[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Help with father of bride.

2016-05-14 Thread linda
Link? ;) -- 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 members

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Capelo Obits

2016-05-15 Thread linda
27;m not a native speaker. hope that's helpful, Linda On Sunday, May 15, 2016 at 11:23:30 AM UTC-7, Sean Andrade wrote: > > Hi, > > Here is an obit for Theresa Rosa 2nd on the left: > http://culturacores.azores.gov.pt/biblioteca_digital/FAL-HT-CAPELO-O-1792-1836/FAL-HT-CAPE

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: 1674 Rodrigues Obito - Flamengos. Faial

2016-05-25 Thread linda
it's subtle, but if one looks at the word in the context of the whole entry, it it appears to me that it is almost surely viuva, spelled "veuva". The priest makes his "n" compressed and with with a little serif. His "u" and his "v" are expanded and look essentially the same. -- For options,

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Joam da Costa Favela e Margarida Martins marriage.

2016-05-28 Thread linda
Well, cool. It looks like your Joam fulfilled his Lenten obligations in a church in Lisboa. The name of the church looks like "S.ttos da Corte" to me. :) Linda On Saturday, May 28, 2016 at 12:05:22 PM UTC-7, Sandra Perez wrote: > > > 4 Oct 1758 Joam da Costa Fave

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Joam da Costa Favela e Margarida Martins marriage.

2016-05-28 Thread linda
ravel to Lisbon suggests someone who was involved in commerce, the military, or who might have been there for his education. :) Linda On Saturday, May 28, 2016 at 1:36:41 PM UTC-7, Sandra Perez wrote: > > Thank you. Was it that easy to travel back and forth at that time? > > On Sat

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Hi.

2016-05-28 Thread linda
Hi Cesar, Welcome to the group! Don't worry about your English. It's likely better than my Portuguese :) There are lots of people here with Sao Miguel ancestry, and I'm sure if you have any questions, someone will be able to help out. best of luck with your research!

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Joam da Costa Favela e Margarida Martins marriage.

2016-05-28 Thread linda
iguel marriage record (1769) where the groom had recently been attending church in Santos da Corte in Lisbon! https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/azores/jV7xc5QLyRU Thanks for posting your record-- it's a very interesting little mystery! Linda On Saturday, May 28, 2016 at 5:25:06

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Joam da Costa Favela e Margarida Martins marriage.

2016-05-31 Thread linda
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[AZORES-Genealogy] PBS Genealogy Roadshow-- Azorean story

2016-06-21 Thread linda
This evening's show features a segment around a woman wanting to know more about her Portuguese/Azorean connection. Providence, RI You should be able to watch the episode here in a day or so: http://www.pbs.org/show/genealogy-roadshow/ -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridge

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] PBS Genealogy Roadshow-- Azorean story

2016-06-22 Thread linda
> Andrade from Azores. > > > "E" > > > On Tue, Jun 21, 2016 at 9:00 PM, "E" Sharp wrote: > > > Thank you, Linda.  I have been aware of this coming and wondered when I would > be able to see it here in CA. > > > "E" &

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] PBS Genealogy Roadshow-- Azorean story

2016-06-24 Thread linda
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[AZORES-Genealogy] Jose de Freitas Pimentel & Maria do Nascimento - location where they lived in Fajazinha, Flores - can't decipher the street name.

2016-07-13 Thread linda
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Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Help with father's surname.

2016-07-19 Thread linda
I agree with Mara too, but I can see either way for a "g" or a "P". I think, though, the padrinho might be Pedro. :) Linda -- 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

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Help with Baptism - Sao Mateus, Terceira

2016-07-24 Thread linda
Hi Lee, Simon, I think. The "S" for Sao Matheus looks about the same. Also the child was baptised at home by the priest because they feared her life was in peril. :) Linda On Sunday, July 24, 2016 at 6:24:58 PM UTC-7, Lee wrote: > > Maria, bottom right > > Finally

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Parents of the bride and groom

