A chronological journey through the generations
Born in County Cork, Ireland, to a farming family. The eldest of five children.
Wilson LineBorn in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. Son of a carpenter and a market vendor.
Valero LineBoards a steam liner at Cobh harbour, arrives in New York City. Settles in Queens.
Wilson LineAgnes Doyle travels from Cork to join George. They marry in a Catholic church in Queens.
Wilson LineSeeking work in the agricultural valleys near San Antonio. Sends for Consuelo six months later.
Valero LineFirst son of George and Agnes. Born in Queens, New York.
Wilson LineSecond child of Ernesto and Consuelo. Born in San Antonio, Texas.
Valero LineThe Wilson and Valero families unite. Married in San Antonio in the spring.
Combined FamilyFirst child of Thomas and Elena. Named after Thomas's mother.
Combined FamilySecond child. Named in honor of the Valero family tradition.
Combined FamilyThe youngest child of Thomas and Elena. The keeper of this archive.
Combined FamilyThe Wilson-Valero family history is gathered, digitized, and preserved for future generations.
Combined Family