ventura Free Press Newspaper]: "Ramón Ayala, a pioneer of this section and a veteran of the Civil War, passed away at his home in this city Saturday afternoon. The deceased had lived long in Ventura and was favorably known by all the old residents. His wife had passed away a year ago and since that time, he had gradually failed. Mr. Ayala was born in Santa Barbara 74 years ago and had always resided in this or Santa Barbara county. For many years, he was foreman of the Caire interests on Santa Cruz Island. During the Civil War, he enlisted in the California Volunteers [California Native Cavalry, Company C] and his two years service gave him an honored place in the ranks of the Grand Army of the Republic. Deceased leaves five sons, all of this county. They are Ramón, Albert, Pablo, Joseph and Nick Ayala. A sister, Mrs. Monica Garcia, resides in Santa Barbara. Funeral services were held at the Old Mission on Tuesday morning at 10 oclock. The funeral was under the auspices of the Latin American Union and the Grand Army of the Republic."
June 27, 1913 [Orange County Register]: "Ramon Ayala crosses the great divide. Ramon Ayala, 74 years old, passed away at his residence in Ventura Saturday afternoon. Hemorrhage of the brains was the direct cause of death, although he had been in failing health for some time. The death of his wife a year ago was a blow to him. He was born in Santa Barbara and has always resided in this [Ventura] and Santa Barbara counties. He served two years in the Civil War as a member of the California Volunteers and was a member of Cushing post of G. A. R.... Five sons mourn his loss.... A stepdaughter, Mrs. Elisa Ortega of Los Angeles, and a sister, Mrs. Monica Garcia of Santa Barbara are other surviving relatives."
Ramon de los Santos Ayala's headstone was discarded in the 1960's by decisions made by the Ventura City Council.
Per Vital Search Death Records Ramon Ayala, age 73, died 06-21-1913 in Ventura County, CA
Per St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery Burial Records, http://www.restorestmarys.org/Cemetery%20Records/StMarysCemAB.htm:
Ramon Ayala was buried 1913, BLK H, LOT 15
Juan Jose Ramon de los Santos Ayala's headstone was discarded in the 1960's by decisions made by the Ventura City Council. There is no memorial for Jose Ramon de los Santos Ayala or his wife Rita Davies de Ayala.
Visit: http://www.restorestmarys.org
Member: SUVCW California & Pacific
Per Huntington.org Baptism Records, http://missions.huntington.org/BaptismalData.aspx?ID=44792:
Juan Jose Ramon de los Santos [Ayala] was baptized 03 November 1839 [Age 1 day old] Misson San Luis Obispo #02883. Father stated as Juan Pablo Ayala, baptized Mission Presidio Santa Barbara #0264X and mother is stated as Joaquina Lugo, baptized Mission Presidio Santa Barbara #0394X. Godparents are Ynocente Garcia and Maria del Carmen Ramirez. Officiant and Recorder is Ramon Abella.
Ramon Ayala enlisted at Santa Barbara July 25 as Private in Company C and mustered in July 26, 1864. At enlistment he was described as age 25 years, height 5 feet 7 1/2 inches, with a light complexion, black eyes and hair. Additionally his birthplace was recorded as Santa Barbara and his occupation Ranchero. Private Ayala mustered out with Company C at Presidio San Francisco April 2, 1866.
His obituary was published as follows: "Ramon Ayala a pioneer of this section and a veteran of the Civil War passed away at his home in this city Saturday afternoon. The deceased had lived long in Ventura and was favorably known by all the old residents. His wife had passed away a year ago and since that time, he had gradually failed. Mr. Ayala's birthplace was Santa Barbara seventy-four years ago and had always resided in this or Santa Barbara county. For many years, he was foreman of the Caire interests on Santa Cruz Island. During the Civil War, he enlisted in the California Volunteers and his two years service gave him an honored place in the ranks of the Grand Army of the Republic. Deceased leaves five sons, all of this county. They are Ramon, Albert, Pablo, Joseph, and Nick Ayala. A sister Mrs. Monica Garcial resides in Santa Barbara. Funeral services were held at the Old Mission on Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock. The funeral was under the auspices of the Latin American Union and the Grand Army of the Republic. (Ventura Free Press, June 27, 1913)
Per 1860 U.S. Federal census Ramon Ayala is living in Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California, born abt 1839 California Son
American Civil War Soldiers:
Name: Ramon Ayala
Enlistment Date: 25 Jul 1864
Enlistment Place: Santa Barbara, California
Side Served: Union
State Served: California
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 25 July 1864.
