Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] California Naturalization Records 1887-1991 - Petition of Naturalization and Witness Affidavit

2015-11-16 Thread "E" Sharp
, Graciosa, Faial and Pico, Azores, > Isola delle Femmine, Sant' Elia, Sicily > > On Mon, Nov 16, 2015 at 11:04 AM, "E" Sharp <bellema...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Ancestry.com has just added the records noted above. It shows the >> Petition for Naturalizatio

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Reward for my elusive family member

2015-11-11 Thread &quot;E&quot; Sharp
Aaron, Thank you so much!!! You're the greatest You can imagine this brought tears to my eyes. I sincerely appreciate all you are doing to help me find these records. You are making my Christmas much merrier this year. My favorite expression on this list is "ask and

[AZORES-Genealogy] Reward for my elusive family member

2015-11-02 Thread &quot;E&quot; Sharp
Over 20 years ago, I promised my mom I would find her mother's baptism record. I have had other's help me in my search but to no avail. We have found many of her brothers and sisters but not her record - so when my children asked me what I wanted for Christmas this year, I told them I wanted to

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Maria Cristo Morais, Lomba da Santa Barbara, Sao Miguel, Azores

2015-11-01 Thread &quot;E&quot; Sharp
Celeste, I don't know if this makes a difference but I looked up the ship's manifest and it says she was born in Santa Barbara (City), Santa Maria(Country). Is there such a place as Santa Barbara in Santa Maria? "E" On Sun, Nov 1, 2015 at 11:02 AM, Rosemarie Capodicci

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Maria Cristo Morais, Lomba da Santa Barbara, Sao Miguel, Azores

2015-11-01 Thread &quot;E&quot; Sharp
ard, CA > as Fillip da Silva. His gather is also buried in the same cemetery; > surname, Perry, as is his brother. So, surnames also vary. > Celeste Perry ccgran...@yahoo.com > > > > On Sunday, November 1, 2015 3:07 PM, "E" Sharp" <bellema...@gmail.com&

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Maria Cristo Morais, Lomba da Santa Barbara, Sao Miguel, Azores

2015-11-01 Thread E. Sharp
Hi Celeste, Do you think the record that Jose wrote July 31, 1909, might be the ship entering the US, i.e. on US records? Of have you tried these? If not, I can try Ancestry for these. “E” -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation)

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Barcellos Family

2015-10-30 Thread &quot;E&quot; Sharp
Roberto, I research only U. S. records. Sorry, I do not do the Passportes. They are too difficult for me as I do not read/write Portuguese. Others on this list can probably be of more help to you on these. Since they came from Terceira, they may also be able to tell you where they might have

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Help with finding great grandparents birthplace

2015-10-29 Thread &quot;E&quot; Sharp
First of all, do you have a name? You did not sign post. Anyhow is this him in WWI Draft Registration? Also, if right ones in 1930 census, it says they came to US in 1910. "E" Jose Antonio Silva in the U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Help with finding great grandparents birthplace

2015-10-29 Thread &quot;E&quot; Sharp
in/sse.dll?db=1920usfedcen=try=16845087=1> 10 [11] Lena Silva <http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=1920usfedcen=try=16845088=1> 8Joseph Silva <http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=1920usfedcen=try=16845089=1> 3 [3 1/12] Source Citation On Thu, Oct 29, 2015 at 12:28

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Barcellos Family

2015-10-29 Thread E. Sharp
Roberto, Yes there are boarding records…Passportes…do you have any idea of when they went from the Azores to Brazil? “E” -- 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] Re: Barcellos Family

2015-10-28 Thread &quot;E&quot; Sharp
Roberto, Don't know if you are familiar with U. S. records but their actual marriage record is on Ancestry.com (fee based) thru familysearch.org (free) Just go to familysearch.org and put in Jesuina Das Mercedes and it should come up. If you have problems, let me know. I don't read/write

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Barcellos Family

2015-10-28 Thread &quot;E&quot; Sharp
h of Doze Ribeiras, 1880. > > I also saw a record for Jose Machado Teixeira marriage to Maria de Jesus > 1857 from the parish of Biscoitos, and there are another 5 or 6 Jose > Machado Teixeiras from other parishes > > > > On Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at 12:01:52 PM UTC

