Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Help reading Altares record

There is no historical evidence that this is true: "most animal, etc. names came about because of the new Christians having to hide being in truth a Jew" and in fact there is much more evidence that this was not the case. I can provide multiple citations disproving this fact if folks are

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Has anyone seen a passport issued in the name of the father of the kid (12 years old)?

Consular records are indeed available but where they're located and the dates varies...widely. New Bedford (and *only* New Bedford) records, pre-1960s, are for the most part at the New Bedford Whaling Museum The national archives (in Portugal) holds some of the very early US consular/embassy

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Understanding towns of Portugal and if they are part of azores

The US equivalent of Tras os Montes is actually a state. And they've listed some of the information in the wrong order So: Tras os Montes=province where his village is found Boticas: municipality Vilarinho Seco: village Alturas was likely the specific neighborhood/street he lived on, but

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Help with name and location

The spelling is Sãosinha, which is usually further shortened to São From: azores@googlegroups.com on behalf of JR Sent: Monday, February 26, 2018 7:31:31 PM To: Azores Genealogy Subject: Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Help

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Marriage Ribeirinha, Sao Miguel 1895

nte Sent: Thursday, February 8, 2018 3:49 PM To: azores@googlegroups.com<mailto:azores@googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Marriage Ribeirinha, Sao Miguel 1895 Não consta, in here, tranlates to “unknown” The priest didn’t have that piece of info. Sent from my iPhone On Fe

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Marriage Ribeirinha, Sao Miguel 1895

It says: "cuja naturalidade não consta" Whose naturality does not matter From: azores@googlegroups.com on behalf of Richard Francis Pimentel Sent: Thursday, February 8, 2018 2:26:34 PM To:

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] What do you call a suburb?

Vila is NOT a city Vila is a town Cidade is a city Keep in mind that places would go from being aldeias to vilas and sometimes back to aldeias depending on population numbers and available amenities. There are specific amenities that *must* be present in order for a vila to be considered a

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: AZORES-Genealogy] *** UPPEC Death Records Database added to Azores GenWeb

I have to disagree with you Joaquin, as a non-genealogist I am weary of redacting information that is not legal in nature (such as social security numbers). As a matter of fact, I am not aware of any digitization projects that have redacted causes of death. The information that is provided in

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Grandmother's Nursery Rhyme

Kathlene, I strongly encourage you to have a fluent (non-heritage learner) speaker and reader check your list of phrases for accuracy in spelling and context unless your intention is to document how your family adapted and modified the language within their own circumstances. If your

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] contract and consul numbers

I would caution you as to thinking that there were Portuguese contracted workers: contracting outside labor was illegal in the US by the time mass immigration from Portugal was happening, and if there was "behind the scenes" negotiations going on, they were *very* much behind the scenes and

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Inventário de António de Araújo Pereira - Direcção Regional da Cultura dos Açores - Archeevo

You can't--what you've linked to is the finding aid. It tells you what the physical object is and where it can be found in the archives in Ponta Delgada. You will either have to visit the archives in person and request to see the document or you can try and contact the archives and ask if they

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Barcellos Family

These records *do* exist but they are not grouped together in a single Portuguese archive, or even archival collection. I found a whole series of them (about 20-25 departures) for the years around 1896-1911 in the correspondence files of the general government administration (Torre do Tombo),

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] FHL resources

I don't know where you're located Barb, but the Claire T. Carney Library (UMass Dartmouth) also has the complete run of the films that can be used on-site. We are open to the public (you do not need to be affiliated with the university) Monday-Friday 7.30am-1.30am; Saturday 9am-11pm; Sunday

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Jose Ferreira De Couto (born abt. 1920 in Acores/Azores, Portugal and died accidently either in 1956 or 57 in Montreal, Canada)

Unfortunately, this search is going to be more difficult than you realize--the first clue to this difficulty is that you're starting off with information that just doesn't add up. The first 2 ships to arrive in Canada did so in 1953, so Connie is either remembering the wrong date, or he

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Occupation of father in a 1727 baptism record

A ferreiro is actually a blacksmith, and yes, this was a key position in a village. Sonia Sónia Pacheco Librarian Archivist Ferreira-Mendes Portuguese American Archives Claire T. Carney Library University of Massachusetts Dartmouth 285 Old Westport Road N. Dartmouth, MA 02747 Tel.

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Is there a trick to searching the Portuguese Newspaper Collection at UMass website?

