[AZORES-Genealogy] found him

2012-09-27 Thread Mike
Well we found him finally, my mom and her cousin always had said that my great grandfather was from Cedros, the group helped me find his WWI draft record, I found his marriage record and got the certificate from the church after someone on the list told me what church to go to based on the

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] found him

2012-09-27 Thread AlRose509
Mike, I am happy for you! Mind telling us his full name birthdate his parents and grandparents from the baptismo that Joao found for you? Always looking for cousins from Cedros, Salao Ribeirinha. Al In a message dated 9/27/2012 9:39:44 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: What does this mean in Portuguese ( Rui )

2012-09-27 Thread Manoel Cesar
Hi Vivian, It´s a male given name, a short form for Rodrigo. The patronymic is Roiz for Rui and Rodrigues for Rodrigo. The name in the iberian medieval times is Rodericus from the old german Hrodric=rich in glory. Manoel 2012/9/26 Vivian Christy vchris1...@yahoo.com: Hello Group, I have seen

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] found him

2012-09-27 Thread Michael Gilfilian
My great grandfathers name was Jose da Rosa Pinheiro José, legitimate son of José da Rosa Pinheiro, farmer, native of Cedros, and Luísa Emília da Silveira, native of Salão, both married in Cedros, where they live in Canada do Sousa, paternal grandson of unknown grandfather and Rosa Vicência and

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Question on attached from Brethanha

2012-09-27 Thread Hughes Roselyn
The mother's name starts in the 4th line above the water mark right after the father's name. Anna Joaquina is her name. The word Anna is at the end of that line and Joaquina is at the beginning of the next line. They are natives of the village. Roselyn On Thu, Sep 27, 2012 at 5:17 AM, Lee

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Translation

2012-09-27 Thread Cheri Mello
Paul G, I think it would work either way. Maybe someone who knows more history about that will post. Cheri Mello Listowner, Azores-Gen Researching: Vila Franca, Ponta Garca, Ribeira Quente, Ribeira das Tainhas, Achada -- To unsubscribe from this group, send email to

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Happy 7th Birthday to the Azores Genealogy List!

2012-09-27 Thread Sam Koester
Leanne; What are your family names on Faial and which village did they come from? Sam in CA -- 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,

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Question on attached from Brethanha

2012-09-27 Thread Marcio Borba
name Ana Joaquina is written right after Joao da Camera. She was 20 something, can't really figure out if that number besides the 20. And mentiones she was native from this parish as well as her parents. Marcio Borba Feel the Azores... visit http://azorean-roots.blogspot.com --- Em qui,

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Avila, no time period, no location

2012-09-27 Thread bmmarcelo
Marcio, Show me the people where the dates are off.  I'd like to see them so I can double check the records. TX for the reply, BevM - Original Message - From: Marcio Borba marcioborba_ge...@yahoo.com To: azores@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2012 5:36:42

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Avila, no time period, no location

2012-09-27 Thread Marcio Borba
I'm starting to realize I might have gotten confused Ancestors of Francisco     Generation No. 1     1.  Francisco, born 12 Oct 1868 in Norte Grande, ilha de S. Jorge.  He was the son of 2. João de Sousa de Almada and 3. Ana da Conceição.   Generation No. 2     2.  João de Sousa

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re:Welcome Leanne

2012-09-27 Thread Vivian Christy
Leanne,  Welcome to the group.  I don't think I have been able to go back that far on any sides of my family.  That is great that you have been able to do that.    Vivian (Silva) Christy Researching: Lajes do Pico, Pico, Sao Jorge, Sao Miguel, Faial,and Terrecira,

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: What does this mean in Portuguese ( Rui )

2012-09-27 Thread Vivian Christy
Manoel,  Thank you very much for the translation.  Really appreciate the help.  Vivian From: Manoel Cesar man...@gmail.com To: azores@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2012 7:18 AM Subject: Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: What does this mean in

[AZORES-Genealogy] FTDNA's Flash Weekend Sale (Fri, Sept. 28 through Sun, Sept 30)

2012-09-27 Thread Cheri Mello
(Cross posted to Azores Genealogy, PRT-Madeira, and IslandRoutes). Family Tree DNA (FTDNA) has decided to do a 72 hour sale this weekend on Family Finder and mtDNA. It is for both new kit orders and upgrades. This sale begins on FRIDAY, September 28, at 12:01 a.m. CDT and ends on SUNDAY,

