[AZORES-Genealogy] Reconciling Information

2015-03-18 Thread Anthony Martin
I wrote up a blog post that discusses my search process when trying to find individuals for whom you have limited information. I'm posting this in hopes that it is helpful to someone. Here's the link: http://thetreeandbranch.blogspot.com/2015/03/reconcile-information-is-this-correct.html Any

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Candida, Eugenia, de Jesus, surnames?

2014-10-08 Thread Anthony Martin
I probably should have checked that page first. Nevertheless, thank you for the link. It was very helpful. On Tuesday, October 7, 2014 6:55:28 PM UTC-7, Cheri Mello wrote: Anthony M, They are usually considered religious middle names for women during that mid-1800s-1910ish time period.

[AZORES-Genealogy] Candida, Eugenia, de Jesus, surnames?

2014-10-07 Thread Anthony Martin
I hope I'm not repeating this question, but are the names Candida, Eugenia, de Jesus and the like surnames? I'm getting a little confused looking at some records because I'm not sure if I'm looking at a full name, or only part. -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Francisca Parreira 01/19/1880

2014-10-03 Thread Anthony Martin
: Anthony Martin anthonya...@gmail.com javascript: To: azores azo...@googlegroups.com javascript: Sent: Thu, Oct 2, 2014 11:40 am Subject: [AZORES-Genealogy] Francisca Parreira 01/19/1880 On the bottom right of record 24 on page http://culturacores.azores.gov.pt/biblioteca_digital/TER-AH

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Joao Luiz Parreira Galante, Ribeirnha, Terceira, 1890s, - alcunha?

2014-10-03 Thread Anthony Martin
On Thu, Oct 2, 2014 at 10:44 PM, Cheri Mello gfsc...@gmail.com javascript: wrote: Repost for Anthony Martin, anthonyamartin77 at gmail.com Joao Louiz Parreira Galante located at: http://culturacores.azores.gov.pt/biblioteca_digital/TER-AH-RIBEIRINHA-B-1890-1899/TER-AH-RIBEIRINHA-B-1890

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Joao Luiz Parreira Galante, Ribeirnha, Terceira, 1890s, - alcunha?

2014-10-03 Thread Anthony Martin
...@gmail.com javascript: To: azo...@googlegroups.com javascript: Sounds like an alcunha to me. Galante means elegant, graceful, chivalrous. Nancy On Thu, Oct 2, 2014 at 10:44 PM, Cheri Mello gfsc...@gmail.com javascript: wrote: Repost for Anthony Martin, anthonyamartin77 at gmail.com

[AZORES-Genealogy] Francisca Parreira 01/19/1880

2014-10-02 Thread Anthony Martin
On the bottom right of record 24 on page http://culturacores.azores.gov.pt/biblioteca_digital/TER-AH-RIBEIRINHA-B-1890-1899/TER-AH-RIBEIRINHA-B-1890-1899_item1/P9.html shows the name Jose de Rocha, but I can't make out what it says immediately after the name. Also, entry number 2 in the margin

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Family Nicknames

2014-09-21 Thread Anthony Martin
but probably 100-150 years later when they began developing their vineyards. One of the strangest alcunhas that I have heard is Bolor which means mold. Antonio On Thursday, September 18, 2014 2:44:17 PM UTC-7, Anthony Martin wrote: I've been searching through various guides about

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Reached a sticking point

2014-09-19 Thread Anthony Martin
Good morning Cheri, Thanks for the reply. That's what I was afraid of. I was just hoping I had missed something to make things easier. It's relatively really easy to gather info on the first 6 or so generations. It seems like this is where the real work begins. I appreciate the information.

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Reached a sticking point

2014-09-19 Thread Anthony Martin
I forgot to say thank you for the research tips. I have a few more things to fill in for the time being, but this should help the next time I get stuck. On Thursday, September 18, 2014 8:58:33 PM UTC-7, Cheri Mello wrote: Anthony M, It depends on the freguesia and island you are

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Translation Assistance

2014-09-18 Thread Anthony Martin
Thanks for the feedback Cheri. I read the articles you suggested, and based on some of the samples, I've concluded that I'm not missing a whole lot. That which I don't understand can just be passed through Google Translate. Next time I need help I'll keep in mind your suggestion about posting

[AZORES-Genealogy] Reached a sticking point

2014-09-18 Thread Anthony Martin
I seem to have reached a bit of a sticking point and I'm hoping someone will help me unstick myself. I've been using http://www.culturacores.azores.gov.pt/ to conduct my research and the last useful document I found is a baptism record. That record provides the names for the parents,