Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] mtDNA haplogroup J

I did my mtDNA with National Geographic a couple of years ago and it came out J* (not 1 or 2). I haven't worked too much on my material side since my father's side (mostly English, been in the US since the 1620's) has been much easier to track. The earliest maternal female I know of is my great-gra

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] 1940 census information

Celeste, I agree with you. When the 1940 census came out I located my paternal uncle in Oakland. His first name was listed as John. His name was Ralph. He NEVER used or was called John. The informant was listed as his wife and I know she knew his name. The only thing I can think of was that the cen

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Public Trees

Speaking of the census... In the newly released 1940 census my uncle, Ralph Hinchey Baker, is listed as John Baker!!! I know it's him because he lived at the same address for 40 years and the wife and 2 sons are his. The census worker listed his wife as the one who gave the information. He was NEV

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

I also have a Lewis grandfather. He was born in Vila do Topo, Sao Jorges, Azore Islandsin 1891 and came to the US in 1901 with his widowed mother and one older brother and a younger sister. The information I was giv

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Anglicization of names

I just have to chime in here. My grandfather came to California in 1901/02 (I've seen both dates and haven't found a ship). All I know is that his father's last name was Luiz (on my grandfather's death certificate) and that my grandfather was always known as Joseph Souza Lewis, his mother (who imm

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

Oops, that should be his DEATH certificate, not birth certificate. On Thu, Jan 26, 2012 at 8:04 AM, Lorinda Sevenans wrote: > My grandfather was born in Vila do Topa, Sao Jorges and immigrated to > California at age 10 with his widowed mother and two younger siblings. He > was Joseph So

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

My grandfather was born in Vila do Topa, Sao Jorges and immigrated to California at age 10 with his widowed mother and two younger siblings. He was Joseph Souza Lewis. His birth certificate lists his father's name as ? Luiz (no first name). That's as far as I've gone so far in that line. His mother

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Online records for Sao Jorge

I'm looking for my grandfather (always known as Joseph Lewis) who was born on Sao Jorge in Topo, but when I follow your suggestions and click on baptisms and the years he was born I get a message saying that the page isn't available. Is there something I'm not doing? Lorinda Baker Sevenans > > >

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Longevity among Azoreans

I think the secret lies in hard work and plenty of bacalhau/fish and fruits > and lots of KALE SOUP! > > That's a healthy way to eat, but my mom - 96 - grew up on American food. Her father immigrated from the Azores in 1901, her mother was born in Mass. of Azorian parents, so she was 2nd generat

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Longevity among Azoreans

> Is there a lot of longevity in Azorean families? My great aunt Edith > Rose Vieira lived until 103 and 1/2. > -- > My mother is 96yrs., still living, her mother lived to 90 and her father to 86. The other in the family, not so much. Lorinda -- To unsubscribe from this group, send email to azo