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Portuguese Genealogist Master ListBEM VINDO ISLAND of SÃO MIGUEL
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Below you can see the map of the island of São Miguel, Azores archipelago and the
concelhos that comprise it.
[Lagoa] [Nordeste] [Ponta Delgada] [Povoação] [Ribeira Grande] [Vila Franca do Campo]
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Genealogists who know only that their ancestor came from somewhere
on São Miguel (no location is known)
It would be best to include comments about these ancestors so that others might be able to help determine
the original parish.)
Joanne Northrup, 409 41st Avenue NW, Rochester, MN 55901
Tel.: (507) 280-9670
Email: kirkland@millcomm.com
Date submitted: before 1998
Village: Unknown (somewhere on San Miguel)
Surnames: Medeiros, de Ponte (da Ponte)
Comments: Recarda (surname unknown, born 1843, died Nov 20, 1938) married Joseph Medeiros. Had at least
one child, Gemara(Mar 24, 1868 - June 19, 1949), who married Joe de Ponte (da Ponte?, born 1877, died
Feb 19, 1930). Two children, Mary (Oct 4, 1904-Oct 28, 1983) and Kathrene (Apr 2, 1906-Nov 29, 1978), born
before emmigrating to Hawaii in 1906. Settled in Kalopa (Fishtail) area of the Big Island. Had six more
children Manuel (born 1908), Georgina (born 1910), Helen (also called Erenna, Sep 6, 1912-Sep 13, 1977),
Recarda (born 1913), Christina (Oct 22, 1915-Aug 23, 1969), and Adeline (my grandmother, Apr 2, 1920-Feb
10, 1987). Mary married Manuel Rapozo of ??? (Jan 10, 1892-Nov 19, 1952). Kathrene married twice - Vivencio
Pacheco of ??? (Jan 13, 1902-Jan 3, 1991) and ?Echavez. Manuel married Josephine Ferreira of Honokaa, HI.
Georgina was married three times (surnames Hamora / Miguel / Marquez). Helen married twice - Sotero
Mexia of ???(Apr 17, 1905-Mar 7, 1964) and Andres Sanchez of ???(Nov 6, 1912-July 27, 1984), gravestone
names her as Erenna Sanchez. Recarda married Sabino Bautista of ???. Christina married Estefanio Embernate
of ??? (Apr 22, 1897-Mar 31, 1980). Adeline married Deogracio Panilo of the Philippines (Mar 24, 1903-Apr
11, 1984). Would appreciate any information concerning village(s), dates, names.
Carol Lido, 220 NE 30 Street, Pompano Beach, FL. 33064
Email: Clido@aol.com
Date submitted: before 1998
Village: Unknown
Surnames: Lido, Rosa (Rose), Ferreria, Rivera
Comments: The only thing I know about my grandfather is his name and that he came from São Miguel in the
Azores. His name was Joseph Tavares Lido. He had a brother Manuel and they immigrated to Fall River, MA in
the 30's or 40's. My family names also include Rose, Ferreira and Rivera. I have intended all my life to
visit the Azores and I am going this coming year. If anyone can let me know who my relatives are over
there, I would be more than delighted.
Kathi Frampton, 1660 Woodland Road, Forked River, NJ 08731
Email: frmptn@shorenetworks.com
Date submitted: before 1998
Village: Unknown
Surnames: Inacia, Machado.
Comments: Little is known about these families. My grandmother, Belmira Viverios Enos of Georgiaville,
RI does not remember much about this family. They lived in Fall River, MA. Then Manville, RI and later
settled in Georgiaville, RI. Manuel Enos was formerly named Manuel Inacia, it could be Ignacio. When he
came to this country, the family was encouraged by the schoolteacher to change the last name because it
was too hard to pronounce and it was changed to Enos. Manuel married Mary Machado and immigrated to the
US with sons Joe and Morris around 1919? Can anyone help with these names. Any idea what village, I was
told the island was São Miguel.
Jeannette Budlong, Middletown, RI
Email: JEANmst@aol.com
Date submitted: before 1998
Village: Columberia
(Note: Columberia is not a parish, but is probably a small
settlement within a parish, a lugar. Can someone identify which parish it belongs to?
Perhaps it is really Candelária - Doug)
Surnames: Cabral, Mendes.
Comments: I am looking for any information on Cabral or Mendes. They lived in Columbeira, São Miguel and
any info on that town and the name of the parish would be appreciated. My family may have come from this
area in the 1590's.
Mike Vandiver, (no address submitted)
Email: mikev@jps.net
Date submitted: before 1998
Village: Unknown
Surname: Pereira (Perry), Barboza
Comments: August Perry born 1886-1896? Married to Gloria Mary Barboza born 1886-1896? Immigrated to
Bristol, RI 1886-1915? Had daughter Christine Mary Perry born Dec 07, 1916 in Bristol RI
Richard Brazil, 4308 Olive Hill Road, Fallbrook, CA 92028
Email: rhbrazil@sdcoe.k12.ca.us
Date submitted: before 1998
Village: Unknown
Surnames: Amarino, DeCosta.
Comments: My grandmother, Maria DeCosta Amarino Brazil, was born in about 1873, in São Miguel, Azore
Islands. She sailed to the Hawaiian Islands from Gibralter on April 17, 1912 aboard the ship SS
Harpalien, along with my grandfather, João Brazil and four children: Maria, Antonio, Jose, and Elias.
They lived in Honolulu for about three years, then moved to Humbolt County, California then to Pescadero,
California, where they resided until their deaths. If anyone can help, please E-mail me. Thanks.
Virginia Motta Speakman, 11503 South Lowell Road, Bahama, N.C. 27503
Tel.: 919-477-4157
Email: xchp19a@prodigy.com
Date submitted: before 1998
Village: Unknown
Surname: Motta or possibly Mota, my father's name and grandfather's name. Aguiar, my grandmother's name.
Comments: My father was raised on the island of São Miguel, probably in the village of Povoação. Both
my father and his mother came to the U.S. in the early 1,900's and settled in Seekonk, Mass. My father
eventually moved to East Providence, R.I.
Paula Pimentel, 4480 Foster Ct. Murphys, CA 95247
Tel.: (209) 728-8713
Email: phoxie@goldrush.com
Date submitted: Sun, March 14 2004
Village: Unknown
Surnames: de Jesus, Pimentel,Simas,Va (Violante)
Gayle Erickson, (address: not submitted), Los Banos, CA 93635
Email: gaylesbill@ce112000.net
Date submitted: before 1998
Village: Unknown
Surnames: Bonitas, Mello.
Comments: Looking for info on Mary Rose Mello (or deMello) who married Joseph
Nobriga in Hawaii. I believe Mary's parents to be Marion Mello and Mariana
Bonitas.
Geri Giafis, 4104 24th Street, #107, San Francisco, CA 94114
Tel.: (415)824-1914
Email: Yorkiegurl@aol.com
Date submitted: before 1998
Village: Unknown
Surnames: Medeiros.
Darrel Gray, 33601 Via De Agua, San Juan Capistrano, California 92675
Email: deg2@ix.netcom.com
Date submitted: before 1998
Village: Unknown
Surnames: Correia, de Simas, Santos.
George W. McLaughlin, 97 Whippoorwill Rd., Old Lyme, CT 06371
Tel.: (860) 434-5927
Email: geomcl@ibm.net
Date submitted: before 1998
Village: Unknown
Surnames: Curvino or DeCosta, Jacouse, Parrone, Prada, Souza.
Comments: I know only that my great-grandparents came from São Miguel.
Ray Motha, 13483 Edge Rock Court, Chantilly, VA. 20151, USA
Email: RPM007@aol.com
Date submitted: before 1998
Village: Unknown (possibly Ponta Delgada)
Surname: Mota/Motta.
Comments: Francisco Botelho Mota arrived in Boston, MA on June 1, 1891 at the
age of 18 aboard the "Bark Sarah". He was born in March, 1872 on São
Miguel, likely in Ponta Delgada. In February, 1892, he married Julia Constance
Freitas in New Bedford, MA. They owned a farm in Dartmouth, MA. I am trying to
trace my family roots back to the Azores.
Michael Louis Fernandes, 4335 Bordeaux Dr., Oakley, CA, USA, 94561
Email: michael@ecis.com
Date submitted: before 1998
Village: Unknown.
Surnames: Avellar, Fernandes, Frates.
Comments: My lineage is Azorean from San Miguel. My great-grandparents' names:
João F. Fernandes, married Mary E. Frates. They migrated to the eastern USA
around 1899-1910. They had at least two sons move to CA in 1913, Carlos F. and
Frank. If familiar please respond.
Woodrow Danley, 626 Coral St. #1310, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
Tel.: (808) 545-1662
Email: None
Date submitted: before 1998
Village: Unknown.
Surnames: Cravalho Santos, Branca, Cabral, de Mello.
Comments:
John Sousa, 1555 Purple Sage Ct., Colorado Springs, CO, 80906, U.S.A.
Email: jackfrw@pcisys.com
Date submitted: before 1998
Village: Unknown.
Surnames: Magano Sousa, Sousa Magano.
Comments: Name could also be spelled as SOUZA. Born in Fall River, Mass. on
Aetna St.
Charles Smith, 760 W. Lomita Blvd. #183, Harbor City, CA 90710-2513
Email: SACHEM1945@aol.com
Date submitted: before 1998
Village: unknown
Surnames: Medeiros Quarenta, Rego, Pereira.
Comments: My Grandmother Mary Isabelle Medeiros came to Fallriver, MA, via
Boston; Sept 1906 on S.S. Romanic. She came with her mother Philomeina (Rego)
Medeiros and three siblings. Her father Manuel Medeiros Quarenta came some time
earlier on S.S. Peninsulor. He was born near a Lagoa, St. Michael (São Miguel),
Azores. Mary later married Manuel da Pontes Pereira in Fallriver, MA. Manuel
left her some time in 1931-1932 and she never saw him again. He was beleived to
be from San Miguel also.
Alan (No name or address submitted)
Email: Alan9555@aol.com
Date submitted: before 1998
Village: Unknown.
Surnames: Gomes, Francisco.
