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| Name: | Ernest Jones |
| E-mail address: | ernestsjones@bellsouth.net |
| Comments: | Maria Dolores Masters
Born: April 24, 1801 Saint Augustine Fl. Married: Josef Juan Camilo Andreu May 6, 1822 Death: Unknown. Believed to have moved to a daughter’s home late in her life, a common practice, but may have lived with her son Florence. Florence’s mother-in-law also lived in same household. Florence may have been a generous man; or perhaps they were just visiting on the same day when the census was taken. Florida State Census 1885 Page 617 Line 14 M845 Roll 2 Residence Lone Star, Duval, Florida Age: 83 Race: White Gender: Female Martial Status: Widowed Relationship to Head of Household: Mother Fathers Birth Place: Florida Mothers Birth Place: Florida Household Members Florence Andreu Age 43 Mary Andreu Age 42 Joseph Andreu Age 16 Nettie Andreu Age 14 Mary Andreu Age 83 Clara Floyd Age 75 |
| Name: | Steve Houston |
| E-mail address: | gatorsarge69@gmail.com |
| Comments: | My father and most of brothers and sisters were born in Mayport I have posted here before, but a different email address, please there was a gentleman from Mayport that lives in Mexico, that New my Great Uncle Neal and his wifr My Great Aunt Helena Daniels if anyone know who he is please I would like to re-connect with him, also i am very much interested in all and any history pertaining to Mayport and the minorcans, Thanks |
| Name: | Laura Waters Sauer |
| E-mail address: | sauerlj@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Hi! My grandmother, Allamae Johnson Alexander passed away this past April. I had always had an interest in our family heritage but the fire has been officially lit since finding papers in her home about our family heritage.
According to what I am finding, our lineage stems from the Canova family of St. Augustine. I am not very good at this but I LOVE history and finding that my heritage is so deeply rooted in Florida has made me so proud of my heritage. I saw some of you talking about a Canova reunion. Can you please, please, please send me information? Thank you so much, Laura Sauer |
| Name: | Gene Clark |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.facebook.com/ajax/signup_dialog.php?page_id=123450471002828&next=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fpages%2FLincoln-Shitting%2F123450471002828 |
| Comments: |
Currently dating a Solano. Came here in hopes of helping her use the PC to trace roots. Turns out her great uncle is my mother's father. Small world, eh? Great site. Will be back!! |
| Name: | Cathy Crowell Williams |
| E-mail address: | cathywilliams08@att.net |
| Comments: | This site is great! May be checking out the next Canova Reunion!! |
| Name: | Sofia Solano |
| E-mail address: | sofiadavis82@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Just stopping to say hi to all my long lost family. I am from MI and have been searching for all family around the world. The Solano name runs deep in the north and we carry our name with much pride. |
| Name: | smokey Drew |
| E-mail address: | smokeydrew@cfl.rr.com |
| Name: | Dawn Marie Hurst (Solano) Clark |
| E-mail address: | frogministry@gmail.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://frogministries.net |
| Comments: | Family Line Begins with: Viscente Solano b. 1569 & Marie Viscente b. 157? to my current grandmother (deceased 2000)
Loyce Maria Solano b. 1913, her father Albert B Solano/mother Mary Battuni Watson, my gggrandmother Mary Louise Masters, my ggggrandmother Catalina Papi Carolyn/husband Phillip Francis Solano. Peppered in are the Masters (Mestre), Solana, Ortagus...These descendants had mega offspring that rival todays families.This is a great journey in which I hope to find many relatives both alive and in the past... Warmly, Dawn Solano Clark |
| Name: | margaret beatty |
| E-mail address: | margaretbeatty65@gmail.com |
| Comments: | i just had to add that i`m also very proud of being menorcan and a little envious of those of you who still carry your menorcan names. it was exciing to really feel like i belonged to a real group of ancesters instead of just being heinz 57. my grandmother beatty and my father would be so excited to know all this but i didn`t start my research until after they died. i remember my grandmother beatty talking about her grandmother cavedo fondly but i never heard we were menorcan and honestly don`t think she knew. i only knew grandmas` family was spanish. looking back my grandmothers` cousin mag joiner looked just like you imagine spanish ladies with a part down the middle of her black hair in a bun with fashing black eyes that always seemed to be laughing. i thought she was beautiful. i remember my family growing up was friends with some of the acostas but don`t think they knew they were related. i do know my mama said when she first married my grandma and her cousins and friends were always getting together cooking all kinds of seafood and spanish stews etc. all this must have been handed down even though they didn`t know where from.
glad to be one of you. margie |
| Name: | margie beatty |
| E-mail address: | margaretbeatty65@gmail.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.google.com |
| Comments: | i`ve been working on my menorcan geneology for a number of years now. my closest name would be antonia cavedo whose parents were john cavedo and catherine acosta from fernandina,fl. the previous family names from st augustine,fl.were segui,victori,villalonga,alzina,melia,drimarachi,parta,femanias,ambross,coll.reyas,llopis,andreu,pons,riudavets,camps and fanals. |
| Name: | Randolph Weedman |
| E-mail address: | Randolph51@gmail.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://http://www.victoria-adventure.org/more_than_links_images/randolph/page1.html |
| Comments: | I am a minorcan from the Bartola Pacetti that was the only Pacetti to come over from the Island of Minorca to work on the Turnbull Plantation. And then survived the walk to St. Augustine in revolt.
Randolph Weedman 132 Palmer Street Saint Augustine, Fl. 32084 904-460-1828 |
| Name: | Alison Lee Arnau |
| E-mail address: | minorcangirl@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Descendent of Francisco and Antonia Plannels (sp..?)Arnau. I hope everyone is doing well. I have spent a large amount of time researching my line which came out of St.Augustine into Charleston, Sc and then into Georgia...where my line as been for the last 150 years. If anyone is needing any help with research on this line please feel free to contact me! |
| Name: | Elizabeth Hernandez (maiden) |
| E-mail address: | ejo53@att.net |
| Comments: | Decendant of GENERAL JOSEPH M HERNANDEZ. St Aug is my hometown. Grandparents were Harry Hernandez & Iola (Genovar) Hernandez. They lived on Rhode Ave, St Aug. I am doing some research on ancestors. My aunt had compiled many original documentation going back to Minorca. I have lost contact with my cousins, not knowing their married names. Very rich history with the Minorcans. If any one has any info to help. I would love it! FYI: don't try to grow datil peppers anywhere else but in N Fla, it doesn't work. |
| Name: | Arnold R Branton |
| E-mail address: | landmarkray@earthlink.net |
| Comments: | I am researching my family tree, my line is the lewis and rake of St Augustine, Fl---I am interested in Hattie H Lewis, who married a Rake in St Johns, Fl----I know that a lot of the Rakes are buried at San Lorenzo Cemetery, any help would be greatly appreciated |
| Name: | Smokey Drew |
| E-mail address: | smokeydrew@cfl.rr.com |
| Comments: | My Grandmother was Francis Arnau Drew who was the daughter of Florida Brown and Stephen Arnau of Mayport Florida |
| Name: | douglas manucy |
| E-mail address: | manucydouglas@yahoo.com |
| Name: | Angie Pacetti McInnes |
| E-mail address: | angie.mcinnes@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | What a difference a day makes. I found a ton of information last night... I'll start with my great grandfather. If we intersect, let me know.
Anthony A. Pacetti Born 11/30/1880 (Antonio) Siblings: Maud Elizabeth (DOB 11/28/1884) no further record other than birth & baptism Henry “Harry” Ignatio (10/23/1874 to 5/12/1917) Harry is buried at the San Lorenzo Cemetery in St. A Anthony’s Parents: Captain Bartolomeo Adrian Pacetti (9/8/1844 to 9/22/1903) He is buried at the San Lorenzo Cemetery in St. A #46421845 Margarita Jacinta Benet Pacetti (1854-1920) she also went by Maggie Bartolo’s Parents: Garbriel Serafino Lorenzo Pacetti Maria Dorotea Capo Margarita’s Parents: Josef Christobal Benet Maria Dolores Quixina Capo Mary Veronica Capalla Pacetti (3/24/1888 – 5/1/1971) She is buried at the Woodlawn Park North in Miami # 46422228 Mary’s Parents: Mathis G. Joseph Capella Catherine R. Capella |
| Name: | Angie Pacetti McInnes |
| E-mail address: | angie.mcinnes@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I am just starting the journey to locate my ancestors. Over the generations, almost all information was lost for whatever reason. Sadly, I have very little to start with but am excited to see where this takes me.
My great-grandparents were: Anthony Andrew Pacetti of Saint Augustine (born in 1882) and Mary V. Pacetti (maiden name was Capallia) she was born 3/24/1888 and died 5/1/1971 The name Hattie Capallia is listed in some information I found of my great-grandmothers. I am unsure if she was family or not. My grandparents were/are: William Bartola Pacetti (born 10/9/1911 on Osceola Street in Saint Augustine) he married Evelyn Curtis Pacetti (from Maine)in the Basilica Rectory on 11/3/1939 My great aunt was: Irene Pacetti Zimmerman (born 11/19/1910 in Saint Augustine) My family and I have recently moved to St. Augustine and it feels like coming home to me. It is my hope to locate our family information in order to pass it onto my child and my neices/nephews. Any information you may have to help me would be greatly appreciated. |
| Name: | dawn clark |
| E-mail address: | frogministry@gmail.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://frogministries.net |
| Comments: | I am a direct descendant of Solano/Solana...my grandmother is Louisa Maria Solano, she has 9 brothers and sisters. I am anxious to meet the rest of my family...
Thank you, Dawn Hurst Clark |
| Name: | dawn clark |
| E-mail address: | frogministry@gmail.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://frogministries.net |
| Comments: | I am a direct descendant of Solano/Solana...my grandmother is Louisa Maria Solano, she has 9 brothers and sisters. I am anxious to meet the rest of my family...
