[AZORES-Genealogy] How accurate is death record information

2014-06-25 Thread E Sharp
How accurate is the information on the death records in the Azores? Such as where one was born and names of parents? Thank you. E -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account and visit this group at

[AZORES-Genealogy] The Genetic Makeup of Azoreans Versus Mainland Portugal Population

2014-06-23 Thread E Sharp
Here is an interesting site for all you DNA geniuseswhich I am NOT..but what I did understand I found interesting. http://cdn.intechopen.com/pdfs/21207.pdf E -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account and visit this

[AZORES-Genealogy] Death record info - is the mother still living if it says she is single and a domestic?

2014-06-20 Thread E Sharp
I am searching for a date of death. On one of her children's marriage record it it gives her name, that she is single, and a domestic. Would I be correct in assuming that this grandmother is still living when this child was married? It would help me find a death date for this mother. Thank

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Manuel de Medeiros Raymundo Ginetes

2014-06-17 Thread E Sharp
I am going to get this right yet??? Reading, printing and translating too many records in one day, I guess. Manuel and Sabina had one daughter named MARIA not Carolina. Did they have any other children? E On Tue, Jun 17, 2014 at 4:00 AM, E Sharp bellema...@gmail.com wrote: Thank you, John

[AZORES-Genealogy] Translate record - Carolina

2014-06-17 Thread E Sharp
Can someone please tell me if the parents are listed for Carolina in this record, top left page? If so, what are their names? Are any parents names listed in these records? How do I know if I have the right record if no parents names are listed???

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Translate record - Carolina

2014-06-17 Thread E Sharp
, June 17, 2014 7:45:05 AM UTC-4, E Sharp wrote: Can someone please tell me if the parents are listed for Carolina in this record, top left page? If so, what are their names? Are any parents names listed in these records? How do I know if I have the right record if no parents names are listed

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Translate record - Carolina

2014-06-17 Thread E Sharp
I am trying to find a baptism record for a Carolina. I know when her first (only??) child was born and his baptism record gives where she was from and I will search those church records. Should I figure she was about 17 when he was born and work from there? Is that a good starting age point?

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Exactly what did a cocheiro do ca 1900

2014-06-16 Thread E Sharp
and learned a trade. The children eventually settled in New Bedford. John On Monday, June 16, 2014 10:47 AM, E Sharp bellema...@gmail.com wrote: I found the translation on google for cocheiro but exactly what did they do in the Azores ca 1900? E -- For options, such as changing to List

[AZORES-Genealogy] World Cup - Portugal playing Germany now on US TV

2014-06-16 Thread E Sharp
I know this is probably not genealogy related, but I like to think it is, in any event all you Soccer Fans, Portugal is now playing Germany on US TV9 am here in California. Viva Portugal..E -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log

[AZORES-Genealogy] Manuel de Medeiros Raymundo Ginetes

2014-06-16 Thread E Sharp
Anyone has Manuel de Medeiros Raymundo from Ginetes. His parents are Valori de Faria from Feteiras and Antonio Maria from Candelaria. Also, what is a camponco occupation? Thank You. E -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google

[AZORES-Genealogy] How would one pronounce Bixaxe in Portuguese

2014-06-09 Thread E Sharp
This name is written on one of my family records in Portugal as Bixaxe. The name is originally Croatian. How would it be pronounced in Portuguese. Like Baicich? I am trying to find a death record in Croatia for this woman my 4th great grandfather from Croatia married before marrying my 4th

[AZORES-Genealogy] What does a stamp (similar to a postage stamp) for 100 Reis on a baptism record mean

2014-06-08 Thread E Sharp
I found a baptism record with a stamp similar to a postage stamp for 100 Reis on a baptism record. What is the reason for this? Thank you. E -- 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] Soccer World Cup, the US team and the Azores

2014-06-06 Thread E Sharp
Joao, Google translated the article for me with just a click of the mouse. I am a Super Soccer Fan. We have a new team here in Sacramento CA Republc FC, USL Pro team and the attendance is great. And I will be watching this Germany vs. Portugal as my best friend in Germany is well know

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Flores

2014-06-06 Thread E Sharp
Steve, The census says he came to the US 1865. I found the following record showing someone by this name (using the De) coming to the US via Australia. He was a Greehand on the ship. Could this possibly be him? Age doesn't match but sometimes they are incorrect. When did he go to Australia?

