Translation Please

[Steve Stevens]

Could someone translate this entry for me please? First page second
entry 26 January(?) Manuel de Souza(?)

Regards,

Steve Stevens

[Bill Seidler]

Hi Steve, here is my translation: 

Manuel de Sousa Miguel, 41 years old, (?serrador=sawyer), native of the Island of Sao Miguel and resident the the parish of Sé of this city, bringing his wife Miguelina dos Anjos, 40 years old, and children: Joao de Sousa MIguel, 18 years old; Maria Jose, 15 years old; Francisco, 10 years old; Marianno, 9 years old; José, 8 years old; Vasco, 7 years old; Virginio, 3 years old; and Eusebia, 1 year old.

Bill Seidler

[Steve Stevens]

Thanks Bill. Not the news I was hoping for, oh well!

Regards,

Steve Stevens

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Date 10/14/2026 3:22:56 PM

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[Steve Stevens]

In the process of researching Manuel Soza, I came across his Intent to apply for naturalization. I would have never guessed the information on this document. He stated that he left the Azores on the Bark Spencer and arrived Brunswick, Georgia, 24 March 1888.  It says he was a farmer in Barnstable County Mass., 5'' 3 1/2 in., 241 lbs blue eyes, ruddy complexion. I have never heard of Brunswick, GA as being an entry point. Trying to find info on Bark Spencer has led nowhere as well as looking for a passport application in the Azores. Anyone else experienced this way of immigration? 

 https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS93-VS2M-H?view=fullText&keywords=Soza%2CUnited+States

[Donna Hinson]

I googled the question about Brunswick GA.  Of course, I don't know how accurate the AI summary is.  I'd research this further.  Wikipedia was referenced as well as brunswickga.org

It does sound like it was an entry point.

Yes, Brunswick, Georgia, was an official point of entry for immigrants and mariners, with its history as a port dating back to the founding of the United States. [1]

In 1789, President George Washington recognized Brunswick as one of the nation's five original federal ports of entry. This status allowed the coastal city to clear incoming foreign vessels, crew members, and arriving passengers. [1, 2, 3, 4]

Throughout the 19th and 20th centuries, Brunswick served as a gateway for specific groups of immigrants who left a lasting mark on the region:

• Portuguese Immigrants: Following World War I (from roughly 1919 through the 1930s), a significant wave of Portuguese immigrants entered and settled in Brunswick’s Old Town Historic District. These immigrant families revolutionized the local economy by launching the commercial shrimping industry, turning Brunswick into a major seafood hub and establishing the city's long-standing annual "Blessing of the Fleet" tradition. [1, 2, 3]
• Industrial & Maritime Workers: During its economic booms driven by timber, naval stores, and World War II shipbuilding, Brunswick attracted diverse immigrant workers from various countries who arrived via its maritime channels and shipping lines. [1, 2]

The National Archives and genealogical databases preserve historical passenger arrival lists for the Port of Brunswick spanning from the early 1900s through the mid-20th century, confirming its role in processing international arrivals. [1]

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[Steve Stevens]

Thank you Donna for the information, I did too, but the info for that year is missing or I am am blinder than I thought. I've looked through most all I can find for the Bark Spencer

Regards,

Steve Stevens

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Date 10/16/2026 1:49:10 PM

Subject Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Translation Please

I googled the question about Brunswick GA.  Of course, I don't know how accurate the AI summary is.  I'd research this further.  Wikipedia was referenced as well as brunswickga.org

It does sound like it was an entry point.

Yes, Brunswick, Georgia , was an official point of entry for immigrants and mariners , with its history as a port dating back to the founding of the United States. [1]

In 1789, President George Washington recognized Brunswick as one of the nation's five original federal ports of entry . This status allowed the coastal city to clear incoming foreign vessels, crew members, and arriving passengers. [1, 2, 3, 4]

Throughout the 19th and 20th centuries, Brunswick served as a gateway for specific groups of immigrants who left a lasting mark on the region:

• Portuguese Immigrants: Following World War I (from roughly 1919 through the 1930s), a significant wave of Portuguese immigrants entered and settled in Brunswick’s Old Town Historic District . These immigrant families revolutionized the local economy by launching the commercial shrimping industry, turning Brunswick into a major seafood hub and establishing the city's long-standing annual "Blessing of the Fleet" tradition. [1, 2, 3]

[Donna Hinson]

Yes, lots of records are missing due to courthouse fires, floods etc.   Not always easy to put the puzzle together.   We just have to note what we searched for and found or didn't find.