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William, Frank and Manuel Sousa

Oh_Mama_Mia — 2009-06-17 15:56:46Z

Searching for William Sousa, son of Frank Sousa.

William may have been born in either Providence Rhode Island or Danbury, Connecticut around 1945.

Frank Sousa was born Jan 1, 1895 in East Providence and died Sep 10, 1964 in Danbury.

Frank Sousa and his brother Manuel both married Ormsby sisters from Danbury, and are the sons of Manuel and Mary Sousa of Providence and Portugal.

William had 2 older half-sisters Dorothy Irene, and Ellen / Nellie.

William was last seen in Danbury about 40 years ago at a family wedding and no one has seen or heard from him since.

Re: Sousa

Msand369 — 2009-04-19 12:48:21Z

I also have a Sousa in my family
Father --Augustus Brown Sousa
Mother--Mary Gloria Mayo

Children-- Mary (all unknown)
Emily.. Married Eluziario..1 girl- Gloria
Joseph .. Married ?? 2 children- Johnny - Carol
Angela..Married Bourgeois 2 children-- Robert- Henry
All children Born around New Bedford,Mass area.

Re: Sousa's from New Mexico

shoping — 2009-04-16 22:55:05Z

Hi!Rebecca your great grandfather Felipe Bonsall,was my great grandfathers brother,my great grandfather was Juan Bonsall,my grandma Pauline (pablita) father.William h.Bonsall is my g-g-grandfather also,Williams frist wife was Maria Doloras Navarette,my g-g-grandmother your g-g-grandmother Anastacia Archuleta married in 1868/Doloras Navarette married William Bonsall in 1852,Manual,Juan,& three dauthers were from Dolores,Fernin Filpe and other dauthers, were from Anastacia.Manuel born in 1853/Juan born in 1854 Marriages IN Taos N.M. children N.M. and Colo.I HAVE CENSUS RECORDS and Taos Baptism records 1701-1860 that show who he was married to in what year. I knew about Felipe and Fermin,and Crusita ,because my grandma would speak of them,she would say my tio,when she spoke of them.Like you I'm not sure where William h. Bonsall was from,because sometimes in census records he would say place of birth New York and other times he'd say Missouri.I also have prof that he was in the Union army.I live in N.M. now, been here ten years. WE still have Bonsall cousins in Colo. and Calif. My Parents are Henry and Martha Romero They are 90years old now,and live near me.What are your parents name? I would like to hear from you,If you want to write to me let me know,I'am sure that we are cousins.

Sousa in Cuba

colivio1 — 2009-03-17 01:17:56Z

I am looking for any info on my father's family. His name was Jose Antonio Sousa y Costa, son of Felix Luis Sousa y Valdez and Zoila Luciana Costa y de la Puebla. He was born in Havana, and emigrated to US in 1950's. Ended up in NY, then moved to Chicago. Any relatives out there?

Looking for Info on Geraldine E. Sousa

annereynolds176 — 2008-10-27 05:17:27Z

I am looking for any family or information on my mother Geraldine Elizabeth Sousa. Born in Massachusetts on May 18, 1934 to Manuel Sousa and Mary (Burgess). She may have been raised by her grandmother - and she had a younger sister (possibly named Marion). Any info. would be much appreciated.

Re: Emigrated Through Boston harbor - 15 Sep 1881

thefollower — 2008-10-15 15:34:53Z

Yes. I think we are talking about the same family.
Since posting this message, much more family tree info has been discovered.

http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/s/o/u/R-T-Sousa/i...

Do you have any more family info?
Can you email me at sousart@comcast.net?

Re: Emigrated Through Boston harbor - 15 Sep 1881

nanniedel — 2008-10-15 00:20:50Z

Sorry, I forgot to mention that they were baptized and married in Sao Sebastiao parish.

Re: Emigrated Through Boston harbor - 15 Sep 1881

nanniedel — 2008-10-15 00:18:58Z

Manuel Sousa (my great grandfather) was born in Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel, Azores. His wife, Blanche Machado (Americanized to Marshall) was also born in Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel, Azores.
They settled in Cambridge, Ma.

