Leal Family History: Information states we are descendants of one of several families, from The  Canary Islands, sent by the King of Spain, after Requesting families to travel to Mexico. And  assist with the colonization of the area, which is now known as Texas. A journey that took 1 year,  with several deaths on the ship. The crew arrived, making a stop in Cuba, in Vera Cruz, Mexico.  From there they continued the trip by wagons and on foot, Stopping in different  cities, along the way to rest, and obtain supplies. The Caravan continued to the area called,  Bexar County.  
 With leadership of, Juan Goraz Leal, The families arrived in the San Fernando  Community, de Bejar, on March 1731.
 Juan Goraz Leal, was elected the First Mayor of San Antonio. Families were granted land in the  areas, for gratitude from Spain. Leal Community was established in Atascosa Co., where most of the  Leal's still reside.