RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Translation Help Please

Thank you Dano -Original Message- From: azores@googlegroups.com [mailto:azores@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Dano Sent: Monday, January 20, 2014 6:50 AM To: azores@googlegroups.com Subject: [AZORES-Genealogy] Translation Help Please The last line refers to the donations provided for the

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Translation Help Please

Hermano, Thank you very much for helping. My apologies for taking so long to thank you though. I got pulled away from my research unexpectedly. Jacki Pittsburg, California, USA Researching: Medeiros, Fernandes, Pacheco, Machado, Perriera, Azevedo, Furtado, Rapoza Islands: Faial & Sao Mi

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Translation Please - Notation by priest

Thank you Rick. Very helpful to know. Jacki From: azores@googlegroups.com [mailto:azores@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Richard Francis Pimentel Sent: Sunday, December 09, 2012 5:27 PM To: azores@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Translation Please - Notation by priest It

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] CCA site

Hi Pam, I can't get to it either right now. Jacki From: azores@googlegroups.com [mailto:azores@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Pam Santos Sent: Saturday, December 08, 2012 5:17 PM To: azores@googlegroups.com Subject: [AZORES-Genealogy] CCA site Is anyone else having problems access i

[AZORES-Genealogy] Translation Please - Notation by priest

Hi Everyone, Can someone please help with this notation? It was in the margin of Felica Rosa's marriage record from 2 Jul 1802. Is this maybe a notation that she died in February 1841? I would appreciate any insight that someone can give. Obrigado, Jacki -- To unsubscribe from t

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] who's baby

A little late on this thread, but I have the same problem at St Mary's in Oakland. My GG Grandfather (Luis Fernandes) is buried in an unmarked grave (in the regular section, not the poor) and with him are two children both named Manuel. One was 6 months old and the other 7 years old. I am pretty ce

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] introduction myself to the group

Welcome Ricardo! I am currently researching my roots from Sao Miguel. Which is my Fernandes and Furtado line. I am only to my 4th great grandparents. They were from Fajã de Cima and Fajã de Baixo. It's taken me 6 years to get that far. First I am only able to research part time like you and secon

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Furtado and George from Faial

He has so much info. I had responsed to this thread earlier, thinking it was Jacki G. who sent the post out, but never heard back from Jacki. MaryAnn feel free to contact me directly also, as I have ongoing info on Rose Woodson and her family, she is my 3rd cousin, twice removed. I a

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Furtado and George from Faial

Sorry, didn't attach the file. From: azores@googlegroups.com [mailto:azores@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Jacki G. Sent: Friday, July 15, 2011 12:25 PM To: azores@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Furtado and George from Faial I too have Furtado's in my line

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Furtado and George from Faial

I too have Furtado's in my line from Faial. Although, mine are further back than the 1800's. Attached, is some basic information. If anyone thinks they have connections to any of these people, please let me know. As far as I know, they are all from Cedros, Faial. Jacki Gentry Pit

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Costa family- Solano County, CA

Well, I heard back from my mother's cousin. The woman in this picture is not a relative. It sure is an uncanny resemblance though; and the name Costa too. She said her husband's family arrived in Fall River from Sao Miguel then moved to Southern Cal and then to Berkeley. His father and the children

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] medeiros + Miranda + tavares

. Miguel. I can narrow it down for you iof you provide me with the names of his wives. Ihave many Manuel Viveirs Mirandas in my file. Dates and places would be helpful. John From: Jacki G. To: azores@googlegroups.com Sent: Saturday, July 2, 2011 12:05 AM Subject: RE: [AZORES-Genealogy

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] medeiros + Miranda + tavares

I doubt this will be much help, but here it is just in case since you don’t see the name Miranda very often. I have a Manuel V. Miranda 1847 – 1923 who was my great grandmother’s second husband. I know he was born in the Azores. I’m pretty sure it was Sao Miguel but I don’t have any documents t

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Costa family- Solano County, CA

Eric, I sent those pictures to my mother's first cousin to look at. Her cousin is married to a man named Al Costa and that woman looks like she could be his mother maybe. Al is in his mid-eighties and looks just like her. Al and Bettie live in Sebastapol, which is in Sonoma County. Who knows,

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Translation help needed! Please

