Madera - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Madera's

Luis_Madera — 2012-05-03 20:21:50Z

HI. There are about three different Madera branches in Guayama. They are not related. If you are looking for the Simon Madera family they may still live there. However, Simon Madera was born and raised in Ponce.

The Madera's from Barriada Marin and Cariocas in Guayama that is another group.

The my family from the areas of Jobos, Matuyas and Mareas are the same family...Also they are supposed to be Madera-Meca. just in case. Good luck.

Madera from Italy

Andiamo83 — 2012-04-12 05:11:39Z

Does anyone have any information on anyone in the Madera family from Italy? The only information I have is Anthony Madera born about 1916, and according to the 1930 census he was born in Italy. I'm trying to find out where in Italy he was from and any other information about his family. Thanks!

Re: SURNAME: RETAMAR

elainerosa1 — 2011-07-21 01:36:02Z

mi bisabuela es de Lares. Su nombre era Andrea Lugo Retamar y nacio en el 1878. Se caso con Juan Velez ambos de Lares.

Re: SURNAME: RETAMAR

mitchellretamarjr — 2011-04-28 02:59:23Z

Hello,

This is one of my ancestors here. Don't know if he is related to you in any sense, but from my knowledge he is a big reason why Retamar's exsist in Lares. His name was Marcos Retamar I do not know his exact date of birth, but he is the son of Pedro Retamar who was born in 1745 in spain and his mother was JUANA FRANCISCA DE RIVERA-RODRIGUEZ. They marriage information is the following.

PEDRO RETAMAR MARRIED AGAIN WITH JUANA FRANCISCA DE RIVERA-RODRIGUEZ AT MOCA, P.R. IN OCTOBER 03, 1787. AT PARROQUIA NUESTRA SEÑORA DE LA MONSERRATE IN MOCA. 2nd BOOK OF MARRIAGES 1786-1813 PAGE No. 64 ENTRY #74 DISPENSED OF 4th GRADE OF LICITY AFINITY.

MARCOS RETAMAR-RIVERA MARRIED WITH VICTORIA PEREZ-LORENZO DE ACEVEDO LEGITIMATE DAUGHTER OF JOSE PEREZ AND MARIA LORENZO DE ACEVEDO AT MOCA, P.R. IN FEBRUARY 10, 1812. FIRST BOOK OF MARRIAGES PAGE No. 164

Pedro and his wife had a total of 3 kids with Marcos moving to Lares.

1. MARCOS RETAMAR-RIVERA

2. JUANA FRANCISCA RETAMAR-RIVERA

3. PEDRO RETAMAR-RIVERA

Hopefully, this information helps. Let me know if it matches anything you have on your end.

Re: Epifania Madera 1891?

erjohns01 — 2011-04-19 22:51:01Z

Busco genealogía en Francisco "Paco" Carattini que tuvo a un niño con Monserrate Carattini. Sus niños fueron Ana, Mondesto, Teodoro y Rafael (mi abuelo) Mi abuela los padres de Alberta Carattini fueron Eugenio Rios y Madera "Eppie" Rios. Sus hermanas fueron Epifonia que tuvo a hijos denominó Marcello, Vicent y Vincentcito y Monsita. Fui dicho que los padres de Monserate fueron Roque Carattini Jr. y los dos Puntos de Catrina Maria. Si cualquiera de esto suena familiar, permitió por favor que sé. También si alguien me puede decir por qué los dos Puntos de Felix fueron famoso/notorios. Gracias. Mi correo electrónico es oneracheljohnson@yahoo.com

Re: SURNAME: RETAMAR

MinervaMartin — 2011-04-16 17:26:06Z

Am also looking for any family from my grandmothers side. Her name was Juana Valle Retamar, was born in Lares in and about 1875 I know she had 2 sister and a brother. On of the sister name was Maria Valle y Perez. The other 2 am not sure if they were Retamar or Valle. any info will be greatly appriciated.

Thank you,
Minerva Martin

Epifania Madera 1891?

erjohns01 — 2011-04-04 20:37:36Z

Looking for information. I was told she married Eugenio Rios and had three children: Juana, Epifonia and Monsita.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks.

Re: Madera's

michaellewis29 — 2010-07-17 16:03:10Z

My grandfathers name was Juan sepulveda madera. born in pr around 1875, he later droped madera and became juan sepulveda, buried in bend oregon. served in ww1 and may have been stationed in pr.

Re: SURNAME: RETAMAR

delgado14113 — 2009-10-30 04:16:48Z

Mi papa es de Ponce tambien, Apellido retamar, su papa se llamaba Carlos Retamar tambien y vivan en el real creo. Yo vivo ahora en Kansas.

