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Researching: ZUKOVIC, ZUKOVICOVA, HARBIST, ROHAC
My name is Maria Gisslen, born Zukovicova. I was born at Cabalovce ocres Mezilaborce,
Slovakia. I have relatives and cousins to my father in Pennsylvania, Zukovic and Harbist. From
my mother's side of the familly, there is Rohac from Nagov. Please contact me.
email: Maria Gisslen - n.gisslen@telia.com
- Posted 14 July 1999

Researching: MARVAR, BIRK
Looking for the names Ursula Marvar and Joseph Birk from Austria-Hungary.
email: - LVJan@webtv.net
- Posted 14 July 1999

Researching: LEDVAK, SAXA, PAVLUVCIK, MILLER, JACKSON,
HOWIE, MCGUIRE
Hello, I am searching for info on my great-grandparents, Stephen Ledvak and Julia Saxa. They
emigrated from Slovakia in the early 1900s, 1911 or before. My grandmother, Margaret Ledvak,
was the only child of eight to be born in the US. The rest were born in Slovakia. They ended up
in Scranton (Lackawanna County), PA. I have a very strong feeling that this family was from
Brezovica, as I came across an Anna Ledvak on the internet that was from Brezovica, who
immigrated to the US in 1907 and died in Bridgeport (Fairfield County), CT in 1916. She was
married to John Pavluvcik. Don't know for sure if she was related to my g-grandfather, but I have
a strong feeling that she was, as all of the Ledvaks that I found on the Social Security Death Index
are direct descendants of my great-grandparents. The eight children of my great grandparents
were: Frances (a spinster), Julia (m. Steve Miller), Martha (m. to Mr. Jackson), Helen (a spinster),
Stephen Jr. (m. to Sally), Emil (m. to Mary), Irene (m. to Richard "Dick" Howie) and my
grandmother, Margaret, who m. Harold (christened Michael) McGuire. If anyone has any info
they could share with me, please e-mail me. Thank you.
email: Jamie O'Brien - jamie.a.obrien@gte.net
- Posted 14 July 1999

Researching: PUNDZAK
Searching for the Slovakia village where John and Michael Pundzak were born. They immigrated
to America between 1885-1890 and settled in Hazelton, PA, before moving to Pittsburgh, PA
region to raise their families. I need to find their birth place so I can research more into our family
history. Thank you.
email: Doris Mae Pundzak - Rehcal6@aol.com
- Posted 14 July 1999

Researching: NARRETER
Could you help me? I am looking for the origin of the first name "Felizitas". Is it a common
spelling in Slavic or German for the first name "Felicity"? Also, I am searching for the origin of
the surname Narreter. Could you help? Thanks. (Editor's Note: "Felizitas" is certainly not a
"common" name in The Czech Republic, or Slovakia, but is not unusual and is the same root as
"Felicity" in that language. It is derived from the Latin "felicitas" and related to the English word,
"felicitation", all of which mean " happiness", "best wishes" or "good feelings", such as in the
expression, "Greetings and felicitations.")
email: - Nancyhards@aol.com
- Posted 14 July 1999

Researching: KOLLAR, KOLCUN
Looking for information on Maria Kollar, born August 15, 1878, in Presov, Slovakia, married
surname Kolcun.
email: Michael Bregande - marbreg@sprintmail.com
- Posted 13 July 1999

Researching: PRIBULA
I'm interesting in contacting people with the surname of Pribula. My family was from Fintice,
near Bradislava.
email: Stephen J. Pribula Esq. - pribula@superlink.net
- Posted 13 July 1999

Researching: GROSSWIRTH, ROSENFELD
My name is Raymond Grosswirth. I was very interested to discover that Dr. Sigmond Grosswirth
(1870-1931) and Margit Rosenfeld Grosswirth (1889-1927) are buried in a Jewish cemetery in
Presov. My grandfather, Henry Grosswirth, was born in Hungary and moved to the United States
with his wife, Sallie. I am sure that Sigmond and Margit are distant relatives and would be
grateful for any information about them.
email: - rgrosswi@mcls.rochester.lib.ny.us
- Posted 13 July 1999

Researching: KLUG, TITZE, TIETZE, FETTER, TSCHERNER, CZERNA,
DEGWERT, BOHMER
Researching above surnames.
email: - degwertphoto@earthlink.net
- Posted 12 July 1999

Researching: MAKOVEC, MESAROS, FORGAC, KAPERAK
I'm doing some searching on four relatives: Makovec, Mesaros, Forgac and Kaperak. I believe
that all came from Slovakia or Czechoslovakia. Three cities that we know of are Brutovce Spic,
Beharovce Spic, Zemplinska, Zemplinske or Zemplinsky Zupa. I am not sure if Spic or Zupa
means anything. Andrew and Michael Makovec came to the US around 1909 - 1912. Elizabeth
Forgac came over around 1908 through New York and settled in Johnstown, PA before locating
in Youngstown, Ohio. Steve Kaperak came to the US with his dad, Peter, and settled in
Struthers, OH. How would I search birth records? Do any exist during that period? How do I
find records on the landings in New York? Are there any internet search addresses? Thanks.
email: Raymond G. Makovec - RMakovec@MSN.com
- Posted 12 July 1999

Researching: GOLIAN
Researching Andrea Golian, born in 1875 in Slovakia, immigrated to United States in 1902.
email: John Golian - jgolian@webtv.net
- Posted 12 July 1999

Researching: LAMANECZ
Looking for relatives of Majk Lamanecz, who immigrated to New Jersey, USA and then to
Saskatchewan, Canada in 1904.
email: Brian L. Irvine - birvine@cadvision.com
- Posted 12 July 1999

Researching: MURNICK
We are trying to find relatives of our maternal grandparents, Sarah and Harry Murnick, who
immigrated to the United States in the early 20th century. They settled in Durham, North
Carolina. We would appreciate your help.
email: Susan Roth Weiss - Susan.S.Roth@kp.org
- Posted 12 July 1999

Researching: BERTICS
I am searching for information regarding my paternal family. My grandfather, Frank Bertics, was
born in Nagy Kapos, Hungary, now Velke Kapusany, Slovakia, in 1900. His father, Janos
Bertics, was from the same village. Any information would be helpful.
email: - sabertics@hotmail.com
- Posted 11 July 1999

Researching: KANTARIKOVA
Searching for Kantarikova in Chlebnice, Slovakia, 1890-1915.
email: William Franckey - franckey@galesburg.net
- Posted 11 July 1999

Researching: PRISCHAK, PRISCAKOVA, PROKOP, SEMANCO, ZIESKO, YURIK, SWARTZ
I am researching Andrew Prischak, grandfather, John Prokop, grandmother, Mary (Prokop)
Prischak. From my mothers side of the family, I am researching Mary Julia Semanco Prischak,
grandfather, John Ziesko, brother, John Yurik. Both parents were born Aug. 1898, Drinov,
Czeckoslovakia. They had property in Lemesany, between Presov and Kosice. Also, the names
of Issac Swartz and Marie Priscakova appear in papers. I welcome any information or help in
obtaining any further information. (Editor's Note: Priscakova is the feminine form of the name
Prischak. Marie Pirscakova is most likely the same as Mary Prischak.)
email: - EdLAdkins@aol.com
- Posted 11 July 1999

Researching: ANTALIK
I am looking for the origin of my surname Antalik. Some relatives think it may be Slovak or Hungarian.
All information will be appreciated.
email: April Antalik - aprilzInNC@aol.com
- Posted 11 July 1999

Researching: SZTANYO, DENDIL, SCHWERHARDT, MAYTAS
Kalnica, just south of Trencin, was the home of my grandfather Anton Sztanyo. His father reportedly
owned a vineyard in the town. They immigrated via Bremen, Germany to New York in 1905.
email: Mark Sztanyo - marksztanyo@hotmail.com
- Posted 11 July 1999

Researching: KLABNIK, KUDLOC, GAYDOS, BOBIK
Searching for information about my grandfather John Klabnik, who was born 23 May 1885 - probably in
the Prepradno region. The only information known about him is that there was a step-family in Slovakia
and that a sister, Anna, also immigrated to the United States.
I am also looking for information about my grandmother's family. Her name was Mary Gaydos, born 15
August 1896. Her father, Joseph Gaydos, born 1870, and mother, Eva Kudloc, born 24 December 1874
were from Austria Hungary. Eva's parents were Adam Kudloc, born 1 August 1837 and Anne Bobik, born
24 January 1840. Any information will be appreciated.
email: Susan Klabnik Miller - jrmiller@interaxs.net
- Posted 11 July 1999

