Margaret Campos uncovered immigration to British Guiana in her family tree. She shares some of the things she learned about this era of Madeiran emigration. The Beginning Of An Era Immigration to British Guiana began in 1830 and 1840. Madeirans arrived in the year 1839 to work on sugar plantations where they were (for almost…
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Why Did They Leave? Part One: Reasons For Azorean and Madeiran Migration To Hawaii
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…
Recommended Books and Videos for Portuguese Hawaiian Genealogy
This is a list of books and videos pertaining to Portuguese Hawaiian history, culture, and traditions. It also includes volumes on the Azores and Madeira. You may find the books and videos listed below helpful. Some can be read for free through Google Books or the Internet Archives. Others may be purchased through Amazon or…
Portuguese and Hawaiian Holiday Traditions
Since the mid 1800s, Christmas has been celebrated in the Hawaiian Islands. Though Christmas was celebrated long before Portuguese immigration began, the Portuguese brought their traditions to their new home. These mixed in with local customs to evolve into their own unique celebrations. First Christmas in Hawaii The first Christmas celebration in Hawaii was on…
Free Portuguese Hawaiian Genealogy Indexes and Databases
Free databases and indexes that are helpful for researching Portuguese in Hawaii and back to the homeland are available online. Here you’ll find many which should be useful for Portuguese Hawaiian Researchers. Note: I’ve included some California resources as many of our ancestors migrated from Hawaii to California. You may have to state your search…