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Joined: 12 Jan 2007 / Male ♂ 		Last Post: 19 Mar 2018
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Koach   
31 Jan 2007
Genealogy / Stanley Klimek married Czernek/Czerniak/Skulsk [13]

My great-grandfather's sister Maria "Mary" Czernek/Czerniak married Stanley Klimek and was born in £ęki, Brzesko, Poland. Her mother was named Marianna. Her known children were Stefania, John and Joseph. Stefania and John were born in Poland, but Joseph was born in the U.S. They family resided in Chicago and California in the U.S. Do any of these names match with the family of your wife's grandmother? Thank you for your time.
Koach   
1 Feb 2007
Genealogy / Is tallness common among Polish people? [201]

I was reading the Godfather, and I noticed a point made about Sicilians' being short/average in general. It caused me to think about the usual height of Polish people. I'm about 6'3. My grandfather's cousin was nearly 7', and a Polish friend of mine is nearly my height. Is tallness a common thing in Poland? I haven't met many short Polish people in my life, so I thought I'd ask this.
Koach   
4 Feb 2007
Genealogy / Where are the Lemkos now? Do they still exist in Poland? [32]

To my understanding, many of Poland's Lemkos returned to southeastern Poland during the 50's. Did the others remain in other parts of Poland? Do many Lemkos still inhabit southeastern Poland?
Koach   
7 Mar 2007
Language / Polish/Ukrainian words similarities [209]

There is a very little number of the Ukrainian language course-books oriented for foreigners. That makes this language difficult for learning by foreigners.

I was at my local Borders (bookstore) and saw two book on Ukrainian: Ukrainian by Teach Yourself (features two CDs and is rather thick) and a phrasebook by Lonely Planet. I bought the latter. For a phrasebook it's almost 300 pages thick. Just thought I'd share if anyone was interested in learning Ukrainian.

I browsed through my Ukrainian book today. Not only does it give hundreds of phrases, but it has about 20 pages on grammar.
Koach   
9 Mar 2007
Genealogy / Wojtaszczyk family - does anyone have any information? [6]

Is yours a Franciszek Wojtaszczyk, who married a Wiktoria (died 1968 in Buffalo, NY) and died himself 1954 in Buffalo? If so, there's a family tree on the Ancestry website. It's free to see.
Koach   
4 Aug 2007
Genealogy / Stanley Klimek married Czernek/Czerniak/Skulsk [13]

The age of your Stefania/Stefnja is too old. I believe that my great-grandfather's sister was born around 1886. My great-grandfather John Czernek/Czerniak was born in 1893. Also, my Klimek family lived in Illinois and California, not in Pennsylvania as far as I know. Do you have an immigration record, like from ellisisland.org? It might reveal your Stefania's native village if you don't know it.

The birth year of my Stefania's youngest brother Joseph was 1918, and she was born a few years before that, I believe.
Koach   
8 Aug 2007
Genealogy / Polish Surnames Anglicized? [48]

Well, I noticed that the 'ie' in my surname has been changed to 'ha' by certain people.
Koach   
13 Aug 2007
Genealogy / Vintage Photos of Polish ancestors [144]

The above picture was taken in Calumet City, IL around 1940, but both of my great-grandmothers were born in Poland (then Galicia, Austria).
Koach   
13 Aug 2007
Genealogy / Vintage Photos of Polish ancestors [144]

This is another of my father's paternal grandmother. She's standing next to her nephew's plane at the airstrip in Joliet, IL.

That's all I seem to have. I wish I had pictures of my father's grandfathers. We used to have pictures of his paternal grandfather from his wake. It was held at the family's house in Joliet. He had a striking resemblence to Joseph Stalin.


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Koach   
15 Aug 2007
Genealogy / Stanley Klimek married Czernek/Czerniak/Skulsk [13]

Hi there,

My great-grandfather was John Czerniak, born 1893 in Leki, Poland. His older sister was Mary Klimek, your grandmother. Their mother was named Marianna Czernek. My great-grandfather and his family changed their named from Czernek to Czerniak some time after the birth of my grandmother. Her baptismal certificate lists her as Helen Anna Czernek. My great-grandfather John Czerniak married Veronica Blach, born 1889 in Dabie, Poland. John died 1954 in Hammond, IN. Veronica died 1967 in Hammond. I have more information once we can speak over the email or PM.
Koach   
19 Mar 2018
Genealogy / Stanley Klimek married Czernek/Czerniak/Skulsk [13]

Since last posting, I was able to find Mary and John's mother Marianna's maiden name, which appears to be Brukof or Brukop on the marriage record of John and his wife Veronika Blach. Their father was Jan Czernek. I have not been able to find anything else. Would love to connect with more family and obtain further assistance, please.
Koach   
16 Oct 2018
Language / Email Translation for my genealogical inquiry in Poland [9]

Hi,

I received a reply from the state archives in Przemysl for my genealogical inquiry. I would appreciate a translation, please.

Wasze pismo z dnia: Wasz znak: Nasz znak: Data:
23.05.2018 OIU.6344.166.2018 09-10-2018
Archiwum Państwowe w Przemyślu w odpowiedzi na Pani pismo uprzejmie
informuje, że przedmiotowe poszukiwania można prowadzić w zespole akt:
Akta stanu cywilnego Parafii Greckokatolickiej w Łubnie z lat 1835-1874, 1885-1907,
sygn.1 Księga metrykalna urodzeń z lat 1885-1907.
Archiwum Greckokatolickiego Biskupstwa w Przemyślu 1291-1946,
sygn.6882 Kopie ksiąg metrykalnych parafii Łubno (dekanat Dynów) z lat 1875-1899.
Jednocześnie informujemy, że poszukiwania prowadzone za naszym pośrednictwem
są odpłatne, gdzie koszt 1 godziny poszukiwań w aktach niezależnie od wyniku wynosi 40,00
zł. Istnieje możliwość wstępnego zadeklarowania limitu godzin jaki jest Pani skłonna opłacić.
Informujemy, że może Pani samodzielnie skorzystać z zasobu tutejszego Archiwum,
bezpłatnie w terminie dowolnym w godzinach urzędowania Archiwum Państwowego w
Przemyślu, bezpośrednio w czytelni po dopełnieniu formalności przewidzianych przepisami
(należy wypełnić "zgłoszenie użytkownika zasobu", oraz wypełnić rewersy na wytypowane
przez siebie akta). Czytelnia jest czynna codziennie od godz. 8.30-15.30 (czwartki dodatkowo
do godz. 17.30). Zamówienia na akta są przyjmowane o stałych porach o godz. 9.00, 11.00,
13.00, zamówienia złożone po godz.13.00 są realizowane w dniu następnym.
Jeżeli jest Pani zainteresowana prowadzeniem poszukiwań za naszym pośrednictwem
na ww. zasadach, prosimy o potwierdzenie.
Koach   
18 Oct 2018
Language / Email Translation for my genealogical inquiry in Poland [9]

I will ask about their minimum. Is there a cheaper alternative than Wells Fargo?

Is this a good translation for my email?

Jakie są minimalne liczby, o które należy prosić o badania? Jakie opcje płatności są dostępne? Mieszkam w stanach zjednoczonych.
Koach   
26 Oct 2018
Genealogy / Stanley Klimek married Czernek/Czerniak/Skulsk [13]

Stanley's wife was Mary Czernek Klimek, sister of my great-Grandpa Jan Czernek (changed to John Czerniak). They were born in Leki, Borzecin, Poland. Their parents were Jan Czernek and Marianna Prokop. Their grandparents were Tomasz Czernek, Marianna Baran, Stanislaw Prokop and Magdalena Bernady. The church records for them are online in the Szczepanow parish site. Do you have other knowledge of the family, Tina?