Lee, All I can think of is that they weren't thinking when they were asked these things and someone said the wrong thing on account of his sudden death.
What does his death certificate say about his place of birth? What does the U.S. censuses say? The 1940 is out and you can search that on Ancestry if you have a subscription or on FamilySearch for free. Chase Florence de Mello, his wife. There may be clues on hers that will lead you to the hubby. I'd tell you to chase his brother on the island of Terceira, but without the exact location, it's like looking for him in the U.S. with no known state. 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."
