Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Researching Alexander Souza, São Jorge, 1883

Thanks Joe - you guys are terrific! I wish I had found this message forum long ago. I've been getting help from João Ventura on translations, and finding more about my heritage. On Sunday, March 20, 2016 at 2:00:40 PM UTC-7, joe m wrote: > > Not sure if you have Alexandre's birth. > >

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Understanding Family Name Usage

Thank you for the explanation. I don't mind looking for all of the different iterations, I just wanted to understand what was perhaps going on with his name. Cheers, Kim On Friday, March 18, 2016 at 9:41:03 AM UTC-7, Kim White wrote: > > Hi Folks, > In the Will & Probate records of my 2x

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Luzia, daughter of Nicolau de Souza and Maria de Souza in Sao Miguel VFDC

I descend from Maria dos Santos who was married to Andre Pereira on Sept 12, 1762 in Matriz Church, Vila Franca do Campo. MNK -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account and visit this group at

[AZORES-Genealogy] Help confirm marriage please.

8 Jan 1600 Belchoir Lucas e Maria Pereira. Maria's parents: Dos. ? Frz e Ma? Roiz? I also see Matias Carreira? and Amador Gtz. I also believe Belchoir had a prior marriage--2nd from bottom.

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Researching Alexander Souza, São Jorge, 1883

Not sure if you have Alexandre's birth. http://culturacores.azores.gov.pt/biblioteca_digital/SJR-CH-TOPO-B-1880-1889/SJR-CH-TOPO-B-1880-1889_item1/P92.html . On Fri, Mar 18, 2016 at 9:03 PM, Eric Souza wrote: > This is amazing - so glad I found this forum! Just

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Luzia, daughter of Nicolau de Souza and Maria de Souza in Sao Miguel VFDC

Which of their children do you descend from? My husband descends from their daughter Maria do Espirito Santo. -Original Message- From: azores@googlegroups.com [mailto:azores@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of mnk Sent: Saturday, March 19, 2016 5:35 PM To: Azores Genealogy Subject:

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Cordeiro Miranda and Viveiros immigrated to Massachusetts

Agostinho Cordeiro Miranda was born 23 Oct 1864 in Ajuda Bretanha he died 9 Mar 1933 in New Bedford MA. He married Maria Julia b. 1868 Santo Antonio on 14 Jul 1886, She died 1941 in Dartmouth MA. This is the marriage:

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Luzia, daughter of Nicolau de Souza and Maria de Souza in Sao Miguel VFDC

Erica, Looks to me like you did find it. I was probably too focused on finding "Maria de Souza" so missed Maria de Bellem. I think JR is correct that the marriage never took place because this looks like it says "sol.a (single?) desposada com Nicolau de Souza. Desposada also means

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Help with baptism - Sao Mateus, Santa Cruz, Graciosa

Absolutely! best of luck with your research :) L. On Sunday, March 20, 2016 at 9:40:13 AM UTC-7, Lee wrote: > > That's what I'm think too. The priest assumed (and at that time too) > everyone knew who she was. It makes you think of what our ancestors would > think of us pouring over

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Help with baptism - Sao Mateus, Santa Cruz, Graciosa

ThanksI sort of figured that. -- 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

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Cunha records

Hi Helen, I have a John Joseph Sylvia who immigrated from Graciosa to the Yreka area. I have seen references that his surname might have been Cunha. Do you have a family tree of this line that you wouldn't mind sharing with me? Thanks! Ken psI was going to PM you but noticed your e-mail

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Luzia, daughter of Nicolau de Souza and Maria de Souza in Sao Miguel VFDC

They never married because Maria Bellem, 24 years old, died while waiting to marry. One presumes this is same Maria de Souza that had Luzia as both were betrothed. But obito says Nicolau Sousa was already viuvo from Izabel? de Souza? Very difficult to read. JR On Sunday, March 20, 2016 at

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Can't read name of child

My guess would be Libana Female On Thu, Mar 17, 2016 at 5:56 PM, 'Lillian Palko' via Azores Genealogy < azores@googlegroups.com> wrote: > Anyone take a guess at this name? Almost looks like a V word. Male or > female? Thanks! > > >

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: MyHeritage

My request would be to let the person entering the data enter without the help of the program. If they choose to just use first and middle name so be it. Good luck trying to get a company to change. Once they gone down one path they aren't likely to take a step up or go down another path. On Fri,

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: MyHeritage

Yes, ALL companies need to start taking more of a global perspective when it comes to attracting genealogists from all over the world. Naming patterns are not the same world wide. I'm not a member of My Heritage, but maybe those of you who are should email them and ask for the option of "no

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Luzia, daughter of Nicolau de Souza and Maria de Souza in Sao Miguel VFDC

Thanks Bill. I do have the marriage for marriage for Nicolau and Emmerencianna. I have not yet found the marriage for Nicolau and Maria. I believe I have found Maria’s obit. Right page, bottom entry

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Can't read name of child

Agree with Bill Seider "Libania" On Thu, Mar 17, 2016 at 8:50 PM, Cheri Mello wrote: > Which record? > On Mar 17, 2016 3:31 PM, wrote: > >> Libania? >> >> Bill Seidler >> >> -- >> For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail >>

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Luzia, daughter of Nicolau de Souza and Maria de Souza in Sao Miguel VFDC

Thank you Bill, and please extend my appreciation to your wife! That information really narrows down the time frame for their marriage. Erica From: azores@googlegroups.com [mailto:azores@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of bsei2...@gmail.com Sent: Saturday, March 19, 2016 11:36 AM To: Azores

[AZORES-Genealogy] Help with baptism - Sao Mateus, Santa Cruz, Graciosa

I have been trying to resolve the "mystery" of my cousin's ancestresses maternal ancestry and may have finally found found something to help find the family. Dona Maria do Sacramento born about 1729 in Sao Mateus per her marriage record to Antonio Lobam Botelho on October 30, 1752 in Luz was

[AZORES-Genealogy] Sao Jorge Is, Rita Margarida da Silva born 1865

http://culturacores.azores.gov.pt/biblioteca_digital/SJR-CH-TOPO-B-1860-1869/SJR-CH-TOPO-B-1860-1869_item1/P125.html # 1 top right of page. I am looking for someone to verify the information I think I am reading. Rita legitimate daughter of Manuel Joaquim da Silveira and Margarida Roza paternal