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.. BOBCAMSCPW@aol.com wrote: I asked this question once before is he someone that does research in Madeira or does someone know of someone that lives there. I never got a reply and it would be helpful to know. Thanks Bob Camacho searching the islands of Terceira for da Costa, and Evangelho, Graciousa for Reis, and Madeira for Camacho ============================== 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