[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Family Tree Maker FTM 16 Problem

2014-11-11 Thread bellemarco
Bill and others, We tried what you sent to us as well as one we got off the net. We managed to install FTM but it only shows one very short family file. It does not list all the all the family files I originally had and the really BIG and most IMPORTANT one. I have lost the last 2 1/2

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Hello

2012-01-02 Thread bellemarco
Melinda, You need to join the rootsweb Madeira list. Go to www.rootsweb.com and I think you can figure it out...if not, let me know and I will guide you through it. Also, it would help to know specifically what you are looking for. Any US records? where did they live? Spouse names and

Re: Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Da Silva family on Sao Jorge Island

2012-01-03 Thread bellemarco
Kim, What was your great grandmother's name who came from Sao Jorge? Do you have her Portuguese name or her sister Rosa's maiden name? I will check ship's manifest for you if you can give me name and approximate year of birth. E I just recently found my great grandmothers sister Rosa

Re: Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Searching for books at a library near you

2012-01-05 Thread bellemarco
My spouse loves real books until he got a Kindle Fire for Christmas from the kids. He normally reads at least a book a week. I didn't know if he would ever use the Kindle as he is such a book lover but he has quickly adapted and he enjoys having a larger screen to watch movies. He looks

Re: Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Street Map of New Bedford 1876 from Whaling Museum

2012-01-06 Thread bellemarco
Jeffrey, Interesting site to peruse but there is nothing to compare with being able to see the whole map in front of you. I really did get a great bargain looking at what they charge for the map! Think I will check out what other maps this site might have as I am interested in a Boston map

[AZORES-Genealogy] SATA airlines

2012-01-11 Thread bellemarco
Here is an interesting article on SATA Airlines new partnerships. http://portuguese-american-journal.com/sata-forms-partnership-with-canadian-westjet/ E -- To unsubscribe from this group, send email to azores+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. Follow the confirmation directions when they arrive.

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Guest Speaker at Azores Genealogy Conference in Salt Lake

2012-01-11 Thread bellemarco
How lucky can one group get!!! You have the Azores coming to you. Don't miss this one - Joao Ventura - lecturer extraordinare! E -- To unsubscribe from this group, send email to azores+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. Follow the confirmation directions when they arrive. For more options, such

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Looking for a status update on records and research methods

2012-01-14 Thread bellemarco
Jessie The etombo records are, for now, mainland Portugal. The records are slowly coming online. If, when, they will ever do the Azores, I do not know. E -- To unsubscribe from this group, send email to azores+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. Follow the confirmation directions when they

[AZORES-Genealogy] Joao visit to San Jose new dates

2012-01-19 Thread bellemarco
Please be advised the Joao's March date in San Jose is cancelled and rescheduled for April. Will someone please post the web page/site for the new April date for Joao's San Jose visit? Also, please, repeat dates, for Joao's visit to Salt Lake City with our Azores google group. Thank you.

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Boston Public Library e-card or membership - obit search

2012-01-19 Thread bellemarco
Yvette, Laura E. Morin b. 1908-1969 is buried at St. John's Cemetery in New Bedford in St. Matthew's Section. Have you tried ask a librarian for main Boston Library to see if they can find her obit for you. Since she is buried in New Bedford, you might try the New Bedford Library and you

Re: Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Boston Public Library e-card or membership - obit search

2012-01-22 Thread bellemarco
Yvette There are 2 more Vera's in St. Matthew's section: Ida V. Vera 1888-1969 John R. Vera 1904-1972 I don't know how close they are to the others you have. You can call St. John's (be very nice when you do) and they will probably be able to tell you. Elaine -- To unsubscribe from this

Re: Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Boston Public Library e-card or membership - obit search

2012-01-22 Thread bellemarco
Yvette There is an Antone St. Aubyn 1916-1960 and Hilda 1919-? (boat on monument reads going home ) buried in St. John Section at St. John's Cemetery in NB. Elaine -- To unsubscribe from this group, send email to azores+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. Follow the confirmation directions

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Boston Public Library e-card or membership - obit search

2012-01-22 Thread bellemarco
Cheryl There is an Antonio Gregorio 1881-1955 and Maria 1884-1959 in St. Mary's Section. Too many Maria/Mary Silva's and did not see Louise or Gregory with any of them. Remember if they do not have a stone, they are not in this book. You will have to go to Cemetery Office to get info from

Re: Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Assistance with translation on back of picture

2012-01-23 Thread bellemarco
I am wondering if this is the same type of picture I have of a relative. It is a postcard with a picture him taken in MA on the front and a message to his mother in Lisbon on the back sending her greetings, and wishing her good health, and letting her know he was doing well in the US. I am

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] American counter name to Azorian

2012-01-30 Thread bellemarco
My great aunt was the 3rd Maria in the family and we all called her Aunt Emma. E On , Ginny mioakha...@aol.com wrote: Would the name Irma be Americanize from Ema? -- To unsubscribe from this group, send email to azores+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. Follow the confirmation directions when

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Rosemarie (Gomes) Evans Obituary

2012-01-30 Thread bellemarco
Try the San Mateo paper, I think it is the San Mateo Times. E On , Linda Johnson ldrake7...@gmail.com wrote: I have been trying to get a copy of her obituary. Rosemarie (Gomes) Evans -- To unsubscribe from this group, send email to azores+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. Follow the

Re: Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Rosemarie (Gomes) Evans Obituary

2012-01-30 Thread bellemarco
Oops, go to this site and click on Ask A Librarian if they will look up the obit for you. Be very nice and offer to send a donation or pay for the obit. Usually $5-10. http://www.ci.sanmateo.ca.us/index.aspx?NID=536 E On , bellema...@gmail.com wrote: Try the San Mateo paper, I think it is

[AZORES-Genealogy] Silva to Neves to Nevis Family Sacramento

2012-02-01 Thread bellemarco
Here is an interesting article of the Silva/Neves/Nevis Family in Sacramento. Notice the surname changes. Also, like the change of Correia to Curry. http://www.valcomnews.com/?p=6552 E -- To unsubscribe from this group, send email to azores+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. Follow the

Re: Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] 1935-1945 Beta Test Directories on Ancestry

2012-02-06 Thread bellemarco
By the way, when I am searching these records, I do not find the surname I am looking for, so I look for Smith and it brings up the directory and then I guess at what page number my name might be one and play around with this and thus far found them in 1936, 1937, 1939, 1943 using this

Re: Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Diário de Notícias Newspaper Digitization Project - UMass

2012-02-10 Thread bellemarco
Thanks, Sonia. When I used the old address I had up to now, I get Page Not Found although the Library Site logo is listed at the top. The ones you now note are both different from the one I had been using, so I will update my favorites. Thanks, again. E -- To unsubscribe from this group,

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: New pictures

2012-02-10 Thread bellemarco
I have Sylvia cousins in Fairhaven. John V. Sylvia, Sr. lived in New Bedford. He had a daughter Mildred Sylvia. He also had a son John V. Sylvia, Jr. And a daughter Rose Sylvia. Best I can tell they lived in New Bedford but John V. Sylvia, Jr. lived and died in Fairhaven. There was also

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Grandfathers Birth Place

2012-02-10 Thread bellemarco
Greg, There are quite a few Manuel Dias. Do you know if he came to the US with wife and children so I might to try and find the right one? I am assuming you do not have their ship's manifest yet? E PS: Most of us don't speak/read/write Portuguese or Spanish for that fact..but we learned

Re: Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Grandfathers Birth Place

2012-02-11 Thread bellemarco
Greg, What was Manuel's wife's name? Pauline? Mary? How about his children? By the way, he could have come to the US via MA and by train to CA. E -- To unsubscribe from this group, send email to azores+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. Follow the confirmation directions when they arrive. For

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] 1940 Census

2012-02-12 Thread bellemarco
Thanks, Rosemarie, according to Ancestry.com only 50 more days Correct me if I am wrong, there will not be an index.you have to search by EDso this site will be VERY useful. E -- To unsubscribe from this group, send email to azores+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. Follow the

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Name changes

2012-02-13 Thread bellemarco
Sonia, As far as the US in concerned, I believe a lot of it came when they arrived in the US and wanted to assimilate with the American culture. I have done much research in Lisbon at the Archives quite a few years ago but now those records, as well as other areas of mainland Portugal, are