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Barcellos Family

2015-10-28 Thread &quot;E&quot; Sharp
​Roberto, ​ Can you please give me names of their children as I have access to some baptism records and maybe there is something on them. "E" On Wed, Oct 28, 2015 at 12:01 PM, "E" Sharp <bellema...@gmail.com> wrote: > Roberto, > > Don't know if

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Barcellos Family

2015-10-28 Thread &quot;E&quot; Sharp
Here is record on familysearch.org https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XJ3R-1HP "E" On Wed, Oct 28, 2015 at 12:10 PM, "E" Sharp <bellema...@gmail.com> wrote: > ​Roberto, > ​ > Can you please give me names of their children as I have access

[AZORES-Genealogy] the R1b Backbone Panel for the original beta price of only $79!

2015-10-06 Thread E. Sharp
Cheri and others familiar with FTDNA, What more is this going to tell the people I have had tested? "E" -- 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.

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] the R1b Backbone Panel for the original beta price of only $79!

2015-10-06 Thread E. Sharp
Guess I'll have them pass on this one. Still waiting for another good sale. "E" -- 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

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Census

2015-09-18 Thread &quot;E&quot; Sharp
I thank you for this stuff already??? > If not Thank you so much for this help. > > Liz > > On Fri, Sep 18, 2015 at 10:29 AM, "E" Sharp <bellema...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Liz, >> >> Did you get the additional information on this family I sent to your &g

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Census

2015-09-18 Thread &quot;E&quot; Sharp
Marilyn, thank you. As long as I have the time, I don't mind. I can tell you that the Social Security records that we used to have to write and pay for and are now on Ancestry are a real gem. They give you the names, birth date, death date, AND, the women's married names and this when you ask

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Census

2015-09-18 Thread &quot;E&quot; Sharp
Migliori <lizmi...@gmail.com> wrote: > I'm in Ca also. Pleasant Hill. But I will travel > Anywhere for help > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Sep 18, 2015, at 1:00 PM, "\"E\" Sharp" <bellema...@gmail.com> wrote: > > More info for you. Where ar

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Census

2015-09-18 Thread &quot;E&quot; Sharp
On Thu, Sep 17, 2015 at 1:11 PM, "E" Sharp <bellema...@gmail.com> wrote: > Liz, > > > > There are to John and Mary Andrade's I am looking at. The one from Sao > Miguel and the one from Terceira. I am inclined to think it is the one > from Sao Miguel and she

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Census

2015-09-17 Thread E. Sharp
1935 Rhode Island State Census. John and family living at 72 Center Street, Bristol, Bristol County, RI says born Portugal. I will check further and also kids birth records. “E” Rhode Island, State Censuses, 1865-1935 *

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Census

2015-09-17 Thread &quot;E&quot; Sharp
;> it. >> >> John Andrade died in Bristol, R.I. in 1945 or 46. (don't know if you >> have access to deaths) >> John Andrade wife Maria. they had 11 children.Might show something >> in 1940 Census in Bristol, R.I. >> I was hoping to find what Isla

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Census

2015-09-17 Thread E. Sharp
Here they are in 1930 US Census. Note spelling of last name but someone did correct it. More kids!! Parents arrived in US 1911 and John has applied for citizenship. Parents b. Portugal, kids born RI. I will continue search and send future results to your personal email address. “E”

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Census

2015-09-16 Thread &quot;E&quot; Sharp
I have Ancestry World and will gladly do U.S. lookups BUT only 3 names at a time please and I need names i.e,His name, wife, children, dates, where they lived. For ship's manifest same as above and when you believe they came to US and where they might have left from and arrived in US, when and

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Off Topic--Font Size

2015-08-21 Thread E Sharp
Thanks, Rosemarie, for that hint as I know I am sometimes the one with the small print because I fail to enlarge it before I hit send. I still haven't figured out how to solve the initial problem but I do know how to enlarge before I hit send; however, you gave me the ability to easily enlarge

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Community: Citizenship granted to grandchildren of Portuguese expats – Portugal

2015-08-18 Thread E Sharp
A couple of months ago, I posted to this site what looks to be a relaxed attitude of the Portuguese government about this very subject - that they are thinking about instituting. You can search the Archives on this site to find it. Just search under Portuguese citizenship. E -- For options,