Comments: I am trying to research my great grandfather, Joseph Francis. All I
know of him is that he came from São Miguel. He was born in 1848, died April 5,
1930 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He married Rosa Gomes who was from Portugal
and was born in 1853. I do not know where they were married but they married in
1878. I do not know when he emigrated to Massachusetts. I know his name was not
Francis and I do not know what his birth name was. He had a son named Manuel
Charles Francis, born June 17, 1881 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Any information
would be greatly appreciated (D.O.B., place of birth, parents, children,
siblings).
Virginia Lavina Baptiste-Usman, 3501 14th Ave S #10, Minneapolis, MN
55407
Tel.: 612-724-7686
Email: FavFunk@aol.com
Date submitted: before 1998
Village: Unknown.
Surnames: Baptista, Camara, Martins, Ferreira, Reis, Neves, Branco, Santos.
Comments: Manuel Jose Martins, spouse Maria Das Neves Da Santos from São Miguel
- children, Manuel Santos, Carlos Santos, Augustino Manuel Martins, Minnie
Martins, John Martins and Mary Martins, settled in Honokaa, Hawaii. Manuel Enos
Ferreira, spouse Antonina Branco from ???-children, Virginia, Antone, Frank,
Alfred, Manuel, Joe, Helen, Josaphine, settled in Honokaa, Hawaii. Antone
Baptista, spouse Virginia Ferreira from ???-children, Joseph, Manuel, Rodney,
Alice, Wilbert, Mary, Franciline, Evelyn and Abraham, lived in Honokaa, Hawaii,
I don't think they came from Portugal, but not sure.
DeWanna Lindo, 270 Fairview Dr., Vacaville, CA 95687
Email: dew@communityonline.net
Date submitted: before 1998
Village: Unknown
Surnames: DeLima, Creivello.
Comments: I am looking for any information on the DeLima or Creivello families.
Manuel DeLima was born 1865. He married Mary Creivello who was born in 1870. The
DeLima family settled in Hawaii.
Daniel Eleuterio, (address not submitted)
Email: dpeleute@nps.navy.mil
Date submitted: before 1998
Village: Unknown
Surnames: Eleuterio, Pimental.
Comments: My grandparents came over from San Miguel and settled in New Bedford.
My surname, Eleuterio, is very uncommon in the U.S. so I am curious about its
origins and alternate spellings.
Glenn Woods, 151 Lomor Spur Longview, WA 98632
Email gwoods@pacifier.com
Date submitted: before 1998
Parish: Unknown.
Surmane: Morano (Morana).
Comments: Antonio (Antone) P. Morano with wife Antonia (Antona) Isabella
migrated to Hawaii 1881. Cowboys and ranch hands on Big Island.
Louis Pimentel, (no address submitted), San Francisco, CA, U.S.A
Email: Lou-Skywalker@worldnet.att.net
Date submitted: before 1998
Village: Unknown.
Surnames: Pimentel, Silva Correia.
Comments: I live in the San Francisco Bay Area of California. I am interested in
Pimentel, Corrie and Silva. My Grandfather Joseph Pimentel, came from São
Miguel in the late 1800's as a whaler. He met my grandmother Mary Silva Corrie
in Hawaii where they were married before coming to the San Francisco area at
about the turn of the century. My Grandfather had several brothers and one
sister. Most of them lived in the Oakland and San Leandro area of CA. My
grandfather was a dairyman in the Moraga and Mantica areas of CA. His childrens'
names were Amilia, Ernie, Ben and Louis. Ben and Louis were twins. All the
children were born before 1912. Any info re: Pimentels in the Oakland, CA. area
at around the turn of the century and later would be greatly appreciated. Best
regards, Lou.
Scott Oliver, (no address submitted)
Tel.: 209-722-1705
Email: saoliver@inreach.com
Date submitted: before 1998
Surnames: Monish / Moniz / Monice
Comments: July 14, 1882, The Steamship "Hansa" left Ponta Delgada, St.
Michael, Azores. My Great Great Grandfather Antonio Moniz, his wife Barbara De
Jesus or Regent and two kids were on board. The two children were: Maria, Manuel
Noel. They arrived in Honolulu on September 9, 1882. In Hawaii they had six more
children: Thressa, Mary Constance (my Great Grandmother), Thomas A., Antonina,
Rosalie Nettie and Francis. After 1910, it is unknown what happened to Antone.
Antonio's parents were Francisco Moniz and Antonia (De Jesus). Any information
on this family, especially the elder Moniz's, would help me out greatly.
Lothrop, Arthur (no address submitted)
Email: apljr@msnhotmail.com
Date submitted: before 1998
Surnames: Hickling, Faulder
Comments: Seeking information on the second wife of Thomas Hickling, first
vice-consul to the Azores, based in St. Michaels, who was my great, great, great
grandfather. His family was American, from Boston, and his first wife was Sarah
Green of Boston. His second wife was thought to be Sarah Faulder, daughter of a
Philadelphia sea captain of that name. I've been unable to find any record of
the name "Faulder." Samuel Eliot Morison, historian, says Hickling's
second wife from "an old Portuguese family," but he does not give the
name of the family. There is evidence that Sarah couldn't speak English; and
some of her 16 children married Portuguese people and had families with
Portuguese names. I live in Fall River, probably very close to cousins I do not
know. Would appreciate any information on Portuguese Hickling descendants
Robin Trinidade, 170 Wright Ave. #17, Morgan Hill, CA 95037
Tel.: 408-782-7066
Email: robin726@gte.net
Date submitted: before 1998
Surnames: Trinidade (Trindade), Piva (Paiva), Souza ( from Sao Miguel), Lawrence
(island unknown).
William Steele, (no address submitted)
Email: mcstar@primenet.com
Date submitted: Wed, 2 Sep 1998
Surname: Joseph A Alves
Comments: Looking for any information on Joseph A Alves, born in San Miguel,
Portugal, Azories Island
No name submitted
Email: MCASW37334@aol.com
Date submitted: Thu, 3 Sep 1998
Comments: My grandfather was born Manuel Francisco Ferreira de Melo on April 8,
1894 and came from San Miguel to the United States at the age of 12 (1916). He
lived in Fall River, MA (USA) and then went to Newport, RI where he died on
February 22, 1973. He married his wife, Christina (Cristina on birth
certificate) Silveria (born April 13, 1898) on April 12, 1915. She died on March
13, 1985 in Waldorf, Maryland. She came from the island of Pico.
Brenda Lynn Martin-Ching, 98-029 Hekeha St. #13, Aiea,
Hawaii 96701
Tel.: 808-484-9331
Email: chingb002@hawaii.rr.com
Date submitted: Mon, 1 Mar 1999
Surnames: Martin, Borges, Medeiros, Vierra
Comments: My Great-Grandparents on my fathers side were Manuel Martin Sr. 1854 -
1935 buried in Hawaii at Diamond Head Cemetery married Augusta Borges I have no
other info on her as yet. My Grandparents were Manuel Martin Jr. born in
Washington State 3/17/1885 (one of the ports through immigrants was through
Canada) he died 9/11/1932 in Hawaii and also buried in Hawaii at Diamond Head
Cemetery he married Emilia aka Emily Rodrigues 11/17/1888 - 1/18/1965. Emily's
parents were John Rodrigues 1853 - 1928 married Mary E. Medeiros 1854 - 1932.
All of the above are buried side by side in Hawaii except Augusta Borges. My
Grandmother on my mother's side is Olimpia Moniz died September 1957 in Hawaii
buried at the Punchbowl National Cemetary. Any advice or help you can give me to
obtain information on the above surnames will be greatly appreciated. Mahalo
Antonio Severino, 329 Oregon Ave., New Castle, Delaware
19720
Email: Tonyseve@aol.com
Date submitted: Tue, 6 Apr 1999
Comments: Looking for information about my grandfather Manuel Severino who lived
in the Freguesia Matriz his wife`s name was Capitulina They had three sons
Ernesto, Antonio and Manuel. They also had two daughters names unknown. Also
looking for information on my grandfather and grandmother on my mother`s side
Joao Viveiros his wife Maria Adelaide who had two daughters Corinna, one other
daughter and a son Manuel they lived in the Freguesia Sao Jose. Anyone having
information please contact me.
Kathy Schwartz, 6556 Ethel Ave., North Hollywood, CA
91606-1016
Email: schwartzfam@earthlink.net
Date submitted: Fri, 23 Apr 1999
Surnames: Carreiro and Soares
Comments: I have just recieved a copy of the death certificate of my grandmother
Mary T. Carreiro. She was born in 1898 and died in 1939 in New Bedford, MA. She
was married to William Hurd. Mary's parents were Manuel Carreiro and Francis B.
Soares from St Michael (San Miguel) Azores, Portugal. Thanks. KNS
Shannon Jordan, 3230 Friar Lane, Garland, Texas 75044
Tel.: 800-364-3270
Email: southsummit@topher.net
Date submitted: Mon, 10 May 1999
Comments: My Great Grandfather was AUGUST PAVAO, Born: 5 Dec 1898 in St.
Michael, Azores. He married MARY M. MARTIN from Fall River, Mass. on 18 May
1915. His father was MANUEL PAVAO who married MARIA CAMARA, and this is all the
information I have on the family. Any information on the PAVAO or CAMARA line
would be appreciated.
Monique Medeiros, (no address submitted)
Email: smacreno@aol.com
Date submitted: Thu, 20 May 1999
Comments: grandfather was born in Sao miguel in the late 1800s came the USA in
the early 1900s around 1920 lived in Reno Nv for awhile owned a dairy ranch,
then moved to sonoma ca., where him and his family own 2 more dairies. He died
in 1963 in Sonoma Ca. His wife my grandmother was Florence, his sons included
Jai, Alli, Germone, Walter(my dad), Frank, Anthony, and Earl and a daughter
Lorrinda. By the way my grandfather name is Francisco Medeiros. The only
surviror left is my uncle Earl who currently lives in Fresno, Ca. My sister is
very interested in the family as I am she knows alot more about them though.
Nice talking to you maybe between my sister and I we can get something going and
find the rest of our family still in the Azores. Thank-you. Monique (Medeiros)
Macdonald
Lisa Wagner, 8237 Inskip Drive, Sacramento, CA 95828
Tel.: (916)812-4408
Email: lmalbalos@aol.com
Date submitted: Mon, 14 Jun 1999
Surnames: DeMello (Sao Miguel), Amaral (unknown)
Comments: I know that my Great Grandfather was named Anibal Moniz Amaral and
came to the United States in 1912. He resided in Massachusetts. His wife came
over later. Her name was Olympia Bothello (or Botello) DeMello and she was from
Sao Miguel. Her family was considered to be wealthy so she was outcast for
marrying too low.