Thank you, Dawn Hurst Clark |
| Name: | Dr GeorgeH Lanier |
| E-mail address: | lanierclan122040@planters.net |
| Comments: | Greetings..been off line for ever..back now looking for Masters....my line came from St A or close by to savannah..My grandmother was Alice masters,,her sister was Stella..any info would be great |
| Name: | Dr GeorgeH Lanier |
| E-mail address: | lanierclan122040@planters.net |
| Comments: | Still looking for Masters Family Minorco Spain |
| Name: | Regan Rogero Tivy |
| E-mail address: | rvtivy@gmail.com |
| Comments: | Just happened upon this page. Fascinating! My dad was Warren Rogero from St. Augustine FL. Sorry I missed the get together in March! |
| Name: | DOROTHY ANN KINNAMON HODGE |
| E-mail address: | DOROTHYHODGE@GMAIL.COM |
| Comments: | I am so glad that i found dreambook.
my people were no minorcan or maybe mixed but they were greek JUAN DOMINGO ACOSTA. 4TH GENERATION GRAND-DAUGHTER Our story is great. |
| Name: | DOROTHY ANN KINNAMON HODGE |
| E-mail address: | DOROTHYHODGE@GMAIL.COM |
| Comments: | I am so glad that i found dreambook.
my people were no minorcan or maybe mixed but they were greek JUAN DOMINGO ACOSTA. 4TH GENERATION GRAND-DAUGHTER Our story is great. |
| Name: | Joseph Usina |
| E-mail address: | 40shorty1020@bellsouth.net |
| Homepage URL: | http://originalstaugustineminorcan.net |
| Comments: | what is the heritage of my last name? where did it derive from and what is the lineage? |
| Name: | ANNE CANOVA |
| E-mail address: | buzsaw@embarqnail.com |
| Comments: | I am looking for Reginal Masters who lived in Jacksonville, Florida in the 1950's. His mother was Lenora Canova Masters. |
| Name: | Louis J. Arnau Jr. (II) |
| E-mail address: | hotpepperman64@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I am the son of Louis James Arnau (Nig), and 2X great nephew of the oldest house. Robert Arnau is a cousin of mine. I am married to Amalia Jean Arnau. We now live in Grove, Oklahoma on Grand Lake O' the Cherokees. Our phone is 918-787-9265. P.O. Box 450246 Grove, Oklahoma 74345.
My wife and I had the privelege and pleasure of spending, about 3 weeks with Mrs. Eleanor Phillips Barnes doing family research, in 1991/92. I would like to contact Jerry Delaney, however when I click on his name, my IE tells me my e-mail client has not been set up. So, Jerry if you see this....Please e-mail me at Yahoo, so I can converse with you. We are also related to some of your cousins. Thanks. All you Minrocans out there take care, and may you have peace. |
| Name: | Susan Masters-Hartloge |
| E-mail address: | susiecue67@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Hi there I have recently been locating my Minorcan Roots and I have traced it back to the 1600's and still going back further. My GGGG Grandfather was Juan Ignacio P. Masters which is family comes from Minorca. Wish I could have found this all earlier. |
| Name: | Smokey Drew |
| E-mail address: | smokeydrew@cfl.rr.com |
| Comments: | My grandmother, Francis Arnau Drew, from Mayport, used to cook with a wild plant called rhignum (I'm not sure if this is spelled correctly put it is pronounced rig num. It grows wild down here in New Smyrna and if have discovered that it's real name is horsemint.
I would like to know if any of the Minorcan families are know about this plant. |
| Name: | Pat Masters |
| E-mail address: | Masters1947@gmail.com |
| Comments: | My father was Arthur Wilson Masters, My grandfather was Arthur Laurence Masters, my great grandfather was Anthony Masters. I am hoping to connect with some of my distant relatives and learn more about our history. I have read Mullet on the beach. Wow what an incredibly hard journey to start a new life. My father was born in Tampa, my grandfather and great grandfather were born in St. Augustine. I would love to learn about my great grandfathers family and futher back. Any help would be appreciated. Pat Masters |
| Name: | Alan Hart |
| E-mail address: | rhart10@cfl.rr.com |
| Comments: | My wife is a decendant of the Papi/Pons lineage.Thanks for your work. |
| Name: | Tracy Michelle Masters |
| E-mail address: | tracymasters@gmail.com |
| Comments: | Great website, looking forward to finding more family members!!! |
| Name: | Dawn Andreu Gariboldi |
| E-mail address: | gbzoomom@gmail.com |
| Comments: | I've been acquainted with Jerry Delaney, Latrell Mickler and Ernest Jones in recent years and attended one of the Minorcan festivals approximately 5 years ago. I have other cousins here in south Florida - Teresa Sardinas & Calvin Andreu and have recently become acquainted with another family of cousins, Virginia and Casey Selley, from the Jacksonville area. I'm proud to be a Minorcan!! |
| Name: | John Capo, Jr |
| E-mail address: | jhuntercapo@gmail.com |
| Comments: | Hello,
It has been a while since I posted an entry in here, so figured I would update it. My grandfather was Willis Luke Capo, from the direct Capo lineage of Juan Capo, settling here from Ciudadela, Menorca. Through my grandmother's research, with Eleanor Barnes, we have found many different Menorcan lineages connected, like Pons (Ponce), Segui, Masters (Mestre), Sintas, Falani, and lots more. The story of the Menorcan settlers still captivates me to this day, and would make an excellent movie showing strength, courage, and the ability to beat the odds. |
| Name: | Bonita Beeson Layfield |
| E-mail address: | tronacuarto@cfl.rr.com |
| Comments: | Also, my father wrote his thesis in 1960 for his Masters Degree from the University of Florida titled "Fromajadas And Indigo" The Minorcan Colony in Florida & this was published in 2006. It is available at Barnes & Noble & is widely referenced by scholars and historians. He, along with Clarissa Anderson Gibbs, founded the Menorcan Cultural Society in 1980. |
| Name: | Bonita Beeson Layfield |
| E-mail address: | tronacuarto@cfl.rr.com |
| Comments: | Hi, my grandmother is May Pomar Beeson. She had 2 children, Kenneth H. Beeson Jr. (my father) & Felicia Beeson. My father, Kenneth, was the founder of the Menorcan Cultural Society. I was born & raised in St. Augustine & now live in Palm Coast, but still work in St. Augustine. I was/am very aware of my Minorcan Roots & very proud of them as well! If anyone is on Facebook & is not aware, I have started a group called Minorcan Facebook Group. Please check it out & join! |
| Name: | Debi Ortagus |
| E-mail address: | seminoledebi@netzero.net |
| Comments: | I was born & raised in St Augustine, a descendant of Ignacio Ortega now Ortagus, I have a neat website & sell Datil pepper sauce, a recipe handed down thru generations of Minorcans. Check it out dixiedatil.com |
| Name: | Gary Dubberly |
| E-mail address: | garydubb@mindspring.com |
| Comments: | Irony. I was born and raised in Jacksonville,Fl but moved away only to retire 16 years ago to New Smyrna Beach and I have just discovered that Anastasias Mabrumati and Francisca Llebres are my fifth great grandparents and they were married here in the 1770's and were part of the original Minorcan colony. My grandmother nor my father ever mentioned any connection but I do remember visiting my uncle Ellis Bowden and his wife May in Mandarin and eating some of the most wonderful food I have ever tasted. We are about to visit Minorca soon and would like to know if any one knows anything about Catarina Babbes or Babbles or Catalina Grava? They may be the same person and I suspect that she may have been Francisca's mother or stepmother. It is good to meet all of my "new" cousins. |
| Name: | charlene solana |
| E-mail address: | bluese8@bellsoth.net |
| Name: | Fred DuPont |
| E-mail address: | 9thfrd@gmail.com |
| Comments: | My father was William Daniel DuPont,Jr. His mother was Aline Pellicer a decendent of Francisco Pellicer.
My mother's maiden name was Ivy Virginia Dixon. Her mother was Florence Rogero. I proudly consider myself a Menorcan. |
| Name: | Charolett Acosta |
| E-mail address: | cmas05@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Hi all,
I am 8th generation Menorcan and direct descendant of Juan Domingo Costa (Acosta) and Maria Delores Parta y Ambrose. Juan Domingo and Maria were living in Corsica when recruited by Dr Turnbull. They married in Smyrna (Greece/Turkey) where Maria was born. Very interested in learning about the Menorcan people as a group, their culture and traditions and maybe finding a distant cousin or 3. I just recently discovered this family history which is unbelievable considering I was born and lived in Jacksonville, FL until I was 35 years old and that there is a bridge there with my name on it. None of these stories were ever told in our family and in fact, when I told my father what I had found he was surprised. It seems Arcadio Acosta was born in St Augustine and later moved to Nassau County which is where the next 4 generations of Acostas were born until my father and I were born in Jacksonville. Anyone with any info on the family can contact me at cmas05@yahoo.com. Thanks! |
| Name: | Charolett Acosta |
| E-mail address: | cmas05@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Hi all,
I am 8th generation Menorcan and direct descendant of Juan Domingo Costa (Acosta) and Maria Delores Parta y Ambrose. Juan Domingo and Maria were living in Corsica when recruited by Dr Turnbull. They married in Smyrna (Greece/Turkey) where Maria was born. Very interested in learning about the Menorcan people as a group, their culture and traditions and maybe finding a distant cousin or 3. I just recently discovered this family history which is unbelievable considering I was born and lived in Jacksonville, FL until I was 35 years old and that there is a bridge there with my name on it. None of these stories were ever told in our family and in fact, when I told my father what I had found he was surprised. It seems Arcadio Acosta was born in St Augustine and later moved to Nassau County which is where the next 4 generations of Acostas were born until my father and I were born in Jacksonville. Anyone with any info on the family can contact me at cmas05@yahoo.com. Thanks! |
| Name: | Charlie Pennell |
| E-mail address: | cpennell363@gmail.com |
| Comments: | I'll be heading to St. Augustine the 5th of May. I hope to find more info of my Arnau relatives. Still trying to find where some of them are buried. If there is anyone related to us please let me know. Thanks, Charlie. |
| Name: | Randolph Weedman |
| E-mail address: | Randolph51@gmail.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.victoria-adventure.org/more_than_links_images/randolph/page1.html |
| Comments: | The best in Florida Menoricans
www.victoria-adventure.org/more_than_links_images/randolph/page1.html |
| Name: | Marsha Pellicer-Burton |
| E-mail address: | tcburton@bellsouth.net |
| Comments: | I am a direct descendant of the Pellicer family. My Grandfather was Frank Anthony Pellicer. I look forward to searching our family heritage and passing this information on to my two sons. |
| Name: | Paul Paffe |
| E-mail address: | ppaffe@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Not sure how Dreambook works....direct decendent of original Minorcans....excited about all of the other connections on here.
Paul |
| Name: | Mike Hurlbert |
| E-mail address: | mhhurlbert@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Decendent of Franciso (?) Arnau. Family hails from Duval and St Johns Counties. |
| Name: | Joseph R. Ornig |
| E-mail address: | JOrnig@att.net |
| Comments: | I am an author and I am working on a book about the l866 shipwreck of the American steamship EVENING STAR off the Georgia coast. One of the lifeboats from that shipwreck drifted down to a few miles below the mouth of the St Johns River. There were three occupants in the boat: a ship's officer, William P. Goldie, and two young women passengers, Annie Norton and Rosa Howard. As the lifeboat ran through the breakers towards the beach, the boat overturned, and Annie and Rosa were drowned, not more than 200 yards from
land. Goldie managed to wade ashore. He walked through the night and stumbled into the village of Mayport Mills, half-dead from a week of no food or water. He was immediately helped by Andrew B. Floyd, in whose house he recuperated. I am trying to gather details about this final drama in the shipwreck story. I am looking for a photograph of A B Floyd, and some biographical information on him. He was prominent in public life in and around Mayport in the l860s and l870s. Can you ask your membership if anyone has information on him, and most hopefully, a photograph? Of the the two young women.....their bodies were found a day or two later. Annie was buried in the high dunes at about where Ponte Vedra Beach is located. Rosa's body was severely mauled by sharks. Her remains were brought to the Catholic cemetery at Mayport and buried in a section of the cemetery which the Union military forces had taken over when they occupied the Mayport peninsula in l862. Her grave is unmarked, and lies under 3 or 4 feet of fill and paving. I look forward to any information you can provide Regards Joseph R Ornig |
| Name: | Robert Anthony Thornton |
| E-mail address: | robthornton@carolina.rr.com |
| Comments: | I grew up in St Augustine and relate back to Vicente Solana (1565 St Augustine) and the Minorcans who came to St Augustine in 1777. My great Aunt was Eleanor Philips Barnes who documented a good portion of Minorcan history in 1949 and presented it to the St Augustine historical Society. (Philips married a Solana during the Revolutionary War time period) |
| Name: | SandraCarol Floyd Tuttle |
| E-mail address: | Mayport sandra 38 @ yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Let me know if you ever lived in Mayport Fishing Village, Fla. |
| Name: | jessica gonzalez |
| E-mail address: | jessical.gonzalez23@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Hey my grandfather is Roy Sturdivant my uncle had did alot of work on his ancestors but he passd away and I am trying to find info for him. Since he doesnt know how to use internet. I know his mother was wilymae Brazeale. So he was kin to the Brazeales and Miers. If anyone can help me please email me. |
| Name: | Mark Pellicer |
| E-mail address: | markpellicer@aol.com |
| Comments: | My name is Mark Pellicer.
I am descended from Francisco Sintes Pellicer and Juanna Villa. I live near Fort Myers, Florida. My great grandparents were James Lewis Pellicer and Maria Rachel Olsteen. I regret that growing up so far from St. Johns County has alienated me from my North Florida roots. I am interested to know who might be related and find out information of any posible "reunions" in the future. =Mark= |
| Name: | sandra lee perkins brazeale |
| E-mail address: | sandybottom332000@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | hi all ive always known i was related to most everyone here but my question is are the brazeales related to the brazeales in south carolina from the long canes creek area? i lost the line both ways so i have never found a relationship there but i have the feeling that we are related to them i just need the link if anyone knows. the brazeales in south carolina original name was o brazeale as in being irish but coming from france to america, i was just curious because thia is such a history rich family and there was so much in the 1600-1800 era that they were involved in , i just found them very interesting they were in the area at the time of the cherokee idian massacre at long canes creek, the indians massacred all of the settlers there, it is a very horrible story, but they continued on and settle permanently there owning quite alot of land and indentured servants. if anyone knows abotu a link to this group of brazeales please contact me . |
| Name: | Leonard J. McCown |
| E-mail address: | leonard@mccown.org |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.mccown.org |
| Comments: | Now that the holidays are over, I hope everyone is serious about researching their Minorcan lines again. I am still chasing those of my son-in-law on his Mom's side. Adding more daily. Seems everyone on that Island was kin! Let me know if I can help any. Good luck in your searching. |
| Name: | Stephen Young |
| E-mail address: | acumed4u@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Being a descendant from mabrumati a Greek and LLibres a minorcan shows we may be cousins. Small world. Would like info if anyone can on minorcan festivals or get togethers in St Augustine. Live in The beaches area of Jacksonville. |
| Name: | Smokey Drew |
| E-mail address: | smokeydrew@cfl.rr.com |
| Comments: | I was given an recipe for Menoricain Coconut Christmas candy that I had never heard of. My cousin JoAnne Sikes said her mother Elizabeth Arnau Pace had made it before but that it was so sweet no one could eat it. Has anyone else heard of this stuff |
| Name: | Marion Kathleen Andreu Johnson |
| E-mail address: | marion.johnson92@comcast.net |
| Name: | Smokey Drew |
| E-mail address: | smokeydrew@cfl.rr.com |
| Comments: | I was looking at the burials in the Mayport Cemetery and Alma Drew was not mentioned. Alma was Charles and Francis Arnau Drews oldest daughter |
| Name: | Suzan E White |
| E-mail address: | tiggertops@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Hi I am the granddaughter of Sadie "Inez" Pellicer, I would interested in getting to know my family on the east coast the summer of 2011, Minorcan family reunion would be great. if this is something that might happen please tell me...
Suzie |
| Name: | terry w. pacetti |
| E-mail address: | terrypacetti@bellsouth.net |
| Homepage URL: | http://wwwhomestarpacettirealty.com |
| Comments: | We are blessed to have such a wonderful heritage. i live in Saint Augustine and each morning on the way to work i ride by the Shrine of Our Lady of Lalache and the big cross--marking the spot commerating the founding of Christianity in America and then ride past the Old Fort--then down the bay front to Cathedral Street--past the Cathedral nd the Slave Market--down past the Ponce DeLeon Hotel which is now Flagler College. This short ride reminds me of just how blessed we are, knowing each hundreds even thousands will come to this City that we hold in Trust for the rest of the World to come and enjoy--that we must protect it for our future generations. |
| Name: | Christina Burchfield |
| E-mail address: | c_burchfield09@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Hi, My name is Christina Burchfield, I'm nineteen years old. My father is Todd C. Burchfield of St. Augustine, my grandparents are Donald Joseph Burchfield and Maria theresa Bauer. My greatgrandparents were Benina Rogero, & Horace Edward Burchfield. My great-great grandparents were Clarence Raphael Rogero, and Maria Mercedes Poses. My great-great-great grandparents were Nicolos Saturnino Rogero, and Cathdrine Leonardy. My great-great-great-great grandparents were Albert Lucio Juliano Rogero and Eulogia Solano.Ramon Juan Rogero II
. Alberto Rogero.. Ramon Rogero is the farthest great grandparent i could find. who knows about my genology??? |
| Name: | Stephen J Houston |
| E-mail address: | sarge@musiccitycoach.com |
| Comments: | My father was born in Mayport in 1921. His father's name was Joseph Samuel Houston and his mother's name was Jeanette Houston, his brothers and sisters are as follows;
Louise Hartley, Jax Deceased Jo Ann Redditt, Jax Deceased Nettie Conners, alive and well Florence Huff, Houston, Tx Deceased Patricia Houston, Jax, Deceased Dan Houston,Jax, Deceased Kenneth HoustonNew Orleans, Deceased Floyd Houston, Jax, Deceased I have a brother his name is Kenneth. We grow our peppers and would eat some gopher stew, if we had it. Maybe even a swamp cabbage. I live near Nashville, now and do not get back to Mayport much, Both of my parents are buried in the Mayport Cemetery. My Grandmother had a couple of brother, Neal Daniels, and Florence Daniels(Uncle Punkie). I hope that Nothing happens to Mayport, it should be left the way it was. My Uncle Neal's wife, her name was Helena, and there son, Neal Jr lived in Mayport until there death. |
| Name: | terry w.pacetti |
| E-mail address: | terrypacetti@bellsouth.net |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.homestarpacettirealty.com |
| Name: | Kevin Schatzman |
| E-mail address: | kevin.schatzman@longandfoster.com |
| Name: | Dr George Lanier |
| E-mail address: | lanierclan122040@planters.net |
| Comments: | NEW ADDRESS AGAIN lanierclan122040@planters.net
Family connections Francisco V Masters have some info but looking for family members above ground Dr George |
| Name: | Stanley Randall (Randy) Hunter |
| E-mail address: | bugjbug@bellsouth.net |
| Comments: | My grandfather was a Masters and was on the Saint Augustine police department in the early 1900's. He at one time worked for the FEC RR. My grandmothers maiden name was Monson. My mother was Gertrude Mary Masters Hunter. My mother had sisters that I remember named, Carrie, Ula, Lottie. Most all my relatives are still living in Saint Augustine except for my older brother, Herman Earl Hunter, he lives in Jacksonville Florida, as well as myself. I wish I had done a better job of documenting my family history in detail over the years. |
| Name: | John Browne Ayes |
| E-mail address: | ayesart11@aol.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.lulu.com/product/paperback/juan-ponce-de-leon-his-new-and-revised-genealogy/10969692 |
| Comments: | Hi:
Its been awhile since I've come to this page. Maybe its because I have spent a lot of time on a project that involved a lot of research within archives. Taking the time to announce my new book that is the result of all those years of research: If you are interested you can view a limited preview of my new book, Juan Ponce de Leon His new and Revised Genealogy within Google Book Search: Here's the URL: http://books.google.com/books?q=juan+ponce+de+leon+his+new+and+revised+genealogy&btnG=Search+Books Enjoy! Respectfully, John J. Browne Ayes |
| Name: | June Hayes |
| E-mail address: | hayes.june@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I'm researching family for my neice in the St. Augustine area, the names are Noda (de Noda), Rogero, Villalonga, Mercadel(a), and Nicholachi. |
| Name: | Suni Godbold |
| E-mail address: | artbysuni@yahoo.com |
| Homepage URL: | http:// www.artwanted.com/SUNI |
| Comments: | Glad I found you. I am writing my memoirs and needed more info about my family.
