[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: ATMs in the Azores

[Tomas Leal]

For the past three years, I have stayed in the Azores for 12 weeks in the 
summer and used my debit card from my U.S. to withdraw euros. I've never 
had a problem. My bank does charge a "foreign transaction fee" and an 
"interbank charge" on these transactions, which work out to about $5-6 per 
transaction withdrawing 200 euros.These fees are still less than and 
currency exchange or local bank would charge to change dollars.

There is a daily maximum amount you may withdraw regardless of what your 
bank allows in the U.S. That maximum is 200 euros, and I always go the 
limit.

That said, my partner had trouble using a Bank of America debit card, which 
the bank was not able to correct while we were there. Upon our return, the 
bank issued a new card and there wasn't a problem on the next trip.

Yes, European cards have smart chips in them, which are more secure than 
the magnetic strip that American banks refuse to give up. The truth is 
American banks know the superiority of the smart chip cards but refuse to 
invest in a changeover. 

Unfortunately, it seems you will not know whether your card will or will 
not work until you are there. I recommend calling your bank to inform of 
your intended use in Portugal. The  MultiBanco machines are secure, so that 
is not a worry. In contrast, I had repeated trouble using my debit card in 
Brazil because of a greater incidence of card theft and fraud. A call to my 
bank cleared up with problem and the system cleared my card within 15 
minutes.

Whenever travelling out of the country, it's good to notify your bank ahead 
of time, giving the dates you will be in particular countries. The same 
holds for any credit card you choose to use. Different card issuers have 
different security thresholds at which an account may be stopped. No issuer 
will reveal its threshold, of course.  A call ahead of time prevents this 
problem.

Tomas Leal

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[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Family Tree DNA Y-12 $39

[akatex]

All,
 
A 12 marker test is a great place to start.  I paid for the 67 marker test 
on my Y-DNA and didn't get even one match on the 12, so it was just a waste 
of money at this point.  Go with the 12 and see what you need from there.
 
Walt
 
  
On Friday, February 22, 2013 12:03:56 PM UTC-6, E Sharp wrote:

> Cheri,
>  
> What more can you tell us about this low $39 fee being offered by Family 
> Tree DNA Y-12.  Now I know it's only 12 marker but it's a start for some 
> who can afford this low charge and then later they update to 25, 37, etc.  
> I know I have a couple of people I would like to start testing with the 12.
>  
> Thanks.
>  
> "E"
>

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RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: ATMs in the Azores

[Richard Francis Pimentel]

I was reading that credit cards in Europe have smart chips and there may be
a problem with some machines accepting ours with the magnetic strips. Once
again I would check with your credit card company.

 

Rick

 

Richard Francis Pimentel

Spring, TX

Formerly of Epping, New Hampshire 

 

Researching, Riberia Grande, Riberinha, Achada Grande,  Bretanha, and Ponta
Delgada,  Sao Miguel, Acores

 

From: azores@googlegroups.com [mailto:azores@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of
Margaret Vicente
Sent: Sunday, February 24, 2013 4:26 PM
To: azores
Subject: Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: ATMs in the Azores

 

Cheri,

 

I was recently in Ponta Delgada and they have ATM's at most locations, even
Gas Stations.  I did not experience in extra fees.  I used my Visa and found
it cheaper on the exchange than my cash conversion.  Anyone travelling
abroad should be contacting their respective Card Companies to advise where
they will be and how long for so they don't freeze their account if stores
or shops don't handle the transaction it right. 

 

Cheers,

 

Margaret Vicente

 

On Sun, Feb 24, 2013 at 12:09 PM, Cheri Mello  wrote:

Ria,

They are called Multi Bank Boxes (possibly Multi Banco Caxia? in
Portuguese).  There's a button to have the screens displayed in
English.

As for if you can use your Visa card (or MasterCard for that matter),
you will have to call the bank that issued your card to find out about
the out-of-network ATMs and foreign currency fees.  Otherwise, you may
come home to a big bill!

