Seeking information on the Brazilian roots and any Brazilian descendancy of Jessame Francisco de Souza Aranha (or "leal Aranha"), born late 18th century, probably in Belem, Para, emigrated to the Bahama Islands circa 1810-20. He fathered James in the islands, where much of his family remained. Relatives known to have emigrated to Canada, Grenada, England.
Queremos saber do Jessame Francisco de Souza Aranha, ou "leal Aranha," provavelmente nascido em Belem do Para' por volta do ano 1790. Saiu do Brasil para as Bahamas nos anos 1810/20. Foi pai do James. Sabe-se que familia do Jessame emigrou para Inglaterra, Grenada e Canada'.