Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Help maternal grandfather's name

2017-01-25 Thread JR
Ok I think I figured out the error I made and confirmed my suspicions. The name Jose* Arnauldo* do Amaral, an unusual name to be sure. Sometimes written as Arnaudo, Arnaldo. I have some of this line. Will contact you privately. JR On Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at 10:50:17 PM UTC-5,

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Help with Father's Name (Santo Espirito, Santa Maria)

2017-01-25 Thread JR
It's Manoel Fr'z (Fernandes) Lordello JR On Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at 9:41:20 PM UTC-5, George Sousa wrote: > > Second Record on the right... > > http://culturacores.azores.gov.pt/biblioteca_digital/SMA-VP-SANTOESPIRITO-B-1710-1720/SMA-VP-SANTOESPIRITO-B-1710-1720_item1/P45.html > > Can

[AZORES-Genealogy] Help with Father's Name (Santo Espirito, Santa Maria)

2017-01-25 Thread Louie Avila
George, Looks like you have it right. I would confirm by finding a sibling. Manuel is probably the first child ... look nine months out ... find a sibling. The fathers middle name may be a little clearer. Anyone else familiar with this priests particular shorthand? Louie -- You received this

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Help maternal grandfather's name

2017-01-25 Thread Joseph Mendonca
Thank you JR. There is much to consider here. On Wed, Jan 25, 2017 at 5:58 PM, JR wrote: > Yes Arnaud is from German aristocracy. However, this particular Arnaud, as > you can see, is a first name not a surname. I have come across it a few > times in Povoacao. I don't think

[AZORES-Genealogy] Help with Father's Name (Santo Espirito, Santa Maria)

2017-01-25 Thread George Sousa
Second Record on the right... http://culturacores.azores.gov.pt/biblioteca_digital/SMA-VP-SANTOESPIRITO-B-1710-1720/SMA-VP-SANTOESPIRITO-B-1710-1720_item1/P45.html Can anyone make out the father's full name? I see "Manoel filho de Manoel ? Lordello e de Ana de Moira..." Could it be "Manoel

[AZORES-Genealogy] St. Mary's Catholic Church, Bristol, R.I.

2017-01-25 Thread 'celeste perry' via Azores Genealogy
Thank you Cheri for pointing out the necessity of using the correct subject. Again, I am hoping that the interest in finding a place of baptism for my husband's paternal grandmother, Maria Cristo Moraes (Mary Perry; Mary Perreira da Silva and Mary da Silva (depends on what she was calling

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Help maternal grandfather's name

2017-01-25 Thread JR
Yes Arnaud is from German aristocracy. However, this particular Arnaud, as you can see, is a first name not a surname. I have come across it a few times in Povoacao. I don't think there is any connection with the Arnaud's that Margaret referenced. But you never know until you keep digging. JR

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Passaporte Record — One word I can't figure out!

2017-01-25 Thread Sue Q
Many thanks to all for your input. Sue On Sunday, January 22, 2017 at 12:57:01 PM UTC-8, Sue Q wrote: > > Hi, Everyone, > > > > http://culturacores.azores.gov.pt/biblioteca_digital/PASSAPORTES-FAL-1859-1867/PASSAPORTES-FAL-1859-1867_item1/P62.html > > > This is a link to a Passporte record and I

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Translation Help: Maria de Lima Baptism 1789 Capelas

2017-01-25 Thread mnk
My grandfather was a "Mestre" in Vila Franca, as in Master Potter. So I think the title was used for many professions. MNK -- 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,

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Help maternal grandfather's name

2017-01-25 Thread Joseph Mendonca
Thanks Margaret and Richard. I appreciate everyone's help. On Wed, Jan 25, 2017 at 2:54 PM, Margaret Vicente wrote: > Yes, it's in the Genealogias de S. Miguel and Santa Maria by Rodrigo > Rodrigues. Quite a few people in Ponta Delgada and S. Roque. > > On Wed, Jan

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] St. John the Baptist & Mount Carmel churches in New Bedford, Massachusetts

2017-01-25 Thread Cheri Mello
I'm posting about St. John the Baptist and Mount Carmel Churches in New Bedford, Massachusetts and how to obtain information from them. That's the title of this thread. At one point you said St. John's (the subject of this thread) and at another point you said St. Mary's in Rhode Island. Not too

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Help maternal grandfather's name

