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Researching: SALANSKY, SZALANSKY, PALUSAK, REPASKY, ORAVECZ, KASSER, GANOCY, GANOCZY, KULKA
Searching for information on Salansky (Szalansky), Palusak, Repasky, Oravecz and Kasser, from the Hnilcik/Spisska Nova Ves area. Also researching Ganocy (Ganoczy) and Kulka from Spisske Bystre (Kubah), and possibly Kezmarok.
email: - SJGanocy@aol.com - Posted 15 March 1999

Researching: BUDICKY, GAVALER
I am a first generation Canadian and I am looking for relatives of my mothers family. There is little information about my grandmother's family. Her maiden name was Elizabeth Gavaler, born in Hranovnica, Slovakia. My grandfather is Martin Budicky. They had six children; Ann (Sister Celina), Mary, Elizabeth (Sister Elizabeth), Teresa, Ruldolph (Rudy) and Edward, all born in Hranovnica, Slovakia. They came to Canada in 1937 or 1938. Any one with any information or help, please contact me.
email: - temacart@netscape.net - Posted 15 March 1999

Researching: GOFFA
Researching Goffa surname in the town of Michalouce.
email: Joseph Goffa - goffa@ccomm.com - Posted 15 March 1999

Researching: KRAK, SKARUPA
I am looking for anyone with any information regarding the surnames Krak or Skarupa. To the best of my knowledge, the Kraks originated in Nova Bella, Slavonia. The Skarupas identified themselves as "Russian", though their official papers suggest that they're from the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Other documents list them as coming from Czechoslovakia. Both familes eventually settled in Northeast NJ, and Yonkers, NY. Thanks a lot!
email: Matt Krack - mkrack@ibm.net - Posted 15 March 1999

Researching: ZDENKO
Researching Kastler Zdenko, from Bratislava.
email: Zdenko Kastler - kastler@gtinet.sk - Posted 15 March 1999

Researching: EVANCHO
Looking for Steve Evancho, died in Freeland, PA in 1966.
email: Jacob the Great - lemonchop@rcn.com - Posted 14 March 1999

Researching: HOMJAK
I'm searching for my family name of Homjak.
email: Lorraine Harle - lharle@inetmail.att.net - Posted 14 March 1999

Researching: PEMPEK, MASLONKA, SWIANTON
I am searching for information about my dad's background. His name is John M. Pempek and his Father's name is John Louis Pempek. He married Katherine Maslonka. We are not exactly sure if Katherine's last name is spelled correctly. John Louis had a sister Louise Swianton (spelling is questionable). John Louis and Katherine came over to the U.S. We do not know anything about his sister, Louise, and what happened to her, or of his wife Katherine's family.
email: Mary Jane Schuchardt - mschuch@centuryinter.net - Posted 14 March 1999

Researching: CHODOBA, KOVAL
Sofia Chodoba was born in Bratislava or vicinity in 1868. She immigrated to the US. State of Pennsylvania, Town of Derringer, in the 1880's. She married John Koval. I don't know date of marriage.
email: - osammam@aol.com - Posted 14 March 1999

Researching: SKANDER, SKENDER, SHANDER, SEDLARICH, SLEYZAK, VOJTEK, VOJTUS, HRIC
Looking for home town of my Grandfather, Joseph Nickolas Skander/Skender. Parents were Matthew Skander/Skender and Barbara "Katie" Sedlarich. Joseph immigrated to the U.S.A. in 1911(03). The 1910 Census shows a Joseph Skandor in Fayette Co. PA, who was born in Austria/Croatian. The 1920 Census shows a Joseph Shander in Allegheny Co., PA, who was born in Hungary and spoke Magyar. On his application for a Social Security Number in 1936, he gave his birth place as Selo Silva, Yugoslavia. My Grandfather always said he was Croatian. There is a Sedlarica located near the Croatian/ Hungarian boarder which could be my Great Grandmother, Barbara Sedlarich's home town. This hasn't been proven, just an observation. There is a Silvas located in Slovakia, but it's not near the Hungarian border. There are present day Skenders living in Bjelovar, Croatia, not far from Sedlarica. I was also told that Croatians who spoke Magyar were from the Hungarian boarder area. I have ordered films from the LDS for both locations in Slovakia and Croatia for the time period I am looking for, but any help and further suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I am also searching for the home towns of my Great Grandparents, Michael Sleyzak and Anna Vojtek (Vojtus). Michael, was b. 1857, in Slovakia, and d. 1930, in PA. Anna was b. 1860 in Slovakia, and d. 1929 in PA. They married 1885 in Austria. Michael immigrated in 1890 and Anna immigrated in 1893(5) with son, Joseph. Michael worked the coal mines in Luzerne and Fayette Counties, PA. The remainder of children were born here. Michael's parents were Michael Sleyzak and Mary Hric. Anna's parents were John and Mary (?) Vojtek (Vojtus). Would appreciate any and all suggestions and help. Thanks.
email: Virginia Skander - vskander@nauticom.net - Posted 14 March 1999

Researching: VARGA, VINCZE, GYENGE
I am researching Varga, Vincze and Gyenge, from the village of Cakov, which is near Radnovce and Ivanice. Thanks!
email: Tracy - tracyg@inficad.com - Posted 13 March 1999

Researching: LAPKA, RIHA, KANKA
Researching Vikouk (Vykouk) Lapka in the area of Ulovice (Litomerice), Riha in the area of Zbraslav, and Kanka in Dobrichovice.
email: - Mrbowsky@aol.com - Posted 13 March 1999

Researching: HRABOVSKY, MAJTAS, TORISKY, VAGNER
Researching people from Lubina area: Martin Hrabovsky and Anna Hrabovsky (nee Majtas). Also from Mali Hnilick area, Jacob Torisky and Apolonia Torisky (nee Vagner). The Hrabovsky 's were married in Lubina on 20 September 1896. The Torisky's were married in Mali Hnilich on 17 August 1903.
email: Marilyn Hrabovsky - marijer@fiastl.net - Posted 13 March 1999

Researching: STRASKY, ZIDEK
Hello! My grandparents immigrated to Canada about 1929. They came from a town called Bela. My grandfather's name was George Strasky, born in 1897, died 1990. My grandmother's name was Maria Zidek, born 1900, died 1984. I think she had a sister remaining in Slovakia. Thank you.
email: Carrie Strasky - rswain@neonet.bc.ca - Posted 13 March 1999

Researching: DUSEK
Hi! I'm try to find anything on Frank Dusek, born in Usti Nad Orlici, Czechoslovakia. He had one brother, Vaclaw, and a sister, Maria, who lived in Vienna, Austria. I think his birthday may have been 1880. I hope you can give me some information.
email: Shirley - SMNEUZIL@aol.com - Posted 13 March 1999

Researching: HAGER
I want to go to the town of Kuty, Slovakia were my family is from. My grandfather Joseph and my grandmother lived on their farm in Kuty. When grandpa died my grandmother and all of her chilkdren came to America in or about 1914. The rest of our family remained in Kuty. After WWII some left the area, but I am still looking for any relatives. I am also wondering if the farm is still there.
email: Robert Hager - amerrest@earthlink.net - Posted 12 March 1999

Researching: NASZRADI
The name we are searching is John Naszradi.
email: John M. Naszradi - jnaszradi@ili.com - Posted 12 March 1999

Researching: LEHKY
Looking for information on the Lehky family.
email: Suzanne Lehky - slehky@hotmail.com - Posted 12 March 1999

Researching: MARHEFKA, MARTANCIK
Looking for information about families of Joseph Marhefka or Marie/Maria Martancik. Joseph Marhefka born around 1890. Believe he was born in Relov and later moved to U.S. - Pennsylvania/New Jersey. Married Marie/Maria Martancik, born around 1893, also from Relov. I am maternal granddaughter.
email: Cynthia Kovarik - ckovarik@bellsouth.net - Posted 12 March 1999

Researching: GYURICZA, VALACH, WALACH, VALLACH, FONODY, HOLY, HOLLY
Please send me some more information about my grand-grandfather's family tree. What I know is the following: Janos Gyuricza, born in Vinica (Also-Ipolynyek) 27.okt.1865, died in Budapest 14.jan.1929 His parents were Janos Gyuricza and Magdolna Karolina Valach (or Walach, or Vallach), married in Hrusov 11.jan.1863 and who had six (?) children: Karoly, Janos, Kalman, Peter, Katalin, Matild (maybe more?) We found two marriage certificates with the same date (11.1.1863): one in Hrusov, which says that Janos was 31 years old and born in Pukanec (Bakabanya) and his wife Magdolna (born in Hrusov) was 18. The other one is from Vinica and says Janos was 29! (born in Hrusov) and his wife Magdolna (born in Felsonyek, probably the upper part of Vinica) was 22! The first one looks more close to reality, because we presume Magdolna was born in Hrusov on 24.okt.1844 and her parents were Istvan Valach and Rezi (Terezia) Fonody. We also know Janos's parents were called Janos Gyuricza and Erzsebet Holy (or Holly) but we don't know where they were born. Any other information on the Gyuricza's would be welcome! Thank you very much!
email: Gabor Gyuricza Budapest, Hungary - legatum@elender.hu - Posted 12 March 1999

Researching: BLAZEK
Please add my family surname, Blazek to this site. They came from Smilno, Slovakia was originally known as Zemelyne. It is located in Saris county and district Bardejov.
email: Leonard Blazek - lblazek@earthlink.net - Posted 12 March 1999

Researching: LESZCZYNSKI, KISIELYAK, KISELYA, KISHELA
Requesting any information regarding the Leszcynski & Kisielyak (possibly Kiselya or Kishela) surnames from the Stara Lubovna area of Slovakia.
email: - plewe@amigo.net - Posted 11 March 1999

Researching: HUDAK, HUDAKOVA
My Father-in-law is looking for where his Father was born. His name is Andrew Hudak (Hudakova) born he thinks in Trebesov? or Houk? Can you help?
email: - DVC3251@aol.com - Posted 11 March 1999

Researching: MOSKOWITZ
Now in Slovakia. Our family is Moskowitz. Looking for small village of Konyus. Also looking for any information regarding towns of Turnov and town of Frydek-Mistek, any information would be greatly appreciated.
email: - sbrown9705@aol.com - Posted 11 March 1999

Researching: LACHKOVIC, LACKOVIC, BRLIT
My grandfather, Frank Lachkovic was born in Marienthal, Hungary on 12/01/1886. My grandmother, Mary (Brlit) Lachkovic lists her birthplace as Bratislava, Czechoslovakia on 08/24/1897. We have since changed the spelling to Lackovic. My grandfather came to America in 1910, my grandmother came in 1913 and settled in Erie, PA. My grandfather's parents were John and Catherine Lachkovic, his brothers were Valentine and Rudolph. He also had two sisters named Antoinette and Johanna. My grandmother's parents names were Jacob and Helen (?) Brlit. Can someone tell where Marienthal, Hungary is located today? I am researching our family history and any information about the Lachkovic family history would be appreciated.
email: Mark Lackovic - nswccd@snip.net - Posted 11 March 1999

Researching: POSPISL
Looking for Pospisl from Hryzele.
email: - JMclaug545@aol.com - Posted 11 March 1999

Researching: MURSKO, MURCKO, MURCZKO
Mursko / Murcko / Murczko I am interested in hearing from any persons who are researching persons with any variation of the surname Mursko, Especially those who settled in the Bridgeport or New Haven, CT. areas. My great grandfather Michael first settled in Bridgeport. Ct. with brothers Steven, Paul, Andrew and Joseph. Brothers used different surname spelling variations.
email: Michael W. Mursko - MMursko@e-mail.msn.com - Posted 10 March 1999

Researching: ZIDIK, ZEEDICK
Zidik (changed to Zeedick in America). My family orginated in Sambron, Slovakia and some of my relatives live there today. In the early part of the century, we came to the United States through Ellis Island and settled in Punxsytawny, PA, Pittsburgh, PA, and Cleveland, OH. I'm willing to share the genealogical information I have about my family if anyone needs it! Thanks!
email: Danielle Zeedick - DMZ123@erols.com - Posted 10 March 1999

Researching: NERER, NEHRER
I am searching for my relatives with surnames Nerer or Nehrer. My gg-father has changed our surname to Nerer, all previous generations used Nehrer. Following are my known ancestors: father Pavel Nerer (b.23.2.1912 Dolny Kubin); grandfather Samuel Nerer (b.20.9.1874 Trebostovo) g-gfather Jozef Nehrer (b. 28.12.1833 Trnovo); gg-gfather Jozef Nehrer (b.22.3.1798 Trnovo) ggg-gfather Kristin Nehrer (b.?? 1773 ? Trebostovo). The villages of Trnovo and Trebostovo are near Martin in Slovakia. The father of my ggggfather Kristin originated somewhere in Rheinland, Baden, Alsace? Any informations about Nehrers/Nerers would be appreciated.
email: Pavel Nerer - pnerer@hotmail.com - Posted 10 March 1999

Researching: UCHANCIK
My great grandmother Theresa Uchancik lived in Biely Potok around 1880. Does anyone have information on this family.
email: Harry Resis - hresis@worldnet.att.net - Posted 10 March 1999

Researching: REBYAK, REBJAK, REBIAK, WOOD
In my original listing, somehow I must have failed to put in the name of Rebyak which is my maiden name. Wood is my married name and not the research name. The different spellings I have had for my grandfathers name are Rebjak, Rebiak, Rabiak. On the Baptism certificate it is spelled with a different spelling than the one I grew up with. Also on their marriage license it is different. The name of the village of Baptism is the same as on the original listing, Vysna Rybnica in the year of 1875. In spite of my error, I have had some replies which have helped. Also would appreciate any more information if this helps others searchers with more information. Thank You.
email: - betty&bob@big-river.net - Posted 10 March 1999

Researching: KANUCH, GAZIK
We are looking for any information about the surnames Kanuch or Gazik presently living in Slovakia. Apparently Maria Kanuch and John Gazik lived in the Rokytov and Bardejov areas. We are planning a trip in the late spring and would appreciate any information that you have or if there is another site where we can find out. Thank you for your time!
email: Patti Mitchell (Gazik) - patti.mitchell@sympatico.ca - Posted 09 March 1999

Researching: PUYDA
Looking for more info and records on the Puyda family.
email: Susie Puyda - puyda@ibm.net - Posted 09 March 1999

Researching: TOPICH, YURCIC
I am searching for information on my Grandfather John Topich who immigrated to the US from Austria. He married by Grandmother, Katie Yurcic in Gallup, New Mexico. I would like any information on where they came from (village) siblings, parents, etc. Thank you.
email: Kathryn T. Day - day@cnetco.com - Posted 09 March 1999

Researching: BOMBARA
I am searching for the name of a street ,road or oth wereabouts of the area from which a family by the name of Bombara lived. back in the year 1917. The town name is Rychvald the county was Spis. Any information would be welcome. Thank you.
email: Melvin Bombara - mepb@csonline.net - Posted 09 March 1999

Researching: MAJCINA, MACHINO, MYCHINIK, ROZKOS
My father and his brother immigrated to the U.S.A. around 1906 to 1908 from Czechoslovakia. Name was John Majcina, we believe came from the Prague area. Our grandfathers name was Steve Majcina, grandmothers maiden name was Anna Rozkos. How could we discover any records or information around the Prague area of - Majcina / Rozkos. We believe that Majcina is the true Czech spelling of name, even though some of the relatives go by the name of Machino & Mychinik. We welcome any guidance regarding this. Thanks.
email: - robertmajcina@hotmail.com - Posted 09 March 1999

Researching: CIERNIK, TAZANDLAK
I am doing a family history on my ancestors from Slovakia (Ciernik and Tazandlak). I have learned that they were from a small town, Zubrohlava which I believe is in the Dolny Kubin area. I understand that many areas in Slovakia have a crest. Can you direct me to where I might find a crest and history for this area?
email: Susanne M. Saether - GFSSusanne@aol.com - Posted 08 March 1999

Researching: HRABKO
Searching for any Hrabko in Hummane or Michalovce (Nagy Mihaly) early 1800's.
email: Louis Harbor - lharbor@earthlink.net - Posted 08 March 1999

Researching: OZIMUK, PEREVUZNIK
Searching for Ozimuk in Seredne about 1850. Married George Perevuznik. They had three children that lived Elizabeth, George and Peter. Mary Ozimuk died about 1910. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
email: Faith Stegon - aerusyn@rmi.net - Posted 08 March 1999

Researching: KLOBNAK
Searching for Klobnak in Zamutov, Czechoslovakia.
email: Mike Klobnak - mwk@wabash.net - Posted 08 March 1999

Researching: RAGAN, UBRAN
I am looking for relatives in the villages of Humenne & Lastomere in Slovakia. Surnames are Ragan and Ubran. Grandfather was Martin Ragan. Grandmother was Suzanne Ubran. First settled in Braddock, Pennsylvania, US. And later in Louise (Wellsburg), West Virginia, US.
email: Kim Ragan - Kim.Ragan@teletech.com - Posted 08 March 1999

Researching: JAKUBETZ, JACUBEC, SURANOVSKA, SURANOVSKY
Researching Jakubetz, Kapsdorf, Suranovska, and Kesmark My name is Mark Jacubec thanks to the good folks at Ellis Island. I am looking for information on my paternal Grandfather and Grandmother: Grandfather Joseph Jakubetz born 1882, emigrated from Kapsdorf or Iglau Year he came to USA 1898-1899. Father' Name Jon (John?) Jakubetz occupation successful(?) farmer, sibling's Names Andrew, Stephen, Sarah, John, and Mary (spellings may not be correct.) John may have been the oldest. He and Sarah stayed behind. All others came to Cleveland, Ohio. Andrew came Catholic. Grandmother, Anna Suranovska (or the last letter may be -y) was born 1890 and emigrated from Kesmark 1904-1905. Brother Josef, Cousin's Surname Schilling, religion Catholic If you could fill in a few of the blanks and let me know if any of my cousins exist in Slovakia, that would be tremendous. Thank you.
email: Mark Jacubec - markj@2rw.com - Posted 08 March 1999

Researching: STRBA, STROBO, HLOBEK, HENBEK
My grandfather, John Strba (Strobo), listed his birthplace as Nova Lehoto, Hungary. I am told that this town is probably Nova Lehoto in Slovakia and could be 1 of 2 towns: Ujgyarmat or Ujszabadi. Can anyone confirm that ? Where are these 2 towns on a map? John Strba listed his father's name as George, born in Miova, Hungary. I have been told that Miova is probably Mikova in Slovakia. Can anyone confirm this? Where is Miova/Mikova on a map? What is the English translation of Gurpy? Is Hlobek and Henbek the same surnames? George Strba's wife was supposedly named either Suzanna Hlobek or Gurpy Henbek. I would like to correspond with someone in Miova/Mikova & Nova Lahota. How could I do that?
email: - SMITHAVE@aol.com - Posted 08 March 1999

Researching: REDAK, HALESKI
I am searching for information about my grandmother Mary Redak. She was born about 1890 in Lizansko, Austria or possibly Poland. She married my grandfather Alec (Alexander) Haleski about 1909 and the resided in Barnesboro, Pa. The place of her birth is difficult because of the changing borders at that time. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I was once told she probably came to the U.S. via Nova Scotia.
email: - Jhansel@ix.netcom.com - Posted 07 March 1999

Researching: VANGOR, KLINKA, RACHEL, DUBAK
I am looking for information about families surnamed Vangor, Klinka, Rachel and Dubak. My only clue is that the Klinka relatives emigrated from a village called Porubka, probably around 1900-1915. I was told that a great-uncle, Rudolf Klinka, was a freedom fighter during WWII, and that my great-aunt Minnie Dubak, his half-sister, born around 1918, attended school in that area during the 1930's. Rudolf and Minnie's mother was Rose Rachel, who had two husbands, a Mr. Klinka first, then Mr. Dubak. Aunt Minnie told me that her half-brother, Rudolf, was not allowed to enter the United States when the family came over because of some eye problem, and was sent back to the old country. When the family tried to send for him later he refused to come, she said. I know that Aunt Minnie was corresponding with some Slovak relatives up to about 1995, before she became ill (she died last year). Another sister was named Goldie Klinka, and a brother was Joe Dubak. These are all relatives of my grandmother, Julia Klinka Vangor. On my father's side, the Vangors were also Slovak, but I don't know where they came from. The Klinka- Dubaks ended up in Bridgeport, Connecticut and met the Vangors there as far as I know. Julia Klinka married Andrew Vangor around 1920. One of the old pictures in my Dad's photo album shows someone dressed as a Hussar but we have no idea who he was. Now that Aunt Minnie is gone, I would like to trace the family in Slovakia in her memory. I treasure the beautifully embroidered linen blouses she sent me before her illness. Thanks for your help.
email: Andrea Vangor - drav@oz.net - Posted 07 March 1999

Researching: STERBACK, SURNOVSKI, SCHMEGNER
My Grandfather came from Eisdorf. His name was John E. Sterback. Born 20 May 1862. His father was Matthew John Sterback. They lived at #51 Eisdorf. Another of my Grandmothers came from Neu-Waldorf (Nova Lesna). The famialy is unclear of which of my grandfather's wifes it was, but are sure one came from Neu-Waldorf. Her first name was either Julia (b. Dec 1879) or Elizibeth (b. 14 Jan 1877). The last name was either Surnovski (sp) or Schmegner. Please contact me if you might have any further information on them or any releatives.
email: John H. Long Jr - johnlo@motorcargo.com - Posted 07 March 1999

Researching: HOLIC, SKARITKA, CHLAPECKA, KNETZEL
Searching for the names Holic, Skaritka, Chlapecka, and Knetzel, all from Tura Luka, Slovakia. Pavel Holic and Anna Skaritka married and had Pavel, John, and Zuzanna. Zuzanna left Tura Luka in 1914 and came to Chicago. The rest all stayed. Some relatives still live there. Martin Chlapecka and Katerina Knetzel had Martin and John, who came with their parents to Chicago. They left behind a daughter who they could not afford to bring. By the time they could, she refused to come. I want to hear from anyone with a Tura Luka connection or a connection with any of these names.
email: Janet Zavoral - j.zavoral@worldnet.att.net - Posted 07 March 1999

Researching: MRAZ, FIALA
My great grandparents came from either the Czech Republic or Slovakia, we don't know which. My great grandfather's name was Jan Mraz and he married Anna Fiala. I don't know if surnames are indicative of a particular country. One of them was from Bratislava but we don't know which one. They probably came over some after the civil war and before 1870. I was so excited to find your site, I had just about given up hope of being able to find any information on them.
email: - laurel@pacbell.net - Posted 07 March 1999

Researching: WASSELL, WASSEL, VOSSEL, WASIL, ZELINSKY, RENYAK
Researching Wassell, Wassel, Vossel, or Wasil also Zelinsky & Renyak. Born about July 1881 in Jakubany / Jakubyany /Jakubiany in Saros County Northeast of Prague in the Presov Region of now Slovakia my Grandfather Joseph [any of the above spellings] came to the United States approximately 1906 or 1907. He settled in the Johnstown, Pennsylvania area. After a short stint in the coal mines he entered the Life Insurance Business with The Metropolitan Life Insurance Company and built a very large Debit Agency out of Shenendoah, Pennsylvania. He married the fromer Anna Grace Zelinsky from a small town near Houtzdale, Pennsylvania. They established their home in Mt. Carmel PA. and raised the following children: Dorothy, Bernard, Joseph, Edward and Robert [all Wassel's] I am specifically searching for information on my grandfather from Jakubany or his wife's family Zelinsky (Anna Grace) Anna Grace's father was Jan Zelinsky [dob.] 1852 in Austria-Hungary. Her Mother was Alzabeta Renyak [dob.] 1855 in Austria-Hungary. Please contact me.
email: Ed Wassell - rwassell@juno.com - Posted 06 March 1999

Researching: KASPAER, MIHALIC, SHIPULA
Grandfather, John Michael Kasper, son of John Kasper and Anne Mihalic. Was born September 6, 1881 in Nizna Slana, Slovakia. Brother George (Andrew?) stayed there. Grandmother, Suzanne K. Shipula, born in Henckovce. Came to USA in early 1900's and settled in Ohio. Trying to trace ancestors for Family Tree.
email: - MKasper436@aol.com - Posted 06 March 1999

Researching: CIBIK
Searching for information about John Cibik know as Ya'nos Cibik in Hungary. Was born May 16, 1877, in Horovac Hungary. He emigrated from Bremen, Germany. Renounced Francis Joseph ("Apostolic King of Hungary, of which I am a subject. New York Port, New York") August 2, 1905. Applied intention for citizen 1907. Became a US citizen April 12, 1910.
email: - our3girls@aol.com - Posted 06 March 1999

Researching: VANOSIK, WANOSIK, KOVAC, NIZNIK
Would like to receive additional family information related to the following: My grandparents were Jon Vanosik (US name: John Wanosik), born in 1879, and Anna Kovac, born in 1887. It is known that they were from the town/village: Divina, District: Zilina; Diocese: Nitra (Roman Catholic); Country: Slovakia. John is believed to have entered the U. S. in late 1906 or early 1907. By 1909 he settled in Dennison, OH. In 1909 Anna came to the U. S. John's parent's names are not known. Anna's parents were Anna Niznik and Juraj Kovac (believed to be from Divina).
email: Sandra Wanosik - tswano@bright.net - Posted 06 March 1999

Researching: GRETZ, LICHTMAN
Michael Gretz's mother's maiden name was Lichtman. I am hoping someone can give me information about the Gretz or Lichtman families. Michael lived most of his life in New York City. He lived in South Florida from the early 1950's into the 1970's.
email: John Oliver - grnamerica@aol.com - Posted 06 March 1999

Researching: FIGULA
Looking for information on the Figula family.
email: Brian Figula - Fig9@aol.com - Posted 05 March 1999

Researching: ROYS, ROJS, LENARCZYK
Researching family names of Roys, Rojs and Lenarczyk, who came from Posnen or Bialostyk, Poland.
email: Diane Eymer - Eymer_d@popmail.firn.edu - Posted 05 March 1999

Researching: POTOCHNEY, POTOCZNEY
I am researching the name Potochney. I believe the original spelling is Potoczney.
email: James L. Taylor - JLT.HOME@worldnet.att.net - Posted 05 March 1999

Researching: KICHLER, HAKSTOL
I'm researching Katharina Kichler, my great-aunt, born in Sokolovac, Yugoslavia. She immigrated to Brazil where she married. After WWII, they moved back to Czechoslovakia. Her husband was Czechoslovakian. We have lost touch with them. Katharina_s parents were: Joseph Kichler, born Oct.19, 1885 in Sokolovac, Yugoslavia, died Feb. 11, 1966 in Stuttgart, Germany, and Mary Hakstol, born 1892, married abt. 1910, died, 1924.
email: Ana Maria Kichler - marcelo.engel@db.com - Posted 05 March 1999

Researching: TKAC
I am searching for ancestral information about the surname "Tkac". They came from the town of Spisska Nova Ves (Iglo) in Slovakia. Thank you.
email: - Maldun10@aol.com - Posted 05 March 1999

Researching: CHOMIAK, JUBEC, JUBEK
I'm looking for my paternal grandfather, William Chomiak, and grandmother, Elizabeth Jubec or Jubek.
email: Lorraine Harle - lharle@inetmail.att.net - Posted 04 March 1999

Researching: LAPIKAS, PAJDUSAK, KOLLADA, PAFCIK
I am searching for information on my ancestors, Lapikas, originally from Namestovo. Any information on this name and associated names Pajdusak, Kollada and Pafcik is welcome. I would also like to come into contact with others researching in the Namestovo area. A lot of what is already known on the family can be found on my Genealogy page : http://www.nikhef.nl/~louk/genealogy.html
email: Louk Lapikas - louk@nikhef.nl - Posted 04 March 1999

Researching: TKACIK, SABOL, RAK, ROCK, GURESH
I am looking for information about Andrew Tkacik. He married Ann Sabol, who was originally from Pittsburg, then moved to the Plains (Wilkes-Barre) area of PA. Andrew had brothers in Secovce, Slovakia. He was last believed to have lived in Michigan. Also looking for relative, probably a sister, of John Rock (Ivan Rak). The woman supposedly lived in the Boston, MA area. She married an Irishman and the surname was something like O'Sadia. She had a son, William. John Rock was my grandfather and passed away in 1949. My grandmother, Anna Guresh Rock, was his wife. They lived in Hudson, near Wilkes-Barre, PA. Last heard from William, who lived in MA, about 1973.
email: Helen - wwallace@tl.infi.net - Posted 04 March 1999

Researching: GELETKA
Researching the Geletka family.
email: Nick Geletka - papaonmc@inland.net - Posted 04 March 1999

Researching: VARSA
My father's name was Varsa. His family name was listed in a 1922 Slovakia Directory of surnames for Struthers, Ohio. I would like the name listed so I can perhaps find relatives.
email: Marilyn Hertenstein - hertens@home.com - Posted 04 March 1999

Researching: NOVAK, ZIMDULKA
Am looking for information on husband's maternal grandparents and their family in Europe. I have the birth certificate of Emma Jane Novak (his mother), which lists her father as James Novak, b. Bohemia. His age at time of Emma's birth was 27 years, which would make his birth date abt. 1880. Emma's mother's maiden name is listed as Emma Zimdulka, b. Bohemia. Her age at time of young Emma's birth was 29, which makes her birth year abt. 1888. Family story has it that they came to America by ship through Ellis Island. He worked his way over and hid Emma in a lifeboat. They were discovered and he was punished and she was detained at Ellis Island until they could find a sponsor for her. He studied as an apprentice shoemaker in the Bohemian colony of NY and they married while in NY. From there they moved to Chicago, then Minnesota, finally settling in Iowa, where he owned a shoe store in Gilman until the time of his death in 1961. I believe Emma died bet. 1920-1930. James supposedly had a sister still in Bohemia that he wrote to. I have just started this research and have little to go on. Any help would be appreciated.
email: Sharon Swisher - billswisher@email.msn.com - Posted 03 March 1999

Researching: MNICH, MINNICK
Michal & Anna Mnich from Vysnic, Slovinky came to Sumas, Washington 1886. The name was changed to Minnick. Any info on the area or family would be great. I am tracing my maternal line.
email: - klf@uvic.ca - Posted 03 March 1999

Researching: VOSTENAK
Researching Vostenak, living in Czech Republic and Slovakia, around city of Zilina.. Please send me any information.
email: John Vostenak - john@johnvostenak.com - Posted 03 March 1999

Researching: PASHKO
My Grandfather, Oleksa Pashko, I believed was Ukranian from Austria, but I never was sure. I never even found where his surname was from. Is Pashko a name from Slovakia? Thank you very much.
email: - Mer689@aol.com - Posted 03 March 1999

Researching: KOPCAK, LIPTAK
I am searching for Johan Kopcak, my grandfather, born Jun 26 1888 in Bukicz, Hungary. He emigrated in 1907 from Bremen to America aboard the Frankfurt to Baltimore and went to Duquesne, PA to work at the Carnegie Steel Mill. He married Barbara Liptak Aug 28, 1911. They had 4 children: Mary Margaret, Michael, Helen Barbara and John J. He died in the 1918 flu epidemic. The family moved to Berea, Ohio.
email: Bruce McEwen - bruce.mcewen@gte.net - Posted 03 March 1999

