Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Cardoza family reunion

2013-10-06 Thread E Sharp
Here is an interesting site about the Thomas Bell and other info about Honolulu. http://www.honolulumagazine.com/Honolulu-Magazine/November-2012/Honolulu-in-1888-The-City-That-Made-the-Magazine/index.php?cparticle=5siarticle=4 E On Sun, Oct 6, 2013 at 1:29 PM, E Sharp bellema...@gmail.com

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Searching for records-Ponta Delgada Azores-Martins Family

2013-10-05 Thread E Sharp
He died in Cambridge MA. His Social Security number is on Ancestry. Maybe she can send for his SSDI form he filled out to obtain his card. I don't know what it costs today, and it might list where he came from. All she has to do to get his SS# is to google SSDI put his name in and she should be

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Cemetery burial

2013-10-02 Thread E Sharp
Shirl, If she or your family originally owned the plot, there should be no problem to have her name put on the stone or purchase another stone with her name on it. You just need to check with the cemetery about their rules. I have told this story before but will tell it again..A few years ago I

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] FTDNA: Got Mozabite genes?

2013-09-30 Thread E Sharp
Nancy Jean, My husband's English, German, (father's line) Y-DNA Haplogroup Origin at 37 markers is unknown. Ancestral Origins at distance 2 is Germany. Halplogroup is E1b1b1 but the two EM numbers dots on the Migration Map do not match his. I have no idea what all of this means even though

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Family Tree DNA will give you a $10 off if you upload your Gedcom

2013-09-26 Thread E Sharp
Just sayin...since most people really loved their FTM 16 makes you wonder why FTM does not create a program similar to it for Windows 8just sayin...reason why I purchased a new HP laptop with Windows 7 (which I believe they still offer). Of course, I am still trying to

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Azores Trip - Cousins Found

2013-09-24 Thread E Sharp
Great story. Loved it!!! E On Mon, Sep 23, 2013 at 8:59 PM, Nancy Hoopes nch...@sbcglobal.net wrote: Lisa, thanks for sharing the cousins found story. I had a similar experience on Sao Miguel last May. Taxi driver found the family name in the village and I met a few cousins and saw the

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Azores genealogy posting

2013-09-17 Thread E Sharp
Marie, I use google translation which does a pretty good job and here is its translation: Following a request for genealogical research of Vila Franca do Campo, São Miguel island, it is reported V. Excellency that we are in the process of loading the online parishes of Ponta Delgada, São Miguel

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Genealogy Bank Lookup

2013-09-13 Thread E Sharp
When I was looking for my obit from San Jose, I tried Ask A Librarian as I always do this first when looking for an obit and they told me they did not provide that service and how to go about getting the record myself which I ended up doing. I have noticed lately Ask A Librarian is not as

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Genealogy Bank Lookup

2013-09-11 Thread E. Sharp
When I needed an obit from the San Jose paper I could not find any help in obtaining one. I went to Sunnyvale to visit a friend in a nursing home and on the way back to Sacramento, I stopped at one of their libraries and looked it up on one of their machines. Only took a few minutes. I

[AZORES-Genealogy] 15 Seniors Free 1 week trip to mainland Portugal if you have not been there in past 20 years

2013-09-09 Thread E Sharp
Unfortunately for me, I cannot apply as I have been there quite a few times in the past years but hope some other listmember(s) 65+ can be one of the lucky 15. http://portuguese-american-journal.com/travel-the-2013-portugal-no-coracao-edition-is-open-for-seniors-portugal/ E -- For options,

[AZORES-Genealogy] Azores Pyramid Puzzle - Inhabited Earlier Than Thought.

2013-09-06 Thread E Sharp
This is REAL interesting. http://www.algarveresident.com/0-54889/algarve/azores-pyramids-puzzle 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

[AZORES-Genealogy] Off Topic - Windows 7 Question

2013-09-03 Thread E Sharp
Sorry to have to ask this but I can't seem to find the answer myself and hope someone on the list can offer a suggestion or two. Why is it that my Windows 7 laptop using Microsoft Outlook for my mail (Microsoft Office Professional 2010) it only keeps copies of selected messages in my Sent Items?

