Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Lionel Holmes

t 20, 2017 at 6:21 PM, Seekgene via Azores Genealogy < > azores@googlegroups.com> wrote: > >> To All of the Family of Lionel Holmes, >> >> I am saddened by the news of passing. May he rest in peace. My prayers >> and sympathy are sincerely sent to all of his family.

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Simao in the Azores

Lionel died this morning - his son, Steve On Tue, Oct 17, 2017 at 10:57 AM, nancy jean baptiste < fishsongf...@hotmail.com> wrote: > Hi Fernando, > > > Interesting about your Simas family being shipbuilders. I wonder if that > skill was brought from the Azores. I have strong DNA links to Simas

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Joaquim Silveira Coelho Bap Help

Lionel died this morning - his son,Steve On Tue, Oct 17, 2017 at 5:59 PM, 'Julzzy66' via Azores Genealogy < azores@googlegroups.com> wrote: > Darn lol thank you Cheri. This year is really hard to read and has several > pages that just run together. I am not sure if they are records or a list >

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: JOHN SILVA BROWN DEATH IN HANFORD, CALIFORNIA

Lionel died this morning - his son, Steve On Wed, Oct 18, 2017 at 6:56 AM, brownat68 wrote: > John Silver Brown (Joao Silver Brum) is my Great grandfather. Do you have > any information on where he was born in the Azores and lived and the names > of his parents? His

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Manuel Moniz b. abt 1890 Matriz Estrela, Ribeira Grande

Lionel died early this morning. - Steve, his son On Thu, Oct 19, 2017 at 6:58 AM, Laura Flanagan wrote: > Looking to identifying spouse and descendants of Manuel Moniz, son of > Jacintho Manuel Moniz and Maria do Espirito Santo Victoria. > > Siblings of Manuel: >

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Saint Elizabeth's Church in Sacramento

Yes, I saw that. I attend St.Elizabeth's at 9:00 Sundays. In fact, at age 96 I'm the oldest active parishioner at the church. Father Azevedo baptized me on June 8, 1919. Lionel Holmes On Mon, May 11, 2015 at 8:00 PM, lisahbskt via Azores Genealogy azores@googlegroups.com wrote: Hi

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] St Joseph's Church,. C;arksburg, Yolo County, California

Anne, Zip Code 95814. Lionel On Wed, Dec 31, 2014 at 11:20 AM, Anne Snyder po...@aceweb.com wrote: Lionel, What is your zip code? Anne - Original Message - *From:* Lionel Holmes lionelholme...@gmail.com *To:* azores@googlegroups.com *Sent:* Monday, December 29, 2014 7:08 PM

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] St Joseph's Church,. C;arksburg, Yolo County, California

The title is Portuguese Pioneers of the Sacramento Area. I'm the author. Let me know if you want a copy. It's $30. Lionel Rocha Holmes On Sun, Dec 28, 2014 at 1:53 PM, Anne Snyder po...@aceweb.com wrote: I'm curious as to what the titles are of the two books written about the Portuguese

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Antonio Faustino Pereira, born 1846 Azores to CA

Celso, I didn't intend to imply that Antonio Faustino Pereira was of my family, just that I have him on my list of Portuguese in the Sacramento area. Lionel Rocha Holmes On Wed, Apr 16, 2014 at 7:20 PM, Cheri Mello gfsche...@gmail.com wrote: Repost for Celso, celso95316 at gmail.com

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] First name Foster in USA-what might it have been in the Azores?