Researching: LESKO
I am searching for any information on Joseph Lesko born in the
Austro-Hungarian empire in 1863. He married a woman named Anna (born 1865).
Joseph died in 1944 while Anna died in 1948. Both died in Binghamton, New
York.
email: Scott Lesko - scott.lesko@wilcom.com
- Posted 10 July 1999

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Researching: HIRCHAK
Looking for information on the Hirchak family.
email: Steve Hirchak - We need an email address Steve
- Posted 10 July 1999

Researching: BENAK
Searching for relatives with the family name Benak. My grandfather and
grandmother emigrated from Jugoslavia and settled in Buchanan, MI.
email: - MillieB468@aol.com
- Posted 10 July 1999

Researching: VINCHUR, BEHUN
I'm searching for information on my grandparents. Andrew Vinchur
settled in Hazelton, PA and was married to Anne Behun. I'm not sure how
spellings may have changed when coming to America. Thank you.
email: - bvinchur@rehabvisions.com
- Posted 10 July 1999

Researching: HIGHDUCHECK, BENEDICT
Does this sound like a Slovak Name to you? Joseph Highducheck was
born abt. 1862 either in Budapest, Austrian-Hungarian empire or
Bitlar,Austria. I have trouble with the maps and georgraphy changing.
Any help would be appreciated. He married Julia Benedict and came to US.
Thanks.
email: Vern Phillips - vernphil@fea.net
- Posted 10 July 1999

Researching: SIROCJMAN, SZORISM
My maternal Slovak grandfather was named Fedor (Frank) Skormisley. This is
an Americanization of a name that began with Szorism (?) He married a Slovak
immigrant Helena Sirocjman from the village of Bachua. Frank and Helena
probably immigrated to the US in the late 1880s. They left Mahoney City, PA
to settle in Monogah, WV. Any help in locating any living relatives would be
wonderful. Thank you.
email: - GParker493@aol.com
- Posted 10 July 1999

Researching: FAKTOR, MEDVED
I would appreciate any information regarding my great grandparents:
Veronica (sp?) Faktor, born in Crnaz, Slovakia on Feb. 2, 1886. Married in
1901 to Marko Medved, born in Kozica, Slavonia on June or July 19, 1882.
Both immigrated to US in about 1907 with two children: Katherine Maria
Medved, born in Kozica, Slavonia on Oct. 19, 1905 and Paul Medved. A third
child, Anna, was born in Wisconsin, USA. Thank you.
email: Christie Dasek-Kaine - dasekain@oz.sunflower.org
- Posted 10 July 1999

Researching: FRIEDL, STARK, KUND, EIBEN, ORIENT,
GEDEON, QUALLICH, WITKOFSKY, SCHMOTZER, SANDS, FOLDVARY, FRANZ
Researching ancestors from Metzenseifen, Slovakia including great grandfather
Ludwig Friedl aka Witofsky (b.9 Jan 1860, d.18 Apr 1940), his wife Pauline
Stark (b. 25 May 1866, d.27 Apr 1931), great grandfather Anton Stark (b. 14
Apr 186, d. 17 Jul 1905) and his wife Agnes KUND (b.abt 1870, d. 15 Oct
1936). All of them were born in Metzenseifen and emmigrated to Pittsburgh,
PA. Other surnames on this side of the family include Eiben, Orient, Gedeon,
Quallich, Sscmotzer, Sands, Foldvary and Frantz.
email: Thomas Hoey - thoeypgh@aol.com
- Posted 10 July 1999

Researching: ZAFINA, ZAFIAN, ZAFINOVA
Please provide any information available about Jan or Georg Zafina (in USA-
Zafian), or wife, Anna Zafinova, Vysne Raslavice,(now Slovakia), circa 1890.
Thank you.
email: Tom Zafian - TZafian@aol.com
- Posted 10 July 1999

