[AZORES-Genealogy] Mother's name-

2018-08-10 Thread mnk
It is not an abbreviation, it is Maria do Rosario. MNK -- 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 azores+unsubscr...@googlegroups.

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Joao da Souza born 1847, Ponta Delgada (no island specified)

2018-05-06 Thread mnk
Looks like the records that Aaron found are correct and I can see how they misspelled Lajes. It definitely looks like Lagoas at first glance. MNK -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Azores Genealogy" group. To unsubscribe from this grou

[AZORES-Genealogy] Passport records for Sao Miguel Island before 1875

2018-04-09 Thread mnk
I just recently found a passport for someone I was searching for in the Horta Passports 1854, and he was from Sao Miguel. I figured it was worth a shot to check and I found him! MNK -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Azores Genealogy&q

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Help with baptism record translation

2018-03-08 Thread mnk
The notes below the baptism of your Maria is for someone else named Marianna Amalia, whose baptism should have been there but wasn't found. So it's just a note about it and reference to the other date and book in 1875 is where the justification is recorded. MNK -- You received this message

[AZORES-Genealogy] Baptism Sao Miguel, Ribeirinha 1870, name help

2018-03-07 Thread mnk
Paternal grands: Antonio Ventura Soares and Sebastianna da Conceicao. MNK -- 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 azore

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Furnas, Sao Miguel-Unusual marriage record

2018-02-26 Thread mnk
Wow! I have a similar one in Vila Franca do Campo in the mid 1800's but this one is much more scathing! MNK -- 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, sen

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Finally!!!! I know who I am

2018-02-07 Thread mnk
That's wonderful! Happy you have found your family ! -- 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 azores+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. Visit this group

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Rosa de Sao Jose of Vila Franca do Campo, Sao Miguel

2017-12-28 Thread mnk
Vera Cruz and Antonio from Matriz, Vila Franca. Luzia was born 6 Dec 1759. MNK -- 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 azore

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: SS Homeland March 22, 1954

2017-10-28 Thread mnk
Nelson, Have you searched for the photo on this group of passengers on the SS Homeland? There are a few women and children in it. Maybe it's you and your mother. MNK -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Azores Genealogy" group. To unsubs

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Lunch at the Portuguese Conference in SaltLake City

2017-09-01 Thread mnk
So great to see everyone! ! Maybe next time I can join you. Maria Natalia -- 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] Help with baptism

2017-08-18 Thread mnk
I believe the name is Leocadia. Her parents were married in the same church, baby baptized on the 15th of July, 1832. Padrinhos (godparents) Domingos da Sylva and his sister D.(Dona) Rosa do Coração de Jesus, children of Manuel (something) de Athaide. MNK -- You received this message because

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Unusual Baptism NS Estrella 1811

2017-05-07 Thread mnk
I have seen a few of these types of records in Ponta Delgada. One mentioned the slave was born in Virginia. MNK -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Azores Genealogy" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails fro

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Translation Help: Maria de Lima Baptism 1789 Capelas

2017-01-25 Thread mnk
My grandfather was a "Mestre" in Vila Franca, as in Master Potter. So I think the title was used for many professions. MNK -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Azores Genealogy" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop r

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Baby's Name?

2016-12-27 Thread mnk
Looks like Samna? MNK -- 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 azores+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Mother's first name on Santo Antonio, Sao Roque Pico baptism

2016-10-28 Thread mnk
Mary, I definitely think it is Hilaria, not Maria ? It is very clear in the marriage record of her son. Narciza Hilaria is a nice unique name, which will certainly make searching for her a lot easier! MNK -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "A

[AZORES-Genealogy] AM I FIGURING THIS ONE OUT RIGHT?