[AZORES-Genealogy] GenealogyBank Lookup Request

2013-08-30 Thread E Sharp
I want to thank all the listmembers who offered to do this lookup for me. You're the best!!! 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

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Gonçalves_ancestors - Terceira

2013-08-30 Thread E Sharp
There are many Airoso from the Azores on Ancestry. Here is one: Alvaro Machado Airoso, b. 3/12/1897, Dos Riberos, Azores. I think they listed 699 but there are quite a few duplicates and there are a few family trees and some pictures. There are also quite a few on FamilySearch. E On Fri,

[AZORES-Genealogy] GenealogyBank Lookup Request

2013-08-29 Thread E Sharp
Does anyone on the list have access to GenealogyBank Newspaper records? If so, would you please reply to my personal email address as I would appreciate a lookup for Alabama newspapers ca 1893. I have Ancestry but no longer have GenealogyBank. Thank you. E -- For options, such as changing to

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] P.S. to Listing childless marriags

2013-08-21 Thread E Sharp
It's a lot of fun when first cousins marry..luckily, they had no children. E On Wed, Aug 21, 2013 at 11:13 AM, Tomas Leal tomasl...@comcast.net wrote: One more question: What about co-habitating couples who never married? Certainly if there are children it makes sense to list both

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] José Tomás Dias from Ponta Delgada, Flores in the the US (California, Nevada)

2013-08-20 Thread E Sharp
Joao and others, There is a very interesting article about the Portuguese in Nevada put out by the Nevada Historical Society as part of other Nevada history. It is a big PDF download but the long article is well worth reading:

[AZORES-Genealogy] how to order passports from Torre de Tombo

2013-08-13 Thread E Sharp
It has been a long time since I have ordered records from Lisbon and TT. Can someone please refresh my memory or send me updated information on how I might inquire about the records in order to send the correct amount, etc. I want to order 2 Passportes records from the 1880's that I found online.

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Portugal records and Familysearch/Family History Centers

2013-08-12 Thread E Sharp
Shirl, I spent a lot of time and trial and error but I did learn how to use the etombo system (more of less). I am also trying the site address Joao suggested. In locating the Passporte record I was trying to find on the etombo site, (it only gives the name and number and where they are

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Portugal records and Familysearch/Family History Centers

2013-08-11 Thread E Sharp
Coming in a little late on this but for mainland Portugal records, I use http://www.etombo.com/ They keep adding to these records. E On Sun, Aug 11, 2013 at 11:47 AM, Cheri Mello gfsche...@gmail.com wrote: Here's the problem (this is all tongue-in-cheek so no one needs to get upset...I'm

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Portugal records and Familysearch/Family History Centers

2013-08-11 Thread E Sharp
Using the etombo.com site, tonite I found Passportes records from Lisboa for a couple of my family members. Yippee!! E On Sun, Aug 11, 2013 at 7:28 PM, Eileen Leite eileenle...@seleite.comwrote: That’s funny, Cheri! As you have no doubt figured out, I am a Mormon, and I can appreciate a

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Family tree

2013-08-09 Thread E Sharp
maternal Grandmother. Got to run now, but I'll add to this story as the memory cells awaken. John Vasconcelos On Wed, Aug 7, 2013 at 5:44 PM, E Sharp bellema...@gmail.com wrote: Gary P. Could this be him? It says he is coming from Fajazinha, Flores. Going to Fresno, CA. It looks like

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Family tree

2013-08-09 Thread E Sharp
and then moved to MA. E On Fri, Aug 9, 2013 at 7:28 PM, E Sharp bellema...@gmail.com wrote: Gary and Edgar, Check out this site: http://www.thesocialcontract.com/artman2/publish/tsc1204/article_1089.shtml E On Fri, Aug 9, 2013 at 4:06 PM, eric edgar noblankt...@gmail.com wrote: Gary

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Another names question

2013-08-09 Thread E Sharp
In our family, from mainland Portugal, the daughter took the father's surname and the sons took the mother's maiden name. The Azores family took whatever surname they pleased and who knows where they got them from. E On Fri, Aug 9, 2013 at 7:23 PM, Shirl Sereque

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Family tree

2013-08-08 Thread E Sharp
** ** On Wed, Aug 7, 2013 at 8:57 PM, E Sharp bellema...@gmail.com wrote:*** * There is a WWI record for a Francisco F. Pimentel b. January 30, 1897, lived in Fowler CA. Born in Flores. Says he is a US citizen by his father Antone F. Pimental, Jr. If he is the Francisco F. Pimentel who

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Family tree

2013-08-08 Thread E. Sharp
Sent from my iPhone On Aug 8, 2013, at 4:21 PM, Gary Pimentel garypimente...@gmail.com wrote: Gary If you google David Pimentel there are pictures and many articles. Quite an interesting person. E -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation)

