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Researching: KUSNIRIK, KUSHNERIK, KUSNERIK, KUSNERICK, MIKULA, LESHKO, RAPACH
We are looking for information regarding the origin or the above surnames and any relatives in the USA. My Grandfather, George Kusnirik migrated to the USA in the late 1800s with his wife Anna Mikula Kusnirik from Trebisov near Kocise, Slovakia. The information on his papers showed the country of origin as Austria. They moved to Trenton, NJ where he lived until his death in 1941. My grandmother died in 1912. Michael and Mary Rapach Leshko liven in a little coal mining town outside of Hazleton, PA called Ebervale. I am not sure of their town or origin or exactly where they come from in Slovakia but I believe they were from the upper part of the country. They were Greek Catholic.
email: Bob Kusnirik - REALTOR-1@prodigy.net - Posted 25 September 1999

Researching: RADESKY, JASZOFSKI, HAVRON, MARUSZENSKY
Radesky, Joseph Frank b. 3.17.1888 at Marksdorfe CSK. Jaszofski, Amelia Mary b. 5.8.66 at Iglo (now Spisska Nova Ves) CSK. Havron, Mary b. 1848 at Iglo. Maruszensky, Johanna b. 1825 unknown.
email: John Liedtke - johnnyb@mnsi.net - Posted 25 September 1999

Researching: MOSKOVITS, KOHN, KAHN
Seeking information re. my great-grandparents Markusz/Mordche Moskovits and Sali/Czili/Sara Kohn who lived in or near were probably born in the 1840's and lived in or near Szobrancz (Sobrance), about half-way between Michalovce (Nagymihaly) and Uzhorod (Ungvar). Their children included Moritz b. in 1866 or 1867, my grandmother Hermina b. 1876, and possibly a son Gyula b. 1878 who died in Presov in 1926.
email: Vivian Kahn - vkahn@kmort.com - Posted 25 September 1999

Researching: FRIEDMAN
I am searching for infomation about my father Henry Friedman who was born in Rokosova, Chec. at the base of the Carpathian mountains. His mothers name was Leah Shore and she was the town butcher. He was married to a Bluma --- no last name and had four children. They were killed at Auschweitz. I am looking for any information about the family.
email: - Pararabbi@aol.com - Posted 25 September 1999

Researching: BOHINC
Searching for any information about the Bohinc family.
email: - konekta@nm.psg.sk - Posted 25 September 1999

Researching: VANYO, WANIO
My great-grandfather, Joseph Wanio, came to The United States in the last 1800's. He changed his name to Vanyo and married Helen. They made their home in Tabor, MN. Does anyone have any information to share about this family?
email: Rhonda - jonesrhonda@hotmail.com - Posted 24 September 1999

Researching: BARENCIK,MAKO
I am searching for information about my grandfather who was born in Stupna, Slovakia, on 10 September 1882. His name was Andreas Barencik, and his parents were Andreas Barencik, and his mother's maiden name was Anna Mako. He was baptized in Trencin. He came to America in 1900. I know his mother remarried but do not know that last name. He had a sister, but I do know her first name. Any help finding the desecdants of his brothers or sisters will be appreciated.
email: Karen Woods - clakare@esper.com - Posted 24 September 1999

Researching: SPECIAN
Any information regarding the Specian family (Anton) who married Anna Klecka who lived in Monrovia will be appreciated.
email: - JWIESE3333@cs.com - Posted 24 September 1999

Researching: KROB
I am searching for information about my gr. grandfather, Joseph Krob, born on 10 February , 1878 in Fehrovice (Zehhrovice), Bohemia. His wife, Katerina Dolak, was born on September 14, 1882.
email: - marlynjoh@aol.com - Posted 24 September 1999

Researching: SOKOL
I have very little information about my surname, Sokol. My great grandparents came from Poland in the 1910's. They settled in Charleston, South Carolina, which is still the home of my family. Any information will be appreciated!
email: - Lillap1@aol.com - Posted 24 September 1999