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Names, DNA, and assumptions!

2014-06-05 Thread E Sharp
Kathy Great story!! Hard to believe they lived close by. You are so right about DNA. 10 years ago I chased a McNeal family for 2 years convinced it was my husband's McNeal family. I corresponded with a member of this family for 6 months. Then one day she told me something that made me

[AZORES-Genealogy] How to cut and paste a record from CCA page

2014-06-03 Thread E Sharp
I need to know if it is possible to cut and past a baptism, etc. record from the CCA Azores site? I am not very computer literate and my spouse is willing to try and do it for me. He said when he tries it keeps bringing up the long list of pages on the left of the page he is trying to copy is

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] How to cut and paste a record from CCA page

2014-06-03 Thread E Sharp
-place.com/index.html ~~~ On Jun 3, 2014, at 10:14 AM, E Sharp bellema...@gmail.com wrote: I need to know if it is possible to cut and past a baptism, etc. record from the CCA Azores site? I am not very computer literate and my

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Matris de Santa Catharina?

2014-05-24 Thread E Sharp
Wow, Kathy, great work on these maps and easy to read info.!!! Another to add to my favorites!! E On Sat, May 24, 2014 at 9:32 AM, Kathy Cardoza kmacard...@me.com wrote: Just an FYI to all, the Azores GenWeb has maps for each island and the info about each parish here at:

[AZORES-Genealogy] Joaquim António Paixão - Angra Terceira ca 1870

2014-05-24 Thread E Sharp
Anyone have this person, Joaquim António Paixão,in their family tree. All I know about him is ca 1870 he was living in Angra de Heroisma, Terceira. Thanks. E -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account and visit this

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Need help to solve a mystery for my uncle.

2014-05-21 Thread E Sharp
Helda, Frank P. MASON 24, and Laura A. MONIES 23, were married November 20, 1892, at Our Lady of Good Voyages Church in Gloucester by Father Francisco Viera de Bem. They are both listed as born in Western Isles (Azores on census records). His parents are Manuel P. and Mary. Her parents are

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Need help to solve a mystery for my uncle.

2014-05-21 Thread E Sharp
at 6:56 AM, E Sharp bellema...@gmail.com wrote: Helda, Frank P. MASON 24, and Laura A. MONIES 23, were married November 20, 1892, at Our Lady of Good Voyages Church in Gloucester by Father Francisco Viera de Bem. They are both listed as born in Western Isles (Azores on census records). His

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Need help to solve a mystery for my uncle.

2014-05-21 Thread E Sharp
Helda, It looks like many in this family are buried at Holy Supulchre Cemetery in Hayward CA. You can see stones at findagrave.com Laura is listed as Laureana on one of the census records so it looks like John has found her in Pico. I am sure someone on the list can help you find her birth

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Need help to solve a mystery for my uncle.

2014-05-21 Thread E Sharp
not be Helda's Laura. John On Wednesday, May 21, 2014 10:49 AM, E Sharp bellema...@gmail.com wrote: Helda, It looks like many in this family are buried at Holy Supulchre Cemetery in Hayward CA. You can see stones at findagrave.com Laura is listed as Laureana on one of the census records so

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] List membership, posts, researchers for hire, DNA fundraising

2014-05-18 Thread E Sharp
I'm with Celeste, the other long timers and all the newbies on this list who sincerely appreciates all the hard work Cheri has put into maintaining the list in a friendly and professional manner...a great big THANK YOU, CHERI. E On Sun, May 18, 2014 at 10:43 AM, Kathy Cardoza kmacard...@me.com

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Anyone researching in Fairhaven, MA?

2014-05-16 Thread E Sharp
David, Contact the New Bedford Public Library nbm...@sailsinc.org This is their reference department and they will look up the obit and send it to you. I believe they now charge a small fee, it used to be by donation, but they have quick turnaround. E On Fri, May 16, 2014 at 6:02 AM, David

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Using Google, Part III, Finding the book, Padre Manuel Raposo : uma vida ao serviço de um ideal

2014-05-13 Thread E Sharp
Patricia, I have ordered some genealogy books from a place in Lisbon/Lisboa but it was so long ago and I do not remember the name. I also ordered the Chaves genealogy book from Pico and I believe Joao Ventura, heroi99 at yahoo dot com helped me obtain it and mailed it to me. Maybe he can be of

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Using Google, Part III, Finding the book, Padre Manuel Raposo : uma vida ao serviço de um ideal

2014-05-13 Thread E Sharp
Patricia, Sorry, the Chaves book was from Santa Maria. My bad. E On Tue, May 13, 2014 at 6:58 AM, E Sharp bellema...@gmail.com wrote: Patricia, I have ordered some genealogy books from a place in Lisbon/Lisboa but it was so long ago and I do not remember the name. I also ordered

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] MyOrigins (Population Finder) is now available!

