Tax Stamps

[Anna]

Hello! I have a question about the stamps that often are at the end of the marriage records. My great-grandfather & great-grandmother (Francisco Frederico da Silveira & Anna Corvello da Silveira) have quite a few stamps (stamps on left side of page):

http://www.culturacores.azores.gov.pt/biblioteca_digital/FLR-LF-FAJAZINHA-C-1900-1910/FLR-LF-FAJAZINHA-C-1900-1910_item1/P17.html

I assume they had to pay more because they were leaving the Azores and immigrating to the US? However, the marriage record directly following (on the same page) (No. 4 José Jacintho Teixeira & Maria Corvello Teixeira) is of my great-grandmother's sister, who emigrated with her, and her stamp is only for 100 reis. Why didn't she have to pay as much?

Would appreciate any insight! 

Thanks!

Anna

Researching Corvello / Silveira / Fajãzinha, Flores

[Cheri Mello]

Hi Anna,

The stamps have nothing to do with leaving the Azores. My ancestors were 13 and 16 when they left. They have no stamps on their baptisms.

If I remember correctly, a fee needed to be paid when a couple married. If the family had some money, the fee was paid. If not, it was recorded that the family was too poor.

Those with a better understanding of the history and laws of the time period can explain more.

Right now, I'd say your ancestors were better off than most in their freguesia/village.  Cheri

Cheri Mello
Listowner, Azores-Gen
Researching: São Miguel island: Vila Franca, Ponta Garca, Ribeira Quente, Ribeira das Tainhas, Achada

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