Marion Sousa

shazard4 — 2008-09-08 15:38:22Z

Marion Sousa lived in Pawtucket RI on 33 Broadway St. She gave birth to my father in 1930 at age 15. Still in search for any exsisting family.

Re: John Phillip Sousa

BettyBartlett27 — 2008-05-09 22:57:33Z

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Re: 1930 census of Antone Souza

nanablue2007 — 2008-03-09 13:40:08Z

1930
Watsonville, Santa Cruz, California
Antone M Souza 44 WIDOW IMMIGRATED 1901 WHICH IS DIFFERENT FROM PREVIOUS CENSUS
Manuel Souza 20
Mary Souza 19
Vivian Souza 18
Mabel Souza 16

ANTONE IS LISTED ON THE CA VOTER'S REG FOR WATSONVILLE SANTA CRUZ
WWI DRAFT
SEPT 12 1918
Name: Antone M Souza
City: RFD C BOX 153
County: Tulare
State: California
Birth Date: 25 Jul 1885 PORTUGAL
Race: White MED/MED/BROWN/DARK HAIR
Roll: 1544431
DraftBoard: 1
SELF EMPLOYED DAIRYMAN
NEAREST RELATIVE: MANUEL M SOUZA

CABI
Anthony Souza PRIVATE 1917 Male Cabral Santa Cruz ??

Anthony Francis Souza 1936 Male Cabral Santa Cruz

Rose Marie Souza PRIVATE 1939 Female Cabral Santa Cruz

I AM NOT RELATED

1930 census of Antone Souza

wardrop173 — 2008-03-09 05:59:57Z

I am looking for some information on Antone Souza, born
1886 in the Azores, Portgual. In 1930 he was married in Watsonville, California. He was from Tulare in 1920 Census.
He might have gone by Antone M Souza. He had children of Manuel, Mable, Vivian, Rosie, and Eva. Later about 1934 or 1935, he would marry Frances Cabral, and would have two children----Anthony( b. 1936) and Rosemarie (b. 1938). I would like to know of the 1930 Census, and any more information.

JIm

Re: 1920 census of Antone Souza

wardrop173 — 2008-03-08 16:23:06Z

Hi Lapaz

Thanks for that information on Antone Souza. I am trying to find the 1900 and 1910 census without any luck. I used Antone this time, instead of Antonio and everything fits in , the children he had were right. Is there a census for those years(1900,1910) for Antone Souza in Tulare. His wife is not with him in the 1920 census, as they were divorced. Also I am trying to find the 1930 census in Watsonville, California for Antone Souza. Anymore information would be great.

Thanks Jim

Re: 1920 census of Antone Souza

lapaz — 2008-03-08 11:27:39Z

1920 Tulare,Tulare, CA
ED 241-Page 8A
Antone Souza, 35, im. 1885?PA he and parents born Portugal, farmer/dairy
Manuel, 11, CA
Mary, 9, CA
Vivian, 8, CA
Rosie, 7, CA
Mable, 6, CA
John M. Souza, 26, partner, im. 1911 PA, he and parents born Port., farmer/dairy
Mary P., wife of partner, im. 1912 al, she and parents born Portugal
Carl, 9 months, son of partner, born CA

1920 census of Antone Souza

wardrop173 — 2008-03-08 05:06:48Z

Looking for some information on Antone Souza, born about 1885-6 in the Azores, Portgual. I don't know his wife's name , but it could be possibly Mary. He would have had children named Eva, Mable, Mary , Rosie, Manuel. I am mostly sure there is a census for Antone Souza

Jim

1920 census of Antone Souza

wardrop173 — 2008-03-08 05:03:51Z

Re: Nellie SOUSA m. Aurellio MENDES - Lowell, MA

dsousa126 — 2008-03-04 01:31:38Z

My family is also from Lowell. My grandmother was Mary Pacheco Sousa. She married John Sousa. They had five sons and one daughter. George, Johhny, Manny, Jimmy, David, and Elsie. Sound familar? email me Kagney19@msn.com

Re: Looking for Sousas in Lowell Mass

dsousa126 — 2008-03-04 01:28:26Z

I am also searching for Sousa's in Lowell. My father had several brothers. One named David, but from what I know he did not have a son named Michael. The brothers were Johnny, Manny, Jimmy, George, David. One sister, Elsie. Any sound familar?

