Dias - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Maria Adelina Dias and Francisco Dias Raposo Sao Migual, Acores

1Ruanovam — 2012-05-08 16:28:24Z

are you still working on your grandfather's family tree?
if yes please contact me.
lillian

Joh Dias

claydeas — 2012-04-11 17:17:41Z

Does anyone have info on a john dias. he was married to alice malloy. i think they lived in the san jose california region. john die in 1938 and alice died in 1922. both are buried in cavalry cemetery in sa jose california. looking for johns parents, siblings and where he was born

Re: Dias, Dyas or Diaz

SteveJames500 — 2012-02-29 22:13:42Z

(from the Methodist Church Archives:)
According to the 1943 Louisiana(Central) Annual Conference Journal, Rev. Dyas "withdrew" fromthe Annual Conference to "join another church." Thedenomination of the other church is not given. Bishop Robert E.Jones was the presiding bishop of the Louisiana (Central) AnnualConference at that time.

(From My Mom, Esther Shelhamer James:)
Rev Dyas showed up at our door in Sheveport, having been stripped of his commission in the Methodist Church. He had gotten into a heated dispute with the Bishop over the building of a resort in Gulfport for the use of the Methodist clergy. Rev Dyas considered it nothing more than a brothel. The Gulfside Assembly actually had a long rich history, (see wikipedia) but Rev Dyas was disgusted by the plans. Of course, his theology, and my parents, would have considered co-ed swimming to be the same as adultery.
He was the principal of my parents' Central Chrisian School (for negro children) for about a year before he died.

Re: Dias in family

wawi_21 — 2012-01-18 04:52:05Z

Blas is my ancestor. Could we meet?

Re: Dias, Dyas or Diaz

Rhelaire — 2012-01-09 19:02:16Z

Thank you for your reply regarding W. L. Dyas. From what I understand, he was a pretty outstanding person having served in a number of Methodist churches in Louisiana. I'd love to hear anything you have to share about him. Thanks again!

Ronald

Re: Dias, Dyas or Diaz

SteveJames500 — 2012-01-09 06:43:20Z

W.l.dyas worked for my parents in 1940. I have amazing stories about him. But i know nothing of his tree.

Dyess/Dias/Dious in South Carolina

paulmhmd — 2011-12-06 19:56:43Z

I am descended from a family which changed its name from Dyess to Dias to Dious. Lud Arnold Dias (c1804-unknown) was the son of Josiah Boyet and Elizabeth Everitt Dyess, widow of William Dyess. Lud's wife was named Eliza and his children included: William, Emily, Caroline and Henry. William (c1834-late 1800's), my ancestor, married Sally Ridgedale. Their children included: Mary Jane (married David R. Howard), Jessie (married Mary Jane "Mollie" Kennedy), George, Clara, Walker, Julia, Laura (married John Wylie Broome) and Leila (m. Willie Alexander). This family lived in the Barnwell/Aiken County area of South Carolina, though descendants spread out. Would love to corresond with anyone with interest in this family.

Re: Dias of Chandor, Salcette, Goa, India.

lubrezina — 2011-11-19 18:56:27Z

The only connection to Zanzibar is that my great-grandfather Joachim Francis Pinto (my granny's dad) came to Zanzibar in 1914 with his twin brother. But I don't know of any Dias connection. The Dias side of the family is a bit of a mystery.

Very cool archaeological connection. I am actually an archaeologist here in Canada - I was at least. I now do Policy work. That is very interesting.

I only have some info from my granny. I know that my grandfather C.P. Dias ran the International Motormart in Tanga and I have a very nice photo album from the 30's with photos. There may be some clues there.

I will have to do a little more digging. I will ask about Isodore Dias see if that name rings a bell. There may be a link?

Take care
Lu-Anne

Re: Dias of Chandor, Salcette, Goa, India.

cliffjpereira — 2011-11-19 10:46:24Z

Lu-Anne

Another thing I found was that my Dias line is somehow related to Isodore Dias - a Portuguese Concul in Zanzibar. bearing in mind Zanzibar's proximity to Tanga, do you have any such family stories?

