Antonio Soares---b. c1819 Azores >CA
Hi,
I am looking for any information on Antonio SOARES/Swas, born about 1819 in the islands of the Azores. He immigrated to California before 1862. In Oakland, California c.1862, he married Bridget DOOLIN/Dooling (widow of a Mr. Connor), possibly the daughter of Edward DOOLIN/Dooling, and was born in County Kerry, Ireland.
At some time, the surname was changed to SWAS. The children of Antonio and Bridget SOARES/Swas included Mary Vivian Swas (b. c1870, married George E. WILLIAMS), Antonio Jr (possibly born from a previous marriage, he died young), and others.
Any help would be appreciated.
-Charles