Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Need help with a word

2014-02-14 Thread JR
the double name. JR On Friday, February 14, 2014 7:24:05 PM UTC-5, Maria wrote: Marcio- thanks for the explanation on Tramocinho. Now I'm wondering how I enter the name In the genealogy program- Manoel --de Sousa Tramocinho- maybe put the de Sousa Tramocinho in the box for the last name

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: family members

2014-02-14 Thread JR
There are a lot of Teves, in Sao Jose, Ponta Delgada, so that is likely place to start. JR On Friday, February 14, 2014 11:47:49 AM UTC-5, ggerva...@centurylink.net wrote: Hello group members: Wondering if someone can help me. I am trying to tie in a family group and can not find

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: family members

2014-02-14 Thread JR
years to find the children born to this couple. If you only want to find the particular names, look for only those names in the same time period. http://culturacores.azores.gov.pt/biblioteca_digital/SMG-PD-SAOJOSE-C-1850-1855/SMG-PD-SAOJOSE-C-1850-1855_item1/P16.html Good luck, JR On Friday

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] I'm having trouble with surname of mother of the bride.

2014-02-14 Thread JR
There is no connection between the Brilhante of Ponta Garca and Faja de Baixo that I am aware of. In Ponta Garca, it si si,ple a nickname that was adopted by the Medeiros line circa 1800's. Ity is probably the same with the Medeiros of Faja de Baixo. JR On Wednesday, February 12, 2014 9:34:04

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Faial da Terra ancestors

2014-02-14 Thread JR
Dear David, thank you for the offer. I would appreciate if you could send the children to my private email address. Many thanks, John Roias (JR) On Friday, February 14, 2014 11:06:09 AM UTC-5, David Perry wrote: These folks are my direct ancestors. I have all their children, at least all

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: I'm having trouble with surname of mother of the bride.

2014-02-14 Thread JR
There is no connection between the Brilhante's of Ponta Garca and Faja de Baixo that I am aware of. In Ponta Garca, it simply a nickname that was adopted by the Medeiros line circa 1800's. It is probably the same with the Medeiros of Faja de Baixo. JR On Wednesday, February 12, 2014 3:43:17

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Question regarding Agua Retorta, Povoacao Casamentos

2014-02-15 Thread JR
have this. I wanted to trace the Nogueira line, but it is very difficult. JR *Ancestors of Manuel Bernardo Teixeira* *Generation No. 1* *1.* *Manuel Bernardo Teixeira,* born Abt. 1831 in Agua Retorta, NSda Penha de Franca. He

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Help with Baptism - Agua Retorta, Povoacao, Ponta Delgada

2014-02-15 Thread JR
the priest will not distinguish if the subjects lived in Agua Retorta or Faial da Terra. But as you gather records and information, you will know. Hope that helps. JR On Saturday, February 15, 2014 6:52:42 PM UTC-5, Lee wrote: I'm having trouble with the baptismal record of Manoel (top of left page

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: I'm having trouble with surname of mother of the bride.

2014-02-15 Thread JR
But may you can. Give me a name. I did a lot of research Maia. Not many Medeiros in early Maia, so they are likely related. JR On Saturday, February 15, 2014 8:06:46 AM UTC-5, Aaron Pereira wrote: Hello JR, You're probably right, but I do find it's use interesting, and unique

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Question regarding Agua Retorta, Povoacao Casamentos

2014-02-15 Thread JR
Was that Neil Teixeira? If so I worked with him on the Nordeste records, where many of the early Teixeira's resided. JR On Saturday, February 15, 2014 8:02:19 PM UTC-5, Lee wrote: JR, again thank you! Now that I have dates i search for them much easier. Also, last year, I believe

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Help with Baptism - Agua Retorta, Povoacao, Ponta Delgada

2014-02-15 Thread JR
The priest name is Antonio Pacheco de Amaral, as stated in first reference and not Manuel. JR On Saturday, February 15, 2014 7:56:23 PM UTC-5, Lee wrote: Thank you, JR! This helps tremendoulsy. We've been stuck on this family for some time. I'll be watching carefully for that distinction

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Question regarding Agua Retorta, Povoacao Casamentos

2014-02-15 Thread JR
Nordestinho is part of Nordeste and it is already on line. JR On Saturday, February 15, 2014 10:01:32 PM UTC-5, Lee wrote: Yes, it was Neil. I remembered the last name but couldn't remember his first name. I need to make sure I'm looking in the correct places...Sao Pedro, Nordestinho

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Faia da Terra lines att. John Roias