Also I did go to Goa, and found that my branch of the DIas family lived in the far end of Chandor across the road from the remains of the ancient Hindu temple (now an archaelogical site). The Dias' of Chandor are indeed an ancient family of the village.

Do you have any dates?

Re: Dias of Chandor, Salcette, Goa, India.

lubrezina — 2011-11-18 20:39:01Z

No problem. So you are thinking there is no relation then to C.P. Dias? I will ask my grans if any of these names ring a bell. She is 92 so her memory is not as good as it used to be. Thank you for your reply. If you do come across anything - please let me know. I am getting a little less hopeful that I will find any more info without actually going to Tanga and Goa. ;). Do you know if you could hire someone in Goa to do the research?

Thank you again. Interesting work you are doing. Lu-Anne

Re: Dias of Chandor, Salcette, Goa, India.

cliffjpereira — 2011-11-18 19:40:35Z

Dear Lu-Anne

Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. I have been away on business in the Philippines.

I think the sisters name is probably Epifania. My great grandmother was a Maria Escolastica Dias from Chandor, who married Estavao Pereira from Chinchinim. Escolastica had a sister called Maria Dorothia Dias. But I have no idea of any other siblings. The Chandor families are really difficult to work with, as few kept an oral or written history.

I am aware that there were a number of Goan bandsmen based at the British Army in Pune (Poona) around 1883. I will keep a look out.

Regards
Cliff

Re: Dias of Chandor, Salcette, Goa, India.

ashleydias21 — 2011-11-09 05:53:35Z

Hi, i am Ashley Dias from Seychelles.

Re: Dias of Chandor, Salcette, Goa, India.

lubrezina — 2011-11-08 02:50:49Z

Hello Cliff

I send a couple of messages. My grandfather was Camilo Peter Dias - he lived in Tanga, Tanzania for sometime but I believe he is from Chandor, Salcette originally. He had 10 brothers and sisters - one was named Efifania I was told. He was married to my grandmother Martha Rose Dias who is still alive and living in Ontario. I know nothing about his side of the family. He was a manager at the International Motor Mart in Tanga. I have a lovely album of photos from before he married my grandmother - that show that he was in the indian Army in Poona (Pune) but we do not know for what.

If you have any info on the Dias family that might be used - could you please let me know. I would really like to know if there is a connection - I am starting to get a little discouraged.

Thank you kindly.
Lu-Anne DaCosta

Re: Dias of Chandor, Salcette, Goa, India.

lubrezina — 2011-11-08 02:50:41Z

Re: Samuel J. Dias of Westmoreland County, PA

jennifery4 — 2011-10-21 20:51:19Z

Mary Ellen Dias is my g-great grandmother. Her daughter, Grace, is my great-grandmother. Would love to share info as well. However, I do not have a lot.

Re: Dias

lubrezina — 2011-10-14 18:59:28Z

Hi Cliff

i think we do have a connection here. My grandfather Camilo Peter Dias was from Chandor (according to my granny Martha Rose Dias). My grannies family was from Siolim - Frances and Bella Pinto. My grand granny's Bella (Carmelina Bella Pinto - nee Desousa was from Siolim Bardez as well. ANy info you might have on the Dias side would be great or any info at all. I have hit a wall here.

My father's family (DaCosta) are from Varca Goa - near Margao? Thank you. Lu-anne

Re: Dias

cliffjpereira — 2011-10-05 07:20:44Z

Hi Lu Anne,
Your last post was deleted before i could read it, this could be because you posted it on the munnery board - instead of this one on Dias.

Please resend it.

Regards
Cliff

Re:dias

lubrezina — 2011-10-04 01:45:40Z

Hello Cliff

Did you get my last email. My grandfather Camilo Peter Dias was from Chandor - he married Martha Rose Pinto my granny. Her family was from Siolim Bardez they were the Pintos and DeSouza's (sp?). Her mother was Camelina Pinto (need DeSouza) married to Frances Pinto - who owned a lovely house in Siolim. My greatgrandmother Bella (Carmelina Isobella) had a sister Stella (who moved to London), Annie, Joseph and a couple other brothers. Her father we think was Sebastien Desouza who lived in Siolim. His sister was Ephiphania Braganza. Sorry are you still able to send me your family tree. I am eager to see if there is a relation and find out more about my family. thank you kindly.

Re: Dias

lubrezina — 2011-09-24 14:09:00Z

HI Cliff

Are you able to share your family tree with me. Perhaps there is a link. I am going to talk to my granny Martha Dias. She also had an aunt Stella DeSouza that moved to London with a son Sebastien DeSouza - I believe. Related to Peter Rocha? Any way maybe there is some link or at least you may know of my relatives in Tanga. Thanks!

Lu-Anne DaCosta

Dias of Chandor, Salcette, Goa, India.

cliffjpereira — 2011-09-23 10:44:12Z

Please get in touch if you are working on the Dias family from Chandor in Goa. Members of the family may have lived in East Africa.

DIAS Ralph E - Vietnam Wall section 16W

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2011-02-21 23:00:10Z

DIAS Ralph E - Vietnam Wall section 16W

Honor our Veterans. This is one of many photographs of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Parker Co, TX. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 219,140 photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Parker), cemetery(Vietnam) and Surname.

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is not my family.

David Dias born 1856 in MO

sb654202 — 2011-01-05 02:29:29Z

I'm looking for info on David Dias born 1856 in Mo, has bro Peter b 1862, sister Betty b 1869 in MO. Living in New Madrid MO in 1870 census living with Tom and Jinny Aslin, son Luther 1 Yr. No Dias mother or father listed with the familyAnyone know about them? S.b.

Re: Samuel J. Dias of Westmoreland County, PA

BDGraham68 — 2010-08-11 22:45:08Z

Hi Bob, Yes, that is the Mary Ellen Dias this is my Great-Grandmother. I would appreciate any information that you would share regarding her brothers and sisters. You can reach me at bdgraham68@aol.com or lyngal@aol.com. If you want I can review your information and send any information that may have that you do not have.

Re: Samuel J. Dias of Westmoreland County, PA

rdias1 — 2010-08-11 02:45:38Z

Was the Mary Ellen Dias you asked about married to
Hugh Owen? If so, I have a very small amount of information on her direct line but quite a bit of information on the families of her brothers and sisters.
Let me know what you need !
Bob

DIAS Edrie “Eddie” E 1924-2010 - Ohio

Lace_Lynch — 2010-08-09 14:09:37Z

BOARDMAN – Edrie “Eddie” E. Dias, 86, died Sunday, Aug. 8, 2010, at the Hospice House. (Mahoning County, Ohio)

Mr. Dias was born Feb. 5, 1924, in Struthers, Ohio a son of Homer and Margaret Altimus Dias.

He attended the Poland, Ohio Schools and received his high school diploma after returning home from the War. Mr. Dias was a U.S. Army veteran proudly serving during World War II from May of 1942 until September of 1945. He served with the 110th Field Artillery Battalion 29th Division and participated in the invasion of Normandy on D-Day.

Mr. Dias worked as a locomotive engineer for Republic Steel and later LTV, retiring in 1985, after 40 years of service. After retirement, he worked part time for Elton Beard Christmas tree farm, Sears where he worked in the electrical and garden department and Steego Auto Parts.

He was a member of the Old North Church and its Golden Heirs, the Old Fellows Chatterbox, Canfield American Legion, the Canfield AARP No. 3104 and was a member of the New Middletown Volunteer Fire Department for many years.

He leaves his wife, the former Virginia Mae Hadley, whom he married June 17, 1950; his daughter, Janet Norton of Boardman; son, David (Tamela) Dias of Pickerington, Ohio; and two grandchildren, Jason (Alison) Norton of New Albany, Ohio and Rachel Norton of Boardman.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, William Dias; three sisters, Ora Dias Welty, Alberta Guy and Viola Dias; and three brothers, Homer, Ernest and Alfred Dias.

Services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Old North Church, 7105 Herbert Road, Canfield, Ohio where family and friends will be received from 9 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. prior to the service.

Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial tributes take the form of contributions in Mr. Dias’ name to Hospice House, 9803 Sharrott Road, Poland, OH 44514.

