Portrait of Jose Monroy in 1878

Description:

Along with his brother Angel, and fellow Cuencano, Jose Monroy, Cobos established Cobos y Hermanos, which by 1863 became one of the most prosperous businesses on the Sana Elena Peninsula. Baptismal records for a son and daughter suggest that Cobos had been previously married to Monroy's sister; otherwise, nothing is known.

Subjects:

Hacienda El Progreso; Manuel J. Cobos

Subjects Facet:

Galapagos Islands; San Cristóbal Island (Galapagos Islands);

Creator:

Dr. Peter W. Stahl

Publisher:

University of Victoria Libraries

Contributors:

Dr. Peter Stahl

Date:

1905