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Re: Babyak and Smolyak families from Nastasiv, Ukraine

pavulyak — 2009-01-22 14:36:57Z

Hello, this is very exciting. I checked the location name, there are different variations of it: Нижнє Солотвино, Нижная Солотвина, Nižná Slatina, Solotvina, Alsószlatina. It's a village in the Uzhhorod region that has 836 people. The reason it has so many names is bec. it's located in a spot where different cultures crossed - Slovak, Ukrainian, Hungarian, even some German and Polish...
Ruski Komarivtsi is a larger village, I think Solotvina might be a part of it.
BTW, there is a famous Slovak opera singer named Martin Babjak:
http://www.snd.sk/?detail-6&meno=babjak-martin
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AT3y8sGCyNA

The problem is, there are so many people with this last name living in so many different locations that it's quite impossible to figure out now who is related and who not. Especially bec. there was such a big migration there last century. But still, it's very exciting you at least have a birth certificate of your gr-gr-gr father!

(I guess we should start some Babyak fan club, who knows, it might be interesting to meet each other:)))

Re: Babyak and Smolyak families from Nastasiv, Ukraine

libertycake — 2008-12-29 06:51:26Z

Hello,
My great grandmother was Olga Smolyak. She migrated from Ukrain to Caucasis Russia. Unfortunately, I did know her; so I do not know her history.

Holyoke Massachusetts Babyak / Babyok

mbabyok — 2008-12-13 05:00:52Z

Looking to find ties between all the families settled in Holyoke bet. early 1900's and present. I have Babyaks coming from Nižná Slatina in Ukraine (Ellis Island records) and settling in the area-- they might be brothers or cousins. They are:

Johann Aloysius Babyak-- children became Babyok
Michael
Andrew (Andras)
John

Re: Babyak and Smolyak families from Nastasiv, Ukraine

mbabyok — 2008-12-12 19:06:29Z

I think my ancestors come from Nizhniy Solotvina in the Ukraine. They emigrated in the 1890s to Boston and settled in western Mass. Their names were Johann Aloysius Babiak (changed to Babyok in the U.S.) and Lena (?).

I have a christening certificate (attached) from the Russian Orthodox church in Russke Komarovtsy. I believe it's for Johann's brother Mikhail. The parents listed are Mikhail Babiak and Anna Tovt (or Toth?).

My gr-gr-grandfather Johann's info is:
Birth: Nov 1869
Nizhniy Solotvina, Ukraine
Death: abt 1921
Holyoke, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States

Re: Babyak and Smolyak families from Nastasiv, Ukraine

cshepard115 — 2008-08-01 14:10:46Z

No, it doesn't say anything about where she was born. It only lists her name.

Re: Babyak and Smolyak families from Nastasiv, Ukraine

pavulyak — 2008-07-31 02:14:45Z

Oh, I just read your reply. I still would have to ask my Dad. If she belongs to our family I definitely would get back to you. Thanks a lot.

Re: Babyak and Smolyak families from Nastasiv, Ukraine

pavulyak — 2008-07-31 02:14:44Z

Oh, I just read your reply. I still would have to ask my Dad. If she belongs to our family I definitely would get back to you. Thanks a lot.

Re: Babyak and Smolyak families from Nastasiv, Ukraine

pavulyak — 2008-07-31 02:13:12Z

Hello, thanks for the information. I am not sure about Anna, I have to ask my father. Is there any record about her place of birth?
Thanks!
Mariana

stephen babyak

sarahjess74 — 2008-05-09 05:10:49Z

i'm looking for any information on my grandfather stephen babyak and/or relatives. he served in wwII and lived in connecticut. army serial #31063279. if anyone has any info pls let me know.

Re: Michael Babyak

sarahjess74 — 2008-05-09 04:44:05Z

hi by any chance do you know of a stephen babyak that served in wwII. he would be my grandfather. don't know much about him except for that. I also know that he lived in connecticut. if you have any info pls let me know!

Re: Babyak and Smolyak families from Nastasiv, Ukraine

cshepard115 — 2007-11-20 21:40:33Z

Unfortunately, all it says is "Poland."

