One place, many generations
The municipality of Jerez lies in the state of Zacatecas, Mexico. Its municipal seat is Jerez de García Salinas: a town of gardens, historic architecture, and living traditions. The municipality also includes rural communities, whose history is part of this shared heritage.
This is the history of our family’s place of origin, rather than a record of events in the Ramírez Reza family.
Through time
- Before the 16th century
Indigenous roots
The region was inhabited by Indigenous peoples, including Guachichiles and Zacatecos. Their presence predates the establishment of the colonial town of Jerez.
- 16th century
Colonial Jerez
Official tourism information places the town’s founding in the second half of the 16th century. Exact dates vary between accounts, so no single year is presented here as definitive.
- 1824
A fair that endures
Mexico’s Tourism Secretariat dates the origins of the Spring Fair to 1824. The celebration begins on Holy Saturday and is one of Jerez’s best-known traditions.
- 19th century
Heritage in its streets
The historic center preserves significant civic and religious heritage. Teatro Hinojosa, the Sanctuary of Nuestra Señora de la Soledad, and the Church of the Immaculate Conception are among its landmarks.
- 1888
The birthplace of a poet
Ramón López Velarde was born in Jerez in 1888. His connection to the town holds a special place in its cultural identity; his birthplace preserves the memory of his life and work.
- 2007
Pueblo Mágico
Jerez joined the Pueblos Mágicos program in 2007, recognizing its heritage, traditions, and historic character.
A living heritage
Music and togetherness
Zacatecan tamborazo music accompanies celebrations and gatherings in Jerez. Its sound is a distinctive part of the region’s cultural life.
Gardens and architecture
Jardín Rafael Páez and the buildings of the historic center are places to stroll and gather, connecting everyday life with the town’s past.
Tradition and community
The Spring Fair and equestrian celebrations bring together music, customs, and community. They express an identity passed from one generation to the next.
Sources and further reading
From Jerez to the United States and the world
The Ramírez family’s migration
Our roots in Jerez are the starting point for bringing together the Ramírez Reza family’s migration stories: farewells, new homes, and the ties that endure across borders.
Jerez: our roots
Julian Ramirez and Gregoria Reza Ramirez are the roots of this family tree. Preserving their memory connects the generations that follow with Jerez, Zacatecas, Mexico.
Across the United States
Every account of arriving in the United States, moving between states, or starting anew deserves to be preserved with the names, places, and dates shared by the family.
The family around the world
Stories from other countries also have a place in our family memory: journeys, reunions, and traditions that accompany each generation far from Jerez.
Specific destinations, dates, and journeys remain to be documented through family accounts. This section does not attribute journeys to any relative or publish members’ private information.
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