2017-01-25 Thread Margaret Vicente
Yes, it's in the Genealogias de S. Miguel and Santa Maria by Rodrigo Rodrigues. Quite a few people in Ponta Delgada and S. Roque. On Wed, Jan 25, 2017 at 2:49 PM, Joseph Mendonca wrote: > Thanks Margaret, as always. Just one other question if you don't mind. I >

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Help maternal grandfather's name

2017-01-25 Thread Richard Francis Pimentel
What I see written is: Jose Amarul do Amarul The modern spelling is AMARAL It seems strange to me to have the same names in combination. Rick From: azores@googlegroups.com [mailto:azores@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Joseph Mendonca Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2017 2:40 PM To:

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Help maternal grandfather's name

2017-01-25 Thread Joseph Mendonca
Thanks Margaret, as always. Just one other question if you don't mind. I haven't run across this name before (Arnaud). Is there any info that you can tell me about it? On Wed, Jan 25, 2017 at 2:47 PM, Margaret Vicente wrote: > Hi Joseph, > > Yes, you got it right.

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Help maternal grandfather's name

2017-01-25 Thread Margaret Vicente
Hi Joseph, Yes, you got it right. On Wed, Jan 25, 2017 at 2:40 PM, Joseph Mendonca wrote: > Top-left, 7th line. > > I'm unsure of the middle name of the maternal grandfather. It looks like > *Jose* *Arnaud ? do Amaral*. I appreciate any help, thanks. > >

[AZORES-Genealogy] Help maternal grandfather's name

2017-01-25 Thread Joseph Mendonca
Top-left, 7th line. I'm unsure of the middle name of the maternal grandfather. It looks like *Jose* *Arnaud ? do Amaral*. I appreciate any help, thanks. http://culturacores.azores.gov.pt/biblioteca_digital/SMG-PV-MAEDEDEUS-B-1886-1890/SMG-PV-MAEDEDEUS-B-1886-1890_item1/P94.html -- Joseph

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA Kits hold up

2017-01-25 Thread MaryAnn Santos
Wow! Three kits are mine! On Wed, Jan 25, 2017 at 1:10 PM, Cheri Mello wrote: > (Cross posted to Azores, Madeira, IslandRoutes) > > Family Tree DNA (FTDNA) told me that the post office has delivered 71 > Hefty-sized bags full of DNA kits over the last 10 days. That's 71

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] St. John the Baptist & Mount Carmel churches in New Bedford, Massachusetts

2017-01-25 Thread 'celeste perry' via Azores Genealogy
Thank you, Cheri. With more requests, maybe someone will try to find the information I seek to get us off their back! Celeste Perry ccgran...@yahoo.com On Tue, 1/24/17, Cheri Mello wrote: Subject: Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] St.

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] St. John the Baptist & Mount Carmel churches in New Bedford, Massachusetts

2017-01-25 Thread 'celeste perry' via Azores Genealogy
Thank you, Maria, for your offer to help me. I have the following information about the person I call "the elusive Maria Cristo." The information I have regarding Maria Cristo and her connection to St. Mary's in Bristol, RI is that she married Filippe Perreira Da Silva there on November

[AZORES-Genealogy] DNA Kits hold up

2017-01-25 Thread Cheri Mello
(Cross posted to Azores, Madeira, IslandRoutes) Family Tree DNA (FTDNA) told me that the post office has delivered 71 Hefty-sized bags full of DNA kits over the last 10 days. That's 71 really BIG bags!! Once your kit is scanned, you'll get an email saying it's in. So there's a bit of a delay

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Translation Help: Maria de Lima Baptism 1789 Capelas

2017-01-25 Thread Joanne Mercier
A musician would make me VERY happy since musical ability seems to run in my Mom’s side of the family, which is this line. WOW! On January 25, 2017 at 10:23:58 AM, linda (menesesli...@gmail.com) wrote: So if I understand correctly, then "mestre" can also be used as a title of respect for a

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Translation Help: Maria de Lima Baptism 1789 Capelas

2017-01-25 Thread linda
So if I understand correctly, then "mestre" can also be used as a title of respect for a master craftsman, as in the apprentice and guild system, but without specifying the craft? Thank you very much, Altino. Linda On Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at 3:45:10 AM UTC-8, Altino wrote: > > My

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Translation Help: Maria de Lima Baptism 1789 Capelas

2017-01-25 Thread 'Altino Demelo' via Azores Genealogy
My mother was originally from Ginetes in São Miguel and had many Men win her family with that profession you mentioned. From what she says, they were Mason's. In particular stone Mason's who were used to make stone houses, walls etc. Sent from my iPad > On Jan 24, 2017, at 8:27 PM, Joanne