2014-02-15 Thread JR
a guess. I will look through what I have and let you know if I have anything more. JR On Saturday, February 15, 2014 8:41:27 PM UTC-5, Azoreanno wrote: I have a couple lines from Faial da Terra. I was wondering if you and anymore info. I think I might have been able to trace João Alves

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Baptism from Achada, Nordeste

2014-02-15 Thread JR
. JR On Saturday, February 15, 2014 10:51:35 PM UTC-5, Mara wrote: Hi Aaron, It says the birth record for Manuel is in book # 11 page 121 or 122 of the baptismal records. The first page of this date range is book # 8. The next date range starts at book # 12. From this it can be deduced book

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Question regarding Agua Retorta, Povoacao Casamentos

2014-02-16 Thread JR
Thanks for the correction. Absolutely, it reads Emilia Rosa de Medeiros on the margin and in the text. JR On Saturday, February 15, 2014 11:10:52 PM UTC-5, bsei...@gmail.com wrote: Wow! I really appreciate this post. Manuel Bernardo Teixeira is my great-great grandfather. He is also a g

[AZORES-Genealogy] Costa Fravica or Costa Carneiro

2014-02-16 Thread JR
This is Richard matera's line. I no longer have his email address. -- 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 blue area on the right that

[AZORES-Genealogy] Faia da Terra lines att. John Roias

2014-02-16 Thread JR
I had trouble too, so I downloaded file and it opened. JR -- 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 blue area on the right that says Join

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: João de Mello de Vasconcellos Maria Francisca Coelha de Mendonça

2014-02-19 Thread JR
You have it right. When you can't read the names look for a corrobnorating record and then you know it is style of the priest that is difficult to read. April 26, 1750, Thomas Caetano Pachequo filho de Antonio da Costa Homem e Maria Pimentel com Maria Francisca Coelha de Mendonca filha de

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Wondering if anyone has this couple?

2014-02-21 Thread JR
I think I would try Genitis or feteiras. And of course Sao Sebastiao and Sao Pedro of PD JR -- 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 blue

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Manuel da Silva and Jozefa Leira Achada Grande

2014-02-24 Thread JR
. They are probably related; while the first marriage of Manuel Arruda may be missing, you may still be able to prove the relationship by digging up some baptisms. http://culturacores.azores.gov.pt/biblioteca_digital/SMG-ND-ACHADA-C-1690-1728/SMG-ND-ACHADA-C-1690-1728_item1/P23.html JR On Monday

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Could you help me out with a few names?

2014-02-25 Thread JR
, but it might still be the same couple. You may have to look for some baptisms to see if there was a name change. Note for example that someone made an error with your Ursula/Theresa Machado line. JR On Tuesday, February 25, 2014 6:17:48 PM UTC-5, Pat Sylvia wrote: Hi Everyone. I think I just

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Casamentos records in Furnas, Sao Miguel

2014-02-27 Thread JR
Who are you looking for in Maia? I may have a connection for you. JR -- 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 blue area on the right

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Maia

2014-03-03 Thread JR
Maia has its own records back to about 1674 for marriages. Furnas, before keeping its own church records are kept in Maia. You may have to order film from LDS, as they are not on-line. JR On Monday, March 3, 2014 4:52:02 PM UTC-5, Rodney Figueiredo wrote: There's a Maia on São Miguel. It's

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Brides fathers surname

2014-03-10 Thread JR
I guess that's not really an I, but an unconnected part of the S. Anyway I have them in my database, because, the parents, Manuel de Sousa and Maria Perdigao have children and grandchildren in Ponta Garca. Maria Perdigao has two brothers: Bernardo de Sousa cc Ana de Sousa VFSM, Feb 12, 1688,

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Need help with bride's information in marriage record

2014-03-10 Thread JR
I have an Anna, born July 21, 1714, to Antonio do Amaral and Ana Maria de Medeiros. this is the closest match I have. JR On Monday, March 10, 2014 12:22:59 AM UTC-4, audiosourceinc wrote: I am having trouble reading the information after the bride’s name in this marriage record. I don’t

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Marriage Record of Manuel da Costa and Filomena da Conceicao (around 1863)

2014-03-12 Thread JR
be Maria Filomena. In the period between about 1860 forward, grandparents were listed in marriages and baptisms. What do those documents say? JR On Wednesday, March 12, 2014 9:28:47 AM UTC-4, Joseph Costa wrote: Hi everyone. I'm loving the new indices that Matriz, VFDC uploaded for births

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Cabral/Pimentel and Da Costa/Pimentel Probably Cousins

