Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Feliz Natal / Boas Festas thread (use this one only)

2017-12-24 Thread Edna Epps
I want to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy 2018! Thank you all for the help on this site and through the years. I can’t be as active as I was but hopefully 2018 will be a better year! God Bless all of you, Edna dave-e...@comcast.net Without faith it is impossible to please Hi

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Where is Ueselinen, Azores?

2017-12-04 Thread Edna Epps
There is a village named Urzalina on Sao Jorge, very near to Velas. Edna > On Dec 4, 2017, at 5:18 PM, Theresa Entin wrote: > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Azores Genealogy" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] *** UPPEC Death Records Database added to Azores GenWeb

2017-09-25 Thread Edna Epps
Thank you Kathy!I haven’t searched these yet but I plan to do so.;) I’ve been working on the Sao Jorge Marriages which is quite a project and also very helpful! Edna Lemos Epps dave-e...@comcast.net Without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Off subject: FTM

2017-08-21 Thread Edna Epps
I agree with JR. So far, MacKiev has been very helpful and I don’t think you’ll have a problem. I like it as I can now use FTM on my MAC, PC and laptop and can syn them all together!! That is very helpful to me.;) ♥Edna dave-e...@comcast.net Isaiah 30:18 "Yet the Lord longs to be gracious

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] ***** New Indexes added to Azores GenWeb

2017-08-15 Thread Edna Epps
Well said Rosemarie! We must be cousins!!;) lol ❤ Edna dave-e...@comcast.net Titus 2:3-4 3 Older women likewise are to be reverent in their behavior, <>not malicious gossips nor <>enslaved to much wine, teaching what is good, 4so that they may <>encourage the young women to love their hus

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] ***** New Indexes added to Azores GenWeb

2017-08-15 Thread Edna Epps
Thanks Tammy! Anything that may help lessen the time spent going through records is appreciated. I feel that anything I find online, I need to check out for myself to be sure that the information is correct. We all can make error, especially with the different priest’s handwriting and the q

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Happy Easter - Feliz Pascoa thread

2017-04-15 Thread Edna Epps
I too want to wish everyone a very Happy Easter!! Edna dave-e...@comcast.net Always do right. There is more at stake than you might think. On Apr 15, 2017, at 7:32 PM, Emil wrote: Happy Easter to all my Genealogy Cousins and Friends, and may we all connect this year. Emil From: "'cele

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Passport Translation Please

2017-04-06 Thread Edna Epps
I see Maria 8 and Gloria 20 also. Could what Cheri sees as Slave before Joseph, be “married” and maybe Joseph Silva or Serpa??I know all of you can read these better than I can but…just my thoughts.;) Edna dave-e...@comcast.net Witnessing is not just something a Christian says, but what a

[AZORES-Genealogy] Got my book

2017-03-16 Thread Edna Epps
I got my book yesterday! Edna Lemos Epps dave-e...@comcast.net Proverb 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct <>your paths. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Googl

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Faria from the Azores

2017-02-17 Thread Edna Epps
OK Sami, now we have to figure how you and I connect! I looked some tonight with what you posted but … still looking.;) Edna dave-e...@comcast.net Blessed are they who maintain justice, who constantly do what is right. (Psalm 106:3) On Feb 17, 2017, at 2:35 PM, Sami wrote: I just wanted

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Organization of the Azores for genealogical searching

2017-02-05 Thread Edna Epps
Thanks for this Cheri! Edna dave-e...@comcast.net Blessed are they who maintain justice, who constantly do what is right. (Psalm 106:3) On Feb 5, 2017, at 2:53 PM, Cheri Mello wrote: Since we have many new to this list (and for those wanting a review), I will explain how the Azores are org

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] CCA Down

2017-01-16 Thread Edna Epps
I just sent them an email. Thank you for letting us know and for the address.;) Edna dave-e...@comcast.net It is good to give thanks to the Lord, And to sing praises to Your name, O Most High; To declare Your Lovingkindness in the morning, And Your faithfulness every night (Psalm 92:1-2

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] CCA Down

2017-01-16 Thread Edna Epps
Joao, is the CCA just down “”temporarily”? I have been trying to get on for a couple days now. I may have missed something here on the list as I don’t always have time to read. Thanks, Edna Epps dave-e...@comcast.net On Jan 16, 2017, at 8:38 AM, João Ventura wrote: Victor, The "

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Dissertation on São Jorge Velas society and culture

2017-01-01 Thread Edna Epps
I think I might have him too. Have to check my Lemos line! Edna dave-e...@comcast.net [PSALM 71:9] Do not cast me away when I am old; do not forsake me when my strength is gone. On Jan 1, 2017, at 10:42 AM, nancy jean baptiste wrote: OMG! I wonder if this is our common ancestor! I haven't

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Mindset or How to get your brain to "read" the records

2016-11-26 Thread Edna Epps
I LIKE THAT too Cheri! Thanks;) Edna dave-e...@comcast.net You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore (Psalms 16:11 ) On Nov

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Arline L. Silveira, 1934-2016 (sara...@aol.com)

2016-09-25 Thread Edna Epps
Thanks for your tribute to Arline, I agree totally, that was very much how she was for me through the years and I was blessed to have spend many hours with her and Doris Mello at the Family History Center in San Luis Obispo, reading the records on the microfische! She was so helpful and so orga

[AZORES-Genealogy] I need some help reading this record.

2016-07-20 Thread Edna Epps
I am looking for the birth date of my 3rd G Grandmother. Her name is Ignascia Luiza and her parents are Antonio Machado aka Antonio Machado de Quadros. and Maria de Concaecio. I think “maybe” the last record on the right side of this page “might” be her birth record. http://culturacores.azor

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] General Question

2016-03-27 Thread Edna Epps
THANKS JOHN I didn’t know that! Wishing everyone a Happy Easter! Edna Lemos Epps dave-e...@comcast.net Keep back Your servant also from presumptuous sins; Let them not have dominion over me. (Psalm 19:12-13) On Mar 26, 2016, at 12:52 PM, 'John Raposo' via Azores Genealogy wrote: The churc

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] When records end..

2016-02-26 Thread Edna Epps
I did the same as Rosemarie and it worked for me too.;) Edna dave-e...@comcast.net Col 1:9-12 For this reason also, since the day we heard of it, we have not ceased to pray for you and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so that

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] When records end..

2016-02-26 Thread Edna Epps
Thank you so much for posting this information!;) If nothing else I can practice reading Portuguese!;) ❤ Edna Lemos Epps dave-e...@comcast.net You are a letter from Christ ❤ 2 Corinthians 3:3: You show that you are a letter from Christ, the result of our ministry, written not with ink but with t

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] RootsTech

2016-01-24 Thread Edna Epps
I wish I was going!You learn everything you can about DNA…you are the expert there for our family!;) I had Shane tested and it’s being processed right now. Also getting both my daughter-in-laws done as well. They aren’t Portuguese but will be fun to see their DNA too.;) Have fun and le

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: MERRY CHRISTMAS!

2015-12-21 Thread Edna Epps
Wishing each of you a very Merry Christmas and hope we all get breakthroughs in our Portuguese lines in 2016! A special thanks to Cheri for all the help and patience she has had with me and my lack of technical skills. ♥Edna Lemos Epps dave-e...@comcast.net " The Lord bless you and keep you; T

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] People with Faial ancestry

2015-12-15 Thread Edna Epps
I have a lot of family from Faial on my Mother’s side. Mostly de Faria and Mattos, but a lot of other names as well. I have a lot of my family tested on Ancestry and also on FTDNA. I’ve also uploaded all the DNA tests to GEDMATCH. You can email directly and maybe I can help. Edna Lemos Epp

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Joseph Monsebo (or Mancebo) Rodrigues, Flores to Hawaii

2015-05-31 Thread Edna Epps
Thanks for that information Eric. I have seen Mancebo and have always thought it was a surname. Learned something new.;) ♥Edna dave-e...@comcast.net " The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make His face shine upon you, And be gracious to you." (Numbers 6:24-25) On May 31, 2015, at

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] What is a festa?

2015-05-25 Thread Edna Epps
Here in the Central Valley they usually also auction off linguisa.;) I’ve even seen Fava Beans. ♥Edna dave-e...@comcast.net 1 John 3:23 "And this is His Commandment that we believe in the name of His Son Jesus Christ and love one another, just as He has commanded us" 1 John 3:18 "Little child

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Translation of a letter

2015-05-05 Thread Edna Epps
suchislif...@gmail.com> Gloria Rodrigues > On May 3, 2015, at 10:28 PM, Edna Epps <mailto:dave-e...@comcast.net>> wrote: > > Is there anyone on this list that can translate a handwritten letter? I found > it in my Grandmother’s things. The writing is good, but I am not getti