Karen Medeiros, 25 Watson St., Seekonk, Ma 02771
Email: Padimae71@aol.com
Date submitted: Tue, 3 Aug 1999
Surname: Medeiros, Cabral, Mello
Comments: Joseph J. Medeiros born in Reo Dijinaro Brazil, moved to San Miguel.
Manuel M Vincent Born in the Azors, also moved to San Miguel. These are members
of my family. Sorry about the misspelling of some names.
Sean Beneveds, (no address submitted)
Email: veeds98@aol.com
Date submitted: Sun, 8 Aug 1999
Comments: I need help on finding any info about the history of my great
grandfather. Manuel Benevides de Costa (born 1864) he married Luiza Gloria Leal
(born July 2, 1874) at Saint Mary's Church, in Bermuda in 1892. He had at least
one son (my grandfather) Frank Robert Beneveds (born Oct. 11 1906). I believe
they were from Sa'o Miguel in the Azores. Any help you could give would be
greatly appreciated.
Peggy Stevenson, 4410 Twinkle Ct., Houston, Texas
Email: peggy126@aol.com
Date submitted: Fri, 3 Sep 1999
Sao Miguel (Village unknown)
Surname: Souza
Comments: Antonio Joseph Souza, born about 1878 married Marie Souza (same
surname) born about 1892. They probably came to the US between 1908 and 1924.
Their son, Eugene was born in 1924 in New Bedford, MA. At that time they lived
on Division Street. Their place of birth is given as St. Michael, Azores. They
had a daughter, Hilda Judith, born 1925. They were living in Providence, RI, by
1940. I would like to locate a marriage record for this couple. I don't know if
they married before coming to the US or if they married in MA. Thanks so much
for any information.
Ernest Pacheco Medeiros,Jr., 12595 Cresthaven Dr.,
Groveland, Ca. 95321
Email: Ern@sunset.net
Date submitted: Wed, 08 Sep 1999
Village: Povoacao, Sao Miguel
Surnames: Medeiros,Pacheco and de Conceicao
Comments: I am searching the ancestry of my father: Ernest Pacheco Medeiros,
born on Sao Miguel (I believe in the village of Povoacao) on Oct.10.1902, he
passed away on Oct.14, 1992. My grandfather, Mariano Pacheco de Medeiros, was
born in the year 1866 (I believe on the island of Sao Miguel) and passed on in
the year 1912. My grandmother, Mary de Conceicao Pacheco, was born in
Brazil(town unknown at this time) in the year 1875 and passed on in the year
1957,(I believe) in the village of Povoacao. They raised a family, one girl and
six boys listed as follows, Mary Pacheco Medeiros,born 1896, Julio Pacheco
Medeiros, born 1898, Ernest Pacheco Medeiros,(father) born Oct.10.1902, Mariano
Pacheco Medeiros, born 1904, Francisco Pacheco Medeiros, born 1906, Joseph
Pacheco Medeiros, born 1908, Fernando Pacheco Medeiros, born 1910. The three
oldest, migrated to the USA. My aunt Mary and Dad migrated to New Beford,
Massachusetts. My uncle Julio migrated to Ohio, USA. I believe one of my uncles
migrated to Brazil, (town unknown). The remaining uncles, I believe lived in
Povoacao. Uncle Francisco worked for the goverment, (I believe in the village of
Povoacao). There is a very good possibility that I have cousins that reside in
the village of Povoacao. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Gail Hendrickson, 2056 Stonybrook Dr. Red Bluff, Ca. 96080
Email: geh@tco.net
Date submitted: Sat, 9 Oct 1999
Surnames: Pereira de Ponte
Comments: Does anyone know which parish the village of Sanging (sp.) belongs? I
think it is in the south east of San Miguel. My grandfather, Manuel Pereira
dePonte came from there. Also his brothers Anthony, Frank, Joe and John.
E. Leech, 4701 Young St., Metairie La. 70006, USA
Tel.: (504) 455-0029
Email: eksfl@bellsouth.net
Date submitted: Mon, 01 Nov 1999
Surnames: Davis, Figuerado, and Borges
Comments: Arrived in New Orleans early to middle of the eighteen hundreds.
Family in New Bedford, Mass. who were whaling fishermen. Davis family from San
Miguel, Azores. Need more info, willing to share. Thanks.
Tammy Nevis, 302-9945-93 Avenue, Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta
Canada
Email: laskey@rogers.com
Date submitted: Thu, 18 Nov 1999
Comments: I know my fathers family originated in the Azores Islands so far are
Faial, Sao Jorge and Sao Miguel looking for Nevis(Neves), Marshall(Machado) and
Curry(Correia or Cura). Family settled in California.
My father's name is Carl Nevis, his father Joseph W. Nevis, grandfather John
Curry Nevis married Isabelle Williams(Portugal descendent) great-grandfather
Manuel Pimential Nevis married Rose Curry both immigrated from Portugal. I find
it interesting that John has as middle name his mothers maiden name could be a
custom. Possibly Pimential is name of Manuel's mother. I have located some
information concerning the Williams side.
Lori Taylor, 64 Brewster St., New Bedford, MA 02745
Tel.: (508) 998-9419
Email: Heavnlee@hotmail.com
Date submitted: Sun, 28 Nov 1999
Surnames:Botelho, Imancio, Corriea, Branco, Macy
Comments: I am searching for any information on my Great grandparents. Francisco
Botelho born on 1/6/1882 and Georgianna Imancio (or Macy) born on 7/12/1902.
They were both born on Soa Miguel but I have no idea what village they cam from.
They had at least one daughter Georgianna Botelho, I am not sure if she was born
in the United States or Sao Miguel. Please respond with any information. Thank
You so much.
Samantha Hart, (no address submitted)
Email: samiam170@hotmail.com
Date submitted: Wed, 1 Dec 1999
Islands: Santa Maria, S. Miguel
Surnames: Cabral, Sousa, Bettencourt
Comments: The name Cabral is from the island Santa Maria, and the names Sousa,
and Bettencourt are from S. Miguel. I am not sure of the villages they are from.
Susan Tait Porcaro, 16 Tamarack Dr. Windsor, CT 06095
Tel.: 860-243-3975
Email: suetaitporcaro@home.com
Date submitted: Fri, 17 Dec 1999
Surnames: Bento, Da Silva, Medeiros
Comments: My husband's great grandparents were both from the Azores, John Bento
being from Sao Miguel. His wife is listed as Mary Medeiros, daughter of Antonio
Medeiros, although she is listed as Maria De Silva on her daughter's birth cert.
(?) John Bento was born abt. 1877, came to Cambridge, Mass. Mary Medeiros (or De
Silva) was born abt. 1883, both died in Cambridge.
Bob Gouveia, (no address submitted)
Email: Sigbde52@aol.com
Date submitted: Fri, 11 Feb 2000
Surname: Gouveia
Comments: Gouveia is the family name that came here to America back in 1916,
from Acores, San Miguel I think. Looking for information on cities or towns that
are named Gouveia, in Portugal or in former colonies. Thank U, Bob Gouveia
Marvin Arruda, P.O. Box 962, Sumner, WA 98390
Email: GmArud@aol.com
Date submitted: Tue, 28 Mar 2000
Surname: Arruda
Comments: Family lives on Kauai, Hawaii. Paternal grandfathers name Joaquin
Arruda married Lucille (do not know maiden name) Lucille's father full portugese.
Grandfathers brother Manuel Arruda. Know very little history.
Elaine Vezinho Bonaccorsi, (no address submitted)
Email: cirrus@dancris.com
Date submitted: Sun, 09 Apr 2000
Surnames: Medeiros, Vezinho, Visinho
Comments: Father migrated to the US sometime in the early 1900's... between the
years 1906 - 1915 from Sao Miguel. Naturalization name was Manuel (Medeiros)
Vezinho. He was born in 1898. He landed in New Bedford, MA., then moved to
Providence, RI around 1915. Two sisters, Rosa, Maria who remained in Sao Miguel,
one brother, Francisco. Francisco (Frank) migrated around 1930 to Providence,
RI. Maria came to the US and stayed a short time, returned to Sao Miguel a few
years later and died in the 1940's. Rosa migrated to the Providence, RI and
lived in the Fox Point section until her death. She left many children back in
Sao Miguel who subsequently moved to Providence, now married and scattered
throughout the state.
Evelyn Facha, 12A Pheasant Run, Smithfield, RI 02917
Tel.: 401-232-3684
Email: eveyontherun@aol.com
Date submitted: Wed, 12 Apr 2000
Comments: I am looking for the surname Facha. I think my mothers family came
from St. Miguael. My grandfather and grandmother was Antonio and Mary Facha. All
their children have the middle name Ventura. They lived in Providence, Rhode
Island. I appreciate any help. I do not know my family roots at all. Thank you
very much, Evelyn Facha.
Stela Calio, P.O. Box 354 Waialua, HI 96791
Tel.: 808 637-8533
Email: stella.calio@hickam.af.mil
Date submitted: Fri, 21 Apr 2000
Comments: Hi! My name is Stella Dias-Calio, I am trying to locate any family
from my grandmother side. She once mention that she left Portugal when she were
12 yrs old, her maiden name Raposa, 1st name Virginia, she came to Hawaii on a
store-a-way and married a John Baker he was 40 something, I heard she was 12. I
don't know where in Portugal to tell you, I would love to know, I think her
family were fishermans. She was born on March 17, 1888, she has no birth
certificate here. She die in 1966 age 82. I know she has family there I used to
hear her talk about her sisters and mom, don't remember any names she once told
me she would like to go back to see her mom and sisters.
Other Family: My father side from St Miguel Portugal, last name Dias the family
arrived here on 26 Jan 1880, ships name "High Flyer", his name John
Sousa Dias, DOB Nov 24, 1892. No one knows where the Sousa name came from, all
his brothers and sister carried that middle name "Sousa" and my
Aunties, Uncles and cousins. He married my grandmother here in Hawaii, who is
from Portugual she was born on her way here in the middle of the Pacific Ocean
her maidan name Oliveria her 1st name Mary and her mother's maiden name Minnie
Oliveria, they arrived here in Honolulu on 4 Apr 1895 on the Braunfels. I would
really appreciate any information you could hand out to me.