Whilhemina (RODERIQUE) SOUSA in MA

2002-11-16 06:30:26Z

Does anyone recognize the Whilhemina Sousa listed in the follorwing obit? Unmarried name was Roderiques - sometimes spelled Roderick or Roderique.

NEW BEDFORD -- Alice Roderick Correia, 79, died Monday, Dec. 23, 1996, after a long illness. She was the wife of John M. Correia and daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Andrade) Roderick.

She died at St. Luke's Hospital.

Born in South Dartmouth, she lived most of her life in New Bedford and was a communicant of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. She was employed by Leading Sportswear as a stitcher until her retirement. Mrs. Correia was a member of the International Ladies Garment Workers Union.

Survivors include her widower; a brother, Henry Roderick of North Dartmouth; two sisters, Rose Roderick of New Bedford and Hilda Simas of South Dartmouth; nieces and nephews; and grandnieces and grandnephews. She was also the sister of the late Joseph Roderick, William Roderick, Phoebe Roderick and Whilhemina Sousa.
Arrangements are by the Cabral-Lamoureux Funeral Home, 177 Cove St.
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CORREIA -- Of this city, Dec. 23, 1996, Alice (Roderick), aged 79 years, wife of John M. Correia, sister of Henry Roderick of No. Dartmouth, Rose Roderick of New Bedford, Hilda Simas of So. Dartmouth. Also survived by several nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral at 8 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 27 from the CABRAL-LAMOUREUX FUNERAL HOME, 177 Cove Street, New Bedford, MA, followed by a Funeral Mass in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church at 9 a.m. Calling hours Thursday only 5-8 p.m. Interment St. John Cemetery. Ample, lighted parking area

Nellie SOUSA m. Aurellio MENDES - Lowell, MA

2003-10-23 04:42:39Z

This is my first search on the message board. I am responding to Stacy and Michael's question about relatives in Lowell. I also have Sousa relatives from Lowell Ma and also want to search for Sousa and Mendes families. My grandmother was Nellie Sousa who married Aurellio Mendes. Nellie had many siblings in the Lowell area, her mother was Mary Sousa. As a child I occaisionally visited my great aunts and uncles, i think there were more uncles than aunts, but, I do not know any of my cousins, first or second. Hope this helps, if your husband is related, please e-mail me--lgaler@comcast.net --I would really like to begin a family tree before I visit Portugal or the Azores.Thanks

Phoebe Elizabeth SOUSA b. 1973 - Florence, South Carolina

2001-03-18 07:48:10Z

I am looking for Phoebe Elizabeth Sousa, born 9-7-73 in Florence, S. C. to Elizabeth M. Sousa and Charles P. Sousa, Jr. Please contact me at my address of 149 Beaver Circle, Brinson, GA 31725. Thanks,

Re: Joao SOUSA from Providence, Rhode Island

1999-09-07 06:34:20Z

I'm from Portugal and I have cousins in Pawtucket, RI. They are Maria Jose Cardoso(Mary Jo), Maria Luisa Cardoso (Mary Lou), Prazeres Cardoso e Antonio Cardoso. There are many portuguese people in Pawtucket, but do you know them?

David C. SOUSA died 1974 - father to child in Hawaii

2002-08-19 04:04:26Z

My Uncle David was in the military and fathered a child illegitamatly in Hawaii. My Uncle passed in 1974 in an accident. No one in the family knows anything of this child or the union. If anyone has any information I would love to know.
Thank you,
Jacinta

Re: Edward & Candida SOUSA - New Bedford, MA

2002-11-16 06:16:54Z

Would your Sousa have any Roderick or Roderiques married into the line? I'm looking for a Whilhemina Roderique/Roderiques/Roderick (they seem to have used all three spellings) who married a Sousa in the New Bedford/South Dartmouth area around 1930ish

