Sibiu - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Objet : Anna Fronius

josephfronius — 2013-01-01 01:32:45Z

The Joe Fronius you refered to that was hit by a train and died from his injurys on January 1 1923 was my grandfather. I am currently writing a book about our Fronius family history. I will send you a copy if you would like.

GUNDISCH Peter

2012-08-01 14:26:19Z

Our grandfather Peter Gundisch born circa 1857 Hungary Austria married Katharina RAHM of Wuertemberg in Alexandria Egypt on 4.5.1884 and arrived in Australia in 1885 . He left again about 1900. Any enquiry regarding this surname sends me to Romania - Cisnadie/Heltau region. Any help apprecited. Patricia G.

Re: GUNDISCH Peter

garydalton29 — 2012-07-31 11:33:46Z

Patricia,
My grandfather was Peter Gundisch and I have some info on his family. I contacted the church in Heltau and Hermannstadt and they did some research for me. I will send you name of church if you like.

Re: Romanians from Romania

dkgcapretta — 2012-05-28 14:26:49Z

I am trying to find ancestors in Romania. My grandfather Florian Ollar (variations of name in family are Olar, Olari, and Olariu) came to the US, was naturalized, and returned to Hungary (Romania) and married my grandmother, Esther Lajos (perhaps Ludwig)and returned to the US. My mother wrote to relatives in Romania in the 70's and 80's after my grandmother died in 1960. The names and addresses she wrote to were Exp. Berbecaru Octavian, Cod 2900 Arad, Romania, and Cojocaru Ioan 1100 Craiova-Dolj, Romania. I wrote a letter to the address in hopes it would get to someone who speaks English and I would get an answer, but I have not received one. I am 69 and retired and probably will never get to Romania. What do you suggest I do to try to find answers.

Kramer Family - Halvelagen, Zuckmantel

mcz123 — 2012-05-28 00:34:12Z

I am interested in any family history on various Michael and Petrus Kramers that lived in various locals through the 18th and 19th centuries including Halvelagen and Zuckmantel.

Thank you.

Michael Czajkowski

Re: Surnames: Vlad, Vaju, Serban, Butila, Cazila from Sibui or Sasausi

jasche — 2012-01-08 22:22:23Z

Dear ntodor,

Posting nothing but surnames is little help. Please provide additional information such as given names birth/death/marriage dates and please ask specific questions regarding what it is you are seeking.

Good luck in your research.

Sincerely,

jasche
board admin

Surnames: Vlad, Vaju, Serban, Butila, Cazila from Sibui or Sasausi

ntodor — 2012-01-08 22:17:36Z

looking back farther than my great grandparents ... birthdates in the 1800s ...

Judith Opincar Saccorsy 1948-2011 b. Youngstown, Ohio

Contribution — 2011-05-21 13:06:09Z

SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. – Judith Elaine Soccorsy, 62, gracefully moved into new life in the early morning hours of May 7, 2011
She was completely beloved, above all, by her devoted husband, Bill.

Born in Youngstown, Ohio (Mahoning County) to Mary and Daniel Opincar in 1948, Judy was an only daughter and had three brothers.

Surrounded by a large and loving family, Judy attended Ursuline High School, where she fostered her love of reading, literature and her Catholic faith.
A trip to Italy following her graduation was a highlight of her early life.
Judy and her gypsy spirit returned to the states in fall of 1966, and she began attending Youngstown State University. Adored from afar by her future husband throughout her youth, she ran into William D. Soccorsy in church one evening and knew they were destined to be together. They were married in 1969 in the pouring rain.

Judy completed her education degree at Marycrest International University and began her career as an elementary school teacher. The early years of their marriage brought several moves throughout the Midwest before settling first in Detroit and then Cleveland, Ohio.

