[4] He was a member of Captain Muñoz's command who risked his life and suffered great pains to protect an exposed and seemingly doomed San Jose Mission.
Along with a mutual friend, Daniel Harris, the brothers bought approximately 18,000 acres (73 km2) of land formerly belonging to the De la Guerra family (early Spaniards who figured prominently in the state history).
[10] The Careaga Ranch/Los Flores Preserve is currently owned and utilized by Steve Lyons, and the Santa Barbara Land Trust.
Several medieval estates of the family's continue to exist in Spain today, including two located in Markina-Xemein and Murelaga.
The family coat of arms is distinguishable by its gold and silver tones as well as two wolves of saber.