I have in my file a family of Fosters whose father was Manuel Faustino Silva. Also another Foster family whose father was Manuel Faustino Amaral. And an Anthony Foster Lacerda, who was born Antonio Faustino Pereira. Lionel Rocha Holmes On Sun, Apr 13, 2014 at 9:28 PM, p...@dholmes.com wrote:

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: oldest list member

Thank you. Lionel On Thu, Apr 3, 2014 at 9:54 PM, climbatr...@gmail.com wrote: Happy Bday Lionel On Wednesday, April 2, 2014 2:02:01 PM UTC-7, Doug da Rocha Holmes wrote: I believe Cheri identified my father, Lionel Rocha Holmes, as the oldest of our list members. It also happens to be

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: oldest list member

Thank you, Fatima. Lionel On Fri, Apr 4, 2014 at 11:57 AM, Personal ftav...@gmail.com wrote: Happy Birthday Lionel. You are a treasure! Fatima On Apr 4, 2014, at 1:54 AM, climbatr...@gmail.com wrote: Happy Bday Lionel On Wednesday, April 2, 2014 2:02:01 PM UTC-7, Doug da Rocha Holmes

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: oldest list member

Muitisimos obrigados, Hermano! Lionel On Fri, Apr 4, 2014 at 12:57 PM, Hermano C. Pires lagoe...@hotmail.comwrote: Caro Sr. Lionel, Quase perdi a oportunidade de o desjar um optimo aniversario. 95 e uma bela conta. Maiores votos para muitos mas. Os meus sinceros parabens. Hermano

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] oldest list member

Richardo Chaves, Muito obrigado! Lionel Rocha Holmes On Thu, Apr 3, 2014 at 3:53 AM, Ricardo Chaves chave...@gmail.com wrote: Feliz Aniversário Lionel, e muita saúde! Noventa e cinco anos e conduzir é um feito! Parabéns! On Thu, Apr 3, 2014 at 1:25 AM, Kim Rowe te...@bellsouth.net

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] oldest list member

Thank you. Lionel On Thu, Apr 3, 2014 at 7:46 PM, mnk kamis...@comcast.net wrote: Amazing! Happy Birthday Lionel! -- 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] oldest list member

Thank you! Lionel On Wed, Apr 2, 2014 at 1:16 PM, seekg...@aol.com wrote: Happy birthday, Lionel! In a message dated 4/2/2014 2:02:08 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, p...@dholmes.com writes: I believe Cheri identified my father, Lionel Rocha Holmes, as the oldest of our list members. It

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] oldest list member

Thank you! Lionel On Wed, Apr 2, 2014 at 1:20 PM, Pam Santos pamsanto...@gmail.com wrote: Happy Birthday!! On Wed, Apr 2, 2014 at 2:18 PM, rcapodc rcap...@redshift.com wrote: Happy Birthday, Lionel! Wow, 95 years young, that's great. Hope you have a very good day! Luv, Prima

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] oldest list member

Sandra Dauer: thank you very much for your wishes. Lionel On Wed, Apr 2, 2014 at 6:00 PM, Lionel Holmes lionelholme...@gmail.comwrote: Thank you, Helen Salvador. I'm shooting for 96 now. Lionel On Wed, Apr 2, 2014 at 5:58 PM, Sandra Valine Dauer acore...@gmail.comwrote: Happy Birthday

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] oldest list member

Thank you,Diane. Lionel On Wed, Apr 2, 2014 at 6:29 PM, Diane Cox d...@wwdb.org wrote: Happy Birthday, Lionel! Diane Lapp Cox Noia and Rogers families from Newcastle On Wed, Apr 2, 2014 at 2:02 PM, p...@dholmes.com wrote: I believe Cheri identified my father, Lionel Rocha Holmes, as

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] oldest list member

Thank you, Shirl. Do hope you'll make your wish, too. Lionel On Wed, Apr 2, 2014 at 8:20 PM, Shirl Sereque shirl.sere...@frontier.comwrote: Lionel - I sure hope I'm as happy and well at 95. Lucky you! - Shirl - On Wednesday, April 2, 2014 10:45 PM, Lionel Holmes lionelholme

