Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Abreviation list

2014-08-13 Thread Dano
Well, Eliseu, lets put it this way, I may be a little more skilled with my language, but, you're much more skilled with yours - I recognize that from your affinity for *abbreviations, *esp. all those which follow your name :)) As for the subject at hand, I didn't intend to deliver a

[AZORES-Genealogy] Lomba da Maia Records are Up

2014-08-13 Thread Richard Francis Pimentel
Good Morning, Lomba da Maia records from Sao Miguel have been posted on the CCA web site. Rick Richard Francis Pimentel Epping, NH -- 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] Lomba da Maia Records are Up

2014-08-13 Thread Tygerzgirl1976
Whoo yip!!! Tammy Medeiros-Jesso On Aug 13, 2014, at 11:48 AM, Richard Francis Pimentel rfrancispimen...@comcast.net wrote: Good Morning, Lomba da Maia records from Sao Miguel have been posted on the CCA web site. Rick Richard Francis Pimentel Epping, NH --

[AZORES-Genealogy] What is the first Name?

2014-08-13 Thread Richard Francis Pimentel
The first name of the groom is a new one to me. What is it? Thanks in advance. http://culturacores.azores.gov.pt/biblioteca_digital/SMG-RG-ESTRELA-C-1812-1 828/SMG-RG-ESTRELA-C-1812-1828_item1/P198.html Right side. Rick Richard Francis Pimentel Epping, NH -- For options, such

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] What is the first Name?

2014-08-13 Thread Cheri Mello
The one on the right? If I had to take a guess, I'd guess it's the Portuguese version of Wenceslas. If it is, throw a party that you don't have an ancestor named Manuel, Francisco, Jose, Joao, or Antonio! LOL On Wed, Aug 13, 2014 at 10:07 AM, Richard Francis Pimentel

[AZORES-Genealogy] Another Strange Name

2014-08-13 Thread Richard Francis Pimentel
Today must me weird name day. http://culturacores.azores.gov.pt/biblioteca_digital/SMG-RG-ESTRELA-C-1812-1 828/SMG-RG-ESTRELA-C-1812-1828_item1/P203.html Right Side I read the Brides Name As Anna Filirarda. Is this Correct? Rick Richard Francis Pimentel Epping, NH -- For

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] What is the first Name?

2014-08-13 Thread Richard Francis Pimentel
If it is, that is a new one for me. Some early “M”s look like that but the writer wrote his Maria’s and Manuel’s different. Rick Richard Francis Pimentel Epping, NH From: azores@googlegroups.com [mailto:azores@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Cheri Mello Sent: Wednesday, August 13,

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Another Strange Name

2014-08-13 Thread Margaret Vicente
It's Ana Felizarda (Filizarda). On Wed, Aug 13, 2014 at 1:35 PM, Richard Francis Pimentel rfrancispimen...@comcast.net wrote: *Today must me weird name day. * *http://culturacores.azores.gov.pt/biblioteca_digital/SMG-RG-ESTRELA-C-1812-1828/SMG-RG-ESTRELA-C-1812-1828_item1/P203.html

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] What is the first Name?

2014-08-13 Thread Margaret Vicente
It is Vanceslau (Vanceslao) On Wed, Aug 13, 2014 at 1:07 PM, Richard Francis Pimentel rfrancispimen...@comcast.net wrote: *The first name of the groom is a new one to me. What is it? Thanks in advance.*

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] What is the first Name?

2014-08-13 Thread Cheri Mello
Mara, Is that Portuguese for Wenceslas? Cheri On Wed, Aug 13, 2014 at 11:09 AM, Margaret Vicente margaretvice...@gmail.com wrote: It is Vanceslau (Vanceslao) On Wed, Aug 13, 2014 at 1:07 PM, Richard Francis Pimentel rfrancispimen...@comcast.net wrote: *The first name of the groom is a

[AZORES-Genealogy] Autosomal DNA Statistics

2014-08-13 Thread Cheri Mello
Kalani posted this for the Portuguese Hawaiian researchers and I'm copying it here. It contains charts that explains how much is inherited for a parent, full sibling, 3rd cousin, etc. It's not a quick read, so make sure you have some time to digest it. (It's not long, but is a bit technical).

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] What is the first Name?

2014-08-13 Thread Tish M
Funny, Cheri. On Wed, Aug 13, 2014 at 11:27 AM, Cheri Mello gfsche...@gmail.com wrote: Mara, Is that Portuguese for Wenceslas? Cheri On Wed, Aug 13, 2014 at 11:09 AM, Margaret Vicente margaretvice...@gmail.com wrote: It is Vanceslau (Vanceslao) On Wed, Aug 13, 2014 at 1:07 PM,

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Another Strange Name

2014-08-13 Thread Richard Francis Pimentel
Thanks Margaret, That is a name I was not familiar with. Rick Richard Francis Pimentel Epping, NH From: azores@googlegroups.com [mailto:azores@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Margaret Vicente Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2014 2:08 PM To: azores Subject: Re: [AZORES-Genealogy]

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] What is the first Name?

2014-08-13 Thread Margaret Vicente
Cheri, It is the Portuguese form of the German Wenceslaus. The Wenceslas is probably missing the u or is a corrupt spelling of Wenceslaus but by the pronunciation I would say it is the same. On Wed, Aug 13, 2014 at 2:27 PM, Cheri Mello gfsche...@gmail.com wrote: Mara, Is that Portuguese

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Another Strange Name

2014-08-13 Thread Margaret Vicente
It's a common PT word. means lucky amongst others. If I were to win the lottery you could say I was a felizarda... :) Cheers, On Wed, Aug 13, 2014 at 3:05 PM, Richard Francis Pimentel rfrancispimen...@comcast.net wrote: *Thanks Margaret,* *That is a name I was not familiar with.*

[AZORES-Genealogy] Another name.

2014-08-13 Thread Richard Francis Pimentel
It has been raining since 6 this morning and it is an all-day rain. So I am working inside trying to eliminate my questions. This record http://culturacores.azores.gov.pt/biblioteca_digital/SMG-RG-ESTRELA-C-1828-1 839/SMG-RG-ESTRELA-C-1828-1839_item1/P9.html Left side the bride has an unfamiliar

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Another name.

2014-08-13 Thread Eliseu Pacheco da Silva
Perciúncula or Porciúncula I think it was very used in Brasil for some time De: azores@googlegroups.com [mailto:azores@googlegroups.com] Em nome de Richard Francis Pimentel Enviada: quarta-feira, 13 de Agosto de 2014 19:55 Para: Azores@googlegroups.com Assunto: [AZORES-Genealogy] Another name.

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] What is the first Name?

2014-08-13 Thread Eliseu Pacheco da Silva
Name is Venceslau. In Brasil they still use it written with the W instead of V. J De: azores@googlegroups.com [mailto:azores@googlegroups.com] Em nome de Richard Francis Pimentel Enviada: quarta-feira, 13 de Agosto de 2014 17:07 Para: Azores@googlegroups.com Assunto: [AZORES-Genealogy] What is

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Another name.

2014-08-13 Thread Richard Francis Pimentel
Thanks Eliseu, I think I was hitting around it does it mean striking as in a striking beauty? Rick Richard Francis Pimentel Epping, NH From: azores@googlegroups.com [mailto:azores@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Eliseu Pacheco da Silva Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2014 4:16 PM

[AZORES-Genealogy] USCIS genealogy program

2014-08-13 Thread Joaquin Mendonca
I recently came across a certificate of citizenship, issued 22 July 1937. I would like to get a copy of the petition for citizenship. Is this the same as declaration of intent of citizenship? I am assuming the petition will have alot of useful genealogy data. I have a copy of instructions for

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] USCIS genealogy program

2014-08-13 Thread Richard Francis Pimentel
A lot depends where your person was naturalized. At that time (1937) they were done in State Courts which would mean the records are at the State level. After WW II Naturalization was done in US District Courts. The example I can give is that my Grandfather was naturalize in the Superior Court of

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Another name.

2014-08-13 Thread Eliseu Pacheco da Silva
You mean Porciúncula? De: azores@googlegroups.com [mailto:azores@googlegroups.com] Em nome de Richard Francis Pimentel Enviada: quarta-feira, 13 de Agosto de 2014 21:04 Para: azores@googlegroups.com Assunto: RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Another name. Thanks Eliseu, I think I was hitting

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] USCIS genealogy program

2014-08-13 Thread Cheri Mello
There were 2 sets of papers. The first papers (Declaration of Intent) and the 2nd papers (Petition for Citizenship). Even though they are very similar, ask for ANY AND ALL paperwork. Depending on the rules of that time, they can be filed a few years apart. Something they remembered at one time

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: What is the first Name?

2014-08-13 Thread Dano
Groom's name = Manoel de Sam Bento (Sao Bento). On Wednesday, August 13, 2014 1:07:16 PM UTC-4, Richard Francis Pimentel wrote: *The first name of the groom is a new one to me. What is it? Thanks in advance.*

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Looking for Fernandes Baleeiro (Surname unknown)

2014-08-13 Thread Albert Figueras
Thank you Doug and Luiznoia for your quick answers. I'll have a look at the CCA website. Best regards, Albert El dimarts 12 d’agost de 2014 22:10:57 UTC+2, Doug da Rocha Holmes va escriure: No doubt Baleeiro (found in records also as Balieiro) came from being a nickname, but it's also a

[AZORES-Genealogy] PALCUS Webinar - Azorean Genealogy Information at Ferreira-Mendes Archives at UMASS Dartmouth

2014-08-13 Thread Paulo Dutra
I saw this post on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/events/1422191901403566/ Please register for PALCUS FYI Webinar - Azorean Genealogy at Ferreira-Mendes Portuguese American Archives on Aug 27, 2014 8:00 AM PDT at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6350709152996100866

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Another name.

2014-08-13 Thread Dano
I've never seen this name either, Rick, but it looks to me like Perceumciela; I can' find either synonym, or definition, for it; perhaps someone else is familiar with it. On Wednesday, August 13, 2014 3:54:58 PM UTC-4, Richard Francis Pimentel wrote: *It has been raining since 6 this

[AZORES-Genealogy] Porciúncula

2014-08-13 Thread pico
Yes, that's the name, Eliseu.It's pretty rare. I have only 15 people in my database with that name. They range from the 1600s to the 1800s, at least those I have found.I have never seen it as a first name. It's always like the example Rick found, Maria da Porciúncula.Doug da Rocha HolmesPico