Cheri


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Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] LEWIS as a surname from Portugal

[Kathleen Clark]

Wow Eric! I can't thank you enough for finding this information for me! 
This is very, very helpful, and might have taken me years to find. Louis 
Jr. left the family in 1941 and nobody ever knew what happened to him, so I 
thought there was no way I'd find his parents. Thanks again, Kathleen

On Saturday, February 23, 2013 1:14:24 PM UTC-8, luiznoia wrote:
>
> Kathleen, 
>
> The Raposo name is the clue here. The 1935 Oakland city directories shows 
> the family at 1634 E 32nd st as Lewis .  The attached draft card from 1917 
> will show John Lewis Raposa at that address. The 1930 census shows 
>
> Louis J Raposa widowd 64 years old with John Jr and Louis Jr at the same 
> address. The 1920 shows same family same address, Mary Rapsoa is the 
> mother. California death index shows she died 4-18-27. Oakland Tribune for 
> that day isn't
>
> online, but thats wher to get the obit. 
>
> The origin on draft card shows St Michaels, but the 1920 census shows all 
> children after born in Honolulu, the 1930 shows Louis born California. The 
> California Birth Index doesn't show him. 
>
> 1930 census 
>
> http://search.ancestry.com/iexec?htx=View&r=an&dbid=6224&iid=4532328_00801&fn=Louis&ln=Repose&st=d&ssrc=&pid=17549537
>
> 1920 Census
>
> http://search.ancestry.com/iexec?htx=View&r=an&dbid=6061&iid=4293690-00800&fn=John+L&ln=Raposa&st=d&ssrc=&pid=2461008
>
>
> Louis' brothers from CA death index showing mothers maiden name and that 
> Frank was born in Hawaii
>
> LEWIS  JOSEPH  R  1894  06  19  FERNANDES  LEWIS  MALE  RE  ALAMEDA  1948 02 
> 21 552097652 53 784124
>
>   LEWIS  JOHN  R  1893  04  05  FERNANDE   MALE  RE  ALAMEDA  1966  10 11 
> 548035156 73 3110153
>  
>
> LEWIS  FRANK  R  1897  10  08  FERNANDE   MALE  HA  ALAMEDA  1968  10  03 
> 552099495 70 3442501
>  
>
>
>
> So, it shows that family of Joao Luis Raposo left Sao Miguel for Hawaii 
> with a few children, had another or more ( didn't track daughter Carrie) , 
> left there about 1900 for California, had Louis here. Mother Mary Fernandes 
> died in 1927
>
> father died after 1930, but can't find his record. The family mostly 
> stayed in Oakland. 
>
> Happy Hunting
>
> Eric Edgar
>
>
>
>
>
>
> On Thu, Feb 21, 2013 at 4:28 PM, Kathleen Clark 
> 
> > wrote:
>
>> So here is my roadblock. My Grandfather's name on the 1940 Census is 
>> Louis R Lewis.Is it it unlikely that Louis is his real first name? I am new 
>> to the Portuguese naming conventions, and new to family tree research. The 
>> R is for Raposo and he was born in the Azores around 1908. He had several 
>> brothers in the Oakland, CA area. Ted Lewis and Frank Lewis are names that 
>> my mother has mentioned. Other than that I am at a total dead end.
>> Thanks everyone for any help you can give.
>> Kathleen Clark
>> Researching: Lewis, George, Madeiros, Warren
>>
>> On Wednesday, January 25, 2012 9:10:51 AM UTC-8, Cheri Mello wrote:
>>
>>> Hi Betty,
>>>
>>> Lewis is Louis in Portuguese.
>>>
>>> Every time I've gone to the Azores, I had to have a passport to enter 
>>> the country.  So did everyone else in the line.  Some with Portuguese 
>>> passports who needed to show it to come back home.
>>>
>>> Cheri Mello
>>> Listowner, Azores-Gen
>>> Researching: Vila Franca, Ponta Garca, Ribeira Quente, Ribeira das 
>>> Tainhas, Achada
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Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Family Finder DNA match

[Cheri Mello]

Doug,

When this happens, you can email FTDNA at: i...@familytreedna.com.  They
will look and see if there is a 2nd email addy listed and give them your
email note & addy.  If that doesn't work, they can mail a letter via post.

She is not part of the Azores project, so you'll have to have FTDNA help
you.

