[AZORES-Genealogy] general filing question

This is not necessarily related to our Azores people, but I'm wondering what is the recommended filing system for women who have more than one marriage. Generally for a male I keep everything related to my direct connection (i.e., Husband + Wife 1) together in a file with their names; if I

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: *****Sao Jorge Marriage Index online

I know I'm a little late here, but I want to thank ALL of you who did this work! I used the index for the first time when I was in SLC at the Azores Conference and I was able to fairly quickly locate numerous marriages for various ancestors. It saved me combing through page after page of the

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Portuguese Nomenclature

l Epping, NH Researching, Riberia Grande, Riberinha, Achada Grande, Bretanha, and Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel, Acores From: themom8682 via Azores Genealogy [mailto:azores@googlegroups.com] Sent: Monday, August 21, 2017 7:06 PM To: Azores Genealogy Subject: Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Portuguese

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Portuguese Nomenclature

Rick, I was able to get a copy of the book you reference, Azores Islands A History, and I'm wondering if the "standardized last name spellings" that you refer to is the list of names covering about 70 pages that is in a table format giving the Family Name, Name Derivation, Family Origin, and

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] UPEC books

On Oct 22, 2016, at 1:37 PM, themom8682 via Azores Genealogy <azores@googlegroups.com> wrote: The UPEC books (all in Portuguese of course) contained the records of the business of the organization. There were some pages in the books that folded out with copies of the "death" record

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] UPEC books

Susan Vargas Murphy PS….I have not been to that library for years but if I am remembering correctly, I did look at original books for marriages in Alameda County ….which was very cool. On Oct 17, 2016, at 10:09 AM, themom8682 via Azores Genealogy <azo...@googlegroupse.com> wrote: Resea

[AZORES-Genealogy] UPEC books

Researching at the State Library in Sacramento, CA this morning. If anyone is interested, they have four volumes of books with the Sessions of the Supreme Council of UPEC: San Leandro, 1887-1898; Santa Cruz, 1899-1903; San Rafael, 1904-1907; and San Jose, 1924-1927. There are no indexes so

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] unfamiliar word

thank you -Original Message- From: bsei2816 To: Azores Genealogy Sent: Wed, Sep 28, 2016 3:55 pm Subject: [AZORES-Genealogy] unfamiliar word ... pela parte paterna = on the father's side ... pela parte materna = on the mother's side Bill

[AZORES-Genealogy] unfamiliar word

On the attached record there are some words or a phrase that I am unfamiliar with. It is the second record on the left side of the page for Constantino. I can read that the child's name is Constantino legitimate son of Constantino Jose Soares and Anna Izabel then it says neto

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] bakery in SF bay area

. -Original Message- From: themom8682 via Azores Genealogy <azores@googlegroups.com> To: azores <azores@googlegroups.com> Sent: Mon, Jun 13, 2016 5:34 pm Subject: [AZORES-Genealogy] bakery in SF bay area Off topic, but quite awhile back there was a lot of talk on the list about bakeries i

[AZORES-Genealogy] bakery in SF bay area

Off topic, but quite awhile back there was a lot of talk on the list about bakeries in the valley. Well, I have been tasked with getting desserts for a party and I am looking for a recommendation of the best place in the SF bay area. Plan to call and place an order so I can pick up as I drive

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Velas, Sao Jorge records help

Once again, more than I expected. Thank you for thinking of my search when you saw this and sharing it. Don't think I ever would have found that. Another piece of information. :) Lisa -Original Message- From: linda To: Azores Genealogy

[AZORES-Genealogy] Velas Sao Jorge baptism translation

Yikes! I don't know how you all can read these records. I am starting to look for my gggrandfather born about 1838. I think the record on the lower left for Jose is a sibling but want to make sure I am on the right track. I think it says "Jose son of Manuel Silveira de Souca, son of Manuel

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Velas Sao Jorge baptism translation

Thank you!! You are both correct that the date was 1837; that was my typo. I did not see the baptism date; it must be just before the word "baptizado" where it reads "dez [something I could not read] mez ". Thank you so much. Now I will keep going to find Joao. Lisa -Original

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Velas, Sao Jorge records help

Wow! so much more help than I could have asked for. Thank you all. On the baptism I posted that states ja defunto, I thought that only would pertain to Maria Josefa since it was stated immediately following her name. Those maternal grandparents (Antonio & Maria) are not in my direct line

[AZORES-Genealogy] Velas, Sao Jorge records help

I didn't get a response on this question using a different subject line, so I am trying something new. Hoping someone more familiar with the names and handwriting can help me make sense of these records and either verify that it is my family or that I am on the wrong track with the 1873

[AZORES-Genealogy] naming questions

This subject line is going to drive Cheri crazy (sorry Cheri) but I have so many questions about names right now I tried to cover it all in one email. 1. Is the name Accacio familiar? The first time I saw it I transcribed it just like that because that is what I thought I saw. The next

[AZORES-Genealogy] name questions part 2

Here is my next question and it pertains to these records: http://culturacores.azores.gov.pt/biblioteca_digital/SJR-VL-VELAS-B-1861-1870/SJR-VL-VELAS-B-1861-1870_item1/P192.html number 41 Maria on the right

[AZORES-Genealogy] identify one name in record

The two records on the attached page are the same parents/grandparents. What is the last name of the maternal grandfather? I am seeing Grias, but not as familiar with some of these names as most of you.

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] translation confirmation

Thank you to everyone that responded and helped me with this record. Thought I saw "primiero" also but not sure. Also found it interesting that the baptism took place quite awhile after the birth. I'm still a rookie with these records. Have been tracking siblings and extended family now.

[AZORES-Genealogy] translation confirmation

I think this record is my great grandfather. The only US record I have found that I know with certainty is him is his death record (1912) which lists his parents as "John Silveira" and "Marianna Florinda" and gives his birth as "1870" "Azores". What I can get from this record is that he was

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Fwd: DVD Portuguese in California

I purchased this when it came out. It is very good, covers most of California. Also ordered a copy for my uncle and he enjoyed it as well. Recommend it if you have California ties. Lisa -Original Message- From: George Medeiros migueldeav...@gmail.com To: Azores

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

Dates sound fine. My only issue is that I need to know by September of each year when to ask for vacation the following year. So at least for me, it's very helpful to know the dates as soon as you have them firmed up. That also makes it easier to shop for good airfares. Thank you for all

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] St Joseph's Church,. C;arksburg, Yolo County, California

I have been to the cathedral in Sacramento to research and they simply asked what I wanted to look at and brought out 100-year-old books of records for me to browse through. This does not seem to be an issue with the diocese or a bishop. I would gladly spend my time looking through the

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Genere file (priest application) on Family Search

I saved this email to search later. I tried to find these records on Family Search but keep getting no results found. I'm sure it is a matter of putting in the correct search terms. Can you give me the search terms you used to find the records? Thanks. Lisa -Original Message-

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

If a male first tested with Family Finder, can the sample from that test be used for an upgrade to a YDNA test or do you need an entirely new sample orderd as a YDNA test? -Original Message- From: Cheri Mello gfsche...@gmail.com To: Azores Genealogy Azores@googlegroups.com;

[AZORES-Genealogy] Anna baptism Santo Amaro translation help

Found another sibling for gggrandmother. http://culturacores.azores.gov.pt/biblioteca_digital/SJR-VL-SANTOAMARO-B-1842-1854/SJR-VL-SANTOAMARO-B-1842-1854_item1/P19.html It is the second record on the left side of the page for Anna filha de Constantino Jose Soares. Not sure what the birth

[AZORES-Genealogy] Rita's baptism; translation help please

I am trying to help a friend translate and Cheri indicated that the copy of the record did not come through. It is the record on the right hand page for Rita. Here is the link:

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Family Tree Dna results

Fred all others reading his post, Basically what you have written is true. However, as a registered nurse who cares for neonates in the ICU, I have to clarify what you said about cousins marrying rarely leading to birth defects or genetic diseases. While there may be many times that such

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Genealogy Bank Lookup

Have you tried Ask a Librarian on either the Santa Clara County website or the California State Library website? I have had great luck using that service when I need an obituary from out of area newspapers. Usually they can email you a copy without a fee. Lisa In a message dated

[AZORES-Genealogy] Another names question

Hoping that someone can clarify for me this naming question. On NEPS site when a family is listed with male children, typically the male will be listed for instance as Jose and when you go to that person as the primary page he will be listed as Jose Vieira, Vieira being the same last name

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] The location on the registration may not be the real l...

