Polish-Americans in Pennsylvania - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: kliszczewski

mj7777 — 2013-05-07 18:19:06Z

Hello, I noted your message dated 2009. There is a family from Wales, UK looking for relatives by the same name.

Any connection?

I quote: "I'm looking for anyone who has any connection to the Kliszczewski family in Wales, they changed their name to spiridion and were well known jewelers in Cardiff and newport"
Note the change of name.

It would be lovely to connect you.

mj7777

Wasielewski's

idono599441 — 2013-02-25 15:16:10Z

Need any information on Wasielewski's that lived in Pennsylvania around 1800's or earlier..

Re: Smetana/Prystupa/Knysz/Hyriak

poole49 — 2013-01-24 21:33:30Z

My grandfather was Dimitri Knysz of Sayre PA. There was a large settlement of Ruthenians (Rusyns)who lived mostly on the east side of town and worked for the railroad. They had their own church and my grandfather was an active member. The names were Americanized: Kenish & Herrick. Please contact me if you think I can be of any help.

Murianka's and Smarkola's

MikeBrennan0810 — 2012-10-06 20:46:16Z

My great grandparents were Stephan Murianka and Anastasia Kovorlozik. My Great Great Grandparents, Stephan's parents, were Michael Murianka and Anna Smarkola. I am trying to find out if anyone has any information on any of the families. Unfortunately I don't have really anything but the names of my Great Great Grandparents and would liek to know more.

You can reach me on here or on Ancestry.com, same username as here.

Re: Post your PA Rusyn or Polish ancestors here!

Gaylynnwallace1 — 2012-08-14 22:57:34Z

By any chance do you have any information on Marys brother Joseph Baierski? He married my Great Aunt Dessa (Dessie) Miller about 1907, they ran the Forest Hotel in Lewis TWP., Lycoming Co., Pa. He passed away 1n 1914. Esther Nittinger was working for them in 1910. I don't know when Dessie passed or where Joe and her are buried. Mary and Joe had a sister Katie who married Thomas Ross Laughner.

Re: Minkel, Minkiel, Rutowicz surnames in PA

cmovahed1 — 2012-03-16 17:18:02Z

Hello,

Thank you for responding to my original post. The information you provided on a Rutowicz family is helpful. I know very little about my grandmother Stefania Rutowicz (married John S. Minkel in Poland/Lithuania). She died in 1983 at age 99 and so was born approximately 1884. She immigrated to the U.S. with her husband in 1912. They eventually bought a home in Ambridge, PA and had three children. All I know is she had another sister who lived somewhere in the U.S. and at least one brother that never left Poland. I don't have the siblings' names or the names of my grandmother's parents. Maybe you can ask your family if they know of her.

Carol (Minkel) Movahed

Re: Minkel, Minkiel, Rutowicz surnames in PA

cmovahed1 — 2012-03-16 17:05:10Z

John,

My grandmother was Stefania Rutowicz before she married my grandfather John Sylvester Minkel. My grandmother died in 1983 at age 99 so she would have been born in Poland/Lithuania in 1884 approximately. She came to the U.S. with her husband in 1912 and they settled in Pennsylvania and eventually bought a home in Ambridge, PA. Please let me know if you come across her name in your family research.

Thank you,
Carol (Minkel) Movahed

Re: Danilowicz-Zdan Family

yourcomputerdoctor — 2012-01-14 02:37:50Z

I'm the grandson of Frank and Eliz Zdan (Zdana ?) of Kulpmount, PA. Thomas was my uncle - my mother's (Pearl) brother. Please contact me at yourComputerDoctor at Yahoo. com
I may have some info for you

Re: Macina Velyka Poland

kmscala — 2011-12-24 20:17:04Z

Hi,

I don't know if you still post, but I have discovered that my family is from Mecina Weilka, but they were Ukranian not Polish. My great - Grandparents were Andrew and Julia Chichura and Andrew's Baptismal certificate says Mecina Weilka on it. If you have any information about the place or the family I would love to hear it!
Thanks!
Katrina Scala

