Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] SECEIRO from Azores?

Marjorie, your last email (DASILVIRA) da Silveira Anglicised to Seceiro is very possible. If you had a better idea as to approximate date of arrival in the USA I was going to suggest for you to search through the CCA passports for the Faial and Terceira islands. On Tue, Aug 30, 2016 at 8:56

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Rolls for Ribeira Seca on Sao Jorge island, 1875 & 1900

Great!! Rosemarie rcap...@gmail.com Researching Sao Jorge, Terceira, Graciosa, Faial and Pico, Azores, Isola delle Femmine, Sant' Elia, Sicily On Tue, Aug 30, 2016 at 6:16 PM, 'j Bc' via Azores Genealogy < azores@googlegroups.com> wrote: > I recieved the 1875 and 1900 Ribeira Seca Rolls from

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Does anyone have Jose de Sousa Simao (Simoes) in their tree?

Cathy, I think your José de Sousa Simões and Antonia Francisca also went by José de Sousa and Antonia de Resende. They married in São Roque on 14 feb 1768. José de Sousa was the son of Simão de Sousa and Antonia da Costa. Antonia de Resende was the daughter of Simão do Monte and Francisca de

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Does anyone have Jose de Sousa Simao (Simoes) in their tree?

Cathy, I think your José de Sousa Simões and Antonia Francisca also went by José de Sousa and Antonia de Resende. They married in São Roque on 14 feb 1768. José de Sousa was the son of Simão de Sousa and Antonia da Costa. Antonia de Resende was the daughter of Simão do Monte and Francisca de

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Rolls for Ribeira Seca on Sao Jorge island, 1875 & 1900

I recieved the 1875 and 1900 Ribeira Seca Rolls from Maggie - Thanks so much guys! On Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at 9:47:58 AM UTC-7, Cheri Mello wrote: > > Repost for Jeremy, jeremecio at yahoo.com > Hello! > Back in 08' Maggie Sutton published 1875 and 1900 rolls for Ribeira Seca, > however

[AZORES-Genealogy] SECEIRO from Azores?

I've also found a Ana DASILVA BETANCORT (dob 1868) that married a Mannel DASILVA BROWN in 1896 in the same city as Marianna VEINCIA SECEIRO (1867) in Taunton, Massachusetts). They both have Izabel JOSEPHA listed as mother, but on Anas marriage record, her father is listed as Silveira. So,

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] SECEIRO from Azores?

Thank you so very much for looking! I tried searching with that last name and didn't get any hits. But, thank you! -- 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] SECEIRO from Azores?

I tried searching a few records within that time frame and got nothing. But, thank you so much! -- 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

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] SECEIRO from Azores?

I don't have a timeframe. I can't find any definite ships or immigration papers. However, she was born in 1867. On one of her children's birth records, she once used the last name SILVA. I'm wondering if it is anglicisation of Seceiro. She also used DaSilva once. -- For options, such

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Meneses or Menezes

Thanks everyone. The link I am looking for is circa 1600. I have a Pedro Curvello cc Maria Vultoa da Silva. I am reasonably certain they married abt 1605-1610, probably in Vila Franca, Sao Miguel. It is possible the Curvellos have a connection to the Meneses name. I know the Curvellos come

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Meneses or Menezes

I too have found it spelled Meneses. Below is what I have. Laureano Francisco de Meneses born in S.Pedro – Vila doPorto.  He married Ana dos Anjos.  Ana dos Anjos was born in S. Pedro – Vila doPorto. Francisco Jose de Meneses died before 1789.   Hemarried Joana Batista on 30 June 1751 in Santo

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Meneses or Menezes

It's an early name. I have found it spelled Meneses. I have Isabel de Chaves Meneses (de Braga) (Dona) 1664-1712 who is the wife of Manoel de Sousa de Figueiredo (Capitão). Alexandre de Meneses 1719- ? who is the brother of Joam de Moreyra (Capitam) married to Maria Josefa de Chaves (Dona).

[AZORES-Genealogy] Meneses or Menezes

Anyone know if the name Menezes can be found on Santa Maria Island circa 1600's? Or if it is generally a name on Santa Maria? JR -- 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] Evangelho surname

Ola Prima, Yes! I do have a tree on Ancestry. Also have done Family Finder with Family Tree DNA and with GedMatch and with 23andme etc.. In a message dated 8/22/2016 4:42:11 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, azores@googlegroups.com writes: Thanks for the email, Prima! It would

[AZORES-Genealogy] Searching for relatives of Antonio Ferreira

Does anyone have Antonio Ferreira from Feteiras, Sao Miguel, Azores in their tree? Linda Jardin Director of Admin Operations/Contract Administrator Legacy Mechanical & Energy Services, Inc. 3130 Crow Canyon Place, Suite 410 San Ramon, CA 94583 925.820.6938 Phone 925.820.6258 FAX -- For

[AZORES-Genealogy] Does anyone have Jose de Sousa Simao (Simoes) in their tree?

