Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Filomena "Fanny" Freitas

Thanks for sharing this. It gives hope! Maria Elena > On Jul 25, 2017, at 11:30 PM, Rosemarie Capodicci wrote: > > Great news, Kellie!! Just proves that if you keep plugging along you will > eventually get your answer!! > > > Rosemarie > rcap...@gmail.com > Researching

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Amarante from Manadas, Sao Jorge on the Water Lily to Australia

Hello Tony, Although we don't seem to be related, my husband's gr gr grandfathers both traveled on the Water Lily to the Goldfields in Australia. They were from Ponta Delgada. They were about 16, and 18 and they traveled with their father, Antonio José de Lima and his brother in law, JJ

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Pauas Name

Could it be Pavao? Look at the way the priest wrote the name João - he wrote the letter "o" like a big "S". Maria Elena > On Jul 10, 2017, at 11:17 PM, 'Jeremy G. B-C: Researching Sao Jorge' via > Azores Genealogy wrote: > > Hello! > > Could someone please

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] History of Azorean Surames Resources

Cheri: The top of my husband's pedigree chart goes back to the name Jacome. I went as far back as Sebastiao De Resendes Jacome (x Maria da Costa) in Santa Maria. Are your Jacome's from there also? I looked up the meaning of Jacome and it's "Jacob". I thought of Jacob of the House of

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Help

Liz, One thing you might love about searching on the iPad is how easy it is to move through the records and magnify them by making the screen larger. On the computer it takes longer to get through the research - for me. Maybe swe meone out there will tell me there's a way to enlarge the

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Help

I was thinking that as I have an iPad (Apple). The only program I know of is REUNION where you can enter info on your home computer AND the iPad. So if you're entering info on one device, the info also goes on the other device. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 25, 2017, at 5:24 PM, Kathy

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Military flights to Lajes Air For e in Terceira

Thanks for all the information from everyone. Yes, my husband is retired military flag officer and he is the one with the Azorean heritage. There were no flights available when we were out on the East coast but thanks to all of you, we now have information to plan a trip. I will keep

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Military flights to Lajes Air For e in Terceira

das Tainhas, Achada > >> On Fri, Jun 9, 2017 at 5:00 AM, Maria Lima <maria.lima...@gmail.com> wrote: >> Has anyone been able to use the military flights to Lajes Air Field in >> Terceira? They leave from New Jersey. Were traveling on east coast and >> called to s

[AZORES-Genealogy] Military flights to Lajes Air For e in Terceira

Has anyone been able to use the military flights to Lajes Air Field in Terceira? They leave from New Jersey. Were traveling on east coast and called to see if we could get on a flight but have to wait 72 hrs till they get the schedule. Since we're already out this way, we hoped we could.

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Searching Passport "Destinations"

ound > then I'd wade through the pages of Brasil and Sandwich Isles. > > Cheri Mello > Listowner, Azores-Gen > Researching: São Miguel island: Vila Franca, Ponta Garca, Ribeira Quente, > Ribeira das Tainhas, Achada > >> On Tue, May 23, 2017 at 8:05 AM, Maria Lima <ma

[AZORES-Genealogy] Searching Passport "Destinations"

Okay- it's probably a "dumb question" but here goes: If they applied for a passport for one country, was it customary and/or common that they would sail to another country? I noticed there are pages and pages of passports for Rio de Janeiro or Sandwich Islands. I'm looking for ancestor who

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Passports for São Jorge

e that helps! Cheri > > Cheri Mello > Listowner, Azores-Gen > Researching: São Miguel island: Vila Franca, Ponta Garca, Ribeira Quente, > Ribeira das Tainhas, Achada > >> On Fri, May 19, 2017 at 8:43 AM, Maria Lima <maria.lima...@gmail.com> wrote: >> Yes- the thoug

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Passports for São Jorge

1900s. > > Marilyn > >> On Fri, May 19, 2017 at 8:50 AM, Rosemarie Capodicci <rcap...@gmail.com> >> wrote: >> Good luck! >> >> Rosemarie >> rcap...@gmail.com >> Researching Sao Jorge, Terceira, Graciosa, Faial and Pico, Azores, >