2014-03-17 Thread JR
as to whom your ancestors are, when records are missing. So I think the record Pam gave you is correct. This Cabral line may be the same as mine. Not sure yet. JR On Saturday, March 15, 2014 2:50:21 PM UTC-4, Herb wrote: Pam I saw this marriage too and sort of dismissed it because the name

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Help with Marriage record

2014-03-17 Thread JR
Its, Manuel Correa filho de (Brm or Bum) Bartholomeu Fernandes (Frz) and Anna Correa com Isabel da Costa filha de Jozeph da Costa deceased and Maria Carneira, all residents of PDSS. JR On Monday, March 17, 2014 7:13:52 PM UTC-4, fred_star wrote: I'm having trouble with the marriage record

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Help with translation

2014-03-18 Thread JR
It's Roza Maria de Medeiros, residents of FDT. On Tuesday, March 18, 2014 9:01:11 PM UTC-4, Richard Francis Pimentel wrote: *Antonio Pacheco is the widower of Maria Furtada who was buried 10 Mar 1792 in that parish. You will have to look for the marriage of Antonio and Maria to find his

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Help with translation

2014-03-18 Thread JR
It's Francisca de Rezende filha de Francisco de Rezende e Roza alias Appolonia Ferreira, so the name is the latter and they are all from FDT. Look up Francisca' s baptism, or even marriages of Francisca's siblings, that should solidfy your findings. JR On Tuesday, March 18, 2014 9:01:11 PM

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Cabral/Pimentel and Da Costa/Pimentel Probably Cousins

2014-03-18 Thread JR
remember. JR On Tuesday, March 18, 2014 10:23:14 AM UTC-4, Herb wrote: JR I remember from my earliest days on this site that we share common Cabral ancestors. Did you notice on the record Pam sent that the father's name appears to be Soeiro, instead of Soares. I know that sometimes

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Cabral/Pimentel and Da Costa/Pimentel Probably Cousins

2014-03-18 Thread JR
before that period. There would only be a possible connection if you were in the same village in the same time period. JR On Tuesday, March 18, 2014 11:51:13 AM UTC-4, ttco...@aol.com wrote: Group, How popular was the name Emilia Amalia da Conceicao? Maybe a strange question to ask

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Joam da Costa (Might be his birth record -- can't really read it) Help!

2014-03-22 Thread JR
Are you looking for the marriage of Mateus and Josefa? If so, according to my records they married circa 1750, in either Ponta Garca or VFSM. I have three children listed for this couple living in Ponta Garca. JR On Saturday, March 22, 2014 3:47:21 PM UTC-4, Joseph Costa wrote: In addition

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Joam da Costa (Might be his birth record -- can't really read it) Help!

2014-03-23 Thread JR
://culturacores.azores.gov.pt/biblioteca_digital/SMG-VF-PONTAGARCA-C-1675-1749/SMG-VF-PONTAGARCA-C-1675-1749_item1/P41.html I got their names from Matheus' birth record in 1705, which I posted previously. On Mar 22, 2014, at 9:24 PM, JR jmr...@gmail.com javascript: wrote: Maybe I

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Joam da Costa (Might be his birth record -- can't really read it) Help!

2014-03-23 Thread JR
! JR On Sunday, March 23, 2014 1:19:07 PM UTC-4, Mara wrote: Hi Joseph and JR, I am a direct descendent of Antonio Jacome Raposo and Maria Pacheco Moniz through their daughter Antonia Francisca. JR you helped me with this line. Thank you. This is to say that I have Josefa on my tree

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Joam da Costa (Might be his birth record -- can't really read it) Help!

2014-03-23 Thread JR
Yes, you are quite right, it is Anna Jacinta... JR On Sunday, March 23, 2014 3:21:25 PM UTC-4, Joseph Costa wrote: JR. For the children of Matheus and Josefa, I believe the daughter you have listed as “Jacinta do Espirito Santo” is actually Anna Jacinta do Espirito Santo”. I have her

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Joam da Costa (Might be his birth record -- can't really read it) Help!

2014-03-23 Thread JR
. But his father was clearly Antonio da Roia. Anyway check this record which lists Matheus da Costa and spouse Josepha Pacheco as godparents living in Ponta Garca. This would be right after they married. JR http://culturacores.azores.gov.pt/biblioteca_digital/SMG-VF-PONTAGARCA-B-1719-1739/SMG-VF

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Joam da Costa (Might be his birth record -- can't really read it) Help!

