Josef Manuel Tobias, was born in the Marianas, likely Guam, and described by his biological father, Mariano Tobias, Governor the Mariana Islands from 1771-1774, as a “native of the Mariana Islands.” Josef’s biological native mother, believed to be a CHamoru, is currently unknown. The last known location of Josef was when he and his father returned to Spain around the late 1770s or early 1780s. Governor Mariano Tobias’ wife, purportedly never accompanied him to and during his term in the Marianas. (pg.41-42)
Bibliography
Marjorie G. Driver. 2005. The Spanish Governors of the Mariana Islands and the Saga of the Palacios. Micronesia Area Research Center, University of Guam. Mangilao, Guam.