2016-10-24 Thread mnk
Yes, this lists who raised the child, Umbelina de Jesus and her husband Antonio Carvalho. Before the 58 is Rosto do Cao, that is where they live. The index is for Sao Pedro, the number 58 is probably the baptism number or page number. -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Porcupine name

2016-10-07 Thread mnk
Isn't that part of the name of a river in Los Angeles? MNK -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account and visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/Azores. Click in the blue area on the right that says "

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Haplogroup V (mtDNA)

2016-09-22 Thread mnk
Hmm, I see them from my side when I log on. Maybe a privacy setting for my account? Mnk -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account and visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/Azores. Click in the blue area

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Haplogroup V (mtDNA)

2016-09-21 Thread mnk
I have my most distant ancestors on my account. I don't know why I'm in the unknown list. MNK -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account and visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/Azores. Click in the blue

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Haplogroup V (mtDNA)

2016-09-19 Thread mnk
My mtdna is V also. My mother was from São Miguel and my earliest direct female ancestor that I have found is from Sao Miguel, possibly Agua de Pau. MNK -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account and visit this group

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] MEDEIROS - Vila Franca do Campo

2016-08-24 Thread mnk
I don't have Joao de Medeiros and Maria de Jesus, however my direct maternal "end of the line" ancestor is Izabel de Medeiros, who died in São Pedro, Vila Franca do Campo in 1763. I also have others scattered throughout my paternal tree. It may be a few days until I have the time to send them

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] MEDEIROS - Vila Franca do Campo

2016-08-22 Thread mnk
I have a few Medeiros from Vila Franca also. Who are you looking for? Maria Natalia -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account and visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/Azores. Click in the blue area on the

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Salt Lake City Portuguese Genealogy Conference: DEADLINE: FRIDAY, AUGUST 5

2016-08-05 Thread mnk
So sorry to miss it this time! Just can't fit it into my schedule. To all that are attending, learn lots and have fun! Maria Natalia -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account and visit this group at

[AZORES-Genealogy] A true hero: Aristides de Sousa Mendes!!!

2016-08-04 Thread mnk
Also recently there was an episode on "mysteries at the Museum " featuring his story. Very inspirational! MNK -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account and visit this group at http://groups.google.com/gr

[AZORES-Genealogy] Relevant book & website

2016-07-26 Thread mnk
I checked out your website. Looks good! I notice you have Salga listed in your research interests, that's where my mother was from. Maria Natalia -- 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] birth certificates, etc

2016-07-14 Thread mnk
I definitely have seen Obitos in the Ponta Delgada civil registry film for people of Jewish faith. The records start in the 1830's. MNK -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account and visit this group at http

[AZORES-Genealogy] Cause of death of child

2016-06-02 Thread mnk
No cause of death is given. I think what you are seeing are the sacraments the child had. She only received penitence and no others, because she died during extremeunction. MNK -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google

[AZORES-Genealogy] Help reading record

2016-04-30 Thread mnk
Here is my two cents, I think it is borra. If you compare other letter "b" on the page they look the same. MNK -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account and visit this group at http://groups.google.com/gr

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Gaspar Rebelo and Maria Jorge 1696 marriage Sao Miguel VFDC

2016-04-26 Thread mnk
I think all of us with Vila Franca do Campo ancestry are probably all related in one way or another. Heck, even my mom and dad had shared ancestry that they were unaware of, and my mom was from the other side of the island! MNK -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Gaspar Rebelo and Maria Jorge 1696 marriage Sao Miguel VFDC

2016-04-23 Thread mnk
Gaspar Rebelo and Maria Jorge are my 7th great-grandparents too! MNK -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account and visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/Azores. Click in the blue area on the right

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Antonio Tavares and Barbara Rodrigues of Vila Franca do Campo

2016-04-20 Thread mnk
Antonio Tavares and Barbara Rodrigues are my ancestors too. However, to date I have never found their marriage. Maria Natalia -- 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] My search for my Portuguese father

2016-04-15 Thread mnk
Great story! Thanks for sharing and I hope you find your biological father! Maria Natalia -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account and visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/Azores. Click in the blue area

[AZORES-Genealogy] The Pointing Finger ??

2016-03-28 Thread mnk
Interesting. I had seen it before and just thought the priest was doodling! MNK -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account and visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/Azores. Click in the blue area

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

2016-03-27 Thread mnk
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RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Luzia, daughter of Nicolau de Souza and Maria de Souza in Sao Miguel VFDC

2016-03-20 Thread mnk
I descend from Maria dos Santos who was married to Andre Pereira on Sept 12, 1762 in Matriz Church, Vila Franca do Campo. MNK -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account and visit this group at http://groups.google.com

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Luzia, daughter of Nicolau de Souza and Maria de Souza in Sao Miguel VFDC

2016-03-19 Thread mnk
Bill is correct, they were not yet married. Nicolau and Emmerencianna are my ancestors too, they are my 6th great grandparents. MNK -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account and visit this group at http

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Anyone care to guess a name?