2016-07-25 Thread linda
as??] both deceased to Josefa Maria daughter of Manuel Machado Martins and and Maria Luiza also [both] deceased, all [i.e., both] baptised in this sacred church hope that helps, Linda On Monday, July 25, 2016 at 3:50:33 PM UTC-7, Barb Davis wrote: > > > http://culturacores.azores.gov.pt

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Help with parents in Marriage - Sao Mateues, Terceira

2016-07-26 Thread linda
Perhaps we can compare notes at some point! :) Linda On Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at 5:08:41 PM UTC-7, Lee wrote: > > Left side, Joze da Rocha and Maria Joaquina > > I read the record as follows: > > February 5, 1769?? > > Joze da Rocha son of Antonio da Rocha and Antonia

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Help with marriage of Andre da Rocha and Antonia Josefa - Sao Mateus, Terciera

2016-07-26 Thread linda
It looks to me like it says that Antonia Josefa was the widow [V.a] of Manoel Machado Fonceca. See if there's a marriage in the index that would work for that. :) Linda On Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at 7:44:33 PM UTC-7, Lee wrote: > > Left side, > > November 4, 1742 > >

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Help with marriage Sao Mateus, Terciera

2016-07-30 Thread linda
na I.a p.al de Sao Matheus a onde os Contrahentes forao desobrigodos... So as I read it, Francisco da Rocha Tristao was baptised in Sao Pedro parish in Angra, and I think the bride's mother's name is Roza Machada-- but it might be Roza Maria. hope that helps, Linda :) On Saturda

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Francisco Gonzales Pinheiro y Catarina de Abreu (Nordeste)

2016-08-01 Thread linda
Thank you for the reference. I'm adding it to my reading list. Linda On Monday, August 1, 2016 at 7:54:21 AM UTC-7, John Raposo wrote: > > But you might want to take a look at *Origens Geograficas dos Acoreanos *by > Carlos Melo Bento, Criativa, Ponta Delgada:2015. > > &

[AZORES-Genealogy] A true hero: Aristides de Sousa Mendes!!!

2016-08-04 Thread linda
http://www.npr.org/sections/parallels/2016/08/04/486735086/remembering-portugals-schindler Featured on a segment on NPR this morning. :) -- 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.g

[AZORES-Genealogy] Home with Marriage of Bernardo Antonio and Anna do Rosario - Sao Mateus, Terciera

2016-08-07 Thread linda
I see: M.el Roiz Real -- 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 "E

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Need help with translation!

2016-08-08 Thread linda
It looks like "Maria Luz" to me :) Linda -- 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

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Help with baptism please.

2016-08-09 Thread linda
I see it as Margaret does, "pinhr.o". On Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at 8:22:20 PM UTC-7, Mara wrote: > > I'm reading as Pinheiro (pinhr.o) > > 25-Mar-1614 > Britis (Beatriz) > > You've got the rest all correct. > > On Tue, Aug 9, 2016 at 8:34 PM, Sandra Perez > wrote: > >> On 25 Mar 1614. Beatr

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Pacheco Rainha Furtado 1882 Ribeira das Tainhas, Sao Miguel island

2016-08-21 Thread linda
line with an underscore at the end of the line. It looks to me like there's an underscore at the end of the first line which would mean that the maternal grandfather's name is broken into two sections "Burge_im" or "Burgo_im" Linda On Sunday, August

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: CCA-Madalena-links are not correct and translation of an death record with multiple people.

2016-08-23 Thread linda
eight people died.. [list of victims follows, one was a slave]... the entry ends by stating that they were buried in the church. That's a really interesting record. Thanks for posting it. :) Linda On Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at 6:37:31 PM UTC-7, DiG wrote: > > Hi, > > >

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Help with names.

2016-08-27 Thread linda
liero is a surname, and if you enter it in the search box, you'll get some hits about it here in the group. Good luck! :) Linda On Saturday, August 27, 2016 at 5:29:35 PM UTC-7, jemendonca642 wrote: > > Left page, 2nd record. Some of these names are unfamiliar to me. > Starting

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Another Bretanha Baptism puzzle - Grandparents of Antonio de Medeiros 1852

2016-08-27 Thread linda
an "o" to me too, but I'm fairly sure it's an "a". As for Maria's last name, at first I couldn't make it out at all, but then it snapped into being: "Tereza". I could easily still be wrong, so others should weigh in too! hope that helps, :)

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Looking for Joao Machado!

2016-08-27 Thread linda
Hooray! Cheri cracked the case! :D On Saturday, August 27, 2016 at 8:23:28 PM UTC-7, Cheri Mello wrote: > > Record 401, upper left: > > http://culturacores.azores.gov.pt/biblioteca_digital/PASSAPORTES-TER-1909-1911/PASSAPORTES-TER-1909-1911_item1/P247.html > > They registered in Angra but sai

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Another Bretanha Baptism puzzle - Grandparents of Antonio de Medeiros 1852

2016-08-27 Thread linda
and resident of the parish, then it seems likely her mother--if still living-- would have resided in Bretanha for that long too. But the record doesn't say that. Do you have Alexandria's or Antonio's Baptisms? Or Antonio de Medeiro's + Maria Jose's Marriage? good l

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Help with names.

2016-08-28 Thread linda
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[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Cabral Santa Maria

2016-08-29 Thread linda
ende[s] 20 November 1806, Sao Pedro, Santa Maria best, Linda On Monday, August 29, 2016 at 8:54:07 AM UTC-7, Lizmig wrote: > > Does anyone have any Cabrals from Santa Maria? > > Liz > > Sent from my iPhone > -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Cabral Santa Maria

2016-08-29 Thread linda
Hi Angela, I just re-read this thread paying closer attention to the names listed, and it appears that we have a connection through Joachim Cabral and Quiteiria da Conceipsam! How nice to find we are connected :D Linda On Monday, August 29, 2016 at 3:36:29 PM UTC-7, Ângela Loura wrote

[AZORES-Genealogy] Madelena (?) Rosa, B 1688 Sao Mateus, need help with Obito info

2016-09-02 Thread linda
http://culturacores.azores.gov.pt/biblioteca_digital/PIC-MD-SAOMATEUS-O-1756-1782/PIC-MD-SAOMATEUS-O-1756-1782_item1/P72.html Corrected link (the l at the end was dropped) :) I see a date and an age (65). If no one beats me to it, I'll try a transcription this evening. Linda -- For op

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Madelena (?) Rosa, B 1688 Sao Mateus, need help with Obito info

2016-09-02 Thread linda
Oooops! My excuse is that I'm on my reader, and I can only see a small section of the record at a time. :D Thanks Margaret! -- 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/gro

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Madelena (?) Rosa, B 1688 Sao Mateus, need help with Obito info

2016-09-02 Thread linda
notation reads "Jaziga nihil por ser f.a do mordomo do fabrica", i.e., "no charge as she was the daughter of the [shop steward or however the position would be called in english in the 18th century]"-- do I have that more or less right? Thanks everyone! Linda On Friday, S

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Making sense of 2 Norte Pequeno Marginal Notations

2016-09-03 Thread linda
Rita's notation says she died in the "freguisia do Norte Pequeno", but Antonio's notation seems to say a different location that I can't make out-- though it says it's in the same concelho. Maybe someone else can see what freguisia it is. L. -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest,

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Obituaries?

2016-09-04 Thread linda
Thanks MaryAnn! That book is available via Google Books too, making it easy to download and put on a reader. But, being able to access the images directly through the culturacores site is much better for extracting the images. thanks again! :) Linda On Sunday, September 4, 2016 at 7:32:02

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: NEED HELP WITH BAPTISM TRANSLATION

2016-09-04 Thread linda
Hi Carmen, I'm seeing mostly the same as what you have, except: I'm reading Francisco/a, spelled with an "i", I see "sete" ,7, for the baptism, and for the second godparent I see Guimar de [Jesus?], "solteiros, tios maternos" of the child hope that he

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] My Pai Incognito ancestor suddenly has a father?

2016-09-05 Thread linda
This link: http://culturacores.azores.gov.pt/biblioteca_digital/GRA-SC-SAOMATEUS-C-1808-1825/GRA-SC-SAOMATEUS-C-1808-1825_item1/P74.html brief info 9 June 1823, morning no impediments Manoel Jose Machado filho de Antonio Machado ausente natural de Ilha de S. Jorje e de Rosa Maria naturais e

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] My Pai Incognito ancestor suddenly has a father?

