No, its a proper name. You mostly see the feminine version, which is Leocadia.
JR On Saturday, April 25, 2015 at 3:07:21 PM UTC-4, Richard Francis Pimentel wrote: > > *I am seeing the same thing “Leocadio”, Could it be more properly > “Leocardio” “Lion Heart”?* > > > > *Rick* > > > > *Richard Francis Pimentel* > > *Epping, NH* > > > > > > *From:* [email protected] <javascript:> [mailto: > [email protected] <javascript:>] *On Behalf Of *Lee > *Sent:* Friday, April 24, 2015 7:10 PM > *To:* [email protected] <javascript:> > *Subject:* [AZORES-Genealogy] Help with first name of child in Rabo de > Peixe Baptism > > > > This the baptism of Leocadio? Manoel filho of Francisco Gomez Xapado and > Barbara do Sacramento (left page, bottom record). > > > > Born March 2, 1772. > > > > I would like some confirmation that I have read the first name correctly > as Leocadio. > > > > > http://culturacores.azores.gov.pt/biblioteca_digital/SMG-RG-RABODEPEIXE-B-1771-1779/SMG-RG-RABODEPEIXE-B-1771-1779_item1/P26.html > > > > > > I remember too that was discussion about it being rare for children to be > baptized with two name - I'll say this, Rabo de Peixe is the exception - > they're "all over the place" with double names at baptism. Over a span of > 3-4 pages there were at least 3-4 with double names. > > > > Thanks for the help in confirming that I believe the name is Locadio. > > > > PS - Also saw a father with the surname of de Armada (I looked at it > several times thinking it had to be Arruda; but no; it was Armada). > > > > Lee Estep, > > Oak Hill WV > > > > -- > 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] <javascript:>. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/azores. > -- 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]. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/azores.
