This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: mollipops1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.oceania.australia.vic.general/11667.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Not sure bt this may be some connection if St Michael is Sao Miguel Island Portugal (where Ponta Garca is). Sao Miguel literally translates to St Michael. Digger - Pioneer Index. Victoria 1836-1888 Surname: DE SOUSA Given Names: Manuel Event: M Spouse Surname: SMITH Spouse Gvn Names: Mary Birth Place: ISLE OF ST MICHAE Year: 1870 Reg Number: 2859 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. <br>