Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Joao Jacob

2020-01-14 Thread E. Sharp
Elaine, Myself and Celeste have researched mainland Portugal. Many of the records are now online now even some passportes records and Joao Ventura from Portugal (not the Azores one) is still adding to them. You will need area of Lisboa he/she came from same as Azores research. I did

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: USCIS Proposed Fee hikes

2019-12-30 Thread E. Sharp
Here in Sacramento on the news this morning they spoke about this and about people writing in to complain about the new fees. “E” Sent from my iphone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Azores Genealogy" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Merry Christmas and Feliz Natal thread

2019-12-23 Thread E. Sharp
I still have my recycled bags, Celeste, thank you. I will be 83 next month and my hubby will be 87 in April and still driving and I just passed the written test and got my new CA license. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2020!! “E” Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA question to ponder

2019-12-09 Thread E. Sharp
gt; > >> On Sun, Dec 8, 2019 at 6:26 PM E. Sharp wrote: >> Cheryl and others. Here is something to ponder.I will use Cheryl as an >> example as I believe her dad was half Portuguese and her mom none. If her >> dad is half, Cheryl would be 1/4?? Portuguese, assum

[AZORES-Genealogy] DNA question to ponder

2019-12-08 Thread E. Sharp
Cheryl and others. Here is something to ponder.I will use Cheryl as an example as I believe her dad was half Portuguese and her mom none. If her dad is half, Cheryl would be 1/4?? Portuguese, assuming all of the following married non Portuguese, if Cheryl had a child, it would be 1/8??

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA and Azores

2019-11-26 Thread E. Sharp
The difference of DNA tests between FTDNA and Ancestry is impossible to understand.I traced a line very carefully. One brother used FTDNA, his sister used Ancestry. FTDNA results came out very closely to my research to the 1500’s Portuguese, Italian, Croatian and English. Ancestry says

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Family Tree And Portuguese Ancestry ..

2019-11-25 Thread E. Sharp
Are you talking about mainland Portugal? You can try contacting Torre do Tombo in Lisbon. Also website familysearch.org has some records online. Also google Portugal genealogy to see if there are genealogist in one of those sites to help you but be prepared to pay for these services. I have

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: TAP airlines Boston to Po ta Delgada

2019-11-20 Thread E. Sharp
All I can say is the info I received yesterday says TAP will have flights BOS to PDL in 2020. It even gave what kind of planes they will use(I believe Azores airlines uses these types of aircraft also). If you want more info, I suggest you contact TAP about it “E” Sent from my iPhone > On

[AZORES-Genealogy] TAP airlines Boston to Po ta Delgada

2019-11-20 Thread E. Sharp
TAP Airlines will be flying from Boston to Ponta Delgada in 2020. This is good news since Delta cancelled their flights. “E” Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Azores Genealogy" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Family Tree DNA's (American) Thanksgiving Sale (through Nov. 28)

2019-11-01 Thread E. Sharp
Do I do that $59 plus free prime shipping through Amazon? I already did my husband’s DNA on FTDNA .. he is not Portuguese so would like to see Ancestry results also. “E” Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 1, 2019, at 12:45 PM, C L wrote: > > Ancestry is also starting their holiday sale as well!!

[AZORES-Genealogy] Delta will discontinue flying to Ponta Delgada, Azores in 2020

2019-10-26 Thread E. Sharp
For those of you doing a genealogy trip in 2020, Delta Airlines will no longer have flights from NY to Ponta Delgada in 2020. The only alternative that I can see is SATA Airlines. Wonder if it had something to do with Delta plane malfunction this past year. Delta will still be flying into

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Azorean Genealogy conference organized in Azoresin 2020

2019-10-11 Thread E. Sharp
I don’t remember how I did it but I was able to convert to English on the site but didn’t get much info from it. “E”. Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Azores Genealogy" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] What to keep-what to throw away

2019-09-26 Thread E. Sharp
Thanks Cheri. The kids don’t seem too interested in any of it and I do have it on my Family Tree Maker. I have a lot of shredding to docommercial shredders are too inconvenient for me. I told my kids I was leaving everything for them to do and their reply was “m..no!! I am keeping

