[AZORES-Genealogy] Travel

2017-02-10 Thread Sami
If someone were living in Contra Costa Co.,CA and decided to just up and go home to the Azores, by what manner would they have left between the years of 1930 and 1940? Was there a direct passage from California to the Azores? If by ship, is there a database where I could look for the person? Th

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Travel

2017-02-10 Thread Sami
Rats! Do you know if a person could leave straight from California though? About how long would it have taken to get back home by ship? On Friday, February 10, 2017 at 5:47:03 PM UTC-6, Cheri Mello wrote: > > The United States has no outbound passenger lists :( > > Cheri Mello > Listowner, Azores

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Travel

2017-02-10 Thread Sami
Thank you both for your reply! On Friday, February 10, 2017 at 6:20:17 PM UTC-6, Jeremy G. B-C wrote: > > The trip from New York to Sao Miguel took 5 days in 1937 (I have notes > from an aunt). So you could compare it to that. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Go

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Faria from the Azores

2017-02-14 Thread Sami
a nickname for Philomena/Filomena? Thanks! On Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at 9:57:11 PM UTC-6, Cheri Mello wrote: > > Repost for Sami, saudade1264 at gmail.com > > My grandfather was Portuguese, and his father was from the Azores. My > great-grandmother's family as well was

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Faria from the Azores

2017-02-16 Thread Sami
'll check into it! On Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at 7:10:39 PM UTC-6, Sandra Perez wrote: > > Sami, > > You might check St. Mark's church records in Richmond (I was baptized > there). I made my first communion and > confirmation at St. Joseph's in San Pablo.

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: DNA: Third Party Transfers (from AncestryDNA or 23 and Me)

2017-02-16 Thread Sami
Thank you for this information. I just did my transfer and joined the Azores group project. No problems- all went smoothly! On Thursday, February 16, 2017 at 10:11:35 AM UTC-6, Cheri Mello wrote: > > (Cross posted to Azores, Madeira, and Island Routes) > > Family Tree DNA (FTDNA) can now accept

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Faria from the Azores

2017-02-17 Thread Sami
e to find more there! On to the ENOS/ENES VARGAS possibly DIAS side next! Thanks to everyone who responded. If anyone has Manuel and/or any of his family members in your family and have pictures, PLEASE contact me! On Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at 9:57:11 PM UTC-6, Cheri Mello wrote: > >

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Faria from the Azores

2017-02-17 Thread Sami
Sandra, is that St. Joseph's the church, or the cemetery? On Thursday, February 16, 2017 at 7:49:25 PM UTC-6, Sandra Perez wrote: > > Yes, > > St. Joseph's is still there. > > On Thu, Feb 16, 2017 at 11:24 AM, Sami > > wrote: > >> Thank you Sandra! I&

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Faria from the Azores

2017-02-18 Thread Sami
ng that's who he was named after. On Saturday, February 18, 2017 at 12:22:01 AM UTC-6, dave-edna wrote: > > OK Sami, now we have to figure how you and I connect! I looked some > tonight with what you posted but … still looking.;) > > Edna > dave...@comcast.net Bl

[AZORES-Genealogy] ENOS/ENES VARGAS CONCORD, CA

2017-02-27 Thread Sami
I am looking for any information on *John ENOS (VARGAS)* born abt.1841; immigrated either in 1860 or 1868, lived in Concord, Contra Costa County, CA and was a farmer; and a woman named *Emma VARGAS*. They were married about 1870. I don't know where but I sure wish I did so I could get their m

[AZORES-Genealogy] UPEC membership file question

2017-02-28 Thread Sami
I am trying to find some ancestors and since this particular one farmed in Concord with her husband, I thought I'd take a look at the membership files for UPEC Concord. I have found two that could be my ancestor: #23 Emma Vargas, and #85 Inacia Emilia Vargas. Could someone please take a look an

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: UPEC membership file question

2017-03-01 Thread Sami
Thanks to everyone who answered. I really appreciate your explanations and have a better understanding now of how the records work! On Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at 10:53:24 PM UTC-6, Sami wrote: > > I am trying to find some ancestors and since this particular one farmed > in Concord

[AZORES-Genealogy] Inventario de Maria Angelica do Coracao de Jesus e Antonio Pereira Goulart

2017-03-08 Thread Sami
Since I cannot go in person to view this record, is there another way to find out what this is about and be able to view the record? http://www.arquivos.azores.gov.pt/details?id=999351&ht=Antonio|Pereira|Goulart -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Azor

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Inventario de Maria Angelica do Coracao de Jesus e Antonio Pereira Goulart

2017-03-09 Thread Sami
Go ahead > and email him and ask if he can get it for you, but he may not get back to > you right away. heroi99 at yahoo.com > > Cheri Mello > Listowner, Azores-Gen > Researching: São Miguel island: Vila Franca, Ponta Garca, Ribeira Quente, > Ribeira das Tainhas, Achada

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Returning Home to Azores from US

2017-03-16 Thread Sami
ne of any of my Azorean ancestors, which makes me very sad. Best of luck and I hope you get your information without paying those ridiculous fees! Sami On Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at 12:18:51 AM UTC-6, Jeremy G. B-C wrote: > > Hello! > > I have a great uncle who came to this country

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: ENOS/ENES VARGAS CONCORD, CA

2017-03-20 Thread Sami
've had no further luck at finding out any more about my great grandmother Emma's parents. On Monday, February 27, 2017 at 9:08:55 PM UTC-6, Sami wrote: > > I am looking for any information on *John ENOS (VARGAS)* born abt.1841; > immigrated either in 1860 or 1868, lived in Con

[AZORES-Genealogy] Passport Translation Please

2017-04-05 Thread Sami
Could someone please translate what information is given for the first passenger on the page, Jose De Vargas Dias? I am particularly interested in the section where it lists who he is traveling with. It may be his children and if I can get their names it will greatly help me determine if I have

[AZORES-Genealogy] Maria da Gloria Passenger List to Boston 1868

2017-04-06 Thread Sami
Does anyone know where I can find a passenger list for the ship *Maria da Gloria*, sailing from the Azores to Boston, MA arriving 12 Aug 1868? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Azores Genealogy" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Passport Translation Please

2017-04-06 Thread Sami
the name. > > Cheri Mello > Listowner, Azores-Gen > Researching: São Miguel island: Vila Franca, Ponta Garca, Ribeira Quente, > Ribeira das Tainhas, Achada > > On Wed, Apr 5, 2017 at 5:44 PM, Sami > > wrote: > >> Could someone please translate what information is

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Maria da Gloria Passenger List to Boston 1868

2017-04-06 Thread Sami
, Ponta Garca, Ribeira Quente, > Ribeira das Tainhas, Achada > > On Thu, Apr 6, 2017 at 8:18 AM, Sami > > wrote: > >> Does anyone know where I can find a passenger list for the ship *Maria >> da Gloria*, sailing from the Azores to Boston, MA arriving 12 Aug 1868? >> >

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Passport Translation Please

2017-04-06 Thread Sami
gt; Cheri Mello > Listowner, Azores-Gen > Researching: São Miguel island: Vila Franca, Ponta Garca, Ribeira Quente, > Ribeira das Tainhas, Achada > > On Thu, Apr 6, 2017 at 8:06 AM, Sami > > wrote: > >> Thank you. I was wondering if it were possible that the 13 year

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Maria da Gloria Passenger List to Boston 1868

2017-04-06 Thread Sami
cestry or SteveMorse as a finding aid. > > Cheri Mello > Listowner, Azores-Gen > Researching: São Miguel island: Vila Franca, Ponta Garca, Ribeira Quente, > Ribeira das Tainhas, Achada > > On Thu, Apr 6, 2017 at 9:05 AM, Sami > > wrote: > >> I found them! Ancestry

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Passport Translation Please

2017-04-06 Thread Sami
them coming off the ship Maria da Gloria in August of 1868. The names there are: Jose, Maria M, Maria Gloria, Filomena, Roza Isabel, and Joao. On Thursday, April 6, 2017 at 12:06:26 PM UTC-5, Mara wrote: > > I think Sami should post the names so we can have a look and confirm the > pro

[AZORES-Genealogy] Interesting Baptism

2017-04-06 Thread Sami
In looking for family members, I found this baptism record on CITCEM. I find it interesting that it appears the baby was baptized in utero...the baptism date is before the birth! Did the priest make a mistake entering the information or was this some odd circumstance? There is a "NOTA" at the b

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Interesting Baptism

2017-04-06 Thread Sami
27;t do the CITCEM-GHP. College students did. So it's always > open to human error. Best to get the baptism off the CCA and cross check. > Cheri > On Apr 6, 2017 11:34 AM, "Sami" > wrote: > >> In looking for family members, I found this baptism record on CITCEM

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Interesting Baptism

2017-04-07 Thread Sami
ollege students were flirting and not > focusing on the task at hand. LOL > > Cheri Mello > Listowner, Azores-Gen > Researching: São Miguel island: Vila Franca, Ponta Garca, Ribeira Quente, > Ribeira das Tainhas, Achada > > On Thu, Apr 6, 2017 at 12:31 PM, Sami > > wro

[AZORES-Genealogy] Patron Saints

2017-07-12 Thread Sami
I was just wondering if there were any "official" patron saints of the island of Faial, and of Capelo and Feteira specifically? I would like to get a medal/s to wear in remembrance of my great-grandparents. Thanks in advance for any answers! :) -- You received this message because you are sub

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Patron Saints

2017-07-12 Thread Sami
Thanks for the replies. I'm wondering which "St. John" that Sao Joao da Caldeira is? I cannot find anything about this saint. Is he the same as St. John the Baptist, or Saint John of God? On Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at 2:29:19 PM UTC-5, Sami wrote: > > I was just wonder

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Patron Saints

2017-07-14 Thread Sami
s to the credit of Ilha do Faial - Memória Portuguesa > <http://terrasdeportugal.wikidot.com/> > > http://terrasdeportugal.wikidot.com/ilha-do-faial > > On Wed, Jul 12, 2017 at 7:17 PM, Cheri Mello > wrote: > >> Yes. That is why I mentioned St. John the Baptist's feast day is June >

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: ENOS/ENES VARGAS CONCORD, CA

2017-08-01 Thread Sami
Hi Kathie, I'm wondering now if your Michael J. Enos was my 2nd great-grandfather John Enes/Enos Vargas's brother. It has been said his father's name was Joseph, but no one can find anything about him. Do you have any info on Joseph and Frances? Thanks, Sami On Sunday, July 3

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: ENOS/ENES VARGAS CONCORD, CA

2017-08-04 Thread Sami
what you found, it is appreciated! Sami On Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at 12:55:54 PM UTC-5, luiznoia wrote: > > The Vargas couple at St Stephens Cemetery, Concord is the couple seen on > the 1900 census > > their son Manuel is also buried there. > > On Wed, Aug 2, 2017 at 10:

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: ENOS/ENES VARGAS CONCORD, CA

2017-08-09 Thread Sami
u have any documents showing Faial as Emma birthplace ? > > They are likely from the same area. So I'd be looking at the 1868 Horta > passports on CCA > > > Eric > > On Fri, Aug 4, 2017 at 11:36 AM, Sami > > wrote: > >> Hi luiznoia! Yes, those are my 2n