Genealogy / how many know their own family histories? [139]

Hello all

I only know part of the family history based on the family bible. It goes back as far as the turn of the 1800's. I know that my grandfather and a brother of his served in the Polish Armed forces. I have a picture of both of them in uniform and a 3rd brother who is in civilian clothing. I was told he may have served twice. Once in the early 1920's and then about 1939. Where would be the best place to obtain military records? Would the place in England have military records information prior to WWII?

I do know that my my grandfathers' family was involved in the textile industry. His father was 1st married in Wegrow. Then he for some reason not mentioned had been remarried. Just wish I knew where to get information on his Polish citizenship status. He and his family had live in the French zone of Germany prior to immigration to Canada in 1951. My aunts said that they were in Germany for about between 6-8 years. The only problem is tracking that information down. Dzien kuje everyone. I do know that my grandfather was born in Elzbietow and my mother was born in Lublin.

Life / To all of you who are Polish - where did you learn English? [64]

Strangely enough, I learned this crazy language while being raised in this mixed up country known as Canada. Much rather learn and use either German or Polish over French.

Work / Polish Labor Is Scarce as Workers Go West [60]

I do not have a degree. But from my understanding my grandparents and mother were and still are a Polish citizen. Right now I am trying to get the necessary documents to prove it. I am more than willing to immigrate from Canada to Poland. For I worked on a farm, railway track maintenance, renovation and as a security guard. So what can I find for work? I also have a TESOL certificate.

News / Brits battle to save historic railway in Poland [9]

I hope they can save it. If they do, a couple of magazines that they should 'advertise in', one would be 'Trains' and the other is called 'Railroads and Railfans'. That way people here in North America will become aware of something like that.

The other thing is to make a video from beginning to end of the equipment and the scenery along the line. There are a few model train shows here where videos are sold. That way the money raised from the sales of the DVD's will help towards the rehabilatation of the line. I do not have the name of the one dvd producer here. But I can obtain it within a couple of days. Too bad about one thing, I have done track maintenance for a short line here. Wish I could obtain work on the line to do that again.

USA, Canada / Seeking Single Saskatchewan men... [5]

Hi Miss Polska

I may not be in Saskatchewan, but am willing to relocate. I do not know much about golf(ing), but have similar interests. What age range are you willing to accept? I am roughly 7 yrs older than you.

Life / Sexy underwear Polish style [37]

hey Krysia

Nice undies. Better yet, great body. Send me a pair. Let me know how much they cost. If you want to see a picture of me wearing a pair then I would have to send the photo privately for your amusement.

Genealogy / cemetary in Pabianice, Poland [7]

Thanks Jake. I will look into this. That is both comments. It is nice to meet someone from the area that knows. My great grandparents were protestant, so they would have been buried in the (lutheran) evangelical cemetary. Maybe the church you made reference to may have birth, marriage and death records. If they do, maybe they might be willing to send me photographs by email. That way I can see about getting certified copies of the documents. Especially birth certificates. Or at least they can direct me to the proper civil registration office that has the documents.

Genealogy / how many know their own family histories? [139]

Hi all

I received some information about my grandparents after the war when they were in Germany as DP's. I was a little surprised to find out that they were not married until 1949. Right now I will take that part as truth until proven wrong. It was nice to find out when they arrived there and when they moved before emigrating to Canada. Now I can look into some information about a cemetary in Pabianice. Maybe they can provide copies of death certificates.

News / Brits battle to save historic railway in Poland [9]

Anyone have information as to what is happening with this line? What about workers for the line? Whether they be volunteers or actual paid employees? I would not mind getting in touch with whomever is in charge to find out if they need more workers.

News / New Polish Euro Coins [65]

I agree. The eagle should be there.

News / Brits battle to save historic railway in Poland [9]

Any word on what is happening with this line? I must check to see if the wordpress has been updated.

Work / Teaching English in Poland, no degree just certificate [41]

Good luck Frida. I wish you all the best in trying to teach esl in Poznan. I sent an application in to ESCS and as of yet never heard back from them. Pity that you have a British accent. But that is what makes the world go around since I am trying to get in with a neutral Canadian accent.

For me it would be nice since my mother & grandfather were born in Poland.

Work / Teaching English in Poland, no degree just certificate [41]

Delphiandomine

No I am not in Poznan, unfortunately. I am still in Canada. I cannot afford to be there with no job or money to support myself. Much rather try and line up a job before coming. I have tried a school called ESCS and as of yet heard nothing from them. Frustrating.

Work / Teaching English in Poland, no degree just certificate [41]

I do not mind a half year. It would get my feet wet so to speak. It would also give me some money to support myself for the summer until the next school year starts.

I do not see to many ads for schools in Poland though. And what few I do see would prefer someone with a university degree which I do not have.

Genealogy / Schmude (Szmude) [7]

Prince

My grandfather and his 4 siblings were born in Poland. That would include his sister who was married to Herbert Schmude. My great grandparents were married in Wegrow. As far as I know since I do not have their birth certificates or immigration papers, i would assume they were also born in Poland. Yes, most of the names are of German origin.

