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This page is for people who don't know the exact island in the Azores from which their ancestor came.
If the island is known, they will be posted on the page for that particular island.
In case you don't know the original Portuguese surname, there is a list of Portuguese surnames
in California which were Anglicized. Click here to see these
Anglicized names.
Arlys R. LaFehr (Mrs. Thomas R.), 1997 S. Broadway, Grand Junction, CO 81503
Tel.: (970) 241-4541
Email: lafehrmom@aol.com
Date submitted: before 1998
Island: (Unknown, could be Azores or Madeira)
Surname: Enos.
Comments: Joseph C. Enos (according to the 1900 Census) was born 1858, came to the US in 1882 at age
18 [sic] and worked as a day laborer and sharecropper in the Taunton-Rehoboth area. He also worked
as a horsewrangler for the Waterman drayage company in Providence, RI. He married Catherine (see under
Azores, Flores, Lomba), my husband's great-grandmother, in about 1886, had six children, and died
sometime after 1901. His father may have been a teacher and his sister Teresa was also a teacher.
Tim Riley, 209 Wethersfield St., Rowley, MA
Email: tlr@tiac.net
Date submitted: before 1998
Region: Azores (island unknown)
Surnames: Viator, Bettencourt, Silva
Comments: Looking for ancesters and geographic location of individuals who immigrated to Gloucester,
MA around 1900.
Donna Dostal (maiden name: DeFrates), Route 2, Box 213, Roseau, MN 56751
Tel.: (218) 463-3142
Email: Donna_Dostal@roseau.k12.mn.us
Date submitted: before 1998
Island: Unknown (prob. Flores)
Surnames: Freitas, Serpa
Comments: I am just beginning my search for any relatives and information on ancestors. The only information
I have is this: My grandfather's name was Anton DeFrates. His father's name was Anton F. DeFrates and his
mother's name was Francis A. Serpa. My grandfather was born in Martha's vineyard here in the US, but as
far as I know his parents were not born in the US. My father, Edward Emmett DeFrates, is still living,
but for some reason unknown to my siblings and me he will not give us any information on his family other
than they originally came from the Azores. I hope someone can help me in my search. I know there are a
few other DeFrates in the US, but I'm not sure if were are related.
Antonio Dutra Jr., Rua Padre Chagas, 79 cj. 802, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil, CEP: 90570-080
Email: antoniod@via-rs.com.br
Date submitted: before 1998
Island & village: (unknown)
Surname: Dutra.
Sharon Merrick, 3717 Tortosa Ct., San Ramon, CA 94583
Tel.: (510) 830-8982
Email: sharon152@juno.com
Date submitted: before 1998
Island & village: (unknown)
Surnames: Gomes
Comments:
Wesley Cedros, 701 S. Henry St. #708B, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Email: wxcedr@maila.wm.edu
Date submitted: before 1998
Island: unknown-Faial suspected
Village: unknown
Surname: Cedros.
Comments: I'm not actively researching at this time but thought my information might help others. I'm
on the East Coast going to school but am originally from West Coast. My father, Richard (no siblings),
moved to S. Oregon but the rest of the family is in N. California esp. Weed, Yreka, Gazelle, and Bay
Area. My great-grandpa, Albert, was postmaster of Gazelle for many years (now deceased). His father
(parents?) arrived from the Azores. If you have any info, or questions you'd like me to ask my dad or
grandpa, pass them along.
Denise Enos, 2336 Corbin Lane, Lodi, CA 95240
Email: DEnos@cdpr.ca.gov
Date submitted: before 1998
Island and Village: (unknown)
Surnames: Enos (Ignacio)
Comments: I need information linking John Enos to the Azores. He was born in the 1800s and resided in
the San Joaquin Valley of California, before moving to Livermore.
Alvaro Rocha Vargas, Pedro Vargas 1083, Carazinho, RS, Brazil, CEP: 99500-000
Email: avargas@annex.com.br
Date submitted: before 1998
Island and Village: (unknown)
Surnames: Vargas, Rocha.
Comments:
Pedro Silva Inácio, Milton Campos, 247 - Coqueiros, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil, CEP: 88080-110
Email: a9613019@ctclab.ufsc.br
Date submitted: before 1998
Island and Village: (unknown)
Surnames: Ignacio, André, Silveira, Silva.
Comments: João José Ignacio e Maria Henrique André, Manoel José Ignacio e Perpétua Maria Silveira,
Honorato Silva----All of these people have lived in the south of Brasil during the nineteenth century.
Some of them were Portuguese and others were sons of Portuguese people.
Sérgio de Borja, Rua Conde D'Eu nº8 apt.204, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil, CEP: 90620 020
Email: borja@pro.via-rs.com.br
Date submitted: before 1998
Region: Açores
Island & village: (unknown)
Surname: Borja (maybe the original was Borges).
Comments: Meu pai Orlando de Carvalho Borja , filho de Francisco Procópio de Borja que era filho de
Francisco Thomé de Borja Neto me dizia que sua família era originária dos Açores. Nunca fez menção de
saber qual a ilha ou cidade. Referia também o sobrenome Vieira (uma possível transformação deste nome em
Borja ???!!!) Não sei se há possibilidade de encontrar alguma coisa assim. Estes meus ascendentes foram
povoadores da Costeira do Pirajubaé, na ilha de Santa Catarina, e ainda, conforme meu pai, vindos dos
Açores. Calculei que se meu bisavô é Francisco Thomé de Borja Neto, não sei o nome de meu trisavô, mas
dá para deduzir que meu quadrisavô seria também Francisco Thomé de Borja (sem o neto). Um abraço
Claudia Rumberger, 8513 Silverdale Road, Lorton, VA 22079
Email: Rumberg4@aol.com
Date submitted: before 1998
Village: (unknown)
Surnames: Freitas
Comments: My great grandfather born September 20, 1858 on the Island of Faial came to the US between
1871-75 with his older brother. I don't know what port of entry they arrived but travel to Pennsylvania.
There they split company never to see each other again. My GGFather settled in Conneaut, Ohio changed
his name from Manuel Sylverstor Freitas to Frank S. Smith. There he worked for the railroad and raised
a family. He married 3 times his first wife Sarah (Sadie) Mayhue gave him 6 children. My grandfather
was the third. Looking for lost cousins!!
Lupe Williams-Lujan, P.O.Box 234, La Puente, CA, 91747
Email: willuj@att.net
Date updated: Thu, Nov 18, 2004
Surnames: Laureanno, Williams, Azevedo
Comments: I am researching the WILLIAMS name. My grandfather, Joseph WILLIAMS AKA Joseph Laureanno
d'Azevedo was born in São Jorge in July 1872. He immigrated to the U.S. in 1887. In 1893 he married
my grandmother, Mary ALBERT, she was born in Delano, California in Feb. 1874 to Charles and Mary
ALBERT. They lived most of their life in Fresno County, Tulare Co., and Kern Co. My grandparents,
Joseph and Mary WILLIAMS had 9 children all born in the same area. Their names and dates of birth
follow. Frank 9 Aug. 1886; Clara (married John Enos) Dec. 1899; Flora (married John Cardoza)1904;
Louise 1908; George 1898; Annie 1 June 1911; Joy 1912; Gertrude 1915; Ed, no date. I am also
looking for my g-grandparents Charles and Mary Albert also from The Azores. Charles date of birth
1839 and Mary P.O.B. 1849. They were living in Contra Costa Co in the 1880's.
Vivian Hultz, P.O. Box 41, Helotes, Texas, 78023, U.S.A.
Email: vivian@gardener.com
Date submitted: before 1998
Region: Western Islands
Surnames: Monish (must be Moniz), Fratus (Freitas).
Comments: This is the only information gotten from my father's birth certificate. His mother was listed
as Sarah Monish (Moniz) from the Western Islands and his father was Dominick Fratus (Domingos Freitas?)
from Portugal.
Michael Espindle, 675 West End Ave, 10-C, New York, NY, U.S.A., 10025
Email: mespindle@aol.com
Date submitted: before 1998
Region: Azores (Island & village unknown)
Surnames: Arabalhadores, Espindle, Sousa Vieira.
Comments: Just starting the research. Great grandfather b. Azores, married in Azores (Frank Espindle
to Julia Sousa Vieira). His parents b. Azores, d. Azores (José Espindle and Izabel Arabalhadores).
David Placido, (no address submitted), Brookings, Oregon, U.S.A., 97415
Email: placido@harborside.com
Date submitted: before 1998
Region: Azores (Probably island of São Miguel)
Village: Unknown
Surnames: Mello, Placido, Silva.
Comments: Migration from the Azores to Brazil - civil war ended plans of settling in Brazil around to
the Hawaiin Islands, Georgina Mello or deMello married ________ Placido, after Placido died she married
_______ Silva. She bore 14 children all in the Hawaiin Islands. One ancestor is told of dying while
holding up a bridge during a flood. All I have is word-of-mouth so far.
Debra Kelly, 9535 Questa Pointe, San Diego California, 92126
Email: DBEKelly@aol.com
Date submitted: before 1998
Region: Azores Islands (Island and village unknown.)
Surnames: Cordeiro, Furtado, Moniz.
Comments: Joseph Furtado and Jacintha Moniz immigrated to Massachusetts in the early 1900's. They had
2 children, William and Josephine.
Brecc Keith Avellar, Thunderstruck Road, Floyd, Virginia 24091
Tel.: (540) 745-3574
Email: avellar@swva.net
Date submitted: before 1998
Village: Island & Unknown.
Surnames: Avellar, Soares.
Comments: I don't know where the Avellars are from. I've been told they're from the north of Flores,
but I have not been able to confirm it.
Jannette Cochran, 27985 Manzanita Trail, Colfax, CA 95713
Email: seyhey@telis.org (invalid email)
Date submitted: before 1998
Island & Village: Unknown
Surnames: Gomes, Fonseca.
Comments:
Bill Lonergan Atkinson, NH
Email: jeannieg@de-inc.com
Date submitted: before 1998
Island & Village: Unknown
Comments: My grandparents were Delphino da Silva Aguiar (1870-1948) and Marie Eugina Costa (1877-1946).
They both came from the Azores to Massachusetts. I am looking for any information on Delphino da
Silva Aguiar's parents who were Joao da Silva Aguiar and Maria Ricardo.
Linda Ganz, PO Box 523, Benton City, WA. 99320
Email: lganz@integrityonline.com (invalid email)
Date submitted: Fri, 30 Apr 1999
Surnames: Brazil, Pimentel
Islands: Flores, unknown
Comments: My great-grandparents came from the Azores. They came from different islands, one may be
Flores. I was told they met in SanFrancisco and were married there. The were shepherds. My
Great-Grandfathers name is John Pimentel and my Great-Grandmothers name is Lucy Brazil. I was told that her
brothers came to america before her and she was sent for. Her father did not want her to go and would
not let her mother say goodbye to her. She and my Great-Grandfather were divorced when my mother was
a small child. I would guess early 1940's. Since then there was no contact with my Great-Grandfather.
They had three children, Henry, Joe and Elsie. She died in Manteca, California.
Karen Heines, 2032 Manorhaven, Ortonville, MI 48462
Email: rkheines@cwix.com (invalid email)
Date submitted: Tue, 15 Jun 1999
Maiden Name: Mello
Island and Village: unknown
Comments: I am looking into the family history of my grandfather, Jacintho Mello. All that I know is
that he was born in the Azores on 2/29/07.
Barbara Dean, 225 Lakeside Dr. Levittown, PA 19054-3905, USA
Email: Smile1961@aol.com
Sate submitted: Thu, 24 Jun 1999
Island & Village: Unknown
Surname: Perry
Comments: My search is just beginning, but am hoping to find some specifics on my Great-grandfather
Manuel Perry. Born sometime in the 1870s. Not sure when he emigrated to the United States, but
located in Massachusetts. Married Mary Wood date unknown. Had three sons one of which was my maternal
grandfather.
Sam Koester, 5635 Oak Creek Place, Granite Bay, Ca 95746
Email: sammyk@softcom.net (invalid email)
Date submitted: Mon, 28 Jun 1999
Surname: Fraga (Island unknown, possibly Faial)
Comments: My grandfather Anthony Fraga was born on the east coast in 1876. Most probably Rhode Island.
I have been unable to locate birth record. His parents were Jose Manuel Fraga and Anna Emilia Fraga.
I do not know which island they were from. My grandmother was from Faial and though they married
in Rhode Island, I know many times these families knew each other in "the old country" so perhaps
my grandfather also came from Faial. Any help would be most appreciated. Thank you, SammyK
Carolyn Goulart Cothran, 10431 Rosser Rd., Dallas, TX 75229, USA
Tel.: 214-358-4631
Email: ccothran@thermoserv.com (invalid email)
Date submitted: Fri, 16 Jul 1999
Surname: Goulart
Comments: My great grandfather was Manuel Goulart. He came over from the Azores I think in the late
1800's to learn photography. His plan was to move back, but he met my great grandmother and stayed
in New Bedford. My grandfather is Joseph Goulart. Am looking for any more information.
Diane Rojas, 100 Las Americas Villas NE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T1Y 6Y6
Tel.: (403) 247-5733 x 513 or (403) 293-4212
Email: drojas@calgary.komex.com
Date submitted: Tue, 27 Jul 1999
Surnames: CARDOZA and SILVEIRA
Comments: I have just recently begun my geneological search and I ran across your internet site.
Maybe someone out there will have "clues" that can help me along the way.
I am trying to trace the origins and geneology of my great grandfather. His name was Francisco
Cardoza, although in the past, there was also reference to his name as Francisco Cardoza
Silveira or Francisco Silveira Cardoza. He sailed for the U.S., and landed in California
sometime around 1883, although this is only an estimate. He later sent for his fiance (who,
by the way, was his second cousin) and they were then married in California. Her name was Rosa
(don't have a last name). They had at least one child: his name was Frank Peter Cardoza (born
in Oakland? around 1908 and died in Vallejo in 1947). Frank Peter Cardoza married Hazel Brown
and they had two sons: Laurence Cardoza (my father), and Donald Cardoza. Any suggestions on
how I can proceed would be appreciated. Thank you. Diane Rojas
Holly Nunes, Tulsa, OK, USA
Tel.: (918)583-4283
Email: BABY-HOLLIS@webtv.net (invalid email)
Date submitted: Wed, 18 Aug 1999
Names: JULIO J. NUNES, RAUL NUNES, NINA ROBERTS
Comments: I am looking for my father or family. They are brother and sister, julio is my dad. Last
know place was califoria.I was born in modesto cal. All i know is that he was from the islands
and was sponored to came here from the galio wine people. I know that nina roberts married a cop
in los angeles CAL. please help me. Thank you. Holly
Sandra Anderson, POBox 5159, Woodbridge, VA 22194, USA
Email: larojosu@webtv.net
Date submitted: Fri, 20 Aug 1999
Surname: Freitas
Comments: Need info on my gr grandmother Mary/Maria Jesus Freitas from uknown island. She married
Francesco Ferola from Avellino Italy in Boston Ma around 1892. Any help will be greatly
appreciated. Thank you.
Gail Temple, 912 Rose Dr, Benicia, Ca 94510, USA
Tel.: (707)745-9172
Email: BENICIA12@aol.com
Date submitted: Tue, 14 Sep 1999
Island: Unknown
Surname: PERRY - RENAS
Comments: Perry, Charles F. b:1849, married Margaret I. Renas b:1863. My Aunt believes the name
Perry was changed from Perreili or Perreina? We were also told that Charles or his Father may
have been a Captain of a ship. We do not know which Island they came from or much else. They
did end up in California by 1879/1880, as their first(?) child was born here. Any information
would be greatly appreciated. Thank You.
Douglas W. Rodrigues, 143 Cour De La Carabe, Sparks, Nevada, 89434-9515
Email: mtnpilotdiver@msn.com
Date submitted: Sun, 26 Sep 1999
Comments: Attempting to locate relatives of Jose Monseba Rodrigues, born 1849 in unknown town
in the Madeira Islands, arrived in Hawaiian islands 1865 as a Portuguese sailor. Married Emilia
Furtado, born about 1880 in unknown town in the Azores. All the male descendents (all dead of
old age) used the middle name of Monseba, but a couple of them spelled it Monsebo. Trying to
locate information of unknown family in the Azores or Madeira Islands.
Jody Garcia, San Jose CA., USA
Email: Jodgarcia2@aol.com
Date updated: Wed, 10 Aug 2005
Surnames: GARCIA, GARCIA Da ROSA, ROSA, MACIEL, AND GALLEGO
Comments: My Grandparents immigrated from the Azores to New Bedford Mass. My GF name was
George John Garcia. My GM name was Maria Maciel Gallego. My GF came first and then sent
for my GM. They lived in New Bedford until approx. 1920, when they moved to Hanford, CA
to a Dairy Farm. They also lived in San Gregorio and then later to Santa Clara County. My
father's name was Joseph John Garcia. His siblings were Rosaline (Sardinha), Mary (Azevedo),
Manuel, Emily (Medeiros) George, John, Anthony, Edward, Eva Jane (Circo), Elvira (Da Vico).
All the children were born here in the U.S. I have been that my Grandparents may have
immigrated from Pico, but I am not certain. My Aunt Emily's middle name was GRAVANCE, so I
believe this may have been a family name also.
Michael Dennis Sanders, 467 Joost Ave, San Francisco,Ca 94127-2405
Tel.: 415 586 2189
Email kikko114@msn.com (invalid email) or
m_dennis_s@hotmail.com
Date submitted: Tue, 9 Nov 1999
Comments: My grandfather Manual Sanders and his brother Julius came from somewhere in the Azores,
about 1897 to 1899.My uncle Julius I don't know where. My grandfather Manual married Rose Hughes
and they had 2 children in Lakevew Oregon.my Father Julius Manual Sanders and my aunt Mary Douglas. My
grandfather had a sister somewhear in Portugal who was a nun. She wrote a letter to dad sometime
during WII. We are suposed have relatives in the Azores and in Sault St. Marie Ontario Canada. If
you know of him, feel free to call,write or e-mail me.
Also, does anybody know of any SANDERS Portugal or what more likely it was before the SANDERS left
Portugal? Maybe Sandoze or Sandose? Thank You.
Alberta Silva, (no address submitted)
Email: FATDAWGBOB@aol.com
Date submitted: Thu, 11 Nov 1999
Surname: Silvas, of Benicia California
Comments: Ancestors of Manuel F. Silva born 1870 in Benicia Calif; Married to Mary Dondrado. Born in
Benicia Calif; 1875. We believe Manuel F. Silva's father (mother?) came from one of the Azores. We
also believe they changed their name, maybe from Machael ???? to Silva. We love to get any info on this
family. Thank's Alberta Silva.
Tony Matthews, 16a Basley Road, Owhata, Rotorua, New Zealand
Email: tone2matth@gmail.com
Date submitted: Tue, 15 Feb 2000 (updated 15 Sep 2012)
Comments: I have recently found out that I had a GG Grandfather who was Portugese. Apparently, from
the Azores. His name was Francis JOSEPH, b1829 died N.Z ?. I believe he was a Whaler and jumped ship
in New Zealand. He married an English woman Elizabeth Unthank HAYNES in New Plymouth, New
Zealand. I would be interested in contacting any family in AZORES of this man. Thanks.
2012 Update: The name he used in New Zealand having anglicised it was; Francis Joseph, born 1833 in Azores, son of Antonio (a carpenter), Mother’s name not listed. He died in August 1917, aged 84 years old in New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand. He married an English woman Elizabeth Unthank Haynes in New Plymouth when he was 50 years old. They had 3 children. The story was that he was a whaler and jumped ship. Although he lived here since 1864, he never became a naturalised NZer. Several years ago, someone apparently from the USA , came looking for him.
Darlene Barkman, (no address submitted)
Email: darlenebarkman@yahoo.com
Date submitted: Tue, 7 Mar 2000
Surname of relative: Jose Santos
Comments: The only information that I have is that he and his wife Attionette Medieros Santos came
from the Azores in the early 1900's and settled in Fall River, Mass.
Robert Venezio, 7977 Becky Ct., Rohnert Park, CA 94928
Email: bobbyv@sonic.net
Date updated: Tue, 6 Dec 2005
Island and Village: Unkown
Surnames: Gaspar, Henriques.
