David, I have not searched notary records. So I'm not sure if I'm remembering this information correctly. Others who have searched will correct or amend my statements.
The notary records were not filmed. The only way to see them is to go the regional archive yourself or hire a researcher to go search for you. They notary records are filed alphabetically under the name of the lawyer or person who drew up the papers, not your ancestor's name. That's what I seem to remember. Cheri Mello Listowner, Azores-Gen Researching: Vila Franca, Ponta Garca, Ribeira Quente, Ribeira das Tainhas, Achada -- To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. Follow the confirmation directions when they arrive. For more options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account and visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/Azores. Click in the blue area on the right that says "Join this group" and it will take you to "Edit my membership."