2016-02-12 Thread mnk
Most likely this Maria died. I noticed the small cross under her name in the margins and have seen this used before to indicate the child died. MNK -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account and visit this group

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Antonia Vicencia (Roza) of Estrella (?), Ribeira Grande, Sao Miguel

2016-02-05 Thread mnk
Yes, the bride is native of this Matriz, so her baptism is there in Estrela. The groom is native of Nossa Senhora do Rosario, Achadinha so that is where you will find his baptism. MNK -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] translation confirmation

2016-01-14 Thread mnk
How unusual that the baptism was 10 months after the birth of the child. I haven't seen that before. MNK -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account and visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/Azores. Click

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] translation confirmation

2016-01-14 Thread mnk
How interesting, RoseMarie! I've never seen that either! MNK -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account and visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/Azores. Click in the blue area on the right that says "

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] translation help

2015-12-28 Thread mnk
Well that makes sense as to why I didn't see those names, I was looking at the wrong marriage! MNK -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account and visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/Azores. Click

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] translation help

2015-12-27 Thread mnk
can start recognizing names and words. Any other names are the priests or witnesses. MNK -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account and visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/Azores. Click in the blue area

[AZORES-Genealogy] translation help please

2015-12-21 Thread mnk
Maria daughter of Jose Silveira do Santo, single, and Isabel Bernarda,single, daughter of Francisco Dutra and his wife Anna Ignacia. Born 26 of Jan 1817. MNK -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account and visit

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Name on baptism record

2015-12-05 Thread mnk
Ignacio de Mello and Catharina da Silva are my 8th great grandparents. Their son Francisco de Mello was born Oct 9, 1713 in Matriz Vila Franca do Campo. MNK -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account and visit

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Researching Sao Pedro church in Vila Franca (Sao Miguel island) in the 1700s?

2015-11-15 Thread mnk
Thought I posted this already, but I descend from Maria da Trinidade married to Manoel Pacheco. MNK -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account and visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/Azores. Click

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Researching Sao Pedro church in Vila Franca (Sao Miguel island) in the 1700s?

2015-11-13 Thread mnk
Well, that is getting a little technical for me! Are you somehow able to match a chromosome segment to an ancestor? I am descended from Manoel Furtado and Marianna da Trinidade also, And I seem to remember several others on the list that are descendants too. I'm a little confused, does this

[AZORES-Genealogy] Researching Sao Pedro church in Vila Franca (Sao Miguel island) in the 1700s?

2015-11-12 Thread mnk
Why yes, I do have Manoel Morais and Margarida Teixeira! They are one of my 7th great grandparents on my paternal side. Maria Natalia -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account and visit this group at

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Is Adriano a Portuguese first name?

2015-10-31 Thread mnk
I have a 6th great grandfather from Vila Franca do Campo who was named Adriano, so I would say it's Portuguese! Definitely not common. Maria Natalia -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account and visit this group at

[AZORES-Genealogy] Record from Santa Maria Freguesia of Apostle São Pedro

2015-09-17 Thread mnk
You've already got the pertinent information, not much else to translate. She didn't leave a will because nothing to leave to anyone. MNK -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account and visit this group at http

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Salt Lake City Conference in 2016 (Next year)

2015-09-16 Thread mnk
Looking forward to attending again. Might bring the hubby along too! Maria Natalia -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account and visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/Azores. Click in the blue area on the

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)

2015-09-16 Thread mnk
a picture of some of the people on the boat. MNK -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account and visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/Azores. Click in the blue area on the right that says "

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Challenging Record - Translation Help needed

2015-09-03 Thread mnk
are related by both paternal and maternal lines. MNK -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account and visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/Azores. Click in the blue area on the right that says "Join thi

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Help! Jose Pereira Florinda de Jesus marriage--left side

2015-08-23 Thread mnk
Sandra, The record says Jose Pereira legitimate son of Antonio Pereira and Francisca de Jesus,was baptised at the church in Povoacao, Mae de Deus. MNK -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account and visit this group

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Help with child's name.Topo Sao Jorge

2015-08-14 Thread mnk
It does say the child died shortly after being baptized so they were unable to complete the ceremonies. MNK -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account and visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/Azores

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Domingos Furtado m. Maria de Rezendes, 1751, NS da Estrela, R.Grande, S.Miguel

2015-07-14 Thread mnk
Antonio Furtado and Maria Vieira, (parents of Domingos) are my 5th grandparents! Maria Natalia -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account and visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/Azores. Click in the blue

[AZORES-Genealogy] Manuel Jose Cordeiro marriage to Antonia Maria de Betencourt, Sao Matheus da Praia, Graciosa

2015-06-24 Thread mnk
Looks like Joao Correia Pessoa for the groom's father, not sure about the abbreviation bride's father, maybe Espinola? MNK -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account and visit this group at http://groups.google.com

[AZORES-Genealogy] Baptismo for Quiteria

2015-05-22 Thread mnk
Parents are Manoel Vieira Moniz, mother Teresa de Resendes. MNK -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account and visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/Azores. Click in the blue area on the right that says

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Possible Achadinha casamentos for Manoel Pacheco Quiteria Moniz

2015-05-22 Thread mnk
Yep, this priest's handwriting is a challenge. The couple on the right, bottom of the page are my ancestors, so I can understand the difficulty in reading since I have been through these before! MNK -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Title in front of Godfather's name

2015-05-19 Thread mnk
My grandfather was called Mestre Antonio, I assumed because he was a master potter (Oleiro). MNK -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account and visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/Azores. Click

[AZORES-Genealogy] Marriage in a Matriz with reference to a 2nd church and an ermida

2015-05-19 Thread mnk
The Banns are proclaimed in all of those parishes. That's why they are listed. MNK -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account and visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/Azores. Click in the blue area

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Help with odd word?/name? in Rabo de Peixe marriage record

2015-04-26 Thread mnk
Hey Cheri! You mentioned the viola which suddenly triggered the memory that I have an uncle by marriage from that family in Vila Franca! I will contact my cousin to get the names of his grandparents on that side of the family, they might be related to you. Maria Natalia -- For options, such

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Help with odd word?/name? in Rabo de Peixe marriage record

2015-04-24 Thread mnk
Maybe it depends where your ancestors are from. My parents, both from São Miguel used apelido for nickname, sobre nome for last name. I only learned alcunha from this list and other genealogy lists. MNK -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode

[AZORES-Genealogy] Azorean Genealogy Conference - SLC - success story!!!!

2015-04-12 Thread mnk
I agree wholeheartedly ! It was great fun and I think we all learned so much! Thanks to Cheri and Rosemarie for organizing everything and to Joao for all the insights into the history and to the records of the Azores! Hopefully I'll be able to attend again in the future. Maria Natalia --

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Azores Genealogical Conference and Research Trip in Salt Lake City: Registration deadline approaching

2015-03-31 Thread mnk
Thanks to everyone for the helpful advice! Maria Natalia -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account and visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/Azores. Click in the blue area on the right that says Join

[AZORES-Genealogy] Advice on Azores Itinerary please

2015-03-27 Thread mnk
I suggest a visit to the Ilheu, the small volcanic island off the coast of Vila Franca do Campo, you can buy tickets at the marina in Vila Franca. It's nice for snorkeling there. Also there is a small museum of the Oleiros in Vila Franca, in the Vila Nova section of town by the beach, at least

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Azores Genealogical Conference and Research Trip in Salt Lake City: Registration deadline approaching

2015-03-27 Thread mnk
Cheri and RoseMarie, Since this is my first conference, what materials do you suggest an attendee bring? I'm excited to be there and hope to learn a lot! Maria Natalia -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account and

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Casamentos for Manoel Pacheco Quiteria?