2016-09-05 Thread linda
an and see where it leads you best. good luck! Linda On Monday, September 5, 2016 at 9:37:07 PM UTC-7, Christian Day wrote: > > Linda, > > Since both Manuel's mother and Maria do Rosario's parents match the > baptismal records of their son Francisco, I'm so sure th

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Age of child?

2016-09-07 Thread linda
I've assumed that "m" in the age column stands for "menina/o", that is "baby". Linda -- 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-Genealogy] Re: Trying to figure out name of this person

2016-09-08 Thread linda
Souza Netto ... and then it does look like "Adam" but that seems unlikely... perhaps someone else can suggest something better? The groom was 19, and the bride 26, and IIRC both were born in the same freguesia, so you should be able to find their baptisms fairly easily. good luck! Lind

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Translation help - Mathias Calvo 1731 Ajuda de Bretanha

2016-09-09 Thread linda
perhaps "Sousa"? for Antonio's second name. baptism date looks like it's at the end of the fourth line down: 26th of same month and year and, I don't see any grandparents listed either :) Linda On Friday, September 9, 2016 at 7:36:13 PM UTC-7, Joanne wrote: &g

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Translation help - Mathias Calvo 1731 Ajuda de Bretanha

2016-09-10 Thread linda
Now I see Alvres too :) -- 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 "

[AZORES-Genealogy] writing on back of old photo

2016-09-12 Thread linda
t;uma velha" (an old lady). This is a picture of me taken in my yard. In back, I make a vineyard. [signed] an old lady :) Linda -- 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.go

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] writing on back of old photo

2016-09-12 Thread linda
You're very welcome! Yup, me too ( but not really ;). Just wondering if these were photos of your family? That would be quite an amazing find! cheers, Linda On Monday, September 12, 2016 at 1:42:49 PM UTC-7, Becky M. wrote: > > Thank you Linda!! I was close, lol > > On

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] writing on back of old photo

2016-09-12 Thread linda
Wow!! I hope you don't mind another question: do you know where and/or when the picture was taken? My sister was wondering, and I can't guess with much confidence from the clues in the photo (maybe 1940's/1950's Bay Area/ SoCal???) thanks! -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abr

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] writing on back of old photo

2016-09-12 Thread linda
Thanks! :) Linda On Monday, September 12, 2016 at 10:26:19 PM UTC-7, Becky M. wrote: > > Not at all. I believe it is Berkeley or Oakland. This is where my husbands > portuguese relatives immigrated to, eventually some went to San Jose > > On Mon, Sep 12, 2016 at 9:53 PM, l

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Rosario Lagoa - Manuel Luis 1883 - Margin translation help

2016-09-13 Thread linda
I'm afraid I can't make out the margin note on the baptism. Perhaps someone else can get it. The marriage entry states that the couple received a dispensation for a collateral consanguinity in the fourth degree, "mixto de terceira". Is that the section you were asking a

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Rosario Lagoa - Manuel Luis 1883 - Margin translation help

2016-09-14 Thread linda
ect or not. ...And, I'd be grateful if someone knowledgeable in the topic could point to some pertinent resources... (the chapter from "Medieval to 19th century Canon Law for Dummies" would be perfect, thanks!) :) Linda -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abrid

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Rosario Lagoa - Manuel Luis 1883 - Margin translation help

2016-09-14 Thread linda
Thanks to both of you for your helpful explanations-- much appreciated :) Linda On Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at 2:04:38 PM UTC-7, Joanne wrote: > > Alrighty then…now I know where to look! Thanks, Cheri! > > > On September 14, 2016 at 5:02:35 PM, Cheri Mello (gfsc...@gmail

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] NEED HELP WITH MARRIAGE NAMES

2016-09-14 Thread linda
How about "Maria do Carmo" for the first wife? On Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at 10:03:39 AM UTC-7, carmen furtado wrote: > > hi cheri > > i was for hours searching for this record with a really bad migraine and > the names of the groom and his parents i couldn't make out > > tried reading

