Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla was a Mexican Catholic priest.

On September 16, 1810, Father Hidalgo rang the church bell to announce revolution against the Spanish. Indians and mestizos marched with Hidalgo and captured major cities but were halted at the gates of the capital. Hidalgo fled north but was caught and shot in 1811. The anniversary of his call is celebrated as Mexico's Independence Day. Jose Maria Morelos y Pavon Jose Maria Morelos was born in Valladolid, New Spain; after the independence, the city's name was changed to Morelia in his honor in the new state of Michoacn. He became a Catholic Priest at the age of 33. In 1810 he began to raise armies for Miguel Hidalgo's rebellion against Spain. He became leader of the rebellion after Hidalgo's death. Responsible for major military victories throughout the South of Mexico (including Oaxaca and the port of Aculpulco). In 1813 Generalisimo Morelos called the first congress of free states, the result of which was Mexico's Declaration of Independence. During the proclamation of Mexico's first Constitution, Morelos was appointed as one head of an executive triumvirate. Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez Josefa Ortiz De Domnguez was the heroine of the Mexican Independence. She was born in Mxico City, and was raised by her sister after becoming an orphan at an early age. She attended Vizcainas College and graduated in 1791. She married Don Miguel Dominguez, a prominent government official. They moved to the beautiful and industrial city of Queretaro where he became El Corregidor or mayor. Thus, she is also known as La Corregidora.

She participated actively in the Independence movement that began in the city of Queretaro. Her participation in this movement was crucial in its early stages since she provided financial support. One of her most important contributions to the Independence movement was when she alerted Father Miguel Hidalgo that the conspiracy had been discovered by the Spanish. Thus, Hidalgo, prompted EL GRITO DE INDEPENDENCIA on September 16, 1810, instead of October as it had been previously planned.

Doa Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez, who risked her life and freedom on behalf of the Mexican Independence, died in 1829 in Mexico City. She later was laid to rest in the City of Queretaro, her contribution to the history of Mexican Independence has impacted todays women by her courage and loyalty to her country. The Little Village community, predominantly of Mexican descent, is proud to name one of its schools after her, JOSEFA ORTIZ DE DOMINGUEZ.