I probably should have checked that page first. Nevertheless, thank you for 
the link. It was very helpful.

On Tuesday, October 7, 2014 6:55:28 PM UTC-7, Cheri Mello wrote:
>
> Anthony M,
>
> They are usually considered religious middle names for women during that 
> mid-1800s-1910ish time period.  Before and after that time period, women 
> had surnames.  
>
> There's a little naming practices article on the Azores Genweb here: 
> http://goo.gl/jMgRLi
>
> Cheri Mello
> Listowner, Azores-Gen
> Researching: Vila Franca, Ponta Garca, Ribeira Quente, Ribeira das 
> Tainhas, Achada 
>

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