Researching: ROLLA, ROLYA, LANGOZO, LANGAZO, LANGOZY, CZALOKA
Looking for mother's family. Surnames Rolla (Rolya) and Langozo (Langazo- Langozy) from the district Ung, village of Orichovycja. Grandmother immigrated to U.S. in 1914 and was met in New York city by someone named Czaloka. Grandmother had a brother George who lived in Homestead, PA. They were Greek Catholic (Byzantine).
email: - KaKsBob@aol.com - Posted 02 March 1999

Researching: YUHAS
Searching for last name Yuhas. Father's name is John. No other imformation is availble.
email: - wezfrank@stargate.net - Posted 02 March 1999

Researching: WEIL, TESZLER
My name is Robert Weil from Melbourne, Australia. I have just surfed on to your organization. I don't know exactly how your organization works, but I'm curious to find out any information on the background of our family who lived in Kosice. My father Martin Weil (1912-1925) and my mother Magda Weil (nee Teszler 1925- ), both lived in Kosice and married there in 1947. They immigrated to Australia in 1950. My father's family had a large factory there making quilts and mattresses. I am particularly interested in obtaining information on the business and on the Weil family.
email: Robert Weil - spequilt@netlink.com.au - Posted 02 March 1999

Researching: KRIVUS, HIRCHAK, HUTTA
Our son-in-law is Edward Krivus. His grandparents came to America. We are hoping to find relatives back in Slovakia. John Hirchak born in Soli, came to Iowa. Anna Hutta Hirchak came from Zamutov to the US, state of Iowa, with two sons Joseph and John in l929.
email: Donald Boozell - DonBoz@webtv.net - Posted 02 March 1999

Researching: SEBEST, KECHKA
I was just curious if you have any information or know of where I can find information on the "Sebest" family? (May also be with Kechka).
email: Melissa Sebest - sebestm@fcae.nova.edu - Posted 02 March 1999

Researching: LEDNIK, LEDNICK
Jozef Lednik, born 26 August 1885, Lozorno. family can be traced back to Juraj Lednik who married Alzbeta on 19 Nov. 1775. Thank You.
email: Charles Lednick - HAVLEN@aol.com - Posted 01 March 1999

Researching: GLOVA, RICHNAFSKY
More information on Glova from Kluknava, Slovakia. I have limited information as of now. but am working on Micheal Glova marrying Barbara Richnafsky. they are back in the 1800's.
email: Frances Glova Bennett - timben@pathway.net - Posted 01 March 1999

Researching: MATLAK, STARY
My name is Matthew Matlak. My father Edward Matlak has been trying to compile a family origin, but lost the trail when his parents immigrated to America. My grandfather who I know very little about is named Stefan Matlak born 20 August, 1884 in Krasna Horka, Slovakia, Czechoslovakia, died 15 August, 1935. He was married to Mary Stary, born 11 February, 1887 in Nove Miestro, Czechoslovakia. She died 3 June, 1961. I know that Mary Stary came to America on 15 February 1908 from Breman Germany - passport #5821 issued by the Austro-Hungarian empire. If you are able to provide any information that would help me track our family further, it would be greatly appreciated.
email: Matthew Matlak - mjmatlak@stratos.net - Posted 01 March 1999

Researching: LIBA, LOPATA
Although I live in Slovakia, I believe it would be possible to find my relatives living in the United States of America. I know some of my relatives with the name Liba live in the USA. I am looking for people coming from Prakovce or Klenov. Am also looking for LOPATA family. I was only in contact with Anna R. Lopata, my distant aunt and Janet Lopata , my distant cousin living now in Chino Valley, AZ.
email: - iliba@hotmail.com - Posted 01 March 1999

Researching: HRUSC
I am Ing. Milan Hrusc born 1956 in Sucha. My father born in Sucha 1930. My grandparents was Jozef Hrusc born 1905 in Sucha.
email: Milan Hrusc, Vranov nad Toplou, Slovakia - technik@chemes.sk - Posted 01 March 1999

Researching: GAVULIAK, GAVULIK, ZABOJNIK
Searching for Stefan Gavuliak or Gavulik and Maria Zabojnik who came to the US before WW1. Gavulik said to have lived in Canton, OH at one time. Zabojnik said to have lived in Ft. Lauderdale FL.
email: - caltotn@aol.com - Posted 01 March 1999

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