[AZORES-Genealogy] Fwd: What to keep-what to throw away

2019-09-26 Thread E. Sharp
Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: "E. Sharp" > Date: September 26, 2019 at 12:07:42 PM PDT > To: "(ZZZ) Azores@googlegroups. com" > Subject: What to keep-what to throw away > > I have had a wonderful 25 years collecting my

[AZORES-Genealogy] What to keep-what to throw away

2019-09-26 Thread E. Sharp
I have had a wonderful 25 years collecting my and other family members genealogy. In the old days before all this computer stuff you wrote for records and with computers you printed out everything. I am approaching my mid 80’s and now faced with getting rid of 8 drawers of records. Do I just

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Naturalization act of June 25 1936

2019-07-29 Thread "E" Sharp
This loss of citizenship happened to my mom born in the USA. My dad naturalized ca 1930's. When my mom went to collect Social Security later on there was something she had to do extra because of this. "E" > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Mount St Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Hayward (California?)

2019-05-27 Thread E. Sharp
I had this problem at St. John’s in New Bedford where 2 of my siblings were buried before I was born. I went to the cemetery office a quite a few years ago (since moved) and they gave me the grave marker numbers and we spent a day in the heat digging for the markers (all stones had numbers on

[AZORES-Genealogy] FTDNA and Ancestry Results

2019-04-28 Thread "E" Sharp
Which one is correct??? A brother tested with FTDNA and results are 40% Iberian, 20% Southwest Europe, 11% East Europe, 9% West and Central Europe, 7% British Isles. others are miniscule. His sister tested with ANCESTRY and results are 39% French, 29% Portuguese, 12% Mali, 4 Italy, others are

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Ancestry.com has Boston (MA) Diocese INDEX

2019-04-06 Thread E. Sharp
It’s fairly to get records from New Bedford. What are you looking for?? “E” Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 6, 2019, at 3:08 PM, Richard Francis Pimentel > wrote: > > New Bedford is part of the Fall River Diocese which is not being done. > Rick > > From: azores@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] The Grandees

2019-03-28 Thread E. Sharp
> Does the book include the ancestor charts? It is available on ebook for $2.99 > today. > >> On Thu, Mar 28, 2019 at 10:26 AM E. Sharp wrote: >> I have this book. Whoever wants it can have it free. Just reimburse postage. >> >> “E “ >> >> Sent from m

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] The Grandees

2019-03-28 Thread E. Sharp
I have this book. Whoever wants it can have it free. Just reimburse postage. “E “ Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 28, 2019, at 10:18 AM, 'Sam (Camas, WA)' via Azores Genealogy > wrote: > > The Grandees delves into the lives of the Sephardim and their historic > accomplishments, illuminating

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] A question about following the correct lineage

2019-02-24 Thread E. Sharp
Sam, these things happened in the U. S. also. A few years back, I followed my husband’s great grandfather from Alabama for a year. Same names in the family so I was sure I had found him and researched them for a year. One email from one of the family descendants proved me wrong!! They were

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] RootsTech video

2019-02-06 Thread E. Sharp
There is also a Book of Chaves from Santa Maria which I purchased a few years ago with someone’s help obtaining and shipping to me. Not expensive. I gave it to my nephew’s wife who’s is from the Chaves family and who was born on Santa Maria. “E” Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 6, 2019, at 8:50

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Ancestor info- Antonio Brier

2019-02-05 Thread "E" Sharp
act that one is my ancestor. > > Thank you > > On Monday, February 4, 2019 at 11:42:43 AM UTC-6, E. Sharp wrote: > > In the 1930 U. S. census there is a John Viskovich 54 to US 1895, > Josephine 38 to US 1909, both born in Yugoslavia (Croatia) NA Plumber, > children Nichol

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Ancestor info- Antonio Brier

2019-02-04 Thread E. Sharp
Is Josephine’s maiden name Matutinovich? And this this family mainly stay around Messina NY?? Sent from > > Name: John F. Barnes > Event Type: Marriage > Event Date: 08 Oct 1917 > Event Place: Manhattan, New York, New York, United States > Event Place: Manhattan, New York > Gender:

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Ancestor info- Antonio Brier

2019-02-04 Thread E. Sharp
In the 1930 U. S. census there is a John Viskovich 54 to US 1895, Josephine 38 to US 1909, both born in Yugoslavia (Croatia) NA Plumber, children Nicholas, 19, Michael, 18, Theresa, 17, Anna, 15, Antonio 11. All kids born NY. Living in Messina, St. Lawrence County NY. Also 2 boarders. I am

[AZORES-Genealogy] Found the name Azooree

2019-01-28 Thread E. Sharp
Found the website. Spelled Azooree. “E’ Sent from my iPhone -- 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, send an email to azores+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. Visit

[AZORES-Genealogy] New Azores travel guides

2019-01-28 Thread E. Sharp
Forbes Magazine Jan 28, 2019, has an article of a new start up Travel guide company called Azoree. They are based on Sao Jorge but have guides on other islands. I googled them but so far not there. “E”. Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Portuguese Genealogy Conference, June 25-28, 2019: Good sales on flights

2019-01-09 Thread E. Sharp
Cheri, The new rule for CA driver ID has been moved to 2020. You can get it now and should especially if you are renewing your license as my husband has done and it is a pain to get. You have to bring your birth certificate (no copy), social security card, and proof of where you live... they

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] The elusive, "Maria Cristo"

2019-01-08 Thread "E" Sharp
Celeste, Happy New Year! "Copy sent" probably means you or someone else requested a copy of the marriage at one time or another. "E" On Tue, Jan 8, 2019 at 9:37 AM 'celeste perry' via Azores Genealogy < azores@googlegroups.com> wrote: > They were married in Bristol, R.I. on Nov. 24, 1907 at

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Merry Christmas / Feliz Natal / Boas Festas thread (Send greetings here)

2018-12-24 Thread E. Sharp
MERRY CHRISTMAS  and, while I’m at itHAPPY NEW YEAR, too!!! “E”  Sent from my iPhone -- 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, send an email to

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: DNA Testing MyHeritage Transfer

2018-11-16 Thread &quot;E&quot; Sharp
My nephew had his done by one company, original finding no French, and they recently updated his DNA and somehow he was now 50% Frenchthere is NO French in the family to our knowledge!! I've come to the conclusion, for now, the only thing DNA tests are really good at is finding relatives;

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA uncovers an unknown line

2018-11-06 Thread E. Sharp
Our family is having a big party next month to meet my deceased nephew's daughter that the family including him knew nothing about. She did not know who her dad was. She is about 50 years old. My sister who would be her grandmother and would have loved her dearly passed away 7 years ago. Sad.

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Help

2018-10-11 Thread &quot;E&quot; Sharp
Paul, I forgot, how about passportes? "E" On Thu, Oct 11, 2018 at 1:33 PM "E" Sharp wrote: > Paul, > > Was she married here in the U.S.? Do you have their marriage record? If > in Fall River or New Bedford, ask them nicely for the form they filled out >

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Help

2018-10-11 Thread &quot;E&quot; Sharp
Paul, Was she married here in the U.S.? Do you have their marriage record? If in Fall River or New Bedford, ask them nicely for the form they filled out to obtain the marriage license also. However, it is possible that it might be incorrect as my grandmother's was; it was very helpful with

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA Question

2018-10-04 Thread E. Sharp
. > > Personally, I'd rather work on figuring out what type of 2nd cousin (or so) > that match is. > Cheri Mello > Listowner, Azores-Gen > Researching: São Miguel island: Vila Franca, Ponta Garca, Ribeira Quente, > Ribeira das Tainhas, Achada > > >> On Thu, Oct 4, 2018

[AZORES-Genealogy] DNA Question

2018-10-04 Thread &quot;E&quot; Sharp
I helped a neighbor do their FTDNA. They now have the results. They are sister and brother. They matched the same male person...she 250 cm (1-3 cousin) and he 115 cm (2-4 cousin) . Would this mean this male was closer to the female side of the family since the sister has more cm? Could it be

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Genevieve E. Fonte 1914-1972

2018-09-12 Thread &quot;E&quot; Sharp
Mickey, I found Manuel Antonio Fonte Petition for Naturalization and sent you a copy. He came from Pico. He came to U.S. under a different name and you will see that on the Petition and it lists the date and ship. This should help you find him on Passportes. "E" -- You received this message

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Genevieve E. Fonte 1914-1972

2018-09-12 Thread &quot;E&quot; Sharp
I have found the following: Manuel was born Lajes do Pico, Azores, Jan 4, 1886. If he came to US 1888, you might start there?? "E" 4 Jan 1886 • Lajes do Pico, Azores, Portugal On Wed, Sep 12, 2018 at 1:26 PM, "E" Sharp wrote: > Mickey, this is what I have found so f

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Genevieve E. Fonte 1914-1972

2018-09-12 Thread &quot;E&quot; Sharp
Mickey, this is what I have found so far: Manuel A. Fonte and Amelia Enos married in Alameda County CA April 7, 1907. In the 1920 census, 1397 Sixteenth St., Oakland, Alameda County, CA. Manuel A. Ponte 34, b. Portugal, came to US 1888, PA (applied for citizenship) wife, Emily 33, born U.S.,

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Help with translation

2018-09-11 Thread &quot;E&quot; Sharp
If I am reading the right onelooks like Manuel Machado Carvalho to me?? "E" > 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, send an > email to

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] general filing question

2018-08-02 Thread E. Sharp
Easier to keep on a genealogy program online. Too much paperwork. I am now shredding 20 years of paperwork. Ugh "E" Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 2, 2018, at 4:55 PM, themom8682 via Azores Genealogy > wrote: > > This is not necessarily related to our Azores people, but I'm wondering

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Inventories (Inventarios) and wills

2018-07-25 Thread E. Sharp
What if the obit says he left nothing only wife (who was already deceased) and number of children. Will the inventory tell me anymore?? Thanks. "E". Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 25, 2018, at 10:44 AM, Cheri Mello wrote: > > Hilda, > > When I was in Ponta Delgada, I put the inventory of the

[AZORES-Genealogy] Going on research 10/23 to 12/12 out it Boston

2018-07-24 Thread E. Sharp
Azores Airlines is having sale $391 for dates 10/23 to 12/12 -sale 3 days only starting Tuesday round trip tax included!! You might want to check it out. "E" Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Azores Genealogy" group. To

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Manuel F. Sylvia/Silva

2018-07-20 Thread &quot;E&quot; Sharp
Elaine, I have had this book for a very long time and it is well worn and I did order it from APGHS years ago. I believe these same records on now on FindAGrave. The book does not list those who did not have a grave marker like my siblings so I went to the cemetery office (not at the cemetery

[AZORES-Genealogy] Font Size

2018-07-20 Thread &quot;E&quot; Sharp
Is this font size any better? After 2 hours, I think I figured out how to fix it permanently!!! "E" -- 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, send an email to

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Manuel F. Sylvia/Silva

2018-07-20 Thread &quot;E&quot; Sharp
> “E” you NEED to increase your font size. How will depend on whether you > are using a MAC or Microsoft but the fix is easy > Gordon > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Jul 20, 2018, at 10:23 AM, E Sharp wrote: > > ​Maggie, > > When Manuel F. Sylvia sister Mary marr

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Manuel F. Sylvia/Silva

2018-07-20 Thread &quot;E&quot; Sharp
​Maggie, When Manuel F. Sylvia sister Mary married Paulino Medeiros 5/18/1892 she listed her name as Maria Francisca da Silva and her parents as Manuel F. and Izabel F. Silva. Maybe the spelling of the Sylvia surname is incorrect on cemetery records??? "E"​ -- You received this message

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Manuel F. Sylvia/Silva

2018-07-20 Thread &quot;E&quot; Sharp
Maggie, This online record shows Paulino and Mary both buried in St. John Section #1086. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/43794319/paulino-medeiros I have St. John's Cemetery book and when I have time I will try to find your Manuel F. Sylvia. Otherwise, you can call the cemetery office and

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Researching in São Miguel

2018-07-13 Thread &quot;E&quot; Sharp
Gloria, The marriage record says she is from Mosteiros, Sao Miguel, Azores. I don't know if it is a freguesia or not. "E" -- 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] Researching in São Miguel

2018-07-13 Thread E. Sharp
Well I was trying to help. I have been corresponding with her off list and she does have the information she was seeking. "E" >> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Azores Genealogy" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Researching in São Miguel

2018-07-13 Thread &quot;E&quot; Sharp
Ginetes and Antonio (Antone) Martins is#1635 from S. Antonio. "E" On Fri, Jul 13, 2018 at 8:32 AM, "E" Sharp wrote: > Cherei, OK, easier than I thought now for the searching.that's the > ugh part for me. > > "E" > >> -- >&g

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Researching in São Miguel

2018-07-13 Thread &quot;E&quot; Sharp
Cherei, OK, easier than I thought now for the searching.that's the ugh part for me. "E" > -- >>> 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, send >>> an email

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Researching in São Miguel

2018-07-13 Thread &quot;E&quot; Sharp
> > Cheri Mello > Listowner, Azores-Gen > Researching: São Miguel island: Vila Franca, Ponta Garca, Ribeira Quente, > Ribeira das Tainhas, Achada > > On Fri, Jul 13, 2018 at 8:15 AM, "E" Sharp wrote: > >> Listmembers, >> >> Do Passportes for Ponta

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Researching in São Miguel

2018-07-13 Thread &quot;E&quot; Sharp
Listmembers, Do Passportes for Ponta Delgada about July/Aug. 1913 exist online? "E" -- 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, send an email to

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Researching in São Miguel

2018-07-12 Thread &quot;E&quot; Sharp
I will try and help you but I need more information. Where did she live in the US? What was her husband's name and/or parent's names. Children's names? "E" On Thu, Jul 12, 2018 at 2:03 PM, Gloria Thompson wrote: > Thank you Cheri. > I will look into the websites you sent to me. > > Gloria >

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] The "elusive Maria Cristo"

2018-07-06 Thread E. Sharp
Celeste, I just shared a ship's list with you coming from Ancestry. Is this them??? "E" Celeste, I just shared a ship's list with you coming from Ancestry. Is this them?? "E" -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Azores Genealogy" group. To

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] The "elusive Maria Cristo"

2018-07-05 Thread E. Sharp
Celeste, I think I found this several years ago for you and she was coming to her brother Seraphim/Seraphine. I am at Boston right now awaiting my flight back to CA. Will ck more when I get home. "E" Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 5, 2018, at 1:44 PM, 'celeste perry' via Azores Genealogy >

[AZORES-Genealogy] Would like to contact France/Azores listmember

2018-06-25 Thread &quot;E&quot; Sharp
I know there is a list member who lives in France and I am helping someone who needs assistance in how to search for a living? relative in France. Sorry I can't remember your name but would you please contact me directly. bellemarco at gmail dot com Thank you. "E" -- You received this message

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Ponte, Borges Families Azores

2018-05-24 Thread &quot;E&quot; Sharp
Paul M. Look like they are from either Sao Bras or Praia de Vitoria. Terceira, Azores. Need to try and find them on Passportes working back from mid Sept. 1907. "E" -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Azores Genealogy" group. To unsubscribe from this

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Ponte, Borges Families Azores

2018-05-24 Thread &quot;E&quot; Sharp
Paul M. I think I found them in 1910 in New Bedford. They had a daughter Maria also. First 2 girls born in Azores. Please contact me personally and I will try to help you. "E" On Thu, May 24, 2018 at 7:10 PM, "E" Sharp <bellema...@gmail.com> wrote: > Where di

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Ponte, Borges Families Azores

2018-05-24 Thread &quot;E&quot; Sharp
Where did they live in the U.S.? New Bedford MA there is a Francisco Ponte and wife Francisca and ch: Frank, Manuel, Joseph in 1930. "E" -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Azores Genealogy" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Delta Airlines

2018-05-24 Thread E. Sharp
oking forward to it! > > Scott > > > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On May 24, 2018, at 5:08 PM, E. Sharp <bellema...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> Looks like Delta Airlines is going to expand in their current flights from >> US to Lisbon, Portugal and Ponta Del

[AZORES-Genealogy] Delta Airlines

2018-05-24 Thread E. Sharp
Looks like Delta Airlines is going to expand in their current flights from US to Lisbon, Portugal and Ponta Delgada Azores. Just curious...Has anyone made reservations on Delta to Ponta Delgada yet? My niece has been inviting us to her home in Pico and might be interested in trying Delta

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Anna Silva

2018-05-15 Thread &quot;E&quot; Sharp
Paul, Did you check the UMASS Portuguese newspaper site? https://www.lib.umassd.edu/PAA/portuguese-american-digital-newspaper-collections Maybe they have an obit or marriage announcement or something on the family there? I have found this site really helpful in some of the research I have done.

