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Cenky, Cenki, Sinkey

DebraShuff — 21 Jul 2001 4:39:24 GMT

I'm looking for info on the Sinkey family. Mathias Cenky brought his family from Austria-Hungary in 1886. My great grandfather, Andrew Michael Sinkey was born in 1880. His baby sister, Maria's baptismal certificate shows that they lived in Klukno. I had been told that he was born in Spisska Nova Ves. The other family surnames are Jenik, Kravick, and Mihalik. I would love to make some family connections.

Emily Zubnak - Bobro

bartowenwilliams — 14 Apr 2007 1:52:40 GMT

We are looking for information on Emily Zubnak who was born in 19 September 1884 in Bobro, Czechoslavakia. She moved to the United States and married Joseph Mlinarcik and lived into the late 1970s.

We know her parents' names were Anthony and Theresa Zubnak, but that's about it. We are not even sure where Bobro is.

Thanks in advance for any information.

Genealogy - town locations

timedetective169 — 6 Oct 2008 1:39:30 GMT

I am trying to find the locations of the following two towns:

1. Porubka, Czecheslovakia, which may be in present day Slovakia

2. Wigartovany, Austria

The towns were called by these names around 1900.

Please send your response to tcmkat@yahoo.com.

thanks

Trnava<--village,city where in Czech.

Jen5volley — 20 Jan 2002 9:56:14 GMT

Looking for a Anna Novak b. 1870 in Trnava,Czechoslovakia. What region do I submit a query for. She married a Micheal
Ondrejis'ka b.1866. They married in Czech. in 1891. They came to the America in 1902. I have all the immigration stuff. Looking for family abroad.Micheal was a gravedigger.

Any help is greatly appreciated.

looking

Donna Jean Compton — 18 Jan 2000 12:00:00 GMT

After naturalization last name became Zernick of the South Bend, Indiana area. Yezernik brothers and families to have come to America in 1911, arriving Baltimore to Porter, Indiana. Suppose to have left from area of Vartisince/Vratisinec, but can't find on any map so far.
Suppose to have sailed on Norddeutcher Lloyd Lines and Bremen was also in information and don't know what that means.They were to have gone to the seacoast by small boat.
Thank you

Pribish/Glovnya/Telmanik/Stefanov

cpconjelko — 24 Sep 2008 6:26:12 GMT

Searching for info on paternal grandfather Andreas Pribiss (1/21/1889-4/25/70) from Jakubany who settled in Central City, PA. He married Katren Glovnya (11/10/1891-9/2/1973) from Malcov. Also maternal grandfather John Telmanik (12/22/1883-6/6/1963)of Snakov who married Marie Stafanov (12/4/1896-6/17/1945) also from Snakov.

Another Translation, Please.

ReneeDelrosario — 11 Sep 2008 3:10:24 GMT

I have found the niece of my great-grandmother in Slovakia and I want to ask her some questions about information that her mother (the sister of my great-grandmother wrote to her).

I need help translating the following:

"In a letter write on February 11, 1989, your mother mentions an Aunt Mary Hanzabe from Toncov turned 80. Who is this Mary Hanzabe? Is she relative or just a close friend of the family?"

"Also in this letter there is mention of a granddaughter who would have be 30years old on February 5th but died on October 30th. Who is this granddaughter?"

"And Finally in the same letter there is mention of a grandfather Sleziak who died 2years after the above mentioned granddaughter. Who is this grandfather Sleziak? Is he the grandfather of my great-grandmother and your mother?"

Any help will be much appreciated.

Thank you.

Renee

Surname

Thomas Bobkovich — 4 Mar 1999 12:00:00 GMT

My father, Joseph was born in Trnava, Slovakia. A town north of Bratislava. He was one of 14 brothers and sisters, but the only one to come to the USA. Am trying to locate any relatives. I believe his mothers maiden name to be either Benes or Beno. He was born around 1895. Any information would be very appreciated.

Translation Help, Please.

ReneeDelrosario — 10 Sep 2008 6:24:28 GMT

I have made a connection with a family in Dobra Niva, Slovakia (my ancestors village of origin) that have been helping me with information about my family (my ancestors)and I do not want to lose contact with them.

I would like to know how to say the following in Slovak:

"My move to Pennsylvania has been postponed until some time next year. Please continue to write to me at the postal address that you currently have."

Any help will be appreciated. Thank you.

Renee

Labasin or Labas

tacbm — 14 Sep 2008 9:47:59 GMT

Hello
Looking for help on a friends family that was/is from Venice Italy. The name is LABASIN, maybe "Labas" it is a very uncommon name, and the only link we have is
"Leondro LABASIN"
Birth Date: 25 Jan 1902-Venice Italy
Death Date: Feb 1979-Brooklyn,NY
Looking for history of the name, LaBasin may have some German, North Italian Roots. Family still in the Venice area.
Any info would help greatly

Parenthesis after name in Roman Catholic Records

dbmran — 7 Sep 2008 4:37:21 GMT

Does anyone know what it means when a last name in a record is followed by something in parenthesis? I've found an ancestor and his paternal aunt who both have (Kolar) following their last name in their children's birth and marriage records.

Varations of last names

dbmran — 11 Sep 2008 4:34:34 GMT

Is there some meaning to the different ways last names are written in Slovakian church records?

I have one ancestor whose surname shows up sometimes as Baliga and sometimes as Balidzsak. I'm certain it's the same person. I've also found a Matuska ancestor whose name was spelled Matuskovitz.

I've looked online but I can't find anything explaining these different suffixes.

Dahoda/Haszczyc Families

dahodas — 6 Sep 2008 10:06:23 GMT

I am looking for information about Symeon Dahoda aka Samuel Dahoda. Also Olena/Helena Haszczyc. One or both are from Galicia area. They both left their homes and emigrated to the USA. They both lived in Cohoes, NY. I am not sure if they knew each other before coming to Cohoes, NY.

They belonged to St. Nicholas Church - it is an Orthodox Church.

Any information is greatly appreciated.

Sandy Dahoda

Origin of Grandparents

Kenneth Safko — 24 Dec 2005 6:07:17 GMT

Grandfather John SMAR (CZMAR, SZMAR) b 13 Sep 1889 in Kosice SK.
Gandmother Mary SORG b 3 May 1889 in Nutmihal (sp?) SK, near Vienna.
Please verify towns if possible.
Any information on surnames is appreciated.

Hranowicz

wtravlr1 — 5 Sep 2008 11:01:57 GMT

Just trying to see if this was a town in Slovakia, or the old CZ SL

To all the Tropeck /Tropek’s

TimOBryan42 — 1 Sep 2008 1:07:08 GMT

Please go here:

http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~timobryan/...

"Sterpka" from Kez'marok

jsquarejj — 30 Aug 2008 10:55:52 GMT

My paternal grandparents came from Kezmarok (hook on Z), Slovakia around 1920. The family appeared in the 1930 U.S. census as George J. and Elizabeth Sterpka with daughters Mary and Margaret, all born in Slovakia, and other children born in the U.S. However, there is no immigration information for them under the name Sterpka. Ship’s records indicate Elizabeth, Mary and Margaret arrived in the U.S. in 1920 with the names Alzbeta, Marie and Margit Sterpker (note spelling). They were to join their husband/father, whose name was given as Juraj Sterpka.

