The José Berreyesa families of California
José Berreyesa, Jose Berreyesa, José Berryessa, Jose Berryessa, José Berrelleza, or Jose Berrelleza can refer to any one of several Basque-descended settlers of Spanish Las Californias, Mexican Alta California, and the U.S. state of California:
- José de los Reyes Berreyesa (1785–1846), also written José R. Berreyesa and José Reyes Berreyesa. Killed by John C. Frémont and his men, including Kit Carson, in 1846.
- Nasario Antonio "José" Berreyesa (1787–?), also spelled Nazario. Petitioned for Rancho Las Putas in the names of two of his sons.
- José de los Santos Berreyesa (1817–1864), son of José de los Reyes Berreyesa (1785-1846). Served as alcalde of Sonoma, California, jailed by John C. Frémont in 1846 during the Bear Flag Revolt. Held Rancho Mallacomes.
- José Ygnacio Marianio Berreyesa (1807–1841). Born the first son of José de los Reyes Berreyesa (1785–1846).
- José Catarino Berreyesa (1815–?). Third son of José de los Reyes Berreyesa (1785–1846). Held grant Rancho Canada de Capay in 1846.
- José de Jesus Berreyesa (1815–1874). Son of Nasario Antonio Berreyesa (1787–?). Held Rancho Las Putas with his brother.
- José Martin Berreyesa (1821–1864). Son of Nasario Antonio Berreyesa (1787–?); served as soldier at the Presidio of Sonoma.
- José Antonio Melquiades Berreyesa (1826–?). Son of Nicolas Tolantino Antonio Berreyesa (1789–1863); struggled with his father to keep Rancho Milpitas.
- José Guadalupe Fernando Berreyesa (1826–1873). Eighth son of José de los Reyes Berreyesa (1785–1846). Shot in a duel.
- José de la Encarnacion Ramon Antonio Berreyesa (1828–1857). Ninth son of José de los Reyes Berreyesa (1785–1846). Hanged by vigilantes in Los Angeles, California.
- José Domingo Bonifacio Berreyesa (1830–1844). Tenth son of José de los Reyes Berreyesa (1785–1846).
- José Santos Berreyesa I (1848–?), son of José de los Santos Berreyesa (1817–1864).
- José Santos Berreyesa II (1851–?), son of José de los Santos Berreyesa (1817–1864).
- José Santos Berreyesa III (1854–1922), son of José de los Santos Berreyesa (1817–1864).
- José Jesus Berreyesa (1844–?), son of José de Jesus Berreyesa (1815–1874); tried to hold Rancho Las Putas.
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