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Modern Portuguese Names

2016-09-16 Thread linda
"Jorge" is OK L. On Friday, September 16, 2016 at 9:53:46 AM UTC-7, George Sousa wrote: > > ... and George is not... In fact (if I read this correctly) many of our > ancestors names are not on the list. I find this practice extremely odd. > > On Fri, Sep 16, 2016 at 8:41 AM, 'Doris Mello' via Az

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Modern Portuguese Names

2016-09-16 Thread linda
...but "Gertrudes" is not. :D Linda On Friday, September 16, 2016 at 4:11:57 PM UTC-7, linda wrote: > > "Jorge" is OK > > L. > > On Friday, September 16, 2016 at 9:53:46 AM UTC-7, George Sousa wrote: >> >> ... and George is not... In fact (i

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Modern Portuguese Names

2016-09-16 Thread linda
that "As far as tradition, the law favors names that are traditionally Portuguese," and I was curious whether "Gertrudes" made the list or not. I guess that historically popular doesn't automatically mean "traditionally Portuguese" :D Linda On Friday, Septe

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Modern Portuguese Names

2016-09-16 Thread linda
Huh, well here's an interesting paradox: "Linda" is on the approved list, but I have only come across it in all the records I've reviewed one time; it was given to an exposta who died at birth. "Rosa", my sister's name and given in honor of her grand

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Modern Portuguese Names

2016-09-16 Thread linda
oved) who's mom was named "MaryAnn", and until early this week it had never occurred to me that she was probably named for a "Marianna" (approved) in her family I'd just been amazed that she had such a modern, American-as-apple-pie name for someone so culturally P

[AZORES-Genealogy] Last name of Father? Francisco, son of Manoel (Santa Cruz, Flores, 1804)

2016-09-18 Thread linda
Christovao I'm on my phone and can't add the tilde. -- 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 gro

[AZORES-Genealogy] Last name of Father? Francisco, son of Manoel (Santa Cruz, Flores, 1804)

2016-09-18 Thread linda
I'm so sorry--that wasn't your primary question. I see the same letters you see, and it's not a name I'm familiar with. Tomorrow evening I will have access to my Flores marriage ebook and can search for the name if you'd like. Linfa -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Heronima Da Conaicao & Francisco De Souza Gularte

2016-09-19 Thread linda
estor, and after her age the rest of it looks to me like it is about her testament, masses, etc. I didn't see any mention of her birthplace, but I think it mentions one of her sons by name. hope that helps, Linda On Monday, September 19, 2016 at 9:10:26 PM UTC-7, j Bc wrote: > > Hello!

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Translation Help with Marriage record

2016-09-20 Thread linda
Antonio Jacintho de Pimentel filho de Francisco Antonio Muniz Galvão, ja defunto e de Francisca Genoveva Albina Roza filha de pai incognito e de Antonia Furtada hope that helps, Linda On Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at 10:54:00 AM UTC-7, PatGirard wrote: > > So sorry, I meant the one

[AZORES-Genealogy] Portuguese-African ancestry

2016-09-26 Thread linda
hi Paul, I've seen the word "pretto" [preto, black] used in a record dating to about 1800. It was a marriage record and stated "ambos pretto", so both bride and groom were so identified. I believe I recall seeing the phrase "homme pretto" somewhere too

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Baptismal 1876 Maia strange wording help

2016-09-27 Thread linda
Hi Mel, A cañada is a geographical feature. Have a look at this link where there's an explanation: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!searchin/azores/canada|sort:relevance/azores/I_s88NYzIiY/1MI5MnnkBgAJ :) Linda On Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at 8:36:29 PM UTC-7, IslandRoutes

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Translation help

2016-09-29 Thread linda
bay (now Mumbai) is about 400 miles from Goa. I'd really like to see the record, if possible. Thanks! Linda On Thursday, September 29, 2016 at 11:47:50 AM UTC-7, "E" Sharp wrote: > > Thanks, Cheri. It is him. I just found another record and it says he is > from Bombay,

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] A QUESTION ??????????????

2016-10-08 Thread linda
Thank you very much for posting your research notes on foundling children. It's helped me to build a fuller picture in my mind of early life in the Islands. Linda > -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google acc

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: ANNUAL DAR ANCESTOR ROUND-UP

2016-10-08 Thread linda
Thanks Rosmarie! Could you possibly post a link? I tried searching for the fliers, but had no luck finding them. :) Linda On Saturday, October 8, 2016 at 9:33:23 PM UTC-7, rcapodc wrote: > > The flyer with class info and registration info is now on Facebook under > 36th Annual DAR

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: ***UPEC ... early membership records now online***

2016-10-08 Thread linda
Thanks so much! Linda On Saturday, October 8, 2016 at 6:36:10 PM UTC-7, Kathy Cardoza wrote: > > For the last several years, Susan Vargas Murphy and I have been digitally > copying the UPEC membership records that have been filmed by the Family > History Library. In the past, I

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: ANNUAL DAR ANCESTOR ROUND-UP

2016-10-10 Thread linda
Thanks Rosmarie, It looks like they haven't yet posted the 2017 class info/schedule yet, but I'll keep an eye open for it. much appreciated! :) Linda On Saturday, October 8, 2016 at 10:32:06 PM UTC-7, rcapodc wrote: > > Ancestor Roundup: > > > https://www.facebo

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Help with translation

2016-10-10 Thread linda
, labor -er, Alfredo Augusto da Cunha [the age] of 11, and Rosalia [aged] 6 years, all of the said [i.e., the same] parish. Linda On Monday, October 10, 2016 at 4:46:29 PM UTC-7, Colleen Wright wrote: > > I believe this to be my great-grandmother's passport along with 3 of her > chil

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Priest in Terceira

2016-10-10 Thread linda
x27;s remains are likely to have been moved. My grandmother, a native of Santa Barbara, died there in 1968/9. By the time I visited in about 1986, she had already given up her place for someone more recently deceased. But, it's possible the graves are still marked. let me know if I can he

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Help with translation

2016-10-10 Thread linda
dita freguesia. Good luck! On Monday, October 10, 2016 at 7:49:53 PM UTC-7, Colleen Wright wrote: > > Thank you so very much Linda. That is definitely my great grandmother and > her children. My grandmother, her daughter came at a different time. So > thrilled to have found this.

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Help with translation

2016-10-10 Thread linda
oh, btw, "proprietaria" means that your great grandmother was a property owner. :) Linda On Monday, October 10, 2016 at 8:21:54 PM UTC-7, linda wrote: > > > > I'm glad to have helped :D The vocabulary used in the records is limited, > and with very little pra

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: ANNUAL DAR ANCESTOR ROUND-UP

2016-10-11 Thread linda
p.s.: I'm very sorry to add any confusion to this discussion. My first message in this thread (Oct 8) should have said "class schedule", not "fliers". On Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at 10:45:20 AM UTC-7, linda wrote: > > I've attached (I hope) the registratio

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: ANNUAL DAR ANCESTOR ROUND-UP

2016-10-11 Thread linda
Thanks Rosmarie! much appreciated :) Linda On Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at 4:03:55 PM UTC-7, rcapodc wrote: > > OK, the classes haven't been settled yet for the DAR Ancestor Round-up. If > you would like further info before it's posted you can write to > serit...@co

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Widowed woman "mendicante" buried where?

2016-10-11 Thread linda
't know if this was the case earlier too, but I wouldn't be surprised if it was a centuries old tradition. Anyway, my impression is that begging was sort of an informal socio-religious based welfare system. hope that helps, :) Linda On Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at 6:42:23 PM UTC

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Widowed woman "mendicante" buried where?

2016-10-12 Thread linda
saw it because now I'd like to look at it again. hope that's useful for you, Linda On Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at 4:43:07 AM UTC-7, Maria wrote: > > Linda, thank you for clarifying. Yeah, i saw those words, "that "she had > nothing". I looked to see if it s

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Widowed woman "mendicante" buried where?

