Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Va / Via in margin of Calheta Records

Jermey, those are certifications. examplified: 1.a cer.dam fora 2.a via via is old writing for fora wich means "issued / extract" On Mon, Mar 20, 2017 at 10:21 AM, 'Jeremy G. B-C' via Azores Genealogy < azores@googlegroups.com> wrote: > Hello, > > I am looking through some records in

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: where

> Listowner, Azores-Gen > Researching: São Miguel island: Vila Franca, Ponta Garca, Ribeira Quente, > Ribeira das Tainhas, Achada > > On Sat, Mar 18, 2017 at 9:17 AM, Margaret Vicente < > margaretvice...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Cheri, There is in Lagoa, S. Miguel.

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: where

Cheri, There is in Lagoa, S. Miguel. In the 1700's Rosario was part of Santa Cruz. Where there is the Porto dos Carneiros or Agnes in latin old writing. On Sat, Mar 18, 2017 at 12:14 PM, Margaret Vicente < margaretvice...@gmail.com> wrote: > I think I know the location base

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: where

I think I know the location based on your description. Would it be possible for you to post the record so we can have a look at the rest of it, and in this way offer a better assessment? On Sat, Mar 18, 2017 at 11:47 AM, pjm47 wrote: > Thanks ,the record is very old 1720 and

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] where

I meant to say Porto dos Anjos is in Santa Maria. There is Porto Santo in Madeira island. Pls check your translation for the right spelling Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 18, 2017, at 11:21 AM, Cheri Mello wrote: > > No idea what island? It's either a neighborhood on

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] where

It is on the island of Santa Maria in Vila do Porto Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 18, 2017, at 11:21 AM, Cheri Mello wrote: > > No idea what island? It's either a neighborhood on one of the Azores, or > maybe a place on Madeira or the continent. You need to do more

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Margin note: Ribeira Quente baptim

typo house, should be houje. On Sun, Mar 12, 2017 at 11:42 AM, Margaret Vicente < margaretvice...@gmail.com> wrote: > Cheri, Angela gave you the rest. > > Here's what it says: > O individuo a que se refere este registo faleceu house na R. Quente - era > viuva de Francisco

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Margin note: Ribeira Quente baptim

Cheri, Angela gave you the rest. Here's what it says: O individuo a que se refere este registo faleceu house na R. Quente - era viuva de Francisco de Melo Silva acerca (ha cerca) de quinze anos - Emolumento um escudo e cincoenta centavos. Povoacao vinte tres de Julho de mil nove centos e quarenta

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Portuguese Civil Registry- Ordering

PM, Joseph Mendonca <jemendonca...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Thank you Margaret. Any idea about the years in between 1905 and 1909? I > need 1908. > >> On Fri, Mar 10, 2017 at 3:46 PM, Margaret Vicente >> <margaretvice...@gmail.com> wrote: >> That's because

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Portuguese Civil Registry- Ordering

That's because the years 1909 to 1916 have been transferred to the Public Library. You will need to order in writing and include the cost. It's only a few cents for a copy but if you want it stamped/certified it will cost around E$20 You can also call them to find out more. Here's the link for

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Help with margin note

Joseph and Cheri, The margin note of the area in question reads: "filho ilegitimo de pai inco..gnito e de Delfina Rosa de Jesus. Joseph, where you are reading Jose, it is pai. On Thu, Mar 9, 2017 at 9:36 PM, Joseph Mendonca wrote: > Thanks Cheri. I found

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Pascoal Machado Obit

viuvo que foi de Margarida Rosa, forao lhes adiministrados os sacramentos devidos pelo P.e xxx? Moraes do Norte Grande, foi seu corpo conduzido a sepultura no dia des to mesmo mes? foi acompanhado a sepultura pelo Paracho Thesoureiro com as mesmas? e perdao das almas, e as mais seguintes

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Portuguese Currency

Gordon, There was no fixed price. I've seen $60, 200 and 250 Reis. It was dependent of once's social condition. There's a book that details some of the aspects and hopefully you will be able to read it for it is in portuguese. It is called "Espelho de Cem Faces" page 31, Alvarao de Araujo