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: New S/S info on Ancestry - U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

2015-07-31 Thread E Sharp
, July 30, 2015 at 4:00:01 PM UTC-7, E Sharp wrote: These are the records we used to pay about $27 to obtain. I don't know if they are all on yet and you can check the full explanation on Ancestry about this new database. This database picks up where the Social Security Death Index (SSDI) leaves

[AZORES-Genealogy] New S/S info on Ancestry - U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

2015-07-30 Thread E Sharp
These are the records we used to pay about $27 to obtain. I don't know if they are all on yet and you can check the full explanation on Ancestry about this new database. This database picks up where the Social Security Death Index (SSDI) leaves off by providing more details than those included in

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Family Tree DNA Conference sale

2015-06-01 Thread E Sharp
​Cheri, If memory serves me correctly, they used to charge only $2.50 shipping even on sales. I guess that means now if you buy the kits on sale(or whenever) the postage is $9.95? Quite a jump in postage. E On Mon, Jun 1, 2015 at 10:24 AM, David Mello crashme...@gmail.com wrote: Cheri, How

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Angra, Terceira Lodging

2015-05-28 Thread E Sharp
If you want to compare prices and feedback, etc. google Tripadvisor Terceira Azores and they will give you a complete list of hotels/residencials with prices, etc. E On Thu, May 28, 2015 at 2:35 PM, blackice...@comcast.net wrote: When I went , I stayed at the Beira Mar. A very nice place .

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Suggestion for subject lines

2015-05-14 Thread E Sharp
From a real old timer, I would like to see the first word in the subject line be *Translation* or *Research* or *Passportes* or whatever help you are seeking in one word before Name, Frequesia, etc. I know I cannot translate anymore, not sure I ever did, so I just delete these emails. E On

[AZORES-Genealogy] All Global FindAGrave Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burials Locations 1300s to Current

2015-05-12 Thread E Sharp
This is a new site on Ancestry and I tried it out and just put in Azores, no names, etc. and many names came up. Interesting. E -- 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] Re: some dead ends andhopefully some help with dna

2015-05-05 Thread E. Sharp
Try spelling Azevedo. E Sent from my iPhone On May 5, 2015, at 5:26 PM, debra jaynes qatta...@gmail.com wrote: I forgot to put my gr grandmothers name we think it is Mary Marcell or Marsalle On Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at 5:07:31 PM UTC-7, debra jaynes wrote: I have a dead end on my gr

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Portuguese Lexique of Genealogy Terms

2015-04-08 Thread E Sharp
Many years ago when I first started with genealogy, I corresponded with the wonderful, very knowledgeable man who owned this site. I still have many of the lists, etc. he posted and he helped me with many questions I had in doing research. E On Wed, Apr 8, 2015 at 5:32 PM, Edna Epps

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Most efficient way of researching ancestors?

2015-04-02 Thread E Sharp
Sam, I copy the site address of the record and send it to myself in an email with their name in the Subject area and have a folder named Famiy-TBD. If I find they connect, I then put them in my Tree and I always put the site address in my Notes (I am using FTM 16) for future reference. E On

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Azores Genealogical Conference and Research Trip in Salt Lake City: Registration deadline approaching

2015-03-27 Thread E Sharp
Maria Natalia, Whilst you are there take time to walk around Tabernacle Square, very interesting, and maybe you and others would like to go on Thursday evening to the Tabernacle Choir rehearsal from 7:30 to 9:30 pm. Wonderful music and it's free!! Across the street from the hotel and Family

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Reconciling Information

2015-03-19 Thread E. Sharp
Eric, Joao I think I need a big glass of Portuguese wine after all those name changes and I don't drink E -- 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.

