Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] FRIAS - Vila Franca do Campo

2013-08-17 Thread Joe Matias
Catarina de Frias b. 1 Jan 1643 at S. Pedro, Vila Franca do Campo m. 30 Dec 1668 at S.Pedro Vila Franca do Campo d. spouse-Pedro de Oliveira On Fri, Aug 16, 2013 at 11:44 PM, Cheri Mello wrote: > Me! Me! Well, maybe. I don't have my genealogy software installed in > this new computer, but I

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Process on how to order a U.S. Naturalization packet

2013-08-17 Thread eric edgar
My order was directly to the USCIS, and on inquiry, the Public information officer told me that since Department of Homeland Security has been formed the USCIS would not work on anything but pending citizenship cases. This was 18 months ago. and I'm still waiting for the files. Perhaps polic

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Process on how to order a U.S. Naturalization packet

2013-08-17 Thread Cheri Mello
I wrote to Marian Smith, who works for the USCIS and is a lecturer (mostly on the east coast) on the naturalization process. I've edited her response just a little bit so it makes sense on this list. I'll do the [ thing ] for edits. == Marian says: There a

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] FRIAS - Vila Franca do Campo

2013-08-17 Thread Eliseu Silva
Thank you everyone who answered! Soon I will post what I have on FRIAS hoping someone leads me to the right path! Eliseu Pacheco da Silva (S. Miguel and Graciosa) Azores Genealogy Group -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, lo

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] João da Silva to Maria da Ponte - Porto Formoso

2013-08-17 Thread Pam Santos
Thanks I have descendants that you do not have. I sent you a private email On Sat, Aug 17, 2013 at 1:42 PM, Eliseu Silva wrote: > Hi! > > This is the information I have on João da Silva married to Maria da Ponte > from Porto Formoso. > > ** ** > > Please let me know if you link to anyone

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Freitas Pimentel of Fajazinha, Flores

2013-08-17 Thread Patricia Anne
Hi, my name is Pat. I do think the passport document is for Francisco, (or Frank Pimentel), Gary Pimentel's dad. The photo sure looks like him. Frank was my great uncle. My grandfather, Antonio, was his older brother. Antonio died in 1948 so Gary wouldn't remember or know him. I just started lo

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Process on how to order a U.S. Naturalization packet

2013-08-17 Thread eric edgar
Thank you for the clarification here. I was able to get all needed certified copies from the NARA and the citizenship was granted. It does state on the G-639 form that not fees are required but that if research and copying fees exceed a certain threshold, up to $250 may be liable. Consulate perso

[AZORES-Genealogy] FRIAS - Vila Franca do Campo

2013-08-17 Thread Dano
Is there a particular period or lineage you are looking for? I have some that were recorded by C.Machado, RR & GF, but as you know, they didn't usually record dates of events. My earliest is such - it is in dispute between RR &GF, but RR lists a m. of Jordao Vaz de Medeiros (son of Rui Vaz de Me

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] FRIAS - Vila Franca do Campo

2013-08-17 Thread GENEVA
Some records in my family from Sao Pedro, Ponta D elgada say de Frias then it changes to de Farias. The to Faria - Original Message - From: "Eliseu Silva" To: azores@googlegroups.com Sent: Saturday, August 17, 2013 3:42:27 PM Subject: RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] FRIAS - Vila Franca do Ca

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Freitas Pimentel of Fajazinha, Flores

2013-08-17 Thread Cheri Mello
Patricia Anne, If you are just getting started in genealogy, you might find this how to guide on the Azores GenWeb of great use: goo.gl/ml8N3Y Cheri Mello Listowner, Azores-Gen Researching: Vila Franca, Ponta Garca, Ribeira Quente, Ribeira das Tainhas, Achada -- For options, such as changing to

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] João da Silva to Maria da Ponte - Porto Formoso

2013-08-17 Thread Pam Santos
OH maybe you got it from me awhile ago. George Pacheco had her being born in Rosario but when I found the actual marriage in Port Formoso or something like that he re did the research. I think that maybe it On Sat, Aug 17, 2013 at 2:27 PM, Pam Santos wrote: > Thanks I have descendants that you

[AZORES-Genealogy] Petition for naturalizations before 1880

2013-08-17 Thread Pam Santos
Does anyone know what information are on the petitions? I have found my ggreat grandfathers natuaralizations papers in Sacramento, CA but did not really tell me anything and I been looking for the petition which could be in San Francisco or Philadelphia or Boston area. -- For options, such as cha

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Petition for naturalizations before 1880

2013-08-17 Thread Cheri Mello
Pam S, Once I get all my files transferred over, I can double check, but if I remember right, naturalization records before 1900 ask you to renounce your allegiance to your former country. They may or may not say where the man was from (women usually not included until 1920). Someone who has the

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Freitas Pimentel of Fajazinha, Flores

2013-08-17 Thread eric edgar
Patricia, This is their marriage record as recorded in a book derived from the archives in Flores José de Freitas Pimentel Júnior [30 anos, f.º de António de Freitas Pimentel e de Isabel Maria da Conceição] c. 1890.05.22 c. Maria Fernandes do Nascimento [24 anos, f.ª de António de Freitas

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Petition for naturalizations before 1880

2013-08-17 Thread rcapodc
OK, The best place to get ALL of the info on Naturalization Records is the book by Christina K. Schaefer called Guide to naturalization Records of the United States. A very BASIC list is that before 1906 there were only minimal requirements: Name of applicant Residence of applicant name of wit

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Petition for naturalizations before 1880

2013-08-17 Thread eric edgar
Pam, My great grandfather was naturalized in the Superior Court at San Francisco in 1896. This is stated on his 1898 passport application. These papers did not survive the 1906 earthquake. Eric Edgar On Sat, Aug 17, 2013 at 7:48 PM, Pam Santos wrote: > Does anyone know what information ar