I’m with you Rick. That made me laugh out loud. Jacki Gentry Pittsburg, CA Surnames: Medeiros, Fernandes, Pereira, Pacheco, Machado, Azevedo Islands: Cedros, Faial and Faja de Cima, Sao Miguel From: azores@googlegroups.com [mailto:azores@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Ric

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Furtado and George from Faial

Judy, You can try searching the NEPS website http://www.neps.ics.uminho.pt/açores.html . You’re probably not going to find him there because of the 100 year mark. (They don’t list information about people until it’s been over 100 years because of privacy) However, when you identify his parents,

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Elk Grove and Escalon in California this weekend (April 2 - 3)

oting for 93. Doubt that I'll pass my mother's record. She was 101 -- a Silveira from Pico. On Tue, Apr 5, 2011 at 9:35 PM, Jacki G. wrote: I second that thought Lionel. HAPPY BIRTHDAY The next time my mother tells me she's too old for this stuff, I'm showing her th

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Elk Grove and Escalon in California this weekend (April 2 - 3)

I second that thought Lionel. HAPPY BIRTHDAY The next time my mother tells me she's too old for this stuff, I'm showing her this email. She's not even old yet. She's only 76. Here's to more birthdays yet to come. Bless you Jacki From: azores@googlegroups.com [mailto:azores@goo

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Brickwall Broken!

Eric, That's awesome. I had that same sort of thing happen with my great grandfather. Who, was also killed in Oakland in 1909 when my grandmother was 2. Weird coincidence huh? His name was Fernandes but I found the article in SF Chronicle and he was listed as Fernanz. He was killed in an explos

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Translation Help

Cheri, that's good to know. The director there was the person who actually helped me get started when I was researching my other line from Sao Miguel. His mother is Azorean. I will have to check with him and see if a larger lens is possible. Thanks for the info. That's why I love this group.

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Translation Help

Thanks Cheri. However, I did. The only large one they have is for the reader that prints the images and you can't stay on that one more than an hour at a time. I would think that they would have more since they are a regional center and they just did a big remodel. Oh well. I'm just glad they have

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Translation Help

rt. JR On Mar 31, 1:59 am, "Jacki G." wrote: > Can someone look at this and tell me if I have the right record?  It > should be the baptismal record for Antonio Francisco de Medeiros born > 10 Aug 1829 and baptized on 13 Aug 1829. His parents were Jose > Francisco

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Passport translation help, please

I have to say that this thread has given me some good giggles... Anyway though, I just got off the phone with the California DMV. Driver's licenses weren't required until 1913 and verbal and aduio tests can be given as well as having an interpreter. Reading is not a required skill. You just have

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] genealogy organization

Everyone should pay close attention to this. I can tell you from personal experience. Several years ago, my house caught fire while we were all asleep. Let me tell you, when you wake up hearing someone yelling "fire!! Get Out!!", you do just that. You do not think to grab any possessions. Only love

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Borba Family Tree

Too bad too, because I could use one of those. Maybe ten or so years from now it will be me. My goal is to be a professional researcher after I retire. And since my families are from the Azores and colonial America (Maryland, West Virginia, Pennsylvania and Kentucky) who knows. And now with Kate Mi

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Need Computer Guru's Help Win XP vs Win 7 FamilyTreeMaker Question

Unfortunately, no, they are not lying. That version is too old for Windows 7. It may work for a little while, but it will eventually stop working or will continually have problems which could corrupt your database. Running in compatiblity mode may work, but honestly, I think you're better off to up

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] genealogy organization

Of course what works for one doesn't always work for another...But after attending the Family History Expo in Pleasanton last year, I learned some nice archiving tips during one of the classes there. The instructor made a very good point when she pointed out, that if you don't make your discove

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Interesting story with recipes.

se send me another email and I'll get them to you right away. Computers.can't live with them; can't live without them. Jacki -Original Message- From: azores@googlegroups.com [mailto:azores@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Jacki G Sent: Monday, February 14,

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Interesting story with recipes.

From: azores@googlegroups.com [mailto:azores@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Jacki G Sent: Sunday, February 13, 2011 10:51 PM To: azores@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Interesting story with recipes. Kale soup is one of my most favorite out of all the wonderful things my grandmother taught

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Interesting story with recipes.

