Concelho of Vila do Porto
Last update: 14 May 2008
Below is a map of the concelho and its parishes. You can click the map on each parish or use the links provided below.
Below is a map of the concelho and its parishes. You can click the map on each parish or use the links provided below.
Genealogists researching somewhere in the Concelho of Vila do Porto (parish unknown):
Genealogists researching in the parish of Nossa Senhora do Bom Despacho:
Stacey Monteiro Leanos, Alameda, CA
Email: stacey601@yahoo.com
Date submitted: Tue, 30 Oct 2001
Village: Sao Pedro, Almagreira
Surnames: Monteiro, Rego, Moura, Branco, Leonardo, Machado, Cabral
Comments: I am beginning the search for my family ancestry. All of my family
comes from Santa Maria. I have names to my great grandparents. On my father,
Joao Dinis Rego Monteiro's side, his father was Jose Soares Monteiro and his
mother is Maria Jose Tavares do Rego. My mother Gabriela Leonardo Branco's
parents are Virginia Machado Leonardo and Jose Coelho Branco. I have more
information, but it is somewhat incomplete. Any information would be greatly
appreciated. Thanks! Stacey
Genealogists researching in the parish of Santa Bárbara:
Henrique Reis, 88 Springbank Cr., Kitchener, Ontario, N2M4P7, Canada
Tel.: (519) 745-2946
Email: Henrique@reis.ca
Date updated: Fri, 3 Jun 2005
Surnames: Moreira, Reis.
Manuel Furtado Oliveira, 68 Ravenswood Drive, Brampton, Ontario, Canada, L6Y 3Z4
Email: manuel@icanet.ca
Date submitted: before 1998
Surnames: Santos
Comments: My great grandfather married in S. Miguel. I did not know him but I
am interested in learning about any relatives still left in Santa Barbara.
Genealogists researching in the parish of Nossa Senhora da Purificação:
Karl Pereira, 144 Angels Ln., Kalama WA. 98625
Email: Pereira@abodetech.com
Date submitted: before 1998
Surnames: De Braga, Crivelo, Bettencourt, Camara, Freitas, Pereira.
Comments: The name Freitas is Husband of my grandfathers Sister who's
descendents settled in Boston Area.
Theresa Entin, 297 Water Street A-1, Portsmouth, Rhode Island, USA, 02871
Email: TheEntins@aol.com
Date submitted: before 1998
Surnames: de Andrade, da Chaves, Laureano, de Mello, de Resendes, da Rezendas,
Rosa.
Jeffrey Nordello, Redlands, Calif., USA, 92373
Email: Elvispresl@aol.com
Date submitted: before 1998
Surnames: Abreu, Bairos, Braga, Cabral, Chaves, Costa, Figueiredo, Mello/Melo,
Nordello, Pereira, Rezendes, Sousa.
Comments: I am researching my family tree and need help.
Michelle Lamora Shakley, (no address submitted)
Email: tshakley@sprynet.com (invalid email)
Date submitted: Wed, 24 Jun 1998
Surnames: Chaves, deBraga, deBraga Chaves, deRego, deSountas
Village: Santo Espirito
Comments: I am trying to get past my great grandfather, "Manuel deBraga
Chaves". He was born on 27 Dec 1875 in Santo Espirito. We believe his father's
name was "Jose Chaves", but this is unconfirmed. We believe his mother's name
was Cousisson(maiden name not known). He had brothers Antone, Joseph, and
John, and sister Gloria. Gloria remained on the island with parents until
their deaths. Parents died in 1930's and nothing further is known of Gloria.
Manuel and his brothers emmigrated to the US(Massachusetts and Rhode Island)
in 1892 or 1896. Would love to find anyone researching the same names on
Santa Maria or any descendants of the sister who stayed behind.
Amy Sylvia, Dartmouth, Mass, USA
Email: Jonwayne3@aol.com
Date submitted: Mon, 16 Apr 2001
Surnames: DECOSTA, DEJESUS
Island: Santa Maria (Church of N.S. da Pruificacao)
Comments: My GGgrandfather Manuel DECOSTA (b. 1816) parents are Jose DECOSTA
and Theresa DEJESUS. As of today this is all the info I have on them. I know
Manuel DECOSTA married Jacintha JOAQUINA in Ponta Delgarda church of St. Jose
in 1870. Please conact me if you think there might be a connection. As I am
getting more info almost everyday. Happy Researching. Amy
Ricardo Chaves, São Miguel, Azores
Email: chaves74@gmail.com
Date updated: Wed, 23 Aug 2006
Island: Santa Maria
Parish: Santo Espirito
Comments: I am from Azores, my roots come from Santo Espirito, parish of Santa Maria Island! I am trying
to study my family roots. My name is Ricardo Chaves, my Father's name is José Antonio Tavares da Rocha
Chaves, my grandfather was José da Rocha Chaves, and my great-grandfather was José Carvalho Chaves. And
thats all I know for now!! I have many names in my family, some that I migth not even know... The ones
I can mention for now are: Chaves, Tavares, Rocha, Carvalho these from my paternal side. Freitas, Ponte,
from my maternal side. I am living in São Miguel Island for 10 years, but I am still in contact with
many people in Santa Maria. Cheers from: Ricardo Chaves
Paula Lozar, Santa Fe, NM
Email: LozarPaula@cs.com
Date updated: Thu, 15 Feb 2007
Villages: Santo Espírito
Surnames: Andrade, Viegas
Comments: My grandfather, Jose Julio Andrade, was born in Santo Espiritu, Santa Maria, in 1871. (The
family name was sometimes written as "de Andrade.") His father, Manuel Andrade, was killed in an accident
in 1885. His widow, Maria (nee Viegas) remarried a few years later to a man named Chaves, and my
grandfather didn't get along with his stepfather, so in 1888 he emigrated to John Day, Oregon to work
for a Mr. Oliver (an Azores native who'd become a rancher). In 1905 he married Maria J. Borges (from
Rosais, Sao Jorge), and they had 3 children. He died in San Jose, CA in 1957 (his wife had died 10
years earlier). He had a younger brother, Augustin, who died in Fremont, CA in about 1968, and another
brother, Manuel, who lived in Modesto, CA and also died in the 1960's. They also had a sister and twin
brothers in the Azores, and two half-siblings (a brother and a sister) from their mother's second marriage.
A success story: When my grandfather left Santa Maria in 1888, his youngest siblings were twin brothers about
4 years old. My family assumed that they and their descendants didn't leave the Azores. But, after posting
my story on your web site, I heard from a couple of relatives I didn't realize I had: it turns out that the
descendants of one of the twins emigrated to Ontario, Canada. Also, their half-sister married and had
children, and some of them emigrated too and live in the same area. They use the names of Chaves (my
great-grandmother's second husband) and Viegas (her maiden name). Two years ago, I got an email from Jose
Viegas in Vila do Porto, Santa Maria, who turned out to be my third cousin: our great-grandmothers were
sisters. Our mutual great-great-grandfather was a butter and cheese merchant, also named Jose Viegas. My
cousin said that the name Viegas is rather uncommon in the Azores. In about 1800, a man named Viegas
came from Sao Jorge to Santa Maria to buy cattle, married a girl from Santo Espiritu, and stayed.
Genealogists researching in the parish of São Pedro:
Stacey Monteiro Leanos, Alameda, CA
Email: stacey601@yahoo.com
Date submitted: Tue, 30 Oct 2001
Village: Sao Pedro, Almagreira
Surnames: Monteiro, Rego, Moura, Branco, Leonardo, Machado, Cabral
Comments: I am beginning the search for my family ancestry. All of my family
comes from Santa Maria. I have names to my great grandparents. On my father,
Joao Dinis Rego Monteiro's side, his father was Jose Soares Monteiro and his
mother is Maria Jose Tavares do Rego. My mother Gabriela Leonardo Branco's
parents are Virginia Machado Leonardo and Jose Coelho Branco. I have more
information, but it is somewhat incomplete. Any information would be greatly
appreciated. Thanks! Stacey
Cheri Mello, 4113 W. 184th Street, Torrance, CA 90504-4713
Email:gfscherim@gmail.com
Date updated: Wed 15 Feb 2006
Surnames: Jácome, Velha
Comments: Researching these names from late 1600.
Genealogists researching in the parish of Nossa Senhora da Assunção - Matriz:
Rubens R. Câmara, Rua Bambui, no. 808/704, Anchieta, Belo Horizonte, MG, CEP 30.310-320, Brasil
Tel.: (55) 031-4841595
Email: rrcamara@task.com.br
Website: www.geocities.com/heartland/1074
Date submitted: before 1998
Surnames: Andrade Braga, Cruvello de Magalhães, Dias, Gomes de Braga,
Magalhaes de Mello, Pacheco Velho, de Parada.
Comments: Ancestors settled in Brasil. Have done extensive research. See my
website for details.
Susan Hollingsworth (no address submitted)
Email: rickslaw@gte.net
Date submitted: before 1998
Villages: Vila do Porto, Santa Maria, Azores
Surnames: Chaves, Mary b. 1901
Comments: Looking for family/ancestors/history of Mary Chaves b. 26 Dec 1901,
possibly from Vila do Porto. She may have lived been adopted with her
godparents on their vineyard. Siblings: Joseph Chaves, Albertina Chaves,
Hermina Chaves, another sister, deceased. Came to USA aprox 1915-16 NY or RI.
Married Manuel Silvia Moitoza lived in Newport, RI, USA. Any information
greatly appreciated.
Wayne Wilmoth, (no address submitted)
Email: WEnyaw47@aol.com
Date submitted: Wed, 30 Aug 2000
Surnames: Figueiredo, Freitas
Comments: Both of my Grandparents were born in Santa Maria Azores they were
step brother an sister her dad died an his wife and that made them steps Her
dad was supposed to have owned a fleet of merchant ships. Grandparents came
to the US they got married in Swansea Mass in 1901 There supposed cousins all
over in California, Names are Soares,Sasaza,Souza The greatgrandparents I
don't know any thing about. I was told that my grandfather when that came
here that his brother was buying land there but never put it in there name
just his so they never returned to the homeland. Thanks again.
Janine Leblanc, 2109 Baptist Hill Rd., Palmer Ma USA
Email: mjlebanc423@comcast.net
Date Submitted: Tue, 5 September, 2006
Villages: Vila do Porto, Santa Maria, Azores
Surnames: Chaves
Comments: Looking for information on my families ancestors. These are my fathers
aunts and uncles my great aunts and uncles. They lived in the villages of the
Azores. Migrated to the USA 1915-1916 came through NY and lived in Newport, RI,
USA. Aunts and Uncles are Mary Chaves, Joseph Chaves, Albertina Chaves, Hermina
Chaves. Albertina is my grandmother. Any information or finding other family
members would greatly be appreciated. I have information on Albertina's family
from 1917 to present. Thanks. Janine LeBlanc
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