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

Great story. Thanks. Lionel Holmes On Fri, Mar 14, 2014 at 7:39 PM, aportu...@yahoo.com wrote: What can you say except, Bravo, Well done! and Way to Go! Sam in Maz Sent from Windows Mail *From:* E Sharp bellema...@gmail.com *Sent:* Friday, March 14, 2014 1:30 PM *To:* Azores Group

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] @Doug Holmes

Rosemarie, My son Doug is skiing at Lake Tahoe today. His email addressis hol...@dholmes.com Lionel On Sun, Feb 16, 2014 at 2:10 PM, rcapodc rcap...@redshift.com wrote: Doug, Please email me re our Joao Goncalves Santana Marie Rodrigues from Sao Roque do Pico. I've been verifying stuff

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] FTDNA: Got Mozabite genes?

Very impressive, Doug On Mon, Sep 30, 2013 at 7:08 PM, p...@dholmes.com wrote: Eileen, They are talking about male Y-DNA testing. If the person who got the Family Finder test is male, you can get the Y-DNA test with no further swabbing, most likely. I have put together something that

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] death in Niteroi, Brasil

Manoel (man...@gmail.com): What does this mean: Mancou o prozo de um anno para prestacao de contas ? Lionel Rocha Holmes On Tue, Aug 27, 2013 at 3:28 PM, mances man...@gmail.com wrote: Doug, I am not that good in english, but pipa d'água is something like tank for water. The word pipa

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Goncalves Noia Tree

Leo Noia, You mention Belchior, which is not a common name. I have in my files of Sacramento area families a Joao Marcelino Belchior married to Maria Clementina, with children Alexandre, Antonio, Maria, and Theresa. The name was changed by some in the family to Balshor. A Theresa Belchior,

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Goncalves Noia Tree

Eric, I see. I assumed it was a surname. Thanks. Lionel On Sat, Jun 29, 2013 at 2:40 PM, eric edgar noblankt...@gmail.com wrote: Lionel, Leo is referring to Belchior Gomes Noia of Flores.I sent him a tree privately Eric Edgar On Sat, Jun 29, 2013 at 2:22 PM, Lionel Holmes

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Anthony John Freitas 1899 - 1919

Sandra, Re your question about Maria Perry Perreira on p.223 and on p.304: Both entries came from Thelma Rose, so I assume that's correct. As for Lucy Francis, wife of Henry Rose, I have them in my files as parents of John Rose, Henry Rose, and Mary Rose=___Owens. The latter couple were

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Anthony John Freitas 1899 - 1919

Sandra. I'll drive by 2211 12th Street to see if the house is still there. Lionel On Thu, Jun 13, 2013 at 7:53 AM, Sandra Valine Dauer acore...@gmail.comwrote: Doug, did you think from Piedade? Tony Valim's family, he formely from Modesto, wrote the Valin/Valim/Valine book? Thanks Sandra

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Anthony John Freitas 1899 - 1919

Sandra, Checking my files (info from funeral notices in Sacramento Bee) I found this: Manuel A. FREITAS (d.8-18-1926, age 63, born Pico.) =Mary L. FRANCIS (d.6-7-1949, age 75, born Azores|) | |--Minnie (Mamie) FREITAS |=Andrew J. SENNA | | | |--Lorraine FRANCIS | |--Lawrence

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] congratulations Lionel Rocha Holmes

Thank you,George. Shooting now for 95. Lionel On Fri, Apr 5, 2013 at 4:49 PM, George Pacheco bretanha1...@gmail.comwrote: Lionel, wishing you a Happy Birthday with Health and happiness and many more birthdays! George On Thu, Apr 4, 2013 at 6:53 PM, Fatima ftav...@gmail.com wrote:

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] congrats lionel holmes

Manuel, Thank you for your kind wishes. I can blame my memory on my age, but where did we meet in 1990? On Thu, Apr 4, 2013 at 9:34 AM, emmanuel lopes emmanuelo...@gmail.comwrote: wishing you lots of health and happiness. it was a real pleasure meeting you in 1990. manuel azevedo (delia's

