Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Sao Joao Lajes, Pico Azores 1820's

I completely understand Cheri. Likewise in the English naming system, people were named for their town or occupation or parents, like Emmett possibly derives from a child of Emma, not all Cooks were from the same family, nor Smith etc. and many who now have that name never had the occupation or

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Pico History and Portuguese Customs 1825

Thank you so much Angela. The people in this discussion group are amazing. Makes me very proud of my Portuguese ancestry. Kind regards Michael Sent from my iPad > On 30 Mar 2018, at 6:25 AM, Ângela Loura wrote: > > This book is from 1834, but still usefull for what

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Pico History and Portuguese Customs 1825

A profound thank you to all in this group. The responses I am receiving are well beyond my expectations. Everybody has been so helpful, I will battle to absorb all the information, but I promise I will endeavour to read every word. Warm regards Mike Sent from my iPad > On 30 Mar 2018, at

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Pico History and Portuguese Customs 1825

Margaret, cannot thank you enough for your kind consideration in this matter. I am humbled by the generosity of the entire community. The wealth of knowledge and insight shared by contributors restores faith in humanity. When I asked about Universities possibly involved in studies of history of

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Pico History and Portuguese Customs 1825

Thank you Susan, but like Roberto I cannot open the link. I live in Australia and if Roberto lives other than the USA, perhaps it is available only to residents of the United States. I have a friend in Japan who is often denied access to some Australia sites. You have all been so generous in