"WELCOME" Papagaia's Journey of Discovery

In the Summer of 1992, my husband and I had the pleasure of visiting the island of Madeira.

As I stepped from the plane onto the land of the birthplace of my parents and

generations of my Portuguese ancestors, I was over taken by a strong

feeling of "belonging." That feeling will remain with me the rest of my days.

As we walked the streets of downtown Funchal; visited the archives;

rode the toboggan down the steep hills of the Monte

and shopped in the open air marketplace, I found myself searching

for two familiar faces in the "sea" of smiling faces that surrounded us.

Faces that I held so dear to my heart, the faces of my parents, if only

I could have shared this priceless experience with them while they were still alive.

It is to these two loving parents, that I dedicate...

"My Journey of Discovery"

Joao Evangelista da Silva Se' and Maria Madelina da Silva Se'

Patricia Julia Silva Corbera aka ~ Papagaia ~

My name is Papagaia

I will be your tour guide for the duration of this journey.

My main objective in creating this WebPage

is to share my research findings with those embarking

on a similiar Journey of Discovery

of their Madeira ancestry.

Our Portuguese heritage is a colorful one,

sadly not absent of a dark side

that so often finds its way into the history of many countries.

As we continue on this journey,

our lives will be enriched by the

discovery of the events that affected

the everyday lives of those we call " familia."

Our journey is about to begin...

As we prepare to set sail...

close your eyes, allow your imagination

to feel the kiss of the sea spray on your face...

the gentle breeze fingering your hair...

listen to the sounds of the sea

as it embraces the ship...

DESTINATION...A ILHA da MADEIRA

The Island Of Madeira

Visitors from all over the world have "dubbed" Madeira the "Island of Eternal Springtime,"

the "Pearl of the Atlantic" and yes, some even refer to this island of natural beauty and charm as "Lovers' Isle."

The islands were colonized in 1420 by Portuguese squires sponsored by Prince Henry the Navigator.

The inhabited islands of Madeira and Porto Santo and the uninhabited Desertas and Selvagens,

located 400 miles west of Morocco, make up the Madeira Autonomous Region of Portugal.

This volcanic archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean, is mountainous with a subtropical climate,

famous for its wine, embroidery, wickerwork, as well as being a popular resort.

Madeira offers a lively history enhanced by romantic legends about its discovery,

controversy regarding its period of colonization and its "British connection."

I trust in the fact that you will agree with the worldwide visitors to Madeira

and come away with your own "epithet," one that can be added to those noted above...

SOLVING THE GENEALOGICAL PUZZLE

How It Began Fact Or Legend

Are We Related? Alcunhas~Nicknames

Cousins Are We Related?

Getting Started Where Do I Begin?

To Stay Or To Go Decision to Migrate

Finding Grandma Julia Patricia Julia Silva Corbera

Fond Memories ~ Christmas Patricia Julia Silva Corbera

Online Vital Records Madeira Regional Archives

1552 Marriage Record Lancarote Agrella & Ana Morate

Portuguese & English Translation Lancarote Agrella & Ana Morate

Resource Guide for Researching in Madeira Patricia J Corbera

DNA Project of Madeira The Madeiran archipelago was not only colonized by the Portuguese, but also became home to a variety of nationalities including English, Spanish, Flemish, Jews, Moors, Africans, and “gaunches” from the Canaries.

Foods and Civilization Professor Eduardo Mayone Dias

THE KINGS ~ KNIGHTS ~ NOBLES INFLUENCE

The Andrade Family of Madeira

D. Afonso Henriques - 1st King of Portugal

THE MILITARY INFLUENCE

The Order of Christ Ron Thorn

THE PROTESTANT INFLUENCE

Welcome to www.MadeiraExiles.com Deb Kleber

Madeira Exiles Bob Coraor

THE JEWISH INFLUENCE

Rituals and Practices Professor Eduardo Mayone Dias

"I Do Not Adore Sticks or Stones, Only The God Of Israel..." Professor Eduardo Mayone Dias

Portuguese-Jewish History Rufina Bernadetti Silva Mausenbaum

MAINLAND PORTUGAL

The Abbey of Alcobaca Real Abadia de Santa Maria de Alcobaca at Alcobaca, Leiria.. Photography by Patricia J Silva Corbera

THE LINKING OF COUNTRIES & PEOPLE

Mexico La Casita Corbera

Scotland ~ Madeira The Drummonds ~ Escocios

patriciacorbera@comcast.net

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