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] FTDNA's Flash Weekend Sale (Fri, Sept. 28 through Sun, Sept 30)

2012-09-27 Thread Pam Santos
Darn why didn't they do the Family finder with the Y dna!!! On Thu, Sep 27, 2012 at 3:54 PM, Cheri Mello gfsche...@gmail.com wrote: (Cross posted to Azores Genealogy, PRT-Madeira, and IslandRoutes). Family Tree DNA (FTDNA) has decided to do a 72 hour sale this weekend on Family Finder and

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Help with note in side-margin of baptismal record

2012-09-27 Thread Kawika322
I think it might just refer to when his first communicon was. On Thursday, September 27, 2012 4:09:39 PM UTC-7, Kawika322 wrote: I was wondering if someone could help me out with the translation of a note in the side margin of the baptismal record of my g.g.g. grandfather from Arrifes,

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Help with note in side-margin of baptismal record

2012-09-27 Thread Margaret Vicente
It say: 1st. certificate issued on January 13th 1855. Signed by; Father Couto. Margaret On Thu, Sep 27, 2012 at 7:09 PM, Kawika322 oldschoo...@gmail.com wrote: I was wondering if someone could help me out with the translation of a note in the side margin of the baptismal record of my

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Help with note in side-margin of baptismal record

2012-09-27 Thread Fatima
Hi David, I'm thinking that it is a marriage registration note with the name Elvira Couto at the end. Perhaps others have either confirm this or have a better understanding of what is written. Thanks, Fatima On Thu, Sep 27, 2012 at 7:09 PM, Kawika322 oldschoo...@gmail.com wrote: I was

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Help with note in side-margin of baptismal record

2012-09-27 Thread Margaret Vicente
As far I know first Communion took place around the age of 7 and a certificate would not be required. You will note he was 17 years old. Margaret On Thu, Sep 27, 2012 at 8:11 PM, Kawika322 oldschoo...@gmail.com wrote: I think it might just refer to when his first communicon was. On

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Christiano Machado Pereira and Perpetua Roza marriage

2012-09-27 Thread Diane
Thank you to all those how have joined in this discussion about the relationship between the two wives. I suspected all along that they were related because the second wife wrote letters to her stepson that were very loving and personal - like a family member rather than a stepmother. She also

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] FTDNA's Flash Weekend Sale (Fri, Sept. 28 through Sun, Sept 30)

2012-09-27 Thread Greg's Gmail
Cheri, My question is this: Is there a time limit to completing the kit? I am out of the country most of the year, could I buy the kit on sale and have it sent to my daughters address in Burbank. Then it wouldn’t be until this December that I would be able to get my hands on it Will this

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] FTDNA's Flash Weekend Sale (Fri, Sept. 28 through Sun, Sept 30)

2012-09-27 Thread Cheri Mello
Pam, Because I think they the are going to be phasing out the basic mtDNA test (tests only HVR1) and the mtDNA Plus test (tests HVR1 2). Traditionally, they have had a Holiday Sale in December and usually a wide variety of tests are on sale then. Cheri Mello Listowner, Azores-Gen Researching:

[AZORES-Genealogy] Felix Jose da Silviera - son's change of name

2012-09-27 Thread Diane
Can someone please explain to me why Felix (or Feliz) Jose da Silviera's son, Cristiano Machado Pereira born 1826, would not carry his father's name. Cristiano's mother, according to the marriage records was Maria Joaquina de Jesus, so he didn't get it there either. Cristiano's son (My

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Felix Jose da Silviera - son's change of name

2012-09-27 Thread Maria Sykora
Hi, I have been having the same problem my grandfather married my grandmother and took her surname then went back to Azores had more children under his name, it is really messy but I'm glad to hear I'm the only one having that problem. Ria On 9/27/12, Diane ddon...@bigpond.net.au wrote: Can

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Help with note in side-margin of baptismal record

2012-09-27 Thread Kawika322
Thanks everyone for the input. I don't know if it is reference to a marriage record, because he was married on the Island of Sao Jorge in 1865. On Thursday, September 27, 2012 4:09:39 PM UTC-7, Kawika322 wrote: I was wondering if someone could help me out with the translation of a note in

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Help with note in side-margin of baptismal record

2012-09-27 Thread Dano
Margaret, I agree with your translation except that the name in the left margin is O Cura Couto, (the name of the curate who is certifying the baptism), as, only a priest could certify a baptism. Another question centers on the actual date of the certification - it is unclear whether the year