2014-03-23 Thread JR
see they are all related to the family of Antonio da Costa Piquete and Barbara da Costa. Hope this helps. JR On Sunday, March 23, 2014 10:00:07 PM UTC-4, JR wrote: The PG 1736 marriage record does state the father is Antonio Rapozo. As I already said in my private message I also understand

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Marriage record finding and translation

2014-03-24 Thread JR
No. That's Manuel de Andrade with Maria do Rosario. The latter is quite common for women, so maybe focus on the first name of groom and then look for the matching Maria Rosario. It will be a more efficient search. JR On Monday, March 24, 2014 11:51:47 AM UTC-4, brownat68 wrote: Hello I am

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Joam da Costa (Might be his birth record -- can't really read it) Help!

2014-03-24 Thread JR
wrote: JR, what program do you use to document your information? I like how it organizes the information. Right now, I only use ancestry.com to document my pedigree.. On Sunday, March 23, 2014 12:46:10 PM UTC-4, JR wrote: I am getting confused. No doubt, this is Matheus son of someone

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Joam da Costa (Might be his birth record -- can't really read it) Help!

2014-03-24 Thread JR
unable to locate it. On Sunday, March 23, 2014 10:09:08 PM UTC-4, JR wrote: The record is for Margarida and it states the godparents are Marcos da Costa son of Antonio da Costa Piquete and Barbara da Costa and Jozepha Pacheca mulher de Matheus da Costa residents of PG. Marcos da Costa

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: CARVALHO - Santa Maria Island - Santo Espirito

2014-03-26 Thread JR
I think I have baltazar games in my files. Will look when I get home. -- 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 blue area on the right that

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: CARVALHO - Santa Maria Island - Santo Espirito

2014-03-26 Thread JR
Sorry, the Baltasar Gomes I have if from early 1700 VF with children in Ponta Garca. JR On Wednesday, March 26, 2014 1:08:11 PM UTC-4, JR wrote: I think I have baltazar games in my files. Will look when I get home. -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail

Re: FW: [AZORES-Genealogy] Looking for 1703 marriage from Agua de Pau, Lagoa

2014-03-28 Thread JR
You may never find the marriage because there are no records for that period. But many marriages of people from Agua de Pau appear in Vila Franca Sao Pedro, so check there. And you will have to go the route already stated by Cheri. This is it, more or less. It looks like the priest uses an

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Júlia da Encarnaçao (1862)

2014-03-29 Thread JR
I have that line. Will send when I get home later. I received from Richard M. Years ago. -- 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 blue area

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Júlia da Encarnaçao (1862)

2014-03-31 Thread JR
Yes, that's what I have. So it seems there are two couples by the same name of Francisco Furtado with Maria Jacinta, about the same period. I gave Joseph the line I have, but now that you have raised it, he is going to have to verify which couple is his ancestor. JR On Monday, March 31, 2014

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Help with parish of origin for Marianna Furtada

2014-04-02 Thread JR
vistas of Vila Franca and Povoacao. On the western border, people who lived Ribeira das Tainhas also had their records kept in Ponta Garca. Drop me a line and I will see what I have for you. JR On Wednesday, April 2, 2014 3:05:56 PM UTC-4, audiosourceinc wrote: I have been unable to find

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Santa Maria - São Pedro - Online

2014-04-02 Thread JR
starting about 1695 all the way through to the 1900's. So I will be watching in case you have similar names. Good luck Ricardo!! JR On Wednesday, April 2, 2014 11:36:00 AM UTC-4, rchaves wrote: I guess Santa Maria is complete! -- Ricardo Chaves -- For options, such as changing

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Santo Espirito - Marriages (1708-1751)

2014-04-05 Thread JR
was born in Vila Franca de Campo- Matriz, and died Bef. 10 Nov 1754. JR On Saturday, April 5, 2014 4:08:55 PM UTC-4, rchaves wrote: Thanks Cheri, I believe this is the end for me, he is the only first name Balthazar 20 to 25 years back of his son born in 1707, I saw the hole period

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Translation help

2014-04-07 Thread JR
the said church of FDT. http://culturacores.azores.gov.pt/biblioteca_digital/SMG-PV-FAIALDATERRA-B-1764-1787/SMG-PV-FAIALDATERRA-B-1764-1787_item1/P124.html JR On Monday, April 7, 2014 1:00:41 AM UTC-4, Cheri Mello wrote: Nope. On Sun, Apr 6, 2014 at 3:22 PM, smart...@gmail.com javascript

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: The grooms father and the bride's mother

2014-04-07 Thread JR
and Capt Jozeph Tavares Corria. They are all natives and residents of the said parish and fraguesia (NS Purificacao, Santo Espirito) JR On Monday, April 7, 2014 1:50:03 AM UTC-4, Maria wrote: On the right hand page, the third line down from the top where it starts the name of the groom, Joseph de

