[AZORES-Genealogy] Granfather's birthplace in Faial

2012-02-10 Thread Tomas Leal
The library in Horta has the various parish records going far back. I have copies of baptism certificates of my grandfather's oldest brother who was born in 1869. The records are stored by parish, then by year and by date. Tomás Leal -- To unsubscribe from this group, send email to azores+unsu

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Grandfathers Birth Place

2012-02-10 Thread bellemarco
Greg, There are quite a few Manuel Dias. Do you know if he came to the US with wife and children so I might to try and find the right one? I am assuming you do not have their ship's manifest yet? "E" PS: Most of us don't speak/read/write Portuguese or Spanish for that fact..but we learned

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: New pictures

2012-02-10 Thread bellemarco
I have Sylvia cousins in Fairhaven. John V. Sylvia, Sr. lived in New Bedford. He had a daughter Mildred Sylvia. He also had a son John V. Sylvia, Jr. And a daughter Rose Sylvia. Best I can tell they lived in New Bedford but John V. Sylvia, Jr. lived and died in Fairhaven. There was also ano

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: New pictures

2012-02-10 Thread Cheri Mello
Cheryl L, You are Gmail. Start a new email (so yours doesn't get mixed up with this thread). To Azores@googlegroups.com Subject: Photos of A & B. Or Photos of ___ Island or whatever. Type what you know in the body. When you are done, look at the links right below the To box. Add CC, Add Bcc,

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] norte grande, são jorge

2012-02-10 Thread Steve Wright
Thanks for the information. I have just began my research for my ancestors. I haven't been able to get much information. So far I know that my grandfather Joseph (Jose) Machado Silva was born about 1894 on Terceira and from Angra or San Mateus. His parents were Antonio Machado Silva and Maria L

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: New pictures

2012-02-10 Thread Cheryl Lawrence
How did you add those wonderful photos? I have one I would like to add to see if anyone could recognize some relatives, but can't quite figure out how to paste the photo into the message. Thanks! On Feb 10, 2:05 pm, "Richard Francis Pimentel" wrote: > Two things as to when the picture was taken.

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Portuguese citizenship

2012-02-10 Thread Guida Leicester
Trevor, My grandfather was Portuguese and my understanding from recent posts is that only parents' Portuguese heritage counts toward citizenship these days, yes? Guida From: "ttcost...@aol.com" To: azores@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, February 10, 2012 1:14 P

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] New pictures

2012-02-10 Thread prinsutt1
I do have all the Census from ancestry. I tried to correct the spelling of my uncles name but no luck. I did tell them I know the correct spelling because it was the case of two brothers marrying two sisters and that was my maiden name but I guess it is once it is there it can not be changed.

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] New pictures

2012-02-10 Thread prinsutt1
Hi Oliver; I don’t know of any but I haven’t had much luck either. Other pictures had a Joe Stone, Marie Casina, Joseph Sylvia and Mildred Sylvia but I don’t know if they are related although I know one of the Gr grandparents was a Sylvia. One of the pictures also said it was taken in Fairhave

[AZORES-Genealogy] Grandfathers Birth Place

2012-02-10 Thread Greg Dias
My name is Gregory Dias, my Portuguese side of the family were in Oakland, Calif area I am 63 years old I am sorry but I don’t speak Portuguese, I have been struggling with Spanish for years! I just found out this last December that my grandfather was born on Faial on October 17 1888 I am tryi

[AZORES-Genealogy] norte grande, são jorge

2012-02-10 Thread joao ventura
Dear Listers,  I want to inform that I have completed the genealogy of Norte Grande. Those interested in records from this village please contact me privatly.  Other villages completed:  In São Jorge Island: Norte Pequeno and Ribeira Seca In Terceira Island: Ribeirinha, Feteira, Porto Judeu, S

[AZORES-Genealogy] Salt Lake City Azores Conference

2012-02-10 Thread Bernadette Loebs
Looking for updated information on the Azores Conference. I've made hotel reservations. Looking forward to meeting everyone in April. Bernadette Loebs Researching: Branco, Facha, Frates, Freitas, (Flores), Leal, Silverira (Pic) Migrated to Merced County 1865-present. -- To

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Portuguese citizenship

2012-02-10 Thread ttcostadc
Group, I know this is a long shot, but does anyone have any idea if it's possible, if your document-proven great-grandfather is Portuguese, given minimum residency and passing the language test? Thank you. -Trevor Costa -Original Message- From: Steve Peters To: Azores Genealogy Sen

Re: Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Diário de Notícias Newspaper Digitization Project - UMass

2012-02-10 Thread bellemarco
Thanks, Sonia. When I used the old address I had up to now, I get "Page Not Found" although the Library Site logo is listed at the top. The ones you now note are both different from the one I had been using, so I will update my favorites. Thanks, again. "E" -- To unsubscribe from this grou

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Diário de Notícias Newspaper Digitization Project - UMass

2012-02-10 Thread Sonia Pacheco
"E",   As far as I'm aware (and I'd be the one who'd ok work to the site ;)), the site is up and running. There are two addresses that can be used: http://www.lib.umassd.edu/archives/paa/PADigitalNewsColl.html   (where you then click on the box to search);   or   https://news.arcasearch.

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] New pictures

2012-02-10 Thread Richard Francis Pimentel
Two things as to when the picture was taken. The size of the photo looks like it was taken with an early Kodak box camera, which was common in the late 20's early 30's. The other is the style of clothing which looks like about the same era. So to guess I would say about 1930. Rick Richard F

[AZORES-Genealogy] Diário de Notícias Newspaper Digitization Project - UMass

2012-02-10 Thread "E" Sharp
I tried to access this with the site address I had but I guess they are redoing the site and I was unable to access the newspaper section. Can anyone tell me when they will be back online and what the new site address will be? "E" -- To unsubscribe from this group, send email to azores+unsubsc

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] New pictures

2012-02-10 Thread bellemarco
This is the 1910 census. 13 Concord Avenue, Somerville, MA. It gives a little more info on the Almeida's also. 1910 United States Federal Census 1910 United States Federal Census Name: Augusta Thomas Age in 1910: 41 Birth Year: 1869 Birthplace: Portugal Home in 1910: Somerville Ward 2, Middlese

Re: Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] New pictures

2012-02-10 Thread bellemarco
Here is Augusta in 1930 census. 1930 United States Federal Census 1930 United States Federal Census Name: Augusta Thomas Gender: Female Birth Year: abt 1867 Birthplace: Azores Race: White Home in 1930: Somerville, Middlesex, Massachusetts View Map Marital Status: Married Immigration Year: 1880 Re

[AZORES-Genealogy] Last Day to transfer Ancestry DNA or 23 and Me DNA to Family Tree DNA (FTDNA)

2012-02-10 Thread Cheri Mello
Sorry for the last minute notice (I didn't see the original announcement - sorry) Today, Fri, Feb. 10, 2012, is the last day to transfer DNA results from Ancestry.com to Family Tree DNA (FTDNA) or from 23 and Me to FTDNA. The transfer fee is $50 (at least from 23 and Me). I'm off to work now

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] New pictures

2012-02-10 Thread Janis Davis
alice,    Are the any William Martin from New Bedford.  He lived on Cottage Street. He was married to my cousin Mary Oliver (Oloiveira) From: "prinsu...@verizon.net" To: Azores@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, February 10, 2012 8:14 AM Subject: [AZORES-Genealog

[AZORES-Genealogy] Brazil, Immigration Cards, 1900-1965

2012-02-10 Thread bellemarco
Brazil, Immigration Cards, 1900-1965 Family Search as added these records and just for the heck of it I put in a family name as I knew they had gone to Brazil earlier than 1900 and returned to Lisbon, and, lo and behold, one of them show up on this list and there is even a picture of her on