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CABO VERDE
Genealogists who only know their ancestors came from somewhere in Brava, Republic of Cape Verde:
Donna Barros, PO Box 267, Onset, MA, USA
Email: Jodonna@webtv.net
Date submitted: 1997
Village: unknown
Surnames: Pina Delgado, Tavares
Comments: My mother was the first generation born here. Her father was
Joaquim Pina Delgado from Brava she had a brother that was born in Brava
that she never met but always wanted to. My mother passed away last year
(1996) at the age of 76 never meeting her brother but I'm wondering
whether there is any one out there who can help me locate my uncle and his
family last known to still be alive and still living in Brava. My grandfather
married Marian Tavares before leaving the island and they both came to USA.
He also had a sister named Julia who married, Rufine Tavares, Marian Tavares'
brother (one they called DODO) who married Joe Alves, and a brother John
Pina whom all came to MA, USA and are all deceased. If anyone knows or
knew these families please e-mail me. Thanking you in advance.
Raymond Gomes, 12 Keel Way, Hyannis, MASS, 02601, U.S.A.
Email: rgomes@capecod.net
Date submitted: before 1998
Village: unknown
Surnames: Gomes, Monterio, Roderick, Pena.
Comments: When going through death, marriage and birth records, I found
that my grandparents on both sides came from Brava. I was under the impression
that my grandmothers came from Brava and my grandfathers came from Fogo.
The surnames of my grandmothers are Pena and Monterio. My grandfathers are
Gomes and Roderick. It is hard to get exact information because of American
spelling of Cape Veredan names are spelled wrong on town records.
Sue Reinten, 54 Raine Rd., Revesby, NSW 2212, Australia
Email: sue_reinten@hotmail.com
Date submitted: before 1998
Village: unknown
Surnames: Duarte/Dwarte, Francis or Dias
Comments: My great-grandfather was known as Henry Dwarte, born 25 Dec 1860
to Joseph and Maria Dwarte of Brava. Henry sailed at the age of 14 as a
cabin boy on a whaling ship and later as a harpoonist. Henry and another
brother William settled in Sydney, Australia around 1887. Henry married
Ada Dias/Francis, of Sydney. Henry's brother Joseph sailed onto America
and was not heard of very often. Henry sailed on "Rapid Mortison."
Please, if you can assist me to obtain a birth Certificate or other family
information I would appreciate the help.
Tina Hurley, 221 Macquarie Street, Windsor South, New South Wales, Australia, 2756
Email: razza@hawknet.com.au
Date submitted: Sat, 30 May 1998
Surname: Galvin of Brava, Cape Verde
Comments: My great grandfather Benjamin Galvin came from Brava his parents
where Joseph Galvin and Maria Burgo. Benjamin was born 26 January 1870 any
information on his family would be greatly appreciated. Benjamin had
naturalized in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia in 1904, he married in Sydney
Australia in 1896 so he had been here for sometime before he settled down.
How can I obtain a birth,marriage and death certificates of my ancestors
from Cape Verde? I will look forward to your reply and any help you can
assist me with. Thank you Tina
Otilia F. Santos, 16356 N. Thompson Peak, Scottsdale, AZ 85260, USA
Email: OFSantos_47@hotmail.com
Date submitted: Sat, 9 Oct 1999
Village: Unknown
Surnames: Faria, dos Santos/Santos
Comments: My great-grandmother Mathilde Faria (married to José A. dos
Santos) was rumored to be from St. Vincent. She departed Brava, CVI, and
entered the Port of New Bedford, Massachusetts in 1909, in time for the
birth of my father; Manuel Faria Santos. Any information would be greatly
appreciated.
Richard A. Barboza, 1442 SW 10th St., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312, USA
E-mail: rich3802@aol.com
Date submitted: Fri, 29 Oct 1999
Region: Cape Verde
Island: Brava
Village: Unknown
Parish: Unknown
Surnames: BARBOZA, CABRAL, CASTELLA
Comments: My grandfather, Alfred BARBOZA was born to Joseph BARBOZA and
Julia CASTELLA, in June of 1882 0r May 6, 1883. He married Ermelinda
(Emily) CABRAL prior to March of 1908. It is not known whether he married
Emily on Brava or met her when he came to the US
Regina Rollins, Marshfield, MA, USA
Email: rmrollins_71@yahoo.com
Date submitted: Tue, 27 Jun 2000
Surname: Lopes
Comments: My name is Regina Lopes-Rollins. I live in Marshfield MA. My father
was born in Brava. His name was Aguinaldo da Silva Lopes. My sister has
tried to find information on our family but has had no luck. She found out
that the church were the recordes were kept had a fire an the records were
destroyed. if anyone has any information we would appreciate hearing from
you. We do know that his parents died when he was young and that his
grandmother raised him. Please help us find our history. Thank you
Danielle(Alves)Oliveira, Fall River, MA, USA
Email: dansteve@ici.net
Date submitted: Mon, 17 Jan 2000
Village: Fogo, Brava
Surnames: Lobo, Pina, Baptista, Encarnacao
Surnames: Levi, Alves, de Melo, de Andrade, Rose
Comments: My greatgrandfather, Manuel Lobo Pina, son of William Pina and
Pauldinha? was from the island Fogo. He had a nickname "nene de sharp". He
was born on Sept. 29, 1897. He came to New Bedford, MA on a boat in 1911.
He married Mariana Baptista Encarnacao from Brava parents of Joseph Encarnacao
and Maria Baptista. It is not know if they were married before or after
arriving in New Bedford. Mariana was quoted as saying that the boat she was
on arrived on the 4th of July in New Bedford, and they were quarantined on
the boat because they needed physicals and no one was working that day due
to the holiday.
Christina (Rodrigues) Carter, Imperial, California, U.S.
Email: andykailee@yahoo.com
Date updated: Thu, 8 Sep 2005
Island: Brava
Village: Unknown
Surnames: Roderick, Rodrigues
Comments: My grandfather, Manuel Rodrigues, came to Massachussetts around
1911. He married Lydia (Lena) Faria, whose family also came from Cabo Verde.
I know quite a bit about their lives after they married, but not much from
before. If anyone has info, it would be greatly appreciated.
Linda Busch, (no address submitted)
Email: va78836a@vizzavi.pt
Date submitted: Wed, 14 Aug 2002
Comments: I was told that my grandfather Frank da Lomba came from Brava,
CVI but the Archives have no records of him nor his siblings that were
born between 1880 and 1891. I have his parents baptismal certificates and
they were born in Brava. His parents were Antonio Joaquim da Lomba and his
mother was Domingas Simoes. Do not know where to go from here. Linda Busch
Alves Baptista, (no address submitted)
Email: DukBw@aol.com
Date submitted: Tue, 5 Nov 2002
Comments: My family is looking for information regarding my mother's aucle
John Alves Baptista. His parents were Marculino and Leopurdina Alves
Baptista. Marculina was from Atalaia, Fogo and Leopuldina was from Brava.
John Alves Baptista had 14 brothers and sisters whos names are as follow:
Twins Bian and Didi, Nene, Linda, Nininha, Dudu (Olivia), Rosinha, Palmeira,
Dirim, Tadji, Piquena, and two other brothers who died younger. If he is
alive he is at least 90 years old. The family lost touch with him years
ago.
Latisha Silva, 184 County Street, New Bedford, MA. 02740, USA
Phone:(work) 508-996-8825
Email: LOCAL1413@aol.com, or
sistahwirlwind@yahoo.com
Date submitted: Tue, 23 Sep 2003
Surnames: Costa,( Brava), Silva
Comments: I am trying to help my daughter with a school project. I know that
my grandmother came from the isle of Brava and I believe her family settled
in Sacramento California, my grandparents ended up in New Bedford, MA.. My
grandmothers' name was Rosa Costa Silva, with Silva being her marriage name.
My grandfather was Francisco DaCruz Silva from Sao Nicolau. Any information
anyone may have on our family history would be greatly appreciated.
T A Goomes, (no address submitted)
Email: tagoomes@hotmail.com
Date submitted: Mon, 26 May 2003
Comments: Researching (E)Manuel and Joseph Gomez, possibly brothers who
arrived in New Zealand on board the whaling vessel "Adventeur" from Brava
about 1840. Both men settled in New Zealand, in a place they named Brava,
after their homeland. Iam a direct descendant of these men and would like to
know if anyone has any Gomez connections in their family tree that could be
traced to New Zealand. Emanuel is recorded as marrying Johanna Antoni in New
Zealand, also from Cape Verde, they had 21 children, some of which were
called Alice, Charles, Richard, Ester, John, Christina, Joseph. Any help
would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Michael Barros, (no address submitted)
Email: Mike90005@aol.com
Date submitted: Sun, 1 Jun 2003
Islands: Cabo Verde, Fogo and Brava Islands
Surnames: Barros, Rodrigues, Gomes, Lomba, Silva
Comments (English): I'm researching my fathers ancesters from Fogo and Brava
islands in Cabo Verde. My grandfather name was João Rodrigues De Barros. He
was born on Fogo Island in CVI on June 15,1888 according to his Naturalization
application. His Parents names were Antonio Barros and Rita Rodrigues. He had
four siblings one brother named Avilino C. Barros and three sisters names
unknown. He immigrated to the USA on SS Maria Luiza on June 1, 1911 and
married Annie Gomes of Onset, MA on June 20, 1917 in Bridgeport, CT. Parents
of Annie Gomes were João Gomes and Maria Lomba of Brava Island, Cabo Verde. I
think they emmigrated around 1900-1901. The surnames belonging to our family
from the islands are: Andrade, Barros, Silva, Mendes, Gomes, Lomba, Rodrigues.
Most of our family settled in Boston, Ma New Bedford, MA Imperial Valley, CA
Sacramento, CA. any help would be greatly appreciated.
Comments (Portuguese): Pesquiso os ancestrais do meu pai das ilhas Brava e
Fogo em Cabo Verde. O nome do meu avô era João Rodrigues De Barros. Nasceu na
Ilha do Fogo em CVI em 15 de Junho de 1888 de acordo com sua aplicação de
Naturalização. Os nomes de seus pais eram Antonio De Barros e Rita de
Rodrigues. Teve quatro irmãos, um irmão chamado Avilino C. De Barros e três
irmãs de nomes desconhecidos. Imigrou para os USA no SS Maria de Luiza, no dia
1 de Junho de 1911 e casou com Annie Gomes de Onset, MA no dia 20 de Junho de
1917 em Bridgeport, CT. Os pais de Anna(Annie) Gomes eram João Gomes e Maria
Lomba da Ilha Brava, Cabo Verde. Penso eles emmigraram ao redor de 1900-1901.
Os sobrenomes que pertencem à nossa família das ilhas são: Andrade, Barros,
Silva, Mendes, Gomes, Lomba, Rodrigues. A maioria da nossa família está em
Boston, New Bedford, MA, Imperial Valley, CA Sacramento, CA. Qualquer ajuda
será grandemente apreciada.
Beverly (no address submitted)
Email: hadah9@comcast.net
Date submitted: Thu October 9, 2004
Surname: Aguiar-John Nunes
Island: Brava
Comments: John Nunes Aguiar is my grandfather on my mom's side. He was born:
1879 and died in 1944 in Massachusettes. He is buried in the St. Francis
Xavier Curch cemetary in Centerville Mass. His wife was Amelia Duarte. My
mom was born in Dartmouth Mass. John had many children. William, George,
Charles, Anthony, Helen, and Carolyn.
Robert Bassett, 2901 S.E. Rutht Court, Milwaukie, Or 97267
Tel.: 503-786-8274
Email: hadah9@comcast.net
Date submitted: Sun, 28 Nov 2004
Comments: What I have so far is: my grandfather's name was John Nunes Aguiar.
He was married to Amelia Duarte. They had six children; Antone, George,
Charles, William, Caroline, and my Mom-Helen. They have all passed away and
my hesitation, got me in this place where-I have not much information about
there past. I was told that my grandfather was from Brava, Cape Verde. My
mom was born in South Dartmouth Mass. If you know of anyone who can help me
connect with my Cape Verde family, I would be so thankful. Robert Bassett
P.S. I am originally from Hyannis-Cape Cod, Mass.
Jacqueline Santos Antepenko, (no address submitted)
Email: mpenko@msn.com
Date submitted: Sun, 23 Jan 2005
Surnames: coelho, santos, senteio
From: fogo, brava, rhode island
Comments: I am looking for family or anyone who has information on my family. My family came to
america from fogo and brava early 1900's. I have more info, but im in the process of moving
right now so I will add more asap. my great grandmothers name was Mary senteio (coelho maiden name)
and was born november 16, 1907 and died december 20, 1994.she lives in east providence rhode
island. her husband was John Senteio and died in 1983. Their daughter, Jenny Santo(maiden name
senteio) is in her 70's and I still keep in contact with her. she married Antone Santos. John
and Mary had other children. one son was chistopher who is called christy and one other son who
died very early in life. any information you have may be helpful.
Phillip Perry, San Francisco, CA
Tel.: (415)-255-7632
Email: PhilCP@aol.com
Date updated: Sun, 8 Jul 2007
Surnames: Burgo, Lopes, Pereira, Pires
Island: Brava, Cape Verde Islands
Comments: Both of my paternal Grandparents were from Brava! My Grandmother Laura was the daughter
of Candida Pires (who's parents were Theotile Pires and Juana Burgo) and her father was Joao Lopes
who went by the name John Thomas and was a whaler. I believe that his parents were Thomas Jose Lopes
and Maria Costa. My Grandmother was born in 1899 on Brava and they immigrated to the United States
in 1904. They settled in Sacramento before moving to Alameda. My Grandfather Joaquin Pereira was
born on Brava in 1892 to Serafin and Maria Martins. He had 2 brothers Maximillian and Manuel and 2
sisters Maria and Efigenia. They all settled in Northern California. My Grandparents married in 1917
and had 4 children Ernest, Eugene (my father), Raymond and Joaquin. My Grandfather died in 1932 and
my Grandmother in 1990! I hope someday to visit Brava and revisit where it all started for my
father's family! Any info appreciated!
Robert A. Reis , 70 Spring St. Willimantic, CT, USA
Email: Robr979@aol.com
Date submitted: Sat, 1 Jan 2005
Surnames: Bandeira, Pena
Comments: I am looking for information about the town where my grandfather was born on the island of
Brava. The name i have of the town office is Delegação do Registo Civil da Ilha Brava. My grandfather's
name was Tehiago dos Reis Bandeira, My grandmother's name was Francisca dos Santos Reis. My grandfather
worked on a merchant ship my Grandmother cleaned houses for people in the village. My father came to
New Bedford Mass in 1915 where he worked on boats as a deck hand and as a cook. My fathers name was
Albert Reis Pena after getting married to my mother Emma Cabral they moved to Mansfield, CT. My mother
is the daughter of Antio Cabral Candelaria of Saint Miguel Azores, and Maria Carreia Soreas. I am
looking for any information about the town in Brava.
Cheryle Barboza, Iceland
Email: iree067@hotmail.com
Date submitted: Fri, 24 Nov 2006
Surnames: from Brava (da Lomba, Correia, Gomes, Tavares), from Fogo (Barboza, Gonsalves)
Comments: My grandmother Margaret Correia Gomes (Margarida) was born in Brava and came to New Bedford Ma
in 1916 with her sister Elizabeth (Elisa). They came to meet their mother Eugenia Correia who came to
New Bedford in 1913. Eugenia´s mother was Rosa da Lomba. I know that she had a brother Jose however do
not know if there were other siblings. My grandfather Thomas Barboza came to New Bedford from Fogo in the
1900´s however do not know the exact year. Also, I am searching information on my fathers mother. Her name
was Matilda Tavares born in Brava and came to the US in her teenage years. I am searching for any
information on my relatives. Thank you.
Lynne Santos, (no location submitted)
Email: erinna@juno.com
Date submitted: Sat, 10 Mar 2007
Surnames: Santos, Gomes, Barbosa, Monteiro, Lopes, Alves
Islands: Brava and Fogo
Comments: My grandfathers name was Frank N. Santos(Natalhio) perhaps Francisco. He had to brothers
named Peter(Pedro) and Mike(Miguel) and one sister that I don't know the name that was still in Brava.
His fathers name was Jose Santos and mother Maria(Mary)Pina dos Santos. He was born July 24, l992-l884
and his sister had children on the island. He came as a kid with no schooling and was sent back and
returned much later. The other was born on the island of Fogo as Joseph(Joas) Barbosa Monteiro on July,
l892-l893, mothers name Leopoldina Alves father Joseph B. Monteiro,brother Domingo that also came with
him, and was sent back for the same reasons as the other. Had his own business in Hyannis for many years
and died in l976. Brother Domingo lived in New Bedford, Ma.
Burt Edwards, (no address submitted)
Email: bedward1@maine.rr.com
Date submitted: 22 Feb 2009
Surnames: da Silva, Duarte
Comments: I received a copy of my grandmother's birth certificate, Inez (Agnes) da Silva which said she was born in Praia Cape Verde. Her father was Henrique Thimoteo da Silva and her mother was Maria Jose Mendonca(?). both natives of Freguesia of Saint Maria Major in Funchal, Madeira. The certificate said paternal grandparents were Manoel Joaquim da Silva and Guilhermina Luiza da Silva. Maternal grandparents are listed as Joao Jose and Maria da Graca. I think they must have all been citizens of Madeira. She was their fifth child. In 1916 she married Joaquin Manuel Duarte in Brava Cape Verde and the imigrated to New Bedford, Ma USA. I have been unable to get any information from Cape Verde about my grandfather.
Fernando Borges, Portugal
Email: daydreamer_669@hotmail.com
Date submitted: 1 Mar 2009
Comments: I'm from Portugal, and I’m actually looking for José Rosa Lomba, he is from Cape Verde (Cabo Verde) from Brava island. He has been seen in the United States of America. Please if you know something contact me by the above email. His daughter is looking for him. Thanks
Genealogists researching in the parish of São João Baptista, Island of Brava, Republic of Cape Verde:
Danielle Cormier, Norwood, MA 02062, USA
Email: tegan_northwood@yahoo.com
Date submitted: Fri, 25 Jun 1999
Island: Brava
Parish: Sao Joao Baptista
Village: Cova Rodela
Surnames: Martins, da Silva, Silva
Comments: I am researching the above families, specifically the Silvas of
Brava who sailed out on the packet ship "Mathilde" in 1943 for the US. The
ship was lost at sea, last seen off the coast of Bermuda. Manuel Domingos
da Silva (my grandfather), his brothers (all but 2), his father Ramos, his
brother-in-law (name unknown), and others (whose names I do not know) were
all lost at sea. Ramos da Silva's wife was named Domingas. Manuel's wife's
name was Fortunata Torres Martins, daughter of Aurora Torres and Fortunato
Martins. I don't know what port the "Mathilde" sailed from only that the
families have ties to the villages of Cova Rodela, Sao Joao Baptista and
to Santa Barbara (parish unknown). If anyone has any info on the above
people, on the ship itself, or the shipwreck, please contact me at my email
address. I'd be willing to share any info I have. Thank you for your time.
Genealogists researching in the village of Furna, Island of Brava, Republic of Cape Verde:
Sharron Lopes, Box 130, Orewa, Auckland, New Zealand
Email: sharronrussell@hotmail.com
Date submitted: Sat, 17 Mar 2001 (updated 18 Nov 2009)
Island: Brava
Village: Furna (not sure)
Parish: unknown
Surname: Lopes, da Costa
Comments: Thomas (Tomas)Jose married Maria da Costa possibly in Portugal.
Thomas was a ship's carpenter. They were sent to the Cape Verde Islands
where they had 3 sons. John, Manuel and Hermenegildo. About 1877 the 3 boys
and a friend, Antonio Silveira, swam to a ship at anchor and sailed off to
America. Hermenegildo and Antonio then sailed on another ship to jump ship
off the coast of New Zealand. Apparently they weren't treated too kindly on
board or maybe they just didn't like whaling. I have a copy of Hermenegildo's
birth certificate from the Archives in Praia, Santiago which I visited in
September 2000. Being in long hand and Portuguese it is extremely difficult
to decipher but the entry was made on 29 June 1862?
During the second world war, sons of the other boys visited New Zealand
with the US Marines and the US Army. They did visit with my grandfather
while stationed at Pukekohe. One of the boys was named Chris. I eager to
contact any person who could help in my search.
Lisa Jackson (maiden name Tavares), USA
Email: rijaxn@sbcglobal.net
Date submitted: Sat, 26 Jan 2008
Surnames: Grace, Noriega, Tavares
Comments: Family from Brava. Relocated to New Bedford, MA. Great, great granddaughter
to Charles M. Grace. Grandmother was Irene Grace. Mother is Miriam Gloria Noriega, and
Father was Eugene "Gino" Alfred Tavares. Eugene had another daughter who resides in MA,
named Gina Tavares. My mother divorced my father and moved me to California when I was
3 yrs old, and I am now trying to trace my roots. Any help would mean a lot.
Tasheena Andrade, 4001 1/2 List Ct, Cleveland, Ohio 44113
Email:
TAndr4287@rocketmail.com
Date submitted: 7 Jul 2009
Surnames: Andradé, Barboza, and Lopes
Comments:
I’m looking for information on my relatives and where my ancestors came from. I'm trying to trace my roots back as far as I can. I know my paternal grandfather's name was Herbert Lopes and my paternal grandmother is Julia Barboza. My grandfather was from the island of Brava. I recently found out that my grandmother married my paternal grandfather's cousin and he (Peter Andradé) adopted all her children so my father has his last name. I talked to one of my cousins to find this information out but I would really like to know more.
Tasheena Andradé
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