This page has been created to preserve the legacy of the Recruit and Family members who traveled from the Canary Islands destined for Louisiana. If you would like to contribute or add additional information, please contact us at the following address.
Los Isleños Heritage and Cultural Society of St. Bernard
losislenos2011@gmail.com
We would be happy to add your contribution and any verified source material to this page for your family members.
Gaspar Falcon and his family departed Santa Cruz, Tenerife on the Frigate San Ignacio de Loyola October 29, 1778 destined for Louisiana. The family arrived in the settlement of Valenzuela and received supplies on May 5, 1779.
Ship: San Ignacio de Loyola
- Gaspar Falcon
- Francisca Matheo
- Juan (Son 4 – b. abt. 1774)
- Miguel (Son 2- b. abt. 1776)


