Borras - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Borras

SMalishefsk6337 — 2009-11-08 15:02:14Z

Yes we are related ---Leo Malishefski& Edith Borras
Sonny, Nita , Bev , Jan, Marty Malishefski
Audrey , Edith , Lois Borras --John was their Father
Sonny is my husband

Re: Borras

RosettaHyerBorras — 2009-11-08 12:58:38Z

I'm sure we are related. My grandmothers maiden name was Perez and my grandfathers name was John Borras from Spain.I'm 58 living in Bradenton , Fl. Where do you live?

Re: Borras

angelamichelleperez — 2009-11-07 20:51:51Z

My Grandfathers name was John Borras but he passed away a few years ago about 2-3 years ago he was on his 90's. My great grandfather was from Spain as well any relation you might think.

Re: Some Borras History

halpark — 2009-08-06 10:34:26Z

If you have documentary evidence of these changes in your family, no one can argue with your personal case. However as a Borras, having experienced the problems of trying to avoid being recorded as Borrows, Burroughs, Boris, Boras, Barrows, Berres, and even Bone in one case, I would have thought it woould be the other way round. Linguistically speaking, spelling things like Burroughs as Borras appears as completely foreign, I would say even to a Geordie. As to little movement! Three Borras brothers came down to London in the early 19th century and spread themselves all over the SE and S of England (almost all Borras' in the south are related). I was one of five children all born in different parts of the world (father was a sailor, mother followed him) and what do you make of the non-Roman antiquities in the area of Wrexham and the large areas of that town actually called Borras? And all the Borras' of Spanish extraction? This name is relatively quite regional -well known in Catalonia and the Balearics, many Borras' in Puerto Rico and the States can trace their line back to there, but less known in other parts of Spain? There were also Borras' in Cornwall in the 16th century and we have Boras (a has a little ring over it) in Sweden. My personal view from quite a bit of researching, and personal experience, is that more Borras' became Burrougns, Barrows, Burroughs etc. than the other way round. I feel the case is "not proven".

Re: Some Borras History

dodswoa — 2009-08-06 08:11:31Z

This is exactly what has happened. The spelling of surnames was inexact until quite recently and in most cases official records were maintained by parish officials and census recorders. So as in my case the Burroughs / Burrows (which are totally interchangeable until the early 20th century) moved from one part of Lincolnshire (Boston) to another (Lincoln) then to White Lea near Bradford and subsequently to the Durham coal field seeking work, the way they pronounced their surname and thus the way that it was recorded by local officials will have changed. Just think about how "Burroughs" might be pronounced in Newcastle dialect!

It may be that in your case there was little movement from one parish to another and that there was an accepted local spelling - the changes in my case are due to the relatively peripatetic nature of the family in the latter part of the 19th century. I am sure that somewhere I still have relatives in Lincolnshire who probably spell their name Burroughs.

Another impact will be the relative social standing and educational attainment of the people concerned. Clearly those who were better educated could correct errors and those of higher standing had a reason to ensure their names were spelled correctly.

Re: Some Borras History

halpark — 2009-06-29 16:57:42Z

This is quite curious. Two generations are just from father to son. Are you saying that a father simly changed the spelling from Burroughs to Burrows on a whim and then his son made another change on a whim from Burrows to Borras? When was this - and what did they do about any official records? My family came from the (central) North East (Hull) and the name is clearly Borras on reords from the 18th century.

Re: Some Borras History

dodswoa — 2009-05-21 21:05:31Z

While i am sure that there are a number of sources of the Borras surname, in my case it is simply a phonetic spelling of the name "Buroughs" or "Burrows". In the north east of england Burroughs would be pronounced Borras and this is how it was recorded. My family started in Lincolnshire as Burroughs, moved through yorkshire as Burrows and ended up as Borras in County Durham - all this took 2 generations.