Comments: Don Pedro Henriques II, and Maria Henriques of Hayward were my GGG...? Grandparents. I
would like to learn more about researching my family background. I have an uncle in San Jose,
Ca., Manuel Gaspar. I don't know all of the village surnames, however, great grandfather several
times removed was Don Pedro Henriques IV. Great grandmother, Maria Henriques of Hayward. Also,
Faial Island is mentioned, surname Gaspar. Pedro Miguel Village, Vargas and Henriques. Fayal
(Faial?) Antone Vargas Henriques, son of Dom Pedro IV. Pedro Miguel Village, Tomasia.
Rietta Costa, (no address submitted)
Email: riettacosta@hotmail.com (invalid email)
Date submitted: Wed, 19 Apr 2000
Island and village unkown
Surname: COSTA AND SAMANACA
Comments: looking for info on my grandparents and their histories. would like to track down
originating island and village. grandfather Manuel? Costa, grandmother Mary F Samanaca. My
grandmothers family immigrated to Mass. First, my grandfather came over later.They were first
cousins. they had 5 girls and 1 son. My father Manuel Edward Costa (Buzzy) has numerous cousins
in Mass. he was born in Tauton. perhaps someone has more info on our history? My grandmothers
mothers surname was Fitado or something like that. if you hear from a Nancy Neuhoff, she is my aunt.
Rose Braz, 556 -61St Street #A, Oakland, CA 94609
Tel.: 510-595-3638
Email: rosebraz@aol.com
Date submitted: Wed, 3 May 2000
Surnames: Rodrigues (??)
Comments: My great grandmother Barbara Rodrigues came to Hawaii in 1912 with her children including
my grandmother Celesta jesus Rodrigues (born 1909). They worked on a sugar plantation and then
came to California.
Francis Campos, Jr., 6921 E. Nichols Place, Englewood, CO 80112, USA
Tel.: (303) 220-0835
Email: campos@cr-a.com
Date submitted: Fri, 19 May 2000
Island & Village: Unknown
Comments: My grandfather (Joseph Campos) and grandfather (Irene Perry Campos) came from the Azores
before 1910. They lived in Cambridge, Massachusetts where my father (Francis Campos Sr.) was born
on October 12, 1910.
Rachel Croston, (no address submitted), Australia
Email: rachel@omninet.net.au
Date submitted: Thu, 25 May 2000
Comments: We are trying to fine out something about our Greatgrand father who was born in Portugal.
We believe it was Azores (Westen Inlands) maybe?.) His name was Emanuel King his father name Joseph
mother Anna Maria or Maria Anna Emanuel left Portugal when he was about 13 yrs old as a cabin boy on a
ship one of his grand daughters told me it was a fishing boat possibly a whaling ship and he jumped
ship in a Australia. Where he later married a Rachel Gedling and they had 14 children one who was
my Grandmother. We would love to know about his family and home land. Thank you hope some one can
help us.
Brent Richards, Australia
Email: brentrichards@bigpond.com
Date submitted: Wed, 07 Jun 2000, updated 14 Jun 2010
Island and Village: Azores, Western Islands, Portugal
Surnames: Joseph/Josephs, Francis/Francisca, d'Alvarez
Comments: I'm looking for information about my ancestor, Inez Joseph. His first name has been spelt variously as Inez, Enos, Ennis and Ernest. He was a mariner born c1835, birthplace has been variously listed as Azores, Western Islands and simply Portugal. His parents were Inez Joseph, mariner, and Maria Francis perhaps Francisca. He married in 1858 at Sydney to Irishwoman Mary Tremble/Trimble, they had six children, and he died in 1876 at Sydney.
Jackie Moreno-Williams, Po Box 143, Maricopa, Ca. 93252, USA
Email: 4jw@gte.net
Date submitted: Sun, 27 Aug 2000
Surnames: Escobar, Mello, Vieira
Comments: My great grandfather was Joseph Mello Vieira b. 10/27/1870 or 1868 in the Azores, but do
not know which one or who his parents were. I have recently started on my family history. He
married Rose Trinidad Escobar, don't knowwhen yet, but their 1st child was born in 1905 or 1906. Rose's
parents were Anton and Anna Escobar, Anna is from Azores also, but do not know her maiden name yet.
Joseph and Rose both are buried in San Luis Obispo, Calif. But they lived in the northern part of
California at one time. Their children are Mary, Joseph, Angelina, and Evelyn Elizabeth (my grandmother).
Any help would be greatly appreciated. I do know that there are grandchildren in the Oakland, San
Leandro, Fremont, and Hayward area of California.
Andrea Hawkins, (no address submitted)
Email: adas@saber.net (invalid email)
Date submitted: Mon, 25 Sep 2000
Region: Azores (Island Unknown)
SURNAMES: FURTADO
Comment: Looking for information on Joseph Enos Furtado born July 31 1895 married Rose who died in
December 1960. Son Andrew died July 1963. son Joseph Jr and son Edward. thanks for any help. They died
in California
Diana Cullison, 28 N Edwards St Worthingon, IN 47471, USA
Tel.: 812 875 2625
Email: alex@custom.net (invalid email)
Date submitted: Mon, 25 Sep 2000
Surnames: Medeiros/Machado
Comments: grandfather - John Medeiros approx birth yr 1896 born in Providence RI. grandmother - Mary
Machado Medeiros approx birth yr 1906 born in Azores Island. Address in June of 1935: 1330 West
Main Rd Portsmouth RI.
My mother was Muriel Theresa Medeiros dob/6-28-1935. Any information would be helpful
Mark L. Anderson, (address not submitted)
Email: marklanderson@sacoriver.net
Date submitted: Sun, 27 Aug 2000
Subject: Manuel Enos (Ignacio?)
Comments: Looking for information about Manuel Enos, born in the Azores, who emigrated to US. Is
listed in 1870 as a resident of Cape Elizabeth ME (with wife Mary, origin unknown). Son George
Enos married Bridget Foley in Portland ME in 1885. My available information prior to George is
very sketchy.
Darlene Mitchell, 613 Mohegan Ave Quaker Hill, CT 06375
Email: StealthMode61@aol.com
Date submitted: Tue, 3 Oct 2000
Comments: The family search we conducted with much travel has proven very helpful. We traveled to
Cohassett Mass. First we where looking for information on my great-great grandfather John Marie
Smith born Jan 1843. this search produced the following surprising results. It appears that John
Marie Smith was a well known sea captain there are books and information available on him. But the
surprise was he changed his name we found name change records for both he and his wife. John Marie
Smith was born we believe John Marie Ferreira. Or that was his father who is listed as Gukin
Ferreira born 1821. John Smith Married my great-great grandmother Lucy Enos Frates who also
changed that maiden name to Lucy Enos Fancis. I have no idea why she would change a maiden name
but she was born in 1848 all that is listed for any of this info. is Azores. There was a story
in the Newspaper here about a Statue being made for her safe travel and the building of a famous
church there and it delayed her travels until both the church and statue where finished. There is
much more detail about this marriage. Anyway I am searching for anyone who has info. on these names.
Gukin Ferreira born 1821 wife may have been Rita? Lucy Enos Frates Born 1848 her parents were Enos
Frates (Francis) and Francis no birth dates for them but you could estimate about...1810-1830?. thanks...
Lisa Darling, New London, CT
Email: redwita@yahoo.com
Date submitted: Sat, 21 Oct 2000
Location: unknown
Surname: DAYS/DIAS
Comments: Searching for any information on my great grandparents, Julia and Joseph DAYS/DIAS. They
emigrated to the Cape Cod area of Massachusetts in the late 1800's to early 1900's. Any information
on how to begin this search is of great assistance. Thank you!
Ellen Mendoza, (no address submitted) Portland, Oregon, USA
Email: ellenmendoza_lido@yahoo.com
Date submitted: Tue, 31 Oct 2000
Name: Francisco Mendoza
Comments: I would like to add my inquiry to the general Azores page. I am looking for any information
on Fransisco Mendoza (probably changed from Mendonca), who settled in New Bedford around the first part
of the 1900's. His son Maurice was my grandfather. Please email me. Thanks.
Marlene Carrass, (no address submitted)
Emial: Theweddingwaltz@aol.com
Date submitted: Fri, 10 Nov 2000
Comments: My family immigrated from somewhere in the Azores in the early 1900's. The family name
was DeMello. It may have been Da, instead of De. He married Maria Rita Braga. They settled in
Rhode Island and had 11 children. For some reason unknown they changed the family name to Perry.
All of the children used that name throughout their lifetimes. Any information would be
appreciated.
Christine Neighbour, Australia
Email: propertycom@bigpond.com
Date submitted: Fri, 10 Nov 2000
Comments: I am looking for relatives of my GGGgrandfather Emmanuel da Silveria who came from the
Western Isles of Azores(possibly Flores). Born approx 1810 left for America 1849 arrived Mass. left
for Australia Victoria arrived approx 1850. Jumped ship "White Swallow" at place Blairgowrie in Victoria
near Melbourne. Married Irish woman Katherin Brogan had approx 12 children. Changed name to Silva
but this could have been his name as I believe names were altered for one reason or another ie-religion
Went to goldfields in Victoria and planted vineyard in Moonlight Flat Vic.Australia. Please contact
me if you have any comments or information which would be greatly appreciated.
Also I am seeking information about my GGG grandfather named Joseph de Silvia From the Western Isles
Born 1830. Parents Joseph and Louisa Francesca. He immigrated to Australia via Boston and landed in
Australia 1855 -jumped ship called "The White Swallow" married Catherine Brogan in 1870 had approx
13 children. Married 1870 Died 1896.
I suspect he came from Flores. Can you tell me how to search Marriage and Birth records on Flores and
Corvo. I am coming to Azores in September 2001 and would like to know if there are any living relatives.
I would be grateful for any responses. Regards
Gloria Santos Eperthener and Louis Eperthener, Pittsburg, PA
Email: glorialou@adelphia.net
Date updated: Thu, 27 Apr 2006
Village: Unknown
Surname: Santos
Comments: Any information on the Santos family from Azores, Portugal and then a few of them moved to New Bedford
and Plymouth Rock, MA? First names were Manuel, Calerous and Gloria, children of Alvenia. Manuel ended up in
Pittsburgh, PA, Calerous in Montreal, Canada and Gloria Santos lived in Rhode Island, Alvenia was the mother of
Manuel, Calerous and Gloria. Gloria had some sort of illness and died in Rhode Island around age 45, and Alvenia
died in the Azores around 55. Mr. Santos father of the children died somewhere around Plymouth, MA at about the
age of 56. Presently some family live in Pittsburgh, PA and Florida
Sunni Rose, Salt Lake City, UT
Email: sunni@modaliti.com (invalid email)
Date submitted: Sun, 03 Dec 2000
Island and Village: Some on Pico, some on Graciosa, elsewhere?