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Passports for São Jorge

either. > > Rosemarie > rcap...@gmail.com > Researching Sao Jorge, Terceira, Graciosa, Faial and Pico, Azores, > Isola delle Femmine, Sant' Elia, Sicily > >> On Fri, May 19, 2017 at 7:16 AM, Maria Lima <maria.lima...@gmail.com> wrote: >> Does so

[AZORES-Genealogy] Passports for São Jorge

Does someone know where people from São Jorge went to get their passports? Maria Elena -- 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] Genealogy Software and Genealogy survey

Done. Maria Elena > On May 17, 2017, at 12:10 PM, 'abbykats' via Azores Genealogy > wrote: > > Done. > > > Barb Silva > > Member of Azores Gen Project > Researching Graciosa Azores Portugal > & Germany; Jafra Product Consultant > > > On Wednesday, May 17,

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Question on Madeira research

stoffice.net> wrote: > Familysearch.com has just digitized almost all of their Madeira records. You > can access them through searching their "catalog". Type in the place > "Madeira, Portugal" and "search". Then choose the option of "church records

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Question on Madeira research

re not uploaded to the internet yet and only available > through ordering them directly. > If you have any other questions, you can email me directly audiosourceinc at > qwestoffice.net > Erica Botelho > > -Original Message- > From: azores@googlegroups.com [mailto:a

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: LAST NAME OF GROOM's FATHER

JR- thanks for the info and also on the accents- I had started getting fancy adding accents but fortunately, I usually forget, so I will not any more. So I'm asking would the woman be VELHA and the man VELHO? Thanks so much for taking the time. Maria Elena > On May 16, 2017, at 8:27 AM,

[AZORES-Genealogy] LAST NAME OF GROOM's FATHER

Right side. 2nd record down http://culturacores.azores.gov.pt/biblioteca_digital/SMA-VP-ASSUNCAO-C-1681-1699/SMA-VP-ASSUNCAO-C-1681-1699_item1/P14.html Third line down- is the groom's father's last name Da Graco (d'Agrela?). Also had a question on the name VELHA. Is it Velho for men and

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Question on Madeira research

gt; Researching: São Miguel island: Vila Franca, Ponta Garca, Ribeira Quente, > Ribeira das Tainhas, Achada > >> On Mon, May 15, 2017 at 8:49 AM, Maria Lima <maria.lima...@gmail.com> wrote: >> A friend asked me for help on his wife's Madeira ancestry. I'd like to help &

[AZORES-Genealogy] Question on Madeira research

A friend asked me for help on his wife's Madeira ancestry. I'd like to help with reading the records for them but I'm not sure the records are online like the Azores. I'm not even sure yet if there's more than one island - sorry to admit in public - I'm just starting to explore how I can help

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

This was so fascinating and I wondered at the work you did to collect all the information. It was good reading! Thanks! And Margaret, I'm so glad you received all this because you have always been right there to help me and so many of us so it's gratifying to see you received this

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Is it a girl or a boy!!

emmine, Sant' Elia, Sicily > >> On Tue, Apr 18, 2017 at 1:07 PM, Maria Lima <maria.lima...@gmail.com> wrote: >> Upper right hand >> >> Originally I had Francisco. Today I looked at it again and it looks like >> the priest went back and made it a girl. Bu

[AZORES-Genealogy] Is it a girl or a boy!!