Researching: KOLESAR, STANISLAV
My wife is the former Debra Ann Kolesar.
Debbi's father's name is Edward Coleman Kolesar, from Uniontown, PA. Ed's
father's name was Joseph Kolesar, and his grandfather's name was George
Kolesar. In searching through your Stanislav family tree, I have found a
connection with my wife's family.
John Stanislav, b. 1869 in Koterbach, married Mary Kolesar, b. 1866 (I
assume in Koterbach). Mary Kolesar is the above-mentioned George Kolesar's
sister. I know that George Kolesar was born around 1860 (probably in
Koterbach) and married a Katherine (last name unknown, also presumably from
Koterbach). They immigrated to Uniontown, PA, and had 8 children: Joseph,
Nick, Mike, John, Steve, Margaret, Mary, and Katherine.
Could you please see if any of your immigration records or Koterbach census
records mention George Kolesar and his wife Katherine? I would be ever
grateful for any additional knowledge about the Kolesar family from
Koterbach. The 1831 Census of
Koterbach lists a Ondrej Kolesar. Does anyone know the connection between
him and George? I would be ever grateful for any additional knowledge about
the Kolesar family from Koterbach.
email: Robert Anschuetz - anschuer@orlando.veridian.com
- Posted 10 July 1999

Researching: HYPSA LUNAK
Jan Hypsa and his new bride, Alzabeta Lunak, from Velky Ujezd, arrived Christmas day, 1856, at
the port of New Orleans, LA. They later moved to Manitowoc, WI. I have searched and can't
find the name of ship. Has anyone had any luck in finding passenger list in Bremen newspapers?
email: A. Hybsha - noblewolf69@hotmail.com
- Posted 09 July 1999

Researching: SLADEK, LURMANN
I'm looking for ancestors of Thomas Sladek, of Slovakia, who married Doris Lurmann of
Germany. Thomas Sladek's mother, also from Slovakia, was named Mary Sladek.
email: - Louisek20@aol.com
- Posted 09 July 1999

Researching: LUCAK
Looking for Lucak ancestors, originally from Bratislavia. My grandfather immigrated to the US in
the early 1900s. My Dad, and his brother, both deceased, had their name changed to Lucas. Any
info would be appreciated. Thanks.
email: - EL9A@aol.com
- Posted 09 July 1999

Researching: HIRAVY
Hiravy is my surname and I am looking for relatives.
email: - Soaphollow@aol.com
- Posted 09 July 1999

Researching: TYL
Searching surname Tyl, given name Edward, came to USA in early 1900's from Poland.
email: - ltyl@snet.net
- Posted 09 July 1999

Researching: MRAZEK
I am searching for information regarding the Mrazek family that originated in the Drahovce/Drahoviec
region of Slovakia, particularly for information about relatives of Peter and Steven Mrazek who settled in
Pennsylvania. Some names are John (d. 1967) whose wife's name was Ursula; Peter, John's son born in
1948; Emil, John's son currently living in Partizanski; Rudolph, John's son currently living in Lancar. Any
contact or information will be appreciated.
email: - Fitznine@aol.com
- Posted 08 July 1999

Researching: APPLEBAUM, BOOS, BECHTLOFF, BRAUN/BROWN, DITTBRENNER,
ERSPAMER, FAULKNER, FELLIN, FLANNERY, GICKING, GOTTSTEIN, HOFFMAN, HOLLAND, HOLLAND, HUMENIK,
LAUTT, LIZOTTE, MARCHETTI, MARTINI, NESSLER/NESLER, SAUER, SELTZER, WEGHER
I am searching for information about the following families: Applebaum (Philadelphia), Boos, Bechtloff,
Braun/Brown, Dittbrenner, Erspamer, Faulkner (England), Fellin, Flannery (MA), Gicking, Gottstein,
Hoffman Eastern Europe/Russia), Holland (Ireland), Holland (Germany), Humenik (Slovakia), Lautt
Philadelphia), Lizotte (MA/CA), Marchetti (Castelfondo), Martini (Revo, Italy), Nessler/Nesler (Malosco,
Italy), Sauer, Seltzer (Eastern Europe/Russia/, Wegher (Italy to PA to WY).
email: June Nessler - 6610bj@humboldt1.com
- Posted 08 July 1999

Researching: HAVAS
I am search for relatives with the Havas surname who originated in Poprad, Slovakia.
email: Greg Havas - GregH@CrownAm.com
- Posted 08 July 1999

Researching: MAKAJ, ROZMIKULOVA
Searching for any information about people with these surnames from the town (or district) of Zvala who
may have immigrated to the United States around 1905.
email: Gail - gmac282@inetworld.net
- Posted 08 July 1999

Researching: SALANSKY
Michael Salansky, a coal miner, came to the United States around the turn of the century- allegedly to
avoid the draft. Any information about the surname will be greatly appreciated.
email: Steve and Kathy Ruthven - ruthv@innw.net
- Posted 08 July 1999

Researching: BOBOLA, LAZAREK
Adalbert Bobola (father, Joannes, gr. father Mathias) was born in Mszanka (Gorlice) Poland. His wife
Telka Lazarek, the daughter of Ewa Lazarek and gr. duaghter of Frances Lazarek, was born in Luzna.
They immigrated to the United States in 1905 and raised a family in Port Allegheny, PA. I am trying to
contact relatives of the Bobolas in Mszanka and Moszceni, as well as relatives of the Lazareks in Luzna.
email: C. Brookfield - cbfield@i-cafe.net
- Posted 07 July 1999

Researching: LEPSIK, LEFSKI, DEMITER, DEMETER, KRATKY
I am looking for information about Steven/Istvan Lefski, born 3 December 1883, and his wife Maria
Demiter/Demeter, born 22 March 1893. Both emigrated from Apathegyalja, Hungary in 1912. We believe
that Steven's parents were Jano Lepsik/Lefski and Maria Kratky. We believe that Maria Demiter's parents
were Martin and Anna Demiter/Demeter. Please contact me if you recognize any of these names.
email: - climbrdude@aol.com
- Posted 07 July 1999

Researching: SAINASKY, LIPTAK
I am looking for information about the Sainasky and Liptak families who emigrated from a small town on
the Polish border, possibly Balgaria (sic) prior to the early days of WWI. They came by way of Sweden
prior to settling in Cleveland, Ohio. There may be some relatives in the coal mining area of eastern
Pennsylvania.
email: - omega@tidalwave.net
- Posted 07 July 1999

Researching: KUTY
I am searching for information about the Kuty family. My gr. grandfather is George Albert Kuty who
married Elizabeth Pollack. Any information will be helpful.
email: Brian Force - fourforce@yahoo.com
- Posted 07 July 1999

Researching: HARCSAR
Please contact me if you surname is Harcsar.
email: Christian J. Harcsar - cjudd@gis.net
- Posted 07 July 1999

Researching: BOSKO, SZABO, HIRKO, FEDORTSAK
I am looking for my grandmother's brothers. They were born
in Vinne, by Michalovce, Slovakia. My grandmother's name was Maria Bosko.
Her father's name was Michal Bosko who was born in Pticie by Humenne. Her
mother's name was Zuzana Szabo born in Vinne. I am looking for family of
Michal Bosko born l0-l5-l864, Bartolomej Bosko born 7-1-l868, Michal Bosko
born l0-5-l874 and Pavol Bosko born 1-21-l880. Grandmother had a sister
Rozalia Bosko who came to US to her brother in Bitumen, Pa. I know for sure
that Bartolomej was in US because grandmother asked her sister Rozalia how
are Berti's children. My grandmother died in l947. Other names in her
family are Hirko and Fedortsak. Thank you and Dakujem.
email: Vladimir Beca - zlatab8968@msn.com
- Posted 06 July 1999

Researching: BAGIN, MINAR
Looking for information on the Bagin and Minar surnames.
email: Bruce Bagin - bbagin@hotmail.com
- Posted 06 July 1999

Researching: FUHRER
We have heard that our cousin, Olga (Henu) Fuhrer was born in Nove
Mesto, Czechoslovakia in 1915. Her father David Fuhrer was in the army
and her mother died in child birth. We understand that there was an
outbreak of small pox when Olga was about two or three, and she
contracted the disease. David Fuhrer was born in 1888, his father was Ignatz
Fuhrer. Ignatz Fuhrer had 12 sons. The youngest, Sandor, when he was
released from Auschwitz, purchased one of the largest vineyards in what was
then Czechoslovakia. The family had buried their money, prior to being taken
to the concentration camp. When the communists took over
Czechoslovakia, Sandor fled to Israel, leaving behind the business.
Looking for Fuhrer Family - Bratislavia - Nove Mesto
Thank you for any information you can give us.
email: Norman and Jean Fuhrer - nfuhrer@iu.net
- Posted 06 July 1999