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Where would I find Passportes for Graciosa

2015-03-09 Thread E Sharp
Thanks, Nancy Jean. I think, not exactly sure, I have found their arrival in the US and I think they came out of Terceira so I will try and follow that lead but where did they apply for their Passportes? and Terceira is not online or is it? You can see I am way behind the times. E -- For

[AZORES-Genealogy] Where would I find Passportes for Graciosa

2015-03-09 Thread E Sharp
Which port would passengers from Graciosa ca 1900 leave from to the US? Also, do you need a taxi driver to take you around the island, if so, any names appreciated? Thank you. E -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Maui Portugese Sausage

2015-03-01 Thread E Sharp
Jo Anne, Tell me about. Sam's Club used to carry Silva's and they no longer do. They carry this Hawaiian linguica and I tried it and did not like it all. Was really disappointed. I asked them to please go back to the Silva's about a year ago to no avail. BUTMy Walmart carries Silva's

Re: Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Bretenha,St. Miguel, Azores.

2015-02-19 Thread E Sharp
Just sayin The people on this list are the greatest!!! E -- 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

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Ships

2015-02-10 Thread E. Sharp
Barbara, Go here and look. There are over 1000 entries for the ship Azor. http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=bostonpl http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=bostonplrank=1new=1so=3MSAV=1msT=1gss=ms_db_F0005959=AzordbOnly=_F0005959%7C_F0005959_xuidh=612

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Help with final brick wall please.

2015-02-10 Thread E Sharp
Nancy Jean, Ancestry has this one and a couple more: Name:Jose Ignacio VictorianoGender:MaleEthnic Background:S georgeEstimated birth year:abt 1863Age:20Port of Departure:St Michael, AzoresShip Name: AcorianaArrival Date:16 Oct 1883Port of Arrival:Boston, Massachusetts E On Tue, Feb 10, 2015

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Help with final brick wall please.

2015-02-10 Thread E Sharp
PM, E Sharp bellema...@gmail.com wrote: Nancy Jean, Ancestry has this one and a couple more: Name:Jose Ignacio VictorianoGender:MaleEthnic Background:S georgeEstimated birth year:abt 1863Age:20Port of Departure:St Michael, AzoresShip Name: AcorianaArrival Date:16 Oct 1883Port

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Ships

2015-02-10 Thread E Sharp
Have you tried this website: He might have come on a whaler but it did not find a ship Asor but maybe you can search by his name. http://www.newbedford-ma.gov/library/special-collections/whaling-archives/ E On Tue, Feb 10, 2015 at 12:34 PM, Barbara Mecklenburg bamecklenb...@gmail.com wrote:

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Ships

2015-02-10 Thread E Sharp
I found the ship Azor on Ancestry with passengers listed. What is the name you are looking for? E On Tue, Feb 10, 2015 at 3:16 PM, luiznoia . noblankt...@gmail.com wrote: Barbara, The ship Azor left out of Hora a few times around then . Check the passports from that end for him. Eric

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] FTM 16 - Notes problem

2015-02-07 Thread E Sharp
size. On older programs, this changes the amount of information and buttons that can fit in specific screen areas. The settings are generally in the control panel for screen settings. Hope this helps. Bill On Feb 6, 2015, at 6:51 PM, E Sharp bellema...@gmail.com wrote: Ok, I had hoped I

[AZORES-Genealogy] FTM 16 - Notes problem

2015-02-06 Thread E Sharp
Ok, I had hoped I would not have any more problems with this program and I did not on this computer before it crashed on me but since then after finally installing FTM 16 when I try to add a NOTE, at the bottom it says Decrease Increase Spell Check and Print. NO OK...It still works on my old

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: getting started

2015-02-03 Thread E Sharp
Be aware some of the street names have changed over time. E On Tue, Feb 3, 2015 at 11:02 AM, Cheri Mello gfsche...@gmail.com wrote: The original question was that Paintnut has the marriage certificate from America with the ancestors' names and ages. Paintnut seems to know the island. No

[AZORES-Genealogy] ancestry.com question

2015-01-22 Thread E Sharp
Evidently, Ancestry.com is changing their format again. As a person who does not do well with change (probably why I have been married to the same man for 60 years..well he is a great person), I have this questionwhen I enter the info I want, it is in the regular typehowever, when I click

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Assistance Finding Sibling

2015-01-22 Thread E Sharp
Wonder if the mother named him as the father at the time??? Or did/do they do that in the Azores. If so, wouldn't, he as the father, be able to obtain the record? Maybe Joao Ventura could give you some help on this joao_vent...@sapo.pt His fees are very affordable. E On Thu, Jan 22, 2015 at