2015-03-17 Thread mnk
Yes this priest's writing is very difficult! My 4th great-Grandparents are the record on the right, bottom of the page, so I can commiserate ! Maria Natalia -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account and visit this group

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Azores Genealogy Conference and Research Trip, Salt Lake City, April 7-10, 2015

2015-01-30 Thread mnk
Cheri, I would love to attend this year. Can you send me more info and registration please? I will work on taking time off from work. Thanks, Maria Natalia -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account and visit this group

[AZORES-Genealogy] Marriage Reocrd - Sao Matues da Praia, Graciosa

2015-01-24 Thread mnk
Looks like Manuel is the widower of Caterina Fialha. The writing is a bit difficult but I think the bride's name is Carolina Correa. Hope that helps. Mnk -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account and visit this group

[AZORES-Genealogy] Fwd: translation help

2015-01-23 Thread mnk
, Santa Cruz. They are going to America, he is a policeman, and he knows how to write. Mnk -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account and visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/Azores. Click in the blue area

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Horta Passport

2015-01-22 Thread mnk
What I found surprising was the detail in his description. Plenty of blonde, blue or green eyed people my family that are 100% Azorean. However my childhood nicknames were princesinha Belchior Nossa pretinha so you can guess that I am not one of them. MNK -- For options, such as changing

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Horta Passport

2015-01-17 Thread mnk
Interesting that they list him as blue eyed, light skin, and blonde beard! Mnk -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account and visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/Azores. Click in the blue area

[AZORES-Genealogy] friedmann family

2014-11-05 Thread mnk
Oh my goodness! That was my mother's Doctor in Ponta Delgada! She always spoke so highly of him. Sorry I don't know much about him, except he was Jewish, maybe from Germany? I seem to remember my mom saying that the Bensaude family helped him come to Ponta Delgada to escape persecution. Good

[AZORES-Genealogy] Translation help with baitismal - Matriz da Estrela, Ribeira Grande

2014-11-05 Thread mnk
Looks like you got it all right. Maria Natalia -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account and visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/Azores. Click in the blue area on the right that says Join this group

[AZORES-Genealogy] Help with Marriage Record - Rabo de Peixe

2014-10-29 Thread mnk
Looks like Anna Joaquina Tavares to me. mnk -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account and visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/Azores. Click in the blue area on the right that says Join this group

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Manuel Furtado, death, Ribeira Quente, 1813

2014-10-07 Thread mnk
Hello cousins Shirley and Cheri, Their 2nd daughter Maria da Trinidade is my 4th great grandmother. She was born in Sao Pedro, Vila Franca and married Manoel Pacheco there in on Jan 7, 1806. Darn those missing pages! I have two couples that I'm stuck on because they are missing! Maria Natalia

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Manuel Furtado, death, Ribeira Quente, 1813

2014-10-06 Thread mnk
. By the way, Manoel Furtado and Marianna da Trinidade are my 5th great grandparents on my father's side. I haven't been able to go any further back on that line. MNK -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account and visit

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Manuel Furtado, death, Ribeira Quente, 1813

2014-10-06 Thread mnk
That is Sao Jose in Ponta Delgada. My parents and my maternal grandparents were married there! MNK -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account and visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/Azores. Click

[AZORES-Genealogy] Trying to decipher Obitos

2014-09-28 Thread mnk
Yep, that's what it says. Basically her body was wrapped in a white shroud and the priest accompanied the body from home to the church to be buried. MNK -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account and visit this group

[AZORES-Genealogy] Marriage record translation

2014-09-28 Thread mnk
She was a free (livre) woman, not married. Looks like the couple marrying had both 3rd and 4th degree consanguinity. MNK -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account and visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Help linking Pai Incognitos in Ponta Delgada, Flores

2014-09-26 Thread mnk
not mention race or status of the women. MNK -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account and visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/Azores. Click in the blue area on the right that says Join this group

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Help with Marriage record - Gineties, Sao Miguel

2014-09-09 Thread mnk
Thanks Cheri. I have seen it mentioned before, but I thought none of my ancestors were in it. I guess I will have to look at them on my next visit to Sao Miguel. Maria Natalia -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account

[AZORES-Genealogy] 4X great grandmothers baptismo need help with some names, places an other words

2014-09-08 Thread mnk
Hi Paul, Here is what I see for some of your blanks: Jose Pacheco native of Nossa Senhora do Rosario, Achadinha. Paternal grands, Manoel Pacheco and Quiteria Morais. Maternal grands, Jose da Costa and Francisca da Costa. Florinda was baptized in the parish of her parents Matriz da Estrella.

[AZORES-Genealogy] Translation Help-Marriage record of Manuel Dutra da Rosa and Domingas Pereira

2014-08-20 Thread mnk
Domingas is listed as the widow of Joao da Roza, the priest lists his parents as well as the parents of Manoel's first wife. That's a very thorough record! -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account and visit this group

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Porciúncula

2014-08-20 Thread mnk
I almost hate to keep this thread going, but I did just see a record in Achadinha for some one with the name in the 1700's! -- 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] Gr Gr Grandparents Jacinto Pacheco and Anna Jacinta de Mello marr found in FVC!