Researching: SZTEGUN, PEREVUZNIK, OZIMO
George Sztegun, George Peruvuznik, Mary Ozimok all from Seredne. Sztegun
was a landowner and part of the family is still living on the old homestead.
Andrew Sztegun arrived in Western PA about 1915, Elizabeth Perevunik came
1921. They were married in Fredricktown, PA. Mary Ozimok was the mother of
Elizabeth. Trying to locate the county that Seredne is in as I am trying
to get their birth certificates.
email: - fastgram@aol.com
- Posted 06 July 1999

Researching: KARAC, WILEM
Hi! My Great-parents were supposedly from Bratislava, Czechoslovakia.
Their names were Josef Karac and Johanna Wilem. She was born on May 15,
1892 and came to America alone when she was 15. They married in the
United States. Any help would be appreciated! Thank you.
email: Philip A. Bulone - chichimungo@worldnet.att.net
- Posted 06 July 1999

Researching: SPICAK
I am searching for any information about anyone with the surname Spicak. My
father is Charles Spicak Jr. and born in Texas to Kharel Spicak who
immigrated to Texas with his cousin Fritz. Please send me any names and
addresses of any contacts in Czechoslovakia.
email: - mspicak@icsi.net
- Posted 05 July 1999

Researching: CHUTA, OWOCHAK, CHULICK
My grandparents came the Galicia Austria area. I have little information
to go on, but would love to learn some information on them. The only
information I have are as follows: Christina Chuhta -- b 9-14-1874 in Zdynia
Powiat Galicia Austria; d 12-28-1947 in Benld, Illinois, USA.
Parents: Nicolai & Paraskova Chuhta; Siblings: Theodora, Alexandria,
1/2 brother: Peter Owochak. Wasyl (Wallace) Chulick -- b 1-1-1870 in
Schwerzova Powait Julo, Austria; d July 10, 1934 in Benld, Illinois, USA;
Parents: Joseph & Marina Chulick. I am unsure of the correct spelling of
the last names. I think that they may have been altered when they
immigrated to the United States--I think through the port of New York City.
If you can help me in any way, it would be greatly appreciated. Thank
you in advance.
email: - ckline25@ix.netcom.com
- Posted 05 July 1999

Researching: GARBIT, LICONIN
My grandfather was Mike Garbit and he was born
on 10/20/1890 in Slovenia and he had an uncle or brother named Mlagjen
Liconin who taughter at a university in or around Palon Ciste with a former
PO as Pryeator in Yugoslavia. He also had sisters named Priscilla and Mary or
Maria.
email: Mary Jo Schulte - mj9308@aol.com
- Posted 05 July 1999

Researching: SPASCHAK, SPEECHOK, SZPASCZUK, ZEBIAK
My surname is Spaschak, my cousins surname is Speechok, both derived from
what I was told by my father to be Szpasczuk. He told me his father was from
a village pronounced something like Ug Lee Uh, in the county of Mar More, Russia.
My great grandmother was from a village sounding something like Drechna in
Galacia I believe. The surname connected is Zebiak.
Any information I could receive would be greatly appreciated.
email: - Ruredernot@aol.com
- Posted 05 July 1999

Researching: KERTIS, KERTESZ, ZOLKO, CURTIS
Seeking information on George Kertis (Kertesz) or Juraj Kertis
from Vranov, Slovakia and Anna Zolko from Opina, Slovakia. George came
to the U.S. in 1909 aboard the S.S. Amerika from Hamburg, Germany along
with John (Janos) Kertis who later changed the spelling to Curtis. Anna
came to the U.S. in 1911. George and Anna were married in 1913 in
Bayonne, N.J. They relocated to Delaware County in Pennsylvania where
they lived with there ten children.Would like to here from anyone who
knew them or relatives for information about their home towns, travel or
maybe just trivia.
email: Bob Kertis - kert@bellatlantic.net
- Posted 05 July 1999

Researching: KOHUT
My father's name is Julius Kohut. He migrated to Melbourne, Australia
arriving in 1950. He left Czechoslovakia not long after '48 communist
occupation. He was born in 1916 and lived in Uzhorod and Kosice before
his escape. His older brother moved to Paris, then Algeria where he died
in the mid/late'60's. Father's closest sister died early "90's she had a
daughter (my cousin) who trained to be a vet, but possibly worked in a
steel factory. Ihave little other family background information. Appreciate
hearing from anyone with same surname or similar background.
email: Danny Kohut - starliner@bigpond.com
- Posted 04 July 1999

Researching: MILACH
I am from Brasil. I would like to know my ancestrals. Where they come from,
the names and Coat Of Arms.I tried from many sites but I did not find
anything. Could you help me? Thank you.
email: Carlos de Oliveira Milach - milach@vetorialnet.com.br
- Posted 04 July 1999

Researching: MURIN, SKYCAK
Please help me locate some backgroound informatiion on my grandparents
Wendell Murin and Mary Skycak who moved from Czechslovakia this century and
settled in Chicago.
email: David Murin - David.Murin@worldnet.att.net
- Posted 04 July 1999

Researching: MIKO, POZIL
I'm looking for information about Julia Miko and her sister (first name
Rosie?) who immigrated to the US from Hungary around 1900. Julia married a
Pozil and eventually lived in Northwest Indiana. Her sister eventually
resided in the St. Louis, Mo. area. I'm searching for information about
their family in Hungary (parents, village of origin, other siblings, etc.)
and also information on their family in the United States. Julia's sister
was my greatgrandmother. Thanks.
email: James LeVeque - jim040@hotmail.com
- Posted 04 July 1999

Researching: SUTAK
I'm from Youngstown, Ohio. I'm just starting out on my
genealogy path so not much is known. I do know my Grandfather was Joseph and
that they came here around the turn of century.
email: Ed Sutak - ESutak@aol.com
- Posted 04 July 1999

Researching: URBANK
I am trying to locate the village of Shandorf, State of Nitra, Slovakia.
According to a letter written by my grandmother in 1940, my grandfather ,
George Urbank was born there in 1874. I can locate the city/region of Nitra
on the map ,but am unable to find Shandorf. Does it still exist? Will
appreciate any help.
email: David Smith - davejan@djis.net
- Posted 03 July 1999

Researching: KOSTOLNIK
I am looking for the Kostolnik family of Slovakia. John and son Mike came
from Vricko in abt. 1922. to the US. John went back to get the rest of the
family. He became ill and died before he could bring the rest of the family.
We are now looking for decedent of that family. John's wife's name was Marie.
They had a daughter names Marie, a son John and a son Joseph that we know of.
If you think that you might be a part of this family please contact me.
email: - gicbevt@aol.com
- Posted 03 July 1999

Researching: TELUCH, FAJCSAK
We are looking for the name Teluch or Fajcsak.
email: Raye Teluch - medievaldays@webtv.net
- Posted 03 July 1999

Researching: BELUSH, STEFANCIK, PETRYK, GERYAK, VASILIK, SZEMKO
Researching Belush, Stefancik, Petryk, Geryak, Vasilik, and Szemko.
email: - PBallek@aol.com
- Posted 03 July 1999

Researching: GONTKOVSKY, LONG
I'm tring to find information on a Andrew Gontkovsky and Mary Long they are
my great grandparents. I'm told they came from the old country to America
between 1901-1910.
email: - GunR21@aol.com
- Posted 03 July 1999

Researching: FUCHS, ELIAS
I'm searching for information on Louis Fuchs, born in the town of Visk,
Hungary on Sept 14, 1884 or 1886. The town is now in Slovakia and is called
Vyskovce nad Iplom. (I think). He was a jew of German descent and left for
the United States from Hamburg, Germany in 1903. His parents were Meyer
Fuchs and Gussie Elias. Any help would be appreciated.
email: - efox@excite.com
- Posted 02 July 1999

Researching: MACJEC, MATSEY, ALVAKA, JANESKO
I am trying to locate information on my grandfather George Maczej. I'm
not sure of the spelling of his last name as it was changed to Matsey
when he came to the United States (around 1893?). I have a Greek
Catholic Baptism Certificate that shows his year of birth as 1876. I
believe that the church is in the town of Hivatalos which I found on the
internet as being in Hungary. His parent's names were Mikaly (?) Maczej
and Anna Alvala (?). It is hard to read the writing on the certificate.
When my grandfather came to the United States he eventually settled in
Pennsylvania and married my grandmother Catherine Janesko in 1902. They
had 7 children who they raised in Alverton, Pennsylvania. If anyone can
help me with this information I would really appreciate it. My mother
has passed away and my living aunt and uncle are eldery and can't
recall my grandfather's information.
email: - casivaar@prodigy.net
- Posted 02 July 1999

Researching: MARIAS, MRACKO
Surnames are Marias and Mracko from the village of Likavka, post office
Ruzomberok.
email: - SMariash@aol.com
- Posted 02 July 1999

Researching: PITTNER
Family origins in Glaserhau(Sklene)/Slovakia. Some emigrated about 1900
to the U.S.(Phliadelphia), others about 1945 to Germany and Austria.
email: - mhkasper@netway.at
- Posted 02 July 1999

Researching: BEDNAR, BEDNAROVA
I am trying to locate and contact my relatives in slovakia. the name and last
known address is: Emilia Bednarova, 91633 Hradok 293, Okres Trencin.
I believe there has been no contact with Emilia and her family in about 25
years. I would greatly appreciate assistance from anyone in Slovakia who can
help me make contact with these relatives.
email: George Bednar - gabednar@aol.com
- Posted 02 July 1999

Researching: STREPAEI, STRIPPY, STRIPI, KORENY
Looking for information on Mary (Maria) Strepaei born May 10, 1864 or 1867
in Hosermenzo, Slovakia. She married George (Jiri) Koreny around 1888 in
Slovakia. Their son Jon was born in Slovakia in 1891. Also does anyone
know where the area of Hosermenzo is located in Slovakia?
email: Dan Fleck - mazacengermann@hotmail.com
- Posted 01 July 1999

Researching: KANDRIK, ONDAS, PAVLYAK, THILL, TILL
Searching for immediate decendants of my great-grandparents; Jan
Kandrik 1844-1894 and Elizabetha Hojsztrics 1848-1903. They resided
in both Kluknava and Richnava. Am particularly interested in finding
out information about their son John, born 1868, who immigrated to
New York City. About Anna Kandrik, born 1871, who married Frantisek
Ondas. About Maria Kandrik, born 1873, who married George Pavlyak.
About Elizabeth Kandrik, born 1879, some of whose children came to
Cleveland, OH. About Sophia Kandrik, born 1882, who married Vincent
Thill (Till). d'akujem.
email: Dennis Baca - djbaca@yahoo.com
- Posted 01 July 1999

Researching: VANGOR, FEDOR, FEDORJAK, SZABADOS, SAMKO,
KLINKA, RACHEL, CHONKO, FABRY, SUPALA, DUBAK, CAPKO
From Cakanovce, Abov (Hungarian Csakany, Abauj): Vangor, Fedor(jak),
Szabados, Samko. From Liptovsky Porubka and Vrbica: Klinka, Rachel.
Also related to Chonko, Fabry, Supala, Dubak, and Capko.
email: Andrea Vangor - drav@oz.net
- Posted 01 July 1999

Researching: URICH, PILLAR, JURICH, YURICH
Searching information regarding the Peter Urich family. Pete was born
July 18, 1880 and passed on Dec 2, 1960. He was married to Theresa
Pillar who was born on Nov 26, 1888 and passed on March 27,1943.
Together they had 15 children who established homes in Ohio. The
spelling of the Urich name prior to the United States was either Jurich
or Yurick . Would be very appreciative for any and all information
pertaining to the Urich family.
email: Robert K. Urich - rkurich@prodigy.net
- Posted 01 July 1999

Researching: POCSI, BODNAR, MATEZ, BAYTKU, VAZTKERE
Seeking info on Joseph Pocsi, Andrew Pocsi, Michael Bodnar, Ida Bodnar, Mary
Matez, Theresa Baytku, Teresea Vaztkere, from Szatmar Megye, Hungary.
email: Sondra & Andrew Pocsi - poseypatch@mail2.wesnet.com
- Posted 01 July 1999
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