NVGS is proud to host historian Anthony Ray, a University of Utah scholar
who studies early Napa, Solano, and Sonoma families.
Early California Families:
The Higueras of Napa and Sonoma
Presented by Anthony Ray, University of Utah
In many ways, the Higueras were no different than most other Alta California families. However, when delving into the archival record, we find stories of hardship and perseverance.
This presentation will look at the lives of Nicolas Higuera and his five daughters, giving a rare glimpse into the experiences of women in nineteenth-century Spanish-Mexican Californio society.
Members: FREE! (no need to register)
Non-members: $5 donation — Please register to pay
Anthony Ray is a Salt Lake City-based genealogist, historian, musician, and theologian. At the age of twelve, he became interested in his family history, sparking a life-long passion for learning about long-forgotten ancestors.
As a historian, his research focuses on the family stories he has unearthed to produce new insight into his own ancestry and on the broader historical landscape. He has conducted research throughout California, Arizona, and northern Mexico and focuses on his Alta California and Mexican ancestry.
Originally from southern California, Anthony has also enjoyed a professional career as a tenor and countertenor. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in music from California State University Los Angeles, a Master of Arts in history from the University of Utah, and a Master of Arts in theology from St. John’s School of Theology in Collegeville, Minnesota.