Suni |
| Name: | charlie pennell |
| E-mail address: | cpennell363@gmail.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://goo.comgle |
| Comments: | I AM A GGGGRANDSON OF MIGUEL AND MARYANN ARNAU FROM CHARLESTON SC. MY GGGRANDMOTHER WAS A DAUGHTER BORN IN CHARLESTON AND HER NAME WAS ISABELLA CATHERINE. I WOULD VERY MUCH ENJOY HEARING FROM ANY AND ALL FAMILY RELATED TO ME. MY ADDRESS IS 1813 SOUTH HULL STREET B2 MONTGOMERY,AL 36104 334-320-31907 |
| Name: | charlie pennell |
| E-mail address: | cpee |
| Name: | Daniel King |
| E-mail address: | dannyking04@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Hi all,
London England, Based ex-mayport Minorcan here. Just thought that i would say Hi. Im the Son of Elaine and Lawrence "Larry" King and i lived in Mayport in the Late 70's. I visit as much as possible from the UK as i still have family who live there. Keep up the good work. D |
| Name: | Walter Edward Floyd Jr |
| E-mail address: | pardonme.eddie@gmail.com |
| Comments: | I am trying to trace back family to MAYPORT, FLORIDA, where I was born. |
| Name: | Brenda LeVan |
| E-mail address: | ldsdove@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Hello Im Brenda My Mom is caroline elizabeth Brazeale daughter to Clyda M Falana and William H Brazeale i can remenber recipes like shrimp gravy and things like that |
| Name: | Bernie C Papy 111 |
| E-mail address: | bcpapy111@msn.com |
| Comments: | Hi to all out there. Trace my family back to Ana Pons and Gaspar Papi from the Turnbull fleet. |
| Name: | George H Lanier |
| E-mail address: | lanierclan122040@planters.net |
| Comments: | Looking for Francisco V masters Family
Dr George |
| Name: | Lloyd Vernon Small |
| E-mail address: | vernon.small@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I am the grandson of Mary Lorita Capo. She is the descendant of Juan Capo from the original settlers from Menorca. I also have connection to Genovar, Pacetti, Falani, and Rogero families. |
| Name: | Leigha |
| E-mail address: | lele1324@verizon.net |
| Comments: | Hello all!! I am the great grand daughter of Leonard Columbus Taylor. He and his family were Minorcan and they lived in Jacksonville, FL. for as far back as anyone knows. I know he had several children. It's just good to know there are others out there with this heritage! |
| Name: | Alison Arnau |
| E-mail address: | minorcangirl@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Hey ALL! I just wanted to drop in as it has been awhile and say hello to my extended family. I am a descendent of Francisco and Antonia Plannels Arnau who came over from Minorca. I am so proud to be a part of such a great heritage! About this time 242 years ago our people were on their way to New Smyrna! |
| Name: | Ken Sullivan |
| E-mail address: | sullivak505atgmail.com |
| Comments: | I don't know of any direct connection myself but I did a DNA test and found one of my top hits was the island of Minorca. I know my father's family were originally from Florida so am assuming I'm connected somehow. Maybe that's why St. Augustine always felt some homey to me!
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| Name: | Fr. Ed Booth |
| E-mail address: | frboothstaug@gmail.com |
| Comments: | I am a descendant of the Masters. I love to chat about the family, minorcans, history, etc. I am looking for info on Joseph Peter "Papy" Masters, 1824-1908, born in St. Augustine, lived in Mandarin, Duval, Jacksonville, Fl. I have a lot of the Masters Family Tree. Willing to share. |
| Name: | Matt Schatzman |
| E-mail address: | matthewschatzman |
| Comments: | I am a descendant of Andreas Pacetti and Maria Castell. I will be visiting St. Augustine April 19 to 22, 2010 to search for information regarding the Pacetti family. I would appreciate any help/suggestions on where to research this data.
Thank you Matt Schatzman |
| Name: | David Hope |
| E-mail address: | dhope1@gmail.com |
| Comments: | I am a descendant of the Masters:
My Great-grandfather was Herman C Masters 1885-1972. His father was Henry Francis Masters (1856-1926). His father was Pedro (Peter) A Masters (1824-1901) His father was Pablo (Paul) Mateo Masters (1800-1863) His father was Pedro Masters (1748-1795) and back from there all the way to Martin de Mestre in 1550. Also a descendent of the Solana/Solano family: Peter A Masters' wife was Maria Antonia Solana Her father was Bartolome Solana (1792-1839) His father was Manuel Solana (1740-1821) Also related to Andreu, Rogero, Pellicer, and a few others. If you need info or have some info you'd like to share, I'd love to hear from you. |
| Name: | Matt Schatzman |
| E-mail address: | matthewschatzman@comcast.net |
| Comments: | I am descended from Andreas Pacetti and Maria Castell, their son Vincente Pacetti and Margarita Genovar, their son Francisco Pacetti and Angeline Clarke, their daughter Louisa (Lula)Pacetti and William H. Schatzman, their son William Frederick Schatzman and Sophia (Sophie)Quinn, their son William Henry Schatzman and Katherine Wilson.
Will be visiting St. Augustine and Savannah, Georgia in April, 2010. Would love to hear from anyone connected to the Pacetti family and descendants of the Turnbull plantation families. Matt |
| Name: | Victoria Bowen |
| E-mail address: | vbowen@ymail.com |
| Comments: | Hi, it’s nice to see so many Minorcans! I’m a Minorcan, born in an elevator between the first and second floor of the East Coast Hospital (so they say) in St. Augustine. My family descends from the Mastre strand, later to be Masters. My mothers name is Lillian (Deanie) Ardene Masters Bowen, Daughter of Leonard Stanislaw Masters and Lillie Ethel Lee Masters. Leonard Stanislaw Masters was also known as Andrew Leonard Masters, as this name was given to him at his baptism. (One of his sponsors name is Edward J. Andrew, hence the first name change to Andrew) From information found on Ansestory.com, Leonard Stanislaw Masters parent’s names are Gasper Celestine Masters and Mary H. Deuschle Masters. Gasper Celestine Masters parent’s names are Gasper Antonio Masters and Angelina Maria Capella Masters. And the list goes back to the 1500’s where the Mastre’s lived in Minorca, Baleares Province, Spain. Most of my family still lives in St. Augustine, where we were all born. I love my family heritage and thanks for this site. |
| Name: | Donna Lynn Powell |
| E-mail address: | donna.powell2009@comcast.net |
| Comments: | Hi
I'm part of the Andreau of St. Augustine group. Rebecca P.Andreau was my maternal grandmother. Look forward to the St. Augustine get together. Donna |
| Name: | Stefanie Calloway-Connor |
| E-mail address: | Flossietew@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | My grandmother is the niece of Theodosia Leonardi. I find all the information about my heritage facinating and would love to learn more. My grandmother is Helen Frances Andreu Tew. I have done some research but nothing extensive. If anyone has any info they would like to share please email me at Flossietew@hotmail.com |
| Name: | Randolph Phillip Weedman |
| E-mail address: | weedmanrandolph@att.net |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.victoriaadventure.org/more_than_links_images/randolph/page1.html |
| Comments: | I am a member of the Minorcan Historical Society and a life long native of Saint Augustine. I am kin to many in our city and it is always great to go the events.
My family has been here in 1768 on the Pacetti side. I invite you to come to St. Augustine and see why we have so much pride in our great history. And give thanks for our great heritage. |
| Name: | Harry Porcher Baya 3rd |
| E-mail address: | harry@baya.net |
| Comments: | I am part of the Baya family of Tampa, Great grandfather grew up in Jacksonville, but knew his St. Augusting relatives. I visited Minorca this summer and reviewed family history with a priest there. He said that a professor from (I think) U. of Florida had made copies of ALL the Minorcan family history records.
Harry Baya - Abingdon, VA |
| Name: | Brette Gavagan |
| E-mail address: | jaxzfinest0024@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | and it goes on..saying hello from Jacksonville the daughters of John Gavagan "Brette and Shannon Gavagan". |
| Name: | Cindy Reyes Weedman |
| E-mail address: | cinweed2@aol.com |
| Comments: | Hello, my name is Cindy Reyes Weedman, I am the oldest daughter of Charles Sterling Reyes(Sterling),My father is one of four sons of Jeanette and Francis Reyes. My nana and papa ran a small grocery store on State Road 16, when I was young. The day I leaned to walk I was in a little red wagon in Ocala,on a gopher hunting trip. I just finished watering my 30 datil pepper plants.
