Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Faria surname

2013-04-14 Thread Joanne Mercier
Thanks for the information, Rick. I had considered DNA testing and was going to get a kit to test my Mom but I waited a bit too long because she just died this past Friday. Will testing myself be as good? I know little of this area and any information would be of great assistance. Also, how

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Faria surname

2013-04-14 Thread Richard Francis Pimentel
Subject: Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Faria surname Thanks for the information, Rick. I had considered DNA testing and was going to get a kit to test my Mom but I waited a bit too long because she just died this past Friday. Will testing myself be as good? I know little of this area and any information

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Faria surname

2013-04-14 Thread GENEVA
To: azores@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Faria surname   Thanks for the information, Rick.  I had considered DNA testing and was going to get a kit to test my Mom but I waited a bit too long because she just died this past Friday.  Will testing myself be as good? I know little

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Faria surname

2013-04-14 Thread Cheri Mello
Geneva, From Family Tree DNA. Go through the Azores project: http://goo.gl/BENhA Cheri Mello Listowner, Azores-Gen Researching: Vila Franca, Ponta Garca, Ribeira Quente, Ribeira das Tainhas, Achada -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Faria surname

2013-04-11 Thread pico
Goulart de Faria. But it's purely a guess.Doug da Rocha HolmesSacramento, CaliforniaPico Terceira Genealogist916-550-1618www.dholmes.com Original Message Subject: Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Faria surname From: David Leitz dlle...@gmail.com Date: Thu, April 04, 2013 6:11 pm

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Faria surname

2013-04-06 Thread Richard Francis Pimentel
, Acores From: mailto:azores@googlegroups.com azores@googlegroups.com [mailto:azores@ http://googlegroups.com googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Joanne Mercier Sent: Friday, April 05, 2013 7:22 AM To: mailto:azores@googlegroups.com azores@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Faria surname

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Faria surname

2013-04-05 Thread Joanne Mercier
Rick, my Mom used to tell me that her family was related to the Faria who owned the funeral home in Fall River - cousins, I presume. My maternal grandfather's family was from Ajuda Bretanha (Benevides Sousa). Would you know where those lines intersect? I'd appreciate any help. Thanks!

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Faria surname

2013-04-05 Thread Richard Francis Pimentel
Subject: Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Faria surname Rick, my Mom used to tell me that her family was related to the Faria who owned the funeral home in Fall River - cousins, I presume. My maternal grandfather's family was from Ajuda Bretanha (Benevides Sousa). Would you know where those lines

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Faria surname

2013-04-05 Thread Joanne Mercier
From: azores@googlegroups.com [mailto:azores@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Joanne Mercier Sent: Friday, April 05, 2013 7:22 AM To: azores@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Faria surname Rick, my Mom used to tell me that her family was related to the Faria who owned

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Faria surname

2013-04-04 Thread pico
Genealogist916-550-1618www.dholmes.com Original Message Subject: Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Faria surname From: David Leitz dlle...@gmail.com Date: Wed, April 03, 2013 10:02 pm To: azores@googlegroups.com Doug,My grandfather is Manuel Pereira Faria - born 20Mar1893 in Silveira, Pico. His father

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Faria surname

2013-04-04 Thread GENEVA
My Faria line begins with my great grandfather Manoel who was the son of Joao de Faria (born Oct 28, 1818)  and his wife Maria do Boanova de Arruda, both native of Sao Pedro, Ponta Delgada. Manoel was born July 17, 1856.  He was the grandson of Jose de F aria (born March 15, 1795)  and Jacinta

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Faria surname

2013-04-04 Thread David Leitz
on this list with Pico roots and can actually prove it. Doug da Rocha Holmes Sacramento, California Pico Terceira Genealogist 916-550-1618 www.dholmes.com Original Message Subject: Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Faria surname From: David Leitz dlle...@gmail.com Date: Wed

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Faria surname

2013-04-03 Thread David Leitz
Doug, My grandfather is Manuel Pereira Faria - born 20Mar1893 in Silveira, Pico. His father was Manuel Pereira Faria - born in Sao Roque, died 18May1935. If I am reading my great grandfather's marriage record correctly, his parents were Jose Pereira de Faria (born 1Nov1815) and Maria Antonia. Is