RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Some help

Hi, My grandmother and family arrived at New Bedord, MA (July 7, 1904, S. S. Patria). Per the ship's roster, their destination was her mother's sister in Cambridge, MA. Her (and siblings') Naturalization papers were the core resources. They cited their ship and other details about their

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] looking for grandmother's family

Hi Patrick, Try exploring US sources. Information and images available online via Ancestry.com, etc. *US Censuses (1910, 20, 30, 40): especially ‘10 and ‘20 have a section asking when to US and citizenship status (Al – alien; Pa – filed papers; Na – Naturalized) *If Pa or Na, you can

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Off Subject question about Family Treekmaker software

Hi, A similar option: give the ‘Unknown Spouse’ any name (something not confused with your real names that you’ll easily know). Then, delete that person. Marsha Stringer strin...@mstringer.net -- *From:* azores@googlegroups.com

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Birth information

Hi Walter, When starting out, I was guided to using the Bef/Aft/Abt system to have the most concrete info/reference in the Birth/Marriage/Death date blocks. Born: *Place line/block* Bef 25 Mar 1678 put baptismal location Abt 1678

[AZORES-Genealogy] Problem Changing Tree

I’m on a 2nd attempt at updating/replacing my FTDNA tree with a gedcom. On the tree page, selected upload gedcom, no problem with the selection of gedcom and my ID in the tree. Says a few minutes. First attempt closed after 30 min. Logged in and the old tree was still there. Now 20 min

[AZORES-Genealogy] Found DUTRA/PINHEIRO 2nd Cousins (from Terceira to Boston)

Hi, During a periodic check of recent DNA matches I recognized a young DUTRA/PINHEIRO cousin via names in her tree. Surprise!! We are 2nd cousins, 1x Removed (her mother is my 2nd). This is the line of my grandmother’s brother (family cluster immigration to Boston in 1904). I know the US

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] FTDNA Email

onta Garca, Ribeira Quente, > Ribeira das Tainhas, Achada > > > On Wed, Dec 19, 2018 at 8:25 AM M. Stringer > wrote: > >> Greetings, >> >> >> >> Tried to send an email to an FTDNA match. This time got a pop-up asking >> which servic

[AZORES-Genealogy] FTDNA Email

Greetings, Tried to send an email to an FTDNA match. This time got a pop-up asking which service I wanted to use. Is this an FTDNA site change, or an issue with my computer? Thanks, Marsha Stringer strin...@mstringer.net -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[AZORES-Genealogy] DNA Testing differences

I did go ahead and upload the Ancestry results to My Heritage. Received the results today, and there are some interesting differences. There was no problem with the upload process for a 2nd/subsequent set of results. This time, followed the instructions for Ancestry instead of FTDNA. Said

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] AZORES-Genealogy] Uploading Multiple kits; etc

Hi Cheri, Thank You again for your quick response and patience. The paper trail research is very clean/thorough (‘cousin’ researching since 1970ish, me since 1998 with LOTS of collaboration/corroboration/documentation). Long story and not Azores, so trying to stick to the DNA of it all –

[AZORES-Genealogy] AZORES-Genealogy] Uploading Multiple kits; etc

ila Franca, Ponta Garca, Ribeira Quente, Ribeira das Tainhas, Achada On Thu, Nov 29, 2018 at 11:48 AM M. Stringer wrote: Hi, I got the same/similar message at first re FTDNA (not sure which mistake); tried again and it worked. Is it possible to upload a 2nd test? Wondering if there wo

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Transferring your DNA to My HeritageDNAbefore December 1

Hi, I got the same/similar message at first re FTDNA (not sure which mistake); tried again and it worked. Is it possible to upload a 2nd test? Wondering if there would be different results via the Ancestry test? Marsha Stringer strin...@mstringer.net *From:* azores@googlegroups.com

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Transferring your DNA to My Heritage DNA before December 1

17, 2018 at 3:06 PM M. Stringer wrote: Hi, Need to verify correct file/format downloaded from FTDNA for the transfer. >From menu: ‘Build 37 Autosomal Raw Data’ File: an Excel CSV file Correct item to upload to My Heritage? Thanks, Marsha Stringer strin...@mstringer.

