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Vila Santiago Puerto Rico Vila Reynat Spain

madyperez — 2009-01-29 23:18:20Z

I am looking for information about my great great grandfather, Juan Vila Reynat (born est. 1842) from Puerto Rico. Both of his parents were from Spain, however I don't have more detailed information. He was married to Juana Santiago Rodriguez (born est. 1852), also from Puerto Rico. They had a son, my great grandfather, Juan Vila Santiago (1888-1976). Juan Vila was married to Dolores Salas Quintero and they had my grandfather, Emilio Vila Salas (1915-)

Re: Mildred Vilas, 1892, Ohio

AlettaHolmes — 2008-11-13 11:55:15Z

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Re: Charles Wylie Vilas

AlettaHolmes — 2008-11-13 11:54:16Z

You can reach me directly at aaholmes@comcast.net.

Re: Mildred Vilas, 1892, Ohio

mcvilas1 — 2008-11-12 19:09:25Z

Mildred Vilas, is my great aunt, or my father's (John M. Vilas) aunt, (my grandfather's (Charles W. Vilas) sister). I would like a copy of the photo.

Re: Charles Wylie Vilas

mcvilas1 — 2008-11-12 19:06:19Z

Charles Vilas is my grandfather. My father, John McCulloch Vilas, (deceased) was raised in a home on Euclid Av. in Cleveland. I would like to have a copy of the photo.

Re: Charles Wylie Vilas

mcvilas1 — 2008-11-12 19:03:28Z

Charled Wylie Vilas is my grandfather. My father John McCulloch Vilas (deceased) grew up in a house on Euclid in Cleveland. I would like to have copy of the photo.

Frank Vilas Michigan

ozknight — 2007-08-26 02:04:02Z

Looking for information on the Walter Billman Family

Walter Billman We believe he was born in July 1872 in Indiana, He is married to Clara ?
She was born July 1879, in Michigan
This info is on the 1900 Census Roscommon County, Gerrish Township, Michigan
His parents were both born in Ohio and hers in Michigan.
They have a daughter Hazel born Dec 1897 In Michigan, who later marries Frank Vilas In Lapeer Co., Michigan
Any help is appreciated

Charles Wylie Vilas

AlettaHolmes — 2007-08-21 12:55:53Z

I have an old photograph of Charles Wylie Vilas, 4 yrs old, Feb. 1895 taken at E. Decker Studio, 143 Euclid Ave., Cleveland ,Ohio, USA.

Re: Vilas of Wisconsin

dairiel — 2007-08-20 23:11:37Z

Sarah

I am lookimg for info on Joshaua Vilas married to Harriet Brotherhood, Both born in England and married in England. They arrived here in the early 1800. They are the parents of Robert J. Vilas born and married in Wisconsin. He was married to Sarah Nolan in 1876. Joshaua was said to be the couchman of the family, Harriet was an aristocrat. Can you give me any help on dares born and when married.

Re: Oreb Vilas

ozknight — 2007-08-17 23:48:31Z

Frank Vilas born in Michigan around 1880. Married Hazel Brillman in Michigan.
I think his father was Edward Vilas
Any Information is welcomed
Have little or no information
email ozknight55@yahoo.com
could this be brothers?

Vilas, Frank

ozknight — 2007-08-17 23:43:07Z

Frank Vilas born in Michigan around 1880. Married Hazel Brillman in Michigan.
I think his father was Edward Vilas
Any Information is welcomed
Have little or no information
email ozknight55@yahoo.com

Re: Vilas of Wisconsin

dairiel — 2007-04-24 22:13:33Z

This Robert Vilas's parents were Joshaua Vilas and Harriet Brotherhood, born and married in England. They came to America in the early 1800's. He settled on farmland in Appleton, Wisconsin, he was also a stonecutter.

Mildred Vilas, 1892, Ohio

AlettaHolmes — 2006-12-26 13:18:46Z

I have a photograph dated June 1892 of Mildred Vilas, age 6 1/2 years taken at E. Decker, 143 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio, USA.

Re: Familia Vilas

2005-04-30 13:07:42Z

Mi abuelo emigro a Cuba en el ano 1908, a los quince anos. El era de Negreira un pueblo en Galicia. No creo que tenia hermanos, pero si tenia hermanas. Tengo entendido que el fue el unico de su familia inmediata que emigro a Cuba, pero viajo con un primo del cual no tengo informacion. El puerto de entrada fue La Habana, pero el se mudo para Camaguey, donde conocio a mi abuaela y se caso en el 1920. Mis abuelos tuvieron tres hijas. Mi abuelo murio en abril del 1958.

Re: From where I came ? De onde eu vim ? Donde yo vengo ?

2005-01-02 18:23:29Z

A familia Vilas Boas vem da cidade de Barcelos no distrito de Braga a norte de Portugal. Eu nasci numa aldeia de Barcelos chamada Balugães e, noutras aldeias de Barcelos pode encontrar-se muitas famílias com esse apelido.

William Freeman Vilas, son of Judge Levi B Vilas, VT>WI, 1851

MayorJoe — 2004-12-02 05:24:57Z

There are biographical sketches for William Freeman Vilas in both the "History of Dane County, Wisconsin-1880" & the "History of Dane County, Wisconsin-1906". Here's a recap: He was born in Chelsea, Orange Co, VT, July 9, 1840. His father was Judge Levi B. Vilas. They came to Madison, WI in 1851. William F was a Lieutenant Colonel and commanded the 23rd Infantry in the Civil War. He was a lawyer in Madison, WI. He served under President Grover Cleveland as postmaster general, and secretary of the interior (1885-89), and as U.S. Senator (1891-97). He married Anna Matilda Fox (born Oct 15, 1845), daughter of Dr. William H Fox and Cornelia Averill --- they had three children --Cornelia, born May 31, 1867; Henry, born May 28, 1872; and Mary Esther, born Oct 10, 1873. Cornelia Vilas Guild Hall was given as a memorial to his daughter, and Henry Vilas Park was give to the city of Madison in memory of his son. William F died August 27, 1908 and had left his multi-million dollar estate to the University of Wisconsin.

Re: Mrs. Bartlett, grandmother of Lettie Vilas, 1891

2004-10-20 11:21:21Z

Some of my ancestors had the surname Vilas, until one of them dropped the "s" in the early 1800s. I have been able to trace my Vilas, da Vila, and Vila ancestry all the way back to the 1700. I got my genealogical information from the Historical Archives of the Dioceses of Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, Spain. Most of my ancestors were born in villages near a town called Zas, but I am currently investigating the possibility that they may have originally come from a city called Vigo, Galicia, not far from the northern border with Portugal. The area was settled by the Celts, among other tribes, in ancient times. Good luck with your research, Dominick Vila

Mrs. Bartlett, grandmother of Lettie Vilas, 1891

2004-08-20 13:20:04Z

I have an old photograph of "Grandma Bartlett. 1813. 1891. For Lettie Vilas August 13, 1891" taken at E. Decker, 143 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.A."

Jessie E. Vilas, late 1800s, Ohio

2004-08-20 13:16:32Z

I have an old photograph of "Jessie E. Vilas" as a young girl, taken by E. Decker, Photographer, 243 Superior St., Cleveland, Ohio".

Re: Gertrude E. Vilas, born approx 1880

2004-08-20 13:00:31Z

I have another old photograph of Gertrude E. Vilas, June 1894, taken by "Henrichsen the Fotografer, 1352 Lexington Ave., Cleveland, Ohio.

Re: Mildred Vilas in Ohio in 1887

2004-08-20 12:58:23Z

I have two more old photographs of Mildred Vilas, Oct. 1887, age 2 yrears, taken at Decker & Wilber Studio, 143 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, Ohio.

Gertrude E. Vilas, born approx 1880

2004-08-20 12:51:00Z

I have an old photograph of Gertrude E. Vilas, Feb. 13, 1895, age 14 1/2 yrears. taken by Henrichsen of Lexington Ave., Cleveland, Ohio.

Mildred Vilas born 1885 or 1886

2004-08-20 12:47:38Z

I have an old photo of Mildred Vilas, age 6 months, April 25, 1886.

M. G. Vilas, Ohio, late 1800s

2004-08-20 12:42:18Z

I have an old photo of " M. G. Vilas" taken at Ryder's Studio, 239 Superior St., Cleveland, Ohio.

Re: Vilas of Wisconsin

2004-06-12 20:42:17Z

Vicki,
Elizabeth was born on November 22 1857 and died in 1936 in New York where her son Charles and his wife Faith lived by way of Evanstan, Illinois. They had three children, two boys, Franklin and Charles (Karl) and one daughter, Faith. Faith married a Newfoundlander, Cambell MacPherson whom later became Lieutenant Governor . They had four children, Heather, Cluney, Suzanne and Ian. Heather is my mother. I would be interested to know the nature of your inquiry? Are you related? I know few of my relatives on that side of the family, most of the genelogical work has been done on the Van Valkenburg side, Elizabeths daughter-in-laws family. In fact, I have a copy of a letter written to Mrs.Charles Atwood Vilas (Elizabeth's daughter-in-law) from her nephew Captian Franklin Van Valkenburg better known as Lynee to his family, who was Commander of the Arizona, then stationed in Pearl Harbour. The date is Novemeber 4th 1941, barley a month before he lost his life on the bridge of the Arizona during the deadly attack. Mrs. Charles Atwood, known as Faith Van Valkenburg Vilas was a poet and and artist, some compare her work to Geogia O'Keefe. She didn't start to paint till she was in her sixties. I have some of her work as do other members of my family. If there is anything specific information you require let me know and I will endeavor to find an answer.
Regards,
Sarah

Re: Vilas of Wisconsin

2004-06-11 01:21:40Z

Dear Vicki,
Re your mesage of 16 Jun 2002! I wonder if you have found your answer. If not I may be of some assistance, as I am the great-granddaughter of Mrs.Charles Atwood Vilas. I do not have an answer for you, but would be able to find out easy enough. please let me know if I can be of assistance.
Regards
Sarah

re

2001-04-14 22:10:38Z

A minha familia, Vilas Boas, vem do Norte de Portugal, em Minho. Espero que isto te ajuda.

From where I came ? De onde eu vim ? Donde yo vengo ?

2000-11-01 16:23:48Z

Eu gostaria de saber a origem de minha familia. Vivo no Brasil em Minas Gerais. Meus bisavos parternos vieram de Portugal, mas pouco sei sobre eles.

Oreb Vilas

2000-08-05 14:25:13Z

Oreb Vilas died in Hadley Mi sept 9,1859 lived 56 yrs 8 mon. wife was Sarah (H) Vilas.
grave markers for Inez l./ Ella. A/ Ella m./ Mary J./ Edward R./ Anna S./ all of Hadley Mi. Looking for any family connections in michigan.

Familia Vilas

2000-07-23 05:08:01Z

Busco mas informacion y contacto con la familia Vilas de Galicia Espana. Mi Abuelo Jose Vilas emigro a Cuba en el 1907 y murio en el 1958. Poco sabemos de su familia. Me daria mucho gusto establecer contacto con esta rama de la familia.

el apellido VILAS

2000-01-29 22:38:42Z

La familia Vilas vive en La CoruÃ±a, EspaÃ±a.
The Vilas family lives in La CoruÃ±a, Spain.

Martin VILAS

1999-06-04 11:22:43Z

Looking for info. on Martin Vilas, a lawyer in Burlington, VT in the early 1900s. Son of Harrison Vilas and Mary Hathaway. Perhaps worked at law firm of Cowles and Moulton, Burlington, VT.

Re: Vilas of Wisconsin

SDunn6954 — 2003-09-04 20:34:53Z

Vicki,

I am helping my friend research her family. Recently, I found a Robert J. VILAS and his wife Sarah, living with Michael and Josephine (Vilas?) LUDWIG family in the 1920 Clark Co., Washington census. Robert and Sarah VILAS are listed as father-in-law and-mother-in-law in the LUDWIG home.

All of the above list their birthplace as Wisconsin. Robert J. VILAS lists his parents birthplace as England.

Next door to the LUDWIG family is Tom VILAS, also b. in Wisconsin.

In the 1930 Clark Co., WA., census, I found a Charles J. VILAS b. in Wis. Charles VILAS had a son named Robert J. VILAS in his home. Tom and Charles J. VILAS appear to be connected to Robert J. and Sarah VILAS.

In the Washington State Death Index, there is a death listed for Robert J. VILAS, who died Oct. 6, 1941, in Vancouver, Clark Co., WA. His age is listed as 90. That would make his birth year about 1851.

Do you recognize any of these Wisconsin VILAS? I am hoping to connect my friend with family members.

Thank you,
Shirley Dunn

Vilas of Wisconsin

cvlwbuf — 2003-07-20 13:59:05Z

I am looking for info on the children of Charles Atwood Vilas and Faith Van Valkenburg. They were married in 1901 in Milwaukee, WI. They are buried at Forest Home Cemetery in Milwaukee. Also if anyone has the birth date of Charles's
mother, Elizabeth Gordon Atwood. Thanks, Vicki

Re: Vilas of Wisconsin

cvlwbuf — 2004-06-12 19:46:55Z

Sarah, I would be interested in all the information you are willing to share.
Vicki

Re: Familia Vilas

rap89 — 2003-02-10 02:57:32Z

Mi bisabuelo emigró a Cuba asumo que a principio de los años 1900s. El falleció relativamente joven un año después de nacer mi abuela - ella nació en en el 1912. El provenía de un pueblo en Galicia en las afueras de Santiago de Compostela, llamado Bastavales. El se llamaba Manuel Vilas Gómez. Sus padres (quienes no sé si emigraron pero asumo que no) eran Manuel Vilas y María Gómez. El se casó con María Teresa Capín Ordaz, oriunda de Alonso Rojas en Pinar del Río. El tenía varios hermanos; los únicos que mi abuela había oído eran Seferino, Regina y Manuela. Mi abuela nació en Pinar del Río, Cuba así que asumo que allí falleció mi bisabuelo. Agradezco cualquier información sobre esta familia, ancestros, o descendientes.

Raul Pino