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Translation please

2015-05-04 Thread Edna Epps
The Catholic church in USA used Latin a lot of times. I know St Joseph’s in Yreka, Ca did as I have records like this. ♥Edna dave-e...@comcast.net On May 4, 2015, at 10:29 AM, 'Susan Murphy' via Azores Genealogy wrote: Funny.I think the record that is cut off may be Kathy Cardoza's ances

[AZORES-Genealogy] RE: Translation of a letter

2015-05-03 Thread Edna Epps
Is there anyone on this list that can translate a handwritten letter? I found it in my Grandmother’s things. The writing is good, but I am not getting a good translation from the translation sites. I have scanned the letter and sent it to you personally, if you will let me know your email add

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Translation help please

2015-05-03 Thread Edna Epps
I think the Mother is Angelica Ignascia de Bitancurt (Bettencourt) ♥Edna dave-e...@comcast.net 1 John 3:23 "And this is His Commandment that we believe in the name of His Son Jesus Christ and love one another, just as He has commanded us" 1 John 3:18 "Little children let us not love with word or

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Future Azores Conference planning for Salt Lake City

2015-04-18 Thread Edna Epps
That week would work for me.:) Edna dave- e...@comcast.net On Apr 17, 2015, at 1:43 PM, Richard Francis Pimentel wrote: I have no problems with the date by it may not work for others as it is the first week of school for many that teach or have children going to school. I don’t see a big pr

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

2015-04-08 Thread Edna Epps
Thanks George, I have some lists from years ago that are well worn so it was nice to print out a new one.;) Edna dave-e...@comcast.net Joshua 10:14 "And there was no day like that before it or after it where the Lord listened to the voice of a man; for the Lord fought for Israel" On Apr 8,

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Salt Lake City Conference 2015

2015-04-06 Thread Edna Epps
Enjoy...sure wish I was there with all of you again this year!;( Edna dave-e...@comcast.net [PSALM 71:9] Do not cast me away when I am old; do not forsake me when my strength is gone. On Apr 6, 2015, at 10:32 AM, Cheri Mello wrote: Made it here a little after 10 a.m. Got a bite to eat and no

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Feliz Pascoa / Happy Easter thread

2015-04-05 Thread Edna Epps
I think I already messed up and posted elsewhere.;(but wishing you all a very Happy Easter!;) Edna dave-e...@comcast.net On Apr 5, 2015, at 8:34 AM, nancy jean baptiste wrote: Feliz Pascoa! Happy Easter to everyone! Nancy Jean Subject: Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Feliz Pascoa / Happy Easter

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Question about preferred method for entering last names in Ancestry.com or other databases

2015-04-05 Thread Edna Epps
My Maternal ancestors went by "DeFaria" here in the USA. Happy Easter to all my Azorean cousins out there! Edna dave-e...@comcast.net On Apr 5, 2015, at 3:44 AM, Richard Francis Pimentel wrote: One thing I did not address is that when some of our ancestors immigrated their last name incorpora

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Cunha from Graciosa, no dates

2015-04-04 Thread Edna Epps
I'm looking for some Cunhas on Graciosa too. My paternal Great Grandmother Maria Jesintia Rosa was supposedly born in Graciosa i 1864 and when she was 14 was sent to USA to live with her Uncle Joseph (Jose Bettancourt Da Cunha) Silva born 1848, also known as Joe Silva in USA, and his wife Maria

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

2015-04-04 Thread Edna Epps
Thanks Bill for this information. I'm just "learning" to use spreadsheets and hadn't thought about doing this. I appreciate you sharing this with us. Edna dave-e...@comcast.net [ISAIAH 46:4 NIV] Even to your old age and gray hairs I am He, I am He who will sustain you. I have made you and

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Angra Passports at CCA available

2015-03-24 Thread Edna Epps
r 23, 2015 at 3:13 PM, Edna Epps mailto:dave-e...@comcast.net>> wrote: Thank you Joao and all the others on here. I'm searching a Gt Grandfather from Flores, Manuel Crovelle (USA version), and have not had much luck cause I don't know his parents or village that he came from. I

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Angra Passports at CCA available

2015-03-23 Thread Edna Epps
er, he is not on the passporte lists. Rosemarie rcap...@gmail.com <mailto:rcap...@gmail.com> Researching Sao Jorge, Terceira, Graciosa, Faial and Pico, Azores, Isola delle Femmine, Sant' Elia, Sicily On Mon, Mar 23, 2015 at 3:13 PM, Edna Epps mailto:dave-e...@comcast.net>> wrote: Than

