Polish-Americans in Pennsylvania - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Balchan,Leputa and Zarnowska names

padiba — 31 Jul 2008 8:35:03 GMT

I'm just starting research. Have found John Balchan Sr.(b. Sept 7, 1887 presumably in Poland) who married Anna Leputa(b.March 20, 1894) Anna was born in Cieklin,Poland they were married in Pennsylvania and moved to Detroit where they raised their children. I can't find anything on the Balchan family. Anna's parents Joesph Leputa and Marianne (Maria) Zarnowska were also born in Cieklin. I can't find anything on these families either.

Masto should be Maslo on Census

mprichter — 19 Aug 2005 3:46:48 GMT

I have found all along in my research that my grandparents were very secretive and afraid of whatever happened in Poland before they came to the US. I just now found them in the 1910 census after searching for years. I am still looking for them on the 1920 census. I guess they finally relaxed a bit because I had no problem finding the family on the 1930 census.
On the 1910 census, they are listed as John and Petronella Masto both from Italy. Their last name should be Maslo and I know they were born in the Tarnow region of Poland(Austria at the time). I found Petronella came through Ellis Island with her nephew and they first came to Pennsylvania to her uncle's(surname Geifert) home. Is there anyone else who has run into these types of roadblocks in their research?

Bukoski-Bukowski Roskoski

oliveirac001 — 17 Jul 2004 2:17:03 GMT

Mary katherine Bukoski born approx 1918 died approx 1972. Parents died when Mary was a child. She and other siblings were placed in a catholic orphanage. Mary was Polish but born in pennsylvania. Any help would be greatly apprecieated

Need help with translation - Polish or Slovak

emilyberdell1 — 7 Jul 2008 12:51:26 GMT

I have just found quite a few old photos with writing on the back. It looks like it's Polish or Slovak. I'm in the process of uploading the photos...is anyone on the boards able to assist with this type of thing?

Thanks,
Emily

Macina Velyka and Wapienne Poland

NJCynicUK — 29 Aug 2007 11:15:22 GMT

My family lines are from these areas and on the whole, emigrated to Olyphant PA and surrounding area. I would be most interested if anyone has come across information regarding Prokipchak/Prokopchak, Murianka, Smakula, Hnatyk or Koltko surnames.

Many thanks,
Tracy
UK

Need help translating baptismal certificate

Carol3291947 — 29 Apr 2008 5:29:24 GMT

I have just recieved my paternal grandmother's baptismal certificate from the parish she belonged to in Mahanoy City, Pa. I am trying to translate it but I definitely need some help as the certificate is in both Latin and Polish. Can anyone help?

My grandmother, Frnaciska married Stanley Dombrowski, emigrated to Mahanoy City, Pa from Wydmusy Poland in 1910 and belonged to The Church of St Casimir's on Catawissa St., Mahanoy City, Pa.

Thanks,
Carol

Polish American Army--Haller's Army

billgenealogy — 26 Jan 2008 11:56:12 GMT

I've come across my ancestor Anthony Rucki's picture. He is believed to have served in the Polish American Army (Haller's Army or Blue Army)

Can someone tell by his uniform if this is true?

Thanks, Bill Gatchell

polish grandfather

JMP540 — 9 Jan 2008 4:52:29 GMT

need info on my grand mother her namer was leokadia tadejewski born 1888 in nanicoke pa. her father's name was john teadejewski, mother's maiden name was mary malinowski, both born poland, where can I get info on her in that time period, I need birth cert. was birth certs, issued then, if so what polish church was located in that time frame, so I can contact them for birth cert, all info will be greatly appreciated, thanks patrick appnel

COAT OF ARMS

avbt1951 — 1 Jan 2008 6:01:12 GMT

To all, I am looking for the coat of arms for surname Wizmerski. Does anyone know of the Coat of arms for this name or could someone help me find it? I have gone on the websites that sell Coat of Arm stuff. The name does not appear. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks Amy
Surnames: BLACK, TROMMER, CASSIDY, SMITH, WEIDMAN, SEIBEL

WOLOSZN, WOLOSZYN, WOLOSEN, WOLOSYN,-- DOLOWA

deanacarlson — 15 Aug 2006 7:13:33 GMT

I am searching for any information on the family of Anna Dolowa and Michael Woloszyn who came from Poland and settled in Spartansburg, Crawford County, PA area.

Post your PA Rusyn or Polish ancestors here!

suzanne_cesari — 18 Feb 2004 5:34:34 GMT

This is a new board I created for anyone who's ancestors were Rusyn, Polish, Austro-Hungarian, etc, and who were from Pennsylvania. I have done a lot of reseach in this area and would like to promote discussion, and comonalities, etc.

My ancestors were Nikolaj (Nicholas) and Parascevia (Wronik) Halkowicz, who came from Binczarowa, Poland in 1888, and 1895 to the coal region of Pennsylvania. They lived in Poland, were categorized as Austrian, Polish, Russian, etc. What they really were is Rusyn. They were Greek Orthodox Russians.

Would like to here from more PA Polish folks!

Rusyn beer hall in Wilkes-Barre/Ashley

Mary — 1 Mar 2003 8:45:26 GMT

I am looking for info on these families. My gg Josef Walko was said to own or run a beergarden in Ashley area. (Owner may have been a family friend John Moskurek.) I believe the WALKO family lived on Blackman St.

Szopa Family in Macyna Velyka (Mecina Wielka)

wojtek pawlowski — 13 Sep 2006 2:17:55 GMT

Hi,
Write to me on my email address: wpa@gazeta.pl

Erie, PA Polish families

SKosciuch — 14 Dec 2001 5:20:24 GMT

Looking for anyone related to the following names in Erie, PA
Kosciuch-- Niemotka--Widomski--Waibel--Milewski--Szumigala--Wodarski-- Collecting all family members
e-mail me ronkos@pbtcomm.net
especially Neimotka and Kosciuch are my husbands Grand parents they are not on census records Ellis island. I have looked and looked I found Joseph Kosciuch in a City Directory for 1915 if anyone knows family members please
help
Thank you Sherry Kosciuch

Hatala, Tatko, Tatishko

giner91 — 19 Nov 2003 6:08:14 GMT

I am attempting to research my mother's family. My great grandmother, Anna Hatala (?) is believed to have immigrated about 1898 from Austria, Poland, Russia . Married Jakob (Yokob) Tatko, aka Tatishko (?) about 1903 in either PA or NY. Resided in Yonkers, NY in 1904. Definitely had relatives in PA. Brother John Hatala, died 1938, in PA. Thomas Hatala, unknown relative, died 1941.

Macina Velyka Poland

L. C. Becker — 19 Jan 2005 7:00:58 GMT

I am researching the village of Macina Velyka ( Mecina Wielka) in Poland. I would like to e-mail everyone else who is doing the same thing. I hope to visit in the summer of 2006 and maybe others are interested in doing this also. Let's exchange information and see how we can help each other out and how we are possibly related.

need help on tracing polish ancestors to Poland, please..

Sanro07 — 27 Feb 2006 2:03:34 GMT

All of my mother's grandparents were from Poland. I found some of them in the 1910 census' which shows Austria Poland. The names I'm looking for are Vincent Brys,b. abt. 1860,immigrated to the US in 1888. Living in Bristol,CT in the 1900 census,later moved to Meriden,CT. His wife was Catherine Polchipek Brys b. abt. 1876.
My other greatgrandparents are Mike Gniewek,b. abt. 1873 and his wife Mary.....b.abt. 1882. Also, from Austria Poland.
Does anyone know how I could get more information about my greatgrandparents from Poland. Any advise would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Sandy,

Nothing Arrived Yet

Rosemary Woodel — 16 Jun 2006 8:16:36 GMT

Hi. No, I did not get the list you are kindly trying to send me about Mecina Wielka. My e-mail is rwoodel@yahoo.com. Sometimes people accidentally put two el's (L's) before the @ sign. If you let me know your e-mail address, I'll write you and you can just reply. Thanks very much. Rosemary

HELP FINDING RECORDS IN POLAND

ninekatztwodogs — 22 Oct 2006 4:53:44 GMT

I just received today (1-22-05) some new information on my grandfather FRANK SIMCHICK. .The pastor at st Vladimir in edwardsville PA, was able to translate some infomation found in the funeral book for Franks funeral in 1958. FRANCIS SZYMCZYK age 78, born in WYSOKIE (diocese)WOJYWOUTSTWO (county) LOMIZYNSKA (villiage). all the information was translated in part from polish,latin, ukrainian, old church slavonic and english. I'm happy to get what I did. It goes on to say, frank was baptized in JANOWKA POLAND roman catholic church.. would anybody on the polish roots board kown of this place or the town where frank was born????. His parents were on the death certifcate I had gotten a couple years ago, ANTHONY SZYMCZYK & ANNA CZUPER both from poland. I don't know if they stayed there or came over and settled in LARKSVILLE PA, my father and uncle were both born in larksville, and three other daughters that I never knew about from the 1920 census. (frances, mary, bridget) from the paper I got today, it spelled franks father as ANTONI SIMCHAK. Franks family disappeared after the 1920 census, nobody appeared on the 1930 census. I have a wedding photo of frank and his family, no marking's as to date or place, but I think it probably was in poland. I'm hoping to find relatives of franks from poland. I know of no other relatives in larksville or edwardsville. The only uncle that could provided information, never responded to any of my letters and he passed away in oct 2004.buffalo NY. I WOULD APPRECIATE ANY HELP, I'm sure there are those of you out there who have more experience than I do, and know where to go searching for relatives. I have a copy of the letter containing the infomation and a photo of the wedding that can be attached for email, should anybody know anything and would to see it. (katz@sio.midco.net) all help will be very appreciated.

Jurgelowicz, Rejko, Miller families from Jersey City, New Jersey

Rosanne Fabiny — 6 Jan 2006 6:38:38 GMT

Joseph Jurgelowicz, born November 14, 1882 and died ABT. 1960 in Matawan, New Jersey, married to Rosalie Rejko born ABT. 1885, died ABT. 1934, marriage date July 17, 1906. He came into the United States in 1900. Rosalie came into the United States in 1903. Joseph had a sister Catherine who lived in Pennsylvania. Joseph and Rosalie are the parents of Mary (Olszewski), Catherine Jurgelowicz(Miller) born November 1908, Joseph, Stanislaus, Rosalie (Kleczkowski), Blanche (Lonergan), Agnes (Jurgelowicz), Leon, and Frank. Joseph, Sr. may have come to the U.S. through Nova Scotia and Canada, lived in the Pittsburgh area, and moved to Jersey City, New Jersey. Relatives living in Canada.

polish surnames in phila

faye — 6 Mar 2005 1:18:10 GMT

beginning to collect items for my mother in laws next christmas gift. want to make an album/scrapbook and include a bit of her family history/whatever i can get. meanings, where they hailed from, etc. her mother came to usa with her (my mother in law's) greatgrandmother. at the age of 7, the grandmother having too many children let this 7 year old go . the last name Galaszewska, the 7 year old's name in usa is harriet, but was jadw (something) in polish language. can any one tell me something of this sur name.
they came to phila and made their home in south phila around the 1900's. thanks faye

polish translations

BluNdaz — 21 Sep 2005 6:35:27 GMT

I have documents from the Franciscan Monastery that are in Polish. The documents are from 1934, so I am having a very difficult time translating them. Can anyone help me???

Minkel, Minkiel, Rutowicz surnames in PA

cmovahed1 — 12 Jun 2004 4:49:06 GMT

Would like to hear from others who share those surnames or know something about their origins.

Danilowicz-Zdan Family

BluNdaz — 21 Sep 2005 6:37:48 GMT

My relatives were Elizabeth Danilowicz and Francis Zdan of the Kulpmont/Mt. Carmel area. I am trying to find out more information about my ancestors. I am the great-granddaughter of Thomas Zdan and Rita Scheuren.

MINNIE SIMCHICK

ninekatztwodogs — 22 Oct 2006 4:53:44 GMT

It is possible my grandfather Frank Simchick of larksville PA, was married to a MINNIE for 4 years and had a child in 1908 FRANCES, according to the 1910 census. Frances appears on the 1920 census and also Frank. and my father and three other sibs. The wedding picture I have, could be frank & miinnie and not frank & blanche. If anybody knew MINNIE SIMCHICK, would appreciate any info.

Killed or exiled during Russian Revolution of 1905

swatara — 24 Oct 2005 11:51:21 GMT

My great-grandfather, Stanislaw RESLER (name written on the back of his photo), was allegedly killed or imprisoned during some conflict in Poland. Family legend says that he may have been an officer (in what? true?). My grandmother (who died in 1938) allegedly tried to find out what happened to him. He would have been born circa 1880. My grandmother's Northampton County, PA marriage record says that her mother was Francis RESLER. The only candidate that fits is a Franciszka RESLER, a widow who arrives in 1907. So I think that he was killed in Poland during the Russian Revolution of 1905. How do I proceed to find out if he was, if he was exiled [to Siberia?], or even if he may have served in the Russian forces during the Russo-Japanese War. I believe that they were from present Bobrowo, in Gminz Rzgow, Powiat Koninski, Wielkopolska.

Michael or Anthony Wozniak/Wozurak

swatara — 24 Oct 2005 11:51:21 GMT

Upon her arrival, in 1907, my great grandmother, Franciszka RESLER was apparently on her way to visit her brother-in-law, Michael WOZNIAK in Hawthorn?, IL. She was accompanied by Anthony WOZURAK, age 31, Michael's brother; Josef CELMER, age 23, Michael's brother-in-law; and Stanislaw GRZESKITWITZ, Michael's nephew. Does anyone have information on these?

Boberfeltowon

swatara — 24 Oct 2005 11:51:21 GMT

On her arrival, my great-grandmother and others accompanying her said they were from Boberfeltowon. This doesn't look like a town and I think it refers to Bobrowo/Boberfeld. Am I correct or what else could it mean?

Looking for help in translating

Annamari_Miles — 31 Mar 2005 7:54:17 GMT

I received letters that were in my ggfather's possession. We would like them translated, but can't find anyone that can read Polish/Ukrainian. I'd like to hear if there is anyone out there that could help.

roots of name in polant

mogelinski — 20 Apr 2003 2:42:31 GMT

My grandmother's maiden name was Mogelinski, and she came from Poland. My aunt is 102 and just spelled her name to us so we can research our family. She lived in Pennsylvania most of her life. Can some one tell me where Mogelinski comes from in Poland and more info?

Thank you. Mary

ancestors of Walter (walenty) Fiedura

David Antoniolli — 18 Feb 2005 8:22:36 GMT

I'm looking for ancestors of walter (walenty) Fiedura, he was born jan 21, 1903. He died December 20, 1973. He was married to Stephanie Buda in the late 1930's or early 1940's. His parents names were Lukay Fiedura and Estera Koziot. Walter lived in Chester PA. He was a baker. He had one daughter named Wanda born in 1942.

Relatives of walter (walenty) fiedura

antoniolli1 — 17 Feb 2005 8:55:44 GMT

Walter Fiedura is my grandfather. IHis wife's name is stephanie buda fiedura. I'm interested in finding out any information on his parents, siblings, etc.

top Polish Baseball Players born in USA

awallad1 — 4 Nov 2003 12:44:38 GMT

I am looking to find out the best Major League Baseball Players born in the USA of Polish or Mixed Polish decent

12-16 players

Stan Musial
Carl Yastremski are two

who else?

thanks
aron

Looking for Agnes Kwak and Andrej Mrozek, PA

RobertMrozek — 25 Nov 2004 2:53:10 GMT

Looking for any informations on my grandparents Agnes Kwak (born 1888) married September 17, 1905, to Andrej Mrozek (born 1879).

They are both listed in the church records in Rogoznik, Poland, born 1888 and 1879

Andrej was working in the coal mines and he told me that it was in PA.

They appear in the 1920 census in Missouri.

This is the only missing link we have in this family line and any help will be appreciated.

Thanks.

Pichrowic; Suty; Standarska; Miller

lifeovreilly — 12 Oct 2004 6:54:43 GMT

I am trying to find out about my Polish heritage. My grandparents are all gone, and my great grandparents did not live long enough for my birth.

Here is the information that I have.
Great Great Grandmother's married name-- Teresa Standarska
I don't believe she ever came to the USA

Great Grandmother BALBINA STANDARSKA (ended up marrying a Adolph Miller) who committed suicide. She did have 2 children out of wedlock (my grandmother being one of them Josephine). Balbina came over on Ellis Island in 1899 to stay with what appears to be an aunt Francieka Pichrowic. No one knows who she is that is living today, that I know of.

-Balbina had several children with Adolph Miller: , Henry Miller, Louis Miller, Agnes Polashock

-With a man of the last name Golembeski, or Golembski. No First Name is known, he is not on birth certificates and never married Balbina. She had Mary Trupkiewicz and Josephine Suty.

Balbina's sisters are Helena and Sally. I did find Helena on Ellis Island but her name does not correspond to what is shown on the internet of EllisIsland.org. I find nothing on Sally, but do find a Franc'a that came over around the same time.. with the Standarska as a last name.
Most came from Dobryzn, Prussia.

I am looking for any additional information on the above.

My grandfather is Joseph Anthony Suty. His father Leon Suty came over the USA through Ellis Island, he was single. Anna is my great grandmother. I do not have her maiden name, nor when where how she came here. I was told she also came from Poland.

I would like to know about my Great Great Grandparents, My Great Aunt and Uncles, along with more of Leon and Anna Suty. They came from Kamewo Russia.

Any information, please email me back lifeovreilly@comcast.net

Jennifer Reilly

Silvester Trochanowski

dpostellon — 2 Feb 2003 12:16:24 GMT

I am looking for information on a Silvester or Sylvester Trochanowski, who is said to have died in a mining accident. I have information on the towns of Binczarowa, Bogusa and Florynka. Surnames Trochanowski, Reyda, Halaburda, Kuziak, Madzelan and others.

Someone please help me with names

joyceturel74 — 25 Mar 2004 11:57:41 GMT

I'm having no luck finding Polish ancestors. Perhaps I'm not spelling the names the way I should. Names I'm researching are: Glinski, Masiewicz, Krysiuk, Sienkiewicz, and Doraskiewicz. Can anyone help me with other spellings of these names?

Kalinowski's from Mt. Carmel, PA

Janet — 23 Oct 2001 6:49:30 GMT

Looking for any info on my Great Grandparents Wladislaw (walter) and Agatha Fedorawicz Kalinowski. Immigrated to PA in 1905 (walter) and 1906 (Agatha). Any information, leads, web sites would help out a great deal.

Polish naming custom (surname) question

vikkihenry — 11 Mar 2004 8:49:17 GMT

I have read somewhere that Polish girls when single, could use, or did use, an a at the end of their name, i.e., Czaplewska instead of Czaplewski.
Once they got married to someone with a ski at the end of their name, did they ever go back to ska?

As in, if a girl named Zakrzewska married someone named Gajewski and he died or otherwise they were no longer married, would she always be Gajewski or would her name possibly be Gajewska when she died/married again?

Thanks for your time and opinions!

Konopelski family

SuzanneKonopelski — 30 Dec 2003 1:04:00 GMT

Looking for William Konopelski who was born in Scranton,PA in 1924. He lived for a short while in Waterbury,CT,leaving three sons, William, Thomas, and David Konopelski.

Looking for Relatives of Louis Polant

Cynthia Dixon — 31 Aug 2003 11:12:04 GMT

I'm looking for relatives of Louis Polant who migrated to American before 1910. It is believed that he came from Minsk, Russia to NYC, NY.

Mecina Wielka

Kim — 21 Sep 2003 10:55:27 GMT

I am also researching Mecina. I just visited there in Aug 2003. You can reach me at kim.krett@earthlink.net

Looking for Russian Villages - Szranetz and Valetchish

gibbie27 — 31 Aug 2003 4:22:34 GMT

Good day,
I am looking for any information about the following villages or towns:

Szranetz
Valetchish

Here is what I know. My husbands great-grandfather came into the US through the Port of Philadelphia in 1910. On his passenger manifest and on his petition for citizenship (filed some 5 years later) he listed Szranetz as his town of birth and Valetchish as his last residence. On his manifest, his naturalization papers and in the 1920 census he lists his birth country as Russia (and renounces allegiance to Nicholas, Emporer of all the Russias) however on the 1930 census he stated that his birth country was Poland. This could indicate that he was from the area of Russia that later became Poland or it could be a mistake on the part of the census taker.

I have checked shtetlseeker at JewishGen.org and consulted a 1915 map of Russia and Poland and can not find anything close to this name. Can anyone out there provide any insight? I'd greatly appreciate it.

Dixie Halber
dhalber@sigecom.net

Stanley Szumigala

J Wagner — 27 Aug 2003 2:00:56 GMT

Looking for info on Stanley Szumigala.According to the 1910 Erie County NY Census he immigrated in 1889.
Had 7 children one of which was named Henry(Hans) born in abt 1894 in PA.and who married Constance Chudy. Would like to know Stanley's parents names and any other info you wish to share on him.
Any info would be appreciated.

Wilcha, Zelem, Zagursky, Kretyk, Cherep, Rusyn

lcherepbecker — 15 Jan 2005 1:35:30 GMT

Researching the names of Wilcha, Zelem, Zagursky, Kretyk, Cherep, Rusyn. Also the Village of Macina Velyka.

Biernacki-Bernoski-Bernosky-Radomski-Radowski Surnames

Frank_Bernosky — 2 Jul 2004 10:55:05 GMT

am trying to locate the ancestors of Adam John Biernacki (Bernosky-Bernoski).

He was born 10 Dec. 1885, Warszaw, Warszawskiego, Poland. He married Zofie Radowski (Radomski) who was born abt. 1905 in Poland.

Adam's father was Joseph Biernacki, born in Polan. His mother was Victoria ???, from Poland.

Any assistance that you can provide would be appreciated.

Read handwritten PA town & 1920 Census

trevely6 — 12 Sep 2003 6:30:25 GMT

Wisniewska, Baranowski

Scruffy2u — 13 Apr 2003 12:23:59 GMT

My ggrandmother was Mary Wisniewska, b. 1885 Poland, d. 1953 Mass. Her husband was Frank (Wojcieck) Baranowski, b. 1861 Poland, d. 1941 Mass. My mother remembers her grandma Mary visiting relatives in PA several times a month. If you have any info you would like to share, please contact me. Thanks, Laurie

Translation

lhauserm — 16 Apr 2005 3:15:16 GMT

I'm not sure if this is Polish, but it is one of my guesses. I bought this picture at a rummage sale this summer, wondering if someone knows what it says. Any help is appreciated. Thanks in advance!

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Tama kuvaanatetter Heinakuun (or Heinakwn) 20 jr 1896 Lingdan jnd Amerika ja mina (or minii) olin jillan 38 vuaden ja g kunja (or kwnja) 3 jraivan

Aleksander Kantaaha

hart to mckean co pa

Lettitia Mead — 27 Dec 2001 9:59:15 GMT

here this might help the search and I appreciate anything that can be found.

Sylvester S. Hart b. 2 jan 1894 d.5 may 1969 at 75 yrs Bradford mckean co pa married helen c. zawacki d. 27 oct 1958 at 61 yrs
children of hart and zawacki are:

thomas d. hart b. 1 nov 1930 d. 14 sep 1999
Irene hart (slotta) still living
ludwick hart
alice hart still living
john hart still living
anthony hart died at a young age (tornado)
james hart still living
paul e. hart d. 7 may 1992 at 71 yrs
william hart d 8 apr 1972 at 48 yrs
daniel hart
leonard hart

from what i heard he lived on clinton st
thomas d. was extremely catholic

Mishechowski, Michkowsky, or variant

sandy04121 — 14 Apr 2004 2:47:20 GMT

I am researching my great grandmother Helena Mishechowsky (seen this way in ship records)(or Michkowsky in other religious records). Her father was Stanislaw from Karwacz, Poland (named as Karwach Gub Plock Russia in 1911). Helena was born in 1892. She had a brother named Francziszek and a sister Sophie. Sophie was born in 1888. Helena, Sophie and Frank settled in Philadelphia, PA. I cannot locate Frank afterwards. Sophie married Sahig Vahanian. Sincerely, Sandy Lovell

Spellings of Polish Names Erratic in Scranton PA Obits of 1890's

egodwinUS — 8 Sep 2002 12:22:56 GMT

While doing research on the South Side of Scranton, Pennsylvania, for my Irish ancestors in the 1890's I've run across obituaries and marriages for Polish. Since I decided to post anything as a contribution to genealogy, I was distressed when I typed in a Polish name as spelled in the articles; the respone was no message board. I then tried Soundex but couldn't figure out what was the Polish equivalent. Sometimes the paper spelled it two ways--one day one way, the next day another. For example, Kapuski an then Kapanseuski. " Mrs. John Kapnscuski of Prospect Avenue died....mass at the Sacred Heart Polish church on Prospect Avenue and burial in Minooka." (page27 Sep 1894). Since the information is on photocopies of the pages of the microfilmed newspaper the "Scranton Republican" I feel the information should not be wasted. Mrs. Kap??? " Anoher was "Biokoski" ,marriage to a Vincent "Felazo" on 3 Oct 1894.(page 7 of that newspaper) I was glad to find this message board.

Litchkowsk

mlitchkowski1 — 3 Jan 2002 8:28:22 GMT

Looking for ancestors and surname "Litchkowski" If anyone has any info, I would greatly appreciate it! Thanks

Mioduszewski - 1910s-1920, Pittsburgh

Karen — 18 Jul 2002 1:13:48 GMT

Looking for information about Mioduszewskis from Lomza, Poland (then Russia) who went to Pittsburgh sometime in the early to mid 1910s, worked in the mine, then in the auto industry. Some members of the family returned to Poland 1920-21.

Ornowski/Bednarski families

APiccoli — 18 Feb 2003 3:10:08 GMT

My husband's great-grandparents were Anthony Ornowski and Florence Bednarski Ornowski. We would like any info on either of these familes.

finding grave of grandmother Frances orlawski

evelynwelsh — 12 Jan 2002 9:56:14 GMT

Francesca Orlawski died Sep. 1917 supposed to be bu ied
in St. Anne's Cemetery Castle Shannon In Alleghany county Pa not sure of spelling of her name but cant find any records being she was a Polish immigrant is it possible the records would be in Polish and the and church secretaries or the care takers would not be able to decifer them. is there a city directory for the year 1910-1920 and where would
you write for death certificates for that area any information or assistance would be greatly appreciated
Evelyn E-mail Ewelsh 770@aol.com

GAWEL / GAVEL

pgsister — 12 Jan 2003 1:51:47 GMT

Jakob Gavel m Kristina Anna Sveda 1907. Children John, Michael,Joseph, Andrew, Dominic, Stephen, Mary, George, Anna, Frank Albert, Peter, Margaret, James, Dolores. They lived in Cambria Co. Then Pittsburgh most of their life. Jacob had brothers John, Albert, Michael and others. Father was John. Came from Erdes Hungary. Any connection?

maybe Marcus Hook/Philly area

maryvickers1 — 10 May 2002 12:19:30 GMT

Possibly an Anton Jolkowski who married Mary Lesniewska in the early 1900's was in this area. Also a Nepomunzena (Jennie) Poniecki Lesniewski may have re-married and settled here. Ring any bells?

Whatever happened to...Stella (Stefania) Dudkiewicz of Erie, PA

Loretta — 3 May 2002 10:59:38 GMT

Trying to find out what happened to Stella Dudkiewicz born 1915 in Erie, PA. She placed her child, who was born in 1936, in foster care and indicated it was temporary and she would be back. The child stayed in foster care until graduation. Her family never saw her again and would really like to know what happened to her, where she might be buried, etc. Please contact me via e-mail: loretta@wefindthem.com. Thank you.

FRANCES PASZOTTA BAER

Kathryn_Hamby — 1 Dec 2003 3:24:05 GMT

i am trying to find where my gr,gr,grandparents were born, family lore says Poland near Warsaw, but death and census record says Germany.
FRANCES PASZOTTA born Mar 4th 1874 to HARRY and MARY CARNEY PASZOTTA (PASSOTA) immigrated to the US in 1875 or 85. married ADAM BAER born 1861 in "Germany" and they had FRANK BAER Aug 1st 1890 in Wilm DE. they had a daughter there also ca 1895.
they moved to Phila PA around 1900, and had 3 more children JOSEPH, MARIE and ANTHONY. in the 1920 census their granddaughter fRANCES STRITE age 8 lived with them too.
thank you
kathy556@webtv.net

Sikorski: Poznan>Buffalo,NY>Forestville,NY>Saginaw/Burt,MI Fran, Elizabeth, George, Steve, Katherine, Josephine & William Sikorski

clarkgenealogy1 — 15 Apr 2002 3:38:22 GMT

Shamokin Wilkes-Barre,Plymouth

lindasobers — 3 Apr 2002 12:26:22 GMT

Hi I am researching these surnames.If you have a connection please e-mail me Linda Sobers Montclair NJ

LITCHKOWSKI

mlitchkowski1 — 3 Jan 2002 8:28:22 GMT

Sorry, spelled that name wrong!! Looking for any info on the surname "Litchkowski".
Thanks!!

Hart- Poland to mckean co

Lettitia Mead — 26 Dec 2001 3:05:47 GMT

i am looking for any information i can on harts, i haven't been able to find the polish surname for hart either.its spelled something like harzinski ( its in the nature of that).when he did get to america they couldn't translate it to english so they settled with hart. Sylvester Hart had many children he married helen c. zawacki from bradford. they are both buried in st bernards cemetery. mr. hart had migrated to america illegally. he jumped on a boat/ship. it is unknown what port or the destination was at first. my boyfriends mother said that the family was from either warsaw or another but can't remember. any hep will be appreciated.

Interesting article about Poles in PA

Suzanne — 24 Dec 2001 9:41:16 GMT

Luzinski-Philadelphia area

KathyConnell69 — 19 Jan 2002 6:45:15 GMT

My cousin's father was John (Jack) Luzinski. He shortened the name to Luzins. We know next to nothing on him . We believe he and his family came over from Poland and settled in St.Louis. John was born in the mid to late 1890's and died in the lat 1920's. He was in the Manayunk area around 1920- as he fathered a son, my cousin. We cannot find a thing on this person. If you have any suggestions we would appreciate them. Thank you.

Zolnoski Family-Clearfield Co., PA

PJASTREMSKI — 7 Mar 2005 4:19:50 GMT

I am researching my husband's maternal side of the family. As with so many Polish names the spelling varies, Zolnoski, Zolnowski and Zenoski are some I have encountered. I am trying to find obituary resources in Clearfield County, specifically for families that lived in Tyler. I have placed Anthony Zolnoski in Tyler as late as 1936, but he would have been in his 60s by then. I would like to find date of death and possibly an obit. I am pretty sure I have him, his wife and children on the 1900, 1910 and 1920 census. He came from Jaworowo, Russia Poland. I think at the time that would have been in the Province of Poznan. His brother Joseph is my husband's grandfather and he also lived in Tyler for a time but moved his family to Natrona in Allegheny Co., Harrison Twp. by 1920. I would appreciate any help or suggestions on local Clearfield sources.

Funeral of Martin Starrow 28 Feb 1890 Scranton PA

egodwinUS — 8 Sep 2002 12:22:56 GMT

page 3 "Scranton Republican"" The funeral of Martin Starrow, the Polander killed Wednesday at the stone quarry near "The Latches" took place yesterday afternoon. Interment Polish Cemetery in Minooka.

SEARCH FOR SURNAME YUSCINSKY AND USENSKI

marysulin85 — 30 Nov 2001 5:49:03 GMT

LOOKING FOR RELATIVES OF ANDREW YUSCINSKY, BORN AROUND 1882, AND BELIEVED TO OF MOVED TO MICHIGAN OR PENNSYLVANIA. LIVED IN ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI IN 1924 AND LEFT ST. LOUIS, MO. FOR PARTS UNKNOWN IN 1925. LEFT BEHIND TWO CHILDREN, ONE BORN JENNIE YUSCINSKY ON 8/17/20 (NOW 81-YEARS OLD) AND A SON CHARLES YUSCINSKY BORN ON 2/18/23 (NOW DECEASED). THEIR MOTHER'S NAME ON BIRTH CERTIFICATE IS HELEN. CANNOT FIND ANY RECORDS OF ANDREW AND HELEN COMING IN FROM POLAND. MUST NOT BE LOOKING IN THE RIGHT PLACES. IF ANYONE HAS ANY IDEAS ON WHERE TO LOOK OR IS RELATED TO THIS PERSON, (ANDREW) PLEASE CONTACT ME ASAP AS MOTHER IS NOT IN GOOD HEALTH AND WOULD LIKE TO MEET OR SEE PICTURES OF FAMILY MEMBERS AND KNOW WHAT HER PARENTS LIFE WAS LIKE. THE OTHER FAMILY MEMBER THAT SHE BELIEVES TO BE A RELATIVE IS A KONSTANTE USENSKI ( OTHER SPELLINGS OF NAME CHANGE TO OF BEEN LOWOZYNSKI OR LANCZYNSKI. LAST KNOW WITH NAME OF USENSKI IN 1920. (ALS0 LEFT ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI IN 1925) THE SAME TIME ANDREW AND HELEN DID. KONSTANTE'S WIFE'S NAME WAS JENNIE, THE SAME AS MY MOTHERS. MY MOTHER AND HER BROTHER WERE PLACED IN THE MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES , DIVISION OF FAMILY SERVICES, ST LOUIS, MISSOURI IN 1925. THE OTHER RECORDS THEY HAD ON FILE WERE DESTROYED IN JULY OF 1961. ANDREW WAS WORKING AT PORTLAND CEMENT CO. IN ST. LOUIS MO. IN 1924 AND THAT WAS LAST WORKING PLACE KNOWN. PLEASE CONTACT ME IF ANYONE HAS ANY INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS . E-MAIL MCHASMAR1@AOL.COM THANKS - MARY

Jacob Tabaka & Barbara Brach Tabaka

ChrisTabaka — 9 Jan 2005 2:48:52 GMT

Looking for family of JACOB TABAKA who married BARBRIS BRACH in Schhuylkill County PA in 1899.

TABAKA, WIELGOSZ

ChrisTabaka — 9 Jan 2005 2:48:52 GMT

Looking for family of ADAM TABAKA, who married ANNA WIELGOSZ & moved to Schuylkill County PA. ADAM had brothers: ANTON LEON TABAKA (who married SOPHIA KRUSCH in Schuylkill Co), JACOB TABAKA, WALENTY TABAKA, and a sister TEKLA "Tillie" TABAKA.

TEKLA "Tillie" TABAKA HAIDER

ChrisTabaka — 9 Jan 2005 2:48:52 GMT

Someone sent me an Email in reguards to my great-aunt:
TEKLA "Tillie" TABAKA HAIDER,
and somehow I managed to delete it before reading it. PLEASE if you see this reply again. I want to find information about my aunt Tillie.
THANX!
Christine

KONEFAL, SUDOL

Rose — 13 Nov 2001 9:45:33 GMT

Has anyone heard of KONEFAL and SUDOL from Galicia?
Town is Wilcza Wola near Kolbuszowa. These are my ancestors and I am searching for them. My maiden name is Konefal.

LOROCH

jloroch — 5 Dec 2001 1:55:40 GMT

I'm looking for information about persons with name LOROCH, especially about Loroch Jacob E. from Union Cementary Weatherly, Carbon County. Who can help me and check this information, send photography of this gravestone etc.?

Funeral of Robert Belaski 24 Nov 1893 Scranton Pennsylvania

egodwinUS — 8 Sep 2002 12:22:56 GMT

page 3 of local newspaper, "Scranton Republican"--residence South Washington Avenue; burial St. Mary's Catholic cemetery.

Funeral of John Nadolski 6 Nov 1893 Scranton PA

egodwinUS — 8 Sep 2002 12:22:56 GMT

from page 6 of local newspaper, "Scranton Republican"--The funeral of John Nadolski, who was killed by a fall of roof in Greenwood mine Thursday, wa held at the family residence on Pittston avenue. The remains were interred in the Polish cemetery in Minooka. The Kosczioski Guards, of which the deceased was a member, attended the funeral in a body...the pall bearers wer selected from members of the guards."

MISZKOWSKI (various spellings) and JASKULSKA and MACYOWSKY

Villoy — 12 Nov 2001 12:18:39 GMT

I found one of my Jaskulska relatives on the Ellis Island site but that's it. The place of origin was listed as Austria and the town as Neudorf. The place of destination was 919 P-----? Alley, Pittsburg PA. DOES ANYONE KNOW OF A SITE WHERE I COULD LOOK UP THE STREET NAMES OF ALLEGHENY CITY AS IT WAS CALLED THEN? I have tried a few but no success. Have had no luck at all with the Macyowsky name except that I have a naturalization certificate but am having trouble getting more information from the department.

Gavinski/Northumberland?

LPOLASHENSK7545 — 6 Jul 2002 3:59:31 GMT

Hi, I would greatly appreciate any help here. I am looking for
a Gavinski family that might have settled in the Excelsior area of Northumberland County. Is anyone familiar with the early history of this family? Thanks. lynnpol@ptd.net

Wlodarczyk/Barczykowski

vadorsky1 — 17 Mar 2002 9:51:11 GMT

Researching my Natrona Heights, Penn. ancesters John and Antoinette Wlodarczyk and Frank and Rozella Barczykowski all are burried at St. Wladislaw's cemetery.
steve

Connellsville, McKeesport, Export, Irwin

d_a_weber — 21 Mar 2002 11:49:12 GMT

Am looking for family who may still be in Pennsylvania. The following PA locations are mentioned in immigration and burial records: Connellsville, McKeesport, Export and Irwin. All members of the family came from Austia/Poland region of Galicia including Gora, Zulkin, Rubcz, Kolbursowa between 1899 - 1912. I know Wojciech, Michal and Adam Skowronek worked in the Coal mines and Wojciech was buried in the Catholic Cemetery in Irwin PA, in 1915. Mary Florek Skowronek had three other children: John, Vincent and a baby daughter (possibly named Julia) who is buried next to Wojciech . Mary's sister, Katerina Florek Kozlowski and her husband Franzisek Kozlowski came over in April of 1907 following their brother Wojciech Florek (his wife Anna Skienlo) who arrived in 1902. Most of this family eventually moved to either Toledo, OH or Detroit, MI. I would appreciate contact with anyone who knows this area of PA. You could contact me directly if you wish at d.a.weber@att.net. Thanks for your help - glad to see this message board has been started!

Funeral of Mrs. John Pesorski 16 Feb 1893 Scranton PA

Edward B. Godwin — 28 Oct 2001 2:37:57 GMT

page 3, newspaper "Scranton Republican" -- "Mrs. John Persorski of Elm Street died Tuesday afternoon from the result of a fall on the ice near her home about two weeks ago. ...She was 48 years old and leaves a husband , but no children... Polish Catholic Church...interment in Polish Cemetery , near Minooka."

Immigration of wives

PJASTREMSKI — 15 Jun 2002 2:38:55 GMT

I know when an immigrant husband is naturalized his wife and any foreign born children were automatically naturalized, but if she came into the country in a different year than her husband are there some sort of immigration papers on her?

Smetana/Prystupa/Knysz/Hyriak

EBenner56 — 19 Feb 2002 3:59:21 GMT

Although my grandparents were or Ukrainian heritage and settled in Massachusetts, they did spend about three years in Sayre, PA, where my Mother was born, had close friends in Glen Lyon, PA. My Grandmother was Ewa Smetana fron Krynica, Poland and my Grandfather was Harry Prystupa, Rava Ruska District, Galicia/Austria/Poland. On the ships manifest, they were listed as Austrian or Rusyn/Ruthenian. My Mother's Godparents were Dimitrius Knysz and Martha Johanna Hyriak.