Calvin Luna Balli
Description: The Ballí Family Organization is a site designed for family members that need infomation about our heritage. Also family can find links and email addresses that belong to relatives. We also keep family news on our site.
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T he Ballí lineage actually was first known as Vailly and originates in the provinces of Verona and Paudua, Italy. The family name signifies "dweller in a valley". They also became members of the Order of Santiago who fought against the Moors as mercenaries. The family’s Coat of Arms dates back to 1326. Ballí was a rich and influential family that extended throughout Italy, Spain and Mexico. They became the first settlers of Nuevo Santander. They were also grantees of large porciones on both sides of the Ri
The first Ballí we have record of in Mexico, is Pierre Vailly who settled in Mexico City in 1569. Pierre was born in Paudua, Italy and was the son of Juan Bautista Vailly, and Catalina Rodriguez. His father was French and his mother was Italian. In 1574, Pierre was named fourth printer of the New World by royal decree of King Phillip II. His printing house was located on the corner of Moneda Street and Lic. Verdad in Mexico City. His heirs operated the printing press till 1632. He produced over 60 books, in
The lineage above shows that Francisco and Manuel are brothers. Francisco was granted " La Barreta ". However, Francisco sold this land on March 23, 1804 to his brother Manuel.
Calvin Luna Balli