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Angra Passports at CCA available

2015-03-23 Thread Edna Epps
Thank you Joao and all the others on here. I'm searching a Gt Grandfather from Flores, Manuel Crovelle (USA version), and have not had much luck cause I don't know his parents or village that he came from. I just had a Y-37 DNA test done on the only male Crovelle I know in the line, so am anx

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] translation help

2015-03-19 Thread Edna Epps
Jose born 9-12-1886 Father: Ambrosio Francisco Mother: Maria Rosa de Conceicao Paternal Grandparents: Father unknown, Mother Maria Luisa, Single Maternal Grandparents: Father: Antonio Silviera Furtado, Mother: Rosa Maria Godparents: Jose Silviera Frtado , widower and God Mother is the paternal Gr

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Reconciling Information

2015-03-18 Thread Edna Epps
Anthony, I just took a look at your blog and your video. I'm not real new at genealogy, but I think we can always learn and I like to see some ways that other's do there research. I thought your blog was clear and helpful and I liked that you also did the video as well. I haven't done any r

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Carvalho (Flores) and Thomas (Pico) Families who settled in San Joaquin Valley

2015-02-25 Thread Edna Epps
ore common in Flores Eric Edgar On Wed, Feb 25, 2015 at 8:58 AM, Edna Epps mailto:dave-e...@comcast.net>> wrote: I have been watching the postings on the Carvalho family from Flores and I also am very interested. My Great Grandfather was named Manuel Crovel (Crovelle) here in USA, but

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Carvalho (Flores) and Thomas (Pico) Families who settled in San Joaquin Valley

2015-02-25 Thread Edna Epps
I have been watching the postings on the Carvalho family from Flores and I also am very interested. My Great Grandfather was named Manuel Crovel (Crovelle) here in USA, but I'm sure he was a Carvalho. All the past records I've found show he was from Flores. He apparently came to USA as a youn

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

2015-02-19 Thread Edna Epps
I second that!! Edna dave-e...@comcast.net Have mercy upon me, O God, According to Your Lovingkindness; According to the multitude of Your tender mercies, Blot out my transgressions (Psalm 51:1 ).

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Need Help reading a Baptismo - Jacintho Evangelho

2015-02-18 Thread Edna Epps
Thanks Linda for posting this both in Portuguese and the translation; I printed it so I can use it as a guide for myself as I try to read these records. Very helpful. Edna Lemos Epps dave-e...@comcast.net [ISAIAH 26:3] Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, who mind is stayed on thee: because he t

[AZORES-Genealogy] Transcription help please

2015-02-11 Thread Edna Epps
Bottom left going onto top right of page. http://culturacores.azores.gov.pt/biblioteca_digital/FAL-HT-CEDROS-C-1772-1808/FAL-HT-CEDROS-C-1772-1808_item1/P36.html I think it says something like this?? “On 24 day month of August 1780 ? This Parish Santa Barbara (?) bring presented ?Machado Bdo Ser

[AZORES-Genealogy] RE: Transcription help needed.

2015-02-09 Thread Edna Epps
Could I please get some help on this birth record for Anna. at http://culturacores.azores.gov.pt/biblioteca_digital/FAL-HT-CAPELO-B-1706-1760/FAL-HT-CAPELO-B-1706-1760_item1/P148.html Bottom record on right hand side. Anna daughter of Francisco Dutra and his wife Anna Sylveira natives this villa

[AZORES-Genealogy] RE: Francisco Pereira de Faria

2015-01-30 Thread Edna Epps
Could someone help me read the top record on this Passport page: http://culturacores.azores.gov.pt/biblioteca_digital/PASSAPORTES-FAL-1908-1920/PASSAPORTES-FAL-1908-1920_item1/P60.html I can read most of it except who Francisco was traveling with.I think it’s his wife Anna Pereira Faria and

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Azores Genealogy Conference and Research Trip, Salt Lake City, April 7-10, 2015

2015-01-30 Thread Edna Epps
Cheri, will there be a little more information on understanding DNA? Edna dave- e...@comcast.net Lord, give me strength for this day's task, Not for tomorrow would I ask; At twilight hour, oh, may I say, "The Lord has been my guide today. [Nillingham] On Jan 30, 2015, at 11:54 AM, Cheri Mello

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Translation Help for Death Record

2015-01-24 Thread Edna Epps
Just a thought is maybe they died in an earthquake? They have quite a few there and often the little rock houses fall. Just a thought I had when I read about the first burial being located in the middle of the principal door?? Edna dave-e...@comcast.net Col 1:9-12 For this reason also, since

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Horta Passport

2015-01-22 Thread Edna Epps
My Grandfather, Antonio Pereira DeFaria was also from Faial and had blue eyes and fair skin. Our family is like that too so I'm not surprised either.;) Edna Lemos Epps dave-e...@comcast.net You are a letter from Christ ❤ 2 Corinthians 3:3: You show that you are a letter from Christ, the result of

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Passport columns?

2015-01-18 Thread Edna Epps
Thank you Hermano! I'm not familiar with the Passports and have had a very difficult time trying to read them! Edna dave-e...@comcast.net Joshua 10:14 "And there was no day like that before it or after it where the Lord listened to the voice of a man; for the Lord fought for Israel" On Jan

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Genetic Distance on Y-DNA

2015-01-02 Thread Edna Epps
Thanks Cheri, this was helpful to me! Edna (dave-e...@comcast.net Oh, that men would give thanks to the LORD for His goodness, and for His wonderful works to the children of men! Psalm 107:21 On Jan 2, 2015, at 5:54 PM, Cheri Mello wrote: Since a few results from the beginning of the Holiday D

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Happy New Years!

2015-01-01 Thread Edna Epps
I too want to wish all of you a very Happy, Healthy New Year and hope we all "root" out a bunch of new cousins this year!!!;) Edna dave-e...@comcast.net PROVERBS 20:27] The fear of the Lord adds length to life, but the years of the wicked are short. On Jan 1, 2015, at 1:46 PM, Hermano C. Pires

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] myorigins results

2014-12-28 Thread Edna Epps
Here are my Gedmatch results using the Eurogenes EUtest V2K15 model" Population North_Sea 23.69% Atlantic29.30% Baltic 8.14% Eastern_Euro1.13% West_Med16.40% West_Asian 2.87% East_Med11.96% Red_Sea 2.11% South_Asian - Southeast_Asian - S

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] myorigins results

2014-12-28 Thread Edna Epps
I don't really know what this all means but...this is what the Gedmatch Jtest showed on my DNA: Population SOUTH_BALTIC7.17% EAST_EURO 3.54% NORTH-CENTRAL_EURO 19.38% ATLANTIC26.14% WEST_MED17.11% ASHKENAZI 7.33% EAST_MED10.20% WEST_ASIAN 0

[AZORES-Genealogy] RE: Help with Marriage record on Jose Duarte

2014-12-27 Thread Edna Epps
I need help reading the names of the brides parents. It’s sort of in the middle of the page on the right..Maria de S. Jose daughter legitimate of Joao Sylveira ? .Dutra maybe and Maria de S. Jose. http://culturacores.azores.gov.pt/biblioteca_digital/FAL-HT-CAPELO-C-1818-1836/FAL-HT-CAPELO-C-1

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

2014-12-24 Thread Edna Epps
Wishing all a very Merry Christmas! Edna dave-e...@comcast.net I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed and am persuaded that He is able to keep what I have committed to Him until that Day. (2 Timothy 1:12) On Dec 24, 2014, at 9:47 AM, Cheri Mello wrote: Merry Christmas, Feliz Natal,

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Transferring your DNA from Ancestry.com or 23andMe

2014-12-08 Thread Edna Epps
I meant "now" transferring my Aunt and sons Ancestry DNA. Edna Epps -- 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 r

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Transferring your DNA from Ancestry.com or 23andMe

2014-12-08 Thread Edna Epps
Thanks Cheri for this information! I am not transferring my Mother's sister's DNA and also my son's to FTDNA.;) Edna dave-e...@comcast.net PROVERBS 20:27] The fear of the Lord adds length to life, but the years of the wicked are short. On Dec 8, 2014, at 9:23 AM, Cheri Mello wrote: I keep

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] CCA concludes the Azores parish records project (aka Ribeirinha records are now online)

2014-11-17 Thread Edna Epps
I'm with you Rosemarie! I love being able to search at home!! I will send them a note for sure!;) Edna dave-e...@comcast.net > On Nov 17, 2014, at 3:53 PM, Rosemarie Capodicci wrote: > > Good idea, Cheri. I have done so and hope that others will write and thank > them for making these re

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Family Finder Matches to the British Isles and Ireland

