My name is S'leta Ward and I'm trying to locate information on my grandfather Edward Robert Tavares and his family history as far back as I can go. Edward was born in Spokane, WA. on 6/30/1903. He married my grandmother Rose Marie Chrapusta (she was from Hammond, Indiana). My grandfather was the son of Joseph Souza Tavares (born in Portugal) and Mary Isabel Brum (also born in Portugal). Joseph came to the United States while in his twenties and Mary Isabel Brum came later (not sure of her age, late teens, maybe 16 to 18). Joseph and Mary were married and had Anthony, Edward (my grandfather) and Elsie. The Tavares' moved from Spokane, WA. around 1908 to Sebastopol, CA.
My grandfather married my grandmother Rose Marie Chrapusta in Sebastopol on May 24 (I don't know the year). My grandfather Edward was married once before my grandmother to ? and had a daughter, Evelyn.
I am very interested in filling in all the blanks, when did Joseph and Mary come to the United States, on what ship did they arrive, how long did it take them to get here, did any of their other family from Portugal come too? Who were Joseph and Mary's parents, when were they born, what did they do?
Any information would be appreciated. Please send to
RndSenterprises@aol.com (S'leta Foxworthy Ward)
Thank You