As you mention, each of these records are clearly written. On the baptism, Daniel "was baptized," and, as is the case in this matter, the father is not mentioned - nor would he be mentioned, unless he comes forward and declares that he is the child's father. There is a separate administrative statement, added - "after the fact," to the original baptismal record (usually in the left margin), and a document known as a "Legitimacao" (Legitimation) is written into a ledger, or section of a ledger, established for that purpose.
As for the marriage record, the marriage of Ana Bernarda and Estelano, occured seven years later. It makes no mention of Daniel. If Estalano was the father we will never know - and declares such. Apart from that, Estelano could "adopt" Daniel if he chooses to, and it can be recorded by the church as a separate record known as a "perfiliacao," (adoption), again, normally recorded in a section of its own in the Ledger. That pretty much covers your questions, if I've left anything out or misstated something, I'm sure that someone will point that out. -- For 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." --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Azores Genealogy" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/azores.