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] congratulations Lionel Rocha Holmes

Thanks,Doug. I'm blushing! Dad On Tue, Apr 2, 2013 at 10:01 PM, p...@dholmes.com wrote: While it's still April 2nd, I thought I would tell all our cousins on this list that today my father reached the age of 94 years. He is still an active list member, attending tonight's PHCS monthly

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Luiz/Luis as a first or last name

Cheri, I have several Luiz/Luis in my files of Sacramento families, and many who Anglicized the name to Lewis. Lionel On Thu, Mar 28, 2013 at 10:17 PM, p...@dholmes.com wrote: Hi Cheri, I don't have a lot of practice making a gedcom, but I believe if you were to name the person who will

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Melo Family (deMello, Mello)

In my file of Portuguese families in the Sacramento area are a couple of dozen Mello families. The California death register lists over 30 named Mello or Melo. Lionel Rocha Holmes On Wed, Mar 20, 2013 at 10:19 AM, Jo Anne Hartmann joa1...@yahoo.comwrote: Any Mello relatives in California by

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] NORDESTE - António de Arruda e Teresa Rebelo

Eliseu, Any of your Arrudas in Sacramento CA? I have lots of them in my files. Lionel On Thu, Mar 14, 2013 at 12:41 PM, Eliseu Silva eliseuman...@gmail.comwrote: Hi group, ** ** António de Arruda http://HREF= married Teresa Rebelo in February 26, 1733, Achada Grande, NORDESTE, S.

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Island of my dreams

Not LAWPSH, as someone told me? My late wife was a Lopes, which she pronunced like ropes. But her brother, the late Sacramento Bee artist John Lopes, pronunced it LOPE-ES. Lionel Rocha Holmes. On Sat, Feb 9, 2013 at 8:21 PM, Katharine katharine.f.ba...@gmail.comwrote: My Portuguese professor

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Island of my dreams

John Vasconcellos, I'm curious about how the name LOPES is pronounced in the various areas. It's been a while since I lived in Brazil (as news bureau chief for McGraw-Hill World News in 1952), but I seem to recall it as something like LAWPZH, or maybe that was the Azorean pronunciation. Lionel

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Very Interesting Article - Jews in the Azores

Doug, I agree with your comment. Dad On Wed, Jan 2, 2013 at 12:34 PM, p...@dholmes.com wrote: Very interesting. I never heard a thing about it. It brings to mind how DNA testing, especially male y-DNA testing, can help resolve this type of question when the article ends with: “I can

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

Merry Christmas, Cheri, and to all on the list. Lionel Rocha Holmes On Mon, Dec 24, 2012 at 8:54 AM, Cheri Mello gfsche...@gmail.com wrote: Merry Christmas and Feliz Natal to all members of this list! For those wishing to post Christmas greetings, please use this thread only. Just hit

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Happy 7th Birthday to the Azores Genealogy List!

And it's all because of you, Cheri. You do a great job. Lionel On Tue, Sep 25, 2012 at 7:35 PM, Cheri Mello gfsche...@gmail.com wrote: This list will be 7 years old on the 27th! The first post was on the 28th. I can't believe this has been going on 7 years already! Today, our 1000th

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Terceira Research

I have a Sampaio in my Sacramento files -- a Jose Nascimento Sampaio from Urros, Tras-os-Montes. Lionel Rocha Holmes On Tue, Aug 21, 2012 at 12:33 PM, John Vasconcelos gfsjo...@gmail.comwrote: Sampaio is a surname. I knew a Sampaio family in Brazil and they said it was Portuguese. John

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] confirmation

Mike, Glad to hear that. Lionel Rocha Holmes (Doug's father) On Fri, Jun 29, 2012 at 3:21 AM, Mike mgilfilia...@gmail.com wrote: I got an email overnight from Mr. Doug da Rocha Holmes. He has traced all the names in my list from Lajes do Pico and has sent me the translation of my

