My great grandfather was Ygnacio (Ignacio) d'Abreu and he married Maria Augusta in Ribeira Brava. Julie

Hi list members, These are the names I have so far in my heritage Mendonca, Gois, Vasconcellos, da Camarra, Gaviao. At this point most seem to be from Porto Santo....if you have any connections to these names/porto santo, please email me...we may have a connection somewhere along the line. Janette Chun -----Original Message----- From: Patricia Corbera [mailto:papagaia2@sbcglobal.net] Sent: Tuesday, May 30, 2006 1:52 PM To: PRT-MADEIRA-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [PRT-MADEIRA] On microfilms Linda, this is a wonderful idea. I just checked with the Oakland Family History Center, and only two of the many films that I ordered years ago, on "indefinite loan," are still there. It's based on usage, if the films remain at a given FHC, even if one has paid the "indefinite loan," fee. Since we moved away, I haven't kept track of them, but if anyone does research at the Oakland Temple FHC here's what I was told on the phone is still there. Film # 1153985 - Casamentos Igreja da Espirito Santo Calheta, Madeira 1860-1911 Film # 1111027 - Resumos da Casamentos Igreja da Espirito Santo Calheta 1861-1914 item 2. If list members will post the names of individuals that they are researching from Madeira, I can check what I have in my computer from the many pedigree charts that Sr. Luis de Sousa Mello, the retired Director of the Madeira Archives prepared for me. Willing to share whatever I have. It is through sharing that leads to finding "familia." Thanks to Linda, who just linked me with a distant cousin that resides in New Bedford MA. Pat Silva Corbera Denise1270@aol.com wrote: I have a few films on permanent loan for Sao Martinho, Funchal and Santo Antonio, Funchal. I'll have to get back to you with the exact film descriptions. Denise D'Antona NY ============================== Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx ============================== Jumpstart your genealogy with OneWorldTree. Search not only for ancestors, but entire generations. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13972/rd.ashx

Julie, It is possible, I will check when I get home this evening and see, most of the immediate Abreu family I have is from the Ponto do Sol area, however, there are distant Abreus from elsewhere on the island. Regards, Lou Abreu On Thu, 1 Jun 2006 09:20:36 EDT BlueGoose6@aol.com wrote: > Lou Abreu, > > My grandmother was an Abreu from Ribeira Brava. Any >connection? > > Julie Gerren > > > ============================== > Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million >records added in the > last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. >Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx >

Lou Abreu, My grandmother was an Abreu from Ribeira Brava. Any connection? Julie Gerren

Pitta was a common name in Ponta do Sol and very common in Canhas, Madeira. I primarily research Pitta family lines. But I'm also interested in de Pontes from São Vicente and de Gouvea from São Gonçalo although I've done little research on them. Bob Pitta Hayward -------------- Original message -------------- From: Patricia Corbera <papagaia2@sbcglobal.net> > Hi, > I'm beginning to believe the Pita/Pitta is as common a surname as Silva. What > other surnames are you researching, and are they from Madeira? > Pat Silva Corbera > Tracy CA > > BlueGoose6@aol.com wrote: > Hi, I was delivered by a Dr Pitta in NB Mass in 1940. He was our doc for > years. > > > ============================== > Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the > areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. > Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx > > > > > ============================== > Jumpstart your genealogy with OneWorldTree. Search not only for > ancestors, but entire generations. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13972/rd.ashx >

Bob/Pat I believe we have spoken in the past with regard to the Pitta name and also the Abreu name. As my family (Abreu/Pitta) is from Ponto do Sol and all resided in Lowell Ma, I have inquired to my grandmother whether she remembers any Pittas from Tilden street, there were Pittas that lived on Jewett street and Caroline street in Centerville section of Lowell, I will get back to you on what I find. Regards, Lou Abreu "For those who have fought for it....Freedom has a taste the protected will never know" " Without the Brave there would be no land of the Free" A new Recruit asked an old Warrior, "What is War like?" The old timer replied, "A bunch of us went down to Gettysburg one day, a lot of people died. If you weren’t there you wouldn’t understand." -----Original Message----- From: bpitta@comcast.net [mailto:bpitta@comcast.net] Sent: Wednesday, May 31, 2006 5:55 PM To: PRT-MADEIRA-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [PRT-MADEIRA] Surname: Pitta Pitta was a common name in Ponta do Sol and very common in Canhas, Madeira. I primarily research Pitta family lines. But I'm also interested in de Pontes from São Vicente and de Gouvea from São Gonçalo although I've done little research on them. Bob Pitta Hayward -------------- Original message -------------- From: Patricia Corbera <papagaia2@sbcglobal.net> > Hi, > I'm beginning to believe the Pita/Pitta is as common a surname as Silva. What > other surnames are you researching, and are they from Madeira? > Pat Silva Corbera > Tracy CA > > BlueGoose6@aol.com wrote: > Hi, I was delivered by a Dr Pitta in NB Mass in 1940. He was our doc for > years. > > > ============================== > Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the > areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. > Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx > > > > > ============================== > Jumpstart your genealogy with OneWorldTree. Search not only for > ancestors, but entire generations. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13972/rd.ashx > ============================== New! Family Tree Maker 2005. Build your tree and search for your ancestors at the same time. Share your tree with family and friends. Learn more: http://landing.ancestry.com/familytreemaker/2005/tour.aspx?sourceid=1459 9&targetid=5429

Hi Lou, Thank you for your help. I quickly checked the MA census records on ancestry.com but found many with the surname of Pita/Pitta but not one with a Tilden St. address. Pat Lou Abreu <labreu@cablespeed.com> wrote: Bob/Pat I believe we have spoken in the past with regard to the Pitta name and also the Abreu name. As my family (Abreu/Pitta) is from Ponto do Sol and all resided in Lowell Ma, I have inquired to my grandmother whether she remembers any Pittas from Tilden street, there were Pittas that lived on Jewett street and Caroline street in Centerville section of Lowell, I will get back to you on what I find. Regards, Lou Abreu "For those who have fought for it....Freedom has a taste the protected will never know" " Without the Brave there would be no land of the Free" A new Recruit asked an old Warrior, "What is War like?" The old timer replied, "A bunch of us went down to Gettysburg one day, a lot of people died. If you weren’t there you wouldn’t understand." -----Original Message----- From: bpitta@comcast.net [mailto:bpitta@comcast.net] Sent: Wednesday, May 31, 2006 5:55 PM To: PRT-MADEIRA-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [PRT-MADEIRA] Surname: Pitta Pitta was a common name in Ponta do Sol and very common in Canhas, Madeira. I primarily research Pitta family lines. But I'm also interested in de Pontes from São Vicente and de Gouvea from São Gonçalo although I've done little research on them. Bob Pitta Hayward -------------- Original message -------------- From: Patricia Corbera > Hi, > I'm beginning to believe the Pita/Pitta is as common a surname as Silva. What > other surnames are you researching, and are they from Madeira? > Pat Silva Corbera > Tracy CA > > BlueGoose6@aol.com wrote: > Hi, I was delivered by a Dr Pitta in NB Mass in 1940. He was our doc for > years. > > > ============================== > Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the > areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. > Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx > > > > > ============================== > Jumpstart your genealogy with OneWorldTree. Search not only for > ancestors, but entire generations. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13972/rd.ashx > ============================== New! Family Tree Maker 2005. Build your tree and search for your ancestors at the same time. Share your tree with family and friends. Learn more: http://landing.ancestry.com/familytreemaker/2005/tour.aspx?sourceid=1459 9&targetid=5429 ============================== Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx

Bob, thank you. I'm going to try and locate a census record for Antonio Rodrigues Pitta, with a Tilden Street, Lowell MA address. Another online person, seems to think that the attendants in my parent's wedding picture, is the same couple in the unknown bride and groom wedding picture. It's a long shot, but it's hard for me to believe that the attendants waited 10 years before getting married, but I guess it's possible. Thank you! Pat Silva Corbera Tracy CA bpitta@comcast.net wrote: Pat - The only info I have on Antonio Rodrigues Pitta comes from his 1918 draft registration in Lowell, Massachusetts. He listed his birth as 20 August 1885 in "Portugal". His wife's name was Maria "S" Pitta. Bob -------------- Original message -------------- From: Patricia Corbera > Bob Pitta and List Members, > > The groomsmen in my parent's wedding in 1915, was Antonio Rodrigues Pitta, do > you have any ancestors or relatives in Lowell, MA ? The matron of honor was > Maria Sousa d'Oliveira. Their wedding picture is posted at this URL > http://www.geocities.com/papagaia2/marriage.html > > Plus I have also posted a picture of an "unknown bride and groom," that can be > accessed from my parent's wedding web page. Any help in identifying the > individuals in that picture would be greatly appreciated. > > Pat Silva Corbera > > > ============================== > View and search Historical Newspapers. Read about your ancestors, find > marriage announcements and more. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13969/rd.ashx > ============================== Jumpstart your genealogy with OneWorldTree. Search not only for ancestors, but entire generations. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13972/rd.ashx

Hi, I'm beginning to believe the Pita/Pitta is as common a surname as Silva. What other surnames are you researching, and are they from Madeira? Pat Silva Corbera Tracy CA BlueGoose6@aol.com wrote: Hi, I was delivered by a Dr Pitta in NB Mass in 1940. He was our doc for years. ============================== Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx

Pat - The only info I have on Antonio Rodrigues Pitta comes from his 1918 draft registration in Lowell, Massachusetts. He listed his birth as 20 August 1885 in "Portugal". His wife's name was Maria "S" Pitta. Bob -------------- Original message -------------- From: Patricia Corbera <papagaia2@sbcglobal.net> > Bob Pitta and List Members, > > The groomsmen in my parent's wedding in 1915, was Antonio Rodrigues Pitta, do > you have any ancestors or relatives in Lowell, MA ? The matron of honor was > Maria Sousa d'Oliveira. Their wedding picture is posted at this URL > http://www.geocities.com/papagaia2/marriage.html > > Plus I have also posted a picture of an "unknown bride and groom," that can be > accessed from my parent's wedding web page. Any help in identifying the > individuals in that picture would be greatly appreciated. > > Pat Silva Corbera > > > ============================== > View and search Historical Newspapers. Read about your ancestors, find > marriage announcements and more. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13969/rd.ashx >

Hi, I was delivered by a Dr Pitta in NB Mass in 1940. He was our doc for years.

