Justo Boneo y Morales
Justo Boneo y Morales was a soldier and knight of the Order of Santiago[1] who served as governor of Texas between 1743–1744.
Justo Boneo y Morales | |
|---|---|
| 18ºGovernor of the Spanish Colony of Texas | |
| In office 1743–1744 | |
| Preceded by | Tomás Felipe de Winthuisen |
| Succeeded by | Francisco Garcia Larios |
| Personal details | |
| Died | September 1744 Texas |
| Profession | Military and administrator (governor of Texas) |
Biography
Justo Boneo y Morales joined the Spanish army when he was young. So, he had an outstanding career in the army, becoming a Lieutenant Colonel[1][2] and Captain of Grenadiers of the Regiment of the Infantry of Cantabria. He was military for thirty-two years.[2]
On July 15, 1740, he was sent to an area of Louisiana, near Los Adaes, to investigate this area and study the charges issued by former governor Carlos Franquis de Lugo against also former governor Manuel de Sandoval and the missionaries in Texas. Boneo y Morales was appointed governor of Texas on December 17, 1743. So, shortly after he was at Presidio of Nuestra Señora del Pilar de Los Adaes. Boneo y Morales died in September 1744, while he still ruled Texas.[1]
Personal life
Boneo y Morales had several slaves, as were Luis (brought to Josepha Flores y Valdés) and Francisco Joseph (sold to the aforementioned Josepha Flores y Valdés).[3]
References
- "Handbook of Texas Online: Justo Boneo y Morales". Handbook of Texas Online. Retrieved July 11, 2012.
- Cutter, Charles R. (1995) The Legal Culture of Northern New Spain, 1700-1810. Page 72. University of New Mexico Press.
- Stuntz, Jean A. (2005). Hers, His, and Theirs: Community Property Law in Spain and Early Texas. Page 74.