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Feliz Pascoa/Happy Easter thread

2018-03-31 Thread E. Sharp
Blessed Easter everyone!! "E" Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 31, 2018, at 8:09 PM, Cheri Mello wrote: > > Feliz Pascoa! Happy Easter! > > For those wishing to send Easter greetings to the list: > 1) Hit reply to this message ONLY. > 2) Send your Easter greeting > > Do

[AZORES-Genealogy] Naming A Godmother

2018-03-28 Thread E. Sharp
I was texting with my granddaughter this morning and she is expecting a new great grandson for us.she said they have a Godfather and she is not sure they will name a Godmother..so I was thinking maybe telling her about the Portuguese tradition of naming a Saint like in the old days. Have any of

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] searching 4 husband/wife Joaquin A Pereira(b 1817) and Therese Julia Tavares (b. 1834) from SãoJorge

2018-03-27 Thread E. Sharp
Great work, Mary!! I told you, Sparrow, this list has super, helpful people on it. You now have the marriage record and Therese baptism record and more family names. Cheri, I told Sparrow that if she wants to do FTDNA to ask you about your procedure. She may match others and find cousins

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] searching 4 husband/wife Joaquin A Pereira(b 1817) and Therese Julia Tavares (b. 1834) from SãoJorge

2018-03-27 Thread E. Sharp
> wrote: >> >> So far, the only thing coming to mind for that "Collero" looking word is >> Clara. Which isn't a surname. Maybe mom was Maria Clara? Maybe someone else >> has a guess. >> >> You'll need more of a paper trail on them. Here's a how

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] searching 4 husband/wife Joaquin A Pereira(b 1817) and Therese Julia Tavares (b. 1834) from SãoJorge

2018-03-27 Thread &quot;E&quot; Sharp
Irene, They came from Sao Jorge, Azores. Joaquin Pereira (King) b. 1827, Therese Tavares b. 1833. Maybe their birth records are online at tombo.pt "E" On Tue, Mar 27, 2018 at 10:02 AM, "E" Sharp <bellema...@gmail.com> wrote: > ​Sparrow, > > I am sending yo

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] searching 4 husband/wife Joaquin A Pereira(b 1817) and Therese Julia Tavares (b. 1834) from SãoJorge

2018-03-27 Thread &quot;E&quot; Sharp
​Sparrow, I am sending you some information to your personal email address. "E" ​ On Tue, Mar 27, 2018 at 9:26 AM, Cheri Mello wrote: > Sparrow (do you have a real name? You did not sign your name to the email) > > I'll have to think about this. Her dad might be Joaquim

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] What is considered New World

2018-03-26 Thread E. Sharp
Susan, Thanks for posting this. My husband swears he has Am. Indian ancestors. His DNA shows none and I do not know his maternal DNA line past his GG grandmother. I guess he might be right after all. Darn!! Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 26, 2018, at 6:18 AM, 'Susan Murphy' via Azores

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Maria Isabel Rodrigues

2018-03-23 Thread &quot;E&quot; Sharp
I was thinking the same thing...Dyce/Dias. Also what about Nicols/Nicholas?? "E" On Fri, Mar 23, 2018 at 10:44 AM, Richard Francis Pimentel < richard.francis.pimen...@gmail.com> wrote: > *Just some quick thoughts. The name Joseph Silva Dyce – I believe Dyce is > a phonetic spelling of Dias so

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Looking for documentation of g.grandfather Antonio Goncalves Born 1877

2018-03-21 Thread &quot;E&quot; Sharp
ortuguese placed obits in the Oakland Post during the > 1920s and 30s. > > This can be found at the Oakland Main library on microfilm. > > Eric Edgar > > On Wed, Mar 21, 2018 at 12:38 PM, "E" Sharp <bellema...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Sarah, >> >&

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Looking for documentation of g.grandfather Antonio Goncalves Born 1877