Edward & Candida SOUSA - New Bedford, MA

2001-11-13 19:13:27Z

I AM LOOKING FOR ANY COUSINS THAT WOULD BE RELATED TO A EDWARD AND CANDIDA SOUSA BOTH RESIDED IN NEW BEDFORD MASSACHUTTES. THEY BOTH HAD 10 CHILDREN .EDWARD WORKED IN A FACTORY AND CANDIDA WAS A NURSE

Joao SOUSA from Providence, Rhode Island

1999-08-08 14:51:17Z

hi everybody my name is Joao Sousa and I am from Providence Rhode Island.

Irene Elizabeth Sousa m. Hubert Alberttan ENNIS - Florida

2006-09-25 20:27:10Z

looking for irene elizabeth sousa who was married to Hubert alberttan ennis in fla. both dead.

Henry SCHROEDER's mother's maiden name: SOUSA

2006-09-25 20:26:38Z

I'm looking for information on the following family names: Sousa, Schroeder and Schmerbeck. This is how I'm related: my mother's name is Alice E. Schmerbeck-Takacs. Her mother was Mary Schroeder-Schmerbeck. Mary's father was Henry Schroeder. His mother's maiden name was Sousa. John Phillip Sousa was a distant cousin of hers.

1937 adoption in Pueblo, Colorado - Mom's maiden name: SOUSA

2006-09-25 20:25:26Z

I was adopted at the age of 3 months from an orphanage in Pueblo, Colorado, USA. That was in 1937, my mother's maiden name was Sousa. I would appreciate any information, especially medical that you could provide. Please e-mail at two2two@worldnet.att.net Thank you. Mary Lou

Re: Saraphina DUMAS formerly De SOUSA

2006-09-25 20:24:42Z

I am not sure if John Philip brought his family to Mass. But I do know that my grandfather, who was his newphew, was brought to Mass. from the Azores as a child. I am not sure which of my great-grandparents were his brother or sister, I can find out though

Saraphina DUMAS formerly De SOUSA

2006-09-25 20:24:11Z

My name is Sara Desiree Daigle..i used
to live in Acushnet Massachusetts. My great
grandmothers name is Saraphina Dumas..but she
used to be a De Sousa..I was just wondering if
anyone else knew anything about John Phillip
Sousa's family tree..Did he ever bring his
family to Massachusetts? My family is Portuguese
and I can't seem to find a family tree right now
I would appreciate it if anyone had any info.
to please write me back..Thank you

SOZA from Fayal, Azores to Massachusetts

LewisBStevens3rd — 2008-01-08 18:58:27Z

I am looking for any information on Soza families in the Barnstable County, Massachusetts area. There was a family of siblings who immigrated about 1885 to 1905 from Fayal, Azores to Boston, then on to Fall River and eventually Falmouth. Names include: Manuel Soza, married Etta Fuller, Gertrude married William Costa, Marion [Mary] not married and an unknown brother who possibly married a Caroline before coming to America in 1901.

Re: Anna MEDERIOS m. SOUSA - Children: Richard (b.1924 Mass.), Barbra, and Geo.

RPokorny — 2007-07-31 15:54:02Z

Hi,

Either spelling seems to be acceptable. Just going to ancestry.com and typing in each spelling gave me thousands of hits.
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Re: Anna MEDERIOS m. SOUSA - Children: Richard (b.1924 Mass.), Barbra, and Geo.

RPokorny — 2007-07-31 12:53:55Z

Hi,

Glad I could help.

I found this. Don't know if this is him or not, but maybe you would want to try to find an obit for him and see if the children you mentioned are listed. The age fits with the 1920 and 1930 census.

