I’m back with another installment of Surname Saturday. This week will focus on the de Mello’s of Maia, Ribeira Grande, Sao Miguel Island, Azores. The de Mello’s are one the few families in my tree from the town of Maia who didn’t stay put. The de Mello’s were originally from Povoacao. My Great Great Grandmother,…
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An Original Hawaii Sugar Plantation Contract
For Treasure Chest Thursday, I have selected this a copy of a rare document. The original is in the possession of my cousin and it was passed down through her Bonita-de Braga side of the tree. This is a copy of an orginal sugar plantation contract. The contract was my Great Great Grandfather’s. Jozimas de…
Surname Saturday: de Braga of Maia, Ribeira Grande
Last week I finished my the Pacheco side of my family tree. This week I will start with the de Braga side. The de Braga’s were from Maia, Ribeira Grande, Sao Miguel Island, Azores. This is my Great Grandmother, Maria d’Espirito Santo (de Braga) Pacheco Smith’s side of the family. She was the wife of…
Wedding Chapel Wednesday: Nanny and Dean
This slightly weathered wedding photograph is of my Great Aunt (seated) and Great Uncle (standing on the left). They are Maria Pacheco (aka Mary Pacheco Smith) and Anton Souza. Maria and Anton are better known as Nanny and Dean. Maria’s parents were Theodoro Pacheco and Maria de Braga. Anton’s parents were Augusto de Souza and…
Surname Saturday: Pacheco
Pacheco is one main surnames of my maternal family tree. The line originates from Fenais de Vera Cruz (aka Fenais d’Ajuda), Nordeste, Sao Miguel Island, Azores. My first known ancestor with this surname is Francisca Pacheco, b. ca 1730, Fenais de Vera Cruz. I do not know who her husband was. She had at least…