His marriage to Inacia Helena was on 11/19/1806 in Sao Roque, but I'm having a hard time going beyond that to his parents who were Jose de Sousa Simoes and Antonia Francisca. Can't seem to find records for Jose or his parents. -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Anyone related to the Monte Bastos family of Maia, RG?

Excellent Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 30, 2016, at 11:33 AM, IslandRoutes wrote: > > I have another update on this research. I post a link to the Fiche de > Emigrant for Manuel Mello Castanho on my FB wall last night hoping one of my > cousin's cousins might

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Rolls for Ribeira Seca on Sao Jorge island, 1875 & 1900

"who had did confession..." Gads! I'm eating and typing at the same time! Should say "who had gone to confession.." Cheri Mello Listowner, Azores-Gen Researching: Vila Franca, Ponta Garca, Ribeira Quente, Ribeira das Tainhas, Achada On Tue, Aug 30, 2016 at 12:52 PM, Cheri Mello

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Rolls for Ribeira Seca on Sao Jorge island, 1875 & 1900

They are somewhat like a census. The priest went door to door and recorded everyone in the household (along with their ages and relationships) who had did confession that year. Not many of these were turned over to the government though. Here's one from Graciosa: http://tombo.pt/f/scg04#S Cheri

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Rolls for Ribeira Seca on Sao Jorge island, 1875 & 1900

What information is contained in the Confession Rolls? I guess really what I am asking is there genealogical information in these records? On Tue, Aug 30, 2016 at 1:16 PM, Rosemarie Capodicci wrote: > I've emailed her and asked. I'll let Jeremy know what she says. > >

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Rolls for Ribeira Seca on Sao Jorge island, 1875 & 1900

I've emailed her and asked. I'll let Jeremy know what she says. Rosemarie rcap...@gmail.com Researching Sao Jorge, Terceira, Graciosa, Faial and Pico, Azores, Isola delle Femmine, Sant' Elia, Sicily On Tue, Aug 30, 2016 at 12:03 PM, Cheri Mello wrote: > No, I wouldn't

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Rolls for Ribeira Seca on Sao Jorge island, 1875 & 1900

No, I wouldn't think that the church or the government would give her permission to publish them. I guess Jeremy need to contact her off-list for help. Cheri Mello Listowner, Azores-Gen Researching: Vila Franca, Ponta Garca, Ribeira Quente, Ribeira das Tainhas, Achada On Tue, Aug 30, 2016 at

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Domingos de Braga & Anna de Mello

Both are from Santa Maria. The bride from Assumcao and the groom from Purificacao. The groom cleared of his Lent obligation in S. Miguel, College of Jesus. On Tue, Aug 30, 2016 at 12:09 PM Paul wrote: > The following record is for my other 8X g grandparents Domingos de

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Anyone related to the Monte Bastos family of Maia, RG?

Great, Mel!! Rosemarie rcap...@gmail.com Researching Sao Jorge, Terceira, Graciosa, Faial and Pico, Azores, Isola delle Femmine, Sant' Elia, Sicily On Tue, Aug 30, 2016 at 11:33 AM, IslandRoutes wrote: > I have another update on this research. I post a link to the

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Anyone related to the Monte Bastos family of Maia, RG?

I have another update on this research. I post a link to the Fiche de Emigrant for Manuel Mello Castanho on my FB wall last night hoping one of my cousin's cousins might recognize them. It worked! A cousin in MA has confirmed that she knew them and went to school with the children. And,

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Rolls for Ribeira Seca on Sao Jorge island, 1875 & 1900

Cheri & Jeremy, they aren't listed, Maggie was able to copy them once when she went to the Azores. I believe that she has them but I don't think that they are published. Rosemarie rcap...@gmail.com Researching Sao Jorge, Terceira, Graciosa, Faial and Pico, Azores, Isola delle Femmine, Sant' Elia,

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] SECEIRO from Azores?