2014-05-06 Thread E Sharp
Thanks, Cheri for the explanation site. I put it in my favorites so I can refer to it whenever I need to but first I still have to understand it. E On Tue, May 6, 2014 at 10:43 AM, rcapodc rcap...@redshift.com wrote: Wow, really cool! Because I’m half Portuguese and half Sicilian I have

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Flights to Azores

2014-04-26 Thread E Sharp
Carol, You could fly SATA from Oakland. I am not sure day(s) of week they fly from there and where they fly into but a check on SATA site should tell you this. Also, SATA is using US airlines as connections thru some of the locations Nancy Jean mentioned. I try to post these whenever I see

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Flights to Azores

2014-04-26 Thread E Sharp
Carol, Here is a good blog to check out: http://tourazores.com/2012/11/getting-to-the-azores-from-the-us-2013/ E On Sat, Apr 26, 2014 at 9:51 AM, E Sharp bellema...@gmail.com wrote: Carol, You could fly SATA from Oakland. I am not sure day(s) of week they fly from there and where

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA Relationship of 13 people on list

2014-04-26 Thread E Sharp
Sam, I cannot find your email addy. Can you send it to my email addy? The Sharp name intrigued me and I think I have some info on this person and her Portuguese maiden name. She married a Sharp. No relation. E On Sat, Apr 26, 2014 at 12:02 PM, aportugee via Azores Genealogy

[AZORES-Genealogy] FTDNA-Y-DNA SNP Sale - What is it??

2014-04-25 Thread E Sharp
I just got notification of the FTDNA - Y-DNA SNP Sale 20% off. I have no idea what they are talking about? Does something have a new name?? We’re releasing our new Y-DNA Haplotree for FREE to everyone that has taken a Y-DNA test To help you refine your new Y-DNA Haplotree, all SNPs are *20% off.

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Name of bride's parents

2014-04-24 Thread E Sharp
My Croatian/Italian/Austrian/German Empire (depended who controlled the area at the time - marriage record says German Empire) 6th great grandfather was34 years older than his 2nd wife. He was 63 when he married her. She was 29. This was ca 1750's. They went on to have 4 children. The last when

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Bizarre...but is it true?

2014-04-22 Thread E Sharp
Liliana, Not sure about the Azores, but in other areas of Europe after a number of years this is true. My friends in Germany told me that if they wanted to continue to have their father remain where he was, they could either pay again or the area would be reused. Not sure what they did with the

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Brazil, Civil Registration, 1870-2012

2014-04-21 Thread E Sharp
Ubirajara, I checked again and this area is still not coming up on Ancestry. I did notice when searching for other Brazil Civil Records, Ancestry is sending me to the familysearch.org site. Maybe Ancestry is using the FHC site records?? You might try there. E On Mon, Apr 21, 2014 at 10:35

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

2014-04-20 Thread E Sharp
Happy Easter Everyone. Hug all your family members on this special day and hugs to all of you from me. E On Sun, Apr 20, 2014 at 9:09 AM, Cheri Mello gfsche...@gmail.com wrote: Happy Easter Feliz Pascoa to the list! For those wishing to send Easter greetings, please hit reply and respond

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: de Nazuque Surname Pico Island

2014-04-14 Thread E Sharp
The surnames Nazquez and Njaque are listed in Puerto Rico on Ancestry. E On Sun, Apr 13, 2014 at 7:56 PM, Antonio Faria antoniof1...@gmail.comwrote: I have found two Iberian Jewish surnames that are very similar to Nazuque but I still can't find any reference to Nazuque. The two surnames

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Divorce Records

2014-04-14 Thread E Sharp
The San Francisco Call newspaper is online at http://cdnc.ucr.edu/cgi-bin/cdnc?a=clcl=CL1sp=SFC *Title:* San Francisco Call *Available online:* 1 April 1890 - 31 December 1913 (8649 issues) E On Mon, Apr 14, 2014 at 10:38 AM, IslandRoutes islandrou...@gmail.comwrote: I have a little