Upper right hand Originally I had Francisco. Today I looked at it again and it looks like the priest went back and made it a girl. But the word "baptizado" is masculine. HELP, please; I need another couple of eyes here. ( I may have to find a marriage if we can't figure it out)

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

Dear Diane, Yes we have this situation as well. Jacinto José de Lima, age 17, arrived on the Moses B Tower in 1889 as a stowaway. He lived in Boston and worked as a barber. He got his US citizenship. Then he returned to São Miguel where he married. He brought his bride to the US. She

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Santo Espirito, Santa Maria - Help with a couple of names

I think it is MATIA PACHECA Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 26, 2017, at 11:30 AM, George Sousa wrote: > > The record on the right in the following page... >

[AZORES-Genealogy] BOOK HAS ARRIVED

I received the book yesterday. (ABREVIATURAS PALEOGRAFICAS PORTUGUESAS) . Like you said, it was wrapped neatly and arrived in good condition. Thank you all who reassured each other when you received your book. Yay!  Maria Elena -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Is "GUIAR" a last name or did priest abbreviate

; An example is (da Ruda, d'aRuda, de Arruda) > > In the case here we have ( da Guiar, d'aGuiar, de Aguiar) > > The surname is "de Aguiar" > > Cheers >> On Wed, Mar 1, 2017 at 5:13 PM Ângela Loura <angelalo...@gmail.com> wrote: >> Imagine an apostrophe t

[AZORES-Genealogy] Is "GUIAR" a last name or did priest abbreviate

LEFT PAGE BOTTOM RECORD Is the bride's mother named Maria Da Aguiar? Did the priest abbreviate d Aguiar?? I'm not sure how to enter it in the program. Help? Thanks! http://culturacores.azores.gov.pt/biblioteca_digital/SMG-PD-GINETES-C-1646-1713/SMG-PD-GINETES-C-1646-1713_item1/P16.html

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Name of child

above the beginning of the last record on >> the left page you will see the name Maria. This priest wrote the child's >> name above the record instead of in the record. >> >> Hope this helps. >> Roselyn >> >>> On Wed, Feb 22, 2017 at 4:07 PM, Mari

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Name of child

e > rcap...@gmail.com > Researching Sao Jorge, Terceira, Graciosa, Faial and Pico, Azores, > Isola delle Femmine, Sant' Elia, Sicily > >> On Wed, Feb 22, 2017 at 2:49 PM, Maria Lima <maria.lima...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> LEFT SIDE - the LAST ONE >> >> I

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Mother's name

Suzanne: Anna, filha legítima de Manoel -- the priest abbreviated filha and legitimate. That what I see but perhaps I'm wrong. Someone else will chime in to confirm Maria Elena > On Feb 22, 2017, at 12:32 PM, Sme wrote: > >

[AZORES-Genealogy] Name of child

LEFT SIDE - the LAST ONE I thought it was Maria at first but there's another Maria on the right page and also one above this one and the M is different. Also, the 'r's look different. The first letter could also be an "N"? Or a "V". Any help would be great! Thank you.

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] trans help please

Regarding the name Ricarda- I have a Maria Ricarda but that's not her last name so I don't know if this answers your question but I know I have one in my database . Maria Elena > On Feb 21, 2017, at 2:47 PM, Elizabeth Migliori wrote: > > Hi Cheri, > Is Ricarda a common

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Abbreviation of Róis versus Rou?

Philippe, merci bien! After that record, I ordered the book on abbreviations and am waiting for it to arrive. Bien venue. Maria Elena > On Feb 18, 2017, at 5:45 AM, Philippe Garnier > wrote: > > Hi Maria Elena > > Sebastiao Roiz (Rodrigues) son of Pedro

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Records of São Matheus, ponta Delgada

Thank you all for info on Sao Matheus. Margaret, I'm thinking about visiting the Azores and this information helps if we get there to visit these places. I have one ancestor who died in the Casa de Misericórdia (or was buried there). Was that a hospital? Thank you so much. Maria Elena >

[AZORES-Genealogy] Records of São Matheus, ponta Delgada

Does anyone know if the church of São Matheus is now São José on Ponta Delgada? I have a person who was baptized in São Matheus but I don't see any records for such a church. Maybe it has another name now? Thanks . Maria Elena -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Abreviaturas by E. Borges

I'm excited to get mine. I've been looking at the flurry lines and curlicues on the records since I started studying the PDF and it helps. By the way, I've tried downloading the "Basic Portuguese Paleology" booklet from the familysearch website and it only shows the cover. Have you been

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Abreviaturas Paleografias Portuguesas by Borges Nunes

