All of the experienced researchers here can find a few Manuel Farias, about 16-17 years old, coming to America around 1893 or 1894. I can take a jigsaw puzzle piece and jam it together to make it fit. Doesn't make it right.
Sam, you've GOT TO start with your ancestor's death and work backwards. Get his death certificate. From that you'll get a lead on the cemetery. You may be able to locate an obituary as well. For all you know, the obituary says your ancestor is survived by his sister, Rosa de Jesus Silveira, of Fazenda, Flores. Start with the last thing your ancestor did that generated paperwork - his death. Cheri Mello Listowner, Azores-Gen Researching: Vila Franca, Ponta Garca, Ribeira Quente, Ribeira das Tainhas, Achada -- 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 azores+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/azores.