Enlisted in Company C, 1st Battn Native Cavalry Regiment California on 26 Jul 1864.
Mustered Out Company C, 1st Battn Native Cavalry Regiment California on 2 Apr 1866 at Presidio, San Francisco, CA.
Sources: 56
Per Santa Barbara County Marriages, Santa Barbara County Genealogical Society, http://www.sbgen.org/Marriages/SB_Marr_Br_d.php:
DAVIS, Rita married AYALA, Ramon 6 Oct 1870 Santa Barbara County
Per 1880 U.S. Federal census Ramon Ayala is living in Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California, born abt 1838 California Head Married Laborer, spouse name Rita, both parents born CA
Per 1900 U.S. Federal census Ramon Ayala is living in San Buenaventura, Ventura, California, born Nov 1839 California Head Married Teamster, spouse named Rita D., both parents born CA
Per 1910 U.S. Federal census Ramon Ayala is living in Ventura, Ventura, California, born abt 1840 California Head Married No Occupation, spouse name Rita, both parents born CA
Information from Marla Daily, Santa Cruz Island Foundation:
"AYALA, Jose Ramón "Nini" de los Santos (1839-1913), was born in Santa Barbara County, and for more than half a century was a Santa Cruz Island vaquero. He was working on Santa Cruz Island and 25 years old when he enlisted in the Civil War in the California Native Cavalry on July 25, 1864. Records indicate he served as a private, was just over 5 feet 7 inches tall and had black hair and black eyes. He was discharged from the Presidio in San Francisco almost two years later on April 2, 1866. According to Helen Caire: "The ditty of ditties in this busy place for many years used to be sung by Nini Ayala who prided himself on being the oldest island vaquero. He rode the island ranges for more than sixty years." [1993, Pp. 113]. He married Rita Davis (1841-1912), and they had five sons and a daughter. They are both buried in St. Marys Cemetery, Ventura.
May 14, 1883 [Santa Barbara Daily Independant Newspaper]: "Ramon Ayala is at present seal hunting on Santa Cruz Island. He expects to get 50 barrels of oil and four or five tons of skins. There is also a company now fitting out an expedition to go to San Nicolas and other islands on a similar mission."
November 16, 1883 [Santa Barbara Daily Index Newspaper]: "Ramon Ayala went to Santa Cruz seal hunting this morning."
November 4, 1904 [Bureau of Pensions]: Ramón Ayala enlisted July 26, 1864, 25 years old, 5 feet 7-1/2 inches tall, light complexion, black eyes and hair. Occupation: Foreman on sheep ranch.
November 9, 1909 [Santa Barbara Morning Press]: "All the working men, the sheep shearers and the vaqueros on Santa Cruz Island went on a strike Sunday and came to this city in a body, yesterday on the launch Santa Cruz with Captain George Nidever. This is the busy season on the island. For nearly a month crews have been working from 4 o'clock in the morning until 5 o'clock in the evening, with only two holidays during this time; and they declared that they were worked out and needed a rest. They told their foreman, Nini Ayala, they did not want to work on Sunday. Superintendent Arabeli objected to the loss of time and told the men if they did not want to work they could leave, which they did. Eighteen men came over. They included nearly all the men in this locality who understood sheep shearing, although there are a few others who will probably be recruited and with others from Ventura and other places the work will go on."
June 23, 1913 [Los Angeles Times & Ventura Free Press Newspapers]: "Ramon Ayala, a pioneer of this city and county, and one of the most noted bear hunters and killers in California in days gone by, passed await at his home here yesterday, aged 74 years. Ayala has had a remarkable career for the reason that he always sought the frontier and the mountain districts. For years in the early days he resided in Cuyama Valley in the east end of this county, where he owned a cattle ranch. In those days, bears were plentiful and in his work as a cattleman he has taken hundreds of them, always with the lasso, with which he was an expert. In many instances he has taken the animals alone and has had many thrilling experiences with fierce grizzlies. He was born in Santa Barbara, but came here as a child. He took to ranching and was, of course, expert as a horseman. Later in life he had full charge of Santa Cruz Island for the owners. He has a record of two years of service in the California volunteers during the War of the Rebellion and was affiliated with Cushing Post of this city.... He leaves five children, these being Ramon, Albert, Pablo, Joseph and Nick Ayala. He was a member of the Latin-American Union and by this order and the G. A. R. his funeral services will be conducted from the Old Mission church....."
June 27, 1913 [Ventura Free Press Newspaper]: "Ramón Ayala, a pioneer of this section and a veteran of the Civil War, passed away at his home in this city Saturday afternoon. The deceased had lived long in Ventura and was favorably known by all the old residents. His wife had passed away a year ago and since that time, he had gradually failed. Mr. Ayala was born in Santa Barbara 74 years ago and had always resided in this or Santa Barbara county. For many years, he was foreman of the Caire interests on Santa Cruz Island. During the Civil War, he enlisted in the California Volunteers [California Native Cavalry, Company C] and his two years service gave him an honored place in the ranks of the Grand Army of the Republic. Deceased leaves five sons, all of this county. They are Ramón, Albert, Pablo, Joseph and Nick Ayala. A sister, Mrs. Monica Garcia, resides in Santa Barbara. Funeral services were held at the Old Mission on Tuesday morning at 10 oclock. The funeral was under the auspices of the Latin American Union and the Grand Army of the Republic."
June 27, 1913 [Orange County Register]: "Ramon Ayala crosses the great divide. Ramon Ayala, 74 years old, passed away at his residence in Ventura Saturday afternoon. Hemorrhage of the brains was the direct cause of death, although he had been in failing health for some time. The death of his wife a year ago was a blow to him. He was born in Santa Barbara and has always resided in this [Ventura] and Santa Barbara counties. He served two years in the Civil War as a member of the California Volunteers and was a member of Cushing post of G. A. R.... Five sons mourn his loss.... A stepdaughter, Mrs. Elisa Ortega of Los Angeles, and a sister, Mrs. Monica Garcia of Santa Barbara are other surviving relatives."
Ramon de los Santos Ayala's headstone was discarded in the 1960's by decisions made by the Ventura City Council.
Per Vital Search Death Records Ramon Ayala, age 73, died 06-21-1913 in Ventura County, CA
Per St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery Burial Records, http://www.restorestmarys.org/Cemetery%20Records/StMarysCemAB.htm:
Ramon Ayala was buried 1913, BLK H, LOT 15
Juan Jose Ramon de los Santos Ayala's headstone was discarded in the 1960's by decisions made by the Ventura City Council. There is no memorial for Jose Ramon de los Santos Ayala or his wife Rita Davies de Ayala.
Visit: http://www.restorestmarys.org
Member: SUVCW California & Pacific
Juan Jose Ramon de los Santos [Ayala] was baptized 03 November 1839 [Age 1 day old] Misson San Luis Obispo #02883. Father stated as Juan Pablo Ayala, baptized Mission Presidio Santa Barbara #0264X and mother is stated as Joaquina Lugo, baptized Mission Presidio Santa Barbara #0394X. Godparents are Ynocente Garcia and Maria del Carmen Ramirez. Officiant and Recorder is Ramon Abella.
Ramon Ayala enlisted at Santa Barbara July 25 as Private in Company C and mustered in July 26, 1864. At enlistment he was described as age 25 years, height 5 feet 7 1/2 inches, with a light complexion, black eyes and hair. Additionally his birthplace was recorded as Santa Barbara and his occupation Ranchero. Private Ayala mustered out with Company C at Presidio San Francisco April 2, 1866.
