Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Tavares / Resendes (Santo Antonio Alem Capelas)

2013-12-02 Thread João Ventura
This is why I got a copy of my father's birth certificate, even though he's still alive. Also got my parents marriage certificate. Now I'm sure I'm a 'filho legitimo' :) Can't be too sure who to trust in this day and age. And yes, I'm joking. Except I really do have those certificates, because

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Genealogy Software to make a Gedcom

2013-12-02 Thread Anthony Soares
Thank you Cheri, For all others please disregard as I found a post by Cheri explaining how to do it on Ancestry. Mine now uploaded to FTDNA. Not much info yet on Azores side though. Obrigado Tony On Sunday, December 1, 2013 9:53:24 PM UTC-8, Cheri Mello wrote: Repost for Tony Soares,

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] CCA - Santo Antonio (Alem Capelas)

2013-12-02 Thread Ricardo Chaves
Thank you Richard and Pam , I thought it could be a problem with my browser. On Sat, Nov 30, 2013 at 11:08 PM, Richard Francis Pimentel rfrancispimen...@comcast.net wrote: *I just checked and got the Server Error Message. I checked the marriages and were able to view them. The could be doing

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: CCA - Santo Antonio (Alem Capelas)

2013-12-02 Thread Ângela Loura
Same here... :( Sábado, 30 de Novembro de 2013 14:52:29 UTC, rchaves escreveu: Fellow researchers, could anyone confirm if theses Santo Antonio baptism periods from 1794 to 1860 are unavailable (SERVER ERROR 404) or its just me! Thanks in advance. Ricardo

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Tavares / Resendes (Santo Antonio Alem Capelas)

2013-12-02 Thread rchaves
Hi Pam, I don't at all! Pat to Georgia goes a long way hehe! It was my Dad's fault as well hehe! for almost 2 years lead me to think my Bisavo was born in Rib Grande, actually he lived there, but only a few weeks ago my Dad told me that he was born in Santo Antonio. Before CCA started

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Tavares / Resendes (Santo Antonio Alem Capelas)

2013-12-02 Thread rchaves
Thank you John, appreciate your assistance, if I find myself stuck somewhere I will let you know. My intention in this post was to find someone researching Resendes as well, I guess not. I found my great grandfather already, born 1900. I am waiting to see what is wrong with some periods prior

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Genealogy Software to make a Gedcom

2013-12-02 Thread Cheri Mello
Tony, We discuss genealogy software a few times a year. Some people get a new computer and get new software. Some people outgrow their software. Sometimes, their software gets a new version that the person simply cannot stand. So they post to the list. Now is a good time to discuss software

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Genealogy Software to make a Gedcom

2013-12-02 Thread E Sharp
Today's Cyber Monday deal on Ancestry - Family Tree Maker software $27.99. They also have 10% off on new Ancestry.com memberships and 20% off on Ancestry DNA. You can check it out here https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#trash/142b1ef62d2fa594 E On Mon, Dec 2, 2013 at 9:19 AM, Cheri Mello

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Genealogy Software to make a Gedcom

2013-12-02 Thread Cheri Mello
I just checked my other email (where I get all the sales promotions) and I saw this: RootsMagic is on sale for $20 includes the printed user's guide. Offer good through Dec. 30th. http://www.rootsmagic.com/holidayoffer/ http://www.rootsmagic.com Legacy's newsletter did not announce a holiday

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Genealogy Software to make a Gedcom

2013-12-02 Thread Cheri Mello
Well, there you go. FTM on sale! Thanks Elaine! -- Cheri Mello Listowner, Azores-Gen Researching: Vila Franca, Ponta Garca, Ribeira Quente, Ribeira das Tainhas, Achada -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account and

[AZORES-Genealogy] DNA: Identity By Descent (IBD)

2013-12-02 Thread Cheri Mello
Here's a blog discussing Identity By Descent (IBD) with illustrations: http://goo.gl/KlKFZ6 Is it kind of complicated and confusing? Probably is. Read it anyway. The next time I post something about IBD, it will make a little more sense. And by the 10th time I post something about IBD, it will

