I definitely have an interest in these books.
-Trevor Costa
-Original Message-
From: Cheri Mello
To: Azores Genealogy
Sent: Sat, Mar 3, 2018 1:24 pm
Subject: Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Vale das Furnas Families books
They are in Portuguese and cover Furnas only.
Cheri Mello
Listowner
Eliseu,
I believe we have made contact. I am the Trevor Costa on your list. I'd be
happy to exchange any information with you. Also, you can see my GEDCOM, on
FTDNA.
-Trevor (researching Furnas & Capelas, Sao Miguel)
-Original Message-
From: Eliseu Pacheco da Silva
To: AZORES
Laura,
When I view my In Common FTDNA matches with you, the western half of Sao Miguel
(Bretanha-Mosteiros) come up more than any other Azores location. I am guessing
we eventually connect, there. One In Common person comes up as having
ancestors from Santa Maria, but I don't know of any fami
The people really are so gracious. A woman was closing up her shop, just
around lunch, and we asked her where a certain cafe was. As the directions
were complicated, she asked us to get in her car and she drove us there. This
was in Ponta Delgada, On Faial, our cab driver had sons in the Sta
Cheri,
Thank you for giving more definition to the range of DNA inherited from each
parent. Previously, I thought it might be possible to get 40% from one parent
and 60% from the other. Now I know better.
-Trevor Costa (Va/DC)
-Original Message-
From: Cheri Mello
To: Azores Genea
Group,
Actually, because I was baffled the first time at being so "French/Orcadian", I
read the Family Findr FAQ thoroughly. You are right, Ralph, there is an equal
opportunity to inherit your parents' genes, however with regards to Family
Finder, they state that a match may not be found wit
Doug,
I am actually not certain which side of my family the Niger-Congo Genesis comes
from. I do not know of my Portuguese ancestors (in particular) having any
slaves, but I do know my English ancestors did. My Portuguese
great-grandfather was pretty dark, but he looked more middle-eastern t
cramento, California
Pico & Terceira Genealogist
916-550-1618
www.dholmes.com
Original Message
Subject: Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: MyOrigins (Population Finder) is now
available!
From: ttcostadc via Azores Genealogy
Date: Tue, May 06, 2014 6:20 pm
To: azores@google
Group,
Two irksome things (which are actually just one) are: Why is the North
Mediterranean described as being "From Spain to Greece" (I can see the
graphic), and why are the Azores described as being "off the coast of Spain"?
Grumble, grumble. Good tool, though.
-Trevor Costa (VA/DC)
.com
Original Message
Subject: Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: MyOrigins (Population Finder) is now
available!
From: ttcostadc via Azores Genealogy
Date: Tue, May 06, 2014 6:20 pm
To: azores@googlegroups.com
Group,
Mine finally make sense to me, with 47% North Mediterranean Basin. Ther
Group,
Mine finally make sense to me, with 47% North Mediterranean Basin. There was a
surprise 1% Nigeria-Congo Genesis.
-Trevor Costa (VA/DC)
-Original Message-
From: Herb
To: azores
Sent: Tue, May 6, 2014 6:41 pm
Subject: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: MyOrigins (Population Finder) is
Group,
How popular was the name Emilia Amalia da Conceicao? Maybe a strange question
to ask, but I have one, in my lines (born abt. 1860), from Povoacao, married to
a Joao Furtado d'Araujo.
-Trevor Costa (ancestors da Costa Pevide in Furnas, Sao Miguel, and Camara
Vieira in Capelas/Bretanha,
Very cool!
-Trevor
-Original Message-
From: Shirley Allegre
To: azores
Sent: Tue, Feb 25, 2014 3:33 pm
Subject: Re: [AZORES-Genealogy]. New Study--Percentage of Jewish ancestry among
Iberian population
King Diniz is my 21st grgrandfather. He was married to Queen Isabel of Spain
Anthony,
I try to pull everything I can together:
1. RTPi - I watch mostly after my family goes to bed.
2. A Live class (was in Brazilian, but I learned of a textbook, Ponto de
Encontro, which indicates differences in European and Brasilian and reads like
a traditional language textbook, fro
Group,
Some of Brasil uses "tu". In the area where my teacher grew up (Para'), they
used "tu", but she didn't teach it; it wasn't in the Brasilian textbook. Like
the US, regional speech varies.
-Trevor
-Original Message-
From: João Ventura
To: azores
Sent: Fri, Dec 6, 2013 3:10 am
CHeri / Joao,
I had the same Living Language series for "Continental" Portuguese. I have
been seeing the terminology change, with regards to this. On Bertrand
Livreiros, they simply say for Idioma "Portugues" or "Portugues do Brasil".
I am looking at, currently, DinoLingo for my child. It i
Group,
As half-descended from Azoreans, it is important to keep in mind not only the
mixed nature of the population of the Azores, but of larger Europe, as well. I
came up as 92% French and Orcadian, as well, with 7% Jewish/Palestinian.
BUT, I also know that there was a da Rosa, in my Azore
Anthony,
Join the club. :)
-Trevor (researching Sao Miguel)
-Original Message-
From: Anthony Soares
To: azores
Sent: Sun, Dec 1, 2013 2:17 pm
Subject: [AZORES-Genealogy] Population Finder
Crazy my PF says I am Western European (French,Orcadian) and Middle Eastern
(Jewish).
--
Fo
CCA used to be Centro de Conhecimentos dos Acores. It is now here:
http://www.culturacores.azores.gov.pt/ig/
-Trevor
-Original Message-
From: kgarry
To: azores
Sent: Tue, Nov 26, 2013 12:16 pm
Subject: [AZORES-Genealogy] Help!! CCA?
Hello,
I am relatively new to the site and h
Cheri/Anyone,
Does FamilyTreeDNA know when they're going to roll out their new categories? I
am still being swallowed up by France.
-Trevor Costa
-Original Message-
From: pico
To: azores
Sent: Wed, Nov 13, 2013 12:26 am
Subject: RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA Conference notes (part 1):
Sounds like Simoes.
-Trevor
-Original Message-
From: New Bedford Simmons or Faial / Pico Simoes
To: azores
Sent: Thu, Nov 14, 2013 5:09 pm
Subject: [AZORES-Genealogy] Simmons = What in Portugese?
Is Simmons an authentic Portugese name?
If not what would be the translation of this
"E",
Someone please correct me, if they know I am wrong. Y-DNA goes way back. The
lack of importance the Azoreans gave to surnames is one way the names can end
up being different, at the end of the day. Also, when these Y-DNA markers
decided to show up, nations weren't, in general, using su
"E",
Which test is this? Iinitially thought you were talking about the Family Finder
test, but after readin "32 markers", now I am thinking it's maybe a Y-DNA
test? Also, as the Google group was included, I couldn't tell if for sure it
was me you were matching.
I am always interested in meet
Group,
Actually, the Wikipedia page on Moazbites indicates they are 0% Y-DNA
haplogroup J2, so... I am definitely wrong in my suggestion. The Population
Finder tool is very generic, as has been said, and is due for an update. I
can't make much of my designations, which is fine. I feel the be
Group,
Mine shows 7.5% "Palestinian, Jewish, Mozabite, Bedouin (South)". I think it's
the J2..?
-Trevor Costa
-Original Message-
From: Richard Francis Pimentel
To: azores
Sent: Mon, Sep 30, 2013 11:32 am
Subject: RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] FTDNA: Got Mozabite genes?
Hi Eileen,
My
My great uncle Jacinto calls himself Jesse.
-Trevor
-Original Message-
From: Joanne Mercier
To: azores
Sent: Thu, Sep 12, 2013 6:33 am
Subject: Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Americanized/Anglicanized names
Paul,
My grandfather, Jacintho Benevides Souza used Jesse as his anglized
Group,
Though not as thorough as some of the discussion has been, here, a fun listen
can be found on youtube, if you search "pronuncia micaelense". The clip was
posted by someone called Helfimed.
-Trevor Costa
-Original Message-
From: John Vasconcelos
To: azores
Sent: Sat, Jul 13,
That is an extremely interesting theory! Thank you for sharing. When not at
work, I will have to read the links.
-Trevor Costa
-Original Message-
From: pico
To: azores
Sent: Fri, May 10, 2013 10:58 am
Subject: [AZORES-Genealogy] DNA article by Carl Zimmer
The following is re-pos
I was surprised by how current some people's connections were to the US. A
cabby picked us up from Horta - we never looked for English-speaking cab
drivers - he ended up having a son in the US (California). Also, when visiting
Capelas, I went into the bar by the church, across from the Whaler
Distant male ancestor from Furnas, Sao Miguel, Joao da Costa Pevide
(born/baptised 1851).