Thank you for the assistance Sandra. The browser buttons should not be used in the database. Bill--if you still continue to have problems, please feel free to contact me once I return from vacation (after July 20th) Sonia Sónia Pacheco Librarian Archivist Ferreira-Mendes Portuguese

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Joseph F Ramos (Sao Miguel) + Rosa F Gomes (Fayal) Marriage -1879

jumped ship = crewman who abandoned the ship at a port Sonia Sónia Pacheco Librarian Archivist Ferreira-Mendes Portuguese American Archives Claire T. Carney Library University of Massachusetts Dartmouth 285 Old Westport Road N. Dartmouth, MA 02747 Tel. 508-999-8695 Fax 508-999-8424

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Portuguese Hawaiian Newspapers online

Just to put a plug in for the UMas s site , the newspapers a v aila ble on it were all scanned from the original copies (including the Hawaiian o nes) , so the quality of the images (and read ability) will be much clearer ; as well, the U of Manoa site does not allow you to search within the

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] censuses in Terceira around 1806-9

A quick note: there are indeed censuses for Portugal (which include the Azores), however, the individual family forms are not available for public consultation (this is not unique to Portugal--Canada instituted an 'opt-in' option for having individual census information made public in the

[AZORES-Genealogy] Exciting news from the Ferreira-Mendes Portuguese-American Archives

actively collects documents and promotes and advocates efforts to preserve Portuguese heritage, identity and representation in the U.S. For more information on our holdings and activities or to donate materials, please contact Sonia Pacheco at (508) 999-8695 or spach...@umassd.edu. The Claire T

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] American-Portuguese Genealogical and Historical Society?

Rick, I am not Anne, but as the Ferreira-Mendes Portuguese-American Archives Archivist I can confirm that the APGHS has officially seized to exist. Their materials are certainly at our archives and are open to the general public to use (but have limited useability when it comes down to it).

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] José Tomás Dias from Ponta Delgada, Flores in the the US (California, Nevada)

For those interested in the Portuguese in the Wild West, Donald Warrin has written the comprehensive resource on the subject. The book was recently re-issued as is available through Tagus Press http://www.upne.com/1933227481.html His research archives was recently donated to the

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] The Azores are a part of Portugal

I need to correct my own information! The abbreviation is 'S' not 'J' #-o - Original Message - From: Sonia Pacheco spach...@umassd.edu To: azores@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 3:28:30 PM Subject: Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] The Azores are a part of Portugal John

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] The Azores are a part of Portugal

John-- The rule you wrote is correct Santo = first name starts with vowel São = first name starts with consonant and the letter H Female saints are *always* Santa There are a small number of exceptions: Santo Tirso, Santo Cristo, Santo Jó , São Estêvão, Santo Jeremias Both may be used

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Umass Dartmouth site

Thank you for posting Emil! I was away for the holidays for two weeks and only saw this message this morning on my return. For those who may not be aware, our site has the digital images for the major Portuguese language newspaper on the East Coast and 15 California titles. I'm currently

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Umass Dartmouth site

Dano, The site is maintained by the Ferreira-Mendes Portuguese-American Archives, not the Center for Portuguese Studies and Culture. Sonia Sónia Pacheco Librarian Archivist Ferreira-Mendes Portuguese American Archives Claire T. Carney Library University of Massachusetts Dartmouth 285

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] What next?

And I have a different thought process :) You've confirmed they were alive in 1930 and you know where they were living. I'd start looking at the city directory for that city in 1930 and confirm at which date they were no longer there: that will give you the next starting point as opposed to

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Stuffing

There is no such thing as a 'traditional' turkey stuffing from Portugal: roasted stuffed turkeys are not part of any traditional celebration in any part of Portugal. Sonia - Original Message - From: Tony Rodrigues t.rodrigue...@yahoo.com To: azores@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday,

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Immigrant Ships

I have to agree with John. I have evidence from the Comissariado da Polícia Especial de Emigração Clandestina (Special Police Commission for Illegal Immigration) that there was an established methodology for the ship captains and stowaways. It all starts with the knowledge that all Portuguese

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Immigrant Ships

Fair enough Cheri. The calculated number of immigrants that reached the shores of the United States through illegal means has actually been calculated to be between 13-15% . Maria Ioannis Baganha, one of the foremost respected historians on Portuguese migration, wrote a paper where she

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: San Leandro library CA helps preserve Portuguese historical newspapers

I have limited internet access at the moment and am not able to write an extensive reply. There are two further presentations tomorrow and Thursday. I have not followed up on the link listed in the article but do believe that it is wrong, rather it takes you to the screen *before* the one

[AZORES-Genealogy] Portuguese-American Digital Newspaper Collection

will be done by Sonia Pacheco, Archivist for the Ferreira-Mendes Portuguese-American Archives at the following: J.A. Freitas Library : April 28 at 6:00 PM (1120-24 E. 14th Street, San Leandro, CA) Portuguese Historical Museum : April 29 at 2:00 PM, History Park San Jose, Phelan Ave entrance, San Jose

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Norte Grande - impressions

It's also interesting to note that there was active movement between Brazil Portugal as soon as the Portuguese colonized it.  It wasn't just a matter of folks leaving and then never returning. And much like there are stories in the US of African-Americans passing for white, the same can be