Hi, the surname Seceiro does exist. Do you have a time frame of their arrival in the USA? On Tue, Aug 30, 2016 at 12:26 PM Mary Bordi wrote: > Could this be a misspelling of Sequeira? Mine were listed as Secare on one > census. > > They were from Sao Jorge. > > Mary > > >

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Rolls for Ribeira Seca on Sao Jorge island, 1875 & 1900

The Confession Rolls? I see none listed for Ribeira Seca on Sao Jorge: http://tombo.pt/f/cht04 Hopefully Maggie remembers! Cheri -- 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] Rolls for Ribeira Seca on Sao Jorge island, 1875 & 1900

Repost for Jeremy, jeremecio at yahoo.com Hello! Back in 08' Maggie Sutton published 1875 and 1900 rolls for Ribeira Seca, however the link no longer works! Does anyone know where this information has moved? Thanks, Jeremy -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] SECEIRO from Azores?

Could this be a misspelling of Sequeira? Mine were listed as Secare on one census. They were from Sao Jorge. Mary On Monday, August 29, 2016, Marjorie Dutra wrote: > On my great great grandmothers death certificate, her parents are listed > as Joao SECEIRO and Izabel

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] SECEIRO from Azores?

I'm trying to figure out how to post the death certificate, but both her and her father are listed with the last name SECEIRO and place of birth is just listed as Azores islands. I know her husband came from Sao Jorge. -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail

[AZORES-Genealogy] Domingos de Braga & Anna de Mello

The following record is for my other 8X g grandparents Domingos de Braga & Anna de Mello, also from Ilha Santa Maria. The only question that I have is where were they baptized? I believe Anna was born/baptized in Assuncao, Santa Maria and Domingos was born on Ilha Sao Miguel but which Concelho

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] NEED HELP WITH BIRTH TRANSLATION

hi joseph thank you very much i had 1854 - my finger typed 1884 by mistake off to find more documents Carmen       On Tue, 8/30/16, Joseph Mendonca wrote: Subject: Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] NEED HELP WITH

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Manadas Sao Jorge 1854 Baptism

Bill, transcribing as I see it. viuvo, "q.u mayu" dis lhe lancado neste termo ser sua filha. I too am having trouble with the shortform, so I'm reading it like this. ...viuvo, qual mae diz-lhe lançado neste termo ser sua filha ..widower, named by the mother on this record, for she is his

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] NEED HELP WITH BIRTH TRANSLATION

Hi Carmen, Birth is Oct 23, 1854 Baptism is Nov 1, 1854 The period of records that your searching is Sao Jose 1852-1855. Not to say that a record couldn't have been mixed in because they do. Names look good. Maternal grandfather is Manuel Tavares. Joseph On Tue, Aug 30, 2016 at 10:55 AM,

[AZORES-Genealogy] NEED HELP WITH BIRTH TRANSLATION

hi everyone i need help with this one http://culturacores.azores.gov.pt/biblioteca_digital/SMG-PD-SAOJOSE-B-1852-1855/SMG-PD-SAOJOSE-B-1852-1855_item1/P111.html jacintha are these dates correct? birth October 03 1884 baptism November 01 1884 Jacinto de Teves & Anna de Jesús

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Family is all from Porto Formoso, S.Miguel

Hi Diane. I have done some work in Porto Formoso… Muito Obrigado, Eliseu Pacheco da Silva, “sharing is the best way of growth… so stay gold!” Azores (S. Miguel, Graciosa, Faial); Mainland (Alentejo) (http://gw.geneanet.org/eliseumanuel?lang=en) De: azores@googlegroups.com

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

Thanks a lot Terri! eliseu -Mensagem original- De: azores@googlegroups.com [mailto:azores@googlegroups.com] Em nome de Terri Enviada: 28 de agosto de 2016 11:37 Para: Azores Genealogy Assunto: RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] MEDEIROS - Vila Franca do Campo Hi Eliseu,

[AZORES-Genealogy] Manadas Sao Jorge 1854 Baptism

This is the baptism of my wife's GG-grandmother, Maria, born 18 May 1854 and baptized on 22 May in Santa Barbara das Manadas, Sao Jorge. (lower right and continues on next page)

[AZORES-Genealogy] Machado de Mendonca family from Ribeira Seca, ilha de S. Jorge

Yes! This is my family. Would love to compare notes. I defend from Antonio Machado Mendonca son of Manuel Machado Mendonca son of Miguel Machado Mendonca son of Manuel Machado Mendonca son of Bras Alvarez Teixeira.. you can email me at jeremecio AT yahoo DOT com -- For options, such as