Researching: STEPNICKA, KIML
Researching Stepnicka from Kladno and Kiml from Lidice.
email: - AMTMAC@aol.com - Posted 23 September 1999

Researching: ULICHNY, SPANKO
My wife's grandfather was born in Slovakia. Can you link me with anyone who might be able to trace his roots and other family members who did not immigrate to the USA? Michael Ulichny was born December 15, 1887 in Liptov-Mikulas, Slovakia and died April 18, 1951 in Cudahy, Wisconsin, USA. His parent's names were Jan Ulichny and Maria Spanko. Thanks for any help you can give me!
email: David Plocher - DPlocher@aol.com - Posted 23 September 1999

Researching: SLIWIOK
Searching for any relative of my father, Gerhard Sliwiok, who came from Poland during WW II and married a British women. My mother said his family was Slavic.
email: Teresa Joudrey - tersanna@hotmail.com - Posted 23 September 1999

Researching: SALATA, DANUI, DANYO, DANIELS, MIZSAK, MIZAK, RONGYOS, RONDOS, SZUCHY, SUCHY, MURIN, PASZTIRIK, POLOCSAK, SMISKROM
I am trying to find information on Andrew Salata and his wife Barbara Danui. Andrew was from Vysny Hrusov, born 1882. Barbara (sometimes Bertha) Danui (also Danyo, Daniels) was born Kamenica in 1888. Desperately looking for any info on Barbara. Also, looking into the following families: Mizsak (Mizak), from Vel'ke Zaluzice; Rongyos (Rondos), from Trnava pri Laborci; Szuchy (Suchy), from Kruzlov; Murin, from Starina; Pasztirik, Polocsak, and Smiskrom from Vel'ke Zaluzice and Cecehov.
email: - mmizak 5695@aol.com - Posted 23 September 1999

Researching: FIFIK, FIFFICK MROSKO, VANSUCH, HANUSCHAK
I am trying to find any information on Macej Fifik (Fiffik), who married Helena Mrosko in Proac, Slovakia about 1920. They settled in Uniontown, PA and later moved to Ohio.
email: - Albet196@aol.com - Posted 23 September 1999

Researching: KREJZLIK, KVECH, PAROUBEK
I am researching the names of Krejzlik, Kvech and Paroubek. My husband is Vaclav Krejzlik, from Kozlov, near Strakonice. He and his brother, Jaroslav, immigrated to Australia in the late 1940's. Their mother was Marie Metzkova, nee Krejzlik, nee Paroubek, from Kozlov, and her brothers and sister lived in Strelske Hostice. Their father was Vaclav Krejzlik of Kozlov. We are interested in hearing from any relative or descendants of their families, some of whom immigrated to Maryland, USA.
email: Suzanne Krejzlik - vaclav@bigpond.com - Posted 23 September 1999

Researching: KLIMACEK, KOLARIK, DUGA, ADAMEK, HORVACEK, OTJEPKA
My paternal grandfather's name was Stephen Klimacek, born 1910. His parents were Stefan Klimacek and Anna Ademek of Little Falls, NY, originally from Bratislava. I need any info on Stefan and Anna's parents, and any brothers or sisters. My maternal great grandfather was John Paul Kolarik, born Myjava, Czechoslovakia, 1889. He came to the US 1904/1905 and married Katerina Duga, daughter of John Duga and Anna Otjepka, on 10/5/07. I need any info on John Duga and Anna Otjepka's parents, siblings and ancestors. John Paul Kolarik's father was Paul Kolarik, probably born in Myjava, mid 1800's. He married Katherine Horvacek (Hornuceak). I could use any additional info on them and their parents, siblings and ancestors. Also, a relative of mine will be visiting Slovakia and could use any historical/tourist data on Myjava and who to contact there for more info on Slovak ancestors. Any info on any of the above will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
email: Steve - kirkhamm@netsync.net - Posted 22 September 1999

