We're a bit unsure about the surname. When the family emigrated in 1904, the surname used on the passport and ship passenger record was Jacintho. Yet, in later records they are known with the surname Andre. We have no idea where Andre came from.
The eldest daughter stayed behind. Her name was reportedly Rosamond Santos. It's her family we hope to local in VF. We don't speak Portuguese, so imagine this might be a bit challenging. Your tip about the park is appreciated! Any other info you have about VF would also be appreciated. Just send me a direct email at marciarandreATgmailDOTcom Many thanks - Marcia On Apr 12, 8:45 pm, mnk <kamis...@comcast.net> wrote: > Marcia, > What surname are you searching? My father was from Vila Franca, and I > still have relatives there. There is a park next to S. Miguel church, > maybe you'll find some old folks there! > Maria Natalia > > On Apr 11, 6:25 am, Marcia <marciaran...@gmail.com> wrote: > > > Thanks very much, Cheri. > > > On Apr 10, 6:46 am, Cheri Mello <gfsche...@gmail.com> wrote: > > > > Marcia, > > > > If this woman was born pre-1892, you would have to go to the archive in > > > Ponta Delgada and search the baptisms for Vila Franca - Sao Miguel > > > Arcanjo, > > > requesting the years 1882-1892. You will have to hunt for her looking at > > > every baby born with her first name, checking to see if the parents are > > > the > > > right ones. However, a few of the books do have an index in the back, so > > > I'd look back there first to see if an index exists. I'd continue back in > > > time, collecting all the siblings until I go for a few years with no > > > children. If the records state that all the babies were legitimate, I'd > > > go > > > to the marriage book and start look for the parents marriage, beginning > > > with > > > the day before the first born's birth. The marriages will be easier to > > > search, as they will list the bride and groom in the margin or at the top > > > (for that time period). I think SMA was filmed to about 1883, so I'd > > > trace > > > the records back to at least then. That way, when you get home, you can > > > order the film and continue searching back in time. > > > > I'd go to the praca (town square) and find an old timer and ask him if he > > > recognizes the photo. He may have you ask someone else. I've had people > > > able to identify my relatives that way. Also, at the festa there will be > > > many people to ask too, so that would be a good idea. > > > > Cheri Mello > > > Listowner, Azores-Gen > > > Researching: Vila Franca, Ponta Garca, Ribeira Quente, R. das Tainhas, > > > Achada- Hide quoted text - > > > - Show quoted text - --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ To unsubscribe from this group, send email to azores-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. Follow the confirmation directions when they arrive. For more 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 membership." -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