Re: SURNAME: RETAMAR

ileanaretamar — 2009-04-15 15:27:41Z

Hola: Mi nombre es Ileana, y mi apellido tambien es Retamar. Nací en Puerto Rico. Hay familia Retamar aqui, y todos estamos relacionados. Tambien estoy en busca del origen de este apellido. Cualquier información le agradezco me lo comunique. Gracias.

Re: SURNAME: RETAMAR

angieretamar — 2008-12-20 23:37:31Z

Hola mi nombre es Maria REtamar nacie en Ponce PR pero hase 23 anos vivo en Ohio.angieretamar@yahoo.com.ar

Evan Madera & margaret Mary Gidcumb m 1942

Cindi_Meyer — 2008-11-06 23:44:44Z

Looking for descendants of Evan Madera who married Margaret Mary Gidcumb 19 Oct 1942 in Indiana. At some time they moved to Tarrant Co, TX and Margaret died Aug 1 1999 at age 80. I have genealogy info I would like to share with family members....
Cindi in Washington state

Frank Madera, BIO

ccountr1 — 2008-06-26 01:51:55Z

FRANK MADERA
Falun Township, Roseau Co, MN

Frank madera, of Bohemian ancestry, came to the Falun community in 1900 and homesteaded there.

The family lived on the original homestead until his death.

The Madera's had three daughters:
Nettie (Mrs Carl JOHNSON)
Christine (Mrs Ed PIKER)
Marie (Mrs A. L. ANDERSON)

Mrs Carl Johnson's children are:
Adele ERICKSON
Lawrence
Mauritz

Mrs Ed Piker's children are:
Henrietta
Delbert
Frank
Ethel
Gladys

Mrs A. L. Anderson's children are:
Raymond
Walfred
Mary Jean (Mrs Palmer Pederson)

--page 166 Early Settlers in Roseau Co, MN 1885-1910

Re: Augustus Madera

jmadera127 — 2008-04-06 02:19:11Z

I have some information on the Augustus Madera genealogy.

obit: Manuel Madera 1934-2005

VctrStV4U — 2006-11-30 22:51:00Z

Manuel Madera
Manuel Madera, 71, of Galt and formerly of Lodi, died March 13 in a Sacramento hospital. He was born Jan. 1, 1934, in Jalisco, Mexico.

Mr. Madera worked as a farm laborer for various farms in the local area. He was a member of St. Anne's Catholic Church.

He is survived by his wife, Eliodora Madera, of Galt; sons, Emilio Madera and Mario Madera, both of Galt and Hector Madera, of Lockeford; daughters, Sylvia Perez, of Stockton, Catalina Ramirez, Beatrice Madera and Yolanda Orejel, all of Lodi, Elva Villalobos and Judith Madera, both of Galt; brothers, Julian, Antonio and Luis Madera, all of Mexico; sister, Nasaria Madera, of Mexico; and 18 grandchildren.

A church service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Anne's Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Lodi Memorial Park Cemetery. A rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m. today at the Lodi Funeral Home.

Lodi Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Re: Madeira/Madera's of Pa 1700/1800 John Hafer ?

2006-11-18 02:34:18Z

Thank you so much for taking the time to post this information for me.

Re: Madeira/Madera's of Pa 1700/1800 John Hafer ?

2006-11-18 02:22:17Z

Patricia,
the Berks Co, PA historical biographies book (sorry I've misplaced the actual title) in the Historical Society of Pa library in Phila, call # f.157.B3, page 1645, describes the Madeira families of Reading, PA area; and lists John Hafer Madeira (17 Apr 1801-26 July 1881), married Margaret Rahn (1803-1877). He is said to be a son of Samuel Madara, who died 1832, son of Sebastian Madery, d Reading 1775.

This might be yours.

regards
Rich

Re: Madara family, Reading PA area 1800-1900

reevesra1 — 2006-11-05 21:21:57Z

Dear Michael,
in reply to your information, there does not appear to be any direct connection that I can see. The nearest names at about the same times, for my line are (all brothers):
Charles B Madara b 1890
Rev Guy Herbert Madara b 1887
Joseph Edward Madara b 1881
George W Madara b 1856
John Bunyon Madara b 1853 or ?1863 in Mauch Chunk, PA (my great-grandfather)

it is John B's father, Joseph Madara, b 1825 Reading PA, died 1891 Mauch Chunk PA, for whom I am in search of further info

thanks for your interest,
Rich

Joel Madera m Lucy Warren 1774 Surry Co., VA

FuzzyFleischer — 2006-09-04 17:52:35Z

I would like to correspond with anyone who has any information on this couple.

