Thanks, Cheri. So, it’s the “upper crust” of the Azores, then? LOL I assume
that would mean that the title is passed down to daughters?
k
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> On Jan 12, 2017, at 8:13 AM, Cheri Mello <gfsche...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> 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
> <mailto: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.
> :)
>
> Kathy
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