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Who Do You Think You Are - Sweepstakes

2013-08-07 Thread E Sharp
It was an interesting show. I have done German and Russian and Polish research (not War related). In the German research, I found someone living in the area the family came from who gave me a lot of history of the area and took pictures of the family home for me. Unfortunately on the Volga Russian

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Family tree

2013-08-07 Thread E Sharp
Gary P. Could this be him? It says he is coming from Fajazinha, Flores. Going to Fresno, CA. It looks like the person listed just before him Alberto L. Coelho 17, is going to his Aunt and Uncle Anna Pimentel there is a ditto for Francisco F. Pimentel so were these his parents? If you want me

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Family tree

2013-08-07 Thread E Sharp
if I am on the right track. E On Wed, Aug 7, 2013 at 5:44 PM, E Sharp bellema...@gmail.com wrote: Gary P. Could this be him? It says he is coming from Fajazinha, Flores. Going to Fresno, CA. It looks like the person listed just before him Alberto L. Coelho 17, is going to his Aunt

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Maria Rosa Santos 1869-1950

2013-08-03 Thread E Sharp
Maria Rosa Bettencourt death record has her born 6/1/1869 and her mother's maiden name is listed as Perry and her father's surname is Santos. 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] Maria Rosa Santos 1869-1950

2013-08-03 Thread E Sharp
I found an Annie Bettencourt b. 5/11/1895 in Acushnet her parents are Joseph and Maria from Western Islands (Azores). Also a Marie Bettencourt b. April 18, 1894 in Acushnet her parents are Joseph and Maria from Western Islands (Azores). Is this them? Can you please tell us when this family

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Sousa family

2013-07-31 Thread E Sharp
I would think if you want to know anything about the Sousa family in Stonington, Henrietta Mayer, who moniters this list would be very helpful to you. Maybe she has seen your post and has already called you. Elaine On Wed, Jul 31, 2013 at 8:20 AM, Marilyn Thompson mari...@jmtmlt.comwrote:

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: caton or caetano to ashland area, bay area from Flores, then Mass., Also Garcia, Alvernaz or Harvey.

2013-07-27 Thread E. Sharp
Rose Thank you for the response. We are just wondering if any/all of the info those if us who did the research was your family or not. Learning computers and genealogy ar the same time is a huge task. Just let us know if you have any specific questions on the research. E Sent from my

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Who Do You Think You Are? aired in California on TLC and they are offering a trip to the motherland!

2013-07-25 Thread E Sharp
Calvena and others, Don't know if this helps but the program is supposedly on I-tunes. http://tunes.apple.com/us/tv-season/who-do-you-think-you- are-season/id665310817 E -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account and

[AZORES-Genealogy] Manuel Nunes Madeira to Hawaii Ukulele Maker

2013-07-25 Thread E Sharp
My husband has decided to take up the ukulele and when he goes on to a new endeavor, he researches the heck out of it!! Days, weeks, months!! Sure wish he would do the same with DNA?? Anyhow, he discovered that this Manuel Nunes came from Madeira and introduced the ukulele to Hawaii. I know this

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: caton or caetano to ashland area, bay area from Flores, then Mass., Also Garcia, Alvernaz or Harvey.

2013-07-24 Thread E Sharp
Would be nice to know that the hours we spent researching for him/her were of some use. E On Wed, Jul 24, 2013 at 8:10 AM, eric edgar noblankt...@gmail.com wrote: No, I've had no response on this from the original poster, ERic Edgar -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest,

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Who Do You Think You Are? aired in California on TLC and they are offering a trip to the motherland!

2013-07-24 Thread E Sharp
Good show, especially since I did some of this same Civil War research myself. I tried the contest also but no go for me either. -- 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: caton or caetano to ashland area, bay area from Flores, then Mass., Also Garcia, Alvernaz or Harvey.

