Hi Mel, A cañada is a geographical feature. Have a look at this link where there's an explanation:
https://groups.google.com/forum/#!searchin/azores/canada|sort:relevance/azores/I_s88NYzIiY/1MI5MnnkBgAJ :) Linda On Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at 8:36:29 PM UTC-7, IslandRoutes wrote: > > I'd appreciate if someone could take a peek at this one and let me know > what this means. On this page no. 3 (right hand side bottom) > > > http://culturacores.azores.gov.pt/biblioteca_digital/SMG-RG-MAIA-B-1870-1879/SMG-RG-MAIA-B-1870-1879_item1/P234.html > > It says "moradores na Canada de Joao Borges". I assume it's telling me > someone (the parents?) were living in Canada. But, what are they telling > me about telling me about Joao Borges? I don't see his name elsewhere on > the record. > > The entire line appears to be saying they were parishioners that were > living in Canada with? Joao Borges? (If so, why are they being so > specific...LOL) > > My Portuguese is limited to records and every now and then a phrase throws > me off. > > Thanks for the assistance! > Mel > -- 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.
