[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Searching for information on Francisco De Simas / Jose Francisco De Simas / Jose Silva De Simas

2013-01-12 Thread amy . hay
Thank you for everyone's input. I think I may have my dad tested with the Family finder DNA. It is very confusing and not alot is know about this side of the family and what is know is just here say. Where is the best place to search for birth records? I have quite a few names which he has

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Searching for information on Francisco De Simas / Jose Francisco De Simas / Jose Silva De Simas

2013-01-12 Thread amy . hay
Thanks for your help. Sorry where do I find the database you refer too. I am very new to this. Thank you Amy On Sunday, January 13, 2013 7:18:24 AM UTC+13, Chris Macedo wrote: Amy, The Office of Births, Deaths and Marriges in NZ in the town or nearest city to where your gfather died

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Searching for information on Francisco De Simas / Jose Francisco De Simas / Jose Silva De Simas

2013-01-09 Thread amy . hay
I can't seem to find a death certificate which is frustrating. Changing his name has put a spanner in the mix also. Thanks for your suggestions. I would love a contact, if you are willing to share. Can you get my email address or are we allowed to exchange emails on here? On Wednesday, January

[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Searching for information on Francisco De Simas / Jose Francisco De Simas / Jose Silva De Simas

2013-01-09 Thread amy . hay
There is a chance his family is from Northern Porto also and may have owned a vineyward?? On Tuesday, January 8, 2013 9:43:25 PM UTC+13, amy...@xtra.co.nz wrote: Hi All, I am searching for information and I am hoping someone here may be able to help me. My great great great grandfather