Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Genealogist for hire in the azores

2018-08-18 Thread Kawika322
Hi John, How far did you get back with the Ataide line in Graciosa? I have a line that goes pretty far back with the Atiade's in Graciosa. Thanks, David -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Azores Genealogy" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

[AZORES-Genealogy] NAME OF MATRIX IN SAO JORGE

2018-04-04 Thread Kawika322
Hi Maria, It is the Parish of Sao Tiago, which is in Ribeira Seca, Sao Jorge. David -- 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] my g grandfather

2017-11-09 Thread Kawika322
Foster would most likely be Faustino in Portuguese. This was the case with my g.g.grandfather Joseph Foster (aka Jose Faustino) who was from the Island of Sao Jorge in the Azores. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Azores Genealogy" group. To

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] I.D.E.S. Fraternal Organization

2017-09-10 Thread Kawika322
After going to and talking with a few people at the UPEC (now PFSA) a few years ago,the IDES books/records are apparently in storage or basement (off-site) I believe, and last time I checked, they have not been sorted, organized or gone through. David -- You received this message because

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Sao Miguel residents on Sao Jorge

2017-02-08 Thread Kawika322
I had a similar situation come up with my 3x g.grandather Antonio Silveira Costa and his wife Rosa Silveira. They lived in Ribeira Seca, Sao Jorge, but he was actually from Arrifes, Sao Miguel, while she was from Sao Jorge. Turns out that Antonio's father Joao da Costa and his family, and even

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Freitas Mendonca Flores ancestors

2017-01-05 Thread Kawika322
Hi Wendy, from my maternal grandfather's paternal line I have a Joao Antonio de Freitas Mendonca from Lajes on Flores. He was born 1812 and died 1868. His parents were Manuel de Freitas Mendonca, born 1785 Fajazinha, Flores and died 1853. His wife was Maria de Sao Jose. Manuel's parents were

[AZORES-Genealogy] 1749 Death Record in Calheta States Origin as Graciosa

2016-10-18 Thread Kawika322
sorry, death was 1745, so birth was about 1665. David -- 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 this group

[AZORES-Genealogy] 1749 Death Record in Calheta States Origin as Graciosa

2016-10-18 Thread Kawika322
Hi Jeremey, Looks like he was 80 years old "more or less" at time of death, making his birth about 1669. It does mention Graciosa in the margin note, but not sure if he was from there. Do you have a marriage record? there is a better chance it states where he was from. If he was from

[AZORES-Genealogy] California Portuguese Fraternal organizations

2016-10-12 Thread Kawika322
The PFSA (Formerly the UPEC) has the original UPEC records in their office (separate from the JA Freitas Library in the same building) in San Leandro. I have been many times and they have let me look through the records and take pictures of the pages I was interested in. I also talked to them a

[AZORES-Genealogy] Family Finder My Origins Question - Azores & Finland/Northen Siberia

2016-09-20 Thread Kawika322
I was looking at my Uncle's Family Finder My Origins results map and was curious about how he has 4% from Finland and Northern Siberia. I am not sure where that would have come from. He is Portuguese on both sides (Azores on one half and Madeira on other). Obviously there were Azorean settlers

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Family Finder Matches with people of Puerto Rican Ancestry

2016-09-16 Thread Kawika322
Hi all, I thought I would try and revive this topic of Puerto Rican matches to Azorean ancestry on FTDNA Family Finder. My Uncle's DNA recently came back and I have been trying to sift through his matches. His maternal side is from Madeira, but his Paternal side is from the Azores. It

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: IN RELVA; Joao da Costa X Anna Miz

2016-03-28 Thread Kawika322
Hi Maria, I have this couple Joao da Costa and Anna Martins in my family tree also. They are my 7th great grandparents. Joao da Costa was born about 1673, but the baptismal records either don't go back that far or are missing for those few years. Anna Martins was born about 1676 and she died

[AZORES-Genealogy] Baptismal Rec. interpretation - Ribeiras, Pico - Jose - 14 Apr 1743

2016-01-18 Thread Kawika322
I think that this may be the baptismal record for one of my ancestors I am looking for, but am not sure. Based on the marriage record of Jose with his wife Maria de Encarnacao from Ribeira Seca Sao Jorge, his parents are listed as Joao Luis Goulart and Luiza Silveira from Ribeiras, Pico. Does

[AZORES-Genealogy] Baptismal Records Florenca and Manuel - Corvo

2016-01-08 Thread Kawika322
There are two baptismal records I would like an opinion on. One is the probable record for my direct ancestor Florenca Maria, born 22 Mar 1774 in Corvo to a Maria de Fraga Nunes. Baptismal record for Florenca: Left side, top record;

[AZORES-Genealogy] Help with last name needed

2016-01-03 Thread Kawika322
Different spelling but looks like Conseipsam (Conception) or in modern spelling concepção -- 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

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Translation of faint document

2016-01-02 Thread Kawika322
The bottom right marriage record states marriage was on 7 Jan 1697, in the church of Santo Amaro, Island of Pico. Husband is Diogo Franca? something..(hard to read-based on sidenote) and can't tell wife's name. The record is incomplete because it should continue on the next page, however the

[AZORES-Genealogy] more help

2015-12-31 Thread Kawika322
Yes, date looks right. From side note husbands name is Manuel Silveira. Within actual record, husbands name looks like Manuel da Jose? Age at death was 45. It doesn't look like Parents are listed. Usually during that time parents aren't usually listed, and are only listed if it is a child's or

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Need help with names and date: Pico baptism

2015-12-30 Thread Kawika322
Yes, birth date is 20th. I think I looked at the record above on that one..lol -- 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

[AZORES-Genealogy] Need help with names and date: Pico baptism

2015-12-30 Thread Kawika322
Father is Domingos Homem and mother is Agueda Rosa. Date of birth looks like 10 Sep 1716, and was baptized on 27th of same month. Godparents look like they are Capitao Manuel Machado De Sousa and Agueda? Vieira, wife of Francisco Vieira Cardoso. David -- For options, such as changing to

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Manuel Vieira (Fernandes) Ferro & Victoria da Cunha - Calheta, Sao Jorge, Azores

2015-12-29 Thread Kawika322
Hi Rosemarie, I sent you an email. Thanks, David -- 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 this

[AZORES-Genealogy] Manuel Vieira (Fernandes) Ferro & Victoria da Cunha - Calheta, Sao Jorge, Azores

2015-12-29 Thread Kawika322
Does anybody have the couple of Manuel Vieira Fernandes Ferro and Victoria da Cunha from Calheta, Sao Jorge in their tree. I am trying to confirm if they are the correct parents from two of my ancestors: Maria da Cunha and Francisco da Cunha Ferro. I have been able to use the records to get

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] MT DNA U5 from Candelaria, Pico

2015-12-21 Thread Kawika322
My mtdna just came back and I am U5a2a1. My maternal lineage is from Madeira island. I wonder how common/uncommon the U5 haplotype is on Madeira as compared to the Azores... David -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google

[AZORES-Genealogy] Eduardo, born 1879, Flores to Merced, California

2015-12-03 Thread Kawika322
Here appears to be the correct family: This is a baptismal record for a Jose, born 27 Jun 1903 in Fazajinha to a Jose Valladao Eduardo and Maria Jose Corvelho. It looks like they might not have been married based on the record. Record is on right side at bottom of page, no. 6 and on next page

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Resource for early Portuguese Info and People relating to the Kingdom of Britain

2015-11-13 Thread Kawika322
nt of it (the last “de Athayde" shows up with my great great > grandmother on the Azores). > > Cheers, > John > > On Sep 22, 2015, at 3:25 PM, Kawika322 <oldsc...@gmail.com > > wrote: > > I was searching for info on one of my ancestors Galas Viegas de Ataid

[AZORES-Genealogy] Melchior (Belchior) Coelho Borges and Ursula Coelho - Terceira, Azores

2015-11-10 Thread Kawika322
I recently was able to extend my Terceira line a generation or two with help of the Terceira marriage Index (thanks to all involved who worked on it btw), and I came across some ancestors that I was hoping others might have some info on, or a connection to. (I saw some old posts regarding them

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Julia Louisa de Silveira, born 1861, no location

2015-10-31 Thread Kawika322
Hi Julie, What city/state did your ancestor immigrate, and about what year?. Also, did she get married here in the US or in the Azores? What was the husbands name? All this can help find the island she was from, looking at passenger lists, passport records, and marriage records which could

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Looking for my family in Flores Azores

2015-10-19 Thread Kawika322
Do you happen to have more information, such as the year he immigrated to the Chatham Islands, New Zealand?, his death record?, his marriage record?, possible naturalization record?..These could help give hints as to his parents names..It would be difficult to search and scan through all the

