Linda J, it doesn't mean anything. An exposta or exposto left at the roda
was given to a family to raise for 7 years. This family received money to
raise the kid. At the age of 7 years, the kid could decide to stay with the
family or go make his/her own way. Maybe a real family member went to the
camara and claimed her. Or maybe she was assigned to a family. It could be
either scenario. Her baptism may say which family she was given to (at
least until 7 years of age).
If you do find a descendant from Mrs. Marie Church (or from her 2-great),
DNA *might* be able to solve this. It depends on the age of test taker and
how far back we need to go.
By-the-way, the Matriz called Sao Sebastiao is in the city of Ponta
Delgada. If someone remembers this post in a few months and goes searching
the archives for a Leonor, roda, Ponta Delgada, they won't find the post.
The could use other words, but may not find it either, depending on the
combination of words used. We should all strive to use the correct
spellings (and modern Portuguese spellings of names). We can't search for
information with a variety of misspellings and computers are terrible at
guessing or suggesting Portuguese words. :)
Cheri Mello
Listowner, Azores-Gen
Researching: São Miguel island: Vila Franca, Ponta Garca, Ribeira Quente,
Ribeira das Tainhas, Achada
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