Surnames: Maclena, Silviera, Ramos, Correia, De Mello (de Meio?)
Comments: Here is the information I have: Mary Maclena, b. approx. 1815, had daughter Francis Silviera.
Francis Silviera married John C. Ramos, they had Mary Isabel Ramos in 1861 on Flores or Pico. Mary
Isabel Ramos married Domingo Correia De Mello (who was born on Graciosa in 1851) in 1876 in Half
Moon Bay, California. They had 10 children, one was my great-great grandmother Mary de Mello who was
born in 1878 in Half Moon Bay. The family has continued to live in the Bay Area ever since. I would
really appreciate meeting relatives or hearing information you may have on any of these families.
Lavinia McEwan, 21 Mountjoy Terrace, Wynnum 4178, Queensland, Australia 4178
Tel.: 61 7 33966170
Email: features@tpg.com.au
Date submitted: Wed, 27 Dec 2000
Village: Unknown
Surname: Silveira
Comments: Searching for Jose Silveira - born around 1830 - parents Joseph or Jose Silveira -farmer and
Luisa Francisca. Boarded merchant ship the White Swallow from Boston in 1854. I don't know how he got
to Boston and have not been able to find him on any ships immigrating from the Azores so far. Jumped
ship in Port Phillip Bay Melbourne Australia in 1855. Can trace movements from then onwards but not prior
to arrival in Australia.
Sue Stone, Michigan, USA
Tel.: 248-875-7533
Email: redapple99@aol.com
Date submitted: Sun, 4 Feb 2001
Village: Unknown
Surname: Avila
Comments: I'm the grandaughter of joe avila that came from the azor island in the early 1920's i think,
married mary maidera had 3 children Emily Mary, and Dimas Avila. lived in Visialia California.
Gina Dutra, (no address submitted)
Email: gina_dutra@nhusd.k12.ca.us
Date submitted: Wed, 7 Mar 2001
Surname: Dutra
Comments: I am 1/4 portuguese married to a 100% portuguese. My husbands parents immigraged here to
California. I know very little of their history and pretty much none of mine. Thanks.
Eileen Cordeiro Averill, 5355 Sweetwater Dr. Indianapolis, IN 46235
Email: eaverill3@home.com (invalid email)
Date submitted: Tue, 8 May 2001
Region: Azores (Island and Village unknown)
Surnames: Cordeiro, Costa
Comments: I am just beginning my research for my ancestors in Portugal. The only information I have
is this: My ggrandfather was Joseph Cordeiro b. 25 Jan 1879 in the Azores. His wife was Antoinette
Costa. Their oldest daugher was supposedly born on the ship coming to the USA in 1901. They settled in
Dighton, MA. They also resided in Taunton, New Bedford, Fall River, MA. and Hollywood, FL. Any
information would be greatly appreciated.
Jennifer Hardie, 11 Selwyn Court, Palmerston North, New Zealand
Tel.: 0064 6 355 1767
Email: jennehardie@xtra.co.nz (invalid email)
Date submitted: Mon, 18 Jun 2001
Surname: VALLEDO
Comments: I am trying to find out about my great-grandfather. His name was Antonio Francis Valledo.
He was born in the Azores about 1845 and emigrated to New Zealand at some point. The only other
information I have is that he was naturalized here in 1893, and died in 1910. I may have the spelling
slightly wrong but am going by the records here. Any help greatfully received. I am awaiting on his
death certificate but don't hold out too much hope of a lot of information.
Michael Vieira, 211 Beecher Ave., Palacios, TX 77465
Email: mikev@wcnet.net (invalid email)
Date submitted: Tue, 3 Jul 2001
Island and Village: Azores, Madiera (village unknown)
Surnames: Vieira
Comments: I am looking for information regarding my grand-father John Vieira. I am told that he was born
in Madiera. I don't know when he was born but, my father was born in 1918 in the U.S. So, I believe
John Vieira came to the U.S. some time before or after 1900 where he married my grand-mother.
Diane Dove, (no address submitted), San Jose, CA., USA
Email: dove2000@earthlink.net
Date submitted: Thu, 6 Sep 2001
Island and Villiage: unknown
Comments: Manuel A. Machado came to California in 1882 according to his death certicate. He died in
Gustine, CA. Oct. 26, 1920. Manuel was born March, 1862. His father's name was John Azevedo
Machado, his mother was Marie Conceciao. Manuel had a dairy business. He also lived in Turlock,
1914 Castroville in 1906 and possibley San Juan, 1903. His wife's name was Mary Lieberman.
Lisa Porria, (no address submitted)
Email: l.porria@verizon.net (invalid email)
Date submitted: Sat, 8 Sep 2001
Region: Azores Is.
Surnames: Gracia and Silva
Comments: I am looking for birth information for Joseph Gracia. His son's death certificate indicates
his father Joseph Gracia was born in Azores, Is. and his mother, Mary Silva born in Portugal. I'm
guessing birth years could have been between 1850-1860.
Ku`ulei Sarah Mello, 2620 Ainaola Drive, Hilo, HI 96720, USA
Email: kuuleismello@hotmail.com (invalid email)
Date submitted: Mon, 17 Sep 2001
Name: Manuel DeMello
Comments: He was born and raised on one of the Azore Islands. He moved to Massachusettes then
dropping the De- latter having just Mello.
Barbara Zumstag, 25 Cartright St., Bridgeport, Connecticut 06604
Email: abbywilly@aol.com
Date updated: Thu, 15 Apr 2004 (updated again 12 Mar 2009)
Surname: Enos
Comments: I am looking for anyone related to my great grandfather, Emanuel Enos/Ignacio who resided in New Bedford, MA. His wife’s name was Bridget. They had a daughter Katherine Enos who married a George Zumstag in Connecticut. There may possibly be a relative with the name of Martinez who worked in Connecticut at Fairfield Hills Hospital. I would appreciate any information at all. Thank you so much.
Cecilia E. Longoria, 58 Martin Dr. N.W., Sierra Vista, AZ. 85635 USA
Email: aclongoria@cs.com
Date submitted: Tue, 6 Nov 2001
Comments: I am looking for my g grandmother who was born in the Azores, island unknown and region
unknown. I believe she was born between 1850-1880, Her name Maria Luisa Cordero.
Kathleen Nevis, Connecticut, USA
Email: budda_char@yahoo.com
Date submitted: Fri, 30 Nov 2001
Village: Unknown
Surnames: Nevis, Souza, Mello
Comments: My name is Kathleen Nevis and I am doing some research on my fathers side of the family.
I have traced part of my ancestry back to Sao Jorge and the name that comes up is Joseph Souza Nevis
Mello Miller born March 6, 1822 and he married Josephine Paravagna. Joseph's parents are Joseph and Mary.
Joseph and Josephine had 10 childern (Miller's). But that is about all the information I have on
them. I also have another branch of my family that starts with Nevis. I have come to a stump on Manuel
Nevis born around 1861 in Sacromento,Ca. Their may have been a name change somewhere in this lineage.
Any help would be greatly appriciated. Sincerely, Kathleen Nevis.
Jamie Gravelle, 6005 226th St SW, Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
Tel: 425/673-1630
Email: j_gravelle@msn.com
Date submitted: Fri, 28 Dec 2001
Surnames: PINQUE / PENQUE
Island: unknown
Village: Unknown
Comments: Family lore (through my grandfather, a first-generation American) has them from the Azores.
I'm just not sure which one. Jamie
Laurie Allen, 8851 Nimbus Way, Orangevale, CA 95662, USA
Tel: 916-988-5103
Email: piper7@pacbell.net
Date submitted: Sat, 29 Dec 2001
Surname: THOMAS (William Thomas)
Island: unknown
Comments: William was born in 1868. Immigrated 1888-1890 to US.
Ed Miller and Luis Garcia, 19110 Dagmar Dr, Saratoga, CA. 95070-5157 USA
Email: ozarkemiller@earthlink.net
Date submitted: Sat, 5 Jan 2002
Island: Unknown, but probably PICO
Surname: GARCIA, THOME, PERPETUA, RODRIGUES
Comments: I am researching for my friend, Louis. The 1920 US Census for Gustine Twp, Merced Co.,
CA lists a family, hoh Manuel T. GARCIA w/wife named Olinda, both born in Portugal (Azores) and
immigrated in 1912. Five children, first two born in 1912 in Santa Clara, Santa Clara Co., CA.
Manuel's death certificate and cemetery headstone reads "Manuel Garcia THOME, born 1890 and
died 1962." His mother's maiden surname listed as "PERPETUA" and father's surname as "THOME." He
and his sons were employed as dairymen in the California Central Valley, Gustine and Los Banos.
His wife, Olinda A. Garcia Thome, nee RODRIGUES was born in 1891 in Azores and died 1978 in Los Banos,
Merced Co., CA. Uncertain as to whether or not they became naturalized. If anyone recognizes these
names, would like to contact/collaborate. Would like to find village and island where they
originated and thus, more documents and family history.
Nate Johnson, Salinas, Ca., USA
Email: natejohn@peruse.com (invalid email)
Date submitted: Sat, 26 Jan 2002
Region: Azores Islands (Island and village unknown.)
Surnames: Rogers
Comments: Looking for Frank Rogers born in "Azores Islands", as per a legal document found in San
Jose, Ca. c.1909. He was married to Louise "Rogers". I believe this IS a mistake and her real
maiden name is not known. They had at least one daughter named Minnie Evangeline Rogers born in
Newark, Ca. which is adjacent to San Jose. Minnie married William Anthony Hartnell Johnson, my
grandfather. Thanks in advance for any help.
George Rainha, (no adress submitted)
Email: RovingArcher@aol.com
Date submitted: Fri, 1 Feb 2002
Comments: My grandfather, Joseph Furtado Rainha,married Mary Fraters in 1908 in Hudson Massachusetts
in 1908, at which time she was 19. She was from the Azores, but which island is unknown. He I am not
sure of, but maybe from same. Some of my relatives may be going by Queen. Thanks.
Roberta Burkett, Seattle, WA, USA
Email: rlburkett@yahoo.com
Date submitted: Sun, 28 Apr 2002
Island and village: Unknown
Surname: ALVAREZ, ALVES
Comments: Searching for info on John ALVAREZ who arrived South Australia about 1854, (b. abt 1828 in
Portugal, d. 1885 Australia). Married Margaret McCaughey (b. Ireland in 1856) and had first child
John ALVES in 1857 in Gawler, South Australia. Name was ALVAREZ on marriage certificate and
shortened to ALVES at birth of first son. Interested in information on emigration from Azores to
Australia in the 1850 s.
Linda Garcia Mosca, (no address submitted)
Email: linmosca@gate.net (invalid email)
Date submitted: Thu, 2 May 2002
Name: Maria Pimentel
Comments: Looking for town my Grandmother was born in. She was from the Azores. She married my
Grandfather John Sanchez Garcia (from Borgus, Spain )probably between 1900 to 1906. My grandfather
left Borgus, Spain and went to the Azores. There, he met my grandmother. He married her in the
Azores (I think) Then took her to Massachusetts, either to Fall River or New Bedford. Any help you give
me would be helpful. Thank you.
Paula Zigouras, PO Box 595, North Carver, MA 02355, USA
Email: ziggy7mrsz@aol.com
Date submitted: Fri, 17 May 2002
Surnames: Cruz, Dunn, Gloria
Comments: My grandfather's name is Alfred Cross. He was born in Cambridge MA on Sept 21, 1896. His
father was Manuel Cruz; his mother Isabella Dunn. I am trying to find information about Isabella.
She died 8/1/1918 in Plymouth, MA and the death record reads: Isabella Cruise; father Joseph A.
Gloria; mother Marianna; place of birth Azores, approx 1870. Her husband, Manuel Cruz was from
Lisbon, Portugal; but I don't know where they were married or when. Some of the old papers that my
father has say --Isabella Gloria Dunn--. We have no pictures. There is a possibility that Isabella
may have been born in Scotland, even though her death records states the Azors. I would appreciate any
information on Isabella Dunn, Joseph A. Gloria, Marianna Dunn, or Manuel Cruz.
Jean Holland, (no address submitted)
Email: jeanray@inreach.com
Date submitted: Sun, 4 Aug 2002
Island: unknown
Family name: Bernardo
Comments: Family first settled in New York, traveled to California. Grandfather born in Brownsville,
CA. 1880 census show family in Yuba, CA. Names are Manuel Ventura Bernardo and Maria De Silveire
Bernardo. Census listed their birthplace as Portugal, Azores. 1880 ages would have been 52 for Manuel
and 40 for Maria. Children: Manuel, Maria, Joseph, and John (my grandfather). Only link I have for
NY is an old family clock with NY listed as place of purchase, been in the family for years and a
final gift from grandfather's home.
Debra Watson, Waterville, ME, USA
Email: metailor@gwi.net (invalid email)
Date submitted: Mon, 12 Aug 2002
Village and Island unknown
Surnames: Pais, Cardoza
Comments: My greatgrandmother, Palmyra (Cardoza) Pais, b 12/28/1884, in the Azores, settled in
Oakland, CA, then came to MA, I am not sure where her port of entry was or if she came with her
husband, Anthony Pais, don't know if they married here or in the Azores. She had sisters that came
with her Sabina, and some others, Sabina and Palmyra married brothers, Pais. I believe she was
married at 18. My grandmother, Caroline was born in Oakland, CA. Any help would be greatly appreciated,
thanks, Debra Watson
Louise E. Smith, 28 Robert FD Rd, Watertown Ma 02472, USA
Email: WEEZ5050@aol.com
Date submitted: Thu, 5 Sep 2002
Name: ENOS OR IGNACIO
Comments: Looking for grandfather Paul Enos from Azores Portugal. I feel he ran away very young on a
whaling ship, and ended up in Canada, Campobello Island, New Brunswick. All my relatives were at one
point born or buried at Campobello and I knew Paul Enos worked at the sardine factory and lived with
an Nehemiah and Sarah Mitchell on the island. My father Charles Alfred Smith was also born there. No
one knows anything about Paul and I will keep looking until I find my heritage.
I feel something is wrong as no one will give me any info on Paul Enos one of his sons Norman Enos
was well known and married into the Wilson Family on Campobello Island and Paul married my grandmother
Agnes Mitchell and still no one will say a thing about Enos. Paul is buried in Campobello. I know my Dad
was of Mic MAC decent and was shunned as a child so that may have a great deal to do with it. Thank
You Louise
Madeline Kight Pima, (no address submitted) Arizona
Email: piggy@eaznet.com
Date submitted: Tue Sep 24, 2002
Island and village not known.
Comments: I am looking for anything on my father that came here to live. He went by Candado Costa
Lawrence and was borned in March of 1897. His mother's name was Madelina Marie Cardozo.
Taís Silveira de Souza, Rua Otto Boehm, 1039, Joinville, Santa Catarina, Brazil
Email: happy_27579@yahoo.com.br
Website: http://br.groups.yahoo.com/group/silveira_de_souza/ (invalid address)
Date submitted: Sun, 27 Apr 2003
Surname: Silveira de Souza
Comments: Estou pesquisando a família Silveira de Souza, que é provável que tenha vindo dos Açores,
não sei a ilha. Minha pesquisa não está muito adiantada, pois cheguei ao meu bisavô paterno, Etelvino
Silveira de Souza, sem saber data de nascimento ou morte. Ele casou com Generosa Nunes e teve de 7 a 8
filhos, José, João, Pedro, Etelvino, Mercedes, Arnoldo (Dodô), e Thomaz Silveira de Souza, meu avô,
nascido em 22/02/1897 em São José, SC. Thomaz casou com Maria Francisca Vieira em 11/05/1918 e
faleceu em 21/06/1963 em Joinville, SC. Thomaz e Maria Francisca tiveram 12 filhos, Etelvino, Mário,
Odete, Irene, Eunice, Zilda, Zenir, Ondina, Ita, e Ary Silveira de Souza, este último, meu pai.
Tenho encontrado informações truncadas, mas qualquer tipo de informação será bem-vinda, obrigada.
Gwyn Paterson, (no address submitted)
Email: gdp7c@hotmail.com
Date submitted: Sun, 22 Jun 2003
Researching: Antonio daVarga born 12/1/1824 Azores
Comments: In the next few months family are hoping to travel to the Azores for family history research.
I am helping my brother in law find his grandfathers birthplace and other family in the Azores. Antonio
daVarga was born 12/1/1824. His father was Matheu daVarga and his mother Maria Felicia(na). Place
of birth Western Isles. Said to be "taken "on board an American whaler "The Noble" early 1840's bound
for Antartica.Also taken was his cousin or friend Emanual daSilva. Arrived in New Zealand mid 1840's
(whaling ship wrecked 1846off New Zealand coast). Changed name to Martin by deed poll in 1851 in
New Zealand. Married in Auckland New Zealand 1849. Died in Auckland 27/7/1882. Many descendents in
New Zealand. Some reference to "Farilhoes" in family writings, but think this could be either Faial
or Isle of Flores. Can anyone please help?
Gouveia, (no aaddress submitted)
Email: kolohe1@hotmail.com
Date submitted: Fri, 11 Jul 2003
Village: unknown
Surnames: Fereira, Gouveia, Pereira, Souza.
Carlos Alexandre Fonseca Lima, Recife-PE Brasil
Email: caalex@hotlink.com.br
Date submitted: Wed, 23 Jul 2003
Comments: Sou descendente de José Ignácio Ferreira Rabello e Ignácio José Ferreira Rabello, que
teriam vindo da Ilha de São Miguel para o Brasil (também com Bernardo Ferreira Rabello e outros
parentes) para Pernambuco-Brasil entre o fim do século XVIII e o início dos anos 1800`s; Gostaria de saber
dados adicionais sobre esses ancestrais. Onde Obter.
Roberta Rosa, 2913 Dain ct, Rancho Cordova, Ca 95670
Tel.: 916-369-0937
Email: bigbirdyno7@msn.com
Date submitted: Sun, 31 Aug 2003
Surname: Rosa, deRosa
Comments: My grand father was Manuel Peter Rosa From Azores. He lived in San Francisco, born Nov 1,
1870 and died Aug 6,1921. He came to USA in 1889. He was first married to Bella B. (Hunt) they had
four boys Manuel, Leslie or (Steve), Herbert and Charlie. Then he married my grand mother Clara B. (Mock)
and My father Francis or (Frank) and William. He has to brothers Joseph Rosa who lived in Sunnyvale
and a Frank P. Rosa. Frank Pereira Rosa last name is deRosa he was from Azore Island, Portugal. He died
July 2, 1921. He married Minnie Nunes Duarte and has three Daughter Minnie, Mary and Anna deRosa who
lived in Mountain View, Santa Clara. There parent are Anthony P. Rosa and Elizabeth. On Manuel death
record their birth place is Portugal.
David Mattas, 7227 Pritchard Rd, Altus, AR 72821, USA
Email: david_mattas@beverlycorp.com (work)
and dla4ever@oz-ar.net (home)
Date submitted: Mon, 15 Dec 2003
Surname(s): Matos, Mattos, Mattas, Nunes, Rapoza - all from the Azores (specific island is not
known at this time)
Comments: I've just recently started tracking my geneology. Here are the specific names and information
I've gotten from one of my uncles in Colorado: Dinatos Mattos was born January 23, 1915 in Fall River
Mass. (Notice Mattas was spelled with an "O".) to Maria Nunes and Manuel Mattos. Both Maria &
Manuel was born in the Azores, (according to the birth certificate). Also, a Portuguese friend of mine
told me that Mattos my have ben spelled Matos, which is a very common Portuguese name, like Jones in
the US. Dinatos Mattas had two brothers and two sisters. Their names were Louis, John, Hilda, and
Irene. My Great Grandfather died of a heart attack April 10, 1936 (Manuel Mattos). His father was
Albert Mattos and his mother was Lauisa Rapoza, both born in the Azores.
This is all the information I have at this time. Any help in tracking down legal documents or getting
pictures of anyone of these people would be greatly appreciated.