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Transferring your DNA to My Heritage DNA before December 1

Hi, Need to verify correct file/format downloaded from FTDNA for the transfer. >From menu: ‘Build 37 Autosomal Raw Data’ File: an Excel CSV file Correct item to upload to My Heritage? Thanks, Marsha Stringer strin...@mstringer.net -- *From:*

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Transferring your DNA to My Heritage DNA before December 1

Hi Cheri, I had thought there were privacy concerns re downloading raw data? Are there pros/cons re uploading to My Heritage? What about GedMatch? Cheers, Marsha Stringer strin...@mstringer.net *From:* azores@googlegroups.com [mailto:azores@googlegroups.com] *On Behalf Of

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Phone for a month in the Azores

Hi, We bought something called OneSimCard a few years ago, which works in multiple countries. At that time, you had your card, and had an account where you could top up your funds as needed. The call rates were better than we could get with our gsm cell providers.

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Ancestry

Greetings, Can't make any suggestions for any version of internet posting that is really private. Perhaps a modified version of your trees might be a consideration? I resisted posting any trees, anywhere -- until participating in this group. I used the FTDNA tree form to manually enter

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Catholic Church Records

Researching Sao Jorge, Terceira, Graciosa, Faial and Pico, Azores, Isola delle Femmine, Sant' Elia, Sicily On Mon, Jun 12, 2017 at 12:44 AM, M. Stringer <strin...@mstringer.net> wrote: The scope of coverage is from the NEHGS website https://www.americanancestors.org/index.aspx Marsha St

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Catholic Church Records

than we have now! Rosemarie rcap...@gmail.com Researching Sao Jorge, Terceira, Graciosa, Faial and Pico, Azores, Isola delle Femmine, Sant' Elia, Sicily On Sun, Jun 11, 2017 at 6:23 AM, M. Stringer <strin...@mstringer.net> wrote: Reminder: The Boston records will cover The Boston Archd

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Catholic Church Records

Reminder: The Boston records will cover The Boston Archdiocese parish records 1789 – 1900. Marsha Stringer strin...@mstringer.net -- *From:* azores@googlegroups.com [mailto:azores@googlegroups.com] *On Behalf Of *MaryAnn Santos *Sent:* Sunday, June 11, 2017 8:53

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] SAN Miguel

Hi Janet, Wondering if you can find anything more in the US about your grandparents. *Does their marriage record include the names of their parents? *Have you looked for them in US Censuses? 1900, 10, 20, 30 have information about the year of immigration, and citizenship status. *If they became

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] THOMAS HICKLING AND HIS WIFE SARAH FALDES - S. Miguel - Ponta Delgada

. You'll find a bio on them here: https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Greene-3914 Thank you for the offer but at this point no need to look it up, I'll keep both dates for now. Cheers everyone. Margaret On Fri, Apr 28, 2017 at 9:48 AM, M. Stringer <strin...@mstringer.net> wrot

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Family Tree DNA Sale

Hi, I added the mt test, which is definitely Azores. Will you see it automatically, or will I need to notify you when the results come in? Marsha Stringer strin...@mstringer.net -- *From:* azores@googlegroups.com [mailto:azores@googlegroups.com] *On Behalf Of

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] THOMAS HICKLING AND HIS WIFE SARAH FALDES - S. Miguel - Ponta Delgada

Hi Margaret, Not a known person to me. Any date ranges – to explore civil records, newspapers, etc in/near Boston/Philadelphia? Marsha Stringer strin...@mstringer.net -- *From:* azores@googlegroups.com [mailto:azores@googlegroups.com] *On Behalf Of *Margaret

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Happy Easter - Feliz Pascoa thread

Hi, Happy Easter! Seeing 'massa sevada' reminded me of a Portuguese/Italian/English question about one of our Easter treats. My Portuguese grandmother made an Italian pastry (sort of anisette biscotti). I remember watching as she shaped the dough into intricate baskets, bunnies, etc. My

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Rezendes, Ponta Delgada - trying to track down source of US citizenship grant

Hi Di, Yet more similarities. I know my mother spoke of Waldo Avenue frequently, but they were apparently there only a few years: after a 1923 directory (Beacon St) – down the street by the 1930 Census (Dimick St). By 1933 they too were in Arlington - until the early 1950s, after my

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Rezendes, Ponta Delgada - trying to track down source of US citizenship grant

Hi Diane, I recognized Waldo Ave and checked this morning: My grandparents (Amedeo + Mary Dutra Buonomo) and family resided at 4 Waldo Ave, Somerville, per my grandfather’s 1928 naturalization papers! Different addresses in 1920/1930 censuses. Marsha Stringer strin...@mstringer.net

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] First Identified DNA Match

Hi Cheri, That was fast. Thanks. That puts my ‘lowish’ numbers in a reasonable framework. OK. Forgot that the numbers go down in a pattern per the generations. Given the similar (and changing) names I see (or think I see) some potential for interfamily relationships. I have a

[AZORES-Genealogy] First Identified DNA Match

Hi, Finally, an identified match – of course, with questions. My FTDNA tree is updated, X-Match chart printed/colored, other visual aids created and now exploring others’ trees. The match is to Pat Nostrome (I think part of the project)? Per FTDNA, the numbers are: 55 shared CM; 28 longest

Update RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA: Family Tree DNA's "In Common With"

Greetings, Orig: Search 1: ‘in Common With’ comparison between husband and male, identified 4th cousin. Definitely paternal line to 2xpaternal grandmother, wife of his 2xpaternal grandfather. The comparison male of her sister. The shared ancestors are her parents. The Xmatch female

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Hello :) New here and a little lost (Researching husband's family)

Hi Samantha, Some suggestions re more US searching. Fellow group members have found promising leads for you. You can now try to fact check via US resources to see if the data corresponds with/supports these new findings. *On the Passenger List, go to the far right column and see if there

RE: DNA Matches RE: [AZORES-Genealogy]

. Marsha Stringer strin...@mstringer.net -- *From:* azores@googlegroups.com [mailto:azores@googlegroups.com] *On Behalf Of *Cheri Mello *Sent:* Friday, September 16, 2016 1:52 AM *To:* Azores Genealogy *Subject:* Re: DNA Matches RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] M. Stringer

RE: DNA Matches RE: [AZORES-Genealogy]

Hi Cheri, Thanks for your patience explaining – and re-explaining. Each of my grandparents immigrated, from four different countries. I’m one quarter Portuguese, via my maternal grandmother. It’s unlikely that I’d be able to influence near relatives to test – I’m the only researcher in our

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Attending the Azores Conference and Joao Ventura

Hi, I first ‘met’ Joao abt 2002 via the Rootsweb list, when I began researching my grandmother’s family. He’s outstanding. Cheers, Marsha Stringer strin...@mstringer.net -- *From:* azores@googlegroups.com [mailto:azores@googlegroups.com] *On Behalf Of *Al

DNA Matches RE: [AZORES-Genealogy]

Hi, A DNA/FTDNA set of questions. Still trying to understand match meanings. Any response can wait until home and settled after the conference : ) Does ‘not strong’, mean just more distant? As 5th/6th, etc. cousins? Or match low because beyond a certain number of years (as shared ancestor

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Surname Faulha from Sao Miguel Azores.

If Rick means to check US Censuses for where they might be in MA, then include the Boston area – particularly Cambridge and Somerville. My grandmother and family arrived 1904, New Bedford, destination family in Cambridge. I learned of Azores Passports from messages on this list. With the date

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA "Basics" question

Hi Cheri, Thanks for your patient help. I think you’ve supported the FTDNA suggestion: Y-DNA 37 is a reasonable place to start for males, coupled with Family Finder. Then, as you explained, people can go back and purchase upgrades as needed/wanted over time - especially when on sale : ). I

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA "Basics" question

Cheri, I ‘think’ my question is re what going from YDNA 37 to 67, etc reveals; how it helps/works re distant ancestry. I ‘think’ from our limited explorations, that I’d recommend both YDNA and FamilyFinder for males. The example is my husband, so not Azores; hopefully on-topic within the

[AZORES-Genealogy] DUTRA/SILVEIRA fm Terceira/Lajes, Piedade Pico and PINHEIRO, FERREIRA (or MOULES fm Sco Mateus/Santa Barbara, Terceira

Greetings, I'm new to this list (and GGroups and new to DNA researching. I've recently joined the Azores DNA group (FamilyFinder test). My grandmother immigrated to Boston from Angra do Heroismo, Terceira in 1904, with her mother and three siblings. Another sibling and maternal aunt