[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: looking for Francisco Sampaio in Sao Miguel

2015-08-23 Thread tyler sousa
i am using http://www.culturacores.azores.gov.pt/ig/registos/Default.aspx but alot of different churches come up. how do i know which one it is i know you said there was only three but i dont know maybe you are looking some where that i should be On Saturday, August 22, 2015 at 8:43:22 PM UTC-4,

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Help with reading names

2015-08-23 Thread JR
Nov 26- 1695, Domingos Machado Toste fo de Joao Toste de Mattos e de sua mer Maria Machado baptizadoa fraguesia desta dita Matrix de S. Sebastiao com Cna Cardosa fa de Capt. *Simao* Cardoso e de sua mer Margarida Alves ja defuntos fraguesias todos e naturais desta dita Matrix The testamunhas

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: looking for Francisco Sampaio in Sao Miguel

2015-08-23 Thread Rosemarie Capodicci
We don't really want to mislead a newbie but for researching purposes these are the churches that were in use in the time frame you are looking, Tyler: Sao Sebastiao, Sao Jose, Sao Pedro Good Luck! Rosemarie rcap...@gmail.com Researching Sao Jorge, Terceira, Graciosa, Faial and Pico, Azores,

[AZORES-Genealogy] Moniz, Furtado to New Bedford, Massachusetts early 1900s

2015-08-23 Thread Cheri Mello
Repost for Anthony Moniz, tigg...@gmail.com Grandfather - Jose Moniz Furnas , born 1901 to 1949 Grandmother - Rosa Furtado Moniz , born 1898 Both made their way ( immigrated ) on different years to New Bedford , Mass ,. They met , Married then both returned later to Sao Bras , Sao Miguel , Azores

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: looking for Francisco Sampaio in Sao Miguel

2015-08-23 Thread Cheri Mello
Tyler, You need to get beyond 1917. You need one more generation. Maybe you have that information now. I use Tombo.pt as a portal to the CCA. You can navigate it in English too: http://tombo.pt/en Go down the left column to Acores (at the bottom). Click it. Go down to Sao Miguel. Click it. Go

[AZORES-Genealogy] Familias Antigas da Povoacao

2015-08-23 Thread manita.morgado
Does anyone have a copy of the book Familias Antigas da Povoacao that they could email me as a pdf? -- 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

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Help with reading names

2015-08-23 Thread Shirley Allegre
this is how I read it: 26 Nov 1695, Domingos Machado Toste, son of Joao Toste de Mattos X Maria Machado baptised this Matriz of Sao Joam SPOUSE: Catharina Cardoza, daughter of CAPTAIN Simao Cardozo X Margarida Alves, deceased all natives this Matriz. TESTIMONY: Antonio __ __ Antonio

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Familias Antigas da Povoacao

2015-08-23 Thread Manita M
That is a very kind offer. I'm a bit surprised there isn't a pdf circulating out there. I would be happy to scan and share with the group. On Aug 23, 2015 4:00 PM, Cheri Mello gfsche...@gmail.com wrote: Manita, I have it, but it's a photocopy from a public library. My scanner does not work

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: looking for Francisco Sampaio in Sao Miguel

2015-08-23 Thread Jose Medeiros
Correction There are 4 churches On Sunday, August 23, 2015 at 12:10:55 AM UTC-4, Cheri Mello wrote: There are only 3 churches in Ponta Delgada on Sao Miguel. Record begin at 1911 or so and go back in time. You need to find your ancestors parents now. Cheri Mello Listowner, Azores-Gen

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Familias Antigas da Povoacao

2015-08-23 Thread Cheri Mello
Manita, I have it, but it's a photocopy from a public library. My scanner does not work with this Windows 8 computer :( If you don't find a PDF, I'm willing to copy and mail if you want to reimburse me. Cheri Mello Listowner, Azores-Gen Researching: Vila Franca, Ponta Garca, Ribeira Quente,

[AZORES-Genealogy] Help with reading names

2015-08-23 Thread Aaron Pereira
I see the groom as Domingos Machado Toste and his dad is Joao Toste de Mattos. for the bride, her parents are Captain Simas Cardoso and instead of Margarida Nunes, I see her surname as Alves. -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Help with reading names

2015-08-23 Thread Rosemarie Capodicci
I agree with Aaron and I believe the Grooms Mom is Maria Machado not Macedo. It's the same as the Grooms full name of Domingos Toste Machaco. Rosemarie rcap...@gmail.com Researching Sao Jorge, Terceira, Graciosa, Faial and Pico, Azores, Isola delle Femmine, Sant' Elia, Sicily On Sat, Aug 22,

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Role of Midwives (Parteiras)?

2015-08-23 Thread Sandra Perez
John, A very good explanation. As a Catholic myself, I understand the symbolism. My Manoel Furtado Seixas Maria Pereira has their first child in someone's home. There are no godparents, however, there are witnesses. I think the our Holy Mother is mentioned. I seem to recollect something about

[AZORES-Genealogy] Bernardo and Jesuina de Jesus Luiz/Lewis (my great-grandparents)

2015-08-23 Thread Barbara Densen
Am new to the group. Per 1900 census in Fall River Mass: Along with boarders Julia and Antoineo Mello (ages 23 and 20) and Marie Silvia, are my ancestors. Interested in any info on these ancestors: Bernard and Jesvina Lewis, children Joseph, Jessie, Theof (Theodore/Theof), Anthera (Terry),

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Familias Antigas da Povoacao

2015-08-23 Thread Cheri Mello
Yes, I know Familia Antigas is full of errors. I'll see if that software works with that old scanner. Cheri Cheri Mello Listowner, Azores-Gen Researching: Vila Franca, Ponta Garca, Ribeira Quente, Ribeira das Tainhas, Achada On Sun, Aug 23, 2015 at 2:53 PM, 'John Raposo' via Azores Genealogy

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Ages of the Bride and Groom - Topo

2015-08-23 Thread Richard Francis Pimentel
He is 58 and she is 22. Rick Richard Francis Pimentel Epping, NH From: azores@googlegroups.com [mailto:azores@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Marilyn Thompson Sent: Sunday, August 23, 2015 7:52 PM To: Cheri Mello Subject: [AZORES-Genealogy] Ages of the Bride and Groom - Topo I

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Ages of the Bride and Groom - Topo

2015-08-23 Thread Richard Francis Pimentel
This record says they are all from that parish. You may want to find the record of his first marriage with Quiteira Maria and see what that says in regard to his parish. I would also broaden the range looking for his baptism to a couple of years before and after. Generally I have found the

[AZORES-Genealogy] Portuguese in Springfield IL

2015-08-23 Thread Rosemarie Capodicci
I just made this offer on another list: I have the 3 books about the Presbyterian Portuguese that went to islands in the Carrib. and then to Springfield IL. I would be happy to check for names if you have Portuguese Presbyterians in this area. They originally came from Madeira and Sao Miguel and

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Bernardo and Jesuina de Jesus Luiz/Lewis (my great-grandparents)

2015-08-23 Thread Cheri Mello
And these people are born in Fall River? You'll need to do more work to find your immigrant ancestor. Here's a how-to guide, full of ideas to try to trace your immigrant ancestor and find the island and freguesia (village): goo.gl/DLwJ5j Cheri Mello Listowner, Azores-Gen Researching: Vila

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Ages of the Bride and Groom - Topo

2015-08-23 Thread Marilyn Thompson
Thank you Richard. Even with the age of 58 I have not found his baptismal records yet. Oh well I will keep trying On Sun, Aug 23, 2015 at 6:17 PM, Richard Francis Pimentel rfrancispimen...@comcast.net wrote: *He is 58 and she is 22.* *Rick* *Richard Francis Pimentel* *Epping, NH*

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Ages of the Bride and Groom - Topo

2015-08-23 Thread Marilyn Thompson
This looks like a sister to Jose Antonio Gonsalves. Can you tell me are the parents from Ribeira Seca? Or is it just one of the parents? http://culturacores.azores.gov.pt/biblioteca_digital/SJR-CH-TOPO-B-1801-1815/SJR-CH-TOPO-B-1801-1815_item1/P8.html Thank you again. I did not realize for sure

[AZORES-Genealogy] Role of Midwives (Parteiras)?

2015-08-23 Thread Sandra Perez
What was the role of midwives? I have seen the same name repeated on births and often they act as a godparent. Was it a profession, such as, the village midwife? I have also seen where the child is born in the home of the midwife. Is it possible that it was the home of a relative acting as the

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Role of Midwives (Parteiras)?

2015-08-23 Thread 'John Raposo' via Azores Genealogy
I live in Massachusetts. In the first third of the 20th century in Fall River most people had their babies at home and the baby was more often than not, delivered by the midwife, not the doctor. In the Azores, every village had a midwife (wives) who delivered babies. Of course the midwife

[AZORES-Genealogy] Ages of the Bride and Groom - Topo

2015-08-23 Thread Marilyn Thompson
I am trying to figure out the ages of the bride and groom. It looks like he is 58 and she is 21?? On the right page http://culturacores.azores.gov.pt/biblioteca_digital/SJR-CH-TOPO-C-1860-1869/SJR-CH-TOPO-C-1860-1869_item1/P26.html -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Familias Antigas da Povoacao

2015-08-23 Thread JR
Cheri, download Vuescan, it works with virtually every scanner. If not just ask the company. But I am sure they have yours in the system. I use it for my high-end slide and negative scanner. The old drivers were no longer supported. It works on flatbeds too. https://www.hamrick.com/reg.html I

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Familias Antigas da Povoacao

2015-08-23 Thread 'John Raposo' via Azores Genealogy
Unfortunately it is full of factual errors. Note that no where does it state who the researchers were, only that it was published by the Town of Povoacao on a very important anniversary: 1944, the 500th anniversary of the founding of the settlement. So, make sure you verify the information. If

[AZORES-Genealogy] Alvernas from Cedros, Faial - Connection Anyone?

2015-08-23 Thread Jessica Lima
I have gone as far as I can in my paternal line. I end at: Domingos Fernandes Alvernas in Cedros, Faial circa mid to late 1500's wondering if there is anyone out there in azores@googlegroups.com that links to my tree. Thanks, Jessica -- For options,

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Ages of the Bride and Groom - Topo

2015-08-23 Thread Richard Francis Pimentel
It looks like they are from Ribeira Seca. It goes on to say something about Nossa Senhora do Rosario. There is an abbreviation used ( va ) but I am not sure. Others should look at this. Rick Richard Francis Pimentel Epping, NH From: azores@googlegroups.com

[AZORES-Genealogy] FTM 2014 update works with windows 10

2015-08-23 Thread 'Sam Koester' via Azores Genealogy
Hi all;  Just wanted to update everyone on FTM 2014 and Windows 10.  The other day I noticed the Windows 10 start screen had changed a bit and my FTM 2014 program was show with a drop down menu, which was different than before.  I took a chance and clicked on it.  An FTM 2014 update was offered

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Alvernas from Cedros, Faial - Connection Anyone?

2015-08-23 Thread Cheri Mello
Jessica L, We call those End of Line ancestors, when we run out of the records. It just is what it is. 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

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Help! Jose Pereira Florinda de Jesus marriage--left side

2015-08-23 Thread mnk
Sandra, The record says Jose Pereira legitimate son of Antonio Pereira and Francisca de Jesus,was baptised at the church in Povoacao, Mae de Deus. MNK -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account and visit this group at