Portuguese Genealogy Project of Martha's Vineyard - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Azores to Boston-How?

RobertaBratti13 — 2009-10-22 19:48:34Z

My Dad's grandfather came to Harwich, MA when he was 15.He came from the Azores and was born in 1829 and died in Yarmouth, MA in 1898. He was in the Civil War. A clipping in a Cape Cod paper said that he had served 2 years in the Brazilian army and had bullet scars of wounds upon his body. He married in 1854 Amanda Robinson, in South Dennis, MA, and they had 7 children, 5 died young.Information from
Civil War papers, V.R. of Yarmouth, Dennis.

Alves Family

jmccal11 — 2009-09-29 02:01:39Z

If anybody knows anybody about the massachusetts Alves family could you help me out?
-Mary Alves married to Edward Phelan
-Lillian Alves (listed as Edwards "person who will always know my address" on WWII Registration.)

Re: How does one reach the Mother Church ??

nanniedel — 2009-06-27 23:36:45Z

my suggestion would be to goggle it. Then proceed from there.

Re: family links

KellyBouchard71 — 2009-06-10 19:22:59Z

Hi Pink! I was wondering if you could ask around and see if there is anybody there who knows more about our family story! Thanks so much for all your help thus far!

Kelly

Re: Portuguese Settlement in Massachusetts, East Coast

KellyBouchard71 — 2009-06-08 18:04:56Z

There is a book on the portuguese families of Martha's Vinyard that has been very helpful in my quest in uncovering my ancestry!

My great grandfather, Manuel P. Soares came to MA in 1907 with his sister Mary Soares. They were the children of Manuel A. Soares and Maria doe Anjos. Manuel P. Soares married Margarida Medieros Estrella dau of Joao M. Estrella and Margarida Julia Prudencia in 1908 in New Bedford. They had their first child in 1909 in New Bedford by the name of Lillian Soares. All of the rest of the children were born in Oaks Bluff. Claire b 1911, Albert P. b 1913, Eugenia b 1915 and my grandfather b 1916. I have much much more information on all of this and would love to share when you get to that point! My email is Kellybou2004@yahoo.com

Re: family links

KellyBouchard71 — 2009-06-07 20:24:08Z

I answered my own question. Thank you so much for your help. I am hoping to contact him so that he may be able to provide more information regarding Margaret Estrella(my great grandmother).

Re: family links

KellyBouchard71 — 2009-06-07 20:16:28Z

Sorry again...Estrella,Manuel III on E252?

Re: family links

KellyBouchard71 — 2009-06-07 20:12:40Z

So is that Manuel Cardoza III related to Cardoza/Estrella on C136 in Our Portuguese Heritage?

Re: family links

KellyBouchard71 — 2009-06-07 20:06:07Z

I do have the two volumes in front of me. We live in Duxbury MA. We were able to get it as a loaner from the library.

Re: family links

Pinkletink — 2009-06-07 19:15:04Z

Yes, I should have picked up on that. Manny III is actually the fire chief of West Tisbury, not Tisbury.....two different towns.

Manny is married to my cousin, Sharon Alley. Her mother was an Amaral and my Grandmother's niece.

Pink

Re: family links

Pinkletink — 2009-06-07 19:05:05Z

Ida Gonsalves Soares had a sister named Carmen who married Louis Goodwin. They lived in Oak Bluffs and had the following children:

Beverly Goodwin Corwin
Louis Jr.(called Jim)
Ida Goodwin Gardner called "Buzzy"(named for her aunt Ida Soares)
Frank Goodwin.

Ida,(Buzzy) and Frank have both passed on.
Louis (Jim) lives in Edgartown on Island
and Beverly lives on the Cape, I am not sure which town.

Their is a two volume book called Our Portuguese Heritage. It is a genealogy of Martha's Vineyard Portuguese families.It was published on the Island in 1996. Only 300 copies were published. However, you should be able to locate it at your library and get a "loaner" library copy. It has LOTS of your family genealogy in it!

I am not familiar with a Cardoza being the fire chief in Tisbury, The current chief is John F. Schilling.

Where are you located?

Pink

Re: family links

Pinkletink — 2009-06-07 19:03:05Z

Re: family links

KellyBouchard71 — 2009-06-07 18:40:42Z

Correction: Manuel Estrella III fire chief not Manuel Cardoza III.

Re: family links

KellyBouchard71 — 2009-06-07 18:10:07Z

Thank you for writing back. My grandfather's adoptive name was Domings. He grew up in Somerville Ma. My grandfather was the youngest of five children. He was the only one who did not keep the Soares name I believe. After my grandmother died,my mother visited with Ida Soares, she was so very nice to her. She provided her with so many pictures of her grandmother and grandfather as well as information. My mother while on the island met some relatives but unclear who they were. Ida did talk about her nieces.My mother started work on the Soares and Estrella geneaology sometime ago but put it down. I am now helping her with this. She has been unable to get a copy of the birth certificate for her dad I believe it is because he was adopted. She has contacted Town of Oak Bluffs regarding getting a copy and she is waiting to hear. The other sisters did go in to foster care and I believe they all kept the Soares name. Eventually Margarita Estrella came back to claim the girls, she believes, but we are not certain of this. We are also wondering if we are related to Manuel Cardoza III who is the fire chief of Tisbury. There is a Manuel Cardoza III on the Soares/Cardoza family tree. Any and all help with this would greatly be appreciated. Are the nieces of Ida Soares still living on the island?

Re: family links

Pinkletink — 2009-06-07 05:32:35Z

I grew up in Edgartown, the next town south of Oak Bluffs. My Grandmother lived in Oak Bluffs, and we went often to visit.
I remember Albert well. He was called, "Albert the Barber"...I remember him well into my teens. He was a handsome, suave, distinguished looking man with a mustache and always dressed to kill! I can see him now, always dressed with shirt and tie, wearing a felt dress hat, and with an umbrella on his arm. He was well liked and well respected.
Albert and Ida had no children. However, Ida had a sister who also lived in Oak Bluffs. The sister was not always well and Ida and Albert were very much a part of their lives, and they loved those nieces and nephews as their own. I believe the nieces and nephews inherited Ida's house at the time of her death. It has since been sold.

After graduating High School, I went to work for the telephone company here on the Island. Ida and I worked in the same office. She was sooooo tiny! She was pretty and sweet,and intelligent.She loved a good laugh, and like Albert she was always dressed just perfectly with every hair in place. She remained that way into her final years.

There is a barber on the Island , in fact I graduated high school with him, named Phil. He is known as Mr. Phil. I believe that he worked for Albert when he first got out of barber school.
There are lots of folks here who could tell you lots about Albert and would more than likely know the family story.
I would be happy to ask around if you would like.

Interestingly enough, I have Soares, Estrella and Medeiros in my family! However, I am not aware of any connection to the above mentioned families.
What was your father's adoptive name? Did the sister's grow up here on Martha's Vineyard?
Pink

Re: family links

KellyBouchard71 — 2009-06-07 01:09:33Z

Yes! Albert P. Soares was the son of Margarida Medieros Estrella who was Jesse/Jacintha's younger sister. He had 3 sisters (Lillian, Claire and Eugenia/Jeannette) and a brother John who was the youngest and also my great grandfather. On October 20, 1920 they were all admitted to foster care through the District Court, Dukes County, Oaks Bluff. They were committed on a neglect complaint made on the mother for desertion as she left the children to care for themselves. Their father was admitted to Taunton State on June 20, 1925. I'm pretty sure that Margaret (Margarida) came back for the girls, but for some reason Albert stayed with the Mesquita's and my father was the only one that went on to be adopted. The Mesquitas were barbers and Albert later went on to also be a barber himself (he owned Albert's in Oaks Bluff). My mother (Albert's niece) got to meet Ida (his wife- originally a Gonsalves) some years ago before she passed and said that she couldn't have been any nicer! Do you have any connection to any of this, or happen to know anymore about it?

Re: family links

Pinkletink — 2009-06-06 23:01:19Z

Is that the same Albert Soares who married Ida and lived in Oak Bluffs, MA.?
Pink

Re: family links

KellyBouchard71 — 2009-06-06 15:48:19Z

I know this post was from quite awhile ago, but I thought I would add some information anyways for whomever might view. Jessie (Jacintha Estrella) b. 1878 was the daughter of Joao M. Estrella and Margarida Julia Prudencia. Jessie also took in Albert Soares (her sisters son-my grandfathers brother) in the 1920s which would explain his name showing up in their household in the 1930 census.

Re: Portuguese Settlement in Massachusetts, East Coast

dmeals57 — 2009-04-21 23:38:33Z

Helen:
I read with great interest your plans to complete a trilogy of Anzorean immigration to Hawaii, the U.S. east coast and into California. My wife and I would be interested in seeing the first in the series, and as you get to California, would be happy to supply you with our information.
Denis

luiz, alamedra, Perira

frenton51 — 2009-03-12 23:27:31Z

Hello. Looking for infor on parents for Manuel Luiz born Mar. 1889 Villa of Figerra, Portugal. Had brothers Tony and Joseph. One bro. settled in Rhode Island and other Brazil. Manuel married Jacquelina Perira (Perry) or Almedra (Alameda) depending whether she was given her mother's maiden name or father's surname. She was born Jan 1889 of Villa Rebba near Lisbon, Portugal. They immigrated between 1911 and 1916 probably to Rhode Island. Then moved to California. Son Antone A. Luiz born 1911 in Portugal. 2 other children born in Shelby Co, Ca. Then they moved to Placer Co, Ca. and farmed, then on to Sacramento Co., Ca. These are my son's G grandparents. Any heip appreciated. Will share.Contact me bjh_2000_99@yahoo.com

Re: Need Help With Family Surname Mystery.

ReginaPacheco — 2009-02-03 13:53:37Z

Thanks Sandy. I would appreciate anything on this family. You have been very kind.

Re: Need Help With Family Surname Mystery.

spra100076 — 2009-02-02 22:54:16Z

Regina,

It may be tough to find as most were girls. I will try on the off chance I can find some current obituaries that fit. If I do I will e-mail the obits to you.

Sandy

Re: Need Help With Family Surname Mystery.

ReginaPacheco — 2009-02-02 22:24:22Z

Thank you so much for your help. I will try that.
Angelo Joseph Pacheco (desilva) married Brazelina Tavares on Sept. 29th, 1923 at St. Anthonys Church in East Falmouth MA.
They had the following children: Margaret 1924, Marie 1926,
Madeline 1928, Albertina 1929, Lucille 1931, Barbara 1933, Milton 1935, Roseland 1936, Jane 1938, Richard 1939, Virginia 1940, and Prudence 1942

Again, thank you for your suggestion. I appreciate it.

Re: looking for more info on vineyard Bettencourts

spra100076 — 2009-01-26 05:27:55Z

there are lots of Manuel(several spellings) in the mass birth index but none for that year. There are 2 Arthurs listed are either of these the right Arthur?

Bettencourt Arthur Falmouth 1905 550 13 Birth
Bettencourt Arthur New Bedford 1902 520 279 Birth

Re: Need Help With Family Surname Mystery.

spra100076 — 2009-01-26 05:06:24Z

You can type in genealogy message boards Portugal and see what comes up or go to RAOGK (ramdom acts of genealogical kindness) to find a volunteer that can do the lookup in Portugal. Meanwhile is there a year and were they married or have children in Mass? I didnot find those names in early vital records of mass

Sandy in Springfield, MA

Re: Family in Boston

ckllady — 2008-12-30 19:34:03Z

I am researching my Machado family and just found a cemetary record online at the St. Patrick's Cemetery in Arroyo Grande in San Luis Obisbo, CA for John P. Machado born around 1853 and died in June 1917. Also there I found Maria Luisa Machado native of Boston age 25 died 1887 in Arroyo Grande who is listed as John P.'s wife. In my records. John P. (Pereiro or Purero or some such) Machado had 3 children Mary (who married a Domingas), John & Manuel (who was my great grandfather). If you have anything more on the Machado line let me know but I would be interested in all you have for Maria as well as that is my great great grandmother.

I have family tree stuff on Family Tree Maker.com

Re: Azores Immigrant SOZA

smairena — 2008-12-01 20:40:34Z

Hello-I have been trying to contact you about the names of our mutual families in your tree but I received notification that you did not want to be contacted through your profile. My maternal grandmother(Alice Marie Harlow 1902-1985) is listed in your tree. How are we related?
Dying to know.... Sorry I cannot help with Azores immigrant Soza.....

Re: Azores connections

cecilianakhoul — 2008-09-17 00:52:00Z

Hola Alfredo, la abuela materna de mi padre se llamaba Emiliana Garcia Da Rosa, casada con Juan Jacques, tenes informacion sobre las fechas de nacimiento etc... Gracias, Cecilia.

Re: SILVA,DE SILVA,DE SILVEIRA,DE JESUS

axd1244 — 2008-09-12 00:02:58Z

Hello, we are also researching our family name and they lived on the Azore Islands of Pico and Fayal during late 1800's of which their son was named Manuel Ferreira De Silveira. The name was changed to De Silva by Immigration when the family moved to Canada. Is this the same family you are talking about?

Smolski, Joseph married into the Minot's of New England

casinocat4454 — 2008-09-09 18:27:38Z

Minot family is traced to Portugal does anyone have any more?

Re: darosa, vieira

mdarosa145 — 2008-08-30 20:04:36Z

My husbands grandfathers name was Antonio Garcia daRosa. He immigrated from the isle of Pico in the Azores. He was married to Candida. They had one child, Antonio Garcia daRosa Jr. They lived in Oak Bluffs, MA. He left Oak Bluffs by himself to seek wealth and never returned. We do not know if he had other brothers or sisters.

Re: looking for origin of name DeElva, middle name of my father

sarbobeach — 2008-08-08 04:41:30Z

Dear Ms. Gibbs,
DeElva is a contraction of two names and two cultures: Like:
D' from Digby - pronounced and spelled "De"
and Elva from Elva. Originated in the foothills of the Old Smokey Mountains as part of English plus Scottish/Irish origin as applied to individuals born in mixed-culture families settling the Appalachian corridor. This corridor stretched from Louisiana up through Tennessee on to Kentucky ending a bit through North East Ohio as European settlers moved West. Some of the mountains that were crossed are named the Appalachia Mountains.

Hope this helps. I have had this name for 62 years. I was born in the old smokey mountains and yes, my grandfather was Digby and his wife, my grandmother was Elva. Their names were combined to name me and the tradition of the name has continued. If your father was given this name, I suspect that it was to capture the spirit of cultures joining. When doing your research, look for two names that end with Elva and start with either Di, D' or De. When you find these two, you will find where your Father received his name from.

Sincerely,
DeElva

Need Help With Family Surname Mystery.

ReginaPacheco — 2008-07-22 01:07:38Z

My husbands Great Grandfather was from San Miguel Portugal (Azores) Manuel Rapoza DeSilva/ DaSilva. He married Maria De Concesao Botelhio and had the following children: Angelo Joseph, Peter Pacheco, Emily, Celestina, Alicia, Evangelina, Maria De Asencion, Joseph, Maria De Anges, Manuel DeSilva. Now the story passed down the line is that Angelo Joseph came over to America with his sister Emily and her husband Joseph Decurt. When he got to America he changed his name to Angelo Joseph Pacheco (taking his twin brothers middle name) and using as his last name.. thinking it sounded more Americanized. This is the story I have heard but I do not know if this is a fact and would like to find help with others that might match this family or from someone who can do a look up possibly in Portugal for family records and see where the Pacheco name came from. I really don't even know where to start. Any suggestions or can anyone help me?

rpacheco1@aol.com

Re: Alves, Lima, Concente, Leonardo

hannahbanana4573 — 2008-06-26 20:22:22Z

I am a Leonardo from Modesto CA (most of my famly lives in Manteca CA.) We are Portuguese and I have always heard that we are from the Azore Islands. So yes, the name has carried on. Our family is pretty large. My grandparents names were Mary Lima and Frank Leonardo, my father Raymond Leonardo.

Re: Cynthia Marie Araujo born in Massachusetts...died in California...

spra100076 — 2008-06-26 03:33:04Z

Jessie,

The best thing other than writing for her death certificate would be to look for her obituary. There are volunteers both at rootsweb and roagk that do this. I am a volunteer for both but in the Mass area. If you need help locating a volunteer you are welcome to e-mail me at Spra100076@aol.com

Cynthia Marie Araujo born in Massachusetts...died in California...

jessiemekeller — 2008-05-26 06:38:04Z

I'm looking for any information on my aunt, Cynthia Marie Araujo b. December 29, 1951 in Massachusetts, (don't know what town) and she died March 20, 1974 in Fresno, California. She married my uncle, Vernon Roy Huebschwerlen, August 29, 1970 in Fresno, California.

I don't remember her parents names although I remember visiting them often here in Fresno, California in the very early 1970's.

Any information would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you!
Jessie

Re: Families CARVALHO / GOUVEIA

gordett — 2008-05-05 11:03:15Z

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Re: Families CARVALHO / GOUVEIA

Carot75 — 2008-04-29 17:08:11Z

I would like to rectify my previous post. Evangelina's daughter is called Benvinda and not Dolores.

Re: Looking for descendants

jacksond3427 — 2008-04-20 00:28:40Z

Thank you James,

But I don't think they are my Cabrals. My family settled in Fall River,Ma between 1912-1915. Thanks so much for trying, I really appreciate your kindness.

Families CARVALHO / GOUVEIA

Carot75 — 2008-04-05 10:03:46Z

Hello,

My name is Carina and I live in the UK. I am trying to locate the descendants of my great granddfather's sisters. Their names were Maria De Jesus GOUVEIA born in 1894 in Carviçais, Moncorvo and Evangelina Da Conceição GOUVEIA born on the 14/02/1897 in Carviçais, Moncorvo. They both imigrated to Plymouth, Massachussetts. Evangelina married Celestino Carvalho from Castanheira de Pera in Portugal. My grandfather told me that they had 3 children Antonio (called Tony), Abel and Dolores. Obviously my grandfather's memory is not as good as before - he is 90 years old. Tony used to write to my grandfather, Antonio Dos Santos GOUVEIA.

Any informations are more than welcome.

Many thanks,

Carina

Re: finding my family from portugal

jeffselmos2008 — 2008-04-05 03:50:20Z

Christie this message was posted by my brother.

"Christi,
My name is James B Selmos. I'm a grandson to Frank Selmos Jr.,Mary's older brother. I visited with Mary in 1997. She gave me a list of family, because I only knew of her and Frank. I can't find that list. Do you have the birthdays and such of her siblings? I new at this stuff any help would be much appreciated.
Thank You,
James Selmos"

My name is Jeff Selmos, I'm a Selmos only by name. Our father was Gilbert Earl Selmos, his mother was Mary Selmos who was married to Frank Selmos Jr and divorced.

In you post you didn't mention who your Mom and Dad were. Was your dad one of Jack and Mary Valente's twin sons? I can't remember their names, I want to say at least one them was Jack jr?
Like my brother had mentioned, we last saw Mary Valente in 1997 at her home in Lodi. As a child and young teen, I would spend weekends there.
On that same trip we went to Frank Selmos' grave site (Lodi or Stockton), I have a photo somewhere.
It would be nice to discuss this more. You can reach me at jeffselmos2008@yahoo.com or my cell# 707 480 9978.

Jeff Selmos

Minot connection in Mass.

casinocat4454 — 2008-03-29 14:22:34Z

I have information on a John Albert Minot, check out my family tree its public. William Towne family/Niles/Minot/Robertson/Smolski/Riendeau/Downing.

Re: seeks information of Maria (Mary) Ellen Silva who married Harry Calvin King

bratalli — 2008-03-23 06:25:33Z

I'm sorry, I don't know the info you need. However I was looking around your postings and am thinking you are doing a family tree possibly starting from Plymouth County? Reason why I ask is I am a king from Halifax, MA originally. I really don't know much of anything about my family as my dad died when I was 2. His name was Frank Edward King. If this is what you are doing, I would so much appreciate a look at what you have...I only know of one uncle and Aunt Richard and Martha King of Whitman and I think Martha is deceased.....I never got to know my uncles and Aunts. Thank you so much! my email is Bratalli@hotmail.com My maiden name is Allison King.

Re: Looking for descendants

jamesckaminsky — 2008-03-20 23:26:27Z

Hi, Cabrals
Lena Cabral b. 1896 Sao Miguel AZ settled in Washington DC in 1911, later to Ontario Canada

Frank Cabral b. approx 1895
Rose Cabral b. ??
Marian cabral b. 1893

Other Cabrals settled in California.

Other info. avail. Pls. confirm
www.jamesckaminsky@yahoo.ca" target="_blank">www.jamesckaminsky@yahoo.ca

Re: Looking for descendants

jamesckaminsky — 2008-03-20 23:26:05Z

Re: seeks information of Maria (Mary) Ellen Silva who married Harry Calvin King

nbrown131 — 2008-01-25 15:07:41Z

I do not believe that a 1897 marriage would have been possible as Mary would have been only 9 years old. The following may be the family you are looking for.

1907 Taunton Marriage
Volume:570 / Page: 355
July 25, 1907
M. Harry King, age 22, machinist, Parents: Manuel King & Mary Cao
Mary H. Silva, age 20, at home, Parents: John Silva & Josephine Burges
Marriage performed by: M.A.Silva, R.C.Priest, Taunton, MA

1909 Taunton Birth
Volume:582 / Page:395
April 22, 1909
Harold Edward King
Father: M. Harry King-machinist-b.Taunton
Mother: Mary E. Silvia-b.Taunton

1910 census 5-wd Taunton, Bristol County, MA
Harry King-25-married 3 yrs.-machinist-MA
Mary-wife-23-married 3 years-MA
Harold E.-son-1-MA

1920 census 5-wd Taunton, Bristol County, MA
11 Floral Street
M. Harry King-34-machinist-MA/Azores/Azores
Mary Ellen-wife-32-MA/Azores/Azores
Harold Edward-10-MA
Dorothy? Alice-5-MA

S.S. Death Index
Harold King (MA)
b.April 22, 1907
d.Oct.1978

seeks information of Maria (Mary) Ellen Silva who married Harry Calvin King

DMWKing — 2008-01-23 18:34:21Z

seeks information/anc of Maria (Mary) Ellen Silva who married Harry Calvin King
in 1920 Taunton Census Mary Ellen is listed age 32 born in MA
parents born in the Azores
I am unable to see the marriage certificate on-line for Harry Calvin King & Mary in 1897

Azores Immigrant SOZA

LewisBStevens3rd — 2008-01-09 16:36:09Z

I would appreciate any help and a lookup for marriage date, immigration or naturalization information for:

Manuel Soza b. Nov 1868 Azores d. 23 Dec 1933 Falmouth, immigrated based on census dates 1885, 1887 or 1890, Naturalized 1919. Lived in Hatchville area always. Married Etta Louise Fuller b. May 1875 d. Dec 1958.

Known siblings of Manual Soza are Gertrude, Marion [Mary], and a brother name not known, but suspect wife's name was Caroline.

Etta is a direct descendent of Mayflower Fullers, Rogers and Hopkins among others.

Any help would be most appreciative and any help needed in Virginia I would be glad to assist. Thanks.

Re: Cardoza Caldeira

Tony_Cardoso — 2008-01-09 00:51:16Z

I see, we are from Rebeira Seca, in Pico. Wrong island I'm afraid.

Re: Cardoza Caldeira

azoreanno — 2008-01-08 22:54:53Z

Hi,

From Ribeira Seca, S. Jorge island