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Re: Anyone hear of the last name Varbeff??

lisa_perryxo — 2012-09-04 13:55:03Z

yes im fr nova scotia .im donald varbeff. born in canada .my grandfathers name was boris n gmother mary.she was scotish
mary mcbride was her madien name

Nancy Antoff Waselich 1920-2012 b. Sophia, Bulfagaria to Ohio USA

Contribution — 2012-03-25 15:54:18Z

AUSTINTOWN, Ohio - Funeral services will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Austintown Chapel, for Nancy Waselich, 93, who passed away Friday evening, March 23, 2012.

Nancy was born Jan. 14, 1920, in Sophia, Bulgaria, a daughter of the late Anton and Katherine Antoff.

Nancy was a former member of the Immaculate Conception Church and their Ladies Guild. Her greatest love was taking care of her family.

Her husband, Peter Waselich, whom she married Feb. 25, 1939, passed away Feb. 1, 1986.

Nancy leaves three sons, Anthony (Annabelle Paulk) Waselich of Orange City, Fla., Gary (Susan) Waselich of North Benton, and Michael (Nancy) Waselich of Liberty, Ohio; six grandchildren, Brian (Heather) Waselich, Darrin (Valerie) Waselich, Adam Waselich, Kristina (Tim) Ussery, Rebecca (Brady) Adkins and Timothy Waselich; and four great-grandchildren, Taylor, Brandon, Donovan and Tori.

Nancy was also preceded in death by a grandson, Thomas Waselich, and a brother, Eli Antoff in 1967.

Family and friends may call on Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Burial will take place at Calvary Cemetery, Youngstown, Ohio.

Please visit www.higgins-reardon.com to view this obituary and send condolences.

photo click on link below
http://www.vindy.com/news/tributes/2012/mar/25/nancy-waselic...

Re: Chuhaloff surname

alexbul_1 — 2011-09-11 12:32:20Z

I could not understand were you looking for possibly alive relatives of your granny in Bulgaria?

Re: Chuhaloff surname

kinakerst — 2011-08-06 03:22:09Z

I know this is a very old posting, but she was my grandmother. She was born in Kopinova near Veliko Turnova and immigrated in 1921 and married in 1922. She settled in Mansfield, Ohio. Four of her five children are still living.

Re: William & Mary Peters Varbeff

jimpeters114 — 2009-12-20 23:51:13Z

Hello, Re William & Mary Varbeff (nee Peters)If George's wife's name is Ivy, has a son named David,and he has a sister named Bernice,I'm pretty sure I have the right family.
Mary was my Aunt.Her brother Bill is my Dad. Mary came from a large family in West L'ordoise, just outside St. Peters.
I have more info if you would like it. I would also would like to fill in some gaps in our family tree.

Re: Goicovich

sven4the — 2009-02-07 13:49:21Z

it's gojkovic and it's a common serbian surname it's as serbian as you can get

RADOMIROFF/POPOVA

Diana_Pepper — 2008-07-26 23:36:00Z

Greetings, I am looking for information about the Nicolas Radomiroff born circa 1895 in Koprivshtitsa the son of Kristio Radomiroff and Phillipa Popova. .

Would very much like to make contact with anyone who is a Radomiroff descendant.

Thanks

diana@artemisfilm.s.com

Konstantin Georgiev

beautybytes — 2008-07-09 10:48:46Z

My grandfather, Konstantin Georgiev, was born in Bulgaria on Jan. 14, 1990 then detained in a labor camp from 1944 to about 1961, when he escaped and moved to the U.S. In Bulgaria, Kons had 2 brothers and was involved in various business enterprises (rose oil production, alcohol production, real estate). He was married to Penka Dustabanov in 1923. Penka was related to Tsanko Dustabanov, a revolutionary and freedom fighter. I'm looking for any additional information about them or their families.

Dorang Family

319dmle — 2008-04-09 01:53:38Z

M Dorang or any of his family. Pease answer. Letter to Robert found dated 4.2.1970 has just been found. The information is quite wonderful. I would like to know more about the family.

