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Researching: KOSARKO, MATIK
Looking for information on Michael Kosarko, Kosice, Barca, Saca area and Barbara Matik, Hrasovik, Slovakia.
email: - jkosar@txucom.net - Posted 31 January 2001

Researching: KOMAN
Hello, I am researching the surname of Koman. My grandfather Andrew and grandmother Anna Koman came to the United States sometime between 1900-1905. My grandparents had 11 children and my father is the youngest of the family.
email: Becky Koman-Miller - ckm05@bellatlantic.net - Posted 31 January 2001

Researching: PRAMUK
I am looking for Dr. Igor Pramuk (sport physician) who lived in Kosice (Slovakia) in 1990. He was the team doctor of a slovak sports team (volleyball/ basketball?) and I have lost track of him. Can you help me?
email: A. Seisum - seisum@rz.uni-leipzig.de - Posted 31 January 2001

Researching: POLC
We are looking for relatives of Stefan Polc of Dobra Niva. He came to the United States about 1905. Any information would be appreciated.
email: David Polc - polc@socket.net - Posted 30 January 2001

Researching: SIRAK, KOTLAR
I am researching Michael and brother John Sirak from the village of Hrabovec (then) Austria Hungary, (now) Slovakia. They immigrated to the USA around 1895. Their mother was Catherine Slota and their father was Jan Sirak, who died when the boys were youngsters. They resided in the Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania area. Two brothers married two sisters. Mike married Anna Kotlar and John married Eva Kotlar.
email: - elstonwe@uswest.net - Posted 30 January 2001

Researching: STEMPA, REJDA, RADO
My grandma was Mary Stempa Born October 5, 1892, she came from Jakubyany, Austria-Hungary. She married my grandfather Nick Rejda (Rado) which was from the same place. If any one has any information on this family I would greatly appreciate it.
email: - donnalaney@hotmail.com - Posted 30 January 2001

Researching: FITZEL
I am searching for any information of the name Fitzel from the town of Tuzina (Schmiedshau) in Slovakia. Any information on the present conditions in Tuzina would also be appreciated
email: - fitzelp7145@home.com - Posted 24 January 2001

Researching: SECULICH, YAGMOSOVICH
I am searching for information on my great grandparents George Seculich and Maria Yagmosovich. They came from Luba to Michigan and then Ohio in 1919 approx. George left his wife and five children and returned to Europe in 1923 approx. and started another family. Thank you for any information on these surnames or on the city of Luba.
email: Andy Fischer - ABFISCHER@email.msn.com - Posted 24 January 2001

Researching: ROTH, KLAFTER, KESSLER, MESSER
Researching: Roth, Klafter, Kessler, Messer. I am searching for information on my great grandparents who emigrated to the United States in the 1880s/1890s. Elias Roth was born in Stropkow in 1862. He married Anna Klafter, who was born in Bartfield in 1860. They had five children: Morris, 1882; Esther, 1884; Joseph, 1891; Harry, 1893; Herman, 1895. They lived in NYC (Stanton Street, Columbia St., Pitt St) as well as Hazelton, PA. Elias emigrated to Palestine in the 1930s, Anna died in 1931. Also, Rubin Kessler, married Esther Rose Messer. They had three sons, Louis and Barney, who both died before 1952, and Simon Kessler, who was born is Stanislaw, Austria in 1875. Simon Kessler married Sabine Kessler (first cousins?), and they had three children: Louis Kessler, of Providence; Rudy Kessler, of Los Angeles; and Hazel Kessler. Hazel Kessler married Herman Roth.
email: Rebecca Roth - rroth@snet.net - Posted 24 January 2001

Researching: FERENC, BARDOS, GALLOVA
Ferenc, Bardos, and Gallova Family names. My mother came to Cleveland, Ohio in 1935-1936 from a town called Markuska near Roznava. I would like to take a trip to the area. Any ideas where to start for planning a trip?
email: - prazannc@aol.com - Posted 24 January 2001

Researching: HOLECEK
Searching the surname Holecek from Slovak area. Great grandparent Frank Holecek b 1843 d 1911 Cedar Rapids Iowa wife Anna b 1847 - Children Frank, Jr. b1878 - Wenzel b1874 - Mary b1886 - Joseph b1888 There may have been more children but these are the ones in Cedar Rapids Czech Cemetery. Interested in any Iowa Holecek that may be related. Thank you
email: - smccord11@home.com - Posted 24 January 2001

Researching: BALOGA, ANDRASCIK, BALOGA
I am searching for information on my great grandparents Andrew Baloga and Elizabeth Andrascik Baloga. I believe they may have come from Saris County in Slovakia. They lived in the U.S.A. in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Any Help would be greatly appreciated!
email: Ginny Malvizzi - Robgin9@aol.com - Posted 12 January 2001

