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Louis De
Grace has generously supplied the following research
notes on his research into the origins of Antoni Pedro
GRAS who settled in New Brunswick and later became known
as Antoine De GRACE. I have capitalized surnames and
put entire names in bold for ease in reading.
GRAS (Ancestors of Antoine De GRACE)
Family Records
From Archives at Palma de Mallorca, Spain
This is a summary of the records found at Palma de Mallorca
up to October of 1992. Most of these were obtained in trips
to Palma in 1985, and 1988. This summary is made in
preparation for another trip to Palma in November of
1992.
The marriage and death records translated below are from
certificates prepared by the archivist of the Episcopal
(bishop's) palace of Palma de Mallorca. Translated by Louis
G. De Grace, Jr. in October of 1992. (My skill in Spanish is
very limited, and so the accuracy may be questionable.)
Translations are based on the copies typed by the archivist,
who was in many cases reading from good to poor handwriting
on paper in various stages of decay, although for the most
part in amazingly good condition. However, it should be
noted that the Spanish is also old, and the meaning of some
terms may have changed in 200 or so years. However, the
typed copies were an attempt by the archivist to make the
words in the records legible. He would certainly have more
skill than I in guessing at some of the more poorly written
words.
Pere Antoni GRAS (Antoine's grandfather) 22 Oct
1728
Margin Notes:
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Parroquio ___ Sta. Cruz
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Parish: Santa Cruz (Holy Cross)
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Archivo ___ Diocesano
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Diocesan Archives
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Diócesis ___ Mallorca
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Diocese: Mallorca
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Provincia ___ Baleares
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Province: Baleares
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Libro ___ I/73-D/8
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Book: I/73-D/8
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Folio ___ 26
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Folio (page): 26
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No hay notas marginales
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(There are no other margin notes)
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Certificacion Literal de Partita de Defuncion
Don Juan Rosselló Lliteras, Encargado del Archivo de
la Curia Eclesiastica Diocesis de Mallorca, Provincia de
Baleares,
CERTIFICA: Que el acta al margen resenada, correspondiente
al Libro de Defunciones, literalmente dice asi:
Als vint y dos octubre mil setsenta vint y vuit mori
devant lo Hort del Rey Pere Antoni GRAS; rabe tots
los sagraments de la seu, feu obre pie y testament en poder
de Juan Llompart notari sots als set octubre mil setcents
vint y vuit; elegi marmasors de la sua anima Juana
MIRALLES, se muller etc. Elegi sepultura en St.
Francisco de Paula a la capella de la Soledad; lexa al
rector cinch sous, vol sien celebrades cent cinquante mises,
cinquante en St. Francisco de Paula, altar de privilegi,
vint y cinch en St. Pere de la seu, vint y cinch a la
capella de Ntra. Sra. del Roser de St. Domingo, les demes a
voluntat de sos marmasors; lexa a la Terra Santa de
Jerusalem cuatre sous. En fe de lo qual ho firmo. Dr. Antoni
Bruno carbonell, prevere y vicari St. Creu.
Translation:
"Literal Certification of a Certificate of the
Death"
Don Juan Rossell Lliteras, supervisor of the Archive of the
Church Curia, Diocese of Mallorca, Province of Baleares,
CERTIFY: That the record noted at the margin,
corresponding to the book of Deaths, literally says
thus:
[Translators note: This entry is in Catalan, a language
spoken in Eastern Spain, and Mallorca. Many of these words
can't be found in a Spanish/English dictionary, and
therefore I could only guess for now from the context of the
entry what the words mean. These words are in [ ],
and emphasized to denote that they are not translated. It
should also be noted that I am translating word by word, and
therefore may be missing some idiomatic meanings.]
"On the 22 October 1728 died [devant Hort] of the
King Pere [Pedro] (Peter) Antoni GRAS;
[rabe] received [?] all the sacraments of
the [seu] soul(?), [fue obre pie] and
testament (will?) given by Juan Llompart Notario
[sots] on the seventh October 1728; electing
[marmasors] of the his soul Juana MIRALLES,
his wife [se muller pronounced "muyer" similar to
"mujer" i.e. the difference between "Majorca" and
"Mallorca"] etc.. Elected burial in St. Franscisco de
Paula in the chapel of Solitude; leaving to the rector 5
[sous] (money?) [vol sien] celebrate 150
masses, 50 in St. Francisco de Paula at the altar of
privilege, 25 in St. Peter of the Soul, 25 at the chapel of
Our Lady of the Rose of St. Domingo, the to give of their
[marmasors]; Leaving to the Holy Land of Jerusalem 4
sous. Given under my hand and signature - Dr. Antoi Bruno
Carbonell, priest and vicar of Santa Cruz. (Parish)
Death of Josef GRAZ (José GRAS) 02 Jan
1782
Margin Notes:
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Parroquio ___ Sta. Cruz
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Parish: Santa Cruz (Holy Cross)
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Archivo ___ Diocesano
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Diocesan Archives
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Diocesis ___ Mallorca
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Diocese: Mallorca
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Provincia ___ Baleares
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Province: Baleares
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Libro ___ I/73-D/15
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Book: I/73-D/15
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Folio ___ 139 v
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Folio (page): 139 v
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No hay notas marginales
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(There are no other margin notes)
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Certificacion Literal de Partita de Defuncion
Don Juan Rossello Lliteras, Encargado del Archivo de la
Curia Eclesiastica Diocesis de Mallorca, Provincia de
Baleares,
CERTIFICA: Que el acta al margen resenada, correspondiented
al Libro de Defunciones, literalmente dice asi:
Dia dos enero de mil setecientos ochenta y dos murio,
recibidos todos los sacrmentos, Josef GRAZ, marido de
Magdalena PUJADAS, hijo de Pedro Antonio y de
Juana MIRALLES, consortes, natural de Palma y morador en
Santa Cruz, en la calle del Mar, el que hizo hizo*(?) mandas
pias en poder de fr. Juan Morey, presbitero y religioso
minimo a los veinte y nueve diciembre del ano ochenta y uno,
en que elige albaceas a Magdalena PUJADAS, Josef
GRAZ, su Primo y el dicho fr. Juan Morey etc. Elige
sepultura en el convento de Minimos de San Francisco de
Paula en la capilla de la Virgen de la Solodad. Funeraria y
lo domas de su entierre a voluntad de su mujer, Magdalena
PUJADAS. Lega al reverendo senor rector etc. 5 sueldos
etc. y manda celebrar en sufragio de su alma cinco misas
cuerpo presente. De lo que doy fe.=Dr. Juan Nascio
presbitero y vicario en Santa Cruz. *(double "hizo" in
archivist's typing.)
Translation:
"Literal Certification of a Certificate of the
Death"
Don Juan Rossello Lliteras, supervisor of the Archive of the
Church Curia, Diocese of Mallorca, Province of Baleares,
CERTIFY: That the record noted at the margin, corresponding
to the book of Deaths, literally says thus:
On 2 January, 1782, died, receiving all the sacraments,
Josef GRAZ, husband of Magdalena PUJADAS, son
of Pedro Antonio, and Juana MIRALLES, consorts,
native of Palma, and member of Santa Cruz [Holy
Cross] in the calle del Mar [street of the Sea].
He had provided for pious donations to fr. [friar?]
Juan Morey, pastor and religious minimo(?) on the 29
December 1781 in which was named executrix Magdalena
PUJADAS, Josef GRAZ his cousin, and the aforesaid fr.
Juan Morey etc. Selecting a grave in the convent of Minimos
de San Francisco de Paula en the chapel of the Virgin of the
Soledad. Funeral home and the rest of his burial
(arrangements) he left to his wife, Magdalena
PUJADAS. He left to the reverend rector etc. 5 sueldos
etc. and requested for the support of his soul, 5 masses be
said in the presence of his body.
Given by Dr. Antonio Juan Nascio, Chancel and Pastor of
Santa Cruz.
(This record was made on 24 October 1985, and signed by Juan
Rossello)
Death of Magdalena PUJADES (Antoine's Mother)
03 December 1819
Margin Notes:
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Parroquio ___ Sta. Cruz
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Parish: Santa Cruz (Holy Cross)
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Diocesis ___ Mallorca
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Diocese: Mallorca
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Provincia ___ Baleares
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Province: Baleares
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Libro ___ I/73-D/15
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Book: I/73-D/15
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Folio ___ 139 v
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Folio (page): 139 v
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Num. ___ 58
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Number [record] 58
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No hay notas marginales.