Re: Biernacki-Bernoski-Bernosky-Radomski-Radowski Surnames

Frank_Bernosky — 2011-11-11 00:04:15Z

Hi, thanks for your reply. You realize that Ken is my cousin? If you need to contact me direct, use fraber5 at sbcglobal.net

Re: Biernacki-Bernoski-Bernosky-Radomski-Radowski Surnames

kenmel_11 — 2011-11-10 18:08:44Z

My husband is Kenneth John Bernosky, son of Ted and Mary Bernosky and Grandson of Adam Bernosky and Zofie Radowski (Radomski). Our son, Adam Robert Bernosky is named after his great grandfather Adam.
Grandpa Adam lived with his son Theodore(Ted) Bernosky in Crossingville, PA. We currently reside in Cambridge Springs, PA

Origin of the Heart-Shaped Face

mkrMelanie — 2011-08-31 05:45:54Z

Hello there - I am researching face shape origins online. I am looking for information on the heart-shaped face, and seemed to be directed toward the slavic/southern slavic region of Europe. Does anyone know which tribe/nation has the most frequent occurence of the heart-shaped face? Thank you.

Re: Minkel, Minkiel, Rutowicz surnames in PA

onusia — 2011-08-27 14:23:38Z

Hi,
I live in Muszyna, Poland and I know about one family that moved to the USA in 1909. First it was Kacper Rutowicz in 1909 and in 1912 his wife Katarzyna joined him with their 5 children (Józef, Maryanna, Aurelia, Antonina and Antoni) and so the family united. Katarzyna's maiden name was Kalucka and this way she was related to me. I know they all headed Sioux City and Kacper lived there between 1909-1912.

Re: WOLOSZN, WOLOSZYN, WOLOSEN, WOLOSYN,-- DOLOWA

lisafabdesign — 2011-07-07 02:39:50Z

Hello,
Are you related to any Woloszyn's from Popkowice, which is a small village near Lublin? My grandfather was from there, his name was Andrzej Woloszyn, son of Jakob and Agata.
Thank you, please contact me if so.

active board

arleneomalley1 — 2011-07-05 17:44:39Z

I just wondered if this board was still active. I have a grandmother and her sister and brother who were from Wapienne, Austria, and moved to Blakely, Pa (near Scranton).

Re: polish translations

thezdan — 2011-05-27 17:51:04Z

Rachel, I work with a girl who is from Poland.
send them to me.
thezdan@yahoo.com

Re: Danilowicz-Zdan Family

thezdan — 2011-05-27 17:43:35Z

Me too.

Re: Mishechowski, Michkowsky, or variant

destinyseye1 — 2011-03-10 07:01:50Z

Hi I just wondered if you figured out if we were related or not?

Family from Poland

justt139 — 2011-03-09 02:24:46Z

Hi, I'm trying to find information about my grandfather's famlily. I know they lived in Lomza Poland, and came to the United States in 1903. I have been unable to find any information on anyone past my grandfather.
My grandfather's name was: Alexander Just...it may have been changed from Yust. My grandmother's name was Helen Yust
My father's name was: Anthony Just. If anyone knows how I can locate records from Poland, I would appreciate any help.
Thanks

Re: Translation

bettyblue11 — 2011-03-06 11:54:43Z

"Tama kuvaanatetter Heinakuun (or Heinakwn) 20 jr 1896 Lingdan jnd Amerika ja mina (or minii) olin jillan 38 vuaden ja g kunja (or kwnja) 3 jraivan"

=Tämä kuva on otettu heinäkuun 20 1896.
? Amerikka ja minä. Olin silloin 38 vuoden ja ???

and in english: This picture was taken in july 20th 1896.
?? America and i. I was then 38 years old and ??? (could be: 38 years, ? months and 3 days?)

If you see this, i'm sorry i couldn't do better :)

-Betty from Finland-

Help with Family

justt139 — 2011-02-24 15:23:24Z

I am trying to find information on my grandparents.
My father( Anthony Frank Just) was born in Lomza Poland about 1906
His father's name was Alexander Just, married Helen Just... if anyone has any info relating to Alexander, it would be appreciated.

Also researching the Frank Tafilowski,born in Poland.

