I have some ancestors of mine who I know lived in Russia before then immigrated to the US and then to Sask, Canada.
The only information I have on a place is the naturalization papers from my great grandfather which name Oyest, Russia as the place of origin.
I have information that the family started travelling to Russia from Galecia ~early 1860's upon an invitation by the Czar (ruler of Russia at the time) for German immigrants and I know that the family lived in Russia for a significant period of time.
Any advice on what types of records to look at to give clues as to where exactly they lived, dates of marriage, and dates of birth of their children that were born before immigrating.
Thank-you.