Judy first became a mother in 1973 when she gave birth to a son, Ben, a second son, Adam, in 1974, and a daughter, Emily Joy, was born in 1977. Judy’s youngest son, Nathan, was born in 1978.
By way of Grand Rapids, Mich., the family moved to Scottsdale, Arizona in 1983. After weathering her first summer in the desert, Judy was embraced by a community of friends who would become her family-away-from-home for the next 28 years. Many of these first friends stood by her side throughout her cancer battle.
Judy handily and lovingly managed a household of six while Bill frequently traveled for his work, still managing to host after-school tea parties for her children, cook delicious family meals every night and stay up until the wee hours working on science projects.

In the late 1980s, Judy returned to work as an editor for an international author and she excelled in this capacity as well. As her children graduated from high school, one of her greatest pleasures was traveling the world with them and with the love of her life, Bill. Judy often said how blessed she was not only to have four terrific children, but to have four amazing children-in-law as well.

The ultimate gracious hostess, Judy’s lovely fingerprints adorned all four of her children’s weddings, and then, the baby showers of her eight grandchildren.

In the last decade of her life, Judy was passionate about her volunteer and community work. Combining her love of books and volunteer work, she put in thousands of hours of work for VNSA (Volunteer Nonprofit Service Association), enlisting Bill’s help for hundreds of book pick-ups throughout the Valley for the organization’s annual book sale fundraiser to support underfunded charities in Phoenix.
In the last several years, Judy was dedicated to Circle the City, which provides healthcare to the homeless of Phoenix, and she served on the board of directors.

Judy was endlessly creative; her cards were works of handmade art filled with eloquent sentiments that touched the heart. To eat at Judy’s table was to be nourished and delighted and she was always happy to set another place at her table. She enjoyed baking, needlework, knitting afghans, quilting, sewing Halloween bags for her grandchildren and stitching elaborate Christmas stockings.

Judy took great pleasure in British period pieces and relished watching the Phoenix Suns. She often said she hated two things, the Lakers and cancer.

Judy felt incredibly blessed throughout her life, including during her cancer fight. She only had one more wish – to live with her most precious Bill for another 62 years.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Dan Opincar.

She is survived by her husband, William of Scottsdale; son Benjamin and wife Amy, son Adam and wife Tracy, Nathan and wife Kelli and daughter Emily Soccorsy-Heetland and her husband. Jason.
Judy is also survived by her brother, Richard, his wife Kathleen, and their son, Michael Opincar; and by her brother, Charlie.

Judy’s eight grandchildren were the lights of her life, and she never stopped fighting for them: Ellie Rose, Isaac Samuel and Jonah John Soccorsy, Samuel William and Tessa Jude Soccorsy, Mercedes Daniela and Avery Josephine Heetland and Giada Amy Soccorsy.

Memorial donations in Judy’s honor can be made to Circle the City, 220 South 12th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85007

Youngstown Vindicator
May 21, 2011

Re: Florea/Florescu/Cameim of Birghis

johnpindaru — 2011-05-02 19:10:54Z

My e-mail is johnpindaru@yahoo.com. You are wellcome to send me any info you may have......
Lucy

Re: Florea/Florescu/Cameim of Birghis

AngieBush73 — 2011-04-28 03:04:14Z

I apologize for the delay in getting back to you. I am in grad school and had finals this week.

Thank you so much for looking into this for me. I would love to go to Romania someday and find out what happened to this part of my family. My great-grandfather, Stefan Florea, died in 1939 and I have no information about what may have happened after that time. I have a little bit of information, and if you wouldn't mind sending me your 'regular email' I can send you a photo and a a couple of documents that have some information if you think that might be helpful.

Thank you again!

Re: Florea/Florescu/Cameim of Birghis

johnpindaru — 2011-04-25 15:38:07Z

You welcome, hope you had a nice Ester and if you want to call me you can reach me at 951-236-7851. My mother will ask when she will be there anyone who may have that info, to my knowledge there are 2 or 3 families with this name and I do not know for sure who is your relative if any. I will let you know as I find some more info, hope you'll find out more info, it is nice of you to think of them. I think that if there is any relative they will be glad to hear from you.