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: any ideas where to look next

Cheri, Your perseverance is admirable! Lionel On Fri, May 4, 2012 at 6:32 AM, Cheri Mello gfsche...@gmail.com wrote: For those who are newer to Portuguese genealogy, you have many more resources now that those of us who started 20 years ago. Twenty years ago, it took me 4 years and 25

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Recap of the genealogy conferences (Salt Lake City and San Jose, California)

Thanks for the recap, Cheri. Lionel On Mon, Apr 30, 2012 at 6:49 PM, K Pimental Reading kpsread...@gmail.comwrote: I am so sorry that I couldn't attend this one due to business travel. Best to all, Keith Pimental Sent from my iPad On Apr 30, 2012, at 9:43 PM, Cheri Mello

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Genealogy Information Day Sunday April 22

I'll be there. Lionel On Mon, Apr 16, 2012 at 8:27 PM, cakemom...@aol.com wrote: ** The Portuguese Historical and Cultural Society of Sacramento will to holding a Genealogy Information Day on Sunday April 22 at St Elizabeth's Hall at 12 and S St in Sacramento at 1:00 pm. We will have

[AZORES-Genealogy] Fwd: portuguese guard dogs back in style

-- Forwarded message -- From: Bill Holmes holme...@live.com Date: Sun, Feb 12, 2012 at 3:35 PM Subject: portuguese guard dogs back in style To: Lionel Holmes lionelholme...@gmail.com, Lucy Ang crede...@frontiernet.net, Doug Holmes hol...@dholmes.com, Jeannie Womack jeanniewom

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] LEWIS as a surname from Portugal

And sometimes LUIS. On Wed, Jan 25, 2012 at 9:02 PM, Cheri Mello gfsche...@gmail.com wrote: Betty, As Jason, Richard, and John said, it's Luiz. Not Lewis. Don't ask me where my brain was. Cheri Cheri Mello Listowner, Azores-Gen Researching: Vila Franca, Ponta Garca, Ribeira Quente,

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Portuguese citizenship

Mary K: My son got Portuguese citizenship based on my having gotten it through my Azores-born parents. Lionel Rocha Holmes On Mon, Jan 23, 2012 at 12:44 PM, Mary Kent m_k...@comcast.net wrote: I know some Brazilians who have gotten Portuguese citizenship and passports based on a grandparent

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Place Name or ??

Lisa, If you Google Faja d'Alem you'll find several referances. Lionel On Sun, Jan 15, 2012 at 7:22 PM, lisahb...@aol.com wrote: Is anyone familiar with a name that looks like Faja d' Alem. Thanks Lisa Harley Southern Cal -- To unsubscribe from this group, send email to

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Looking for Walter Parham

Lisa Harley, I tried contacting you but my email bounced. I'd love to see what you have on Msgr.Azevedo. (He baptized me). If you'ld care to give me your postal address I can send you a print-out of what I have on the Azevedo family. (it doesn't come out right via email). Lionel Holmes

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Merry Christmas / Feliz Natal

And Merry Christmas to you,Cheri. You do a great job! Lionel Rocha Holmes On Sat, Dec 24, 2011 at 7:01 AM, Cheri Mello gfsche...@gmail.com wrote: Merry Christmas and Feliz Natal to everyone on this list! For those who would like to send their Christmas greetings to the list, please hit

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Manuel Silva Nevis Article

woodwork himself. It's also suggested by Lionel Holmes in the book Portuguese Pioneers of Sacramento that the Nevis name was adopted from a ship captain that Manuel worked for. The mention of the Azevedo's as cousins is a new angle for me to pursue. I currently working on a historical

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Last Name Origins

Thanks, Rick. Most interesting. Lionel On Sat, Jun 18, 2011 at 1:56 PM, Richard Francis Pimentel rfrancispimen...@comcast.net wrote: *Hi All,* * * *This link will take you to and interesting article on last names.* * * * * http://www.mayrand.org/meaning-e.htm ** ** * *

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] re: conceicao name Re: Searching ancestors - da Rosa (Roza), Furtado de Mendonca, de Avelar, Pereira de Avila, Bettencourt, Conceicao...