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Parents of Joao da Costa

Agree with Cheri, Agada Roiz (Agueda Rodrigues) and Manuel da Costa On Sun, Mar 5, 2017 at 3:55 PM Cheri Mello wrote: > Yes, Manuel da Costa and either Agueda Rosa or Agueda Rois (for > Rodrigues). It's kinda creased there..so if you have another record with > her as Agueda

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Meaning of margin notes

> Researching: São Miguel island: Vila Franca, Ponta Garca, Ribeira Quente, > Ribeira das Tainhas, Achada > > On Fri, Mar 3, 2017 at 4:21 PM, Margaret Vicente <margare...@gmail.com> > wrote: > > Sorry, I meant to say Marie. > > > > On Fri, Mar 3, 2017 at 7:21 PM,

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Missing Records - Lomba, Flores

Any time, Jeremy. On Fri, Mar 3, 2017 at 6:34 PM, 'Jeremy G. B-C' via Azores Genealogy < azores@googlegroups.com> wrote: > Hmm..Thatisinteresting. >> > > Thank you very much for telling me what that said about the gap! > > , > > Jeremy > > -- > You received this message because you are

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Meaning of margin notes

Sorry, I meant to say Marie. On Fri, Mar 3, 2017 at 7:21 PM, Margaret Vicente <margaretvice...@gmail.com> wrote: > Maria, > > Abreviation: > > Fab. 60 P. > > Fabrica next 60 which is the cost and P because the currency was R for > Reis, I'm deducing it means Pago

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Meaning of margin notes

of name being buried in "cova de fabrica" don't know the reason, perhaps they ended up with no money? I hope this will be of some help, Margaret Vicente On Fri, Mar 3, 2017 at 4:52 PM, Marie <ma...@volbeda.com> wrote: > Wondering what is the meaning of the margin notes on sever

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Missing Records - Lomba, Flores

I took a look at the book and here's what the author is saying: "e ainda com Cedros e Lomba, uma e outra sem livros de conhecido paradeiro nos largos períodos 1693-1840, a primeira, e 1700-1860, a segunda. SOURCE: Gomes, Francisco. Casais das Flores e do Corvo (Kindle Location 61). . Kindle

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Missing Records - Lomba, Flores

There's a book written by Francisco Gomes with the title of Casais das Flores e do Corvo (2012) It is available for purchases and is downloadable. Who are you looking for? I can look it up to see if they're listed. On Fri, Mar 3, 2017 at 4:10 PM, John Vasconcelos wrote:

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Father's name of Maria de Avis married with Manoel Spinola

It is Joao Afonco de Giar [Joao Afonso de Aguiar] On Thu, Mar 2, 2017 at 11:35 PM, Cheri Mello wrote: > Joao __ de Guiar which is Aguiar today. We just had a question on > Aguiar yesterday! The other name, I don't know. > > Cheri Mello > Listowner, Azores-Gen >

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Manuel da Costa and Anna de Sousa

You are welcome, Louie! On Thu, Mar 2, 2017 at 4:10 PM Louie Avila wrote: > Thanks Mara! > > -- > 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 it,

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Manuel da Costa and Anna de Sousa

Only the groom and parents are from Pico. The bride and parents are naturals of Ribeira Seca, however all parties are residents of R. Seca On Wed, Mar 1, 2017 at 11:27 PM Louie Avila wrote: > > Am I reading correctly that the parents of both the bride and the groom >

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] trans obit

Cheri, The original book disappeared and in 1868 by the order of the Bishop the obits were re-entered on this one. This information is on page 1, left hand side, blue section headed "Abertura"

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Is "GUIAR" a last name or did priest abbreviate

It is the early form of writing a surname with de, da, do. An example is (da Ruda, d'aRuda, de Arruda) In the case here we have ( da Guiar, d'aGuiar, de Aguiar) The surname is "de Aguiar" Cheers On Wed, Mar 1, 2017 at 5:13 PM Ângela Loura wrote: > Imagine an apostrophe

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Father's Name

Agree it to be Caetano Netto (Neto) de Mendonca! You can confirm the Neto by looking at the witness signature "Joao Netto" at the bottom of the record. On Tue, Feb 28, 2017 at 8:14 PM, linda wrote: > Might it be Caetano Netto de Mendonca? > > -- > You received this

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Baptism record - Francisco (Jose da Terra) of Cabo da Praia Terceira 1864

