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> Assunto: Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Dona?
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> I've noticed on records that the wife of a soldier was called Dona. However,
> I didn't observe what rank the soldier held, though.
> When my husband was
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De: "Maria Lima" <maria.lima...@gmail.com>
Enviado: 12/01/2017 20:34
Para: "azores@googlegroups.com" <azores@googlegroups.com>
Assunto: Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Dona?
I've noticed on records that the wife of a soldier was called Dona. However, I
didn't
I've noticed on records that the wife of a soldier was called Dona. However, I
didn't observe what rank the soldier held, though.
When my husband was commander of the 65th in Puerto Rico, they called me Dona
Maria. Which made me feel old but I've since seen this practice in my
research.
That's really interesting! I knew I had a (very) few Donas in my tree but
never figured out why. Like you Cheri, I thought I came from peasant stock.
I see that one of my 5Ggrandmothers (born mid 1700s) used it. Her daughter
and granddaughter also used it. But my GGgrandmother did not.
They were
I'm not sure if the title was passed down. I would think so. I come from a
really long line of peasants, so I don't believe I have any Donas in my
tree.
Cheri Mello
Listowner, Azores-Gen
Researching: São Miguel island: Vila Franca, Ponta Garca, Ribeira Quente,
Ribeira das Tainhas, Achada
On Thu,
Thanks, Cheri. So, it’s the “upper crust” of the Azores, then? LOL I assume
that would mean that the title is passed down to daughters?
k
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Notes from Joao Ventura, the archivist:
Dona was a title for a lady of higher position or nobility
> 1600s, title was real
> 1700s titles was sometimes real
> 1800s titles were less accurate
Cheri Mello
Listowner, Azores-Gen
Researching: São Miguel island: Vila Franca, Ponta
How is it that a woman is called “Dona”? Is it a title of respect, money,
position? Is it inherited? I’ve never really known and thought it was time. :)
Kathy
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