Going back in my Pacheco, today is a short line: Teixeira. This line only goes back a couple of generations in the town of Estrela, Ribera Grande, Sao Miguel Island, Azores. The oldest ancestor is Andre Teixeira. He was born ca 1650 in Estrela. Andre married Maria da Ponte, also a native of Estrela. They…
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Friday Free Ebook: History of the Azores 1813
I came across this book today and thought that others might enjoy it. It is “History of the Azores: or Western Islands; containing an account of the government, laws, and religion, the manners, ceremonies, and character of the inhabitants; and demonstrating the importance of these islands to the British Empire”. Phew! I think the title…
Surname Saturday: da Costa of Estrela
I’m moving through the Pacheco side of my family tree. This post will be on the da Costa’s of Estrela, Ribeira Grande, Sao Miguel Island, Azores. This line connects to the Ferreira/Ferreira Grota line that I previously covered. Descendant Ana de Jesus married Narciso Jose Ferreira Grota in 1787. This surname follows maternal and paternal…
Surname Saturday: Silva of Conceicao
I’m working through my paternal Portuguese family tree for Surname Saturday. This week I am going to cover my Silva line of Conceicao. The Silva’s are ancestors of my Great Grandfather, Theodoro Pacheco (aka Theodore P. Smith). The line begins with Jose da Silva, born circa 1670 in Conceicao, Ribeira Granda, Sao Miguel Island, Azores….
Surname Saturday: Pimentel
I’m moving down my Portuguese maternal line. The Pimentel family came from Achada and Sao Jorge in Nordeste, Sao Miguel Island, Azores. The Pimentel’s are another maternal lineage. The Pimentel surname goes from my 3rd Great Grandmother to my 6th Great Grandmother. The surname ends with my Great Great Grandmother, Ana Jacinta (de Melo) Pacheco. …