Hope this helps,
Ruth Pokorny
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Social Security Death Index

Name: Maurice Souza
SSN: 026-07-6863
Last Residence: 02740 New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States of America
Born: 8 Oct 1896
Last Benefit: 02740 New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States of America
Died: Feb 1978
State (Year) SSN issued: Massachusetts (Before 1951)
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Massachusetts Death Index, 1970-2003

Name: Maurice Souza
Certificate: 018243
Death Place: New Bedford
Death Date: 18 Feb 1978
Birth Place: Massachusetts
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I also noticed something in the 1930 census that I didn't notice before. Morris stated that he was married at age 23, and Annie stated that she was married age 19. So, that would be about 1909 or 1910 that they married. But Annie stated that she didn't emigrate until 1914, so does this mean that Morris went back to Portugal (he was born Mass.), married Annie, then they both came to the US at that time?

1930 census New Bedford, Bristol, MA

Morris Souza, age 34, born abt 1896 Massachusetts Head (Parents born Azores) (married age 23)

Annie Souza, age 29, born abt 1901 Azores Wife (Father born Azores, Mother born California) (Emigrated 1914) (married age 19)

Richard Souza, age 5, born abt 1925 Massachusetts Son

Re: Anna MEDERIOS m. SOUSA - Children: Richard (b.1924 Mass.), Barbra, and Geo.

RPokorny — 2007-05-30 16:13:29Z

Hi,

Not sure if this is the right family, but I found this family in the 1920 and 1930 census.

Hope this helps,
Ruth Pokorny
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1920 census New Bedford Ward 6, Bristol, Massachusetts

Morris Souza, born abt 1897 Massachusetts Head (Parents born Azores)

Annie Souza, born abt 1901 Azores Wife (Father born Azores, Mother born California) (Emigrated 1914) (Naturalized 1916)
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1930 census New Bedford, Bristol, MA

Morris Souza, born abt 1896 Massachusetts Head (Parents born Azores)

Annie Souza, born abt 1901 Azores Wife (Father born Azores, Mother born California) (Emigrated 1914)

Richard Souza, born abt 1925 Son

Manuel Sousa (Souza, DeSousa, DeSouza) b. abt. 1899 Boston, MA

slumfish — 2007-05-21 01:56:55Z

Looking for possible descendants of the following family. Various spellings appear in U.S. Census, Boston City Directories, birth, marriage, and death certificates for each member of this family. These are:

Sousa
Souza
DeSousa
DeSouza

Manuel DeSouza was b. in Boston abt. Jan 11 1899 to his parents Antonio Caetano Sousa and Maria Elizabeth (nee DeSilva, Silvia, or possibly Felispee) likely from the Azores. There was a sibling named Joseph b. abt. Aug 7 1892, d. 1943. Both men died relatively young, and seem to have been employed as longshoreman.

Antonio was born in 1850, and Maria in 1873, yet it was the first marriage for both. They appear to have arrived in America at different times, later running a restaurant at 254 Commercial while raising their boys. The family lived in this same Boston area (e.g., Clark, Hanover, Commercial, etc.).

Manuel may have fathered children as it appears he had been married before his death in Jan. 1937. However, complicating this theory is the fact that he was already a widow when he died.

I would be interested in knowing who purchased a headstone at Mount Benedict Cemetery, Boston, MA for Manuel and his mother Maria in the 1960s. Strangely, father Antonio does not share this plot.

Did Manuel have a child that perhaps ended up in an orphanage, or Foster family?

I am trying to track this family back to the Azores, and I am also looking for any photos that may exist of this family.

Thanks for any assistance,

-=Michael

Anna SOUSA b. 1886 in Azores > CA > New Bedford, MA - married Samuel SANTOS

carrow74 — 2006-10-21 01:38:35Z

hello, i am looking for any information on the sousa family who came to the US through MA. from the Azores in 1902. Anna Sousa, her sister Irene and brother Manuel lived in CA. and Amelia and another sister lived in New Bedford MA... possibly two additional sisters who still reside in the Azores. Anna Sousa born 22 Jul 1886 is my gr. grandmother and married Samuel Santos in San Leandro, CA. around 1906. she died in 1941 in Turlock, CA.
Thanks, Chani Santos.........please email any pertinent info to peanut107803@yahoo.com

Re: Marion Sousa b. 1915 Rhode Island, mother to Lawrence WALLER b. 1930

shazard4 — 2007-03-30 21:06:54Z

Hello thank you so much. Lawrence Waller is my birthfather and the weird thing about this is it is as if his family just fanished. He was born in Pawtucket in 1930 his mother was Marion Sousa and they lived in Pawtucket with her mother she was only 15 years old and never had any other children or ever married. I am trying to find any relatives blood relatives to this family . My b/f died in 1989 nd he had no other children which also seems wierd I was told he was a ladies man. He did marry but she is also passed on and the children . A year after Lawrence's birth his grandmother changed his last name to Waller , but Marion never was married at all. It's strange I need to know who lived in that address Marion lived in at the time of Lawrence's birth. Maybe I can trace realtives that way. It just seems like there is no one left . I am not sure what lawrence's last name was before they changed it in 1931. Any help will do thank you so much.
susan

Marion Sousa b. 1915 Rhode Island, mother to Lawrence WALLER b. 1930

shazard4 — 2006-11-20 18:49:22Z

Searching for anyone who may know a women name Marion Sousa who was born in Pawtucket RI in 1915 lived on 33 Broadway st or ave in Pawtucket RI. In 1930 she gave birth to am son name Lawrence last name was changed to Waller in 1931 one year after his birth. Marion would have been 15 years of age at the time of his birth. She was not married and died around 1971-1978. Trying to locate any living family memebers. Lawrence is my birthfather.

Felix SOUSA from Spain to Virginia

M_AshleyJr — 2004-05-29 03:22:54Z

My husband's grandfather was Felix Sousa. I am told he came here from Spain.

Also the family says that is not his real name, he choose it because it was easier to pronounce.

AYONE EVER HEAR OF THIS?

Paulina Rui CARDOSO from Dist. of Ilhavo to New Jersey, USA

paulcardoso — 2002-07-22 05:45:44Z

I am Paulino Rui Cardoso from Gafanha da Encarnacao District of Ilhavo, live in the New Jersey, USA , looking for people that may know me or related to me.

Sousa & Kummer

VSkiptonWard — 2007-05-04 00:51:14Z

I've been told that John Philip Sousa was a drinking buddy of an Friedrich August Kummer (1827-1895). I question this because the dates don't quite fit. Would anyone know something about this possibility? August Kummer was an instrument maker who came from Saxony.

Appreciate any insight on this.
Vickie Ward
St Anthony, MN

Re: Alfred Joseph Sousa

SandyTreepig — 2007-03-27 03:50:27Z

What state did your Alfred live in? Please name the states or towns he lived in and his approximate birth date and death date. This would help narrow down the many Alfred J. SOUSA that pop up on the various databases.

Someone may see your response and know someone who might be related. Please respond. Good luck in your search.

Re: Phoebe Elizabeth SOUSA b. 1973 - Florence, South Carolina

SandyTreepig — 2007-03-27 18:45:01Z

Have you made contact with Phoebe Sousa? If not, I ran that name through a certain database and found someone with that name who lives or has lived in:

BALLWIN, MO
VALLEY PARK, MO
FOXWORTH, MS
MC HENRY, MD

The Mississippi address also shows a Charles P. Sousa.

It has been years since you first posted your query. I will not post address/phone data on a living person to this very public message board, but would send it to you via email, if you still need it.

Sandy

Re: Marion Sousa b. 1915 Rhode Island, mother to Lawrence WALLER b. 1930

SandyTreepig — 2007-03-27 03:16:48Z

I have not idea if any of this information pertains to YOUR Marion, but am just offering it for you to sift through and perhaps give you good clues. You don't say whether Marion ever married or if she raised Lawrence. Perhaps a little more info would help. I realize you also want to be discreet, as this is a public board. I wish you well in your search.

Social Security Death Index Social Security Death Index
Name: Marion Sousa
SSN: 573-30-9770
Last Residence: 02919 Johnston, Providence, Rhode Island, United States of America
Born: 20 Dec 1915
Last Benefit: 02886 Warwick, Kent, Rhode Island, United States of America
Died: Jun 1979
State (Year) SSN issued: California (Before 1951 )

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Rhode Island Deaths, 1630-1930 Rhode Island Deaths, 1630-1930
Name: Manuel Sousa
Kin 1: Manuel Sousa
Kin 2: Marion Sousa
Death Date: 22 Nov 1925
Age: 27 yrs

Source Information:
Ancestry.com. Rhode Island Deaths, 1630-1930 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2000.

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The 1920 Fed. Census indicates a 15 year old Marion Sousa living with her brother, C. Joseph Sousa, and a grandfather, Antonio Rezendes, age 97, in Bristol, RI. The index says she is 13 at the time, but the actual copy of the census page shows her age to be 15--not 13. I will try and attached the actual copy to this message. Click on "attachment" to see it. If there isn't an attachment, it is because it didn't work. (I often have trouble getting this board to accept an attachment. If so, let me know and I will email it to you directly)

1920 United States Federal Census 1920 United States Federal Census
Name: C Marion Sousa
Home in 1920: Bristol, Bristol, Rhode Island
Age: 13 years
Estimated birth year: abt 1907
Birthplace: Rhode Island
Relation to Head of House: Sister
Father's Birth Place: Portugal
Mother's Birth Place: Portugal
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Sex: Female
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Image: 165
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
C Joseph Sousa 22
Antonio Rezendes 97
Mary Rezendes 36
C Marion Sousa 13

Source Citation: Year: 1920;Census Place: Bristol, Bristol, Rhode Island; Roll: T625_1670; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 5; Image: 165.

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Once again, I do not know if this is any relation to your line, but am just passing it along. This is the only "Lawrence SOUSA" who appears in the 1930 census for Rhode Island. I've copied this from the index:

1930 United States Federal Census 1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Lawrence Sousa
Home in 1930: Bristol, Bristol, Rhode Island
Age: 8
Estimated birth year: abt 1922
Relation to Head of House: Son
Father's name: Manuel B
Mother's name: Mary B
Parents' birthplace:
Neighbors: V
Household Members: Name Age
Manuel B Sousa 37
Mary B Sousa 36
Antone B Sousa 18
Alice Sousa 16
Joseph Sousa 14
Manuel Sousa 9
Lawrence Sousa 8
John Sousa 7
Albert Sousa 6
Edward Sousa 4
David Sousa 1

Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Bristol, Bristol, Rhode Island; Roll: 2168; Page: 23B; Enumeration District: 5; Image: 203.0.

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Re: Marion Sousa b. 1915 Rhode Island, mother to Lawrence WALLER b. 1930

SandyTreepig — 2007-03-27 03:18:19Z

I'm trying again now to attach the census page, as promised.

Re: Anna MEDERIOS m. SOUSA - Children: Richard (b.1924 Mass.), Barbra, and Geo.

capecoddreamer1 — 2007-05-31 00:00:26Z

thanks for the reply i don;t think this is the right link. my grandmother was a mederios who married a sousa, thanks for trying

sincerly capecod dreamer

Anna MEDERIOS m. SOUSA - Children: Richard (b.1924 Mass.), Barbra, and Geo.

capecoddreamer1 — 2007-05-30 01:16:24Z

looking for info about richard thomas sousa has a sister named barbra and a brother named george. mother was anna mederios married a sousa we never knew his name they either divorced or he died. richard was born cambridge mass,.dec 21 1924. his mother my grandmother later married ernie chaput. barbra married a tull .

Re: Anna MEDERIOS m. SOUSA - Children: Richard (b.1924 Mass.), Barbra, and Geo.

capecoddreamer1 — 2007-07-30 03:13:18Z

Ruth :thanks for the info. I think you hit the mark, I was looking in the wrong place and also the wrong spelling. you made my day.

thanks a million

capecoddreamer

Re: Anna MEDERIOS m. SOUSA - Children: Richard (b.1924 Mass.), Barbra, and Geo.

capecoddreamer1 — 2007-07-31 15:09:42Z

hi again i am contacting city of new bedford. have questions about spelling of sousa/ souza. but have learned not to trust such as spelling was not so important to our ancestors, nor were they afraid to use an alias. a person could go crazy . my maternal great grandfather had 3 different names!

capecoddreamer