In 1757, under the direction of Agustin de Ahumada y Villalon, marquis de las Amarillas and viceroy of New Spain, Captain Jose Tienda de Cuervo of the Royal Dragoons began a census of the New Spain province of Nueva Vizcaya. On July 12, 1757 he arrived in the town of Camargo to continue his commission. Upon arrival his first order of business was to have the missionary priest Fray Juan Bautista Garcia Resuarez minister of the mission Senora Santa Ana de Camargo and the settlement to serve as a witness to the proceedings and to vouch for those giving testimony. A roll of names was called and they appreared giving testimony of their possessions. The census revealed the original 41 families had increased to 95 and now totaled 637 persons with possessions consisting of 6050 horses, 512 mules, 68 yokes of oxen, 71,700 sheep and goats (minor livestock), 2621 head of cattle and 270 donkeys. An inspection of the mission was undertaken once the census of the settlement was complete. The mission containted 77 Tareguanos, which were led by a chief named Juan Antonio and a sub-chief named Mateo. 56 Pajaritos were counted and they were led by chief Francisco Benito. 58 Venados were counted and they were led by chief Juan Grande. 33 Tejones were counted but their chief was unnamed. 23 Cueros Quemados were counted and they were led by chief Juan de Dios. The total "heathens" counted at the mission amounted to 243.
Unfortunately, of the persons enumerated during this census there were no Chacon's or Villanueva's.
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