There was a lot of activity on the Genealogy Research Journal blog in 2016. For the first time, one of my posts went viral…okay, semi-viral. But, I’ll take whatever I can get! It was the first time one of my posts was shared outside the genealogy community. That’s pretty neat knowing others find historical value…
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All New Portuguese Hawaiian Article Index
I am very happy to announce that I am getting organized! This is good news for the visitors of this website as you’ll be able to find articles much quicker. There is now an index to the Portuguese Hawaiian genealogy research aids on this website. You can find the index in the menu at the…
The Problem with Names Part 2: Latinization
For many early Portuguese immigrants to Hawaii, their main contact outside of the plantation was through the local Catholic Church. For many genealogists, church records may be the only way to identify links back to the “old country”. When researching, you must be aware of the many name variations or you may miss your ancestors….
The Problem with Names Part 1: How’s that Spelled?
Many of the first wave of Portuguese immigrants carried very little if any documentation with them. They were most likely poor and illiterate. The people in Hawaiian taking information from these immigrants usually had no prior knowledge of the language. Portuguese enunciation was different from what they were used to. Also, the recorder wasn’t always…
Sugar Plantation Histories Updated at YourIslandRoutes
I’ve been busy this week. I have updated the links on the four sugar plantation histories articles on YourIslandRoutes.com. If you aren’t familiar with these articles, there is one for the islands of Hawaii, Kauai, Maui, and Oahu. Information varies by business, but some included information on the founders and when the operation ended. I’ve…