Please visit www.beckerobits.com to send condolences.

« Sign the guestbook for Edrie 'Eddie' E. Dias.

Re: Dias Family - Indiana County, Pennsylvania

BDGraham68 — 2010-07-31 23:55:41Z

Norma, I am working trying to track my Dias relatives. I know that my GG-Grandmother was Mary Ellen Dias, who was the daughter of Richard Dias, who was the son of Thomas Dias Jr. Any help would be appreciated.

Re: Samuel J. Dias of Westmoreland County, PA

BDGraham68 — 2010-07-31 23:44:41Z

Bob, I am a GG-Granddaughter of Mary Ellen Dias, who is a daughter or Richard Dias. Who I believe as a son of Thomas Dias Jr. I am looking for information on this Dias family. Can you provide any help with this? I would appreciate any information.

Re: Maria Adelina Dias and Francisco Dias Raposo Sao Migual, Acores

ljfReis — 2010-06-25 03:37:09Z

I just saw this post and I’m wondering if we have family connections:
My mother’s father was AGOSTINHO DIAS RAPOSA (born abt 1895) and he was from Pico de Mafra, Mosteiros also.
He had 4 brothers: MANUEL, JOSÉ, FRANCISCO, JOÃO and 3 sisters MARIA DA LUZ, MARIANNA and MARIA JOSÉ. Most of them came to US and/or Canada but with the exception of my grandfather. I don’t much information on them.

My grandfather’s parents names were: FRANCISCO DIAS RAPOSA and MARIA ADELINA DIAS.
(he had been married before but I don’t have any information on that marriage)

Re: Dias connection

jdavy1306 — 2010-06-05 15:50:28Z

From what I understand Thomas Dyess moved to Niles, Ohio so I would say that is the PA Dyess family you are related to.

Re: 1669/70 Thomas Dias/Dyas of VA and/or MD gave my ancestor George SOUTH a gift of 70a of land in Westmoreland Co.,VA--what is the relationship?

donaldbuncie — 2010-05-27 17:53:55Z

There are a few things I didn't have. Thanks

Re: 1669/70 Thomas Dias/Dyas of VA and/or MD gave my ancestor George SOUTH a gift of 70a of land in Westmoreland Co.,VA--what is the relationship?

aprilkylebladh — 2010-05-26 17:56:22Z

Hi,

This is all that I have your Thomas Dyas (b. 1775 VA-1837) and Elizabeth Dillon (1780 Dublin, Ireland-1866) and their son Richard (abt 1815-1870) and wife Susan Mardis (b. 1823).
I have Thomas Dyas father as Thomas Dyas (1750-1779). NOTHING IS PROVEN by me!

Notes below on Thomas Dyas
!Notes for THOMAS DIAS:
1790 Thomas Dyes, your Co. PA 2 male, 1 female, no slaves
1800 Thomas, Dias, Westmoreland, PA 1 male, 1 female
1820 Thomas, Dias, Indiana Co. PA, West Wheatfild

Several spellings I found on Dias,Dyart,Dyas, Diess, Dies, Dais, Dyess

Other information I found on the name Dias

The name Dias is derived from the Spanish Diegues, which means son of Diego.
Diego should be Tiago (which is James for the English speaking or Jacques, for
the French, or Giacommo for the Italian, which at the end goes back to Jacob)

1790 PA, Philadelphia Co. found a Joseph Diar, 1 son, 6 female

From the Abstracts of Franklin's Penn. Gazette, 1728-1748
Dias, Moses, near the Gap, pen.:

Maryland marriages, 1634-1777
Rebecca Dyas, married Thomas Hutchings, Feb. 4, 1741, 2 TA-174
Eliza Dyar, married James Greene, July 26, 1727, 1 PG-286
Jane Dias married Mark Hargidon, Aug, 5, 1719, 2-TA-90

ST. Michael's & Zion Church, Philadelphia, PA
Dorothea L. Dies, married Simon Freysbach April 7, 1752
Michael Deis, married Anna Sophia Opp. July 9, 1754
Jacob Deiss, married Dorothea Schmidt, May 15, 1769

Maryland Calendar of Wills
Francis Dias was Testamentary of Peter Lemaire's will in Calvert Co. Maryland
Oct. 9, 1693, March 31, 1694

Sitefinder U.S. Places Names Database
Dias, PA, Indiana Co, Dias Creek, Cape May, Maryland

1910 CAMBRIA CO. PA
Dias, Raney (?) 32 married 7 years born PA. Margareet 25, Devore 7,Opal M. 6,
Blain D. 3, George W. 11 mo. & Ulzlr, Lesle- bro-in-law, who are they?

