| Charles Blattman, Henry and Margaret’s first child was born on August 12, 1870 and was nicknamed “Dulce” (Spanish for sweet) this evolved into the name “Dulie” which stayed with him all of his life. Apparently, Charles was an entrepreneur even as a young man, as he was known for his trading abilities. He might leave home on a white horse but come back on a black one. Charles married a girl by the name of Desideria Manchego, daughter of Juan Jose Manchego and Maria Juana Catalina Ulibarri. Charles and Desideria had a large family and during their marriage acquired an enormous amount of property, about 80,000 deeded acres and 100,000 leased acres. This ranch became a huge business, requiring the help of all the children and many hired hands. The sheep and cattle were kept at the lower ranch, which was headquarters, while a hay-bailing camp was at the upper ranch. Bailing hay and freighting it was a profitable business in those days. read more...
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