Bob, that's interesting that your firm is in English. I filled mine out out from the Portuguese. Can you just skip that box? Sorry I'm no help on it but maybe someone else knows the answer. I hope. Maria Elena > On Feb 12, 2017, at 10:39 AM, "rml...@gmail.com" wrote: >

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Abreviaturas Paleografias Portuguesas by Borges Nunes

I just ordered it this morning and so far only received acknowledgment of payment for 18,05 EUR. (Shipped tô Wisconsin). Thanks for letting us know about it Maria Elena > On Feb 11, 2017, at 4:05 PM, 'Susan Murphy' via Azores Genealogy > wrote: > > I ordered to

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Abreviaturas Paleografias Portuguesas by Borges Nunes

Linda, thanks for post nag about the Portuguese Abbreviations book. You mentioned that you had a PDF. Can you send me a link so I can download the PDF. I've been trying to find the book online this morning but haven't been able to find it. I hope this is something you can do. If not then

[AZORES-Genealogy] Twins baptized different dates and excorcisms

Right page last one on bottom I can't figure out what happened on this. Twins, barbara and JOSEFA: Barbara was baptized 29 October and then priest performed some kind of "arch..." exorcism Because of imminent danger (?) then at the end he says JOSEFA was baptized on the 24th in the house

[AZORES-Genealogy] Reason she didn't receive last rites

Right hand page, 4th person down "Maria carvalha wife of Gonçalo Pavão didn't receive the sacrament because she died something "sappita" (?) or Fapitta(?). Does anyone know what that could mean. I could only find one child for her and Goncalo, so I thought the mother, Maria CARVALHA, died

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Help with grooms last name and widow's status

Aaron, thank you so much for confirming those names. Maria Elena > On Feb 8, 2017, at 3:07 AM, Aaron Pereira wrote: > > I agree with you regarding the names of the groom and his parents, but, I > can't help with the other part. Maybe another member can help with

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

Very kind of you Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 8, 2017, at 1:14 PM, Mary Bordi wrote: > > I don't know if this would be helpful or not. Please let me know if you think > it's worth doing. > > In researching Norte Grande, Sao Jorge, I once in a while run across baptism >

[AZORES-Genealogy] Abbreviation of Róis versus Rou?

Right hand page, middle record Is the groom's name Sebastiao Rodrigues (?) son of Pedro Gonçalves (?) Can anyone figure out why she was widowed? It seems like she was widowed 'on account of...?"

[AZORES-Genealogy] Help with grooms last name and widow's status

Right side, 2nd down http://culturacores.azores.gov.pt/biblioteca_digital/SMG-PD-GINETES-C-1646-1713/SMG-PD-GINETES-C-1646-1713_item1/P31.html Is the groom's last name Rodrigues , son of Pedro Gonçalves and Luzia Rodrigues?? Then the fifth line down it says something about the widow

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Name of child

he L. >>> >>> http://culturacores.azores.gov.pt/biblioteca_digital/SMG-PD-GINETES-B-1588-1677/SMG-PD-GINETES-B-1588-1677_item1/P176.html >>> >>> JR >>> >>>> On Sunday, February 5, 2017 at 3:22:39 PM UTC-5, Cheri Mello wrote: >>>&

[AZORES-Genealogy] Obit of Hieronimo Martins

JR: here is obit for Our common ancestor, Jeronimo (Hieronimo) Martins. . I've learned that when the couple has only 3/4 kids, look for one of the parents to have died. I felt a bit sad to find it. Weird cause he's been dead for a few years, right?

