RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA test

2015-01-12 Thread Richard Francis Pimentel
They usually take 6-8 weeks once they receive your kit. When it is sent to the lab they will post an estimated date the results can be expected on your page. Rick Richard Francis Pimentel Epping, NH From: azores@googlegroups.com [mailto:azores@googlegroups.com] Sent: Monday,

[AZORES-Genealogy] DNA test

2015-01-12 Thread Bigal429 via Azores Genealogy
Cheri I mailed back my DNA test today. How long does it take to do? Do I go online to see the results? Al Sequeira -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account and visit this group at

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA test

2015-01-12 Thread nancy jean baptiste
Hi Al, You'll be notified as will the admins when your results are posted. You'll be given directions showing you how to view your results online. If you need help one or more of the admins will help you. This could take several weeks or more depending on how busy the lab is processing results

[AZORES-Genealogy] Does anyone have DNA matches in Continental Portugal?

2015-01-12 Thread Kawika322
Antonio, I don't seem to have any continental Portugal matches at first glance, but i did notice i have a few matches from continental Spain. One is a 4th cousin-remote relation and there is no tree posted, but surnames seem to be half from Spain and half Poland. The other match (3-5th

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA test

2015-01-12 Thread Cheri Mello
Al, In addition to what was said, FTDNA will send an automated email to you (and all us admins) once your DNA arrives and is checked it. It will be batched on Wednesdays and extractions always begin on Thursdays. Rick may not be aware, but only admins can see the expected dates now. On your

[AZORES-Genealogy] Passport Record # 217 (1887) for Isabel dos Santos Simas - translate who she is traveling with...

2015-01-12 Thread Evee Silva Kiler
http://culturacores.azores.gov.pt/biblioteca_digital/PASSAPORTES-FAL-1876-1889/PASSAPORTES-FAL-1876-1889_item1/P208.html This is the link to the passport record of my great grandmother Isabel dos Santos Simas. I can't make out some of the words in the column that explains who she is traveling

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Does anyone have DNA matches in Continental Portugal?

2015-01-12 Thread Cheri Mello
The Portugal DNA project doesn't have a whole lot of recruitment going on. Cheri Mello Listowner, Azores-Gen Researching: Vila Franca, Ponta Garca, Ribeira Quente, Ribeira das Tainhas, Achada -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Does anyone have DNA matches in Continental Portugal?

2015-01-12 Thread A Faria
I'm not surprised also there is no contact information for the administrator. When I type in Portugal DNA Project this is all I get. Although it all looks nice and neat I don't know who to contact if I have a question.

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Passport Record # 217 (1887) for Isabel dos Santos Simas - translate who she is traveling with...

2015-01-12 Thread Hermano C. Pires
Hello Evee I see Isabel dos Santos Simas (27 yrs, married) from S. Roque, S. Antonio (?) , Pico traveling with her 4 children: Manuel (7yrs), Maria (5 yrs), Antonio (3 yrs) and Adelaide (1 yr); and her sister Mariana dos Santos (22yrs, single). Hope that helps. Hermano From:

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Passport Record # 217 (1887) for Isabel dos Santos Simas - translate who she is traveling with...

2015-01-12 Thread nancy jean baptiste
Hi Evee, isabel is traveling with her 4 children and her mother, Marianna dos santos, 77 yrs. They're from Sao Roque, I can't tell if it's Santo Amaro, Santo Antonio or Santa Ana.someone else will tell you. Nancy Jean Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2015 07:25:28 -0800 From: ejki...@gmail.com To:

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Does anyone have DNA matches in Continental Portugal?

2015-01-12 Thread A Faria
That's a good clue, the Silva surname is very common in Galicia, many of our ancestors that settled in the Azores were from the North West of Portugal we were essentially Southern Galicia until Porugal split from Galicia. I have read due power shifting from Braga to Santiago de Compostela

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Does anyone have DNA matches in Continental Portugal?

2015-01-12 Thread Geraldo Dutra de Andrade Neto
Antonio, Azores immigration to Brazil dates back to the 16th century up to the 20th. My guess is that nowhere in the world there are more descendants from people from Azores (or from continental Portugal for that matter) than Brazil, not even Azores itself or Portugal. So, you can expect many more

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Does anyone have DNA matches in Continental Portugal?

2015-01-12 Thread Cheri Mello
Antonio, The link you provided goes to the Public Results page which is after the main page. Admins are listed on the main page. You won't see me, Rick, Nancy Jean, or Kalani listed on the Azores Public Results page either. Cheri On Mon, Jan 12, 2015 at 1:52 PM, A Faria antoniof1...@gmail.com

[AZORES-Genealogy] Mathias Family

2015-01-12 Thread Diane Mathias
Hello, any info on the Mathias family of Lomba Flores. They left Lomba in the late 1800's or ealry 1900's and settled in Alemada County CA and also in Lovelock NV? -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account and visit

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Does anyone have DNA matches in Continental Portugal?

2015-01-12 Thread A Faria
I believe I have located the main page no one is listed there either the only thing I see is a map. -- 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

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Does anyone have DNA matches in Continental Portugal?

2015-01-12 Thread A Faria
Hi Geraldo, Yes I was really happy to find out where all my relatives went to in Brazil I knew that many had immigrated there and my matches are in the regions where I knew there was a concentration of immigration from the Azores. The point I was trying to make is there is a piece missing yet,