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Brick wall comes crashing down thanks to CCA Horta passports

2015-01-07 Thread E Sharp
Congratulations, Nancy Jean. I know this has been a long journey for you. Perservance pays off. Sounds like your new year is off to a great start. E -- 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] Re: Mass Archives

2015-01-05 Thread E Sharp
Random Acts of Kindness is now back online. They are people who have volunteered to look up records for people have helped me many times in the past and they are starting up again so maybe you can find someone there to help you. You may have to pay a small sum for their gas, and copying and

[AZORES-Genealogy] FTDNA Matches

2015-01-05 Thread E Sharp
I thought I would mention this FYI - I just received an email from someone that we had a match we have a DNA match. Did anyone of you family come from (and he named a state)? His last name does not match any of my testee's. I have quite a few extended family members and friends that I oversee.

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Graciosa Baptism - Name of Mother

2015-01-04 Thread E Sharp
For what it's worth, I have an extended family member and both her parents are from the Azores and her name is Viola and we call her Vi. E On Sat, Jan 3, 2015 at 9:28 PM, Cheri Mello gfsche...@gmail.com wrote: Violante vs. Violente vs. Violeta...maybe it's the evolution of the same name.

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Help with Bretanha Record 1769

2014-12-30 Thread E Sharp
Richard, My great-grandparents were born and married on mainland Portugal and went to the Azores and lived the rest of their lives there and had their children in the Azores. You might want to check Joao's etombo site for Portugal to see if Parish of Santos da Corte in the city of Lisbon ​i s​

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Grandfather born in Guarda Portugal to America then Ponta Delgada

2014-12-27 Thread E Sharp
Carl, What was your grandfather's name, where did he live in the US, what were his wife and children's names? We can help you better if we have this information. E On Sat, Dec 27, 2014 at 12:14 PM, Cheri Mello gfsche...@gmail.com wrote: Repost for Carl Albuquerque, csalbie at gmail.com My

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Merry Christmas, Feliz Natal, Boas Festas thread

2014-12-24 Thread E. Sharp
Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, excepting a mouse named “E” who wishes all the wonderful people on this great list a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR. Blessing to you all. “E” -- For options, such as changing to List,

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Ships

2014-12-23 Thread E Sharp
Check this site for the Bark Veronica. http://library.mysticseaport.org/initiative/CrSearch.cfm E On Tue, Dec 23, 2014 at 10:23 AM, Cheri Mello gfsche...@gmail.com wrote: Back in the AOL chat days, we got that question a lot, so I learned the date. My ancestors also came after that date.

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA question: What is the Big Y test?

2014-12-09 Thread E Sharp
Thank you for explanation. I also have a $100 coupon I will forward to Cheri should someone need one. E On Tue, Dec 9, 2014 at 9:52 PM, Cheri Mello gfsche...@gmail.com wrote: (cross posted to Azores, Madeira, and Island Routes lists) I've had this question a couple of times now. What is

[AZORES-Genealogy] FTDNA match notification

2014-12-08 Thread E Sharp
Good Morning, Recently I have received notification from FTDNA about matches and it just says We Found a New Y-DNA Relative and then info: and previously it said FTDNA results or something or other like this. Is this new format info legitimate. I hesitate to open the email as I am not sure.

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] FTDNA match notification

2014-12-08 Thread E Sharp
://www.familytreedna.com/ and then log on with your kit number and password. Rick Richard Francis Pimentel Epping, NH -Original Message- From: azores@googlegroups.com [mailto:azores@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of E Sharp Sent: Monday, December 8, 2014 12:55 PM To: azores

[AZORES-Genealogy] Ryanair will fly from London to Azores

2014-12-08 Thread E Sharp
Just google Ryanair and Azores and I am sure you will find the articles on this. This is great for those who might want to visit England, etc. besides the Azores and/or Lisbon. We usually use London as our home base when we travel Europe so this is great news for us. We have flown Ryanair many

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Mt. Carmel Church New Bedford - St. John Records

2014-12-07 Thread E Sharp
Thank you both for you input. Nancy, did you order St. John's records from Mt. Carmel? E -- 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

