Portuguese Hawaiian Genealogy history and Heritage
Founding Members of Sociedade Portugueze de Santo Antonio Beneficent (aka The San Antonio Society or the Santo Antonio Society) Established 1 Jan 1877 Founding Member Native Of Pereira, Jacintho (aka Jason Perry), President Pedro Miguel, Horta, Faial Rodrigues, Antonio (Emanuel), Vice President Pico Pereira, Manoel Silveira, Secretary-Treasurer Pico Barreto, Manoel Antonio Bettencourt, Manoel Silva…
It’s difficult to know the exact reason each Azorean and Madeiran ancestor immigrated to Hawaii. By researching history and culture at the time of emigration, it’s possible determine what factors played into their decision to leave. Difficulties of Everyday Life Imagine for a moment the migration your ancestors undertook. They left the home of their…
Guest writer, John Vasconcelos, has shared this story of his ancestors with us. Although his ancestors did not got to Hawaii, these stories, especially about whalers, are our stories, too. —– Jose Joaquim de Freitas From Flores My maternal grandfather, Jose Joaquim de Freitas, left his natal home on the Island of Flores in the…
On the Island of Madeira where the vegetation is lush and exotic and the climate gentle, numerous festivals take place every year, many of them steeped in religious and local traditions. The Festivals of Madeira The Festival of “St. Peter” takes place in Ribeira Brava on the 28th and 29th of June. It is especially…
The 1400s 1432 Goncalo Velho discovers the island of Santa Maria 1439 First known letter to document the existence of the Azores Islands (mentioning only seven islands not nine) 1439 First settlers come from the Algarve and other regions of Portugal 1443-44 The Portuguese discover the Island of Sao Miguel. Portuguese colonists inhabit the island….