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translation

shellgamer — 2013-02-22 21:58:37Z

I have several photographs and post cards with writing on the reverse side which I believe to be Latvian. I wonder if there is anyone who might be able to read/translate to English, if I email or fax to you copies of the originals?
Thanks very much, Janet
PS I have tried a computer translator however am unable to get the full meaning/all the words....

Modrins Apsitis

simonejames_1 — 2011-07-08 00:00:03Z

Hi,
Seeking any information regarding my grandfather Modrins Apsitis. Born in Latvia on November 10th 1927. He departed Bremerhaven Germany on the 30th October 1947 and he arrived in Fremantle, Australia as a refugee 28th of November 1947. Any info, sources would be warmly received.
Thanks.

Re: Gust Apsitis

simonejames_1 — 2011-07-07 23:54:30Z

Hi Gus,
My grandfather has recently passed away and he was Modrins Apsitis. He never told his family anything about his past, but he was on the first boat of refugees into australia post-war in 1947. He was born on Nov 10 1927, but where he was born we're unsure. He was very well educated and spoke Latvian, German, Russian and English fluently. His family had a large estate in eastern Latvia and we know his father was a lawyer and was most likely the minister for justice (but there are few facts available to back this up). We've recently found his mother was an Estonian academic and published works. We also know his father re-married a Swedish woman at somepoint (perhaps because his mother died?)and that he didn't get along with his step-sisters. I know there aren't very many Apsitis' about, but do you know if perhaps your Gust is a relative of mine? We have some of grendad's journal, but they're mostly in Latvian - so until we find a Latvian linguist their contents will remain a mystery. Any info you know of would be most welcome.
Regards, Simone

Re: Gust Apsitis

GApsitis — 2010-07-08 16:41:15Z

My name is Gunars Apsitis. My great grandfather was Gust (maybe short for Gustav) Apsitis. He was born in Odre, Latvia.

What part of Latvia did you grandparents come from?

If you wish you can contact me: gapsitis@ec.rr.com

Gunars "Gus" Apsitis

Re: Apsitis origin

GApsitis — 2010-07-08 16:29:42Z

Tam:

My name is Gunars APSITIS. Our family immigrated to the United States in 1949.

The Apsitis surname is LATVIAN.

If I can be of more help, email me: gapsitis@ec.rr.com.

Gunars "Gus" Apsitis

Apsitis origin

tammyface1 — 2009-11-03 06:51:37Z

There are only a few of us here in Canada and my father-in-law's parents have passed away and we have no way of finding out the origin of his surname - does ANYBODY know? We are having a terrible time with this, we have heard German, Lativan and Greek...

Can anyone help?

Thanks

Tam

Re: Gust Apsitis

laurarumba — 2008-04-14 21:29:15Z

I found that you wrote

Looking for infomation about my great grandafather Gust Apsitis, born in Odre, Latvia 1843.Need to know any information about his siblings and his parents. Contact me by e-mail (GusApsitis@aol.com) or write:
G. Apsitis, 237 pilgrim Circle, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA

Is Augusts Apsitis-Apse his son? And if it is so, who are you?

I am great_granddaughter of Augusts Apsitis-Apse, granddaughter of his only daughter Balva Skaidrite.

Looking for Reinis Kulins 1923 Rembate Latvia

ckulins — 2004-04-07 18:18:06Z

Looking for Reinis Kulins 1923 Rembate Latvia

My father, Otto Voldermars Kulins, is searching for his brother, Reinis Kulins. Reinis was born May 15th 1923 in Rembate region of Riga near Lielvarde. The family farm was called "Negas." The parents of Reinis were Otto and Emma (Apsitis) Kulins who both stayed at the farm all their lives and are buried in a cemetery near there.

At the age of 19, Reinis was forced to join the Latvian Legion, 19th / 15th division. He was injured in Volhov (Volkhov) swamps, Russia. He was last seen alive by a family friend (Janis Antuns) in April 1945 in the Pomerania region of Germany when separated from the military unit. Reinis wore glasses and had a "lazy" eye.

Any information at all is gratefully appreciated.

Re: greeting

uldisa1 — 2003-12-15 12:12:39Z

and I hope this year also will be grate!
Greetings to all!

U.

Re: greeting

2002-12-29 14:08:18Z

and what a great year itle be

greeting

2000-12-30 12:05:29Z

Wishing all you Apsitis' a very happy new year from all us Apsitis' in Cardiff!
Blwyddyn newydd dda. (happy new year in Welsh)

Gust Apsitis

2000-01-30 07:59:22Z

Looking for infomation about my great grandafather Gust Apsitis, born in Odre, Latvia 1843.Need to know any information about his siblings and his parents. Contact me by e-mail (GusApsitis@aol.com) or write:
G. Apsitis, 237 pilgrim Circle, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA