Any information on the surname "Szmata", specifically from Kryvenke, Chortkiv Raion, Ternopil Oblast, Ukraine would be extremely helpful and very appreciated. Currently researching "John Smart" (formerly " - Szmata", his forename might have been Ivan pre-immigration, but I'm not sure) and his wife "Maria/Mary Philip/Pylypa" (she went by both, as well as her married name, in Canada - "Maria Pylypa", "Mary Philip", "Mary Smart", and "Maria Smart")
John and Maria came to rural Edmonton, Alberta in 1901, and my Great Grandfather was born in Beaver Lake, AB in 1902.
Thanks in advance for any assistance!