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Question on godmother's name and titles of witnesses

2014-04-07 Thread JR
and their assistants to appear as witnesses, and often they appeared as godparents also. Tesoureiro is the treasurer of the church. JR On Sunday, April 6, 2014 10:23:13 AM UTC-4, Maria wrote: Page on the right- Vitorino (looks like Vitorino with no c ) Was the godmother Doña Anna Lux

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Need help translating the beginning of this baptismal record

2014-04-07 Thread JR
I think there are many errors in the copy-book, so check carefully. But I assume, on the whole, it is correct and the penmanship is number one. Maria, have you noticed any errors? JR On Monday, April 7, 2014 10:01:31 AM UTC-4, mnk wrote: If you take a look on the CCA site you will see

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Question on godmother's name and titles of witnesses

2014-04-07 Thread JR
consistently, then it was the spelling of the day, or his particular spelling. JR On Monday, April 7, 2014 11:39:40 AM UTC-4, Maria wrote: Oh my goodness JR- thank you so much for doing this. Thank you . After this post, I started paying attention to the priests names and learned that they were

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Curious about this baptismal record

2014-04-08 Thread JR
The word they used for midwife was parteira. JRTo -- 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 blue area on the right that says Join this

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Name help

2014-04-27 Thread JR
. His full name is likely Pedro Joao Faria JR On Sunday, April 27, 2014 1:53:00 PM UTC-4, nancy jean baptiste wrote: Hi Manny, It sure looks like Joao to me but you're right that it looks a bit like Goas.hopefully someone else will weigh in for you! This is hard writing to read

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Name help

2014-04-27 Thread JR
. JR On Sunday, April 27, 2014 1:53:00 PM UTC-4, nancy jean baptiste wrote: Hi Manny, It sure looks like Joao to me but you're right that it looks a bit like Goas.hopefully someone else will weigh in for you! This is hard writing to read! Nancy Jean (P.S. I've looked at your

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Name help

2014-04-27 Thread JR
the person you want. Better still, make your search easy and look for the marriage of the parents of Pedro Joao and Maria Pereira.and Manuel de Andrade Miranda and Maria Roiz. It could save you a lot of work and reveal which family uses the Faria name. JR On Sunday, April 27, 2014 6:12:07 PM UTC-4

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Name help

2014-04-27 Thread JR
name. JR On Sunday, April 27, 2014 1:53:00 PM UTC-4, nancy jean baptiste wrote: Hi Manny, It sure looks like Joao to me but you're right that it looks a bit like Goas.hopefully someone else will weigh in for you! This is hard writing to read! Nancy Jean (P.S. I've looked

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Help with Marriage Translation

2014-04-27 Thread JR
Cardoza nats de NS da Piedade, ilha de Pico where he was baptised, com Maria da Ascencao filha de Manoel de Oliveyra e Maria Fagundes nats of NS da Graca, (FDT) where she was baptised. JR On Sunday, April 27, 2014 6:39:51 PM UTC-4, Pam Santos wrote: I see Laurenco Vieira and Isabel Cardoza

[AZORES-Genealogy] Slavery in Azores

2014-05-09 Thread JR
Do a search on this list and you will find some very good info from John Raposo. -- 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 blue area on the

[AZORES-Genealogy] Slavery in Azores

2014-05-09 Thread JR
Do a search on this list and you will find some very good info from John Raposo. -- 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 blue area on the

[AZORES-Genealogy] Slavery in Azores

2014-05-09 Thread JR
Do a search on this list and you will find some very good info from John Raposo. -- 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 blue area on the

[AZORES-Genealogy] Slavery in Azores

2014-05-09 Thread JR
Do a search on this list and you will find some very good info from John Raposo. -- 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 blue area on the

[AZORES-Genealogy] Slavery in Azores

2014-05-09 Thread JR
Do a search on this list and you will find some very good info from John Raposo. -- 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 blue area on the

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Help reading Paulo de Oliveira and Esporanca da Costa's 1706 marriage from Sao Jose P.D.