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Name of child

ello >> Listowner, Azores-Gen >> Researching: São Miguel island: Vila Franca, Ponta Garca, Ribeira Quente, >> Ribeira das Tainhas, Achada >> >>> On Sun, Feb 5, 2017 at 12:12 PM, Maria Lima <maria@gmail.com> wrote: >>> Top left >>> h

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Father of the Godmother for Ignacio...son of Jose Ignacio Gomes and Catherina Rosa of Ribeirinha, Terceira

I'm thinking it's an abbreviation for Domingos but hope others will chime in. Otherwise the record is beautiful. Maria Elena > On Feb 5, 2017, at 10:43 AM, Evee Silva Kiler wrote: > >

[AZORES-Genealogy] Name of child

Top left http://culturacores.azores.gov.pt/biblioteca_digital/SMG-PD-GINETES-B-1588-1677/SMG-PD-GINETES-B-1588-1677_item1/P173.html My first impression was the name is Thereza but then there's a dot over one of the letters and now i'm guessing it's Luzia(?) For the godparents the priest wrote

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Children of AntonioFerreira. Maria Carvalha

tml Maria Elena > On Feb 4, 2017, at 9:58 AM, 'John Raposo' via Azores Genealogy > <azores@googlegroups.com> wrote: > > Thank you so, so much! > > John > > > On Saturday, February 4, 2017 10:17 AM, Maria Lima <maria.lima...@gmail.com> > wrote: &g

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Children of AntonioFerreira. Maria Carvalha

poso' via Azores Genealogy > <azores@googlegroups.com> wrote: > > > Thank you so much! I descend from Luzia. Which one is your ancestor? Thanks > again. > > John > > > On Friday, February 3, 2017 7:24 PM, Maria Lima <maria.lima...@gmail.com> > wrote

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Children of AntonioFerreira. Maria Carvalha

> John > > > On Friday, February 3, 2017 7:24 PM, Maria Lima <maria.lima...@gmail.com> > wrote: > > > JR : these are the 10 children for this couple baptized in GINETES, Baptisms > 1678-1707 > > MARIA, 23 February 1687 these are baptismal dates > LUZIA

[AZORES-Genealogy] Children of AntonioFerreira. Maria Carvalha

Feb 3, 2017, at 5:27 PM, 'John Raposo' via Azores Genealogy > <azores@googlegroups.com> wrote: > > I would love to have the name of all those kids. Thank you so much! > > John > > > On Friday, February 3, 2017 5:07 PM, Maria Lima <maria.lima...@gmail.com>

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] MOSTEIROS MARRIAGERECORDS

> On Feb 2, 2017, at 3:43 PM, Maria Lima <maria.lima...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Hello John, yes! Thank you so much for sending me this information. My > husband descends through Antonio Ferreira, baptized 3 July 1653 in Mosteiros. > Your sheet has him being born in São Seb

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] MOSTEIROS MARRIAGERECORDS

; > Rick > > > > Richard Francis Pimentel > > Epping, NH > > > > Researching, Riberia Grande, Riberinha, Achada Grande, Bretanha, and Ponta > > Delgada, Sao Miguel, Acores > > > > > > > > -Original Message- > >

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Help with Father's Name (Santo Espirito, Santa Maria)

Nope- I see "Clara." Look at the opposite page where he write the letter "C" in the name, "Costa". That's what I see. Maria Elena > On Jan 27, 2017, at 2:28 PM, George Sousa wrote: > > By the way... with the help of some of your suggestions made to me after my >

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Dona?

I've noticed on records that the wife of a soldier was called Dona. However, I didn't observe what rank the soldier held, though. When my husband was commander of the 65th in Puerto Rico, they called me Dona Maria. Which made me feel old but I've since seen this practice in my research.

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Priest gave child 2 different names and sexes

a, daughter of Sebastião Ferreira and > Catatina Cabral. Godparents are Antonio da Costa, son of Manuel? Ferreira and > Agada Ferreira, daughter of Gonçalo Ferreira. > > Sent from my iPad > >> On Jan 11, 2017, at 11:43 PM, Maria Lima <maria.lima...@gmail.com> wrote: >

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Priest gave child 2 different names and sexes

i Mello > Listowner, Azores-Gen > Researching: São Miguel island: Vila Franca, Ponta Garca, Ribeira Quente, > Ribeira das Tainhas, Achada > >> On Wed, Jan 11, 2017 at 8:43 PM, Maria Lima <maria.lima...@gmail.com> wrote: >> Left page last one down >> >> W