Researching: KULICEK
Looking for the Kuliceks that came from Lubotin and migrated to Hibernia and Passaic, NJ. Any assisitance would be appreciated. Thanks.
email: John J. - JEGANJR@aol.com - Posted 12 January 2001

Researching: GOLIAN, TUSIM, LALIK, MALCHIC, HUSTAVA,
Searching for ancestors of Andrew and Dora Golian, born somewhere in the area of Detva, Zvolen, Hrinova. Andrew born about 1874. Grandmother (Maiden name not known) born about 1852. She was much older than Grandfather as far as we have been able to tell by census records, death records, etc. Dora was first married to a man named Tusim and they had several children. Pauline ,who married Andrew Lalik, Madeline, who married a Malchic, Anna who married Joseph Hustava,and a son ,Joseph Tusim. When Mr. Tusim died, Dora married Grandfather Golian. They had three sons that we know of, grandfather came to Pennsylvania in 1902 and worked in some coal mines there. Grandmother and 3 small sons, Emerish, Martin, And Andre came over in 1910. The boys were born in late 1890's or early 1900's. in old country. They came to the state of Missouri about 1910-1915. to help build a huge cement plant at Ilasco, Missouri. Grandfather was killed in an accident there in 1924 at age 50. Grandmother Dora died in1943. They are burried in the Catholic cemetery here in Hannibal, Missouri. My husbands father was Martin Golian. My husbands name is John. He will be 73 years old this month. Would love to hear from anyone who has any knowledge or who can help us find our roots and distant relatives still in old country. Have no pictures of Grandfather, but a snapshot of Grandmother taken about 1932 or so. Thank you.
email: John and Georgia Golian - ggolian@webtv.net - Posted 12 January 2001

Researching: BERTALEN, BAYUZ, BAYUS, LISKA, PALFY, PALLFY, PALFI, PALFFI
I am researching five surnames; Bertalan, Bayuz/Bayus, Peto, Liska, and Palfy / Palffy / Palfi /Palffi. I have very little info to go on, and have run into nothing but dead-ends. My great grandfather was Reverend Imre (Emory) Bertalan, b. 1-19-1875, in Budapest, Hungary. His mother's name was Elizabeth. I think he was a Calvinist minister. He married Rose Palfy / Palffy / Palfi /Palffi (not sure of spelling). Their son, Imre (Emory) Bertalan, b. 1-31-1903 in Kiskkerki, Hungary, was my grandfather. Rose died when he was just 5, sometime in 1908, after which Rev. Bertalan and my grandfather, who came to be called Jimmy, came to America on the Ultonia and arrived in NY at Ellis Island on July 29, 1910. They settled in Pennsylvania. My grandfather met my grandmother Ethel Peto, b. 1-12-1908. Her parents were John Peto b. 4-24-1885 in Bereg County (his parents were Andy Peto and Agnes Bayuz/Bayus) , Hungary, and Esther or Stella Liska, b. 4-2- 1885 in Nagy Geves Hungary. I would greatly appreciate any information. Thank you.
email: Sue Crayne - scrayne@Hotmail.com - Posted 12 January 2001

Researching: MICHALOVIC, KOZOVA
I live in Uruguay, South America and I am searching for relatives of my father Ján Michalovic who emigrate from podhradie in 1930. My grandfather¨s name was Stefan Michalovic and my grandmother was Cilka Kozová. My father born the 8 of march of 1923 and his birthday was register in Novaky. I would like to have information about my family. if you know something please contact me.
email: Nora Michalovic - vatten@adinet.com.uy - Posted 07 January 2001

Researching: LUKAC
John Joseph Lukac from Presov. Any information please.
email: - zsevcik@compusmart.ab.ca - Posted 07 January 2001

Researching: DUDZAK, REKRUT
Am searching for Dudzak family members who may have info on my ancestor Josef Rekrut from Keisterville/Brownsville PA area. A Dudzak sponsored him around 1900"s. Thanks.
email: Chuck Kermes - termes@webtv.net - Posted 07 January 2001

Researching: FIGURA, BODNAR
My grandmother and grandfather lived in Kaminica, just north of Presov. I would like to know a little bit about the village and its people as well as a contact person from the University of Presov to show me around town. I'm going in April.....cgive me some advice and ideas!
email: - boomer44@home.com - Posted 07 January 2001

