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California’s Mission Indians.
lower California's colonization. San Diego was the site of the first Mission,
founded in 1769; This was followed by 20 Franciscan missions, founded at
intervals through the year 1823 between San Diego and San Francisco bay and
just north of the latter. Locations were selected within a days ride by horseback.
With few exceptions, most local Indians were brought under control of
missionaries, more by persuasion than by use of force. There is little record of
resistance or rebellion by natives that resulted in the loss of life with the
exception of rebellion occurring at Mission San Diego during it’s early
formation.
The native population, some here for hundreds of years, was forced to work at
agriculture and in establishing agricultural trade centers. Some did participate,
in the learning of trades and local farming and when forced to work in order to
generate revenues for the Missionaries themselves. Discipline, while some
records indicate was not severe, was rigid; refusal to work may have been met
by food deprivation. Some accounts reveal that a refusal to worship or tardiness
resulted in corporal punishment. Local Indians, while often displaying personal
affection for missionaries, this “affection” was little other than beneficial
servitude.
Early Mission Indian populations varied from a few hundred to a few thousand.
Typical Mission settlements possessed large herds of cattle and sheep and
within their control were many square miles of land. This created much wealth
for the Franciscan Fathers. All of this wealth was to have been held in trust for
the benefit of local Indians. In 1834 the Mexican government secularized the
missions and the property of the missions, held in trust for the benefit of Mission
Indians, was divided among the Indians and they were, in theory, free from
control. In a very few years, as predicted by the Mission’s Franciscan fathers,
the Indians had been either deprived of their lands by manipulation or forced
control and were living in deplorable conditions.
Mission Indian numbers decreased rapidly. There are now only about 3,000 of
what are known as true descendants of the original Mission Indians; these are,
however, all of Shoshone or Yuman decent. The decrease of population began
during the early mission period. It is likely that deaths exceeded births at the
missions from the start. At the time of the early Mission’s secularization, the
population of many missions was less than only 10 years earlier.
The Mission Indians of California played an important role in the formation of
California, and in positioning the state as a center of trade and commerce. It
was, with their knowledge of the lands and, at times, forced labor that helped to
make what California is today. We should respect and provide for the
descendants of, what some declare are, the true founders of this great state.
Mission Grove Realty’s very name came from respect and understanding.
Understanding that we share with our clients, friends and family members of
California’s Mission Indians. We are here to help our local Indian tribal members
in providing assistance in locating a home, government guaranteed financing
and real estate investment opportunities. We offer our services to assist local
tribal members reach financial independence for themselves and their families
for a brighter and more secure future.
Are you a local tribal member? We would like to be your guide through your next
real estate transaction or….your first. Our actions speak louder than our words.
The relationship that we build with you, your family and other’s in the community
is something that we will never compromise. You have many choices and feel
that, when choosing Mission Grove, you will have a real estate advisor, partner
and friend for life.
We would be happy to discuss our commitment to you and your success at your
home, in our offices or on the reservation. We will meet with you individually,
with your family or as group with other tribal members. We will do what is
necessary to accommodate your needs.
Call Mission Grove Realty today and we will help you achieve your goals, reach
your dreams and assist in providing your family a secure future.
Thank you,
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