Great article, Kathy and Cheri! Lionel On Thu, May 5, 2011 at 7:40 PM, Subscribed! subscribedto...@comcast.netwrote: Fascinating article... Thanks for posting. I'm going to share it with my Dad bc we couldn't figure out the logic behind some of our family names. Sent from my rotary phone

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Portuguese 'JOE early pioneer

There's another Portuguese Joe: In the War of 1812, a sailor known only as Portuguese Joe was a hero of battles against the British around the Great Lakes. Lionel On Sun, May 1, 2011 at 8:41 AM, Terri terr...@rogers.com wrote: Sorrymy mistake...he was an early pioneer on the WEST coast of

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Check out History of the American Consulate Azores

Yes, interesting.Thanks. Lionel On Mon, Apr 25, 2011 at 3:06 PM, emac...@aol.com wrote: History of the American Consulate Azoreshttp://www.usconsulateazores.pt/HistoryOfTheConsulate.htm You might find this article of interest... eloise -- To unsubscribe from this group, send email to

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA Match with the newer Family Finder test at Family Tree DNA

Thanks, Cheri, Lionel On Mon, Apr 11, 2011 at 9:42 AM, Cheri Mello gfsche...@gmail.com wrote: Lionel, our birthday boy, got a Family Finder match with the new autosomal DNA test at Family Tree DNA (FTDNA)!!! This newer autosomal test, compares DNA (whether you are male or female) across

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

have many more 'anniversaries of the day you blessed humanity with your presence'. God Bless. Pat --- On *Thu, 3/31/11, Lionel Holmes lionelholme...@gmail.com* wrote: From: Lionel Holmes lionelholme...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Elk Grove and Escalon in California

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

Cheri, Where in Elk Grove? Lionel On Wed, Mar 30, 2011 at 10:12 PM, Cheri Mello gfsche...@gmail.com wrote: The Artesia D.E.S. band will be in Elk Grove and Escalon this coming weekend. Elk Grove: On Saturday, around 4pm, I think. We are crashing a Tourada a Corda (bullfight on a rope).

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

Cheri, Never mind. I forgot that Saturday is my 92nd birthday, and I have family coming over, so I won't be able to go there. Would have loved to meet you. Lionel On Wed, Mar 30, 2011 at 10:42 PM, Cheri Mello gfsche...@gmail.com wrote: Lionel, Is there a place where they run the bulls?

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Shrove Tuesday

Thanks for the reminder. Tonight I'll gourge. On Tue, Mar 8, 2011 at 2:05 PM, emac...@aol.com wrote: Today is Shrove Tuesday. Also known in France as Fat Tuesady. Today we eat - tomorow we fast. ..In England Shrove Tuesday is called Pancake Day. In the news that I saw today, Prince Wiliam

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Catholic or Jewish Roots?

Good point, Eloise. Lionel On Mon, Feb 14, 2011 at 12:49 PM, emac...@aol.com wrote: Many do criticize this book-. I remember years ago on the old Azores List there was much discussion about The Cross and the Pear Tree. The Jews, who when forced to convert, did not choose name of fruits

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Longevity among Azoreans

Don't know if you're referring to native Azoreans, or their descendants. My mother died at 101, born in Sacramento but conceived in Pico. My wife, born here, was 95. Her sister, born in Sao Jorge, was 97. Lionel Rocha Holmes On Tue, Feb 8, 2011 at 1:31 PM, Richard Francis Pimentel

[AZORES-Genealogy] Butte County

If anybody is interested, I've extracted the Butte County, CA, Naturalization Declarations of Intention records for the years 1843=1929, and would be pleased to look up any names wanted. Lionel Rocha Holmes -- To unsubscribe from this group, send email to azores+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com.