Re: RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Geneology software

2012-02-13 Thread bellemarco
On this subject, I see some people who use more than one genealogy program, how do you keep the information updated between programs??? I asked Ancestry about it and they sent me some info which I have not tried as I am now trying to use my backup to update my mini computer (when my computer

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] PIO/ROSE ancestry

2012-02-15 Thread bellemarco
Florence's parents did come to the US. Here they are in the 1880 census. I will try and find the ship's manifest and other info on them. 1880 United States Federal Census 1880 United States Federal Census Name: Flora Pio Age: 13 Birth Year: abt 1867 Birthplace: Azores Home in 1880: Washington,

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] PIO/ROSE ancestry

2012-02-15 Thread bellemarco
Sharon, I also found this. Holy Spirit Cemetery, Fremont, Alameda County, California - FindaGrave says Holy Ghost Cemetery, Fremont CA PIO Jose Com edade de 56 annos fallecido mas nao esoucido. Burial bk says 30 Jul 1895. PIO Manoel Age 27y 3m. 26d d. Jan 11, 1896 If this is your Jose,

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Salt Lake Plaza Hotel room rates

2012-02-15 Thread bellemarco
Cheri, Thank you for the followup on this. Appreciate your clearing it up for us. Was a little confusing when we called to make the reservations. E On , Cheri Mello gfsche...@gmail.com wrote: Rich, the sales manager, got back to me. The room rates will be $82 a night (plus taxes). Not

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Se' d'Angra Terceira

2012-02-17 Thread bellemarco
Duane, Have you tried using Joao Ventura to do this research for you. His charges are very affordable and his turn around very fast and he is very familiar with these records. E On , Duane dua...@gmail.com wrote: I have a bit of a Terceira history/geography question that is driving --

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Rio de Janeiro on São Miguel?

2012-02-19 Thread bellemarco
Well, my grandmother's marriage record says she was born in Rio Janeira and for the life of me and Joao Ventura we have not been able to find her baptism record ca 1883-85. So this is interesting to me. Of course, her father's name is partially incorrect on the recordbut her mother's is

Re: Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Centro de Conhecimento dos Açores website

2012-02-20 Thread bellemarco
Rosemarie, Dream on E Great Cheri! At least we have an idea. Now do they mean ALL as in all the parishes of all islands -- To unsubscribe from this group, send email to azores+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. Follow the confirmation directions when they

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Rio de Janeiro on São Miguel?

2012-02-20 Thread bellemarco
Mary, When I saw Rio Janeira on my grandparent's US marriage record for my grandmother's place of birth I thought it might be Ribinheira(sp?) somewhere in the Azores and my English grandfather who married her might have misunderstood although he did speak Portuguese due to his travels. E

[AZORES-Genealogy] Álvaro de Amorim Borges, San Jose, Ponta Delgada, SM

2012-02-25 Thread bellemarco
Anyone related to this person, Alvaro de Amorim Borges? He is listed a godfather to our latest find as working in Customs in Sao Jose, Ponta Delgada in 1889. There is no godmother listed. I'm beginning to think they picked whoever was available for godparent(s) at the time. E -- To

Re: RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Álvaro de Amorim Borges, San Jose, Ponta Delgada, SM

2012-02-25 Thread bellemarco
Thanks, Hermano. I don't have either of these books. I wonder if he might have adopted our Alvaro as I can find no trace of our Alvaro other than his baptism record and it seems he was named after Mr. Borges. E -- To unsubscribe from this group, send email to

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Hayward (CA) City Directories

2012-02-27 Thread bellemarco
Carol, Have you tried online Ask A Librarian for the Boston Public Library (Reference Department)? They might be able to help you and please offer to send and send a donation (I usually send $5 or $10 or they will tell you if their is a charge) to the Library for their help when you do

[AZORES-Genealogy] Need marriage help - Not Azorean

2012-02-29 Thread bellemarco
Hi All, This is off topic but I am hoping someone on this list can give me some guidance. I found the following on Ancestry: US and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900 Name: Eliza Jarratt Spouse Name: James Mcneal Number Pages: 1 Source Citation: Source number: 273.000; Source type:

Re: Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Need marriage help - Not Azorean

2012-02-29 Thread bellemarco
Thank you all for your replies. Someone did send me the marriage record. Not the date I was looking for but maybe she was his 2nd wifeI have been searching Ancestry trees, etc. and have finally tied into other family members. Many of the records I have tried to obtain were burned with

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Help with baptism margin note

2012-03-02 Thread bellemarco
My grandmother has a notation on her Lisbon baptism record and it was because she had requested a copy for travel overseas. E -- To unsubscribe from this group, send email to azores+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. Follow the confirmation directions when they arrive. For more options, such as

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] place name

2012-03-06 Thread bellemarco
Shirl, Did you look at the actual image? I think you are correct in assuming Portugal and Terceira. If you want me to take a look, send the info to me and I will gladly do so. E On , Shirley Sereque shirl.sere...@frontier.com wrote: On www.ancestry.com it has some of my ancestors born in

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Parlugal

2012-03-06 Thread bellemarco
Only other thing I can think it could be is Sao Miguel. Where does ancestry have this? Do you have ship's manifest? E On , Shirley Sereque shirl.sere...@frontier.com wrote: Hi, again! The ancestry pages that have Parlugal have: Parlugal, Azores, Portugal. We figured that they meant

Re: Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Parlugal

2012-03-07 Thread bellemarco
Shirl, Definitely- Portugal, Azores. They forgot to cross the t. So not much help for you there. What a wonderful history and whoever did that research did a great job!! Lucky for you. I believe the hotel I stayed at in Terceira was/is owned by this family. I am sure you have checked

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Name Indexes

2012-03-07 Thread bellemarco
Amen!! Rosemarie. By the way, how well voiced are you on research in Italy? I could surely use some help in the Trieste and Naples area. I do not have parishes and only estimated years for these people :-( E -- To unsubscribe from this group, send email to

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Concelho da Praia, Terceira

2012-03-08 Thread bellemarco
Rosemarie, Hooray!! One of my great aunts was baptized in this village. Although I do have her baptism record, I think it's great these records are going online. E -- To unsubscribe from this group, send email to azores+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. Follow the confirmation directions when

[AZORES-Genealogy] DNA Question..again

2012-03-12 Thread bellemarco
First of all, our cousin had 1-12 match, 60-25 matches, 18-37 matches - so far only one with the same surname. I am making some progress (not Portuguese) and we match only this one person with the same surname on 12/25/37 - so am I correct in assuming that this is a pretty good match. They

Re: Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA Question..again

2012-03-13 Thread bellemarco
Thanks, Cheri. Guess I'll wait and see what the others order. We a very hopeful they will match us, too as we did not know of the brother Henry at all. I have sent my check, made my hotel res. and plane res. so I guess I'm ready for SLCneed to order some films though.

Re: RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Francisco Pereira Rosa Vicente- Sao Miguel

2012-03-30 Thread bellemarco
Sherry, This looks like them: Pereira Francisco Fall River Year: 1899 Volume: 488 Page: 197 Marriage I do not belong to the NEHGS site but I think someone on this list does and maybe they would be so kind as to look up the record for you. If you do not hear from anyone in a couple of days,

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] new website

2012-04-02 Thread bellemarco
Look really nice to me, George. Congratulations on your new site. E On , George Pacheco bretanha1...@gmail.com wrote: Hello Everyone I'm having a new site that it is still not complete, i would appreciate feedback please tell me what you think -- To unsubscribe from this group, send

[AZORES-Genealogy] SJ Conference April 21 Scarf Attendees List

2012-04-15 Thread bellemarco
Hi All, God willing, I will be at the San Jose Conference on Saturday, April 21. My sis is stable once again and for this we are most grateful. I wanted to double check the ones who contacted me and said they would be there to see if this is still the case or not. I will list first names

Re: Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] SJ Conference April 21 Scarf Attendees List

2012-04-16 Thread bellemarco
please respond to my personal email addy - bellemarco at gmail dot com E -- Forwarded message -- From: Luso-American Education Foundation educat...@luso-american.org Subject: Re: Re: 36th Annual Congress of the Luso-American Education Foundation. To: Elaine Sharp bellema