Sherry

Madera, Miles (Milos), youngest of Anna & Frank, Bratislava

2006-07-20 13:26:16Z

Hi, Are there any relatives of Miles Madera, my dad who passed away 2 years ago. He was the youngest of Anna & Frank Madera in the Czech republic, capital Bratislava I think. I'd love to hear from you. I am his youngest daughter.

Medara/Madera etc

Potts98521 — 2006-07-13 01:34:54Z

I need some help. I can’t find My Great Grandmother (Phoebe Ann Medara/Madera) anywhere other than listed below. I would like to be able to validate her maiden name and where exactly she was born so I can get an understanding of her side of the family. Also I would like to find a marriage date and possibly a death date.

Edward William (born England) and Phoebe Ann (Medara), (born July 1847, PA)
Children:
Jemima, abt 1869, PA
Eliza, abt 1870, PA
Sarah, abt 1872, PA
Ellen, abt 1873, PA
Phyanna, abt 1874, PA
Robert Edward, May 14, 1876, Easington, Durham, England
Baptism: Dalton le Dale, St. Andrew, Robert Edward Potts, 11 March 1877, son of Edward and Phoebe Potts
Phoebe Ann, abt 1878, Easington, Durham, England
Baptism: Dalton le Dale and Holy Trinity Murton mixed 1877-1968 Phoebe Ann Potts 25 Oct 1877 Daughter of Edward William and Phoebe Ann Potts

1880 Ship “Nevada” sailed into New York without Edward William, but with Phoebe and children.
1900 US Census - Phoebe, along with daughter Phoebe Ann and son Robert listed (in Ancestry a typo - they are as Patts rather than Potts.

Madera from Bohemia to USA

Tonicek — 2006-03-14 19:39:01Z

Madera Katharina born 1843 in Zavlekov Bohemia (Czech Republic) emigrated 1870 to USA. Tony.

Re: SURNAME: RETAMAR

mitchellretamarjr — 2006-02-20 20:35:47Z

My Grandfather was Eligio Retamar. He passed away in Ponce in 2003 his father was Bartolo Retamar and his Mother was Angela Figueras Cruz. One of my grandfathers brothers is still alive his name is Gaspar Retamar Y Fuentes. I spoke to him today and he gave me one of his cousins names who is still alive. Her name is Julia Borrero Retamar. Hope this helps some. Please contact at me jrmr2005@aol.com.

Augustus Madera

2005-11-01 23:15:50Z

Augustus Madera is my blood kin. I can't get the family out of Arkansas. Would appreciate any info on this family.

Madeira/Madera's of Pa 1700/1800 John Hafer ?

2005-10-20 04:46:14Z

Am searching for parents of John Madeira b. around 1802, d. 1881, married to Margaret (Rahn?) b. around 1803.

Some of their children were Sarah, Amos, John, William, James.

John is in the 1880 Census at Fleetwood, Berks Co, Pa.
living with his son Amos.

Your help is greatly appreciated.

Re: SURNAME: RETAMAR

2005-08-08 01:53:24Z

Hi.
My name is Ileana Retamar and i also live in Ponce. I have been trying to know the story of my ancestors, since our last name is not common on these grounds. i was told that there are some retamar's in spain. i will try to get more info and let you know what I find.

Re: SURNAME: RETAMAR

2005-08-08 01:42:52Z

Hi.
I am also a Retamar. I was born in Ponce PuertoRico and my family tells me that my grandfather came from Spain. I read about Roberto fernandez retamar a poet from Cuba. You should try to get more information on him also.

Nancy Maderia/Madera

mcmyers23 — 2005-04-15 14:54:16Z

I am looking for any information on Nancy Maderia/Madera. She was married to William "Henry" Myers sometime before 1830. I only have her name as given in the Myers family bible. Nancy and Henry's children were...1) James J Myers born 1830 in Fayette Co., PA. 2) William Myers born 1832. 3) Frederick H Myers born 1834. 4) Ellen Myers born 1840. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Madara family, Reading PA area 1800-1900

david_kole — 2003-07-09 21:44:37Z

Michael,

My lineage is as follows:

Florence Madara 1900 - Reading, PA
John W. Madara 1859 - Reading, PA
Samuel Madara 1831 - Reading, PA
Daniel Madaria 1807 - Reading, PA
Samuel Madary 1784 - Reading, PA
Casper Madary 1755 - Reading, PA
Nicklaus Madori 1721 - Zunzgen, Basel, Switzerland (Reading, PA emigrated to about 1739)
Martin Madori 1688 - Zunzgen, Canton Basel, Switzerland
Heinrich Madori 1659 - Itingen, Canton Basel, Switzerland
Martin Madori 1629 - Itingen, Canton Basel, Switzerland
Jacob Madori 1598 - Itingen, Canton Basel, Switzerland
Sebastian "Bashi" Madori 1571- Canton Basel, Switzerland
Sebastian Madori 1545 - Canton Basel, Switzerland

