vielen danke,
my german is also nicht so gut. Is Hermakowka/Germakowka near GROCHOWCA or is it the same place. The story is that my grandfathers mother died and his father remarried and at age 16, he didnt feel welcome in new family. He had a sister. His grandfather - my great great grandfather was the person who sent Jakew and cousin Hnat to Canada in 1911.
My great great grandfather was a well known engineer and was famous for the bridges he built. This is just the story that we heard. Does any of it sound correct. Please keep in touch. Mary-Rose Campbell nee Kurysz