2014-05-12 Thread JR
. JR On Monday, May 12, 2014 10:38:27 AM UTC-4, audiosourceinc wrote: I have a couple of questions about this record: 1. Does it say the groom’s parents are from Sao Jose or Sao Pedro? 2. Is the bride’s deceased husband (Thome Cabral?) native of Santa Maria Island or the bride herself

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Guimar Gomes' origin and marital status and question on godparents

2014-05-17 Thread JR
Maria, may I ask, who are your ancestors in Ponta Garca, as that is also my home village. Or you can email me privately if you wish. JR On Saturday, May 17, 2014 2:20:01 PM UTC-4, Maria wrote: Upper right for Izabel 4th line down After the mother's name, Guimar Gomez, there's a word

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Guimar Gomes' origin and marital status and question on godparents

2014-05-18 Thread JR
I think that should be Antonio Curvello, son of Manuel de mello and Catarina Gonsalves nats of Santa Barbara. I think I looked these up for someone a few years ago. I will send what I have on them. JR On Saturday, May 17, 2014 10:25:02 PM UTC-4, Maria wrote: JR, This is the very first

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Are there traditions for where a couple is married (mid 1700s)?

2014-05-29 Thread JR
I did extensive work in Achada. Who are you looking for? JR On Wednesday, May 28, 2014 5:35:25 PM UTC-4, IslandRoutes wrote: I have a couple of couples in Achada where the bride and groom are from different villages (one is from Achada, the other is not). I've noticed there is a gap

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Are there traditions for where a couple is married (mid 1700s)?

2014-05-30 Thread JR
and Catarina de Paiva, and she is filha de Manuel Vaz Bultao or Bulhao defunto and Barbara de Almeida, all natives of Achada Grande. http://culturacores.azores.gov.pt/biblioteca_digital/SMG-ND-ACHADA-C-1690-1728/SMG-ND-ACHADA-C-1690-1728_item1/P112.html JR On Thursday, May 29, 2014 9:35:53 PM UTC-4

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Are there traditions for where a couple is married (mid 1700s)?

2014-05-30 Thread JR
Well you could go to Fenais da Luz and find a Melo family that married circa 20-30 years before Ana de Melo married in 1755. Say 1725-1735. There may be only one or two, then you could look up baptism from that point forward. It's something to consider now that the records are online. JR

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Furtado/Pimentel, Achada--help with names on marriage record please

2014-06-01 Thread JR
have Joao da Costa Columbreiro as native of Achada, resident of Maia. I found references to Joao Costa Loureiro in Ribeira Grande, where it appears he lived for a while and his spouse, Maria Vultoa or Benevides, sometimes used the name Benevides. Unfortunately, I cannot find my notes!! JR

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] José Coelho de Serpa e Verissima Joaquina

2014-06-01 Thread JR
Which time period in Vila Franca is missing? The only one that appears to be missing is 1663-1669 in VFSM. Is this the period you are referring to? JR On Sunday, June 1, 2014 4:40:03 PM UTC-4, mnk wrote: I understand, I have the same situation in one of my lines from Vila Franca do Campo, I

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: GRACIOSA - Marragie of Simao Furtado de Mendonca and Maria Pais de Conde

2014-06-02 Thread JR
there appears to be a difference in the name Pais and Paes. Conde, if you don't already know is a Count, a noble, so this name is likely in some collection. She is showing that she has a connection to the Conde name. JR On Monday, June 2, 2014 7:17:40 AM UTC-4, Lee wrote: I need a little help

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: GRACIOSA - Obitos of Maria de Bettencourt

2014-06-02 Thread JR
A most interesting obito. On Sept 22- 1759, died Maria de Betencor viuva (widow of) de Alferes Manoel de Conde Sodre, 65 years old, more or less, left a will given verbally, and left her terca to her daughter, Maria de Jesus wife of Manoel de Betencor as a conditional wedding gift. JR

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: GRACIOSA - Marragie of Simao Furtado de Mendonca and Maria Pais de Conde

2014-06-02 Thread JR
Look on the bottom left of this page http://culturacores.azores.gov.pt/biblioteca_digital/GRA-SC-LUZ-O-1696-1769/GRA-SC-LUZ-O-1696-1769_item1/P3.html It appears Domingas Furtada was already widowed and her husband was Baltazar da Luz. She died April 16, 1697. JR On Monday, June 2, 2014

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Anyone researching Antonio do Monte/Agada Rapozo Achada/Nordestinho?

2014-06-03 Thread JR
That's right, Miguel do monte married three times and had quite a few children. JR -- 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 blue area

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Anyone researching Antonio do Monte/Agada Rapozo Achada/Nordestinho?

2014-06-03 Thread JR
Yes Eliseu, this Ana do monte is the same person. Ana do Monte was born in Achada, Dec 8-1740 and baptised, Dec 11, 1740. Padrinhos- Joam Rabello e sua mulher Maria Pacheca JR On Tuesday, June 3, 2014 6:06:25 PM UTC-4, Eliseu Pacheco da Silva wrote: Hi! Do you have ANA DO MONTE married

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Anyone researching Antonio do Monte/Agada Rapozo Achada/Nordestinho?