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: more on Jewish naming

2012-04-16 Thread bellemarco
It's been a whileis this Geneall you are making reference to genealogy site that someone else has posted? If it's the same site I am thinking of, someone posted info on my family on this site at it is totally incorrect including the spelling of the surname. E -- To unsubscribe from

Re: Re: Re: Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] SJ Conference April 21 Scarf Attendees List

2012-04-17 Thread bellemarco
It's a good thing I sent the info to Bela today as they are now sold out for the lunch! Rosemarie, thank you for the info re Maggie, I will pass that along to her. E -- To unsubscribe from this group, send email to azores+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. Follow the confirmation directions

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] who's baby

2012-04-22 Thread bellemarco
Michael, Re St. John's Cemetery, I know of cases where sometimes they were buried with cousins, in-laws, etc. I just had a cousin buried at St. John's not too long ago and I believe the gravesite was owned by one of her in-laws or a cousin or some such who had been buried there years ago

Re: Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Abandoned children, Se, Terceira

2012-04-22 Thread bellemarco
Here is an interesting site about the Rodas in the Azores. http://repositorio.uac.pt/bitstream/10400.3/970/1/Historical%20abandonment%20of%20children%20in%20the%20Azores,%20Portugal.pdf E -- To unsubscribe from this group, send email to azores+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. Follow the

Re: Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] who's baby

2012-04-22 Thread bellemarco
Michael, If you give the people on this list the names you are researching, where the lived in the US, when they came to this country (a fair guess is OK), any idea of what island they might have come from, birthyears (or close to it) you just might be surprised what we can come up with.

[AZORES-Genealogy] Faro (Portugal) Jewish Cemetery

2012-04-25 Thread bellemarco
Since I am researching in Faro, Portugal, I came across this and thought some of you might find it interesting: http://www.sephardicgen.com/databases/faroCemeterySrchFrm.html E -- To unsubscribe from this group, send email to azores+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. Follow the confirmation

[AZORES-Genealogy] Northern California Expo Coming July 2012 to Sacramento

2012-04-26 Thread bellemarco
Hooray, they are coming to Sacramento!! July 6-7. Early Bird registration quite affordable. Hotel rooms very affordable. I plan to attend. Take a look at the presenters/speakers. Looks like some really good ones. Free Wi-Fi. Free Parking. Check it out.

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Santa Cruz, Graciosa Silvas, Pachecos, Espinolas and de Mellos

2012-05-01 Thread bellemarco
Cheryl, Ship Madonna sailing from Angra de Heroismo, Terceira, August 21, 1913, arriving Providence RI Aug. 27, 1913, Cecelia Lucia Silva (Cecilia Luiza Silva on Ancestry index) 17, leaving her mother Maria Silva, Praia, Graciosa, going to her sister Maria L. Silva 71 River or Rivet

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] any ideas where to look next

2012-05-03 Thread bellemarco
Michael, Do you have their obits from New Bedford Public Library (2nd floor)? Did they belong to a local insurance society - this might be listed in the obit and it might give you where he came from? Someone on this list, her name slips my mind, might be able to help you with this. Have

Re: RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] New Topic. Differance in first names

2012-05-04 Thread bellemarco
Richard and Chris, My relatives in Sweden have ordered films from the FHC and it takes a little longer and maybe a little more money to receive them but he has been able to access the films he was interested in about his/my family from Croatia/Italy. I believe you can order them online on

Re: Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: any ideas where to look next

2012-05-04 Thread bellemarco
Pam, Good luck on this one. I have been researching Ireland for quite some time now and I have the names of the 3 sisters who came to the US ca 1870 and the town they came from but cannot get past that as the surname is a popular one in Ireland. I did have success on some of my other

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] great grandpa help

2012-05-07 Thread bellemarco
Mike, There is a Joe C. Pine WWI Draft Registration Record (1917) living in Alameda County CA. He was born April 14, 1892 in Fayal, Azores. He had a wife named Rose. There is a 1951 Naturalization Card for this Joseph Correia Pine in Newark CA. Here it says he was born April 14, 1892.