Re: Florea/Florescu/Cameim of Birghis

AngieBush73 — 2011-04-24 00:36:50Z

Thank you so much for replying to this query. I am very interested in finding any information about this family. I am especially interested in the daughter that my great-grandfather left behind in Romania. I really do not have any other information other than what I posted in this original query, but if your mother has additional questions, I would be happy to try and answer them. Thank you very much. Angie Bush

Re: Florea/Florescu/Cameim of Birghis

johnpindaru — 2011-04-23 17:58:10Z

Hi
I am Lucy, lived in Birghis until 11 years ago. I know two families with this name. My mother will go back to visit and can find out more if you are interested. We live in CA new and if I can find out your family info I will gladly inform you about it and any living descendants that may be.
Keep in touch.

Re: Looking for Luca, Sarchiz, Sarchis, Olar, Olariu, Laslea, Gramma,Droc, From Sibiu

pattioric — 2011-03-20 15:53:42Z

Hello,
I descend from Ollar/Olar/Olariu from Hungary/Arad, Romania.
I think the name was originally Olariu (from a 1910 census - my great-grandfather Peter Olariu). The Ellis Island record on my Grandfather Florian says he is from Revetis, Hungary. He went back and married my grandmother Esther (Lajos) Ollar and brought her back. They eventually settled in Detroit, Michigan and he worked for Ford.
I haven't been able to trace back into Hungary, Romania.

Transylvania: surname Kascher,Wagner,Schuller, Binder, Scheel..Help with anything on Georg Kascher 1792

cassiehambleton — 2011-02-28 03:35:05Z

Hello All! I am hoping anyone can help me as I have hit a huge brick wall!! I am looking for more information on Georg Kascher. He was born 1792 in Wurmloch, married to Maria Wagner, they had a son Michael Kascher born 1834-1880 (born in Wurmloch but died in Waldhuetten.) Michael Kascher married Sara Schuller they had two children Regina 1861-1933 born and died in Waldhuetten (she married a Scheel), Michael 1864-1935(He married Anna Binder, He came to America/Ohio with the children, Anna died in Waldhuetten of Tuberculosis)....I can trace our family down to modern day but am very stuck at when they came and from where to Transylvania. The family rumor is we came from Flanders but I can find nothing! Please if anyone can help me figure out Georg's parents, where/when they came from and if he had any siblings. Oh! and if anyone has any information on Maria would be great too. Thank you so very kindly,
Cassie

Re: Siebenburger sachsens

SueS2011 — 2011-01-30 16:44:45Z

That makes sense. Thanks so much for the info!

Re: Siebenburger sachsens

bgwiehle — 2011-01-30 13:08:07Z

The fall of the Iron Curtain in eastern Europe made it easy for the Saxons to emigrate to Germany, where they have the right of return.
For current contact (any ethnicity), check the on-line phone directories.
If looking for a specific Saxon family, the best strategy depends on the when and where of your information. Most of the Saxon villages have a HOG (Heimatortsgemeinschaft, a social group for former villagers; many have a website or at least a mailing address. Check at "Siebenbürgische Zeitung Online" for contact names).

References
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romanian_Revolution_of_1989
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Right_of_return#Germany
http://www.paginialbe.ro/
http://www.siebenbuerger.de/ortschaften/

SCHNEIDER and STIEGER in Grossau

SueS2011 — 2011-01-30 01:47:25Z

Seeking information on SCHNEIDER or STIEGER families living in Grossau, near Herrmanstadt, Siebenbergen, Romania. Our family came to America in the late 1890s, settling in the midwest.

Re: Siebenburger sachsens

SueS2011 — 2011-01-30 01:27:51Z

Good Day -

I'm curious about your statement that most Saxons emigrated to Germany in the 1990s. What events brought about the move? Did most of these people settle in a particular area of Germany?

Any hint on how to learn if a family is still in the Sibiu area?

Thanks.