Agree with Linda.. ...lancado a fl (folha) 6 do livro de ... I need help with the *17th & 18th lines*... Neto Materno de (Maternal Grandparents) Jose Coelho Ribeiro e de Catarina Luisa. On Sun, Feb 26, 2017 at 12:46 PM, linda wrote: > Hi Evee, > > If I read it

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Mother's name

It's actually Ana Ritta (Rita). On Wed, Feb 22, 2017 at 9:39 PM, Cheri Mello wrote: > Suzanne is looking for Anna's mother. I thought I saw Maria, Angela saw > Aorora, and Margaret sees Anna. > > Cheri Mello > Listowner, Azores-Gen > Researching: São Miguel island: Vila

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Florianno - Vila do Porto, Santa Maria

verb. Can't remember how to turn it into a noun > though. The trahalbador has taken over in my brain! > > Cheri Mello > Listowner, Azores-Gen > Researching: São Miguel island: Vila Franca, Ponta Garca, Ribeira Quente, > Ribeira das Tainhas, Achada > > On Wed, Feb 22, 2017 at 11:41 A

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Mother's name

The mother is also Ana. On Wed, Feb 22, 2017 at 1:49 PM, Ângela Loura wrote: > Aorora > > 2017-02-22 18:43 GMT+00:00 Cheri Mello : > >> Not Anna. I can see Anna somewhere else in the document. I think it's >> Maria Silveira and the Silveira is

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Florianno - Vila do Porto, Santa Maria

it's not a mistake. The word is spanish. Trabarador. (trabalhador). We were under the Spanish for over 67 years, this priest still used the form. On Wed, Feb 22, 2017 at 1:57 PM, Ângela Loura wrote: > I think the priest or whoever wrote down the records with that

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Margin note help-Ernesto, bottom right

# 1 - casou nesta freguesia a 27 de Julho 1922 com Maria da Gloria # 2 - casou em segundas (2.a) nupcias a 23-11-1935? com Diamantina Cabral Cordeiro # 3 - o casamento averbado sob o n.o 1 foi dissolvido por obito da conjugue mulher falecida no dia 2-2-1934. Averbamento n.1 ao Acto de

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] A Few Unclear Words in Baptismal Record

oficial de sapateiro. (shoemaker) da Graciosa, e o dito Antonio da Cunha natural da Vila do Topo da ilha de S. Jorge, todos fregueses desta On Tue, Feb 21, 2017 at 5:58 PM, Sue Q wrote: > Hi, Everyone > > Sorry, here's another one I got most of, but a few words

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Update: Ethnic Origins (myOrigins) on Family Tree DNA (FTDNA)

Thank you, Cheri! On Tue, Feb 21, 2017 at 10:04 AM, Cheri Mello wrote: > (Cross posted to Azores, Madeira, and IslandRoutes lists) > > Family Tree DNA (FTDNA) has a back up of about 3000 people that need to > get through the pipeline for the broad ethnic origins (called

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] A little help Sao Pedro, Santa Maria

Sam, Angela did give the right info. You posted your reading as Jan 8 *1903,* since the day was correct, she corrected the year to 1803. The baptism date is Jan 16th On Sat, Feb 18, 2017 at 8:30 PM, Cheri Mello wrote: > I read born 8 Jan 1803 > > Cheri Mello > Listowner,

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Records of São Matheus, ponta Delgada

the Azores and this information helps if we get there to visit > these places. I have one ancestor who died in the Casa de Misericórdia (or > was buried there). Was that a hospital? > > Thank you so much. > > Maria Elena > > On Feb 17, 2017, at 9:46 PM, Margaret Vicente <marga

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Records of São Matheus, ponta Delgada

There was a church of S. Mateus in Ponta Delgada. It was not the same church as Sao Jose, and it was located no Largo Martires da Patria, or Campo da Conceicao. It no longer exists as it was demolished and gave place to the garden of Padre Jose Joaquim de Sena Freitas. Because the Parish grew

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Translation help

It actually is organised. When clicking on the opening file when it drops down you will be able to see content description, highlighted below. The hospital Santa Casa da Misericordia was located in Sao Jose's Parish. Contribuidor: Região Autónoma Açores, Presidência Governo, Direcção Regional

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Vila do Porto - Santa Maria (Pedro Francisco de Bairos and Anna de Andrade Poim)

mail.com> >> wrote: >> >>> Thanks everyone for your input on this. >>> >>> Margaret... I too am a direct descendant of this couple. Slowly I've >>> been working my way back and was pretty excited when I found this record. >>> >>> Ange

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Vila do Porto - Santa Maria (Pedro Francisco de Bairos and Anna de Andrade Poim)

Perinha de Moura (Cap.º 218.º § 1.º N.º 2). > Tiveram: > (...) > 3 - Alferes *Pedro Francisco de Bairos*, cuja filiação consta de > escrituras de venda de bens herdados dos > pais que claramente nomeiam. *Casou em Vila do Porto a 8.1.1680 com Ana > de Andrade Alpoim ou* > *Alpuim* (Ca

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Vila do Porto - Santa Maria (Pedro Francisco de Bairos and Anna de Andrade Poim)

Angela, do you mind sharing why you are concluding that? On Sun, Feb 12, 2017 at 2:45 PM Ângela Loura <angelalo...@gmail.com> wrote: > After reading this record, and reading the RR book, i get to the > conclusion that maybe RR got it all wrong. > > 2017-02-12 19:28 GMT+00:0

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Vila do Porto - Santa Maria (Pedro Francisco de Bairos and Anna de Andrade Poim)

number 3. John Roias (JR) helped me with this line. On Sun, Feb 12, 2017 at 2:11 PM, Margaret Vicente <margaretvice...@gmail.com > wrote: > My take is; Dulciana > > On Sun, Feb 12, 2017 at 1:27 PM, Cheri Mello <gfsche...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Now it looks like &quo

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Vila do Porto - Santa Maria (Pedro Francisco de Bairos and Anna de Andrade Poim)

My take is; Dulciana On Sun, Feb 12, 2017 at 1:27 PM, Cheri Mello wrote: > Now it looks like "Davitana." That's not even a name! > > Cheri Mello > Listowner, Azores-Gen > Researching: São Miguel island: Vila Franca, Ponta Garca, Ribeira Quente, > Ribeira das Tainhas, Achada

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Santa Maria Marriage: Antonio Resendes (Pavia) toAntonia Sam Jose (a little help please)

; > On Tue, Feb 7, 2017 at 5:24 AM, Ângela Loura <angelalo...@gmail.com> > wrote: > >> Tish the right words are 'aonde foi desobrigado na quaresma proxime >> passada de mil sete centos sessenta e dois" >> >> 2017-02-07 13:15 GMT+00:00 Margaret Vicente

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Santa Maria Marriage: Antonio Resendes (Pavia) toAntonia Sam Jose (a little help please)

It is Francisca de Menezes (Meneses) natural of Sao Pedro Parish The groom was dis obligated in the year 1762. This means he had full filled all of the Christian and monetary obligations On Mon, Feb 6, 2017 at 11:45 PM Tish M wrote: > I am also interested in this one, too.

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Bernardina filha de ? on February 19th, 1784 - Santo Espirito, Santa Maria

Without going into the record I can tell the parents of the child are not married. Antonia is the mother, following that it names her bparents. Same with the father. No vino this time George, lol On Sun, Feb 5, 2017 at 10:41 AM George Sousa wrote: > I may have to file

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Margin Note Transcription Help Please

The writing is tight and it gets unreadable when enlarging. Faleceu na freguesia da Calheta deste concelho no dia vinte e dois de Novembro corrente. Registo de obit numero noventa e sinco da folha quarenta e seis do livro trinta e quatro. Um escudo e cincoenta centavos. Calheta, vinte tres de

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] I need help to understand Parish records of XVI century in Ilha Terceira

1. Joao Gonçalves father is; Joao Luis 2. Sebastiao Goncalves, widower. It does not list parents or deceased wife's name On Thu, Feb 2, 2017 at 9:23 PM, Diogo França wrote: > > > *(1600) João Gonçalves e Isabel Francisca (Casamento na freg. da Sé, Ilha >

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Trns help Manuel

Cheri I think the mother is Ines (Ignes) On Wed, Feb 1, 2017 at 5:56 PM linda wrote: The last two bottom right records are for Manuel son of Jose Sylveira born on March 12th. Mom is Ignacia Sylveira in one and Maria Sylveira in the other. Too confusing! :D Liz, which

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Parents of Agostino Jose de Freitas