Researching: KELETI, SILBERSTEIN, MAXIAN, RACETOVA
I am researching the above surnames. I was born in Slovakia and I am trying to compile a genealogical history for my family. Please let me know if there are any online sources for birth and death records in Slovakia. Thanks.
email: Daniel Keleti - keleti@pol.net - Posted 22 September 1999

Researching: KICHA, KYCSA, BEWAK, KIMAK, SYCS, LAZARYSZYN
My grandfather, Louis Kicha (Lucas Kysca), was born in Wetlina, 16 Sept. 1887. From his baptismal certificate, his father was Demetrius, (son of Basilu Kycsa and Annae Bewak) and his mother was Maria (daughter of Andrei Sycs and Theodosiae Kimak). Louis had two brothers, Frank and Alex, who married sisters Catherine and Mary Lazaryszyn, prior to coming to the US , probably before 1914. Any information on these people and/or these surnames would be greatly appreciated.
email: Kathy Hutson - KHut313@aol.com - Posted 22 September 1999

Researching: KOZEL
Looking for Kozels, who settled in Chicago.
email: - wjmarose@aol.com - Posted 22 September 1999

Researching: GOMBAR
Looking for anything that will help me on my great grandfather, John Gombar, who came to the US in 1881 and settled in Mt Carmel, PA. His wife, Zusana, born in eastern Slovakia, city of Bracoyce, joined him in 1883. Both eventually settled in Clairton, PA.
email: Greg Gombar - GGOMBAR@carolinas.org - Posted 22 September 1999

Researching: SEKEY
I have been searching my surname, Sekey, for awhile. I was able to locate a list of most common Slovak surnames, which included Sekey. I would appreciate any help anyone could kindly provide. Thank you.
email: Mike Sekey - sekey@pitnet.net - Posted 21 September 1999

Researching: KORIN, KORAN, WILCHA, WILHA, OBUCH, JOSKOVIS, KURUC, STRONCER
Searching for any info on the above surnames, particularly any info on those who may have settled in Yonkers, NY, or anywhere around New York City, at the turn of the century.
email: Adrienne - asowards@dps.state.ut.us - Posted 21 September 1999

