RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Manuel d'Avila de Bettencourt, Lajes do Pico

Hi Manny,I am not looking at any records right now when I answer you.The reason is that the treasurer is quite often the padrinho or witness for many children in every village.Sure, he could be the real father, but probably no more likely than anyone else.Doug da Rocha HolmesSacramento, CaliforniaP

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Manuel d'Avila de Bettencourt, Lajes do Pico

Thanks Doug, that is true. However, what's intriguing is what two sister having children out of wedlock within a 17 year period. I may have to look at the history at that time, may be troops were in town. Manny On Tuesday, March 11, 2014 12:48:08 AM UTC-4, Doug da Rocha Holmes wrote: > > Hi