Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] introduction myself to the group

2011-07-21 Thread E Sharp
Hi Ricardo, I have done some research on the Chaves family from Santa Maria as someone in my family married into this family. There is a book I was able to purchase quite a few years ago and it came from Santa Maria (a friend got it for me) and it is called Um Ramo Dos Chaves by Dr. Pe. Joao

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] introduction myself to the group

2011-07-21 Thread John Raposo
Welcome to the group Ricardo! I have done some extensive work on my ancestry. My maternal grandmother was from S. António além Capelas and I might be able to give you some help in that area if you send me the particulars. I also have some ancestors from Ribeira Grande. Since you live in S.

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] De Genere or applications to priesthood and old pictures of the Azores

2011-07-21 Thread joao ventura
Hi Cheri,    I am still adding information. These documents are important if you are searching for information on a specific village and there are no longer parish records available. On other occasions they confirm the information one has on a family: in certain villages there are many couples

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] introduction myself to the group

2011-07-21 Thread Judi Phillips
Hi Ricardo, How nice to hear from another Chaves, even if we are not related. My paternal line is de Medeiros Chaves from Capelas. I have traced them back to the 1600's in Sao Miguel, but am unable to connect to Santa Maria where I'm pretty sure they came from. I enjoyed reading your

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] introduction myself to the group

2011-07-21 Thread Richard Francis Pimentel
Welcome to the list Ricardo. Most of my research has been in Riberinha and Ribera Grande area but I have connections in Bretanha, Ponta Delgada, and Achada Grande. I have many records in my files from NS Estrela in Ribeira Grande and Santissimo Salvador in Ribeirinha. I have Carvalho from

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] introduction myself to the group

2011-07-21 Thread George Pacheco
WElcome Ricardo I have from Santa Barbara santo Antonio Bonifacio Pacheco, Cabeceiras Melo and much more From Santa Maria I have the Resendes Almada, curvelo, and many more my maternal grandmothe ' side is all from Santa Maria I have my roots from almost every village in São Miguel, I have been

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Victor Silva Notable Shipbuilder Sacramento Area

2011-07-21 Thread netadosAcores
E Thank you for sharing, I really enjoyed the article. Ally Vieira Anselmo in Ribeira Seca, Sao Miguel Pinheiro, Nunes, Silveira in Praia do Almoxarife and Pedro Miguel, Faial Silveira, Rodrigues in Sao Jorge In a message dated 7/20/2011 8:43:52 P.M. Mountain Daylight Time,

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Furtado and George from Faial

2011-07-21 Thread Rick Judy Gaarde
Thank you Emil - it was worth a try ..Judy G From: azores@googlegroups.com [mailto:azores@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of ehsilve...@comcast.net Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2011 2:36 PM To: azores@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Furtado and George from Faial Hi Rick

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] De Genere or applications to priesthood and old pictures of the Azores

2011-07-21 Thread Cheri Mello
Thanks, Joao. I will check back every once in a while to see what has been added! I was kind of hoping someone's brother became a priest and that might help! Cheri -- Cheri Mello Listowner, Azores-Gen Researching: Vila Franca, Ponta Garca, Ribeira Quente, Ribeira das Tainhas, Achada -- To

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] introduction myself to the group

2011-07-21 Thread Jacki G.
Welcome Ricardo! I am currently researching my roots from Sao Miguel. Which is my Fernandes and Furtado line. I am only to my 4th great grandparents. They were from Fajã de Cima and Fajã de Baixo. It's taken me 6 years to get that far. First I am only able to research part time like you and

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] introduction myself to the group

2011-07-21 Thread Linda Norton
Welcome! Where do you live in Sao Miguel? Do you know Manuel Borges Tavares from Ribeira Grande? His son is Fernandes Borges Tavares, daughter Dulce Tavares Costa and daughter Lina Tavares. This is my mother's paternal side and my cousins. My father's aunt, Merces de Sousa Caloura m. Manuel de

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] De Genere or applications to priesthood and old pictures of the Azores

2011-07-21 Thread celeste perry
Something happened when Joao was going over some of these records.  I had an ancestor whose father was not named on his baptism record.  Joao was looking for information on someone in the same area (for someone else) and he found my grandfather's ancestor and his father and paternal

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Another DNA sale (mostly for new orders) from Family Tree DNA (through Thursday, July 21, 11:59pm CDT)

2011-07-21 Thread Edward Rodrigues
Cheri I believe I am full blooded portuguese, and both parents, and all four grandparents are from the Azores. What do you think I should order? On Jul 15, 2011, at 7:38 PM, Cheri Mello wrote: Family Tree DNA is running 2nd sale this summer! (They haven't done this before, so it caught me

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Another DNA sale (mostly for new orders) from Family Tree DNA (through Thursday, July 21, 11:59pm CDT)

2011-07-21 Thread Cheri Mello
Whoops! This link is for NEW orders for the sale that I was talking about: http://goo.gl/bnbq7 If you are an EXISTING customer, the only thing on sale for you is Family Finder. To order that, go to www.ftdna.com and log in with your kit number and password. Cheri -- To unsubscribe from this

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Another DNA sale (mostly for new orders) from Family Tree DNA (through Thursday, July 21, 11:59pm CDT)

2011-07-21 Thread Cheri Mello
Hi Edward, It depends on your goal (or if you have a goal) for DNA testing. I'll give you a call (I have free long distance) to see what you are thinking. Cheri On Thu, Jul 21, 2011 at 6:00 PM, Edward Rodrigues edward.s.rodrig...@att.net wrote: Cheri I believe I am full blooded portuguese,