Unfortunately, I can’t find any immigration records for Juraj Sterpka or Juraj Sterpker, so I assume the real surname was mangled by immigration officials.

It may help that Alzbeta, Marie and Margit were listed as ethnically Slovak but speaking German.

Can anyone suggest what their surname might have been? I’ve tried previous suggestions Sterbak (hook on S and accent on A), Strapka and Stupka with no luck.

Kovalcik and Tomko family - Kamenica and Svinica, Austria Hungary Slovakia

cmbr99 — 2 May 2008 2:58:42 GMT

Hi,

I am looking for information on a Kovalcik family from Kemenica, Austria-Hungary (now part of Slovakia).

Andrew (Andro) Kovalcik b. July 1868, Kamenica, Austria-Hungary. He came to the United States around 1889. He first settled in Lyme, Connecticut. He later moved to the Thompson, Connecticut / Webster, Massachusetts area. His wife was Elizabeth (Alzbeta) Tomko b. July 1868, Svinica, Austria-Hungary.

The family used the surname KORCH while in the United States.

If you have any information on this family, please let me know. I have been searching for years.

Thanks!

Michal Pajkos Family

nybubba — 30 Aug 2008 6:17:10 GMT

My great-grandparents, Michal and Mary (Fechik) Pajkos, were married on Sept. 15, 1902 in Ladomer, Czechoslovakia. He was born in Krizlova, Czechoslovakia on Dec. 15, 1886. Michal departed from Hamburg, Germany on the Bluecher and entered New York on Oct. 11, 1903.

Can someone answer the following sampling of questions?

Is it possible to locate a copy of their marriage license?
What was their occupation?
How would we go about obtaining information on Mary Fechik?
Who were their siblings?
Are there any family trees?

MASA & DOCEKAL Families

SmithJones07 — 28 Aug 2008 8:05:22 GMT

Hello.

I'm looking for information on my husband's side of the family. My husband's Great Grandmother was Mary MASA. She immigrated under the name of Marie MASOVA. The immigration records list her as being Czechoslovakia which is what the family has always thought and been told. Her parents were

George MASA
b. Apr 1861 Czechoslovakia or Bohemia
d. 11 Mar 1933 Chicago, Cook, Illinois
He seems so have immigrated in 1905 possibly.

Maria DOCEKAL
b. 1869 Czechoslovakia or Bohemia
d. 3 Jun 1935 (most likely Chicago, Cook, Illinois too)
She immigrated in 1911
Immigration records show Maria's mother to be Katarina DOCEKAL (maiden unknown)

I would very much like to get information on ancestors of George MASA and Maria DOCEKAL

Anyone know where Kenjhecs, Austria was?

jprakop — 21 Aug 2008 3:03:01 GMT

I've got an ancestor who listed Kenjhecs Austria Hungary as their birth place on their WWII draft registration card. I've been told that the last name is from Austria, (Prakop is the last name) but that he was boarding with/married into a Hungarian family (Bornyek) in PA when he came over to the states (which might explain why he had Austria Hungary on his card..I don't know...). I'm pretty much stuck at this ancestor, and I'm wondering if I might be able to find more out, if I can figure out where this Kenjhecs place is. Does anyone know? I've tried googling it, without much luck. I'm pretty new to the genealogy thing, so I'm not sure where else to look.

If you have any info, please email me at jprakop@gmail.com.

Thank you.

Katherine Perzel Fazekaszsaluzsány

bartowenwilliams — 17 Aug 2008 1:51:27 GMT

We are looking for information on Katherine Perzel. We know she was born in Slovakia, probably around the town of Fazekaszsaluzsány, on May 1, 1884 and died in Chicago, Illinois in 1962. She was married to John Magicz in the early 1900s and immigrated to the United States around 1905-1910. Her death certificate lists her father as John Perzel. Does anyone have any information on her mother's name or any siblings? Any information is appreciated.

Trip to Czech Republic and Slovakia

garybednar — 29 Jul 2008 1:37:13 GMT

I plan on taking a trip to Prague in Sept. and then the to Zlin and the towns of Raslavice and Janovce in Slovakia. My grand parents George and Maria Estvanik (then named changed to Bednar) were born in Czechoslovakia. Maria's maiden name was Mayernik and was born in Janovce. George was born in Gottwaldov (Zlin), Czechoslovakia. I do not know much else except that George came to the US in 1889 and worked in the coal mines in Illinois. He went back to Czechoslovakia and brought his wife Maria and child Zusana back to the US in 1903 and lived in Streator, Ill and then moved to Williamson, Ill in Madison county. What is the best way to find information in Czechoslovakia? Any help would be appreciated.

Vitaz, Czechoslovakia

Marcia Elsner — 21 Jun 2002 1:18:47 GMT

Looking for information on location of Vitaz, Czechoslovakia.
Also family name YANCHO or JENCA.

Searching for relatives born Nagy Zalacska...Krasnosky/Roskas

tamskip41 — 26 Jul 2008 1:21:26 GMT

I just found that my great grandfather was born in nagy Zalacska. His parents were Michael Krasno(v)sky and Mary Roskas. My g-grandfather had a brother named Michael and a sister named Anna. I would like to find any records in Zalacska or where else I can look now that I have an actual town. Any help would be appreciated.

HALKO

jlh238199 — 24 Jul 2008 4:52:43 GMT

Looking for anyone with information on George and Mary Halko. George was born abt. 1881, Mary abt. 1893 in Czechoslovakia,possibly Zemplinska? George came to US in 1904/1906 and Mary in 1901? US census from 1920 and 1930 have different dates. It also states both of their parents were born in Hungary. I am not sure if they married in US or Czech? Eventually settled in Streator IL, and are buried there as well.

Thank you!
Jen in IL

Satt, Sodd, Sad Komlosa

dba1999 — 22 Jul 2008 8:57:24 GMT

My g-g-grandmother was Francheska Satt, other US spellings are Sodd, Sad. I believe she was from Komlosa, Austria-Hungary, which is now Chemlova, Slovakia. She married John Andrusko, born about 1845, from that area and they emigrated about 1890. She had a sister that married a Boris. Francheska, also went by Francis and Fannie. The family lived in Minneapolis MN. Any information about the Surname Satt or this family would be deeply appreciated!

Zapach

Bernard Busovne — 1 Sep 2003 5:15:07 GMT

My great aunt Maria Busovny (Buszovni) married a Michael Zapach in Nizny Tvarozec on February 11,1890. She was 26 years old and he was 24. I just returned from Slovakia and did visit Nizny Tvarozec while I was there. Zapachs seem to be well represented in the church cemetery.

Information on Magic/Magicz and Perzel families

bartowenwilliams — 31 Mar 2008 9:20:01 GMT

We are looking for information on John Louis Magicz/Magic and his wife Katherine (Perzel) Magic/Magicz. We know they came to this country between 1902 and 1910 with their son, John Magicz Jr. The surname was shown as Magicz in early censuses and on John L. Magicz' social security death certificate, but was listed as Magic on other documents and for all other family members descended from this couple. They were listed as arriving from Czechoslovakia, but we assume they were from present day Slovakia since they attended the Holy Rosary Slovak Church in Chicago.

John L. Magicz/Magic was born on 13 Dec 1879 somewhere in Slovakia. His father was listed as Louis Magic on his death certificate. His mother's name is likely incorrect on his death certificate from 1969(which lists his wife's name as his mother's by mistake).

His wife, Katherine, was born sometime in 1884 in Slovakia and her maiden name is listed as Perzel or Perzly on some documents. They were married before immigrating to the US because their son John Jr. was born in Slovakia. We just found out her death date (1962 in Chicago) and are trying to get her death certificate to see if it lists any parents' names or a more specific birth place.

This is all the information we have. Any information would be greatly appreciated. They were Roman Catholic in the US, so we are guessing they were married in a Catholic Church somewhere in Slovakia around 1900, but this is just a guess.

KOSOFSKY/ECSI/RUSNAK

MKDBail — 10 Jul 2008 8:03:03 GMT

Hi - My name is Margaret. I'm trying to track down the origin of some of my family members. My mother's maiden name is ECSI, and I've tracked that family to Kisber, Hungary, where we still have living relatives. My great grandfather ECSI immigrated to NY in 1906 where he met
and married my great grandmother, Viktoria KOSOFSKY. I'm not sure if that's the correct spelling of her last name, but that's the way she signed it on her marriage license. Her marriage license, immigration papers, and death certificate all say she was born in PODOLIN, which was in Hungary when she was born, but is now in the Szepes region of the Slovak Republic. Her mother's maiden name was Katherine RUSNAK (or some variation of the spelling of both first and last names). Her father's name was John KOSOFSKY. I'm unsure of the origin of the names KOSOFSKY and RUSNAK. Are they Rusyn? Slovak? Ukraine? Romanian? Jewish? What is the best way to track these names and families?

BTW, I also have another surname of MOZODIC which is my great grandfather ECSI's mother's maiden name. What nationality could that be? I'm sure that's not the original spelling of it, either.

Thanks so much for any help.
Margaret

Sztanya, Stanya or Stana

queenv222 — 6 Jul 2008 3:55:37 GMT

Need help finding Michael Sztanya from Iglov, Slovakia. Family lore states that he immigrated to the US in 1887. Since 1887 is to early for Ellis Island, does anybody have any suggestions regarding other immigration ports. I've looked in the records of Baltimore and Philadelphia but was not successfuly... Perhaps it's the last name that is a problem.

OBTW - His wife was Elizabeth and their son was Valentine

tranaslation of first names of Zahorcak

jseni1952 — 25 Aug 2008 6:04:35 GMT

Alzbeta Zahorcak would that first name be Elizabeth when she came to the United States and her husbands name was listed as Juraj Zahorcak they were from Sobranec, Cz, Slov.Austria/Hungary
Or any info would be helpful. It is my husbands Aunt.Does anyone know how I can find out her maiden name? I have different spelling of that and I can't seem to find her maiden name. Also I did find an Elizabeth Zahorcak in the Social Society death index issue in New Jersey and she died in Europe June 1976 with a Zip Code: XX914 Would anyone know where exactly where the zip code is and any other info. Thank You

LATZKO,Michael

DLatzko — 27 Jun 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for any Latkos in the Slovakia area who may have had family come to U.S. around 1900. Any information or clues as to where to look would be greatly appreciated!

KOVANIC GABRIEL FAMILY

Rosemarie_Kovanic — 24 Jun 2008 5:02:17 GMT

Looking for heirs of Gabriel Kovanic and Julia Hacek Kovanic. Arrived western PA from Plavecky Stvrtok, Slovak Republic. They had 7 children: Matilda b June 18 1885, Stefan b June 8, 1887 it is believed he changed his surname, Matus b Sept 1889 d Dec 1889, Kazimir b March 4 1892 wed Anna Rubacky, Angela b Feb 28, 1894, became a Nun and took the name of Sister Julia d March 1927 in Czech Republic, Julia b Feb 14, 1897 wed Steven Pochiba, Eva b 1898 d Dec 1898.

looking for a connection

Diane — 4 Apr 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Family of John & Susan left Starina for US in early 1900's please help me find a connection for 80 yr. old dad

Zlate, Slov. -- Nicak/Scerba family

BrendaASweet — 23 Nov 2007 2:46:24 GMT

I am looking for anyone who may be related to the Nicaks or Scerbas in Zlate, Slovakia.

My great-great grandfather was Adam Nicak and his wife was Anna Scerba. Their two children, John and Mari, came to the U.S. around 1920 and settled in Lakewood, Ohio. Mari married John Hruska and John married Anna Hruska.

It appears they knew many people from Zlate who were already in Lakewood, OH -- Kalman Lukacko, Michael and Andrew Duna, and Michael Bobej Kmetz.

Also, does anyone know what type of village Zlate is?

Fedor roots

cblack3687 — 6 Jan 2004 2:22:05 GMT

I am trying to locate any information I can get on my father's ancestors. Milan Constant Fedor, father-Casper, mother-Irma, sister-Alexandria Fedor Sontag, sister-Angela Fedor Hewitt, brother-Albin Fedor married to Madelyn, brother-Adrian Fedor
I think they originally were from Czechoslovakia. The name may have been different. They resided in Mt. Lebanon, pa. My grandfather, Casper was an artist for a newspaper, perhaps the Sun Telegraph. To my knowledge there aren't many left. Adrian has a daughter named Lynn living somewhere in Pittsburgh. Angela has a son named Jack in Colorado. Any help I can get would really be appreciated. I don't have a lot to go on! Thank you.

Locate "Dula Nowawiec"

tgary016 — 18 Jun 2008 7:07:43 GMT

I have a declaration of intention to naturalize from 1933.

He immigrated in 1913 from a place identified as "Dula Nowawiec, Czechoslovakia. His passenger record says he is from Slovakia. I need help identifying the proper spelling and location of "Dula Nowawiec"

Any thoughts or help would be appreciated.

Translation Help: Paper from Archive

ReneeDelrosario — 10 Jun 2008 9:48:09 GMT

Could someone please help? I received paper work about my ancestors from the archive in Slovakia but there are parts that I can not understand.

Niektori predkovia pouzivali primenie Cibulove.

Anna, vdova po Michalovi Sleziakovi (Cibulove)...

dcera nebohych Martina Gregana a Judity Pavlovicovej.

Anna bola sluzkou o Juraja Kolenyho.

Thank you so much. Any help is greatly appreciate.

Renee:)

Translation help.

ReneeDelrosario — 23 Apr 2008 4:09:52 GMT

Can anyone please tell me what the following sentences say?

Sestricka anca kolenovie uz budu stara mama bude mat nevesta viale.

I know that this sentence says some about a sister and a grandmother but I don't understand completely.

Tatuska a mamicka sa vam na tento cas obidvaja zdravi este aj tatuska tej robote robia lepsie ako mladi aj moj stri ich radi vidia.

I know that tatuska and mamicka mean dad and mom but that is all I know of this sentence.
There many be spelling errors.

Furchak/Hudak search

William G. Justice — 28 Jul 1999 7:25:22 GMT

My grandfather, Joseph Michael Furchak was born in Zlata Bana, 27 Oct 1885, married Mary Edna Hudak in Bayonne NJ about 1905. Died July 15, 1966. He had brothers Andrew John and sister Dora. Seeking any genealogical information. Thank you.

Need help on Immigration info 1919

SmithJones07 — 20 May 2008 3:16:08 GMT

Hello.

I'm looking for information on my husband's Great Grandmother's immigration. Her name was Mary Masa.

The 1930 census she is listed with her husband and two of her three children in Cook County, Illinois.

The census says that her birthplace (and both her parents) was Czech Slovakia and that she spoke Cech before coming to America. It also says that she immigrated in 1919.

I have her birth date as abt 1901 and I have no parent information. I do know that she had 7 siblings. At this point I don't know who was born before the immigration and who was born after.

Mary Masa b. abt. 1901 Czech Slovakia

Siblings: Joseph Masa, Henry Masa, Agnes Masa, Annie Masa, Rudolph Masa, Frank Masa, and John Masa

Thanks to anyone who can help.

surname Tarapchak

Cicily Tarapchak — 4 May 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for information on surname Tarapchak.......may have been Tarapcik or Tarabcik. UNABLE TO MAKE CONTACT WITH ANYONE IN SLOVAKIA. If you have any info as to the origin of these names, anything would be appreciated.
Would like to hear from others sharing Tarapchak name from anywhere. There seems to be so few of us.
Legarth or Legard.......any info welcome.

Where are these places?

ReneeDelrosario — 23 May 2008 12:23:34 GMT

Can anyone tell me where Krajne and Castkove are?

I believe they may be near Bratislava but am not sure.

Thank you.

need letter of introduction in Slovak

xlperro — 30 Jan 2008 9:52:24 GMT

Using an online Slovakian directory, I found a handful of addresses for people in Slovakia with the same surname of my gr-gr-grandfather - Durdovansky. All of these people live near Pezinok where he came from. I want to mail a letter to these addresses to enquire about a possible family connection, but would like to have it in Slovak as well as English to make sure the meaning gets across.

Can anyone help?

Finding town of Bezovese

GREENTURTLE — 18 May 2008 8:20:39 GMT

Can someone please help me find the town of BEZOVESE which was in Czechoslovakia. The person I am researching is George CHERMAK who was from this town and immigrated in 1913 to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He married a Mary LUCAS.

To all Tropeck, Tropek and realted to...

TimOBryan42 — 15 May 2008 12:40:40 GMT

Go here:

http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~timobryan/...

Dovci/Csiszar Genealogy

Janet — 29 Feb 2000 6:33:51 GMT

Am looking for relatives from Slovakia, my grandparents, Andrew Dovci (could also be spelled Dovic, Doci, Dovichi) and grandmother Suzanna Csisar. He is from Bracovce and she is from Jenkovic. He was born in August 1884 and immigrated to Pennsylvania somewhere around 1900 I believe. They were married and parents of 4 boys and 3 girls. Michael was my father and is deceased. None of the relatives are living. They include: Andrew, John, Roland Dovci., and daughters Anne, Susan, and Martha. I have been searching for information on my grandfather's relations for quite some time. I know that his parents were George Dovci and Barbara Csurina. I do not now of any other children. I would like to know if he has brothers and sisters and their names and ages. I have been in touch with relatives from Slovak on my grandmothers side but they have no information on his side of the family. Anyone who could help me will be appreciated. Contact me at JRSG619@aol.com. Thanks ever so much.

Kovalchik Vascak Fesko Nagy/Katko

nancy — 21 Feb 2001 5:03:02 GMT

I'm looking for any info on my family. Great-grandfather John Kovalchik (born abt.1863) married Mary Vascak. Immigrated to SW Pennsylvania. Mary died abt. 1901-2.
Second wife from "back home" Dora Fesko, born 1881 "Austria". Twenty or so children between the 2 wives.

Also looking for info on Steve Nagy married Esther Katko. Steve died in Europe, Esther remarried, to John Katko. (same surname!) Esther made several trips back and forth to "home" (Austria-Hungary) and PA. She ran boarding house in Fayette Co. to help new immigrants get settled.

All listed are of Slovak/Czech nationality. Any info greatly appreciated on any of the above surnames. Nancy

Slovakia Query - General Region

TPalenchar — 14 Feb 2006 3:58:45 GMT

We are researching the following families: Palenchar (Palencsar), Motko (Motyko), Farkas, Kostelnik, Yurko, Valocek (Valichick), Poy, Balko, Kaleycek, Tar, Pecuch, and Lehota. My great-grandparents, Paul and Mary (Cicon) Palenchar, lived in Siroke in Saris Zupa, Slovakia, during the late 1800's-early 1900's. My grandfather, Frank Palenchar, emigrated to the US in 1922, married Anna Kostelnik, and settled in Bethlehem, PA. Linda's (my wife's) great-grandparents, Michael Motyko and Anna Lehota, lived in southwestern Slovakia in the late 1800's. Her grandfather, Michael Motko, emigrated to the US in 1899, married Helen Valocek (or Valichick), and settled in Pottstown, PA.

SMETANKA family search

Mike Smetanka — 4 Nov 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Our ancestors came to USA from Czechoslovakia in the late 1800's and settled in the coal mining areas in Pennsylvania. Borova (Gulak) and Jaklovce (Popczun or Popson) are the only towns in Slovakia that I have identified with. Any help will be appreciated.

looking for relatives

pattysr — 22 Mar 2004 3:33:37 GMT

looking for relatives of Martin sraga and antonia pospisil

Looking for Mary Holusko

Lynne30 — 16 Apr 2008 2:21:02 GMT

I am trying to find information on Mary Holusko who was born in Poland. She was married to John Filo (From Hungary) and had at least one child (Veronaika) in 1888. Veronaika came over in 1905, but can't find record of her parents or any siblings coming here. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Found Record need help

JLOCali209 — 8 Apr 2008 9:14:04 GMT

I need some help finding the OVAT records or any info for OVAT... Read below.. THanks.. JLOCali@netzero.net

Lost registers - super discovery "Lost registers" of the villages in easter Slovakia. Discovered records I will make public step by step. These "Lost registers" are not found in the International Genealogical Index (IGI) (also known as LDS or Mormons).

Parish : Andrejova (old names Andrejowa, Ondrejova, Ondøejowa, Endrevagas)

Index surnames - birth, marriage, death 1821-1823 :

Baèa, Barna, Biny, Bodnar, Bratka, Brazina, Csiszarik, Dsupin, Dulina, Fedortso, Fritzky, Gajdos, Graban, Gribb, Grocholy, Hruby, Joppa, Juriszta, Jusztsak, Kapusan, Kitsin, Kosztelnik, Kovaly, Lasztufka, Lisi, Obeczany, Olejar, Ortutay, Ovat, Petruska, Petrusya, Polyak, Sivak, Sotik, Svab, Szahajda, Szemanohritz, Szimko, Szniczin, Szolyanits, Szotak, Sztecz, Tantsin, Tilovzsky, Vantza, Zsukovits

Pic of my Slovak Grandparents

JLOCali209 — 8 Apr 2008 12:59:20 GMT

Hello all.. If anyone recognizes my Great great grandparents John & Mary Ovat/Ovatt Please contact me Jeniffer Baker/ Ovatt JLOCali@netzero.net

[IMG]http://i29.tinypic.com/o9myz8.jpg[/IMG]

Letter translation please

CarenGimper — 6 Apr 2008 6:42:32 GMT

Is there someone out there who can help me translate some letters??...The family it came from was Bohemian and possibly Danish, but I don't know for sure.

Attached is one page from a letter and I need to find out what language it is...Thanks for ANY help!!