2018-03-21 Thread &quot;E&quot; Sharp
Sarah, >From what I can tell, they were probably married in the U.S. Probably MA?? Then they came to CA. Were any of their children born in MA? Did they have a daughter Eva or some semblance of that name? 1936 obituaries for Oakland are online but I don't know what month he died. Also,

[AZORES-Genealogy] Travel NY to Ponta Delgada

2018-03-10 Thread &quot;E&quot; Sharp
A site I belong to writes Delta has some summer fares as low as $400 basic economy or $628 with luggage, etc. NY to Ponta Delgada. Delta also has flights from other US cities at other prices. If anyone tries Delta to P.D. will you let me know how it went? They only offer these flights a few

[AZORES-Genealogy] Rootsweb back up

2018-03-07 Thread E. Sharp
I may no know what I am talking about but another list I belong to says rootsweb is back up "E" Sent from my iPhone -- 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] IMAC Boot Camp Windows 10

2018-03-01 Thread E. Sharp
Thank you all for your replies. I know he has used or is still using Parallels?? I did hear him mention something about Boot Camp. It looks I might be able to do what I want but will wait till he finishes his side of the project. He is installing Windows 10 to run some of his old flying

[AZORES-Genealogy] IMAC Boot Camp Windows 10

2018-03-01 Thread &quot;E&quot; Sharp
Has anyone used Boot Camp to install a Windows 10 disk on their IMAC? Not sure if I am wording this rightmy husband is going to do this...right now he is backing everything up first. Anyhow, if you did this, did you encounter any problems? Also, would I then be able to put my FTM disk and,

[AZORES-Genealogy] Rare ‘Azores Megillah’ digitized. Azorean Jews

2018-02-26 Thread E. Sharp
This will be of those interested in the Jews who settled in the Azores. "E" http://m.jpost.com/Diaspora/Rare-Azores-Megillah-digitized-for-first-time-just-in-time-for-Purim-543645 Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Azores

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Death Record for Manuel Vieira, my 4th GGF

2018-02-21 Thread &quot;E&quot; Sharp
It starts on Page 80 and is for Lourenco Viera son of Manuel from what I can tell. "E" On Wed, Feb 21, 2018 at 11:55 AM, Fred Estrella wrote: > It’s page 81 on left side of page…I guess these online records work > differently than the Azorean records…you can’t link to

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Death Record for Manuel Vieira, my 4th GGF

2018-02-21 Thread E. Sharp
Fred, What is the record number? It is on the left hand side. “E” From: azores@googlegroups.com [mailto:azores@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Fred Estrella Sent: Wednesday, February 21, 2018 11:16 AM To: azores@googlegroups.com Subject: [AZORES-Genealogy]

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Vale das Furnas Families books

2018-02-18 Thread &quot;E&quot; Sharp
Cheri and others, OK.so this is where my message belongedand it does have the book as subjectIDK what happened when I replied from my iphone while in the car as it was supposed to go here...so here it goes again. I think, I hope many will be interested in these books. Years ago

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: 1906 Ribeirinha Marriage of Joao Machado de Castro and Emilia Candida de Jesus

2018-02-18 Thread E. Sharp
Forgot to add I do not read/write Croatian or Italian. Matter of fact... Portuguese either...but somehow I manage. "E" Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 18, 2018, at 10:36 AM, E. Sharp <bellema...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Cheri > > Can you make a separate su

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: 1906 Ribeirinha Marriage of Joao Machado de Castro and Emilia Candida de Jesus

2018-02-18 Thread E. Sharp
Cheri Can you make a separate subject for the books. I think, I hope many will be interested. Years ago when I went to Croatia I found out a family member wrote books about the Italian/Croatian island my family came from. My Archbishop cousin had them reprinted into 5 very heavy books. The

[AZORES-Genealogy] FYI - TAP Airlines to Azores

2018-02-05 Thread &quot;E&quot; Sharp
* TAP Air Portugal to offer flights between the United States and the Azores – Portugal * "E" -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Azores

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Celeste Perry

2018-02-03 Thread E. Sharp
I believe she monitors the list. "E" Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 3, 2018, at 3:56 PM, Cheri Mello wrote: > > Olivia, > > You should be able to click on the down arrow next to the words "To Azores" > and it should display her email address. ccgranmap at yahoo.com >

