katmell
15 Jan 2011
Genealogy / Paternal grandparents Feldman/Prochnak born 1879, married Waipahu, Hawaii 1899 [10]
I have a copy of my paternal grandparent's marriage certificate dated May 21st, 1899 in Waipahu, Hawaii. I know many Poles went to Hawaii to work on sugar plantations. I assume my grandparents were among them. They went to San Francisco after that. I think they were born in Krakow. My grandfather was Edward Feldman, born 7/10/1897. His parents were Anthony Feldman and Joanna Ostroski. My grandmother was Magdalena Roszko Prochnak, her parents were Vosyl Prochnak and Mary Ludwig. I would love to find out more about my grandparents as I am planning a trip to Krakow. I saw an archived mention of someone doing research on the sugar plantations and was wondering if anyone has a similar quest with some answers or a starting place to look. I've tried several sites but to no avail. Thanks
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info on Polish contract labor on Hawaiian sugar plantations, 1896-99
My grandparents were married in Waipahu, Hi in 1899. Waipahu had a sugar plantation, I am assuming they were among the contract laborers from Poland. My grandfather (Edward Feldman) I believe was born in Krakow, am not sure if my grandmother (Magdalena Roszko Prochnak) was from there or did they meet in Hawaii?. I am trying to research my family history in Poland. Any info would be much appreciated.
I have a copy of my paternal grandparent's marriage certificate dated May 21st, 1899 in Waipahu, Hawaii. I know many Poles went to Hawaii to work on sugar plantations. I assume my grandparents were among them. They went to San Francisco after that. I think they were born in Krakow. My grandfather was Edward Feldman, born 7/10/1897. His parents were Anthony Feldman and Joanna Ostroski. My grandmother was Magdalena Roszko Prochnak, her parents were Vosyl Prochnak and Mary Ludwig. I would love to find out more about my grandparents as I am planning a trip to Krakow. I saw an archived mention of someone doing research on the sugar plantations and was wondering if anyone has a similar quest with some answers or a starting place to look. I've tried several sites but to no avail. Thanks
Merged thread:
info on Polish contract labor on Hawaiian sugar plantations, 1896-99
My grandparents were married in Waipahu, Hi in 1899. Waipahu had a sugar plantation, I am assuming they were among the contract laborers from Poland. My grandfather (Edward Feldman) I believe was born in Krakow, am not sure if my grandmother (Magdalena Roszko Prochnak) was from there or did they meet in Hawaii?. I am trying to research my family history in Poland. Any info would be much appreciated.