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Santa Maria Island

marybart10 — 2013-05-19 03:50:11Z

My grandmother Maria Chaves left for America in 1950s by herself. Looking to find cousins.

Re: Family

rcn_sousa — 2013-04-24 15:27:45Z

I'm from Brazil and my parents came from Portugal around 1900.
My great-grandfathers name is Custódio Borges da Costa. Looking forward to trade info.

ISO: João (John) Pereira Branco

pirate157 — 2013-04-20 08:56:26Z

*Possibly* from Madeira. Emigrated to British Guiana (now Guyana), South America. Married Augusta Gonçalves in Georgetown, British Guiana in 1886. They had 5 children, one of whom is my father.

I'd love to hear from anyone who has a connection.

Donald William Horrex

StevenBunney212 — 2013-04-04 21:52:15Z

Trying to find information on Donald William Horrex last known to be owning a hotel/restaurant on the Algarve. The information is for 2 of his daughters who are looking for Donald as he is their birth father but have not seen him for about 45yrs.

thanks

Steven Bunney

anagramantiques@gmail.com

Re: Antonio Pereira - Cape Verde - Searching Ancestry

jaypzl — 2013-04-01 19:54:48Z

Hello all,
Hope all is well!

Interesting post here. My name is Jason Pereira, living in California, US. These names like Antonio, Joseph, Edmond, Rovine, Maria, Vincent - are still in our family here in US and American Samoa! My father's name is Joseph, born in 1949. His father's name was Edmond, born in Tokelau I believe, and passed away in early 1960's...

I'm going to Portugal later this month, and would love to visit the area/town that our family may have came from. Any info would be great!

Re: SEARCHING FOR SEBASTIA, GUANZOT SURNAMES

joedasilva1967 — 2013-03-19 18:41:05Z

Dear Jose,

Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a beautiful story. I am also researching my husband’s family who immigrated from Catalan, Spain to Mindoro, Phil. From what I can gather from the verbal history JOSE DURAN married JULIANA BUISON (Unsure of the spelling of her name) before 1911 in Mindoro. Juliana died in 1915.

I do not know for certain what generation they came over from Spain but the few photos that survived WWII show traditional Catalan dress for their daughter SALUD DURAN in about 1918. I have researched the name BUISON and I suspect it may be Basque.

In 1934 their daughter Salud married a GEORGE TODD JR and they had 3 daughters and one son. They were interned in Santo Tomas POW camp in or about 1941. It was in camp that their son was born and died.

I would love to know more about why people were leaving Catalan, Spain, why they moved to Mindoro, Phil in the 1800's and what it must have been like to live in Mindoro at that time. My mother-in-law talks of headhunters in Mindoro. I have read mainly about the slave trade. I have requested a new message board for Mindoro. I hope that more people will post to it and we will collectively compile the story of this island and the Spaniards who landed on its shores.

Angela da Silva

How do you find the Portugese death certificate for UK Consular-recorded death?

schnoodle52 — 2013-03-17 06:23:53Z

Hi all,

I have a 1969 GRO death extract for an Australian relative's death registered with the UK Consulate in Lisbon. It suggests there is a local DC (which may contain more information) but, not reading Portugese, I have no idea where to locate this - preferably online.
My relative in question was HILDA PRISCILLA HARLAND.

Any ideas?

Regards,

Jenny

Looking for Information RE: ALphonse(s) F. Martin and Eva (Emma) St. Joseph or Sao Jose

kimhelm99 — 2013-02-27 06:43:01Z

I am looking for information regarding this couple in relation to their time in portugal. Alphonses was born around 1854 and Eva/Emma possibly in 1849. The immigrated to the USA possibly around 1877 where they had a son Frank Fredrick Martin and likley Arthur, Joseph & Rose (these children are not confirmed to be a firm relation). If you have any information I would greatly appreciate it.

Re: Irish Portuguese Martins

hpygrl01 — 2013-02-23 09:22:01Z

My grandfather is named Alvaro Augusto Martins, and all Martins are from Fogo in the city of Mostieros. His brothers are Frank and Quinteliano. Their mom's name is Mary. The came to the U.S. in the late 1890's, settling in Massachusetts.

Surnames Fernandes, Da Silva

NicolePerino1 — 2013-02-23 03:50:23Z

Looking for any information leading to my daughters great great grandparents immediate family/possible extended.. I have little information

Great Great Grandfather was:
William C Fernandes
Birth 07/09/1922 in Fall River,MA
Death 06/10/1988 in Brentwood ,new york
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William C Fernandes Mother was:
Maria Da Silva Fernandes
Possible Birth date year is correct. 26 Aug 1901 in Madeira, Portugal
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William C Fernandes Father was
Joao (John) Fernandes
Birth : Portugal
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Fact Joao (John) Fernandes & Maria Da Silva Fernandes Children were:
Maria Conceicao Fernandes ABT 1919 –
Joao Augusto Fernandes ABT1920 –
Lawrence Fernandes ABT1921 –
William C Fernandes 1922 – 1988
Rosaline S Fernandes Gomes ABT1926 –
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Joao (John) Fernandes & Maria Da Silva Fernandes were married.Then Later divorced,
Joao (John) Fernandes later remarried to and unknown.

Any information wound be of help thank you

Re: Beginning the search for Portuguese Ancestry (LINO, Ferreira, Henriques,Carvalho)

criscorreia1 — 2013-02-22 01:02:29Z

Try this website: www.familysearch.org

It's free and if you can search by country. If you link to Brazil, you will see they have a link to immigration docs. Then you can search by name. I found several relatives I knew had traveled from Portugal to Brazil that way.

The ancestry website has a lot of ship records. Just limit your search to immigration and travel - rather than searching all docs - and it seems to help.

Good luck.

Pontier, Madeira Portugal

PDYoung51 — 2013-02-21 11:38:52Z

I am looking for information on my 3rd great grandmother , who was from Madeira (island). Her name was Antonica or Antonina Correa Pontier (1835-1860). She was described as having long flowing blonde hair and blue eyes.

Silveria and Baptista in Portugal

kalah24 — 2013-02-11 00:16:51Z

I am looking for information on the family of Francisco Silveria born about 1840 in Portugal. I have very limited information on him.

I know he had a nephew named Manoel Baptista and a niece named Luduvina Baptista that possibly lived in Lisbon. He also had a niece named Maria Amalia (surname unknown) and a nephew named Belchior (surname unknown). Based on a letter, I believe he had a brother-in-law named Manoel Maria (surname unknown). The letter by Manoel Maria refers to Francisco as cunhado, which I think means brother-in-law.

Francisco Silveria immigrated to Texas in the 1800s, but was in Lisbon, Portugal visiting his family in 1909 based on a letter I have. I also have photos of various Portuguese relatives but I am unable to identify the people in the photos.

Re: Alvarez family

sandra_louw — 2013-02-09 21:41:34Z

Need info on Joseph Alvarez. His 1 son Charles was my mothers father. She would like to get In touch with any family.

Re: Marques/Marks/Agrilla

Quill1111_1 — 2013-02-06 16:38:48Z

Sabina Agrilla's daughter, Rosalie DaSilva married into the Marks family. Sabina was not a Marks. Rosalie was my grandmother.

Re: Maria de Santos or de Silva - Horta Fayal, Azore Islands

@@heroi99@yahoo.com — 2013-02-03 16:02:51Z

Hello,

I may be able to help you with your research. I am a professional genealogist and I live in Terceira Island. If insterested, then contact me at:

heroi99@yahoo.com

Thank you,
João

Maria de Santos or de Silva - Horta Fayal, Azore Islands

jmanderson551 — 2013-01-15 20:17:09Z

I am looking for information on my grandmother, she changed names often so here I go. On her Alien Registration Form she has Maria de Santos. She was from Horta Fayal, Azore Islands. She came to America on the S.S.Madonna arriving at Providence, Rhose Island on May 10, 1912. Her brother picked her up Joseph and Caroline de Silva or Silva or Santos. I just don't know.
Maria's father was a fisherman and was lost at sea. Her mother died after the father. Maria was a little girl, so she went to live with a sister. The sister could not take of her so she sent her to a Convent. The Convent burned down so I do not have a name or where it is.
Maria came to America eventually changed her name to Mary and married my grandfather Harry Nicholas Miller. Living in Oakland, California.
If someone can help me I would appreciate it.
Thank You,
jmanderson551

Re: Willesden 1911

amcardenasiii — 2013-01-15 11:06:07Z

Hello, I wanted to know if you ever received this copy of the ships list. I really would like to see if i can find my Great Grand Parents who came over from Portugal. if so please email me Amcardenasiii@yahoo.com

Re: Willesden 1911

amcardenasiii — 2013-01-15 11:03:03Z

Would you know if there is a way we can have an electronic copy of that or if you would be able to locate the Surname of viegas, first name Frank or Francisco. Thank you kindly

Re: Willesden 1911

tsamera — 2013-01-09 02:37:41Z

i have a partial copy of the willesden passenger list which i got from the state archives in downtown Honolulu, Hawaii next to the Iolani Palace. Chorao and Casira.