Researching: ONDREJISCKA, NOVAK
My great grandparents are Micheal Ondrejiscka b. 1866 in Czech. and Anna Novak b. 5/3/1870 in Trnava, Czech. Through the genforum I found there are three Trnava villages or cities. I do not know which one. Anna Novak had three brothers Joesph, John, and Victor. Victor stayed in Czech., but Joesph and John also came to the US. Micheal and Anna married in 1891 in Czech. Micheal was a gravedigger. Micheal immigrated to the US first and arrived in New York,Ellis Island, on 6/12/1902 through the slavic travel brough from Hamburg,Germany on the ship S.S. Patricia. the name of the company was Hamburg American Line. Anna immigrated 18 months later, December 1903? with six children: Micheal 3/6or7/1892,Hermina 6/15/1894, Joesphine 3/19/1896, Lillian 3/12/1898, Mary 9/15/1900, Victor10/20/1902. They lived in the Lebanon area, Pennsylvania. Any info greatly appreciated.
email: - Jen5volley@aol.com - Posted 07 January 2001

Researching: SABO, SABOL
I am looking for information on my grandmother, Pauline Sabo or Sabol. She immigrated (through Prague) to the United States in 1903, 1904 or 1905 from a small town Bedetska, Czechoslovakia. Her mother's name was Katherine and her father's name was Stephen. Any help in locating any information would be appreciated. Thank you.
email: Jean Kinney - ALK4FLA@cs.com - Posted 07 January 2001

Researching:
I am looking for any reference to my Hoydilla ancestry in the Czech Republic or Slovakia.
email: John Hoydilla - TheBlues58@aol.com - Posted 07 January 2001

Researching: VLAHAC
Searching for information on the Vlahac family. Relatives reside in British Columbia, Quebec and Ontario and are decendants from John Joseph Vlahac Sr.
email: - kcox@ecoscape.bc.ca - Posted 07 January 2001

Researching: ANDREJKO, ANDREYKO
Believe granfather's name was Andrejko but he switch j to y in usa had brother who used andrick and lived in Missouri. Grandfather lived in Pennsylvania mostly Swedeland but also in coal mines briefly, maybe Hazelton.
email: - B354@aol.com - Posted 07 January 2001

Researching: FRYDRYK, FREDERICK
Searching for source/village of my paternal roots. I believe spelling was Frydryk, but know it has been anglicized to Frederick. If anyone can help me find the geographic area I would appreciate it.
email: Robb Frederick - Rydryk6252@aol.com - Posted 07 January 2001

Researching:
PETERCSAK, ESPAN Searching for information about my Great- grandparents, Joanne Petercsak & Maria (Espan) Petercsak. Joanne was born Palhaza, Slovakia. His wife, Maria ( Espan ) Peterscak was born in Nagyhuta, Slovakia. My Great-grandparents immigrated to United States and lived in Keasbey, then Perth Amboy, New Jersey for many years.
email: Marc J. Stilson - MStilson@cfl.rr.com - Posted 07 January 2001

Researching: KERTESZ, ASZMONGYA, TOTH, PENTEK
Joseph Louis Kertesz, we think, lived in Zemplean Megye. He came to the USA around 1891. He married Elizabeth 'Rose' Aszomgya in Braddock, Pennsylvania, USA on 1 May 1899. The Aszomgyas were from Ung Megye. Joseph had at least two brothers: Stephen J. and John Kertesi. We think he had a twin, but this has not been confirmed. Email me with any info.
email: - bkcurtis@prodigy.net - Posted 07 January 2001

Researching: TRETINA, RAPSO
I am searching for Slovakia relatives with the surnames Tretina and Rapšo. My great grandparent were from the village of Velke Divina in the district of Zelina. My great granfather's name was John Tretina and he married Mary Rapšo. They came to America shortly after 1900. Any information, please email me.
email: - undertakerwebmaster@yahoo.com - Posted 07 January 2001

Researching: KASTELIC
Researching Frank Kastelic. Came to the U.S. from Austria-Hungary through the Port of Breman, Germany in 1902 on the S.S. Kaiser Wilhelm. Sailed to the Port of New York and settled in Bearcreek, Montana. His brother John came a year earlier and they married married sisters, also from Austria-Hungary. Any information would be appreciated.
email: Zara Logan - jzlogan@mail.wtp.net - Posted 07 January 2001

Researching: ADAMKOVIC, NOSKOVIC
I'm interested in obtaining information about my father's parents. My father's father was Frantisek "Frank" Adamkovic born 2-Apr-1897 and raised in the Bratislava area. He emigrated alone to the U.S. circa 1920, settled in Allentown, PA, and died in NOV-1970. Around 1922 he married Elizabeth Noskovic who was born circa 1899 somewhere in Slovakia. She died in 1956. Together they had three children: Irene, William, and Anthony (my father). I would greatly appreciate any information that may be available on them or their families.
email: Anthony B. Adamkovic - adamkoa@labs.wyeth.com - Posted 07 January 2001

Researching: PETROVIC
I would like to find out the origin of my last name, Petrovic. Thank you in advance.
email: Milan Petrovic - milantheroadie@earthlink.net - Posted 07 January 2001