Dave Walsh, (no address submitted)
Emai: da.walsh@gateway.net
Date submitted: Sun, 23 Apr 2000
Surnames: Russell/Cabral
Comments: My granfather Joseph Russell (Cabral) arrived in New London Conn from
San Miguel in the Azores in 1860-1870 - he finally settled in Newport Rhode
Island where he married Marie Sanchez and there he had a Paint Contracting
Business - raised 5 children - died 1941 at age of 72.
Rebecca Camara, (no address submitted)
Email: rcamara@dunmorehomes.com
Date submitted: Friday, May 12, 2000
Surnames: Camara, Cambra, Arauja (not sure of spelling)
Comments: My great-grandparents immigrated from San Miguel in the early 1900's.
My great-grandfather was Manuel Camara and he married Brezalina Arauja. They
moved from New Bedford, Mass. to California. Resieded in Gustine, Turlock and
San Leandro. They sold their dairy and became full-time missionairies for
Assemblies of God. They had two daughters, Irene and Hilda and one son Lesle.
Looking for any connections.
Fabiani Silveira Medeiros, Rua Juá, 264, ap. 62, Saúde, São
Paulo, SP, CEP 04138-020, Brazil
Email: fabiani.medeiros@terra.com.br
or fabiani@editoravida.com.br
Website: http://geocities.yahoo.com.br/silveira_medeiros
Date submitted: Sat, 6 Mar 2004
Surnames: Silveira, Mello, Costa, Barcellos, Borba, Medeiros
Comments: José Inácio de Medeiros came from the island of S. Miguel c. 1778.
He was settled in Povo Novo, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Then he went to Herval
do Sul (this is where my parents were born). He came with his wife (whose name I
do not have) and at least with a daughter called Rosa Medeiros. José Inácio de
Medeiros was the father of many children. Three of them - José Inácio de
Medeiros, Sebastião Inácio de Medeiros e Zeferino Inácio de Medeiros - are
the most prominent. I happen to know people who descend from the three of them.
My father is the great-grandson of Zeferino. I would like to get information
about the arrival of José Inácio de Medeiros in Brail, the ship that brought
him and his ancestors. A site from Passos, Minas Gerais, Brazil, about the
Medeiros family tells us that at this time three brothers came from the Azores
in the same ship. One of them went to the state of Rio Grande do Norte, another
one went to the state of Minas Gerais and yet another one went to the state of
Rio Grande do Sul.
Deborah Botelho Butler, 23 Wesleyan Avenue Warwick RI 02886
Email: Setigirl13@aol.com
Date submitted: Sun, 23 Jul 2000
Surnames: Botelho, Arruda
Comments: any info on these families in East Providence or Barrington RI greatly
appreciated.
Brenda Howard Mason, 5016 Alto Ct., La Mesa, CA 91941, USA
Tel.: (619) 698-4884
Email: marie@scubadiving.com
Date submitted: Mon, 02 Oct 2000
Island and Village(s): Sao Miguel Island, Ponta Delgada, and Unknown
Surnames: ANTONE, CODEIRO, CARLOTA, JAQUINTA, DeFONTES, DaPAIXO, ROSA, and
RAPOSA.
Comments: I have done some searching on my mother's side. Both her parents were
Portuguese whose parents and grandparents migrated between1870-1890 to Hawaii.
They were fisherman. Later, much of the family moved to California. I am stuck
on two lines in particular:
My GGrandfather Jose Joseph Enos ANTONE, was born 1850, SaoMiguel Isl.,
Portugal. He was married 1886, Hawaii, Hawaii to Maria Angelica CODEIRO. And he
died the 4 of Jun. 1907 in Olaa, Hawaii, Hawaii. (His wife Maria was born May
1868, San Jose, Ponta Delgada, Portugal, and she died after 1907 in ,, Hawaii.)
I am also stuck with my GGrandmother, Maria RAPOSA. I have that she was born
1875, Portugal. She married Antonio FONTES in 1893 in Hilo, Hawaii, Hawaii.
(Antonio was born 1872 Conceicao,,Sao Miguel Isl., Portugal.)
The other surnames listed are the parents of CODEIRO and FONTES. If there is
anyone who could help me, please let me know where to go. Also if anyone is
interested in the other surnames listed, I'd be happy to provide you with the
other information I have.
Perry/Fidalgo Family, 107 Whitlow Street New Bedford, MA
02740
Email: auntcathyf@aol.com
Date submitted: Sun, 29 Oct 2000
Comments: My grandparents came from St. Michael, Azores. There names are Manuel
S. Pereira married Antonia de Lima in New Bedford, MA on October 1, 1910. They
had 5 sons Manuel [my father] Jose, Dennis, Michael, George, all born in MA. My
grandfathers parents names are Julio Pereira, Maria R.de Jesus I believe are
from St.Michael as well. Well, my grandmothers parents names are Miguel de
Lima/Rosa Linhares also from St. Michael. Can anybody help me please. Thank you
again. Mary
Frank B. Perry, (no address submitted)
Email: golf98@gateway.net
Date submitted: Sun, 26 Nov 2000
Comments: Grandmother Hortense Sousa-San Miguel, Azores. My grandmother
travelled by ship to New Bedford, Mass.somtime around 1900.Father was Joseph
Sousa born around 1863. Father was born on the Island Madeira Name: Joseph
Bernardo Periera-His Father Antonio Periera.
Kathleen Noah, St. George, Utah
Email: jknoah@infowest.com
Date submitted: Sat, 2 Dec 2000
Comments: Researching Lewis family. Don't know parish just Sao Migual Island.
The family originally came from Wales during the late 1700's.
Cathy Eluziario, P.O. Box 1657, Westport,MA. 02790
Email: msam4@excite.com
Date submitted: Thu, 7 Dec 2000
Island: Sao Miguel
Village: unknown
Surnames: Eluziario/Luziario
Comments: Husband's g grandfather came to the United States in 1906. Would like
to know more about this surname.
Frank A. Rapoza, 1065 Blue Sands Court, Henderson, Nevada
89015
Tel.: 702-436-6200
Email: frank@da-kind.com
Date submitted: Thu, 07 Dec 2000
Surnames: Raposo, Ignacio Pavao, Furtunato
Comments: Francisco Raposo & Maria Emilia Pavao left S.Miguel around the
1880's headed for Hawaii, they may have went to California first? Also need to
find Manuel Ignacio Pavao & Maria Rosa Furtunato or any relatives to them.
This is as far back as we could ever go, they are my great grand parents.
Geri Willems, 8565 Silver Shores Dr., Reno, NV 89506
Email: GWillems@aol.com
Date submitted: Sat, 6 Jan 2001
Surnames: Cabral, Mendonca, Botelho
Comments: My great grandfather was Joseph Botelho--married Mary Cabral in
Alameda County, Calif. (date unknown). Joseph was born in Sao Miguel, Azores;
Mary was from Sao. Jorge (cities unknown). Joseph lived in Hawaii for two years
and worked in the sugar cane fields. I don't know how Mary got to California or
when yet. They lived in Oakland until the California earthquake of 1906 and then
immigrated to Brazil. Returned in 1912 or so and settled in San Jose. They had
12 children: Mary Constance (my grandmother 1890-1986); Adeline 1896-1997);
Joseph, Anthony Emmalia, Emma, Frank (1890-1943); Carrie (1896-1958); William,
Manual *(1882-1943)' John and Ida (died infancy). Mary Cabral married Joseph
Mendonca in Brazil and then came back to California with Marin, Arnold, and
Victor. In California they had four more children: Edna, Walter, Marie and
Victor. Lived in San Jose. Seeking information on Mary Cabral and Joseph
Mendonca's history. Joseph was an only son and had two sisters who remained in
Brazil. I have no information on Mary Cabral. Thanks!
Deise Molnar, (no address submitted)
Email: DeiseCivita.Molnar@clariant.com
Date submitted: Thu, 18 Jan 2001
Comments: My mother' grandfather MARIANO MUNIZ came to Brazil begining of
century from Ilha de S. Miguel, Açores, Portugal.
Antonio and Mary Gloria Medeiros, (no address submitted)
Email: MADLPOET@aol.com
Date submitted: Thu, 22 Mar 2001
Comments: My Grandfather, Antonio Medeirtos, was born in San Miguel, Azores on
August 1, 1899. My Grandmother Mary Gloria (or vice versa) maiden name Medeiros,
born March 1, 1900 came to San Miguel at age 10 from another island. She claimed
her father put her on this ship that sailed to San Miguel, Azores and was put to
work in a work camp. There is chinese/polynesian characteristics in the
grandchildren and great grandchildren. I am trying to find out what island my
grandmother came from. I also understand that they immigrated to Boston Harbor,
Massachusetts, USA in the year of 1921. Thank you.
Name and address not submitted
Email: Vcoppermoney@gateway.net or
vonecent@juno.com
Date submitted: Thu, 5 Apr 2001
Village: unknown
Surname: Botelho
Comments: My grandfather and grandmother were Joseph and Isabell Botelho they
imagrated to northern california. My fathers name was John H.(just an initial)
Botelho. My grandfather was Joseph Botelho he was married to Isabella Botelho.
My parents and grandparents are deceased. Trying to research family history of
the Botelho's.
Janet Handfield Long, Millersville, Maryland, USA
Email: leximaxlong@aol.com
Date submitted: Tue, 17 Apr 2001
Surnames: Oliveira, Correia
Comments: I am searching for information re: Joseph Oliveira born Feb.1900 in
San Miguel. Son of Gloria Maria and Joseph Oliveria. He came to the U.S. at the
age of 15 in 1915. He settled in Rhode Island. Other siblings included Maria,
Gloria, Manuel, Anthony and two other brothers. We had been told that two of
these brothers left San Miguel and relocated to Brazil. Joseph married Sophie
Correia. He was a carpenter and died in East Providence, Rhode Island in 1938.
