Adrian, There are 3 time periods of records. I'm doing this off the top of my head, so the dates are approximate.
1st period: 1600s-1700s: The women are listed with surnames 2nd period: 1800s: The women are listed with their middle religious names only 3rd period: The women have surnames. The records also vary in the information that they contain for the 3 time periods. I'll see if I can find the thread and send you a link. 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."