Researching: POPADICH, MICKLOS
My grandparents - Verona Popadich and Steve Micklos were from the village of Legnava and came over to the United States in the early 1900s. I know they had worked in a silk mill. If you have any information on either name or the town, I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you.
email: Kathy Micklos Crookshanks - kcrookshan@aol.com - Posted 07 January 2001

Researching: KLIMEK
I am looking for Hugo Klimek (1903-1996), his father; Adalbert Klimek (1876-1940); his father Johann Klimek (1850-1924) his father Franz Klimek (1818-1903) and his dad Jakob. All in Skripp and Rudelzau Czechoslovakia. I have 14 generations available of relatives but need to focus on Klimeks.
email: Neal Klimek - hugo39@yahoo.com - Posted 07 January 2001

Researching: SLIVKA
My grandparents Slivka, an aunt and uncle were born in Klenovec, Slovakia in the mid-1800's to early 1900's. I would like to find out if I have any living relatives from this time period to the present? I am trying to locate any living relatives of mine in Klenovec, Slovakia who may have been born in the early 1900's. My grandfather was George (Gyorgy) Slivka who came to America approximately 1909. I believe there presently is a Judita Slivka, approximately 90 years of age, still living there and believe my great, great grandmother was Judith or Judita. Any help you can give will be appreciated.
email: - nance@omniglobal.net - Posted 06 January 2001

Researching: KISIDA
I am trying to research my ancestry. I know my great grandfather Kisida, was born in 1890 in a village called Kisida. I believe Kisida is in Slovakia. Is it? I would greatly appreciate any information you can provide me about Kisida. Thank you.
email: Jeffrey Kornett - JBKJeff@aol.com - Posted 06 January 2001

Researching: RINDOS, RINDOSH, RENDOSH
Rindos, Rindosh, Rendosh are our names.
email: Rob Rindos - rarindos@aol.com - Posted 06 January 2001

Researching: RECSO, HORNYAK, GOMBART, IVANKO, KOLESSAR
I am searching for living relatives and ancestry records in the Zdoba, Kosice, Sevoce, Bidovce and Backov areas in Slovakia for family names Resco, Hornyak, Gombart, Ivanko, and Kolessar. My great grandfather was Andreas Recso born in Zdoba, Abavy, Slovakia in 1879.
email: - jracho@epix.net - Posted 06 January 2001

Researching: MESAROS, LORINC, LAWRENCE, DOLINSKI, DOLINSKY, BARNAS, MAJCHROWITZ
Searching for links to Mesaros, Lorinc (or Lawrence), Dolinski (or Dolinsky), Barnas, and Majchrowicz. All these claim ancestory from the Slovak region. I am at a brick wall here!!! I cannot get back into Europe with these family members except for a birth certificate.
email: - Karen_Sheehan@yahoo.com - Posted 06 January 2001

Researching: SANDOR, DIRO, HOLUB, MIZIC
Looking for Sandor, Diro, Holub, and Mizic. My relatives are from Hincovce Zakarove Krompachy. I want to find my people since my father passed on and I am so sad. Thank you kindly.
email: Andrea Sandor Barrette - agbarrette@webtv.net - Posted 06 January 2001

Researching: MATRASKO, CERPACK
Grandad came from Czecho Slovak Republic . He was born in Volclak Dricna Austria on the 28th day of July 1884. I would like to find out about his family he left over there, is there any way. His father died very young and his Mother Married a Matrasko. Her maiden name was Annie Cerpack. He came to this country under the name of Steve Matrasko.
email: - www5504@dragonbbs.com - Posted 05 January 2001

Researching: BERTALAN, PETO, PALFI, BAYUZ, LISKA
My great-grandfather was Reverend Imre Bertalan born January 19, 1875 in Hungary. His father may have been named Joseph and his mother was named Elizabeth. He had a sister Ester. He married Rose Palfi and they had a son they named Imre Bertalan born January 31, 1903 in Kiskereki Bihar Megye Hungary. Rose died sometime between 1908 and 1913. Reverend Bertalan brought his son to America in 1913 and they ported in New York. They eventually settled in PA where a minister started calling Imre, the son, Jimmy. He took on that name and from then on was James or Jimmy Bertalan. He married Ethel Lucille Peto ,( born January 12, 1908 in Hazel Creek,PA) on July 17, 1926 in McKeesport Baptist Church, PA. Ethel was the daughter of John Peto born April 24, 1885 in Bereg County Hungary (son of Andy Peto and Agnes Bayuz both born somewhere in Hungary) and Esther Liska born April 2, 1885 in Nagy Geres Hungary (her father may have been named Joseph). Esther Liska came to America and ported at Ellis Island and she and John Peto were married on November 27, 1905 in Perth Amboy, NJ. Esther died June 25, 1953 in Belle Vernon, PA. Esther and John had seven children. I would very much appreciate any information that may be of help to me. Thank you for your time.
email: Sue Crayne - scrayne@hotmail.com - Posted 05 January 2001