2014-06-03 Thread JR
they married. I suggest looking circa 1754-1762 forward for another Miguel do Monte, who is probably the son of MIguel and his second wife, Maria da Costa, born April 30, 1734 in Achada. If there is a second Miguel Monte, he may have married in Achadinha, where his father and grandparents are from. JR

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Anyone researching Antonio do Monte/Agada Rapozo Achada/Nordestinho?

2014-06-03 Thread JR
I forgot to add link to Miguel, son of Miguel Monte and Teresa Furtada http://culturacores.azores.gov.pt/biblioteca_digital/SMG-ND-ACHADA-B-1732-1750/SMG-ND-ACHADA-B-1732-1750_item1/P21.html On Tuesday, June 3, 2014 9:01:14 PM UTC-4, IslandRoutes wrote: I do not have Ana do Monte, so this one

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Anyone researching Antonio do Monte/Agada Rapozo Achada/Nordestinho?

2014-06-03 Thread JR
marriages and guess what names came up? Feb 4- 1707, Maria do Monte native of Achadinha filha de Bartolomeu da Costa and Barbara de Paiva com Pedro Furtado, filho de Manuel Carvalho e Catarina Furtado nats of Maia. So Bartolomeu Costa and Barbara Paiva are the parents of Miguel do Monte. JR

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Anyone researching Antonio do Monte/Agada Rapozo Achada/Nordestinho?

2014-06-04 Thread JR
Thank you for the information Eliseu. Miguel's Obito and his stated age of about 80 years, is more in accord with the birthdate of Miguel in 1734 who was born to Miguel Monte and Maria da Costa. So it is definitely worth looking for a second Miguel Monte. JR On Wednesday, June 4, 2014 4:32:28

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Anyone researching Antonio do Monte/Agada Rapozo Achada/Nordestinho?

2014-06-06 Thread JR
months after the death of spouse. Hard to believe but the evidence is there. Aaron which is your ancestor? I was tracing Manuel da Costa who ended up marrying and staying in Ponta Garca. Manuel and his brother Jose were listed on the obitos of Theresa and Miguel. JR On Friday, June 6, 2014 2

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Anyone researching Antonio do Monte/Agada Rapozo Achada/Nordestinho?

2014-06-07 Thread JR
Very good work Mel !!. I have one record that does say mancebo with a note attached. There are small periods in Achada which are unreadable, perhaps Miguel mancebo married in one of those, or somewhere else. That obito does say Jan 15- 1762. The search goes on On Saturday, June 7, 2014

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Anyone researching Antonio do Monte/Agada Rapozo Achada/Nordestinho?

2014-06-07 Thread JR
after May 1755, and this would coincide with baptism of first child in May 1756. JR On Saturday, June 7, 2014 4:25:22 PM UTC-4, JR wrote: Very good work Mel !!. I have one record that does say mancebo with a note attached. There are small periods in Achada which are unreadable, perhaps

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Anyone researching Antonio do Monte/Agada Rapozo Achada/Nordestinho?

2014-06-08 Thread JR
Eliseu, Antonio do Monte married in Faixo de Baixo Oct 9- 1763. He is son Miguel Monte and Maria da Costa, second wife of Miguel Monte Sr. JR http://culturacores.azores.gov.pt/biblioteca_digital/SMG-PD-FAJADEBAIXO-C-1759-1804/SMG-PD-FAJADEBAIXO-C-1759-1804_item1/P5.html On Sunday, June 8, 2014

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Anyone researching Antonio do Monte/Agada Rapozo Achada/Nordestinho?

2014-06-08 Thread JR
I am reasonably certain that Miguel do Monte is the son of Bartolomeu da Costa and Barbara de Paiva, both natives of Achadinha. they had: *1.* BARTOLOMEU DA1 COSTA was born in Achadinha- NS do Rosario, and died Bef. 21 Feb 1718. He married BARBARA DE PAIVA. She was born in Achadinha-

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Anyone researching Antonio do Monte/Agada Rapozo Achada/Nordestinho?