Re: Post your PA Rusyn or Polish ancestors here!

mo2657 — 2011-02-13 14:41:31Z

Cathy,

I have information for a Maximillian Felerski. married to Pauline (Pelagia Pacek). Pauline was born Dec. 1896 in Rochester NY, d. 23Oct 1971 in Buffalo NY. I don't have any other info on Max, other than a few new articles from NY that mention him as an umpire for the Buffalo Bison baeball team. I don't have any information on marriage date and no know chidren from this marriage. Let me know if you are interested in other information on surnames Pacek or Szczupak as those are my families - evidently Max married a Pacek and that's all I have on him at the moment.

Re: Mecina Wielka

wojtekpawlowski — 2010-12-18 16:57:54Z

I'm working on Mecina Wielka genealogy for years. Write me on wpa@gazeta.pl
wojtek

Re: Post your PA Rusyn or Polish ancestors here!

Jenwill630 — 2010-11-05 19:43:22Z

OK....here it goes:

G-grandfather Miklos Laszlo from Nagyhodos Hungary came over in 1911 and was in Westmoreland County until he shows on the 1930 census in Armstrong County.

His wife:
G-grandmother Eszti Paladi from Feketeerdo Hungary came over with her sister ZsuZsa and mother Tilda in 1912 and also went to Westmoreland County.

I wish I could find info from Hungary to go further back on the tree!

Gajewski Family in Pa.

Faerietwin57 — 2010-10-23 12:47:00Z

My grandfather,Aleksander Gajewski,departed Bremen Germany from Poland and immigrated to Baltimore,Md in 1912,lived in Philadelphia for a time with his brother Tomasz who also immigrated in 1913/1914,then they moved to Reading,Pa.
I am having a difficult time finding out the names of my grandfather's parents. I was told that their were 13 in all of my grandfather's family that immigrated to Pa. however,I have no idea who they all were.I only have the names of 2 of them,plus my grandfather. Is there anyway to find out who else in my grandfathers' family also came to Reading,Pa.?

Re: Relatives of walter (walenty) fiedura

antoniolli1 — 2010-09-06 09:03:13Z

My grandmother (stephanie) only had one sister named Gunowetta born in 1912. Gunowetta never came to the US, she lived her entire life in Poland.

Re: Relatives of walter (walenty) fiedura

kymmiee367 — 2010-09-06 03:52:05Z

can you tell me if stephanie had a sister named Marya, born in 1896, she would have arrived in us on dec 22, 1913 w/ my great grand mother Balbina (fiedura) bak, with my great aunt Genafefa (4).

Re: Macina Velyka and Wapienne Poland

dljjhaneyclan — 2010-08-24 19:45:32Z

Hi Dorothy,
I would love to discuss with you. You can e-mail me at dljjhaneyclan@aol.com
Lisa

Re: Macina Velyka and Wapienne Poland

DRoepke — 2010-08-24 14:11:52Z

Hi Lisa: I am interested in your Stabach ancestor that was born in Glinik Mariampolski because I am related to this family also. Dorothy Gagola

Joseph Fisereski, Montgomery Co PA, before 1904

keyesperry — 2010-07-19 04:42:41Z

I ran across this in one of the old Ambler newspapers online at Access Pennsylvania. It probably misspells the surname, so if anyone can correct it or add more information, please do so!
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The Ambler Gazette
Ambler, Pennsylvania
3 March 1904
Joseph Fisereski, a Polander residing in Ambler for several years, has returned home. Soon after his arrival he was seized by the Russian government and pressed into the military service and is now on his way to the scene of the war in Manchuria and Korea. His sons are still in Ambler, being employed in the chemical works.

Re: Macina Velyka and Wapienne Poland

dljjhaneyclan — 2010-03-27 16:23:08Z

Hi Tracey;
Hoping you are still out there ...
My grandmother was a Smakula, married to a Stabach - that immigrated to Olyphant, PA in 1914. I grew up in that area and still have family there. The family came from Glinik Mariampolski (near Gorlice) and I'm pretty sure that my grandmother's family was from Macina Welyka. My Dad always said that she had 2 sisters, one that lived in NYC - but I haven't been able to locate.
Lisa Stabach-Haney

Re: Minkel

minkiel1 — 2010-03-23 14:09:31Z

At that time my family got off Lithuanias. They lived not far Kaunas. I will find out more information on the subject my family and I will inform you. For details I must ask the aunt (Maria Minkiel) and the uncle (Tadeusz Minkiel), because they know most on the subject my family. My grandmother and the grandfather come from Lithuania. Answer to me necessarily, because we seek our family.