Merrily Ann (Nunes) McCarthy, 916 South Chance Avenue, Fresno, CA 93702
Tel.: (559) 453-2563 Cell# (702) 300-6842
Email: LadyMerrily@aol.com
Web Site: http://www.merrilymccarthy.com
Date submitted: Thu, 25 Dec 2003
SURNAMES: Rodrigues, Nunes
Location: Somewhere on the Azore Islands
Comments: My Grandfather was brought to America as an indentured servant, from somewhere on the Azore
Islands, by an attorney. His name was Rodrigues. The attorney changed his name to Nunes, according
to the legend my Father passed on to me. My Father's name was Joseph R. Nunes. He was born in, I
believe Irvington, California and lived on Roberts Ave. He recieved confirmation at St. Joseph's
Cathedral at Mission San Jose, February 12th, 1928. He had a sister, now deceased who was married
to Manuel Gianandrea, who had Gilbert and Diane. He had an older brother named Johnny who lived in
Santa Barbara area and married to Aneva. They had Freddie, and JT, and I believe, one more son. I
want to know more about our early family gneaology from the Azore Island, or relatives such as Dayne
Taylor Boring of Colorado. Please.
JacQue Howard, PO. Box 145, Rock River, WY 82083
Email: jaQ@starband.net
Date submitted: Wed, 7 Jan 2004
Surnames: Alexander
Comments: My grt. grandparents are listed as Manuel F. Alexander from Azores, Portugal...unknown
which island. Immigrated to the U.S. in the late 1880's, lived in Fall River, Mass.
Rita Rhoads Maury, 369 Broad St., Waverly, NY, USA
Email: maury@cqservices.com
Date submitted: Sat, 17 Jan 2004
Surnames: Freitas, Fratis
Comments: My great grandmother Anna Agusta Dorothea De Fratis was born in Philadelphia, PA 1882 and
died in Corning, Steuben County, NY 1944. Her husband was John E. Rhoads born 1884 in Harrisburg,
Dauphin, PA and died in Corning, NY in 1936. Family lore has it that Anna was part Portuguese and
part Native American. I cannot verify this. Her father was William b. 1848 and mother was b. 1851
Mary Price both born in PA. Possible that an Andrew (Andreas) was a sailor and jumped ship in Phila.
John Rhoads and Ann Fratis married February 12, 1905 in Philadelphia. Anna had a brother named Sammy
whose son is a navy man and made a career of it. My dad says that Sammy must be about 75 or so years
old. Does anyone have connections with this family?
Fred Banks, PO Box 159, Casino NSW 2470, Australia
Tel.: (61) 2 66622411
Email: ddrfwban@bigpond.net.au
Date submitted: Sun, 8 Feb 2004
Island and village: unknown
Comments: Grandfather Joseph Silviera De Brum b Azores around 1858. His parents, Joseph Silviera De
Brum and Maria Lopes. All migrated to New Zealand before the mid 1880s. Does anyone have any information.
Beverly (Thayer) Yarborough, 2474 62nd ave, Oakland, Ca. 94605
Email: Yarobnp@aol.com
Date submitted: Thur 25 Mar 2004
Comments: I am looking for Beverly Ann Rezente, born 12, 20 1950 Oakland California. Her Mother's name
was Helen, surname not known. Father was George. She had an older brother and sister, Robert and Diane.
When her mother passed away she was taken away to live with an Aunt. Her father had passed away a few
years before. Beverly was 9 or so when I last saw her. We were very close friends when we were children
and I have thought about her often. We lived on 62nd ave in Oakland Calif and I still do.
Joe Eleshio, Corona, CA
Email: eleshio@sundancespas.com
Date submitted: Thu, 25 Mar 2004
Surname: Eleshio
Island and Village: Unknown
Comments: I have very limited knowledge of my family's history, but once stateside they seemed to take
root in Monterey, CA. My great uncle was a Sheriff in Monterey by the name of Albert Eleshio (changed
his name to Elasho). My grandfather was a marine in World War I, by the name of Tony Eleshio.
Rozita F Leoni, 169 Carrington Road, MT Albert, Auckland, NZ
Tel.: (09) 846 0245, (0212) 663 3001
Email: Rozita_Leoni@hotmail.com
Date submitted: Mon, 31 May 2004
Surname: Sylva / Silves / Silva
First names: Joseph / Jose / Elfon / Elfonse
Comments: B. approx 1846 Isle of St Michael?? Arrived in NZ approx 1865. Married in NZ approx 1866
Raiha (Eliza) Te Mahia. Died: 1920
Jayleen Morris, Hatward, CA
Email: jayleenmorris@sbcglobal.net
Date submitted: Sat, 19 Jun 2004
Surname: Moriaz or Morias
Island: I have no idea.
Comments: I'm looking for my grandfather. He was born in 1901 and according to family story on the boat
bring them to the U.S. I know they came through Hawaii. The name was changed to MORRIS when they came
here. Anothy Morris (my grandfather lived most of his life in Oakland, CA. He married Della Paiva and
had 5 children.
Cecilia Elias Longoria, 58 Martin Dr. N.W., Sierra Vista, Arizona, USA
Email: aclongoria@cs.com
Date submited: Tue, 20 Jul 2004
Surname: CORDERO
Island/village: unknown
Comments: My grandmother, MARIA LUISA CORDERO was b. approx. 1870-1890, place unknown. Her parents, it
is said were portuguese from the Azores. I don't have nor does any one know what their names were or
birth dates were. We have no other information on my grandmother. MARIA LUISA CORDERO may have migrated
to Mexico, where she met and married: Frank (Francisco) Elias, approx. 1900-1911. They lived in California.
They had two children, Frank Cordero Elias b. 1911 in California, and Demesia b. 1912-1915 probably in
Mexico. They settled in Tucson, Arizona. No one knows what happened or where MARIA LUISA died. The story
is, that she went back to the Azores and maybe died there in the 40's. This is all I have on MARIA LUISA
CORDERO ELIAS. I'm hoping to find something on her somewhere and complete my research on her. Thank you.
Lynn Pritchett, Oro Valley, AZ, USA
Email: thepritchetts@comcast.net
Date submitted: Sun, 01 Aug 2004
Surnames: CATON, SILVA
Island: Santa Maria (maybe)
Village: unknown
Comments: Some family stories tell me that some Caton ancestors in America, are not of that surname, but
gave it upon entry into the USA, as many were smuggled in on fishing boats? "Perry" is a possible origin
of Caton name? Has anyone else heard such a story in their family history search? Anxious to exchange
family history with any/all Caton or Silva descendants. My oldest Caton/Silva ancestors: Manuel Caton,
born in 1862 on Santa Maria Isle to Manuel and Isabela, who married Ida Silva, born in 1864 to Joseph
and Rosa in Provincetown, Mass.
Colin d'Oliveira, (no address submitted)
Email: brighteyed@ntlworld.com
Date submitted: Tue, 14 Sep 2004
Family name: d'Oliveira
Comments: I am endeavouring to trace my direct line of ancestry and would be delighted if you are able
to guide me. My earliest starting point is Captain Manuel Joas d'Oliveira, born 1756, who was in
command of the vessel: 'St.Josef' or possibly spelt ' Joseph', which ran aground in Table Bay, at
the Cape of Good Hope in 1793. Is there any way of finding information about his roots? On 11th May
1795 he married Gezina van Blerk who was of Netherlands ancestry. She was the daughter of Niklaas
van Blerk of Venlo, Netherlands and Katerina van Blerk, who came from Nijmegan. Her mother had
the surname Magetsky. Captain d'Oliveira died at the Cape of Good Hope on 11th May, 1795. Thanking you
Roberta Bratti, 94 Main St. Ext., Harwich, MA 02645
Tel: 508-432-8322
Email: r.bratti@comcast.net
Date updated: Thu, 28 Oct 2004
Comments: All I know is that Jose/Joseph DeSilver came from Portugal, no village added. His birth was
19 January 1829, died West Yarmouth, MA, 19 March 1898. He married Amanda Robinson 19 Oct 1854, in
South Dennis, MA (All of these towns are on Cape Cod.) He was in the Civil War, but only Portugal on
it for birthplace. His Civil War papers had information from affidafits from people that knew him
(to get a pension). One said he knew him since "he was a boy of 15". He is listed as a Master Mariner.
Perhaps he jumped ship. I cannot find anything about him. New Bedford records don't go back that far.
Amanda and their son, Joseph, Jr. died within days of each other, and had a double funeral. My father's
mother also died when he was 10 and he was adopted and name changed. Out of 5 children, my father was the
only one adopted. I don't know who brought up the other children.
Diane Koanui, Hawaii
Celular phone: 55102032
Email: cnadek@aol.com
Date submitted: Wed, 8 Dec 2004
Surname: Souza
Comments: I am looking for my relatives. I was born in Hawaii but my relatives came from Portugal. My dad
was Allen Lawence Souza and he married Mabel Gouviea from Kapahulu. There were three of us Diane, Lavrene,
Sandra. My dad's mom was Louise Fernandes Souza she married Manuel Souza. My mom's mother was Theresa Rego
she married Joe Gouviea had 9 sibblings. My grand parents came on the ships from Portugal. One name of the
ships I remember is Catherine. Steve Souza moved from Hawaii in the 1970s. My uncle Steve married a girl
named Carmen, they have three kids Steve, Cecilia, and MIchale. They last lived in California. Eddie had 1
son his name was Dennis and they lived in Ewa Beach. He married Peggy Rapoza. My dad and his family lived
up Aiea Hts. Dr. He was working at Price Concrete Co. for many years. Anyone with any information is
welcome to call me or write. Aloha and Mahalo, Diane Koanui
Robert Perry Frates, 9 Unicorn Ave, Stoneham MASS 02180
Email: B705frates@aol.com
Date submitted: Sun, 1 May 2005
Village: unknown
Surnames: Frates, Fratas, Fratus, and Sylvia
Comments: my grandparents were from the Azores and not sure what island. They settled in Mattapoisett,
mass. Their names on my parents marriage certificate are: Antone Frates,(writing and could be Fratus,
Fratas) and Jennie Sylvia. They had six boys, Antone, Alfred, Walter, Henry, Arthur, Charles, and a girl
Florence. Antone, Alfred, Walter and Florence died in Gilroy, Calif. Henry, Arthur and Charlie died in
Massachusetts. Any information on the family would be appreciated.
Michele McKinley, 825 Santa Clara St, Fillmore, CA 93015
Email: gibsonshelley@aol.com
Date submitted: Sun, 24 Jul 2005
Comments: I would appreciate some help in getting some information about the roots of my
grandfather's family. I have the following information:
Name: Alfred Costa Amarino later changed to Moreno
Place of birth: Hawaii, Date of birth: April 8, 1902
Parents Names: Manuel Amarino (father) and Augusta Amarino (mother)
Brothers and sisters: Frank Amarino, Benjamin Amarino, Antone Amarino, Lyda Amarino, Lucille Amarino,
Bella Amarino, and Marie Amarino.