Y-Haplogroup: J2 (M172+, L1064+)
-Trevor Costa (DC Metro area)
-Original Message-
From: pico
To: azores
Sent: Fri, Jan 4, 2013 1:17 am
Subject: [AZORES-Genealogy] Y-DNA roll call
How about th
It was working well for me today.
-Trevor
-Original Message-
From: robertjm
To: azores
Sent: Fri, Dec 21, 2012 4:50 pm
Subject: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: CCA site speedy today
Was working fine a few minutes ago. However, it appears to be down again, with
the server not responding. Thi
David Leite includes a "stuffing" recipe in his book, the New Portuguese Table.
I do not have it with me, at work, but I will try to remember, tomorrow.
-Trevor Costa
-Original Message-
From: rondo ranch
To: azores
Sent: Mon, Aug 27, 2012 1:53 pm
Subject: Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re:
Just East of there. I think that's where the tea plantation is.
Trevor Costa
-Original Message-
From: Richard Francis Pimentel
To: azores
Sent: Sat, Jul 21, 2012 8:47 am
Subject: RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] where would I find Maia?
It is in Ribeira Grande
Rick
Richard Francis Pim
Group,
I know this is a long shot, but does anyone have any idea if it's possible, if
your document-proven great-grandfather is Portuguese, given minimum residency
and passing the language test?
Thank you.
-Trevor Costa
-Original Message-
From: Steve Peters
To: Azores Genealogy
Sen
Group,
I had Basalto on my honeymoon. I really enjoyed it. Does anyone know
where I can get it in the States (or Online, since I am not a close drive to
either Mass or Cali)? I am also a sucker for Vinho Verde, but there are
plenty of places I can get that.
-Trevor Costa (Washington DC
Força!.. It was a beautiful match.
-Trevor
In a message dated 6/21/2010 9:34:09 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
bellema...@gmail.com writes:
The game of our ancestors...
World Cup.Portugal 7 - North Korea 0we move on!! Viva
Portugal!!
"E"
--
To unsubscri
If I know the Freguesia, I usually search by that and read the names only
after a Freguesia match.
-Trevor Costa
In a message dated 4/27/2010 2:17:17 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
honora...@gmail.com writes:
Cheri,
Now that I have been to the site - is there any way to look by name or
do
E,
They didn't give me that much information, if you take a look. I ordered
by computer, so I can't remember all of my checked boxes and such, but I
would have asked for as much as possible. I was a member of ancestry US, not
worldwide. Never found his ship, though I have suspicions.. I
Dear Group,
I have just received my great grandfather's A-file results, and they were
quite underwhelming. First off, the Index Search results had more
information than the A-file, including an alias, birthdate and freguesia. The
A-file had a birthdate (different from the Index search) an
Sao Miguel.
-Trevor Costa
(Washington DC)
In a message dated 1/6/2010 8:43:05 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
tish.me...@gmail.com writes:
Happy New Year to all,
I thought it might be nice if we found what Islands are represented in our
group.
My interested is Santa Maria.
--
sfig
I feel I have to note on the humidity.? We went the first week of August this
year, and while it was more overcast than I thought it would be, the humidity
does not compare to the Eastern US, at least it's not as humid as DC, in the
summer, so I was pleasantly surprised.? It was also cooler tha
My wife and I went in 2009. We went to Sao Miguel, great for driving all
over and taking in the beautiful scenery. The praia Santa Barbara near
Ribeira Grande was perfect. Sete Cidades was foggy, so that was a let-down.
The people who ran the Convento Sao Francisco, in V.F.de Campo, were
All,
I just wanted to let everyone know that I have been contacted about the
book, from someone on the list, so I no longer have an extra book.
Sorry to anyone who may have been faithfully working away, etc.
-Trevor Costa
--~--~-~--~~~---~--~~
To unsubscribe
Hi everyone:
I have an extra copy of Azores: Nine Islands, One History. I had ordered
mine from California a few months before my trip to the Azores. Since I
had not received it by the time I left, I bought a copy while on the islands.