Doman & Konya Family Lines

onexsmallxleafx93 — 2011-01-27 03:41:09Z

I have been researching my grandmother's parents and still haven't really found much information. Their names were Sandor Doman (1885-1945) and Irma Konya (1890-1942). On the records I have found, I know they were both from Nagyapold, Hungary. They immigrated to America around 1900, and this was before Nagyapold became a part of Romania. This is all I really know about them, are there any main sites or sources I should look at?

AbsalomAdams

wnichols101 — 2011-01-22 19:56:38Z

Where
was he born? Who is his parents ?. I am his GGG grandaughter. My mother is Florence Adams Steiner, her dad is Alva Adams, his dad is Emanuel Adams, his dad is Robert H. Adams. Thanks Alice Nichols

Sibiu, Transylvania, Romania Christia/Gregoria

danieporter — 2011-01-15 09:32:24Z

Looking for information on Christia/Gregoria. My great-grandmother's maiden name was Christia (Marie Elizabeth)b.1884. She was married to a Gregoria in Romania, who was a double-agent spy, they had two children (unknown names) and he was killed in Romania. She came to America approx. 1912 and married a Sam Ehora. If anyone can help with information or even direct me on where to find info I would appreciate any help!

Marton (Martin) Kirr

glor46er — 2010-09-12 18:58:37Z

I am looking for information on a Martin Kirr who died in 1899 in Romania. His wife was Maria Binder Kirr Gabor. I have no other information than that. Any help would be appreciated.

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Nicholas V. Craciun

Contribution — 2010-08-19 12:37:25Z

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Nicholas V. Craciun, 85, entered into rest Tuesday afternoon, August 17, 2010 at Forum Health Northside Medical Center.

Nicholas was born Oct. 20, 1924, in Youngstown, Ohio (Mahoning County) the son of the late Nicholas and Pauline (Bichis) Craciun.

He attended South High School, and had been employed as a carpenter with Local Union No. 171, retiring in 1982.

Nicholas served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, as a anti-aircraft gunner, participating in several naval battles. He also sailed all of the seven Seas while in the Navy.

He was a member of the Holy Trinity Romanian Orthodox Church, and the Legion of American Romanian Volunteers. He also was a member of Local Union No. 171.

Nicholas was a very active and devoted husband, father and family man. He loved working in his yard and on cars.

Nicholas will be sadly missed by many, including his wife, the former Mary (Parasca) Craciun, whom he married Nov. 9, 1947; his sons, Nicholas (Maggie) Craciun of Austintown, Ohio Robert (Marguerite) Craciun of Youngstown, Ohio and John Craciun and partner, Dennis Keene of New York, N.Y.

He also leaves a daughter, Janice (Stephan) Yost of Westport, Conn.; his sister, Mary Jane (John) Molson of Canfield, Ohio; and four grandchildren, Robert Craciun Jr., Meredith Craciun and Nicholas and Caroline Yost.

Besides his parents, Nicholas was preceded in death by two brothers, John and Harold Craciun; and his nephew, Terry Molson.

Friends may call on Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Vaschak-Kirila Funeral Home, where a prayers service will be at 7 p.m., and on Saturday from 9:30 to 10 a.m. at the Holy Trinity Romanian Orthodox Church.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Holy Trinity Romanian Orthodox Church.

Contributions can be made to the Holy Trinity Romanian Orthodox Church.

Visit www.vaschak-kirilafh.com to view this obituary or to send condolences to the family.

Vaschak-Kirila Funeral Home, Dedicated To Caring Since 1907

COURTESY POST .

Re: Katharina Hartman-Pruden/Prod

ernieandmarlene1 — 2010-07-26 15:14:07Z

Thank you for sharing. Are there any Saxon families still there? In all the ancestors I have traced, Katharina is the most frustrating. Could you describe the village? Who was your father?

ernieandmarlene@aol.com

Re: Bremat, Brimat, Beimat, can't figure out

MScott1 — 2010-07-16 11:14:08Z

Were Moshe's parents Israel and Lillian Brimat?
How many brothers and sisters did Moshe/Ben have?

