Silverio Escontrias, Texas Ranger
Silverio Escontrias, Texas Ranger
Silverio Escontrias, former owners of the Escontrias ranch, now known as the Hueco Tanks State Park. Silverio and Pilar Escontrias also donated land for one of the first schools in the Socorro Independent School District named Escontrias Elementary School. Silverio was also a Texas Ranger and he is wearing his badge in this picture.
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Hello, my Great Grandma was Narcisa Luz Escontrias. She was Silverio’s sister. My Grandfather, her son, was grandson of Hugh Stephenson first white landowner in TX. Hugh’s wife was Juana Escarate of El Paso, TX. Thank you for this article regarding the Escontrias history in Texas.
Hello, my name is Reuben Arthur Dumas. Son of Edward and Gloria Ortega Dumas. My Grandmother is Maria Estella Escontrias third child of Silverio & Pilar. Thank you for this wonderful website. We hope someday to visit Hueco Tanks State Park