[AZORES-Genealogy] Priest gave child 2 different names and sexes

Left page last one down Wow- Priest wrote Sebastiao in the margin for the name but in the body he wrote the name of the child as MARIA!! Help! (There already was an older sister named Maria. ) I'm not sure if I enter this as a female or a male, as Maria or Sebastiao. Grrr. Maybe go by the

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Unusual girls name- not sure

Thanks-JR- Maria Elena > On Jan 11, 2017, at 9:46 PM, JR wrote: > > It's Iria or Yria or sometimes Irea. > > JR > >> On Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at 10:29:50 PM UTC-5, Maria wrote: >> >> Left page last name >> >> Is it "YRIA". (?). Thank you for taking a look. >>

[AZORES-Genealogy] Unusual girls name- not sure

Left page last name Is it "YRIA". (?). Thank you for taking a look. http://culturacores.azores.gov.pt/biblioteca_digital/SMG-PD-MOSTEIROS-B-1623-1698/SMG-PD-MOSTEIROS-B-1623-1698_item1/P33.html Maria Elena -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Azores

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] MOSTEIROS MARRIAGERECORDS

ha, and Ponta > Delgada, Sao Miguel, Acores > > > > -Original Message- > From: azores@googlegroups.com [mailto:azores@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of > Maria Lima > Sent: Sunday, January 8, 2017 10:26 PM > To: AZORES > Subject: [AZORES-Genealogy] MOSTEIROS MARRIAGERE

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] MOSTEIROS MARRIAGERECORDS

da, Sao Miguel, Acores > > > > -Original Message- > From: azores@googlegroups.com [mailto:azores@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of > Maria Lima > Sent: Sunday, January 8, 2017 10:26 PM > To: AZORES > Subject: [AZORES-Genealogy] MOSTEIROS MARRIAGERECORDS > > D

[AZORES-Genealogy] MOSTEIROS MARRIAGERECORDS

Does anyone know if people in the Mosteiros area went to another closely church that be married in the late 1600's. Their Baptisms start in early 1600's and gen their obits but their first marriages don't start till 1701. I don't know where else to look for a marriage record married around

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Is Father Antao or ANTONIO

tion in the church was that of a Priest, not a > worker. > > >> On Sun, Jan 8, 2017 at 2:12 PM Maria Lima <maria.lima...@gmail.com> wrote: >> Linda- you were correct about the witness being a worker at the church. In >> going back I just found a record that had An

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Is Father Antao or ANTONIO

Linda- you were correct about the witness being a worker at the church. In going back I just found a record that had Antao Ferreira, as Treasurer- Just like u thought! When I saw it I wanted to share w/you. Maria Elena > On Jan 8, 2017, at 1:07 AM, linda wrote: >

[AZORES-Genealogy] Is Father Antao or ANTONIO- CORRECTION

Left page- 2nd one > > Although the record is good, I'm not sure about the father's name.Because > I'm searching for ANTONIO Ferreira, I thought I found the right couple. > Then I read the godparents and there's Antao Ferreira whose signature is on > many of the Baptisms at that time.

[AZORES-Genealogy] Is Father Antao or ANTONIO

Although the record is good, I'm not sure about the father's name.Because I'm searching for ANTONIO Ferreira, I thought I found the right couple. Then I read the godparents and there's Antao Ferreira whose signature is on many of the Baptisms at that time. The priest records that Antao,

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Help with mother's last name

Yeah! You noticed that, too?  I'm laughing here Maria Elena > On Jan 7, 2017, at 7:08 PM, linda wrote: > > > > my pleasure! > > I think there must be a genealogical corollary to Murphy's law which states: > On a page of neatly written entries and one illegible

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Help with mother's last name

Linda- thank you so much for looking and confirming what I think it is. I've been studying this priest's handwriting in other records. I appreciate your help very much Maria Elena > On Jan 7, 2017, at 6:04 PM, linda wrote: > > It looks like Carvalha to me. I see