I greet.

Andrew (Andrzej Minkiel)
minkiel@vp.pl

Re: Minkel

rcstanton — 2010-03-23 03:00:23Z

Hi Andrew,

When did your Minkel family leave Lithuania? Mine arrived in the States 1904.

RON

Semosh/Symns/Simus/ on and on?? Help?

pmolly — 2009-11-15 18:45:53Z

Its been hinted that I should look into the Carpathein-Rusyn aspect of the area. I have been reserching for some years now on American roots, howeve its not time to begin on the POLISH side of the family. So since I am such a newbie at it, I would appreciate any help I can get.

My immigrant ancestor was my grandfather...Jan (John) Symus bc 1899 in what is thought to be Rawkoka, Poland...accoring to some docs I have, but on others it says Russia??

Anyhow he immigrated in 1911 via Ellis Island, NY and settled in the mining region of Lackawanna county, PA. until he died. When he immigrated he left behind a wife and infant daughter. The wife immigrated in 1913 and the daughter not until 1928. (Why? who knows). Also can you tell me what is a TUTOR in Poland? Was it similar to what we call guardianship here?
I have seen his surname mangled up into many spellings over time, so am not sure just exactly how it was originally spelled back in the old country.

His immigration papers say he was Polish, but birth was Russia. So am I to assume that at one time Rawkoka was within Russian boundaries and over time it changed back into the country of Poland?

I also need to understand how the levels of gevernment go. (i.e our towns, counties, states, country etc). And so many name places contain the same names??? Awfully confusing to me.

Where is Strupin Maly Poland? And what is it classified as: town, village, hamlet, ?? And what province would it be in?

I have a partial act of marrige that makes absolutely no sense to me at all...its been transcribed..from what to English I don't have a clue, and it leaves out the crutial middle section.

Any assistance appreciated.

Re: KONEFAL, SUDOL

JANMAN211 — 2009-10-16 01:21:34Z

my grandfather 's name was adam konefal he came from wilczia wola he came to the usa in 1910 all I know is that he had a sister in poland and france.my grandmother named carolina sudol came from the same town. i hope this may help you in your search.

jeanette

kliszczewski

sky555 — 2009-06-19 18:57:50Z

My 4x great grandfather was Wladyslaw Kliszczewski his father was Piotr Kliszczewski from Winnary district Poland I am trying to trace anyone who maybe related to this family

Re: Minkel, Minkiel, Rutowicz surnames in PA

minkiel1 — 2009-06-15 13:23:19Z

I greet.
I seek the contact with John Rutowicz. I seek the information on the family MINKIEL. My family comes from regions of Vilnius in Lithuania. The part of the family emigrated to U.S.A.. If you have an information on the subject families Minkiel please for the information.
Andrew Minkiel

Re: Minkel, Minkiel, Rutowicz surnames in PA

minkiel1 — 2009-06-15 13:20:50Z

Re: Post your PA Rusyn or Polish ancestors here!

Gaylynnwallace1 — 2009-05-08 03:21:20Z

Im looking for information on Dessie M Miller, married Joseph Baierski about 1907. Found in 1910 Lewis TWP., Lycoming Co., Pa. census. 1920 in same location but states she is widowed. Nieces Malinda and Elsie Nevling listed with her as well.

Re: Post your PA Rusyn or Polish ancestors here!

Gaylynnwallace1 — 2009-04-25 09:22:14Z

Joseph Baierski a brother of Mary, married Dessie Mae Miller about 1817. Would you happen to have any information on them.

Re: Post your PA Rusyn or Polish ancestors here!

miyoob — 2009-03-20 03:13:52Z

my father is Nikolaj Rusyn. He lived in Philadelphia Pa until a year and a half ago. I have been trying to do research to find out more about his childhood. He was taken by the Germans but does not remember much anymore

Re: Baranowicz?

sjjmiller — 2009-02-04 20:39:34Z

I was unaware of that. I do have my grandmother's baptismal certificate, and the last name is spelled differently. It's hard to read, as it's hand written, but I believe it's something like "Bayanowich" or Bayanovich". Would you have any idea where I could search to find the actual name? Thanks again.

Re: Baranowicz?

RobertJerin — 2009-02-04 02:00:00Z

It is not a name that would be found in that part of the world...and if you look at Immigration records you will not find any BARANOWICZ listed with that name.

Robert Jerin
Croatian Heritage Museum
Cleveland Ohio

Re: Baranowicz?

sjjmiller — 2009-02-03 20:51:38Z

Hello. Thanks for your reply, it's very much appreciated. Yes, my great-grandfather did live in Conshohocken and his wife's name was Mary, so the information you provided is correct. Just wondering, why do you think that his given name was not Samuel? Thanks again.

Steven Miller

Re: Baranowicz?

RobertJerin — 2009-02-03 01:31:48Z

Prior to the end of WW I, 1918, Austria was part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and inc. all or parts of the modern countries of Austria, Hungary, Poland, Czech Rep, Slovakia, Ukraine, Russia, Romania, Slovenia, Italy, Croatia, Bosnia, Monenegro and Serbia and had at least a dozen official languages....

Did he live in Conshohocken Montgomery Co PA? If he did then the info on the 1930 census concurs with his Naturalization Certificate stating he was from Romania, while his wife was from Galicia, Austria which is now (southern Poland)

Is this your family from the 1930 census? Note that the census shows Samuel's arrival date in the US as 1909 and that the last 2 are listed as boarders

Name Age
Samuel Baranowiz 44
Mary Baranowiz 38
Michael Baranowiz 16
John Baranowiz 14
Anna Baranowiz 12
Mary Baranowiz 10
Catherine Baranowiz 6
Stella Baranowiz 3 4/12
Helen Baranowiz 4/12
Mike Bundra 43
Andrew Bundra 18

The real issue is that his given name was not likely Samuel.

Robert

Re: Post your PA Rusyn or Polish ancestors here!

briand198 — 2009-01-08 05:34:32Z

Hi Mary,

I have just started putting my history together, a Christmas present for my family, and we may have a common thread. My brother found your posting. My grand father was John Possessky, his father, I believe was John Possesski, misspelled in the records. There are many misspelling of Possessky or maybe changes in the name over time. My grandfather John had a sisters named Olga, Stacia and Jenny. And a brother Carl who lived in Ringtown. Stacia had live in New York with her husband Paul Swater but moved back to Lost Creek PA in her later years. Jenny, last I knew, was still in that area and Olga I never really heard about. I use to spend summers with my grandfather and stacia was just down the road. This was in the early 80's and the time when I believe Stacia moved back to Lost Creek.

Re: need help on tracing polish ancestors to Poland, please..

jgrzywna — 2009-01-06 22:14:30Z

In the 18th and 19th century Poland did not exist as a autonomous country, due to wars issues. Its land was divided into three parts, one joined to Russia, one to Austria and one to Germany.

"Austria, Poland" refers to that part of Poland, sometimes called "Galicja/Galizia", which was joined to Austria for 120 years at the moment the document was issued. It is the southern part of present Poland.

Hope that helps.

Re: Need help translating baptismal certificate

jgrzywna — 2009-01-06 21:47:36Z

Please feel free to contact me, I'm really glad I could help you :)

Regards,
Joanna

Re: Need help translating baptismal certificate

Carol3291947 — 2009-01-06 21:44:43Z

Thank you.

If I have research questions in the future, can I contact you?

Carol

Re: Need help translating baptismal certificate

jgrzywna — 2009-01-06 21:32:45Z

Regarding marriage certificate: you can try to ask a parish that Wydmusy belongs to.

I found only one Wydmusy village in Poland. It belongs to Myszyniec parish (http://zdzislawmikolajczyk.webpark.pl/index.htm 0 - only in Polish :-()

Parish address:
Parafia p w. Trójcy Przenajświętszej
ul. Rynarzewskiego 16
07-430 Myszyniec, Poland