Need Crew Lists 1892-1905

JLOCali209 — 5 Apr 2008 10:48:35 GMT

HEllo my name is Jeniffer Baker/Ovatt. I have posted a few threads about my slovak Roots.. I just wanted to update anyone who is helping me research my family line. OVATT. Slovak family.. I found our yesterday that my Great grandfather John Ovat was a Steriage, or crew member on a few ships before he actually seTtled in the US. I have been looking for Ship Crew Lists Between 1890-1906. I know for sure he was settled in the US by 1906. So I believe he worked on the ships a few years until he made enough money to bring his wife Mary gemer/Jamer/Gamel? to the us and settle here. If anyone knows of any links to Crew Members of Ships between 1890-1906. I do not know what year or ship He worked on, but I know that John OVatt/Ovat was his name but Is was spelled european like Janos, or jan, ect. So I dont know the exact spelling.. I just need some help looking for Crew members Records for all Parts of the Eastern and Southern part of the US... Please let me know.. Thanks all you fellow Family Researchers!! Here is a copy of my past threads.. and family info...

(past Threads)

Hello my name is Jeniffer (Ovatt) Baker.. . My family came from the
Slovakia, Austrian Hungarian empire.. We dont have any immigration
information yet. All we know Is that My great great grandparents came
here to america areound 1900-1905. We know that they were supposedly
born in Austria, but everyone I have spoken too from their community in
Brookside, Warrior area of Alabama, they said they always were told they
were SLOVAK?? I need some help with my research I have access to many
websites,including a paid subscription to Ancestry.com, I have been at a
Brick Road with my family for about 4 years... I have found no census
record or any immigration.. I live in California and they lived in
Alabama from 1906 until their deaths.. I know that I have found many
typos in my family last name. OVAT. OVATT. Ovath. ect.. just to let you
know... Oh.. I know all the men in the family were Coal miners in
Kentucky and maybe other unknown states?? My main goal is to fnd
immigration and naturalization for my family... I need all the help I
can get.. have researched every website.. for years and anything you
find is all the information I have put online.. No other Ovatt's
exsist..Or it seems that way....
The Ovat/Ovatt's settled in Republic, Warrior, and Brookside areas of
Jefferson County, Alabama.
John and Mary are Buried at a
Catholic church in Brookside Alabama called St. Micheals.. They are
buried in
the part of the cemetary where the Slovensky familiy is Buried... I know
they had
some close friends of the last name "Harvella" and "Shima" .Maybe if
there are anyone in those families who know anything? I think that
they immigrated in between 1897 & 1905 maybe even through canada,
or the south..... I know that John and Mary were maybe married before
they came
to america, and the oldest son mike was born there also.. I believe....
John and Mary Spoke no english!
Here is a link to see A picture of
John & Mary Ovat along with Baptisal records , marriage, death records
for this family.

http://s257.photobucket.com/albums/hh222/PresleyLoveTCB/Ovat...

Husband: John Ovat/Ovatt
Birthdate: OCT 25 1872
Birthplace: Austria Death date: January 17 1936
Place of death: Warrior, Alabama
Burial: Brookside, Alabama
Father: UNKNOWN
Mother: UNKNOWN
Marriage date: UNKNOWN
Marriage place: Other Country

Wife: Mary (Maiden-Jemer/Gemer/Gamer??) / Ovat
Birthdate: Jan 1874
Birthplace: Austria Death date: March 14 1940
Place of death: Warrior, Alabama
Burial: Brookside, Alabama
Father: UNKNOWN
Mother: UNKNOWN

CHILDREN
Child No. 1: Mike Ovat
Sex: M
Birthdate: 1901?
Birthplace: other country
Death date: 03-30-1936 kidney problem
Place of death: pineville, Kentucky
Burial: unknown
Marriage date: unknown
Marriage place: kentucky
Spouse's name: Ella Moody

Child No. 2: Annie Ovatt
Sex: F
Birthdate: August 09 1906
Birthplace: Warrior, Alabama
Death date: February 25 1988
Place of death: Warrior, Alabama
Burial: Watts Union Cemetary
Marriage date: unknown
Marriage place: unknown
Spouse's name: Willie (Bill) Leonard Stover

(MY GREAT GRANDFATHER)
Child No. 3: George Andrew Ovatt/OVAT ??
Sex: M
Birthdate: January 07 1909
Birthplace: Warrior, Alabama
Death date: February 17 1978
Place of death: Warrior, Alabama
Burial: Watts Union Cemetary
Marriage date: Aug 7, 1930
Marriage place: Warrior, Alabama
Spouse's name: Trixie Mary Lowe/ later married
Annie Stover (willie stover's Sister)

Child No. 4: Mary Helen Ovat
Sex: F
Birthdate: September 22, 1914
Birthplace: Republic, Alabama
Death date: unknown
Place of death: Alabaster, Shelby county, Alabama
Burial: Tuesday, January 3, 1995
Marriage date: unknown
Marriage place: unknown
Spouse's name: unknown first name maybe AUBREY?? Last name is Bagwell.
adopted one child name : LINDA GALES now LINDA CAMPBELL

Child No. 5: Susie M. Ovatt
Sex: F
Birthdate: June 17, 1917
Birthplace: Repubic, Alabama
Marriage date: November 17, 1945 Marriage place: Birmingham, Jefferson Countynty, Alabama
Spouse's name: Marshall S. Zornes
Burial: unknown
Place of death: unknown
Death date: unknown
Susie later divorced Marshall and Married Max Beck

Mlinarcik/Mlynarcik from Slanica

bartowenwilliams — 4 Apr 2008 2:15:03 GMT

First of all, thanks for the help from everyone on this board as we research my wife's roots in Slovakia. I am now looking for information on a Joseph Mlinarcik, my wife's great-grandfather. His death certificate shows that he was born on March 19, 1880 in Slanica, Slovakia. His parents are listed as Michal Mlinarcik and Fergie Galacek. He later married Emily Zbonak from nearby Bobrov after immigrating to the United States. From what I can find, it looks like the town of Slanica no longer exists because of the formation of a reservoir. Are there any records available for this village?

Sincerely,

Bart Williams

SCHMIDT family from Andod (Andovce) abt 1890-1910

rechmbrs — 2 Apr 2008 8:47:53 GMT

Looking for info on SCHMIDT family from Andod abt 1890-1910. Where do I find region to inquiry?

Thanks,
RON C

Anna Mary HUDAK of Slovakia

karenasarak — 26 Mar 2008 3:23:32 GMT

hello my great grandmother was anna mary hudak she was born in slovakia i was told she had a brother two brothers that came to usa also to the pa or ohio area i was also told one of there names eas john hudak i would like more information if you can.

anna mary hudak married michael ondo and moved to fordcity,pa

Josef and Justine(a) (Kovarik) Konecny

Rachael White — 20 Oct 2003 11:44:51 GMT

I am looking for any records on Josef (1864-1921) and Justine (Kovarik) (1872-1945) Konecny before they came to America. My family is unsure where they emigrated from in the 1890s, but know it is in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, or Czechoslovakia (depending on the time period). Josef worked on the railroad and the family moved often, but eventually settled in Lansing, New York. Josef and Justine had thirteen children between 1890 and 1917: Agnes, Raymond, Regina, Anna, Mary, Katherine, John, Rose, Elizabeth, Joseph, Steven, Josephine, and Rudolph. The first three? children were born in Europe, and Agnes was the only child to make the journey to America. Any information on their past or places I can look would be very helpful.

Thank you,
Rachael White

Spillie

hermank_1 — 24 Jun 2004 7:58:03 GMT

I am looking for relatives for a Matt Spili. The spelling has changed from Spily, Spilly, Spillie. We have seen it all these ways. Matt was born March 02, 1887 in Bobrovec, Lintovska Austria (District of Liptov, outside the district of St. Mikulas)He came to the U.S. Nov.13, 1903. He married Anna Gajdas (Gaydos) Oct. 5, 1908. The only other information we have is that his father was Matthew Spili, and his mother was Johanna Ziska. Matt and Anna's children were: Anthony, Joseph, Johanna, Bertha, Emily and Marcella. Matt is my grandfather. If anyone can help with more information please contact me.

Trup or Trupp from Dojc

mommy187 — 5 Dec 2006 4:22:31 GMT

My husband's maternal grand parents were from Czechoslovakia. His grandmother in her late years said that they were from Dojc in the province of Bratislava. I have found that when they were young, it was part of Hungary...so I am not sure if she was talking about when she was young or before they left. I found possible record of HIS father coming to the US in 1903 and his sister coming in 1909. If anyone has information on this branch, please let me know.

Tonws of Kakasfalu and Gulyvesz in Saros County?

colefamily193 — 16 Mar 2008 10:14:05 GMT

I am trying to find where these towns are in Slovakia. Can anyone help me? My great grandparents are from these town. Thank you! colefamily@fairpoint.net

Lazo, Tessie, Anna, Pauline, Fanka

mozyalong — 15 Mar 2008 7:47:03 GMT

Tessie is my grandmother. She met married Frank Koczian in New York USA. Tessie, Pauline & Anna moved to New York, early 1900's. Fanka remained in Bratislava, eventually moved to another town, name is unkown to me. There are a some brothers also, names unknown. I believe the family owned or worked at a spa in Bratislava. I know I have some cousins out there & would love to connect with them. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of any relations, please e-mail me at mozyalong@msn.com

relatives

rick Van Pelt — 26 Mar 2001 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for relatives of my grandfather John Revay they came to Broadbrook, Ct about 1905. They came over father,mother and son. Latter two girls. between 1903 and 1908.

DUDAS (sibs Maria/Marie, Stefan/Stephen, Ludwig/Louis), to PA,NY,NJ

Bartlett_Meyer — 19 May 2007 4:34:01 GMT

Greetings!

I would very much appreciate connecting with anyone with additional knowledge (ancestors, other siblings, origins in Eastern Europe, etc.) concerning the following family (apparent siblings):

[female] DUDAS, born about 1875/76 possibly in/near Hungary area, married F. TERNAN (?, TARMANN?), was residing in Scranton, PA ca 1902

Stefan DUDAS, born about 1877/78, immigrated from Ruttka / Vruitky, Hungary / Czechslavakia / Slovakia to Scranton, PA ca 1902

Maria / Marie DUDAS, born about 1880/81, immigrated from Dresden, Saxony / Germany to Scranton, PA in 1904. Married Frank SCHROPP, born ca 1866 in Germany, ca 1905. They possibly married in/near Manhattan, NY, or in/near Scranton, PA. Were residing in Manhattan, NY in 1910 and Edgewater, Bergen Co., NJ in 1930. Died in about 1939. Was Catholic.

Ludwig / Louis DUDAS, born about 1882/83, immigrated from Funfkirchen [now Pecs, Hungary] to Scranton, PA in 1903.

In 1910, Frank and Mary SCHROPP were residing on West 28th St., Manhattan Ward 20, New York, NY. Frank was 44 (born ca 1866) at his last birthday and was a carpenter in a [illegible] store, his parents were born in Germany. Mary was 30 years old (born ca 1880) and her parents were born in Hungary/Magyar. The couple had been married for 5 years at that time. There was one child, Louis A. (or F.) SCHROPP, then 2 years old.

In the 1930 census Frank and Marie SCHROPP were living on Garden Place, Borough of Edgewater, Bergen Co., NJ. Marie and her parents were described as having been born in Austria. Frank arrived in the US in 1881 (or 1880) and Marie in 1903. No children were residing in their household at that time.

The following are what look like relevant Ellis Island passenger records--these particular records unfortunately did not indicate places/towns of birth:

First Name: Maria
Last Name: DUDAS
Ethnicity: Hungary, German
Last Place of Residence: Dresden [was capital of German Federal Free State of Saxony]
Date of Arrival: Jul 27, 1903
Age at Arrival: 23y Gender: F Marital Status: S
Ship of Travel: Anchoria
Port of Departure: Glasgow

First Name: Ludwig [aka Louis?]
Last Name: DUDAS
Ethnicity: Hungary, German
Last Place of Residence: Funfkirchen [now Pecs, Hungary, located 105 miles SSW of Budapest, about 10 miles from the Crotaian border.]
Date of Arrival: Jul 27, 1903
Age at Arrival: 21y Gender: M Marital Status: S
Ship of Travel: Anchoria
Port of Departure: Glasgow

Maria's and Ludwig's destinations were indicated as to a brother, Stefan DUDAS, in Scranton, PA. His Ellis Island arrival appears to have been:

First Name: Stefan
Last Name: DUDAS
Ethnicity: Hungary
Last Place of Residence: Ruttka [aka Vruitky, was in Austria-Hungary, then Czechoslavakia, then Slovakia]
Date of Arrival: Oct 15, 1902
Age at Arrival: 25y Gender: M Marital Status: S
Ship of Travel: Grosser Kurfurst
Port of Departure: Bremen

Stefan apparently was travelling with an Adolph SAMUEL (surname not very legible, this is my best guess only), age 23...maybe a cousin or friend.
Stefan's destination was indicated as being to a brother-in-law, whose name wasn't very legible but appeared to be something like F. TERNAN [?] of 336 Rebecca Ave., Scranton, PA. So apparently there's another DUDAS sister...

Thanks for any assistance!
Bart

HAVE YOU HEARD OF>>>>>>>>

yohyohy — 2 Mar 2008 11:40:37 GMT

HI EVERYONE,CN ANYONE TELL ME IF THEY HAVE HEARD THESE SURNAMES B4,I HAVE THE FIRST NAME FROM RECORDS CERTS. AND SECOND FROM A SITE OF NAMES.
RETKEVYCUS ===RATKEVICIUS GRT X 3?((VITTORIJA DIED 1942 27TH APR.IN BELLSHILL LANARK SCOTLAND.))
TERUSEVYCUS===TARASEVICUIS GRTX3 ((HUSBAND ALBERT OF VICTORIA))
PODENSKEY=====PODENSKI (GRT X3 GRANDMOTHER)MARY
MINCYINSKAS---MINCYINCUS (GRT X3 GF. FRANK.HE AND MARY AND FAMILY CHANGED NAMES TO MILLER)))
RUBUTE.ANA .... IM TRYING TO FIND OUT WHEN AND WHERE THEY LEFT FROM AND HOW THEY ENDED UP IN UK NORTHUMBERLAND..SCOTLAND GLASGOW.SORRY DONT HAVE ANYMORE TO GIVE.
THNX SO MUCH
JACKI

Does the name Dragonsky ring any bells??

loubear95 — 2 Mar 2008 4:42:06 GMT

I'm trying to do the impossible from Australia - trace a European family tree....

All I know is that my great-great grandmother was (according to her death certificate) called Marie Bittner Rengatch (nee Marie Bittner Dragonsky). Her father's name was Gottlieb and her mother's name was Sother.

According to family legend she was born in Austria in 1876-77 and married a Russian (Abraham Rengatch). Though with political borders being what they were perhaps she was from Slovakia instead. Dragnsky is not a typical Austrian surname after all.

If anyone knows of any Dragonsky's please let me know!

How do I say thank you.

ReneeDelrosario — 29 Feb 2008 10:31:48 GMT

Back in December I wrote some blind letters to people in Slovakia with the surnames that I am researching. So far I have received two responses.

I would like to send a thank you letter to them but I need help.

This is what I want to say:

Thank you for your respond to my letter and the information that you provided to me.

I great appreciate the help you have given to me.

Could someone help me translate this into Slovak?

Thanks

Renee

Joseph Dzian or dzion

Dorothy McMahon — 2 Apr 2002 8:51:41 GMT

Joseph Dzian born April 1,1882 in Kolacne, county Tekovska; Czeckoslovakia. Need his parents names, birth, death, marriage and place.

Help with Slovak Newspaper clippings.

ReneeDelrosario — 26 Feb 2008 6:23:33 GMT

My great-grandmother had numerous newspaper clipping which were written in Slovak. I am trying to figure out why they were important to her for her to have kept them.

I would just like help on what the titles of the articles say.

They are as follows:

Piesne. z basni Ondreja Bellu.

Versik redaktorom a tiez vdovickam.

Uz aj Tekovani zacinaju spievat.

Verny syn tej matky lubi rod svoj sladky.

Stryko vyspevuje nam na truc.

Pomocny diktator.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thank you.

Renee

Smoliga and Kmetz families

dmromano423 — 16 Jan 2007 2:59:27 GMT

Looking for Smoliga relatives from Topalony? Zemplim area.
Gr grandfather Micheal, widower,(wife Anne) left for US(Pa.)in 1897 with daughter Mary and son John (Jan). Sons Frank and Paul left for US before rest of family. Also Looking for Kmetz family. Name could have been different in Aust. They spoke slovak. Any info would be appreciated.

Perzo/Perso and Mráz

tvrablik — 24 Feb 2008 7:49:05 GMT

Looking for any information on my moms side of the family. Here's what I've got:

Juraj Peržo
Son of Ján Perso & Zuzana Havran
Born: 13 Mar 1903 Rebrín, Slovakia (SE of Michalovce)
Died: 27 May 1997 Windsor, ON, Canada

Zuzana Mrázová
Daughter of Michal Mráz & Zuzana Pallaiová
Sister of Alzbeta & Michael
18 Jun 1908 Čečehov, Slovakia (SE of Michalovce)
Died: 11 Nov 1988 Windsor, ON, Canada

Any information would be greatly appreciated

PITONIAK

Mary — 21 Apr 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Can any one tell me the orgin of this name? Also, the difference in spellings, Pitoniak or Pitonyak, Pitonick, Patonic?

What is this surname?

ReneeDelrosario — 10 Feb 2008 11:24:33 GMT

These are a couple that my great-grandmother corresponded with but for the life of me I can not figure out what the surname is. The first letter looks like it could be a t or an l. The second letter looks like it could be an r. The third letter looks like an e or a c. The rest is clear tjak.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thank you.

Renee

ancestors of Josef MELUS (1870 - 1943) Born Solcany - Krnca

heinzmelus — 17 Feb 2008 10:09:18 GMT

--looking for information on relatives of Josef Melus,born as the last of 12 children and the only son in 1870 in Solcany or Krnca, married to Maria Nikodem, died 1943 in Vienna, Austria. Maria died 1947 in Vienna. Both left Slovakia - Hungary in 1898 after having trouble with Oldescalchi Family. Josef & Maria Melus had 12 children, one of which was my Vater Michael, born in Solcany 1896. Documents show that Josef Melus was born in Solcany, but the region say, the Melus family comes from Krnca. I speak German, English or Russian. I do not speak or write Slovak but if you reply I will get a translation.

REMEN/Village of KRNCA,Slovakia

susanremen — 7 Feb 2008 4:21:03 GMT

--looking for information on relatives of George Remen,born approx 1870,his children Steve born Dec.21,1906,Anna,Kate,Zuzanna.All were born in the village of Krnca.All emigrated to Canada approx 1923 except for Anna who married and Stayed in Slovakia.Georg's wife died quite young and is buried in Krnca,we believe.I do not speak or write Slovak but if you reply I will get a translation.This family apparently in the village since the beginning,a Remen was the 1st Mayor.

REMEN/Village of KRNCA,Slovakia

susanremen — 7 Feb 2008 4:21:04 GMT

Please What Does This Say.

ReneeDelrosario — 2 Feb 2008 2:58:44 GMT

Mera Polcova dievku vy davala tak nas volaly - bolo sehne tak sme sa vy brali John i ja len a Mama Balkova isly za Sleziakovima s ich Annou lebo sme nevedeli ci mi pojdeme - Prisly sme ta o pol trety isla som k mile a zase do uciny a stade na svadbu tak ze mikdy casu sremame is aj inde.

Someone helped me on the letter that this passage was from but they didn't say what this meant. I can't find a lot of words in the online Slovak dictionary or my dictionary. I think know what this says can help me determine if these people mentioned are relatives to my great-grandmother or just friends.

Thank you.

ANDREJKO

Anna Zima — 29 Mar 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Andrejko Mary. Slovakia tetramountinrange 1892-migrated to USA early 1900.Would like to find someone who knows of Mary Andriejko ,born in the area of theTetra mountins about 1892 .Migrated to the USA early 1900.Anna Zima Sun CIty AZ.un CIty AZ.

LOOKING FOR GIRBAR OR GIBBER FAMILIES

Nesterita89 — 3 Feb 2008 5:11:50 GMT

I'm looking for information regarding the GIRBAR or GIBBER Families.
George Gibber was born in 1864 in Slovakia. George Gibber and his sister Alzbeta Gibber came to the United States in 1889. I also need information on the parents, like births, deaths, marriages,& if they had other children. I thank you in advanced for any information given.
Rita

Questions about records in Slovakia.

ReneeDelrosario — 23 Jan 2008 11:27:49 GMT

I know that the Family History Center has (Luthern) church records from my ancestor's village of Dobra niva, Slovakia which include baptisms from 1784-1860, marriages from 1784-1860, and deaths from 1766-1861. But what about records in more recent times? For example, what about marriages from 1860-1930 or deaths from 1861-1930? Where can I find these records?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Renee

Ancestor/Decendant Search

Deborah Slater — 13 Apr 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Hello, I'm seeking information regarding parents of maternal greatgrandmother, Pauline Anna KARABA, born June 29, 1882 in Hlohovec, Nitra Co. Bratislavia, Slovakia. I've been told that she came to USA with aunt around 1909. She married John FELLNER in Brownsville, Fayette Co. PA. I have no information regarding names of greatgrandmother's aunt or parents, only a bible record that states father died in 1918 and mother died in 1919. I have photographs of paintings by Michael KARABA that were sent to family here during World War II. They are beautiful and still in family. Have been told Michael's son, Duzy, was conductor of orchestra. Greatgrandmother used to correspond with Helena KARABOVA'.
I believe she was an aunt, possibly Michael KARABA's mother. I would like very much to correspond with family or others doing research on same families. Thank you. Deborah Slater

Word meaning.

ReneeDelrosario — 30 Jan 2008 10:49:00 GMT

Does anyone know what krsna or kristna mean?

Sacguron Zamplin Co Whorsko Slovakie "Charney"

charneyb — 31 Jan 2008 4:16:33 GMT

Looking for any information on the location of this place. This was given to me by an aunt in regards to where both my grandparents were born before immigrating to the US. The last name of my grandfather was Charney.

Thanks

Durdovansky from Bazin/Pezinok. Szedlak from Pobedim

xlperro — 30 Jan 2008 9:39:22 GMT

Gr-Gr-Grandfather Janos(John) Durdovansky came to USA in 1903 leaving from Bazin, (now Pezinok). His wife Katherine (Szedlak) followed in 1907, but left from Pobedim. Their children came a few months later and the ship listing shows their closest foreign relative was their grandmother Szedlak in Pobedim.
Anyone researching these surnames in those areas?

Catholic Church in Torysa

MikeGlenn92 — 29 Jan 2008 4:10:57 GMT

Can anyone tell me the name of the Catholic Church in Torysa in the 1800's

FUZY, Stephen (born Stephan Istvan Bela Laszlo Fuzy)

RogerHFisher — 27 Jan 2008 9:10:27 GMT

This man was born in Eperjes, Saros Megye, Hungary (now Pesov, Saris region, Slovak Republic/Slovakia) on 19 Jul 1886. He was the son of Istvan Adam Ignac Fuzy (First Lieutenant of the Royal Hungarian Army) and Albina Fuzy. Both parents were membrs of the Hungarian Nobility. Stephen immigrated to the U.S. in 1912, and finally settled down in Cleveland, Ohio. While there he published many popular songs, and wrote a great deal more music (including 2 operettas) which is now entirely lost. He was a well known organist, recitalist and piano teacher. It is believed he died in Florida. His only child was a daughter, Gladys Fuzy Harkless Sinay, who died in California.

For more information about this fascinating -- but now practially forgotten -- musical artist, please visit the Stephen Fuzy website at this address:

http:rogerhfisher.googlepages.com/home

Help with Translation of Letter.

ReneeDelrosario — 27 Jan 2008 6:47:37 GMT

This letter I have attached is from an Eva Gregus to my great-grandmother. I can only make out a few words here and there.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thank you.

Renee

Slovak Translation help

mstasul137 — 27 Jan 2008 4:25:59 GMT

I found a website that relates to the town my grandparents' families came from in Slovakia. It is www.velkelevare.sk
It has many references to the family names I am looking for;Alena, Ambra, Zacek, Matusek to name of few. If anyone can help in translating some pages on this site, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks. Marie
Also, attached is a picture from one of the pages on the site (translation, please) Is it a manifest or census?

Carpatho-Rusyn Heritage

gelston84108 — 26 Jan 2008 7:55:24 GMT

If you are interested in learning about a Carpatho-Rusyn DNA Project please contact me at
gdran_elston@hotmail.com

ANCESTOR'S

ANDREW_POCSI — 23 Nov 2001 12:47:13 GMT

Looking for any information on ancestor's anything will be hopeful. THANK YOU

Re: Ulicny

jimbrooks324 — 23 Jan 2008 11:07:25 GMT

I am searching for my fathers relatives. As a boy he lived in Monaca, PA. His father was a building contractor and at one time they lived in Florida. His mothers maiden name was Mary Hallis. His mother died when he was 7 and his father remarried. He had a sister whose name was Emily. She married and became Emily Karcis. They lived in Detroit. He had twin younger brothers.

Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Macko, John/Macko Jan (1890-1953)

minced03 — 22 Jan 2008 12:00:20 GMT

Hello,

I am wondering if anyone knows any further information on this man who is my great-grandfather. Apparently he was born in Slovakia in 1890 and came (not necessarily born in) from the Kosice city/region (then part of the Kingdom of Hungary, Austro-Hungarian Empire). He came to the USA (Luzerne/Schyulkill Counties, Northeastern Pennsylvania) between 1910-1915, just before WWI broke out in the Austro-Hungarian Empire. He had all of his children born in Pennsylvania starting 1915 with John Jr. He died in Luzerne County in 1953. His possible Slovak name is Ján Macko and he spoke Slovak as my grandmother claimed (she used to know Slovak then). He married Veronica Miklos in 1910s. She immigrated to the USA after John did, again before WWI. She was born in 1889 and came from the Kosice city/region, and her possible Slovak name is Veronika Miklos(ová) (with the hacek on the s). She died in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania in 1946.

Thank you for your further infomation if any.

ORAVETZ,THRUN

MHollenbeck — 22 Aug 2001 2:21:28 GMT

Looking for any info on Joseph Oravetz, born about 1871, married Anna Thrun born about 1875, both from Dobsina. Married July 23 1894, I have a bad copy of marriage license, in latin, with stamp KISISTVANDENSIS on it. Immigrated to the United States late 1890s, or early 1900s, and settled in Pennsylvania. Past down from family members but not varified- Josephs parents Louis Laudwick and Philamenia. Anna's parents Lewis Thurn and Dorothy Lipak.

Henckel Family, Leutschau to

odubhghaill43 — 15 Jan 2008 12:49:14 GMT

My Henckel Family are said to have originally came from Levoca (Leutschau) to Hessen-Darmstadt, Prussia, Germany.
I am trying to figure out the connection to the Henckel von Donnersmarck, noble family originally from Spis, Slovakia (then Zips).
I know they have to be related; just not sure how.
The earliest known ancestor is 1.)Anthonius Henckel, born about 1500 in Hessen-Darmstadt.
His son was 2.)Ludwig Henckel, born Allendorf-Lumda,abt. 1535
3.)Caspar Henckel born 1576, in Allendorf-Lumda, Oberhessen, Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany
4.) Matthais Henckel, born abt. 1506 in Allendorf-Lumda, Oberhessen, Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany
5.) Herr Georg Henckel, born 1635, Allendorf-Lumda, Oberhessen, Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany
6.) Reverend (Lutheran) ANTHONIUS JACOBUS Henckel, born
1668 Mehrenberg, Hessen, Germany
----------------------------------------
Reverend Anthonius Jacobus Henckel imigrated to Philadelphia, PA in 1717.
This line has branched out all over America and probably other place I don't know of.
I am in this lineage, and my grandma who just died, was a Hinkle (they changed the spelling over here in the USA). We know the correct spelling is Henckel.
I am hoping to find out who we are related to over there.
Thank you, Maureen

Kucharski/Nebur

stephenkucharski — 18 Jan 2008 3:25:14 GMT

Looking for information on my grandfather Michal (Michael) Kucharski born on 11/20/1879 in Herbutow, Galicia, Austria.
Also looking for information on my grandmother Justyna Nebur (Kucharska) who also was born in Herbutow, Galicia, Austria on 7/15/1883.

Any information anyone may have would be greatly appreciated.

Translation.

ReneeDelrosario — 16 Jan 2008 5:55:36 GMT

This is on the back of a photo of a young couple. They are in traditional clothing.

Can someone help translate it?

Thank you.

Renee

Another Translation.

ReneeDelrosario — 16 Jan 2008 6:13:11 GMT

These are on the back of funeral photographs.

Please help.

Thank you.