Ukrainian Genealogical Society (UGR) - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Where does my nick name come from?

shank888 — 20 Sep 2008 2:55:11 GMT

Hey guys I was wondering where my last name: Shankowsky comes from?

I found alot of my family history but would love to learn more of my name. Any help is appreciated.

I beleive this is how you spell it:

Шаковкі

Kurysh/Kurysz

LauraMcGowan27 — 26 Jan 2008 10:09:37 GMT

Just wondering if there are any relatives of a Pelagia Kurysz or Michal Kurysz that traveled to the US from Grockowce, Austria between 1906 and 1913. My great-grandfather is Dmytro Kurysz from Ukraine and I am looking for some of his relatives. My great-grandfather later went by James Kuyrsh and his wife's name was Marya.

I am also wondering if there are any Ukrainians living in the Chicago area (or that have connections to Chicago) that can help me with research on my Ukrainian roots in the city.

Thank you.

Mulyk

FinnHawk — 5 Jul 2007 4:57:28 GMT

Hello,

I am just starting to search for the ancestors and relatives of Peter (Roy?) Mulyk. I would also like to know how to spell MULYK in the Ukrainian (Cyrillic) alphabet. Also, does Mulyk mean anything in Ukrainian?

This is what I know about Peter Mulyk:

- born in the Ukraine in about 1924 (year could be wrong).
- fought for the Germans during World War 2
- deserted the German Army and escaped from the Ukraine to England
- In England, he married Peggy Perfect, from Derby, England
- They moved to Ottawa and then later Victoria, BC
- In Ottawa Peter did work for the Ukrainian Embassy (or equivalent at the time) at some point.

This is all I know. Does anyone have any suggestions on how I should best go about my research? Does anyone know of any Ukrainian websites where I could search for email addresses or phone numbers of potential Mulyk cousins (and other relatives) still in the Ukraine? Does anyone know how common of a last name Mulyk is in the Ukraine? I found some Mulyk's from Borynychi, Lviv, Ukraine listed on familysearch.org

Thank You,

Sal

Ukrainian names

kspulnick — 30 Jul 2008 12:42:23 GMT

Hi, I was wondering if you could help me with the spelling of my name in Ukrainian letters. Kaitlyn. I'm Ukrainian and I would like to know.

Hope you can help me!

Thanks!
kspulnick

Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church Stari Kuty

allanadasiak — 9 Jun 2008 9:29:14 GMT

Seeking a way to contact an official of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church in Stari Kuty. Any information you could provide would be appreciated.

Thank you.

--Allan Adasiak

Johannes Szych (1850?-1920?) Stari Kuty

allanadasiak — 9 Jun 2008 9:26:38 GMT

Seeking living descendants of Johannes Szych. Any information you could provide would be appreciated.

Thank you.

--Allan Adasiak

Theophylius Skobelskyj (1850?-1920?) Stari Kuty

allanadasiak — 9 Jun 2008 9:24:10 GMT

Seeking living descendants of Theophylius Skobelskyj. Any information you can provide would be appreciated. Thank you.

--Allan Adasiak

KURYSZ, JAKEW & HNAT

MaryRoseCampbell — 7 Jan 2008 10:42:16 GMT

THESE 2 COUSINS ARRIVED IN CANADA IN 1911 ON "SAMLAND" FROM GERMAKOWKA, BORSZCSOW, WHICH WAS POLAND THEN BUT NOW UKRAINE. JAKEW WAS BORN 7th APRIL 1895.
ON ARRIVAL IN CANADA, JAKEW CHANGED HIS NAME TO JACK KURYSH AND LATER KURISH. HE WAS MY GRANDFATHER. HE DIED IN FORT WILLIAM (THUNDER BAY) IN 1934.I WOULD LIKE TO TRACE HIS COUSIN HNAT AND GET INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR PARENTS. I KNOW THAT THE 2 BOYS' GRANDFATHER WAS A WELL KNOWN ENGINEER FAMOUS FOR BUILDING BRIDGES. BOYS WERE MUSICAL.
I BELIEVE THAT THE YOUNG MEN HAD A FALLING OUT AND NEVER SPOKE AGAIN. ANY SUGGESTIONS WHAT "HNAT" MIGHT HAVE BEEN CHANGED TO

John/Janos Metro/Demeter

lr_research — 28 Feb 2007 9:05:25 GMT

I am seeking information of my grandfather's family in his old country, Transylvania/Romania/Austria-Hungary. We do know that there was a change of his surname after his arrival in the US.

According to the 1920 and 1930 US Censuses, he came to the US from Austria/Hungary around 1911. When he came over, supposedly he traveled with at least one brother. The Ellis Island passenger manifest of a Janos Demeter who traveled to the US with a brother Ivan and arrived in June, 1906, from Terebes, has been suggested as a possibility. (Thank you MightHelp!) An excellent one, I think. According to the manifest, these brothers were to hook up with another brother, George, of Watertown, NY, upon arrival. My father remembers his father saying he was from 'Sparta'????

Grandpa was said to have had at least two brothers, but no one is really sure of their names. The names in the Ellis Island manifest fit with the naming of John's children but the arrival date differs from the Censuses by five years. I would like to believe that the name on the manifest was my grandfather. Could the dates differ by this much? Was it common that as time passed, dates weren't remembered as accurately and were changed?

One family story is that Grandpa's brothers moved to Canada, possibly to work as tailors. My grandfather stayed (or was possibly denied entry to Canada for lack of a 'trade'(?)) in the States, finding work as a coal miner for a time. The stories all lack much detail.
Then, sometime between 1920 and 1930, the family moved to Michigan.

Any information about this family would be appreciated. Thank you.

Morzakov, Chepurny, Lebedev, Kotchelow

Ann — 25 Jun 2005 1:07:09 GMT

I am not getting responses for Czernicz, Chornish, Miroshnitchenko, so I am looking for relatives of the above people who may have known my parents.
Helen & Violet Chepurny-Canada, George, Katherine, ELizabeth, Val Morzakov. Nadia, Luba Lebedev.
Demchenko-Gregory, Maria, Victor, George.

very frustrated-need help

LyndaWinfield — 21 Jan 2007 10:49:43 GMT

Looking for information on the surname Kurysh. Grandfather Jacob Kurysh born about 1888 to Saphat and Palagie Kurysh (nee Komarnicka). According to a Canadian marrige certificate of 1912 he was born in Harysmiv Horodenka. His death certificate just states place of birth as Austria.I am unable to find any records of immigration or naturalization for him or any Kurysh family members. I have also checked the census'. Our family has used the spelling Kuresh for many years now if that helps. If any one can help it would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you.

need to know where my last name comes from

bob — 13 May 2005 12:27:07 GMT

hi everyone!
i was just wondering if anyone out there knows anything about my ukrainian last name - Nimilowich. thanks

Looking for Ancestors

davidkowch — 22 Jun 2007 7:46:35 GMT

I am trying to track down my family tree, but not getting very far. I will hopefully make a trip to Ottawa soon and see if the archives turn up anything. The problem is, from my understanding, is that shortly after my ancestors arrival in Canada (1902-1905 or so) a grade school teacher or similar, could not pronounce my familie's name and changed to KOWCH. This story, or similar story has been verified by others. My great grandfather (Wasyl Kowch) and grandmother (Frasyna Matiece) both came from Paniowce Borschiw Ukraine they then settled in Saskatchewan. From what I remember Wasyl (William) passed away in 1976 in Swan Plains and Frasyna passed away in 1933. They had a few children Peter, Metro, John, Orest others which I do not know.

My Grandfather's name was Peter Kowch who passed away January 1979 I believe, who was married to Minnie (Polowich) Kowch who is still alive in Sudbury. They had four children Percy (deceased), Sylvia (Zinn), Peter (deceased) and Gloria.

Any help is greatly appreciated.

Ukrainian Archives Now Has English-language Web Site

UGS Member Services — 19 Jun 2002 7:15:25 GMT

Thanks to UGS Advisory Board member, Michelle Chubenko for the following information:
Ukrainian Archives Now Has English-language Web Site
====================================================
At the encouragement of Miriam Weiner, the State Archives of Ukraine has
posted the English version of major portions of their website that includes
contact information for archives throughout Ukraine, a very useful "Q&A"
section and a special section for "Genealogy." The Home Page is at
http://www.scarch.kiev.ua/. Subsections include:
About Us
News / Announcements
Contacts
List of Archives
Genealogy
Programs & Projects
On-line Resources
Archival Guides
Ukrainica Abroad
Q&A
Useful Links

The Contacts list includes the e-mail addresses of members of the State
Committee on Archives of Ukraine, Ukrainian Research Institute for Archival
and Records Studies, and Society of Ukrainian Archivists.

The List of Archives is a complete list of all archives in Ukraine. Many of
those located in the larger cities, such as Kyiv, have e-mail addresses.
Even some of the oblast archives now have e-mail.

An excellent Question & Answer section covers such questions as:
* What is your policy regarding access to archival material by foreigners?
* What is the relationship between the State Committee on Archives of
Ukraine and the oblast archives?
* Is there a specific time period after which records are transferred from
a ZAHS (ZAG) office to the state archive?
* Are there any restrictions or requirements for genealogists who want to
research records in Ukrainian archives to discover their ancestral past?
* What procedures should be followed by someone who wants to obtain
information from Ukrainian archives by correspondence?
* What is the fee structure for research conducted by archives?
* What is the present situation regarding methods of payment?