[AZORES-Genealogy] Help with mother's last name

Right page 2nd one down I think it is Carvalha. Can someone confirm, please. If it's not Carvalha, then it's not the right couple. I understand the child is named Mecia. (First time I've seen that name)

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Questioning Child's name : and even parents

Rosemarie > rcap...@gmail.com > Researching Sao Jorge, Terceira, Graciosa, Faial and Pico, Azores, > Isola delle Femmine, Sant' Elia, Sicily > >> On Fri, Jan 6, 2017 at 12:18 PM, Maria Lima <maria.lima...@gmail.com> wrote: >> Ah- yes I SEE IT NOW! Where the priest wrote Maria

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Questioning Child's name : and even parents

arching Sao Jorge, Terceira, Graciosa, Faial and Pico, Azores, > Isola delle Femmine, Sant' Elia, Sicily > >> On Fri, Jan 6, 2017 at 11:54 AM, Maria Lima <maria.lima...@gmail.com> wrote: >> Record is RIGHT HAND- second one down >> >> Is the child

[AZORES-Genealogy] Questioning Child's name : and even parents

Record is RIGHT HAND- second one down Is the child's name MELIA? And can you confirm the parents are Antonio Ferreira x Maria Carvalha. The priest's handwriting is horrible and I can only pick out a few words here and there but nothing that makes sense to me. He says "menina" and wish I knew

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Help with 2 names in Ginetes- pages of baptisms, no dates

> might be confirmations index. If it is you will have to find the records 7 >> to 10, 12 years earlier. >> >>> On Fri, Jan 6, 2017 at 11:46 AM, Maria Lima <maria.lima...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> First time I've seen this: Baptisms are recorded

[AZORES-Genealogy] Help with 2 names in Ginetes- pages of baptisms, no dates

First time I've seen this: Baptisms are recorded with no dates. Almost all names abbreviated like the recorder was trying to save space. . The only other info is either the name of the godmother or godfather. I found 2 children born to Antonio Ferreira x Maria Carvalha. The first

[AZORES-Genealogy] What parish is Barbara De Viveiros from?

RIGHT SIDE, MIDDLE CHILD (DEOLINDA) It looks like the mother is from Something "Antonio" . There's a couple of letters above the word "Antonio". Then it says- freguesia do mesmo something or other... I wish I could figure out where she was from. Grrr. Can anyone figure out her parish?

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Jose de Souza Mancebo's father's name

Hi Cheri, I did not know that and I appreciate that you alerted me to it. Yeah, I would have made a wrong assumption- glad you picked up on that. Thank you!! Maria Elena > On Nov 7, 2016, at 2:18 PM, Cheri Mello wrote: > > Be careful with the "Mancebo." It's not

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Jose de Souza Mancebo's father's name

>> On Mon, Nov 7, 2016 at 11:07 AM, Maria Lima <maria.lima...@gmail.com> wrote: >> Thanks Cheri and Rosemarie, >> >> I just SAW IT! . The mother's last name is SOUZA! But what I'm stumped on >> is the whole name of Jose's father. Can u read it? >>

[AZORES-Genealogy] Postcards

Rosemarie: yes, we got the postcards and appreciate your efforts to share these with us. Thank you Man!! it looks like it was a hard life. Maria Elena -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Azores Genealogy" group. To unsubscribe from this group

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Jose de Souza Mancebo's father's name

u put the next letters together you will see the word "tra > mocinho" > > Glad to help, > > Have fun! > > >> On Mon, Nov 7, 2016 at 1:55 PM, Maria Lima <maria.lima...@gmail.com> wrote: >> Wow! Margaret, again you come to my rescue. I never wo

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Jose de Souza Mancebo's father's name

teca_digital/SMG-PD-RELVA-C-1708-1732/SMG-PD-RELVA-C-1708-1732_item1/P103.html > > > > > >> On Mon, Nov 7, 2016 at 11:07 AM, Maria Lima <maria.lima...@gmail.com> wrote: >> Thanks Cheri and Rosemarie, >> >> I just SAW IT! . The mother's last name is S

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Jose de Souza Mancebo's father's name