Information on de Simas / Silva de Simas

1_Amy_hay — 2013-01-06 05:04:54Z

I am looking for information on my Great Great Great Grandfather who was born approx 1836 and left portugal for Australia and then onto NZ. His name as I know was Jose De Simas but at some stage he changed his name to include his mothers maiden name Silva. Records here in NZ list him as Jose Silva De Simas and also Jose Leal De Simas. Can anyone help me??

Re: family tree

ricknunesjr — 2013-01-05 02:58:40Z

Hi I dont know if this is who your looking for but my great grandparents were from madiera and imagrated to the us,there names were manuel santos nunes and he maried my ggrandmother marry nunes not sure when they came over but they lived in I believe conneticut then hayward ca,thry had 3 children manny,daniel and frank.

Gomes from Azores

kwt43 — 2013-01-05 02:56:24Z

I am trying to learn where my great grandfather came from. He went from Bermuda to Massachusetts. At least 3 of his 4 children were born in Bermuda, but I cannot find where his family originated ( only stated Western Islands which I was told was the Azores.)
Any help would be appreciated.

Re: Tacheira OR Teixiera Family

who_is_badger — 2012-12-18 04:27:59Z

There is a Teixeira in my family tree in my Mother's line. Ascendia Teixeira is my great grandmother she was born 30 Nov 1911 in Funchal, Madeira and died in 1993. My grandparents immigrated from Portugal to England so I dont know if they are related to you but I would be more than happy to compare notes.

thank you for your time,
Jordan Dawick

Re: de Mattos

damiangr12317 — 2012-12-09 00:54:53Z

Su bisabuelo falleció en Argentina en 1902 y esta depositado en la bóveda Alcorta del Cementerio de la Recoleta, en la Ciudad de Buenos Aires.
Se que estuvo casado con Modesta Petrona Alcorta
Yo estoy buscando una foto de èl, tienes alguna?

Simao / Simone & DeJesus family

clairedelaney62 — 2012-12-03 21:14:01Z

hi I'm looking for any information on
Arlindo Simao married to Mariete (Valerio) Dejesus...
Arlindo parents are Joaquim Simao & Gertrudes Rocha Simao not sure about her last name.
All I have is Arlindo was born 6/10/1923 in portugal & his parents both were born & died in Portugal.

Mariete Dejesus Arlindo Simao husband parents are
Antonio marcolino DeJesus married Deolinda DaConceicao
any information on them PLEASE..I have no dates on any of them

Any information PLEASE...
Thank you
Claire

Re: Ludovina Leocadia, Thomas Collins & family

jaylong39 — 2012-11-24 17:41:11Z

Hi Marion,
I am a great great grandson of Thomas Collins and Leocadia Collins.
My mother was Doris Collins who emigrated to Australia in 1927.
Have you much information on this couple?
I would be interested to see it if possible.
Apparently Thomas Collins was Deputy Commissary in Lord Wellington's army in the Penisular War.That's how he came to Portugal. He married Leocadia Da Silva in April 1813 in Lyon,France apparently.
He was a very wealthy merchant in Lisbon, Portugal up until
1823 when he was put in prison for 4 years on trumped up charges.
He was fully exonerated.
He returned to England in 1829.His wife and himself were given a pension by the Portugeuse Government I believe.
I think he was a book publisher in London
He wrote a book "Statement of claims on the Portuguese Government" in 1844.
I believe he changed his name to Robert B.Scott after 1851.
Do you have anything else?
Best regards,
John Long,
Launceston.
Tasmania.
Australia.

Re: Tacheira OR Teixiera Family

tacmac210078 — 2012-11-23 21:56:28Z

Which Island do you know the village or area

Are you birth date acurate?

Re: Looking for information

baltarfamily — 2012-11-22 23:14:57Z

Cherie,
I have a blog where I have links to research in Brazil and the Azores. Take a look and hope you can find some useful information.
myportuguesegen.blogspot.com
Isabella

Looking for information

cherbear2 — 2012-11-21 16:17:03Z

Hello, I am searching for info on Rosa Lima and her son (my great-grandfather) August Costa from the Warm Springs area in California. Rosa was born in the Azores, and August was born in Brazil. I do have photos of their graves (thank you, Susan) and some census records. Ideas on where to further search and any stories/photos on the family would be greatly appreciated.