I found this website and thought I would share some of my Minorcan Memories. |
| Name: | Ernest Masters |
| E-mail address: | ernest.masters@gmail.com |
| Comments: | Received a letter from Atty. Barry Bobek 904-632-2010
RE: Duval County, Case # 16-2009-CA-013748 Quiet title action Deed dated May 14, 1959 From: Petsey S. Masters and Verdie Masters, his wife. Problem: no Masters heirs can be found to clear up the legal description error on 30' strip of land on Edgewood Ave. |
| Name: | Lorna Lopez Travis |
| E-mail address: | lornatravis@bellsouth.net |
| Comments: | My adventure begins with Andres Lopez b early 1700, Ysleoris, Menorica, married Juana Triay. They had 3 children of one Andres Lopez b.abt 1763, Leon, Menorica.
Jaime Andreu, Sr. b. abt 1540, Alaior, menorica married Petra ? b. abt 1552. Including the Mastre,Pons, Cardona, Llopiz, Hernabdez,Triay, Gornes, Carreras, Ortegas and other Menorican Families. This a wonderful site, will be glad to share information. |
| Name: | GARY G. KRAUS |
| E-mail address: | GKG1943@AOL. |
| Comments: | MY WIFES FAMILY ORIGINATED IN THE BALEARIC ISLANDS, SPACIFICALLY MINORCA. THEY ARE THE GENOVAR'S. I HAVE BEEN WORKING ON HER FAMILY HISTORY FOR THE PAST TWO WEEKS. AN INTERESTING FAMILY. HER GREAT-GREAT GRANDFATHER WAS THE MAYOR OF ST. AUGUSTINE IN THE LATE 1800'S. ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WOULD BE APPRECIATED. |
| Name: | Stacy Bradley |
| E-mail address: | stacybradley3@aol.com |
| Comments: | tring to find my heritage |
| Name: | Lisa Schulze |
| Comments: | You need to update your children's info, Dad! |
| Name: | John Ayes |
| E-mail address: | ayesart11@aol.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.blogster.com/ayesart |
| Comments: | Hi I have a page here on this Site relative to Minorcan ancestry. I want to share this with everyone who might be interested in Florida's history...
Juan Ponce de Leon His New and Revised Genealogy the Book Posted on Aug 31st, 2009 by ayesart The reason for my abscence from these pages has not arisen from creating a plastic work of art or seeking out to discover beautiful nature subjects for my photography but from a different kind of artistic realization. I have been very busy working upon an important new project. A book! Juan Ponce de Leon His New and Revised Genealogy. On 08 28 2009 I uploaded a copy to the Library of Congress Copy Right Office to officially get the book registered. The work is the result of over six years of research within the Ministry of Culture Spain's Archives to seek out documents and reference documents that tell of his ancestry and who were his real descendants. The book, Juan Ponce de Leon His New and Revised Genealogy is an important work that contains history, pure genealogy and it also will serve as an important tool for those people who would like to begin pursuing their own genealogy as well as an important tool for those genealogists and historians who are experienced. The book contains digital copies of original documents that are relative to the ancestors and descendnats of Juan Ponce de Leon as well as his direct family members that the Spanish Ministry of Culture has graciously allowed me to publish as well as important reference documentation that will lead the researcher to other importrant historical documents. The work also has been created to correct the many errors that have been made by other researchers regarding the genealogy of Juan Ponce de Leon. It strips away the mythos so that the total man and his history are revealed within a clearer and more refined light. The descendants of Juan Ponce de Leon immigrated from Spain to Mexico, Honduras, Peru, Cuba, Isla Espanola, Equador, La Florida and Columbia et al... It was Juan Ponce de Leon who discovered America not Columbus. Columbus was looking for a trade route to Asia when he accidentally found the islands of the Caribbean. He was off course by over sixty miles away from La Florida. Juan Ponce claimed la Florida on behalf of Spain, not Columbus.The King of Spain, Ferdinand didn't want Diego Columbo to extend his power beyond the Caribbean Islands, he sent Juan Ponce de Leon on that eventful voyage of discovery instead. La Florida was called Bimini which was derived from an ancient Taino word meaning Mother of the Waters. La Florida was named Pascua Florida by Juan Ponce so people would remember his discovery that fell on a very important religous holiday....Easter. El Dia de Pascua. The work is also illustrated with some very old and anceint images of documents that in some cases are over 400 years old. They have been transcribed into modern day Spanish and English. The book will be availiable at the price of 80.00 USD and will be published on CD and PDF format. Please direct inquiries to this Web Site. You won't find the book in stores,since I am it's sole distributer. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: John J. Browne Ayes is an award winning artist, visual arts painter, sculptor, photographer, genealogist, writer and poet whose paintings have been exhibited throughout Florida, His art is on exhibition throughout the Internet. His paintings have been exhibited within Osceola Center for the Arts, Kissimmee City Hall, Orlando City Hall's Terrace Gallery, Walt Disney World at EPCOT and Hollywood Studios on behalf of Hispanic Heritage Month and Black Heritage Month. His art has been featured within national and locally published calendars; his visual arts have appeared within local news paper articles as well as featured within national magazine articles - AARP's Segunda Juventud and Culture Magazine. His creations have been featured within local magazine - Ahora Orlando. His Painting, Mi Orgullo, My Pride is in the collection of former Florida Governor Jeb Bush. The artist and his paintings have been featured on television within Fox News, Local Brite House TV - Access Osceola, Channel 31 the Melbourne Arts Channel. The author has been working upon his family genealogy since the age of fourteen to present. The monumental work within this book has been the result of his research within the PARES Ministry of Culture, Spain. He has been researching and documenting the ancestors and descendants of Juan Ponce de Leon for many years as an adjunct project to his own family tree. Love in Friendship Ayes |
| Name: | Jim Philips |
| E-mail address: | jmhjphilips@cs.com |
| Comments: | My dad had something that he did around infants that he learned from his Aunt Eleanor Philips Barnes. He would hold out his hand in front of the baby's face with the fingers extended lile hee was grasping a ball and rotate his hand clockwise and counter clockwise repeatedly while saying " make torticas, make torticas", etc. He said it was something the Minorcans did. Does anyone elese know of this cusstom and what Torticas are?
Jim Philips |
| Name: | Betty Shaw |
| E-mail address: | bettyws111@bellsouth.net |
| Comments: | I am a descendant of Maryanna Mabrumati from the Isle of Melos, Greece and Francesca Llebres of Ciudadela, Minorca.
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| Name: | Jeannie Causey Blumenthal |
| E-mail address: | jeannie2@sccoast.net |
| Comments: | Can someone help me determine if the name Mestre (Maestre)is Italian or Spanish? I know my family came from Menorca but where did they originate?
If someone can point me in the right direction I would greatly appreciate it. I know there is a Mestre Italy, outside of Venice, many times they took the name of the city they were from. Please feel free to email me. Thanks so..Jeannie |
| Name: | Lydia Colee Filzen |
| E-mail address: | lydiafilzen@comcast.net |
| Homepage URL: | http://lydiahawke.us |
| Comments: | I recently joined the Menorcan Society. My great-grandmother was Florence Andreu. I was born in St. Augustine, but live in Orange Park.
My latest novel, Exiles on the Saint Johns, is set during the War Between the States and features a Menorcan heroine. In the sequel I'm writing, I have a scene where she makes palmetto hats. Is there anyone who can give me a quick tutorial on how that is done? Thanks! Lydia |
| Name: | pauline canova |
| E-mail address: | selfpollyc@aol.com |
| Comments: | I DIDNT SEE MY FAMILY NAME,BUT WE ARE STILL AROUND. I WAS BORNING AND RAISED IN ST.AUGUSTINE, IM VERY PROUD OF MY FAMILY NAME. MY DAD WAS IZZY CANOVA HE WAS A HELL OF A MAN IN HIS DAY.HIS FATHER WAS WILLIE CANOVA THEY TOLD ME HE AND A FEW OTHER MEN BUILT THE ORIGINAL VILANO BEACH BRIDGE. THEY TOLD ME MY GRANDMOTHER RAISED HER CHILDREN ON THE BANKS OF SAN SEBASTIAN RIVER. HER NAME WAS LOUSIE. IF ANY ONE KNOWS ANYTHING ELSE ABOUT MY FAMILY,I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU . |
| Name: | Steven Tedder / Deana Ortagus |
| E-mail address: | steventedder@netzero.com |
| Comments: | Me and my wife are both Saint Augustine Natives, and we have two boys as well. We are proud of our background and try to teach it to our kids more so every day. We recently went on a feild trip with them to visit the Nina an the Pinta. They thought they were so amazing. It was a true blessing to have experieced the boats and the history of them and the people that arrived on them. We're Minorca We're Proud. |
| Name: | Naaman Woodland |
| E-mail address: | nwoodlandjr@gt.rr.com |
| Comments: | I am interested in the Pacetti and Triay families in Florida and Cuba. I have a special interest in Gumersindo Pacetti who served a short time as Mayor of St. Augustine during the Civil War. He is my wife's great grandfather. Does anyone know of any correspondence he may have had with Federal authorities at that time, other than what is published in U.S. documents of the war? Does anyone know of any Pacetti papers or correspomdemce that are available for research? |
| Name: | Smokey |
| E-mail address: | smokdrw@aol.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://Florida Folk Festival |
| Comments: | I was at the Florida Folk Festival May 23-26 and ran into Mr. Pacitte. He was sitting under a tree knitting another cast net and sharing stories about Minorcans, Florida before Disney and life in general.
