Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Arganil, Portugal - Difficult name distinction - 1890's

Walter, The baptismal record is clear. Diulinda (Deolinda present day) The death record is also clear. Olinda. It is a shortform of Deo+linda (beauty from G-d) according to latin but its origin is really greek and given a different meaning On Tue, Apr 26, 2016 at 4:53 PM, Walter Teixeira

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Arganil, Portugal - Difficult name distinction - 1890's

The priest wasn't paying close enough attention. Don't know if her name was Diolinda or Olinda. I think it's spelled Deolinda today, but not sure. Cheri Mello Listowner, Azores-Gen Researching: Vila Franca, Ponta Garca, Ribeira Quente, Ribeira das Tainhas, Achada On Wed, Apr 27, 2016 at 10:23

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Arganil, Portugal - Difficult name distinction - 1890's

#70 is Diulinda (=Diolinda) Death record is Olinda. Are you sure this is the same person? 2016-04-26 21:53 GMT+01:00 Walter Teixeira : > I need help with figuring out a name on a couple of documents. The first > is a baptism record for a girl named Dinlinda (at least that

[AZORES-Genealogy] Arganil, Portugal - Difficult name distinction - 1890's

I need help with figuring out a name on a couple of documents. The first is a baptism record for a girl named Dinlinda (at least that is what I am reading in the margin and in the document). The document is nice and clear. It is record number 70 at the following link: