Notes from Joao Ventura, the archivist:
Dona was a title for a lady of higher position or nobility
> 1600s, title was real
> 1700s titles was sometimes real
> 1800s titles were less accurate
Cheri Mello
Listowner, Azores-Gen
Researching: São Miguel island: Vila Franca, Ponta Garca, Ribeira Quente,
Ribeira das Tainhas, Achada
On Thu, Jan 12, 2017 at 7:45 AM, Kathy Cardoza <kmacard...@me.com> wrote:
> How is it that a woman is called “Dona”? Is it a title of respect, money,
> position? Is it inherited? I’ve never really known and thought it was time.
> :)
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> Kathy
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