HI Cesar, As we go along, we learn which freguesias were formed from other freguesias. Someone researching Maia will have your answer.
However, you are in the 1660s - the records may have run out. You won't be able to go back further, unless you find your couple in the books of Gaspar Frutouso, Rodrigo Rodrigues, or Carlos Machado (NOTE: This is for Sao Miguel island researchers). If your couple is not mentioned in the books of other researchers, then you are out of luck. You have an "End of Line" ancestor. Your line has ended. So you get to go trace another line. 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 [email protected]. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/azores.
