Joseph, To expand on John Miranda Raposo reply, the term was used for children supported by the parents.
However, It was also used for single adults who may be under the tutelage or support of another family member like a wealthy Uncle or Aunt, thus the use of the word "familias" in the plural instead of singular. On Sat, Apr 1, 2017 at 12:41 PM, 'John Raposo' via Azores Genealogy < [email protected]> wrote: > That is exactly what it means. > > John Miranda Raposo > > > On Saturday, April 1, 2017 10:59 AM, Joseph Mendonca < > [email protected]> wrote: > > > What is the exact meaning when the term "filho familias de" is used in a > record? Does it mean "the child of"? > > Example: "foi padrinho Francisco de Sousa filho familias de Antonio de > Sousa" > -- > Joseph Mendonca > -- > 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. > > > -- > 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. > -- Margaret M Vicente -- 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.