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Interpretation of Baptismal Record for Claudia, daughter of Florencia - Ponta Delgada, Flores 1806

2015-10-13 Thread Kawika322
> didn't really have surnames at the time, and they basically had their > parents surnames or a religious one. > > Such a lousy time for the CCA site to be offline.. > > João C. Ventura > http://tombo.pt/en > > On Tuesday, 6 October 2015 00:38:58 UTC+2, Kawika322 wrote:

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: There is a new Gedmatch.com calculator MDLP K12 Utimate

2015-10-09 Thread Kawika322
Here is mine: My maternal side is Portuguese My paternal side is mostly German and north German, and some English. David *Admix Results (sorted):* *#**Population**Percent*1ENF42.932WHG-UHG21.553ANE18.114Caucas-Gedrosia9.945 NearEast5.336Subsaharian1.97Amerindian0.24 *Single Population

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Interpretation of Baptismal Record for Claudia, daughter of Florencia - Ponta Delgada, Flores 1806

2015-10-05 Thread Kawika322
person. If it appears as a very uncommon name, then I would say they were >>> the same person. >>> >>> Also, In order to make a good determination, I would check ten years >>> prior to the birth of Pedro and 10 years after the birth of Claudia. >>> >>&g

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Interpretation of Baptismal Record for Claudia, daughter of Florencia - Ponta Delgada, Flores 1806

2015-10-01 Thread Kawika322
Thanks for all the input everyone. I will have to do more searching. Eric, thanks for checking those records. I had Pedro's, Monica's, and Faustino's marriage recs but not the one for Maria de Jesus. I haven't been able to find a birth rec for Faustino and will have to look for the one for

[AZORES-Genealogy] Interpretation of Baptismal Record for Claudia, daughter of Florencia - Ponta Delgada, Flores 1806

2015-09-30 Thread Kawika322
There is a baptismal record I would like to have people's interpretation on. The record is for a Claudia born 7 Jul 1806 in Sao Pedro, Ponta Delgada, Flores. The mother is names Florencia, and I am trying to see if she may be the same Florencia who is the mother of my direct ancestor Pedro

[AZORES-Genealogy] Resource for early Portuguese Info and People relating to the Kingdom of Britain

2015-09-22 Thread Kawika322
I was searching for info on one of my ancestors Galas Viegas de Ataide and came across this British History Online website. http://www.british-history.ac.uk/ My ancestor and other individuals were mentioned in: Calendar of State Papers Foreign, Elizabeth, Volume 16, May-December 1582.

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: An original settler of Sao Miguel in RR's book

2015-08-31 Thread Kawika322
Hi, I might suggest looking at the various volumes by Gaspar Frutuoso's Saudades da Terra. Some of his info should go further back than the RR book. David On Sunday, August 30, 2015 at 7:34:15 PM UTC-7, manita.morgado wrote: > > Hello, > > Here is a question for those of you who have been

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Obit of Manuel Jose Cordeiro, 1814, Sao Matheus da Praia, Graciosa

2015-06-26 Thread Kawika322
Hi Bill, It appears that all of the other obitos on this and the surrounding pages are structured the same way where this particular priest (Vigaro Francisco Jose de Bect*?) only listed the deceased individual as single, married or widowed, and did not list either the parents or surviving or

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Finding my great grandfather

2015-04-23 Thread Kawika322
I am pretty sure that the census record that I posted may be your correct family because I did a look-up on Familysearch.org under Hawaii Births and Christenings 1852-1933, and found this entry for a son Vincent, born 1899: Name:Vincent Monseba RodriguesGender:MaleChristening Place:HawaiiBirth

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Finding my great grandfather

2015-04-23 Thread Kawika322
Here are two marriage records of the children of Joseph Rodrigues and Amelia Furtado. The first is for a Adelaide Rodrigues born 1898 (Lyda in 1900 Census). The second is for Vincent Rodrigues I found them on Familysearch.org under Hawaii Marriages 1826-1922: Name:Joseph W. Schebler

[AZORES-Genealogy] Does anyone have DNA matches in Continental Portugal?

2015-01-12 Thread Kawika322
Antonio, I don't seem to have any continental Portugal matches at first glance, but i did notice i have a few matches from continental Spain. One is a 4th cousin-remote relation and there is no tree posted, but surnames seem to be half from Spain and half Poland. The other match (3-5th

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Geneology Researcher

2014-12-27 Thread Kawika322
Hi Al, I have done quite a lot of research on my family line from Flores, as well as researched for other people on their Flores lines. If you are interested, you can email to my personal email. Thanks, David On Saturday, December 27, 2014 10:39:27 AM UTC-8,

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Family Finder Results

2014-12-26 Thread Kawika322
else's specific kit number? David On Thursday, December 25, 2014 11:28:42 AM UTC-8, A Faria wrote: The original message has been deleted therefore I really don't exactly know what it is in reference to but Kawika322 matches my mothers kit on Gedmatch. On Monday, December 22, 2014 10:51

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Family Finder Results

2014-12-26 Thread Kawika322
I figured out the matching on Gedmatch. The server was too busy when I was trying it the first time. David On Friday, December 26, 2014 6:19:16 PM UTC-8, Kawika322 wrote: Hi A Faria, Yes it is interesting to see the breakdown from My Origins map, but it kind of gets a little

[AZORES-Genealogy] Family Finder Results

2014-12-22 Thread Kawika322
I had a questions about my FF results. My Mom's side is the 100% Portuguese side, while my dad's is mostly German and other European. Is it common with to have such a low percentage of southern Europe (only 1%) that encompasses Spain, Portugal, Italy, etc? It seems that there should be more %

[AZORES-Genealogy] What's Next to upload for the CCA?

2014-11-17 Thread Kawika322
I would also like to thank the CCA for getting all the Azores parishes online. It was a big task and definitely worth it. Does anyone know what might be next on the agenda for the CCA to upload? From what I remember it may be the passportes for Angra or Horta but I'm not sure. David -- For

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Help with two marriages records in Luz, Santa Cruz, Graciosa

2014-09-26 Thread Kawika322
Lee, JR, and John, It would be interesting to collaborate with all of you and see if we have connecting Graciosa lines. I too have many Conde's, and Ataide's in my family tree, mostly from Sao Matheus and Luz. There is a Genealogias de Graciosa por Matheus Machado Fagundes on the Cultural

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Help with two marriages records in Luz, Santa Cruz, Graciosa

2014-09-26 Thread Kawika322
stuff, etc. I can't tell right now because it won't open. Cheri On Fri, Sep 26, 2014 at 7:48 PM, Kawika322 oldsc...@gmail.com javascript: wrote: Lee, JR, and John, It would be interesting to collaborate with all of you and see if we have connecting Graciosa lines. I too have many

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Assistantce needed with marriage record of Antonio Jorge and Anna (Vas)Concellos - Ginetes, Ponta Delgada

2014-09-11 Thread Kawika322
Hi Lee, The record is pretty difficult to read. First, there does not seem to be a date, however maybe someone can find a mention of it somewhere in the record. Sometimes the priest either forgot to write the date or it could be the same date as the previous marriage record. It looks like it

[AZORES-Genealogy] Correcting Mistakes/Inconsistencies in Genealogias Da Ilha Terceira

2014-07-11 Thread Kawika322
The JA Freitas Library in San Leandro, CA has a complete set of the Genealogias Da Ilha Terceira (Dislivro Publication) by Antonio Ornelas Mendes and Jorge Forjaz, so I have been able to further research my family lines, particularly from Graciosa since the volumes cover many of the families

[AZORES-Genealogy] Correcting Mistakes/Inconsistencies in Genealogias Da Ilha Terceira

2014-07-11 Thread Kawika322
The JA Freitas Library in San Leandro, CA has a complete set of the Genealogias Da Ilha Terceira (Dislivro Publication) by Antonio Ornelas Mendes and Jorge Forjaz, so I have been able to further research my family lines, particularly from Graciosa since the volumes cover many of the families

[AZORES-Genealogy] How accurate is death record information

2014-06-25 Thread Kawika322
They seem to range in accuracy. For the most part they will get the name right and their spouses name correct if they were married or widowed. The amount of info also seems to depend on the priest, and the year. Death recs in the 1600's and 1700's sometimes contain less info. Generally i have

[AZORES-Genealogy] Help with translation of Marriage for da Vega

2014-06-10 Thread Kawika322
Here is what I got from the record: On 30 January 1895, in the parish of the village of Santa Cruz, on the Island of Graciosa, diocese of Angra...presents Manuel Espinola da Viegas and Film en a Olivia da GloriaHe 20 years old, single, worker, legitimate son of Jose Espinola da Viegas and

[AZORES-Genealogy] Help with translation of Marriage for da Vega

2014-06-10 Thread Kawika322
Auto correct spelling changed what I wrote a bit. It is Manuel Espinola da Viegas and Filomena Olivia da Gloria. -- 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.

