According to old folks, early settlers of the place came mostly from the Ilocos provinces and from the western part of Pangasinan. They were lured by the rich fertile soil of the place and the abundant supply of water that could make farming an all year round activity. These early settlers were so industrious and hardworking that they till the land from dawn until dusk . Their hardwork pains and labor were all rewarded at the end of harvest season because of the bountiful harvest they have gained. In return they offered thanks and prayers to God through the intercession of San Jose – the patron saint of the workers and laborer . These hardworking settlers adopted their patron saint’s name and later named the place San Jose.

            The place was then a flourishing agricultural community and a big barrio of the municipality . it was formerly composed of three ( 3) big sitios namely Siblot Centro and Nining. Much of its land were taken away along with other parts of san Nicolas when the municipality of Natividad was creation in 1902.

            With the increase of population in san Jose and the implementation PACD creating barangays in the 60’s Barrio San Jose was converted into three(3) separate and distinct Barangays namely : Barangays San Jose , Nining and Siblot . Brgy. San Jose is bounded on the south by the municipality of Natividad on the north by Brgy. Siblot on the east by the Brgy. Nining and on west by Brgy. San Roque.

            As the barangay is blessed with rich fertile soil favorable climate abundant water for irrigation the industrious and hardworking people, San Jose is very much flourishing as an agricultural community Farm products are palay, corn, tobacco and vegetables . Livestock raising, overseas employment and cottage industry are the other sources of income.

            Prominent families of Brgy. San Jose  are the Ancheta , Cocotan , Castillo , Serqui?a  , Ortiz Gabanit and Flores among others. Local leaders who became prominent leaders of the town includes Don Estanislao Hora.

Summary:

Barangay                      :   San Jose 

Population                     :  944 ( 1995 census)

No. Of households         :  187 ( 1995 census)

Land Area                     :  702has

Distance from Municipal :  3 .5kms.

Facilities                       :   Barangay Hall/ basketball court

(Cemented )

Road Condition              :  Gravelled

Source of Potable water :  Deep  Well

Public Utility vehicle       :  Tricycle

Source of Electric Power :  PANELCO III

Mineral Resources         :  Elementary

Tourist Attraction           :

Farm Products               :   palay/ Corn