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Surname: Muimea (Arizona) |
Given Name: Melchor |
Sex: M |
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Place of Death: Ímuris |
Date of Death: 08/23/1959 |
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Race or Tribe: Yaqui |
Residence: Suamca; Arisona; Ímuris |
Title: Sirviente de Bernardo de Urrea; Viudo de Nicolasa Seamu; Viudo de Ignacia; Marido de María Magdalena |
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Burial Place: Ímuris-in the cemetery |
Translation: muime'a - Yaqui; characterized by shooting… arizona - Basque; "the good oak tree" |
Notes: He was called "Arizona Melchor" and worked for Bernardo de Urrea on his "Arizona" ranch from where the state of Arizona takes its name. He is also referred to as both "Miguel Arizona" and "Miguel del Arizona." He was referred to once as "Miguel Arizonacam," which means "Miguel, the one from Arizona" in the Pima language. His actual surname was spelled "Muimea," "Muymea," "Muamea," and "Moimea" by the various padres. |