[AZORES-Genealogy] Help with translation of Marriage for da Vega

2014-06-10 Thread Kawika322
Viega. -- 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 this group and it will take you to Edit my

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Graciosa - NS da Luz - Marriage Record

2014-06-07 Thread Kawika322
The father's name of the bride on the first marriage is Capitao Antonio Fogaça da Silva. The first and middle name combination of Antonio Fogaça seems to be have a fair amount of occurrence in Luz and Sao Matheus, and probably the other parishes of Guadalupe and Santa Cruz. I myself have

[AZORES-Genealogy] Santa Cruz, Graciosa - Pages before baptisms from 1711-1726

2014-06-02 Thread Kawika322
I was looking through the Baptisms for Santa Cruz Graciosa from 1711 - 1726 and was wondering if anyone knows what all of the info written from pages 29 to 133 is referring to? Pages 1 to 28 are the indices for the baptisms for that timeperiod, but from pages 29 to 133 there are entries that

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Santa Cruz, Graciosa - Pages before baptisms from 1711-1726

2014-06-02 Thread Kawika322
than the baptisms that start in 1711 on page 134 On Monday, June 2, 2014 5:56:45 PM UTC-7, Kawika322 wrote: I was looking through the Baptisms for Santa Cruz Graciosa from 1711 - 1726 and was wondering if anyone knows what all of the info written from pages 29 to 133 is referring to? Pages 1

[AZORES-Genealogy] Interpretation of Obit Record from Sao Matheus, Graciosa

2014-05-23 Thread Kawika322
Hello all, I wanted to get a few more eyes for an obit record I came across for one of my Graciosa ancestors Capitao Joao Espinola de Ataide (the Ataide surname is not listed on the this obit record though i think). It is the bottom record on the right hand page. May 1717 Sao Matheus,

[AZORES-Genealogy] Help with marriage - Graciosa,

2014-05-12 Thread Kawika322
What I could make out was Antonio Lobao, son of Manuel Fr(not sure exactly what that is short for - maybe Ferreira, Francisco, Fernandes, Furtado) da Miranda and of Ines Gomes, and Filipa Spinola (Espinola) daughter of Rafael Spinola (deceased = ja De funto) and Maria Novais. I am not really

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Baptismal Record Question - Sao Matheus, Graciosa

2014-05-10 Thread Kawika322
Hi Margaret, Thanks, for the translation. It seems interesting that the godfather was the holy spirit. I don't think I have seen that before. Also, his full name does list Coelho as his last name from his marriage record, but not his baptismal record. Does anyone know how common it is to

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Help with lines in Baptismal Record from Sao Matheus, Graciosa

2014-05-06 Thread Kawika322
Thanks, that was kind of what I was thinking it said, but wasn't sure. Their next child was born in 1710 in Luz, Graciosa, and makes no mention of them not being married, so its my guess they got married sometime between 1705 and 1710. I have not been able to find their marriage in Luz,

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Marriage record help

2014-04-28 Thread Kawika322
Hi Gerri, Here is what I have for the record. The date is 18 Jan 1671. Parents of Joao Coelho are Jose Roiz (Rodrigues?) Catharina Goncalves Parents of Beatriz de Melo are Sebastiao Fernandes Borges Beatriz de Melo Hope this helps, David On Monday, April 28, 2014 7:41:33 PM UTC-7,

[AZORES-Genealogy] Military Records

2014-04-25 Thread Kawika322
Does anyone know if they kept Military Records for individuals during the early 1700's? For instance, they must have documented when an individual achieved the title of Alferes or Capitao and listed some personal info about the person. Maybe the Angra archives or library would have something..