Demetrio, son of Angel and Venera Robeff

ipraniuk — 2008-01-01 21:12:20Z

TO : PAM , AMY , STEPHANIE , / ANY ONE .HI , MY Name is Ismael Praniuk ,.Iam Grandson of Demetrio Robeff , . My Grandfather Demetrio is son of :Angel and Venera Robeff , they have 4 childrens , Fanca , she is living in Bulgaria , Demetrio , Atanacio , and Borislav , they come to Sout-America ( Argentina ), . Iam ( Ismael )living in California ( USA ) with my Mother Estefania (Fanca )and my ant Lidia ROBEFF . Pleace , contact ME . i_praniuk@yahoo.com

Re: William & Mary Peters Varbeff

SteveVarbeff26 — 2007-08-17 14:43:22Z

They had 5 daughters and 3 sons.My Aunts and Uncles.

Re: William & Mary Peters Varbeff

tamidow — 2007-08-10 02:53:15Z

Did they have three sons and one daughter?

ivan nankintseff

webbnco — 2007-06-06 10:58:02Z

looking for ivan nankintseff or nanketscheff or nankitceff much appreciated

Re: Anyone hear of the last name Varbeff??

danijela86 — 2007-03-30 00:43:50Z

My name is Danielle Varbeff...grandfather is George Varbeff and my dad is Steven Varbeff :D

I honestly don't know much about our history...only that basically anyone with our last name is directly related to us lol...talk to my dad, he might know lol

LOOKING FOR MANALOFF FAMILY

CJFGIBSON — 2007-02-05 15:33:19Z

I am researching my family history and am looking for ANY information on Dr. S Manaloff, Vladimir S Manaloff, Jean N. Shavankova. At one time (about 1910) of Boulevarde Paskaloff, No.40 Sofiya Bulgaria. They are distantly related to me but i would really welcome any information.
I understand that a Miss BURTHOLME married Dr. Manaloff

With many thanks,
Christopher James Fergus GIBSON

searching

clshay — 2006-11-15 05:42:06Z

I am looking for the family of Damjan Gruev, born November 6 1934 to parents Andrew Gruev and Vladirovs Sava. He emigrated to Montreal Canada 30+ years ago.

searching for Gruev/Sava family

clshay — 2006-11-15 05:42:06Z

I am searching for the Gruev/Sava family

Stargel Village

ThomasStargel — 2006-11-10 19:44:53Z

I am looking for any information on the Stargel Village which is located about 30 miles east of Sofia Bulgaria in the Bulkan Mountains. I have been told that the village is very old and was named after the first settlers but I am not sure that is correct. If you know anything about the village I would like to hear from you. Thanks Thomas Stargel

looking for Beaujean (St Louis & Lousiana)

@@WBHINKLE@aol.com — 2006-10-19 23:03:10Z

Have Beaujean relatives Minni Beaujean, looking for relatives of her (Siebelts, etc)

Re: Stargel Village

2006-06-05 12:48:17Z

http://bg.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D0%A1%D1%82%D1%8A%D1%80%D0%B3%...

Re: Vladimir Radeff b.1887 (George Bladimir Radeff)

2006-06-01 16:39:30Z

My father's name was George Vladimir Radeff. He was born in l92 in Constantinople - now Istanbul - Turkey. His father was Atomas, and he was born in Sophia. I believe he had brothers and sisters. I've been trying to find anyone who knew of him.

Vladimir Radeff b.1887

2006-06-01 16:38:53Z

Looking for information on Vladimir or any Radeff from Bulgaria. Vladimir married Sarah Rosina Galbraith in England and they moved to Toledo, Ohio. There is a family story (don't know if it's true) that Vladimir's parents owned a soap factory in Sofiya. Any information would help!!!!!!!!

Re: William Boris Varbeff; Sofyia > Canada

2006-02-17 17:15:52Z

Yeha my dad is like fourty three or something close..lol..you have probably heard some stories depending on how closely you know him. But being that I didn't see my dad for sixteen years I am now very proud to say that he has been clean and sober from all bad deeds for seven years now, and we have a wonderful relationship. I didnt even get the chance to meet my grandmother Alvina because she died before the majority of her grandchildren were even conceived.

Re: William Boris Varbeff; Sofyia > Canada

2006-02-15 14:36:23Z

Cool. I don't knowJimmy all that well. He is a lot younger than I am.

Re: William Boris Varbeff; Sofyia > Canada

2006-02-12 20:57:03Z

My grandfather is john nicholson my grandmother is alvina varbeff and thier son james (jimmy) nicholson is my dad.