[AZORES-Genealogy] FTDA MTdna sale

2014-03-28 Thread E Sharp
Family Tree DNA is having a sale on its mtDNA (Maternal line) $139. E -- 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

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: FTDA MTdna sale

2014-03-28 Thread E Sharp
Here is additional sale info: Savings mtDNAFullSequence Addon and New Kits - Was $199 US Now $139 US mtHVR1toMEGA Upgrade - Was $149 US Now $99 US mtHVR2toMEGA Upgrade - Was $159 US Now $89 US E On Fri, Mar 28, 2014 at 6:13 AM, E Sharp bellema...@gmail.com wrote: Family Tree DNA

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Brazil, Civil Registration, 1870-2012

2014-03-23 Thread E Sharp
I believe they are still in the process of putting these records on and thus far I have not found the one you are researching. If you will remind me again in a couple of weeks, I will be happy to check again. E On Sat, Mar 22, 2014 at 5:30 PM, Ubirajara Jales de Lira ubja...@gmail.comwrote:

[AZORES-Genealogy] Learn to Speak Portuguese - Manteca CA

2014-03-21 Thread E Sharp
If you live near Manteca CA and want to learn to speak Portuguese and learn about the islands, here is your chance: :http://www.mantecabulletin.com/section/1/article/101228/ E -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account

[AZORES-Genealogy] Brazil, Civil Registration, 1870-2012

2014-03-20 Thread E Sharp
Ancestry now has these records listed. If you need a lookup, let me know. One at a time please. E -- 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] SWA Flights

2014-03-19 Thread E Sharp
Listers, Just a caution as I fly Southwest frequently. You may not get these sale fares when you enter your information as they are only good certain days of the week and only on certain flights/times. So don't be surprised if you do not see these fares when you enter your dates/etc. and think

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy]

2014-03-19 Thread E Sharp
I just checked Ancestry and if Penque is a surname, there are many of them listed from the Azores. E On Wed, Mar 19, 2014 at 9:45 AM, Margaret Vicente margaretvice...@gmail.com wrote: Edna, If you take a good look at the letters you will be able to see which is which. Regarding Penque,

[AZORES-Genealogy] A True Portuguese Success Story - How Proud We All Should Be

2014-03-14 Thread E Sharp
Fellow Listers, Please read the attached. It will warm your hearts and make you feel proud of your Portuguese heritage and the success of this wonderful individual.

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Stowaways

2014-03-11 Thread E Sharp
There is/are ship(s) that brought people from the Azores to the US illegally and there is no ship's manifest documenting these people so trying to find them in a ship's manifest is highly unlikely. I often wondered if these people obtained a Passportes from the Azores since they entered the US

[AZORES-Genealogy] Portuguese Joe aka Joao Ignacio aka John Enos - Seattle Empire Hotel

2014-03-10 Thread E Sharp
This is an interesting story. Maybe one of you might be related to his family?? http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2014/mar/10/then-and-now-spokanes-empire-hotel/ E -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account and visit

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Portuguese Joe aka Joao Ignacio aka John Enos - Seattle Empire Hotel

2014-03-10 Thread E Sharp
Enos - Seattle Empire Hotel From: Marilyn Thompson mari...@jmtmlt.com Date: Mon, March 10, 2014 1:22 pm To: Cheri Mello azores@googlegroups.com Thanks for sharing. Not related, but interesting story On Mon, Mar 10, 2014 at 1:16 PM, E Sharp bellema...@gmail.com wrote: This is an interesting

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] RE: Crovelle

2014-03-08 Thread E Sharp
They are listed in the 1880 census living in Hawkinsville. ...Manuel Corvell is 42, Mary is 18 and the dau. Mary is 3/12 born in March 1880. If you look at the other Portuguese surnames on this census, the census taker mangled the spellings of many of them. In 1900 census it is spelled Crovelle

[AZORES-Genealogy] SATA Flight Info

2014-03-07 Thread E Sharp
Here is the latest on SATA Flights from US. http://www.prweb.com/releases/2014/03/prweb11641505.htm E -- 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