2013-07-22 Thread E Sharp
Cheri, Eric, others Did the person who we did this research for ever respond to any of you Me, no. E On Mon, Jul 22, 2013 at 8:32 AM, eric edgar noblankt...@gmail.com wrote: I don't know what an OP is. Eric Edgar On Sun, Jul 21, 2013 at 10:44 PM, Robin Borba Besotes

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Salt lake

2013-07-21 Thread E Sharp
You all can Thelma and Louise it with Brad Pitt. I'm bringing George Clooneyor was that George Clowney that just called. E On Sun, Jul 21, 2013 at 5:28 PM, rcapodc rcap...@redshift.com wrote: You guys are a riot, Cheri I will expect you to come in the TL costumes! LOL Rosemarie

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Azores Genealogy Conference, Salt Lake City, Utah, April 2014

2013-07-20 Thread E Sharp
Either would work for me. I do not have to travel far for Easter with family. E On Sat, Jul 20, 2013 at 4:48 PM, Diane George digeorg...@hotmail.comwrote: I have the same concerns that Richard does about travel during Easter week. ** ** Diane George ** ** *From:*

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] 37 marker / 4 step match

2013-07-19 Thread E Sharp
Cheri is correct - she taught me well :-) A 4 step marker on 37 is not such a great match. We have had several 37 markers with 1 and 2 steps matches and when we upgraded to 67 markers these same matches went to 6 or 7 steps. E On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 2:08 PM, Cheri Mello gfsche...@gmail.com

[AZORES-Genealogy] SATA Fare Sale

2013-07-15 Thread E Sharp
OK. Here is a fare sale from SATA. F*or the month of November a round trip nonstop from Boston to Ponta Delgada is just $499 including all taxes and fees*. This price is offered for booking made between July 15 and 31, 2013.

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] caton or caetano to ashland area, bay area from Flores, then Mass., Also Garcia, Alvernaz or Harvey.

2013-07-14 Thread E Sharp
OK. A start. Here they are in the 1910 census Family126 - County Road, Washington, Alameda County CA Manuel A. Harvey 37 b. abt. 1873 Portugal, married 6 years, 2 children born 2 children living, to US abt. 1900, farmer wife: Polcena Harvey 21 b. abt. 1889 CA ch: Helen 4 b. abt. 1906 CA

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] caton or caetano to ashland area, bay area from Flores, then Mass., Also Garcia, Alvernaz or Harvey.

2013-07-14 Thread E Sharp
in Provincetown. E On Sun, Jul 14, 2013 at 2:23 PM, E Sharp bellema...@gmail.com wrote: OK. A start. Here they are in the 1910 census Family126 - County Road, Washington, Alameda County CA Manuel A. Harvey 37 b. abt. 1873 Portugal, married 6 years, 2 children born 2 children living, to US

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] caton or caetano to ashland area, bay area from Flores, then Mass., Also Garcia, Alvernaz or Harvey.

2013-07-14 Thread E Sharp
- 1865-1905 Parents: Father: Manuel Caton Mother: Philomena (do not check match all terms) then click SEARCH Records show Manuel came to US 1860 and Filomena in 1863. So far I have not found their marriage record. Now searching for ship's records. E On Sun, Jul 14, 2013 at 3:10 PM, E Sharp

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] caton or caetano to ashland area, bay area from Flores, then Mass., Also Garcia, Alvernaz or Harvey.

2013-07-14 Thread E Sharp
, United States Other Manuel Enos https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MHDY-HXS (boarder) M22 Azores E On Sun, Jul 14, 2013 at 3:37 PM, E Sharp bellema...@gmail.com wrote: You can see a lot more here including marriages. https://familysearch.org/search/record/results#count=20query=%2Bsurname

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] caton or caetano to ashland area, bay area from Flores, then Mass., Also Garcia, Alvernaz or Harvey.

2013-07-14 Thread E Sharp
:25Father Name:Frank CatonSpouse Name:Felimenia Constantina (or Constancia??)Spouse Marriage Age:18Spouse Father Name:Manuel ConstantinaSpouse Mother Name: Mary Louisa On Sun, Jul 14, 2013 at 3:48 PM, E Sharp bellema...@gmail.com wrote: 1880 US Census Name: Manuel Caton Event Type: Census Event

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] caton or caetano to ashland area, bay area from Flores, then Mass., Also Garcia, Alvernaz or Harvey.

