Author Archives: Melody
Anniversary of the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake and Fire
Today marks the 103rd anniversary of the San Francisco earthquake and fire. Though the Richter Scale was not yet in use, it’s estimated that the earthquake was about a 7.8. What the earthquake didn’t damage, the horrific fire destroyed. The death toll sits at 3,000 though that number has come under scrutiny over the years. …
Today is Ellis Island Family History Day
Do you have ancestors who came through Ellis Island? Today is your day The significance of April 17th is that more immigrants passed through Ellis Island on this day than any other. The number was 11, 747. You can search for you Ellis Island ancestors by visited the Ellis Island website. For best results …
Tombstone Tuesday: Jozimas de Braga and Sophie Guido
This tombstone sits on the gravesite of my Great Great Grandfather, Jozimas de Braga at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Oakland, California. His name is wrong and is age is off by a year. At least they were close! Jozimas was a native of Maia, Ribeira Grande, Sao Miguel Island, Azores. He was born 17 Jul …