This is just to let anyone from the Splant family know that I am doing extensive research into our family tree. And that this is a general call out for contact to anyone from the family. I would like to hear from you so that I can get a complete and accurate accounting.
To give all a background as to who I am: I am the son of Gerald Splant and Joanne, nee Hossa (now divorced), and brother to Phil of that same marriage. I have an aunt Sharon, Aunt Jean (Carole Jean), Aunt Diane (Colleen Diane), Uncle Richard, Uncle Kenny (John Kenneth), and Uncle Don. Don and Kenny are both deceased.
I look forward to hearing from anyone in the family. I have already gathered quite a bit of information, but am missing a great deal yet. Including information regarding the name change from Szplett to Splant.
The last known direct ancestor to hold the name Szplett was my Great Great Grandfather , John F. Szplett. He was buried in or near Lemont, IL with both is first wife, my Great Great Grandmother, Rose (maiden name unknown) and his second wife, Katherine, nee Maczewski.
It is known that some of John F Szplett's descendants still retain the Szplett name, while some carry the Splant name.
Although I and most of my known Splant family originate from the Chicago area, particularly the South Side, It is believed that the Szplett's moved to Wisconsin. Possibly to the Milwaukee area.
Thank you to all who can help me out and I look forward to meeting any members of my family!!