Kale soup is one of my most favorite out of all the wonderful things my grandmother taught me to make. I make it all the time. It's just so easy and delicious. If anyone wants the recipe, just let me know. Another favorite is the sweet bread. I make it every year at Christmas and Easter. The Sopas

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Travel from Azores to West Coast or West Coast to Azores (mode of travel)

I don't know if most of them came via the east coast or not, but my great grandfather, Francisco Medeiros entered the US at Boston and then traveled by train to Calif. in about 1904. He came from Cedros, Faial. He established a ranch in the Briones Valley near Martinez, Ca with his father before se

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] I need some help.

Eric, I can confirm that you can no longer search death records on microfilm in Alameda County. I went there about a month ago and was not very happy when I was told in no uncertain terms that they will not allow it even though their website says you can. I was told the same thing a couple days l

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] What I have learned about life & genealogy

Celeste, I know this is not really on the subject, but I have to comment on how nice it is to hear such a positive attitude. I live by trying to always look at the positives. Even though I get laughed at a lot, I do like you suggest here, every morning. I look in the mirror and speak out loud th

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] RE: Francisco Gomes, Cedros, Faial

. We are also Pat's Cousin. My wife Dot descends from their son Pedro Gomes and I descend from their daughter Maria Vieira. Hello cousin. Emil Emil Silveira - Original Message - From: Jacki G To: azores@googlegroups.com Sent: Thu, 16 Sep 2010 04:19:45 - (UTC) Subject: RE: [AZ

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Pleasanton Conference

Well, I wasn't able to make it to Pleasanton Thurs night for the dinner and I somehow managed to miss all of you at the Expo. I kept looking for Celeste since she was the only person from the group that I've met but I never saw her. I was there both Friday and Saturday almost all day. I enjoyed t

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Searching for Baptismal Records

Linda, Try this link and see if that helps you. http://pg.azores.gov.pt/drac/cca/ig/ Jacki Pittsburg, CA Surnames: Medeiros, Fernandes, Pereira, Pacheco, Machado, Azevedo Islands: Cedros, Faial and Faja de Cima, Sao Miguel _ From: azores@googlegroups.com [mailto:azo...@googlegr

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] A little genealogy ditty

This is great! I can definitely relate to it. I am going to make this part of the family tree page of our family website. Jacki -Original Message- From: azores@googlegroups.com [mailto:azo...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of "E" Sharp Sent: Thursday, September 30, 2010 10:32 AM To: azor

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Family History Expo

I most likely will not make it to the restaurant, but I will definitely be at the expo. I am looking forward to meeting as many of you as I can. So far, I've only met Celeste. She was kind enough to help me find my great grandparent's graves in Hayward and serve my mother and I a very nice portugue

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] RE: Francisco Gomes, Cedros, Faial

Al, That's great! Francisco is actually my 8th ggrandfather. My eyes didn't follow down the list too well and I left out a set of ggrandparents. Another Manuel and Maria. (All the Manuel's and Maria's get confusing sometimes) The corrections are below in red. That still makes us 7th cousins

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] RE: Francisco Gomes, Cedros, Faial

Just in case anyone else is also connected to this line; I am posting it here publicly. Lazaro Gomes and Clara Goulart Pedro Gomes and Madelena Jorge Lazaro Gomes d.1686 and Barbara Duarte Francisco Gomes 1634-bfr1672 and Maria Pereira d.1672 Andre de Medeiros abt.1667-1695 and Catarina Luis abt

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Medeiros in Sao Miguel

Yes, I do have family from Sao Miguel. So far, the family that I have been able to find has been from Faja de Cima and Faja de Baixo. Jacki Pittsburg, CA Surnames: Medeiros, Fernandes, Pereira, Pacheco, Machado, Azevedo Islands: Cedros, Faial and Faja de Cima, Sao Miguel _ From: azore

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Translation Help

Wow Patricia, that is the first time I have come accross someone with a common relative in this side of my family. He is my 8th ggrandfather. That definitely makes us cousins. ;) I also found the record for his grandson Manuel de Medeiros born Aug 1689 (my 6th ggrandfather). I haven't been able

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Do not join mydailyflog

A general reminder to all of you. As an IT person, I see this kind of stuff all the time. As a general rule, you should never click on ANY link in an email unless you were specifically expecting it. Even if it was sent from someone you know. Just like in this case, the person may not have really