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Family stories

Eric Deanna, I have in my files (info from funeral notices in the Sacramento Bee) some names which seem to match yours: Andrew Enos, d.1-1-1931, age 75, born S.Miguel = He married twice. By one wife he had these children: 1. Marion Enos, d.11-11-1927, age 63, m. to Caroline

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] My Genealogy Christmas Gift

Fascinating story, Cheri. Thanks for posting it. Feliz Natal. Lionel On Sat, Dec 25, 2010 at 10:57 AM, Cheri Mello gfsche...@gmail.com wrote: About 3 weeks ago, a new member joined our list - Altino Demelo. An amusing name, I thought, since I had a photo of a man in a soldier's uniform

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Christmas

I second the motion! Lionel On Fri, Dec 17, 2010 at 2:34 PM, Sam Koester sam...@surewest.net wrote: I will definitely add to the list who say Celeste is a wonderful hostess and it is pure pleasure to be able to stay with her! Merry Christmas and Happy New year Celeste! Sam in CA :-)

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Guilherme da Silveira Book 2010

Joy Hughes: Do you know where I can buy the book? Lionel Rocha Holmes On Sat, Nov 27, 2010 at 1:20 PM, Joy Hughes hughes1...@dodo.com.au wrote: I have a copy of The Guilherme da Silveira Book 2010 by Andre L. Fr. Claeys Brugge. It is written in Portuguese. Would anyone have an English

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Gray

: Mon, 25 Oct 2010 19:30:06 -0400 Subject: Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Gray From: margaretvice...@gmail.com To: azores@googlegroups.com Hello Lionel, I would say Silva or Silveira. Margaret On Mon, Oct 25, 2010 at 3:24 PM, Lionel Holmes lionelholme...@gmail.comwrote: Does anybody have any idea

[AZORES-Genealogy] books

Cleaning out my files for an eventual move, I find I've got three copies of Ecos Lusiadas no Oeste Americano by Fernando M. Soares Silva. If anybody wants the two extra copies they can have them, first come, first served. Lionel Rocha Holmes -- To unsubscribe from this group, send email to

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] books

Hermano, Let me have your mailing address and I'll mail it today. Lionel On Sat, Oct 9, 2010 at 10:27 AM, Hermano C. Pires lagoe...@hotmail.comwrote: Hello Lionel. If I am not too mlate I would love to have one! Will reinburse you for the postage. Many thanks. Hermano

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] books

Hermano, Thanks. Any relatives in the Sacramento area? There are a few Pires in my files. Lionel On Sat, Oct 9, 2010 at 12:16 PM, Hermano C. Pires lagoe...@hotmail.comwrote: Hello Lionel Many thanks! Hermano da Costa Pires 831 East 12th Street, North Vancouver, British Columbia

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] DUTRA FAMILY IN WATSONVILLE OR SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA ORIGINALLY FROM CEDROS

Donna, You don't mention a Joseph Furtado Dutra, but I have in my files (from death notices in the Sacramento Bee) a Joseph Furtado Dutra who married Mary Thelma Ferria on 2 Feb 1930, and had a son Frank Eugene Dutra. Mary died a year later, on 14 Feb. 1931, age 18. Lionel Rocha Holmes On Sun,

Re: RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Bem

Strange. But thanks. On Fri, Jul 9, 2010 at 1:32 PM, E Sharp bellema...@gmail.com wrote: Karlushko, Debem De bem - I posted this the way it was listed on Ancestry. When I searched Bem on Ancestry, I gave those results. When I searched for de bem, there was nothing. When I put the two

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Bem

Thanks, Emil. I have one large Bem family in my files, but I wasn't certain it was Portuguese. Lionel On Thu, Jul 8, 2010 at 3:14 PM, ehsilve...@comcast.net wrote: Hi Lionel, Yes, I have a few de Bems in my file. Emil Silveira - Original Message - From: Lionel Holmes

