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7 Dec 2021
Genealogy / Manko, Federowicz, Baszczek, Zatwarnicka. Family history mystery. [36]
@KasiaP
Hi Kat! I'm researching my family on the Zatwarnicki side; my father grew up in Oakmont, PA and his family line goes back to Valley Camp, PA when my great-grandfather was a coal miner. His name was Ignat (sometimes Ihnat or Ignatz) Zatwarnicki. I am wondering if you think there might be a link between Ignat and Ignacy? I know Ignat came over before 1917, because he filled out a draft card at the age of 22 and fought in WW1 from 1917-1919. He was born 1894, but I am not sure exactly when he came over either. I know that Zatwarnica is a village and that my family was likely from there; however, I do not know much about the specific people and I would like to go as far back as possible, or learn about (now-distant) family members and their lives. Any information would be so greatly appreciated.
Another line that I'd love some direction on - if you have anything that comes to mind - is the Bracken/Brechin/Brechun name. According to lemko.org/genealogy/krasowskii/namesUS.html, there is a "Brechunik" name that I have a feeling is where they are from. If that's the case, I think they were from Dudynce.
My ultimate goal here is to paint a picture of what life was like and what may have happened concerning my family in history. Thank you so much for the helpful post above, and for any further info you can give me. :)
@KasiaP
Hi Kat! I'm researching my family on the Zatwarnicki side; my father grew up in Oakmont, PA and his family line goes back to Valley Camp, PA when my great-grandfather was a coal miner. His name was Ignat (sometimes Ihnat or Ignatz) Zatwarnicki. I am wondering if you think there might be a link between Ignat and Ignacy? I know Ignat came over before 1917, because he filled out a draft card at the age of 22 and fought in WW1 from 1917-1919. He was born 1894, but I am not sure exactly when he came over either. I know that Zatwarnica is a village and that my family was likely from there; however, I do not know much about the specific people and I would like to go as far back as possible, or learn about (now-distant) family members and their lives. Any information would be so greatly appreciated.
Another line that I'd love some direction on - if you have anything that comes to mind - is the Bracken/Brechin/Brechun name. According to lemko.org/genealogy/krasowskii/namesUS.html, there is a "Brechunik" name that I have a feeling is where they are from. If that's the case, I think they were from Dudynce.
My ultimate goal here is to paint a picture of what life was like and what may have happened concerning my family in history. Thank you so much for the helpful post above, and for any further info you can give me. :)