His obituary was published as follows: "Ramon Ayala a pioneer of this section and a veteran of the Civil War passed away at his home in this city Saturday afternoon. The deceased had lived long in Ventura and was favorably known by all the old residents. His wife had passed away a year ago and since that time, he had gradually failed. Mr. Ayala's birthplace was Santa Barbara seventy-four years ago and had always resided in this or Santa Barbara county. For many years, he was foreman of the Caire interests on Santa Cruz Island. During the Civil War, he enlisted in the California Volunteers and his two years service gave him an honored place in the ranks of the Grand Army of the Republic. Deceased leaves five sons, all of this county. They are Ramon, Albert, Pablo, Joseph, and Nick Ayala. A sister Mrs. Monica Garcial resides in Santa Barbara. Funeral services were held at the Old Mission on Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock. The funeral was under the auspices of the Latin American Union and the Grand Army of the Republic. (Ventura Free Press, June 27, 1913)
Per 1860 U.S. Federal census Ramon Ayala is living in Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California, born abt 1839 California Son
American Civil War Soldiers:
Name: Ramon Ayala
Enlistment Date: 25 Jul 1864
Enlistment Place: Santa Barbara, California
Side Served: Union
State Served: California
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 25 July 1864.
Enlisted in Company C, 1st Battn Native Cavalry Regiment California on 26 Jul 1864.
Mustered Out Company C, 1st Battn Native Cavalry Regiment California on 2 Apr 1866 at Presidio, San Francisco, CA.
Sources: 56
Per Santa Barbara County Marriages, Santa Barbara County Genealogical Society, http://www.sbgen.org/Marriages/SB_Marr_Br_d.php:
DAVIS, Rita married AYALA, Ramon 6 Oct 1870 Santa Barbara County
Per 1880 U.S. Federal census Ramon Ayala is living in Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California, born abt 1838 California Head Married Laborer, spouse name Rita, both parents born CA
Per 1900 U.S. Federal census Ramon Ayala is living in San Buenaventura, Ventura, California, born Nov 1839 California Head Married Teamster, spouse named Rita D., both parents born CA
Per 1910 U.S. Federal census Ramon Ayala is living in Ventura, Ventura, California, born abt 1840 California Head Married No Occupation, spouse name Rita, both parents born CA
Information from Marla Daily, Santa Cruz Island Foundation:
"AYALA, Jose Ramón "Nini" de los Santos (1839-1913), was born in Santa Barbara County, and for more than half a century was a Santa Cruz Island vaquero. He was working on Santa Cruz Island and 25 years old when he enlisted in the Civil War in the California Native Cavalry on July 25, 1864. Records indicate he served as a private, was just over 5 feet 7 inches tall and had black hair and black eyes. He was discharged from the Presidio in San Francisco almost two years later on April 2, 1866. According to Helen Caire: "The ditty of ditties in this busy place for many years used to be sung by Nini Ayala who prided himself on being the oldest island vaquero. He rode the island ranges for more than sixty years." [1993, Pp. 113]. He married Rita Davis (1841-1912), and they had five sons and a daughter. They are both buried in St. Marys Cemetery, Ventura.
May 14, 1883 [Santa Barbara Daily Independant Newspaper]: "Ramon Ayala is at present seal hunting on Santa Cruz Island. He expects to get 50 barrels of oil and four or five tons of skins. There is also a company now fitting out an expedition to go to San Nicolas and other islands on a similar mission."
November 16, 1883 [Santa Barbara Daily Index Newspaper]: "Ramon Ayala went to Santa Cruz seal hunting this morning."
November 4, 1904 [Bureau of Pensions]: Ramón Ayala enlisted July 26, 1864, 25 years old, 5 feet 7-1/2 inches tall, light complexion, black eyes and hair. Occupation: Foreman on sheep ranch.
