[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Seeking Cedros Faial Information / Patricia Butcher

Hi Jeanne, I don't visit the Azorean website very often. My husband's, Dutra family was from Cedros and we visited there 3 years ago. We, came across a mercado owned by an Escobar family. The wife that ran the store was about in her 40's with 2 elementary school age children.She said her husband

[AZORES-Genealogy] Nossa Senhora dos Anjos,Faja de Baixo, Ponta Delgado, Sao Miguel, Azores

Hi Pam, Just found this post. Looking for the names and any info on my great grandparents. My grandmother was, Angelina das Merces Estrella, born about 1879. My grandfather was born in this parrish. His name was Manuel August Furtado-Pimental, born 1863. -- For options, such as changing to List,

[AZORES-Genealogy] Ancestry.com free immigration searches

Thank you, for letting us know. -- 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 group and it will take

[AZORES-Genealogy] Price Reduction - Transferring from AncestryDNA (Ancestry.com) and 23andMe (v.3 chip) to Family Tree DNA

Hi Cheri, Maybe, you can clarify, something for me. I want to test my DNA. Ancestry,is still advertising, but I have seen posts, that they dumped results and no longer going to offer DNA testing. So, I'm torn between Ancestry, which I belong to or Family Tree. Have, you heard about any upcoming

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Price Reduction - Transferring from AncestryDNA (Ancestry.com) and 23andMe (v.3 chip) to Family Tree DNA

Hi Cheri, Thanks, for helping me to decide which test I will buy. I'm, holding out for the sale, on Family Tree. Deciding factor, is the Azores project. Take care, Nancy -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account and

[AZORES-Genealogy] Azores Trip Assistance

Good morning, Just wanted to chime in, about visting the Azores. My husband and I, visited Faial and Sao Miguel, three years ago. The people are so gracious and halpful. Neither one of us speak or understand Portuguese. We, didn't find that a barrier, because a lot of the residents have either

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Dutra from Faial

Hi, It took me awhile, but finally found the info, on the census. My husband never remembers, any mention of great aunts, Laura or Mary. He would have to ask cousins about it. Unfortunately, I still don't know your families surname. Don't keep me guessing. Lol Thanks, Nancy -- For options, such

[AZORES-Genealogy] MtDNA

Ok, I have 3 exact matches for my daughter in law. Two are from Pico Island, a Robert Dennis Testa and a John Edward Lopes. The other exact match from Sao Miguel, is Francis Richard Pimentel. The contact was a Melinda. I am new to all of this so any feedback is appreciated. .Thanks, Nancy -- For

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] MtDNA

I have my daughter in laws name.Lol The person who contacted her about matches, said her father was an administrator. I'm assuming it is Rick Pimentel. IF it is him, I will see him at the seminar. I am just excited to see where this is going. Nancy -- For options, such as changing to List,

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Jose Pereira Escobar and wife Maria

You're, so right! -- 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 group and it will take you to Edit my

[AZORES-Genealogy] New Book - About Azorean Boy on Whaleship

Someone, contacted me, about the name of the book. It, is called, Xico. A Boy, A Rat, and A Whaleship. The author is, David Blanchette. -- 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] Re: Portuguese Genealogy Workshop: Saturday, September 13, Rhode Island

Hi Cheri, I just wanted to make sure that you received my registration form, for the seminar? Do we pay for it, that day? Thanks, Nancy -- 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] New Book - About Azorean Boy on Whaleship

Hi Cheryl and E. Thanks, for making me feel so welcome to the group. Actually, when we visited the museum, I didn't know about this group. .I, enjoyed the book, as much as my granddaughter, and hope your family members will too. Hope to meet you at the seminar?? Nancy -- For options, such as

[AZORES-Genealogy] New Book - About Azorean Boy on Whaleship

About, two months ago, my husband and I, decided to take a day trip to New Bedford,Ma. The main goal was to go to a very good Portuguese restaturant. We decided to check out the Whaling Museum, which we hadn't been to visit for about 25 years. What a pleasant surprise how it has grown. It was

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Pimentel DNA

Hi Rick, My daughter in law, registered under her name, Melissa Hicks. Thanks, Nancy -- 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

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Pimentel DNA

Hi Rick, I, will see if I can get the paper work, from my daughter in law. Thanks, Nancy -- 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

[AZORES-Genealogy] Pimentel DNA

Hi, I'm, new to this group, but have a family tree on, Ancestry.com. I, am a Pemantel, my grandparents are from Faja de Baixo, Sao Miguel. Now, the odd part of my recent family story, is that my daughter in law, did a DNA, test. As, far as she knows, she doesn't have any Azorean descent. She was

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Portuguese Genealogy Workshop: Saturday, September 13, Rhode Island

Hi, I, am interested in the workshop. Where, is it going to be in, R.I.? Thanks, Nancy -- 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

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Pimentel DNA

I am going to see, if she wants to go to the workshop with me. Maybe, she could bring her DNA, paperwork. Would, that be okay? Thanks, Nancy -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account and visit this group at