Notas Historicas
By: Padre Manuel de Azevedo da Cunha (1924)
Includes a wealth of genealogical and historical information pertaining to the Calheta area. (2 Volumes; 1069 Pages)
Papeis Velhos
By: Padre Manuel d’Azevedo da Cunha (1903)
In the newspaper O Insulano, Father Manuel de Azevedo da Cunha published “Papeis Velhos”, from 1896 to 1903. The series included about two hundred studies concerning the early history of the municipality of Calheta and it’s first inhabitants.
O Concelho Do Topo Da Ilha De São Jorge: Factos E Nomes Para A Sua História (1558-1653)
By: Padre Manuel d’Azevedo da Cunha
An early history of Topo and it’s inhabitants.
Population Lists of The Azores
By: Jeremy Giles Berry-Cahn (2022)
A Comprehensive Guide to Digitized Civil Censuses, Confessional Rolls, Voter Rolls, and Tax Records for the Islands of Corvo, Faial, Flores, Graciosa, Pico, São Jorge, São Miguel, and Terceira, 1560-1970. (62 Pages)
A Ilha de S. Jorge (Séculos XV-XVII)
By: Antonio dos Santos Pereira (1987)
Includes documents pertaining to São Jorge from the 15th-17th centuries such as military records and tax lists, as well as maps, biographies, and demographic statistics. (626 Pages)
Abreviaturas Paleográficas Portuguesas
By: Eduardo Borges Nunes (1981)
This book is an exceptionally useful resource for deciphering handwriting and abbreviations in parish records.
Aliviar A Consciência E Cuidar Da Alma: Testamentos Da Ilha De São Jorge (1518-1656)
By: Artur Teodoro de Matos (2020)
A compilation of wills for the first generations of settlers on the island of S. Jorge. (232 Pages)
Genealogias da Terceira
By: Jorge Forjaz (2007)
Must request access from website administrator before viewing. (9 Volumes)
Misericórdia das velas : provedores, factos e documentos
By: Frederico Maciel (2007)
An amazing genealogical guide to the early Velas area, it includes information from hundreds of original sources – all neatly cited. (510 Pages)
Nobiliario da ilha Terceira (Vol. 1-3)
By: Eduardo de Campos Soares (1944)
São Jorge, Açores ‘De Genere’ (Priesthood Application) Transcripts 1766-1844
By: Sao Jorge Genealogical Society (2020)
Transcripts of all de genere records for the Island of São Jorge spanning from 1766-1844. Includes all genealogically pertinent information that could be extracted from the original records. (31 Pages)
São Jorge, Açores Marriage Dispensation Transcripts 1683-1830
By: Sao Jorge Genealogical Society (2019)
Transcripts of all dispensation records for the Island of São Jorge spanning from 1683-1830. Includes all genealogically pertinent information that could be extracted from the original records. (74 Pages)
Vereações de Velas S. Jorge 1559-1570-1571
By: Antonio dos Santos Pereira (1984)
Records relating to the day-to-day management of the Velas Camara including town meeting records and lists of council officials. (479 Pages)
Vila da Calheta
Compiler: Jorge Fernandes do Nascimento
Abstracted Calheta town records 1624-1800. (218 Pages)
1808 – Misterio do Vulcao da Urzelina da Ilha de Sao Jorge dos Acores
By: Victor Hugo Forjaz (2008)
Documents and annotations from the Volcanological Observatory of the Azores, 200 years after the eruption in Urzelina. (80 pages)
Aquém e além de São Jorge : Memória e Visão
By: Centro de História d’Aquem e d’Além (2014)
A compilation of studies detailing cultural, economical, and political aspects of São Jorge. (226 Pages)
Arquivo Municipal João Gabriel Ávila: Catalog of Collections
The Arquivo Municipal João Gabriel Ávila is part of the Velas Camara Office. This is a complete catalog of the collections it maintains as of 2018. (84 Pages)
A Vila das Velas na História das suas Ruas
By: João Gabriel de Avila (1993)
A history of streets and buildings in Velas including numerous photographs and maps. (250 Pages)
Ao Encontro das Fajãs
By: Odília Teixeira (2001)
A guide to the Fajãs of São Jorge. Fajãs are small pieces of agricultural land between the escarpment and the sea that are unique to São Jorge. They were often formed by cliff collapses caused by earthquakes, and have been shaped by the sea to include sandbanks, and lagoons. Over the centuries, Jorgeans built houses in these places and farmed the fertile land. (229 Pages)
Calheta, São Jorge: Inventário do Património Imóvel dos Açores
A history of properties, buildings, and structures in Calheta. (209 Pages)
Da Tecelagem ao Trajo Aspectos da Vida Jorgense
By: Regina d’Azevedo Pires Toste Tristao da Cunha (2000)
A detailed book about São Jorge culture and traditions. (386 Pages)
Familias Faialenses
By: Marcelino Lima (1922)
The definitive book for Faial researchers, it also contains a substantial amount of material pertinent to São Jorge. (734 Pages)
Festas do Espirito Santo
By: Climaco Ferreira da Cunha (2017)
A history of festas and celebrations on São Jorge including numerous recipes. (298 Pages)
Buy Book: climaco.ferreira@gmail.com (12 euros + shipping)
Female Life Courses and Property Transmissions in the Azores
By: Paulo Lopes Matos
This work pertains to demographics in 18th century São Jorge, and provides some insight as to why illegitimacy rates were so high. (32 Pages)
História dos Jornais Editados em São Jorge
By: Jose Rodrigues Ribeiro (1985)
A history of newspaper publications on the island of Sao Jorge.