Kind regards, Cherie

Perestrello da Mesquita, Lisbon, Madeira & India

jrober37 — 2012-11-16 15:39:17Z

There was a thread on this board several years ago - now expired - on the Perestrello family. I am a social anthropologist and recently discovered in a small compound in South India a monument to Felipe Perestrello da Mesquita. He appears to have been a missionary - the religious communities were inchoate up to Diamper in 1599 so not necessarily a Franciscan or a Jesuit. The interesting item is the coat of arms - descent from the Mesquita, Noronha & Matos families and from the House of Lancaster. The monument has been dated at 1530-1540. The discovery has received front page attention in India. Any help with Felipe's exact ancestry is greatly appreciated.

1891 Ship Records

RobertBreen732 — 2012-11-16 03:38:56Z

I am looking for information regarding Manuel (Emanuel) Cato who sailed to Portugal in July, 1891 from Washington State - I do not know what US port he departed from. He left Yakima County Washington on July 15, 1891, so I would assume he arrived back in his native Portugal either late in July or Early August. He was born about 1843. Some family stories suggest he traveled with his wife, Mary, and sons Joseph and Frank - but I have no confirmation of this. Can anyone can tell me how I might access records in Portugal regarding his arrival?

Cesaltina Pereira (1913-2003) Alfredo Borges Moreira

arlenemf — 2012-11-09 01:01:29Z

Hello, I'm looking for anyone who might have information on
Cesaltina Pereira and/or Alfredo Borges Moreira. They married and had 1 child, Alda Moreira (1936-)
They are from Portugal, but I don't know which town.

Anything at all will help, thank you!

Beginning the search for Portuguese Ancestry (LINO, Ferreira, Henriques,Carvalho)

xfaith — 2012-11-02 06:39:09Z

I am helping a friend with researching their family tree and its the first time that I have ever looked into Portuguese Ancestry.

Most of the family originated in Portugal, but some moved to Brazil and from there they both ended up in America.

What I do know:
or as best as i know should be correct

Francisco Henriques de Carvalho born 1907 in Mantaca, Portugal, died in Nova Iguaçu, Rio de janeiro, Brazil.

married

Maria Rodrigues do Carmo born 1917 in Mantaca, Portugal, also died in Nova Iguaca.

They had a child Olimpia Rodrigues (from what I understand she took her mothers name).

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She married Fernando Lino (b.1951 in Portugal) most likely Tras os montes, Portugal.

He was the son of Francisco Lino born Tras os montes, Portugal in 1911 died in Mass.

His wife was Maria Eugenia Feijo born in Tras os Montes and died in Mass in 1967.

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I am still trying to trace the first half going from Portugal to Brazil. And the other family coming to America.
Lino most likely 1975's ish due to birth of children time line.

Any help would be appreciated.

Re: Antonio Pereira Damaz( or Damas or Damazo) Fall River, MA

JPereira70 — 2012-10-26 04:02:47Z

Hello Mother.

Re: Antonio Pereira - Cape Verde - Searching Ancestry

neum_moemoe — 2012-10-24 10:43:58Z

I am also researching Antonio Pereira and his wives. I have found some info can you please email me at neum.moemoe@hotmail.com thanks

Joao Antonio Fructuozo(d.1852 London)

JasminLeuthold50 — 2012-10-22 11:09:49Z

Any information on the above person would be gratefully received,particularly anyone who can find him in any portugese documents and be able to translate them into English.
He was naturalized in 1832 and became John Anthony Fructuozo.

Re: MELIM'S IN MADERIA ISLANDS TO HAWAII

melim_jose — 2012-10-16 17:24:13Z

The Melim last name is known in Madeira Islands from at least 1600 to now. And is known some of them migrated to
Hawai and US in the 19 century.
But there is a Melim branch in north Portugal. There is even a small place named Melim at Sanfins, Valença. Will this place be the origin of the name, or some melim give the name to the place? I ignore it and it's an interesting issue to clarify.
Miguel de Cervantes, the D. Quixote author, refers a Francisco de Melim, count of Espinoy (Belgium?) as a member of the Toison d'Or Order member in 1516. This is the earlier reference to a Melim I know.

Antonio Pereira Damaz( or Damas or Damazo) Fall River, MA

kspb49 — 2012-09-27 10:51:51Z

Sometimes went by the name Brock Perry. He was born in the Azores around 1895 and may have been married to Marie Estrella. they lived in Fall River and had 2 sons antone who died when he was about 21 and James, who went by the name James(Brock)Pereira borm in 1918, he was a local musician in the Fall River area and was married to Ruth and had 2 sons James + Gerard, also had a daughter Claudia but she passed away at 3 years old . any info on this family would greatly be appreciated.

