The Carrillo family is a prominent

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family of

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. Members of the family held extensive rancho grants and numerous important political positions, including Governor of Alta California,

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, Mayor of Santa Barbara, Mayor of

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, and a signer of the

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Notable members

José Raimundo Carrillo

The family was founded by

José Raimundo Carrillo Captain José Raimundo Carrillo (1749–1809) was Californio soldier and settler, known as an early settler of San Diego, California and as the founder of the Carrillo family of California. Biography Carrillo was born in 1749 in New Spain (p ...

, one of the first settlers of

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. José Raimundo was born in Loreto,

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in 1749 and came to

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with the Portolà expedition in 1769. He served as Commandante of the

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from 1807 to 1809. On April 23, 1781 Carrillo married Tomasa Ignacia Lugo in a ceremony performed by Junipero Serra in San Carlos.

Carlos Antonio Carrillo

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was born in Santa Barbara in 1783. He was granted Santa Rosa Island in a land grant from Governor

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. He served as a member of the

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from 1831 to 1832. Carrillo was nominated as Governor of Alta California in opposition to

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, from 1837 to 1838, until he relinquished his claim to Alvarado.

José Antonio Carrillo

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was born in Santa Barbara in 1796. He served three times as the

. He distinguished himself for achieving victory at the Battle of Rancho Domínguez. He served as a delegate to the Monterey Constitutional Convention of 1849 and was a signer of the

Juan José Carrillo

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was born in Santa Barbara in 1842. He was prominent a politician and served as Mayor of

from 1890 to 1897, as well as a Santa Monica City Trustee from 1888 to 1898, the longest serving trustee in history. He also served as the last City Marshal of Los Angeles from 1875 to 1876.

Leo Carrillo

Leopoldo Antonio Carrillo, popularly known as Leo Carrillo, was born in

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in 1880. He was a famous

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actor in the early 20th century, best known for his role in ''

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''.'Cisco Kid' in Top Kid Spot
, ''Billboard'', April 30, 1955, p. 8. He was also a noted California conservationist, playing in a key role in the

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's acquisition of

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and

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in California's

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is named for him.

Other members

* Joaquín Carrillo, who served as the 3rd Mayor of Santa Barbara, from 1851 to 1852. * José Carrillo, who served as the 8th Mayor of Santa Barbara, in 1855. * Guillermo Carrillo, who served as the 11th Mayor of Santa Barbara, from 1858 to 1859. * Pedro Carrillo, who served in the

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, from 1853 to 1854. * María Ygnacia López de Carrillo, founder of

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* Francisca Benicia Carrillo Vallejo, pioneer and wife of

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Legacy

, in

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and

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, is named in honor of Leo Carrillo. The Hill-Carrillo Adobe in Santa Barbara is the former residence of Guillermo Carrillo. The Casa de Carrillo in

is the former residence of Joaquín Carrillo. Leo Carrillo's former estate, Rancho de los Quiotes, in Carlsbad is open to the public as the Carrillo Ranch Historic Park. Carrillo High School in

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is named María Ygnacia López de Carrillo. Carrillo Elementary School in

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is named after Leo Carrillo. Carrillo Elementary School in

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is named after the family.

References

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