I was telling him a story that I had heard, that if a Minorcan crooked his thumb at a gopher it would come to him. He had never heard that story which got me to thinking about some of the other old wife's tales I had heard,i.e. Minorcan's have a knot on the back of there head and have a tendency to be bowlegged. I wonder how many of these stories are true and if there are any more floating around out there. |
| Name: | Mark Quintana |
| E-mail address: | m.quintana@prodigy.net |
| Comments: | Nice and interesting website. Have been dabbling with my family history for several years. With the help of ancestry.com I was able to document that my grt.grt. granfather was born in Mahon, Menorca in 1820 and in 1845 emigrated/enlisted in the US military (union). He settled in San Antonio, TX and it goes from there. I am interested in finding more gen.info. regarding my ancestry from Menorca pre 1820. My grandfathers name is Rafael Quintana. I plan to travel to Spain soon to further research this info. Thanks. |
| Name: | Keith ANDREU |
| E-mail address: | andreu@lchcd.org |
| Comments: | I also am a proud Minorcan. My father Kenny Allen Andreu was born in Mayport, but moved to Punta Gorda Fl around 1950, where he married my mother,Margaret Bates. I really didnt know alot about my ancestory until the late 80's when I was bitten by the geneology bug. Every since then Ive become quite interested in my families history. Also Ive become involved with the Sons Of Confederate Veterans. Many young Minorcan boys and men fought for Southern Independence, which we should all be very proud. I would love to talk to other folks of Minorcan ancestory, and share what information I have on the Andreu family. Please feel free to contact me at any time. Thank's, KEITH ANDREU |
| Name: | Harold Weidman |
| E-mail address: | usmc79@comcast.net |
| Comments: | My Paternal Grandmother was Mary Estelle Leonardy DOB: 1871, DOD. 1 Jan. 1930. dau. of George Nicholas Leonardy an Ignatius Rogero.
The Leonardy family has been traced back to 1490 when Bartholew (sic) Leoanrdiof Modena, Italy was sent by his government to the court of Federick III with a petition for confirmation of Lionel D'Este's succession to the Modena court. Federick conferred Knighthood upon Leonardi. The history of Leonardi contains a brilliant list of achievements by the men and women of this illustrious line. |
| Name: | Stefanie Connor |
| E-mail address: | Flossietew@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | My grandmother is Helen Frances Andreu. Her father was John Vanderipe Andreu. She lived in Florida until 1965 when she and my grandfather Paul Judson Tew moved to NC. I am trying to find ancestoral history about the Andreu's and Vanderipes and also Leonardi. If you have any information or info on how I can find this family history please write to Flossietew@hotmail.com Thank you, Stefanie |
| Name: | Benjamin E. Leonardi |
| E-mail address: | beneleonardi@aol.com |
| Comments: | I am just learning of how deep my past ancestry actually is entwined with the roots of Florida. My grandmother was Minnie Lee Hogan (Leonardi). My dad was Alvin Alexander Leonardi. His brothers were Lester Leonardy and Bunk Leonardi. His sister was Gerry Leonardi. |
| Name: | Regina |
| E-mail address: | cwbyta2chic@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Hello. I just wanted to say that this is a great site. I haven't been researching very long but have found a couple of differences in middle names. My Grandfather on my father's side was Herbert Andrew. I have found his middle name on some sites as "Roman", but I have his S.S. card and on there it is Joseph. All the dates match up so I believe they are one and the same person (birth, death, marriage). Also, he and my Grandmother, Lottie, only had 4 children(all deceased), not 5. Somehow between my Grandpa and my Dad the last name went from Andrew to Andreu. If anyone has any explainations or has any more info please contact me at the above email with Andreu in the subject line. Thanks. |
| Name: | Sarah |
| E-mail address: | sarahburchnell@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | What a great website!!! I have just started to research my family tree, on my Mother's side. Her maiden name was Hartley. My great-grandparents were named Roderick and Irene Hartley. Irene Hartley used to own the Hartley Shop that was located on St. George Street. I am trying to locate any info on Roderick Alexander Hartley. He passed away 11 years before I was born and I can't seem to find much info about him (mainly I am trying to find the name of his parents). I would greatly appreciate any suggestions!!!
Have a wonderful day- Sarah |
| Name: | Rafael Aedo Pons |
| E-mail address: | rapons65@gmail.com |
| Comments: | Hoy, en el Diario de Menorca, he podido leer un artículo relativo a
unos diarios del Paborde de Menorca en 1563, Marc Martí, que realizó un viaje a Constantinopla para redimir cautivos de la toma de Ciudadela. Son dos volúmenes que se han conservado en archivo familiar y que el Ayuntamiento de Ciudadela restaura a cambio de conservar una copia digitalizada. Estos días trataré de ampliar la información para conocer si se podrá acceder a esta información. Adjunto la noticia del diario, que está en menorquín : Els volums en restauració permeten conèixer aquesta aventura Piali Pashá, el botxí turc que fou subornat Història. El primer volum ja és, novament, en mans de la família De Olivar, després de la restauració Isaac Pons de Rosa Ciutadella L'assalt turc a Ciutadella de 1558 va ser ordenat per l'almirall de la flota otomana, Piali Pashá, un ambiciós oficial de l'armada que volia emular el seu antecessor, l'almirall Jayr al-Din Barbarroja, qui havia fet palès el poder de l'Imperi Turc amb les seves conquestes. Desitjós de demostrar la seva vàlua, per a Pashá, atacar el port de Ponent va ser quasi una obligació quan va passar per davant la costa menorquina en el seu viatge cap a França. Conegudes són les conseqüències que per a Ciutadella va tenir aquella decisió, que a banda dels ciutadellencs morts, va suposar l'empresonament d'unes 4.500 persones, que van ser deportades a Constantinoble. Cinc anys després del saqueig, el 1563, el Paborde Marc Martí va iniciar un viatge de quaranta dies cap a terres otomanes en una missió força arriscada: alliberar menorquins esclaus de l'Imperi. Tota aquesta aventura és la que es pot conèixer a través dels dos volums propietat de José María de Olivar Despujol, herència de la família després que l'arxiu passés a mans d'Onofre Martí, germà de Marc, quan aquest va morir. Una de les seves nebodes es va emparentar amb la família De Olivar, fet que ha permès conservar fins a dia d'avui aquests manuscrits, una joia de la història de Ciutadella. El passat mes de febrer, l'Ajuntament de Ciutadella es va comprometre a restaurar aquests documents a canvi de que l'Arxiu Municipal n'obtingués una còpia digitalitzada. En aquests moments ja està restaurat el primer volum, i s'espera que properament hi estigui el segon. El suborn Entre els documents que s'apleguen en el primer dels dos llibres que recullen "la jornada de Constantinoble que féu el señor Paborde M. Martí" hi ha el passaport que l'eclesiàstic va obtenir del propi Piali Pashá, el tercer personatge de més poder de l'Imperi Turc. Com explica l'historiador i arxiver municipal, Florenci Sastre, després d'entrar irregularment a Istambul, Martí va comprar l'almirall turc a canvi d'un vestit de pell de marta, aconseguint així el visat per poder circular pel territori otomà per rescatar els 150 presoners que finalment va poder retornar a Menorca. La conservació d'aquest tresor que documenta el viatge de Martí, permet veure de prop la lletra escrita per la mateixa mà que va assenyalar Ciutadella com una més de les seves conquestes. Aquest, però, és només un exemple del que contenen aquests reculls. Hi ha també cartes reials, súpliques, llistats d'esclaus menorquins, llistes de rescatats, textos en turc o diccionaris, entre d'altres. Saludos, Rafael Aedo Pons |
| Name: | Rafael Aedo Pons |
| E-mail address: | rapons65@gmail.com |
| Comments: | Hoy, en el Diario de Menorca, he podido leer un artículo relativo a
unos diarios del Paborde de Menorca en 1563, Marc Martí, que realizó un viaje a Constantinopla para redimir cautivos de la toma de Ciudadela. Son dos volúmenes que se han conservado en archivo familiar y que el Ayuntamiento de Ciudadela restaura a cambio de conservar una copia digitalizada. Estos días trataré de ampliar la información para conocer si se podrá acceder a esta información. Adjunto la noticia del diario, que está en menorquín : Els volums en restauració permeten conèixer aquesta aventura Piali Pashá, el botxí turc que fou subornat Història. El primer volum ja és, novament, en mans de la família De Olivar, després de la restauració Isaac Pons de Rosa Ciutadella L'assalt turc a Ciutadella de 1558 va ser ordenat per l'almirall de la flota otomana, Piali Pashá, un ambiciós oficial de l'armada que volia emular el seu antecessor, l'almirall Jayr al-Din Barbarroja, qui havia fet palès el poder de l'Imperi Turc amb les seves conquestes. Desitjós de demostrar la seva vàlua, per a Pashá, atacar el port de Ponent va ser quasi una obligació quan va passar per davant la costa menorquina en el seu viatge cap a França. Conegudes són les conseqüències que per a Ciutadella va tenir aquella decisió, que a banda dels ciutadellencs morts, va suposar l'empresonament d'unes 4.500 persones, que van ser deportades a Constantinoble. Cinc anys després del saqueig, el 1563, el Paborde Marc Martí va iniciar un viatge de quaranta dies cap a terres otomanes en una missió força arriscada: alliberar menorquins esclaus de l'Imperi. Tota aquesta aventura és la que es pot conèixer a través dels dos volums propietat de José María de Olivar Despujol, herència de la família després que l'arxiu passés a mans d'Onofre Martí, germà de Marc, quan aquest va morir. Una de les seves nebodes es va emparentar amb la família De Olivar, fet que ha permès conservar fins a dia d'avui aquests manuscrits, una joia de la història de Ciutadella. El passat mes de febrer, l'Ajuntament de Ciutadella es va comprometre a restaurar aquests documents a canvi de que l'Arxiu Municipal n'obtingués una còpia digitalitzada. En aquests moments ja està restaurat el primer volum, i s'espera que properament hi estigui el segon. El suborn Entre els documents que s'apleguen en el primer dels dos llibres que recullen "la jornada de Constantinoble que féu el señor Paborde M. Martí" hi ha el passaport que l'eclesiàstic va obtenir del propi Piali Pashá, el tercer personatge de més poder de l'Imperi Turc. Com explica l'historiador i arxiver municipal, Florenci Sastre, després d'entrar irregularment a Istambul, Martí va comprar l'almirall turc a canvi d'un vestit de pell de marta, aconseguint així el visat per poder circular pel territori otomà per rescatar els 150 presoners que finalment va poder retornar a Menorca. La conservació d'aquest tresor que documenta el viatge de Martí, permet veure de prop la lletra escrita per la mateixa mà que va assenyalar Ciutadella com una més de les seves conquestes. Aquest, però, és només un exemple del que contenen aquests reculls. Hi ha també cartes reials, súpliques, llistats d'esclaus menorquins, llistes de rescatats, textos en turc o diccionaris, entre d'altres. Saludos, Rafael Aedo Pons |
| Name: | Nancy Johnson |
| E-mail address: | nan.jo@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | I am a 5th great grandaugter from the Ramon Rogero Family. My Mother's maiden name was Ruth Rogero from Jacksonville Florida. She married Duane Updike from Minnesota where they moved to after they got married. Some of my Mother's relatives still live in Jacksonville. We live in St. Cloud Minnesota. Ruth (my Mother) is still alive but my Father has passed. If anyone has any history of the family please let us know. What I have read so far is very interesting and I am proud to be part of the heritage. |
| Name: | Cathy Crowell (Williams) |
| E-mail address: | cathywilliams08@att.net |
| Comments: | Good Day!
