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Genealogists researching in the parish of Santa Maria de Bouro, concelho of Amares, district of Braga:

Christine Loureiro (no address submitted)
Email: cvloureiro@yahoo.ca
Date submitted: Wed, 21 Nov 2001
Surnames: De Jesus, Domingues, Loureiro
Village: Bouro Sta. Maria
Parish: Amares, Braga
Comments:
Mother: Born in Castelo do Neiva in the early 1960s, to Antonio Dias Vieira (son of Jose Maria Vieira Arezes and Rosa Lima Dias) and Rosalina Martins Pires (daughter of Antonio Pires Carneiro and Custodia Martins de Lage). My grandparents and mother emigrated to Canada in mid-1970. My great-grandparents were born in the early-mid 1900s, the 1920s or so. I would appreciate more information as to the origins of these family names, and any family history you could provide regarding my great grandparents and their ascendents. I believe we are Moor descendents, mostly because of our colouring (dark olive skin, some family members have very light coloured eyes - green and hazel). I would like to know where my ascendents are from and any interesting stories you could provide.
Father: Born in Bouro Santa Maria in the late 1940s, a tiny mountain village, about one half hour drive from Amares, Braga, to Ermelinda Domingues and Horacio de Jesus Loureiro. My grandparents lived in Portugal their whole lives. My grandmother is still living in Bouro, my grandfather passed a couple of years ago. I have little information about my grandparents; my grandmother was born in the 1920s, and had a younger brother who lived in Canada (now deceased). My grandfather was born in the 1910s, and has quite the family history. As I understand it, his mother and her first husband had 3 children and moved to Brazil. Deciding she would rather live in Portugal, my great-grandmother moved back with the 3 children, agreeing with her husband that he would fake his death and continue to live in Brazil under another name, and she would tell their families in Portugal, including 3 children, that he had died. Back in Portugal, my great-grandmother had an affair with a married man which produced one child, my grandfather. My great-grandfather was a wealthy man in town and already had children of his own, who do not deny that my grandfather is of blood relation. This is all I know about my great-grandfather. Since my mother had retained the surname Loureiro in marriage, it was applied to my grandfather. I am terribly interested in my great-grandfather, his name, origin, legitimate children, and possibly where they live. This mystery intrigues me greatly, and if you are able to provide any information on the subject, I would appreciate it. The story continues...my great-grandmother, who was living with her now 4 children and her father, married once more, to a single, childless man who agreed to take on a paternal role; my grandfather referred to this man as Pai (Father). After growing up content with having this stepfather, the eldest of my great-grandmother's children receives a letter from her birth father in Brazil, who was elderly and dying, and wished to see his children once more. Letter after letter followed, until my great-grandmother finally told her children the story of her separation from her first husband. The first husband wished to spend the rest of his days in Portugal, and moved back to his home (leaving behind another wife and more children in Brazil). This scandal permeated the town's gossip mill, and, hoping to hide his wife's bigamy from officials, my grandfather's stepfather went into hiding. My grandfather's siblings' (maternal) children had scattered across Europe in their adulthood. Some remain in Portugal, although most live in Belgium, Switzerland, France, and Australia. Unfortunately, there are no such stories of interest (that I know of) on my grandmother's side. I would appreciate any information or stories with regard to my family history that you would be able to provide me. All my thanks.

Genealogists researching in the parish of Vilela, concelho of Amares, district of Braga, Minho region:

Joaquim Carlos Villela, Av Guaicui 73 / 801, 30380380-Bhte MG Brasil
Email: villela@bis.com.br
Date submitted: Mon, 27 Mar 2000
Surname: Villela
Parish: Vilela (das Palmeiras)
District: Braga
Comments: The origin is north of Portugal and before that northeast of Spain Villela das Palmeiras near the city of Braga. Came to Brazil in 1677, as a military Custodio was his name.

Moacyr Salgado Villela, Al.Barão Limeira 1232, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
Email: concrabvilela@uol.com.br
Date submitted: Sat, 14 Sep 2002
Village: Vilela
Concelho: Amares
District: Braga
Comments: My ancestor Custodio Villela Palmeira, come from Portugal When? Domingos Villela is his son? I desire more informations. It is possible?