Igreja de Santa Barbara’s Church Manadas
By: Mario Duarte & Antonio Pedroso (2003)
A richly illustrated history of the Santa Barbara Church in Manadas.
Ilha de S. Jorge (Açores)
By: Jose Candido da Silveira (1902)
A history of the island of São Jorge. (465 Pages)
Ilha de S. Jorge: Subsidio para estudo da Etnografia, Linguagem e Folclore Regionais
By: Elsa Brunilde Lemos de Mendonca (1966)
A study of regional ethnography, language and folklore. (347 Pages)
Ilhas, Cidades, Vilas e Freguezias dos Açores
Imagens Antigas da Vila da Calheta
By: Carlos Alberto Noronha (2008)
A collection of old photographs of Calheta and the surrounding area. (140 Pages)
João Caetano de Sousa e Lacerda: Colectãnea de Artigos Publicados em Jornais 1871-1910
By: Jorge Augusto Paulus Bruno (1984)
Manuel Pereira Silva Family
By: Manuel Pereira Silva (1999)
Manuel Pereira Silva’s account of his ancestors from Ribeira Seca and Topo. (361 Pages)
O Nascimento fora do Matrimónio na freguesia da
Ribeira Seca da Ilha de S. Jorge (Açores) 1800-1910
By: Paulo Teodoro de Matos (2007)
A demographic and population study of Sao Jorge focusing on Ribeira Seca. (538 Pages)
O Paço Municipal das Velas
By: João Gabriel de Avila (1985)
A history of the municipality of Velas. (64 Pages)
O Topo e as Fajãs do Norte
By: Francisco Fernando de Borba (2017)
A general history and reference book about Topo and the fajãs of northern São Jorge. (210 Pages)
Os Gaspar Silva: Memorias de Raizes e Percursos Familiares
By: Fernande Gaspar da Silva (2001)
A family history of Gaspar Silva born in Ribeira Seca in 1835 who married Isabel Silveira dos Anjos Silva in Honolulu and died 1915. (127 Pages)
Recordando o Passado
By: Climaco Ferreira da Cunha (2015)
This book speaks to the life and culture on São Jorge in the early 20th century, including many stories and cultural traditions. (310 Pages)
Buy Book: climaco.ferreira@gmail.com (10 euros + shipping)
São Jorge e as suas fajãs
By: Climaco Ferreira da Cunha (2015)
Discusses the settlement of the island of São Jorge, its development, and the history of the 76 fajãs. It includes many pictures and interesting factoids. (226 Pages)
Buy Book: climaco.ferreira@gmail.com (10 euros + shipping)
Sao Jorge – California Families
By: Manuel Pereira Silva (2001)
Genealogies of Sao Jorge, Azores families and their descendants in Ribeira Seca, Topo, and California. (361 Pages)
Sociedade e economia no concelho das Velas nos séculos XVIII-XIX
By: Rui Duarte Brasil Marques (2015)
A fascinating dissertation about the society and economy in Velas Council between the 18th and 19th centuries. (310 Pages)
The Flemish Contribution to Early Portuguese Overseas Activities
By: James H. Guill (1982)
Velas em Festa (25 anos de Semanas Culturais)
By: Frederico Maciel (2012)
A guide to festas and celebrations around Velas. (252 Pages)
Velas, São Jorge: Inventário do Património Imóvel dos Açores
A history of properties, buildings, and structures in Velas. (246 Pages)
Vila das Velas: Contributo para um Roteiro
By: Frederico Maciel (2018)
A thorough history of Velas Freguesia and its evolution since establishment. (289 Pages)
Vlamingen op de Azoren sinds de 15de eeuw Volume III
By: André L. Fr. Claeys (2011)
Genealogical information about Willem Van Der Hagen / Guilherme da Silveira and his descendents. (357 Pages)