Re: Grandpa Borras born in Felanitx, Mallorca

RosettaHyerBorras — 2009-05-19 01:37:01Z

Could you please send me a copy of the "code of Arms" for the Borras family.
I am a descendent from John & Lily Borras . My fathers name is Armond Thomas Borras from Cleveland , Ohio.

Borras

brookstream — 2009-04-10 15:49:36Z

Hello, I am reading the Borras board with great interest. My family name is Burros. We are Jewish and emigrated from the Russian Empire in the late 1800s, early 1900s. The family was in Spain prior to that, expelled in the late 1400s. I have some revision lists (census records from Europe), ship manifests, and many U.S. documents where the spelling is closer to Borras. There is reason to believe, that yes, perhaps our ancestors were indeed Spanish Jews, Sephardic. Although the spelling is slightly different, I am inclined to think this might be true.

Re: Some Borras History

grisellgarcia — 2009-01-17 04:00:16Z

HI there,
Does your dad have a brother named Manuel Delgado Borras?? If so then we are first cousins, Manuel is my father and I do know that he has a brother named Victor and I believe they lived in California. Let me know. Thanks.

Re: Some Borras History

grisellgarcia — 2009-01-17 03:42:12Z

Hi Annie,
My name is Grisell Borras Garcia and I'am your half sister. Manuel is also my dad and Sadie is my sister. I would like to touch basis with you and your sister mimi I believe her is. Please call me at 847-838-3385, Thank you, Grisell

Re: Some Borras History

phillipanthonyfans — 2008-11-01 05:23:04Z

Hello, my name is Phillip Borras

I find myself fortunate to have stumbled across this thread and learn that there are others like myself out there, who are curious about OUR name.

I was born and raised in NYC and now live in MA. Here, on the east coast I find the Borras name to be very rare, other than myself, my brother and father (Both named Victor)... I never met my father's father, but I was told he resides in either CA or TX, so I am sure I have an extended family out there somewhere. I have only seen one other person with the Borras name and he was a reporter in Westchester county named Hector Borras.

I would love to learn more about our name, our ancestors and any connections that we may share other than the name.
Please feel free to share any information or ask any questions you may have. I look forward to hearing from any of my fellow Borras'.

Re: Some Borras History

brainybrunnet40 — 2008-04-14 03:21:17Z

My name is linday borras and i am cuban. My family knows that we helped settle cuba and were at one time guards to the spanish royal family. we even have a family crest, it is soo cool! Anyways, do you think that my family is relate to the borras families of puerto rico?

Re: Borras Origins

jimmyborras — 2008-03-12 00:14:32Z

hi annie actually im manuels..grandson.....he has 4 children 3 girls and one son in chicago......my father is his only son in chicago...and a daughter alicia in NJ...she is the only half sibling that we keep in touch with and know if you have anymore info please contact me
jimmyborras@yahhoo.com

Re: Robert Borras, Croydon, UK?

halpark — 2007-10-10 23:29:37Z

I imagine you are outside the UK from your message. You are probably some sort of a cousin of mine, my maiden name was Borras and I actually live in Croydon now - though that is a long story! Robert Borras, Yeoman, married Mary Lyth in Holy Trinity Church, Hull (forget the Spanish suggestions) in 1797. They had several children and three, Robert, Thomas and Charles came down to London and set up in various small businesses. Charles seems to have had no children, Robert, who became immensely rich, had 11 and I found (very much to my surprise)that Thomas (my great-grandfather) had 10. There were Roberts, Charles, Thomas, Henrys, Fredericks in both families but Robert's wealth did nothing to carry on the name. Thomas' son Thomas was my grandfather. You are probably descended from Henry born 1839, James born 1842 or Robert born 1846, his three brothers, I think the latter two were in Croydon. Apparently I have a double locally, even took my son in, bit spooky! I do not take this business very seriously but Mervyn Britton in Australia is dead keen. His gt.gt.grandmother was the eldest daughter of the wealthy Robert (though he has no idea where the money went!) I will tell him to look on this board so he may contact you and I know he has a lot of information on other descendants - I have not bothered outside my own line. He may even have picked up your grandparents marriage.

