I received your message wondering if your Zaller family is connected to my Zalar family. I've been researching my family tree a bit. My grandfather (John Zalar) came to the US in 1913 along with several brothers. I don't know if they all came at the same time or not. I do know that except for my grandfather moving to Shamokin, PA (Notheasteren PA) to work in the coal mines, his brothers moved to western PA and Ohio to look for work. Also one brother went back to Slovenia. My aunt tells me she thinks there were 7 brothers in all. I'm currently trying to find out their first names, and if they changed the spelling to Zaller or vise versa. I'll try to keep you informed.

Rec'd msg. I know my GGrandfather Martin 1st came to US in 1899 (naturalization papers) and returned to Slovenia at least once prior to 1905. He married Frances Okorn (Okoren/Okoron) and their 1st daughter (my Grandmother, Mary) was born in Jan of 1905. I know that martin returned to US in March of 1905 (passport) to stay with his brother John in Sparta, MN (ship manifest & Johns address was listed in back of Martins passport). Frances & Mary came in November of 1905 (passport).

Johan Drobnic from Pueblo, CO; Anton Zigman from Joliet, IL were also listed in the back of his passport.

Martin's passport spells his name Zalar, Martin signed his documents Zallar. I have seen papers for martin with these spellings: Zoller, Zaller, Zohler, etc.....

I believe Martin had been in PA & CO prior to 1905 but have no supporting data. I have papers written in Slovenian (from martin) that I'm trying to translate. May provide some info.

I have no other information for siblings or parents at this time but will update you as I can