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Translation Help

Doug, Thank you for the translation. I'm confused though. He died in Cedros, Faial but the priest was in Pico? Somehow, that doesn't sound right. Any ideas? Thanks again Jacki Pittsburg, CA Surnames: Medeiros, Fernandes, Pereira, Pacheco, Machado, Azevedo Islands: Faial, Sao Miguel

[AZORES-Genealogy] Translation Help

Can someone please help me with the translation for this note from the NEPS website? I get that the birth record wasn't found and that from the death record the priest says that he died in Sep 1670 and that it was presumed that he was buried in the church of Santa Barbara. It's the "do pé da Car

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Research tip CCA website and Ellis Island

Thanks Rick. I will definitely keep that in mind while trying to find my great grandparents. It's amazing what a difference little things like that can make. Jacki Pittsburg, CA Surnames: Medeiros, Fernandes, Pereira, Pacheco, Machado, Azevedo Islands: Faial, Sao Miguel _ From: azores

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Join Ancestry.com in the San Francisco Bay Area

;s grandmother married a Joe Azevedo and lived in Manteca. Her name was Ermelinda ~ by chance would these people be part of your line? All I have is document of when they married, and knowledge they lived in Manteca after they married in Nevada. Tracy From: azores@googlegroups.com [mailto:azo

[AZORES-Genealogy] Join Ancestry.com in the San Francisco Bay Area

I thought I would pass this on in case some of you might be interested in going. I will be going and I would love to share the experience and meet some you in the group Jacki Pittsburg, CA Surnames: Medeiros, Fernandes, Pereira, Pacheco, Machado, Azevedo Islands: Faial, Sao Miguel

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] What does this mean

. --- Em dom, 27/6/10, Jacki G escreveu: De: Jacki G Assunto: RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] What does this mean Para: azores@googlegroups.com Data: Domingo, 27 de Junho de 2010, 20:38 What is the College of Church? Jacki Pittsburg, CA Surnames: Medeiros, Fernandes, Pereira, Pacheco, Machado

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] What does this mean

/6/10, Jacki G escreveu: De: Jacki G Assunto: [AZORES-Genealogy] What does this mean Para: azores@googlegroups.com Data: Sábado, 26 de Junho de 2010, 19:08 I've seen this in a number of death records now and I don't really know what it's referring to. foi acompanhada

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Cacciola and such

I need to get more into Portuguese food. This sounds great. When I was a kid, the only portuguese dishes my grandmother made were: beans, soupas, Vinha d’Alhos, linquisa, ovos á moda da montanha, kale soup, fava beans and sweet bread. She taught me how to make all of it and I have continued fix

[AZORES-Genealogy] What does this mean

I've seen this in a number of death records now and I don't really know what it's referring to. foi acompanhada pelo Colégio e amortalhada com mortalha preta / accompanied by the college and shrouded with black shroud Can someone tell me what it is referring to? Thanks Jacki Pittsburg, CA

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Researching PORTO FORMOSO

Jacki Gentry _ From: azores@googlegroups.com [mailto:azo...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Eliseu Manuel Pacheco da Silva Sent: Saturday, June 26, 2010 4:57 AM To: azores@googlegroups.com Subject: [AZORES-Genealogy] Researching PORTO FORMOSO Hi Group, In order to make contacting an

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Unfamiliar Surname

Eugenia, Thank you very much. That's great information to have. Jacki -Original Message- From: azores@googlegroups.com [mailto:azo...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Eugenia Sent: Tuesday, June 22, 2010 4:40 PM To: Azores Genealogy Subject: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Unfamiliar Surname Jack

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Unfamiliar Surname

-Original Message- From: Jacki G. To: azores@googlegroups.com Sent: Mon, Jun 21, 2010 2:38 pm Subject: [AZORES-Genealogy] Unfamiliar Surname Has any of you heard of the surname "Homem"? I came accross this name in my research of family in Cedros, Faial and I have never heard that n

[AZORES-Genealogy] Unfamiliar Surname

Has any of you heard of the surname "Homem"? I came accross this name in my research of family in Cedros, Faial and I have never heard that name before. Thank you Jacki Pittsburg, California, USA Researching: Medeiros, Fernandes, Pacheco, Machado, Perriera, Azevedo, Furtado, Rapoza Islands:

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Nordeste SM Parish Unknown; looking for help from someone with a database/index

I have spent many hours at the Oakland FHC over the last few months researching the Sao Miguel Films. In fact, I will probably be there this Saturday too. After all the time I've spent there I should know the catalog numbers by heart but I don't. You can look them up online and see if they are in

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] St Josephs Church

Beverly, St. Joseph's is no longer there. I'm not sure where their records are yet. I'm still looking. My great grandparents were also married there in 1904. I did get a copy of their marriage license by going to the Alameda County Recorders office in Oakland. Since you know the date, all you hav

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Ships Passenger Lists

ts JackiHave you tried the Portuguese Historical and Genealogical Society of Hawaii ? Their phone no. is 1-808-841-5044 (mon-wed-fri only ..after 12 pm...remember the 3 hour difference) address 810 North Vineyard Blvd. R. 11...Honolulu ,Hawaii 96817..Hope this helpsRay Souza --- On

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] California cemetery information

I am having close to the same situation now at St. Mary's cemetery in Oakland. I found my great grandfather there first. Since he was killed in an explosion at the Dimond Canyon Quarry in Oakland in 1909. There were plenty of newspaper articles about it so I was able to find that he was buried ther

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] St. Joseph Cemetery in Hayward, CA

Shirley, The family that I have which are buried at St. Joseph's are: Manuel Pereira 1850-1933 and Joaquina Rosa Morgado Pereira 1854-1933 ( I mistyped below when I typed Maria). They are my gg grandparents. They arrived in Hawaii in Sept 1882 from Feteiras, Ponta Delgado, Sao Miguel on the Hansa

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] St. Joseph Cemetery in Hayward, CA

Eric, St. Joseph's in Hayward is actually Mount St. Joseph's. It's located at the 1000 block of Walpert Street, Hayward. It is owned and over seen by All Saints Catholic Church, 22824 Second St., Hayward 510.581.2570. If you want to go to the cemetary, you'll need to contact them first as the ce

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] odd records

cabrinha) any corelation in your data base? thanks Art Soares arthur 4...@sbcglobal.net --- On Fri, 4/2/10, Jacki G wrote: From: Jacki G Subject: RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] odd records To: azores@googlegroups.com Date: Friday, April 2, 2010, 8:37 PM Jeanetta, I wish there was a connection.

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] odd records

Jeanetta, I wish there was a connection. I haven't found anyone with a connection yet. My Machados are from Faial. Maria Machado (1875-1942) married Manuel Medeiros (1875-1959). Maria and 3 children arrived in Boston in 1906 and traveled by train to Contra Costa County, California to meet Manuel

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] odd records

es for, Pimentel (Costa), Carvalho, Teixeira, Rocha -Original Message- From: azores@googlegroups.com [mailto:azo...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Jacki G. Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2010 1:25 PM To: azores@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] odd records I have never act

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] odd records

Nancy, Well, now that I am at home and looking at my tree, she is my great great grandmother, not my 3rd. I should never rely on my memory, I swear... She was born about 1860 but according to past family members, she was born on Faial. I haven't found any proof of that yet though. Jacki Pit

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] odd records

I have never actually seen a record like that but it doesn't surprise me that they would identify if it that way. My 3rd great grandmother according to family history was never allowed to actually marry my 3rd great grandfather because she was the result of a rape. Her mother ended up in the Azores

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Ships Passenger Lists

2 pm...remember the 3 hour difference) address 810 North Vineyard Blvd. R. 11...Honolulu ,Hawaii 96817..Hope this helpsRay Souza --- On Tue, 3/30/10, Jacki G. wrote: From: Jacki G. Subject: [AZORES-Genealogy] Ships Passenger Lists To: azores@googlegroups.com Date: Tuesday, March 30, 2010, 2:1

[AZORES-Genealogy] Ships Passenger Lists

Does anyone know where or if I can find passenger lists for ships sailing from Hawaii to San Francsico in 1892? I've looked on Ancestry and the only ones I could find start in 1893. I couldn't find anything for ships leaving Hawaii on the Hawaiian Archives site. In particular, I am looking for