Re: Babyak and Smolyak families from Nastasiv, Ukraine

pavulyak — 2007-11-20 12:46:25Z

Hi, thanks for your reply. It would depend on the region she came from to the US...Smolyak/Smoliak family name is very common that's why it's really hard to trace a particular family. Is there any information where she was born?
Thanks a lot.

Re: Babyak and Smolyak families from Nastasiv, Ukraine

cshepard115 — 2007-11-19 21:09:37Z

I'm wondering if you have an Anna Smoliak in your family tree? I have received a Social Security application from 1936 that I thought would be my great aunt's--instead, it is a Mary Chymczuk Medwid. She lists her mother as Anna Smoliak and her father as Andrew Chymczuk. Mary's address was 431 Columbia St Hudson, NY, DOB=10/17/1896.

She isn't any relation to me, but I'd be happy to scan it for you, if she's one of your relatives.

Re: babyak family search

Marianne50614 — 2007-04-24 03:27:04Z

Do you have any idea from what village your Babyak/Babjak ancestors came? Knowing the village of your ancestors is one of the most important things to getting help from others in your research.

Besides mine (from a village between Svidnik & Bardejov, Saros county, Slovakia), I know there's a Babyak (Babjak also the original spelling of that one) from another area (Either close to or now in what is now western Ukraine).

If I can be of any help, let me know.

MARIANNE

The Babyak family from Nastasiv, Ukraine

pavulyak — 2007-04-09 00:38:06Z

Hello everyone. I am looking for any relatives out there connected to the Babyak and/or Smolyak families that existed in Nastasiv, in Western Ukraine.
My great-grand father`s name was Yakym Babyak, he was born in Nastasiv. He had 5 kids over there: 3 daughters: Xeniya, Melania (my grand-mother)and Eugeniya (she is still alive!), and 2 sons, Vassyl and Bohdan.
I know that someone from the Babyak family emigrated to the US (I think it was US) and that`s why my family was persecuted and Xeniya was sent to Siberia, I think for 7 years. I`m not sure if it was her husband or father who emigrated, but I know that later, when that person has died, she got some portion of his/her heritage from abroad. That time the regime did not allow her to get cash so she got several Volga cars instead. Crazy, but truth.
Anyways, if there is anyone who feels he/she might be related to us, please let me know. I live in the US.
Attached please see the picture of Melania Babyak, my grand-mother.
Thanks,
Mariana

Babyak / Smolyak from Nastasiv, Ukraine

pavulyak — 2007-04-09 00:34:12Z

Re: babyak family search

pavulyak — 2007-04-09 00:30:14Z

Hi, Stacy,
I just saw your posting and I thought I should write to you, although I do not know if my family is related to the yours. I am really sorry you got such a rude answer from that guy before, but it just showed how stupid he was. So don`t worry about him.
Anyways.
I am looking for any relatives out there connected to the Babyak and/or Smolyak families that existed in Nastasiv, in Western Ukraine.
My great-grand father`s name was Yakym Babyak, he was born in Nastasiv. He had 5 kids over there: 3 daughters: Xeniya, Melania (my grand-mother)and Eugeniya (she is still alive!), and 2 sons, Vassyl and Bohdan.
I know that someone from the Babyak family emigrated to the US (I think it was US) and that`s why my family was persecuted and Xeniya was sent to Siberia, I think for 7 years. I`m not sure if it was her husband or father who emigrated, but I know that later, when that person has died, she got some portion of his/her heritage from abroad. That time the regime did not allow her to get cash so she got several Volga cars instead. Crazy, but truth.
Anyways, if you think you might be related to us, please let me know. I live in the US.
Attached please see the picture of Melania Babyak, my grand-mother.
Thanks,
Mariana

Babyak and Smolyak families from Nastasiv, Ukraine

pavulyak — 2007-04-09 00:21:03Z

Re: Babyak Family

2005-03-25 22:07:21Z

Hi Grandma! It's me, Megan. I don't know the name of the ship but I seen you message and I just had to answer.