Robert Borras, Croydon, UK?

uneazyrydr1 — 2007-10-07 01:43:14Z

I'm looking for information on my Grandfather, Robert Borras who was born in Croydon UK in 1893. He married Doris Diana Sigsworth and they went on to have 6 children.
I would love to have any info on him, and his family....I'm now -stuck- tracing my family history!
Many thanks,
Marie

Borras Family History and info Puerto Rico -Manuel Delgado Borras

2006-11-24 15:57:29Z

Hi my name is Jimmy Borras.....I am from Chicago....My grandfather is Manuel Delgado Borras....I know very little about him I have only met him 1 when i was about 6 yrs old (and i remember him telling me never to forget that I am Jewish)....I know he was born in Caguas Puerto Rico, he was in the Korean war and had MANY MANY children scattered......My father is Jimmy Sr, my aunts in Chicago are Sadie, Nancy, and Greasel I also have an aunt in NJ named Alicia (mamita) named after his sister....from what I know and what my father told me he has 2 daughters in San Diego (Anna and Mimi) a son in Philly and kids in other places.......On here a couple of yrs ago I was writing with Robert who is a cousin and lives in St. Lous, he shard some history and pictures but would like to meet and know more about my family and know if my Grandfather manuel is alive....if anyone is a relative or has knowledge please Please feel free to contact me at Jimmyborras@yahoo.com

Regards
Jimmy J. Borras

Re: Grandpa Borras born in Felanitx, Mallorca

2006-11-24 14:34:42Z

Hi I believe I am related to you....I am Jimmy Borras the grandson of Manuel Delgado Borras.........My father is Jimmy Sr.......we are his family from chicago....my aunts are sadie, nancy, gresel, and alicia........I haven not seen my grandfather in almost 20 yrs.....and no one has heard of him i know he had 2 daughters in San diego......A couple of yrs ago I met Robert Borras who lives in St. Louis He sent me pics of my grandfather his brothers sisters and family in Puerto Rico and California....I would love to meet more of my Borras family I have never meet any other Puerto Ricans with that name and wouild love to know the history of that name and our family....I know they are from Caguas, PR and that it is a Spanish-Jewish last name...please contact me at JimmyBorras@yahoo.com....would like to chat and meet more family....

Regards,
Jimmy J. Borras

Borras Origins

2006-03-12 02:09:06Z

Hi Robert, I haven't been back to this site for a couple of years. We are having so much cold weather lately here int the NW that I am going stir happy. I decided to check and see if anyone knows if my father, Manuel Borras is still alive. I noticed that you said he had two daughters. He had Naomi and I with my Mom Delia Aponte, he had two daughters in Chicago, one in NYC, and one, in PR. Those I am sure of as I have seen photos.
I was at the Library last year researching county
codes for construction. I saw a three volume set
of Surname Encyclopedias. I would assume these
books are available at any library in the U.S. According to these books, Borras is Basque in origin. The Basques are believed to have come to
Spain from France. Also we are related to the Riveras, which means coming from the Riviera. We are also Apontes, Anna Maria Aponte-Borras. Aponte means from the bridge. Maria Aponte was my Mom's,
(Delia Lopez, Aponte-Borras) Mom so that makes you
related to me twice......go figure. My parents are my third cousins! Anyway, we are
also Lizardi's, and Urbani's which means Elegance,
that's a stretch. If my great grandpa saw me riding around the NW in my pick up, with hikers on....elegance hardly comes to mind. Are you still
researching, or are you afraid to learn anymore?
Take care, and please feel free to write me direct
at home.
Ciao Primo

