Metro - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Matilda Metro

ekreitzer1 — 2008-11-22 00:22:23Z

I have since found out that Matilda's last name was Dutterow, born in Warren County, Ohio.

Emily Marie Metro, daughter of Bernard A. and the late Emily I. (Nestler) Metro.

KENNELLYMARKA — 2008-04-08 00:31:45Z

Metro, Emily M.

Emily Marie Metro,
passed away Sunday, April 6, 2008. Beloved daughter of Bernard A. and the late Emily I. (Nestler) Metro. Sister of Bernard J., Michael R., Anthony S. and the late Lawrence M. Metro. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday only in the EDWARD P. KANAI FUNERAL HOME, 500 Greenfield Ave., Greenfield, where funeral will commence at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, followed by funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Rosalia Church.

Re: Metro

micczech1212 — 2008-02-26 22:29:35Z

Not sure if you're still on here, but I am looking for some Metros as well. My grandmother is Elizabeth Metro and is still living in the Bay Area, but I know she has many relatives from the MA area and that she is Albanian. I tried calling her tonight, so I can let you know when I know more.

Email address

shermet82 — 2006-08-11 22:36:43Z

My email address that was shown as metras@tds.net has changed .

Any of the Metras families that are related to Felix Metras please note the change. I would love to hear from you.

Thanks,
Ina Sherwood Metras

Re: Obit: George Metro, June 9, 1975

cb2ski — 2006-07-13 01:29:31Z

Looking for family of Andrew Metro, son of Michael and Anna Metro.

Re: Obit: Mike Metro, Cleveland, Ohio, 1940

cb2ski — 2006-07-13 01:27:53Z

Are you realted to the Metros? I am the great-granddautghter of Andrew Metro, son of Michael Metro.

Obit: Mrs. Mary Hospodar Metro, Sagamore, PA, 1965

marys1015 — 2005-10-18 19:39:45Z

Mrs. Mary Hospodar Metro, 76, of Sagamore, died Oct. 14, 1965. Born Nov. 26, 1891 in Austria, she was the wife of George Metro, who survives. She was a resident of Sagamore for over 50 years.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by daughters: Mary Metro at home; Mrs. Stanley (Margaret) Honkus of Buffalo, NY; Mike Metro of Ford City; John Metro of South Hadley Falls, Mass.; Paul Metro of Apollo; George Metro of NuMine; Mrs. George (Martha) Ondich of Rural Valley; Steve Metro of Sagamore; 20 grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and two sisters: Mrs. George (Elizabeth) Nizik of Yatesboro; and Mrs. Julia Kovalchich of Indiana.

Service: St. Mary's Greek Catholic Church, Sagamore
Interment: Church Cemetery
Published Oct. 15, 1965, Indiana Evening Gazette, Indiana, PA

Obit: Rose (nee Hasek) Metro, Cleveland, Ohio 1951

marys1015 — 2005-10-12 01:23:09Z

Rose (nee Hasek*) Metro, wife of the late Mike, mother of Michael, Elmer, Andrew, and the late Clarence; sister of Tom, Mrs. Mary Morgan, Fred, Julia Kunes, Joseph, and Edward.

Service: Sauer's Funeral Home, Jan. 26, 1951
Interment: West Park Cemeter
Source: Cleveland Press; Necroloyg File, Cleveland Public Library, Cleveland, Ohio
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(*Born about 1882 in Bohemia)

Obit: Mike Metro, Cleveland, Ohio, 1940

marys1015 — 2005-10-12 01:13:52Z

Mike Metro*, beloved husband of Rose (nee Hasek), father of Michael, Elmer of Los Angeles, Calif., Andrew and the late Clarence, died Dec. 6, 1940.

Services: West Side Hungarian Reformed Church
Source: Necrology File, Cleveland Public Library, Cleveland, Ohio

(*Born about 1877 in Hungary.)

Obit: George Metro, June 9, 1975

marys1015 — 2005-10-11 18:33:05Z

George Metro, Sr., 85, of Sagamore, died Monday, June 9, 1975 at home. A son of Michael and Anna Asmondy Metro, he was born Dec. 23, 1889 at Topolan, Czechoslovakia.

A retired coal miner, member of UMWA Local 600, Yatesboro; a resident of Sagamore for 60 years.

Surviving are four daughters: Mary Metro; Mrs. Anna Rosenthal, both at home; Mrs. Stanley (Margaret) Honkus, Buffalo, NY; Mrs. Gerry (Martha) Ondish, Rural Valley; five sons: Mike of Ford City; John of South Hadley Center, Mass.; Paul of Apollo; George of NuMine; Steve of Sagamore; 22 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Hospodar Metro, Oct. 14, 1965.

Bowser Funeral Home
St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church, Sagamore
Interment: Church cemetery
Published June 10, 1975, The Indiana Gazette, Indiana, PA

Re: orgin Metro name

Michael_Metro — 2005-05-05 21:36:28Z

Hi Cheryl,

You are almost correct. The Debbie Metro in your message was not the daughter of John and Patricia. John and Patricia had divorced and John had married Gladys. Debbie is their adopted daughter. The two sons of John and Pat are Scott and Mike, as you said. They were their only children together. I'm Mike. I barely remember you and your brother. Your father ,Ted as I knew him, lived with my dad and Gladys at the time he died.

In reponse to the origin of the name Metro: My last name, Metro, had originally been Mitro. It was changed to Metro around the 1920's for reasons unknown to me as the Mitro family had been in this country for at least 35 years by the 1920's, moving from Pennsylvania to Minnesota in 1900. I've started tracing ithe name back and believe the Mitro of my family came from Slovakia. Both the names Metro and Mitro come from a few different countries, mainly Hungary and the former Chechoslovakia areas.

Re: orgin Metro name

2005-03-27 15:41:22Z

If you still check this board at all Debbie, I have a cousin Debbie ( Metro) born to John & Patricia Metro 1955, 56 in that area of time. brothers Scot & Mike.My father was Ted, Bro of John. I left Minneapolis with my Mother never to return, never to see any relatives again. If you have this connection, PLEASE, e-mail. Cheryl

Re: metras

@@hmikita@hotmail.com — 2004-06-13 20:41:34Z

My Great Grandfather & Grandmother were Metros/(Metras?). .. Michael & Maria Metro They came from Hungary in the late 1800's and had at least 3 daughters (Kathryn, Susan and Mary), haven't tracked down any sons. Is the name Metras specific to one location in Hungary?

Re: John Metro b:1851 in Ind.

2004-03-11 14:27:46Z

DEAR JOHN,MY FAMILY NAME IS MATRAS..I AM 34 YEARS OLD FEMALE LIVING IN TURKEY/ISTANBUL..MY GRAND FATHERS ARE COMING FROM ALBANIA..MY PARENT TOLD ME THAT MATRAS WAS THE NAME OF A SMALL VILLAGE IN ALBANIA..AND ALSO IF YOU ARE INTERESTED MATRAS IS A BRANDNAME IN LEATHERGOODS IN TURKEY.OWNED BY OUR FAMILY..YOU MAY VISIT OUR WEBSITE BY www.matras.com.tr..HAVE A GOOD DAY..

Re: Metras or Metraw - coat of arms

2003-11-29 03:33:38Z

I found today at my father's house a certificate of authenticity from the "Sanson Institute of Heraldry" for the Metras coat of arms, it is describes as: "Gules, a fess or, between three cocks of the last."
Source: Les Planches de l'Armorial General, J.B. Rietstap
Manuscript Number: 071886-17

So quick web research translates it as a red shield (represting Military fortitude or magnanimity), with a gold (generosity) horizontal bar (Military belt or girdle of honor) which is the middle third of the shield. Then there are 2 gold cocks (Courage, always ready for battle, ready to fight to the death) one to the upper left and right, and a third cock under the fess, centered. There is no information on the sheet about a crest (part above the shield) for the coat.

The company (Sanson) doesn't exist anymore (since the 70s) and I can't find any references online to the historical source seperate from references to Sanson.

If anyone can supply any additional information, especially info on the crest, it would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
-Matt

For the record, I'm Matthew Metras (1980), Rochester, NY 2nd son of Ronald R. Metras (1946), New Bedford, MA, 2nd son of Rene George Metras, New Bedford (i think), 5th son of Napoleon Metras, Quebec (possibly Quebec City), Canada.