Rauch Family in Sibiu

wilrauch — 2010-07-02 22:59:30Z

I'm trying to trace my family history. My grandfather was Wilhelm Rauch, born May 16, 1899 in Sibiu Romania. Any leads would be appreciated.

Vulcan, Techeria, Ioan, Aliman, Emilian

Rebecca_Vulcan — 2010-06-20 23:57:53Z

Hello all, I hope we can help each other! My great grandfather emigrated from dealu frumos in Sibiu, transylvania, romania (though at the time it may have been hungary... i've been looking into that possiblity recently, as some census records state "hungary" as place of birth.) His name was Emilian (americanized to "Mike") Vulcan. His Father was Aliman, mother (according to family lore) Maria Techeria, and his grandfather Ioan. Aliman also had a son name Ioan. I'm looking for any information on Aliman or either Ioan. Emilian settled in Columbiana County, OH and there is evidence that Aliman traveled back and forth as well. Any info would be great!

Re: Katharina Hartman-Pruden/Prod

rgeddert — 2010-06-14 02:12:48Z

Katharina Hartman,
My wife and I were in Pruden in May 2010. My father is from there and I wanted to see his homeland. There is an excellent book written by my second cousin Lukas Geddert from Nurnberg. It is called "Pruden mitten in der Welt"
So yes, Pruden does still exist. I showed my 400 photos to my aunt who was born there, but it is not what it used to be, that is for sure.

JOHN (JOHANN) BINDER

glor46er — 2010-04-26 19:25:27Z

AM DOING RESEARCH ON A JOHN BINDER WHO WAS BORN IN ERMENSTATT ACCORDING TO HIS WORLD WAR 1 DRAFT CARD. HIS BIRTHDAY IS MARCH 18, 1891, AND HE CAME TO AMERICA ABOUT 1905. IT IS SAID THAT HIS MOTHER IS MARIA BINDER KIRR GABOR (KIRR IS FIRST HUSBAND AND GABOR IS SECOND HUSBAND). CAN ANYONE HELP ME FIND HIS MOTHER AND FATHER? THANKS IN ADVANCE!!

Re: Florea/Florescu/Cameim of Birghis

droman7 — 2010-04-23 21:50:21Z

Hello Angie,

sorry for this delay. My mother has told me that she has heared about this name and if you want I will take a picture from the house in Barghis this sommer. My godmother is related with this family, as my mother told me, so I can ask her about this familie. My mother comes to Barghis 1953 and she has just heard about "Mr. Florea" but probably at this time was already deceased.
Please send my your answer to dk at onlinehome dot de.

Daniel

Re: Florea/Florescu/Cameim of Birghis

droman7 — 2010-02-25 08:25:29Z

Hello Mr Florea,

I am from Birghis too. Now I live in Germany an my English is worse but I will ask my mother about your antecedents and if you want I will give you an answer.

Kind Regards

Daniel Roman
buricu()hotmail.com

Re: Florea/Florescu/Cameim of Birghis

AngieBush73 — 2010-02-14 02:26:38Z

Thank you for responding to this post. I would greatly appreciate any information you or your mother might have.

Unfortunately, I only speak English, but my brother-in-law is fluent in German, and I have a good friend that speaks Romanian, so if it is better for you to respond in one of those languages I can easily have it translated.

Todea or Todia Family (From Romania settled in Cuyohoga Co., Ohio)

lwilliams64_1 — 2010-01-16 08:32:42Z

I am looking for information on my aunts family who immigrated from Romania back around the turn of the century (around 1910-13) Settling in Cuyohoga county Ohio. Given names are: Michael born 1899; Thomas born 1887; George (never came to the US); Danny born "unknown"; Maria born 1896 remained in Romania; John born 1889; Nick born abt 1886; Fimia born "unknown"; Parents assumed to be Theodore Todea and Anna Sheban, both remained in Medias area of Sibiu Romania.
Any Information would be greatly appreciated.

Balaban and/or Hanea from Sibiu area

Yasmina30800 — 2009-11-06 04:13:40Z

Hi I am trying to track down anyone with the name of Balaban/Hanea from the Sibiu county.