2016-10-12 Thread linda
my pleasure! On Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at 7:46:55 PM UTC-7, Maria wrote: > > Yes that is so kind of you to share the information with me. > Thank you Linda. > Wow- that was tough living. It makes me think about the conditions of our > ancestors. We are so abundantly b

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Help with last names, pls

2016-10-19 Thread linda
Hi Maria, I see the bride's parents as Felipe de Matos, que Dios tem [i.e., deceased] and Maria d[a?] Alpoim. Alpoim is one of the less common surnames. hope that's helpful, Linda On Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at 7:08:50 PM UTC-7, Maria wrote: > > Record on the lef

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Fererira Ormonde - Ilha Terceira

2016-10-19 Thread linda
These books look wonderfully useful for some of us researching Terceira. Thank you! Linda On Saturday, October 15, 2016 at 7:08:38 PM UTC-7, Philippe Garnier wrote: > > Deaer friends and colisters, > > I have the pleasure to inform of the publications of the 3 first volumes e &g

[AZORES-Genealogy] DAR Conference Jan 21, 2017

2016-10-27 Thread linda
Thanks so much Rosemarie! I'll be sharing this information with two or three friends who might also be interested. :) Linda -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Azores Genealogy" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[AZORES-Genealogy] Births of Merced County CA 1873-1912

2016-10-27 Thread linda
Hi Rosemarie, When you have a chance, could you check the book for Resendes and Trindade There likely will be a few, and all (or almost all), my relatives. If there are lots, I can make arrangements to come down to do the copying. Thanks! Linda -- You received this message because you are

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Births of Merced County CA 1873-1912

2016-10-28 Thread linda
copies of the book pages from you-- perhaps on the day of the Roundup, :) Linda On Thursday, October 27, 2016 at 5:11:01 PM UTC-7, rcapodc wrote: > > Hi Linda, > > Well for the Resendes/Trinidade here is what I found: > > Book 2, Pg. 324, ct: 28 > ch: Trindad, Mary bd 03 Dec 1

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Births of Merced County CA 1873-1912

2016-10-28 Thread linda
Hi Eric Edgar, Would you mind having a quick look for Trindade and Resendes, if it's not too much trouble? thanks! Linda On Thursday, October 27, 2016 at 9:34:21 AM UTC-7, luiznoia wrote: > > I have the Merced County early Naturalizations book for look ups > > Also the Winton

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Births of Merced County CA 1873-1912

2016-10-29 Thread linda
Eric Edgar, Thanks so much! There are some more clues for me to follow up in the information you've provided. Wonderful :) thank you, :D Linda On Friday, October 28, 2016 at 10:23:38 PM UTC-7, luiznoia wrote: > > Linda, > > Here's the naturalization page, There

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Trying to fill out the family tree... translation assistance, please!

2016-10-31 Thread linda
Nov. 1974. European style crossed seven. hope that helps to get you started, good luck! Linda [Margin] N.o 41 Maria 1.a de nome f.a d'Antonio de Mello e de Claudina de Jesus Aos vinte oito dias do mes de Novembro do anno de mil oito centos oitenta seis, n'esta Egreja Parochial do A

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Trying to fill out the family tree... translation assistance, please!

2016-10-31 Thread linda
sorry, the date should be 1 Nov. 1979 On Monday, October 31, 2016 at 8:29:48 PM UTC-7, linda wrote: > > Hi Elaine, > > Here's a transcription and translation of Maria's baptismal record. The > records follow a formula and the vocabulary is limited, and you should

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Trying to fill out the family tree... translation assistance, please!

2016-11-01 Thread linda
:D I was distracted by trick-or-treaters and should have indicated that I was referring to a margin note. In any case, Elaine was looking at a 1994 notation toward the bottom, and my eye stopped at the 1979 date at the top. I'll try to puzzle out that margin note later this evening. :) -- You

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Trying to fill out the family tree... translation assistance, please!

2016-11-01 Thread linda
My pleasure! Best of luck with your research. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Azores Genealogy" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to azores+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: NEED HELP WITH PARENTS NAMES

2016-11-09 Thread linda
digo Franco Luis filho de Joao Luis e de Margarida de Oliveira com Maria da Ro sario filha de Antonio Luis e de Josefa do Espiri to Santo" Groom: Francisco Luis, son of Joao Luis and Margarida de Oliveira Bride: Maria da Rosario, daughter of Antonio Luis and Josefa do Espirito Santo hope th

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Looking for some help...

2016-11-16 Thread linda
Hi Fred, Welcome to the group. Can you post the links to the baptismal records? Someone may be able to help you read them to see what info they may add for your search. :) Linda On Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at 9:01:05 AM UTC-8, Fred Souza wrote: > > I know a few details f

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: More from the DNA Conference: The Stranger in My Genes

2016-11-16 Thread linda
Thanks Cheri for this thought provoking post. It made me think about the green release form that's provided with the kits. Would you explain the advantages and disadvantages of signing-- or not signing-- it? thanks so much! :) Linda On Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at 2:47:55 PM

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: More from the DNA Conference: The Stranger in My Genes

2016-11-16 Thread linda
Thanks Cheri, that makes sense. :) Linda On Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at 9:24:13 AM UTC-8, Cheri Mello wrote: > > You don't sign the release you don't get to see your matches. And your > matches don't see you. > > Cheri Mello > Listowner, Azores-Gen > R

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] NEED YOUR THOUGHTS ON THIS !!!

2016-11-20 Thread linda
Carmen, you have a wonderful head start in your searches! "eepsiluna" is about right :D [image: data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoNSUhEUgAAAWoAAACLCAMAAAB/aSNCAAACE1BMVEX///+np6cAAADOzs7j4+OqqqrFxcXr6+v///1sbGz///f///z/6M3///n8///n5+dlZWXU1NTw8PDf+P/o/P/z//+SkpL//+wAqzbXvJsAt4r/9+H///Kzs7O

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Help conpleting Óbito translation

2016-11-22 Thread linda
with her body as it was carried to her grave. Perhaps someone with a better eye can confirm or correct this. hope that helps, Linda On Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at 3:21:34 PM UTC-8, Sue Q wrote: > > I've got most of this but there are some words towards the end that I >

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Terceira Island : index and new data

2016-11-22 Thread linda
Thank you! This looks like a marvelous resource. It looks like many of my ancestors are included, and I know what I'll be buying myself for Christmas this year. :D Linda On Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at 8:06:59 AM UTC-8, Philippe Garnier wrote: > > Dear Colisters, > &g

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Need help with name of male on marriage certificate please

2016-12-03 Thread linda
That's what it looks like to me. :) Linda On Saturday, December 3, 2016 at 3:54:09 PM UTC-8, cathybourgeois1218 wrote: > > Does this say Thome Martins as the male marrying Margarida dos Anjos, > please? > > > > http://culturacores.azores.gov.pt/biblioteca_digital

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Help reading two words...

2016-12-04 Thread linda
uot;Simplicio" to me, but I've never seen that before and don't know if it could be right or not. hope that helps, Linda On Sunday, December 4, 2016 at 1:36:50 PM UTC-8, George Sousa wrote: > > In the following record (top of left page)... > > > http://culturacores.

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Hello :) New here and a little lost (Researching husband's family)

2016-12-04 Thread linda
passports. :) Linda On Sunday, December 4, 2016 at 5:06:00 PM UTC-8, Samantha B wrote: > > Hi Rosemary :) > > Thanks for the reply and apologies for the questions; I'm so new at this. > > Are you saying the Joaquim may have had an additional name (surname) which > he

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Hello :) New here and a little lost (Researching husband's family)

2016-12-05 Thread linda
island of Pico, there's another handy resource, the CITCEM database. It's clunky to use, riddled with errors, and has a bit of a learning curve... but when it works, it's wonderful :D I believe the link is in the resources too. best of luck in your research! Linda

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Family Tree DNA Sale - Week 4 - Coupon codes

2016-12-05 Thread linda
Hi Cheri, I've just attempted to send three coupons to you. All three should be via last name "Meneses". I'm also unclear as to whether my attempts were successful and would appreciate it if you could confirm or deny receipt. thanks! Linda On Monday, December 5, 2016

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