Portuguese Family Histories
SANTA MARIA
Leal and Maria Luz, of Santa Maria
John Braga Frias, of Santa Maria
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LEAL and MARIA LUZ
I have recently learned some information about my daughter's side of her family. Her "father" was full blood
portugese. His mother and father was from Santa Maria. His grandfather Leal Luz left Santa Maria and came to
America by himself. When he made enough money he sent for his wife and three daughters. He also paid the way
for his daughter's husband's family to come over. He was a whaler while he was in Santa Maria. So Leal Luz
and Maria Luz came over along with Ida, Maria, Fatima. John Braga Frias and his family came over. His father
passed when he was 4 years old. Not sure when they all came over. I know Ida was about 12 years old, and Maria
graduated over in Santa Maria. They all settled in Hudson MA. John's sister or aunt came over and had 18
children. This is all I know so far. Hopefully I can find more out.
Thanks.
Karlene
Story submitted by Karlene ShaKarle@aol.com, on Mon, 27 Feb 2006.
JOHN BRAGA FRIAS
John Braga Frias and his family came over. His father passed when he was 4 years old. Not sure when they all
came over. I know Ida was about 12 years old, and Maria graduated over in Santa Maria. They all settled in
Hudson MA. John's sister or aunt came over and had 18 children. This is all I know so far. Hopefully I can
find more out.
Thanks.
Karlene
Story submitted by Karlene ShaKarle@aol.com, on Mon, 27 Feb 2006.