Re: babyak family search

2005-03-25 22:01:50Z

I know all about this family. Just hope you are not related to them. They are all a bunch of drunks and thieves. Regards
your cousin Mike Babyak. Ha ha ha.

Re:Babyak

2004-08-07 22:29:50Z

As far as I know I have Relatives in PA, OH, MO, NY, MA and NJ. I have to find the book I wrote in before my Grandmother passed, that had all the relatives she knew of.
My Grandfather Died when my father was five and my Uncle Paul was seven, and Grandma passed in the 1980's.
Grandfather Stefan
Grandmother Julia

Carol

Re: Paul Babyak

2004-08-06 20:36:30Z

Tina,
My Dad called his brother and it is him, he served with your father-in-law in the Phillipines. Dad gave him all the infor and your e-mail address hopefully he will contact you.

Carol W68caps@aol.com

Re: Paul Babyak

2004-08-04 17:54:56Z

Carol,
That sounds good. I am so excited at the thought of actually finding him. I hope he is the correct man! My father in law didn't talk much about his time in the war and no one in the family knew he had this ID tag until after his death when we were going through his belongings. It would be great if your uncle could tell us if he served with him and maybe even tell us where they served. Keep me posted and thank you so much for contacting me! If you like, you can email me at kz37938@aol.com.

Tina

Re: Paul Babyak

2004-08-04 13:02:31Z

I Will Contact my Dad and see if I can get a phone # for my
uncle. I know he has a computer but isn't very savvy from what i'm told. But he's also close to 80

Re: Paul Babyak

2004-08-04 03:06:52Z

I would love to be able to find out if this is the same man. I would so like to return this military tag to him and find out how my father in law got it. If it is no trouble, could you please let him know that I have this and if he is interested, I would like to return it to him.

Re: Paul Babyak

2004-08-03 16:39:03Z

I think you are looking for my uncle. He was born in
East Conemaugh, PA. (I think) He is living in Florida
as far as I know. If he is the same man, I can probably get more information. He was born in 1925

Re: Babyak Family from Crucible Pa

2003-06-23 15:01:59Z

Hi Marianne,
Rhona's mother-in-law is actually my Aunt Linda, my dad's sister. I have talked to Jack and Lucille (her dad was my great uncle John) through e-mail. I did not realize how extensive the family actually is.
I would greatly appreciate any information you have on the family.
Have a wonderful day,
Sue

Re: Babyak Family from Crucible Pa

2003-06-21 19:27:09Z

Hi, Susan! I haven't check the board in about a week or so but wanted to say "Hello".

My Babyaks are related to yours, and Rhona has probably already told you that you have quite a few cousins researching our family.

I notice that you'd also posted a message on re: Gula ancestors. Cousin Jack posted a reply to you over there. He and our cousins Carol & Lucille are part of that branch of the family. My paternal grandmother was a Babyak -- cousin to men who were the Babyak grandfathers of Jack, Carol, Lucille, and Rhona's mother-in-law Linda.

Will be sending you direct E-mail too.

MARIANNE

Re: Mike Chomos, Marcella Sikora, Steve Csomos, Elizabeth Babyuk

2003-04-27 16:11:58Z

My grandfather came from Hungary as a little boy with his parents. He lived and died in Toledo Ohio. Just wondering where in Hungary the name is associated with.

Re: Babyak Family

2003-02-02 23:04:55Z

I tried sending E-mail directly to the address Madonna had listed (clicking on her name would bring up that screen). It was returned because it's no longer a valid E-mail address.

If I find one for her, I'll send E-mail to her asking that she check the messages here.

Re: Babyaks

Marianne50614 — 2005-03-17 04:29:00Z

I tried posting a message to the E-mail address you listed, but I guess yours has changed just as mine did.

Do you know where your Babyak ancestors came from? Mine were from a small village near Svidnik. You've probably seen a few of my messages on the boards here. (I try to ck the messages every couple weeks or so -- don't know how I missed yours when you originally posted it!)

You can E-mail me directly at either MariannePetruska@aol.com or Marianne50614@att.net. (Actually, send the message to one and "CC" it to the other, that way I'll be sure to get it.)

Re: Babyak Family from Pa

Marianne50614 — 2005-03-17 04:29:00Z

Thanks for the info. I'll pass it along to the other relatives who onced lived in that area. (Susan is related -- a distant cousin; cousin-in-law to Rhona.)

MARIANNE
(They still haven't updated my E-mail address: mmpetruska@aol.com)

Re: Paul Babyak

Marianne50614 — 2005-03-17 04:29:00Z

CAROL: Hi! I'm the Administrator for the Babyak Surname Board & I see that you may have provided Tina with the info she needs.

Please send reply to me at mpetruska@lampsplus.com. I think I may have been in touch with a couple of your Babyak relatives.

MARIANNE

babyak family search

sschurtz — 2004-02-07 06:20:45Z

How interesting all of this info is! I have been trying for years to look up my mother's ancestry but to my surprise there were quite a few ppl with the babyak surname. I am looking for any info pertaining to john and edna babyak (indiana), and george and mary babyak who i believe came over from slovakia, austria or poland. We are not sure, but those seem to be things my mom remembers. Any information you have would be appreciated. Isn't it interesting that so many of the names, related or not are similar (george, andy, mike)
thanks,
stacy

Paul Babyak

TinaKeesee1 — 2004-07-19 03:18:42Z

I am trying to find information on a Paul Babyak. He served in the US Army during World War II. His army serial # was 12028088. He enlisted on May 26, 1941 in New York City. He was born in Pennsylvania but I do not have a date. If anyone knows anything about this person, please let me know. I believe he served in the military with my father in law and I would like to find out if he is still alive or has any surviving family members. Thank you in advance.

BABYAK

MarianneM_P — 2003-02-15 21:33:17Z

See previous msg I entered. Due to an error, I had to change my E-mail address.
New E-mail address is mariannepetruska@aol.com

Marianne

Re: Michael Babyak

MarianneM_P — 2003-02-15 21:33:17Z

Nancy -- I'm working on spreadsheets for the members of my family. There are several Johns in our family. Do you have any idea where in Slovakia your Babjaks came from? (Our ancestors are from near Svidnik, in northeastern Slovakia.) I think one of my cousins may have mentioned the name
"Tetz", so I'll also ck w/ them.

(Messages on this board from Crystal McKenrick, Marcelo Tiburzi & Carol Babyak Curesky, are from my cousins.)

Re: Mike Chomos, Marcella Sikora, Steve Csomos, Elizabeth Babyuk

MarianneM_P — 2003-02-15 21:33:17Z

Do you know what area of Hungary Elizabeth Babyak was from? My Babyak ancestors were from the Svidnik/Bardejov area, and I am in contact with a couple others also researching their Babyak ancestors (one family is from the area that is now Uzhgorod, Ukraine, the other is from elsewhere in Slovakia/Hungary).

Re: Michael Babyak

moveonout1 — 2003-03-16 21:00:34Z

LEAH TETZ CARBON ALBERTA. ELIZ. BERRETH/NeeHIXT
BEISEKER CANADA .See book of Beiseker published 1970s

Re: Mike Chomos, Marcella Sikora, Steve Csomos, Elizabeth Babyuk

IsabelOuellette60 — 2003-02-22 03:46:09Z

I have some information for you, .
Elizabeth Babyak & Mike Sikora were born in Ormezo, Szabolcsmegye, Hungary where they were married in 1883. Marcella, their daughter was born in Kaposvar Saskatchewan Canada in 1902, she married Mike Chomos. I hope this helps. Would you have any information on Mike's brother Istvan ?
Isabel

obit: Mary S. (Babyak) Massa Sanders Dammann of IN (1918-2005)

lynn1972_1 — 2005-11-19 23:21:48Z

Mary S. Dammann, 87, of Clinton died at 8:07 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11, 2005, in West Central Community Hospital. She was an operator/inspector for Ann Page Canning Company in Terre Haute for over 20 years.

She was born June 27, 1918, in Clinton to George Babyak and Anna Lucas Babyak. She was preceded in death by three husbands, Joe Massa, Robert Sanders and Paul Dammann. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Joe and Sue Massa of Haubstadt; two stepchildren, Bobby Sanders of Macon, Ga., and Gary Sanders of Terre Haute; three grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; several stepgrandchildren and stepgreat-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and sisters-in-law. She also was preceded in death by her parents; a stepdaughter, Sue Sanders; two sisters; and two brothers.

She was a member of Sacred Heart Church in Clinton, Order of Eastern Star in Terre Haute, and the Half Century Club, Senior Citizens Club and American Legion Auxiliary, all in Clinton.

Mass of Christian Burial is 11 a.m. Tuesday in the church, with the Rev. Joseph Villa officiating. Burial is in Walnut Grove Cemetery. Visitation is one hour before mass Tuesday in the church. There will be a rosary recited before the mass. Frist Funeral Home assisted with arrangements.

Terre Haute, IN Tribune 14 nov 2005 - not a relative, no further info

Re: Babyak Family

twobabs63 — 2005-11-20 11:16:40Z

My email address has changed. It is twobabs63@aol.com

Re: Babyak Family from Pa

S_Ihrman — 2004-08-24 23:34:49Z

"Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Sun. Jan 4, 2004, Obits
Babyak Edward D.
On Wed., Dec. 31, 2003 of Braddock, retired from Acheson & Union Switch & Signal. Brother of Michael Babi/jak & the late George Babi/jak & Mary Agnes Novak; also several neices & nephews....Ronald V. Lucas Funeral Home...
www.ronlucasfuneralhome.com
Please sign the guest book at post-gazette.com"
Please check the spelling of the names of the brothers. not my family

Re: Babyak Family

dortv1 — 2004-11-11 17:20:28Z

Your message lists our grandmothers family I think. Do you have the date of their arrival, and the port? I was told by Julia Babyak that she was born in Bohemia, but she did not mention the village. I would be most appreciative of any information you have on the Babyaks, as I have very little.

Sincerely,
Dorothy Virostko

Re: Babyak Family

dortv1 — 2004-11-11 17:20:28Z

I was responding to Madonna Babyak's request for information concerning ship her ancestors came on. I actually am researching the John and Julia Babyak Virostko family of Parke Co. Indiana.
Sincerely,
Dorothy Virostko

Babyak Family from Crucible Pa

Susan_Babyak_Speegle — 2003-06-11 17:54:29Z

I grew up in Crucible, Pa. My grandfather was Andrew Babyak, I believe his father's name was George. Andrew married Anna Zuncic Remick. My father was George Alexander Babyak, he died in 1990.
I am (with Rhona's help) trying to research our family.

I am also trying to find an older brother, I only found out about him after our dad passed away. I am hoping he will somehow see this message and we can get in touch.

Thank you for any help,
Sue Babyak Speegle

Babyak

RonaldMcKenrick — 2003-08-24 16:32:12Z

Michael, please e-mail me direct at Rockingm1@aol.com. My Great Grandfather was John Babyak, married to an Anna Petruska. It was his second wife. His first wife died in a drowning I believe. My Grandfather was from Jurka Vola. I am looking for any brothers of his, and possibly any other info you may share.
Thanks, Crystal
PS Marianne Petruska and I are working together we are cousins.

Michael Babyak

RonaldMcKenrick — 2003-08-24 16:32:12Z

L:
I am also looking for any information regarding a Michael Babyak. The Michael Babyak I am looking for Lived in Trenton NJ. Please E-mail me if this perhaps is the same Michael Babyak. All I have is a name and locality where he lived. Any information is appreciated

Michael Babyak

RonaldMcKenrick — 2003-08-24 16:32:12Z

Marianne, my cousin has replied to you, however, please e-mail me direct with any information you can on Michael. I have a Michael Babyak in my family tree, but know nothing about him. He was my Grandfather's brother. E-Mail at: Rockingm1@aol.com
Thanks, Crystal

Babyaks in Hummene

RonaldMcKenrick — 2003-08-24 16:32:12Z

Amy, I am in contact with a Babyak that has relatives traced back to Hummene. I will contact him and see if I can hook you two up. Hummene is not that far from where our relatives are from (Marianne & I). E-mail me direct at Rockingm1@aol.com