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

--
Michelle Tucker Chubenko

Genealogical Tree

Ernest Green — 3 Oct 2003 9:30:17 GMT

Has anyone had any experience with the Genealogical Tree organization in the Ukraine. I am thinking of using them and was wondering if they are a good group. Their prices seem a little high. thanks for any help. Ernest

Czernicz/Morzakov,Nikiforak,Svedek

Ann — 7 Apr 2006 10:57:10 GMT

Looking for any relatives in Ukraine or anyone who knew my parents Olha Miroshnichenko and Ivan Simyenovich Czernicz. Looking for their friends also whose names are Morzakov, Demchenko, Wezain, Nikiforak, Kotchelow, Chepurny, Svedek, Rudenko, Lebedev.

Sokoloski

John MacLean — 6 Aug 2006 3:22:46 GMT

I am searching for any relatives in the Ukraine. My maternal grandmother was a Sokoloski from Galicia. Her mother's name was Annie Sokoloski (nee-Tatarn) and they came to Canada in 1910. My aunt had some contact back in "the russian days" but have since lost contact. If you know this family or how to contact them please respond to this note

Alexander Chepurny Sr.

carolanneprentice1 — 28 Mar 2006 4:12:42 GMT

I don't know if either of the two people listed are related to my husband's family. It is certainly possible.

In the late 1980s, Alexander Chepurny Sr.'s brother, Mykola and their niece, Maria visited us here in Ontario, Canada. We have unfortunately since lost touch with the family since Alexander died of lung cancer in 1991.

We have a journal written by Alexander Sr. before he died and are attempting to have it translated so his children and grandchildren may have his family history. He tells many compelling stories about his family and his village of Stetiewka.

We would appreciate any help in tracing Alexander's roots in Ukraine.

Update to UGS site

terryriw — 5 Jul 2006 2:39:31 GMT

I just wanted to inform everyone that the Ukrainian Genealogical Society has procured their own domain (ukrgs.org) and is in the process of moving the majority of their content off of Rootsweb and onto the main web site at http://www.ukrgs.org. We hope to have this completed within the next month or so. Currently, we are working on the main content page at http://www.ukrgs.org/wiki/index.php. Volunteers would be appreciated to help with the building of this site.

trying to locate uncle

melanie — 21 May 2006 8:17:01 GMT

I am trying to locate my uncle..........Nicholas Bodick/Bodyck whom I have never met. If there is anyone who knew him, please contact me. Thank you. Melanie Turriff

Majorowski/Mojorowski

Nadine Majaro — 30 Jan 2006 9:33:44 GMT

I am just beginning to research the family background of my grandfather, Leon MAJOROWSKI (or MOJOROWSKI). He was born in Odessa, Ukraine in ca 1890, became a doctor and travelled to Palestine in 1917 or 1918, where he stayed. I believe his father was a newspaper publisher. I also know that he had a sister called Nadezhda/Nadia.

I would like any information on this family name and also contacts with a reliable researcher within the Ukraine who could do some research for me before a projected visit to Odessa sometime during the next year.

Samuel and Pauline [Korfosin or sky] Babiczenko 1884

lee wills — 20 Mar 2006 8:46:42 GMT

They were married in Russia - Feb 25, 1911 - to Philadelphia, Pa on Merion in 1911. He was born 1884 - Keiv, Ukraine.

Would appreciate any info - have info to share with you.

Lee sgaellicrose77@juno.com

Chepurny roots

carolanneprentice1 — 21 Mar 2006 12:50:59 GMT

I look for any connections to my husband's father's roots. Alexander Chepurnyj Sr. was born in the village of Stetkiewka, Ukraine near Kiev (?) cir 1916. He died in the early 90s in Canada.
We know that he may have had at least one child from a marriage or relationship during WW2 and welcome any input from anyone who wishes to share the family history.

Ukrainian relations

Marina Taylor — 26 Jan 2006 8:20:48 GMT

Anyone with the surname Pilipuk? Dont know if spelt correctly

Family ancestry

Mandy — 26 Oct 2005 5:27:25 GMT

Hello,
I am searching for information about the Derlago/Gensorek families. If you have any information please contact me. Thanks

Zarudzie

Donna Byneshewsky — 3 Jan 2006 11:23:45 GMT

I am still looking for information re either Bieniaszewski or Hesiuk families.

My grandparents left Zarudzie in 1928 and went to Canada. I believe some family remained in the Ukraine.

One uncle (Hesiuk) went to Argentina and one uncle (Hesiuk) went to Australia.

I would appreciate any help. Thanks.

Jewish Genealogy

grossdvm — 2 May 2006 1:02:36 GMT

Would like to hear from someone who could aid me in finding vital records of my family. They lived in Botragy, Bereg county in old Hungary. This area in now in the Ukraine. Botragy was a small village near Mezokaszony, now Koszini. The children were born between the years 1886 and1906 and all eventually left and came to the U.S.

Zarudzie (1928)

Donna Byneshewsky — 13 Dec 2005 12:42:15 GMT

Desire to receive information on last name relatives with the last name of either Byneshewsky (or Bieniaszewski) and Hesiuk (or Hesuik). My grandparents emigrated to Canada from Zarudzie in the summer of 1928.

I know that there was family from both sides (ie. Hesiuk and Bieniaszewski) still in this village at that time.

I believe two of Baba's brothers (ie. the Hesiuk's) also went to Argentina and Australia after 1928.

However, I do not know have too much information, since my grandparents have passed away and I never thought to ask them.

I thank for any information that can send to me

surname hryhorkiw or hryhorka

bev mcintyre — 28 Jun 2005 2:29:41 GMT

my grandparents immigrated in 1910 or 1911, landed in Montreal and settled in Interlake in Manitoba. I was wondering if anyone knows where in Ukraine they came from. My grandmother's maiden name was Krezenowski who was also from the same area.

Family ancestry Derlago

Mandy — 16 Nov 2005 1:48:19 GMT

I am also looking for information on any decendants or relatives of Clement and Pauline Derlago.

PAWLUK family

Marie — 25 Oct 2005 2:44:06 GMT

I am looking for information on Michael Stephen Pawluk, born July 9, 1944 (or so).

trying to find my uncle

melanie turriff — 20 Oct 2005 3:16:44 GMT

I am trying to locate my uncle whom I have never met. His name is Nicholas Bodick/Bodyck. I do hope someone out there is able to help me. Thank you.

trying to find my uncle

melanie turriff — 20 Oct 2005 3:16:44 GMT

I am trying to locate an uncle whom I have never met. His name was/is Nicholas Bodick or Bodyck. I hope someone out there may be able to help me. Thank you.

Dmetriuc and Ohotnicqy Surnames

jreilly187 — 18 Aug 2005 4:42:34 GMT

I am grasping at straws...unable to find any info on my paternal grandparents who came to the US separately as young adults in the early 1900's. My cousins and I have been trying to research both families with extremely little luck. From a passport prepared by the Romanian consolate, we believe my grandfather's name may have been Ion Dmetriuc. His name was changed to John Metro after his arrival in the US. He traveled to the US from the Forbes (?) area of Transylvania with two brothers who did not enter the US but went on to Canada. My grandmother, Wiktoria (Victoria) Ohotnicqy, came to the US from the Bukovina area of Romania as a teen, indentured as a nanny/housekeeper/cook in NYC. I have tried to search on these names without any luck. Are there any possible variances I should try? Thank you for any help provided.

Czernicz/Chornish/Miroshnitchenko/Demchenko

Ann — 22 Apr 2004 9:29:28 GMT

Daughter seeks relatives, info of Ivan Simyenovic Czernicz/Chornish or Olena Miroshnitchenko Czernicz/Chornish for family tree information. Ivan had sister Maria married to Hrisha Demchenko. Please help.

Surname Voronyak

Michael Voronyak — 13 Jun 2005 1:59:24 GMT

Looking for any information on the origin of the surname Voronyak. My GGF emmigrated from what is now Puste Cemerne, Slovakia in 1898. There are still relatives living in Slovakia. I know there is a small village in the Ukraine near Lviv that is called Voronyaki. I would like to find out if my ancesters origianlly emmigrated from the Ukraine. Thanks for any help you can provide.

Ivano-Frankivsk/Kalush Archives

Jamesd E konopelski — 6 Jul 2005 3:46:56 GMT

I have received records of Barbuszak family from Public Archives of Ivano-Frankivsk Region. They suggest further research from Ivano-Frankivsk Regional RAGS office and Kalush district RAGS office. What does RAGS stand for? I seek assistance in writing to these offices and will compensate appropriately.

relatives

cindy sullivan — 6 Aug 2002 9:45:28 GMT

I am after any information on the following people as they are my ancestor i am trying to trace my family.The information I have are the following.Spiridon Miliaresi was born in Odessa ,he married Zinovia Kutercina who was born in 1883 Stephan Stratij born in Kuban 1906 who married Maria Perepelitz born in Kuban also

SEMCZYSZYN,HAWRYLAK,WEGERAK,SEWCZYK

candaceleveille — 25 Mar 2005 5:40:30 GMT

Grandfather born in the Province of Lviv, Destrict of Jaworow, town of Zmijowiska. Looking for any family members. Email me at candaceleveille@hotmail.com

Zabolotni in Australia or Canada

trebnr — 2 Jul 2005 12:17:41 GMT

Looking for anyone with links to the Zabolotni either in Australia or Canada.

Thanks
Neil

ENGEL family Freudental South Russia now Ukraine

Rene — 4 Jul 2004 7:02:42 GMT

looking for more info on my ancestors from Freudental for 4 or more generations. If you have any connections with this surname or village, please contact me.

Curious about Last Name "Hoculik"

Sarah — 1 Mar 2004 3:57:54 GMT

I don't know if anyone can help me, but my fiance has a unique last name that is apparently of Ukrainian background.
The problem is, when his ancestors arrive to Canada, the spaeeling was probably altered and we are trying to find out what the proper pronounciation of this name would be (in English), and how it was oriniginally spelled.

If anyone can help, it'd be greatly appreciared.

Sarah

Ukrainian spelling of names

Tania — 28 Aug 2004 11:56:04 GMT

Hello,

I just came across this website and was wondering if anyone could help me as I don't know who else to ask.

My mother came from the Ukraine but has passed away and I wanted to get her name tattooed onto my wrist.

Why I'm posting is, would anyone be able to tell me the Ukrainian spelling of her name? I mean, in Ukrainian letters/characters?

Her name is Nadeszda.

I also want to get my father's name - Leslie - in Ukrainian as well.

I was born in Australia and never got around to learning to read and write Ukrainian and I would be forever in your debt if anyone could help me with these two names as I don't have any Ukrainian relatives still living to help me.

Thank you so much in advance,

Tania :)

Lemchek / Lemcheck

Cathy McC — 9 Jan 2005 6:36:54 GMT

Trying to trace my grandmother's family. All I have are the 6 sibling names (Michael, Joseph, John, Ann, Mary & Catherine). Not sure of the spelling of the Lemchek name, but the American spelling is Lemcheck. They left the Ukraine before it became part of the USSR & I think they were from western Ukraine. Also, they may have come to the US via Canada. Any leads would greatly be appreciated.

Thank you
Cathy

Onufreychuk (Onufrejow, Onufrejchuk) and Typachuk

pat_onufray — 3 Aug 2002 11:23:01 GMT

My grandfather came over to US alone, leaving all his family in Ukraine (Austian-Hungary empire at the time he left). Looking for information on the family he left in Ukraine. His Mothers maiden name was Typachuk. Going furture back, last names are Capyk and Gregoryk. The village he was born in is Trembowia, Austria. He was baptized in St. Nicholas Greek Catholic Church in Wolkowce.
Parish: Wolkowce
Deanery: Kudryntsi
District: Borshchiw
Diocese: Stanislaw
Region: Ternopli
Kingdom: Galicia
Empire: Austria

MAKSYMEC, HARASYM

Eileen Ellis — 5 Aug 2002 10:44:29 GMT

Searching for any MAKSYMEC with connections to Spasov, Galicia, Ukraine. Alos, HARASYM from Dobrotow, Galicia, Ukraine. My grandparents were Wasyl MAKSYMEC, and Justyna HARASYM who settled in NH in early 1900's.

Great Grandmother Last Name Fernesa.

Diane — 25 Apr 2004 10:36:34 GMT

My great Grandmother came from the Ukraine. She left family behind such as brothers and sisters. I wonder HOW to go about finding those folks, they would probably not be with us still, but I would like to contact their family.

family

Tara Rapp — 8 Dec 2003 4:21:31 GMT

seeking info on Telka Molovana (spelling ?)from Skalat, Ukraine born 1900. Any information you have would be great. I am traveling to Ukraine in July 04. Thank you.

Old Village of Teolin, Kiev, Russia 1913

Anne Prossik Corrigan — 15 Jun 2003 3:32:21 GMT

ATTN: Seniors!!

Anyone hear of the town or village of Teolin and what BIG city is it near? My Dad was from Teolin as my grandparents, aunts & uncles. Thanks

recherche

paczecha — 22 Dec 2003 9:24:04 GMT

je cherche le village de synewidko wyzne a cote de strij pour rechercher une trace de le famille Paczecha

Merci d avance

Old Village Tiolen, Kiev, Russia 1913

Anne Prossik Corrigan — 15 Jun 2003 3:35:44 GMT

ATTN: SENIORS: My father and grandparents & family were the Prossik's. I have all the geneology but want to know
where old village of 1913 Tiolen is located and near what big city. Perhaps the name was changed or is obsolete. Anyone
know where I can get info from the library on village name changes or the proper email address to get information on village name changes. I have tried many hours and even used message boards once. Someone out there, especially Seniors must remember TIOLEN, KIEV, RUSSIA from 1913.Thanks.

New Ukrainian Forum

Andrey — 29 Oct 2003 3:24:35 GMT

ukrainianforum.cjb.net is a place for anything and everything Ukrainian. We have great information, entertaining pages, links, a forum, and much more!

19th Century Genealogy research in Lemberg

C_Hexter — 2 Jun 2002 7:28:25 GMT

I am just beginning to research the Lemberg (Lvov) branch of my family. Is there a municipal archive in Lvov I can correspond with which has access to birth/death/marriage records for the period 1800 - 1875? Are there any records available elsewhere?

Finding vital records in the Ukraine

violetsippel — 1 Jul 2003 1:37:10 GMT

does anyone know how I can obtain vital records (birth, marriage, etc.) in the Ukraine, perhaps from a church in the town where my grandparents were born? My grandfather came from Stryj --or Stryy in English.

DIDUCH

Syzek — 4 Nov 2002 11:47:34 GMT

Michael and Lena (Koski) Diduch were married in Winnipeg Manitoba, then moved to Chicago. She died in 1959. She is my Great Aunt's daughter.

Tim Syzek

UGS UPDATE: New information added to site

UGS Member Services — 6 Sep 2002 8:00:16 GMT

New information has been added to the UJS web site to help you with your family research.
* Surname index; August and Sept additions to the Rootsweb Surname Index.
* Chat log from the July chat session held on About.com.

http://www.rootsweb.com/~ukrgs/

UGS Member Services

information on the surname Dobchuk

Bonnie Dobchuk — 27 Jun 2002 4:42:47 GMT

Does anyone know alternate spellings or any information on the surname Dobchuk?

New UGS Mail Lists

@@genresearch@iwaniwassocs.com — 13 Jul 2002 10:41:50 GMT

The UGS is pleased to announce the creation of 2 new mail lists; 1 was just
completed a few days ago and the other the UGS has adopted for moderation:

1) UKRAINE; new mail list pertaining to Ukrainian surnames. Need
information on a surname, have any information on one, or just to exhange
information about Ukrainian surnames, go to
http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/surname/u/ukraine.html
to get instructions on how to subscribe.

2) UKR-DONETSK-OBLAST; adopted mail list for the exchange of genealogical
information pertaining to Donesk Oblast. To subscribe, send a message to
UKR-DONETSK-OBLAST-L-request@rootsweb.com that contains the word

subscribe

and nothing else. If you prefer digest mode, you should send the command
instead to UKR-DONETSK-OBLAST-D-request@rootsweb.com.

Terry
http://www.rootsweb.com/~ukrgs/

EVENT: Ukrainian Chat for Genealogists

UGS Member Services — 7 Jul 2002 9:28:17 GMT

Ukrainian Genealogy Chat scheduled for Tuesday, July 16,
at 10 PM EST hosted by the Ukrainian Genealogical Society.
Be sure to mark your calendars for this event and don't miss it.
July 16... 10:00pm
http://genealogy.about.com/gi/chat/cs.htm
Choose a Nickname by typing over GUEST, pick a birthdate (your choice!),
and click CONNECT

CHAT: UGS Sponsored Chat Session

UGS Member Services — 14 Jun 2002 6:00:05 GMT

The UGS is sponsoring a Ukrainian Chat this coming Monday night.

Please join us for a Ukrainian Genealogy Chat on Monday, night, 6/18, at 10:00pm ET.

http://genealogy.about.com/gi/chat/cs.htm

1. Erase "Guest" and choose a nickname
2. Choose a birthdate (your choice!)
3. And click CONNECT!!

Wait for window to load. The chat window does use Java, so your browser
must be Java enabled.

See you then!!

UGS Member Services
http://www.rootsweb.com/~ukrgs/

ADMIN: New feature linking message boards and lists

UGS Member Services — 2 Jun 2002 5:48:36 GMT

Some of the people on the UKRGENSOCIETY mail list are seeing a new type of message showing up in their inbox. This message references a Message Board URL. What this denotes is that a message has been posted on the UGS message board and has been automatically forwarded to the mail list. This is called the gateway feature. If anyone on the mail list wants to respond to this type of message all they have to do is click on the link. Please read the following for a better understanding of this invaluable resource:

Q. What is the gateway which links message boards and mailing lists?
A. This exciting feature was designed to integrate a message board with the mailing list for the same subject (surname, locality, etc.). Many mailing list administrators opt to have a mailing list receive "gatewayed" messages--messages which are originally posted on a corresponding message board. When the list and board administrators agree to use the gateway all messages posted to the corresponding board are instantly copied in full to the allied list.

When you see gatewayed messages on a mailing list to which you subscribe, and you wish to reply to the message, you should be aware that the poster of the message is most likely not subscribed to the list. Replies should be made on the board by going to the URL (address) in the gatewayed message. Your reply on the board will then be "gatewayed" back to the list as well.

If you can click on the URL to access the message you should do so, and others (mainly AOL users) who cannot should copy and paste the URL into the browser window. By replying on the board you ensure that the poster will see the reply to the message he posted and also that the thread of the message is preserved on the board for the benefit of future researchers who may find the messages in a search.

For additional information, see http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec?htx=Help&r=rw&p=to...

UGS Member Services

Web Source: Skalat Business Directory - 1929

UGS Member Services — 18 May 2002 7:32:43 GMT

The following link contains translated information from the 1929
Business Directory of what is presently Skalat, Ukraine (use to be in
Poland).

http://www.geocities.com/ejmarkow/sbd.html

RESOURCE: GENEALOGICAL SOURCES IN CANADA

UGS Member Services — 18 May 2002 7:30:51 GMT

GENEALOGICAL SOURCES IN CANADA
http://www.archives.ca/02/02020203_e.html

Topics:
Military Records
Citizenship (Naturalization) Records
Loyalist Sources
Acadian Sources
LI-RA-MA (Russian Consular Records)
Home children
Military Records
Pre-First World War records
First World War records (1914-1918)
Post First World War records, including Second World War

RESOURCE: Immigrant and Passenger Arrivals

UGS Member Services — 18 May 2002 7:29:20 GMT

Immigrant and Passenger Arrivals
Catalog of NARA Microfilm Publications
http://www.nara.gov/publications/microfilm/immigrant/immpass...

Contents
* Foreword
* The National Archives Microfilm Publication Program
* Catalogs of Microfilm Publications
* Microfilm Pricing Policy
* Microfilm Specifications
* Introduction
* Records of the U.S. Customs Service, 1820--ca. 1891
* Atlantic, Gulf, and Great Lakes Ports
* Baltimore, Maryland
* Boston, Massachusetts
* New Orleans, Louisiana
* New York, New York
* Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
* Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1891--1957
* Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina
* Baltimore, Maryland
* Boston, Massachusetts
* Detroit, Michigan
* Galveston, Texas
* Gloucester, Massachusetts
* Gulfport and Pascagoula, Mississippi
* Key West, Florida
* New Bedford, Massachusetts
* New Orleans, Louisiana
* New York, New York
* Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
* Portland, Maine
* Providence, Rhode Island
* St. Albans, Vermont, District
* San Francisco, California
* Savannah, Georgia
* Seattle, Washington and Other Washington Ports
* Guide to the Soundex System
* Index to Publication Numbers
* Index to Publications by Port
* Index to Microfilm Holdings in the Regional Archives
* Instructions for Ordering Microfilm Publications

US Ports of Entry in Canada
St. Albans Lists Soundex
http://www.ins.usdoj.gov/graphics/aboutins/history/POELIST/C...

EVENT: Ethnic Heritage Day: Celebrating Diversity in NJ

UGS Member Services — 18 May 2002 7:27:13 GMT

For those who are in the NJ area:

Monmouth County Genealogy Society [MCGS] will present an Ethnic Heritage
Day on Saturday, June 8th at the Monmouth County Library & Archives,
Symmes Road, Manalapan, from 10am - 2pm. Admission is FREE.

Experienced family historians representing a wide range of ethnicities
will be on hand to answer individual questions about researching the
family tree.

Celebrating Diversity in New Jersey, our experts will provide help in
searching for African-American, Hispanic, Italian, German, Irish,
English, Jewish, Native American, Ukrainian, and other ancestors. Come
discover that genealogy is just as much fun, just as rewarding, and yes,
just as frustrating, searching for ancestors who came to this country in
the 20th century as for those who came earlier.

Best of all, the advice is free, courtesy of MCGS and our generous
volunteers!

Directions: http://www.shore.co.monmouth.nj.us/archives/contact.htm

MCGS
PO Box 5
Lincroft, NJ 07738-0005
http://home.infi.net/~kjshelly/mcgs.html

UPDATE: RSL Surname Index List

UGS Member Services — 15 May 2002 1:47:22 GMT

One great tool at Rootsweb is the surname list search. However, it is
limited to just surnames and locations. The UGS has implemented an index
extract list based on the notices published by Rootsweb for new surnames
that they've added during each month. April's has just been completed. If
you find a surname, location, or any other data in the index lists, then you
can go to the RSL search and get the researcher details.

To view the newest resource on UGS go to http://www.rootsweb
com/~ukrgs/surname/

This page can also be access from the Resource Page.

UGS Member Services
http://www.rootsweb.com/~ukrgs/

DAGYS Billiard Board Manuf, Odessa abt 1920

Mary Strovink Daukas — 13 May 2002 4:59:12 GMT

Seeking ancestors & descendants in Ukraine of the following:

Augustus VAGNER/ von Vagner/ Vagneris/ Wagner , Blacksmith, Klausuchiai, Birzai,LTU; c 1853

Spouse: Elzbietos DAGYTES/DAGYS; Birzai, EV Reformed, LTU; c.1853 died flu epidemic in LTU

Son: Krisius VAGNERIS/WAGNER; Panevezys, LTU b. 4Oct 1893; mayor of Birzai
LYU 1931-1935; spouse Elena JAKOVENSKIATE/ Yakovenskaya b. 25 May 1895, Izium City, Charkov Province, Russia Ukrainian Nationality, Lithuanian Citizen, Orthodox Religion. Her father was Baltrus Yakovenskyij

Daughter: Katre VAGNERAITE/WAGNER; Soldeliskiai, Ev Ref, Birzai, LTU;
b. 24 February1879; to USA 1907; spouse KayetanKayeton Augustus/ (?).

Daughter: Anna Mary VAGNERAITE/WAGNER, b. 1873 to USA 1907

Daughter: Mary VAGNERAITE/WAGNER, b. LTU died flu epidemic in Lithuania

Son: Peter VAGNERIS/WAGNER b LTU died in USA, marriage in Birzai, LTU

Granddaughter : Nina VAGNERYTE; Birzai, LTU; b. approx 1929 married Russian Recruiting Officer Povilas OLEINIKOVAS in Birzai LTU 1 July 1946.

Grandson: ? Kris VAGNERIS/WAGNER; Birzai

Relative: Auntie Kotryna DREVINSKAITE BALCIUNIENE visited Birzai,LTU; 1938

Relative: priest Juosape DUBNISCOSE/DUBNIKAS; living in Kibuiscose/Kiburiai, LTU; 1938. Baptized 1910 Birzai
Catholic Church. Parents Martynas Dubnikas and
Katre Balciunaite. Died 1996

Son-in-law Povilas OLEINIKOVAS, Russian military officer, from Russia. His father Mitrofanos Oleinikovas.

Relative: Dagys or Wagner in Odessa, Ukraine who manufactured billiard tables c 1920. Krisius E Vagneris lived with uncle in Odessa while attending school. I have been told that there was a movie on Ukrainian TV showing an
advertisement column displaying add saying "Dagys - Billiards - Dagys.

Thank you for your kind assistance.

Mary

Baltrus/ YelenaYakovenskyi, Isyum City, Charkov, Ukraine 1895

Mary Strovink Daukas — 13 May 2002 4:42:02 GMT

Elena Jakovenskaite / Yelena Yakovenskaya was born in Izium City, Charkov Province, Ukraine on 25 May 1895. Her father was Blatrus Jakovensky/ Yakovenskyi.

Elena married the Mayor of Birzai Lithuania, Krisius Vagneris/ Wagner & they had a daughter, Nina Vagneryte/ Wagner, born 1929 in Birzai Lithuania.

They all survived WWII,

Nina married a Russian Recruiting officer in Birzai LT 1 July 1946.

Then Elena left Lithuania with Nina and her husband, maybe going to Germany.

We have lost track of them since that time & I am hoping to find her family.
Perhaps Yelena returned to her birth place of Izyum City, Kharkov, Ukraine.

Nina would be about 70yrs of age today. We very much want to contact her.

Thank you for your kind assistance.

Mary Strovink Daukas
Pine Mountain CA

WARNING: Genealogy Scam

UGS Member Services — 7 May 2002 3:57:19 GMT

EVENT: Toronto Ukrainian Genealogy Group

UGS Member Services — 4 May 2002 7:11:37 GMT

For those in the Toronto area the next meeting of the Toronto
UkrainianGenealogy Group
will be on Tuesday, May 14, Andrij Makuch will speak on "Ukrainian
Canadian Historical
Writing."
He will look at how writings dealing with Ukrainians in Canada have
evolved from: early English Canadian authors viewing Ukrainian Canadians
as a social problem; to Ukrainian Canadians understanding and
validating their experiences in Canada; to Systematic efforts to record
the Ukrainian-Canadian past; and, finally, to Placing Ukrainians within
the context of Canadian history overall.

Mr. Makuch will comment on specific works that people may encounter
in the course
of their genealogical research.

The meeting will take place 7pm at St.Vladimirs Institute 620 Spadina
Ave. It is
located just south of Harbord St. Parking is available in rear of
building and on the surrounding streets.Carefully read the posted times
for street parking..

Fee.$5.00

CSURA / CHURA

cherylwenberg — 4 May 2003 3:05:43 GMT

Researching CSURA surname from Preluky.
My step grandmother was Tatiana CSURA.
Various spellings found in her paper work.
Curyea Chura Ciura.
She went under Tanka Chura.

She married Danko KORNAFEL / KARNOFEL
Various spellings found with his as well.
He also was from Preluky.

They married in June of 1913 in Chicago.

Names appearing on the marriage certificate are:

Michael MUSZKA
Andreus JAROSYM

KICAK

DYERKO

I have more information.

Thank you, Cheryl Balog Wenberg

Welcome!

@@genresearch@iwaniwassocs.com — 20 Apr 2002 10:05:42 GMT

Welcome to the newest message board on Rootsweb/Ancestry.com and the latest in the family of resources provided by the Ukrainian Genealogical Society. To learn more about UGS click on the Links & Announcements.
This message board was created for UGS members and visitors to communicate and exchange information on their personal family research projects, provide help, and suggestions.
The UGS Staff will use this board to place updates, information, and certain other adminitrative postings that would be benefit to both members and visitors.

Again, welcome and happy hunting.

UGS
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