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Population Finder

2013-12-02 Thread ttcostadc
Anthony, Join the club. :) -Trevor (researching Sao Miguel) -Original Message- From: Anthony Soares asoaresph...@gmail.com To: azores azores@googlegroups.com Sent: Sun, Dec 1, 2013 2:17 pm Subject: [AZORES-Genealogy] Population Finder Crazy my PF says I am Western European

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Population Finder

2013-12-02 Thread ttcostadc
Group, As half-descended from Azoreans, it is important to keep in mind not only the mixed nature of the population of the Azores, but of larger Europe, as well. I came up as 92% French and Orcadian, as well, with 7% Jewish/Palestinian. BUT, I also know that there was a da Rosa, in my

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] CCA - Santo Antonio (Alem Capelas)

2013-12-02 Thread Pam Santos
Your welcome On Mon, Dec 2, 2013 at 4:50 AM, Ricardo Chaves chave...@gmail.com wrote: Thank you Richard and Pam , I thought it could be a problem with my browser. On Sat, Nov 30, 2013 at 11:08 PM, Richard Francis Pimentel rfrancispimen...@comcast.net wrote: *I just checked and got the

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Population Finder

2013-12-02 Thread Diane Geoge
I am descended from Azoreans on both sides and my PF comes up 93% European (Western European) and 7% Middle East. People moved around a lot so it's not too surprising that there would be many ethnicities among Azorean descendants. Diane George (Silva) From: azores@googlegroups.com

[AZORES-Genealogy] Did someone just mention the name Honorato or alvaro in a post

2013-12-02 Thread Edward Rodrigues
Did someone just mention the name Honorato or alvaro in a post I seen it somewhere and can remember where? would like to discuss something with you. Edward Rodrigues -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account and visit

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Wondering

2013-12-02 Thread Seekgene
Yes, I have also made at least five distant cousin connections and have several more that I am working on through through Family Finder. Marie Pleasant In a message dated 12/1/2013 7:21:54 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, kmh4...@aol.com writes: Yes, Pam I have found at least 3 distant

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Stowaways

2013-12-02 Thread Kawika322
From what I have researched of Passengers traveling from either Madeira or the Azores to Hawaii, there are instances of stowaways listed on the regular passenger manifests. However, It seems to be more likely that these individuals or families were accounted for and known to be aboard the ship,

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

2013-12-02 Thread Ricardo Chaves
E, what do you mean by Extended family? I tracked my Chaves line, at least back to 1840's, its a prediction based on the names and generations I already have, and still Chaves. That doesn't mean it couldn't end in Cabral one day! After all, Captain Goncalo Velho Cabral was one of the first in the

[AZORES-Genealogy] Azores history TV spots

2013-12-02 Thread Steve Peters
I've been watching these short Azorean history programs from Portuguese TV online and thought some of you might enjoy them. They are probably of interest only to those who understand Portuguese (I'm studying and watch them for practice). I understand very little myself, but I still find them

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

2013-12-02 Thread Cheri Mello
Ricardo C, An extended family member is a collateral relative. Not a direct ancestor. Direct: Parents, grandparents, great grands (doesn't matter how many greats). Extended or collateral: Aunts uncles, cousins, great aunts great uncles. Basically, the siblings of your direct ancestors.

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Translation?

2013-12-02 Thread Terri
I have a friend who's aunt is named Emiliana. (And I believe she is from Vila Franca do Campo) -- 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

[AZORES-Genealogy] How to Make a Good Genealogy Post

2013-12-02 Thread Cheri Mello
With so many new people lately, now might be a good time to go over this. Here is a good way to make a post that will get responses. Notice the first thing I did. The subject is How to Make a Good Genealogy Post and notice that I basically restated that in the body. The subject is just an eye

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Azores history TV spots

2013-12-02 Thread Terri
Thanks for sharing this. I watched a few (until my computer froze) . Too bad they don't have titles under each video so you know which islands they are featuring. I wanted to mostly go through the Sao Miguel ones. Terri Santos Researching Agua d'Alto, Agua de Pau, Ginetes, Vila Franca do