2014-08-05 Thread Edna Epps
Thank you, Tomas! That was very interesting and informative! Edna dave-edna@comcast.netAnd suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men!" Luke 2:13-14 On Aug 5, 2014, at 3:31

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] 2 Joao Venturas: Joao Ventura versus Joao C. Ventura

2014-08-05 Thread Edna Epps
:)..Well I truly appreciate both of you Joao's and all the work and help that you give to us that have Azorean/Portuguese lines to search! Unfortunately my parents did not speak Portuguese enough for me to learn the language, but I love learning to read the records and when I find a cousin I ge

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] 2 Joao Venturas: Joao Ventura versus Joao C. Ventura

2014-08-04 Thread Edna Epps
Cheri I have been picturing the archivist for all this time! Especially while I've been reading the records on the Tombo.pt site.:) Thanks again for clarifying for me. Edna dave-e...@comcast.net Joshua 10:14 "And there was no day like that before it or after it where the Lord listened to the

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] 2 Joao Venturas: Joao Ventura versus Joao C. Ventura

2014-08-04 Thread Edna Epps
Thanks Cheri.;) I'm not real new to this list but I didn't know that.;) I always thought there was only one!;) Now I know. Edna dave-e...@comcast.net You are a letter from Christ ❤ 2 Corinthians 3:3: You show that you are a letter from Christ, the result of our ministry, written not with

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Help with parents in marriage record - Flamengos, Faial

2014-07-27 Thread Edna Epps
I think the grooms Mother is Barbara Luizaand I think after Sao Joao Baptista says something about living on the Island of Pico? The Pi is on one line and Co on the other?? The bride's name I think is Isabel Rosario. ( In the margin it show Isabel Roz ro) The bride's mother may be Maria

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Centro de Conhecimento dos Açores - Registos Paroquiais

2014-07-25 Thread Edna Epps
Looks like P.ra to me. "Pereira". ♥Edna dave-e...@comcast.net John 5:30 NIV By myself I can do nothing; I judge only as I hear, and my judgment is just, for I seek not to please myself but him who sent me. On Jul 24, 2014, at 10:28 PM, Dolores wrote: > Could someone offer an opinion o

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Jose Correia Borba born 7 July 1875 on Pico to California married Lemos

2014-07-22 Thread Edna Epps
has > turned out to be Pico da Pedra in Ribeira Grande , Sao Miguel. > > Eric Edgar > > > On Mon, Jul 21, 2014 at 10:36 PM, Edna Epps wrote: > Antonio, I am wondering if the "family records" could mean Piedade rather > than Pico? My Lemos family is from Sa

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Jose Correia Borba born 7 July 1875 on Pico to California married Lemos

2014-07-22 Thread Edna Epps
Antonio, I am wondering if the "family records" could mean Piedade rather than Pico? My Lemos family is from Sao Jorge. I have just started looking at this Borba line so really just posted my note to see if someone else may have something that might help me.;) Thanks for your input. Edna (d

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Translation help, mom's name

2014-07-20 Thread Edna Epps
Hi Eddie, I'm kind of new at this too but I think you have done pretty well. I "think" the mother's name is Britta (maybe Ritta) Victorina. On paternal Grandmother it looks like there is a de jesus after Maria Isabel. The date is the birth date and I think it's 8-15-1819 (?) maybe 1829.

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Help please:

2014-07-14 Thread Edna Epps
> > > From: azores@googlegroups.com [mailto:azores@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of > Edna Epps > Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2014 4:01 PM > To: Azores Genalogy Group > Subject: [AZORES-Genealogy] Help please: > > Record : > http://culturacores.azores.gov.pt/biblioteca_d

[AZORES-Genealogy] Help please:

2014-07-14 Thread Edna Epps
Record : http://culturacores.azores.gov.pt/biblioteca_digital/FAL-HT-CEDROS-B-1745-1791/FAL-HT-CEDROS-B-1745-1791_item1/P167.html Bottom on right side for Manuel. All I need is help reading the name of the freguesia that his Mother Anna Silveira is from. Thanks. Edna dave-e...@comcast.net Isa

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Translation Help 'de Faria' (Sao Pedro, Faial)

2014-07-12 Thread Edna Epps
I think this says that they are natives of this parish. I think the Maternal Grandparents are Domingos Luis and Maria Jacintha. You have most of it right. where it says he was baptized I think that is the priest's name (?) I think the Godmother's first name may be Felicia Jacinta. Those