Mother is Violanta (Violante) de Jesus On Fri, Jan 27, 2017 at 11:20 AM Louie Avila wrote: The link is here: http://culturacores.azores.gov.pt/biblioteca_digital/TER-PV-FONTINHAS-C-1720-1774/TER-PV-FONTINHAS-C-1720-1774_item1/P347.html Please look just above the

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Help with Father's Name (Santo Espirito, Santa Maria)

You will find the name in Ribeira Grande, S. Miguel island. In my tree I have a few from Estrela and S Pedro Parishes On Fri, Jan 27, 2017 at 4:20 PM JR wrote: > Lordello is a noble name. In the early days the King sent many nobles to > help settle the islands. Many of the St

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Help maternal grandfather's name

t mind. I > haven't run across this name before (Arnaud). Is there any info that you > can tell me about it? > > > On Wed, Jan 25, 2017 at 2:47 PM, Margaret Vicente < > margaretvice...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Hi Joseph, >> >> Yes, you got it right. >> >

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Help maternal grandfather's name

Hi Joseph, Yes, you got it right. On Wed, Jan 25, 2017 at 2:40 PM, Joseph Mendonca wrote: > Top-left, 7th line. > > I'm unsure of the middle name of the maternal grandfather. It looks like > *Jose* *Arnaud ? do Amaral*. I appreciate any help, thanks. > >

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Passaporte Record — One word I can't figure out!

Here's how I read it: seu irmao Francisco Luis viuvo de 24 anos e Mulher deste J (Joao) His brother Francisco Luis, widower, 24 years old and the wife of this (J) meaning (the wife of Joao Espinola Luis On Sun, Jan 22, 2017 at 3:57 PM, Sue Q wrote: > Hi, Everyone, > > >

[AZORES-Genealogy] CCA site is back up

Just in notice site is up. Have fun. -- Margaret M Vicente -- 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 it, send an email to azores+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. Visit

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Cedros Obit

Sean, The document reads she is a widow that she was 70 years old approximately. Husband is not named. On Fri, Jan 13, 2017 at 8:32 PM Sean Andrade wrote: > Hi, > > Having issues with the obit on the very top on the right side: >

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Deciphering Surname, Santa Maria Island

Sam, it's a girl Claudianna daughter of Antonio Felecianno .. The Paternal GF's name is correct Jose Francisco the word Serrador after the name is his trade/office he is a (Sawyer) Paternal grandmother is correct Maria dos Prazeres On Thu, Jan 12, 2017 at 10:24 PM, aportugee via Azores

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Abel Avila Baptism

It says they were received (married) in this Parish where they are Parishioners. By they way her name is Maria Luiz (Luis) de Menezes (Meneses) On Thu, Jan 12, 2017 at 8:16 PM, LouieLouieOhOh wrote: > > I am at a loss for finding my "great grandparents" marriage

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: My elusive Maria Cristo

Hi Celeste, Taking another look at your email, and I hope you will not mind me saying this but your reference date above regarding the 1910 Census, showing Maria C. Cristo year of arrival in the year - 1909 - when in fact it lists, year* 1905*. Both her and Serafim de Morais declared having

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: My elusive Maria Cristo

Julio, 5F identified as Maria do Cristo, died 8 days after birth. Please see here # 58 ; http://culturacores.azores.gov.pt/biblioteca_digital/SMG-RG-LOMBASTBARBARA-O-1870-1879/SMG-RG-LOMBASTBARBARA-O-1870-1879_item1/P54.html On Tue, Jan 10, 2017 at 4:19 PM, Júlio wrote:

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Is Father Antao or ANTONIO

Linda, as far as I know, the Treasurer responsibilities were dictated by Canon Law. The functions very much in line with a record keeping, analysis, reporting and other responsibilities as appointed. A Coadjutor was part of the Bishop's office. You may wish to read about it here;

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Is Father Antao or ANTONIO

Just as FYI the Treasure position in the church was that of a Priest, not a worker. On Sun, Jan 8, 2017 at 2:12 PM Maria Lima wrote: > Linda- you were correct about the witness being a worker at the church. > In going back I just found a record that had Antao Ferreira,

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Mateus Cunha and Madelena Inacia marriage details

You're welcome. Louie, because the priest entered place of baptism after the bride's mother's name it creates some confusion but place of birth in this is presumed to be that of the bride. Perhaps her parents are from there also which you will know when you haver her birth record. On Sat, Jan 7,

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Mateus Cunha and Madelena Inacia marriage details

Dated November 3rd 1740 Mateus da Cunha son of Salvador Pires and of his wife Catherina (Catarina) de Andrade, baptised in this Parish of N. Sra.da Pena with Magdalena Ignacia de Santo Antonio daugher of Pedro Goncalves Arruda and of his wife Maria do Nascimento baptised in the Parish Matrix of

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Name Abbreviation on Marriage Record

I have ancestry in S. Jorge and can say it is not too common there, but have come across a few families. It is Gil. It can be derived from a first Portuguese name Gil or, it could have had its origins with the Flanders, (French/German) On Fri, Jan 6, 2017 at 11:25 AM, Marilyn Thompson

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Help with 2 names in Ginetes- pages of baptisms, no dates

Madrinha (godmother) Apellonia (Apolonia) Ferreira Twins: name and tile of priest. Maria Elena, as far as I can tell, you're looking at an index of sorts. What's strange is that is in the middle of this book. I'm not certain if it is for baptisms or confirmations. There are no titles nor

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Help translating Machado Texiera birth on Sao Jorge

Sam, please see ??? addressed below: Manoel son of Jose de Machado de Souza, and of his wife, Maria Netta, naturals, residentes, and clients of of the Parochial Parish of the Apostle Sao Tiago place of Ribeira Seca, towsnhip of the of Calheta, of the island of Sao Jorge, born on the 18 day of

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Trying to trace the last name Secia in the Azores

You are right. Unfortunately 1902 and 1903 records are not available. It is important for you to get the basic birth and marriage for your GP and GGP to ensure you have the right base to start your research as recommended by Cheri Melo in other emails. By the way the name is Secio in the

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Trying to trace the last name Secia in the Azores

Hi Kim, I'm trying to help, however based on the birth year 1878 for Manuel Cecis (Ancestry Celio) Fonseca sailing on the ship Vancouver in 1903, bringing him to be 25 years old. Does the manifest state if he is married? Why I'm asking is because the 1904 Maria Bento M. Fonseca is 35 years old

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Trying to trace the last name Secia in the Azores

Elaine, seeing they're travelling on the same passport, they in all probabilities are related. On Wed, Jan 4, 2017 at 11:15 PM, "E" Sharp wrote: > ​Margaret, > > Thanks, I thought so but was not sure it was a Z. I cannot read these > recordsno hownever

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Trying to trace the last name Secia in the Azores

Elaine, reading it as Maria Rosa On Wed, Jan 4, 2017 at 11:10 PM, "E" Sharp wrote: > Margaret and Kim, > > Bingo!! I knew this list would come through for her. Now we can go > looking for the kids baptism records. Margaret did you notice the Maria > after son Manuel...is

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Trying to trace the last name Secia in the Azores

, Jan 4, 2017 at 11:03 PM, Margaret Vicente <margaretvice...@gmail.com > wrote: > Hi Kim, > > She came from Faial da Terra, Povoacao. > > She was married, 35 years old > Parents: Manuel Pereira and Maria de Melo > > On Wed, Jan 4, 2017 at 9:59 PM, Kim S <kase...

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Trying to trace the last name Secia in the Azores

Hi Kim, She came from Faial da Terra, Povoacao. She was married, 35 years old Parents: Manuel Pereira and Maria de Melo On Wed, Jan 4, 2017 at 9:59 PM, Kim S wrote: > Hello All, > > I found my great-grand mother on the Passportes List, but can not read > where she came

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Trying to trace the last name Secia in the Azores

Hi, Yes, Sécia is used as a last name. There's someone with this name on Face Book. It is also the name of a flower, cultivated in most gardens and backyards on the islands, sécias, could spot them a distance away for their bright colours, pinks, oranges and purple. On Wed, Jan 4, 2017 at

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Help with faded record - Groom's name?

ard to read whether it said Joao or > Jose or something else with that curly line in there. Happy New Year to > you both. > > On Sat, Dec 31, 2016 at 11:13 AM, Margaret Vicente < > margaretvice...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Richard, have a look at the other two links Cathy

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Help with faded record - Groom's name?