November 9, 1909 [Santa Barbara Morning Press]: "All the working men, the sheep shearers and the vaqueros on Santa Cruz Island went on a strike Sunday and came to this city in a body, yesterday on the launch Santa Cruz with Captain George Nidever. This is the busy season on the island. For nearly a month crews have been working from 4 o'clock in the morning until 5 o'clock in the evening, with only two holidays during this time; and they declared that they were worked out and needed a rest. They told their foreman, Nini Ayala, they did not want to work on Sunday. Superintendent Arabeli objected to the loss of time and told the men if they did not want to work they could leave, which they did. Eighteen men came over. They included nearly all the men in this locality who understood sheep shearing, although there are a few others who will probably be recruited and with others from Ventura and other places the work will go on."
June 23, 1913 [Los Angeles Times & Ventura Free Press Newspapers]: "Ramon Ayala, a pioneer of this city and county, and one of the most noted bear hunters and killers in California in days gone by, passed await at his home here yesterday, aged 74 years. Ayala has had a remarkable career for the reason that he always sought the frontier and the mountain districts. For years in the early days he resided in Cuyama Valley in the east end of this county, where he owned a cattle ranch. In those days, bears were plentiful and in his work as a cattleman he has taken hundreds of them, always with the lasso, with which he was an expert. In many instances he has taken the animals alone and has had many thrilling experiences with fierce grizzlies. He was born in Santa Barbara, but came here as a child. He took to ranching and was, of course, expert as a horseman. Later in life he had full charge of Santa Cruz Island for the owners. He has a record of two years of service in the California volunteers during the War of the Rebellion and was affiliated with Cushing Post of this city.... He leaves five children, these being Ramon, Albert, Pablo, Joseph and Nick Ayala. He was a member of the Latin-American Union and by this order and the G. A. R. his funeral services will be conducted from the Old Mission church....."
June 27, 1913 [Ventura Free Press Newspaper]: "Ramón Ayala, a pioneer of this section and a veteran of the Civil War, passed away at his home in this city Saturday afternoon. The deceased had lived long in Ventura and was favorably known by all the old residents. His wife had passed away a year ago and since that time, he had gradually failed. Mr. Ayala was born in Santa Barbara 74 years ago and had always resided in this or Santa Barbara county. For many years, he was foreman of the Caire interests on Santa Cruz Island. During the Civil War, he enlisted in the California Volunteers [California Native Cavalry, Company C] and his two years service gave him an honored place in the ranks of the Grand Army of the Republic. Deceased leaves five sons, all of this county. They are Ramón, Albert, Pablo, Joseph and Nick Ayala. A sister, Mrs. Monica Garcia, resides in Santa Barbara. Funeral services were held at the Old Mission on Tuesday morning at 10 oclock. The funeral was under the auspices of the Latin American Union and the Grand Army of the Republic."
June 27, 1913 [Orange County Register]: "Ramon Ayala crosses the great divide. Ramon Ayala, 74 years old, passed away at his residence in Ventura Saturday afternoon. Hemorrhage of the brains was the direct cause of death, although he had been in failing health for some time. The death of his wife a year ago was a blow to him. He was born in Santa Barbara and has always resided in this [Ventura] and Santa Barbara counties. He served two years in the Civil War as a member of the California Volunteers and was a member of Cushing post of G. A. R.... Five sons mourn his loss.... A stepdaughter, Mrs. Elisa Ortega of Los Angeles, and a sister, Mrs. Monica Garcia of Santa Barbara are other surviving relatives."
Ramon de los Santos Ayala's headstone was discarded in the 1960's by decisions made by the Ventura City Council.
Per Vital Search Death Records Ramon Ayala, age 73, died 06-21-1913 in Ventura County, CA
Per St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery Burial Records, http://www.restorestmarys.org/Cemetery%20Records/StMarysCemAB.htm:
Ramon Ayala was buried 1913, BLK H, LOT 15
Juan Jose Ramon de los Santos Ayala's headstone was discarded in the 1960's by decisions made by the Ventura City Council. There is no memorial for Jose Ramon de los Santos Ayala or his wife Rita Davies de Ayala.
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