2013-07-14 Thread E Sharp
time he was occupied in garden work and posing as an artist's model. He leaves a good record for industry. On Sun, Jul 14, 2013 at 4:04 PM, E Sharp bellema...@gmail.com wrote: Sorry for numerous emails...but search is not so easy. Sure hope this is them??? This is it for while till I know I

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Relva Sao Miguel- Annibal Silva Cabral son of Jose S. Cabral

2013-07-13 Thread E Sharp
Re SATA airfares. Sign up at their site-- they run some great sales now and then and I also receive some info on their sales from other sites I belong to. I imagine these sales are off season fares which is when we travel to Europe. Since I also have family in Lisbon, we will fly there on other

[AZORES-Genealogy] Need to contact a member

2013-07-12 Thread E Sharp
Would Cheryl Lawrence please contact me at my personal email address? I can't seem to find your personal email address in the turmoil of returning from a wonderful vacation and some recent changes made to my computer. Thank you. E -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Pronunciation, Lisbon vs. Sao Miguel Portuguese

2013-07-12 Thread E Sharp
We just returned from taking our 12 year old CA grandson to MA and NH. He quickly realized that they do not pronounce words exactly as he is used to hearing them especially from his 13 year old girl cousin who he bonded with immediately so it made absolutely no difference to him. I told him

[AZORES-Genealogy] Participants in Azores DNA Group only

2013-06-30 Thread E Sharp
If you are a participant through the Azores group for your DNA study, do the results show only the other participants of the Azores group or results overall for all FTDNA partcipants. If this is true, where does one also join to get results overall as well as those on the Azores? I am assuming

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Fwd: What Family Tree DNA's Family Finder results look like

2013-06-30 Thread E Sharp
30, 2013 at 10:28 AM, E Sharp bellema...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks, Cheri. I did as you said and the all matches have dots in them so I guess it is all his matches. Oh, the things you learn..when you have someone who knows what they are doing... E On Sun, Jun 30, 2013 at 10:09 AM, Cheri

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Tomorrow is the first of the month Time for Backup

2013-06-30 Thread E Sharp
Rick, Thanks for the reminder. I have an external hard drive daily backup, also have a 32 gb memory stick in my safe deposit box which I backup once a month. E On Sun, Jun 30, 2013 at 1:55 PM, Richard Francis Pimentel rfrancispimen...@comcast.net wrote: *Hi all * * * *I just wanted to

[AZORES-Genealogy] Exhibit: Azorean Farmers in California’s Central Valley – Community

2013-06-28 Thread E Sharp
Here is another interesting story to read and to check out if you ever find yourself in the Visalia area: http://portuguese-american-journal.com/exhibit-azorean-farmers-in-californias-central-valley-community/ E -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation)

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Family Tree DNA Sale - This one is HOT!

2013-06-27 Thread E. Sharp
Richard Refresh my not so great memory. What is family finder going to tell me vs 67 marker about a male family member? E Sent from my iPhone -- 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] Family Tree DNA Sale - This one is HOT!

2013-06-27 Thread E Sharp
@googlegroups.com] *On Behalf Of *E. Sharp *Sent:* Thursday, June 27, 2013 7:01 PM *To:* azores@googlegroups.com *Subject:* Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Family Tree DNA Sale - This one is HOT!* *** ** ** Richard ** ** Refresh my not so great memory. What is family finder going to tell me vs

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Braga from Santa Maria b. 1870s to Massachusetts then California

2013-06-25 Thread E Sharp
There is a Jose Maria Rezendes 25, b. abt. 1888 in Villa Oporto, Santa Maria who arrived in Providence RI April 18, 1913 from Ponta Delgada, Azores, on the ship Germania. He is leaving his father Jose Maria Rezendes of Villa Oporto, SM and he I going to his brother in law Calisto C. Braga in

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Braga from Santa Maria b. 1870s to Massachusetts then California

2013-06-25 Thread E Sharp
, 1873, Azores, laborer Hendy Iron Works, blue eyes, black hair, Santa Clara, CA. Still trying to find manifest records. E On Tue, Jun 25, 2013 at 12:51 PM, E Sharp bellema...@gmail.com wrote: There is a Jose Maria Rezendes 25, b. abt. 1888 in Villa Oporto, Santa Maria who arrived

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Coming to US illegally - Passporte question

2013-06-25 Thread E Sharp
these people are no longer with us, I can't verify the accuracy of this story. * *John Vasconcelos* On Sun, Jun 23, 2013 at 1:04 PM, E Sharp bellema...@gmail.com wrote: Here's a question for you all including those living in the Azores. If someone entered to the US illegally, under dark

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Braga from Santa Maria b. 1870s to Massachusetts then California

2013-06-25 Thread E Sharp
going to cousin Manuel J. Braga 469 Underwood, Fall River MA Next listed person on manifest is a Jose Resendes E On Tue, Jun 25, 2013 at 1:17 PM, E Sharp bellema...@gmail.com wrote: Births: Maria Braga b. March 9, 1901 Fall River, MA father Calisto Braga, mother Filomena Rezendes living