Re: Bulkesch/Frauendorf Information

hetzeldorfer — 2009-10-30 03:11:53Z

My ancestors were Samuel Schenk and Katherina Maurer. They were from Hetzeldorf (also known as Atel or Eczel) in Romania. Would that happen to be anywhere near the towns you mentioned? Katherina's father's name was Steven and I think she has a siblings named Maria, Sara, Johann,+? There was a family of Stefan Depner who listed his friend in America as Samuel Schenk. There is a Istvan Pitters who lists Samuel Schenk as his cousin. Samuel listed his contact as his brother. They lived in Monaca, PA. I believe Katherina also had a sister whose married name was Schuster. Do you think there is a connection?

Re: Family History

KKochishan — 2009-08-29 19:08:08Z

Sorry but I'm confused as to who you are related to. Do you have a ancestry tree? I have several friends that I maintain trees for so please let me know which one of my trees you are referring to. Thanks

Re: Family History

opyjr2 — 2009-08-26 23:32:13Z

iam sorry i should explain we are the opincarne of youngstown our name was changed when my aunt betty made it easier for the second grade teacher to read and pronouce ther were 4 boys and 4 girls dan john bob and raymond elizabeth flora mary and virgina iam johns son 58 yrs old please contact we are spread out all over

Re: Family History

opyjr2 — 2009-08-26 23:20:03Z

hello i was looking at our name and we are your fam call sometime and we will talk cell 3303974553 home 330 536 2268 thanks john

Surnames: Costei and Dragomir

tabasco101 — 2009-08-14 08:06:34Z

I am looking for info on my grandparents: Rusalim and Ana Costei. I think they were from the village of Porcesti
(now Tornu Rosu). Grandmother's maiden name is Dragomir.
I would like to know when they were born and died and when they were married. Their children were: Andre, Rusalim, Mary, Christina and Ana.

Re: Marcu, Ioan, Nicolae, Eliseveta, Anna,Paraschiva

Rebecca_Vulcan — 2009-07-05 22:34:04Z

Hi there,
My surname is Vulcan. My Great Grandfather, Emilian Vulcan, Emigrated from Dealul Frumos, Romania to the States in about 1902 and settled in Elkton, OH, which is about an hour, maybe less, from alliance, OH. Emilian's father was Aliman, who was from Sibiu County in Romania, City of Rasinari. Aliman was married to Maria Techeria, who i believe was also from Sibiu. Interestingly, there is record of an Ioan Vulcan, Aliman's Son, and also an Ioan listed as his father. Do your records list Ioan as a Surname?

I have found some death records for Vulcans living in Alliance, OH, but could not connect them to my family. Is it possible that the connection lies futher back than I have records? I am very interested in any info you may have on the Vulcu clan, which seems very similar to my Vulcan surname.

Thanks so much!
Rebecca

Sakacs, Irimie

henley655 — 2009-05-19 06:29:48Z

Looking for information on unknown Sakacs who wed Ioana Irimie. He died in a train accident ca. 1906 in Ohio, USA. Ioana had a twin sister, Anna Irimie, who wed John Micu in East Chicago, Indiana, USA. The sisters made trips back and forth, possible to/from Kisapold.

Re: Siebenburger sachsens

mullen17 — 2009-04-20 09:40:41Z

I HAVE SOME INFORMATION ON GEORGE GEHANN AND SARA SUSANNE SCHELL. i CAN BE REACHED AT mullen@csonline.net

Surnames: Ibasfalean, Ibasfaleau

CodyIbasfalean1051919 — 2009-04-18 05:04:13Z

I have a Great, Great Grandfather form the Sibiu Region in the city of Dumbraveni or Medias (About 10 miles away). His name was Miklos Ibasfalean and I know from immigration records to the US that he was about 43 Yrs old in 1909, putting his birth at around 1866. He lists his closest living relative as his second wife, Haras or Fria Ibasfalean in Medias. My Great grandfather, Cleonic, and his sister, Anna Came to the US after thier mother, Miklos's first wife, Died giving birth to Cleonic. (this was sometime after Miklos's first wife died, because Anna is 24 at her time of arival in the US in 1916, Putting her birthdate at 1892). Miklos makes his first trip to the US in 1903-1905 and a second trip to the US in 1909. His second trip is to settle his first two children in the US, for he lives in Chicago a while his second wife, Haras or Fria, is taking care of Anna and Cleonic in Medias, RO. Anna tells the immigration official that her closest living relative in her home country is Fria or Haras Ibasfalean, her step mother. I know Miklos has more decendents in Sibiu, Dumbraveni and Medias and any more information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Re: Sakacs, Irimie

henley655 — 2009-04-02 02:34:38Z

Also, is there an American equivalent of the name Charles?

Re: Marcu, Ioan, Nicolae, Eliseveta, Anna,Paraschiva

CodyIbasfalean1051919 — 2009-02-19 19:17:01Z

My Great, Great grandfather was from Sibiu in what is now the city of Dumbraveni, RO. Is Eliseveta a surname or a first name? The reason i ask is this; the city of Dumbraveni in Sibiu (the reason i specify is becuase there are more than 1 Dumbraveni, yet only the one in Sibiu holds the secondary name) has gone by a german name (and its derivitives). They called it Ebes in the 12th century, Ebesveta in the 15th and 16th centuries and Ibasfalu as recently as the 20th century (there are up to 10 or 15 different spellings, but all refer to the same place). My surname, Ibasfalean, Derives from this geographical area and seems to be very close to your "Eliseveta". I also know that my Great, Great grandfather's name according to immigration records and my Grandfather testimony, Was Miklos, close to your Nicolae. I have a disant cousin form Sibiu that now lives in Canada and his name is Nicolae Ibasfalean. He believes that he was named for his Great Grandfather, Miklos, Who is my Great, Great Grandfather. Hope to hear from you.

Re: German settlers in Kirtsch, now Curciu

wossjenka — 2009-02-15 05:34:44Z

Hi, have you had a look at this site? Lots of JAEGERS from KIRTSCH!

http://www.ortsfamilienbuecher.de/namelist.php?ofb=kirtsch&a...

Sabine

Families Kocsisan or Cocsisan, Bogatian, Folbreit, Egan

KKochishan — 2009-01-28 08:38:00Z

Seaching for any of these relatives focusing on Stefan Kocsisan circa 1923 and earlier Stefan was married to Susana Folbreit and had 3 girls one died at 12years old. Erika and Hermina stayed in Sibui and married - Erika married Daubner Egan and had 2 children boy and girl Toru (?) and Bena circa 1960. They eventually went to German circa 1980

Stefan Kocsisan (Cocsisan) was married to Katalina Bogatian late 1870 and had 2 children

I have a few documents in Romanian but am unable to translate as yet

All lived in Siebenburgen, Hermannstadt Sibui Romania

Any information would be greatly appreciated

Re: Bremat, Brimat, Beimat, can't figure out

KKochishan — 2008-12-17 05:33:50Z

I would almost bet the B is really a fancy H and then the translation (in German) would read:

Siebenburgen susse Heimat or in english:

Siebenburgen (7 Mountains) susse (sweet) Heimat (Homeland)

Hope this helps

Schenk ancestors Transylvania

hetzeldorfer — 2008-11-23 23:22:34Z

I am looking for ancestors of mine from Hetzeldorf. It is in modern day Romania and also goes by the names of Eczel and Atel. My ancestors names are Samuel Schenk and Katharina Maurer. Samuel's name, may have been Andreas and Katharina could have been spelled a variety of ways. Samuel was born on 26 April, 1860 in Hetzeldorf and died 02 January, 1915. Katharina was born on 30 June, 1868 in Hetzeldorf and died on 26 January, 1953 in Cleveland, Ohio. They had 5 children Samuel, Daniel, Andrew, Michael, and Susanne. They came to America in March 1898. Does anyone have any ancestors, descendants, or any other relatives?