Martina married Corporal Simon Cota, a soldier stationed at Monterey, in 1824/1825. When Simon died six years later, in 1830, Martina became a widow with four children.
Michael Lodge, a 34-year-old native of Ireland who had come ashore from a whaling ship, soon courted her. A naturalized Mexican citizen and resident at Villa Branciforte, Lodge knew that marriage into a Spanish-speaking Californio family was a way to gain property. He and Martina wed in 1831.
In November 1833, Martina petitioned the Mexican government for a land grant. In August 1834, Martina was granted a 5,364 acre land grant (Rancho Soquel) by Govenor Jose Figueroa. In 1844, Martina received a second land grant of 32,700 acres (Soquel Augmentation). This was later renamed Rancho de Palo de Yesea.
Michael Lodge worked as a freighter between Stockton and the Mother Lode country during the California Gold Rush. He was killed in 1849. In October 1849, the grieving Martina married the Frenchman, Louis Depeaux.
In 1850, Martina divided her land, one parcel for herself and one for each of her eight children. In 1860, division of Rancho Soquel was completed under court supervision. Division of Soquel Augmentation was completed in 1864.
Martina married Corporal Simon Cota, a soldier stationed at Monterey, in 1824/1825. When Simon died six years later, in 1830, Martina became a widow with four children.
Michael Lodge, a 34-year-old native of Ireland who had come ashore from a whaling ship, soon courted her. A naturalized Mexican citizen and resident at Villa Branciforte, Lodge knew that marriage into a Spanish-speaking Californio family was a way to gain property. He and Martina wed in 1831.
In November 1833, Martina petitioned the Mexican government for a land grant. In August 1834, Martina was granted a 5,364 acre land grant (Rancho Soquel) by Govenor Jose Figueroa. In 1844, Martina received a second land grant of 32,700 acres (Soquel Augmentation). This was later renamed Rancho de Palo de Yesea.
Michael Lodge worked as a freighter between Stockton and the Mother Lode country during the California Gold Rush. He was killed in 1849. In October 1849, the grieving Martina married the Frenchman, Louis Depeaux.
In 1850, Martina divided her land, one parcel for herself and one for each of her eight children. In 1860, division of Rancho Soquel was completed under court supervision. Division of Soquel Augmentation was completed in 1864.
Inscription
"Aged 90 Yrs. 9 Mos."
Gravesite Details
Age 90
Family Members
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Jose Ygnacio Castro
1793–1811
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Antonia Castro Felis
1795–1885
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Maria Rafaela Inocencia Castro de Rodríguez
1799–1841
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Juan José Castro y Amador
1805–1878
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Candida Castro Bolcoff
1808–1860
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Guadalupe Castro
1811–1893
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Sr Maria Antonia Jacinta "Sister Rosa" Castro
1815–1878
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Ignacio Castro
1816–1859
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Maria de los Angeles Castro Majors
1818–1903
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José Ygnacio Castro y Amador
1820–1859
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Maria Ygnacia "Angelia" Castro Lucero
1832–1912
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José Ricardo del Refugio Castro y Briones
1836–1907
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Pedro Bautista Cota
1826–1826
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Maria del Carmen Juana Josefa "Carmelita" Cota Fallon
1827–1923
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Mary Josepha Lodge Clements
1833–1902
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Mary Lodge Peck
1834–1915
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Ellen "Helen" Lodge Littlejohn
1836–1904
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Michael Antonio "Miguel" Lodge
1838–1931
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Francisco Maria Lodge
1840–1840
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Maria Guadalupe Lodge Averon
1841–1920
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