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There are no other marginal notes
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Certificacion Literal de Partita de Defuncion
Don Juan Rossello Lliteras, Encargado del Archivo de la
Curia Eclesiastica Diocesis de Mallorca, Provincia de
Baleares,
CERTIFICA: Que el acta al margen resenada, correspondiented
al Libro de Defunciones, literalmente dice asi:
Dia trece diciembre de mil ochocientos diez y nueve fallecio
Magdalena PUJADES, hija de Rafael y de Margarita
ROS, consortes, viuda de Jose GRAS, natural de
esta y vecina de esta parroquia. No hizo disposicion alguna
y en virtud de testigos fue sepultada en la iglesia del
convento de San Francisco de Paula. De que doy fe.=Dr.
Antonio Jose Rullan presbitero y vicaro en Santa
Cruz.=Rubricado.
Translation:
"Literal Certification of a Certificate of the Death"
Don Juan Rossello Lliteras, supervisor of the Archive of the
Church Curia, Diocese of Mallorca, Province of Baleares,
CERTIFY: That the record noted at the margin, corresponding
to the book of Deaths, literally says thus:
On 3 December, 1819, died Magdalena PUJADES, daughter
of Rafael and of Margarita ROS, consort, widow
of Jose GRAS, native of this place, and member of
this parish. There not having been previous arrangements,
nor property [grave plot] she was buried in the
church of the convent of San Francisco de Paula.
Given by Dr. Antonio Jose Rullan Chancel and Pastor of Santa
Cruz. -- signed
This record was made on 24 October 1985, and signed by
Juan Rossello
Rafael GRAS, (Brother of Antoine) 02 Mar 1835
Margin Notes:
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Parroquio ___ Sta. Cruz
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Parish: Santa Cruz (Holy Cross)
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Archivo ___ Diocesano
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Diocesan Archives
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Diocesis ___ Mallorca
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Diocese: Mallorca
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Provincia ___ Baleares
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Province: Baleares
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Libro ___ I/73-D/20
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Book: I/73-D/20
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Folio ___ 79
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Folio (page): 79
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Num. ___ 9
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Number: 9
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No hay notas marginales
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(There are no other margin notes)
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Certificacion Literal de Partita de Defuncion
Don Juan Rossello Lliteras, Encargado del Archivo de la
Curia Eclesiastica Diocesis de Mallorca, Provincia de
Baleares,
CERTIFICA: Que el acta al margen resenada, correspondiented
al Libro de Defunciones, literalmente dice asi:
Dia dos de marze de mil ochecientos treinta y cinco fallecio
Rafael GRAS, hijo de Jose y de Magdalena
PUJADES, consortes, viudo de Rosa FERRAGUT, de
edad de setenta y tres anos, natural de Palma y vecine de
esta parroquia de Santa Cruz; no hizo disposicion alguna, y
el dia siguiente fue sepultado su cadaver en el cementario
rural de esta ciudad. De que doy fe.=Bartolome Gomila,
vicario.=Rubricado.
Translation:
"Literal Certification of a Certificate of the Death"
Don Juan Rossello Lliteras, supervisor of the Archive of the
Church Curia, Diocese of Mallorca, Province of Baleares,
CERTIFY: That the record noted at the margin, corresponding
to the book of Deaths, literally says thus:
On 2 March 1835 died Rafael GRAS, son of Jose and
Magdalena PUJADES, consorts, widower of Rosa
FERRAGUT, of age of 73 years, native of Palma, and
member of Santa Cruz parish. There being no other
disposition specified, his body was buried the following day
in the rural cemetary of this city. Given by my hand,
Bartolome Gomila, vivar. (signed)
Children of Joseph (Jose) GRAS & Magdelana
PUJADES
From Baptismal Records of Santa Cruz Parish, Palma,
Mallorca Archived in the Cathedral of Palma (Dates are
Baptismal)
31 Aug 1755: Pera, (Peter, Pedro) Antoni,[Anthony,
ANTOINE], Ramon, Joseph, Rafel,
God Parents: Rafel PUJADES & Juana Maria GRAS -
Sta. Cruz parish
Libro (Book) #17, Folio (Page) 141 (vto.), Numero (Number)
335
03 May 1757: Raphael, Pera-Antoni, Ramon, y
Michel.