[AZORES-Genealogy] Coming to US illegally - Passporte question

2013-06-23 Thread E Sharp
Here's a question for you all including those living in the Azores. If someone entered to the US illegally, under dark of night, ca 1900 do you think they would they have gotten a Passportes before they left Faial? The ship left Faial illegally and there were about 40 passengers on the ship. E

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Coming to US illegally - Passporte question

2013-06-23 Thread E Sharp
into the us. Perhaps they could not get through Immigration because of a physical problem.* * * *Rick* ** ** *Richard Francis Pimentel* *Spring, TX* *Formerly of Epping, New Hampshire * ** ** * * *From:* azores@googlegroups.com [mailto:azores@googlegroups.com] *On Behalf Of *E

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Backing up data works

2013-06-22 Thread E Sharp
Rick, HP just had a sale last week on their Windows 7 computers - I don't now if it is still going on in case anyone else is interested. They must have some understanding to be able to still offer 7 on some of their computers because no one else does as far as I know. I did not want a Windows 8

[AZORES-Genealogy] Cemetery on death record listed - but cemetery says not buried there

2013-06-20 Thread E Sharp
Has anyone else run across this? I have a person whose death certificate says she is buried in the cemetery and her name is on the family stone but the cemetery tells me she is not buried there. E -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into

[AZORES-Genealogy] Picture of Azores Whalers

2013-06-14 Thread E Sharp
I received this from National Geographic Daily News. Great article and wonderful pictures. Be sure to go to the 2nd (next) page to see more pictures. Maybe some of the people are your family members?

[AZORES-Genealogy] FTDNA Sale is On

2013-06-12 Thread E Sharp
Cheri, I just received info on the Father's Day sale from FTDNA. 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

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: FTDNA Sale is On

2013-06-12 Thread E Sharp
Forgot to mention it is an Upgrade Sale. E On Wed, Jun 12, 2013 at 5:52 PM, E Sharp bellema...@gmail.com wrote: Cheri, I just received info on the Father's Day sale from FTDNA. E -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] San Francisco, California Online records

2013-06-11 Thread E Sharp
David, This is how I do it. Maybe someone else has better way?? Just go to Ancestry. Under Quick Links in the upper right hand corner you will see Ancestry Card Catalog. Click on this. On the left hand side there is Title and Keywords. I usually search with Keywords. Put in Newspapers

[AZORES-Genealogy] DNA Group E

2013-06-10 Thread E Sharp
Just curious. Anyone on the list with a Haplogroup starting with the letter E 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 http://groups.google.com/group/Azores. Click in the blue area

[AZORES-Genealogy] Fwd: Festival: New York celebrates the best of Portugal – NYC

2013-06-05 Thread E. Sharp
FYI if your lucky enough to be in New York on these dates. E Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Portuguese American Journal techsupp...@portuguese-american-journal.com Festival: New York celebrates the best of Portugal – NYC AICEP Portugal Global, Trade Investment Agency

[AZORES-Genealogy] HGTV House Hunters International Terceira

2013-06-02 Thread E. Sharp
I just watched this program of a young couple with the husband assigned to the US base on the island and they were looking to rent a house on Terceira. Very fun and interesting to watch. Nice fairly large houses w 2 car garages and, of course, ocean views and were from $1200 to $1500 a month.

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: HGTV House Hunters International Terceira

2013-06-02 Thread E Sharp
Pam When u land in Terceira the airfield is part of the US base. However the US is suppose to be downsizing on Terceira and China is said to be interested. I believe the base is the largest employer on the island. E -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] legitimate vs. illegitimate

2013-05-20 Thread E Sharp
Eddie, I have 3 sisters in my Azores family all named Maria and they all survived. E On Mon, May 20, 2013 at 11:44 AM, Eddie Machado avidedito...@gmail.comwrote: It was a death on São Jorge in Norte Grande. That amazes me to have 3 kids with the same name. On Mon, May 20, 2013 at

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] maiden names

2013-05-18 Thread E Sharp
Me too, which is why I recently bought a new HP laptop from HP with Windows 7 (couldn't find one at a local store anywhere) and installed my FTM 16(32) with no problems. We also installed Microsoft Office Professional 2010 32/64. I wrote to Ancestry and they told me that the newest version of

