Just as a reminder, I met Paulo Jardim this past April while in Funchal. Geology research is not his profession. He is like most of us. He joined this list because he was researching his own ancestry and helps others when he can. In addition to employment, he may be taking university classes. So his time may be limited. David DeGrella Goodlettsville, TN On Fri, 10 Mar 2006 15:42:41 -0800 (PST) Patricia Corbera <papagaia2@sbcglobal.net> writes: > Hi Bob, > Not sure if Paulo actually does research as his profession or just > as a hobby. I used Luis de Sousa Melo to do my research. He is the > retired Madeira Regional Archive Director. If you're looking for > someone to do your research in Madeira, and you are unable to > contact Sr. Melo, I would then suggest contacting the Madeira > Archives... they may have access to individuals that can help. > I was very pleased with the work that Sr. Melo did for me. His > address is: > Sr. Luis Melo > Bureau of Genealogical Research > Rua da Ponte Nova 43 > 9000 Funchal, Madeira, Portugal > > The only e-mail address I have for him is - > nop36465@mail.telepac.pt > It's been a couple of years since we exchanged e-mails..