2014-08-15 Thread mnk
Try Achadinha or Salga, lots of Pachecos there, and there seems to be a lot of travel between those places and Fenais da Vera Cruz. Maria Natalia -- 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] Synagogue Ponta Delgada

2014-07-14 Thread mnk
Barbara, There may also be a Jewish cemetery in Ponta Delgada. I'm sure if you do a google search you will find lots of info. My mother's doctor in Ponta Delgada (1950's and early 1960's) was Jewish, I don't know that much about him but his name was Dr Freidman and my mother spoke very well

[AZORES-Genealogy] Help with name of the father please

2014-06-06 Thread mnk
Looks like Estevam. MNK -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account and visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/Azores. Click in the blue area on the right that says Join this group and it will take you

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Velas marriage Manuel Avila and Anna dos Anjos

2014-06-06 Thread mnk
The impediment is first degree affinity. Maybe she was his daughter-in-law or step-Daughter. MNK -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account and visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/Azores. Click

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] José Coelho de Serpa e Verissima Joaquina

2014-06-03 Thread mnk
Nope not that one, there are about 7 years missing in the casamentos from Sao Pedro, roughly 1770-1777. If you've seen them somewhere else please let me know! Maria Natalia -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account

[AZORES-Genealogy] José Coelho de Serpa e Verissima Joaquina

2014-06-01 Thread mnk
generation back. Mnk -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account and visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/Azores. Click in the blue area on the right that says Join this group and it will take you to Edit my

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] José Coelho de Serpa e Verissima Joaquina

2014-06-01 Thread mnk
I understand, I have the same situation in one of my lines from Vila Franca do Campo, I can't find a couple's wedding because that time period is missing, I can only trace one side further back because the bride's name is unusual. Very frustrating! Good luck with your search. Mnk

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: List membership, posts, researchers for hire, DNA fundraising

2014-05-18 Thread mnk
Ditto to what Cheryl said. Maria Natalia -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account and visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/Azores. Click in the blue area on the right that says Join this group and it

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Marriage record of Manoel Furtado Salvador and Marianna Roza

2014-05-14 Thread mnk
Did you notice that the bride(Marianna Roza) parents are parents of the groom, Mathias Francisco on the bottom right record ! Mnk -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account and visit this group at http

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Baptismal of Boaventura.

2014-05-14 Thread mnk
It does not look like Salvador for the paternal grandfather to me. Something like Baloura (?). Maybe another set of eyes are still needed to decipher this surname!, -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account and visit

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Translation of baptismal, words I can't figure out.

2014-05-14 Thread mnk
Now that I see this, the paternal grandfather's name definitely is Manoel Furtado Salvador! Mnk -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account and visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/Azores. Click

[AZORES-Genealogy] Marriage record of Manoel Furtado Salvador and Marianna Roza

2014-05-13 Thread mnk
Father of the bride looks like Manoel Furtado Rodrigues to me. Mnk -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account and visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/Azores. Click in the blue area on the right

[AZORES-Genealogy] Sebastiaom Jacome marriage record in 1638 in Assencao

2014-05-05 Thread mnk
Now that I look at the RR above I see that Isabel Velha's father is listed as Belchior Romeiro and Simoa travassos which fits if you look at the record. Mnk -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account and visit

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Graciosa Marriage record - Antonio Correa de Mendonca

2014-05-05 Thread mnk
On Monday, May 5, 2014 6:50:07 PM UTC-5, Lee wrote: I am request some help with the marriage record of Antonio Correa de Menconda and Anna do Resurrrecao? which occurred in June 1722 in Nossa Senhora da Luz (Santa Cruz). This is what I can make out: Antonio Correa Mendonca    son

[AZORES-Genealogy] Graciosa Marriage record - Antonio Correa de Mendonca

2014-05-05 Thread mnk
Lee, the date is 13 June 1722. The bride Anna da Resurrecao Ortins(?) is the daughter of Manoel do Conde Pais and Maria Gonsalves Maia. The groom's parents are both deceased. Mnk -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google

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