Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Interpretation of details for the baptim record of Manuel de Avila de Sousa

2016-12-24 Thread linda
Perfect, Cheri. Thank you :) The site is a valuable resource, Louie, and it has the answers to most beginning questions. Here's the direct link to the page on naming conventions: http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~azrwgw/research-aids-m---z/naming-practices-of-the.html (Coffee shop wifi + tablet

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Interpretation of details for the baptim record of Manuel de Avila de Sousa

2016-12-23 Thread Cheri Mello
It's here on the Azores GenWeb, complete with the 3 time periods, 3 types of records (baptism, marriage, death), key words, and examples of each: https://goo.gl/P7hNxI Cheri Mello Listowner, Azores-Gen Researching: São Miguel island: Vila Franca, Ponta Garca, Ribeira Quente, Ribeira das Tainhas, A

[AZORES-Genealogy] Interpretation of details for the baptim record of Manuel de Avila de Sousa

2016-12-23 Thread linda
on my phone over the holidays, so can't assist with much, but here's a good page on naming conventions: ...ugh... can't copy/paste :( google "azores genweb" find the resources pages, and look for the section titled "naming practices of the azores" -- You received this message because you are

[AZORES-Genealogy] Interpretation of details for the baptim record of Manuel de Avila de Sousa

2016-12-23 Thread LouieLouieOhOh
Link: http://culturacores.azores.gov.pt/biblioteca_digital/TER-PV-FONTINHAS-B-1770-1803/TER-PV-FONTINHAS-B-1770-1803_item1/P18.html Can someone please interpret this baptism document please? (Portuguese to English) in its entirety, please? I am wondering why he might have used the surnames