Richard, have a look at the other two links Cathy posted, the spelling is clearer. Cheers, and Happy New Year to both, yourself and Cathy! On Sat, Dec 31, 2016 at 11:10 AM, Margaret Vicente < margaretvice...@gmail.com> wrote: > Yes, we're cousins alright. > > We may not be able

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Help with faded record - Groom's name?

Hi Cathy, It is "Morte" The marriage record the spelling is compacted with the rT making it look like an N. We may have an ancestral connection here as I have ancestors with this last name in Agua de Pau. On Sat, Dec 31, 2016 at 10:19 AM, Cathy Bourgeois < cathybourgeois1...@gmail.com> wrote:

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Inscription translation

Jeremy, after physically checking the Portuguese dictionary the answer is; there is no other double meaning. There's the possibility that the word like the SN abbreviation may have been misapplied. Which leaves you with a puzzle to resolve. Flores surname may be indicative of the origins of the

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Inscription translation

Philippe, If we are showing others how to in Portuguese, I have to say that none of the abbreviations as shown are correct. There is one form only, and that is (Sr.) masculine and (Sra.) feminine. All others as the example on the gravestone may be due to lack of writing knowledge of the engraver.

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Inscription translation

Hi Jeremy, She was the beneficiary of the deceased. Legataria translated to the one who received the legacy, beneficiary, The one who receives an inheritance. Cheri, I can only presume the sn is an incorrect spelling of Sr. (senhor) otherwise (sn) translates to sem numero (without number) On

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Display issue on the Passaportes

Cheri, did you check my previous email? There's nothing wrong, when you look at it...the 1/2 page # 130 is a bad take. Click next to image # 131 and you will have the full image. There's nothing wrong with anyone's browser, either. If they should take any action is to simply to delete image #

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Display issue on the Passaportes

Cheri, The one half page you're looking at is a bad image. Click forward to image 131 and you will see the full page. IT uploaded it in error. On Tue, Dec 27, 2016 at 1:07 PM, Marilyn Thompson wrote: > 1/2 image > > > On Tue, Dec 27, 2016 at 10:32 AM, Cheri Mello

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Baby's Name?

Hi It is Suzanna (Susana) same name as the godmother near the bottom of the record. On Tue, Dec 27, 2016 at 9:02 AM Richard Francis Pimentel < rickredle...@gmail.com> wrote: > *It looks like Joanna to me.* > > > > *Rick* > > > > *From:* 'Jeremy G. B-C - Researching: Sao Jorge & Pico' via Azores

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Bretanha, Sao Miguel Marriage Record 1737

You got it, Viveiros! On Mon, Dec 26, 2016 at 8:25 PM Richard Francis Pimentel < rickredle...@gmail.com> wrote: *I have a marriage from Ajuda Bretanha and can’t make the name of the Groom’s mother The groom is Antao Soares son of Manuel Soares and Francisca Viveiros? It is the upper left record

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Santo Espirito, Santa Maria - Francisca filha de Joam de Moura and Laurencia Roza

George, you are welcome. It is up to the individual. Some professionals prefer to stay with the original spellings however, and in my opinion that slows your search down if you have the same name in different spellings you will have to rely on memory. It also impairs family tree comparison with

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Santo Espirito, Santa Maria - Francisca filha de Joam de Moura and Laurencia Roza

Sorry, Joam is currently writen Joao with the till over the letter a On Mon, Dec 26, 2016 at 4:27 PM, Margaret Vicente <margaretvice...@gmail.com > wrote: > George, > > Parents - correct > > Paternal Grandfather: *Joam de **Fontes de Matos* > Paternal Grandmothe

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Santo Espirito, Santa Maria - Francisca filha de Joam de Moura and Laurencia Roza

George, Parents - correct Paternal Grandfather: *Joam de **Fontes de Matos* Paternal Grandmother: *Maria de Moura, both deceased, natural of N. Senhora da Assuncao* *Maternal G. parents - correct* *No, only the Maternal Grandparents are from Santo Espirito* *Date - correct* *Godfather -

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Baptism of a Correia in Vila Franca (Sao Miguel)

* _o Licensiado (Licensed)_*__ Jacome Francisco Serpa! On Sun, Dec 25, 2016 at 6:25 PM, Cheri Mello wrote: > Here's another. Bad bleed-through. Margarida on the right. Godfather 4th > or 5th line from the bottom Jacome Francisco Serpa???: >