Researching: GLOVA, RIHNAVSZKY, PAPCUN, KOLAR, KOLLAR, CARNOKY, ONDAFS, ONDAS, RAHOLY, SMIDA, SHMIDA, VSASZKOV, BATOR, JURAFSKO, KURILLA
My dad is Paul Michael Glova, b. Klukns, Slovakia, Dec. 3, 1921. Paul's father was John Glova, who served in the military in World War I. John was b. House Number 48, Klukns, Slovakia, May 9, 1891 and had nine siblings: Maria, born 9/7/1874, married Andrew Gesko; Martin, born 11/10/1875. Changed his last name to Glover sometime around 1920, married Elizabeth Tobice; Franisca, born 10/4/1877, married Joseph Bator; Anna, born 10/14/1879, died 7/24/1885; Elisabeth, born 2/1/1882, died 9/24/1883; One baby who died at birth; Anna, born 4/6/1889, married Paul Papcun who died in 1910, went back to Kluknava and remarried Antonio Carnoky in 1920; Stephan, born 8/6/1894, married Sophia Kolar; Paul, born 8/16/1897, married Helen Franko. John Glova's father was Michael Glova, born 9/27/1846, died 12/28/1906 Michael had a brother Antonin. Their parents were Jacobi Glova, born 5/2/1828, married on 11/12/1854, in Richno, to Veronicae Raholy. Jacobi had 2 siblings, Maria Glova, b. 3/22/1823, and Elisabetha Glova, b. 10/27/1825. Their parents were Joannes Glova, b. 1783, died 11/6/1854 and Anna Medvesz, married in 1819. Veronicae Raholy was born 3/22/1828. Her parents were Andreais Raholy, b. 1800, d. 5/20/1853, married in Richno to Helena Ondafs. Michael Glova (1846) married Barbara Rihnavszky on 2/24/1873 in Kluknava. She was born 12/26/1852 and died 2/27/1943. Her parents were Petri Rihnavsky (1817) and Franciscae Smida, b. 10/5/1826, married 11/26/1839 in Kluknava. Franciscae Smida's parents were Georguis Shmida and Marie Vsaszkov. John Glova married Anna Kolar (sister of Sophia Kolar), who was born 7/25/1899 and died 10/15/1989. She had seven siblings, but only one lived past two years and that was Sophia (6/3/1897). Anna's father was Stephanus Kolar, b. 1856, d. 7/6/1908. His parents were Georgii Kolar (6/18/1820-3/5/1884) and Sophiae Ondas (5/1824-12/5/1879), married on 11/20/1843. Sophiae Ondas' parents were Joannes Ondafs and Anna Bator. Georgii Kolar's parents were Joannes Kollar and Maria Schmida and he had 3 other siblings: Joanne Kollar, 1823-1883; Augustinus Kollar, 1824; and, Julianna Kollar, 1826. Stephanus Kolar married Julianna Papcun on 2/17/1879. She was born 2/15/1859, died 3/30/1946 and had one sister, Maria Papcun, b. 1873. Julianna Papcun's parents were Fabiani Papcun, 1818-10/1/1887, who married Dorothya Jurafsko on 10/18/1848. She was born 2/6/1827 in Richno, Slovakia, the daughter of Georguis Jurafsko and Maria Kurilla. Her siblings were: Francisia Jurafsko, 1820; Maria Jurafsko, 1821; and, Helena Jurafsko, 1829. That is what I have as of now. I do have photos of Barbara Rihnavszky, Julianna Papcun, Michael Glova, a few wedding shots of John Glova and Anna Kolar and what I think is Anna Glova with her second husband, Antonio Carnoky. I would be interested in sharing these photos if they do connect with anyone's family. I do have other family photos, so you can let me know what you are looking for and I will see what I have. I would like any photos that connect with my family tree in any way, especially the Kollar and Papcun side. Also, any more information about Antonio Carnoky would be great.
email: Frances Bennett - timben@pathway.net - Posted 21 September 1999

Researching: GRUSS
Searching for the family name of Gruss. Georgum Gruss arrived in America about 1834, settled in St. Louis, MO.
email: Patty Gruss - pperkins@iamerica.net - Posted 21 September 1999

Researching: HRITZ, ORINCAKOVA, VRABEL
I am trying to find out information about my great grand parents, born in Nizne Repase, Austria-Hungary. Their names are John Hritz and Martha Orincakova. They had three children named Andrew, Michael and Mary. Andrew came to America and settled in western PA. Michael and Mary remained in Austria- Hungary. Mary married a person whose last name was Vrabel.
email: John Hritz - hritzj@earthlink.net - Posted 21 September 1999

Researching: MERVA, ILESANKO, ILASINKO, ZOMACK, CZOMAK
Researching the above surnames from the town of Sopkovc.
email: - cadehoney@hotmail.com - Posted 20 September 1999

Researching: TOMASKO, VRABEL, DOROCZAK, RAJCULA, MERTINKO, HURAJT, KRIVIDA
I am looking for any information on these family names. They were all from Nizny Slavkov in Slovakia.
email: - v3hand@aol.com - Posted 20 September 1999

Researching: SOLTIS, MALISE
John Soltis (1) was born August 27, 1857 in Slovakia, and died August 10, 1941 in Glen Campbell, PA. John's first marriage was to Anna Malise (2). We do not know when or where Anna Malise was born or died. By that marriage, he begat: Peter Soltis (3); Anna (Annie) Soltis Folsom (4) and Mary Soltis (5). John (1) married again. We are not yet sure as to whom, when and where. By that marriage he begat: John Soltis (6); Andy Soltis (7); Steven Soltis (8); Alice Soltis (9); George Soltis (10); Mike Soltis (11) and Victor Soltis (12). Anna (Annie) (4) was born in Horatio, PA on November 19, 1889. She married William Jefferson Folsom, Jr. in May 18, 1916. That marriage begat Florence Soltis Folsom (13), who is my mother. Annie (4) died on March 3, 1962 in Mims, FL. Neither Mary (5) nor Alice (9) married. Alice (9) possibly died February of 1945 or 46 in McGus Mills, PA. Mary (5) died on February 26, 1984 in Johnstown, PA but was buried in Glen Campbell, PA. John Soltis (6) possibly died when Alice (9) did. Peter (3), Mike (11), Victor (12) and Andy (7) may have lived in Detroit, MI. Steven (8) was in Mahaffey, PA. It is almost certain that George (10) is dead. He lived in Glen Campbell, PA. Let me know if you have any more on this line.
email: Doug Roper - droper@tu.infi.net - Posted 20 September 1999

Researching: BERANICH, KROPETZ, KLIENSEK
Looking for information regarding the city, town, village of Ptry, Yugoslavia and Makole, Yugoslavia. My husband's grandparents, Joseph Beranich and Gertrude Kropetz Kleinsek Beranich, were from these places. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Joseph came to the United States on May 18, 1913, on the ship Mauretania, and Gertrude Kropetz and her first husband Josip Kleinsek left Yugoslavia and arrived in New York on April 2, 1912, on the ship La Touraine.
email: Debbie Beranich - ickmo@aol.com - Posted 20 September 1999

Researching: BEHUN
Looking for any information regarding John Behun, from Szeplah, Hungary, born June 6, 1873, or Katharine, born Tarna, Hungary. Thank you.
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email: Leslie Thomas - eill@worldnet.att.net - Posted 20 September 1999

Researching: WIEDDER, WIEDER, HEUBSCHMANN
The name is Wiedder, shortened to Wieder when Jacob Wiedder immigrated to America, from what was Eperjes, around 1887, at the age of 16. In America, he marreied Tina Heubschmann, who had emigrated from this same area. Both were Hungarian speaking. My grandfather, Jacob Wieder, was born around 1870. Are there any Wiedders in the area who might have survived the Holocaust?
email: Fred Wieder - attywieder@email.msn.com - Posted 18 September 1999

Researching: ZACHAR
Please send me anything applicable to this name. I am beginning a genealogical search right now for ancestors and relatives. Thanks.
email: James Zachar - jjzachar@webtv.net - Posted 18 September 1999

Researching: HRITZ, ORINCAKOVA, VRABEL
I am trying to find out information about my great grand parents, born in Nizne Repase, Austria-Hungary. Their names are John Hritz and his wife, Martha Orincakova. They had three children named Andrew, Michael and Mary. Andrew came to America about 1900 and settled in western PA, north of Pittsburgh. Michael and Mary remained in Austria-Hungary. Mary married a person whose last name was Vrabel.
email: John Hritz - hritzj@earthlink.net - Posted 18 September 1999

Researching: SZACSKA, MERUSHKA, ANUSKO
I am looking for any information on my great grandfather, John Szacska. It is believed that he was born in Hreglya, Hungary or Czechoslovakia on August 2, 1891. He married a woman named Mary Merushka, daughter of Mike and Maria (Anusko). They immigrated to the US sometime in the early 1900s. She died and he remarried a woman named Anna Lakatos.
email: Jamie Scherer - jls18@ptd.net - Posted 18 September 1999

Researching: VOYTKO, LACZKO, SLEBODA, FRANKO
I just found out from a 1910 census that my grandmother's parents came from Slovakia. Their names are Andrew Voytko and Tressa Laczko. Tressa's parents names are Joseph Laczko and Rose Sleboda. Andrew's parents names are Joseph Voytko and Mary Franko. They immigrated to Pennsylvania where my grandfather worked in a coal mine in Cambria County. Then my grandparents moved to Lincoln Park, Michigan. If anyone has any info on these names, I would appreciate any mail. Thanks.
email: Gloria Engel - gengel@driveninc.net - Posted 18 September 1999

Researching: MENOVCIK
Looking to find a relative or distant family member - Menovcik Family. The family is from eastern slovakia, town is Michalovice. My son is interested in finding out about his cousins.
email: - KBJMS@AOL.COM - Posted 16 September 1999

Researching: SIRKA, SIRKO
Trying to trace ancestors and living family members presently living in Czechlosvakia. Have one name of Vasil Sirka who would be my second cousin. I have an address: Okr. Hummene.
email: - Kcrocker63@worldnet.att.net - Posted 16 September 1999

Researching: BIRO
I am looking for some of my relatives in the Anton Biro clan, originally from Budapest Hungary. Anton Biro immigrated to the US around 1910. His children were Mitchell Biro, Louis Biro and Charles Biro. All lived in Queens, New York City. He was married to Maria, also from Hungary. Granddaughters include a former Barbara Biro from NYC., a Denise Biro, Bonnie Biro and Penelope Biro. All going by married names now.
email: - pgold@mis.net - Posted 16 September 1999

Researching: IVANCO-HOMULOS, GRISAK
I am looking for information on Ivanco-Homulos and Grisak from Slovinky, Slovakia. My great grandfather Michael Homulos apparently served in the Austrian-Hungarian army for three years. He is thought to have been born, raised and married in Slovinky. He married Mary Grisak, a housekeeper to a priest in Slovinky before she immigrated in 1903 or so. My grandfather came before his wife and immigrated to Canada in 1902. Family members have told me that at one time our name may have been Ivanco-Homulos. Michael had a sister named Mary and a brother named Matt. Any information about these families would be appreciated.
email: Rhonda Morgan - rmorgan@mcsc.ca - Posted 16 September 1999

Researching: BUCO, BUTCHKO
In 1906 my grandfather came to America with the Name Buco. In the eight grade the nuns at school suggested we change our name to Butchko. This was the Saint Joseph's Slovak School in Nanticoke. All I know is that grandfather came from Slovakia near the Austro-Hungarian border. Can you help?
email: John A. Butchko - mailman1@epix.net - Posted 16 September 1999

Researching: MADACHY, MADACSI
Looking for others with the Madachy or Madacsi last names. My dad is from Hungary, emmigrating to the US in 1957. It's not a very common last name. I'd like to see where others with the same last name came from. Maybe he has family here in the US and doesn't know it. Thanks.
email: - EllieNV@aol.com - Posted 15 September 1999

Researching: KRIEGEL
Searching for information on my Grandfather, Yankiel (Jacob) Kriegel, born December 15, 1883 at Kunov. Admitted to the US on August 11, 1910 at the Port of New York, NY. Grandmothers name is Sophie and Daughter Robie arrived in the US approx. 1913 on ship Velhuna from Rotterdam, Holland. Any information would be appreciated. Robie (Reba) is approx. 90 years old and would like to know of any relatives remaining in Europe.
email: B. David Krigelman - krigelman@prodigy.net - Posted 15 September 1999

Researching: LISKA, MACALA
I search my family in US, Canada or Australia. My grandparents live in Porac. My grandfather Demeter Liska was born 2.10.1908 in Porac and grandmother Helena Liska (Macala) was born 1.3.1912 in Porac. Thank you!
email: - d.liska@pobox.sk - Posted 15 September 1999

Researching: SIRA, NEDUCHAL
My great-grandfather, John Sira (or S'ira) was born on Jan 27th, 1888 in Slovakia. His parents are Peter and Anne Sira. He emigrated to the USA with his sister Teresa in the early 1900's and originally settled in Chicago. Based on research so far, I believe that the Sira family came from Vel'ke Lev'are, Slovakia. I think the Sira family were members of the Catholic church. John Sira married Agnes Neduchal who may also be from either Slovakia or the Czech Republic after he arrived to the USA. I am interested in any information on the Sira family name.
email: Craig Sira - CJSIRA@dow.com - Posted 15 September 1999

Researching: ZWEIMUELLER, WARBURGER
We are searching for anyone who knows of Paul Zweimueller or Warburger Zweimueller who came to the USA in 1888. Paul was born in what is now Slovakia. His father was Methias Zweimueller, he left with 4 sons and his wife to come to the USA in 1888 and the children were 8 and under. Looking for relatives of Charles Pete Zweimueller born in Slovakia in 1884, his father was Paul and mother was Warburger. Any help would be much appreciated!
email: Anita - hairthieves@cdsinet.net - Posted 15 September 1999

Researching: MARRANT
Researching the Marrant surname.
email: Joel & Susan Marrant - marrant@viclink.com - Posted 14 September 1999

Researching: NETUSCHIL, NETUSCHILL, NETUSIL
Researching the three variant spellings of the above surname.
email: - TNETUSCHIL@AOL.COM - Posted 14 September 1999

Researching: SAKS
Researching the family of George Saks, born in Slovakia, village of Orlik. I have uncles and cousins in Slovakia and am trying to find my grandparents' names.
email: - FMGMYREK@BELLATLANTIC.NET - Posted 14 September 1999

Researching: SLANINKA, HOGAVSKY
I want to ad the name Vincel Slaninka to the list. His birthday is 3/16/1882. He came over by boat to the USA, to Ford City, PA.. He married Antonia Hogavsky, whose family was from Austria. She was born 12/1/1890, on the boat coming to the USA. They are my maternal grandparents. Let me know how to get the rest of the family information to you.
email: Karen Mc Connell - KMccon3561@aol.com - Posted 14 September 1999

Researching: REPSIK
I am interested in any information about my family. Samuel and Maria Repsik left Kazmark about 1906- 1907.
email: Fred Repsik - REPSIK@aol.com - Posted 14 September 1999

Researching: LEBEDA
I am working to find the home village of my grandmother, who immigrated to the US in 1907. On the ship's log, she is listed as Katarin Lebeda, daughter of John Lebeda. Her home village is fairly clearly (although not certainly) spelled as Uszbye, Hungary. While she is listed as a Hungarian citizen, she is shown as a Slovak and I know Slovakia was ruled by Hungary at that time. I haven't found any village with that name and assume it changed over the past 90+ years. The closest I've come in Central Europe is Uszew, Poland. Can anyone there help with this mystery?
email: Tom Smith - tjsmith@csc.com - Posted 13 September 1999

Researching: MITRO
My grandfather, George Mitro, b. Nov. 16.1893, d. May 1970, came to the Philadelphia area from Slovakia. He had three sisters, Sabrina, Betty and Anna. They still live in Slovakia as far as I know. Any info, please e-mail me. Thanks.
email: Cyndi Keifer - Cynszoo@aol.com - Posted 13 September 1999

Researching: DROBNAK, BESEMAN
Searching for family of Andre John Drobnak, b. Nov. 30, 1882, Markovce, Austria. His wife, Susie Beseman, was also born in Markovce, Feb. 24, 1887. Andre (Andrew) left Bremen, Germany aboard the SS Trave. He entered the US at New York, NY on Nov. 14, 1896. Information would be deeply appreciated.
email: Mary Anne Drobnak - Madrobnak@aol.com - Posted 13 September 1999

Researching: MARTINKO
I would like any information about Martinko family, from Biacovce. My grandfather, Stephen Martinko, came to America as a young boy in 1910. Any info on living relatives in US or Slovakia would be appreciated.
email: - Mmredlin@aol.com - Posted 13 September 1999

Researching: MILCHAK, POPCHAK
Looking for any information of these family names, from Spissak. Thanks.
email: - Mmredlin@aol.com - Posted 13 September 1999

Researching: CZAPLIK, SAPIK, LASKOVICH
I am trying to find out more about the names Czapik (Sapik) and Laskovich from Trebisov in Zemplin County of former Austria-Hungary. They were of the Greek Orthodox faith (Carpatho Rus/Ruthenian) and came to New York City and Trenton, N.J. during the 1890s. Thanks!
email: Arthur Cram - acram@camail1.harvard.edu - Posted 12 September 1999

Researching: SABOL, BANKO
I am Richard Sabol, Jr., the great grandson of Joseph Sabol, Sr. and Anna Banko Sabol, who immigrated to America from Zemplin County, Slovakia. Of Carpatho-Rusyn ethnicity, my great grandparents probably immigrated to this country to escape military service in Franz Josef's Austro-Hungarian Empire. Their immigration occurred prior to World War 1, and they settled in Duquesne, Pennsylvania. My great grandfather made his living as a billet maker in what became United States Steel's Duquesne Plant. The Sabol/Banko union resulted in the birth of the following children: Anna, Mary, Joseph, George, Margaret, and Michael. All were members of Saint Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, Duquesne, Pennsylvania. After Soviet occupation of Czechoslovakia in 1968, and the death of ancestors on both sides of the ocean, contact with Europe was no longer maintained. I am seeking information on living relatives and ancestry. Further family details can be provided.
email: Richard Sabol, Jr. - RSabolUST@aol.com - Posted 12 September 1999

Researching: POCSATKO, SZTANISLAV, GABOR
I would like to know something about Anna Pocsatko, who married Georgius Sztanislav in 1860. Georgius was the son of Josephus Sztanislav and Helena Gabor. Anna Pocsatko was born circa 1839. Who were her parents? Did she have brothers and sisters? How can I learn about them? My husband is a Pocsatko. Besides his nephew, niece and our two kids, we did not know of any other relatives until yesterday, when I located 12 other Pocsatko members. Maybe you could tell us something about Anna's family. I am looking forward to hearing from you soon.
email: Tatiana Pocsatko - pocsatko@email.msn.com - Posted 12 September 1999

Researching: MASKO, MACZKO
Researching the above family.
email: - b.collin@worldnet.att.net - Posted 12 September 1999

Researching: MIKLOS, MIKLOSA, SCHNEIDER, SCHVARCZ, SCHVARZ, SCHVARZA, SCHVARZOVEJ, SLACZKO, JOKALE, JEKELE, JOKELE, JAKALE, HONIG, HONIGA, KOSOVSZKEJ, ISTOK, CHROBAK
The above surnames have been traced from 1700 through the 1950s, all born in Velke Pole, CZ, or Slovakia. Any information on these names will be greatly appreciated.
email: Renard Chrobak - rfchrobak@alltel.net - Posted 12 September 1999

Researching: DURDA, SVINGALI
Searching for the Durda family name in Bobrov and the Svingali family in Sucany, Slovakia.
email: Roy and Delia Bjercke - bjercke@wpe.com - Posted 11 September 1999

Researching: OLEKSA, BLOCK
Seeking information on Stanley Oleska and Oleksa, b. 1886 in Poland, came to the U.S. in 1901 on the Hamburg, married Francis Block of Wheeling WVa. and resided there until his death in 1949. Together they had nine children, Stella, Rose, Francis, Eleanor, John, Leo, Edward, Bernard and Mary. I believe some of Stanley's family were from the Cleveland, Ohio area.
email: Cindy - dhall@ovis.net - Posted 11 September 1999

Researching: PETRA, PETROVA
I am looking for information on Veronika Petrova (Petra), b. 1877, Stefanovce Presov. She left for the USA between 1916 and 1919. She was my great grandmother. I know very little about her. I would like to have some information for a family tree and I would like to know what happened to her when she came to the USA. No one in Slovakia knows where in the USA she lived. Thank you for any information.
email: - SPARTA300@aol.com - Posted 11 September 1999

Researching: ENGLANDER, WOLF
I am looking for any information regarding my mother's family, surname of Englander, who lived in Bardejov on the eve of WWII. I would appreciate any information regarding the Wolf family (my maternal grandmother's family) who resided in the same region.
email: - nkoretz@erols.com - Posted 11 September 1999

Researching: DOKISH
Researching the Dokish surname.
email: - kjgj@nb.net - Posted 11 September 1999

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