God Parents: Pera Antoni LLEMPAYES and Cartharina
MARTI of Sta. Cruz parish
Libro (Book) #17, Folio (Page) 201 (vto.), Numero (Number)
197
18 Feb 1759: Rafel, Thomas, Domingo, Joseph,
Ramon,
God Parents: Rafel PUJADES & Margarita ROS --
Sta. Cruz parish
Libro (Book) #18, Folio (Page) 43 (vto.), Numero (Number)
100
20 Sep 1761: Rafel, Jusep, Cayatano, Jame, Benet,
God Parents: Juan RIPOLI & Teresa PUJADES -- Sta.
Cruz parish
Libro (Book) #18, Folio (Page) 128, Numero (Number) sin
(none)
04 May 1764: Joseph, Ramon, Juan, Pera, Antoni, Cayetano,
Francisco, Boneventura
God Parents: Fransico FERRER & Catharina MARTI --
Sta. Cruz
Libro (Book) #18, Folio (Page) 14(0?) vto.(?), Numero
(Number) sin (none)
15 Sep 1768: Joane-Maria, Ramona, Francisca, Bruna,
Bonaventura y Benvinguda
God Parents: Para-Juseph NOGUERA & Joane-Maria
NOGUERA - Sta. Cruz
Libro (Book) #18, Folio (Page) 170, Numero (Number) sin
(none)
Marriages
Joseph Gras & Magdelena Pujades, (Antoine's
parents) 25 June 1752
Margin Notes:
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Parroquio ___ Sta. Cruz
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Parish: Santa Cruz (Holy Cross)
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Archivo ___ Diocesano
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Diocesan Archives
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Diocesis ___ Mallorca
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Diocese: Mallorca
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Provincia ___ Baleares
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Province: Baleares
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Libro ___ I/73-M/9
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Book: I/73-M/9
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Folio ___ 62 V
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Folio (page): 62 V
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Num. ___ 19
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Number: 19
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No hay notas marginales
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(There are no other margin notes)
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Certificacion Literal de Partita Matrimonio
Don Juan Rossello Lliteras, Encargado del Archivo de la
Curia Eclesiastica Diocesis de Mallorca, Provincia de
Baleares,
CERTIFICA: Que el acta al margen resenada, correspondiented
al Libro de Defunciones, literalmente dice asi:
Als vint i sinch de juny del any mil set sets cinquanta dos
lo reverent Francosch Ripell prevere i beneficiat en la
cathedral, ab lletres del Molt Illustre Sr. Vicari General
(i presehint la solita licencia) desposa a Joseph
GRAS, Fill de Pare Antoni i de Joana MIRALLES
conjuges, ab Magdalena PUJADES, donzella, filla de
Rafel i de Magdalena ROS, conjuges, tots desta
parroquia. Testimonis los reverents pares frai Gabriel Mas i
Barthemeu Valles de la Orde de Sant Francisco de Paula.=Ita
est. Dr. Antonius Brunus Carbonell, prevere i vicari de
Santa Creu.
[Translators note: This entry is in Catalan, a language
spoken in Eastern Spain, and Mallorca. Many of these words
can't be found in a Spanish/English dictionary, and
therefore I could only guess for now from the context of the
entry what the words mean. These words are in [ ],
and emphasised to denote that they are not translated. It
should also be noted that I am translating word by word, and
therefore may be missing some idiomatic meanings.]
On the 7th of June 1752, reverend Francosch Ripell
[prevere i beneficiat] of/in the cathedral,
[....] married Joseph GRAS, son of Pere
Antoni and of Joana MIRALLES to Magdalena
PUJADES, daughter of Rafel and of Magdalena ROS,
all of this parish. Witnessed by the referend fathers,
brother Gabriel Mas and Barthemeu Valles of the order of St.
Francisco de Paula.= Done by Dr. Antonius Brunus Carbonell,
prior and vicar of Santa Cruz.
Louis DeGrace's Notes of Trip to
Mallorca, November 1992 will be found is this separate
document, including a transcription of a "city directory"
from the 1700s.
My thanks and appreciation to Louis for this wonderful
addition to these webpages.
OWEN/CRONIN
Homepage
Wash.
Co., ME GenWeb
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~mnichols/deg/deg_res.htm
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