We are not sure if Manuel and Augusta were born in the Hawaiian Islands, or if they were born in
the Azores. I would like to find out what island they were from, my greatgrandmother maiden
name we believe it is Suash (not sure of spelling), would like to trace the family back to the
Azore Islands and know what their parents names were. Also would like to know what type of ship
and possible route was taken to get from the Azores to Hawaii. I would appreciate any help you
would have to offer. Thank-you
Kenneth Leroy Mattos, 132 Linden Avenue, Apt. #1, Rutledge, PA 1907014
Email: kennethmattos@yahoo.com
Date updated: Wed, 1 Aug 2007
Village: unknown
Surnames: Bettencourt and Mattos
Comments: my great grandparents were from the Azores; I am not sure what island. They settled
in California. My great grandfather’s name was Manuel. As was common he and his wife (maybe
from France herself or her ancestors?) joined their family names. One was Bettencourt and the
other Mattos. What I have been told was that they settled on Mattos upon moving to California.
Bettencourt became my grandfather’s middle name (Joseph Bettencourt Mattos, born and grew up in
California: Gustine and Napa). I do not know how many children my great-grandparents had, but my
grandfather Joseph and his wife Ruth Gray had two sons (Edward Bettencourt Mattos and Alfred
Leroy Mattos (my father, born in 1923)). My uncle Edward died several years ago. Any information
on the family would be appreciated. I am deafened so I do not include a telephone number but I
check my email everyday.
Jan Bettencourt, 2975 4th Street, Clearklake, CA. 95422
Email: JANNPAUL@WALMARTCONNECT.COM
Date submitted: Wed, 10 Aug 2005
Surnames: Bettencourt, Faustino(Foster), Cunha
Comments: Antone J. Bettencourt immigrated in 1891. His wife Mary Foster also. I think Antone's
father's name was Manuel but I have not been able to find out much else. All we know is that he
said he was from the Azores Islands. We have hit a brick wall
Diane Tovar, Ventura, CA
Tel.: (805)653-1959
Email: dt510@yahoo.com
Date submitted: Wed, 7 Sep 2005
Surname: MARIA
Village: unknown
Comments: I am looking for any info on my GG grandfather, FRANK MARIA (born apporx. 1850 in AZORES),
who came over on a whaling boat (possibly landing in Northern California) from Azores. He married
Mercedes Nava (b. 6-17-1892 in Mexico) and lived in Oregon. They had two children (now deceased)
born in Oregon, Frank Maria Jr and Irene Vivian Maria. After Frank Maria Sr died, Mercedes married
John Antonio Silveria (possibly a relative of Frank Maria Sr.) and they lived in Oxnard, CA. I am
looking for info on FRANK MARIA, his death date, place of death (probably Oregon), the ship he
came over on and where in Azores he is from. If anyone has info on how I can obtain the passenger
lists of the whaling boats from Azores to California,please let me know.
Shelly (Chulata) Mommens, Gresham, Ne.
Email: smommens@yahoo.com
Date submitted: Wed, 23 Nov 2005
Island: Unknown--believed to be Flores
Surname: CHULATA or ABRUE-CHULATA
Comments: Just getting started, having difficulty finding much outside of the 27 family members
alive today. No one has much info to go on. Grandfather = Albert Abrue-Chulata, (b and d) San
Leandro, Ca. Uncles = Walter, Mal (guessing Manuel), Jessie all used just Chulata - dropped the
Abrue. HELP!!! I feel lost.
Edward Klaymeier, 5141 Ile de France Dr., Tallahassee FL 32308
Tel.: 850-656-7449
Email: eklaymeier@peoplepc.com
Date submitted: Sat, 26 Nov 2005
Surnames: DaCambre, Gomes, Gonsalves
Place: Georgetown British Guiana
Comments: Mothers name was Leonilda Louise Gomes b:10/26/1907 her parents were Manoel R Gomes
b:3/13/1875 her mother was Jesuina DaCambre b:2/16/1881 both I think were born in Georgetown, BG
Any additional info will be greatly appreciated.
Vincent E. Summers, (no location submitted)
Email: vsummers@gmail.com
Date submitted: Sat, 31 Dec 2005
Comments: I seek to find if anyone knows of the history of Manuel COURANT who came to Massachusetts
and was found in the Manchester Town, Essex County area of that state in the 1900 census. He had
emigrated in 1889. His place of birth is listed as Portugal, but the only other family of COURANTs
I see (a bit earlier) is said to have been from Azores. Email me at the above address, please.
Justin Parris, New Zealand
Email: lonewolf@orcon.net.nz
Date submitted: Mon, 9 Jan 2006
Surnames: Parris, Parez
Place: unknown
Comments: were looking for any leads that can help solve the mystery we have all we believe is.
Innez Parrez a 13yo boy from Portugal was rescued by Joseph Hodgson in the Hauraki Gulf Auckland
"Innez" as he gave his name told of the miss treatment aboard a ship from the captain and crew.
He and another boy jumped ship but the other boy drowned. This was in the 1850`s (no official date).
His English was very poor so when he was not needed to work on the farm on Waiheke he sat in on the
school lessons with the Hodgsons 10 children. He married 1861 (his name now written as Innes Parris)
* we have a copy of this marriage certificate which he has signed and his age is stated as 21* it may
be nothing but he named one of his sons Dolphe or Adolphus seems to stand out whether this may be an
indication to someone we don't know. Dolphe (Adolphus) Parris - B 1879. Details on death Certificate
are: Name as "Innes parris", he died on 08 December 1924, Born - Unknown Age - 87, Parents Unknown,
age married - 23, length in New Zealand 70 Years. We don't know where to start finding information
on this young lad.
Albert Beebe, 388 Hawkeye Ln. Haines City, Florida 33844 USA
Tel.: 863-4394721
Email: Albeebedvusnret@aol.com
Date submitted: Wed, 18 Jan 2006
Comments: I need your help, my great-grandfather Joseph Lima came from the Azores, Western Islands.
He was a whaler on ships out of Hawaii, the Brig Victoria 1865, the schooner William H. Allen 1868,
and the Bark Paiea in 1870. He became a Hawaiian citizen in 1873, married my great-grandmother Zelie
Bal, on the Island of Molokai, Hawaii, 1876. Any information would be most appreciated, Thank You. Albert
Glenys Dix, Owenga Road, Chaltham Islands, New Zealand
From: daletc@xtra.co.nz
Date submitted: Sat, 11 Feb 2006
Comments: I am seeking any information that anyone may have in regard to a man named Joesph Dix
we understand he came from the Azores, but we have no information in regard to village or parish.
He arrived in the Chatham Islands about the 1850, he arrived on a whaling boat called the "Triumph".
He is believed to have jumped ship and hid on the Chatham Islands. Later marring a women name Ngahiwi.
At present there is a dispute on the Island in regard to Ngahiwi's ancestory. However a recent report
gave a list of at least 15 names that Joesph was known by. The only information that I have in regard
to Joesph is that his father was English and his father's brother had gone to France. Joesph's dad
married a portugese lady I have no information in regard to her. Any help would be much appreciated.
Evelyn Thomas, Saegertown, PA 16433
Email: lynnt7771949@yahoo.com
Date submitted: Sat, 11 Feb 2006
Surname: Armando Sousa Fidalgo
Comments: my grandfathers name was Armando Sousa Fidalgo. When he immigrated to the U.S. in the early 1900's he came
through Ellis Island. They changed his name to Armando Fidalgo Sousa. He married Ida Marie Smitti. He had a daughter
Jean Marie and we believe a son, who died in infancy. We know he was originally from Portugal. Before he came to the
United States, we think he traveled to South America. He was an avid fisherman. We know he passed away while living
in a nursing home in Erie, Pa. If anyone knows anything about his past life in Portugal, or his family roots, we would
love to hear from you.
Renee Gander[nunes], 21000 w winfield, topanga, ca
Tel.: 310 455 2802
Email: mrgander@msn.com
Date submitted: Thu, 16 Feb 2006
Comments: casta nunes antonio father of francisco father of joseph born oct 26 1858 who was father of oliver [al] whos
brothers where manuel and carl oliver left home because of problems w/ step mother. was father of oliver wallice who was
my father.
Orietta Frame, 706 E. 56th Street, Savannah, GA 31405
Tel: (912)355-4969
Email: oriplans@bellsouth.net
Date submitted: Fri, 17 Feb 2006
Surnames: Martinez de Frade, Alencastre
Location: Unknown
Comments: I am trying to locate ANY information on Ana MARTINEZ de FRADE who married an individual whose name has appeared
as all three of these in different documentation. I believe the name changes for the same individual may be accounted for
in the differences in spanish and portuguese...Jose Antonio de Lancaster, Josef Antonio Alencastre and Joseph Antonio
Alencaster. Ana Martinez de Frade (as stated in the mexican docuementation) had 11 children starting in 1777 in Cordoba,
Veracruz, Mexico, but there are no records of her or him in Mexico and the Alencastre name as well as the Frade name are
portuguese in origin. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Teresa M. Baclaan, 98-250 Kanuku Street, Aiea, Hi 96701
Tel.: 808-222-3207
Email: baclaant@gmail.com
Date submitted: Fri, 22 Sep 2006
Surnames: De Ponte (Enos), Ferreira, Robello, Silva
Island: Azores
Village: Unknown (possible from Sao Miguel)
Comments: I am looking for information on My Great-grandfather his name is Henry Coelho Robello, Sr., he married
Antonia (Antoinette) De Jesus and they had 5 children: Adeline, Anthony, Theresa, Henry Coelho Robello, Jr., George.
They migrated to the Hawaiian Islands Oahu to be exact in the 1900’s. Unfortunately, my great-grandmother died in
1921 possible later after giving birth to her youngest son George.
Vivian L. Hubbard, P.O. Box 408, Sublimity, OR 97385
Tel.: 503-364-4572
Email: vivianhub@msn.com
Date submitted: Wed, 18 Oct 2006
Surname: Borba
Comments: The best information that I can come up with is that his name was Frank Borba, born in 1871 in the Azores
and married Louisa who was born 1/11/1871 in the Azores. They came to Calif. about 1879 and settled in the Bay Area.