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Looking for direction

2013-05-16 Thread E Sharp
Vicki, The 1920 Brooklyn Twp. Oakland, Alameda County, CA census says they came to US 1890. Their first child Joseph is listed as born ca 1892 in CALIFORNIA. According o this it looks like they came to CA first and were either married when they came or married in CA. Then the other children

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Looking for direction

2013-05-16 Thread E Sharp
Vicki, This is a great list of people and whenever you need help, just ask. For the death certificates, if they died in CA try to get it from the county, if possible, as the state will take 6 months or more. I would try to get their obituaries from the Oakland newspaper. They are buried at Holy

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Looking for direction

2013-05-16 Thread E Sharp
; Her son August is also buried at this cemetery. E On Thu, May 16, 2013 at 3:12 PM, E Sharp bellema...@gmail.com wrote: Vicki, This is a great list of people and whenever you need help, just ask. For the death certificates, if they died in CA try to get it from the county, if possible

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] LUIS from Flores born about 1834

2013-05-13 Thread E Sharp
next find was to find him in Provincetown, Mass in the 1880 census as a fisherman, with family. Again Thank you. I am most grateful for this data. *Ralph E. Sellars, Jr. * *E-Mail resj...@yahoo.com* ** *From:* E Sharp bellema...@gmail.com *To:* azores azores@googlegroups.com *Sent

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] LUIS from Flores born about 1834

2013-05-13 Thread E Sharp
...@yahoo.com* ** *From:* E Sharp bellema...@gmail.com *To:* azores azores@googlegroups.com *Sent:* Sunday, May 12, 2013 1:41 PM *Subject:* Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] LUIS from Flores born about 1834 Ralph, Here is another possibility: Name: Manoel de la Luis Date: 6 Sep 1850 Age: 17 Sex: M

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] LUIS from Flores born about 1834

2013-05-12 Thread E Sharp
Ralph, I found this one that is close from Fayal. Name:Manuel de Soza LuisDate:6 Sep 1850Age:19Sex:M (Male)Port of Arrival:New Bedford, Mass.Country of Origin:AzoresOccupation:SeamanShip:Schooner LeonorPort of Embarkation:Fayal, AzoresDestination:United StatesMaster:Manuel Joze Antonio On Sun,

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] LUIS from Flores born about 1834

2013-05-12 Thread E Sharp
Ralph, Here is another possibility: Name:Manoel de la LuisDate:6 Sep 1850Age:17Sex:M (Male)Port of Arrival:New Bedford, Mass.Country of

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Chromosome Browser for Family Finder DNA results

2013-05-08 Thread E Sharp
The Sacramento Bee newspaper today, May 8, 2013 Page A8 there is a very interesting article that Europeans appear to be more closely related than previously thought. Scientists compared DNA samples from different parts of the continent and found that most had common ancestors living just 1000

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] How to find relatives still living in Faial and/or Pico

2013-05-04 Thread E Sharp
Fawnie, If you will post the names you have to the list, approximate birth years and where they settled here in the US, listmembers may have already researched them and/or give you guidance and support. We can help to find them on ship's manifest which might help you find them on Passportes,

[AZORES-Genealogy] New Bedford Folk Festival 2013 - Whaling Museum

2013-05-01 Thread E Sharp
Does any know if I buy a one day ticket for the NB Folk Festival if that includes entrance into the Whaling Museum or do we pay separately for that. We would like to take our grandson to the Museum whilst there. E -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation)

[AZORES-Genealogy] DNA Cousins from different lines show any match

2013-04-30 Thread E Sharp
We just mailed my husband's paternal line DNA kit back. A question, will he show any kind of relationship/match at all to his cousin who did the DNA kit for us from his maternal line? E -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA Cousins from different lines show any match

2013-04-30 Thread E. Sharp
Cheri, Somehow I knew you were going to say that but I just didn't want to hear it. Maybe someday they will figure this out too. E Elaine, If you husband did a Y-DNA test, it will pick up his father's father's father's line only. So his father Sharp, Grandpa Sharp, Great-Gpa Sharp, etc.

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: New Bedford St John's Cemetery Lookup Needed

2013-04-23 Thread E Sharp
Pam, These are the closest I found. 6th Avenue Joseph S.Silva no dated buried w/Mary J. 1871-1913 7th Avenue Joseph Silva 1871-1938 buried with Adelaide, Antone G. Joseph G, Domingo, Jesse G. A.L.S. Avenue Joseph M. Silva1873-1942 buried with Albert M. Evelyn, Anna J. Guilherminia St. Cecelia

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA Sale ends today at 11:59 CST.