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: GRACIOSA researcher's list

2014-04-11 Thread Kawika322
Hi Eliseu, Can you add me to your list as well. Thanks, David On Thursday, April 10, 2014 2:06:51 PM UTC-7, Eliseu Pacheco da Silva wrote: Hi, Some time ago I have asked to GRACIOSA researchers to send me their email addresses. I have sent now to everyone who answered

[AZORES-Genealogy] Rodrigo Rodrigues Genealogias

2014-02-01 Thread Kawika322
I have Volume 1 of Rodrigo Rodrigues *Genealogias de Sao Miguel and Santa Maria. *But does anyone know if the other volumes are available anywhere? I have seen it referenced on several occasions in other works, so I know some people have access to it. I understand that it is hard to come by and

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Does anybody the source of this passport record

2014-01-31 Thread Kawika322
What years and areas do these passport records cover on this website? -- 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

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Help with Marriage Record - Andre de Sousa Isabel Cabral - 1667 in Santa Luzia, Feteiras, Sao Miguel

2014-01-30 Thread Kawika322
Hi Richard, it is definitely a fairly tough record to see the names. I appreciate your info. I am pretty sure though the last name of the groom is Sousa, as his P's and S's look a bit different, and Andre de Sousa and Isabel Cabal are the parents names on all of their children's baptism recs.

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Help with Marriage Record - Andre de Sousa Isabel Cabral - 1667 in Santa Luzia, Feteiras, Sao Miguel

2014-01-30 Thread Kawika322
I think I found the baptismal rec of Andre (the groom in the marriage rec I was referring to). I think the parents names match up. http://culturacores.azores.gov.pt/biblioteca_digital/SMG-PD-FETEIRAS-B-1643-1684/SMG-PD-FETEIRAS-B-1643-1684_item1/P10.html David -- For options, such as

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Sao Miguel people in Sao Jorge!

2014-01-29 Thread Kawika322
I have an instance in my family line that is related to what you are talking about. My ggg grandfather Antonio Silveira da Costa (born 1838, Arrifes, Sao Miguel) moved with his parents Joao da Costa and Anna Maria and grandmother Magdalena Rosa from Arrifes, Sao Miguel to Ribeira Seca, Sao

[AZORES-Genealogy] Help with Marriage Record - Andre de Sousa Isabel Cabral - 1667 in Santa Luzia, Feteiras, Sao Miguel

2014-01-29 Thread Kawika322
I have a marriage record that is hard to read and was looking for some fresh eyes to take a look at it and see if they can make out the parents names of the bridge and groom. The writing is kind of hard to read, names are abbreviated, and the record curves into the spine of the book so the

[AZORES-Genealogy] Looking for marriage record of Louis de Sousa Theresa Pavao - Candelaria/Feteiras/Mosteiros, Sao Miguel

2014-01-27 Thread Kawika322
I have been trying to find the marriage record of Louis de Sousa and Theresa Pavao, most likely from Candelaria, Sao Miguel. As far as I can tell, their first child was Maria Theresa de Espirito Santo, born 8 May 1747 in Candelaria, Sao Miguel. From that record, it states that Louis de Sousa

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Looking for marriage record of Louis de Sousa Theresa Pavao - Candelaria/Feteiras/Mosteiros, Sao Miguel

2014-01-27 Thread Kawika322
Update: Record found.. In looking in the Mosteiros marriages, I managed to find the record I was looking for. They were married 15 Feb 1745. On Monday, January 27, 2014 10:11:24 PM UTC-8, Kawika322 wrote: I have been trying to find the marriage record of Louis de Sousa and Theresa Pavao

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: How can I find the name of my ancestor that came to Brazil

2014-01-04 Thread Kawika322
Ubirajara, I have a book about the various Portuguese colonies with a map of Brazil with names of Portuguese people who settled in various parts of Brasil in the 1600's. If you can provide some surnames or names of your ancestors, I could see if there are any common names that could match

[AZORES-Genealogy] Births, Marriages Deaths at Sea

2013-12-30 Thread Kawika322
Although many may know of this resource, I found it particularly helpful when attempting to locate a death record of my great great grandmother who died on the ship while coming from Madeira to Hawaii. I had been unable find any written info regarding her death in the normal passenger ship

[AZORES-Genealogy] Help tracking down Immigration and Baptismal Record for John Perry - Sao Miguel

2013-12-12 Thread Kawika322
I am trying to track down the immigration/ship passenger record for a relative John Perry. From everything I found, he was most likely from the Ponta Delgada area of Sao Miguel, and his birthday dates ranges from December 1875 to 1879 based on various records (census, WWI draft register,

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Portuguese Citizenship

2013-12-05 Thread Kawika322
That is interesting information to know. From what I have read though, I thought that you would only be eligible to obtain Portuguese citizenship or dual citizenship if a parent or grandparent was born in Portugal (up 2 to generations worth). In other words, if your great-grandmother was born

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Unknown Photos - Anyone Recognize the Family or Indivi...