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Norte Grande - impressions

It could :)  but I don't know if we'd ever go to that trouble--it's not something we're overly concerned with as the medical issues are well treated - Original Message - From: nancy jean baptiste fishsongf...@hotmail.com To: azores group azores@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday,

[AZORES-Genealogy] Name changes

Hi guys! I'm continuing to pursue the research that I started in Lisbon in September 2011 and come to you guys with yet another question! For those of you whose families had a significant change in surname (i.e. Castanho became Brown; Pereira became Perry etc), have you been able to pinpoint

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Diário de Notícias Newspaper Digitization Project - UMass

E,   As far as I'm aware (and I'd be the one who'd ok work to the site ;)), the site is up and running. There are two addresses that can be used: http://www.lib.umassd.edu/archives/paa/PADigitalNewsColl.html   (where you then click on the box to search);   or  

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Foster/Faustino mystery from Sao Jorge Finally Solved

I'll also throw out there that there is absolutely no guarantee that Jose Faustino actually *lived* in SantaCat(h)arina. My maternal great grandmother was born out of wedlock, to a relationship that was well known, but that had the two individuals living in completely different

[AZORES-Genealogy] Passport/passenger list question

Please reply directly to me, thank you.   I am currently doing some research on illegal emigration from Portugal to the United States during the time period (roughly) between 1890-1910.  If you had a relative who emigrated during this time period and you have either their passport but not

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] American Portuguese Genealogical Historical Society (APGHS)

Hello group, Just a gentle reminder that the APGHS donated its library and research materials, in their entirety, to the Ferreira-Mendes Portuguese-American Archives. While we are not genealogists, nor are we able to provide extensive genealogical research assistance, I am always willing to

[AZORES-Genealogy] How to search for genealogical information in the the Portuguese-American newspapers at the FMPAA

Hello list, As per my email several weeks ago, here are the instructions on how to search the Portuguese-American newspapers that have been digitized by the Ferreira-Mendes Portuguese-American Archives. I have this information in the format of a brochure (with examples integrated into it), so

[AZORES-Genealogy] Soft launch of 15 digitized Portuguese-language newspapers from California

Hello List! I'd like to announce the soft launch of the integration of 15 Portuguese-language newspapers from California to the existing database that is hosted by the Ferreira-Mendes Portuguese-American Archives. It's a soft launch as we still have to do some work to the webpages BUT the

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: translation from Portuguese to English

It's actually Mais fica not mas fica The difference in not having the i is quite important. Mais fica: there's more for me Mas fica: but stay - Original Message - From: Tish Meals tish.me...@gmail.com To: azores@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2011 3:50:25 PM Subject:

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Translated 4th volume of Saudades

John, I most certainly do not want to turn this into an ethical discussion that veers away from the intent of the list-serv; however, I feel beholden to let you know that an item does not need to state that it is copyrighted in order for it to be and the argument that you made about the

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Translated 4th volume of Saudades

It's already been mentioned, but I would like to reiterate that it is illegal for a private individual to make copies of this book and distribute them--whether they are doing so at no cost or for a profit they are breaking copyright law. Sónia Pacheco Librarian Archivist Ferreira-Mendes

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Interesting story with recipes.

Eggs are only used in açordas not in any other style of soup, regardless of it being from the Continental Portugal, Madeira or the Açores :) - Original Message - From: Jason Fraga jay_fr...@applimetrix.com To: azores@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 15, 2011 1:34:07 PM

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Book signing

An announcement regarding the newspapers will be made the same day as the book lecture. Sonia Sónia Pacheco Librarian Archivist Ferreira-Mendes Portuguese American Archives Claire T. Carney Library University of Massachusetts Dartmouth 285 Old Westport Road N. Dartmouth, MA

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] What is Brides name?

Just a minor correction: the current form is actually 'Paixão' (Mary of the Passions, a reference to the suffering that Jesus endured) Sonia Sónia Pacheco Librarian Archivist Ferreira-Mendes Portuguese American Archives Claire T. Carney Library University of Massachusetts

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Canadian Census on Ancestry

All of the Canadian census are available free of charge through various legitimate online sources. If anybody would like information on where to find these, feel free to contact me directly and I will provide URL's for the sites. Sonia Sónia Pacheco Librarian Archivist

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: trip to Ponta Delgado

That technology actually already exists and is currently used by major libraries and research institutions worldwide; below is a pictorial example of how it can be configured (I'm familiar with it in a different format) http://www.uea.ac.uk/polopoly_fs/1.35866!imageManager/115198276.jpg

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Bristol, RI marriage record

I'll very quickly add that in Canada the Notice of Intention is called the Long Form version of the Marriage Certificate - Original Message - From: \E\ Sharp bellema...@gmail.com To: azores@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, September 9, 2009 3:34:06 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada