Lithuanians in Illinois - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Lithuania to Illinois

haphunter — 3 Mar 2005 4:37:38 GMT

I am searching for Joseph Yuknis b. ca 1871/1865 and Katherine Stefankeviez b. 1 Aug., 1895 in Il ... they were mar ca 1911 and div by 1920 . she remarried Joseph Prignano.....Joseph's parents unknown---- Katherine's parents were Joseph Stefankeviez and Sophia ukn . Joseph's son by Katherine was Leornard F. Yuknis b. 1913, he was raised as Prignano and Yukins, census has different surnames for Leonard......I know a lot about Leonard but not Joseph, I don't know if he remarried and another family or not....Joseph Stefankeviez gave or sold his saloon to Joseph yuknis...Any help would be appreciated.....Joseph Y lived in Chicago area, and Stefankeviez and Prignano lived in Melrose Park Villiage... Thank you in Advance Inez Aicher

Shapiro - Lithuania > Chicago

anbec7578 — 21 Feb 2005 9:55:29 GMT

I have Zalman (Samuel) Shapiro who was born ~ 1830 in Kovno (Kaunos) Lithuania. He went to Mogelov, Belarus where he died ~ 1890. His children were Bernard, Harry and Sarah ( who married Zalman Wexler ). They all immigrated to Chicago in the 1890's.

Researching WWII Displaced Persons (DPs)

sadauskt — 12 Feb 2008 11:13:33 GMT

In May 2008, I will be going to Germany as part of a group of forty genealogists who will be doing research at the archives of the International Tracing Service (ITS) of the International Red Cross (IRC). I will be researching my father's records but will have time to do research for others as well.

The ITS is located in Bad Arolsen, Germany (see URL below):

http://www.its-arolsen.org/en/homepage/index.html

Following the end of WW II the Allies captured millions of German records regarding Jews killed in the Holocaust (Shoah) as well as information regarding other prisoners, forced workers, etc... These records were supplemented by new ones created by the Allies regarding displaced persons and others.

The ITS has 50 million individual records on 17.5 million individuals dating back to this period of history. One individual may have several records in the ITS database. These records have now been made available for research following a lengthy period of time during which access to these records was extremely limited.

I submitted an on-line inquiry to the ITS on 9 November 2007 and received a written letter from them on 28 January 2008. Based on the information I provided them, they were able to find at least 5 individual record entries regarding my father who was a DP in the French occupation zone of Germany following the end of WW II.

The information included his German address in 1947, the location of three refugee camps (Reutlingen, Rastatt, and Bremen-Grohn) he was in while a DP in Germany, as well as information regarding his emigration to the United States in 1949.

Eventually, copies of all these ITS records will be available at the Holocaust Museum in Washington DC.

I will be there for five days and likely will be able to do research regarding other Lithuanian DPs. The ITS will be providing a full-time staff member to work with every two genealogists in the group I will be a part of.

If people would like to provide me with demographic information, I will see what I can find for them. Information should include such things as:

Name of Individual (including unmarried surname if applicable)
Date of Birth
Place of Birth
Nationality
Religion
Marital Status
Name of Father
Name of Mother
Possible locations where they lived in Europe (including dates)

The more complete info I have, the more likely the ITS archivists can find something.

Let me know if you have any questions about my research offer.

Iki.

Tom

RANTAUSKAS (RENTAUSKAS) family of Chicago

S_Stemont — 5 Dec 2006 2:26:56 GMT

Looking for folks who may be related to our family. Have been researching for a while, so have records and much info to share.

Puczkorius/Puckoris

siemedia — 10 Aug 2005 11:29:30 GMT

My grandmother, Magdalena Puczkoris (Mazonas), had siblings who went west to Chicago after landing in New York about 1905. They were probably born in the late 1870's and the 1880's in the Kaunas region in Lithuania. There was a sister named Anna (married name Brundza) who lived in Connecticut and another Anna, the widow of one of the Chicago brothers, Frank, who returned to Connecticut. Her children were Ruth (Hamilton), Helen, and Anthony. The parents in Lithuania were Benediktus Puckorius and Marcyane Winckatie/ius. There was a Clement Puczkorius in the household with my grandparents in 1910 but he disappears after that. Does anyone know more about this family. I think there have been some modifications/simplifications of the name.

Zipsnis

Emily — 18 Sep 2005 11:24:43 GMT

I am trying to find out any information on the Zipsnis family. My grandfather's family emigrated to Illinois in the early 20th century and I can't seem to find anything online about this name or relatives. Any help would be great.

Looking for people in RUSSIA ( USSR ) - help is here

raspusha — 8 Jan 2008 10:18:47 GMT

I have access to many state organizations and in Russia (as well as former USSR Republics) and can assist you in finding your friends and relatives.

Privacy is highly respected.

For more info, drop me a line at raspusha@gmail.com

Looking for family Kraujutaitis

sharinlpn — 28 Nov 2007 11:37:19 GMT

This family came to US Simon and Georgetown Kraujutaitis from Lithuania. Shortened the name to Kraut. Would appreciate and info on the Kraujutaitis. These Krauts settled in WA state.

Rasimaucus

Coleramus — 16 Nov 2007 10:39:31 GMT

Anyone know any Rasimaucus'? It was later changed by my grandpa John to Ramus. His father Jahn Rasimaucus immigrated in 1908 in the Auroa/Batavia area.

Lisdovsky and Melamed

KathyFS — 28 Mar 2007 7:36:00 GMT

I'm trying to find any background on the family of Simon Lisdovsky and Fannie Melamed from Vilna. They ended up living in the town of Maywood, Provisio, Cook Co. IL.

The census said they came over in 1901, which was interesting as their first son Theodore was b in England in 1903 (this according to his death certificate).

Simon died in March of 1915 and is buried at Waldheim Jewish Cemetery in Forest Park. I haven't found Fannie's death date.

If anyone has any information about this elusive family, I would love to hear from you.

Many thanks,

Kathy

Immigrants Maslouski

TScott407 — 21 Apr 2007 12:31:05 GMT

Hi
I happen to come across about the Maslouski's coming to the US in the late 1880"s as well early 1900"s from Russia.
Alex Maslouski arrival was 15 May 1907, Port of Arrival was NY, NY, Julius Maslouski age 27 year abt 1876, arrival in 1903, Place Illinois, Andrej Maslouski arrival date 19 April 1910, born abt 1885, age 25, Port of depature was Glasgow, Scotland, Nativity Russia. Port of arrival NY, NY. The last 2 people I found was Maggie Maslouski born abt 1886, Solomen Maslouski born abt 1887. I do hope that some one could help me or maybe this info can help someone.

Gabrenas, Karroll, Yodis

edcoky24 — 27 Mar 2007 1:51:03 GMT

Looking for any information regarding Victor Gabrenas who was born 1888/1887 in Lithuania, married Maren A Kandall and had a daughter named Nelly in 1923. Also looking for information regarding William Karroll, born in Lithuania (I have no dates for him) and also Margaret Yodis who was also born in Lithuania, they had a daughter named Margaret, who would become Victor's second wife. Victor's trade was listed as an Ashland Diemaker. He lived in Cicero, IL. and died May 23, 1973 in Ludington, MI. Any information would be appreciated.

Is Maslouski Lithuanian

Tama Scott — 16 Jan 2006 3:52:52 GMT

I am trying to fins out about my husband Family were they Lithuanians. Also trying to contact them. I know that there is alot of Maslouski in Illinois and that his Family was from Springfield Illinois. Hope some one can help me Thank you Tama

YESUTIS to US 1893, lived in Chicago

aspen89 — 23 Mar 2006 6:47:13 GMT

I am just beginning my Yesutis search and need some guidance please.
Charles YESUTIS (maybe Kazimir?) came to the US in 1893 and Nat in 1897. His wife was Kazemira.
He was born in Kauno, Lithuania in 1874 according to his death cert. He may have had a brother Joseph in CT.
Any suggestions on how to trace this family in Lithuania?
Thanks

Deltuva Klemaitis

Fran — 5 Sep 2004 12:06:55 GMT

Hi I am looking for anyone with connections to the name Deltuva / Dialtwa and Clemitus / Klemaitis / Klemajtis. Thanks Fran

MARTISZAUSKAS (MARTISAUSKAS) family of Chicago

S_Stemont — 5 Dec 2006 2:31:26 GMT

I'm looking for folks who might be related to the firts generation in the US: Kazimir and Barbara came in 1913 with children Domicella (m Rentauskas), Barbara (m Jankauskas) and Kazimir (m "Susie"), going to son Ladislavas (Walter) already here.

If you are descended from any of these people, please contact me. I've been researching for a while and have records and info to share.

SZTEIMANTAS (STEMONT) Bridgeport Area of Chicago

S_Stemont — 5 Dec 2006 2:25:01 GMT

Looking for folks who may be related to our family. Have been researching for a while, so have several records and much info to share.

Getzoff of Lithuania to Chicago

FritzKruse — 13 Aug 2006 1:39:56 GMT

I am researching the GETZOFF family from what was told as he from Lithuania and escaped or fled from Russian to immigrate about 1885 to Chicago, Illinois.

We do not know where in Lithuania he was born and we think he came on a ship called Chicago in 1885.

There was a mistake, in our favor, on the 1920 Chicago Census. It says he was born in Koinigsburg and then is crossed off to show Germany.

Could this be Königsberg of old Eastern Prussia and what does this have to do with Lithuania?

Josef Lapinski b abt 1878 from Lithuania

prohwer — 26 Nov 2006 11:48:03 GMT

I am searching for information on Josef Lapinski b abt 1878 and from Lithuania. He married Victoria Czernikowski
12 Feb 1900 in Chicago, IL. On marriage license it give his parents as Vincentii Lapinskas & Maryannae Latukaite (not sure of spelling)

They had three children: Victoria b Nov 1900 & d Aug 1907, John b 1905 and Anna b 1907 all in Chicago.

Does anyone have any info on Josef's parents, siblings and his second marriage?

Pat from Kansas

OBIT: Leokadija Juskenas 1914 - 2005 Lithuania -> Chicago IL -> Fremont WI

Lisa__Small — 23 Oct 2005 1:47:33 GMT

Posted here because as of this date, there is not yet a JUSKENAS board on Ancestry.com.

Posted as a random act of genealogical kindness, no relation to me and no further info available from me, sorry. Copied here under the Fair Use provisions for non-commercial research use, qualifying under subsections (1) - (4) of U.S. Code Title 17 Chapter 1 Sec. 107 regarding copyrights. -- LS

Published in the Chicago Tribune of Cook County, Illinois on 10/16/2005.

Leokadija Juskenas

Leokadija Juskenas, beloved mother of Kastytis (Zelma) of Fremont, WI and Algis of Park Ridge, IL. Born October 23, 1914 in Lithuania. Passed away October 14, 2005.

Lived 55 years in the United States of which she spent 45 years in Chicago and the last 10 years in Fremont, WI.

Visitation Monday, October 17, 3 to 8 p.m. and Funeral service Tuesday, October 18, 10 a.m. at Lack & Sons Funeral Home, 9236 S. Roberts Rd., (8000W), Hickory Hills. Interment Lithuanian National Cemetery. 708-430-5700.

KEYWORDS: llinois, Wisconsin, Wisc.

Grandparents

Carolynn_Brehmer — 8 Aug 2005 4:04:49 GMT

Matausas Vareika aka(Michael Wareika) b:1895 and Franciska Pukernoci aka(Frances ) b:1895 from Sodeliari, Lithuania. They lived in Pa. first, then Clinton, Indiana-then Gary, In til they passed. His brother, Cassmier also immigrated. Does this sound familiar to anyone?

Banevich or Banewecz

aksourdoe1 — 27 Feb 2005 2:17:06 GMT

I am looking for relatives of Joe Banevich or Banewecz who came from Radisliski (sp?) Lithuania in the early 1900's and had a brother John or Jonas. He also had relatives named Juzapaitis in Pennsylvania.

Schultz/Kumpakiske from Lithuania to Chicago, IL

patcreel — 11 Feb 2006 5:29:13 GMT

My web page on Schultz/Kumpakiske Family.

http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~kumpakiskeschultz/

Chodkiewicz/Bojarski

Daryl Hiller — 3 Sep 2004 12:09:16 GMT

I am looking for the birthplace of my grandmother Anna Bojarski in 1876. She came to Chicago in 1891 as an orphan. Since her mother was Flotentyna Chodkiewicz, there must be a Lithuania connection but the ship manifest says she was from "Poluzyn, Poland". She was a seamstress by trade. Other names I believe connected with her in Chicago are Migdalski and Grochowski.