María Ana Petra Sandoval-Urrutia (1779–1807)
This entry documents the life and tragic end of María Ana Petra Sandoval-Urrutia, a granddaughter of Francisco Pedro de Urrutia. Her records provide a poignant glimpse into the fragile nature of life on the San Antonio frontier at the dawn of the 19th century.
1779 - BIRTH & BAPTISM
Location: San Fernando Cathedral, San Antonio, Texas
- January 11, 1779: Born in San Antonio to a family of significant military and social standing.
- January 19, 1779: Baptized at San Fernando Cathedral.
- Parents: She was the daughter of Francisco Xavier Sandoval-Barrera and Francisca Hermenegilda Urrutia-Valdez.
1807 - MAY 15 - DEATH
Location: San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
- Passing: María Ana Petra died at the age of 28.
- Family Status: She was recorded as the wife (w/o) of Francisco Rolen.
- Burial: She was interred at San Fernando Cathedral, Plot 148.
1807 - MAY 30 - DEATH - Son: Jose Antonio Rolen
Location: San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
Just fifteen days after María Ana Petra's death, her newborn son also passed away, highlighting a common and devastating pattern of maternal and infant mortality in the colonial era.
- Child: Jose Antonio Rolen, aged only ~15 days (but listed as 8 days) at the time of death.
- Parents: Recorded as the child of Francisco Rolen and Maria Manuela (Petra) Sandoval.
- Historical Context: The proximity of these two deaths suggests that María Ana Petra may have died from complications shortly after childbirth, followed soon after by her infant son.
### **Sources**
- **[13] Vital Records:** San Fernando Cathedral Baptismal and Burial Registers (1779, 1807); Find A Grave Memorial #100156494 (Petra Sandoval Rolen).
Genealogical Summary
María Ana Petra represents the deep integration of the Urrutia lineage into the civilian fabric of San Antonio. By the late 18th century, the descendants of the original military "Captains" were marrying into established families like the Sandovals and Rolens, creating a complex web of kinship centered around the San Fernando Cathedral.