Jose Rizal Series | Part 1: Mercado Family Tree

Summary

This video is the first part of a series exploring the genealogy of the Filipino national hero, José Rizal, focusing on the Mercado lineage. It begins with Domingo Lamco, Rizal's paternal ancestor, who was of Chinese descent, and traces the family's history through several generations. The video highlights important marriages, descendants, and notable figures in the family tree, including Rizal's parents Francisco Mercado and Teodora Alonso. The series promises further exploration of Rizal's maternal side and other family branches in upcoming episodes.

Takeaways

• 📜 The video is the first part of the Jose Rizal genealogy series, focusing on the Mercado line of his family tree.
• 🌍 Jose Rizal's earliest paternal ancestor was Domingo Lamco, a native of China who was baptized in the Parian Church of San Gabriel in June 1697.
• 👫 Domingo Lamco married Ines de la Rosa, a Chinese mestiza, and they had two children: Josefa and Francisco Mercado.
• 💍 Francisco Mercado, the first in the family, married Bernarda Monica in 1771 and had two children: Clemente and Juan Mercado.
• 🎖 Juan Mercado, Francisco's son, married Cirila Alejandra and became a three-time elected gobernadorcillo of Biñan.
• 📜 Juan Mercado registered his family as 'indio' rather than 'mestizo,' reflecting pride in their indigenous heritage.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Juan and Cirila had multiple children, including Francisco Mercado, who married Teodora Alonso, continuing the Mercado-Rizal lineage.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Francisco Mercado and Teodora Alonso had 11 children, including Jose Rizal, the national hero of the Philippines.
• 🌳 Other children of Francisco and Teodora married into notable families, such as Saturnina with Manuel Hidalgo and Narcisa with Antonio Lopez.
• 🎬 The next episode will cover the genealogy of Teodora Alonso’s family, the Realonda line.

Q & A

Who was the earliest paternal ancestor of Jose Rizal?

Jose Rizal's earliest paternal ancestor was Domingo Lamco, a native of the Chinchill district in China.

Where and when was Domingo Lamco baptized?

Domingo Lamco was baptized in the Parian Church of San Gabriel in June 1697.

Who did Domingo Lamco marry, and what was her background?

Domingo Lamco married Ines de la Rosa, a Chinese mestiza, who was the daughter of Domingo's good friend, Agustin Chinko.

How many children did Domingo Lamco and Ines de la Rosa have?

Domingo Lamco and Ines de la Rosa had two children: Josefa Dino, who died early, and Francisco Mercado.

Who did Francisco Mercado (the first) marry, and where was she from?

Francisco Mercado married Bernarda Monica, a Chinese mestiza from the neighboring hacienda of San Pedro Tunasan.

How was Francisco Mercado regarded in his community?

Francisco Mercado was considered well-off, especially judging by the number of carabaos he owned, and he was elected as the gobernadorcillo of Binan in 1783.

What significant action did Juan Mercado take regarding his family's classification?

Juan Mercado registered his family as 'Indio' instead of 'Mestizo,' which may have influenced Jose Rizal's pride in his Indio ancestry.

How many children did Francisco Mercado and Teodora Alonso have?

Francisco Mercado and Teodora Alonso had 11 children, including Saturnina, Paciano, Narcisa, Olympia, Lucia, Maria, Jose (Rizal), Concepcion, Josefa, Trinidad, and Soledad.

Which of Jose Rizal’s siblings married individuals from notable families?

Several of Jose Rizal's siblings married notable individuals: Saturnina married Manuel Hidalgo, Narcisa married Antonio Lopez, Olympia married Silvestre Ubaldo, Lucia married Mariano Herbosa, and Maria married Daniel Faustino Cruz.

What is the significance of the Mercado family in Philippine history?

The Mercado family, especially through Jose Rizal, played a crucial role in the history of the Philippines. Rizal's nationalistic ideas and work were influenced by his family's complex ancestry and values.