I am guessing based upon Reading, PA that you are also descended from Casper since he had:

My Samuel
Another Nicholas
John
David
George

Nicklaus born in 1721 had 7 children in Reading, PA and you may also be descended from either:

Michael born May 29, 1755 or Jacob Nicholas 1755

My best guess is you are descended from Casper, then either John or Nichlaus. They both had children and stayed in the Reading area. The others either moved away or only had females.

John born from Casper had a John born in 1817 and that John I believe had an Amos born around 1833.

Let me know if you need more specifics. Most of what I found was from church records in Berks County, and then from Berks County Historical Society or Pennsylvania Historical Society in Philadelphia.

Swartzwald - Exeter, PA
First Reformed Church - Reading, PA
Trinity Luthern - Reading, PA
Alsace Reformed Luthern - Reading, PA

Another great reference is in Reading Public Library on 5th Street. They have the Boyd's City directories from 1856 forward. Lots of Madaras there although they only show head of households. Other great resource of course if federal census' starting with 1850 forward.

ps. there was an amos madara listed in St. John's Luthern Church in Reading, PA as one of the founding members.

Re: Madara family, Reading PA area 1800-1900

wbrodnos — 2003-04-25 19:42:22Z

Hello Dave:

We are just starting out doing the genealogy and are finding a great deal of information regarding my wife's line. Her lineage is:

Elizabeth Madera 1922
Bruce Madera
Bruce Madera Abt. 1850
Nancy Madera 1824
Jacob Madera 1803
Christian Madera Abt. 1757
Nicholas Madera Abt. 1721
Martin Madori June 2, 1688
Heinrich Madori October 30, 1659
Martin Madori February 14, 1630
Jacob Madori May 21, 1598
Sebastian Madoeri Abt. 1570
Sebastian Madoeri Abt. 1545

I was wondering if there were two Caspers and two Michaels that fought in the Revolutionary War?

Also we are coming back to Pennsylvania this summer for two weeks, and trying to make the most of the short time to look up her ancestors. Would you be able to recommend some ideas as to what might be the best place to go? Her line went to Morgantown so we will be there the first week, but I was thinking of suggesting Reading for the next week? Would that be the best course of action?

Did you know anything about the Christian Madera line?

I noticed on the listing of dependents for Sebastian of 1570, they didn't list a Georg Madoeri. Do you know how many children this Sebastian had?

Thank you for any help you can provide.

Searching for Perdo Madera age 39 & Jose Madera 38

elbarriome — 2003-03-29 21:50:53Z

I am search for Perdo & Jose because you are my brothers that where placed in foster care @ St. Michael's Home in SI, NY. We share the same birth mother, who's name was Anna Aponte aka's Ana Aponte,Maria Aponte Gonzalez or Mrs. Deomingo Nava Rosa born in Puerto Rico 2/21/33 and lived in Brooklyn, NY.
There are 12 childern total.You may have been adopted.
I am your younger brother and would like to contact you both.
Please feel free to email me at: Spanishharlemcool@hotmail.com

Re: Retamar Family

2002-12-31 23:39:39Z

I am still looking for my family Heritage starting with Bartolo Retamar who was from Ponce, Puerto Rico if anybody has any information please email me.

Mary Jesse Madera m. Peter Nielsen

2002-10-19 04:39:19Z

I am looking for the ancestors of Mary Jesse Madera who married a Peter J. Nielsen in Racine, Wisconsin in 1907. Mary Jesse had many siblings: Victoria, Martha, Amelia, Nettie, Ann, Cecelia, and two brothers. I do not know anything about her parents or grandparents. Any help you could give me would be greatly appreciated! :-)

Madara family, Reading PA area 1800-1900

reevesra — 2002-10-13 00:54:42Z

I am descended from John Bunyan Madara/Madera, 10 Sep 1853-12 JAN 1943, m Luzetta Barbara Nesley 18 Apr 1874, Bloomingdale, Carbon Co; mostly lived in Mauch Chunk.
John's father was Joseph Madara, b 31 Jan 1825 in Reading, m Rachel Bachman (b 02 May 1825 Mahoning Valley Carbon Co), on 09 Dec 1850 Lehighton PA.
Joseph was said to have been bound out at age 1 with his sister to a Miller family, near Reading, when his parents died of cholera.
Does this sound familiar to anyone?
I have further info on Joseph's descendants as well,

thank you,
R Reeves

Madara's in Reading PA

reevesra — 2002-10-13 00:54:42Z

Cindy,
not related to my gggfather as far as I can tell. There were a LOT of Madara/Madeira/Madery/etc families in Reading, since the 1800's. Suggest you start w/the US Census from about 1910,
good luck,