Re: Pico

seekgene_1 — 2012-09-25 03:53:35Z

There are many different surnames. Most of the names can be found on all of the islands. What part of Pico are you interested in?

Re: Surnames from Pico

1_Amy_hay — 2012-09-17 04:53:16Z

I am looking for information on my great great grandfather Jose Francisco Silva De Simas who immigrated to New Zealand?

Re: Antonio Pereira - Cape Verde - Searching Ancestry

fsalevao — 2012-09-14 08:15:02Z

Am searching for any or all Samoan women who bore children to Antonio Pereira. Would like to know their names please and their respective children, and dates of birth please. thanks

Re: Surnames from Pico

Elsie2009 — 2012-09-13 06:55:18Z

John Victor Morris was my grandfather. My mother was Ernestine L. Morris, married Bill Michael.Mom's brothers were Creighton, Donald, John Jr, and Leland! My question to you is if you would help me locate information of Manuel Williams, Jackson R. Williams father. Mom's Gr. Grandpa. I have been trying to find his "real name" through Ancestry, genealogy in the Azores, and Family Search, + others. Would you be interestd in helping with this "search"? We must be cousin, Ernie was my mom! The others and mom were raised in provincetown, mass.. Where do you come from? Have a good weel and God Bless you!
Thanks,
Donna Jean Michael Hayward
sapphiremamma@yahoo.com or 860-617-7689 Tele, changed.

Joaquim Gbariel

bluesflyer1 — 2012-09-10 20:35:02Z

I wanted to trace my father's side of the family, but I cannot find anything on his father. Joaquim Gabriel was from Lisbon,Portugal. I was born in 1913 or 1915 March 17th. He died in 1963 in Braintree, MA. If anyone has anything to add to my family tree or even something about other relatives, please let me know.

Re: Açores, Ilha de S.Miguel

katbrown57 — 2012-09-09 23:49:11Z

My grandmother, Cecilia, was born in the Azores. She listed her father's name as Antonio Pacheco Muniz and her mother's name as Maria dos Anjos Pedro. Antonio lived in Furnas, St Miguel, was born in 1870, and emigrated with his family to Fall River, Mass., in 1911.

Great Grandfather

HartNebsy — 2012-08-28 15:20:47Z

My great grandfather John Rogers was born in Florida, he was of African/Portuguese/Native America descent. Is there anyone out there that may be a relative and is not ashamed of their African heritage?

From Portugal to Ontario

prideuvportugal16 — 2012-08-27 21:51:42Z

Like many other DaSilvas, I am attempting to find my family history on limited information and funds. However, a synopsis of what relevant information I have is the following:
Mother: Anna Maria Augusta DaSilva, born Mar. 25th 1958 in Burford area, ON Canada
Mother's Mother: Augusta Pereira, born somewhere in Madeira in 1929, died in Burford, ON Canana, in 1972
Mother's Father: Joseph Gabriel Da Silva, born in Funchal, Madeira in 1925 and is still living

Mother's Grandmother Maternal:Maria Freitas died in 1973
Mother's Grandfather Maternal:Manuel Pereira died in 1960

Mother's Grandmother Paternal:Lianour Seceira was born in 1886 and died in 1931
Mother's Grandfather Paternal:Joseph DaSilva was born in 1886 and died in 1966

They immigrated to Canada between 1954-1956. I don't know if they stopped in the US first or not.
My mother has six sisters and two brothers. Her father had six sisters and four brothers. And her mother had two brothers and two other siblings whose genders I do not know.
If you know any information, or know of anywhere less expensive that I can find such information, please post a response. Thank you kindly.

Re: Trying to trace my roots

DavidP1942 — 2012-08-24 15:21:22Z

There are tons of Regos in and around Lagoa, Agua d'Alto and Vila Franca. Without knowing more about your father, it will be difficult to know where to start.

Re: Portuguese Genealogy Group

bettysue57 — 2012-08-23 21:04:13Z

looking for family of my Husbands Raymond J Costa born in Alexanfria, Va. Father was Raymond Costa and his father was Frank E Costa wife Lucy from Mass. U. S.. His father was Manuel from the Azores. We would like any info you have on this family.

Information on records for Vila Real and Braga Portugal

wicky33 — 2012-08-15 20:40:29Z

Hello,

I was wondering if anyone could help me with Portugese records. I am trying to locate siblings for someone who was born in 1893 in Braga (I know his dad's name) and a siblings for a woman born in 1902 in Real Vila (I have both her mother and fathers names)

Can any tell me if there are indexes in Portugal that may help in locating children of parents from this area?

Thank you,
Vicky