Petrov - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Stephano Petrov

2009-04-03 11:52:19Z

I am looking for the family of Stephano Petrov of Svestov, or Svishtov, Bulgaria. Born - November 2, 1896 and died April 2, 1985. He was my grandfather (my father's father.) He immigrated to the United States after leaving Austria when the war started -somewhere between 1914 and 1917. He left Bulgaria when he was 17 - 1913 or 1914. He stayed with one of his brothers in Austria - (first name of brother possiibly George or Mike.) He had 5 brothers and 4 sisters 3 brothers of which he did not remember names of. Sister's names were Maria,Donna,Denna,and Metta. Father or mothers's name was Stella. He fought in WWI and became a nuturalized citizen because of this. He made arrangements to work in a coal mine in Iron River, Michigan before arriving in the US. They paid his way here. He lived in Dubuque, Iowa, a state along the Mississippi. If anyone at all knows anything about this family I'd be eternally grateful for the information. Several years ago my cousin Sandy was in Sophia trying to find out more without this info we later found. While emmigrating to the US his name was changed to Peters. Thanks so much if anyone wants to help!!!!!!! My E-Mail is( spjk2@home.com ). Susan

PETROV, Svetozar (Steve) Born Oct 6, 1929

karenjanz — 2009-03-30 18:38:39Z

Looking for family and next of kin on an urgent matter.
Please contact Karen Janz and the Office of the Public Trustee, 400S - 10365 - 97 Street, Edmonton, AB T5J 3Z8 Canada or call (780) 422-4007.

Thank you.

Svetozar (Steve) Petrov Born Oct 6/1929

karenjanz — 2009-03-30 18:34:40Z

Looking for family and next of kin for Svetozar Petrov on an urgent matter.

Please contact Karen Janz at the Public Trustee Office
400S 10365 - 97 Street, Edmonton, AB Canada T5J 3Z8 or call (780) 422-4007 in Edmonton Alberta Canada

Thank you

Petrov or Petrovich or Petro line

mkotheignich — 2006-11-18 00:25:07Z

My Mother-in-law's maiden name was Clara Petrovich, her father Milan and his wife Marina came from a little town called God or
Gad, Serbia. They entered the united states in the year 1907 and lived in Detroit, MI.
Clara had a brother named Otto Petro.
Anyone have information on the family please
write.

Joseph Petrov

karenPryber — 2006-02-03 18:05:36Z

Does anyone have information on a Joseph Petrov Born in about 1902 supposedly in Slovakia and died in about 1956 In Erie PA. He was also supposed to be a son of Michael Petrov and Anna Merva and had a brother named George and was married to a Mary silkowski(Sp?)

Margarita Petrova and children (Bulgaria)

2005-11-04 16:56:23Z

Looking for Margarita Petrova, once married to a Hristo (or like that) Petrov, now deceased. 6 Children possibly.

The son you gave up (previously named Petar) is looking for his siblings - Brother Pavel of great interest.

From Victoria, on behalf of husband Dimitre (mitko)
Toronto, Canada

va1@rogers.com or bulgtwins@yahoo.com

Re: Re:Petrov

karenPryber — 2005-08-07 22:26:05Z

We have a ancestor named Joseph Petrov that came from Slovakia, who had a brother George whose Parents were Michael Petrov and Anna Merva (Last Name may be Merva but it may be the middle name)

Could the brother George and Your George be the same.
As for ours we dont know when they came over.

Re: Petrov

2005-01-05 20:59:19Z

I just happened to fall upon this site as I browsed through the internet. Clearly my family name is Petrov. We are the only family Petrov on the official Aristocracy books in St.Petersburg, Russia. My Great grandfather was a general in the royal guard of the czar and a Duke. Also he was married to an Elana Hoffmann. His son was born in Gatchina Palace right outside of St. Petersburg. Anyone with relatives who fit this description please reply. As far as we know all are deceased.