[AZORES-Genealogy] Death Record Info Santa Clara Nov. 2014

2014-12-04 Thread E Sharp
I am trying to find out about a death that I believe occurred this past Thanksgiving day (2014) in Santa Clara, SC County CA. There is no/will be no obituary I am told. This is a grandparent of a close family member. Any ideas of how I can find out without having to wait for it to be posted on

[AZORES-Genealogy] Mt. Carmel Church New Bedford - St. John Records

2014-12-03 Thread E Sharp
I believe I read that the records for the now closed St. John's Church are at Mt. Carmel. Has anyone ever requested SJ records from MC - I'm looking for a marriage record? What is the best procedure? Send a donation with a written request? Thank you. E -- For options, such as changing to

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Family Tree Maker FTM 16 Problem

2014-11-13 Thread E Sharp
). Be sure to use encryption on your backups to keep them private. Just don't lose the passwords! Regards, Bill -- *From:* E Sharp bellema...@gmail.com *To:* azores azores@googlegroups.com *Sent:* Tuesday, November 11, 2014 7:14 PM *Subject:* Re: [AZORES

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Family Tree Maker FTM 16 Problem

2014-11-11 Thread E Sharp
​Dear Friends, Hooray, we figured it out and now I have my FTM16 program and files on the Windows 7 computer. Now to try and figure out what I did in the last 2 1/2 years to update my main family file. I kept a lot on paper so I think I can recapture most of it. Now I am going to have 2

[AZORES-Genealogy] Family Tree Maker FTM 16 Problem

2014-11-02 Thread E Sharp
I have been using FTM 16 for a long time. Very happy with it and last uploaded it to my new computer February 2013. No problem. Well I got a worm or something in the computer and had to totally re-install Windows 7 (bought Windows 7 because it supported FTM 16!!) and all my programs. I have

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Family Tree Maker FTM 16 Problem

2014-11-02 Thread E Sharp
Celeste and Mike, Thank you for your replies. I purchased this Windows 7 computer because it has 32 and 64 bit and 32 supports FTM 16. It was working fine before the mishap. Funny, when I use my old laptop with FTM 16 installed there is no such message and the program comes up (I have not

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Library of Congress Images of Portuguese American life

2014-10-12 Thread E Sharp
​​Linda, Thank you for sending this website. I really enjoyed looking at all the pictures which covers both the East Coast and West Coast and some beyond. Very interesting. E -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account

[AZORES-Genealogy] Computer problem - print size

2014-10-10 Thread E Sharp
I am hoping I have solved the problem of the small size my print has been. Cheri, maybe you can let me know. Thanks. E -- 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] Computer problem - print size

2014-10-10 Thread E Sharp
Thank you, Sam. Took me a while to figure this one out but whenever the powers that be decide to update my computer, I always end up with something weird in the process. Do you miss CA and our mid 90 degree temp into almost mid October? Guess we will not have a Fall at all but if we can get

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] New Bedford Relative search Manuel Soares Botheilho

2014-09-29 Thread E Sharp
Eileen, Did you call St. John's Cemetery or just look at FindAGrave onlinethey SJ online records only go to around 1956...unless a person posted there on their own? If you did not call them, do that first (508) 992-1071 and be very nice when you ask. Then call Rural Cemetery (508) 991-6191

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Ships manifest from Porto, Portugal to Brazil around October 1911

2014-09-23 Thread E Sharp
​ Carolyn, Nothing on Ancestry that I found. My family for some reason sailed from Buenos Aires to England many times and that is how I found them. I checked the one site I sent to you but the name does not show up in searching by surname. However, when I put my family surname in there it did

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Ships manifest from Porto, Portugal to Brazil around October 1911

2014-09-23 Thread E Sharp
Carolyn, Someone has a family tree, pictures, etc. on Ancestry.co.uk for this Antonio Reixelo, Birth 4 Jul 1876 in Lavandeira, Portugal died in California. His father's name was Luis Reixelo. E ​ On Tue, Sep 23, 2014 at 9:11 AM, E Sharp bellema...@gmail.com wrote: ​ Carolyn, Nothing

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Ships manifest from Porto, Portugal to Brazil around October 1911