2014-06-08 Thread JR
Sorry about that, Maria da Costa com Miguel Monte marriage should read Nov 5- 1725 in Achada, not Nordeste. JR On Sunday, June 8, 2014 10:18:11 PM UTC-4, IslandRoutes wrote: JR, Awesome! I am amazed at how the Achada people seemed to spread out all over the island. When I researched my

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Searching for Jacinta Emilia Soares in Ribeira Cha, Sao Miguel, Azores

2014-06-15 Thread JR
Moniz and Josepha de Deus In my database I also have: Joao Soares cc Jacinta Emilia da Conceicao, in Ponta Garca, 05 Sep 1866. so this is very close match, which is made easier by matching the Sentinella name. JR On Thursday, May 29, 2014 5:10:28 PM UTC-4, Terry Sentinella wrote: Yes

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Is anyone researching Antonio Miguel de Braga from Maia to Fall River, MA?

2014-06-16 Thread JR
from Santa Maria and Ribeira Grand fraguesias. Of course there may be others, but these are the ones I know. JR On Monday, June 16, 2014 6:26:03 AM UTC-4, John Raposo wrote: I do not know if this will help: Peter Medeiros Braga, b. in the Azores on 18 Apr 1898, son of António Medeiros

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Stumped - Two different bride's name in the same record?

2014-06-21 Thread JR
I have four marriages for the children of this couple, Manuel Teixeira Brandao and Theresa Cabral Furtado, and they all listed the mother as Teresa. JR On Saturday, June 21, 2014 11:25:27 AM UTC-4, Maryann Santos wrote: It certainly does, Margaret. Thank you so much. I was really worried I

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Balthezar Gomez de Moira's parents and his bride, Izabel's info

2014-06-23 Thread JR
(Leandres) filha de Francisco de Andrade Correya Correia) e Catharina Pachequa de Liandres There is also a witness or second Padrinho, Capt __? de Moira e sua mulher Izabel de Paiva. Now let's see if Google will allow me to post this time. JR On Monday, June 23, 2014 9:28:54 AM UTC-4, mnk wrote

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Nossa Senhora da Estrella, Ribeira Grande Baptism up on CCA

2014-06-27 Thread JR
What ancestors do you have from Lomba da Maia? Eventually you have to go Maia before 1835 for marriages, 1833 for baptisms, and 1812 for obitos. JR On Friday, June 27, 2014 4:49:03 PM UTC-4, Antonio Roque wrote: Lomba da Maia, my father's side. Will get back to look for ancestors On Friday

[AZORES-Genealogy] Joao son of Joao Martin and Solanda Rodrigues

2014-06-28 Thread JR
It looks like Joam martins e sua mulher Barbara Royz. And the priest is none other than Frutuoso. No, I guess his name appears at the top. JR -- 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

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Help with reading a marriage record Raposo, Mosteiros

2014-06-28 Thread JR
used the term natural child for an unwed mother. The father may or may not be known. You can try finding a baptism for a child of this couple and it may further explain her status. Alternatively, you can look up the baptism of Manuel Raposo, whose birthdate is known. JR On Saturday, June 28

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Help with reading a marriage record Raposo, Mosteiros

2014-06-28 Thread JR
of Maria Francisca, deceased and father unknown. Certified March 28-1882 bu cura Oliveira Go for the baptisms of the children of Manoel Raposo with Maria Albina de Jesus. You may get more info. JR http://culturacores.azores.gov.pt/biblioteca_digital/SMG-PD-MOSTEIROS-B-1843-1855/SMG-PD-MOSTEIROS-B

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Help translating baptismal Raposo/Mosteiros

2014-07-02 Thread JR
Sometimes this would happen depending on where one lived in proximity to a main church. Many of the people of the western border of Vila Franca, actually married in Ponta Garca, probably because it was closer to their residence. There are many areas like this on Sao Miguel. JR On Wednesday

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Record in the wrong year (Mosteiros)?

2014-07-05 Thread JR
things are clearer. JR On Saturday, July 5, 2014 3:48:23 PM UTC-4, Richard Francis Pimentel wrote: *Hi Melody,* *I agree the date is 1815. “pai nao sabido” is just another way of writing “pai incognito” * *I noticed the writer mad several mistakes and corrected himself “digo” so

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Record in the wrong year (Mosteiros)?

2014-07-05 Thread JR
Sorry, I didn't realize you were discussing two different records. But what I wrote holds for Maria. JR On Saturday, July 5, 2014 8:39:16 PM UTC-4, JR wrote: There is no paterno because the priest does not know who they are. Maria was born as stated Dec 15- 1816, bap- Dec 17 of same year

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: What does Recebidos em sanctos mean?

2014-07-06 Thread JR
Yes, recebidos means married. Sanctos means holy. So Holy matrimony, essentially. JR On Sunday, July 6, 2014 1:29:01 AM UTC-4, E Sharp wrote: I found this on a baptism record and after the names of the parents and where they were baptized, it says recebidos em sanctos. I gather

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