Mendonca Family

Discover Our Stories

Hi, I’m Tom Mendonca, and this is my family research site. Consider yourself having walked into a virtual library. I have spent the past decades gathering genealogy and historical records, most of which is available for you to pull from a shelf and view right here in this digital place.

Family Trees & Historical Documents

Step into History

This site will take you to the beginnings of the United States, to the 1800s Hawaiian Inlands territory, and to the shores of Europe.

Family Trees

You will primarily find information on my family’s direct Mendonca, Baker, Howard, and Thude genealogical lines.

Preserving Our History and Heritage

A glimpse into the world they knew

Our family’s history is deeply rooted in the hills and valleys of Northern California, where the Howard name first took hold in the mid-1800s. Generations later, we’re still drawn to the same landscapes. Oak-covered ridges, golden fields, and quiet towns that carry the memory of those who came before us.

In preserving our heritage, we honor not just names and dates, but the values, stories, and resilience that have shaped our family. Through photographs, records, and personal reflections, we aim to keep this history alive. Not as a closed chapter, but as something living and meaningful for future generations.

Places to Explore

Mark William Howard