Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Confirmations

Ok, looking at what George has supplied us in another post here is what the Code of Canon Law 1917 stated on the subject of Sponsors for Baptism and Confirmation: BAPTISM 609. In order that one may licitly act as sponsor, he must: 1. be fourteen years of age, unless for a just reason the

[AZORES-Genealogy] Velas Sao Jorge baptism translation

Yikes! I don't know how you all can read these records. I am starting to look for my gggrandfather born about 1838. I think the record on the lower left for Jose is a sibling but want to make sure I am on the right track. I think it says "Jose son of Manuel Silveira de Souca, son of Manuel

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Confirmations

Amen. "E" Ash Wednesday 2016 -- 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

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Confirmations

So does number 5 mean one cannot be a priest and be a sponsor? Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 10, 2016, at 6:37 AM, Joanne Mercier wrote: > > Ok, looking at what George has supplied us in another post here is what the > Code of Canon Law 1917 stated on the subject of

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Confirmations

It meant that they had to have permission from their Bishop or superior (in the case of Jesuits, Franciscans, etc) for a good reason. > On Feb 10, 2016, at 10:44 AM, Liz Migliori wrote: > > So does number 5 mean one cannot be a priest and be a sponsor? > > Sent from my

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Confirmations

And I was my nephew's sponsor 5 or so years ago at his confirmation. So we can look up these laws all we want and I'm sure for every law, one of us can find the exception! Cheri Mello Listowner, Azores-Gen Researching: Vila Franca, Ponta Garca, Ribeira Quente, Ribeira das Tainhas, Achada -- For

[AZORES-Genealogy] Surname of the grooms mother

What is the surname of the grooms mother? Record is on the right page. I can not decide if it is a form of Pereira or Texeira. Jose da Costa filho de Thome da Costa,de Barbara ???; com Josepha Thereza filha Pai nam, de Maria da Ponte. Jose is my 6th ggrandfather and the record is his first

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Surname of the grooms mother

Paul, Barbara Theiyxeyra (Teixeira) On Wed, Feb 10, 2016 at 12:56 PM, Paul wrote: > What is the surname of the grooms mother? Record is on the right page. I > can not decide if it is a form of Pereira or Texeira. Jose da Costa filho > de Thome da Costa,de Barbara

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Surname of the grooms mother

It's Joze da Costa filho de Barbara Theyxeyra e Thome da Costa com Jozepha Thereza do Nascimento filha de Pais nam sabido (father unknown) e de Maria da Ponte todos naturais desta Villa (RGE) What were the ancestors before theses? I thought you were working in Faial da Terra and Povoacao. JR

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Surname of the grooms mother

Hi JR, I am (and *was)* working in those areas. I'm researching my paternal grandmother's family. They came from Sao Miguel and the only concelhos that I have not found a family member in are Lagoa & Ponta Delgada. Paul G. On Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at 1:08:02 PM UTC-5, JR wrote: > >

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Velas Sao Jorge baptism translation

I think the date is 2 March 1837 ("mil oito centos trinta e sette") Really hard to read handwriting. Sorry I don't have time right now for more! Mary On Wednesday, February 10, 2016, themom8682 via Azores Genealogy < azores@googlegroups.com> wrote: > Yikes! I don't know how you all can read

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Manoel Pereira daCosta marriage Porto Judeu Terceira

Hi Sandra, All I have on Manoel Pereira da Costa and Maria Antonia de São José Abs Philippe Garnier Paris - France *Ahnentafel Chart for Mariana Francisca * *First Generation* 1.* Mariana Francisca* was born on 15 Jun 1747 in Santo Antônio do Porto Judeo - Terceira (Açores)

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Manoel Pereira daCosta marriage Porto Judeu Terceira

I Confirm Maria and not Ursula. Look at Manoel : it's the same design. Philippe Le dimanche 7 février 2016 21:21:25 UTC+1, Sandra Valine Dauer a écrit : > > > http://culturacores.azores.gov.pt/biblioteca_digital/TER-AH-PORTOJUDEU-C-1726-1792/TER-AH-PORTOJUDEU-C-1726-1792_item1/P63.html > Need

[AZORES-Genealogy] Lourenço Marques and Ana de São José (to Bill)

Hi Bill, All I have on this couple : Abs Philipp Garnier Paris - France *Ahnentafel Chart for Ana de São José * *First Generation* 1.* Ana de São José* was born in São Pedro da Ribeirinha - Terceira (Açores). She died1 on 23 Oct 1813 in São Pedro da Ribeirinha - Terceira

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Velas Sao Jorge baptism translation

I see the names as you do. The birth date is 2 March 1837 and baptized on 10 of the same month. Padrinho is Manuel José Lucas. Bill Seidler -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account and visit this group at

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Velas Sao Jorge baptism translation

Thank you!! You are both correct that the date was 1837; that was my typo. I did not see the baptism date; it must be just before the word "baptizado" where it reads "dez [something I could not read] mez ". Thank you so much. Now I will keep going to find Joao. Lisa -Original

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Velas Sao Jorge baptism translation

...em Dez (end of line 7) do mesmo mes e anno 10 of the same month and year -- 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