YBarbo, Antonio Gil, 1729-1809

Ybarbo was the leader of a group of persons displaced by the Spanish government's decision in 1773 to withdraw from East Texas. In 1779, Ybarbo led the effort to resettle the town of Nacogdoches. Afterwards, he was appointed lieutenant governor and civil and military captain of the militia in Nacogdoches. Complaints about his performance forced his resignation. He was charged with trading in stolen goods in 1791, and although he was cleared of the charges, he was banished to Louisiana. With the consent of the Spanish authorities, he was allowed to return to Texas where he died in 1809.

From the description of Ybarbo, Antonio Gil, letter, 1791. (University of Texas Libraries). WorldCat record id: 22177075

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