Re: Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Digest for azores@googlegroups.com - 15 Messages in 7 Topics

2012-05-08 Thread bellemarco
Mike, I checked your family in 1920 censusit says Maria is married (not a widow, so either she did not know he died or he moved away)William is 1 year old and they live on Rockland Street, S. Dartmouth. Joseph Pine's 1917 WWI Draft Registration record says he is living on Rockland

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] NEW TOPIC: Antonio M. Borba

2012-05-11 Thread bellemarco
Is this your Perpetua? Given Name: Perpetua E. Surname: Borba Last Place of Residence: Date of Arrival: 04 May 1892 Age at Arrival: 19y Ethnicity: Portugal Port of Departure: Azores Port of Arrival: New York, New York Gender: Female Marital Status: U US Citizen: Ship of Travel: Vega Going to

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: death record

2012-05-17 Thread bellemarco
Mike, Google Portuguese Whaling and you will some books on the subject. I have one from NB area A Window Back - Photography in a Whaling Port by Nicholas Whitman. It is one of the Spinner books. These are great books on NB area and their are several. You can usually find them used on

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] N. CA Expo

2012-05-17 Thread bellemarco
Hi Sam, I am going to sign up also. I do so with my sister's condition always in mindie may have to cancel last minute but so far she is doing very well since she is back going to her hairdresser every week and going out to lunch a couple of times a week (not sure what Hospice thinks

Re: Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Help on Naturalization info

2012-05-18 Thread bellemarco
Cindy, http://www.archives.gov/northeast/boston/ or E-mail: boston.archi...@nara.gov I'm assuming you are searching Massachusetts. You can order online, I believe I paid $10. Tell them you want any and all papers. Declaration of Intention, Naturalization Petition, Certificate of Arrival,

Re: Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: death record

2012-05-18 Thread bellemarco
Mike, Call, write the NB Whaling Museum. They have many records for these ships including the Charles W. Morgan. E -- To unsubscribe from this group, send email to azores+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. Follow the confirmation directions when they arrive. For more options, such as changing

Re: Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] SSDI Infor for death in M

2012-05-25 Thread bellemarco
Thank you all for your replies. I know his spouse is now collecting on his SSDI (as it is more than hers) but I would think that they did notify SS and will have to check this out. E -- To unsubscribe from this group, send email to azores+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. Follow the

[AZORES-Genealogy] Family History Expo in Sacramento - Early Registration Ends Soon

2012-06-01 Thread bellemarco
Thought I would send this reminder.Family History Expo in Sacramento - the $49 early bird registration for this conference July 6-7 ends June 5 so if you are planning on attending you might want to register soon. Here is the link to do so:

[AZORES-Genealogy] vinha dalhos

2012-06-01 Thread bellemarco
I was going through some stuff my sis gave me before she moved and I have a feeling she probably bought this on her last trip to Hawaii as it says it comes from Hawaii. It says Portuguese Fish Mix Vinha Dalhos Mix. You add water, fish and marinate. If I make this what will it taste like and

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: vinha dalhos

2012-06-02 Thread bellemarco
Great family story, Katherine, I really enjoyed reading it. I might get brave enough and try this packet my sis gave me with some fish and see what happens. I am not fond of tuna, never really had it that I can think of, so I think I will try it with another kind of fish, maybe cod?? Then,

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Terceira marriage records... how to find?

2012-06-04 Thread bellemarco
Timya, Did you find their ship's manifest yet? If yes, what are their names and name of ship and year arrived and where. If not, give us the parent's names, children, approximate when born, when came to US, and where they lived in US and I/we will try to help you. When we can establish

Re: Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] The Dartmouth Club, New Bedford

2012-06-06 Thread bellemarco
Ebay has several postcards showing the hotel. I remember family members mentioning the Dartmouth Club. Why don't you contact the New Bedford Library (you can google them and send them an email) and ask them. Their researchers are very helpful. They may be able to tell you where to get

Re: Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Immigrant Ships

2012-06-13 Thread bellemarco
In helping others research, I found one who came to the US in the late 1860's and it gave the reason they were coming here. Also, I have court documents of another case where they left Faial illegally (a ship from Faial chased their ship and didn't catch them - probably paid off) and

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] new to the group/100% Azorean grandparents,