Re: Petrov

2005-01-04 23:53:46Z

Hey bill just saw your posting ..hehe

Re: George Petrov

Imrich Petrov — 2002-11-03 08:57:53Z

My George Petrov lived in Corning, N.Y. and had twoo daughters. His brother returned to Slovakia. Your George Pittroff is not the same person I was looking for. I allready found the descendants of my George Petrov. Thank You.
Imrich
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My great-grandfather's name was George Pittroff (but was likely changed from his original name). All I know was that he moved from the "old country" with his brother. If I remember correctly what I have been told, he and his brother (whose name has been lost) did not get along and this brother moved "west." He purchased land in upstate New York on which my uncle, aunt, and cousins still reside. Is there any possibility this is the George Petrov you are looking for even though he was older than you describe?

George Petrov

Imrich Petrov — 2002-11-03 08:46:11Z

My father`s uncle GEORGE PETROV moved from Slovakia to US before WWI.The only letter from him received my father in 1953 from Front St 141 ,Corning NY. In that time he might be around 60. I search for his any descendants.
mailto:petrovi@nsppresov.sk

Re:Petrov

Imrich Petrov — 2002-11-03 08:46:11Z

I am sorry, there is no connection. My Petrov came to USA from Slovakia and he had only one brother.
Imrich Petrov

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My grandfather came to the US in approximately 1913 from Svestov or Svishtov,Bulgaria. His name was Steve or Stephen'Peters' as his last or surname was simplified to Peters when he immigrated through Ellis Island. I wish I'd gotten the correct spelling of his original name and pronunciation,however,I don't have that information. I do know he was born November 2,1896. his father's Name was Stella and i believe his Mother's name was Sophie or Sophia. A possible connection???

Re: George Petrov

2002-11-01 15:46:12Z

My great-grandfather's name was George Pittroff (but was likely changed from his original name). All I know was that he moved from the "old country" with his brother. If I remember correctly what I have been told, he and his brother (whose name has been lost) did not get along and this brother moved "west." He purchased land in upstate New York on which my uncle, aunt, and cousins still reside. Is there any possibility this is the George Petrov you are looking for even though he was older than you describe?

Re: Relations ...

timo_laakso — 2002-03-31 01:02:36Z

Could you send me some further information: as a hobby I locate mssing relatives in Finland and Russia. Maybe I can help

Regards

Timo Laakso

Re: Relations ...

timo_laakso — 2002-03-31 01:02:36Z

Hi,

What I have found out so far is'nt much.
The line we have followed does´nt fit the description of the family that I got from my grandmother.

But here goes...
My grandfathers name was Ignativj Trofim Petroff (v) his father was Trofim Fjodorov Petroff (v).
My grandfather had a twinsister and three or four other siblings
their names were: Maria, Fekla, Ivan as far as I know.
My grandmother said that they came from St.petersburg but we have not been able to locate any family with our last name in that region.
If you can make something out of this I would be grateful.

Jessica Petroff

Re: Relations ...

2001-10-15 13:54:09Z

Re: PETROV

2001-10-06 19:35:21Z

I am afraid that this does not sound like the same line that I have been researching. The information I have found is that my Petrov ancestors imigrated to Ireland and then to the U.S.
changing the surename while in Ireland.

Re: PETROV

2001-09-28 18:15:59Z

One of my great-great-grandmothers was Ekaterina Petrova from Cherepovets, Russia. She married my great-great grandfather Mikhail Alexeivich Bessonov in July, 1866 and moved to his home in Kivennapa (Raivola), Finland. My mother remembers hearing that Ekaterina was 17 years old at that time. They had 5 children together. All I know for certain about Ekaterina's family is that they were wealthy, and that her adopted sister studied medicine for a while, but did not complete her studies. A Russian genealogist has discovered several Petrov families from Cherepovets, but she cannot connect Ekaterina for certain with any of these. One of these families applied for a title of nobility, on the grounds that their menfolk had served Russia as military officers since the reign of Empress Elisaveta (and at least one served in the campaign against Napoleon); however, this request was denied because the first Petrov had immigrated to Russia and had never sworn loyalty to the Russian state - it turns out that this Petrov family is descended from a Captain in the Turkish Navy, who was a graduate of the Greek Cadet School in Constantinople (Greece was occupied by the Turks in the 1700's). Does any of this sound at all familiar to you? As I said, we have not been able to connect Ekaterina with any of these various Petrov families from Cherepovets.
- Roy Kosonen

Re: George Petrov

2001-08-26 15:16:01Z

My greatgrandfather was born Panyot Petrov in Bulgaria in 1895. He came to Canada and then the US in the around 1915. He changed his name to Pete Petroff at some point. He worked on railraods and probably in the mines. Some of the other brothers were Vasil, Stanco and Peter. I have a good deal of information. Anyone interested email me at mwallach@tampabay.rr.com

Re: Petrov (Petroff)

2001-08-26 15:13:18Z

My greatgrandfather has a similar history. He was born Panyot Petrov in Bulgaria in 1895. He came to Canada and then the US in the around 1915. He changed his name to Pete Petroff at some point. He worked on railraods and probably in the mines. Some of the other brothers were Vasil, Stanco and Peter. I have a good deal of information. Anyone interested email me at mwallach@tampabay.rr.com

Relations ...

2001-05-15 02:06:56Z

I will do my best to find out all the names
and dates just give me a few days to ask around in my family.

Reply to Jessica

2001-05-14 10:20:53Z

What you say is very interesting...Could you find out some first names and/or locations of birth and/or any other pertinent info.
I do have more info than I listed, however, I do not want to send you on a wild goose chase. Do you know the German Name that you speak of?
Please REply

Relations ...

2001-05-14 02:59:25Z

My grandfather changed our last name from Petrov to Petroff in 1958. Everybody pronounced it as Petroff anyway.
My grandfather was born in St.Petersburg, in 1900 we think, we are trying tomfind out the exact date.
He changed it many times so the russian goverment would´nt find him.
My grandmother always talked about him and what I know from her is that his father was a Duke and married to a woman with a german name, he also elegedly worked for the Tsar.
What i know for certain is that my grandfather fleed from Russia with a cousin of his as they were transported to siberia.
He came to Finland sometime during the Revolution or right after.
We are trying to find out more exact information.
Can you tell me anything of what you have found out, I mean names and dates.

Your´s sincearly

Jessica Petroff

Petrov

2001-03-04 07:26:50Z

I haven't gone that far back in my family to know if these are related so I can't help if I find any more connections I will let you know via this message board

PETROV

2001-01-29 08:34:50Z

Petrov

2000-08-08 14:05:28Z

My grandfather came to the US in approximately 1913 from Svestov or Svishtov,Bulgaria. His name was Steve or Stephen'Peters' as his last or surname was simplified to Peters when he immigrated through Ellis Island. I wish I'd gotten the correct spelling of his original name and pronunciation,however,I don't have that information. I do know he was born November 2,1896. his father's Name was Stella and i believe his Mother's name was Sophie or Sophia. A possible connection???

Petrov

2000-08-08 13:47:46Z

Tudor Petroff

2000-05-09 20:16:18Z

I am from Montana and my dad's dad was named Tudor Petroff and he lived in Missoula, Montana and was married to Louise Petroff. My father worked for the railroad (Milwaukee Railroad) for 20 some years. I know very little about my grandfather, but my dad is still alive. Please respond.

Petrov (Petroff)

2000-01-17 19:37:26Z

My grandfather came to the US from Bulgaria around 1900. He was born Tudor Thomas Petrov but changed his name to Petroff upon arriving in the US. He later moved to Montana and worked for the railroad. If you have any information on those he may have left behind, please reply to this message.

Ivan Petrov

1999-11-25 17:05:57Z

I have just begun my family tree research through family I have been told that the original person to imigrate to the US was an Ivan Petrov and that he came from Russia and changed his name when he arrived in the US to Petross if any one has any information that might help to confirm this information please email me or reply to this.