For those interested in Ponta do Sol and Canhas, I have the following films on indefinite loan at the Oakland Family History Center: Ponta do Sol - 1109895, 1109896, 1109897, 1162037, 1162038, 1162039, 1109899, 1109900, 1162041, 1162042, 1109903. Canhas - 1102528, 1102529, 1102530, 1102531, 1102532, 1102533, 1155201, 1155792, 1155793, 1103859, 1102534, 1102535, 1155794, 1103859, 1102537, 1103858, 1155795, 1155795. I used to visit the FHC a couple times a week. Circumstances now limit my visits to once or twice a month. If you're not in a hurry, I will attempt to do lookups for you as I am able to do so. If you are researching family lines that have Pita or Pitta connections, I may already have information in my database for you. Bob Pitta -------------- Original message -------------- From: Patricia Corbera <papagaia2@sbcglobal.net> > Linda, this is a wonderful idea. I just checked with the Oakland Family History > Center, and only two of the many films that I ordered years ago, on "indefinite > loan," are still there. It's based on usage, if the films remain at a given > FHC, even if one has paid the "indefinite loan," fee. > Since we moved away, I haven't kept track of them, but if anyone does research > at the Oakland Temple FHC here's what I was told on the phone is still there. > Film # 1153985 - Casamentos Igreja da Espirito Santo Calheta, Madeira > 1860-1911 > Film # 1111027 - Resumos da Casamentos Igreja da Espirito Santo Calheta > 1861-1914 item 2. > > If list members will post the names of individuals that they are researching > from Madeira, I can check what I have in my computer from the many pedigree > charts that Sr. Luis de Sousa Mello, the retired Director of the Madeira > Archives prepared for me. Willing to share whatever I have. > > It is through sharing that leads to finding "familia." Thanks to Linda, who > just linked me with a distant cousin that resides in New Bedford MA. > > Pat Silva Corbera > > > > > Denise1270@aol.com wrote: > I have a few films on permanent loan for Sao Martinho, Funchal and Santo > Antonio, Funchal. I'll have to get back to you with the exact film descriptions. > > Denise D'Antona > NY > > > ============================== > Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the > last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx > > > > > ============================== > Jumpstart your genealogy with OneWorldTree. Search not only for > ancestors, but entire generations. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13972/rd.ashx >

Bob Pitta and List Members, The groomsmen in my parent's wedding in 1915, was Antonio Rodrigues Pitta, do you have any ancestors or relatives in Lowell, MA ? The matron of honor was Maria Sousa d'Oliveira. Their wedding picture is posted at this URL http://www.geocities.com/papagaia2/marriage.html Plus I have also posted a picture of an "unknown bride and groom," that can be accessed from my parent's wedding web page. Any help in identifying the individuals in that picture would be greatly appreciated. Pat Silva Corbera

I have a few films on permanent loan for Sao Martinho, Funchal and Santo Antonio, Funchal. I'll have to get back to you with the exact film descriptions. Denise D'Antona NY

This idea of helping each other is great. I have some films from Machico on extended loan at my local FHC. I would be happy to look for something in particular. I cannot remember specific time frames for the films I have but basically I have marriage records for Nossa Senhora de Conceicao in Machico from about 1640s to mid 1740s and also some baptism records from the same time frame. As I am sure you all know, some films are relatively clear and legible, some are awful! It just makes the hunt all the more interesting. ;-) Mary da Silva Frost

Linda, this is a wonderful idea. I just checked with the Oakland Family History Center, and only two of the many films that I ordered years ago, on "indefinite loan," are still there. It's based on usage, if the films remain at a given FHC, even if one has paid the "indefinite loan," fee. Since we moved away, I haven't kept track of them, but if anyone does research at the Oakland Temple FHC here's what I was told on the phone is still there. Film # 1153985 - Casamentos Igreja da Espirito Santo Calheta, Madeira 1860-1911 Film # 1111027 - Resumos da Casamentos Igreja da Espirito Santo Calheta 1861-1914 item 2. If list members will post the names of individuals that they are researching from Madeira, I can check what I have in my computer from the many pedigree charts that Sr. Luis de Sousa Mello, the retired Director of the Madeira Archives prepared for me. Willing to share whatever I have. It is through sharing that leads to finding "familia." Thanks to Linda, who just linked me with a distant cousin that resides in New Bedford MA. Pat Silva Corbera Denise1270@aol.com wrote: I have a few films on permanent loan for Sao Martinho, Funchal and Santo Antonio, Funchal. I'll have to get back to you with the exact film descriptions. Denise D'Antona NY ============================== Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx

As many of you who order microfilms at your local FHC, you know of the price increase that occured earlier this year. In order to save some of us money, I would like to ask if we, as a group, would be willing to do "look-ups" for others who might not have certain films where family might be found. I know how frustrating it can be to look for the marriage of a couple, order film, and then discover they are not found on that one film. It would save all of us money if we knew someone else who might have access to a film/village at their disposal (indefinite loan) who could look up a date for us. Therefore, I would like to let the LIST know that I have the following films on indefinite loan at my local FHC (Family History Center) and I would be delighted to look up any family for you. In turn, I hope you will also share with the LIST what you have access to. Arco da Calheta Baptismos 1682-1911 Casamentos 1598-1911 Ponte do Sol Baptismos 1893-1910 Madelena do Mar Baptismos 1890-1910 Casamentos 1707-1766 Canhas Baptismos 1708-1780 Thanks Linda Teixeira Crandall

Thank you Linda. I think that is a wonderful idea. I want to go to the FHL but the trafic is so fast and dangerous on the freeway next to it that I have hesitated to do so. There are films I want to reorder to search what I missed earlier. Will print out your list and place it in a very special place. Love Margaret ----- Original Message ----- From: <MINERROOTS@aol.com> To: <PRT-MADEIRA-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 30, 2006 7:43 AM Subject: [PRT-MADEIRA] On microfilms > As many of you who order microfilms at your local FHC, you know of the price > increase that occured earlier this year. In order to save some of us money, I > would like to ask if we, as a group, would be willing to do "look-ups" for > others who might not have certain films where family might be found. I know how > frustrating it can be to look for the marriage of a couple, order film, and > then discover they are not found on that one film. It would save all of us > money if we knew someone else who might have access to a film/village at their > disposal (indefinite loan) who could look up a date for us. > > Therefore, I would like to let the LIST know that I have the following films > on indefinite loan at my local FHC (Family History Center) and I would be > delighted to look up any family for you. In turn, I hope you will also share with > the LIST what you have access to. > > Arco da Calheta Baptismos 1682-1911 > Casamentos 1598-1911 > > Ponte do Sol Baptismos 1893-1910 > > Madelena do Mar Baptismos 1890-1910 > Casamentos 1707-1766 > > Canhas Baptismos 1708-1780 > > Thanks > Linda Teixeira Crandall > > > ============================== > Jumpstart your genealogy with OneWorldTree. Search not only for > ancestors, but entire generations. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13972/rd.ashx >

Hi Katherine, I need to update my descendant on the y chart. How do I do that? Regards, Lou "For those who have fought for it....Freedom has a taste the protected will never know" " Without the Brave there would be no land of the Free" A new Recruit asked an old Warrior, "What is War like?" The old timer replied, "A bunch of us went down to Gettysburg one day, a lot of people died. If you weren't there you wouldn't understand." -----Original Message----- From: Katherine Hope Borges [mailto:kvjjmmborges@msn.com] Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2006 5:03 AM To: PRT-MADEIRA-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [PRT-MADEIRA] Teixeira DNA matches - Madeira DNA Project New 12-marker Y-chromosome DNA results have been posted in the Madeira DNA Project for the following descendant of: Joao Rodrigues Teixeira, b. abt.1650, Ponte do Sol, Madeira Not only is this participant only one marker off from the Azevedo in the project, the participant also has FIFTEEN exact matches in the Beleza study database! To state this more simply, the participant has distant genetic cousins living on mainland Portugal, along with a distant genetic cousin in the Madeira project. http://www.ourfamilyorigins.com/madeira/dna.htm ============================== View and search Historical Newspapers. Read about your ancestors, find marriage announcements and more. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13969/rd.ashx

New 12-marker Y-chromosome DNA results have been posted in the Madeira DNA Project for the following descendant of: Joao Rodrigues Teixeira, b. abt.1650, Ponte do Sol, Madeira Not only is this participant only one marker off from the Azevedo in the project, the participant also has FIFTEEN exact matches in the Beleza study database! To state this more simply, the participant has distant genetic cousins living on mainland Portugal, along with a distant genetic cousin in the Madeira project. http://www.ourfamilyorigins.com/madeira/dna.htm