More About THOMAS DIAS:
1: September 1674, Found a Thomas who married Jane Pelingham, could be his parents?

This is all that I have.
Good Luck,
April

Re: 1669/70 Thomas Dias/Dyas of VA and/or MD gave my ancestor George SOUTH a gift of 70a of land in Westmoreland Co.,VA--what is the relationship?

donaldbuncie — 2010-05-23 18:10:13Z

I am trying to find more information on Thomas Dias that settled in PA. One Thomas Dias 1770/1780 PA settled in Indiana Co PA married Elizabeth Dillon 1780 Ireland. I am looking for his parents.

Re: Dias connection

jdavy1306 — 2010-05-15 20:02:38Z

I'm afraid not. I only can verify back to William Henry Dyess born in 1854 and died 1899 living in Westmoreland County, PA. Sorry

Re: Dias connection

IrishArtP — 2010-05-15 17:54:05Z

Where is the Pennslyvannia Dias line traced back to ? What individual and location ?

I have a Dias/Dyas relative named George that came from Ireland, stopped in PA, got married to a Margareth O'Connor about 1850/54; had a son George in 1854 and then moved on to Illinois by 1860 where they had an additional 6 children.

I know a very little about Margareth O'Connor - father was named John, mother unknown per death certificate and she was born in Limerick County, Ireland abt 1836.

Information on George Sr death certificate was junk, just filed in spaces to fill them in.

Ring any bells for anyPA Dias hunter ??

Re: Dias connection

jdavy1306 — 2010-05-02 15:43:40Z

You are from the Pennsylvania Dyess/Dias Clan that I am related to. Do you have a William Henry Dyess/Dias in your history? Would love some info.

Re: Dias..Fall River, Massachusetts

Prissydias — 2010-03-22 20:18:34Z

Hi,
My Great Grandfather is Antonio Dias, not sure the year(approx early very late 1800s to very early 1900s) born in St. Miguel, Acores. Im not sure but he may have had a sister named Philomena. Which island is your great grandmother from?

Re: Dias..Fall River, Massachusetts

Prissydias — 2010-03-22 20:17:58Z

dias marriage

claydeas — 2010-01-27 22:29:35Z

looking for info on the marriage between lean dias and manuel cabral on july 7 1900 in santa clara county.the certificate number is 1051. any info would be great
clay

Dias family of monterey

claydeas — 2009-12-19 17:24:46Z

looking for any info on this family.james dias was born in 1855 in monterey cal. an 1880 census says both his parents were born in mexico. may have had a sister named lena

Re: 1669/70 Thomas Dias/Dyas of VA and/or MD gave my ancestor George SOUTH a gift of 70a of land in Westmoreland Co.,VA--what is the relationship?

aprilkylebladh — 2009-12-16 01:10:07Z

Please forgive me, I just found you email as I was trying to delete over 500 emails (many which I've never read) because I've been overwhelmed with emails lately.

I've done work on the Dyas but have been unable to make a connect to my ancestor George South or his wife Isabella _?_ , but the gift has to mean there is a connection.

Sincerely,
April

Dias of san jose

claydeas — 2009-12-12 20:22:10Z

im looking for the marriage record of james dias to cecelia murphy.They were married at st josephs church in san jose california in 1887, i think
any other info on these two would be great
thanks
clay

Re: Rose Grocutt, Rose Dias

Merice46 — 2009-11-26 16:02:03Z

Hi,
I feel you should be more specific when posting,thats if you want help.Initials are not going to help.
Anyway.There is a marriage for a Rose Grocutt in 1901
Pancras 1b 281 Jun.Qtr
What else do you know??

