Local author Keith Tavares began collecting names, dates, photos, and stories about his family when he was a boy, and as genealogical technology advanced, so did his research. The result of his research is his new book “An Azorean Family’s History : Our Faria and Moitoso Roots”. Tavares’ journey explored his ancestors, unearthing the rich history and legacy that has shaped his family. His research prompted him to travel abroad to mainland Portugal, the Island of Madeira, and the Azores, specifically the islands of Sao Miguel and Faial, and helped him understand why his ancestors left their homeland for new opportunities in the US.
A resident of Newport, Rhode Island, where he was born in the Naval Hospital, Keith is a graduate of Boston University, where he majored in political science and history. He has worked in higher education and the nonprofit sector for most of 30 years, having served as Vice President of Institutional Advancement for the large social service agency Child and Family in Newport and Middletown, RI. He currently serves as Director of Capacity Building for the Rhode Island Foundation in Providence, RI, supporting nonprofit organizations throughout the state.
Copies of "An Azorean Family's History" will be available for purchase and signing.
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