Re: William Boris Varbeff; Sofyia > Canada

2006-02-10 22:30:23Z

I have copys of grandfather Varbeff's birth certificate,marrage certificate, and citizenship papers. If your interested.[ Who are your parents?]

William Boris Varbeff; Sofyia > Canada

2006-02-10 22:29:47Z

Hello My name is Natasha Curwin and I am trying to find out a little about my history. My grandfather was William boris Varbeff, He came to Canada from Sofyia Bulgaria in the 1800's. Once here he married a lady by the name of Mary. If anyone knows of any varbeffs or info about them I would greatly appreciate a little help. thanks in advance.
Natasha

Re: Alvina Varbeff Nicholson

2005-12-16 11:45:30Z

I would love to hear from you.

Re: Alvina Varbeff Nicholson

2005-12-16 11:45:07Z

I was just wondering if it would be ok for me to e-mail you to find out more information. My grandmother was Alvina Varbeff she married my grandfather John Nicholson. She passed before I was born and I am very interested in finding out more about traditions of any kind concerning my Bulgarian routes.
Until then I thank you for your reply.
Natasha Curwin

Re: William & Mary Peters Varbeff

2005-11-27 13:41:48Z

William Varbeff &Mary Varbeff { nee Peters} Were My Grandparents. My Father is George Varbeff , William & Mary's Son. Mary Peters was born in Cape Breton N. S. {She was very French} Grandfather Varbeff was from Bulgaria.

Re: Could it be Robeff?

redfordst — 2005-08-19 17:12:08Z

Amy,
Dorthy was my Aunt, my father sister. Your Great Grandparents were Phillip and Victoria Robeff
Victoria (grandma) was from Sojia Bulgaria.
Phillip (grandpa) was from Macedonia up in the hills no one really know the name of his home town.
Dorthy was the first born
Alex was second.
and so on out of 10 children
Angie (ashcraft) Vivian Bizan, Ann (deceased), Liz,
Boys,
Alex, Gilbert, Chris, George, and my father who is Carl.
all living except for Uncle Alex who died in 1995.
Please if you find anything let me know I am trying to put a book together of our family tree.
Phillip Robeff was born on March 4, 1892 and died in California, in 1954. California death records is where I found this information.
Stephanie

Roglev

2005-07-05 08:32:39Z

zdraveite Lubomir :-)
krustnicite na svatbata na moite baba i djado sa bili sem.Roglevi, na4aloto na 1900 godina!

PETE SOKOFF

@@RASOKOFF@PRODIGY.NET — 2005-05-09 22:40:10Z

I AM SEARCHING FOR INFOMATION ON MY GRANDFATHER,PETE SOKOFF. PETE WAS HIS NAME ONCE HE CAME TO AMERICA, DON'T KNOW IF THAT WAS HIS NAME AT BIRTH. HE WAS BORN ON FEB 14,1892 IN SOFIA,BULGARIA. SUPPOSEDLY CAME INTO CANADA WHEN HE WAS 14 OR 16 YEARS OLD. IN THE 1920 U.S. CENSUS,HE INDICATED THAT HE WAS A REGISTERED ALIEN AS OF 1914. HE ALSO NOTED HE WAS MARRIED, BUT GAVE NO NAME OF HIS WIFE. MAY HAVE LIVED IN OHIO BEFORE SETTLING IN W.VA. MARRIED IVA RAE GIBBS,YEAR NOT KNOWN. POSSILBY LATE 1920'S. ANYONE WITH INFO PLEASE E-MAIL ME.

Bulgarian Forum

cyndy188 — 2005-03-02 11:16:44Z

We have started a Yahoo Group forum called Bulgarian Roots. It started as a support group for those of us whom Bulgarian journalist Alexenia Dimitrova helped us find our family in Bulgaria. Anyone who is interested in their Bulgarian connection might want to join. There is a lot of good information that is shared. If you are interested, please check it out. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BulgarianRoots/

Geneology

2004-11-10 22:33:48Z

Has anyone heard of a village near Sofia named Korma or Kormen? I am not sure of the spelling.

Geneology

2004-11-10 22:31:57Z

Has anyone heard of a village near Sofia named Korma or Kormen? I am not sure of the spelling.

