Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Baptism translation
Hi JR, Thanks a million - your help was much appreciated. Joy Hughes On 17/02/2015, at 6:20 PM, JR jmro...@gmail.com wrote: Agostinho son of Joze Francisco Pereira native of Matriz of this Villa and his wife, Francisca Thomazia native of the Matriz of Villa das Lages de Ilha de Flores, paternal grandson of Incognitos and maternal grandson of Joze Antonio de Fraga and Maria da Trindade, born- Aug 12, 1815, bap- Aug 20- 1815, Padrinho, Manoel Garcia and his wife Maria Victoria. JR On Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at 12:16:38 AM UTC-5, Joy Hughes wrote: I am trying to read the handwriting in the baptism listed for 1800-1830 for Faial, Azores (bottom of left page) but am experiencing some difficulty. It is the baptism of Agostinho, son of Jose Francisco Pereira of Matriz of this villa. It mentions Jose Antonio de Fraga and Maria. It mentions Manuel Garcia Sis? and Marie Victoria. It mentions Joao Jose Andrade and Antonio Francisco da Yaria? I'm guessing these last two are godparents I would be most grateful if someone could help me here. Because I have very little information on Agostinho, I really need the flesh around the main facts. I have given the link below: http://culturacores.azores.gov.pt/biblioteca_digital/FAL-HT-ANGUSTIAS-B-1809-1830/FAL-HT-ANGUSTIAS-B-1809-1830_item1/P62.html Regards, Joy Hughes -- For 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. --- 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 http://groups.google.com/group/azores. -- For 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. --- 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 http://groups.google.com/group/azores.
[AZORES-Genealogy] Baptism translation
I am trying to read the handwriting in the baptism listed for 1800-1830 for Faial, Azores (bottom of left page) but am experiencing some difficulty. It is the baptism of Agostinho, son of Jose Francisco Pereira of Matriz of this villa. It mentions Jose Antonio de Fraga and Maria. It mentions Manuel Garcia Sis? and Marie Victoria. It mentions Joao Jose Andrade and Antonio Francisco da Yaria? I'm guessing these last two are godparents I would be most grateful if someone could help me here. Because I have very little information on Agostinho, I really need the flesh around the main facts. I have given the link below: http://culturacores.azores.gov.pt/biblioteca_digital/FAL-HT-ANGUSTIAS-B-1809-1830/FAL-HT-ANGUSTIAS-B-1809-1830_item1/P62.html Regards, Joy Hughes -- For 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. --- 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 http://groups.google.com/group/azores.
Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Silva/Silveiro Family
Many thanks Isabella, that was most helpful. Joy On 04/11/2013, at 4:03 AM, Isabella Baltar myportuguese...@gmail.com wrote: To the eyes of the church a natural son - Filho natural - was a child born from parents that were not married at the time for some reason, they may have married later, you need later research on that. Notice that the father recognizes the son and gave his name to him. Isabella Baltar myportuguesegen.blogspot.com -- For 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. --- 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. To post to this group, send email to azores@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/azores.
Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Silva/Silveiro Family
Many thanks Fawn. With combined help I have the full text now. Regards, Joy Hughes On 30/10/2013, at 1:52 PM, Fawn Silva 2sil...@gmail.com wrote: Joy, I know I am not near as good at this as many others on this list and you probably already have what I can give you but I will try Augusto, illegitimate son of Augusto Caotier [?] Frances of nacao [Don't know this one] and of Delfina Luisa, maternal grandson of Jose Rodrigues and Luisa Ignacia Born November 22, 1830 baptized December 5th of the same year Godparents: __ Rodrigues Margarida Ignacia On Sat, Oct 26, 2013 at 11:40 PM, Joy Hughes hughes1...@dodo.com.au wrote: Is someone able to help me decipher the words in this birth entry for Augusto in Angastias, Horta, Faial? I can pick out a few names but I can not make out all the important content. Regards Joy Hughes Augusto - Angustias, Baptismos 1830-1835.png -- For 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. --- 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. To post to this group, send email to azores@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/azores. -- For 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. --- 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. To post to this group, send email to azores@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/azores. -- For 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. --- 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. To post to this group, send email to azores@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/azores.
Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Silveira/Silva Family - Faial
Many thanks Margaret for your help. I am so grateful. I am endeavouring to learn to read the micrfiche entries for myself, now that they are online. You have given me a kickstart on my way. With much appreciation, Joy On 28/10/2013, at 9:30 AM, Margaret Vicente margaretvice...@gmail.com wrote: it reads Auguston, son of Gaspar and of his wife Francisca Candida, him/he natural of this parish of the apostle Saint Mathew's of the island of Pico and she/her of the parish of Fajanzinha of the island of Flores, Our Laday of Angustia's (pain). Paternal grandson of Marcelino da Rosa and of Ana de S. Francisco, and maternal of Ignacio Antonio and Ana de Freitas. Born on the 12th day of My 1843, was baptsied on the 11th of June of the same year. Godparents Jose Patricio de Oliveira. Witnessses the Treasurer Joao Augusto and Joao Maria and for the records I wrote this terms in this day era est supra (as it is written above). The Vicar Joao Antonio da Costa. On Sun, Oct 27, 2013 at 6:20 PM, Margaret Vicente margaretvice...@gmail.com wrote: the writing is flowing like a wave and what you're looking at is O Vigario, The Vicar... On Sun, Oct 27, 2013 at 4:39 AM, Joy Hughes hughes1...@dodo.com.au wrote: I am researching the name Augusto/Augustino/Agostinho/ Augustine and while it is not considered to be very common in the Azores, I'm finding that there are a few names cropping up in the time period for which I am searching (ie 1785-1800 give or take a few years). The last little attachment below completes the birth entry for Augusto, son of de Rosa Luisa I thought most birth entries were signed by the Cura or priest. This one says Wigr. with a little raised notation - what does that mean? What is written in the margin? Regards, Joy Hughes Augusto II. Batismos, Angustias, Horta, Faial, 0043,0044.png Screen Shot 2013-10-27 at 7.16.21 PM.png -- For 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. --- 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. To post to this group, send email to azores@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/azores. -- Margaret M Vicente -- Margaret M Vicente -- For 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. --- 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. To post to this group, send email to azores@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/azores. -- For 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. --- 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. To post to this group, send email to azores@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/azores.
[AZORES-Genealogy] Azores Online Website
Is there still an online website where one may access the applications for priesthood for the Azores Groups of Islands? Joy -- For 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. --- 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. To post to this group, send email to azores@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/azores.
Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Researching Silveira/Silva, Faial, Azores, Portugal
Hi Eric, Many thanks for taking the time to interpret the birth record. It is very helpful and much appreciated. Regards, Joy Hughes On 25/10/2013, at 2:32 AM, luiznoia . noblankt...@gmail.com wrote: Maria, daughter of Joze Silveira Caldeira and his wife Thereza Marianna, natives of this parish of Santa Catherina in the town of Castelbranco, on the 18th day of Aug, in the year 1830 ?, in this church was baptized -? for godparents ( padrinhos), Agostinho Joze da Silveira and Roza Luisa signed Cura Francisco de Serpa Baptista Agostinho Joze da Silveira It's an important distinction that Agostinho is the godfather and not the priest because he is likely a relative of one of the parents. The priest is identified by his signature as Cura Eric Edgar On Wed, Oct 23, 2013 at 11:09 PM, Joy Hughes hughes1...@dodo.com.au wrote: I cannot speak Portuguese and I am not at all familiar with with reading the language but after much scanning of Births on the island of Faial I came across this birth entry which I hope will help me move on from my brick wall. It records the baptism of Maria daughter of Joze Silveira Thereza Marianna ... Catharina Lugar of Castelo Branco etc and the priest is Agostinho Joset da Silveira. If someone can help translate this for me I would be so grateful. Joy Signed Agostinho Joset da Silveira.png -- For 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. --- 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. To post to this group, send email to azores@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/azores. -- For 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. --- 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. To post to this group, send email to azores@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/azores. -- For 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. --- 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. To post to this group, send email to azores@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/azores.
Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Silveira Family
On 08/07/2013, at 2:53 AM, netadosaco...@aol.com wrote: AntónioSilveiraandMariaDelfina.docx Hi Many thanks for your prompt reply. I really appreciate your helpfulness. However I cannot see any clues yet to associate it with the Antonio I am looking for. I will keep this information as a reference if I need to come back to this. Joy Hughes -- For 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. --- 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. To post to this group, send email to azores@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/azores.
[AZORES-Genealogy] Silveira Family
Hi, I know I can't offer much information but if anyone has an Antonio Manuel Silveira born between 1790 and 1815 in Faial or Flores, Azores I would be very grateful for any information. Joy -- For 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. --- 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. To post to this group, send email to azores@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/azores.
Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Manuel Silveira on Sao George, Azores
Many thanks Doug - your help is much appreciated. Joy On 05/05/2013, at 2:09 AM, p...@dholmes.com wrote: Joy, The bottom right entry says that Maria Faustina is the widow of Manuel Silveira. She is native of Calheta, Sao Jorge. It says she died on 26 June 1859 at the age of 71 years and buried in the church cemetery. This is her obit. Doug da Rocha Holmes Sacramento, California Pico Terceira Genealogist 916-550-1618 www.dholmes.com Original Message Subject: [AZORES-Genealogy] Manuel Silveira on Sao George, Azores From: Joy Hughes hughes1...@dodo.com.au Date: Sat, May 04, 2013 5:33 am To: azores@googlegroups.com azores@googlegroups.com I have just been emailed some photos and information for my family tree. Amongst these documents and photos was this photocopy labelled Manuel Silveira on Sao George, Azores. I have been told that the right hand side of the attached double page has to do with my relatives. I have tried to read it and have enlarged it but I can only pick our a few words. If anyone can help me it would be most appreciated. Joy -- For 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. --- 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. To post to this group, send email to azores@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/azores?hl=en. -- For 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. --- 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. To post to this group, send email to azores@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/azores?hl=en.
[AZORES-Genealogy] Manuel Marciano, Sao Jorge Island, Azores
I am interested in researching Manuel Marciano born in Terceira Island, Azores. However he and his wife and family were from Sao Jorge Island. I understand that at least one of their children was born in Faja dos Bodes, Sao Jorge Island. Sorry I have no date yet but I think Manuel could have been born around middle to late 1700s - more likely the late 1700s. Does anyone have him or members of his family on their family tree? Joy -- 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.
[AZORES-Genealogy] Guilherme da Silveira Book 2010
I have a copy of The Guilherme da Silveira Book 2010 by Andre L. Fr. Claeys Brugge. It is written in Portuguese. Would anyone have an English translation of this book? Please Email me at hughes1...@dodo.com Joy -- 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.
Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Cardinals living in Flores
Hi Edgar, Do you mind if I tune in at this stage? In your ANP Gomes book. A Ilha da Flores: da redescoberta a actualidade which lists the priests who served each parish in Flores, would it happen to list Augustine (Agostinho) Silveira possibly during the years 1815-1840? In an old letter I read that Augustine was from Flores and Faial. Joy - Original Message - From: eric edgar To: azores@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, November 25, 2010 7:55 AM Subject: Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Cardinals living in Flores Al, The postion of Cardinal is not an integral part of the theological structure of the Catholic Church, but largely an honorific distinction. Since the 1200s they have been appointed from outside Rome, but assigned to a church in Rome. I'd guess that the uncle had retired from that position back to his home. I have a copy of the ANP Gomes book , A Ilha das Flores: da redescoberta a actualidade . It lists the priests who served in each parish in Flores,as well as those assigned to other functions. With your fathers name and town of residence at the time, maybe we can track him down. Possibly his passport returniung to the US would list the Uncles name. Eric Edgar On Wed, Nov 24, 2010 at 1:12 AM, bigal...@aol.com wrote: Hi Cheri I do not have the uncle's name. He supposedly lived in a big house with a stone fence and pillars that you went through to get to the house. He also had some kind of crest associated with him. Al Sequeira In a message dated 11/23/2010 11:53:40 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, gfsche...@gmail.com writes: Al, A History of the Azores Islands names the only two: Jose da Costa Nunes and Humberto de Sousa Medeiros (pp. 454-455). Neither Cardinal was born on Flores or retired there. I checked the Bishops section and didn't find any in that time period either. Could this uncle have been a priest and the story was changed? Do you have the uncle's name? Cheri Mello Listowner, Azores-Gen Researching: Vila Franca, Ponta Garca, Ribeira Quente, Ribeira das Tainhas, Achada -- 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. -- 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. -- 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. -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.872 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3276 - Release Date: 11/24/10 18:34:00 -- 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.
Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Title: Nobres de Graca
Many thanks Margaret. - Original Message - From: Margaret Vicente To: azores@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, November 10, 2010 7:53 AM Subject: Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Title: Nobres de Graca Joy, Nobres de Graça is a term or title given to a class of the nobility. The King and Princes were entitled Royal Highness. The Dukes and Archdukes His Highness with all the rest of the nobility having the title of Your Grace/Sua Graça. Trust this might be of some help. Cheers, Margaret On Tue, Nov 9, 2010 at 6:46 AM, Joy Hughes hughes1...@dodo.com.au wrote: On a geanealogy chart, my great great grandfather from Faial, Azores has Nobres de Graca after his name. I have understood it to mean Nobleman of favour. Can anyone explain the useage of this phrase and how it was bestowed upon a person? Thanks, Joy -- 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.
[AZORES-Genealogy] Silveira De Silva
Does anyone have Agostinho Silveira on their family tree? I do not know his birthdate but think he was born in 1780s to 1800s. He became a Catholic Priest in Horta, Faial but left Faial possibly 1817. Agostinho died 1874. Rosa Joaquina Silveira who married Francisco Joaquina may have been a relative, and may have been a sister. I would love to know his birthdate and parents but seem blocked at a brick wall. Can anyone help me? Joy -- 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.
[AZORES-Genealogy] Rosa Alcantara e Silveira
I am looking for information such as birth, death or marriage dates of Rosa Alcantara e Silveira. She would have been alive in 1818 most likely in her twenties- forties, and living on Faial, Azores. She was married to Francisco Joaquina. Joy Hughes -- 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.
