important note on Portuguese Jews
This post is very interesting...a must read for anyone doing research regarding Melungeons and their origins.
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posted by Helen Campbell @ 2:25 AM
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Sunday, March 01, 2009
Experts trying to decipher ancient language
By BARRY HATTON, Associated Press Writer
Excerpt:
ALMODOVAR, Portugal – When archaeologists on a dig in southern Portugal last year flipped over a heavy chunk of slate and saw writing not used for more than 2,500 years, they were elated.
Excerpt:
ALMODOVAR, Portugal – When archaeologists on a dig in southern Portugal last year flipped over a heavy chunk of slate and saw writing not used for more than 2,500 years, they were elated.
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posted by Helen Campbell @ 1:08 AM
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Portuguese Immigration
"Whaling Industry and Portuguese Immigration Centered in New Bedford, Massachusetts"
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posted by Helen Campbell @ 12:40 AM
Sunday, December 09, 2007
"The Forgotten Portuguese (Portuguese making of America : early North-American history" by Manuel Mira
Many people can trace their ancestry to America's southeast Appalachia region. Some of these people tell an oral history of Portuguese ancestors and they came to America in pre-colonial times. It is said the very word Melungeon means cursed or cursed soul.
My own research reveals that the Spanish and Portuguese did indeed come to America in the six-tenth and seventeenth centuries. You can read my research at : The Age of Explorers and Conquerors : The Melungeon Melding Pot Begins
Manuel Mira, born in Portugal, has written an eye opening book about the Portuguese who came to the shores of America.
Book Description
"Early American History, researches the origin of Melungeons and other groups. History of Portuguese settlers in America since the 1500's and their participation in the making of America. This is a history of one of the many minorities that makes up the American population. It presents many facts and over 100 illustrations, photographs and charts with American and Portuguese history chronology. It also presents the names of many settlers as well as the anglicized version."
My own research reveals that the Spanish and Portuguese did indeed come to America in the six-tenth and seventeenth centuries. You can read my research at : The Age of Explorers and Conquerors : The Melungeon Melding Pot Begins
Manuel Mira, born in Portugal, has written an eye opening book about the Portuguese who came to the shores of America.
Book Description
"Early American History, researches the origin of Melungeons and other groups. History of Portuguese settlers in America since the 1500's and their participation in the making of America. This is a history of one of the many minorities that makes up the American population. It presents many facts and over 100 illustrations, photographs and charts with American and Portuguese history chronology. It also presents the names of many settlers as well as the anglicized version."
Labels: Manuel Mira, Melungeon Book, Portuguese, Pre-Colonial
posted by Helen Campbell @ 3:26 PM
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Tuesday, July 31, 2007
1860 Indian Census of Gay Head (Aquinnah), Dukes Co., Mass
The 1860 Indian Census of Gay Head (Aquinnah), Mass.
Adudrey on the Melungeon List found and posted this site about the Aquinnah Indians living in 1860 Mass. There are two Portuguese Mariners listed on the site, John Anthony and Francis Sylvia.
Adudrey on the Melungeon List found and posted this site about the Aquinnah Indians living in 1860 Mass. There are two Portuguese Mariners listed on the site, John Anthony and Francis Sylvia.
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posted by Helen Campbell @ 1:11 AM
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