>> On Mon, Nov 7, 2016 at 6:49 AM, Cheri Mello <gfsche...@gmail.com> wrote: >> Jose de Souza Mancebo. Antonia da Conceicao. >> >> >> Cheri Mello >> Listowner, Azores-Gen >> Researching: Vila Franca, Ponta Garca, Ribeira Quente, Ribeira das T

[AZORES-Genealogy] Jose de Souza Mancebo's father's name

RIGHT SIDE http://culturacores.azores.gov.pt/biblioteca_digital/SMG-PD-RELVA-C-1762-1780/SMG-PD-RELVA-C-1762-1780_item1/P4.html I am seeing "Souza tra Mob... (?). it doesn't make sense to me. The last name of his wife is not clear to me either: Lourenca de farda (?). Can anyone make

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] THE AGE OF DOMINGOS DE ANDRADE AT DEATH

Loura <angel...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> Look like 59 >>> >>> 2016-10-31 1:05 GMT+00:00 Cheri Mello <gfsc...@gmail.com>: >>>> I think it says 52 >>>> >>>> Cheri Mello >>>> Listowner, Azores-Gen >>>&g

[AZORES-Genealogy] THE AGE OF DOMINGOS DE ANDRADE AT DEATH

Hello friends, LEFT PAGE , second obit I THINK I see or 59. (Or 39?) Is there anyone who could verify? Thank you for taking the time to look http://culturacores.azores.gov.pt/biblioteca_digital/SMA-VP-SANTOESPIRITO-O-1733-1758/SMA-VP-SANTOESPIRITO-O-1733-1758_item1/P73.html Maria Elena

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] http://tombo.pt/en/d/acores#PDL

Me too - bummer. Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 23, 2016, at 2:19 PM, Theresa Entin wrote: > > Is anyone else having trouble with the website? I have not been able to get > on since this AM. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[AZORES-Genealogy] Manoel TEIXEIRA parent of: confirmation on name of parents

LOWER RIGHT- does it say: Thome, son of Manoel Teixeira and Josefa Goncalves. ... (?). I was actually looking for their son, Manoel, and found Thome instead (I think). 

[AZORES-Genealogy] Help with last names, pls

Record on the left I'm having trouble reading the last name of the father of the bride. Is it Felipe Matos (?).( Because the daughter's name looks like Maria Josefa de Morais. Also the mother- is that Maria de Assencao (?).

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Meaning of recolhida no reconhecimento"

> > Recolhimento means (Convent) of Nossa Senhora da Conceicao. > > > >> On Wed, Oct 19, 2016 at 4:59 PM, Maria Lima <maria.lima...@gmail.com> wrote: >> I looked on google translate and it has to do with " retirement". So I don't >> know how thi

[AZORES-Genealogy] Meaning of recolhida no reconhecimento"

I looked on google translate and it has to do with " retirement". So I don't know how this relates to people in 1745 or so. I seen this a lot now and decided to ask if anyone knows something about these "retirement homes". (?). Thanks 2 on the left

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Widowed woman "mendicante" buried where?

Yes that is so kind of you to share the information with me. Thank you Linda. Wow- that was tough living. It makes me think about the conditions of our ancestors. We are so abundantly blessed today to have the necessities of life and then some. I can't imagine how hard their lives were.

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Getting 500 Error message

Okay, I wrote them. Thanks. Maria Elena > On Oct 12, 2016, at 1:43 PM, Cheri Mello wrote: > > You need to report it to the CCA. drac@azores.gov.pt Either English or > Portuguese. > As always, let them know you appreciate all the work they have done on this >

[AZORES-Genealogy] Getting 500 Error message

Hi friends, Getting a 500 error message while trying to access the records today. Bummer Maria Elena -- 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] Re: Widowed woman "mendicante" buried where?

Linda, thank you for clarifying. Yeah, i saw those words, "that "she had nothing". I looked to see if it said that in the other obits but it didn't. And the priest used the word " VELHA" ( as in old? I wondered ) to punctuate her status. It saddens me that with grown children the

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