I found this group after joining the Azores FTDNA project I am in the process of awaiting family finder results in next few weeks. As my mtDNA is not Azores related since my mothers father was the line. He was born in Alameda County, California his christened name Anthony Bernard Silva. His father Manuel Perry Silva came to California in 1870 from the Azores (per Grandpa from Pico) with 2 brothers (I believe Antone and Joseph per census records). In 1890 a bride was sent from the Azores Marianna Avila (I have gotten many generations of her Family). Years ago a cousin from Sao Jorge helped me with her genealogy. I am stuck on Manuel though trying to find his correct Silva family. Hoping family finder will help. Grandpa was older when my mom was born and passed away when I was 7. I was very close with as he lived with us.
This is what I have. 193. MANUEL PERRY SILVA (Anthony's father) was born in July 1846, in Pico, Azores, to Mr. Silva231 and Ms. Silva232. In 1870, aged about 23, he immigrated to according to 1900 census came to U.S. in 1870. He was recorded in the census in 1880, aged about 33, in Washington, Alameda, California, USA. In 1900, aged about 53, he was a Listed as saloon keeper. Manuel was a Farmer. He was recorded in the census in 1900, aged about 53, in Emeryville city, Alameda, California, USA. Manuel died on 25 February 1917, aged 70, in Alameda, CA. Manuel was buried in Holy Spirit Cemetery, 5250 Central Ave, Fremont, CA. I would love to find more about his family and where they came from. I can't wait to meet more Avila and Silva family out there. I also have a site at MyHeritage.com that family can join in and add new info to the tree. Thank you, Kellie -- 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://groups.google.com/group/azores.
