[AZORES-Genealogy] Altares, Terceira records prior to 1644

2013-04-18 Thread Kawika322
I am trying to trace my Altares line back and have come to a stop for the moment as the records are not present prior to 1644 (Baptisms) and 1648 (Marriages). My ancestor is Belchior Goncalves de Carvalho who was married to Maria Goncalves. Their son Manuel Goncalves Carvalho was married prior

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] My turn for a trip...

2013-04-18 Thread Marilyn Thompson
There is a Portuguese Hawaiian History Center in downtown Oahu. Others may know the exact location. On Thu, Apr 18, 2013 at 12:28 AM, Eric Gomes gomes.ances...@gmail.comwrote: I am headed West next week and will be headed to the Islands for the week. I will be on Oahu beginning this

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Isabel de castro

2013-04-18 Thread Dano
I did a little research myself, and, this what I found on Isabel de Castro: There are several persons in Spanish history named Isabel de Castro. One was Isabel de Castro Osorio who was part of the Spanish Royal Family, but, lived quite a bit later than Alfonso XI. She may, however, have

[AZORES-Genealogy] de faria Family

2013-04-18 Thread ggervais1717
Hello: Does anyone have any information on Andre de Faria born November 26, 1746 , Rabo de Peixe, son of Domingos da Costa and Antonia de faria. he married on August 19, 1767 to Maria de Sao Jose Rodrigues. Maria's father was Jose Rodrigues and Engracia Cabral. Andre died February 18, 1823.

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Graciosa Indexing

2013-04-18 Thread Kalani N
Wow, INDEXING too? I just saw that label today but overlooked the indexing part. On Saturday, February 18, 2012 10:33:30 AM UTC-8, Sherry wrote: Be careful with indexing microfilms. If you are using microfilms from a Family History Center, the majority of them have a warning label on them

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Graciosa Indexing

2013-04-18 Thread Kalani N
Aloha e Kawika, I was just at the FHC today going thru some recs of S. Mateus SC looking for my family since I'm not sure what part they were from. If you wouldn't mind looking up these names where they were from is all I need to know. Mahalo! José Augusto d'Avila, b. around 1869 Pedro

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Translation request for a Baptism

2013-04-18 Thread Kalani N
From what I was able to read. Aos dez dias do mez de julho do anno de mil oito centos sesenta e quatro na Egreja Pa- rochial do Apostolo San Pedro do logar do Nordestinho, Concelho da Villa do Nordes- tihho(?) Diocese do Angra, baptizei solemnemente um individuo do sexo masculino a quem dei o

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Portuguese English dictionary

2013-04-18 Thread Kalani N
I think Tomas said it pretty much, and I'd have to agree with the part where maybe on the continent they may understand you more than in the islands. Question is, will you be able to understand their Portuguese? :) I find some dialects harder to understand, much more so than those on the

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] My turn for a trip...

2013-04-18 Thread Edward Rodrigues
Make sure you go to the Portuguese Genealogical Historical Society of Hawaii 810 North Vineyard Blvd, room 11 Honolulu, Hawaii 96817 (808-841-5044 Library/office) They have a database of portuguese immigrants to Hawaii and their descendentsof over 262,000 names very helpful. plus the

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: My turn for a trip...

2013-04-18 Thread Kalani N
Look up the address for the Hawaii State Archives. I believe it was the Kekuanaoa building, but I could be wrong about that. I can't even remember what street that's on. K On Wednesday, April 17, 2013 11:28:14 PM UTC-7, dahntat wrote: I am headed West next week and will be headed to the

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Isabel de castro

2013-04-18 Thread Hermano C. Pires
Hello ggervais1717. I don't know if it will help but this what I found about you Isabel de Castro.This from The Nobiliario de Familias de Portugal by Felgueiras Gayo (Manuel Jose da Costa).HermanoN 8 PEDRO ÁLVARES CABRAL filho de Fernão Cabral N 7 do § 1 (foi Cap.am Mor das Naus da Índia e

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] My turn for a trip...