Simeon Owtscharoff (Ovtcharoff)-Harisan

cyndy188 — 2004-10-14 11:34:53Z

I am looking for any information on Simeon Owtscharoff (Ovtcharoff)-Harisan. He was born February 11, 1898 in Sofia Bulgaria. Married Erna Helena (Erna Elene) Wagner in May 1929 in Berlin. They had one child, Radka, who was born June 1, 1934 in Sofia. They spent some time in Germany, eventually immigrating to Peoria Illinois in 1950. They had family in Varna and Targoviste Bulgaria. According to notes we have, Simeon's family was most of the village of Targoviste, his grandfather sired 36 children by 2 wives.

We have photos of Radka and "cousins" in Targoviste dated 1942.

There is a photo that is Radka with "uncle Vaneu" in Targoviste. He was a shoe maker. Also dated 1942.

We know of no living relatives other than my husband and his brother. I'm sure they are out there, just trying to find them and learn more of the family history. We have photos and would like to share them with other family members.

Schoscheff

cyndy188 — 2004-10-14 11:34:53Z

I have a couple of photos from my husband's grandmother. They are of the Schoscheff family of Bulgaria. They must have been friends of the family. There are twins, Plamen and Ognian, father Adam and the mother is not listed by name. Cute boys, would probably be near 70 years old by now, if living. Our family lived in Sofia, I would imagine the Schoscheff family would have been there or near by. I would love to share these photos with their family.

Re: KOLCHAGOV

2004-06-17 10:23:40Z

Hello,
My name is Elizabeth, and I live in Australia. I would like you to contact me. There is not many of the Evanov name here.

Look forward to hearing from you
Liz

Ilio Cotchoff

elcino35 — 2004-02-16 22:25:11Z

Looking for anyone who might know of the last name "Cotchoff or Cotshoff".

I am at a standstill for the ancestors of my great grandfather, desperately searching.

Re: looking for ancestors

2004-01-16 10:16:42Z

Heej Marlou ...

Gewoon int nederlands is leuker :P

Groetjes je neefje uit Brunzzum

GREAT UNCLE AND GRANDMOTHER

karen4682 — 2003-10-27 05:27:53Z

MY GRANDFATHER LEFT BEHIND HIS UNCLE MARCO STOYANOFF HE
WAS EITHER A METROPOLITAN OR CONSTANOPLE.
ALSO HE LEFT BEHIND HIS MOTHER MARIA RUSAYSKI NOT SURE OF THE SPELLING OF HER LAST NAME
BROTHERS VOCHO WHO WAS A PROFESSOR AT THE TIME AT KIEV UNNIVERSITY IN 1911 IN CHEMISTRY AND PHSYICS
BROTHER DIMITRI
SISTER ELEANORA AND THEORDORA
HE CAME TO THE US MAY 1911 THE LAST NAME MAY BE SPELLED
DIFFERENT (RUSUSKI,RUSAIPSKY,RASASKI)

STOYANOV

karen4682 — 2003-10-27 05:27:53Z

COULD ANYONE TELL ME ANYTHING ABOUT THESE PEOPLE FROM SOFIA
BULGARIA AROUND 1911

To all

2003-07-27 05:01:59Z

To all:
Bulgarian immigrants could have two different names:
-Bulgarian birth name. This name is written in Cyrillic (Example: Иван Дянков);
-Immigration name by naturalization. More often this name is writing in Latin (Example: John Dencoff).
It will be easy for researching when have information for these two names.

До всички:
Българските имигранти могат да имат две имена:
-Българско име по рождение. Това име се пише на кирилица (Например Иван Дянков);
-Имигрантско име по натурализация. Най-често това име се пише на латиница (Например John Dencoff).
При родови изследвания е желателно да съобщавате българското име на кирилица и имигрантското име на латиница на търсеното лице.

Nikola Charakchiev
E-mail: Charakchiev@hotmail.com

Kimoff Family of Sofia today

ricktah — 2003-07-26 03:33:07Z

Dear Anne,
My records show that there are several Kimoff families who live in Sofis.
Would you be interested in their addresses?
Nik

Kimoff famili Sofia today-2

ricktah — 2003-07-26 03:33:07Z

Dear Anne,
I am sending you the address of Kimoff (Kimov)'s family that lives in Sofia today.
Kimov Asen I. tel:011 359 2 25-94-82 quarter Lulin E, block 17-23 B, apartament 62, Zip 1359
Kimov Vladimir P., 51-42-08, T. Atanasov 10, block 26 entry B, apartment 31, Zip 1359
Kimov Emil L., 36-76-54, Svoboda, block 41, entry B, ap. 48., 1231
Kimov Ivan J., 47-67-51, H. Dimitar, block 106, entry B, ap. 32, 1510
Kimov Ivan, H., 21-95-13, Gevgelijski, block 5, entry B, 1309
Kimov Petar b., 57-06-66, St. Stojkov str. 5, Knjazhevo, 1619
Kimova Anka N., 44-59-47, Oboriste str. 24, entry A, 1504
Kimova Violeta S., 62-02-38, Dianabat, block 22, entry B, ap. 52, 1172
Kimov Daniela I., 57-65-56, Knjazhevo, St. Stojkov str. %, 1619
Kimov Dimitrijka I., 23-89-87, Zone B-5, block 7, entry B, ap.121, floor 3, 1303
Nik

Re: Searchin for the surname, either Koseff or Kunchov

ricktah — 2003-07-26 03:33:07Z

I wish to be most useful to you.
For this purpose I need information about your lineage.
The more information I have about your lineage, the more efficient the research of it will be.
In order for me to get an idea about your lineage, please fill in (as much as you can, using your discretion) the attached survey form.
If possible, please present copies of some original document, such as:
-Marriage application;
-U.S. Social Security Act;
-Petition for Naturalization;
-Document from the company, with ship the immigrant sailed and arrived in the USA.
If you have any problems, please let me know.
E-mail: charakchiev@hotmail.com

IMMIGRANT FORM

Grand grandfather (First generation immigrant, born in Bulgaria).
Name (First, Middle, Last):
-Cyrillic alphabet:
-Latin alphabet:
Date of Birth:
Place of birth:
Spouse:
Date of marriage:
Place of marriage:
Children:
Date of death:
Place of death:
Home address (places of live):
Employer:
Occupation:
Came to the USA or Canada:
Port arrived in USA or Canada:

Re: Searchin for the surname, either Koseff or Kunchov

ricktah — 2003-07-26 03:33:07Z

Dear Virginia Koseff
My archive contains information about Kunc……:
for example:
George Kunchoff, birth date 1 jan 1896, place Belbon??? Bulgaria, Death date 11 feb 1970 Climton, Missouri.
Christo Kuncheff, birth date 1893? Place Helena, Bulgaria
and others.
Nik

Searchin for the surname, either Koseff or Kunchov

VKoseff — 2003-06-21 22:43:19Z

My father-in-law came to America from Bulgaria before World
War One. I don't know how he got to Canada, but, he said,
he just walked over the border from Canada into the U.S.He
was able to get a job in a War Plant and became a citizen.
He tried farming, but it was during the depression and that
didn't work out. He became a pile-driver. Has anyone ever
heard of the above subject surnames?

Re: Searchin for the surname, either Koseff or Kunchov

VKoseff — 2003-06-21 22:43:19Z

As far as I know he had two sisters, Irene and Mary. We
have very little info on Nick, but, will look up what little he told
us. He left Bulgaria, as he said they were always having wars
and he didn't want any part of it. I don't know on what ship
he arrived, but, he landed in Canada some way. Said he lived
on bananas and one day, just walked across the Canadian
border into the U.S. with the people of America who worked
in Canada. No one questioned him in those days. He ended
up in Cleveland. He gained his Citizenship by working in a
war plant during World War 1. He married Katarina Galko in
Cleveland, Ohio and they had one son, my husband, Carl
(Karol) Koseff. He used to write to his sister, he said, until
they kept writing him to send money to buy a car for one of
their son and the other wanted money for something else. He
told them times were hard and he could not send money. It
made him angry that they wanted so much money from him
for frivolas items they did not need, so he said he quit writing
to them. I really don't know anything else about him, other
than he was a Piledriver and worked hard. He bought several
acres of Land later and he and Katherine moved to Strongsville
Ohio and build a new home there where they lived until their
death. Ginnypin@aol.com