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Genealogists who only know their ancestors came from somewhere in São Vicente, Republic of Cabo Verde:
Lynda Williams, Cardiff, South Wales, United Kingdom
Email: ianlynda@zetnet.co.uk
Date submitted: before 1998
Village: unknown
Surnames: Silva
Island: Sao Vicente
Comments: My Great Grandfather Antonio Silva (married to Maria) and Grandfather
Emmanuel Boaventura Silva came from Sao Vicente Cabo Verde. My Great Grandfather
was on one of the first vessels entering the opening of a new dock in
Cardiff and wrote home about the fiesta (one such vessel was the Manolo
and American timber vessel). My Grandfather was born in Sao Vicente
(nationalisation papers/marriage certificate show this) in September or
October 1884. Name of Emmanuel Boaventura Silva, he had two sisters, Julia
and Maria lots of cousins, one cousin Christina somewhere in Portugal. He
left Cape Verde at the age of 14 yrs and worked on an American whaling
vessel. He was married to Maria (no surname but she was adopted we think
by the family Baptiste), when widowed he married my grandmother Nellie
Jenkins (Cardiff) in 1933 ish. One of his sisters was a concert pianist and
taught in Brazil for a while, she also had a business venture with a French
woman (supplying crews' whites (uniforms)). We do not know if Marie married
and went to Portugal or Holland maybe. He had a cousin who was a doctor and
also another quite high office in the catholic church.
If anyone can assist I would be most grateful. Although the records office
in Mindelo say that there was a fire and my grandfather's records were
destroyed....
Andrea Richardson, (no address submitted)
Email: curly@ozdocs.net.au
Date submitted: Mon, 28 Feb 2000
Surnames: Santos
Comments: I have just been sticky beacking on the Internet to see what I
could find I saw the name of Santos which is my maiden name. My name is
Andrea Richardson (ne Santos). From what I was told when I was young my
G G Grandfather was given the Island of Cape Verdies to live on as he had
26 Childern. His name as far as I know is James Santos (could be John) not
sure but he married Antonia Dalgardo born in Portugal.(I pursume he was
also born there himself. But I do have particulars on my Grandfather
John Andrew (sometime s it was written as Andrew John) born 15th December
1875 St. Vincent Cape Verdies Island. Then he was a marriner to sea at
the age of 15years old I have only 4 names of childern born to J and
Antonia are as follows John Andrew (my Grandfather) 1875. Barbara, Pedros,
Frederick. I am trying to find out more about my family as well as all of
my relations are now deceased. I have some information on my grandfather
and his amidate family. As he was given the Island to live on maybe you
can inform of this information I wish to receive then I can let you know
what I have got on my Grandfather and his family and extended families.
Thank you very much awaiting your reply Andrea.
Geram, (no address submitted)
Email: Geram3@aol.com
Date submitted: Sat, 9 Feb 2002
Surnames: Silva
Comments: I am seeking any information about Jove Silva who at 47 yrs old
left his vessel the SS Eurydice in Savannah, Ga. Mar. 1, 1907. His final
destination was given as New Bedford, Mass. where he had a brother John
Silva living on River St. He was described as 5ft 10, brown complexion,
kinky black hair and Gray eyes. He had a mustache. He came from St. Vincent,
Cape Verde Islands.
John F. da Viega Perry, (no address submitted)
Email: Capeverde01@aol.com
Date submitted: Sat, 1 Apr 2000
Surnames: Viega Pereira
Comments: My fathers name was Francisco Landim da Viega Pereira. He had
Two brothers, named John (Joao) and Alfred (Alfredo). He also had a sister,
Whose name I don't know. He came to the u. s. to New Bedford Massachusetts.
He arrived sometime between 1908 and 1923. He moved to Hempstead, Long
Island, and married Belle R. Delaney. They had seven children, of which I
am one. Any passenger ship names and/or lists would be helpful. Thank you.
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.
Rambo, San Diego, California
Email: Rambo12h@aol.com
Date submitted: Mon, 17 Jul 2006
Surname: Galvão
Comments: I am trying to locate relatives in Cape Verde and/or possibly Portugal. My grandfather
John Verra Galvao immigrated from Cape Verde to the United States when he was approximately
15-years-old. He was born in approximately 1896. I believe he had a sister named Maria Dos Reis
Borges living on the island of São Vicente. She has a son who may be living in Lisbon Portugal
working as a doctor. She has another son possibly living in Praia. It is my understanding that
he works or worked in some capacity for the government possibly in transportation.
Kathy James, Pontypridd, South Wales UK
Email: kathryn.m.james@btinternet.com
Date submitted: Thu, 21 Sep 2006
Surnames: Forde? Fortes
Comments: Please can anyone help with my ancestor who was born in Sao Vincente in 1846. His name was Balthasar
Forde and his father was Antony Forde. He sailed to Liverpool having his arm amputated during the journey. He
met my g/g grandmother Julia Hannigan who was from Cork and they got married in 1865. They had trillions of
kids and lived in South Wales until they died. I have come to a dead end and am desperate to learn more.
Genealogists researching in the town of Mindelo, Island of São Vicente, Republic of Cape Verde:
Virginia M Souza-Bailey, (no address submitted)|
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