Cheri and all,
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I checked a few photos I have from different passport request book and
attached one of them that may help. I understand that the island records
may vary, but I remember reading
Isabella,
There are 3 ports in the Azores. Ponta Delgada on Sao Miguel, Angra on
Terceira, and Faial on Horta.
The vast majority of people left from their home port. Most people from
Santa Maria and Sao Miguel island left from Ponta Delgada. Yes, every once
in a while I will see someone from
Thanks for all the explanation, Cheri.
I was checking more about this and noticed that 1832 was the year that the
Civil Government started, that is why we had those 3 ports you mentioned,
Ponta Delgada, Angra and Horta.
After reading what you mentioned it makes me wonder that the ship
Terri,
Don't be discouraged about the passport of your ancestor. The date that is
online, 1875, is not a limit for your search in finding your ancestor
passport.
You can find record books of those requesting a passport and, maybe
passports, back to 1840 in Azores. I researched at BPARAH, in
Isabella,
There are no passaportes records in existence for Sao Miguel island
pre-1875. Each port has different records in existence.
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Hello,
Here is a link to immigrant records for Sao Paulo, but I think it starts at
1880...I know that's of no use to you regarding Manuel. If nothing else,
it's another resource to add to your list for future use.
here is a link to the Immigrant Ships Transcribers Guild:
Thanks Aaron.
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