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Birth Record Margin Notes

2018-01-29 Thread &quot;E&quot; Sharp
​Bill, Mainland Portugal records are fairly easy to research. Same site tombo.pt Just need to search Portugal not Azores. "E"​ -- 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

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Antonio De Souza 1842-1887

2018-01-25 Thread E. Sharp
Many of us on this list who go to the Azores in search of family history do not read, speak or write Portuguese. Go...you will have an awesome time, see many beautiful sites and meet many wonderful people!! "E" Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[AZORES-Genealogy] Azores tours

2018-01-16 Thread E. Sharp
Sam, I check this site from time to time for tours. Cannot recommend yes or no as I have not tried them yet. You might want to check them out cor their Azores tours at Portugal.com website. "E" Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Ancestor Trip to Azores...Azores Airlines Fare Sale

2018-01-06 Thread E. Sharp
Isn't the weather in Boston really bad right now? My sis told me lots of flights were cancelled. From what I can tell, the Delta flights will only be a few months in the summer. You can always fly to London and get a flight from there into Ponta Delgado or Lisbon to Azores. I even think there

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Family Finder Matches Question

2018-01-02 Thread &quot;E&quot; Sharp
Cheri, I hope this is better print. I always have print on normal but for some reason unbeknownst to me it was on small. Is this OK?? "E" On Tue, Jan 2, 2018 at 4:39 PM, Cheri Mello wrote: > Why is your print microscopic? I have to enlarge my browser 150% to read > your

[AZORES-Genealogy] Family Finder Matches Question

2018-01-02 Thread &quot;E&quot; Sharp
If a sister does a Family Finder DNA with her brother and they match as siblings and on their matches they match another unknown male...the sister match is 117 centimorgans and the brother's match is 257 centimorgansany relevant meaning of thisi.e. would this unknown male match the male

[AZORES-Genealogy] Ancestor Trip to Azores...Azores Airlines Fare Sale

2018-01-02 Thread &quot;E&quot; Sharp
Just received this info: Azores Airlines Winter Flash Sales from $480 round trip out of Boston to Sao Miguel. To other islands $570. On sale from Jan 1 to 22nd for travel Feb 2 to April 18. There are some blackout dates and subject to normal availability. http://www.azoresairlines.pt/usa or

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Feliz Natal / Boas Festas thread (use this one only)

2017-12-24 Thread E. Sharp
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE. "E". Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 24, 2017, at 10:20 AM, Liz Migliori wrote: > > Feliz Natal to all > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Dec 24, 2017, at 9:59 AM, Cheri Mello wrote: >> >> Feliz Natal and Boas Festas to all!

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Family Tree DNA - Reduced Shipping through Friday, Dec. 15th

2017-12-08 Thread &quot;E&quot; Sharp
I didn't realize my husband could do the mtDNA and it would give him his mother's mother's etc. line. Need to order that one. Thank you. "E" > >>> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Azores Genealogy" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Family Tree DNA - Reduced Shipping through Friday, Dec. 15th

2017-12-08 Thread &quot;E&quot; Sharp
Listers, I would like to add to that if you have older members in the family be sure to test them now. My husband has traced his paternal line with a Y-DNA and also did FF. However, there is no living female in his family for her to do an mtDNA to follow his maternal line. He had only one

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] FTDNA Anyone getting coupons for Y-37

2017-12-06 Thread E. Sharp
Sorry I did not send this sooner. I no longer need a Y-37 coupon. Thank you all. "E" Sent from my iPhone -- 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, send an email

[AZORES-Genealogy] FYI Azores and Alaska Airlines

2017-12-05 Thread &quot;E&quot; Sharp
Azores Airlines aka SATA and Alaska Airlines have signed a codeshare agreement which means to those of us who live outside Boston area served by Alaska, hopefully, can make better connections to fro Boston.. (I hope). Remember also Delta will be having some flights in the summer to the Azores.

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] FTDNA Anyone getting coupons for Y-37

2017-12-04 Thread E. Sharp
; > > From: azores@googlegroups.com [mailto:azores@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of > "E" Sharp > Sent: Monday, December 4, 2017 8:10 PM > To: azores > Subject: [AZORES-Genealogy] FTDNA Anyone getting coupons for Y-37 > > Just wondering if anyone has seen a cou

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