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Bem

-Original Message- From: azores@googlegroups.com on behalf of Lionel Holmes Sent: Thu 7/8/2010 11:50 AM To: azores@googlegroups.com Subject: [AZORES-Genealogy] Bem Does anyone know if Bem is a Portuguese surname? Lionel Rocha Holmes -- To unsubscribe from this group, send email to azores

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Bem

Other: Lagos Age: 25 Gender: Female Ethnicity/Race­/Nationality: Portuguese Port of Departure: Lisbon, Portugal Port of Arrival: New York, New York Ship Name: Saturnia E On Thu, Jul 8, 2010 at 11:50 AM, Lionel Holmes lionelholme...@gmail.com wrote: Does anyone know if Bem is a Portuguese

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Unfamiliar Surname

My father was Manuel Leal daRocha Homem, deom Terceira. His brother Jesse Americanized the name to Holmes, and the rest of the immigrants followed suit. I use Lionel daRocha Holmes. My genealogist son Doug uses Doug DaRocha Holmes. Homem is not uncomon; the name has appeared several times on the

[AZORES-Genealogy] Silva

A question for the list members: Does anybody have any idea why so many Portuguese have the name Silva? In the English-speaking world the most common name is Smith, which derives from an occupation. But what about Silva? Lionel Rocha Holmes -- To unsubscribe from this group, send email to

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] My DAD Clarence Valine

Sandra, My sincerest condolences to you and your family for your loss. Lionel On Tue, Jun 8, 2010 at 5:53 PM, San Dauer acore...@msn.com wrote: My Dad Clarence Vieira Valine died peacefully on May 31, 2010. Below OBIT from Porterville Recorder Sandra Valine Dauer Clarence V. Valine

Re: Res: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: de or da

Good explanation! On Fri, Feb 26, 2010 at 3:23 PM, Cheri Mello gfsche...@gmail.com wrote: As a kid, I was told something about De vs de being royalty. That's not the way Portuguese grammar works. de basically means of. da would be the equivalent of the English contraction of the (with the

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Reposo 13Messages in 5 Topics

I have several Rapozo families in my files on Sacramento-area families. Would you like to have that info? Lionel Holmes On Sat, Feb 13, 2010 at 10:56 AM, lisa lema brat.l...@hotmail.com wrote: Hello. I am interested in learning more about this line of ancestry, the Raposo

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Interesting People of Portuguese Descent

He neglected to mention baseball star Pedroia, of Woodland CA. On Fri, Jan 22, 2010 at 6:01 PM, bellema...@gmail.com wrote: http://www.ojornal.com/site/news.cfm?BRD=2677dept_id=543378newsid=20404830PAG=461rfi=9 Elaine -- To unsubscribe from this group, send email to

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] FamilySearch has Portuguese interface

What are you testing? Lionel On Thu, Jan 21, 2010 at 1:49 PM, gregorylima tds.net gregoryl...@tds.netwrote: This is a test 2010/1/21 Cheri Mello gfsche...@gmail.com Dick Eastman posted this info his online newsletter today: http://tinyurl.com/yejbour -- Cheri Mello Listowner,

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] San Francisco and Oakland, CA

San Leandro, a suburb of Oakland, had a large Portuguese colony at one time. As for wine country, that's probably Sonoma County (Napa). On Sun, Jan 17, 2010 at 12:25 AM, bbffrrpp bbffr...@comcast.net wrote: Hello, I found out last year that Francisco Frank MOURA and his family probably lived

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Interesting site - Portuguese Americans

Thanks. Very interesting, though some of the information is out of date. Macau, for instance, no longer belongs to Portugal. And some of the sources are quite old (The Portuguese Historical Cultural Society, for one.) Lionel Rocha Holmes Sacramento On Tue, Dec 29, 2009 at 6:25 PM, E Sharp