It has been mentioned many times that is most cases, only the first name is listed at baptism in the Azores.
So it struck me today while researching on the mainland that in the records I'm viewing, 1885-1886, almost every child is listed with their first two names:
To view the records, just click on any random page listed on the left side - like image 150.
Just thought someone might be interested in these contrasting traditions.
Doug da Rocha Holmes
Sacramento, California
Pico & Terceira Genealogist
916-550-1618
-- Sacramento, California
Pico & Terceira Genealogist
916-550-1618
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