Francisco Busto Fernandez

Francisco Busto Fernandez was born in Spain, the second largest Country in Europe 144 years ago in 1875.

** Interesting events that occurred around the World during Mr Fernandez birth year of 1875 included.

• On January 14th, 1875 the newly proclaimed King Alfonso XII of Spain at the age of 17 arrives in Spain to restore the Monarchy during the Third Carlist War.

• On February 25th, 1875 the majority of the Yavapai and Tonto Apache tribes are forced by the United States Cavalry, under command of Brigadier General George Crook to walk at gunpoint from the Arizona's Verde Valley to the San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation 180 miles to the Southeast. The two tribes are not allowed to return to the Verde Valley until 1900.

• On March 1st, 1875 the United States Congress passes the Civil Rights Act, which prohibits racial discrimination in public accommodations and jury duty.

• On May 17th, 1875 Aristides wins the inaugural Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.

• On August 2nd, 1875 the first ever roller skating rink opens in London.

• On November 9th, 1875 in Washington, D.C., Indian Inspector E.C. Watkins issues a report stating that hundreds of Sioux and Cheyenne associated with Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse are hostile to the United States (** The Battle of the Little Bighorn will be fought in Montana the following year).

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Francisco had five siblings four of whom would never leave Spain and one brother who ventured with him to America... Maria, Balbina, Engracia, and Jose remain in their birth Country and Rafael takes the plunge with his Brother in hopes of achieving the American dream.

Mr. Fernandez would immigrate from Spain to the United States in 1917 and settles in the Sunshine State and City of Tampa, Florida. Francisco promptly meets his soon-to-be Wife Antonia who is 12 years his Junior and a recent immigrant herself although she arrived from Italy the year prior in 1916.

The couple welcomes a Son and their only child into the World whom they bequeath the name Jose in the latter months of 1917.

According to Florida census records and Tampa City directories, Francisco supports his family in the field of cigar making. Mr. Fernandez was also active in a group I knew nothing about called "The Loyal Knights of America" which was a Spanish Secret Order Society !!

The Fernandez family maintain a quiet and peaceful existence until July 3rd, 1934 when Francisco passes away at the age of 59.

Francisco Fernandez... Beloved Husband and Father