2013-12-05 Thread Kawika322
Standard Time, edward.s@att.net javascript: writes: On Dec 5, 2013, at 1:08 AM, Kawika322 wrote: Hi Diane, I know that two parts of the Silva family ended up in Sacramento. The first was Jose de Freitas da Silva and his second wife Caroline Pereira (Perry

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Unknown Photos - Anyone Recognize the Family or Individuals?

2013-12-04 Thread Kawika322
is in the photos or who the photos were sent to. David On Wednesday, December 4, 2013 5:12:31 PM UTC-8, Kawika322 wrote: I have a few old family photos in which I am not sure who the family and individuals are. I have several pretty good guesses as to who a few of the people are..one possibly

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Unknown Photos - Anyone Recognize the Family or Individuals?

2013-12-04 Thread Kawika322
Cox wrote: Do you have any clues about the family in Sacramento? I have contact with several Perry families in the Auburn/Sacramento area. Diane On Wed, Dec 4, 2013 at 5:12 PM, Kawika322 oldsc...@gmail.comjavascript: wrote: I have a few old family photos in which I am not sure who

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Stowaways

2013-12-02 Thread Kawika322
From what I have researched of Passengers traveling from either Madeira or the Azores to Hawaii, there are instances of stowaways listed on the regular passenger manifests. However, It seems to be more likely that these individuals or families were accounted for and known to be aboard the ship,

[AZORES-Genealogy] Records for Sete Cidades, Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel

2013-11-19 Thread Kawika322
I was wondering if anyone knows where I can find the records for Sete Cidades (São Nicolau), Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel. The film # on the Family History website would be helpful or on the CCA Cultural Azores website. I don't think they have gotten to posting the records on the Cultural Azores

[AZORES-Genealogy] Looking for Marriage rec for Joao Jose das Nevas and Francisca Mariana - Pico, Azores

2013-06-27 Thread Kawika322
Does anyone have a database where they could look up a marriage record for Joao Jose das Neves and Francisca Mariana probably from Candelaria, Pico, but it could be from somewhere else. I have looked and not been able to find it so far. There is a marriage rec for a Joao Jose das Neves and

[AZORES-Genealogy] Horta Passportes lookups

2013-06-10 Thread Kawika322
Does anyone on the list know of someone who would be able to do some Passportes lookups for me for the Horta Port? There are approximately 4 individuals that I need to find (2 of the 4 more so right now). I have a several ship passenger lists coming from the port of Fayal (Horta) to Boston

[AZORES-Genealogy] Help with margin note on Baptismal Record - Candelaria, Pico

2013-05-16 Thread Kawika322
I have been searching for the baptismal record of Antonio Jose das Neves in Candelaria, Pico. His parents were Joao Jose das Neves and Francisca Mariana. I have found other children from these parents but not Antonio yet. However, after consulting the NEPS site and their genealogy lists i

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Manuel Silveira on Sao George, Azores

2013-05-04 Thread Kawika322
Hi Joy, These are death records. The bottom right record is the one having to do with your Manuel Silveira, however it relates to the wife of Manuel Silveira. You will have to scroll back on the years to find the death record of your Manuel Silveira. It states: Maria Faustina, widow of

[AZORES-Genealogy] Old 1860's-1870's photos of Azorean Individuals on Ebay

2013-05-03 Thread Kawika322
For anyone who is interested, I was browsing on Ebay and came across so old albumen photos of Azorean families/individuals for sale. Most of them do not have anything written on the back indicating the person's name or year, however there are a few that have some writing. One is of a

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: CCA site

2013-04-27 Thread Kawika322
I think the Timeout error occurs when they are doing some maintenance or Updating of the site. I have been on the site recently multiple times in the last few days and sometimes it works fine and other times you get the Server Error message. David On Friday, April 26, 2013

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: military ranks

2013-04-26 Thread Kawika322
Does anyone know if there are Azorean Military Records that might give some more information? I would assume there had to be some official records that were kept for those in the upper military ranks such as Capitão or Alferes...e.g. providing legitimacy records. Could they be kept in the

[AZORES-Genealogy] GRACIOSA, Luz

2013-04-25 Thread Kawika322
Do you have an approximate time period for their marriage?, and the birth of their children? I will be at the fhl library on sat and can try to look up the records. Thanks, David -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Help with Translation of Death Record for Miguel de Souza Ataide - Graciosa