I signed this Minorcan Family Dreambook quite sometime ago. Since this time my email address has changed to cathywilliams08@att.net Some of you may know my Mom - Carol Mickler Watters. She lives in Saint Augustine. |
| Name: | William B Delaporte, III |
| E-mail address: | ruthbilld@aol.com |
| Comments: | W D Dupont was my grandfather, who lived in St Augustine, Florida, and my grandmother was a Pellicer. |
| Name: | Sandra Floyd Tuttle |
| E-mail address: | mayport sandra @ comcast .com |
| Comments: | Hello all you Minorcans ! I live in theMayport Fishing Village, population about 250, 61 of us are of Minorcan decent, with many family members who do not live in the Village. My husband and I are decendants of the Minorcan/Turnbull Minorcans and are 9th generation Minorcans. My family name was Joeanado, changed to Floyd when they came to Mayport, Hartleys also. My husbands family names were Sallas, Mastres , Ortagus. We have lived here all our lives and love this little Minorcan Village!I see some old and good friends on this page and send my best wishes , love you all ! Not too many Mullet last fall, but those we had were REAL GOOD ! Whiting season is upon us !We are fighting to save this Village from the Cruiseship Industry! God Bless Mayport and the Minorcans, they are the best people in the world.Sandra Tuttle |
| Name: | Robert Henry Papy III |
| E-mail address: | rob@ashtonsutton.com |
| Comments: | I am a direct descendant of Gaspar Papi and Ana Pons from 1768.
I discovered my cousin Latrell Mickler (Pappy) in Florida by accident. Her grandfather and my grandfather were brothers. There is a monument that commemorates the Papy's in St. Augustine, Florida. They were one of the largest group of immigrants to arrive in New Smyrna, Florida, and to the new world. St. Augustine is the oldest city in the United States. Anyone who needs help researching and determining their genealogy related to this history can contact me. |
| Name: | paul LaRocca |
| E-mail address: | plarocca8173@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I am a descendant of Ruben Arnau the son of Steven and Florida Arnau. My mothers family were all Mayport people and I was always told that I was related to the Floyds, Capo's, and Haworths. Let me know if I can help with family lines or send me an email if you think you are related to me. Love the website! |
| Name: | Robert L. Atkinson |
| E-mail address: | rob_atkinson80@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | My Great-great grandmother was Eulogia (Lola) Ortagus she married Gabrel Hartley I am very intereste in finding documentation on the Ortagus, Masters, Andreu lines. Thanks! |
| Name: | jody benet |
| E-mail address: | josephbenet86@gmail.com |
| Comments: | Have no doubt as to my blood line. A minorcan I am , due to not only t/name my dad past to me. Nor the reading of all t/ versions regarding minorcan ancestry. There was written a poem via a>R than great uncle STEVEN V.BENET poem in 1826-7 John Browns Body. That has givn/a gift I`ll die w/. A small part of it goes--Women n childern never you fear--The southern gentleman never dies--He just continues on by his will--Like a damded OL rooster to tough to kill. |
| Name: | JOSEPH CHARLES BENET III |
| E-mail address: | josephbenet@ymail.com |
| Name: | JOSEPH CHARLES BENET III |
| E-mail address: | josephbenet@ymail.com |
| Name: | Olivia McClellan Davidson |
| E-mail address: | oliviaellenmcd@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | How interesting to read all your comments! I wish my path to my ancestors was as clear as the ones many of you have. We have all of our Scottish lines back hundreds of years but have drawn a blank on this one. My beloved grandfather was named Grover Leroy (Roy) McClellan and was born in Daytona Beach on June 19, 1886 to Susan (Susie) Henrietta Bunch McClellan and Howard Tison McClellan. They later moved to Jacksonville where Susie was struck and killed by lightening at age 18. My grandfather, obviously, was a a baby so had no memory of his mother, whom he was said to favor greatly. All his life he searched for her family, one side was said to be Minorcan. His father believed in moving on and not looking back so, unfortunately, all Grandpa had heard of his mother's side was that one line, probably on his mother's mother's side, were Minorcan. His mother was said to have been very beautiful with dark eyes and hair. The rest of the family is Scottish, fair and blue eyed. Grandpa was dark and handsome like his mother's side. At one point, Grandpa found a Minorcan woman who was said to have known his mother's family. She did not speak English so Grandpa found someone who spoke Spanish to go with him to visit her. But she didn't speak Spanish either. My bet is that she spoke Catalan. Grandpa went to his grave still trying to find his mother's lineage. Is anyone familiar with Bunch as a possible line to Minorcan families? It is English but if anyone has seen a link between the Bunch name and the Minorcan lineage, I would ceratainly appreciate some help! I would love to know that we indeed are partly Minorcan! It is a fascinating history and I would love to visit Minorca one day. It would be all the more exciting if I could claim Minorcan ancestry as my Grandfather so wanted to do! |
| Name: | Maria Truyol Moll |
| E-mail address: | maria@expectationssalon.com |
| Comments: | I am new to this site. My story is a bit different. I am a firts generation Menorcan. My entire family still lives in the towns of Ferreries and Ciutadella and I go there every year on vacation. Not only is a great place to visit and enjoy it's beautiful white sand-blue water beaches, the local fiestas (24th of June:Sant Joan)it's among the top fiestas in the Nation. But the local people is what makes this island one of a kind. The traditions, culture and history is exciting and colorful. The food, fifestyle, and easy going temperament of island living is the best.
My own ancestry goes back to the mid 1500's. I know the Truyol's, Pons, Molls, Sintes, Caules, Alles, and many other last names I read on this web site are familiar to me even now. So, if ever any of you want to go to Menorca, do so in late Spring, Summer or early fall. The best time is of course summer. If you go during Sant Joan fiestas (23-24th June)you may see me there;but better make arangments early as is a very popular fiesta and hotel rooms get boocked one year ahed. |
| Name: | Gary E. McBride |
| E-mail address: | gmusaf@cox.net |
| Comments: | Like a number of people here I'm a decendant of Don Francisco Pellicer. I also have ties to Dupont and Blackwelder sir names.
I was able to trace my ancestory back to Serafin Pellicer who was born about 1551 in Alayor, Baleares, Spain. Serafin married Margarita Pons Y Vivia. They had a son named Serafan Pellicer who was born in 1582 in Alayor, Minorca, Spain. Serafan married Abrines Juana Alberti on 31 Jan 1605/1606 in Alayor, Isle of Minorca, Spain. Serafan's son, Juan Pellicer, was born in 1611 in Alayor, Isle of Minorca. Juan married Juana Bagurysintes on 27 Apr 1641. Their son's name was Antonio Pellicer. Antonio was born in 1653 in Ferrerias. He married Margarita Huget Pons on 16 Feb 1674/1675 in Alayor. They also had a son named Antonio Pellicer, who was was born in 1686 in Alayor, Isle of Minorca. Antonio married Juana Sintes Y Camps on 10 Jul 1746 in Alayor, Minorca, Baleares, Spain. Their son, Don Francisco Pellicer was was born in 1747 in Leon, Minorca. He died in 1826 in New Smyrna, FL. He married Margarita Femanias about 1773 in New Smyrna. My Great Grandmother was Georgia Pellicer who married/Divorced Jessie Oliver Blackwelder. Georgia Pellicer's father was Pedro Francisco Josef Pellicer. Pedro's father was Juan Antonio Eugenio Pellicer, who was the son of Don Francisco. A great web site where one can trace minorcan family history is: http://www.minorcanfamily.com/mf15/index2.htm |
| Name: | Leonard J. McCown |
| E-mail address: | leonard@mccown.org |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.mccown.org |
| Comments: | Kim Oliver . . . she wrote to this list in 2005, but when I wrote her, my e-mail bounced. Anyone know of a new one for her. She is working some of the same families I am working on for my son-in-law (Walter L. Betts) -- Pacetti, Klipstine, Triay, Hernandez, etc. Thanks. |
| Name: | Anita Barber |
| E-mail address: | babalooie@comcast.net |
| Comments: | How do the Osteens and Padgetts fit in? |
| Name: | DOUGLAS WADE MANUCY |
| E-mail address: | WADE37@BELLSOUTH.NET |
| Name: | Jody Johns |
| E-mail address: | g8rjohns@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | My great grandparents were Duponts and Pellicers. My grandmother - Helen Masters passed in 2002. I would love to see what you have on our ancestry. Looks like there is a lot to be found. Also interested in planning a trip to Menorca if anyone else is interested. |
| Name: | Loretta McLaughlin Voss |
| E-mail address: | dfederal@bellsouth.net |
| Comments: | I think this is a great site. I am looking for as much info on the Minorcan's as possible as our family if Minorcan from my father's side of the family. |
| Name: | Alison Arnau-Russo |
| E-mail address: | therussocrew@bellsouth.net |
| Comments: | Just got back from my first visit to St. Augustine! It was great. Words can not express what it was like to walk the streets and see my family name on the statue of Father Camps. |
| Name: | Sandra Pomar |
| E-mail address: | doveu002@cfl.rr.com |
| Comments: | I will be at the celebration on September 27th in New Smyrna Beach, Florida.