Any info on this branch of the Metras family would also be helpful

Metro

aacaboo — 2003-09-11 03:56:23Z

I'm looking for my grandmother's relative(s) John Metro, Demetry Metro or the spelling could be Meotro. Her name was Agathi Metro Stavros married to Lucas Stavros both from Albania. They came to Ellis Island, then moved to Boston, on to Franklin, NH and then finally to Concord, NH where she passed on Feb. 2003. I knew my grandmother very well, it's her side of the family I'm trying to locate. Thanks
~sharon

Robert M. Mitrow

2003-08-28 17:54:46Z

Robert M. Mitrow
Montrose Pa
died 11-27-2002
age 67
wife Bonita Obringer
Holy Name of Mary Cemetery, Montrose

Metro, Nowak, Novak, Synoweic

masayuki_higuchi — 2002-06-13 17:21:12Z

I am looking for relatives or should I say missing relatives. My grandfather born Leonard John Metro June 24, 1899, somewhere near the Carpathian Mts (Poland or so he said) My grandmother was Polish and when they argued, she would always tell him he didn't speak good Polish! Grandma said that he had changed his name, didn't know from what. The only things that he would tell us, was that he came to the US in the early 1900's ( 1906/1907)alone, his parents were already here, he came in with a girl named Synoweic. While here his parents had another child named Hazel, their names were Joseph and Olga. He spoke of an uncle Novak, used to tease that he was related to Kim Novak (just a joke I'm sure)
Anyway he left home when he was 16 and never went back, and never told us anymore about his family. He married my grandmother in 1928 Buffalo NY...So who was he before 1928?? He had a series of numbers tatooed on his left arm (no he wasn't jewish, we can place him before WWII) When asked what the numbers meant, all he would say was that it was the place where he was born. He mentioned places like Mass. Washington D.C.. Anyone who can help in anyway, I would appreciate it very much.
Thank you
Susan

Re: A Quebec Connection?

2002-03-04 23:24:25Z

Hello cousin Brian and hello Ina from Detroit.......Brian's father was one of my fathers brothers all from the Chicopee Mass. area.........and our Grandfather, Joseph Camille Metras was born Aug 8th 1873 in Minerville, Essex County, New York......his wife, Lydia Lafrance was born May 18th 1883 somewhere in P.Q., Cananda............we can trace Lydia Laflance's family ties back to the 1780's but not much info is known about the Metras family other than Joseph Camille's father was Joseph Hubert Metras...married to Margurite Dagenais born around 1854.........and her parents: Francis Dagenais & Marie Racine.......this is all the info i am aware of however i have a niece, Kathy Fydenkevez who has been doing research for some years...........she can be Emailed at
KathyFyden@hotmail.com

thanks for the info Brian......and all other info that folks may be able to share on the Metras history............Les Metras

Metras Info Requested

2001-05-16 19:18:03Z

Fran

I would like to know more. Please feel to reply to me here or at my e-mail address at brian@metras.net Likewise feel free to call me if you are so inclinded at 907-830-7301.

Regards
Brian Metras
France>Quebec>NewYork>Springfield>Syracuse>Alaska

looking for family

2001-03-31 01:44:50Z

My nickname is Sonny. I was born in Arkansas and raised in California. My faqthers name is Edward. My mothers name is Violet. I have brothers and sisters. Have not seen anyone in my family forat lest 35 years.

John Metro b:1851 in Ind.

2000-12-12 18:34:33Z

I am seeking information on my Grandfather John Metro he married Lucinda Roberson, I am looking for his parents/siblings. I was told that the Matras name was French and then they came to Kansas and changed the name to Metro. I have been working on my Family tree for the past three years and have run into a wall trying to trace John Metro.

A Quebec Connection?

2000-12-10 21:29:11Z

Here's some related info . . .

Interesting. My gdfather, Joseph Camille Metras, grew up along the NewYork/Vermont-Canadian border and migrated south to Springfield/Holyoke, MA. The Adirondack wild fire of 1905 destroyed the church holding the the vital records. He and his 12 siblings are decended from Quebec. It is speculated that he was decended from Henri METRAS whom immigrated at age 7 in 1895 to Quebec per "Census of Canada: Province of Quebec National Archives of Canada: Microfilm Reel No. T-6513, District 140 - Beauharnois, Sub-District H1 - Salaberry de Valleyfield, Town, page 11"

Here's a helpful tip. Setup a new ancestry.com account and use it get temporary but unlimited use of all the pay geonelogy search engines until Dec 21st.

This deep history story may inspire you. A common tale told to young Metras' (Springfield, MA) is that the Metras name is originally Greek. Surprisingly there once was a Saint Metras in who lived in amonst the Helenist community in ancient Greece. He lived a full life and was martyred by an anti-Christian mob in 249 AD. Read more on this at "Dictionary of Catholic Biography. By John J. Delaney and James Edward Tobin. Garden City, NY: Doubleday Co., 1961. (DcCathB)"

Happy hunting,
Brian Metras

Metraw

2000-12-10 19:58:57Z

Ina,
Hello! Metras is French in origin and in Eastern Canada it's often found listed as Metraux in the various phonebooks. In New ork, Massachussetts and Vermont it's listed as pronounced mEEt-ras. In 1899, Joseph and Marie (Mary) Metras had 13 kids in Holyoke, MA and are the common geneology link for most Metras' in New England

Ernist, Elmer, or Alfred Jos. Metras,

2000-08-06 15:30:56Z

Michael; Would you mind telling me if these Metras'es are related to you? What was your fathers given name? And what State are you located in? I have been working on our Family Tree. Please email me.
Regards
Mrs. Alfred Jos. Metras Jr. (Ina)
email; imetras@tds.net

metras

2000-08-05 22:34:42Z

my grandfather took metro. his dad was a metras

Frances Metro

2000-07-27 20:51:41Z

Looking for information on gg grandmother
lived in Michigan any help would be great

orgin

2000-07-23 14:20:57Z

It is hungarian......

origin of metro

2000-07-13 09:04:38Z

Metro is a European name but it is difficult
to pin down the origin of the name. Can someone
please tell me the origin/nationality of the
name?

Matilda Metro

2000-04-13 18:30:40Z

Looking for siblings and parents of Matilda Metro,born in Warren County, Ohio about 1824. She is listed on the Franklin Twp., Warren Co., Ohio Census married to Isaac Bolmer. Their children are William, James, Jacob E.(my great-grandfather), Isaac A., and Rebecca C.

bruno, john

2000-03-21 09:30:57Z

looking for john bruno, ex-teacher, married to ann (metro or matura). they moved from rochester, new york to illinois. ann had 2 brothers named anthony and nicholas. nicholas was lost at sea in WWII

metro, anthony

2000-03-21 09:26:10Z

i'm looking for any information on my father, anthony metro, originally from rochester, new york. he would be in his 80's, if alive. he was married to sadye bonanno and he had a sister named ann and 2 brothers named john and nicholas. anthony metro was born anthony matura.

John Metro born about 1851 in Indiana

2000-03-10 07:39:05Z

I am looking for ancestors and siblings of John Metro he is my Grand Father he had three children that I know of Albert, Agusta, and Victoria (my Mother).

Annie elizabeth Metro

2000-03-04 00:41:06Z

I am looking for any information on my grandmother.
She was married to Simon Penrose weaver. Her fathers name is andrew Metro.

Re: origin of metro

2001-08-02 11:38:24Z

It is Polish but from where i am still looking my mother divorced when i was born and my father died when i was 5...good luck in your research

Re: metras

ina2000|M1624239 — 2001-08-01 01:34:08Z

Hi; Actually Metras is a french name that came from New France, our ancestor Jean Baptiste Metra son of Jacques & Marie Billeau of Larochelle.
The Pierre, b. 11 July 1849, St. Athanese, Iberville, Quebec, relocated to Cloud Co. Kansas and his descendants changed the name to Metro.
Mid Michigander's by the name of Metro are Hungarian.
You make up your mind that you have a puzzle on your hands. Wish I could have helped.
imetras

Family

Fran2324 — 2002-03-19 23:59:53Z

Hello Brian,
I have info on the Metras's that you may wish to know.Contact me.
Regards
Fran

Metras

Fran2324 — 2002-03-19 23:59:53Z

Hello Brian,
I believe that Your Joseph And Mary are related with my Mother Mary Louise-
Metras,from Holyoke ,Mass. Please contact me.
Regards Fran

"Metras" Surname..........

pawahlborg — 2001-09-26 22:37:03Z

I have a great-uncle "Edward Metras" who ran away from Concordia, Cloud Co, Kansas about 1880 at the age of 12......
Does this name ring any bells?
Pam

Metro descendants or ancestors

CarolynKClark — 2001-11-07 16:11:13Z

I am looking for descendants or ancestors of the Metro's in Michigan. Joseph Metro was my Great Grandfather, he was married to Mary Winkoop(sic) from PA. Joseph came over from France, went to PA then on to Michigan. His 10 children are: 1. Clara 2. Emma 3. George 4. Henry 5. Josephine 6. Joseph 7. Frances 8. Dellah 9. Charles There was another sibling # 10, name unknown, but married a Geis (sic). Any help is appreciated, you can contact me at C1965@aol.com

Re: Frances Metro

CarolynKClark — 2001-11-07 15:52:56Z

I have a Frances Metro in my Metro line for Michigan. Just started working on this Metro line. This Frances was a sister to my Grandfather. I have born in 1869, married to John Hood, children: Frances, Gladys, & Lucy. If you would like to e-mail do so at C1965@aol.com.

Metras'es, felix, Rose, Alfred,Elmer,