My paternal grandfather, Stanislaw Pekala, son of Stanislaw Pekala and Marianna Pieczonka, was born in Leke Gorne Poland in the 1880's. He later changed his name to Stanley Penkala. He married Anna Podraza in Chicago at St. John Cantius church in 1905.
If this means anything to anyone in your family, we would be pleased to get a response and to share more information.
Mary Penkala Schoen
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HI .. IM NOT SURE IF I HAVE THE INFORMATION NEEDED .. BUT U HAVE DEFINETLY INTRIGUED ME TO CONTACT MY FAMILY IN MICHIGAN AND FIND OUT.. ALL I KNOW IS MY GRANDFATHER ANTHONY PEKALA.. IS ALMOST ALL POLISH .. COINCEDENCE?? HMMM HE MARRIED MY GRANDMOTHER MARIE (RITA) GAGNE.. WHO IS ALMOST ALL RENCH .. I WILLTRY TO FIND OUT MORE!!! SINCE I LIVE IN HAWAII.. VERY FAR AWAY FROM ALL MY FAMILY MEMBERS IVE BEEN TRYNG TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THEM!!!.. WELL TAKECARE .. ALOHA AND GOD BLESS... ANNE
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There is a branch by name of the Pekala's residing in both Pa and NJ. I would only be guessing to say ther was any relationship but if you are aware of any additional information that any of your family resisded in either of the mentioned 3 states I would be glad to review any records I may have to search your tree.
And if you do not wish to do that than you and yours have a happy holiday.
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My grandfather, Joe Pekala, lived in Pa. He was married to Rose Tognetti, they had 3 children, two boys and a daughter. He passed away in Nov. of 1984, and his wife followed in June of 1985. We are Slavic-Lithuanian / Polish. My Grandfathers sister, Renee Pekala, married a man last named Platukis. And she continues to reside in Pa., also. Any more info to this family would be wonderful. And I will gladly oblige w/ what I have in return. Thank You. Angel
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Dear Angel: In response to your message, while the family names that you mentioned also abounded in my family tree I can say with certainty there is no relationship. I am dissapointed that we could not match family history but wish you well in your search.
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Thank You! I hope to eventually find the exact origin of this family. However, it is NOT a common name and yet this search is proving difficult! Good Luck to you also!
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GIERCYK, Michael b: October 15, 1880 Warsaw GIERCYK, Agata T. b: 1887 Poland came to US approx. 1903 with 3 of Michael's brothers and a sister Mary Ann from Krakow. WALAT, Martin b: 1883 Poland and Tekla b: 1886 Poland. Tekla sister Agata. SIELAWA, Anna b: 1878 sister to Tekla and Agata. GELUCH, Myron married to Anna.
Mary Ann GIERCYK m: Louis PEKALA. They lived in Chester, PA. They has several children: Josephine, Blanche, Frank, Nellie, Walter, and John. Blanche married a SNOW. Josephine married a FERRI. They are both living.
I think Louis, Agata, Anna, Tekla, and Maria may have been brother and sisters.
I would be interested in any information you might have.
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GIERCYK, Michael b: October 15, 1880 Warsaw GIERCYK, Agata T. b: 1887 Poland came to US approx. 1903 with 3 of Michael's brothers and a sister Mary Ann from Krakow. WALAT, Martin b: 1883 Poland and Tekla b: 1886 Poland. Tekla sister Agata. SIELAWA, Anna b: 1878 sister to Tekla and Agata. GELUCH, Myron married to Anna.
Mary Ann GIERCYK m: Louis PEKALA. They lived in Chester, PA. They has several children: Josephine, Blanche, Frank, Nellie, Walter, and John. Blanche married a SNOW. Josephine married a FERRI. They are both living.
I think Louis, Agata, Anna, Tekla, and Maria may have been brother and sisters.
I would be interested in any information you might have.
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GIERCYK, Michael b: October 15, 1880 Warsaw GIERCYK, Agata T. b: 1887 Poland came to US approx. 1903 with 3 of Michael's brothers and a sister Mary Ann from Krakow. WALAT, Martin b: 1883 Poland and Tekla b: 1886 Poland. Tekla sister Agata. SIELAWA, Anna b: 1878 sister to Tekla and Agata. GELUCH, Myron married to Anna.
Mary Ann GIERCYK m: Louis PEKALA. They lived in Chester, PA. They has several children: Josephine, Blanche, Frank, Nellie, Walter, and John. Blanche married a SNOW. Josephine married a FERRI. They are both living.
I think Louis, Agata, Anna, Tekla, and Maria may have been brother and sisters.
I would be interested in any information you might have.
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GIERCYK, Michael b: October 15, 1880 Warsaw GIERCYK, Agata T. b: 1887 Poland came to US approx. 1903 with 3 of Michael's brothers and a sister Mary Ann from Krakow. WALAT, Martin b: 1883 Poland and Tekla b: 1886 Poland. Tekla sister Agata. SIELAWA, Anna b: 1878 sister to Tekla and Agata. GELUCH, Myron married to Anna.
Mary Ann GIERCYK m: Louis PEKALA. They lived in Chester, PA. They has several children: Josephine, Blanche, Frank, Nellie, Walter, and John. Blanche married a SNOW. Josephine married a FERRI. They are both living.
I think Louis, Agata, Anna, Tekla, and Maria may have been brother and sisters.
I would be interested in any information you might have.
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