Even if i were to go through the LDS microfilm of the church records, it will not in most cases state where they either were born or immigrated from. I had a chance to talk with someone who went through the LDS reocrds and photocopied the records for their own purpose. Those records did not show much of anything to me at the time. I was hoping that since Herbert and his wife from what i was told had moved back to Europe may have had more than 1 kid. Or that Herbert might have had siblings that have stayed in Poland and they were also doing research into the family tree.

Genealogy / cemetary in Pabianice, Poland [7]

Hi all

Here is a photo of my great grand parents headstone. Just wanted to share this.

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  G.Grandparents headstone
  

Genealogy / how many know their own family histories? [139]

Here is a picture of my great uncle Henry Froelich in uniform with a friend or colleague of his. Maybe someone can recognize the badge on the sleeve and let me know what it means.

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  Henry Froelich and friend
  

Love / Polish Girlfriend gone missing [154]

To the poster of the girlfriend problem.
Do you know the church her family attends? If so, talk with the priest and explain the situation. Maybe the priest can act as a mediator. Worth a shot and good luck.

Love / Polish Girlfriend gone missing [154]

Russian women are worse for deceit. They come out at first all sweet and so lovey dovey and then hit you up for money. When you don't put out with money, they quit writing. There is some hidden problem with this relationship that maybe a priest or lawyer can handle.

Work / ESCS in Tarnow, Poland - applied for an ESL job [6]

They did not tell me if it is net or gross. The 25-30 zloties is per hour for 20 teaching hours a week for a 6 month contract. They also said in an email about business courses. That part I may have to tell them I am not qualified to teach. They did mention free accommodation. But I would be responsible for the utilities though.

Genealogy / how many know their own family histories? [139]

Here is both sides of a transport card (i think) that my grandfather had while he went to the Politechnika Warszawska in 1923/24. Would this school be willing to look through its archives to provide me copies of my grandfathers' transcripts and other information provided by him when he applied?

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Genealogy / Has anyone taken Genealogy DNA tests? [87]

Hi Joe

Is the National Geographic still doing that test? If so, would they be interested in someone from Canada participating? How would I get in touch with them? How much did it cost?

Genealogy / Grandfather's village? (Katowice?) [10]

You will find the town (city) of Katowice is west of Krakow in SW Poland. Good Luck. In your search.

Real Estate / Foreigners: Please don't buy Polish Land! [823]

The same is happening over here in Canada as well. The unions have driven up the price on a lot of the goods because the employers have to compensate to make money. So that means that others have to form/join unions to get more money to afford the higher priced item. The immigrants that come are happy enough to have a job at lower pay initially to be able to earn their own keep instead of being on welfare.

That is more than I can say for those that are born here that find lower pay jobs demeaning to them. I know of one guy that is on welfare that was argumentative and refused to work part time for less than $10/hr. That proves my point. I have dual with Germany and if I can find work there and be allowed to by property there I would happily do so.

If it can be proven that I can buy property in Poland based on my dual with Germany while working in Poland, I would do so. For I would be able to give back to the Polish economy because of what I am able to bring from here. Such as being a native speaker that has a neutral accent compared to the British. Not only that, I have worked on a farm and as a railway maintenance of way worker, and in renovations. Those skills would be worth something as well.

At least I might be able to do odd jobs to earn extra money while teaching English. There is the possibility that I can prove that I have Polish citizenship based on blood lines from my mother and grandparents (grandfather particularly). So in a sense, I won't really be a foreigner.

So can we put an end to this thread and have it closed.

Life / Question: Illegal Aliens in Poland [17]

Can't help you on the overstaying part. But as for the other part check into happy expat in poland website. Click on the forum, then look into the 'Immigration to Poland'.

There you may or will find the answers to the other questions that you have in regards to older relatives. Also check into the citizenship act of 1920 and 1951. Any emigration prior to 1951 you will need to refer to the 1920 act. Then from 1951 to 1962, it will be the 1951 act, after 1962 will be the 1962 act. So far I have not heard of any further amendments or updates to this act.

Law / Questions about gaining a Polish citizenship and the process of getting one. [29]

BrudnyBrudny

Check into poland foreigner and go to the forums then look under immigration. There you will/should find Immigration to Poland forum. In that forum you will find 3 sections that talk about what and how to obtain Polish citizenship. One person posted information about the 1920/1951/1962 citizenship acts.

If you have direct lineage with people from Poland, you will need to check these acts first to see when your people immigrated to the States. Then that act may give you an idea if you stand a chance. There is also postings about which lawyer to avoid. Also, if you can try to obtain any legal papers on your lineage. Such as when and where they immigrated from, when they obtained American citizenship, any expired passports they may have kept and so forth.

Ask the oldest person of your family if they remember anything of those that immigrated if they may have given up Polish citizenship. If they did, then you may be out of luck. But ask the oldest people of your family anyways in the guise of doing your family tree. Also check into the variant spellings of your last name as well. Sometimes the immigration officials botched up the names because they could not understand what was being said and how it was supposed to be spelled.

Genealogy / Anyone Else 1/2 Polish??? [58]

I am 1/2 Polish and 1/2 German, but born in Canada. Will that count?