Keith Dagsaan-Bremerton, WA
Email: keith1207@home.com or kdagsaan@hotmail.com
Date submitted: Wed, 25 Apr 2001
Island: Could be Sao Miguel or Terceira
Comments: Grandmothers name was Mary Arruda Botello-(sic)Pacheco, first born of
Rose Candida(Conditi?) Pacheco and Pedro(Peter) d'Arruda Botello. Brothers
include Peter, Anthony, Joseph. Sisters are Rose and Ann. Grandmothers parents
emigrated and settled in Newport, Island in early 1900's
Cyndee Arruda, Providence, RI
Email: cyndeelee2@yahoo.com
Island: San Jorge and San Miguel
Date submitted: Tue, 3 Jul 2001
Surnames: Pacheco, Arnoldo, DaSousa, Machado
Comments: Looking for information on my great grandparents. They came from both
island listed above to NY and New Bedford ports and moved to Fall River, Mass to
Providence, RI. I don't have the name of the towns they were from and would like
any info as to where to write for additional info.
Patricia Rapozo Bilby, Oroville, Washingon
Email: misterybuff@hotmail.com
Date submitted: Fri, 13 Jul 2001
Surnames: Rapozo, De Pont, Mederios.
Comments: My mother was Mary De Pont, My father was Manuel T. Rapozo, Went as
children to Hawaii, with their families to work for the Sugar Plantations.
Family in Big Island of Hawaii. Grandmother was Megada( closest spelling
possible) Medeiros De Pont. Grandfather was Joseph De Pont. Other Grandparents
were Mary and Joseph Rapozo. If you have any info please e-mail me. Any info
will be much appreciated.
Mary, (no address submitted)
Email: dobiegirl@mediaone.net
Date submitted: Wed, 3 Oct 2001
Surnames: Pereira de Pereira
Comments: manuel de souza pereira born 1873 in st. michael, azores. parents
names are julio pereira and maria R. de jesus. they had manuel, lawrence, mary
julia, cecilia. i know my grandfather was married in the azores, but my
grandmother said that he lost his wife to child birth. can anybody help me thank
you mary
Bob and Kathy Gregory, 2750 W. Acacia Ave. # E-3, Hemet, CA.
92545
Email: KMdalgreg2@aol.com
Date submitted: Fri, 4 Jan 2002
Surnames: Carreiro, Amaral
Comments: My husband Bob Gregory has Azores Islands ancestry. He is researching
2 surnames known at this time: Carriero and Amaral. His family immigrated to the
Hawaiian Islands in 1892, then later removed to the mainland abt 1910, settling
in San Jose and other parts of the San Francisco Bay area. We have fairly good
info. on his immigrant ancestors Jacinto "Jesse" Carreiro (later
Carrera) b. 1856 on the island of San Miguel; m.1874 in Azores to Jacinta
"Jessie" Amaral b. 1854, also on San Miguel. We believe Jacinto's
parents were Antonio and Rosa Carreiro, but would like further documentation.
Would like to prove Jacinta's parents, as we believe they were Antone P. Amaral
and Mary Angel. That is as far as we have been able to go with this. Any help
would be appreciated. Thank you.
John Brazil, Janesville, WI
Tel.: 608-754-3697
Email: John.and.Cailyn.Brazil@ticon.net
Date submitted: Mon, 7 Jan 2002
Surnames: Brasil (Brazil) and Lopes
Comments: I guess I am a 3rd generation as my grandmother, Mary Lopes left Sao
Migeul in 1906, settled in Rhode Island, USA and married Joseph Brazil Sr.(also
Portuguese). My Grandmother is still alive, but isn't much help. My dad was a
baby when they divorced and Grandmother never told him much other than what's
here. My Mother's family are all good stout Germans. Thanks.
P.S. My dad traced the name Brazil back to the Celts. I can't understand why the
name "Brazil" for a name and a country unrelated to me). Thanks.
Claire Higginbotham, 12 Pine Rd. Westford, MA.
Email: cmh01886@yahoo.com
Date submitted: Tue, 15 Jan 2002
Surnames:Miranda, Mendosa, Silva, Andrews
Comments: My great-grandparents came from Sao Miguel, Village, UNKNOWN. My
great-grandmother, Ricalina Gloria Miranda (dob 1/20/1870) came to Boston, MA
with her married sister, Eliza (Miranda) Jesse in 1891. Eliza's husband was dead
and she was coming to live with her husbands family in Somerville, MA. My
great-grandfather, John Mendosa (dob 3/6/1871) came to Boston, MA as a stowaway
in 1879. He came with his uncle, Manuel Silva, and took Silva as his last name,
for a while. Later, John Mendosa's mother, Mary Augusta (Andrews) Mendosa came
to Boston with her other 2 sons, Augustus and Joseph. She had three more sons in
the Boston area; Frederick, Benjamin, and Manuel. Her husband was a sea captain
and died at sea. Mendosa was Americanized to Mendum.
Heavenly Fire (no name or address submitted)
Email: Heavenlyfire3@cs.com
Date submitted: Thu, 17 Jan 2002
Surnames: Enos/Inacio/Ignacio
Comments: my grandfather came from Sao Miguel, Acores. he settled in Providence,
RI. i am trying to trace our geneology, and i see several people with the same
surname. can any of them shed light on the heritage of this name? i have found
it listed in the papers of king john of England, during the 16th century. it is
not that common a portuguese surname, according to what i have read. iam also
interested in the jewish connections to portuguese names. i have located the
name Inacio in the letters of the court of King John III, of England. any info
would be appreciated.
Donna (Macek) Cash, (no address provided)
Email: DC1MASS@aol.com
Date submitted: Fri, 1 Mar 2002
Surname: VELHO
Comments: I am doing research on my grandfathers family. Nicholas Antone Velho
was from St. Michaels. He came to the USA and dropped the Velho. He had 4
children, John, Frank, Lydia, and Rosie(would died at age of 16). They lived in
New Bedford. Any information would be appreciated.
John F. Chaves, Ph.D., 1121 West Michigan St, Indianapolis,
IN 46202
Tel.: 317-278-1935
Email: jfchaves@optonline.net
Home Page: http://php.iupui.edu/~jchaves/index.htm
Date submitted: Sat, 6 Mar 2004
Island: São Miguel
Village: unknown
Comments: My grandparents were Joao and Maria Chaves. They probably came to the
USA around 1900. He died around 1935, she predeceased him. They settled in the
Greater Boston (Massachusetts) area (including Cambridge and Lexington). They
had 5 children, all now deceased, including my father John M. (1912-1963),
Anthony, Irene (Lima), Hilda (Lima) and Tina (Feeney). Irene and Hilda married
two brothers--George and Manual Lima. Irene, who died in 1968, used to send
clothes to relatives in São Miguel. I am interested in identifying any
relatives who may still live on São Miguel.
Carla Viveiros de Oliveira, Brasil
Email: carla.viveiros@bol.com.br
Date submitted: Fri, 12 Apr 2002
Comments: I am looking for informations about my grand grand father Manoel do
Rego Viveiros, he was born in somewhere in Sao Miguel Portugal in the year 1854
or 1853 and his wife Maria Pereira Viveiros, she was born in the year 1865 or
1866 somewhere in Azores. thanks for any information.
Carol Beane, Frenchtown, NJ
Email: cbeane@rider.edu
Date submitted: Sat, 20 March 2004
Location from Azores: San Miguel
Surnames: Boston, MA Area: Neves, Rogers, Cardoso
Comments: Frank Rogers b. Oct. 4, 1849, San Miguel, Azores; Marianna Neves
[Frank's 2nd wife] b. Nov. 22, 1866, San Miguel, Azores. Frank Rogers probably
came to California as a baby as he was in the "Gold Rush." Perhaps his
father came to California as a whaler. Frank's first family was in California;
he was a widower when he took Marianna as his 2nd wife. Frank had a daughter
"Rose" who had a daughter "Irene", both lived in California.
Frank and 2nd wife lived in Boston, Massachusetts where Frank worked nights at
the Sunshine Biscuit Company. Anna Charlotte Rogers Beane was my grandmother,
born 1890, Boston. The Rogers surname was probably Rodrigues originally. I think
this list is my best hope for obtaining more information. Thank you.
Anita Silva, 3210N.Harbor City Blvd., Melbourne, Florida
Email: nitabeater@aol.com
Date submitted: Fri, 31 May 2002
Surnames: Simoes, De Almeda, DeCosta
Comments: Ermalinda and Tiagloda(Gloria) Simoes were sisters married to
Francisco Silva (last name given to him in usa). Tiagloda died and then he
married her sister Ermalinda. They arrived in Providence, Rhode Island in the
early 1900s from Sao Miguel. Both sisters had children. Any info would be much
appreciated.
Andrea Braga, 10 Kennedy Drive, North Providence, RI 02904
Email: a_braga@yahoo.com
Date submitted: Sat, 1 Jun 2002
Surnames: Braga (Unknown), Serra (Maia), Martins (Ponta Delgada), Reis (Capelas),
Frias (Unknown), Castro (Unknown)
Comments: I am first generation born American. My entire family, as far back as
I can trace it, is from Sao Miguel. Does anyone have any information on any of
these surnames?
Dutrey, (no name or address provided)
Email: Dutrey@aol.com
Date submitted: Mon, 3 Jun 2002
Comments: I am looking for info on fathers family, my father Everett Costa was
born feb of 1919 in RI his parents are Anthony Costa or de Costa and Anna J
Bicho. From what I know Anthony was born in the Azores maybe san miguel in 1895
his father would be Manuel de Costa born in 1863. Manuel's children are: Mary
b-1889, Manuel b-1891 John b-1893 Anthony b-1895 Joseph b-1897 Marion b-1909.
Anthony Costa and Anna's children are Bernice, Mary, Florence, Walter, Lawrence
and Everett. If you have any info all i know is from word of mouth and my father
passed a few years ago thank you....
Ida (Aida) Freitas, Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
Email: martinsfam@golden.net
Date submitted: Fri, 14 Jun 2002
Island: Sao Miguel
Surnames: Castro, Martins, Vieira/Vierra
Debbie Maquet, Austin, Texas
Email: dmaquet@mcginnislaw.com
Date submitted: Mon, 24 Jun 2002
Surnames: Reis, Caverro (sp?)