Hope to see you there! |
| Name: | Donna Trent Vaden |
| E-mail address: | donnae77@gtek.biz |
| Comments: | My sister is Cynthia Louise Cubbedge Trent. Her paternal grandmother was Louise Cubbedge whom she was named after. She was the only daughter (only child) born to Hermann Billy Cubbedge and Lora Jean Mathisen. They divorced and Lora married Emory Trent and had two more children, Cody and Donna.
Billy married Shirley and had five sons, Billy, Barry, Brad, Bart and Britt. When Britt was just a toddler (1968) his father was lost at sea. Billy Barry Brad Bart and Britt and Cindi (my sister) lost their dad that day. So Shirley raised five boys on her own and Cindi was adopted by my father Emory Trent. I remember the day she got the news of her father. I was ten years old. I remember going to Lake Jackson, TX where they lived but the only boy I remember was Britt. He was just a baby, barely walking with lots of dark curly hair, so beautiful. I fell in love with him and my heart was broken for him that he would never know his father. I have always shared a kindred spirit with that family and my sister and I live near each other in South Texas and talk often. She has recently talked to Shirley, her stepmom, about attending a family reunion in St. Augustine, FL where she lives with Barry, Britt and Britt, Jr. I hope she gets to go. It's been a very long time since she has seen any of her family from that side. As for the Minorcan affiliation, I only know this from reading Brad's obituary. He died in 2001 in a tragic circumstance. I believe he suffered greatly from the loss of his father and grandfather (Webby). I believe all the boys and my sister suffered his loss greatly.I know that my sister adored him. Herman Billy Cubbedge's name is engraved in the Seaman's Memorial Tower at Con Brown Harbor in Aransas Pass, TX. It is a tribute to men ( I don't think there are any women on it) who were lost at sea. I recently went down and took some pictures of it. The only thing is they spelled Cubbedge wrong. They spelled it Cubbage. My sister works for the Chamber of Commerce in Aransas Pass, TX. If anyone out there has a connection to her, you should give her a call. Just dial information and ask for AransasPass, TX Chamber of Commerce. She is now Cindi Weable. Sincerely, Donna |
| Name: | shirley a poss |
| E-mail address: | sap69@luckymail.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://aol |
| Comments: | i am not a decendent of minorcan but was married to a brazeale who was.am trying to get in touch with the arthor of this dreambook if it is sandra brazeale.i appoligize if it isn"t. |
| Name: | Silvio Luis Melendez |
| E-mail address: | luiboss@YAHOO.COM |
| Homepage URL: | http://LUIBOSS@YAHOO.COM |
| Comments: | NONE! |
| Name: | Dr. George h Lanier |
| E-mail address: | lanierclan@planters.net |
| Comments: | Hi>
Another e-mail change for me and hopefully the last. Back to lanierclan@planters.net. Francisco Valentin Masters 1845 is my great grandfather. He was from St Augustine Fla. migrated to Savannah Ga. is buried in Boneventure Cem. in Savannah Ga. Any info would be helpful..have some but always looking for more Dr.George |
| Name: | Smokey |
| E-mail address: | smokdrw@aol.com |
| Comments: | I read in the Daytona News Journal that there will be an exabition of traditional Menorcan hat and mat weaving in Palm Coast next Saturday, at the Florida Agriculture Musaum,1850 Princess Place Road. I had not realized that the Menorcans wove mats or hats for that matter. I had read somewhere that the biggest export was straw sandles but I thought it might be interesting to go up there.
I would like to know if any of you remeber either your parents or grandparents using rignum, I think this is how it is spelled but I'm not sure. My grandmother Francis Arnau Drew used it in gopher stew and other foods. It's English name is horsemint, which is not nearly as interesting as rignum, and smells like sage. Granny always had some drying in the kitchen. It grows wild and is a green plant with a white to light purple bud. |
| Name: | Mindy Knowles Shriver |
| E-mail address: | minshriver@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | I LOVE my Minorcan ancestry! I knew I was born in St. Augustine and my grandfather's family were long time Floridians, but I wasn't very excited until I learned his mother was Mabel Masters. Mabel was the daughter of William Masters & Helena E. Pacetti, William was the son of Bonaventura Masters & Eliza Dryden and Bonaventura was the son of Pedro Antonio Masters & Francesca Ortegas. I just went to see Father Camps statue in St. Augustine a few days ago and it was FABULOUS! Unfortunetly it was a Sunday, so some of the tours were closed and I didn't have time to go to the New Smyrna museum, but that is on my to do list for my next trip to FL. I am VERY interested in pictures of my ancestors and would love to talk to other "Masters" especially those realated to Mabel. I would also love suggestions on places to visit in FL to get more info on the Minorcans. Thanks so much! |
| Name: | Virginia Selley |
| E-mail address: | minorcanlady@gmail.com |
| Comments: | below is a very brief maternal Family tree
Myself - Virginia Williams Selley 1957 My Mother - (Doris E. Anderson Williams)1927 is the daughter/grand daughter(s) of - Margarita Dominga Perry, Anderson 1903 (mother) Maude (Margarita) Marie Lopez, Perry 1887 (grand mother) Catalina Juana Leandra Andru 1840 (great grandmother) Maria Victoriana Jana Triay 1814 (gg grandmother) Juana Ana Antonia Ines Manucy* 1787 (ggg grandmother) I am interested in sharing information. Descendants of these Minorcans live in Nassau County FL. and can be reached at the above email. Wishing fellow Minorcans all the best V. Selley Yulee, Florida |
| Name: | Robert Ortiz Lopez Arnau |
| E-mail address: | r.ortizlopez@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Hello all! I am fairly new to this research. I have always wanted to know about my family. My grandmother's name was Emelina Arnau Cordoba from Manati, Puerto Rico. Her father was Catalino Arnau and her mother was Teresa Cordoba Hernandez. I have read on this site that the Arnau family came from Minorca, Spain which is very intersting. So, if anyone can help me, I would love to make the connections to my family and the Minorcan Arnau's. Thanks! |
| Name: | S Lufriu |
| E-mail address: | lufriu_s@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | My family are descendants of Bartomole Llofriu. I have collected some information but would like more.
Thank you |
| Name: | Nina Futch Ivey |
| E-mail address: | ronnyivey@bellsouth.net |
| Comments: | Love your site, I come from the Mastes, Capo, Ponce, Manucy, Andreu, Pacetti, Ortagus lines. I was your Queen Mariana in the year 1995 for the Easter Festaival, so am very proud of my heritage. - Nina Ivey |
| Name: | Ernest Masters |
| E-mail address: | ernest.masters@gmail.com |
| Comments: | Ernest C. Masters
Son of Buford C. Masters 1914-1996 & Zelda L.(Burns) 1918-1980 Ernest Leo Masters 1875-1963 & Mary Triay 1884-1942 Buried St. Ambrose Elkton |
| Name: | Sharon French Jeffries |
| E-mail address: | jeffriesfrench@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | I have some more info on my family. My daughter Ramona
did not have my Mom & Uncle Joe's dates of death. My Mom was Mary Madeline Manucy French DOB: 11/15/1910 DOD: 5/9/2000 Uncle Joe Joseph Herman Manucy Jr DOB: 3/23/1908 DOD: 12-29-1995 I will get you more info on my grandfather J. Herman Manucy Sr you have him listed but have no brothers or sisters and there were 7 or 8 all together. He was a Judge and Post Master and owned the Manucy Insurance Agency. My grandmother was Mary Simmon Capo and they lived on 6 Sanchez Ave until the time of their deaths. My Mom and Uncle Joe where the first two people in St Augustine to receive Social Security numbers when they started. I really have enjoyed your site. I wish I was not living so far away but the Mountains of North Georgia are so Beautiful. Thank You! |
| Name: | Sharon French Jeffries |
| E-mail address: | jeffriesfrench@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | My daughter Ramona sent you an e-mail about my mother and her brother. Mom was Mary Madeline Manucy French
DOB 11/15/1910 DOD 5/9/2000 Her brother was Joseph Herman Manucy, Jr. DOB 3/23/1908 DOD 12/29/1995 She and I both have Beta Thalassemia which is known as Mediterranean anemia. My grandfather was both a judge and the postmaster of St Augustine his name was J. Herman Manucy, Sr,grandmother was Mary Simmon Capo Manucy they lived on Sanchez Ave til their deaths. |
| Name: | Sylvia Wall Coates |
| E-mail address: | sylviac@tds.net |
| Comments: | My grandmother was Mary Evelina Pacetti Dingee daughter of Denis John Angel Pacetti and Telesphora Petrona Andreu,all born in St.Augustine.
Indications are Denis died in St.Mary's Georgia but I am unable to find any record. Any info on this family will be appreciated. Sylvia Coates sylviac@tds.net |
| Name: | ramona jeffries |
| E-mail address: | ceasecapo@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | just for an update madeline mary manucy and joseph herman manucy are both deceased.I will get exact years for you. my grandmother is madeline mary manucy and I have the minorcan blood disorder thalessamia. thanks for the great web site |