Rich

Madara's in Reading PA

reevesra — 2002-10-13 00:54:42Z

Madara's in Reading PA

reevesra — 2002-10-13 00:54:42Z

Madera's

betsy96 — 2002-06-21 12:17:12Z

Looking for the relatives of the Madera's in Guayama, Caguas, Puerto Rico and also in the West side of Puerto Rico, probably Mayaguez. My grandfather's name was Miguel Madera married to Isabel (Isa) Morales.

Retamar Family

jet102301 — 2002-05-31 22:34:03Z

My email address is mjmj101797@aol.com if anyhas info on the Retamar family please contact me.

Re: SURNAME: RETAMAR

jet102301 — 2002-05-31 22:25:17Z

hi idaliz i tryed emailing you at you email address hopefully we can exchange info i can be reached at mjmj101797@aol.com. my family is from Ponce too and i think if you look at the lady on here. her name is Betsy Retamar she had posted a message not to long ago i think she is my cousin so this is very interesting.

Re: SURNAME: RETAMAR

2002-05-23 00:54:52Z

I am writing to you because I'm hoping you can help me find out about my family, all I know is my father and one uncle who are Retamar, please reply as soon as you are able. I will help you with whatever I know.

Re: SURNAME: RETAMAR

2002-05-21 03:11:23Z

Hi, I tried sending you an email but it was returned, i hope i can reach you this way. I am from Ponce and I have been looking for Retamar for about 5 years. My father is Retamar. Please contact me as we probably are cousins. I really want to do my family tree, but i have not been able to. Thanks!

Re: SURNAME: RETAMAR

jet102301 — 2002-05-18 04:00:40Z

MY NAME IS MITCHELL RETAMAR JR I TOO AM LOOKING FOR SOME PIECES OF MY PUZZLE I HAVE A LIST OF RETAMAR'S THAT HAVE PAST MAYBE WE CAN BE HELP. MY GREAT GRAND FATHERS NAME WAS BARTOLO RETAMAR AND MY GRAND FATHER WAS ELIGIO RETAMAR PLEASE HELP ME PUT MY PUZZLE BACK TOGETHER THANK YOU. BYE

Re: Madara family, Reading PA area 1800-1900

slooptattoo — 2002-04-19 01:11:03Z

My wife is descended from Amos Madara (July 01, 1863 Reading, PA) --> William Elsworth Madara (February 10, 1879 Reading, PA) --> John C. Madara (April 26, 1887, Reading, PA) --> Richard E. Madara (October 13, 1916 Reading, PA) --> Norman (my wife's Father)

I would be happy to share any information I have. Do you think that they connect with your own?

Respectfully,

Michael E. Cummins

Augustus Madera

Kathy_Coffee_Simmons — 2002-01-26 04:40:05Z

We, too, are looking for info on Augustus Madera. We are related through his son Thomas F. Madera. We just returned from a trip to Arkansas doing some "searching." Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Kathy

Augustus Madera

dlcalvert — 2001-11-20 16:24:37Z

Does anyone out there have any info on Augustus Madera, b. 1804, in Pennsylvania; moved to Arkansas sometime around 1843? He had a son, Nicholas Madera, who was killed in the Civil War.

Re: SURNAME: RETAMAR

2001-11-10 02:02:05Z

I was born in Cuba but my last name is Retamar I'm trying to find out the origin of my last name, so far from my research it seems that it is from Almeria, spain where thewre is a town named Retamar.

Re: antonio madera

2001-10-05 22:43:50Z

Hi there; I thought it was you. Why don't you email me at ocean_moonrise@yahoo.com so we're not corresponding publicly. I don't check my emails often, so please be patient.

Re: antonio madera

2001-10-05 21:34:44Z

please respond back to me . i am your aunt ellen. i married your uncle angel. he is the one who passed away 15 years ago and lived in penna where i still live. your uncle died in a construction accident and you have four cousins and four second generation cousins. please respond to this letter i am so anxious to hear from you

Re: antonio madera

2001-09-23 15:16:31Z

I think we're definitely related. My father is Angel, and what you wrote sounds like our family. Thank you for the additional information. My father lives in Lakewood and has three children with his second wife. My nephew Devin passed away December 1999 from Leukemia. I live in Pennsylvania.