Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Translated 4th volume of Saudades

2011-03-22 Thread Benjamin George
Can I have a copy emailed to me as well? (emperorb...@gmail.com) On Mar 21, 2011, at 9:25 PM, Sam Koester wrote: > Me too, please! Sam in Maz > > -Original Message- > From: azores@googlegroups.com [mailto:azores@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of > Altino DeMelo > Sent: Monday, March 21,

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Help on a Holiday Portuguese Cake Recipe

2010-11-19 Thread Benjamin George
;m not > sure if it's wrong that's why I'm asking for help. > > Linda > > -- Benjamin George Landscape Architecture & Environmental Planning Utah State University -- To unsubscribe from this group, send email to azores+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. Follow th

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Help on a Holiday Portuguese Cake Recipe

2010-11-19 Thread Benjamin George
group at > http://groups.google.com/group/Azores. Click in the blue area on the right > that says "Join this group" and it will take you to "Edit my membership." -- Benjamin George Landscape Architecture & Environmental Planning Utah State University -- To unsubsc

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Flights to the Azores

2010-02-13 Thread Benjamin George
I believe the Azores Express operated by TAP operates the only direct flights to the Azores from the US. I believe Boston to Sao Miguel is operated year-round, but check the Azores Express website. -- Benjamin George Landscape Architecture & Environmental Planning Utah State University --

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Searching for Jorge and Freitas * Parent & Sibling Names

2009-11-09 Thread Benjamin George
Carlos, Unfortunately I don't have a Manoel Gonçalves in my line that I am aware of. Sorry! I have just started doing my family history and so I haven't really branched off of the main line yet. If I come across a Manoel Gonçalves or de Souza I will let you know. Hopefully someone else on the

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Hydrangeas

2009-11-07 Thread Benjamin George
Very good to know! Debbie, what cruise operator did your cousin use there in the Azores? Was it a good experience for them? -- To unsubscribe from this group, send email to azores+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. Follow the confirmation directions when they arrive. For more options, such as cha

[AZORES-Genealogy] Hydrangeas

2009-11-05 Thread Benjamin George
I am looking at planning a trip to the Azores next year and I want to go when the hydrangeas are going to be in full bloom. Does anyone know when that typically is? Thanks. -- To unsubscribe from this group, send email to azores+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. Follow the confirmation directions

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Searching for Jorge and Freitas * Parent & Sibling Names

2009-10-22 Thread Benjamin George
My family name is Jorge (George now) and have some ancestors from Flores, but they left Flores for Faial around 1720s as near I can tell. But, perhaps we are distantly related further back along the line (a good chance I would guess considering how small Flores is). I have an Anotnio Jorge born i

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: New Book -

2009-09-19 Thread Benjamin George
I'll have to pick this up and give it a good read. On Fri, Sep 18, 2009 at 11:15 PM, Mary Bordi wrote: > > > On Sep 18, 2009, at 8:08 PM, bellema...@gmail.com wrote: > > > Here is a new book coming out - it is not a genealogy book but looks > > like like a fun read. > > > > > http://www.dailytid

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Anglicization of name: Custodio

2009-07-28 Thread Benjamin George
Thanks for the info. I was wondering if it was Christopher, because I have some records from my family that list a child with the name of Christopher, but on the Minho site there is no Christopher but there is a Custodio. All the other children have the same names except for that one, so I was wo

[AZORES-Genealogy] Anglicization of name: Custodio

2009-07-27 Thread Benjamin George
All, What is the anglicized version of the name Custodio? Thanks, Ben -- Benjamin George Landscape Architecture & Environmental Planning Utah State University --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ To unsubscribe from this group, send email to azores-unsu

[AZORES-Genealogy] Book on Azores History

2009-07-21 Thread Benjamin George
All, Does anyone have a good book on the history of the Azores that they could recommend? I haven't been able to find anything on Amazon that looks like it would be worth purchasing. Also, has anyone read Saudades da Terra, and if so was it good and is there an English translation? Thanks, Ben

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Genealogy Software Programs

2009-07-18 Thread Benjamin George
Cheri, Thanks for the information on the programs. I am a big fan of a program that is pretty self-explanatory and easy to pick up on. But I am not adverse to using a more complex program if the added features justify the extra time to learn it. I know that my parents have always used PAF and s

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Some new-comer questions: Jorge line

2009-07-18 Thread Benjamin George
to your email > address so we can see how we connect. > > > > > -- Benjamin George Landscape Architecture & Environmental Planning Utah State University --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ To unsubscribe from this group, send email to azores-unsubscr...@go

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Some new-comer questions: Jorge line

2009-07-18 Thread Benjamin George
Thanks all, for your prompt replies and advice. I am trying to get together this genealogy in advance of a trip to the Azores to take me dad to see where his ancestors are from. I think that just being there will provide a lot of personal insight into my ancestors. I will look into Reunion, but

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Some new-comer questions: Jorge line

2009-07-18 Thread Benjamin George
Patricia, Thank you so much! Just from that I was able to find a further two generations beyond what we knew and also that we have the addition of de Escobar when I get back quite a ways. I am really excited. The names that I have on my line from Cedros are: Manuel Pereira George Jose Pereira G

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Some new-comer questions: Jorge line

2009-07-18 Thread Benjamin George
Thanks Elaine, I do use an Apple, so if anyone knows of a really good genealogy program for the Mac I would appreciate some advice on that. Ben On Fri, Jul 17, 2009 at 10:04 PM, wrote: > First of all Ben, if you have done so already get a good genealogy program. > There is one free on familyse

[AZORES-Genealogy] Some new-comer questions: Jorge line

2009-07-17 Thread Benjamin George
Hello all, I am trying to put together my dad's family history and would really appreciate some pointers on how to get started. I haven't ever done genealogy before, and I don't speak Portuguese; so I am a bit nervous about this whole endeavor. But I am really excited to see what I can find. Th