Interesting. My great grandfather from Pico filed a birth affadavit in California listing his birthplace as Ribeirinha (1871) yet the record is found in Piedade. My great grandmother's birth record as well as each of their children's records list Piedade (all found on CCA). Makes me

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

Either week works for me, but I would like to take advantage of the 4th night free as well. Lisa -Original Message- From: Cheri Mello gfsche...@gmail.com To: Azores Genealogy Azores@googlegroups.com Sent: Sat, Jul 20, 2013 3:39 pm Subject: [AZORES-Genealogy] Azores Genealogy

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Anthony John Freitas 1899 - 1919

I am not researching this family but suggest that it is very likely that Anthony died in Sacramento, California, or possibly Yolo County. If you are not in the Sacramento area, try contacting the Sacramento County Library and I believe they will do a search for the obituary for you since

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] The Dabneys: A Bostonian Family in the Azores 1806-1871

The Dabney name is in my American family tree (maternal side) so my interest was piqued. After digging around a little bit I found that my family is related to this Dabney family through my 4th great grandmother. What a coincidence that the Dabney family is associated with the Azores

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Anglicization of names

I will throw in my two cents worth as well. My grandfather came to the US, specifically Sacramento, CA, in 1905. They did not anglicize their name and the neighborhood they lived in was culturally diverse for the time with many Azorean families as well as Italian families and Asian

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Sacramento expo

I plan to attend as well. Lisa Vierra Turrentine -Original Message- From: allevaconrad allevacon...@gmail.com To: azores azores@googlegroups.com Cc: azores azores@googlegroups.com Sent: Sun, Jul 1, 2012 11:40 am Subject: Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Sacramento expo I'll be there too!!

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] confirmation

lucky, lucky you! so far I have not found one person researching my family lines. FTDNA has received my test kit, so hopefully I will be lucky also and find someone that way. Lisa In a message dated 6/29/2012 3:21:26 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, mgilfilia...@gmail.com writes: I got

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] find a grave

A headstone with a mysterious name is how my Azores genealogy started. The headstone next to my grandmother was Maria Silveira Fuzila. My grandmother's mother's name was Mary Perry Silveira. I wondered for the longest time if this could be an aunt or even my great grandmother. I

[AZORES-Genealogy] How to determine freguesia

I would appreciate any tips about determining what freguesia a family came from. Seem to be running into apparent brick walls because nearly every document I have found only lists Azores Islands. On one side of the family I have the name of the island and town they lived in before

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Hayward (CA) City Directories

you have already received many great suggestions but I would add that perhaps the California State Library has the Hayward directory you are looking for. I would recommend Ask-a-Librarian also as this has worked very well for me when researching in other states. Lisa In a message

[AZORES-Genealogy] Azevedo in San Francisco

A relative told me that we had Azevedo cousins in San Francisco who worked at Hromada Candy Factory. He did not remember first names. I was able to find through SF City Directories in 1944 Jerry Azevedo, candymaker, and Eve Azevedo, spinner, Hromada Candy Co. The 1948 directory does not

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Sao Jorge family names

Don't have information for you, but am researching my great grandfather who immigrated from Sao Jorge about 1890. His name was Jose (Joseph) F Silveira Fuzila born November 1869. I do not know where the family lived on Sao Jorge. Joseph lived in Clarksburg/Freeport, CA and I learned

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Salt Lake Genealogy Trip

Wondering if the agenda has been posted and when registration will open. Have not seen any postings regarding the trip recently. Lisa In a message dated 12/12/2011 4:54:19 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, rcap...@redshift.com writes: Cheri, When are you going to open up registrations for

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Portuguese Naming Traditions question

thank you for the link to the article. I found it somewhat helpful as I also came across a stray last name that noone in my family had ever heard before. Lisa In a message dated 11/29/2011 9:57:57 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, gfsche...@gmail.com writes: Pat, The Medeiros comes from

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] MA death after 1917

A great grandfather committed suicide (in CA) in 1912 and he is buried in the Catholic cemetery with other family members but with no grave marker. In a message dated 10/4/2011 10:02:24 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, bellema...@gmail.com writes: Any ideas of how to find a death in MA,

[AZORES-Genealogy] Vierra family Pico

Researching my Portuguese ancestry and don't have much info on Vierra family. What I know for this family: Manuel Vieira (also spelled Vierra or Viera) born 10 March 1873, Ribeirinha do Pico, Azores arrived in US about 1901, settled in Sacramento, CA and sent for his wife and