Louisa died 10/1/1953 in San Leandro, CA. Frank and Louisa were my husband's grand-parents on his mother's side.
Unfortunately Louisa never learned to speak english and my husband could not communicate with her very well. I don't
know if this will help at all but appreciate your efforts. I will keep digging.
Keri (Peck) Johnston, (locarion not submitted)
E-mail: kerisjohnston@yahoo.com
Date submitted: Sat, 11 Nov 2006
Region: Azors (island unknown)
Surnames: Fratas, Freitas, Frates (not certain of the spelling)
Comments: My G-Grandparent(s), or GG-Grandparent(s) came from the Azors, guessing in he early 1800's, though
little is realy known. My G-Grandfather was Theodore M. Rogers (name changed from Fratas). It may have been
his father, Theodore Fratas that came for the Azors. My grandfather married Ida M. Rogers and had 2 daughters,
Lucille and Dorothy. They grew up in Santa Cruz, CA. I believe my g-grandfather had a sister named Cora. Any
info would be very much appreciated.
Tamara Maguire, (no location submitted)
Email: oldhwy120ranch@sbcgloba.net, rust2rhinestones@msn.com
Date submitted: Wed, 06 Dec 2006
Comments: Great Grandmother BETTENCOURT: Anna E. Bettencourt born 10/12/1895 died 10/03/1974. It's been stated
she was born in Watsonville Ca. However we do not know this to be true. Her Maiden name was ...FIELDS but I have
been told there may have been a differnt spelling portuguese version. Siblings: brother Frank and sister Ida. It
is known that her parents did come from the Azores I have the hand made truck that carried there belongings with
them. Our family does not know the names of her parents.
GREAT GRANDFATHER BETTENCOURT: Antonio Bettencourt, Antonio T. Tony Bettencourt. Born 10/13/1890 Died 08/07/1972.
Theses are the three ways I have seen his name written. He was born in the Azores and it's listed as he's laid to
rest in Capitola ca. The family lived in the the areas of Aromas, Coralitas, Watsonville on San Jaun Rd. During
my Grandmother's (Helen "Bettencourt"Roberts) childhood and throughout her lifetime.
GRANDMOTHER Helen" Bettencourt"Roberts: born 02/25/1917 died ?/?/1982. She was a only child and was raised single
handed by her mother for the majority of her life. The family "story" is that my grandmother's father had sufferd
an head ingury and had been institionalized my aunt recalls hearing aprox for 50 yrs. of his life. My Grandmother
Married Ben F. Roberts Sr. of Watsonville ca. My Grandparents had two children Marlene Ilene "Roberts" Antinio
5/4/1939, Ben F. Roberts Jr. 07/06/1940. My aunt Marlene did not have children and my father( Ben F. Roberts Jr.)
has 2 children: William B. Roberts 10/12/1962. No children, Tamara J. "Roberts" Maguire 01/29/1969, 5 children. I
have 3 biolgical children that I hope to some day share our ancenstry with. And most importantly at this time
My Aunt and Father. Our Family is so very small It would be wonderful to be able to make connections with others
who may have known of our family or even better yet be distant relitive. I have a few names that appeared in the
funeral memory books of my Great Grandparents under relitives and friends: Clara Bettencourt, Mary L. Silva, M.
J. Silveria, Mr. and Mrs. Frank J Silva and Daughter Karen Everett Dias, Ed and Margaret Silva, Mary C. Silva of
Newark Ca., Manuel M. Affonso Jefferson Ave Los Bannos Ca. Also appearing on the back of an old post card photo
of my grandmother at 6Mo. old is the name G. S. Barros. Next to the name was P O Box #193 card was never propery
addressed so I'm unsure if this was the box for G.S.Barros nor is there a city. Any help would be greatly
appreciated!
Liz Lacey, Ontario, Canada
Email: lizlacey2001@yahoo.ca
Date submitted: Wed, 20 Jun 2007
Surname: Da Maia
Comments: Looking for family members of Manuel Celestino Da Maia. I have found new information that
he came from portugal via ship on Fer 7, 1920 to New York ships name was the Mormugao, he is listed as
20yrs old. The ship sailed from the following ports in portugal Lisbon and Algiers Ports, he also could
be from Terceira or the Azores. I believe he left either via the US or Canada and headed back to Portugal
and then to England or went straight to England. Can anyone tell me where I could find ships lists
leaving the US or Canada going either to Portugal or England between 1920 -1924. Also can anyone tell me
where I could look up birth records in those areas? Is there anywhere online? My father in law remembers
going to Lisbon at a very young age after his father died, so he very well be from Lisbon. Thank you. Liz Lacey
Marilyn, Australia
Email: dennis0828@hotmail.com
Date submitted: Wed, 18 Jul 2007
Surnames: Joseph Fraites/Frantite Dias/Diaz
Comments: My great great grandfather b.1837 'Western Isles". Father Emanual - Mother possibly Isabelle.
Immigrated to Australia in 1854. Rumoured to be Flores but no proof. Any information would be great.
Amanda Kennedy, Anaconda, MT 59711
Email: amandamariekennedy@yahoo.com
Date submitted: Sept 2, 2007
Island: Azores
Surnames: DE PAULA, DES SANTOS, PERERIA, SOARES
Comments: I am willing to share my .ged files in trade for additional information on the families I am
researching. The majority of the information I have is parental. I am particularly looking for sibling
information. My files go back to the early 1700s.
Jessie Lang, Spokane, WA
Email: J95L@aol.com
Date submitted: Tue, 4 Sep 2007
Region: Azores (Island unknown)
Surnames: Silva, Costa, Lewis
Comments: I am looking for any information on my great grandmother, Flora Silva Costa. Born around
1860 +/- and came to California no later than 1882. She married Anton Lewis, divorced him, and later
married Manuel Costa. Died in late 1930s in northern CA, although I have been unable to find her
death certificate.
Maryann Grace Cole, Caldwell ID 83607-2557
Tel.: 208 459-3281 or 208 850-2379
Email: coledds@msn.com
Date submitted: Sat, 8 Sep 2007
Comments: My great great grandfather: Antone Grace married to Mary. My great grandfather: Joseph
Enos Grace born in the Azores on 1-10-1857, married Mary Gloria Davila born in the Azores on
2-15-1861. Children: Mary Elizabeth, Ferdinand and Joseph Francis (3-16-1882-9-26-1936)(my grand
father). Family settled in Cambridge, Mass. Came to California in 1901. My father: Joseph Francis
Grace born in San Diego 6-23-1922. died in 1986. Please any information on family in America or
the Azores.
Deborah Brice, (no address submitted)
Email: DBrice@aflac.com
Date submitted: Wed, 12 Mar 2008
Comments: I do not know much about my family at all. I do know that my great-grandfather came from
Madeira – Azores Portugal to Honolulu, Hawaii to work for pineapple fields. The name that I have is
John Pestana (Ddassumpcao). I have the name of another family member, not sure who she is to me. Mathilda
Rapoza Furtado. I believe she comes from St. Micheal, Portugal. Seriously, these seem to be very popular
names. My grandmother’s name is Lucy Sommers daughter of John Pestana. Sommers is her married name, she
met my grandfather on the island of Honolulu while he was serving in the military. I would simply love
to know more of my families ties and history.
Margaret J. Brunette, (no address submitted)
Email: margaretbrunette@hotmail.com
Date submitted: 5 Apr 2009
Surname: Matoza
Comments: I am looking for Emmanuel "Manuel" Matoza b: c. 1840 in Portugal. However, I don't know where in Portugal as I can't find his California death record. He immigrated in 1887 -or- so he stated on the 1900 census record. Sorry that I can't find any further information.
Katherine Beltran, P.O. Box 1021, Pinedale Wyoming 82941
Tel: 307-537-3103
Email: beltrankatherine@yahoo.com
Date submitted:
3 Jun 2009
Island: unknown
Searching for family information by the name of Machado, from the Azores (island unknown). Great Grandfathers name was Antonio Machado. Children were Maria Machado,Georgina Machado, Irene Machado and Hilda Machado, there were other siblings that died in the spanish influenza. Thank you for all you help.
Cari Walker, 13520 Night Star Lane Bakersfield, CA 93314
Telephone: 661-333-3814
Email: 4walkers1@msn.com
Date Submitted: 31 May 2014
Island & village: unknown, but possibly Topo, São Jorge
Surnames: Silva
Comments: I am looking for my 3rd generation grandfather John Emmanuel Silva born about February 1837, Topo, St. George, Azores, Portugal. Died 1943 Vallejo, CA married to Mary Gotham born about August 1864 in California, died July 1902 Table Bluff, Humboldt, CA
Children: Joseph , William, Louisa , Andrew , Mary A , frank, Etta Mae ( my 2 generation grandmother) , Rose , Johnnie, Lena , Emma, Charles, Alice, & Mildred
Merry Carter (no address submitted)
Email: andbemerry@yahoo.com
Date submitted: 9 June 2014
Surnames: Da Silveira, Chrysostomo, de Cuhna, Calhoun
Island: Faial and unknown
Comments: I am searching for information about my ancestors from the Azores. My great great grandfather was Jose Da Silveira born October 5, 1858 at Flamengos, Faial, Azores. It is my understanding he served as the mayor of Horta, Faial and was on the board of directors of the Santa Casa da Misercodia hospital. He immigrated to the US in 1892 and changed his surname to Chrysostomo. He had five children and I only know the names of four: Antonio, Mary, Helen, and Joseph (my great grandfather). My assumption is that their names first names were Americanized when they arrived in the US. His daughter Helen was the first Portuguese mayor in the US and first female mayor of San Leandro, CA. I do not know his parents names or the surname of his wife Maria (changed to Mary) who was born October 18, 1850 on Faial, I believe.
Another great, great grandfather was born about 1829 in the Azores. I am uncertain which island. We believe his name was Francisco de Cuhna, but we have been unable to confirm that. He changed his name to Frank Calhoun when he arrived in the US. He died in 1900 and is buried in Hayward, CA. My grandfather told me he worked on a whaling ship and jumped ship and swam ashore in the San Francisco area. He was married to Loriana also from the Azores. Loriana was born in 1839 and died in 1899. We believe her surname was Enos, but again, we have been unable to confirm her name was Loriana Enos.
I would appreciate any information or leads to additional information that anyone can provide.
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