Researching: ZSIPAY, ZSIPAJ, ZSIPAI, ZSIPPAY, ZIPOY, ZIPAY
I have extensive files on Zsipay, Zsipaj, Zsipai, Zsippay from 1761-1900 from the following villages: Vysny Zipov, Skrabske, Hlinnes, and Sol in Zemplin County and have been able to tie some names together between spelling of our name Zipoy,& Zipay. All variations of orginal spelling was due to nationality of priest or minister in parishes according to national archives in Presov, Slovakia. Any additional info on various Zipay and Zippay in USA and Canada would be appreciated.
email: - zip3290070@aol.com - Posted 05 January 2001

Researching: HAYERS
We're looking for our ancestors, the Hayers, who might have come from Hrabusice. One brother came over about 1908, another died in the old country but his widow and three children came over in 1920. There were some Hayers in Prague in the 70's.
email: - MMchenry@dol.net - Posted 05 January 2001

Researching: TIJPAK,TIRPAK
Reserching Tijpak or Tirpak, last known location Ducane PA. where he died. Trying to find marriage, death dates, and when and how he got to this country, and where he came from in Hungry.
email: - ginny795@quixnet.net - Posted 05 January 2001

Researching: RADVANSKY
Looking for information on the Radvansky family.
email: Mary Kay Radvansky - Rowdreamer@aol.com - Posted 04 January 2001

Researching: KACMAR
Looking for relatives of Kacmar from the Slovak - Hungarian border. My mother and father are of the village of Huncove and came to Canada in 1929-34.
email: - johnanddi@georgian.net - Posted 04 January 2001

Researching: POLINKA
I am looking for any information about the name Polinka which I understand was the name of my great grandmother, Rosa, who died in Vienna during the second world war. I know very little about her, but I know this was her family name and not a married name. She also had a son, Alfred, my grandfather, who died in 1993. Many thanks.
email: Genevieve Sylt - gen@genno.fsnet.co.uk - Posted 04 January 2001

Researching: BAYTKU, MICHOLA, VAZTKERE, PODA, MATEZ, POCSI
Looking for information on the above surnames.
email: - poseypatch@mail2.wesnet.com - Posted 04 January 2001

Researching: DZIAK, PRISTAS, ZELENAK, MATUSCAK, ZAHORSKY, KEZAK, MIHAL, MICHAL
Reearching Dziak, Pristas, Zelenak, Matuscak, Zahorsky, Kezak, and Michal or Mihal. Dziak: Anna Dziak, B. Velky Ruskov, raised Dargov Mother Anna Lyzesicin Dziak Pristas, Died 1950's Dargov. Michal: Andrew Michal B. Jedlove, Saris Co. Mother Anna Honscak Michal Kezak Dziak, Pristas, Zelenak Matuscak, Zahorsky, Lyzesicin: Velky Ruskov and Dargov Michal/Mihal, Kezak, Honscak: Jedlove, Saris. Yurasek: no idea.
email: - Eamfoxyfox@aol.com - Posted 03 January 2001

Researching: MISECKO, MICHEL
My grandfather was Nicholas Misecko. My grandmother was Julia Michel. Does anyone recognize these names?
email: Rita - RGray77712@aol.com - Posted 03 January 2001

Researching: EHRENTHAL, PLLAK
I am searching for family members from Neded, Samorin, Sala n.Vahom and Vlcany (and possibly Zlate Klasy). My grandmother's name was Franciska Ehrenthal, born 1886 -1888. Her Parents were Filip nad Tereza. Their other children were: Frieda, Moric, Michael, Irena, Evzen, Emil, Ella. My grandmother's husband was prof. Isidor Pollak. They had 6 children: Julek, Edgar, Ludvik, Liana, Kata and Ferko (who is my father born 1920 in Neded). Do you have any information? You can write to me in Slovak or Hungarian since my father speak both languages. Thank you and we wish you Happy New Year.
email: Leah Patakova - patak@vancouverbc.net - Posted 03 January 2001

Researching: PETRAS
I am conducting research on my maternal grandmother, Emma Petras who we belive came from Spisska Nova Ves Slovakia. Her father was Mihal Petras and his father was John Petras from Austria. My grandmother had 2 brothers, Victor and Louis, and a sister, Anna. Any and all information would be greatly appreciated.
email: Gail Kenney - FEATH52872@aol.com - Posted 03 January 2001

Researching: BARTEK
The Bartek family from Regete Ruske and the Pacsuta family from Kamenna Poruba.
email: - Peacebwithu2@webtv.net - Posted 03 January 2001

Researching: PUKLUS, HORVATH
Searching for relatives of Mary (Puklus) Horvath and John Horvath from the area of Kosice, Poprad, Kezmarek, Spis, or Spiska Nova Ves. They were my great grandparents who immigrated to southwestern Pennsylvania (Canonsburg) in the late 1800s. Mary had a sister, Nina, and John had a brother, Steve, who came to the U.S. at the same time. Mary and John had at least one child baptized in the church at Spiska Nova Ves. Any help locating relatives in Slovakia would be appreciated.
email: - nczerah@isaac.net - Posted 03 January 2001

Researching: LIHAN, VLASATY, TKACIK
Searching for information on the city and/or village of Polomka Nad Hronom Gemerska Zupa, Slovakia and the family names of Michael & Anna Lihan and Stefan & Suzanna Vlasaty Tkacik. Also interested in what country had ruling power of the named village/city between 1891 to 1898.
email: - rkajn@zoominternet.net - Posted 03 January 2001

Researching: HROMULAK
Surname is Hromulak from the village of Vysny Hrusov.
email: - GabrielDeMartin@aol.com - Posted 03 January 2001

Researching: BRKTO, KUBIK, PSENO, KRATKA, TOMCK, SULEK, KMETIK
Searching for parents, siblings, and descendants of Joseph Kubik b. 09/27/1878 of Dubova (could be Valaska Dubova or Sedliacka Dubova) near Orava and Liptov Counties, died May 1964 in Chicago, IL and his wife (first name unknown) Kratka, b. unknown, died 1922. Joseph's parents were Andrew Kubik and Zofi Kmetik. Their children were Frank Rudolph (born 3/27/1915 and died 10/1981 in Mass City, Michigan) and Emmanual Joseph, born 08/02/1920 in Chicago, Illinois and died 03/23/2986 in Pueblo West, Colorado. After Joseph's first wife died, he married again to Mary Prisazny and they had two children -- Joseph Kubik, Jr. and Jane Kubik. Emmanual, or Emil, was adopted by his godparents Joseph Sheron (or Siron in Slovak) and his wife Anna Krasica. Also searching for parents, sibilings, and descendants of Andrew Brtko and wife Anna Tomck (or Tomek) in/near Likavka. Their children were: Joseph born in Likavka, Frances born in Likavka, Josephine born in Likavka, Karl born in Likavka, Julius born in Likavka, and Frank, Sr. born 11/06/1898 in Likavka, died 07/28/1982 in Hammond Indiana. Frank married Veronica Pseno, born 11/07/1899 in Likavka, died 03/30/1968 in Chicago, Illinois. They had three children -- Mildred, Zita, and Frank, Jr. We know that Frances Brtko born Likavka, died 02/02/1931 in Chicago, Illinois married Simon Sulek, Sr. who was born in Likavka, served in World War II in the U.S. Army in the Pacific, and died 11/07/1963 in Chicago, Illinois. Simon's parents were Joseph Sulek, also of Likavka, and Anna Yllaursa. We know that one of the other Brtko brothers (Karl or Julius) of Frances and Frank moved to the Calgary area of Canada and was never in contact with the family again. Appreciate any info.
email: - sheron@erols.com - Posted 03 January 2001

Researching: KRAJNYIK, KRANYIK
I am seeking information on Paul Krajnyik born 1-25-52, in Koromjan (Old Hungary), emigrated to the United States about 1902. Wife's name was Anna.
email: Robert Kranyik - silverheels@snet.net - Posted 02 January 2001

Researching: POLIVKA, ONDERKO, LAYCAK, LAYCHAK
I am interested in the surnames of Polivka, Onderko, Laycak or Laychak, Town of Bukovce, County of Zemplin, Country of Slovakia, Province of Galacia. Thank you for your help!
email: - mselb@mpls.k12.mn.us - Posted 02 January 2001

Researching: MIHALIK, BACJAR
Trying to find info on Stephen Mihalik born 3/1/1887 married Suzanna (last name unknown) 9/19/1909. Name change to Bajcar at sometime in the early 1900's.
email: - rsbajs@msn.com - Posted 02 January 2001

Researching: IWANYK, SYWAK, KOWALCHIK
I am looking for my mother's birth certificate. She was born in Kosice, Czechoslovakia on March 15, 1930 or 1932. Her name is Marija Anne Iwanyk , she thinks, but her mother's name is Mania Sywak and her father's name is Ianoch Kowalchik. Also if you have an record on her it will help? My mother was taken to Poland when she was very young and then the Germans came and took her to Germany to work on the farm during the war. She doesn't have any papers with her, only what was told to her. I am not sure that I am writing to the right place but I am willing to try and locate any information for my mother. Thanking you in advance for your co-operation.
email: Carol Olshefsky - carolo@netrover.com - Posted 02 January 2001

Researching: MATUSCAK
We would like to know If Stephen John Matuscak, born in Forbasy Spisska Magura, Austria in 1876, was actually born in Austria of Slovakia. Our research shows the surname dates back to 1241-1243 and is connected to the Trenciansky Hrad-Trencin Castle in Slovakia. We need a map to decipher if he was born in Austria or Slovakia-Austria Hungary? Would love to hear from anyone who know.
email: Jon Matuscak - matus@home.com - Posted 02 January 2001

Researching: CRETIC, CERNETISCH
Am doing research on Cretic' family from Slovania and Dalmatia. Martin Cernetisch came to Davenport, Iowa in 1908 from Fiume. Claimed to be an orphan and had no family. Found Cernetich in Johnstown, Pa, family came in 1890 from Nova Mesto area, same surname.
email: Fred Cernetisch - derf@accessus.net - Posted 02 January 2001

Researching: SVRLINGA, UHLARIK
I am looking for two different families. They are both from the Bratislava area, probably Modra. The first is Svrlinga and the second is Uhlarik. My Great Grandfather was John Svrlinga who left to come to America around 1908. He was born in December 1885. My Great Grandmother was Zuzanna Uhlarik. She was born 2 August 1887.
email: - Stans2000@hotmail.com - Posted 02 January 2001

Researching: KUSHNER, KUSNYIR, KUSNIR, ANDREJOVA, ONDREJOVA, KOMAREK, KOMAREKOVA
I am researching Kushner, Kusnyir (Kusnir), Andrejova (Ondrejova), Komarek (Komarekova). My name is Robert Kushner. My greatgrand father, Jozef Kusnyir was born in Dubravka Slovakia on March 19,1882 and was married to Julianna Andrejova. She was born 01 November 1886. Jozef's Father's name is Janos Kusnir (Kusnyir) and his mother's name is Suzana (Susie?) Komerekova. My Grandfather, Janos Kusnyir was born August 6,1905 in Budkovce Slovakia. They left there around 1910 and 1912 respectivly if any one has any information on the names or towns I would Greatly appreciate it.
email: Robert Kushner - Bobtheluthier@aol.com - Posted 02 January 2001

Researching: GUSELIA
Looking for the surname Guselia from Rumania from a village Preshorta (?). Jacob and Mary. Came to U. S. around 1910-12.
email: - nanal@i2k.net - Posted 02 January 2001

Researching: VOYTEK, VOJTEK, FABIAN, NAGY
Am researching family with the above surnames from Plavnica.
email: - med@flinet.com - Posted 02 January 2001

Researching: FEDORONKO, TKACIK, PAJTAS, KRAMAR - FEDERINKO, THACHIK, PAYTASH, KRAMER
This is an updated search notice. The first group of names shows the original spellings and the second the "Americanized" spellings. Thanks to the iarelative forum and my June 2000 trip to Slovakia, I have nearly completed my Fedoronko family history. All of grandparents were from the Bardejov / Svidnik area of Slovakia. Paternal GF (John Fedoronko) from Hrabovcik and his wife (Anna Tkacik) from Duplin. Maternal GF (Peter Pajtas) and GM (Suzanna Kramar) both from Malcov. My big task is to establish the correct relationship between John and Peter Fedoronko. John came to the USA (Baltimore) on the Rhein II in 1902 and Peter (married to Suzanna Gajdos of Duplin) came on the Gera in 1907 (also thru Baltimore). They both lived in Clymer, PA until Peter moved his family to the Chicago area. I am told this move happened in the 1930 timeframe. So, all of you Fedoronkos in the upper midwest and Canada please help, if you can. I am also trying to establish the connections to the Fedoronkos in the NY / Connecticut area along with a connection to the Fedoronkos in the North Carolina area. I have some info/ties on the northeast group but nothing on the southern group. Again, please help if you can. I have lots of pictures and information from my June trip that I'm more than willing to share with family. I'll be turning my attention to the Pajtas / Paytash family history shortly. As with the Fedoronko side, I have gathered a lot of info on the Pajtas side too. For those that I (John F. Federinko) have had previous contact. Z Bohom!
email: John Federinko - sophiesdad@earthlink.net - Posted 02 January 2001

Researching: DOMONKOS, DOMONKAS
Searching for surnames of Domonkos or Domonkas in and around Kosice and Peder, Slovakia. Also need email address for the Archives of Kosice.
email: Andrew Domonkos - Cab20j@aol.com - Posted 02 January 2001

