Karaczka - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Yamniuk family

lyamniuk1 — 2012-02-23 23:36:32Z

There was a Harry Yamniuk that lived west of Fosston Sask. on a farm. I call him my uncle but I he was my dads cousin.
He was married to a women named Pearl. They had children that were named Nick, Mike and I think there were two more but I can't remember there names.

Re: Karaczka here

anna_barger — 2006-01-09 01:12:46Z

Hi I am born Canadian my Maiden name is Wowk and both my parents are Ukrainian born and emigrated to Canada in 1951. I have just begun to put together a family history and will need all the help i can get. Before my father died he wrote out some family names and places ,as followes;
Teordor Wowk (my father) married Taklia Kolba ( in Ukraine)
in about 1920's 3 children still living born in 1913
(Married a second time to Anastazia Merdych 5 children )

Elia Wowk married Katherina Ratishyn ( Teordor father)
Grandfather Mikita wife Anna
They lived in village of Kute county of Zolocziw

Anna Barger

family from ukraine ,wowk

ANNAMUTZHOPFER — 2005-10-06 12:39:32Z

i was wondering if you have any family from ostapie. i am looking for a mutz or a slobodzian. they camr here in 1910 and lived in coatsville and bridgeport pa. did you have family from that area. please write me back.
thank you,
anna

Karaczka

toot2 — 2005-08-13 18:29:29Z

Hi: Having problem with a last name too. Your Karaczka looks like the same pronunciation of Corretsca. I think the name was changed. Was wondering where the Karaczka name you have came from if you know.
Thanks, CJ.

Karaczka

toot2 — 2005-08-13 18:29:29Z

Hi: Looks like the last name is similiar to one I am searching and think is spelled differently. The name Correstca looks like it is pronounced the same as Karaczka and was wondering if you know where Karaczka is from. Thanks

Koroczka - Corretsca

toot2 — 2005-08-13 18:29:29Z

Robin: Thanks much for the information. It is possible the name was spelled differently when Crago Corretsca arrived in the USA. I have also found his name spelled Grago Korretska. He arrived in New York about 1818 had participated in the Napoleonic war. Supposed to be Russian or Polish.
Could be Uk. One bit of info. says his son Alexander was born Canada?New York. Gives me another name to look at.
Thanks much
Carole J.

Corretsca, Allen, Cartledge

toot2 — 2005-08-13 18:29:29Z

Hi Ross: My husband is an Allen. Grandfather Charles Albert Allen. Crago Corretsca is ggf. I have been working on his family for quite some time. You must be
related to Leonard Theodore? Do you have much info. on the above?
Carole J.

Corretsca, Allen, Cartledge

toot2 — 2005-08-13 18:29:29Z

Hi Ross. Put wrong name on note. Huband is an Allen. His dad, youngest of Charles A. Allen and Almina R. Corretsca, Allen. Are you related to Leonard T.? What do you have so far on family?
Carole J.

Corretsca, Allen, Cartledge

toot2 — 2005-08-13 18:29:29Z

Hi: Sent you e-mail. C.J.

for C J Allen

annsa — 2004-12-11 11:00:53Z

The spelling on one of my family headstones is actually Koroczka (transliterated), although the 'o's are pronounced and indeed written now as 'a's. Never seen the name beginning with a C, but indeed the pronounciation is the same. Let me know if this connection is of any use. robin@southdown-radio.co.uk

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annsa — 2004-12-11 11:00:53Z

Is spelling I know in Ukrainian

Karaczka here

annsa — 2004-12-11 11:00:53Z

My mothers family is Karaczka - family is from western Ukraine. Looking for descendants and living relatives, also from Yamniuk Wowk families who's desendants originated in W Ukraine. Any Karaczkas please get in touch.

Yamniuk

annsa — 2004-12-11 11:00:53Z

Paul, thanks for posting. Any idea where your Grandmother came from in W Ukraine?