[AZORES-Genealogy] Need help with death record for mainland Portugal

2014-02-23 Thread E Sharp
I need help translating a death record from mainland Portugal records. It is a very short record and I need someone who is pretty fluent in the Portuguese language. If you can help me, I will send you the site address to your personal email address. Thank you. E -- For options, such as

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Americanized: John Harris

2014-02-21 Thread E Sharp
On the New Bedford Whaling site there is a John Harris sailed on the Janus II 1854 and it says residence Portugal. Could this be him? I would help to have his birth year. E On Fri, Feb 21, 2014 at 11:19 AM, Dano dpai...@gmail.com wrote: Liliana, I wasn't trying to discourage you, I know how

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Americanized: John Harris

2014-02-20 Thread E Sharp
Could it have been Ayres? There are quite a few of these surnames from Azores on Ancestry.com. E On Thu, Feb 20, 2014 at 8:49 AM, Cheri Mello gfsche...@gmail.com wrote: Liliana, Go here for resources to trace your ancestor. Sooner or later, one of them will turn up his Portuguese name.

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Americanized: John Harris

2014-02-20 Thread E Sharp
Could it be Areas or Areias? There are quite of few of these also. Can you tell us a little more about him, wife,children, when born and where lived in US? Maybe we can help you more. E On Thu, Feb 20, 2014 at 9:29 AM, E Sharp bellema...@gmail.com wrote: Could it have been Ayres

[AZORES-Genealogy] The Regional Director for the Azorean Communities, Paulo Teves, will be visiting California and Massachusetts, February 20-25

2014-02-19 Thread E Sharp
Some of you might be interested in this, especially you wonderful teachers?? http://portuguese-american-journal.com/community-paulo-alves-to-visit-california-and-massachusetts-azores/ E -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your

[AZORES-Genealogy] DNA Testing Article

2014-02-17 Thread E Sharp
There is a very interesting article, starts on the first page of the Sacramento Bee, on DNA/DNA kits and the Neanderthal's (how many of you have heard of that one :-)? Anyhow, I found it helpful as I try to understand it all. I think you might be able to read it on the SacBee website. E -- For

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA Testing Article

2014-02-17 Thread E Sharp
Shirley, This morning 2/17/2014. E On Mon, Feb 17, 2014 at 12:16 PM, Shirley Allegre shir...@digitalpath.netwrote: E: What day was this article in the Sacramento Bee? Shirley in CA - Original Message - *From:* E Sharp bellema...@gmail.com *To:* azores Azores@googlegroups.com

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Vessel Olinda

2014-02-04 Thread E Sharp
I looked on Ancestry for her and thus far did not find her. I think Rosemarie is right that she came under a different name and this is not unusual. E On Tue, Feb 4, 2014 at 7:35 AM, GENEVA ggervais1...@centurylink.net wrote: I am a member on Ellis but just can't seem to find her. She was

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Vessel Olinda

2014-02-04 Thread E Sharp
http://www.dholmes.com/ships.html#new york cheers On Tue, Feb 4, 2014 at 7:38 PM, E Sharp bellema...@gmail.com wrote: I looked on Ancestry for her and thus far did not find her. I think Rosemarie is right that she came under a different name and this is not unusual. E On Tue, Feb 4

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Marriage of Carvalho Pimentel and Avila from Conceicao in Horta, Faial, 1881

2014-02-04 Thread E Sharp
There was a couple in one of my religious classes both divorced and they applied and paid about $350 to obtain a certain paper that no longer recognized the first marriage and they remarried in the Catholic Church. E On Tue, Feb 4, 2014 at 1:58 PM, Hermano C. Pires lagoe...@hotmail.comwrote:

[AZORES-Genealogy] FTDNA Changes Steps vs. Genetic Distance

2014-01-24 Thread E Sharp
Now I am totally confused with our family male matches. At 37 Markers what used to be 0 and 1 step is now 2 Genetic Distance and what used to be 2 steps is now 3 Genetic Distance. Makes we wonder if these are going to change even further? That people we thought were part of the family will

[AZORES-Genealogy] Luso American Education Fdn. Conference April 24-27 Berkeley CA. Joao Ventura Class Friday, April 25.

2014-01-21 Thread E Sharp
I just received the brochure for the 38th Annual Congress of Luso American Education Foundation and it says Joao Ventura will have an all day class on Friday April 25, 2014 starting at 8:30 am. The class and lunch are $40. If you would like a copy of the brochure to attend the conference and/or

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Ginimano?

2014-01-13 Thread E Sharp
Could it possibly be Germano? E On Mon, Jan 13, 2014 at 2:37 PM, rcapodc rcap...@redshift.com wrote: Wow, crazy names! Let us know if you find and American version! Rosemarie *From:* Kathy Cardoza kmacard...@me.com *Sent:* Monday, January 13, 2014 2:24 PM *To:* Azores Google Group

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Chase, 1820s 1830s to early 1900s

2014-01-08 Thread E Sharp
. Married elsewhere. Eric Edgar On Tue, Jan 7, 2014 at 10:16 AM, E Sharp bellema...@gmail.com wrote: W Door, Go here: http://www.newbedford-ma.gov/Library/Whaling/Whaling.html This is the New Bedford Public Library Whaling List. There are some George M. Chase and George Chase listed. I

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Chase, 1820s 1830s to early 1900s

2014-01-07 Thread E Sharp
W Door, Go here: http://www.newbedford-ma.gov/Library/Whaling/Whaling.html This is the New Bedford Public Library Whaling List. There are some George M. Chase and George Chase listed. I didn't see any listed as Captain but it is possible he did become a Captain later. E On Tue, Jan 7, 2014

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Births, Marriages Deaths at Sea

2013-12-30 Thread E Sharp
David this is an interesting site. I put in a couple of Portuguese surnames and one had 200 people listed but, of course, not the one I am looking for. Thank you for sending it. I put it in my favorites. E -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode,

[AZORES-Genealogy] Death Record for father who died at sea

2013-12-29 Thread E Sharp
If a male relative died serving on a ship at sea in the Azores, not the US, ca 1890, and he is listed as deceased on one of his children's baptism records, would his (the father's) death record have been recorded in the Azores where his family is living or anywhere else in the Azores for that

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Death Record for father who died at sea

2013-12-29 Thread E Sharp
of the shipwreck and the crew involved. João Ventura Terceira -- *From:* E Sharp bellema...@gmail.com *To:* azores Azores@googlegroups.com *Sent:* Sunday, December 29, 2013 11:02 PM *Subject:* [AZORES-Genealogy] Death Record for father who died at sea

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Portuguese Circus Book

2013-12-29 Thread E Sharp
Elaine, did you ever have any luck finding this book? I would be interested in acquiring a copy too. --Andy On Sunday, February 19, 2006 1:05:37 PM UTC-6, E. Sharp wrote: Does anyone know of this book: 15 historias de circo/traducao de Ricardo Alberty Lisboa Verbo1982 c 1980 191 pages

[AZORES-Genealogy] New Portuguese Citizen

2013-12-29 Thread E Sharp
An extended family member became a US citizen just before Christmas. Out of approximately 75 people taking the oath, she was the only one who was Portuguese. She is from the island of Santa Maria, Azores. E -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation)

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Death Record for father who died at sea

2013-12-29 Thread E Sharp
Museum could point you in the right direction. Best of Luck with your search. Tony On Sunday, December 29, 2013 4:28:31 PM UTC-8, E Sharp wrote: Thank you Joao. If there is no body recovered is it then not recorded anywhere. He just died at sea. E On Sun, Dec 29, 2013 at 4:11 PM, joao

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Death Record for father who died at sea

2013-12-29 Thread E Sharp
Correction. I believe it is what was known as a palhabote? Translation Pilot boat??? E On Sun, Dec 29, 2013 at 5:58 PM, E Sharp bellema...@gmail.com wrote: This ship was not coming to the US. I think it was a local fishing?? boat or whatever they did with a boat around 1890's??? E

[AZORES-Genealogy] Marriage record translation from Lisbon record

2013-12-29 Thread E Sharp
I have looked at Cheri's marriage translations but I still need help. I have managed to translate most of it but need a little help. me a presentaram uma proviso de dispensa de proclamas assignada pelo Excellentissimo Senhor Arcebispo de Metylene Procusor e com data de desa nove do corrente

[AZORES-Genealogy] Iberian shipwrecks in the Azores (1526 – 1906)

2013-12-29 Thread E Sharp
You all might find this site interesting. I found it researching Palhabotes which seems to be a two masted schooner... http://nautarch.tamu.edu/NAPwiki/index.php/Iberian_shipwrecks_in_the_Azores E -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Marriage record translation from Lisbon record