Researching: HALCIN, STOLAR
I am the son of a Halcin. My mothers maiden name was Alice Halcin. In the early 1900's my grandparents made a couple of trips to the USA. and in the 1920's decided to stay in America. So started the Halcin family in Ambridge, Pa.. Steve and Mary Halcin had four daughters that started the Halcin family here and that may be why we are hard to track down. With the generations that have past, there are 10 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren who don't know where they came from. There are alot of us here that I feel no one knows about. I hope this little bit of information helps you out. Could you please let me know either way. God bless you and keep well. Thank you for taking the time to read this note and hopefully we will have something more to talk about. My grandmother's maiden name was Stolar. I also know that my grandfather had 7 brothers and he did not move here until 1930. When I get more information, I'd be more that happy to write you again. Thank you for the information about the Halcin name and location. I really thought that it was like the Smith name here.
email: Bruce A. Pocorus - Pocorus@cs.com - Posted 02 January 2001

Researching: LOMAGA, LAKOTOS
I am trying to find information on the family of my father John Lomaga or his mother Mary Lakotos. Father was born in 1888 in at that time was Austria, Hungary in the town of Bereska in the village of Borot,so it is recorded on his ship manifest. Father came to America in 1910 and did not know how to read or write, therefore lost all contact with his family. He had a brother Charles. Any information would be appreciated.
email: Ethel Buck - fvelb@aol.com - Posted 02 January 2001

Researching: KUPEC, KUPETIC, KUPETZ
My grandfather and three of his brothers were from Bratislavia. His citizenship certificate was dated 1906 under the name of Kupec. First name, Joseph. I know just one of his brothers; Andrew. Name on his headstone is Kupetic. No other information is available.
email: - kupetz@penn.com - Posted 02 January 2001

Researching: POZNOVIJA, POZNOVIA
from Perth, Western Australia, and I am a beginner in genealogy, who is trying to find out more about family history. Being a beginner I have found an impassable question, on my first step, and that is the origin of my surname, which is spelled as Poznovija or Poznovia. My ancestors are from Croatia, but the surname is not sound as Croatian one. I have searched many sites with different surnames, from German, Polish, Hungarian, Austrian, Italian, Slovak, Rythenian, Ukrainian, Georgian and others but unsuccessfully. I have never met a surname with ending ...IJA or ..IA, and that confuses me. Recently I was told that my surname could be from Slovakia, more precisely from Bratislava. According to this information in Bratislava is or was a suburb or district with this or very similar name. Since this is the only way that I can check this information, any help would be highly appreciated. Could anyone please help me with some further information? Thank you very much.
email: Milan Poznovija - studioplus@highway1.com.au - Posted 02 January 2001

Researching: POLKABLA, SOROKA
Looking for the Polkabla or Soroka.
email: - TBardash@aol.com - Posted 02 January 2001

Researching: BIZUB, BYZUB, AKURATNY
Searching for Maria Bizub/Byzub Born: Rejlov Scep C. Slovakia-Died: 06/29/1962 Pennslyvania, U.S.A. Married: Heinrick Akuratny Born: 10/22/1898 Di: 10/1959 immigrated to America abt. 1912.
email: - dataman@carol.net - Posted 02 January 2001

Researching: DROBNIAK
Looking for anyone with the surname of Drobniak.
email: - jnddrobniak@juno.com - Posted 01 January 2001

Researching: BOLEDOVIC, BOLEDOVICH
Reseacching the surname of Boledovich or Boledovic.
email: - merryolecole@centurytel.net - Posted 01 January 2001

Researching: HUSARIK
I am looking for the translation of Husarik surname in English. What does the name mean? I believe that my family is from the Trencin area, but am not certain. My great grandfather came to US around 1899 or so. His name was Frank Husarik senior, and my grand father was Frank Husarik, junior. My father is Frank Wayne Husarik, and I am Wayne A. Husarik. I am trying to fullfill a lifelong dream of my aunt to find out our ancestory. Where we came from and who are our relatives. My great aunt found some items, but they were lost many years ago. If anyone could point me in the right direction, please do so. I want to know my family roots. Not just for me, but for my children and grandchildren. They should know their family roots and the history if any. Thank you.
email: Wayne A. Husarik - WAH9104@aol.com - Posted 01 January 2001

Researching: SENKO
Looking for Senko. Peter immigrated to US. He had 6 sons - Michael, John, Peter, Steven, Joseph, and Paul. Russian anestry.
email: - Stair24821@aol.com - Posted 01 January 2001

Researching: KAMPA, JUREK, LABUSGA, ZYLLA, PRZWARA, ROMOLA, GONSIOR, DZUIK, GROLA, KOCKET, KOCKEK
Towns of origin is Polska Nowa Wies formally called Polnish Neudorf, Komprachice and Popialau. Surnames are Kampa, Jurek, Labusga, Zylla, Przwara, Romola, Gonsior, Dziuk, Grola, and Kockek or Kocket.
email: Sharon - safarrah@cloudnet.com - Posted 01 January 2001

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