Kuresca/Karaczka

annsa — 2004-12-11 11:00:53Z

My mother in law's maiden name is Karaczka form Ternopil oblast, Western Ukraine formerly Galicia/Austo Hungary/Poland. Karaczka is the polish form of the spelling. Your grandmother is very likely related to my husband's mother and her relatives. Some did go to the Americas, there was a cousin of my mother in law's who died last year he had changed his name to Karach. Other relations include Wowks and Yamniuks. Do you have any more info?

Ann Sadler

Re: Karaczka here

2004-05-28 08:50:28Z

Wasyl - good luck to you - I went down this road some 12 years ago - it changed my life! Yes, I would definately say your folks (you!) are Ukrainian. Do keep me posted as to any finds in church revcords. I've had no successes in this department as village life was (is) quite primative out there and many records were destroyed through various occupations, especially as our village was on the frontline at one time. This also caused loss of many family photos unfortunately. You will enjoy your trip, I'm sure.Unlike in the west, families have not moved so much so you may find , as I did, families in exactly the same location as they were 100 years ago.
May God go with you.

Robin

Re: Karaczka here

2004-05-27 00:24:30Z

Dear Robin:
Thank you for the favor of a reply. My grandparents were born in Wankowa, which is just inside the present border of Poland. I do not know how to characterize their Nationality, however. My grandfather's passport was that of Austria-Hungary, because it was 1907. He used to say that his family came from "Slavic stock". He read "Narochki Newini". And he was Greek Catholic. I always understood him to be Ukrainian. Whether to call him a Lemko, Polish, or Austro-Hungarian is as far as I can tell, a matter of the perspective of the observer.

My grandmother was also born in Wankowa. She referred to her nationality as "Ruthenian".

But I have always considered them both Ukrainian, and I expect to find that both of their families emigrated to Wankowa from around Kiev somewhere. How many generations back I don't know, but hope to find out when I travel there in August. I have someone right now in Poland researching the state and church archives, and am hopeful to find pieces of the puzzle to put together.

Thank you for your interest. I would be happy to have your input on this or any other matter.

Cheers,
Wasyl

Re: Karaczka here

2004-05-26 14:14:36Z

WANKOVA I do not know. Please forgive me if you already know this but Poland's borders were once very large - The Polish/Lithuanian empire streached right over to Kiev in 17th Century but then receeded to a very small 'Kingdom' around Warshava. Ukraine lost its independance way back then and only briefly gained independance for a few years around 1920. Prior to WWII Poland streached to Ternopil (Ternopole) but after Germany invaded and then Red Army pushed them out, Polands Western border was fixed about 50 miles West of Lviv (Lvov). For many years I believed my Mum was Polish until at end of Cold War I did some investigation and found out I was actually Ukrainian. Western Ukraines history is inseperable from Polish history and is quite a unique region. If this town/village Wankova is in Western Ukraine, I suggest you read Orest Subtelny's History of Ukraine (avail in any good library) and it will elude to many many factors to do with the original emigration of your Wowk.

By the way - where are you? GB? or States/Canada - I have some other reference points which may help.

Regards

Robin

Re: Karaczka here

2004-05-26 10:37:55Z

Dear Robin Sadler
Thank you for responding. As I have just begun my research, so far I have tracked my Wowk family to Wankowa, Poland. I understand, however that previous generations came from Ukraine, so I will file your response away in hopes that my search will lead me there in the future. Thanks again.

Wasyl Wowk.

Re: Karaczka here

2004-05-26 09:16:47Z

WOWK
My family is descendant from WOWK
The village concerned is Osivtsi, Buchach Region, Ternopil Obl. Ukraine. (would have been part of Poland / Carpato Ukraine admin)
We still have Wowks there and also in Canada living. Younger members of Wowk family in Canada are not so informed about the past, having been born and bred Canadians, so dont think they could help. In fact, if you have no connection to the village or region above, doubt that I can be of any help.

Re: Karaczka here

NRogersBontempo — 2004-05-25 03:04:28Z

Dear Ms. Sadler
I am the descendant of Wasyl Wowk, who emigrated from Wankowa, Poland in 1907. I am traveling there in August to research the Wowk family. Might we have relatives in common?

Thank you for the favor of a reply,
Wasyl

Re: Karaczka

sandraruscetta — 2004-02-19 23:13:26Z

My dad is looking for info on his grandparents , grandmopther may have been a karaczka, karwarczyk, kalwarczyk, they she and her husband a Stefinski, came here from Poland early 1900's with 8 children, GEEZ they were a brave lot, settled in the Worcester Mass area

She was Karaczka or something like that, he was a stefinski, and also on her mom's side pulaski

Sandi Rockwood Ruscetta

Re: great grandfather, Ole Christopherson in Paswegin

2003-12-08 01:54:53Z

Hi, I just recently noticed your postaged message and have some information for you. I no longer live in the area, but I was born and raised there and my family still farms near Paswegin.

According to the local person who keeps the Paswegin cementary records, Ole Christopherson was buried in Paswegin by the Jenkins Funeral Home from Wadena on Aug 24 or 28, 1941. The Wadena News has been around since 1908 and may have copies of their old papers from that era. Their email address is wadena.news@sasktel.net. As well, I would think the Saskatchewan Dept of Vital Statistics would have a death certificate on file.

Also, there is mention of him and his daughter's family in the Paswegin History Book written by Thelma McCuish in 1982. It says the his daughter Olive married John Henry Sylvester in 1905 at Finley, North Dakota moving to Canada in 1925 with six children; Omer, Clarence, Judith, Victor, Vernon, and Gordon. One more child Thelma, was born after they arrived in Canada. Ole lived with them until he died in 1941. Clarence joined the army and Victor, Vernon and Gordon joined the air force. Victor went missing in action in 1943 and Clarence was killed in action in 1944. In 1943 the family moved to Moose Jaw where John died in 1947, Olive moved to BC in 1976. Gordon died in California in 1977. Omer died in 1979 at Maple Ridge, BC. Veron and his wife Doris live in Langley BC. Judith Erickson lives in Surrey BC. Thelma McCuish and husband Neil live in Clearwater BC. The history book also has some pictures of the family and military pictures of the four boys. There are no pictures of Ole. If you are interested in getting a copy of the book let me know. It is almost 400 pages long is presently selling for $10 plus shipping.

Hope this information is useful.

Wayne Rorquist

Re: Yamniuk family

2003-03-12 00:36:56Z

hi Karen,
i had a system crash and lost all previous emails. can you send me an email so i can get your address back.
thanks cousin,
george

Re: Yamniuk family

george1799 — 2002-08-25 03:24:09Z

My mother is Anne Yamniuk the sister of Harry Yamniuk who of course was my uncle. i knew him very well as we lived in the same area of Saskatchwan and we used to visit quite often. if you wish futher information please contact me via email re your grandfather.

Re: Yamniuk family

george1799 — 2002-08-25 03:24:09Z

Hi Kathy,
nice to hear from you.
no, i no longer live in Wadena area.
if you would like family info i would prefer we didn't do it on a public forum, so if you wish you can reach me at george@nedoborski.com
bye for now,
george
p.s. which of uncle harry's children are you descended from?

great grandfather, Ole Christopherson in Paswegin

2002-08-13 05:20:48Z

I am looking for information on Ole Christopherson who moved to Paswegin, Sask. sometime after 1914 following the death of his wife. According to some family notes he died in 1941 and was buried in Paswegin. He immigrated to the U.S. from Norway in 1883 and settled in North Dakota where he lived until the death of his wife Juline. I am not sure when he moved to Paswegin. He was Lutheran and may have been a member of a local Lutheran church. Any information about how to locate a death certificate, an obituary in a local newspaper or anyone who may have known him would be appreciated.

Richard Krokum

Re: Yamniuk family

2002-07-15 21:40:42Z

Any info you have on my grandpa would be appreciated. I would like to know about his family for my family tree.
Are you living in Wadena? Do you have anything interesting to tell me about my grandpa? I do remember your family name from when I was young. Please keep in touch.
Thanks so much
Karen Kay(nee Yamniuk)

Carretsca family

jscale1 — 2001-07-01 18:01:33Z

Hi Carol...

I am descended from the Allen Family in New York. Charles Albert Allen was my Great Grandfather. His mother was Almina Rebecca Carretsca, whom I believe was descended from Alexander and "Crago"... Are we related?

Children of Charles Albert Allen

jscale1 — 2001-07-01 18:01:33Z

My Father, Allen Youngreen Johnson (1908-1987) was the son of Alma (Almina?) Rebecca Allen, the oldest Girl of the Charles A. Allen/Ida Virginia Cartledge Union. I live near Philadelphia, and am planning to get more info on Joseph Cartledge Jr. Caroline Callanan (Ida's parents) JC sr. carved George Washington's stone sarcophagus (no doubt you know this). I'm kinda new at this stuff. send me an email @ Ross54@aol.com

Leonard Theodore

jscale1 — 2001-07-01 18:01:33Z

Yes! Your husband and my Father are first cousins! Leonard Theodore (Johnson) was my Grandfather, though I never met him. To see a picture of LTJ, check out www.johnsonscale.com, our family business website. My Dad passed away in 1987, but his sister, Virginia Merriam (my aunt) is still alive (83 years old) and living in Saginaw, Mich. She has alot of family history information. We don't know much about the Allen side before Charles Albert. Heard his father's name was Enos Allen, but we have no facts on him. You can email me direct at Ross54@aol.com.

"cousin" Ross

KARAC

2001-05-19 19:20:24Z

I am Karac from Croatia,Dalmatia-ADIO

Kureska

2001-03-26 16:50:25Z

The grandmother was "karaczka" which my mother wrote as "kureska". She and parents were from "Austro-Hungarian Empire" pre WW one.

Yamniuk

2001-03-02 16:54:41Z

my grandmother's name was Jenny Yaniuk, and she was from Western Ukraine. She married Peter Hryshko and they setteled in Winnipeg, Manitobia, Canada. She has two brothers, Alex and Steve, of which both are still alive. Alex lives in Toronto, and Steve in Winnipeg. They also had a sister by the name of Mary, who passed away, but was living in Montreal There parents names were Nicholas and Anna. I am not sure what part of Western Ukraine they are from however.

If you think there are any connections I can be reached at phryshko@aol.com.

Thanks
Paul

Yamniuk family

2001-02-27 05:48:15Z

My grandfather was Harry Yamniuk. He was born in Verbou, Ukraine in 1908. He came to Canada in the fall of 1911. I am looking for his relatives , parents names etc. He lived in the district of Paswegin in Saskatchewan. Later he lived in Fosston, Sask.

Karac

2000-09-03 19:22:02Z

My great-grandfather was Josef Karac from Bratislava, Czechoslovakia (possibly the village of Malacky). He was born in 1888. I have been told that our last name was pronounce "Karach" and that this pronounciation is Croatian. Can anyone help? Thanks!

Yamniuk

2000-08-03 17:22:58Z

I am not really sure what part but I will find out from my dad.

Will get back with you.

Paul

Yamniuk

2000-08-03 11:27:24Z

My grandmother's madian name was Jenny Yamniuk, and she was from western Ukraine. She married a Peter Hryshko. She settled in Winnipeg Manitobia, Canada, along with her two brothers, Alex and Steve. Alex still lives in Toronto, and Steve lives in Winnipeg. They also had a sister, by the name of Mary, who settled in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Out of all of them the only ones that are still alive are Alex and Steve. There parents names were Nicholas and Anna.

Hope this helps. Is there any connections?

Paul Hryshko

Karac''s out there

1999-10-20 14:11:06Z

Is there anyway that the Karac Name could have been shortened from Karaczka?