2013-04-22 Thread E Sharp
Thanks for the reminder, Rick. I finally ordered my husband's DNA kit - SHARP surname. One question, I ordered the 37 marker for now. I upgrade as needed. Should I have also joined my husband's maternal surname MCNEAL project or would that not tell me anything since it is the maternal line? E

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: New Bedford St John's Cemetery Lookup Needed

2013-04-22 Thread E Sharp
had some emotional issues so I don't think I'm going to get a SS#. I also need a Bristol County lawyer to generate the court order. Everything is hanging on getting a death date. Thank you for your Azorean Wisdom! CindyD On Monday, April 15, 2013 9:46:10 PM UTC-5, E Sharp wrote

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: New Bedford St John's Cemetery Lookup Needed

2013-04-22 Thread E Sharp
Pam, I will try to find your Joseph Silva. E On Mon, Apr 22, 2013 at 1:53 PM, E Sharp bellema...@gmail.com wrote: Cindy, You can call or write to the Cemetery and they will give you the death date especially because you have the location he is in at the cemetery and they like

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Pat Amaral: Stone Fleet and Conversos

2013-04-21 Thread E Sharp
Pat Amaral also wrote the book on gravestones at St. John's Cemetery in New Bedford and I have this book. The records are also available online at findagrave.com E On Sat, Apr 20, 2013 at 11:13 PM, David dsdscorn...@gmail.com wrote: When I started working on the family history as a teen in

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Family Tree DNA Sale

2013-04-21 Thread E Sharp
Yes, you can join another project. I had a relative tested about 5 or 6 years ago under his surname project. I recently found out that there was a project that was for the location he came from and they walked me through the process. Easy. I would wait until your results come back from one and

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] A Family Bible Story

2013-04-21 Thread E Sharp
Thank you all for your reply. Although her name is written in the bible, two pages are missing and I wonder if someone somewhere along the way took out the genealogy pages :-( Although I do have my husband's genealogy back to 2 who came over on the Mayflower, and possibly the Indian Chief who

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Family Tree DNA Sale

2013-04-21 Thread E Sharp
Not Azores but DNA question. I have a female in law whose great-great-great grandmother is the sister of another female great-great-great who contacted me today. To clarify their ggg were sisters. I am not sure if these ggg greats came from the same mother as the father married twice and we

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Family Tree DNA Sale

2013-04-21 Thread E Sharp
...@gmail.com * *Rick Pimentel – rickredle...@gmail.com * *Nancy Jean Baptista - fishsongf...@hotmail.com * * * *From:* azores@googlegroups.com [mailto:azores@googlegroups.com] *On Behalf Of *E Sharp *Sent:* Sunday, April 21, 2013 6:42 PM *To:* azores *Subject:* Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Family Tree

[AZORES-Genealogy] A Family Bible Story

2013-04-19 Thread E Sharp
Today in the mail, we received my husband's Sharp family bible. It was given to his great grandmother by her father in 1825. She was born in 1812. So we're assuming for her 13th birthday. My husband's brother inherited the bible from their father and his daughter, my husband's niece who we have

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: New Bedford St John's Cemetery Lookup Needed

2013-04-15 Thread E Sharp
St. John's Cemetery records are online at findagrave.com. It does list Joseph b. 1875 d. 1942. I have the SJ cemetery book. Joseph is buried in St. Francis Section of St. John's. He is buried with Virginia 1879-1951 and Angelina Barboza 1901-1946. Not sure if this is the right one as no

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: New Bedford St John's Cemetery Lookup Needed

2013-04-15 Thread E Sharp
of his death, etc. I will try to find his wife's record. According to this record, there is no other name on the stone. E On Mon, Apr 15, 2013 at 6:24 PM, E Sharp bellema...@gmail.com wrote: St. John's Cemetery records are online at findagrave.com. It does list Joseph b. 1875 d. 1942. I have

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: New Bedford St John's Cemetery Lookup Needed

2013-04-15 Thread E Sharp
, 2013 at 6:31 PM, E Sharp bellema...@gmail.com wrote: There is another Joseph Sylvia buried in St. Anthony Section. b. 1875 d. 1942. The previous one I sent was b. 1872 and died 1945 so I think this one is probably the one you are looking for. Call the cemetery, be very nice, and ask them

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