If you’ve spent any time on your family tree, you know how hard it is to learn about your female relatives. The woman known as Auntie Cosma and seen as an bonus Grandma to many, left behind very little in the way of formal documentation. It’s only through reaching out to the family members who…
Category: Notable Portuguese Hawaiians
Antonio Ferreira Tavares: From Bretanha to the Hawaiian Senate
In the last quarter of the 19th century, the Azorean Archipelago had more mouths to feed than it could possibly support. The vast majority of the inhabitants were landless peasants in a near state of serfdom, free, but virtually tied to the land they worked, with little chance of a better life. Those fortunate enough…
The First Portuguese In Hawaii: John Eliot de Castro
Statistics show that the Portuguese were in Hawaii as early as 1794. Most likely these early settlers were members of whaling expeditions. They left the seafaring life to retire on Hawaiian soil. Unfortunately, their names have been lost over time. There are no records to tell their tales. The First Known Recorded Portuguese Person In…
Portuguese Hawaiian Profile: Frank Ferreira, Bringing the Aloha Sound to the World
Azoreans and Madeirans brought their musical talents and style to the Hawaiian Islands. Frank Ferreira brought the steel guitar to Hawaii and the United States. Big Musical Dreams Frank Ferreira (aka Frank Ferera) was born 12 Jun 1885 in Honolulu to Frank and Maria Ferreira. He spent his childhood in Honolulu. He was a talented…