In answering Debbie's question about Jewish records for Cedros on Flores,
there are none or none were filmed. The Civil Registry was used by
non-Catholics and the GSU filmed what existed in the archives when they
were there in the 1980s. I checked the FHLC for Cedros on Flores and didn't
find any
George,
I've been doing some research and came across information on a Portuguese
synagogue in the Bahamas I believe. Named after Luis de Torres. Luis was
interpreter to Christopher Columbus in the USA. He was an integral part of
the communication process between Columbus (Colombe) and the native
If your friend is not able to find any Jewish connection in the records in the
Azores.Is she able to trace her relatives from Cedros back to Portugal ? If she
can do that, maybe, she might find her Jewish connection. When the Jews fled
Spain and Portugal they went to various European
*Debbie,There is small section of the cemetery in Santa Cruz Flores where
non-catholics are buried. Among the few graves there was one that appeared
to be of a jewish person (along with a few graves of who appeared to be
English mariners).*
*John Vasconcelos*
On Mon, Feb 15, 2016 at 2:50 PM,
I've been researching Cedros, Flores records for over 20 years without
seeing reference to Jewish cemetery.
I have a Flores History book published by
the Lajes museum. I'll take a look for any information .
My family there is Vieira Rodrigues, coming about 1800 from Corvo.
Eric
On Feb 16, 2016
I have a friend I am helping with her Portuguese ancestry and she is asking
about Jewish records for the municipality of Cedros, on the isle of Flores.
Does anyone have any familiarity with non-Catholic records? Do any
inquisition or convert records exist for those who may have been Jewish and
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