2012-06-14 Thread bellemarco
FSouza, Is this your family on the 1910 Fall River, Ward 7, Bristol Co. MA census Surname is misspelled to MICHAELEAN Manuel S. Michaelean 34 (so born ca 1876) b. Portugal, came to US 1885; Mary I. 28 (born abt. 1882) b. Portugal came to US 1881, married 11 years, 8 children born, 6

Re: Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] new to the group/100% Azorean grandparents,

2012-06-14 Thread bellemarco
I think this may be the parents ??- Ship's Manifest - Peninsular sailing from Sao Miguel to New York arriving 5/26/1900. Manuel de Sousa Miquelina 58, (if in US before - yes 1897), Jacintha de Sousa 39, Marianna 24, Marianna 20 (yes 2 named Marianna) . They are going to their son Manuel

[AZORES-Genealogy] 2 for 1 deal to Boston - Sao Miguel - November - SATA

2012-06-18 Thread bellemarco
Dear Listers, Here is a good deal if you are planning on going to the Azores from Boston in November. http://www.travpr.com/pr-15711-fall-comes-early-with-2.html E -- To unsubscribe from this group, send email to azores+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. Follow the confirmation directions when

Re: Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] where can I look next?

2012-06-19 Thread bellemarco
Mike, I suggest you try to find something Mary's sister Rose Diniz (it could be sp. Diniz that surname is common NB area). I found the Portuguese death record for Maria Leal Pereira. Suggest you try contacting St. Mary's church in Padnaram, if it is still there, to see what they have on

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] where can I look next?

2012-06-19 Thread bellemarco
Mike Here is another Portuguese Obit. Are these O'Neil's related to the daughter Mary O'Neill? Sometimes the words don't come out right when I cut and paste so you have to allow for some weird spellings. Diário de Notícias: Junho 4, 1932 -Page 4 Qulnta-feira realteou-se o funeral do Mrs.

Re: Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] where can I look next?

2012-06-20 Thread bellemarco
Mike, I found it on the UMassDartmouth site: https://news.arcasearch.com/usmaums/ and I searched the Diario de Noticias paper. For the brother that went to CA you can search on the CA papers. I will do what more I can as time permits. E -- To unsubscribe from this group, send email to

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Rev. George S. Butters

2012-06-20 Thread bellemarco
Richard, Rev. George S. Butters, Pastor, First ME Church 25 Warren St. Somerville, MA On , Richard Francis Pimentel rfrancispimen...@comcast.net wrote: Would anyone know what parish Rev George S. Butters was associated with in Somerville, Ma on 3 Aug 1887? Rick Richard Francis PimentelSpring,

Re: RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Rev. George S. Butters

2012-06-20 Thread bellemarco
Richard, Forgot to mention, if you google the following, you will find a few things on him. REV. GEORGE S. BUTTERS, PASTOR OF THE FIRST METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH, SOMERVILLE. E -- To unsubscribe from this group, send email to azores+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. Follow the confirmation

Re: Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Does anyone subscribe to GenealogyBank

2012-06-20 Thread bellemarco
Thank you, both, for your help. Will call the church and see what they can come up with. Was hoping for an obit but if we get the exact date of death from the church then we can go from there for the obit. Unfortunately, RAOGK is no longer available. Loved that site. E -- To unsubscribe

[AZORES-Genealogy] Vitalsearch records

2012-06-20 Thread bellemarco
I think this is the right site I'm looking for. Does anyone have access to Vitalsearch and, if so, is there a marriage record between an Antone S. Leal and Mary Trombus ca 1908-1910 in the area of Washington, Alameda County, CA? Thanks, E -- To unsubscribe from this group, send email to

Re: Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Vitalsearch records

2012-06-20 Thread bellemarco
Thanks for the info Cheri, about Vitalsearch. One step ahead and one step back. I have found a better place to park in downtown Sacramento to get to the Library (plus a great restaurant) so I will take a trip down there with the next few weeks and see what I can find. RAOGK was a great site

Re: Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] 2 for 1 deal to Boston - Sao Miguel - November - SATA

2012-06-22 Thread bellemarco
Last week Southwest had a Fall sale (they usually post their sales every Tuesday, I signed up on their site for notification) and I was able to get a fare from Sacramento to Manchester NH (I'm sure it was probably the same price or close to it for Boston) for the end of September 2012 for

Re: Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] blackice...@comcast.net has shared: Celebration at St. John the Baptist i

2012-06-25 Thread bellemarco
Yes, it is sad, but without a flock to support them throughout the whole year, not just on special holidays, I am afraid many of our Catholic churches will be absorbed into others. Way back when I was a youngster, I was a communicant of Mt. Carmel church and this is where I learned to pray

Re: Fw: [AZORES-Genealogy] where can I look next?

2012-06-25 Thread bellemarco
I worked with Mike on the Irvington research. I thought we were tracing the right person in Irvington but after much research, one of the members of the family we were chasing contacted me and I then found out we were following the wrong person, same name. BUT, I did find a ship's manifest

[AZORES-Genealogy] Going to Europe...watch the Euro fall...Great Rates

2012-07-05 Thread bellemarco
If you are going to Europe soon, lucky you. 1.2388 Euro = 1 USD. Exchange will be slightly more from your bank, etc. Keep watching and take a chance to see if you want to see if it goes down further. You can follow it here: http://www.x-rates.com/calculator.html E -- To unsubscribe from

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

2012-07-09 Thread bellemarco
Richard, Thanks for the sale update. What is the difference between the Y-DNA 67 marker at $199 and the FamilyFinder at $199? By the way, I attended a wonderful conference Friday, unfortunately, could not return Saturday, and Stephen Morse gave a wonderful, informative, easy to

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

2012-07-09 Thread bellemarco
Rick, Thank you for the info on the differences in DNA studies. I want to have my husband's DNA study done and will give him the info and let him pick the one he wants to done. E -- To unsubscribe from this group, send email to azores+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. Follow the

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Looking for new fregueias, villages, or islands

2012-07-12 Thread bellemarco
GREAT WORK!!! Cheri and Kathy !! THANK YOU E On , Cheri Mello gfsche...@gmail.com wrote: It's come up twice this week with 2 researchers who have found records that lead them out of the comfort of their island/freguesia to somewhere new. Azores GenWeb has the maps (I'm working on

Re: Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Ancestors from Sao Miguel

2012-07-17 Thread bellemarco
Cheri, Some of Ria's ancestors came from Nordeste and if memory serves me correctly some of your relatives came from Nordeste? She has found one new listmember cousin, you may very well be another although not with the Mello surname thus far. E -- To unsubscribe from this group, send

[AZORES-Genealogy] Great Wall Charts

2012-07-18 Thread bellemarco
This is for those interested in wall charts. When I was at a genealogy conference a couple of weeks ago, there was a company who had great wall charts displayed. You can fill them in yourself (too much work for me) or they would fill them in from you info. Here is their site address:

[AZORES-Genealogy] Fire in Funchal, Madeira

2012-07-19 Thread bellemarco
Have you see the TV coverage of the fire in Funchal, Madeira? E -- To unsubscribe from this group, send email to azores+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. Follow the confirmation directions when they arrive. For more options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode,

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] North Dartmouth Family History Center - Portuguese Volunteer Time

2012-07-27 Thread bellemarco
I agree with you, George. That is just not a nice thing to do - so from now have them fit into your schedule - especially with the cost of gas these days. I have helped someone on the list with US records a few times but when I ask that person for help with they say will look into it and I

[AZORES-Genealogy] A. J. Taveira, Priest - Fall River - What Church

2012-08-01 Thread bellemarco
What church was priest AJ Taveira associated with in Fall River in 1907? Thank You. Elaine -- To unsubscribe from this group, send email to azores+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. Follow the confirmation directions when they arrive. For more options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged,

Re: Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Manoel Chaves Braga - Santa Maria

2012-08-13 Thread bellemarco
My sister's daughter is a Chaves from Santa Maria. There is a book about the family called, if I remember correctly, The Book of Chaves. I purchased this book a few years ago from someone in the islands. If you can write in English, maybe I can help you. I do not read/write/speak

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Portuguese Bakery

2012-08-13 Thread bellemarco
Only one I know of, and I think they make malasadas certain days of the week??, if memory serves me correctly, is in San Jose. H, my sis is visiting from the East this week, think I will ask her to bring me some...thanks for reminding me.. E On , Karen

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