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Diacritics

2014-07-04 Thread Edna Epps
Thanks Joanne, that makes it even easier! Who said you can't teach an old dog new tricks!;) I very much appreciate the help. Edna dave-e...@comcast.net Pray for America to awaken and believe in God On Jul 4, 2014, at 6:57 PM, Joanne Mercier wrote: > On a Mac just hold down the lett

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Diacritics

2014-07-04 Thread Edna Epps
Thanks Cheri. I use a MAC and I found that if you hold Option key and the letter c you get ç. Now I know.;) Edna dave-e...@comcast.net Col 1:9-12 9 For this reason also, since the day we heard of it, we have not ceased to pray for you and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Accurate place name

2014-07-04 Thread Edna Epps
I have a question that is probably remedial, but how to you type Acores with that little tail under the "c"? Edna dave-e...@comcast.net Joshua 10:14 "And there was no day like that before it or after it where the Lord listened to the voice of a man; for the Lord fought for Israel" On Jul 4,

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Help please..

2014-06-29 Thread Edna Epps
Thanks Rodney. I'm pretty sure they are the same, but it helps to get other eyes to look also. I so appreciate your help. Edna dave-edna@comcast.netAnd suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace,

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Help please..

2014-06-28 Thread Edna Epps
Thanks George. If you saw my other note I wanted the record for Emilia right above the one for Maria. Sorry. Edna dave-e...@comcast.net You are a letter from Christ ❤ 2 Corinthians 3:3: You show that you are a letter from Christ, the result of our ministry, written not with ink but with the

[AZORES-Genealogy] Help please..

2014-06-26 Thread Edna Epps
Both of these birth records have a lot of writing in the margin. I “think” they “may” have married each other. One is nephew of my Grandfather, and one is niece of my Grandmother. http://culturacores.azores.gov.pt/biblioteca_digital/FAL-HT-PRAIADONORTE-B-1893-1911/FAL-HT-PRAIADONORTE-B-1893-191

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] RE: I need some help reading record.

2014-06-24 Thread Edna Epps
Allegre wrote: > Antonio married Angela Costa Leonardo, native Santa Antao, Sao Jorge island. > > He died 31 December 1992. > > That's the best that I can do. Shirley in CA > - Original Message - > From: Edna Epps > To: Azores Genalogy Group >

[AZORES-Genealogy] RE: I need some help reading record.

2014-06-23 Thread Edna Epps
Can someone help me read what is in the margin of this birth record: http://culturacores.azores.gov.pt/biblioteca_digital/FAL-HT-PRAIADONORTE-B-1893-1911/FAL-HT-PRAIADONORTE-B-1893-1911_item1/P95.html. It’s the one on the right side of the page, No 18 for Antonio. I think the margin says he go

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Ancestry is up!

2014-06-20 Thread Edna Epps
I called Ancestry today, they are still having issues. I can log on from the web site but my Family Tree Maker account won't connect. Tells me my password is wrong, which it isn't. Also the program is stalling. The man said that is part of their problem and not my computer or my program.

[AZORES-Genealogy] RE: Record for birth Delfina 11-4-1905

2014-06-13 Thread Edna Epps
Can someone help me read the notes in the margin on this record: http://culturacores.azores.gov.pt/biblioteca_digital/FAL-HT-PRAIADONORTE-B-1893-1911/FAL-HT-PRAIADONORTE-B-1893-1911_item1/P123.html Right bottom record for Delfina and it continues on top of next page. Does one note say she marrie

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Need help reading record.

2014-06-04 Thread Edna Epps
h book of 1963, record 14. Then it says 24 Sept 1971. > Maybe that's when they wrote the blue note? > > 3) Died in this freguesia, of Praia do Norte on the 12. Record 109 of today. > 20 April 1976 So I'd guess he died 12 April 1976. > > You're doing great wit

[AZORES-Genealogy] RE: Need help reading record.

2014-06-03 Thread Edna Epps
http://culturacores.azores.gov.pt/biblioteca_digital/FAL-HT-PRAIADONORTE-B-1871-1892/FAL-HT-PRAIADONORTE-B-1871-1892_item1/P151.html Record is for Sergio on bottom right of this page and continues on top left of next page. I need help reading the 3 notes in the left margin. The one in red on

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] RE: Could use some help on this record.

2014-05-31 Thread Edna Epps
gt; Jose Silveira de Mattos X Maria Ignacia > DOBirth 31 Dec 1822 > BAPT 5 Jan 1823 > GODPARENTS > Domingos Francisco? > & Catharina Marianna, > both single > both children of (Manoel Silveira de Medeiros X Anna Maria) > > Hope this helps. Shirley in CA > ---

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] RE: Could use some help on this record.