Regards

Sandra

Rose Grocutt, Rose Dias

Sharkbay — 2009-11-26 10:29:23Z

Hi all, I am looking for Rose Dias nee Grocutt who is my maternal great grandmother. Any info would be great, she had two children F R Dias married in 1913 to H Gould, and J V Dias born 1893. Not sure if she was married at the time of her childrens birth's or if she ever married? Trying to locate her husband or the father of her children (Dias). Coming up against brick walls and i wondered if anyone had any answers out there?

Thank you
Sharkbay

Re: Information About My father

TheTimeAngel — 2009-09-28 02:07:27Z

Do you live in mount Morris, NY?

Re: Edward X. and Alfred X. Dias of Sacramento, California

sstrask_1 — 2009-09-01 04:25:44Z

I am the son of Romet Dias (Trask) and the grandson of Edward Dias. Sean Trask sstrask@yahoo.com

Re: 1669/70 Thomas Dias/Dyas of VA and/or MD gave my ancestor George SOUTH a gift of 70a of land in Westmoreland Co.,VA--what is the relationship?

CarolynBales69 — 2009-08-11 17:16:16Z

April -

Yes! I'm related to the Thomas Dias/Dyas that we are talking about!!!

I need to talk to you very badly about his! I think we have had a great break thru here!!

Kaite Carolyn DYESS Bales
Emails:
CarolynBales@yahoo.com
KaiteBales@yahoo.com

phone: 318-201-1834

I can't wait to hear back from you!

Thanks!!!

Re: 1669/70 Thomas Dias/Dyas of VA and/or MD gave my ancestor George SOUTH a gift of 70a of land in Westmoreland Co.,VA--what is the relationship?

aprilkylebladh — 2009-08-06 19:00:38Z

Are you related to Thomas Dias/Dyas of Westmoreland Co., VA?
I have many, many land transactions of this Thomas Dias who think might be related to my George SOUTH. The one I found the most interesting was the following because it gives his wives 1st name as Michall:

!2 June 1669. Thomas Dyas and Michall his wife appoint our trustie and welbeloved friends Mr. John Wheston our attornie to acknowledge unto John Quiglye two tracts, 1300 acres lying upon the branches of Nomeny River; the one third part of 1050 acres in partnershipp betweene Mr. John Wheston and Mr. Patrick Spence upon the branches of Rappak. River bounding upon 1200 acres belonging to Lt. John Washington, Mr. David Norry and Mr. Patrick Spence. Signed by Thomas Dyas and Michall Dias. 19 9br [Nov.] 1669. Recorded

I was never able to find anything else about Michall (wife of Thomas DYAS), except I've seen where others have a Thomas Dias/Dyas (abt 1750-1779)married to a Michall 1st or last name who had at least 3 sons: (1)Thomas (1775-1837, md Elizabeth Dillon, had son Richard-1815 to 1870, md Susan Mardis); (2) Richard (abt 1770 York Co., PA-had at least 3 sons,son Andrew b. 1803 PA); (3)Joseph.

I don't know if these researchers have any proof that their Thomas DYAS was married to Michall or if they mistakenly confused the wife of the earlier Thomas DIAS with their later Thomas DIAS.

What is your Thomas DIAS connection?

Sincerely,
April Kyle BLADH

Re: 1669/70 Thomas Dias/Dyas of VA and/or MD gave my ancestor George SOUTH a gift of 70a of land in Westmoreland Co.,VA--what is the relationship?

aprilkylebladh — 2009-08-06 18:19:23Z

I still haven't found the connection between Thomas Dias/Dyas and my ancestor George SOUTH. Land gifts usually mean a close connection, but I never found Thomas Dias/Dyas' will to see if there was a connection.

Do you have any additional information or a copy of the Thomas Dias/Dyas' will?

Sincerely,
April Kyle Bladh

Re: HELP!!

CarolynBales69 — 2009-07-26 01:22:28Z

I would love to communicate with you!!!

CarolynBales@yahoo.com

Re: DIAS / DYAS & HALETT Marriage Cert

CarolynBales69 — 2009-07-26 01:07:22Z

I would be interested in the certificate.
ThankS