Recently, I received my book from CA, so now I have
Cheri,
The building at 425 I St, NW, Washington DC is currently being gutted; it's
under construction. I would not send any requests directly there. If
the recommendation is to still send your mail directly to DC, I would use the
address in the link you provided: "U.S. Citizenship and Imm
Cheri,
The page you supplied is VERY helpful, and I will probably make an online
request, today. To return the favor, however, it is now lunchtime, and I
will take a walk over to 425 I Street, NW, although the individual who wrote
the page you linked me to also listed (for the Genealogy Pr
All,
The reason that I ask is that I am in Washington DC. I called Immigration
Services and they gave me a phone number for the FOIA HQ, which was in
Montana, however there is also an office in DC, about 3 blocks from my work.
If it is like some other government buildings they won't let y
Where are the A-files held, right now?
Thank you.
-Trevor Costa
In a message dated 6/16/2009 1:51:44 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
gfsche...@gmail.com writes:
If you are unfamiliar with Alien Registration, read about it on the Azores
Genweb:
_http://homepage.mac.com/kmacardoza/Genealogy
Thank you, everybody, for your variety of stories. It has been
enlightening.
-Trevor Costa
In a message dated 4/28/2009 3:41:49 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
researchp...@gmail.com writes:
One of the sons of my relative was disabled. He got around with
crutches but was a hard worker.
Group,
For those of you who have been studying the habits of our immigrant
ancestors for a much longer time than I have, would you say that it is
prevalent
that those who immigrated, to the US, as Singles would most likely marry
people that came from the same town or municipality that th
Also, there is no "ñ" in Portuguese.
-Trevor
In a message dated 4/14/2009 11:11:40 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
gfsche...@gmail.com writes:
If you've received it several times, it's spam.
Cheri Mello
Listowner, Azores-Gen
Researching: Vila Franca, Ponta Garca, Ribeira Quente, R. das Ta
We did have some snow, on the East Coats, but for the most part the storm
blew past us. I am not surprised the Azores got snow. I think London got 12".
-Trevor
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All,
I have seen her in concert, and she is really wonderful. If you get the
chance, I would recommend it.
-Trevor Costa (WDC)
In a message dated 2/1/2009 6:30:50 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
natalia_sarme...@yahoo.fr writes:
For the Portuguese speaking countries (PALOP) and Portugal,
Bob,
All of my Azorean ancestors are supposed to be from Sao Miguel. While I
have proof of that for some lines, I have not yet found the home town of my
Costa's/da Costa's, so I am not 100% certain. Sorry I can't help more, at
this
moment. I am still working on it.
Best of luck. I
Mary Ann & "E",
Thank you so much for the advice. It is becoming clear that truly having a
desire to learn more about your family and its history begins with allowing
your living family more into your life.
Thanks, again.
-Trevor Costa (Washington DC)
In a message dated 1/21/2009 3:1
Rosemarie,
Did you look this up online, or do you have the book?
Thanks, much.
-Trevor Costa (Washington DC)
In a message dated 1/20/2009 6:26:42 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
rcap...@redshift.com writes:
Hi Group
Well after seeing the different postings I decided to look the name up
Group,
It appears that many of you have experience re-connecting with relatives.
All of the stories lead me to expect that almost anyone who is contacted for
genealogical information will be suspicious of the call. I have been thinking
of calling my grandmother's brother (and inviting h
Philip,
No. Sorry, I haven't. In fact, Costa has been the most difficult for me to
research, although I believe my family came from Sao Miguel. Good luck, in
your searching! Sorry, I couldn't be of more assistance.
-Trevor Costa
In a message dated 12/31/2008 7:57:31 P.M. Eastern St
Group,
I was told that my great grandmother's last name was da Cambra, and it turns
out my great grandfather's middle name was Camara. Is this a coincidence,
or did Azorean men in America sometimes take their wife's last name for their
middle name? I understand that while actually on the
I would also say that Ana Patuleia Ortins has a book, "Portuguese Homestyle
Cooking", which has recipes for several sausages (including Linguica). I
would transpose the information, but I have loaned the book out. You can find
the book at Amazon, if you don't mind paying for the recipe.
Nancy:
The classes are held at the Escola Profissional das Velas. Afternoons and
weekends are reserved for sightseeing, tours of the Island of São Jorge, visits
to Pico, Faial, and Terceira.
_http://www.study-portuguese-abroad.com/trip-details.html_
(http://www.study-portuguese-abroad.co
Maria Oliveira also has Immersion Classes that take place for 3 weeks in
Acores.
-Trevor Costa
In a message dated 9/18/2008 12:09:37 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Nicole -
My Grandmother purchased Maria Oliveira's book and tapes (back then that's
all they had)
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