2014-05-30 Thread Edna Epps
X Josefa Maria > MATERNAL > Jose Silveira de Mattos X Maria Ignacia > DOBirth 31 Dec 1822 > BAPT 5 Jan 1823 > GODPARENTS > Domingos Francisco? > & Catharina Marianna, > both single > both children of (Manoel Silveira de Medeiros X Anna Maria) > > Hope this helps

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] RE: Could use some help on this record.

2014-05-29 Thread Edna Epps
h children of the the couple named above. I'm not certain > of the first name but it looks like Domingos? Francisco e Catharina Mariana. > > Margaret Vicente > > > > On Thu, May 29, 2014 at 1:13 AM, Edna Epps wrote: > http://culturacores.azores.gov.pt/bi

[AZORES-Genealogy] RE: Could use some help on this record.

2014-05-29 Thread Edna Epps
http://culturacores.azores.gov.pt/biblioteca_digital/FAL-HT-CEDROS-B-1813-1823/FAL-HT-CEDROS-B-1813-1823_item1/P136.html The record is bottom left and top right on the page. I think the child’s name is Catarina, Father is Bento Furtado and his wife Rosa Clara. They are natives of Cedros and par

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Help with Rosais, Sao Jorge Baptism

2014-04-26 Thread Edna Epps
Nancy Jean...did you know that my maiden name was Lemos. My ancestors are from Sao Jorge and were Machado there and then Machado de Lemos. Most of my family was from Velas on Sao Jorge. Rosemarie and I have a connection so I'm thinking that maybe you and I do as well? Edna (dave-e...@comcast

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Feliz Pascoa/Happy Easter thread

2014-04-20 Thread Edna Epps
Thank you Cheri and I also want to wish everyone a Happy Easter! It was wonderful to get to meet many of you at the conference in SLC! Edna dave-e...@comcast.net You are a letter from Christ ❤ 2 Corinthians 3:3: You show that you are a letter from Christ, the result of our ministry, written no

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy]

2014-03-19 Thread Edna Epps
Thanks to you and Margaret. I thought I was crazy to be reading it as that!;) I so appreciate this list and the helpfulness of everyone on here! ♥Edna dave-e...@comcast.net For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a ho

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy]

2014-03-18 Thread Edna Epps
de Jesus > > > > On Tue, Mar 18, 2014 at 7:00 PM, Edna Epps wrote: > Thanks Cheri. Someone thought the last name of Paternal Grandfather might be > Joao Antonio Vargas...but it looks like Penguei to me which I don't think is > a name!lol > > ♥♥♥Edna > dave-e

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy]

2014-03-18 Thread Edna Epps
Thanks Cheri. Someone thought the last name of Paternal Grandfather might be Joao Antonio Vargas...but it looks like Penguei to me which I don't think is a name!lol ♥♥♥Edna dave-e...@comcast.net "My presence will go with thee, and I will give thee rest," (Exodus 33:14). On Mar 18, 2014, at 9:

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy]

2014-03-18 Thread Edna Epps
Could I get help reading this birth record for Manuel on right side of page 105 (or 115). This is from Fajazinha, Island of Flores. Are parents Manuel Jose Corvelho and his wife Maria de Jesus? Also not sure of paternal grandparents name. Looks like Joao Antonio ? and Catharina de Jesus? Here

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] RE: Crovelle

2014-03-09 Thread Edna Epps
Thanks Marilyn for taking your time to search. I have been at their gravesite as my parents are also buried in the same area. My problem is finding the specifics on their births so I can try to find them in the Azores records and go back from there. I know the Catholic Church in Yreka has the

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Crovelle

2014-03-09 Thread Edna Epps
Thanks "E" I have seen the information and the different spellings. I haven't contacted the Genealogy Society there but that's a good idea. The Mary that was 3 1/2 on the census was my Grandmother.:) Thanks for your help. Edna dave-e...@comcast.net " For I know the plans I have for you d

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] genealogy program

2014-01-29 Thread Edna Epps
Mary all I can say is good luck. I love my Mac but have not found a program that I like for it. I was used to FTM on my PC and finally ended up just getting an inexpensive PC and using it for my genealogy.;) Edna Lemos Epps dave-e...@comcast.net Joshua 10:14 "And there was no day like that