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Translation of margin note

On Sat, Dec 24, 2016 at 10:05 PM Sme wrote: > Hi. May I please get a translation of the margin note for my ggrandmother? > > This birth/baptism was recorded twice. Once in Nov and again in Dec. > > >

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] baptism, Sao Jorge, Nordeste, Jose, top left of page,

He was left at the door of the first couple and given to be raised to Ana Claudina and names her parents because she is a single person On Sun, Dec 25, 2016 at 8:16 AM Aaron Pereira wrote: > > > Hello, > > I'm trying to understand what is going on with this baptism record

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Feliz Natal e Prospero Ano Novo (Merry Christmas/Happy New Year) Thread

Merry Christmas everyone! On Sat, Dec 24, 2016 at 6:58 AM Nancy Couto wrote: > Boas Festas to all of you! > > Sent from my iPad > > On Dec 24, 2016, at 2:51 AM, Joe Matias wrote: > > Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year !! > > On Sat, Dec 24, 2016 at

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Fajã da Caldeira

Thanks for the correction, Jeremy. On Fri, Dec 23, 2016 at 6:16 PM, 'Jeremy G. B-C - Researching: Sao Jorge & Pico' via Azores Genealogy wrote: > That is correct Louie. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Azores

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Fajã da Caldeira

You didn't mention the year of your search but, it is, Igreja do Santo Cristo. Inaugurated in the year 1835. Prior to this you will have to search in Santa Catarina Parish. On Fri, Dec 23, 2016 at 3:44 PM, LouieLouieOhOh wrote: > Does anyone know which church(s)

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Baptism Record help, Moniz, Faial da Terra

Hi Chelly, The Priest misspelled the name Lidinho, but he entered it correctly...where he wrote "neto paterno de Manuel Muniz (Moniz) Lindinho. LINDINHO, is a surname. It may have had its roots as a nick that stuck. Many families carry this surname presently. On Thu, Dec 22, 2016 at 7:24

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] 1836 Baptism in Ribeira Quente on Sao Miguel island (way too much vinho)

:00 PM, Cheri Mello <gfsche...@gmail.com> wrote: > Yeah, that's what I have. > > Cheri Mello > Listowner, Azores-Gen > Researching: São Miguel island: Vila Franca, Ponta Garca, Ribeira Quente, > Ribeira das Tainhas, Achada > > On Sun, Dec 18, 2016 at 3:09 PM, Mar

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] 1836 Baptism in Ribeira Quente on Sao Miguel island (way too much vinho)

Cheri, your interpretation is not quite as documented. it says: ..nasceu aos oito dias do mez de Fevereiro de mil oito sento e trint e seis, e foi batizado em casa *por* Antonia de Jesus, casada, com Francisco Furtado em extrema necessidade.. ...born on the 8th day of the month of February

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Help with a record from Matriz de Sao Miguel, Vila Franco do Campo

Altino, Manuel Roiz (Rodrigues) son of Sebastiao Rodrigues, deceased, and of his wife Catarina de Morais with, Ursula de Melo daughter of Manuel Fernandes boquinha (nick), decased and of his wife Maria de Melo.. On Sun, Dec 18, 2016 at 3:15 PM, Cheri Mello wrote: > Groom's

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Felicissima or Felicisima

;> Listowner, Azores-Gen >> Researching: São Miguel island: Vila Franca, Ponta Garca, Ribeira Quente, >> Ribeira das Tainhas, Achada >> >> On Sun, Dec 18, 2016 at 9:31 AM, Margaret Vicente < >> margaretvice...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >>

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Felicissima or Felicisima

where the priest had too much vinho. I would *think* that she'd be > Felicissima and that the priest just wrote the shorter name. Felicia is > used more than Felicissima. > > Cheri Mello > Listowner, Azores-Gen > Researching: São Miguel island: Vila Franca, Ponta Garca, Ribeira Quente, &

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Felicissima or Felicisima

sh. > > Thanks! Cheri > > Cheri Mello > Listowner, Azores-Gen > Researching: São Miguel island: Vila Franca, Ponta Garca, Ribeira Quente, > Ribeira das Tainhas, Achada > > On Sun, Dec 18, 2016 at 6:59 AM, Margaret Vicente < > margaretvice...@gmail.com> wrote:

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