2013-04-18 Thread Gail Elizares
Portuguese Genealogical Historical Society of Hawaii 810 North Vineyard Blvd., Rm. 11 Honolulu, HI 96817 There is Doris who is the president, I believe Dan and George. All beautiful people that I had the pleasure to meet when I went to Oahu. (I'm from the big island) Gail E.

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Graciosa Indexing

2013-04-18 Thread BOBCAMSCPW
Thanks David for the information. My Grandmother is from the village of Santa Cruz, Graciosa. She is a Reis.. Let me know of any information. this is what I have so far, born Rosa Correa Reis on July 7, 1899 to José Correa dos Reis born 19 Jan 1874 and Maria da Veiga born 04 Aug 1876.

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] My turn for a trip...

2013-04-18 Thread Pam Santos
Hawaii State Archives Kekauluohi Building, Iolani Palace Grounds, 364 S. King Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 or the Honolulu Public Library On Thu, Apr 18, 2013 at 1:11 PM, Gail Elizares geliza...@hawaii.rr.comwrote: Portuguese Genealogical Historical Society of Hawaii 810 North

[AZORES-Genealogy] Family Tree DNA Sale

2013-04-18 Thread Richard Francis Pimentel
Hi All, Family Tree DNA has just announced a sale in recognition of DNA Day which will end on Monday April 22 These are the best prices I have seen since I have been a Co-Administrator and a great opportunity for you to get some DNA testing. Full MtDNA Sequence.. $189 Upgrades to

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Family Tree DNA Sale

2013-04-18 Thread Joanne Mercier
As one who has never gone down this road before, which one would be the best to start with? I am the last of my particular line being an only child with both my parents deceased. I have one paternal aunt still alive but it's my Mom's line I have the least amount information - any suggestions

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Family Tree DNA Sale

2013-04-18 Thread Richard Francis Pimentel
I would recommend the Family Finder test. The family finder will have matches which will be within the last 4-5 generations. If you don't know where your family came from that will give you a good idea where to start looking. Rick Family Tree DNA Co-Administrator Azores DNA Project

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Altares, Terceira records prior to 1644

2013-04-18 Thread pico
Hi David,Manuel Goncalves Carvalho and Maria de Melo are also my ancestors.I do know about all the others you mentioned and presume there must be a close relation, but as yet, I haven't pieced together any facts leading to my Manuel Goncalves Carvalho being the same one who married Catarina

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Family Tree DNA Sale

2013-04-18 Thread Kalani N
Grrr! There was mention a few weeks ago about a fast sale so we need to act fast and June or summer time was mentioned. So I figured I had time, so TODAY I got an email conformation that my DNA kit from 23andme is being sent out. Guess I'll have to act on this one now too, although, I have

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Help reading a name

2013-04-18 Thread pico
Hi Sheri,I didn't notice if anyone told you that the child you found is not Regina. It's Angelina.Knowing that, do you think this is your ancestor?Or are you looking for a Regina in this same family?Do you know they came from Conceicao, Angra?My grandfather was born in Conceicao back in 1889, I

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Help reading a name

2013-04-18 Thread pico
David,It's interesting what you found about the parents of the single mother Maria do Espirito Santo.It isn't stated in the marriage, but when Francisco married, he might not have known it was to a cousin.They are related in the the 3º e 4º grau de consanguinidade. Common ancestors are

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Family Tree DNA Sale

2013-04-18 Thread Cheri Mello
OK, to add a little perspective. Sale price first, then group price (when you join the Azores Project...or if you have Aunt Wilma join the German Project for your German side. Group prices are better than the regular retail price).* * * Full MtDNA Sequence = $189 (Group = $299, Retail = same)

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Family Tree DNA Sale

2013-04-18 Thread Richard Francis Pimentel
This sale was a complete surprise for us admins. We had no advance notice on it although we did think there would be short sale sometime before summer we were thinking it would be only one produce like the Family Finder Sale last year. Rick Family Tree DNA Co-Administrator Azores DNA Project