Re: Borras sur name

2006-03-12 01:55:34Z

Hello,
I see you posted a note a couple of years ago. I only check the board about every 18 months. My grandparents were born in Caguas, PR. My cousin
Robert started this whole thread, I believe. You had asked about the religious background of the Borras
family. I was told that according to family vital statistics in Spain, we were Jews. A Borras in England told me that was not true. I went to Jewish Surnames.com and we are there. I was told we fled
during the Spanish Inquisition, but not all. I am also told that half of them went to Argentina. I was born into a Catholic family, but am now Prodestant. I believe most of my relatives are Catholic. You said you are here in the U.S., I am too in the beautiful
Pacific NW. You can write me direct if you wish.
Ciao

Re: Borras

2006-08-27 04:40:28Z

Hi Sally,
It's too late to call you but thanks for starting this and giving me a call. I'll get back to you when i get back from Orlando Sunday night.

I hope all is well if everyone.
Stay in touch,
Roro

Re: Borras

2006-08-26 07:13:48Z

My Email
Smalishefs@aol.com
Do we have alot to catch up on !!!!!

Re: Borras

2006-08-26 07:03:06Z

Well HELLO !!!!
Took me long enough to reply !!!!!!
PLEASE get back to me !!!!

Re: Manuel Delgado Borras?

2006-11-24 14:08:40Z

Re: Some Borras History

2006-11-24 14:05:12Z

Re: Origin of Borras

2005-03-03 12:50:45Z

Belinda, thank you so very much. This has been so fascinting, learning about our
heritage. My Mother never spoke of her past, or my Father's so there is a great deal of
curiosity. Sounds like you have researched quite a bit. Are you able to collect info. via
your computer? If so, could you pass on sites that have helped you? My husband's family has been researched for nearly 50 years and he knows his Graham/Flannagan roots clear back to the 1500's in Norwich, England. His paternal side, (Webb) is a mystery. They came to
America three generations back, all we know is that he was an English school master from
Devon, Eng. Came to America through French, CAN. I have used Acestry.com and it
only lists his children, one being my father in law, nothing more. He just passed away a
few months ago, but was always curious about his family history. Again, if you have a
few minutes and can tell me where I would find info. I would be so thankful. If you do,
please send direct to my e-address: JozWebbSite@aol.com.
Thank you so much,
Annie

Re: Origin of Borras

2005-03-02 18:56:23Z

There is a Spanish Musician from Spain that plays
Flaminco, or Spanish Gypsie music. His last name is
Borrasca and he is Slavic in origin. Just curious as to how
or where you went to research the name.

I believe your note, based on what your friend said, stated
that we were not Jewish. Last I saw my family in Los Angeles, my Uncle Enrique had researched while a medical student in Spain, that we were Jewish, those who fled to
Puerto Rico. I am sure there were many faiths in our past.
He researched back in the 60's before computers and internet, by going in person to collect legal info. Hope
this helps as we all try to learn about our roots.
Ciao!

Re: Manuel Delgado Borras?

2005-03-02 18:37:13Z

Hi Edward, Robert, and whoever else reads this,
This is your cousin Anna M. Borras-Webb. I noticed my Father's name on the Board. About five years ago a woman in NJ called my sister Naomi in San Diego and told her that our Father was losing it mentally and needed help. She wanted us to send her money. We don't know this young woman but referred her to the VA as he was a VET of Korea. She never called again but said he was skeletal and wandering the streets of NY and NJ, talking to himself.
It is so sad, but I never spoke with the woman and don't know how to get in touch with him to get him the medical help
he needs. I checked death records to see if he is even alive. I have only met him on four occasions, but none the less, it
grieves me to know he needs help. If any of our relatives know
his whereabouts, or if he is even alive, I would be thankful for
any info. you can send my way.
Thank you,
Annie
PS Sadie you are my half sister, we wrote each other
when we were teenagers.

Re: this is all i know

2004-01-03 05:04:17Z

Hello Cora and everyone,

My name is Gregory Cohen Borras. I'm sitting next to my aunt Pauline Borras Ochart. Her father (my Grandfather) Adolfo Borras Rivera was of Spanish decent. He was born in 1898 in Fajardo, P.R. and moved to New York with his family in 1954. His father's name was Bartolome Borras Certain.