Cheri Mello
Listowner, Azores-Gen
Researching: Vila Franca, Ponta Garca, Ribeira Quente, Ribeira das Tainhas,
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[AZORES-Genealogy] Family Finder DNA match

[pico]

I found a possible 4th cousin when comparing Family Finder test kits "Ms. alois" .Even though this is a recent match from only 2 days ago, my email bounced.Is there any chance this person, Alois Mello, is on this list or anyone know her new email?Thanks,Doug da Rocha HolmesSacramento, CaliforniaPico & Terceira Genealogist916-550-1618www.dholmes.com



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RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Strange Name

[Eliseu Silva]

 

Santa Jacinta de Mariscotti (1585-1640)

 

Eliseu Pacheco da Silva

Researching S. Miguel and Graciosa: PACHECO, ARRUDA, SILVA, SOUSA,
BETTENCOURT

 

 

 

De: azores@googlegroups.com [mailto:azores@googlegroups.com] Em nome de
Frederick Souza
Enviada: sábado, 23 de Fevereiro de 2013 13:15
Para: azores@googlegroups.com
Assunto: Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Strange Name

 

I know of no Saint with this appellation, but the word is certainly a
derivation of Marisco which means "shellfish".

 

On Feb 23, 2013, at 12:06 AM, Katharine wrote:





What I sometimes do when confronted with a name or word that may have a
number of possible spellings is to Google on each version to see if there
are any hits, and if so, how many and what quality they are.  Katharine.


On Friday, February 22, 2013 2:23:14 AM UTC-5, Eliseu Pacheco da Silva
wrote:

It is MARISCOTES. I have seen it MARISCOTA. I tis a name composed after a
catholic saint.

 

 

De: azo...@googlegroups.com   [mailto:azo...@googlegroups.com
 ] Em nome de Richard Francis Pimentel
Enviada: quinta-feira, 21 de Fevereiro de 2013 17:23
Para: azo...@googlegroups.com  
Assunto: [AZORES-Genealogy] Strange Name

 

Attached is part of a record. The name of the mother is one I have not seen
before. I read Jacintha Marcycote Ermelinda. The middle name I have not seen
before. Any help is appreciated. 

 

Rick

 

Richard Francis Pimentel

Spring, TX

Formerly of Epping, New Hampshire 

 

Researching, Riberia Grande, Riberinha, Achada Grande,  Bretanha, and Ponta
Delgada,  Sao Miguel, Acores

 

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Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Family Tree DNA Y-12 $39

[Cheri Mello]

I was catching up on reading my Dick Eastman newsletters/blog and he had a
little bit more information on the Y-DNA 12 test.  Sounds like they will be
lowering the basic mtDNA test too.  You can read it here:
http://goo.gl/NQYAd
Cheri Mello
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Researching: Vila Franca, Ponta Garca, Ribeira Quente, Ribeira das Tainhas,
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[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: ATMs in the Azores

[Cheri Mello]

Ria,

They are called Multi Bank Boxes (possibly Multi Banco Caxia? in
Portuguese).  There's a button to have the screens displayed in
English.

As for if you can use your Visa card (or MasterCard for that matter),
you will have to call the bank that issued your card to find out about
the out-of-network ATMs and foreign currency fees.  Otherwise, you may
come home to a big bill!

Cheri

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[AZORES-Genealogy] ATMs in the Azores

[Cheri Mello]

Repost for Ria, nazdar2000 at gmail.com

Hi Everybody,
Does anyone know if Azores, Ponta Delgada City if the banks have ATM
service and if we can use it with our Visa card?
Thanks
Ria

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Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Writing for Birth and Marriage Records in Pica and Horta Azores

[Cheri Mello]

Fawn U,

The answer to all your questions and a form letter can be found here:
http://goo.gl/NmnDD

As for the cost, I'm not sure.  I haven't had to write away for a record
for a long time.  I think it's around $20 a record though.  Others who have
written recently will answer that part.
Cheri Mello
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[AZORES-Genealogy] Writing for Birth and Marriage Records in Pica and Horta Azores

[Fawn Unger]

Good Morning,
 
I am hoping for your help.
 
Where do I write to get Birth, Marriage records for Pico and Horta?
 
What format do I write the address?
 
How much does it cost for the record?
 
What information on the person do I need to provide?
 
Thank you so much for your help.
 
Respectfully,
 
Fawn Unger
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