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Machado, Domingos Moniz

maria elena On Wed, Mar 17, 2010 at 4:59 PM, Jacki G wrote: Maria, I currently have the film for Faja de Cima and Faja de Baixo, Sao Miguel at the FHC here. I was planning on going there maybe this Sat. If not, the next Sat for sure. I'll look and see if I can find your Domingos Machado for

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Machado, Domingos Moniz

Maria, I currently have the film for Faja de Cima and Faja de Baixo, Sao Miguel at the FHC here. I was planning on going there maybe this Sat. If not, the next Sat for sure. I'll look and see if I can find your Domingos Machado for you. Maybe I'll have more luck finding your person than I have ha

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] [AZORES-Genealogy Dna Question

Type O and type A are the most prevalent blood types in all countries. It is the same for Azoreans. In fact someone with type O- is considered to be a universal donor with only a few rare exceptions. O+ can be given to people with A+, B+, AB+ and O+, but O- can be given to the other blood types + o

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] [AZORES-Genealogy Dna Question

Lisa, Rather than a lengthy explanation here, I found a link for you that has a really great explanation of how the +/- RH factor works. Besides, it's been a long time since I studied this in school. http://www.health

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Finding ancestor records

Thanks Rosemarie I did check them out. Unfortunately, I didn't find any of my people. Of course I don't have a lot on my Medeiros line yet because I've been concentrating on my Fernandes line in Sao Miguel. But when I finally focus on that line, I will definitely check back there again. Jacki

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Finding ancestor records

Celeste, That's a great example. It makes me wonder if my grandfather's birthday was actually Dec 26th. He too was born "the day after Christmas". He was born on Faial in 1898. I haven't been able to find his birth record yet. I will keep this in mind when I finally get access to the records. J

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Portuguese Language Course in Azores

Boy, I would so love to be able to do that But until I win the lottery or some rich relative leaves me money, I'm stuck in the US. But thanks for letting me fantasize about it though. Jacki Pittsburg, CA Surnames: Medeiros, Fernandes, Pereira, Pacheco, Machado, Azevedo Islands: Faial, Sao

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Passing - Hilda Santos - East Providence, RI

Janis, I'm sorry to hear of your aunts passing. She certainly lived a long life and from your description, a fruitful one. I wish you peace and many happy memories of her. Jacki Gentry _ From: azores@googlegroups.com [mailto:azo...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Janis Mooradian Sent:

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] death notice

George, I'm so sorry to hear of your brother's passing. Myself and my family will keep you and your family in our hearts and prayers. Blessings The Gentry Family Surnames: Medeiros, Fernandes, Pereira, Pacheco, Machado, Azevedo Islands: Faial, Sao Miguel -Original Message- From: azor

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] A-File Results - Anyone have this problem?

Be aware that you may not get the names of parents from the SSDI either. I just got one for my grandfather a couple of months ago and it had nothing more than his basic personal info like name, address, age, etc. and that he was from the Azores. It wasn't even a full 8.5 x 11 size paper. It was onl

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Sao Miguel Birth and Marriage Records

Cheri, Thank you so much. That helps a lot. Not only in finding these particular records but it also helps me understand better how the process works and what to look for. That kind of help is boundless in it's usefulness. Before I started on this branch of my family all my research has been in t

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Sao Miguel Birth and Marriage Records

Cheri, Thank you. I know they are from Faja de Cima, Ponta Delgado. Is Faja de Cima the village? If not, will I still be able to find it with that much information. JC _ From: azores@googlegroups.com [mailto:azo...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Cheri Mello Sent: Monday, February 01,

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Sao Miguel Birth and Marriage Records

Oh, sorry. I think it would be around 1877. Their oldest child that I know of was born in 1878 and my gg grandmother would have been between 19 and 21 depending on what source for her age I go by. Her death cert said she was born in 1859 but the ships records and passports show her as 25 in 1882 ma

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Amelia Candida Enos

I don't know if this will be of any help to any of you looking for Enos' but back in the late 1920's through 1950's or so Bay Point, Ca (Contra Costa County) was known as Enes Tract. Most of the people in that area were from the Azores. My mother was born there. She is a Medeiros. The Enes' buil