Bartolome had two brothers: Angel and Raphael. We're assuming your great-grandfather is Raphael, so we're definitely related. Also, my aunt knows Andrea Sabat, who we're assuming is your grandmother's cousin.

If you would like to contact us, please send me an email at: mr._lovely@netzero.net. My aunt has some extra info as well. We' would love to hear from you...G

Re: Some Borras History

2003-12-19 03:56:07Z

Hi Anna, I just received a letter from you inquiring if I was the Edward that is your cousin, well the answer is YES. I am Victor's son and we met in L.A. when you lived in San Diego with your sister Mamie and your mother.

Regrds,

Edward

Re: Manuel Delgado Borras

2003-12-19 03:35:27Z

Just read your message about Uncle Manolin, I am Victor's son and your cousin. I also last saw you at your dad's funeral (Roberto). My dad is very ill and @ a nursing home in L.A. I now live in Texas with my wife and two kids.

Regards,

E.B.

Borras from Spain to Pensacola, Mobile, OH, LA, TX, CA

cgdean — 2006-10-18 20:11:28Z

I have info to share on various Borras families descended from Bartolome, John R., John L. and others of Pensacola. Contact me if you belong to these families.

Re: Borras

RosettaHyerBorras — 2006-03-12 17:18:44Z

Hi Sally,
This is Ro-Ro. I live in Florida now. I moved here 2 yrs ago. My daughter Heather Jones(Spitz) lives here with her 2 children Ayden & Austin Spitz.
Contact me . This is great... Tell Sonny hi for me.

Roe

Re: Origin of Borras

belinda163 — 2005-06-15 22:42:17Z

Re: Some Borras History

pgborras — 2005-11-11 01:08:50Z

The search by some (or many?) for linkages of the Borras family who are scattered around the globe should be a very exciting and an interest development for anyone with a Borras root.

Do you know that there are Borras families in the Philippines too? How they are linked to the Borras clans in Spain and in other parts of Europe is by history.

Spain, which we look up to as the Mother country, colonized and ruled Philippines for 3 centuries. Many spaniards settled and died here. Many of them still abound and many living a good social and economic life. History has it that the first inter-marriage in the Philippines was between a German merchant and a lady by the name of Josefina Borras.

Unrecorded family history has brought to oblivion my ancestral root. But the fact that the Spaniards came here, lived and still live here, chances are that my family and the rest of the Borras clan in the Philippines have their roots from Spain or wherever those conquistadores came from.

My grandfather did not live long enough to see me on my birth day. But my grandmother did. She was a mestiza (mixture of spanish and malayan blood). She was a Borras. My mother adopted the Borras family name and so did I. My late father named Jose descended from a Frenchman named Bibiano Cafuir who escaped to Caroline Island(somewhere in the the Pacific) when the Spanish soldiers went after his neck.That was the time when Franch and the Spanish crown were in conflict.

I won't pass for a mestizo look because I look more of a Malayan and so with my late mother. I guess my grandpa was a true blooded Malayan and it was his genes that prevailed in my blood.

Bye for now. I hope my message is of some value to you - if only to let you know that the Borras have gone this far on the surface of the Earth.

Re: Menorca to Ponce

2006-07-08 15:43:23Z

Hola Monica. Yo tengo informacion de los Llompart Borras. Estoy tratando de encotrar info sobre mi abuela Josefina Pujol Todd, sobrina de Roberto H. Todd Wells, papade Roberto H todd Borras, que tuvo una hija que se caso con un tal Rafael Llompart. e-mmail si quieres comunicarte conmigo.

Re: Some Borras History

2006-07-08 15:43:23Z

I just rread yr 200 message in Rootsweb. Im looking for info on Roberto Todd Borras. I think they were at one point settled in Fajardo, P.R. If you think these are yr borras, please e-mail me, Tatagirls@aol.com

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