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Researching: FRANER
I live in Austria. Maybe you can tell me something about it. Because my grandfather Karl Franer came from Sasin to Austria. Thank you!
email: Kilian Franer - 101627.101@compuserve.com - Posted 27 June 1998

Researching: SENFT, MORGANSTERN
My grandmother was Josefa nee Morgenstern b. Mayy 22, 1879 in Kromerlice (Kromeriz-Czech). She married an Ernst Senft from Tarnopol (Ternopol-Ukraine) and later lived in Chomtau (Chomutov) Czech. I would appreciated any links or re-directs I might receive.
email: Herb Senft - skyline@olympus.net - Posted 27 June 1998

Researching: DUFALA, DUFFALA, FERENCE, FERENCZ, FERENCY
I am looking for the Dufala, Duffala, Ference, Ferencz, and Ferency names. My grandmothers maiden name was Franks, anglicized from Ferencz, Ference, Ferency. No one in the family knows the exact spelling. My grandfather, born in Austro-Hungaria, immigrated to the US in 1906-1915. My grandmother was born in the US but my great-grandparents immigrated from the same. Any help would be appreciated. My name is Karen A. S. Dufala-Morrison. I don't know it I can add to your pages but I can pass on some info I've gotten from Harvard, Czech Embassy and such. My grandfather immigrated to the Pennsylvania, USA area from the then Austro-Hungarian Empire. I requested a copy of the marriage certificate from the parish which they were married in. The Father sent me a copy of the marriage certificate and also added some information he thought I might like to know since he knew I was researching my roots. My grandfather was born in, and I quote the writing of the parish Father, "Csires, C. Saros". Now, given the fact he was only in the States for a few years he literally wrote what he could remember. I later found out that Saros was, in fact, Saris, and that Csires was, and I quote a scholar from Harvard, C^irc^, or Cheer-esh/Chir-esh depending on your interpretation. Yet, my grandfather claimed he was born in Presov. When he immigrated to this country he became a coal miner in southwestern Pennsylvania. I would assume that was what his family did in C^irc^. I'm still searching. My grandfather and I were especially close, being his favorite grandchild and he had quite a few, and when he died when I was 14 I was devastated. Since that time I have changed my name to reflect his and where he came from. Therefore, please do not be surprised at my signature. Maybe this can help someone else.
email: Karen A. Dufala-Morrison - dodge2@ix.netcom.com - Posted 27 June 1998

Researching: UJHAZY
I am looking for descendants of the family of Wolfgang von Ujhazy from Budimir (former Budamer) Slovakia. Wolfgang von Ujhazy had lived for some time during the middle of the 19th century in Bad Homburg in Germany. He was my great-grandfather.
email: Margret Gottsleben - gottsleb@iiasa.ac.at - Posted 27 June 1998

Researching: SASEK
I am researching my husband's surname Sasek. They settled mainly in Wilber and Crete, NE, and a few in IL. His grandfather John was born 1873 IL>NE>CA and d.1992 San Francisco, CA. His parents are Jan Sasek, born Jehnedla, Pisek and Rosalie (Rozalie) born Ondraze, Pisek. They came to the US in the 1880's and had another son, Frank born 1884 in Illinois. Any help appreciated.
email: Charlotte Sasek - casas2@ix.netcom.com - Posted 27 June 1998

Researching: DRABIK, BAKALAR
Searching for info on parents of John Drabik, who immigrated to America from Radvanovce around 1912. His father also John Drabik and mother Mary Bakalar. Seeking information father back in the family.
email: Rachel Drabik Russell - pookiejr@gte.net - Posted 26 June 1998

Researching: LENCO, MALIK, RAJCAN
Searching for members of the Lenco, Malik, Rajcan families of Liptovska Osada.
email: - DLenco@aol.com - Posted 26 June 1998

Researching: TIMKO, MOROHOVICH, KESA
Looking for background on surnames Timko, Morohovich, and Kesa. Timko was from Jalova, Morohovich from Pcolina, and Kesa (Kesha?) from Velka Polana.
email: Nick Timko - ntimkojr@stny.lrun.com - Posted 26 June 1998

Researching: KOLAR, LISKA
I am looking for any information on the family of Anna Elizabeth Kolar born Jan 12, 1908 in Kosice Slovakia to John Kolar (we think born February 2, 1882) and Anna Kolar (nee Liska). Anna Liska had brothers John, George, Andrew and, Joseph, and sisters Nancy and Mary. John Kolar came to America in about 1910 (about 1 year before Anna and the children). Anna entered America in 1911 through Ellis Island NY. They ended up settling in Northwestern PA.
email: L. Schultz - TTCTR@email.msn.com - Posted 26 June 1998

Researching: KACMARIK, KACHMARIK, RESETAR
Searching for Kacmarik, Kachmarik, and Resetar - villages unknown.
email: - psgk@aol.com - Posted 26 June 1998

Researching: LUCAS
I am interested in pen pals, and any other information from the towns of Krompachy, Korytno, and or Michalany. I lived in Grassflat, Cleveland, and Los Angeles. Prosim odpovec.
email: George Lucas Sr - GMMHL@aol.com - Posted 26 June 1998

Researching: HULITA
I am looking for any information about the Hulita family. my dad was born in a place called Rajec in 1902. I believe his dad's first name was Rudolph. They came to america around 1907. please help me in my search if possible.
email: - FALK55@aol.com - Posted 26 June 1998

Researching: KOTELNIKOV, DOUKHBORS
Searching for relatives of Great Grandfather Timofey Kotelnikov and Grandfather Lukian Kotelnikov who came to Canada from the village of Kars now Turkey. They migrated to Canada with the Doukhbors.
email: Jerry Kotelnikoff - kot@quadrant.net - Posted 26 June 1998

Researching: HUMENIK, HUMENICK, YANGULA
Andrew Humeni(c)k (b.1865 Zborov; d.1940 Hazleton)) arrived in Hazleton, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania around 1889. After two years he sent for his fiance Anna Yangula whom he married upon her arrival. Looking for information primarily from Slovakia. Anna Yangula (b.abt 1865 Zborov?) arrived in Hazleton, Luzerne County,Pennsylvania, USA in 1892. Upon her arrival she married her fiance Andrew Humneick who had sent for her after he had enough money for her her pasaage. They spent the rest of their lives in Hazleton raising many children and grandchildren. Would like to hear from anyone recognizing these surnames.
email: June - 6610bj@Humboldt1.com - Posted 26 June 1998

Researching: STANEK, LISEINSKIJ, CHABRA
Searching for relatives of Stanek from Plavcina, district of Stara Lubovna. Andreij Stanek married Maria Liseinskij ( born 1843) . Children were Paul, Elizabeth, Madelyn and Anna (born 1889). Baptismal certificate of Anna states parent's address as Plavcina - 33. Paul and Elizabeth immigrated to PA, USA. Magelyn and her husband, George Chabra immigrated to MA, USA Anna and her mother immigrated in 1903?. Settle in Saugus, MA Would appreciated any information about ancestors and also the village where they lived.
email: - patlukens@prodigy.net - Posted 26 June 1998

Researching: NOVAK
Andrej Novak came to America circa 1907 and settled in Streator, Illinois. He was from the Marhan area near Presov.
email: Jim Novak - JNOVAK4932@aol.com - Posted 25 June 1998

Researching: BIROSCAK, BIROSCHAK, GAVLAS, WOYTEK, VOJTEK
Researching Biroscak, Biroschak, Woytek, and Vojtek. Researching areas of Austria-Hungary (from Naturalization papers): Camves, Vchylany (Uchylany?), Plawicw (spellings from papers).
email: Mary Biroscak Shutts - mms29@cce.cornell.edu - Posted 25 June 1998

Researching: BRZUSZCZYK
Would like to hear from anyone with the last name of Brzuszczyk. Ones in U.S. believed to have lived in Chicago, Illinois. Thank you,
email: Cheryl - jmflorez@radiks.net - Posted 25 June 1998

Researching: KRALL, HABROWSKI, SHAWEBEZ
I'm not sure where they are from. Stanely Anthony Krall - grandpa. Mary Phillamena Habrowski Krall - grandma. Johanna Shawebez - great grandma. Joeseph Habrowsk - great grandpa. Thank you if you can help.
email: - lap822@aol.com - Posted 25 June 1998

Researching: HROVAT, HORVAT, GODEC
I am searching for info. on John Horvat, Jr. He was born December 16, 1880 in Kal, Jugoslavia area of Dolenskem. Was baptized in parish of Ambrus. Came to USA in 1896 to Pueblo, CO. Married Johanna Godec, July 8, 1906. She was born October 19, 1886 in Kal, Jugoslavia area of Dolenskem. Baptized in parish of Ambrus. She came to the USA in 1906 to Colorado. Before coming to USA, John Horvat's name was "Hrovat"
email: Audrey Horvat - horvat1@tds.net - Posted 25 June 1998

Researching: STRAUSS
My ancestors in Zeteny had an inn that supposedly princes and princesses would stop in for five centuries until World War II. If anyone knows about this family or inn....please contact me.
email: Mark Strauss - MARKES@aol.com - Posted 25 June 1998

Researching: LACO
I'm trying to locate information on Miklus Laco (deceased) or his daughters. He was from the area of Ludrova ---- Bieli Potok. Can you help?
email: Frank Laco - patches_19@hotmail.com - Posted 25 June 1998

Researching: SALAMON, PLENAR, JANICA
Searching for Salamon and Plenar. Anna (Janica) B. Salamon, Born: Vel Trogovisec, Klr 14./36 (Yugoslavia) on December 7, 1902 Father: Nickolas Salamon Mother: Rose (Roza) M. Plenar. Valentine (Valentin) Salamon Born: Vel Trogovisec, LR 14/.3y on February 10, 1888.
email: Stephen L. Salamon - ssalamon@earthlink.net - Posted 25 June 1998

Researching: WARHOLA, VARCHOLA, VARHOLA
Searching for the name Warhola, Varchola, or Varhola of Mikova.
email: - JGWAR@aol.com - Posted 25 June 1998

Researching: BODA, KUYON, KOLLAR
I am interested in any information anyone can give to me in reference to my Grandmother Anna Boda Kuyon. She had a sister named Mary Boda Kollar. My Grandmther settled in Charleroi, Pa and Mary settled in Trenmun Pa. Any Information will be greatly appreciated.
email: - AnnRN1@aol.com - Posted 25 June 1998

Researching: VALENCIK, LUKACS, DLOUCHY, DLOUCHA, ZAUCHA
Looking for any information on the following surnames. Valencik's are from Spis, Slovakia. Lukacs from Trencin, Slovakia. Dlouchy / Dloucha's are from Trencin also. Zaucha origin unknown.
email: - FAMRYD@aol.com - Posted 24 June 1998

Researching: REHAK, SARGO
Researching surnames Rehak and Sargo, exact town or location unknown.
email: - r2r2@webtv.net - Posted 24 June 1998

Researching: ORAVIK, BORZA, KENDERAS, SEPELAK
Searching for Oravik, Borza, Kenderas, and Sepelak.
email: - sunshine2@alltel.net - Posted 24 June 1998

Researching: KRACUN, KRACHUN, FILLO
Searching for information on Andrew Kracun (changed to Krachun in USA) and wife Anna Fillo who emigrated from Slovakia approximately 1900 and settled in Raritan, N.J.
email: Michael Pellechio - mjpellec@monmouth.com - Posted 24 June 1998

Researching: PETRAK, KORETCHKO
We are seeking information on our ancestors by the following surnames and localities: Stephen Petrak, from Kocice, Slovakia. Married Barbara Koretchko. 2 children: Mary Irene, born 1907, and Elizabeth, born 1913.
email: - WPIRP@aol.com - Posted 24 June 1998

Researching: MARGUCH
I am interested in my Grandfather's name: Georg Marguch. May this be one from Slovakia?
email: Philip Margush - pmargush@voicenet.com - Posted 24 June 1998

Researching: PLAVCAN, PLAFSCAN
We would like more information on our surname, Plavcan. My cousin has a possible, pre-americanized spelling of Plafscan. My great-grandfather's name was Jon Plavcan (Plafscan) who immigrated in the 1890s and all we know for a location of origin is Austria-Hungary. I know that narrows it down for you, though I'd appreciate any efforts you make. Thank you once again.
email: Marcia Plavcan - mplavcan@kids.geo.ukans.edu - Posted 24 June 1998

Researching: PETRIC, HOFENIC
Looking for possible family members with names Petric or Hofenic. Great- grandparents settled in Monessen, PA.
email: - R0BERT021@aol.com - Posted 24 June 1998

Researching: WELFELD
Looking for the family name Welfeld that existed prior to WW2. Thank you.
email: - Biggief@aol.com - Posted 24 June 1998

Researching: PAYUNK, SENDREY, PAKANICH, PAKANECS
Researching Pakanich or Pakanecs, Payunk, and Sendrey. My grandfather's name was Mihal Pakanich or Pakanecs. My grandmother's name was Maria Payunk OR Maria Sendrey born Uzhorod, Turja, Remete, born in the later 1800's.
email: Joan - jomacdon@ameritech.net - Posted 23 June 1998

Researching: MISKAR, ZABKA, ROH
My grand-parents Adam Miskar and Judith ??? emigrated to the United States around 1910 - my mother was born on the 8th January 1914 in Youngstown (Ohio) - but they came back to Lubina (Slovakia) where my mother was recorded on the 12th April 1917. Lubina is near Novi Mesto nad Vahom (Trencin). Adam Miskar was born in 1875 an Judith in 1879. Any further information (name of my grand-mother, parents and relatives of both grand-ma and 'pa, precise date and location of birth...) would be greatly appreciated. My mother Miskar Alzbeta was born on the 8th January 1914 in Youngstown (Ohio, USA) from Adam and Judith Miskar (there is an accent on the S), but she never could get a birth certificate from the Department of Health of Ohio. Apparently, she never was recorded there, but I do have an old paper (in bad shape) in slovak on which is written "Krstny-List" with a stamp of the "John Hus Slovak Lang. Augsburg Confession Congregation" and established on the 11th January 1914. Two names: Pavel Zabka and Zuzanna Zabka (there is an accent on the Z) are under the words "Krestni Rodicia". A 3rd name under "Uradne svedci" is Rev. Juraj Roh (ev. a.v. farar Youngstownsky). I do not know what all this means. I would be very happy of receiving any information about 1. the translation 2. who are Pavel and Zuzanna Zabka and 3. the slovak community in Youngstown at the time.
email: Jacques Louvel - jacques.louvel@wanadoo.fr - Posted 23 June 1998

Researching: SZLENCSAK, SLENCSAK, DUCH, DUCHONY, FEDAK, LISCSINSKY
Searching for possible relatives that originated from the town of Plavec, formerly know as Palocsa. Surnames of interest are Szlencsak, Duch, Duchony. Fedak, and Liscsinsky.
email: Joseph Slencsak - Soeaster@aol.com - Posted 23 June 1998

Researching: MIHALICS, DANCSE
I am interested in locating any information on my paternal grandparents. Their names and towns of origin are listed on my father, Andy Mihalics, birth certificate as John Mihalics, born in 1871, is from Palutz, Austria. His wife, Elizabeth Dancse, was born in 1881 and is from Kapas, Austria. I have been unable to find these towns on maps. Any information would be appreciated.
email: Sister Marilyn Jean Mihalic - We need an email address here - Posted 23 June 1998

Researching: SMITH, SMIDA, SZMIDA, SCHMIDA
Searching for relatives of, or any information regarding the family of my maternal Grandfather, Alex Smith. His name was angliscized from 'Smida', I have also seen it spelled 'Szmida' and 'Schmida'. He was born on June 15, 1897 and grew up in the town of Mnisek near the Poprad river. He immigrated to the US around 1912 when he was 15 years of age. He left behind his father, Josef, his mother and four younger siblings; Josef, John, Mary and Anna. I believe he may also have relatives in or from Stara Lubovna. I appreciate any informatiom regarding his family or the town of Mnisek which could be forwarded to me.
email: Gerard Zavaski - gerard_zavaski@bedison.com - Posted 23 June 1998

Researching: LIPOCKY
Interested in info. regarding Lipocky. Grandparents came to Pennsylvania and settled in Cleveland, Ohio.
email: Kevin Lipocky - lipocky@lni.net - Posted 23 June 1998

Researching: FRANK, MIKO, HAJZAK
A Frank emigranted from Bardejov at turn of century, he was a coal miner. Need exact dates, and names, and if Frank ancestors still reside in Bardejov. Frank married another slovak emigrant named Miko after he reached the U.S. Their greatgrandson John Frank married another slovak decedant Mary Hajzak. Need possible point of origin, and names of Hajzak in Slovakia, possible family offshoots exist in Canada, he also emigrated at turn of century as a coal miner. These Frank and Hajzak decendants currently reside in Centre County, PA. Any help would be appreciated in closing the gaps. Dekuju vam!
email: Rick Morgan - rmorgan@jdweb.com - Posted 23 June 1998

Researching: MERTUS
Any information about the surname Mertus would be interesting. It seems to be uncommon.
email: John Mertus - John_Mertus@brown.edu - Posted 23 June 1998

Researching: BOYKO, BUJKO
I am searching for relatives with the surname Boyko or Bujko in or around the village of Kelche (uncertain of exact spelling). The village is in Zemplin. My name is Joseph R. Boyko. My father was George M. (Bujko) Boyko. He emigrated to the US in 1904. His parents were George and Anna (Bujko) Boyko. He had two brothers, Steven and Andrew, and a sister, name unknown.
email: Deborah Boyko - jboyko@csrlink.net - Posted 23 June 1998

Researching: SNODGRASS
I am looking for information about Spisska Subida, from Michaelsdorf. Thanks for anything you can tell me.
email: Carolyn Snodgrass - cbs13@email.msn.com - Posted 22 June 1998

Researching: KUNOSI, KUNOSIOVA, KUNOSIKOVA, STEINER
I very interested to find out more about my dear father who died 16 years ago, and doesn't have any living family members that I know alive. He was born July 3, l913 in Sahy named Stefan Kunosi, his parents were Maurus or Moric Kunosi and Sidonia Kunosiova rodena Steiner. He had two brothers Alexander and Imrich and sister Margarita married Salaminova. Each brother was born in different cities like Lucenec, Kezmarok. Please anybody remembers anything about this family please let me know soon!
email: Yvette Kunosikova Fishbein - Blava23@aol.com - Posted 22 June 1998

Researching: SYVANYCH, SYWANYCZ, SKAMAJ
Stefan Syvanych or Stefan Sywanycz or Julia Skamaj, need information on relatives in Lemko or Boiko area same as above searching for relatives in Lemko or Boiko area in Ukraine western part.
email: - ae591@acorn.net - Posted 22 June 1998

Researching: HUDEC, HUDICK, DUCHOSLAV
Would appreciate info. on surnames Hudec and Duchoslav... both from Bratislava, Czechoslovakia.
email: Bob Hudick (Hudec) - islanddream@ibm.net - Posted 22 June 1998

Researching: POGANY, KVACH, PAPP, DOBRISKIN, TOMASOVARY, PATSEY
I am searching for my ancestors and relatives. My parents father Basil Pogany born 24 July 1883 town of Rokosove. His mother was Marie Kvach father Ivan Pogany. My mother was Anna PAPP born 8 march 1889. Her mother Helen Dobriskin her father Orsil Papp. My parents were married 4 February 1907 town Rokosove,Roman Catholic church by Reverand Josef Tomasovary wtinesses Dimitre Patsey and Micheal Papp. This was Austria-Hungary county Podkappatoruska (near the Carpathian mountains). Mother told story how the King -Emperor of Austria-Hungary would come and stay at their farm on vacation. Parents emigrated to USA about 1911. Would appreciate any information.
email: Joseph Pogan - jmpogan@qwest.net - Posted 22 June 1998

Researching: HAJNAK, VLK, FERTIG
I am curious to find people who have the following last names: Hajnak (my paternal grandfather) Vlk (paternal grandmother) Fertig (maternal grandfather). Can you help?
email: Denyse Haynak - bonezila@ice.net - Posted 22 June 1998

Researching: KATANA, JABLON, CHUDY, UDAVSKE
Looking for Katana - Jablon; Chudy - Udavske.
email: - vaun@snet.net - Posted 22 June 1998

Researching: ZILINCIK, VADJIK
I am searching for information on the Zilincik and Vadjik families from Marikova, Slovakia.
email: Anthony Zilincik - PattZ@worldnet.att.net - Posted 22 June 1998

Researching: VINCIK
Can anyone direct me to where I might find the derivation or country of origin for the name Vincik. I am trying exhaustively to at least find the country of origin. Please give me any direction possible, it would be greatly appreciated. Have you ever seen the Vincik surname? Please let me know if you have any idea of the country of origin, desperate! Thank You!
email: Richard A. Vincik - richardv@mail.netguardian.net - Posted 22 June 1998

Researching: ZAHORA
I just found this site using metacrawler. My husband's grandfather, Joseph Zahora, came from a village called Dolina (pronounced Do-leen-Ya) in 1917 when it was part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. We believe that is now a part of Ukraine. Any information would be helpful.
email: Kenneth and Cherie Zahora - czahora@iquest.net - Posted 22 June 1998

Researching: WYTKO
My fathr George Wytko stayed with cousins in Pittsburgh(?) a short time to visit until he came west by rail. Thanks.
email: Dave Wytko - drwytko@tx3.net - Posted 21 June 1998

Researching: SZIRAK
I would like to get family information as follows... Surname is Szirak from Velke Lomnica, Slovakia (formerly Austria-Hungary). I would like to know if there are any individuals living in this village with the same last name and/or individuals in the United States. I have been conducting a geneology research beginning with my grandfather, Samuel Szirak, born in this village in the late 1800's.
email: Candice Szirak-Casey - DCLCasey@aol.com - Posted 21 June 1998

Researching: HALKOWICZ, WRONIK
I am looking for any information of the following villages/peoples: Nicholas Halkowicz, from Galicia region. Town listed was Bincaria (I was told it may be Bilcareva). Nicholas was born around 1866, and came to Mt. Carmel, Pennsylvania and was naturalized in 1888. Nicholas' wife was Paraska (Pearl) Wronik. She was born also in Galicia (village not certain) in 1874. Paraska's father was John Wronik and her mother was Victoria Halkowicsz. Paraska came to America in 1896. She and Nicholas had 10 children here in the United States. Names of children were: Mary, Anna, Olga, Catherine, Victoria, Johanna, Michael, Wasil (Walter), George, and John. John and Johanna are still living. Paraska was a member of the St. Barbara women's organization at St. Peter and Paul church in Mt.Carmel, PA. The founder of the church was Michael Halkowicz. He was a member of the St. Demetrius organization and started the church in 1891. I am trying to see if anyone has information on Michael, who I believe may have been a relative to both Paraska and her husband.
email: - 103440.1617@compuserve.com - Posted 21 June 1998

Researching: MIKULA, JEDINAK, JEDNOCK
Looking for info on the Mikula surname. Specifically, Anna Mikula b. abt 1882 in Austria- Hungary, daughter of Johannes Mikula, mother unknown. Married Michael Jedinak (Jednock) in old country. Came to US late 1904 early 1905. Michael came before her in Sept. 1904, but their first child was ill and she and the baby had to follow alone. She (Anna) had a brother in this country and one brother and two sisters in the old country.
email: Dianne - Deyox4@aol.com - Posted 21 June 1998

Researching: CHOMA, COMA, MARCZIS
I am searching for my grandmother's ancestry. She was born Mary Coma (Choma) and lived in Toronto, Ohio around 1900-10. Her father was Joseph Choma and he married Irma Marczis. The other children were Andy, Jonny, George, Joseph, and Anna. The family moved to Oregon as my mother recalls going to Grandma Coma's house in 1927 in Warrenton, Oregon. Please contact`me if you have any information.
email: Carol Warren - mercury@gila.net - Posted 21 June 1998

Researching: BARANAK
My Father came to America from the village of Nova Bystrica. I am interested in any one whose relatives or friends came from the same villiage.
email: Steve M. Baranak - smbar@abci.net - Posted 19 June 1998

Researching: SPEVAK
I am researching the name Spevak. I believe my grandfather was born in Petrovetz, Austro-Hungary. I do know that Spevak is Slovak, but know little about my dad's side of the family. I do know that some of his family resided in Tuscarawas county in Ohio (Dover/New Phila area). Any information would be greatly appreciated.
email: Drew Spevak - spevak@sunlink.net - Posted 19 June 1998

Researching: KRALIK, ORIESCIK, BIROS, TORAN
Searching for background on the following family members: Miklos Kralik; Agnes Oriescik; Matus Biros; Julia Toran.
email: - MJMNH96@aol.com - Posted 19 June 1998

Researching: FIFFICK, FIFICK, VANSUCH, VANSAC, MROSKO
My great grandmother's maiden name was Fiffick (Fifick). She was born in Hungary about 1869. The area at the time is present day Porac, Slovakia. I know this because my grandmother who was born in Manallen, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, was raised in Porac. This is where she met my grandfather and where my father was born. My grand mother’s maiden name was Vansuch. On her birth certificate from Pennsylvania they list her fathers name as Wausech (Vansac). I don't know how their name was changed but I do know they are buried in St. Nicholas Byzantine Cemetery in Campbell, Ohio. My grandfather and grandmother are also buried there. My grandmother's married name was Mrosko.
email: Rich Mrosko - SMTDCR@aol.com - Posted 19 June 1998

Researching: DZUBAN, KOPCHAK, KOPCIK
I am interested in researching the roots of my mother's family. She was born Ann Marie Dzuban, in Michalovce, Austria-Hungary, on 14 August, 1909. Her father, Ladislav (Laci) Dzuban, was born 10 February, 1883, in Lvov, Poland. He immigrated to the U.S. about 1911, settling in Braddock, PA, working at the Carnegie Steel Mills there. He brought his family over a year or two later. He was married to Maria Marcella Kopchak (Kopcik). I am interested in when he came here, who he might have come over with, and names of his brothers and sisters. I know he and my mother left the port of Bremen, Germany, to come to New York and Ellis Island. My mother's name is now on a plaque there. Any info would be a great deal of help.
email: - shortpa@ntcnet.com - Posted 19 June 1998

Researching: SEDLAK
Does anyone have any info on the name Sedlak? This is my mothers maiden name, her family is from Orkucany.
email: Vivian McIlroy - viv103@webtv.net - Posted 19 June 1998

Researching: PANCHAK, SOSNAK
My maiden name is Panchak. My father's parents emigrated from a Slovak town called Medzilaborce (or vicinity) just prior to WWI. My maternal grandmother's maiden name was Sosnak. They settled in Walhonding, Guernsey County, Ohio. My parents are planning a trip to this area of Slovakia in the near future. Any info would be appreciated.
email: Theresa Panchak Perry - mudhen@mindspring.com - Posted 18 June 1998

Researching: DREVO
Searching for any information on surname DREVO. It had been shortened from another name, but we are unsure of the original name. Any help would be appreciated.
email: Mark & Tracy Roski - shelb@erols.com - Posted 18 June 1998

Researching: KOTSAIE, KOTSAY, RAHACZKY
I am interested in finding relatives and information about my ancestors GGG Stephen Kotsaie, born in Gombos in 1826, married Terez Rahaczky in the St. Marton R.C. Church in 1855. After the Cholera epidemic of 1831 the family moved to Nagy Ida, now Velka Ida. GG grandfather Stephen Kotsaie II was born in Velka Ida, as was my grandfather Stephen Kotsaie III in 1887. The family emigrated to the USA in 1887, lived in Hazelton, PA, then moved to Buchanan NY. I would like the address of St. Marton Roman Catholic Church to obtain birth, marriage, and death certificates as well as any information that will help me in putting together the family genealogy.
email: Timothy Kotsay - gr8drive@worldnet.att.net - Posted 18 June 1998

Researching: STANCK, LISEINSKJ, NEMEC
I am looking for any information on my grandmother's family. Her name was Anna Stanck. Her father was Andreij Stanck. Her mother, Maria Liseinskj. (I may have the spelling wrong.) Anna was baptized in R.Catholic church in Plavnica on November 2, 1889. She was born 10/3/89.The address of her parents listed on the baptismal cert. is Plavnica - 33. Her godfather is listed as Pavol Nemec. Anna came to the USA with her mother when she was 14 years old. I know she had a brother Paul who settled in PA. Would appreciate any information about the family and the area where they lived.
email: Pat Lukens - patlukens@prodigy.net - Posted 18 June 1998

Researching: SLAMPAK, HILDOK
My name is John Slampak. My family is from Horka, Slovakia: Jan Slampak, Kathryn Hildok. I'm just starting with this search so I hope this is enough to begin.
email: John Slampak - Jamslammer@Prodigy.net - Posted 18 June 1998

Researching: NESKY
Searching for the town Javronica,Russia, the birthplace of my Grandfather, Michael Nesky. He emigrated to the US from Hamburg to NYC in 1888. The census records list his country as Russ/Polish.
email: - Budr12@ibm.net - Posted 18 June 1998

Researching: DRABIK
Searching for ancestry of John Drabik, who came from town of Radvanovce areound 1910. His father's name also John.
email: Rachel Drabik Russell - pookiejr@gte.net - Posted 17 June 1998

Researching: CENCARIK, CEBCHARIK, CINCARIK, CHENCHARIK, CHENCHARICK, CSINCSARIK
Looking for any information on the following surnames. Cencarik, Cencharik, Cincarik, Chencharik, Chencharick and Csincsarik.
email: Randy And Maureen - randych@mag-net.com - Posted 17 June 1998

Researching: PRIDAVKA, GAIDESKI, OSTADNICKI
My husband's mother's family were Pridavka from Slovakia. Her name is Anna Marie Pridavka Gaideski, her father was Anton Pridavka from Slovakia. He came to USA abt 1908 her mother was Maria Ostadnicki also from Slovakia. She came to the USA abt the year 1908 when she was about 16 years of age.
email: Marilyn Gaideski - MSGWJG@AOL.COM - Posted 17 June 1998

Researching: VOJTANEK, SOLTIS
My great-grandfather Adalbert Vojtanek born in 1882 immigrated to this country from Jurgov, Spis county, Slovakia. His Father Sebastian Vojtanek born abt 1855 was also from the same town. His mother Zofia Soltis born abt 1855 was from nearby Rzepisko. Any information you have, including information and history on this area of the Tatry Mountain villages of Jurgov, Rzepisko, Lapsanka, Vysne Lapse, Nizne Lapse, Durstin, Frydman, Krempach, Nova Bela, Kacvin, Cierna Gora, Tribs or Falstin lost to Poland in 1920 would be greatly appreciated as a group of us are doing a research project on this area. Thank you! Paul K. Bingham p.k.bingham@mci2000.com
email: - - Posted 17 June 1998

Researching: FABO, BALAZIK
I'm looking for help locating or information on the Fabo or Balazik families. My grandparents lived in Muran and the surrounding area (Fabovahola?). Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
email: Steve Fabo - fabo@pa.net - Posted 17 June 1998

Researching: PRESLOPSKY
Researching the Preslopsky family in the villages of Tylicz and Muszynka. Emigrated to the US in early 1900's from the Galicia region. Settled in Clifton New Jersey. Beskid family from Stara Lubovna / Jakubany region. Emigrated to US 1904-1909. Settled in Erie, Pittsburg and Cleveland.
email: Patti Preslopsky and Phil Beskid - acey@webspan.net - Posted 16 June 1998

Researching: MISKE
My last name is Miske and my father came it America in 1937 he is from Hrdastie ans Skacany which is near Partizanske. I visited there twice and loved it.
email: - Skacany@aol.com - Posted 16 June 1998

Researching: PAYERCHIN, PAJERCIN
Looking for information on Payerchin or Pajercin from Poprad area.
email: Paul M. Payerchin - dobreden@sgi.net - Posted 16 June 1998

Researching: GUBA, IVANIC, CHURA, BUCHKO, DZYIAK, BUTCHKO, DZIAK, KRAJNYAK, KRYNOK, DANCSISIN, DANCHINSON
My maiden name is Guba. I am looking for Guba and Ivanics from Ortutova. Chura, Buchko, Dzyiak from Lipova. (Butchko, Dziak in America) Also Krajnyak (Krynok) and Dancsisin (Danchinson) from Sassova. I have traced to the births of my great grandparents between 1880 and 1885 from these areas in Slovakia. I have my great, great grandparents names but no dates. I am interested in sharing information with anyone searching these names. Thanks!
email: Julie - Deuxsome@opman.com - Posted 16 June 1998

Researching: PUYDA, PUJDA
Anything regarding the name Puyda or Pujda. I would like any information regarding this name. The were from Austria/Hungary and/or Bohemia. The spelling in this country was Puyda, but I understand in Slovakia it was Pujda.
email: Gloria Sholes - gsholes@penn.com - Posted 16 June 1998

Researching: DESHT, DEST, ZACEK
I am searching for the surname Dest also spelled Desht. They lived in the town of: Bur Szent Gyorgy in Pozsony County Hungary during the 1870's I was told the Dest family originally came from Moravia, I have not gone back that far. Filip Dest was born about 1855, he married Anna Zacek before 1882. His parents were: Matey & Ulina Dest.
email: Brenda La Vere - blavere@lausd.k12.c.us - Posted 16 June 1998

Researching: BOYKO, BUJKO, LEGANCIN, KUSI
My name is Joe and I am trying to locate relatives in the area of Kelce, in the region of Zemplin. My father's name was George Bujko. He emigrated to the US in 1904. His brother, John, emigrated a few years later. His brothers Steven and Andrew and his sister, Susan, remained in Slovakia. My maternal grandparents, Michael and Anna (Kusi Legancin, emigrated to the US in the late 1880's from the region of Sarisan. (I am uncertain of the spellings of these places).
email: - jboyko@csrlink.net - Posted 16 June 1998

Researching: VSETULA, USETULA
A friend is searching for relatives named Vsetula, or possibly Usetula and any help greatly appreciated.
email: - kenny@im4u.net - Posted 16 June 1998

Researching: NANSITA, KOSMAL
Katherine Kosmal was born in 1895 in the village of Zubrica Dondola, Slovakia and came to America with two other girls about 1915. She married Charles Nansita from Slovakia in Chicago and moved to Phillips, Wisconsin where she died in child-birth in 1928.
email: James Karpinski - cen1313@centuryinter.net - Posted 16 June 1998

Researching: DEBICK
I'm interested in any information that might be available about the Debick family from Slovakia. I don't know if the spelling is correct or might have been changed or "anglicized" after emigration to the U.S.
email: Andy Lang - langa@ucc.org - Posted 16 June 1998

Researching: BRINSKO, VAGANA, EKONIAK
I am looking for information on the Brinsko family from Repche, Slovakia. My grandfather, Michael Brinsko, came from Repeche, Slovakia to America and settled in Lowellville, Ohio. he married Anna Vagana and had six children, George, Steven, Joseph who was killed in a mill accident at age 21 in 1928, Mary, Catherine, and my mother Anna. I would also like some information on the Ekoniak family. They should also be from Slovakia or the Czech Republic.Any help would be appreciated.
email: Jim Ekoniak - PIXARJIM@aol.com - Posted 16 June 1998

Researching: SOMSKY, SAMSKY, HANUDEL
John Somsky from Presov, Velky Saris, Slovakia and Anna Hanudel from Lipany, Kaminica Saris, Slovakia were married and had 5 children: Andro, Matthew, Anne, Mary, and John Andrew. I am the gggrand son of Matthew. Name changed to Samsky in USA.
email: Greg Samsky - MKADFW@concentric.net - Posted 15 June 1998

Researching: PAYPACH, DOCKAL
My grandmother was Josephine Dockal, my grandfather Joseph Paypach, both presumably from the Bratislava area, migrating in the early 1900's to the Schenectady, NY area. I am especially interested in relatives with the Paypach name since the name has died out in this branch of the family. My father was the only one with children and we are all girls. Thanks for any info.
email: Suzanne Coleman - ralphnsuecoleman@email.msn.com - Posted 15 June 1998

Researching: PANKO, MICHALEGKO
We believe our Grandmother and possibly our Grandfather came to the United States from Turka. We have church records from the late 1880's, but little information beyond these documents. They arrived at Ellis Island between 1910 and 1912, settling in Auburn, New York and finally in Mayburg, Pennsylvania. Can you offer any insight into records from the Turka / Galicia region? Possibly from the Greek Catholic (St. Michael's) Church from this district? We are researching our Grandparents who came to the United States arriving at Ellis Island between 1910 and 1912. They were married in Auburn, New York (we have numerous wedding pictures taken at a photography studio in Auburn). The photos feature a very large wedding party with all of the individuals being unknown to us. The name Panko is familiar to our family. They were our Grandparents best friends in this country. We believe they came from the same town/district in eastern europe. The Panko Family we understand settled in the Olean, New York area. Does any of this sound familiar to you? Also, does the surname Michalegko (sp.) sound familiar? We're keeping our fingers crossed.
email: - MicMic2@aol.com - Posted 15 June 1998

Researching: BELLA
I am searching for surname Bella. I believe, but am not certain, the town may be Liptov.
email: Andrew Bella - Andy1z@aol.com - Posted 15 June 1998

Researching: BRIESTENSKY, YAKUBEK
Looking for information on Briestensky from Pruzina and Yakubek also from Pruzina.
email: - happy2@suite224.net - Posted 15 June 1998

Researching: ZAHON
I am after information about my father's family. Ladislav Zahon immigrated to Australia in the 1950s. I would appreciate any information about the Zahon name.
email: Irena Zahon - gcolling@yvw.com.au - Posted 14 June 1998

Researching: KOZIC, KOZICH, TYRPAK, TIRPAK, MELNITSKI, MANAREK
My grandparents were John (Kozic) Kozich and Mary (Maria) Tyrpak (Tirpak) Kozich of Midvale (Coal Ridge), Plains Twp., PA just outside of Wilkes-Barre. From what I can make out they were married in the province of Slovenska. They were both from Kochsinovce (This may be horribly misspelled). John had brothers George, Andrew, Michael who also lived in the same vacinity in Pennsylvania. Two Sisters- Elizabeth (Kozich) Wallace and Mary (Kozich) Melnitski (or something of that spelling) Manarek. They also lived in the area in Pennsylvania. Mary Tirpak had brothers John of Dunora, PA, Andrew of Canada. A sister, Anna, and a brother George remained in the homeland. Mary's father was supposedly a burgess of the town/village and the had a large farm. Any help or information regarding possible relatives or persons with knowledge of the area from which they came (Austria-Hungary, Carpathian Mts. is believed to be the origin) would be appreciated.
email: Helen (Kozich) Wallace - wwallace@tl.infi.net - Posted 14 June 1998

Researching: PALENCAR, PALENCHAR, ANTAL, ANTONY
Searching father's name Palenchar, previously Palencar we think, from Kosice. Mother's name: Antal (or Antony) from Tvarozna.
email: - ciganita@aol.com - Posted 14 June 1998

Researching: KATZ, EISENBERG, DRUCKER, EPSTEIN
Please include my search of Katz and Eisenberg from Mukacz, Drucker, and Epstein. What was White Russia? Was that an area in 1900's.
email: Linda Cohen - Cohentalk@aol.com - Posted 14 June 1998

Researching: SHALBERT, SCHALBERT, NAGY
Seeking information on the surname Shalbert or Schalbert. Information from my Grandfather is as follows: He emigrated to the United States from "Austria-Hungary" Forme Shalbert, My Great Grandfather; Hidegut Nagy, Grandmother's maiden Name from the village of Versponnen Madefle.
email: - MShalbs@aol.com - Posted 14 June 1998

Researching: BABEY, RJABY, RIOBY, TOKAR, KOFIL, KOFEL, MUSAK, MUSHOK
I would appreciate any information on the following surnames: Rabey (Rjaby, Rioby), Tokar, Kofil (Kofel), & Musak (Mushok) & the following villages; Starina in the Humenne okres & Lubna (Lubjya), presently located in the Ukaraine.
email: Frank Rabey - cjrabey@greenvillenc.com - Posted 14 June 1998

Researching: RUDY
I'm searching for any connections to the Rudy Family from the Bratislava area. They settled in the northeastern Pennsylvania area.
email: Michael Rudy - SHbarg@aol.com - Posted 14 June 1998

Researching: ROMAN, PORHONCSAK, DULAI, SERBIN, BORVSZKI
I am searching for information on the Roman Family from Velky Ruskov, Slovakia. My great grandfather was Michael Roman who was born there in 1860. He came to Canada in about 1880, possibly with Anna Petros. They married in Vermont in 1885, and moved to Kelly's Island/ Marblehead, Ohio. They had several children there, worked in the quarries, and moved, along with their children to Exeter, Pennsylvania where many descendants still reside. We are distantly related to Dipl. Alexander Roman in Velky Ruskov. Any possible connections to either family are appreciated. Going back further generations, my great-great-great grandfather married Helena Porhoncsak, great-great grandfather married Anna Dulai. All grandfathers were named Michael. Serbins and Borvszkis are possibly related.
email: Carolyn Petrus - SHbarg@aol.com - Posted 14 June 1998

Researching: PUSKAS, PAVLINSKY, CHECK
John Puskas and Elizabeth Pavlinsky, married 1919 in Ohio Cleveland I believe. Many Puskas brothers do not know origin but have pictures of family some by the last name Check.
email: Bonnie & Ray Burris - burris@chesapeake.net - Posted 14 June 1998

Researching: TONGEL
Joseph Stevan Tongel came to the USA in approximately 1904 and returned to Bela nad Cirochou in with his wife (Mary David) Tongel and one year old daughter (Mary) in 1907. On his arrival He was taken into the Austrian army for one year. His entry date was October 1907 and discharge was in November 1908. On February 24,1909 a son John Tongel was born somewhere in Slovakia. Sometime between 1909 and 1913 they returned to the USA. He left at least one brother behind in Slovakia. I would like to find any relatives remaining in Slovakia and also find my grandfathers Birth and baptismal records in order to trace back my family roots. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
email: - RRTONG@aol.com - Posted 14 June 1998

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