Comment: I'm trying to do some research on my grandparents, Joseph Reis and
Adeline (Caverio/craveiro/ craveiro-spelling unknown) Reis. They came from Sao
Miquel to Fall River, MA in the early 1930's or late 1920's.
Ruby Eaton, (no address submitted)
Email: eatonruby@qwest.net
Date submitted: Tue, 9 Jul 2002
Comments: My grandfather John Borge Silva was an early settler in Mission San
Jose. He had two families. My gandmoher was Rose Concecion Rose his second wife.
My father was George Borge. He a his brohers dopped the name Silva because they
thought there were too many Silvas around. My grandfather died in 1925 at the
age of ninety. I am interested in sources in the Bay area, Salinas, Manteca and
Newark. I need infomation on Borge Silva, da Borge da Silva, da Rose and Rose,
and Bettencourt. Both my grandparents were born in Sao Miguel. I would appeciate
a contact in the east bay area. Also some of the boys from the first mariage
moved to Manteca or that area. I am very excited about collecting more
information. I have delayed my reseach too long.
Sharon Smith, 8552 Williamsburgh Court, Newburgh, IN 47630
Email: MSMYTH@SIGECOM.NET
Date submitted: Thu, 13 Jun 2002
Surnames: Ferriera, Amaral, Mello, Luis, De Carma
Comments: My great grandfather Joseph (Jose?) Ferriera was born in the Azores in
1850 and immigrated to the U.S. around 1876 and was married Rosalind Veronica
Mello. (LDS has her as Mello Luis, others as Luis Mello). Joseph's parents were
Manual Ferreira and Anna De Carma, information unknown. The mother of Manual
Ferreira was an Amaral. Can anyone help me? Joseph Ferreira changed his name to
Smith after arriving in the U.S.
Robert Alan Martins Sr., 52 Royal crest, Rochester, NH 03867
Tel.: 603-330-0293
Email: p1rose2@aol.com
Date submitted: Sat, 7 Sep 2002
Village: unknown
Parish: unknown
Surnames: Martins, Martin, Souza
Comments: Looking for any one that might have some information about my family
in Sao Miguel... I do know alittle, like my father and grandfather and my Aunt
came from there my grandfathers name was Joseph Martin(s) and my father was
Arthur Martins and my Aunts name was Mary Martins and that we still have family
there and that someone was an Attorney over there and our family has wine
vineyards and water crest bogs... I think the wine that our family makes or sell
the grapes to make is the matus wine. My grandmother is also from there and she
married a souza from there...they came into New Bedford, Mass...in 1933 where
they settled... and are still there today.
Lori Bugado Ornellas, (no address submitted)
Email: lorio@ilhawaii.net
Date submitted: Wed, 2 Oct 2002
Comments: Aloha. My grandfather migrated to Hawaii from Mederia. I would like to
know who my relatives are in Portugal. His name was Manuel Rodrigues Bugado.
This is my paternal side. In a book of Portugues Memories in Hawaii he was
listed as Bogado. He was iliterate and the name may have been distorted. He came
to Hawaii around 1878 in the ship Pricilla. Any information you could give me
would be appreciated. Also, my great grandmother came from Sao Miguel (Azores).
Her name was Mary Gloria Araujo Carreira. I think her married name was Carreira.
This is on my maternal side. Any information you could give me would be most
helpful. Also, I'm doing a research paper at the University on the Portugues
culture. Any information on the culture would be appreciated. In my geography
class I have to do a research on the population and migration of Portugal. I
have the Portuguese who migrated to Hawaii, but now I need the population and
migration of Portugal. Please help. Aloha, Lori Bugado Ornellas
Edmund Soares, (no address submitted)
Email: jesoares@msn.com
Date submitted: Thu, 3 Oct 2002
Comments: My real father's name is Renato Silva, born 10/15/1945 came from St
Miguel and lived in Fall River prior to his death on April 18, 1992. I am trying
to find my aunts and uncles. I have some information but do not know where else
to look. One of my Uncles is Osvaldo Silva, which return and is still living now
in St Miguel, the other uncle is Lionel Silva, which reside in Somerset MA, USA.
If you can provide me with other information that would be great. My two Sister
and I are trying to locate them, so we can meet them. Thank you. Edmund Soares
Victor Caton, Atwater, California
Email: skatincaton@yahoo.com
Date updated: Sun, 12 Mar 2006
Comments: I don't know which village my grandfather was born in, but he is from
Sao Miguel. They came over around the turn of the century, 1899-1904? Our last
name then was spelled CAETANO. My grandfather and great-grandfather were Manuel
Jr. and Manuel Sr., with no middle name. Manuel Sr's father was supposidely
called Jack. Manuel Sr's was married to Ermalinda Angel. Manuel Jr was born June
21, 1897 and was about 5 years old when they came over. If anyone can add some
information, I and a number of relatives would greatly appreciate it.
Carlos Alexandre, 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.
Obadiah, (no address submitted)
Email: Obadiah1915@aol.com
Date submitted: Tue, 9 Sep 2003
Surnames: Vital, Bizzarro (or Bizarro), Oliviera, Fragoza, Costa, Souza. All
these folks were born on St. Michael, Azores. Immigrated to New Bedford, Mass.,
USA. Any links out there? Would like to know if there are any family connections
particularly in Calif., or Hawaii.
Starr, (no address submiited)
Email: curlytru1@frontier.net
Date submitted: Fri, 16 Jan 2004
Surname: estrela, estrella, de estrella da estrella etc. The name was anglecized
upon entry at Ellis Island in 1901 to Starr
Comments: Through my father's military records, which I just acquired, I found a
cousin in Bridgewater. Mass. And in turn have learned a great deal about the
paternal side of my family. My father died about 20 years ago and I just didn't
pay attention to the history of his parents and thier immigration to the U.S.
from San Miguel, Azores. Now I am sorry and am trying to find out all the
information I can to pass down to my daughter. Here is the information I already
have through my cousin Joseph, whom I have not met in person yet, we have
exchanged letters(he does not have a computer) and we have spoken on the phone.
My grandparents were born in the village of St. Michael on San Miguel Island in
the Azores. In and around 1877. My grandfather's first name was William, born on
April 10, 1877. My grandmother's maiden name was Sousa or Souza. Also born in
St. Michael. They immigrated to America on the Penninsular out of the port of
Pontu Del Garda, Azores. They arrived at Ellis Island on Sept. 6, 1901. They
lived in Bridgewater, Mass. up till 1929 or 1930, they had owned a grocery store
and lost it in the depression and then moved to California for jobs. My
grandfather built a house on Crapo St in Bridgewater and had 7 sons and 1
daughter: Their names were: Alfred, Joseph, Frank, John, George, William,
Lewis(my father) and Mary Starr. If anyone has information on my family or their
decendants or ancestry, please notify me through my email.
Maria Cassilda Machado Campiglia, São Paulo, Brasil
Email: cassildacampiglia@terra.com.br
Date submitted: Sun, 27 Jun 2004
Surnames: Medeiros, Pacheco
Island: São Miguel, Açores
Comments: I'd like to have some information on Manuel Medeiros Pacheco who lived
in São Miguel by the end of the 19th century. He was a "luthier",i.e.
he made "guitarras, violões, cavaquinhos " and the like. He was my
husband's Oswaldo Roberto Pacheco Campiglia maternal great grandfather. His son
Joaquim Medeiros Pacheco came to São Paulo, Brazil around the turn of the
century (20th century!) where he married twice to Italian-origin young ladies,
namely: Elisa Angela...(can't tell her maiden name) and Adelaide Toschi. Joaquim
had six daughters the eldest being, Elisa Pacheco Campiglia, my mother-in-law,
still alive -age 91- but now very sick. Back to Manuel Pacheco Medeiros, he was
called by the nickname of "Sr. Medeirinhos",and I would like to know
wether he lived at Ponta Delgada, as well as know wether we still have any
living relatives in São Miguel. Thanks in advance.
Kathlene Marie Lima, 124 19th Ave, N., St. Petersburg, FL
33704
Email: Klimapowell@aol.com
Date submitted: Fri, 2 Jul 2004
Comments: My Grandfather, Manual Josph Lima was from Sao Miguel, as was my
Grandmother. We are not sure of her surname but believe it may have been
Rodrigues as she often went by "Rogers". I belive he came in via Ellis
Island, late 1800's and was a peddler in Cambridge Mass. He eventually bought a
farm in Lexington Mass and died in 1956. I was born in Lexington and have
relatives in New Bedford area with last name of "Corey", which was
Coreia.
Jessica Hurtubise, 59 Whidah Way Centerville, MA 02632
Email: xenachik420@yahoo.com
Date submitted: Sat, 3 Jul 2004
Island: Sao Miguel
Village: Unknown
Surnames: Medeiros, Soarse, Souza, Thomas
Comments: I know very little about my ancesters but would be very interested to
know more. My great grandfather Manuel Medeiros (?) was born on Sao Miguel
around the year 1900. He immigrated to the United States with his family (mother,father,one?
brother Joesph?) in 1904/1905 via Ellis Island. The family checked in at
Immigrations by the name Soarse. Acording to family legend this is because
Manuel's father(name unknown) was wanted for the murder of his mistress's
husband. I am not sure how factual this information is. The name Soarse was
naturalized to Souza and the family settled on Cape Cod. Manuel maried Isabell
Thomas on or about 1921. Isabell was then 15 years old. She was the daughter of
Portugues immigrants, possibly also from Sao Miguel. Isabell and Manuel lived in
West Barnstable and raised their children, Louis, Eddie, Edmund, Doris,Irene,
Arlene, Josie, Alfred, Connie. If anyone has any information, or can point me in
the right direction it would be greatly apriciated.
Vannessa Cruz, 11109 Navajo Rd., Apple Valley, CA, USA
Email: SumCruz@aol.com
Date submitted: Sun, 1 Aug 2004
Surnames: Isidoro, Correia
Island: São Miguel
Comments: I am researching both my maternal and paternal grandparents both of
which were born in St Michael's Azores. I do not know which villages they came
from. Surnames are Isidorio (Izadore) 1840's and Gray (stories say it was
originally Correia) 1880's.
Patricia Gomes, Husb. Russell Arthur Gomes, Franklin, MA
Email: mrspgomes@comcast.net
Date submitted: Fri, 15 Oct 2004
Surnames: Almeida, from St. Michael, Gomes, from Fayal
Comments: Henry Lacerda Gomes b. Oct. 01, 1901 married Anna Almeida b. April
9,1905 in Jan. 1921. Children are Henry Gomes Jr., Helen Gomes, Lester Gomes all
of East Prov., RI. Just started looking for ancestors.
Anmarie Cote, Saugus Ma
Email: rieandg@comcast.net
Date submitted: Fri, 28 Jan 2005
Surnames: Mendonça, Pacheco
Island: St. Michaels, Azores
Comments: João Mendonça and Jacintha Pacheco-Mendonca lived in the early
1900’s in New Bedford on Acushnet Ave. They had three children Maria,
Augustine and Georgina.
Jessica Perry, (no address submitted)
Email: jlperry76@hotmail.com
Date submitted: Wed, 16 Feb 2005
Surnames: Fraga, Jason, Perry
Comments: I am looking for more information on my father's family. I have heard
that they were from the Azores, possibly Sau Miguel. Names were Joseph Fraga,
Philomina Jason, parents of Mary Fraga, born 1876 and also Joseph G. Perry, born
1872. Their children eventually emigrated to New Bedford, MA. Any information
that anyone might have further would be wonderful. Thanks!
Audrey A. Lapointe, 400 Cornerstone Dr., Ste. 325,
Williston, VT 05495
Tel.: 802-872-3200x214
Email: aannlapointe@hotmail.com
Date submitted: Fri, 11 Mar 2005
Comments: Looking for grandfather’s and grandmother’s lineage: Charles Perry
Rose (originally Rosa), his ancestors were from Lisboa. Theresa (Soares) Rose,
her father’s name was Botelho and her ancestors from San Miguel. Thanks -
Audrey
Lisa Brooks, (no address submitted)
Tel.: 803 466-7952
Email: LBrooks9@sc.rr.com
Date submitted: Fri, 13 May 2005
Comments: I have ancestors who migrated form Sao Miguel in 1888 to Kauai,
Hawaii. I have a Consuldo Geral De Portugal em Hawii roster showing Manuel
Raposo and Francisco Raposo both arrived from Sao Miguel in 1888. I am descended
from Francisco and his wife Maria Emilia Pavao. I know Francisco was born in
1839 and Maria in 1846, both in Sao Miguel. Any information about their
ancestors or a reference to look would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Lisa.
Cathleen Elizabeth Myrick, 1827 S. Streamline Drive Virginia
Beach, VA 23452
Tel.: 757-425-0525
Email: cmyrick@myway.com
Date submitted: Tue, 15 Nov 2005
Surname: Pasquale
Comments: I'm trying to gather information on my grandmother who was from
Portugal. I was told St. Charles, but I'm not sure of that. Her given name at
birth was Amelia Freitas Pasquale. She changed her name when she came to the
states to Emily Pasquale. Her sisters names where: Silvia Pasquale, Mary Rosard
Pasquale, and Doris Pasquale. I believe most of her sisters are deceased. My
granny was born on June 11, 1900 and died on December 7, 1989 in Bessmer
Alabama. She moved from California after her oldest daughter Mary died to live
with her youngest daughter Rosie. My granny died from a broken heart when my
daddy died, he was her only son and the baby of the family. I had to lie to her
until they found him. He was murdered on her birthday and missing. I had to hide
it from her. She knew something was wrong when he did'nt call like he'd done for
years before. So if there is anyone with information our family is trying to
piece together a family background for our mother. Please help!!
Shari Mari Moore, San Antonio, TX - Born, Merced, CA
Email: smoore79@satx.rr.com
Date submitted: Fri, 25 Nov 2005
Island: Unknown - possibly Sao Miguel or Sao Jorge
Surname: Souza, Silva
Comments: Not too much info - my mother's family is Souza - her father is Manuel
Peary Souza - he has at least one uncle I know of, named Joseph Souza - Manuel
Souza is 1st generation American, was fluent in Port. - beyond that I do not
know much more off hand.. any info or relatives to that side would be great - I
did live on Terciera for 2 years when in high school, but did not research too
much while there, unfortunately...
Penny Polyzos, San Ramon, CA 94583
Email: gerakarisp@msn.com
Date submitted: Wed, 22 Feb 2006
Surnames: Moniz, Tavares
Comments: I am looking for any information about my Portuguese descendants. My
mother, now deceased was born in Oakland, CA to Maria Adelina and Gervais Telles.
My grandfather was also known as Jerry Telles or Tels and worked for the
Southern Pacific Railroad. He died at a young age. I am looking for information
on his family. All I know is that his family is from San Miguel but that his
family first emigrated to Brazil. He came to California from Brazil. My
grandmother came here with her mother and at least one sibling. I do not know
what year they came here or on what ship. I have been told by a cousin that they
came in through Rhode Island and I know it had to be prior to 1908 (probably
several years) because my mother was born that year in Oakland CA. Maria
Adelina's maiden name was Moniz, or Moneze or Monez. Her little brother was
Henry Moniz. My grandmother's maiden name was Tavares. They came from a town
called Raab de Peixe (Spelling may be incorrect, but it supposedly means tail of
the fish). Other Moniz, or Monez relatives arriving from San Miguel, were Cornel
and Giles (pronounced Jill), and sister, Carolina. Thanks to anyone out there
who may have information regarding any of the above.
Katherine Farias, Atlanta, Georgia
Email: KLF@RANLAW.com
Date submitted: Mon, 27 Mar 2006
Comments: My father was Edward Alves Farias [Fall River, Mass] [died 1992]. His
mother was Angela Amaral Farias[died 1988] [that is how it is written on her SS
application, however, she went by the maiden name "Moniz" [she
remarried and became Angela Farias Pacheco]. Her mother was Rose Emily Rebello
[from Sao Miguel the Azores]. Her father was Manuel Moniz Amaral [that's how she
wrote it on her SS application] [from Sao Miguel the Azores]. My dads father was
Manuel Alves Farias [died 1960]. His grandfather was Manuel Alves Farias. His
grandmother was Antonia Aguiar both from Sao Miguel, Azores. I am having some
problems with the names, everyone says the maiden was Moniz, but she wrote it
differently on her Social Security Application in 1940. The application says to
married women to write your maiden name as your middle. So, my grandmother wrote
Angela Amaral Farias - however her Obit says her maiden was Moniz. My greatAunt
whom I have recently located claims that the name Moniz was used by her father
[my grandfather] and his brother. My great uncle used the name Amaral, because
he didn't want to use Moniz - it would be difficult trace them back to the
Azores unless I knew for sure the true surname, Moniz? or Amaral?
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.
Melissa Pedrick, 2714 Kingsmill Avenue, Melbourne, FL 32934
Email: hippiechick4@earthlink.net
Date submitted: Sun, 15 Oct 2006
Surnames: Mauricio/Morris, Martin
Island: St. Michael, supposedly the town of Santa Maria?
Comments: Both my Grandfather's (Antone Morris) parents came from the Azores,
but both tragically died when my grandfather was a very young age (1 year old
when his father died and 6 when his mother died). It would be wonderful to have
more information. My Grandfather's father was Frank Morris. According to some
family history, his name might have been Mauricio before coming to the U.S. He
came to New Bedford, Massachusetts around 1890. He was born between 1869 - 1873.
My Grandfather's mother, Maria C. Martin came to New Bedford, Massachusetts in
1900. She was born between 1883 - 1884. Frank and Maria were married in New
Bedford in September 1900. They had 5 children, 4 who survived: Mary Angel born
in 1901 who supposedly married Paul Amado from Lisbon and lived in Rio de Janiro
and Portugal. My Grandfather used to write her regularly. They had three sons:
Frank, born in 1902; Manuel Joseph, born in 1907; and Antone Morris, born in
1912. They had another daughter, Regina, born 1910/11 who died when a baby. Both
Frank and Maria once in the United States worked in the textile mills. Frank
died of TB in 1913 and Maria in the flu epidemic in 1918. Maria's brother Manuel
eventually took in the kids after Maria died, but they did have to spend time in
a St. Joseph's orphanage until they were old enough to work so they could help
out the family. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Jeff Estrela, (no location submitted)
Email: estrelaj@rogers.com
Date submitted: Mon, 16 Oct 2006
Island: Sao Miguel
Surnames: Estrela, De Silva, Maia, De Sousa
Comments: I've been able to collection information from Family members going
back 4 generations, my mother's side of my family is native to the island of
Terceira, my father's side migrated from the island (both my grandfather and
grandmother after marriage) of Sao Miguel. I'm looking to go even further back
in my family tree if anyone has any information, I would gladly share of my
current tree. If the surnames above in anyway reference your own. Thanks
Barry Veillette, Hebron, CT
Email: barnmar2@yahoo.com
Date submitted: Sun, 26 Nov 2006
Comments: I'm looking for information on my great grandparents who came from St
Miguel Azores. It seems I need to know more about what area and or town that
they came from. Their names were Manuel Baptiste and Maria Amaral. What I do
know is that Manuel was born around 1869 and Maria was born aroung 1878. They
had a child named Alfred about 1902 when they migrated to Oak Bluffs, MA, USA.
As of the 1910 Federal census they were still listed as Aleins. If anyone can
help...please.
Eileen Souza, Eldersburg, MD
Email: eileen.souza@verizon.net
Date submitted: Sat, 17 Feb 2007
Surnames: Souza, Barbeiro
Comment: According to the 1920 US Census, my husbands paternal grandfather,
Joseph Souza b. abt 1897, and his paternal grandmother, Adeline Barbeiro b abt
1900, came to New Bedford from Sao Miguel, Azores, Portugal. He in 1911 and she
in 1913. We do not know location or origin for either in S. Miguel. Any
information would be welcome.
Robin Meigs, (no location submitted)
Email: rob_mei@srvinet.com or robinmeigs@yahoo.com
Date submitted: Sat, 10 Mar 2007
Surname: DePonte Comments: my great grandfather John DePonte born in Sao Miguel
married my great grandmother Julia Perry born 03-04-1878-1888 in Sao Miguel.
They came to California had several children, and Anthony Deponte was the one
that became my grandpa born 01-13-1904 in Decota California, died July 17 1969
in Oakley California, buried in Hayward California. Looking for great
grandparents dates and info before.
Collette Newton, Hampshire, England, UK
Email: robertnewton@ntlworld.com
Date submitted: Fri, 1 Jun 2007
Surnames: Maderious
Comments: My great great grandmother was Jessie MADERIOUS born in San Miguel,
Azores c.1874 (I have this spelling on her son’s marriage certificate). I
think she married someone called Fernandez (or Fernandy) and had 8 children of
which 6 survived. They were born in Hawaii and California (Georgina, William,
Adeline, Winfred, Jolinda – 1910 Hawaii census, Hilo Town) and she had a
lodger, David Hurst, who was French Canadian. It appears that Jessie was widowed
from Mr Fernandez and married David Hurst, as his name was passed down via
William, my great grandfather. David and Jessie emigrated to the US (she was
nationalised in 1880, he in 1894) and in 1919 lived in Berkeley, California.
William went into the merchant navy where he met my great grandmother in
Scotland, UK, and had a daughter, Elizabeth. William returned to the US on his
ship the USS Panaman and Elizabeth sadly never knew her father. It appears
Jessie lived in San Francisco with her nephew and neice, Laura Howard in 1930.
Her grand daughter (my grandmother) Elizabeth, married at age 15 at Gretna Green
in Scotland and lived into her 70’s. I would be interested in anyone who
thinks they may have a family connection. Kind Regards. Collette Newton
Nicole Greene, Fayetteville NC
Email: nagreene4@yahoo.com
Date submitted: Tue, 18 Sep 2007
Surname: Pereira Carvalho
Comments: I am looking for any information on my ancestors. I don't know that
much but what i do know is that my Grandfathers name is Manuel C Pereira he
passed away in 1985 he was married to Susan Pereira living in Fall River Ma. His
family immigrated to Fall River from Sao Miguel Azores. his mothers name is
Marguarida or Margarida Carvalho Pereira i am unsure of his fathers name at this
time. My grandfather was in the us navy aboard the USS Kittson during WWII
Marco Alessandro Pavao Tavares, (unknown location)
Email: marcotavares7@hotmail.com
Date submitted: Mon, 24 Dec 2007
Surnames: Pavao
Comments: My family comes from Sao Miguel, I don’t know much of their history.
My grandfather Fernando Pavao, along with my grandmother and their two children
Philippe and Maria (my mother) moved to Winnipeg Manitoba in the 1970’s. The
Pavao name is not very common and all I can gather from my grandfathers stories
is that it originated from a nickname for my Great Great Grandfather whom never
knew his father…so you can see my investigation of my family is very limited.
If anyone has any information please email me.
Debbie Tavares Valentine, Pawtucket, RI
Tel.: 401-475-0212
Email: D1val57@cox.net
Date submitted: Thu, 17 Jan 2008
Island: Sao Miguel
Village: Unknown
Surnames: Benevides, (De) Medeiros, Lorenda, Miranda, Tavares, Souza, and
Viveros
Comments: My Grandfather (Avô) was Francesco Tavares, [b. Jan 18, 1986 in San
Miguel, Azores]. He came to the USA before 1911 and settled in Fall River, MA.
He married my Avó on the 8th of May 1911 in Fall River, MA. His parents were
Joao Tavares and Helena De Medeiros they lived somewhere in San Miguel. They had
at least one other son, my brother thinks it was John or Joao Tavares, and he
had at least 3 kids, I remember a Cousin Tony Tavares (wife Mary) from
Portsmouth, RI., a Mary Tavares Mendes from Fall River, Ma and a Brother
Emmanuel (who was possibly born Francesco Tavares before joining the Jesuit
Order). Unfortunately none of my aunts and uncles are alive any longer so I
don’t have any more information on this branch of my family. My Grandmother (Avó)
was Maria Miranda who came here with her family aboard the vessel CANOPIC. It
departed from St. Michaels, Azores, Portugal, and arrived at the Port of Boston,
Boston MA. on the 13th of NOV 1905. Her parents were Manuel Viveros Miranda and
Alminda (or Arminda) Souza, I think they were married on Feb 2, 1891 in BRETANHA,
ST. MIGUEL, AZORES. They came here with 2 sons and 2 daughters, my Avó, Manuel
D., Francisco (Frank), and Gilda. While here they had another daughter Demontina.
They came to Fall River and stayed with a brother-in-law listed as Manuel
Carvahlo at 94 Alden St. Fall River MA on the ships manifest. Alminda Souza’s
parents were Francisco Benevides Souza and Maria Lorenda also both listed as
being from the Azores. My Grandparents had 8 children. From oldest to youngest
they are: Manuel Antone, Francisco (Barney) Jr, Benjamin (died as infant),
Benjamin (He was my Father), Maria Rosa, Antonio, John, and David. If anyone has
these people in their genealogy PLEASE, PLEASE let me know, this is a dead end
for me and I would truly appreciate it.
Paul Boyle, 5452 Antrim Court, Columbia, MD 21045
Te.: (301) 596-4210
Email: PBoyle6@Verizon.Net
Date submitted: Wed, 06 Feb 2008
Surnames: Menezes (San Miguel, Azores), Santos (San Rogue, San Miguel, Azores)
Comments: I am considering a trip to the Azores this summer and my son has taken
an interest in researching his ancestors. Here is what I know about my
Grandparents: Manuel Jacinto Menezes, born in St. Miguel, Azores on March 20,
1888; Marie (or Maria) Adelaid (Santos) Menezes, born in San Rogue, San Miguel,
Azores, Portugal on June 27, 1891. They came to America in the early 1900's and
were married in Cambridge, MA on Dec. 28, 1911. Thank you so much for any
information you may be able to provide.
Danielle Marie Angelina Silva, Wauwatosa, WI
Email: daniellemarie72002@yahoo.com
Date submitted: Wed, 10 Dec 2008
Island: Sao Miguel
Surnames: Silva, Sousa or Souza
Comments: I'm looking for information on my greatgrandparents, and relatives
still over in Sao Miguel, Azores. My greatgrandmother came to the United States
when she was 16yo. My greatgrandfather came over about the same time, we are
guessing around the 1910s or 1920s. They immigrated to Plymouth and New Bedford,
Massachusetts my greatgrandfather's name was Manuel Silva and my
greatgrandmother's name was Marie(a) (Sousa) Silva. They had one child, his name
was Manuel Silva and he moved to Wisconsin and had 11 children, but he didn't
marry a Portuguese. My vovo (Angelina) died in 1996 and was about 90years old.
Any information would be most welcome. Thank you!
Breten Bryden, Dennisport Ma. USA
tel.: 508-760-2892
Email: bretenb@yahoo.com
WEB: www.brydenart.com
Date submitted: Thu, 11 Dec 2008
Surnames: Pereira, Medieros, Perry, Tasha, Amaral, Cabral, Joseph
Comments: My great grandfather's name we Jose Jacento Pereira. He changed it to
Joseph Perry when he and his wife and kids moved to Provincetown Ma. His wife;
Mary Perry (Maria Candida Medeiros Perry) had 13 kids, all born in St. Michael
except the youngest who is still alive today in Provincetown at 103! (5 of those
kids died before they came to America.) Mary Medeiros Perry lived to be 96yrs
but I have no information on her whatsoever and my great aunts memory is fading.
I can't seem to go back any further than the United States on either side of the
family. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
James Francis, Australia
Email: galaxy@iinet.net.au
Date submitted: Sun, 14 Dec 2008
Comments: My great grandfather's name was Antonio FRANCISCO born ? 1799 in Sao
Miguel. He committed a crime in ? Gibraltar 1826 and was sent to the colonies
(Australia) via Deal, England in 1827. Sailed on the Prince Regent. He arrived
in 1827 in NSW,Australia in 1827, was pardoned in 1848. Married to ? Jessie
Bovier/Bouvier. Had a son ANTONIO FRANCISCO who had a son James Gerard FRANCIS.
I am his son. Any information would be appreciated. Need a birth
certificate/marriage certificate or any information whatsoever. Thanks. Jim
Trinity Buie, Dos Palos, CA 93620
Email: trinnybuie@yahoo.com
Date submitted: Tue, Mar 03, 2009
Surnames: Rego Miranda
Island: São Miguel
Village: unknown
Comments: My great Grandfather and [great Grand]mother were first cousin that were married and moved the United States. They are from the São Miguel, Azores Island. They were moved to Los Banos, CA where they were able to purchase land & started a family; in which most of us still reside. I don't know when he passed away but my Grandmother passed in the 1970's. My grandmothers' name is Rose and her husband, my grandfather’s name is Augustine. Their names may have been Rego-Miranda.
David Fratus, Hiram, Ohio
Email: fratusdj@roadrunner.com
Date submitted: 3 Oct 2009
Location: Azores: Flores or Sao Miguel
Surname: FRATUS (FREITAS)
Comments: Robert Fratus , b. 1821, was orphaned and placed on a whaler as a cabin boy at about age 12. Sailed with the fleet until the late 1840s. Settled in Fall River, MA or Providence RI then moved to Iowa where he became a prosperous farmer and died in 1899. He married the daughter of the family with whom he immigrated to Iowa and had six children. Only two have descendants alive today. He was supposed to have a brother who also was put on a ship but who ended up in Brazil. No contact between them after the Azores. Would like to know if anyone has any information about his origins or clues as to where to look.
Marjorie Mathias Mello, Livermore, California
Email rired43@comcast.net
Date submitted: 7 Sept 2010
Location: St Michaels, Azores
Surnames: MATHIAS, CORDEIRO, CABRAL
Comments:
My Paternal Grandparents Manuel F Mathias 19 years old arrived at Ellis Island 4/19/1902 on the ship REPUBLIC. He married Sarafina Cordeiro also from the Azores. My Maternal Grandfather also of the Azores married Florence Sweet. They all resided in Providence, Rhode Island. Would appreciate any information pertaining to them. Thanks, Marjorie
Rich Schofield, 135 Blackstone St. Mendon, MA 01756 – (508) 958-2958
E-Mail: rwsj24601@yahoo.com
Date submitted: 23 Feb 2014
Island: Sao Miguel (village unknown)
Surname: Roque
Comments: Antone Roque is my Great Grandfather who married my Great Grandmother in December of 1906. He does not appear in the 1910 Census at the same address as my Great Grandmother. He presumably went back to Sao Miguel.
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