Basaraba - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Basaraba Metro and Wasyl

winchimes22002 — 2013-03-17 16:03:14Z

Its ok I will be going to Manitoba Genealogy Society in Winnipeg, they have a library of books I want to look at. I may need to purchase the book from Mossey River Muncipality. There is supposed to be some dictionaries of ukranian settlers Yours and mine(relatives) may just be listed in that book. I was just looking up Steven Basaraba and came up with: http://search.ancestry.com/iexec?htx=View&r=an&dbid=...
It spells Basyraba and 29 20 1 in mossey river municipaltiy
I have joined a group in yahoo groups
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/GaliciaPoland-Ukraine
there is a Gary in the group who has done a genealogy search pay for service and came up with info on his Basaraba family

Re: Basaraba Metro and Wasyl

1_shayron — 2013-03-17 14:12:54Z

I scanned all the pages into my computer, but am having trouble getting them to attach to this. Do you have a fax number or address I can send them to? My husband is Ron Basaraba, father John and grandparents Stephen and Annie, who came to Canada in 1899. Am having trouble accessing any records back to Austria, etc. To my knowledge at this time, we are not related to Dymetro and Annes's family, but who knows.
Sharon Basaraba
shayron@mymts.net
204-548-2240 Gilbert Plains, MB

Re: Basaraba Metro and Wasyl

winchimes22002 — 2013-03-16 16:38:29Z

Can you send me a copy of the article in the Mossey River Book about Metro and Anna Basaraba

Re: Basaraba Metro and Wasyl

1_shayron — 2013-03-10 03:29:03Z

There is an article in the Mossey River history book about Dymetro and Anne Basaraba. They had four sons, Mike, Steve, Bill and John. They came to Canada in 1910. If you need more info contact me at shayron@mymts.net

Basaraba Metro and Wasyl

winchimes22002 — 2012-12-04 17:52:43Z

I am looking for ancestors Metro Basaraba age 1886 from Austria who came to Mossey River District of Dauphin in 1910 his brothers, sisters and parents. His wife's name was Anna. He had 3 sons Bill, Mike and Steve. Also a Wasyl Basaraba born approximately 1879 from Austria, to Mossey River District of Dauphin in 1913. His wife's name was Baraska. All I know is they had a son Jevan.

Re: William and Annie Basaraba - Manitoba

HezBasaraba — 2011-05-27 04:57:16Z

Sorry this took so very long, I haven't visited this site in ages!
Yes, the surname Basarab and all it's derivatives seem tot be from Vlad Tsepes; the kingdom of Bessarabia was in the region of Wallachia (Moldova/Romania). He is a folk hero there, as he saved the people from the tyranny of the catholic church and the turks!
I am trying to get the link back myself - and seem to have hit a block at a great grandfather - I guess we're distantly related in some small way!
:))

Re: William and Annie Basaraba - Manitoba

agabasi — 2009-05-28 20:25:26Z

hello,

i was just trying to find something out about my family's history...
and then i found this board. i'm from germany but born in poland.... as i see there are also some basarabas in usa :)
i was actually trying to find out whether it's true i am a grand grand grand whatever from dracula^^
so......my englisch is not that good i'm struggling a bit around on this page so i don't know how to find your contact. If i could help you, just ask me, i'll ask my parents if they know something about these people...
Some years ago a man called us by phone.. he told us he's doing researches about the family "basaraba" and that there exist two different clan of basarabas in the world... think both from romania but not familiar... so i would like to know if i'm actually in the one family with dracula and so on.....

please contact me.

William and Annie Basaraba - Manitoba

HezBasaraba — 2009-01-23 02:27:30Z

Annie Wyrboweski was born in 1898 Gilbert Plains, Manitoba, and married William(???) Basaraba,(Sifton MAN) ... Their kids were Johnny (b.1919), Anne, Frank, and perhaps Helen.
There was a migration to Kamloops BC at some point in the late 20's or so, but I'm not sure if the father (William)was still alive. It appears he was a war vet, but supposition only; maybe he died in the war? Or after?Any help with this geneology would be greatly appreciated. I am interested in the preceding generation, and when the families originally moved to Canada.

Re: Basaraba

terridas — 2008-11-30 20:53:24Z

Well, that was an unexpected bit of info.
Amy is a blonde haired, green eyed vegetarian so I guess her connection to old Vlad is sufficiently diluted !

Re: Basaraba

HezBasaraba — 2008-11-30 17:52:07Z

Basaraba is the name of the area of Romania known as Wallachia formerly.
Bessarabia.
We are all descended from Vlad Tepes, known as Dracula.

Re: Basaraba

terridas — 2008-11-30 01:57:11Z

Yes, I do. Audrey said Bev married someone from a Miller Construction.
Heather, I think we can say that we have a pretty good hit on Bev being Amy's mother and we will try to go from there.
By the way, what is your nationality?

Re: Basaraba

HezBasaraba — 2008-11-29 21:13:50Z

For sure, I hear what you are saying.
As I said, I was only 2 at the time, and can offer little more than what I already have.
My sister said Bev's dad was peter Basaraba, and they lived in Alberta.
This would make him Amy's grandfather.
In the original message, I believe Audrey said who Bev married. Do you still have that message?

Re: Basaraba

terridas — 2008-11-29 19:57:23Z

Hi Heather,
Thanks again for all your help. The friend I am helping is named Amy. She was born in Surrey Hospital in Feb. 1967.
She was adopted shortly after. She has tried in the past to research her history but the records were sealed. She has no ill will, I assure you. More a desire to know her nationality, any health concerns,etc. Although there is always hope of a positive outcome, as we know that isn't always possible. It does seem that "Bev" might be the person she has been seeking, although Bev may not wish to be found. Amy naturally wonders about the circumstances of her birth and from what you have said, it sounds as if it was a well kept secret, for whatever the reason. Amy's intent is not to bring difficulty to anyone, but rather to have some personal history, some resolution and have some of her blanks filled in.
Since you know your sister and she seems like the best lifeline at the present, your advice in this is welcome. I don't know how much your sister is willing to tell you, but of course any information is important to Amy. And it does seem as if you two are relations of some sort, as well!

Thank you again and we will wait to hear more from you,
Terri

Re: Basaraba

HezBasaraba — 2008-11-29 09:46:07Z

Hi, again!
My name is Heather Basaraba ( daughter of John and Erma Basaraba), b.t.w.!
I ran the story by my older sister, as it was an amazing coincidence, re; dates and times of births.

To be honest, I thought maybe my family had been withholding another dramatic story, as it almost seemed definite that this would be a child from our family, as there were no other Basaraba's in Surrey during the time you speak of. (I hope that clears up one or two points?).
My sister informed me that during the time, we had a young woman, Bev Basaraba, come and stay with us, for the sole purpose of having her baby.
From what I can garner from the info my sister provided, her father was Peter Basaraba, and for whatever reason, she was sent to us from Alberta, to have her baby, and then go home.
As I was 2 years old at the time, I can't offer any other insight. However, I do recall hearing her name mentioned in some past conversations,... but that is the extent of my involvement.

I would love to tell you if we were cousins, or some such details, but I can't. i didn't have that kind of family! lol
Plus, I came along when Mom and Dad were almost 50; lots of the family stories had been shared by that time, and I'm afraid I missed out.
If you have other questions, I can contact my sister; she is not too interested in getting involved elsewise.

Re: Basaraba

terridas — 2008-11-25 04:12:09Z

Thank you so much for this information. I am not sure I understand it, so if you can clarify, that would be great. Was Bev Basaraba a relation to your family? Why was she sent to live with your sister? Is there anything at all more your sister can tell me about Bev? I wonder if this is my friend's birth mother? I would be so grateful for any further information...anything at all is more than we have now.

Re: Basaraba

HezBasaraba — 2008-11-23 09:02:30Z

The following was sent to me by my older sister:
"try under bev basaraba, later miller, father peter basaraba of edmonton, father unknown, bev was sent to live with us in surrey to have the baby, then moved to vancouver where she married a guy from miller construction, pete was head of the alberta wheatpool"

Re: Basaraba

HezBasaraba — 2008-11-23 06:53:10Z

I was doing a search on family history when I saw your post.
I was born in Surrey Memorial Hospital in Surrey (Vancouver is near by) in 1965. My name is Heather Basaraba.
We were the only Basaraba's in Surrey at that time, although we had family in Vancouver.
At the time, my sister would've been 17, and my brother 18.
I have one other sister, but she was only 9 at the time of which you speak.
My family is historically secrective, and I wonder at the coincidences.
I wonder if I could, and how I could, help.

Great Grandmother's 3rd Husband was a "Mr Basaraba"~!

ahjh157 — 2008-10-14 23:16:36Z

My great grandmother (Katarzyna or Katyryna) came to Canada in 1909 with her daughter (Nastasia "Nellie" Huska) and son-in-law (Piotr Jaciuk). At the time she was a widow for the second time. Her first husband was a Mr Huska; they had two children: Nellie and Bill. Her second husband was a Mr. Jaciuk; they had no children. Her second husband was also the father of her son-in-law. When she was about 68 yrs she married a Mr Basaraba, about 1930's. Mr Basaraba was a lawyer (so I am told). He died about 1 yr after they were married. I am looking for any information on these people. Thanks.

Basaraba

terridas — 2008-08-06 04:41:34Z

Trying to help a friend. She was adopted and her birth mother's name was Basaraba. Her birth name was supposedly Tammy Leigh. She was born in Surrey Memorial hospital in Vancouver, February 1967. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Alexis Basaraba

LMulders — 2007-11-24 02:09:50Z

Hi Merlyn,
I would really like the information that you have as it will fill in alot of our blanks prior to great grandfather.

Still hoping to hear from more knowledgeable relatives..keep you posted.

LisaMulders@starband.net

Re: Alexis Basaraba

sentiment4 — 2007-11-23 02:21:34Z

Lisa, would you like a copy of the family tree as I have it?
All that I have done on all the descendants of Alexis's brother Anton and name of their parents.
email basad@telus.net
Merlyn

Re: Alexis Basaraba

LMulders — 2007-11-23 02:05:51Z

Ok, I will send you the information that I know. I will gather more for you as I can.
Wasyls children that I am familiar with:

Stephen (born a twin, twin died of pneumonia at an early age)Steve married (I am unsure of wife's name). He had two daughters, Cathy and Vicki.Stephen emigrated to the US

Olga, married to Paul Pratchen. Children of this lifetime marriage, Victoria (Smith) and Ronald. Victoria's children are myself (Lisa) and Ronald Lee Smith. Ronald Pratchen had 3 children, one adopted son, Andrew James and natural born children Paul Mark and Marianne. Olga and family emigrated to the US in 1952. Lisa had 3 children. Andrew James had 2 children, Paul Mark had 7 children and Marianne had 3 children.

Mathilda-Two daughters, Sandy and Donna (all Canadian residents)

There were actually a total of 19 children. One son disappeared in his late teens and was never heard of again. One son died in his teens of some illness, and then the twin boy that died quite young. That leaves a total of 16 living to adulthood. Wasyl and Tekla eventually had 15 grandchildren. I don't know how long it will take to come up with additional information, but I will send it as family replies to my emails.

Re: Alexis Basaraba

sentiment4 — 2007-11-22 07:37:03Z

Hello Lisa,
Sure sounds like the family I am looking for.Wasyl born 1880 d. Jan. 5 1969 in Dauphin, MB sister Anna Atamanchuk of Fishing River, MB Married to Tekla Hryhoryshyn in 1898. They had 6 sons and 8 daughters that I know of but I do not have their names. Alexis was brother to Anton, great grandfather of Dave, my husband. I have done the family tree of Anton and it would be nice to have Alexis decendants. Do email me if you wish.

Re: Alexis Basaraba

LMulders — 2007-11-22 03:58:57Z

My grandmother was Olga Basaraba. Her father was Wasyl Basaraba. She had 15 siblings. I cannot remember all of their names, but sisters were Ann, Matilda,Pearl and possibly a Helen. I know one of the brothers was Steve.
Is this the family you are looking for? They settled in the Dauphin Manitoba Canada

Alexis Basaraba

sentiment4 — 2007-06-02 07:12:55Z

Alexis immigrated to Canada in 1897 aboard SS Prussia. He came with wife Maria Haybida, son Wasyl (William) and daughter
Anna. Older Brother Anton,wife Paraska (Pearl) Halushak, son Andre (Andrew) daughters Annie, Wasylena,Maria. William and wife Tillie had 6 sons and 8 daughters. Would like to find their families.

Re: Nick Basaraba,Basarab&DoraHarasem,Harrysim 1910 Boian Alberta

ZlaticaBeca — 2007-02-26 01:58:11Z

Diane

You might also want to post on historical region Bukovina's Ancestry board.
www.bukovinasociety.org
A map of Austria of old:
http://users.erols.com/mwhite28/austhung.htm
www.surnamenavigator.org

Nick Basaraba,Basarab&DoraHarasem,Harrysim 1910 Boian Alberta

dbasmac — 2007-02-03 05:05:04Z

Domnika(Dora)Harasem immigrated with her parents 1910 from Boian Village in the Province of Bukowina Austria TO Boian Alberta where she meet and married Nicholas(Nick)Basarab(a).The spelling was likely changed when Nick immigrated. Dora's father is Onatre,and brother is Kost, Mother Unknown. Nicks father was Mike Basarab(a)and Mother unknown. Nick had a sister Catherine and brother Andrew.Nick&Dora are my grandParents and I would like to find their mothers names.