Genealogists researching the lugar of Santo André, concelho of Barcelos, district of Braga:

José Luiz Weiss (no address submitted)
Email: jolweiss@convoy.com.br
Date submitted: Fri, 31 Dec 1999
Village: Santo Andre, Barcelos
District: Braga
Comments: procuro informações sobre a orígem e ascendência de Bernardo José Gomes, nascido na freguesia de Santo André, Barcelos (?), bispado de Braga, por volta de l767. Era filho de Domingos Manoel Gomes e Maria Gomes. Veio para o Brasil no final do século XVIII, estabelecendo-se em Itú, São Paulo e, posteriormente, em Castro, no Paraná. Era figura pública de destaque nessa última cidade e, além de grande descendência, deixou suas orígens em mistério, talvez, por interesse próprio. Agradeço muito pelo interesse que possam ter em me auxiliar nessa pesquisa. Com um grande abraço do Brasil, José Luiz Weiss

Genealogists researching in the city of Braga, concelho of Braga, district of Braga:

Patricia Julia da Silva Se Corbera, 1995 Tahoe Circle, Tracy, CA 95376-8823
Email: papagaia@inreach.com
Date submitted: before 1998
Region: Portugal Mainland,Costa Verde Island.
City: Braga and Ponte de Lima
Surnames: Álvares, Aragão, Dias de Lira, Gomes, Gomes de Lira, Gonçalves Jardim, Lira.
Comments (In Portuguese): "Liras Varelas.--Procedem de Lopo Gomes de Lira, cujo filho Pedro Dias de Lira, Alcaide-Mor de Braga e de Ponte de Lima, casou com D. Teresa Gomes de quem houve uma filha, D.Teresa de Lira, que casou por 1500 com D. Fernando ou Pedro de Aragão, perseguido por Carlos V de Castela. Veio fugido para a Madeira e fez assento na Volta do Cavaleiro, Calheta. Deixou un filho, Pedro Dias de Lira, a quem pediu que substituisse o apelido Aragão pelo de Lira. Pedro Dias de Lira (ou Lope Dias de Lira) foi Fidalgo Cavaleiro armando em Africa, no reinado de D. Manuel I, tendo casado com Maria Alvares, filha de Alvaro Gonçalves Jardim, Moço Fidalgo."
Comments (In English): D.Fernando Aragão was a fugitive, he traveled the Azorean Islands, and is said to have died there, which island, I do not know, hoping that someone researching their Azorean roots comes in contact with this person, or has read/heard of a similiar story... D. Fernando's buriel site: "na sepultura Ihe puzessem por epitafio" "Aqui jaz o atribulado napolitano." The individuals mentioned above are my direct 14th - 16th generation ancestors

Fernando Oliveira, 39 Jesmond Ave, Toronto, Ont., M6V 1L3, CANADA
Email: fernando.oliveira@utoronto.ca
Date submitted: before 1998
Region: Minho, Braga and surrounding area
Surnames: Dias, da Silva, Monteiro, Oliveira
Comments: I have a database of about 1000 people with my longest branch ending in Esporoes (Braga) in 1540. Looking for others who might be doing similar research about the Braga area (also some Guimaraes, Famalicao...) Also have many other names.

Deodoro, (no address submitted)
Email: ba130@lafn.org
Date submitted: 23 Jan 2004
Village: Viana do Castelo (near Ponte Rey Mago)
City: Braga, Minho
Comments: My first name Deodoro. I was born in NY, NY. Domingo da Silva / Goncalves (my father). I thank you for your help. I'm 73 years old and never met any of my family.

Genealogists researching in Santa Lucrécia de Algeriz, concelho of Braga, district of Braga:

Maria Cecy, (no address submitted)
Email: macecy@matrix.com.br
Date submitted: Mon, 26 Feb 2001
Surname: Carvalho
Parish:Santa Lucrecia de Algeriz
District: Braga
Comments: I'm interested to get information about my ancestors (and theirs) who came to Brazil from Portugal. They where Carvalho (from Santa Lucrecia, near Braga) and Ferreira (Regua, Tras-os-Montes), as well as about Azorean people who also came to Brazil, circa 1750, from Sáo Jorge (freguesia de sao mateus de urzelina) e Faial (freguesia de Santa Barbara). Maria Cecy

Genealogists researching in São João dos Limões, concelho of Braga, district of Braga:

Iseu Affonso da Costa (no address submitted)
Tel: 50412422883
Email: iseu@terra.com.br
Date submitted: before 1998
Surname: Affonso da Costa
Village: São João dos Limões
District: Braga

Genealogists researching in the parish of Cabeceiras de Basto, concelho of Braga, district of Braga:

Alice Botas, (no location provided)
Email: DWK3@webtv.net
Date submitted: Fri, 27 Oct 2006
Vilages: Ribeira de Pena, Cabeçeira de Basto
Surnames: Abreu, Andrade, Barros, Costa, Goes, Gonçalves, Novaes, Pacheco, Pereira, Pimental, Pipa, Mesquito, Meireles, Meneses, Ribeiro, Sotto Mayor, Rocha, Vasconçelos
Comments: I have done considerable research of Ribeira de Pena and Cabeçeira de Basto, including surrounding area in the district of Vila Real,Tras-os-Montes and Braga, Minho. My parents were born in Ribeira de Pena,father-José Pacheco de Andrade Goes,lugar Friume, July 27,1888 to 1972, mother-Aurora da Costa,lugar Ruival, March 15, 1897 to 1953, both parishioners of Igreja de Sao Salvador. They emigrated to NB Mass and had 8 children. I have reserched my ancestry via The Church of Latter Day Saints and a site www.Sapo@pt, (Genealogia). I was fortunate to find a few genealogists who have written extensively about my father's family. Records show a connection (João de Cachim) a common ancestors of Fernão Magalhães, and the direct descendent of Duarte Pacheco Pereira, both well known explorers. If I can be of any help, my connection are with the names, Abreu, Andrade, Barros, Costa, Goes, Gonçalves, Novaes, Pacheco, Pereira, Pimental, Pipa Mesquito, Meireles, Meneses, Ribeiro, Sotto Mayor, Rocha, and vasconçelos. Happy hunting.

Genealogists researching in the parish of Molares, concelho of Celorico de Basto, district of Braga:

Rubens R. Câmara, State of Minas Gerais, Brasil
Email: rrcamara@br.homeshopping.com.br
Website: www.geocities.com/heartland/1074
Date submitted: before 1998
Surname: Teixeira Álvares, Dias, André, João, Mascarenhas Parish: Santo André dos Molares

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Genealogists researching in the parish of Fafe, concelho of Fafe, district of Braga:

Carlos Freitas, 849 East Sandhill Avenue, Carson, CA 90746
Tel.: (310) 245-7766
Email: Carlos@Freitas.com
Date submitted: Mon, 6 Sep 2004
Comments: My grand grand father (grandfather of my father) came to California/Santa Clara around 1900 when he was about 20 years old. His name was: John (Joao) Souza, from Fafe, Minho, Portugal Mainland. He left a family in Portugal and founded a new family in Santa Clara, CA. He married in Santa Clara and had at least 2 sons: Carlos (or Charles) and Milton. I believe he died in Santa Clara.

Genealogists researching in the parish of Caldelas, concelho of Guimarães, district of Braga:

Francisco Rodriques, Rua Real Grandeza, 281-204 Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
Email: fridr1@br.homeshopping.com.br
Date submitted: before 1998
Village: Termas de Caldelas, Braga
Surnames: Rodrigues, Almeida
Comments: I am researching the origins of the surnames Rodrigues and Almeida. My grandfather is: Francisco Rodrigues and my grandmother is Mariana Araujo de Almeida and I also have a Spanish grandfather, Segundo Rodrigues who was born and lived in Puebal de Tribes, Cova, Orense and died in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Genealogists researching in the parish of Lordelo, concelho of Guimarães, district of Braga, Minho region:

Joaquim Lordelo, Rua Pedro Pires de Campos,540, Botucatu, São Paulo, Brasil, CEP: 18610-530
Email: jlordelo@mandic.com.br
Date submitted: 1998
Surnames: Barros, Lordelo.
Comments: Gostaria de saber quem são os ancestrais da família Lordelo, sei que existe uma vila com o nome de Lordelo, perto de Guimarães, Portugal. No Brazil em quase todos os estados existem Lordelos.

Genealogists researching in the parish of Garfe, concelho of Póvoa de Lanhoso, district of Braga, Minho region:

Tony Mendes, Toronto, Canada
Email: jtonymendes@hotmail.com
Date updated: Sat, 22 Jul 2006
Surname: Silva, Alves, Esteves, Costa, Vellozo, Peneda (Gondoriz), Mendes (Pogido)
Parish: Garfe and Marrancos, Braga
Comments: I live in Toronto, Canada. I'm looking for any one with the names: Da Silva, Alves, Esteves, Da Costa, Vellos(z)o, and Peneda in the freguesia of Gondoriz, Viana do Castelo. Mendes in the freguesia of Garfe (Povoa de Lanhoso, Braga) or Pogido (Arcos de Valdevez, Viana do Castelo) or Antunes in Marrancos (Vila Verde, Braga). All of the above are names in my family tree. I'm looking for relatives, or people who can help extend my list. Thank you.

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Genealogists researching in the city of Vila Nova de Famalicão, concelho of Vila Nova de Famalicão, district of Braga:

Mario S. de Souza-Ferreira, PSC 76 Box1042, APO AE 09720
Email: yankeegoodboy@excite.com
Date received: Tue, 29 Oct 2002
Surnames: de Souza-Ferreira
Town: Vila Nova de Famalicao
Comments: I have been researching my paternal roots and narrowed it to Don Antonio de Souza-Ferreira y Pinheiro de Alfonseca who was born in 1795 in the town of Vilanova de Famalicao. Any information or points of contact from the town mentioned would be deeply appreciated.

Genealogists researching in the parish of Marrancos, concelho of Vila Verde, district of Braga:

Tony Mendes, Toronto, Canada
Email: jtonymendes@hotmail.com
Date updated: Sat, 22 Jul 2006
Surname: Silva, Alves, Esteves, Costa, Vellozo, Peneda (Gondoriz), Mendes (Pogido)
Parish: Garfe and Marrancos, Braga
Comments: I live in Toronto, Canada. I'm looking for any one with the names: Da Silva, Alves, Esteves, Da Costa, Vellos(z)o, and Peneda in the freguesia of Gondoriz, Viana do Castelo. Mendes in the freguesia of Garfe (Povoa de Lanhoso, Braga) or Pogido (Arcos de Valdevez, Viana do Castelo) or Antunes in Marrancos (Vila Verde, Braga). All of the above are names in my family tree. I'm looking for relatives, or people who can help extend my list. Thank you.

Genealogists researching in the town of Oriz, concelho of Vila Verde, district of Braga:

Lillian Vieira (no address submitted)
Email: lilvie@yahoo.ca
Date submitted: Tue, 7 Dec 1999
Surnames: Vieira, Esteves
Parish: Oriz (Santa Marinha and São Miguel)
County: Vila Verde
District: Braga
Comments: My name is Lillian Esteves Vieira. I pretty much know my immediate family, but love to know more about my family history. My parents: Manuel Antonio Arantes Vieira Born June 24/1934 died Aug.3/98 Francesca Flor Da Silva Esteves born Dec. 25/37 died May 29/89. My dad was from Oriz, Sta. Marinha, Vila Verde, Braga. My mom was from Oriz, Sao Miguel, Vila Verde, Braga. My Mom's dad was Jose Esteves. My Dad's dad was (I think) Domingos Manuel Arantes (Torres) Vieira. Thank you. Ciao, Love, Lillian

Genealogists researching in the parish of Vila Verde, concelho of Vila Verde, district of Braga:

Alexandre Freire Moreira Dantas, Rua D.pedro II - pontal, Ilheus /BA
Email: freiredantas@viplink.com.br
Date submitted: Sat, 25 Dec 1999
Names: Moreira
Village: Vila Verde
Comments: I'm looking for Moreira in Vila Verde - Portugal/Braga

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