2014-09-21 Thread E Sharp
Joao V. knows of these record from the mainland to Brazil.I believe this is the website I used for my grandmother. http://www.cepese.pt/portal/investigacao/bases-de-ados/emigracao/res_pesq_titulares http://www.cepese.pt/portal/investigacao/bases-de-dados/emigracao/res_pesq_titulares Also, my

[AZORES-Genealogy] Yankee Baleeiros! The Shared Legacies of Luso and Yankee Whalers coming to San Francisco

2014-09-21 Thread E Sharp
​Coming from New Bedford - To those interested in ancestors whaling history and/or those of you who live in or near the SF area, check it out at these 2 sites. Yankee Baleeiros! The Shared Legacies of Luso and Yankee Whalers

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Beautiful Picture of Azorean Whaling Boats

2014-09-20 Thread E Sharp
There is a big Azorean Whaleboat Regatta around New Bedford each year around the beginning of September. http://www.whalingmuseum.org/programs/international-whaleboat-regatta E On Sat, Sep 20, 2014 at 9:45 AM, A Faria antoniof1...@gmail.com wrote: Just had to mention his other 26 pictures

[AZORES-Genealogy] From Italy to Portugal - Death Record Info

2014-09-17 Thread E Sharp
​Anyone familiar with Italian records? My 4th great grandfather's first wife is listed as deceased on his Portugal second marriage record (I am descended from this marriage). I am trying to find this first wife's marriage and death records to try and find out if he had any children with her.

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] New Book - About Azorean Boy on Whaleship

2014-08-31 Thread E Sharp
Thank you, Nancy, for the review, comments about the book Xico. I am planning on purchasing a couple for family members for Christmas gifts. E​ On Sat, Aug 30, 2014 at 2:20 PM, Nancy Pinksaw npink...@gmail.com wrote: About, two months ago, my husband and I, decided to take a day trip to New

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Family Tree DNA's End of Summer Sale

2014-08-29 Thread E Sharp
Thank you, Cheri, for the easy to understand explanation. I will have him do the Y-DNA 37 to start and take it from there if he wants to do Family Finder later or upgrade the Y-DNA to 67 at a later date. Not Portuguese - My husband did the Y-DNA 37 (Sharp) a couple of years ago and he has had

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Family Tree DNA's End of Summer Sale

2014-08-28 Thread E. Sharp
Cheri and others Given the choice. For a male. Would you order the Y-DNA 37 or the Family Finder first?? I still have problems understanding what one has over the other. I have read much on it but need a simple (if possible) 2 sentence explanation. Thanks. E Sent from my iPhone --

[AZORES-Genealogy] New Book - About Azorean Boy on Whaleship

2014-08-22 Thread E Sharp
​I received this info from the New Bedford Whaling Museum gift shop, The White Whale, and I think it is a great gift idea for parents/grandparents. Who knows, it may encourage a conversation with them about the genealogy you are doing on your/their Azorean ancestors. Sail away on an adventure

[AZORES-Genealogy] History of Santa Clara County CA

2014-08-19 Thread E Sharp
​ http://archive.org/stream/historyofsantacl00sawy/historyofsantacl00sawy_djvu.txt This website has quite a few Portuguese listed in it. Among those I found interesting is Alexander Crabb from mainland Portugal...say what??...this is a Portuguese surname? There are others from the Azores

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Porciúncula

2014-08-15 Thread E. Sharp
I looked up this name on Ancestry and there are many, many listed especially in Brazil so it is not so uncommon as it seems. E Sent from my iPhone On Aug 15, 2014, at 11:45 AM, luiznoia . noblankt...@gmail.com wrote: The full name of city when founded : El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora la

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Brick Wall on Reis Family

2014-07-31 Thread E Sharp
Bob, Doesn't fit the birth date range you give but could this be her or a family member? E x - Like javascript:void(0) - Tweet javascript:void(0) - Google+ (+1) javascript:void(0) - Pin It javascript:void(0) - Email ?subject=Rosa R Sousa, Massachusetts, Deaths,

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Brick Wall on Reis Family

2014-07-31 Thread E Sharp
Number:366Index Volume Number:93 On Thu, Jul 31, 2014 at 1:22 AM, E Sharp bellema...@gmail.com wrote: Bob, Doesn't fit the birth date range you give but could this be her or a family member? E x - Like - Tweet - Google+ (+1) - Pin It - Email ?subject=Rosa+R+Sousa

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] St. John's Cemetery (New Bedford, Massachusetts) book

2014-07-31 Thread E Sharp
Cheri, This is what the foreword of the book says in brief: In the late 1970's and early 1980's.We gathered gravestone inscriptions at St. John's Cemetery..those persons whose names were never inscribed or who lack headstones, naturally, . are not listed. I do not know

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] great grandmother

2014-07-30 Thread E Sharp
Pat, We did this for a young brother and a baby sister a few years ago at St. John's who were buried there in the 1920's. Rex Monument across the street from the cemetery did an excellent job for us. We went to the cemetery office and they told us where they were buried and the grave #. We had

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Translation help: Santa Maria Surnames: Soares de Figuereido, Reis

2014-07-29 Thread E Sharp
So. so true, Cheri. I remember over 60 years ago when taking French in high school, the teacher asked me my favorite comedian and I said Rouge Skeltonthe whole class laughed hystericallythe teacher corrected me and said his name is RED Skelton...Period!! E On Tue, Jul 29, 2014

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] SECO

2014-07-27 Thread E Sharp
Eliseu, I checked Ancestry and if I type in SECO, PORTUGAL quite a few come up, if I type in SECO, AZORES, I don't see any. It seems like they come from mainland Portugal. i.e. Name:Antonio Augusto SecoGender:MaleBirth Date:28 Dez 1877 (28 Dec 1877)Baptism Date:9 Jan 1878Baptism Place:Santa

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Brondon family?

2014-07-22 Thread E Sharp
Rachel, Could the name be *Brandão* ?? instead of Brondon? I will send further info to your personal email address. E On Tue, Jul 22, 2014 at 6:55 PM, Cheri Mello gfsche...@gmail.com wrote: Rachel D, You do realize that this list is for Azores research? Some people do Brazil and the

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Seeking Portuguese citizenship

2014-07-11 Thread E Sharp
Here is an interesting article, I just received from the Portuguese American Journal - Portugal Reconnect - The Portuguese Citizenship Project: https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox/14726138a2d50d45 E -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode,

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Seeking Portuguese citizenship

2014-07-11 Thread E Sharp
Here is their website. Apparently, for a fee, they offer their services to obtain documents, etc. to obtain citizenship. This is what the article said: Portugal ReConnect - The Portuguese Citizenship Project

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Towns with percent of Portuguese

2014-07-10 Thread E Sharp
Thanks, Rosemarie, this is really interesting. E On Thu, Jul 10, 2014 at 8:06 AM, rcapodc rcap...@redshift.com wrote: Try this site, it’s really interesting. It gives the percentage of Portuguese in the USA by town. Really shows where the Portuguese population is today. Rosemarie

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] A question about Pai Incognito

2014-07-10 Thread E Sharp
There are cases of pai incognito for the child but later on this child's children (his grandchildren) name the grandfather. So you might check these records carefully. E On Thu, Jul 10, 2014 at 6:44 PM, IslandRoutes insearchofthehumanspi...@gmail.com wrote: John/Eric, thanks for your

[AZORES-Genealogy] When/Where were Passportes required

2014-07-02 Thread E Sharp
I know the Azores area part of Portugal. Were Passportes required ca 1850 to go from mainland Portugal to the Azores or Azores to mainland Portugal? Same with Madeira? Thank you. E -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google

[AZORES-Genealogy] Arquivo Nacional Torre do Tombo - Lisbon Research - Unexpected Error Message

2014-07-02 Thread E Sharp
Joao Ventura - etombo site I am trying to find some baptism and marriage records. I am starting with the Lisbon area but when I click on the church and then casamentos, the book comes up but when I click on it to access the records, I get this message: Unexpected Error Occurred...etc...why?

[AZORES-Genealogy] Portuguese Joe Silvey - Canada

2014-06-25 Thread E Sharp
This is an very interesting article. Since my spouse is also a carver it is particularly interesting to me. http://www.straight.com/arts/671511/coast-salish-carver-luke-marston-explores-portuguese-roots-stanley-park-sculpture E -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No

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