2013-04-22 Thread Kawika322
If someone would be able to provide a full translation of the record it would be greatly appreciated. Eliseu, I will send the the jpeg of the original copy from the microfilm, however it is still fairly hard to read. Thanks, David -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest,

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Help with Translation of Death Record for Miguel de Souza Ataide - Graciosa

2013-04-22 Thread Kawika322
wrote: Hi, I habe some sousa ataíde ancestors from Graciosa. Can you send me the original jpeg of the record you are attaching here? This way is very difficult to read it. Thank you in advance. Eliseu Pacheco da Silva No dia 22/04/2013, às 06:51, Kawika322 oldsc...@gmail.com javascript

[AZORES-Genealogy] Altares, Terceira records prior to 1644

2013-04-18 Thread Kawika322
I am trying to trace my Altares line back and have come to a stop for the moment as the records are not present prior to 1644 (Baptisms) and 1648 (Marriages). My ancestor is Belchior Goncalves de Carvalho who was married to Maria Goncalves. Their son Manuel Goncalves Carvalho was married prior

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Graciosa Indexing

2013-04-17 Thread Kawika322
PM UTC-8, Kawika322 wrote: To all who may be interested, I have started indexing records from Graciosa. I am beginning with the Parish of Nossa Senhora da Luz in Luz, and will branch out to the other parishes of Sao Matheus, Santa Cruz and Guadalupe. All the records are going into my

[AZORES-Genealogy] Immigration and Ship Records for Freitas Family of Flores around 1869

2013-03-28 Thread Kawika322
I have been trying to figure out where,or if there might be any record of immigration for my g.g. grandfather Antone Pedro Frates (Freitas) and his brothers Frank (Francisco) and Jose (Joseph). They were born in Lajes de Flores in 1851, 1853 and 1856 and Immigrated to California early on. The

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Genealogias da Ilha Terceira

2013-01-14 Thread Kawika322
If the books you are talking about are the ones I am thinking of, the JA Freitas Library in San Leandro, California (run by the PFSA organization) has two sets of the Genealogias da Ilha Terceira. Maybe you could contact them and see if they know who to talk to. Hope this helps.

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Help with note in side-margin of baptismal record

2012-09-27 Thread Kawika322
I think it might just refer to when his first communicon was. On Thursday, September 27, 2012 4:09:39 PM UTC-7, Kawika322 wrote: I was wondering if someone could help me out with the translation of a note in the side margin of the baptismal record of my g.g.g. grandfather from Arrifes

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Help with note in side-margin of baptismal record

2012-09-27 Thread Kawika322
Thanks everyone for the input. I don't know if it is reference to a marriage record, because he was married on the Island of Sao Jorge in 1865. On Thursday, September 27, 2012 4:09:39 PM UTC-7, Kawika322 wrote: I was wondering if someone could help me out with the translation of a note

[AZORES-Genealogy] Immigration - Ship logs

2012-09-21 Thread Kawika322
I was wondering if anyone knew when I could find ship logs for various ships that took portuguese immirgrants from the Azores and Madeira to California? I have of course looked through the different passenger manifests and lists, but some there are some details that I was trying to find - such

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Second opinion of translation of text in margin of Baptismal Record for Jose Ferreira from Sao Roque, Sao Miguel

2012-07-18 Thread Kawika322
Hi Gayle, Yes, it is 1863 as to the year of the baptismal record, however I am trying to figure out the year listed in the left side margin talking about his death. David On Wednesday, July 18, 2012 6:37:20 PM UTC-7, Kawika322 wrote: I found a Baptismal Record of a Jose Ferreira

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Social Security

2012-06-19 Thread Kawika322
I had the same experience when I tried to order my Great Grandfathers Social Security Application. He was born in 1887 and died in the 1950's. They sent me back a letter saying that they could not verifty that this individual was deceased and therefore could not send the record until I

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Social Security

2012-06-19 Thread Kawika322
Cheri, If you are requesting the SS-5 of John Smith, you also need to send in John Smith's death certifcate or obituary. You DO NOT have to send any death or obit for the parents of John Smith. It is silly that they cannot look in their own database to find out the info, but I guess for some

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Creating An Index for the Records

2012-03-14 Thread Kawika322
I have been starting to index obitos from Graciosa at the FHL in Oakland and have gotten permission to do so from the directors there, as long as I provide them a copy of the index when I am finished for their library. Just thought I would let everyone know. Thanks, David On

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