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Re: Mary Mendonca married to a Sylva 1st from Hawaii

glasartist — 2013-04-23 19:53:42Z

Hi Renee,

I have just come across some some digital records that support your story. I was wondering where you got your information about our great grandmother marrying twice. My info comes from an interview conducted by the Bishop Museum. Any info you have would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Marily Sylva

Re: Mary Mendonca married to a Sylva 1st from Hawaii

wbheard — 2013-04-18 15:47:46Z

My grandmother, Lois, was the oldest daughter of Joseph Sylva. I would love to see any information you have on the family tree. I tried to look into it but not until it was too late to get much information from my Tutu.

Re: Basil Sylva(parents from Montreal, PQ

gen_bug — 2013-02-12 00:37:19Z

Gloria

The marriage record reads

Allumette Island, October 16 1853.
After the banns of marriage have been once called at the _____ of mass in this mission between BASIL SYLVA of this mission, son of age of Sylva and Maria Luis, Parish Montreal on the one part and Mrs. Widow Holden on the other part of the deceased Richard Holden, of this mission.
Dispensation? ____ of marriage have been given by us in virtue of ____ according to us by his Lordship the Right Re? Doctor Guigues Bishop of Bytwon and where as no im__ having been discovered. We the undersigned Priest of this Mission have received their mutual consent to marriage and have given them the nuptial benediction at St. Ligouris Allumette Island on the day above mentioned in the presence of John )Page cuts off

If you are still actively working on these lines feel free to contact me, I believe that my 3rd great grandfather Edward Holden who married Mary Jane Broom(e) is a son of Elizabeth Egan and her 1st husband Richard Holden.

Even the sponsors at his baptism were Mary and Evangeliste Ranger, Mary of course the d.o Richard and Elizabeth.

Regards,
Melissa
gen_bug@hotmail.com

Re: LOOKING FOR MY GRANDMOTHER MARY VIRGINIA SYLVA, OLSEN, TURNER

S_Sylva — 2012-10-27 18:21:50Z

Hello,

My name is Sandy (Brown) Sylva, the wife of Charles Lee Sylva. Mary Virginia is my husband's 1st cousin.

I would like to communicate with you regarding our mutual family members if possible.

Thank you.

Sylva Family in New York

ticasanders99 — 2012-07-13 17:32:37Z

Looking for my great grandfather Phillip (Philip) Sylva. Family lived in Athens Greece for a time. There are relatives in New York (Brooklyn) area.Years in question are 1900-1910. His daughter was shipped over from Europe but I can't find out the exact year.

Re: Mary Mendonca married to a Sylva 1st from Hawaii

jsjwaloha — 2012-04-09 13:57:57Z

This is not entirely correct. Mary Anehe Sylva was married only once. She and Joseph P Mendonca had five children: Joseph Sylva, Francis Kaaha Sylva, Edward Sylva, Rose Sylva and Alyce Sylva Ackerman. Francis was my grandfather. When he and my grandmother, Martha Cochrane were to be married, Martha's parents insisted that Joseph and Mary marry. Until then, they were unmarried. My great-grandmother, Mary, we called her "Tutu" was 91 when she died. I was 21. She was from Haleiwa, and we believe she was "hanai'd" - adopted - by the Sylva family, therein taking their name. Her children were all named Sylva because they were all born prior to her marrying Joseph P. Mendonca. My grandfather, Francis, was 96 when he died and he was mentally and physically in very good shape until the night he suddenly fell and died. He was a dental surgeon, a territorial senator, head of the local CAA and finally head of the Mendonca (family) estate. Joseph P. Mendonca was from the Azores. He "jumped ship" in Honolulu and became a very successful local businessman and landowner. He was married to a Hawaiian whose last name was Helenii, or Helanii - not sure of the spelling. There is a building in downtown Honolulu on Hotel Street with his name on it. And he owned a large part of Chinatown. I have never heard that he fought to get rid of the monarchy, and that is very likely untrue. The reason I say that is that Tutu was a friend of the queen, and a "member of her court". When the queen was locked in Iolani Palace, during the takeover of the monarchy, my great-grandmother, Tutu, and her very dear friend, Jenny Wilson, visited her, bringing her flowers wrapped up in newspapers. (They were actually sneaking in the newspapers so she could read the news of the day - as she was prohibited from receiving the daily news.) I knew Aunt Jenny well, along with many of Tutu's friends, including Lurline Roth, who was from the Matson line family. One of the Matson ships was named after her.
I hope whoever you are, Renee, that you will get in touch with me. My cousin, Marily Sylva and I have been working on our heritage for a couple of years. jswaloha@yahoo.com

Re: W. T. Sylva/Sylvia of Caroline Co Va

Bill_Synwoldt — 2012-03-13 01:06:22Z

Hi, This is my friends account, my name is Serena. I believe his name is William Thomas Silvia or how ever he spells his name. Maggie A is Margaret Loving, parents, Waller Loving, born about 1835 and wife Virginia Frances Loving, lived in Sparta, caroline Virginia. In the 1900 census,Virginia had 7 children and 6 were alive in 1900 Census, she has living with her 2 grand daughters,Pearl and Bernice Silvy.Margaret (Maggie)is the only one I can't account for. Virginia's sister Louisa was married to Waller 1st, then she died and married her sister!!! Where did you get the info of their marriage??? Take care!! Serena. My Email is Roseviper5766@aol.com

Re: Mary Mendonca married to a Sylva 1st from Hawaii

glasartist — 2008-11-07 18:10:50Z

Hi there pseats,

My name is Marily Sylva Badger. What is your name, how old are you and where do you live now. Were you born in Hawaii like I was? Which one of my great Uncle Joe's daughters was your mom? I am in touch with Denise Storm and her grandfather was Henry Puaena Sylva. Your grandfather died at a very young age and any information and photos that you have would be more than greatly appreciated. Thy uncles would not let your mothers cousins do any research because the were not only born out of wedlock, but they were living in an era when being Hawaiian was not cool and could prohibit your success and stature in society. So, you would have been 5 in 1964 when we buried Tutu and I was 7. When you guys stopped on the way out to the country houses (in Mokuleia)at that store to see tut's brother, I am told that she was related to two different families. One of them was the Helenii's and the other would have been the Kaho'owela's. Do either of these names ring a bell and do you have access to any photo's at all. Also is your mom and or your dad still alive? Any birth dates etc, attached to all of your names will help me completer your side of the family. My email address is surfergirl@nyms.net and I hope you contact me soon. It sounds like you've already seen the website. It's so fascinating to put this all together and to connect with our long lost relatives like yourself. Hope to hear from you soon.

Aloha,

Marily

Re: Mary Mendonca married to a Sylva 1st from Hawaii

pseats1 — 2008-11-07 03:37:02Z

I have not posted on this site for years. It sounds like there are quite a number of great grandchildren of Mary A. and Joseph P. Mendonca. My grandfather was Joseph who was the oldest son of Mary and Joseph. I have 3 aunts and I believe counting my brothers and first cousins there are 11 great grandchildren from that branch of the family. I enjoyed the pictures you posted. My mom has the picture of "Big Tutu", Mary A, on her dresser. I saw Uncle Ed and Aunt Rose a couple of times growing up. I think I met Uncle Francis but that would have been when I was 5 and when we came to "Big Tutu's" funeral. I remember going to her house on Judd Hillside. My mother told me that 2 of her cousins tried to do research into the family history when they were younger but the uncles would not let them. My mom said they would go to the country and they would stop at a store on the way and see "Big Tutu's" brother. Mom thought he might be a full Hawaiian from his features. I don't think mom knows much about Joseph P.'s side of the family. Mom said Joseph P.acquired a lot of land but had to sell much of it to raise money to help rebuild China Town after it was burned. Let me know what you find on the family history.

Re: Mary Mendonca married to a Sylva 1st from Hawaii

glasartist — 2008-11-06 20:00:10Z

Renee,

I got your email address off of the message board on Ancesty.com Your email came back to me so I am trying to reach you through this message board.

Mary Anehe Mendonca was my great-grandmother. I was her youngest great grandchild. I was 7 when she died at age 91. She was married only once. Her maiden name was Sylva. She and her then common law husband, Joseph P. Mendonca, had six children. When my grandfather, Francis, was to marry my grandmother, Martha Cochrane from San Rafael, she (and I'm sure her Irish Catholic family) insisted that they marry. so they did and she became Mary A. Mendonca. How are you related to J. P.? Were you someone from his first family? We are aware that you guys are out there and we have wondered for years about where you went and what’s happened to you. If I get a reply from you I will send you an invitation to the family tree so you can see “the other side” of the family. It’s been a long time since you posted you message and I hope your email is still correct. There's so much more so contact me if you are interested. From one good Portagee to another!

Marily Sylva Badger

El Dorado Hills, CA.

Re: Mary Mendonca married to a Sylva 1st from Hawaii

glasartist — 2008-11-06 05:28:06Z

Mary Anehe Mendonca was my great-grandmother. I was her youngest great grandchild. I was 7 when she died at age 91. She was married only once. Her maiden name was Sylva. She and her then common law husband, Joseph P. Mendonca, had six children. When my grandfather, Francis, was to marry my grandmother, Martha Cochrane from San Rafael, she (and I'm sure her Irish Catholic family) insisted that they marry. so they did and she became Mary A. Mendonca. There's so much more so contact me if you are interested.

Re: Mary Mendonca married to a Sylva 1st from Hawaii

jswaloha — 2008-10-20 14:26:07Z

I am not clear on who this message will be going to.
I was Googling Marlene Testaguzza while working with my cousin, Marily Sylva Badger, on the family history, and this website came up.
Denise, you are my cousin. Your mother was my father's cousin.
You have some wrong information and Marily and I would love to share what we know with you.
Mary Anehe Mendonca was my great-grandmother. I was her oldest great grandchild. I was 21 when she died at age 91. She was married only once. Her maiden name was Sylva. She and her then common law husband, Joseph P. Mendonca, had six children. When my grandfather, Francis, was to marry my grandmother, Martha Cochrane from San Rafael, she (and I'm sure her Irish Catholic family) insisted that they marry. so they did and she became Mary A. Mendonca. There's so much more so contact me if you are interested. I hope you'll see this website. Judy S. Waterhouse, Bend , Oregon

Wellington Edwin Jenner / Mary Ann Sylva

judyg26 — 2008-10-15 13:54:42Z

Can anyone suppkly me with additional info on this family line?

Thanks in advance!

1. WELLINGTON EDWIN STEPHEN11 JENNER (GEORGE CHARLES10, GEORGE CHARLES9, HENRY8, STEPHEN7, STEPHEN6, STEPHEN5, STEPHEN4, JAMES3, ANDREW2 JENOUR, ?1 JENNER) was born May 14, 1869 in Blakeney, Gloucester, England, and died Jul 26, 1946. He married MARY ANN SYLVA Jan 05, 1894. She was born 1875, and died May 09, 1964.

Children of WELLINGTON JENNER and MARY SYLVA are:
i. MARIANNE EMMA12 JENNER, b. May 25, 1897; d. Jul 23, 1961; m. JOHN MUNRO, Jul 21, 1919; b. 1895; d. 1942.
2. ii. GEORGE CHARLES JENNER, b. Nov 06, 1898; d. Aug 03, 1966, New Zealand.
iii. EDITH ALBERTA JENNER, b. Nov 11, 1901; d. Jan 15, 1992; m. WILLIAM FRAZER, May 26, 1922; b. 1894; d. May 20, 1972.
iv. JOHN WELLINGTON SYLVA JENNER, b. Jan 18, 1909, Smallburgh, Norfolk, ENG; d. Aft. 1950; m. FLORA MCDONALD; d. Aug 22, 1995.
3. v. IDEN HENRY PATIENCE JENNER, b. May 01, 1910; d. Aft. 2002, New Zealand.
4. vi. MAY SYLVA JENNER, b. Apr 18, 1914; d. Jun 02, 2002, From Wallace.
5. vii. DODS MUNRO JENNER, b. Jul 14, 1916; d. Mar 16, 1991, From Wallace.

Generation No. 2

2. GEORGE CHARLES12 JENNER (WELLINGTON EDWIN STEPHEN11, GEORGE CHARLES10, GEORGE CHARLES9, HENRY8, STEPHEN7, STEPHEN6, STEPHEN5, STEPHEN4, JAMES3, ANDREW2 JENOUR, ?1 JENNER) was born Nov 06, 1898, and died Aug 03, 1966 in New Zealand. He married PHYLLIS MARY HAMILTON Sep 30, 1933. She was born Jun 18, 1906, and died Apr 20, 2005 in New Zealand.

Children of GEORGE JENNER and PHYLLIS HAMILTON are:
i. BRUCE ALASTAIR13 JENNER, b. Apr 02, 1934; m. (1) MARIANNE ANNE TURNBULL, Oct 20, 1962; b. Feb 22, 1940; m. (2) ANNETTE GAIL GIBSON, Nov 22, 1988; b. Feb 17, 1951.
ii. IAN GEORGE JENNER, b. Dec 24, 1935; m. BERYL CLAIRE PARSONS, Oct 28, 1961; b. Dec 20, 1930.
iii. WALLACE JACK IDEN JENNER, b. Feb 01, 1940; d. Aft. 2006, New Zealand; m. CECILIA JANET BRATTON, Aug 28, 1965; b. Aug 05, 1941; d. New Zealand.
iv. ALICK ROSS JENNER, b. Jul 07, 1946; m. SUSAN ANN RILEY, Mar 09, 1976; b. Jan 21, 1951.

3. IDEN HENRY PATIENCE12 JENNER (WELLINGTON EDWIN STEPHEN11, GEORGE CHARLES10, GEORGE CHARLES9, HENRY8, STEPHEN7, STEPHEN6, STEPHEN5, STEPHEN4, JAMES3, ANDREW2 JENOUR, ?1 JENNER) was born May 01, 1910, and died Aft. 2002 in New Zealand. Iden married PEGGY ? Bet. 1946 - 1947. She was born Sep 08, 1918, and died in New Zealand.

Children of IDEN JENNER and PEGGY ? are:
i. ROY13 JENNER, b. Aft. 1946; Stepchild.
ii. BRUCE JENNER, b. Aft. 1947; Stepchild.
iii. BARRY JENNER, b. Aft. 1948.

4. MAY SYLVA12 JENNER (WELLINGTON EDWIN STEPHEN11, GEORGE CHARLES10, GEORGE CHARLES9, HENRY8, STEPHEN7, STEPHEN6, STEPHEN5, STEPHEN4, JAMES3, ANDREW2 JENOUR, ?1 JENNER) was born Apr 18, 1914, and died Jun 02, 2002 in From Wallace. She married DAVID MORRISON Sep 28, 1939. He was born Abt. 1814, and died Aft. 1941.

Children of MAY JENNER and DAVID MORRISON are:
i. SYLVIA MACDONALD13 MORRISON, b. Aft. 1940.
ii. LEONARD MORRISION, b. Aft. 1941.

5. DODS MUNRO12 JENNER (WELLINGTON EDWIN STEPHEN11, GEORGE CHARLES10, GEORGE CHARLES9, HENRY8, STEPHEN7, STEPHEN6, STEPHEN5, STEPHEN4, JAMES3, ANDREW2 JENOUR, ?1 JENNER) was born Jul 14, 1916, and died Mar 16, 1991 in From Wallace. She married JOHN KIRKLAND MACDONALD Feb 06, 1940. He was born Oct 22, 1908, and died 1979.

Child of DODS JENNER and JOHN MACDONALD is:
i. MARY SYLVA13 MACDONALD, b. Aug 18, 1941; m. ROBERT S. SCOBIE, Sep 03, 1966; b. Abt. 1941.

Re: Mary Mendonca married to a Sylva 1st from Hawaii

Denise_Storm — 2008-02-25 19:18:12Z

I am Denise Storm (maiden name Testaguzza)
My mother is Marlene Testaguzza (maiden name Sylva)
My grandfather's name is Henry P. Sylva, brother to Joseph, Edward, Francis, Rose, and Alice Sylva, children of Mary Sylva who married Mendonca AFTER having these children and thus changed her name to Mendonca while they remained Sylva.

Who had found any records of my family in Hawaii?

W. T. Sylva/Sylvia of Caroline Co Va

olclarke — 2008-02-22 19:52:16Z

Need parents & siblings for W. T. ( also need his name ) b abt 1870. He marr Maggie A. ( also need her last name & the names of her parents & siblings. )
Their dau Hattie Pearl b abt 1895 marr Harry Reynolds 8 Apr 1914. Harry was the son of Thomas W. Reynolds & Harriett Elliott. Also need children for Harry & Hattie.
Ollie

Researching Info on Grandmother

inittowinit99 — 2007-04-27 17:50:54Z

My name is Charles C. Rhames II (Buddy). Over the last several years I have been looking for info on my family history. I have had little sucess and I am becoming hopeless with my efforts. My grandmother, Marion S Mervin, last married name, born 22 Jan 1913, seems to be a huge key in finding out more. I don't know if she is still alive due to the fact my Aunt won't allow any contact with her. The info I have is little but hopefully it can be helpful. She was married three times, second to a Laughlin; had one child with first marriage, nine with second and one with third, my Grandfather, Emzy Oren Mervin, born 30 Mar 1924, pasted away 22 Sept 1990 in Florida. I'm not sure if her maiden name was Sylva, Silva or whatever. I can't remember, but it sounds right. Any help from anyone would be extremely appreciated. My son will thank you one day also. This is all for him, so he won't grow up like me not knowing all of his family background or history. Thank you again.

Need help Sylvia, Sylva, Mello, Fontes & Livna Familys

2006-12-03 03:17:14Z

I am looking for information about my g-great-grandfather Joseph V. Sylya {B} Dec.10,1879 {D} Sept. 26, 1951 in Wilmington, CA. and g-great-grandmother Christine F. Sylvia {B} Dec. 1, 1880 and {D} Sept. 6, 1974 in Ventura, CA. Her parents were Benjamin M. Sylvia and Rita C. ? were from Portugal. The family included the Mello family, Fontes family, Livna family ALL OF the family were in the Wilmington CA. area if you have any information please contact me.

Need help Sylvia, Sylva, Mello, Fontes & Livna Familys

2006-12-03 03:17:12Z

Need help Sylvia, Sylva, Mello, Fontes & Livna Familys

2006-12-03 03:16:40Z

Ottilia HEITMANN de SYLVA

Manaia_A — 2006-07-28 14:47:25Z

Ottilie HEITMANN de SYLVA b.1893 Apia, Samoa, Pacific Islands.

Any descendants and/or anyone knowing anyone connected to the above - Ottilia HEITMANN de SYLVA - please let us know your thoughts.

Sincerely,
--Manaia

sylva geneology research

peast5568 — 2006-06-26 06:11:24Z

I wish info on Laura Mary SYLVA (daughter of J.A.SYLVA, he lived in Brixton, London 1919.) She married a Reginald Frank Barratt and they lived in Australia. Mr Barratt was killed in W.W.1 they had a son Harold who died in an accident in 1934.

Re: searching for John Borges Sylva

2005-11-23 01:16:38Z

Greetings,
My full name is Erica Dee Borges-Sylva Waldmann. My mother was married to John for a short while during 1945-46. She left him and to my knowledge never had any other contact. The only reason I would like information is for genealogical purposes. I have their marriage license and several bits of correspondence from that time. It has been very rewarding to find that he was successful and happy. My mother passed away in 1981 and I have been looking with just tidbits of information. I hope that you understand I only want information that you feel comfortable sharing. Thank you so much for the response. My private e-mail is eandewaldmann@aol.com.
Yours truly,
Erica

Re: searching for John Borges Sylva

2005-11-22 18:33:17Z

Assuming we are talking about the same person, I have a little information- not much, as Grandma was rather old when I got interested, and was a bit forgetful, and altho I spent time with Uncle Johnny and Donnette during the holidays while I was at University, we didn't talk about the early days. I gather that he had settled down quite a bit in his mature years.
I do know that he had two sons that grew up with his first wife's family.
I think first tho that I need to ask what your own interest is. Also, do you want direct email contact or do you want to continue on a public board? I also have access to Skype & Skype-out, should you want to chat.
Cheers
Linda Macdonald

Re: searching for John Borges Sylva

2005-11-22 13:09:45Z

This is very exciting. Do you have any information about his parients, names dates etc. I'm very happy that you have responded. Let me know what you can. Thank you so much.
Erica Waldmann

Re: searching for John Borges Sylva

2005-11-21 19:29:11Z

I believe you are writing about my uncle,born in Hawaii, who subsequently moved with his mothers and sister to Oakland, Ca.
Certainly when I knew him he had been a telegraphist. He and his wife Donnette retired to Fresno after living in San Francisco.
John died about 15 years ago, I think, and Donette a few years later.
They did come once to visit us in New Zealand.

Families/Relatives of Antone Sylva/Silva

nlaux05 — 2005-09-04 03:35:19Z

We trying to locate relatives of our grandfather, Antone Sylva/Silva/Alameda. Antone spouse, May (or Mary) Legas) buried in catholic cemetary between Rough Ready Nevada City, CA. The had 17 children some known siblings are: Lawrence Sylva (B. 1892 D. 7/20/47) buried in family plot; Josephine Sylva (B. Unkn. D. 1961) buried in family plot, never married no children resided San Francisco, CA; Elaine Sylva (B. unkn. D. unkn.) lived in San Francisco, CA unmarried w/no children; Gloria Sylva Nunes (B. unkn. D. unkn.) lived in Gridley, CA. had 2 daughters who resided in Sacramento San Leandro, CA; Mary Sylva Lehand (or Lehan) lived w/husband in Hanford, CA had a son named Jerry; Manuel (Sylva) Alameda lived with his wife Mary in Rough Ready, CA until his death in 1968. He was in his 80's or 90's. Some of the children took the name of Alameda, I don't know why. Great Aunt Annie Lopes lived for years in San Francisco, CA until her death in the late 50's/60's. Her daughter was Elizabeth Lopes Shalk (married to Gene Shalk) in San Francisco, CA. Son Frank Lopes was a long-time resident of Grassy Valley, CA and was Chief of Police there for years. Any information on living or deceased relatives or friends please get in touch. Thank you!

Re: Sarah Jane Silvey (Sylva) m. Barker

2005-07-12 01:17:47Z

Are you looking for the SJS who also married George Washington Vestal? I think SJS is my great grandmother.

Death of Mrs. Octavia Sylva in China

davwayell — 2005-03-11 19:29:06Z

Anyone interested in a copy of the U.S. Department of State's "Report of the Death of an American Citizen" for Mrs. Octavia Sylva, please contact me so I can conduct research to locate the record. Mrs. Sylva died in China on February 25, 1911.

Dave Ellison
davwayell@aol.com

Re: Mary Mendonca married to a Sylva 1st from Hawaii

2004-11-15 16:54:32Z

Greetings Renee;
Mendonca's candies was founded in 1946 near the old airport off of the Nimitz on Oahu. It was called Mendonca's Candies Ltd. Mendonca's Candies made the Macadamia nut chocolates and coconut candies along with frozen coconut milk.etc. If you go onto the internet, you can find it. The candy factory was sold in 1986 if my memory serves me right. The name is still used and I believe a Japanese company bought it. My uncle John passed away then his wife Chrisitne in 2001.
I was born and Raised on the island of Oahu.
My wife and I live in San Martin Ca, just about twenty minutes south of San Jose.
The builing with the Mendonca name on it (on Oahu), is no relation to us as far as I know. I remember when I was a child, I asked my parents about that building with our name on it, and they said it was not from our family.
Blessings; Mike Mendonca

Re: Mary Mendonca married to a Sylva 1st from Hawaii

2004-11-13 01:11:54Z

Please contact me and we can share info. I have found out some new things about this family.
I look forward to hearing from you
Renee

Re: Mary Mendonca married to a Sylva 1st from Hawaii

2004-11-13 01:10:13Z

Yes, that building is the one from this family. I haven't heard of Mendonca's Candies. Is it a CA company? I live in CA too. Do you have ties to this Mendonca family on Oahu? I have found out some new things on this family since I posted this if this is possibly your line.
Renee

Re: Mary Mendonca married to a Sylva 1st from Hawaii

2004-11-11 20:17:43Z

Hello My name is Michael Mendonca and I grew up on Oahu (now live near San Jose Ca in San Martin) and I saw a building with the name Mendonca on it. I believe it was in the vicinity of China town. Could that be what you were referring to?
I am from the family the Mendonca family that started Mendonca's Candies Ltd. The candy factory was started by my uncle John and his wife Christine in 1946.
Bless you; Mike

Joseph Mendonca

2004-09-12 05:06:00Z

Joseph Mendonca would be brother(or possibly uncle) to my Great(2) Grandparents. This is through my maternal Grandmother. She is a Mendosa as it was changed to in CA.
I have some info that I got from the Portuguese Genealogical Society of Hawaii. Contact me through my email and we can discuss this further. hipolitojuarez@aol.com
I have a photo that is suppose to be Joseph Mendonca. Do you know what he looked like, if I send the photo could you tell me if it is him?
I am very glad that you have answered my message! I have just started to do this line, but I have some info. I am so happy to talk to someone else interested in this family!
Renee

Re: Mary Mendonca married to a Sylva 1st from Hawaii

2004-09-06 23:02:43Z

They were my great grandparents. I am interested in information you have found. I know a little about both which my mother has told me. I spent an afternoon in the archives in Honolulu but really didn't have enough time. If you have access to the archives and alot of time you might find something.

Re: Mary Mendonca married to a Sylva 1st from Hawaii

2004-09-06 00:38:50Z

I am related to Joseph Mendonca.He would be a Great(#?) Uncle. I have just started doing research on this line. I do have a few things perhaps we can share? Are you related to Mary or Joseph?
I do have Mary's obit.
Renee

Re: Mary Mendonca married to a Sylva 1st from Hawaii

2004-08-22 23:08:57Z

How are you related to Joseph Perry Mendonca? I have always been told that Mary A. Sylva was the daughter of a Hawaiian and a British sea captain whose last name was Sylva. To my knowledge she was only married once. Her kids kept her maiden name. She and Joseph also had 2 daughters, Rose and Alyce. Joseph was married twice the second time to Mary A.

I would be interested in what your research has found.

Mary Mendonca married to a Sylva 1st from Hawaii

2004-07-04 03:54:42Z

It appears that Mary Anehe Mendonca was married the second time to a Mendonca relative of mine,Joseph Mendonca. She was a member of the "well Known" kamaaina family and the Daughters of Hawaii, as per her obit. Is there still a Daughters of Hawaii group?
Her children included Edward Sylva the former territorial Attorney General, Dr Francis K Sylva, former territorial senator and Joseph L Sylva, a former territorial senator.
She was 92 when she died. I also understand that Joseph Mendonca was at least a somewhat powerful businessman. He was suppose to have been a labor union rep who fought for Portugese and Chinese worker's rights. He also owned some buildings in Chinatown(Honolulu) and was part of a group that fought to get rid of the monarchy and "fought" for Hawaii to become a republic. I thought he might be in some local history books , but I do not know where to start on that! Anyonw have any advise? I would appreciate any help with any of this.
Thanks,
Renee

Re: sylva geneology research

2003-08-31 23:44:44Z

My grandfather, Frank August Sylva, was born on the Island of Fayal Oct. 22, 1868. Passed away May 7, 1949 in Pomona, Ca.

LOOKING FOR MY GRANDMOTHER MARY VIRGINIA SYLVA, OLSEN, TURNER

2003-08-26 02:18:47Z

I AM LOOKING FOR MY GRANDMOTHER MARY VIRGINIA SYLVA, OLSEN, TURNER. ANY INFORMATION WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. SHE WAS BORN IN WARRENSBURG APPROX. 1934 (70). MAIDEN NAME SYLVA MARRIED ROBERT FRANK OLSEN AUG. 26,1950 DECESED) HAS TO BROTHERS MARION, AND ERNEST SYLVA JR. SHE HAD 3 CHILDREN: CHRISENE OLSEN, BARBARA OLSEN, AND PATRICIA OLSEN (DECEASD)

SYLVA, JOSEPH P. and Wife RUTH WENTWORTH. CA

DennisCraddick — 2003-04-12 06:22:57Z

Looking for info. or desc. of Joseph and Ruth SYLVA of Duarte, and LA. California. Have info. to share.

Please E mail only.
CRashhup@aol.com
Dennis Craddick

Re: sylva geneology research

rajahnz — 2003-02-15 22:33:24Z

I wonder whether you have any SYLVA connections with Scotland and Portugal from 1835 onwards.

i need help to locate my family

watertearfall — 2002-11-29 04:23:20Z

hi i am looking for some people of the name of PAUL SYLVA he is from maine and for a DELIMA SYLVA she was married to a man of John gauthier in new-brunswick so if anyone can help me i really need help for that to locate the family i want to know thier background thank you

Paul V. Sylva

JSchilling3605 — 2002-08-10 17:14:32Z

Looking for Paul who once lived in San Jose/Los Gatos, California & went to Leigh High School. . He has several siblings - once lived in the Sacramento, CA area I bellieve. Our son is godfather to a son he has, but we have lost the connection over the years. Would greatly appreciate any information at all.

Thanks!!
Jen

Basil Sylva(parents from Montreal, PQ

2002-05-28 06:06:51Z

Does anyone have any information on a sylva family from Montreal, Quebec in the mid 1800's? Basil Sylva married my 2x gr. grandmother Elizabeth (Betsey) Holden, nee Egan in 1853 at Chapeau, Que. The Church record stated his parents, (names illegible), were from Montreal. The couple must have left the Chapeau area because Elizabeth disappears from the census records there. She reappears for the 1881 census, using the Holden name again, & is a widow. She remains in the Chapeau, PQ area until her death c1908. What i'd really like to find out is where they went in this time frame & if she had her youngest son Patrick Holden bn c1851, with her. Any help appreciated.
Gloria

John Sylva m. Jeanette McDonald

jill anne — 2001-11-29 14:30:07Z

I am looking for info on John, Jeanette and their daughter Mabel Elizabeth who married Samuel Wilfred Wilson.

Sarah Jane Silvey (Sylva) m. Barker

garyslady — 2001-08-07 21:43:58Z

Looking for parents of Sarah Jane SILVEY (SYLVA) b.1855 married Thomas Barker 1876 in Lafayette Co., Missouri.

Thanks,
Donna

Joseph Sylva

janieebear — 2001-07-11 21:35:52Z

I am looking for information about my g-great-grandfather Joseph V. Sylya {B} Dec.10,1879 {D} Sept. 26, 1951 in Wilmington, CA. and g-great-grandmother Christine C. Sylvia {B} Dec. 1, 1880 and {D} Sept. 6, 1974 in Ventura, CA. Her parents were Benjamin M. Sylvia and Rita C. ? were from Portugal. The family included the Mello family, Fontes family, Livna family ALL OF the family were in the Wilmington CA. area if you have any information please contact me.

searching for John Borges Sylva

erica0110 — 2001-07-07 00:59:25Z

I am searching for any information about John Borges Sylva. As far as I know he lived in California most of his life. He was born about 1900-1919 and worked for Western Union during the 40's. Any information would be appreciated. Thank you.

Sylva in Mobile Alabama

2000-09-13 09:20:06Z

Looking for Mary Ann Sylva that married
Jacob Eckstein in Mobile Alabama. Census states that she was from Ireland. Do not believe Sylva to be an Irish name, though she could have been born there...or perhaps living there when she came to U.S. Husband Jacob Eckstein was from Germany if that helps. Thanks if you have any info. Joyce

Sylva

2000-04-10 17:01:57Z

Lee Roy Sylva m. Bertha Marie Huffman Wanted any info