The Panama Canal was finished in 1910. Many Portuguese who came to California were by way of Hawaii. I had an Uncle Jose Martin da Costa who went to Hawaii in 1882, then he traveled to California where he and my Aunty Joaquina brought their children in about 1905. They were one of many Portuguese who left Hawaii for California. Iris Cabral Bilodeau
--- On Wed, 10/19/11, eric edgar <[email protected]> wrote: From: eric edgar <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Travel to California To: [email protected] Date: Wednesday, October 19, 2011, 11:09 PM My ancestor in 1890 came by ship to Boston, then by rail to New Orleans and on to California. Eric Edgar On Wed, Oct 19, 2011 at 10:36 PM, Cheri Mello <[email protected]> wrote: Lorinda, (Sorry for the misfire there). As Dano eluded to, I think it depends more on the time period. The Panama Canal was around the 19teens, if my memory serves me correctly. However, I'm pretty sure most Portuguese came to the east coast first (if headed for America. Remember, Hawaii was not a state until 1959). Then many made their way overland (most likely train). I don't remember where I read that. When I find that source, I will post it. If you post the approximate dates for immigration to America (and repost the names for those who didn't catch it the first time) along with approximate birth dates, someone on this list might be able to point you in the right direction. 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." -- 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." -- 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."