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] SSDI Records

"E" I don't know what the odds are but I can tell you that the record I just got for my grandfather a few weeks ago didn't offer much useful information. He applied for his # in 1936. All it said for where he was from was the Azores. As with a lot of the research, you never know what you're going

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Learn basic Portuguese

I don't know if I can explain it really but Brazilian portuguese is significantlly different from european portuguese. I think Brazilian portuguese has a much stronger relationship to spanish. My friend who is from Brazil, often has a difficult time translated the european portuguese for me. Jack

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Unknown location in Sao Miguel

Cheri, She was born 1/25/1859 in the Azores and died 5/3/1938 in San Jose, CA. I don't know if she ever became a citizen or not or whether or not she had any siblings. The person giving the information was my grandmother's sister who was raised by her from about the age of 4. I have very little i

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Unknown location in Sao Miguel

Margaret, That does have some familiarity. Her husband was born in Faja de Cima. He arrived in the US via Hawaii in 1882 when he was 7. It's always possible that their families were friends. I don't know when she came to the US yet. This might be a clue as to where to look for that JC _

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Ships Records/Hawaii

so. http://www.dholmes.com/master-list/azores/ponta-delgada.html Eric On Fri, Dec 11, 2009 at 12:14 PM, Jacki G. wrote: Eric, Do you or does anyone else know what this means? Freguesia-FC for Faja de Cima It translates as Clientele from above Faja Would that be where he worked? Jacki

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Ships Records/Hawaii

led Doris Naumu and she said all the ships that sailed Portuguese to Hawaii landed first on Oahu. They had to be "cleared" before they were let on shore. Smaller boats took on immigrants to other islands. Iris Nevada City, CA searching Sao Miguel, Cabral, Oliveira --- On Fri, 12/11/

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Ships Records/Hawaii

Jacki, This is what I have on page 220: #204 Fernandes, Luiz age 40. Arrived Hawaii on the Monarch in 1882 from Sao Miguel. With wife Roza de Jesus age 25. Children: Manoel (no age) and Jose 4months. Hope this helps Jacki. Iris Cabral Bilodeau. --- On Thu, 12/10/09, Jacki G. wrote: From: Jac

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Ships Records/Hawaii

te: Aloha Jacki, This is what I have on page 220: #204 Fernandes, Luiz age 40. Arrived Hawaii on the Monarch in 1882 from Sao Miguel. With wife Roza de Jesus age 25. Children: Manoel (no age) and Jose 4months. Hope this helps Jacki. Iris Cabral Bilodeau. --- On Thu, 12/10/09, Jacki G.

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Ships Records/Hawaii

i. Iris Cabral Bilodeau. --- On Thu, 12/10/09, Jacki G. wrote: From: Jacki G. Subject: RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Ships Records/Hawaii To: azores@googlegroups.com Date: Thursday, December 10, 2009, 11:19 AM Iris, If you have time, I would greatly appreciate you looking up Luiz and Roza Fernandes

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Ships Records

Cheri, He actually immigrated in 1906. He arrived in Boston on 8/6/1906 headed for Martinez, CA. So, yes, he was here for the 1910 census. He would have been in the Martinez area for both 1910 and 1920. Which is about 15 miles west of where he was in the 1930 census. In 1920 he would have still

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Ships Records/Hawaii

Iris, If you have time, I would greatly appreciate you looking up Luiz and Roza Fernandes and their son Manuel and possibly another son Jose. I found an index card for them in June of 1882 on the SS Monarch but have been unable to find the actual manifest. I am pretty sure that this is my g great

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Ships Records

Cheri, Well that would make sense. They are listed as "illegible" when you search for them but here are the details: Fifteenth Census of the United States, 1930. State: California County: CONTRA COSTA Browse Description: TWP. 16 Enumeration District: 7-56 Description: TWP. 16 AND BAY POINT, NIC

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Ships Records

imentel (Costa), Carvalho, Teixeira, Rocha -Original Message- From: azores+ow...@googlegroups.com [mailto:azores+ow...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Jacki G. Sent: Tuesday, December 08, 2009 11:18 AM To: azores@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Ships Records First, tha

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Ships Records

First, thank you all for the ideas. Rick, How would I go about finding his petition? My mother says she thinks it was somewhere around 1926 but she's not sure. The only absolute was that he was living in California in the San Francisco Bay Area at the time. The family had his birth certificat