Researching the Kamyszek, Strzelecki, Jaracz (Yarch) and Dembny families that settled in the Posen / Roger City area.

I have traced each of these families back into their ancestorial villages in Poland and am looking for anyone interested in sharing information concering these families.

Julian

Hi Julian,

I don't know if you will get this reply but i have yarch
and jaracz in my family. I'm trying to trace back
the jaracz right now. Love to chat with you.

Thank, John A. Yarch

Hi, I've been doing some research. My great grandfather was Andrew Strzelecki. He lived in Alpena around 1900. His father was Michael Strzelecki who was married to Kate. My father and grandfather told me that they had many ancestors in the Metz Posen area. I.m wondering if Michael and Jacob were brothers. They are boh listed on the 1879 parish roster of St. Casimirs. Any info would be appreciated.
Mike

John;

Contact me regarding the Jaracz/Yarch ancestors, I have a great deal of information regarding this family, finding them in records in Poland.

My g-grandmother was a Jaracz who married a Antoni Strzelecki, her father was Thomas Jaracz who was married to a Mary Dembny.

Contact me at jjjhoppe(at)yahoo(dot)com
Julian

Mike;

I have a great deal of information regarding Michael Strzelecki who married Katharzyna Sokolska in Poland in 1855.

Your Michael and my g-g-grandfather Jacob were brothers.I have located their records in Poland and just recently a nephew in Ohio.

Julian

Julian,
Thanks for the response. Would like very much to see the info you have. I do have a few questions about your info. According to the 1900 U.S. census Michael and Kate were living in my gGrandfather Andrew Strzelecki's house on Miner st. in Alpena. That census indicates that at the time they were married 32 yrs which would put their marraige year at 1868 rather than 1855. Your info indicates that Kates maiden name was sukolska. My gGrandfather Andrews death cetificate lists his mothers maiden name as Sukola which could very well be an anglicized spelling of the name. According to my info that would indicate that they were both quite old for a first marraige at the time (him 41 and she 28) which leads me to wonder if they had both lost a spouse in Poland. If your info is correct that would be more of a normal marraige age although she would only have been 15 at the time(not impossible for the time). My query mentioned Joseph Leski the Alpena police officer. I was told that he was my gGrandfathers older brother. He couldn't have been the product of an 1868 marraige but could have been the product of an 1855 marraige. This led me to wonder if he could have been a half brother to my gGrandfather if the 1868 date is correct. Both my ggrandfather and grandfather later used the name Leski as well. Would really appreciate any insight you could offer on this. Also would like to know if you know Michael and/or Kates date of death and if they passed away in Alpena.
Thanks again
Mike

Julian,
My name is Daniel Dembny, son to Ivan Dembny, and grandson of Raymond Dembny. I was born in Alpena, Mi. My family is from the Alpena, Posen arear, and I believe Presquile as well. I am intersested in any information you have of the Dembny family as far back as you have researched. My research is just beginning and I would appreciate the help.

John,

My great grandfather was Jacob Jaracz who later changed his name to Yarch. He and his family eventually moved to Rogers City, Michigan. One of Jake's neices had a copy of her father's Poland birth certificate and lent it to my grandmother several years ago. I translated it and found where the Jaracz' were living in Poland. Someone else in this post sent for films based on that find. I'd be glad to help you. I trade freely. Please feel free to write me at rogerhastings@att.net

Mike,

Jacob Strzelecki was a violin player at weddings in the Posen/Metz area around the turn of the century. I have a photo of him holding a violin. The photo has been in my family since 1899. There is a relative living in Pennsylvania who might be able to help you, along with that I know others who trade and give freely. Feel free to write me at rogerhastings@att.net

Roger Hastings