An appeal for help:
Joam (Joao) Pereira Pires,born about 1845 Beira, Velas, Sao Jorge. Was
in California ("Rough and Ready" in Nevada County) by 1872 (He is
found among the first 1,700 men of Portuguese descent who registered
to vote.) Supposedly went "around horn" to Hawaii, then by "banana
boat" to SF sometime in 1860s. Unable so far to find any
documentation, passport etc. Thanks.
On Oct 19, 10:36 pm, Cheri Mello <gfsche...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Lorinda,
>
> (Sorry for the misfire there).
>
> As Dano eluded to, I think it depends more on the time period. The Panama
> Canal was around the 19teens, if my memory serves me correctly.
>
> However, I'm pretty sure most Portuguese came to the east coast first (if
> headed for America. Remember, Hawaii was not a state until 1959). Then
> many made their way overland (most likely train). I don't remember where I
> read that. When I find that source, I will post it.
>
> If you post the approximate dates for immigration to America (and repost the
> names for those who didn't catch it the first time) along with approximate
> birth dates, someone on this list might be able to point you in the right
> direction.
>
> Cheri Mello
> Listowner, Azores-Gen
> Researching: Vila Franca, Ponta Garca, Ribeira Quente, Ribeira das Tainhas,
> Achada
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