2013-12-29 Thread E Sharp
Archebishop de Metyline Procusor? (don't recognize this word) dated on the 19th of the current month and year asaido?(don't recognize this word) Juiz de casamentos marriage Juddge. Margaret Vicente On Sun, Dec 29, 2013 at 9:26 PM, E Sharp bellema...@gmail.com wrote: I have looked at Cheri's

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Feliz Natal / Boas Festas / Merry Christmas 2013 thread

2013-12-24 Thread E Sharp
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU ALL. MAY ALL YOUR BRICK WALLS CRUMBLE IN 2014. God's Blessings, E On Tue, Dec 24, 2013 at 6:11 AM, Cheri Mello gfsche...@gmail.com wrote: Feliz Natal and Merry Christmas to you! For those wishing to send Christmas greetings, please respond to this thread only.

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Putting our research on Ancestry

2013-12-21 Thread E Sharp
Marcia, Re No. 2 you noted - I have a family member who is living and is listed on an Ancestry Public tree by name...not Living as it should be. I am a long time Ancestry user and I am going to contact Ancestry about this. I am not sure what happened or how it came to be this living person shows

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] California Marriage Record from 1899

2013-12-12 Thread E Sharp
If you decide to order the marriage record, ask them if you can also have a copy of the papers they filled out to obtain a marriage license. This had more info on it for one I ordered from MA than did the actual marriage certificate. E On Thu, Dec 12, 2013 at 10:00 AM, luiznoia .

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Introduction and Information on Anthony (Antonio, Antonie) Family from Flores

2013-12-10 Thread E Sharp
As a surname, Nicholas could also be Nicolau (not sure if this spelling is also a first name). I had a friend way back when whose surname was Anthony. E On Tue, Dec 10, 2013 at 12:16 PM, destinysl...@gmail.com wrote: Good afternoon, My name is Ed Anthony originally from Connecticut and

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Genealogy Software to make a Gedcom

2013-12-02 Thread E Sharp
Today's Cyber Monday deal on Ancestry - Family Tree Maker software $27.99. They also have 10% off on new Ancestry.com memberships and 20% off on Ancestry DNA. You can check it out here https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#trash/142b1ef62d2fa594 E On Mon, Dec 2, 2013 at 9:19 AM, Cheri Mello

[AZORES-Genealogy] New SATA Site

2013-12-01 Thread E Sharp
FYI if you are planning a trip to the Azores in the future. http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/12/prweb11380416.htm E -- 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] Re: introduction myself to the group

2013-11-30 Thread E Sharp
Ricardo, I have a feeling you are related to an extended family as they have the same names you list and same parish but I only have back to her father born 1941 from Nossa Senhora da Purificacao, Santa Cristo, Santa Maria, Azores. His wife is Chaves and he goes by that surname but I believe he

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA family finder

2013-11-27 Thread E Sharp
Yes, do sign up for his surname project also. That is how I found my spouse's family. Also, I believe even if you sign up for the Azores project there is a place you can check to show all matches. Going out the door, not sure what it is called at the moment. E On Wed, Nov 27, 2013 at 9:19

[AZORES-Genealogy] Almeida Mello: The plight to save the Jewish legacy of the Azores – Interview

2013-11-22 Thread E Sharp
Another very interesting article on the Jewish legacy of the Azores in the Portuguese Journal. http://portuguese-american-journal.com/almeida-mello-the-plight-to-save-the-jewish-legacy-of-the-azores-interview/ E -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation)

[AZORES-Genealogy] A reason for Thanksgiving

2013-11-17 Thread E Sharp
This story will warm your hearts and gives you a reason to be thankful. http://www.tauntongazette.com/news/x915445181/Volunteers-sponsor-Thanksgiving-celebration-for-deportees-in-the-Azores?zc_p=0 God bless. E -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation)

[AZORES-Genealogy] New SATA Airfare Options

2013-11-12 Thread E Sharp
SATA has instituted some new airfare options - not sure if good or bad??. Read about it here: http://www.tauntongazette.com/news/x915442980/New-SATA-airfares-to-Azores-evoke-mixed-feelings E -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your

[AZORES-Genealogy] Asylo de Mendicidade Faial 1914

2013-11-12 Thread E Sharp
Anyone aware of this place in Faial ca 1914? What is it? E -- 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

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Free Restaurant Gift Card with Any Family Finder Purchase!

