Family Timeline

A chronological journey through the generations

1900s – 1920s
1908
George Wilson Born

Born in County Cork, Ireland, to a farming family. The eldest of five children.

Wilson Line
1910
Ernesto Valero Born

Born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. Son of a carpenter and a market vendor.

Valero Line
1930s – 1940s
1931
George Emigrates to America

Boards a steam liner at Cobh harbour, arrives in New York City. Settles in Queens.

Wilson Line
1934
George & Agnes Marry

Agnes Doyle travels from Cork to join George. They marry in a Catholic church in Queens.

Wilson Line
1938
Ernesto Crosses into Texas

Seeking work in the agricultural valleys near San Antonio. Sends for Consuelo six months later.

Valero Line
1938
Thomas Wilson Born

First son of George and Agnes. Born in Queens, New York.

Wilson Line
1950s – 1960s
1942
Elena Valero Born

Second child of Ernesto and Consuelo. Born in San Antonio, Texas.

Valero Line
1963
Thomas & Elena Marry

The Wilson and Valero families unite. Married in San Antonio in the spring.

Combined Family
1960s – 1980s
1965
Catherine Born

First child of Thomas and Elena. Named after Thomas's mother.

Combined Family
1968
Miguel Born

Second child. Named in honor of the Valero family tradition.

Combined Family
1972
You Are Born

The youngest child of Thomas and Elena. The keeper of this archive.

Combined Family
Present Day
2025
This Archive Begins

The Wilson-Valero family history is gathered, digitized, and preserved for future generations.

Combined Family