2013-11-12 Thread E Sharp
of places that will take the card.* *Rick* *Richard Francis Pimentel* *Spring, TX* *Formerly of Epping, New Hampshire * *From:* azores@googlegroups.com [mailto:azores@googlegroups.com] *On Behalf Of *E Sharp *Sent:* Tuesday, November 12, 2013 5:51 PM *To:* azores *Subject:* Re

[AZORES-Genealogy] Carolina Augusta b. 1848 Sao Sebastiao, Ponta Delgada

2013-11-12 Thread E Sharp
Anyone have her in their tree? Her parents are Joao Machado and Maria de Conceicao. I have not searched for her birth record as yet. Thank you. E -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account and visit this group at

[AZORES-Genealogy] Difference between Portuguese Linguica and Hawaiian Linguica

2013-10-22 Thread E Sharp
This dialog is not about who has the best linguica - we all have different tastes, etc. I was at my Sam's Club this week buying linguica, but they had along side the Portuguese linguica, an Hawaiian linguica; I notice it's larger around than the Portuguese linguica. My question - does Hawaiian

[AZORES-Genealogy] DNA Question - Match with different surname

2013-10-19 Thread E Sharp
We have a match, non-Azorean, at 37 markers at 2 steps with a different surname. I believe at 2 steps there is some connection. I also have 3 matches with the same surname one at 0 steps (both from same Generation),one at 1 step, 1 at 2 steps (and this is the one I believe we are descended from

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA Question - Match with different surname

2013-10-19 Thread E Sharp
with FamilyTreeDNA, presently. -Trevor -Original Message- From: E Sharp bellema...@gmail.com To: azores Azores@googlegroups.com Sent: Sat, Oct 19, 2013 9:35 pm Subject: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA Question - Match with different surname We have a match, non-Azorean, at 37 markers at 2 steps

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] De Silver

2013-10-11 Thread E Sharp
Melody, There are quite a few things on this family on Ancestry.com and I sent you a couple. I did find them in the 1870 but no place of birth listed there only that he was a seaman. I did find the marriage record of son Benjamin and I will send it to you via ancestry and maybe the form they

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] De Silver

2013-10-11 Thread E Sharp
Melody, I found Benjamin's birth record and all it says is Joseph was born in Portugal. On Fri, Oct 11, 2013 at 9:56 AM, E Sharp bellema...@gmail.com wrote: Melody, There are quite a few things on this family on Ancestry.com and I sent you a couple. I did find them in the 1870

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] De Silver

2013-10-11 Thread E Sharp
to get it but most of the time I have been known to beg. E On Fri, Oct 11, 2013 at 10:04 AM, E Sharp bellema...@gmail.com wrote: Melody, I found Benjamin's birth record and all it says is Joseph was born in Portugal. On Fri, Oct 11, 2013 at 9:56 AM, E Sharp bellema...@gmail.com wrote

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] De Silver

2013-10-11 Thread E Sharp
up any other records, let me know specifically which ones you want. E On Fri, Oct 11, 2013 at 10:16 AM, E Sharp bellema...@gmail.com wrote: Melody, In the 1880 census, the surname is spelled de Silva and it only says he was born in Portugal. Did you obtain a copy of the papers they filled

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Searching for records-Ponta Delgada Azores-Martins Family

2013-10-09 Thread E Sharp
Nancy, I am trying to find their ship's manifest. There are a couple of Gabriel Martins. Who in this family came to the United States and do you have any idea when they came? Manuel and Maria E. and all their kids? Some of their names are unusual and it should not be that difficult to find

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Family Finder Matches and the Population Finder bar

2013-10-08 Thread E Sharp
Cheri, While I think this is a great idea how about instead of opt out how about opt in. I am not one who appreciates opt out in any instance because if you forget to opt out you are in and I think they may be others like me - getting older and not following directions so well anymore? E On

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Cardoza family reunion

2013-10-06 Thread E Sharp
Janelle, If you are looking for their names on a ship's manifest, you will have to give us their names so we can see if we can locate these records for you. E On Sun, Oct 6, 2013 at 12:43 PM, Cheri Mello gfsche...@gmail.com wrote: Janelle C, I'm not clear on what information you want.

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