Volume XXI, No. 7 31 July 2020
ISSN 1555-774X. Copyright © 2020, PolishRoots®, Inc. Editor: William F. “Fred” Hoffman, e-mail: [email protected]< > CONTENTS Welcome! In Search of Lt. Jan Ruciński, aka Henry Ruskin: Help Needed from Researchers Letter to the Editor The Latest from Polish Origins Geneteka Index Updates An Overview of Recent Periodicals Upcoming Events More Useful Web Addresses You May Reprint Articles... *************************************** *** WELCOME! *** to the latest issue of Gen Dobry!, the e-zine of PolishRoots®. You can find this and previous issues here:
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*** IN SEARCH OF LT. JAN RUCIŃSKI, AKA HENRY RUSKIN: HELP NEEDED FROM RESEARCHERS ***
Paul S. Valasek
As many of you may know if you’ve been reading periodicals and websites on Polish Genealogy, especially that of Haller’s Army, I am continuing my research on the story of the Blue Army as well as individuals who were connected to my grandfather, Jan Kostrubala. My second book was printed in Poland last fall, and due to the craziness of 2020, with plague, lock downs, isolation, unemployment, and a myriad of other roadblocks and life changing alterations, I have had time to start Volume III.
My first book took time to produce because there was not too much material online or in English. Since then, a wealth of information has appeared both here and in Poland. Ancestry has listed much more material on individuals than ever before. Having used Ancestry for 20+ years, I am impressed on what is available. But not yet everything! So here’s my pitch for help.
While looking for new material on the Haller’s Army, I went through a box of photos my grandfather had saved from the war – probably about forty of them, all black and white or sepia. Many great images of soldiers were there, mainly officers, and some scenes at camps, and different locations. Even Ukrainian Cossacks on horseback...AND some were even labeled! One in particular caught my eye. A Polish officer in full uniform taken at a studio. The best part was he wrote and signed it on the back. Rather simple text, a greeting to my grandfather, his name and rank, city he signed it in and a date. The basics for research. And his handwriting was not bad at all.
When I saw the name, Lt. J. H. Ruciński, a bell rang in my head. I remember my mother talking about her father’s “army buddies” and Ruciński was one of them. (While I’m asking folks about Ruciński, other men were Walter Rzewski, Stanley Nastal, Witold Bogucki, Witold Trawiński, and Tadeusz Kwaśniewski.) Almost all with Chicago connections, but some lived elsewhere in the country, Connecticut showing up more than once. Now was the time to search out a bit of history on Jan Ruciński.
Checking my Haller database, Jan Ruciński indeed signed up for Haller’s army as an officer trainee, and did this directly at Camp Niagara. He was a naturally born citizen, born in West Hartford, Connecticut in 1892 to immigrant parents. I began accumulating other documents from websites, especially Ancestry. One of the best finds was Find-A-Grave. I have used this site as well as contributing to it for years. But as more and more people volunteer to walk cemeteries, the database is getting larger.
Gen Dobry!, Vol. XXI, No. 7, July 2020 — 2 When I looked at his listing on Find-A-Grave, I came up with a different name, Henry J. Ruskin. Not very Polish sounding at all. But then through the numerous documents I had accumulating, you could see the transition from Jan Henryk Ruciński, to Henry J. Rucinski, to Henry Ruskin- Rucinski, plus a couple more variations. The birthdates always matched, locations were good, and connected family members were identical. So why the name change?
I contacted the genealogist who listed his information on Find-A-Grave and she was quite happy to help out. My first question to her was, “Are you related?” Unfortunately, she said no, but did research on the Jan due to his interesting headstone. She also sent me links to numerous newspaper articles she had found about Jan’s life. Not only was he American born, but he went to Trinity College for a higher education. For that matter, on his application for Haller’s Army, he states his occupation as “college man.” That was surely different for the 32,000 men who applied. My grandfather listed his occupation as “student” but that was as in high school, not college or university.
So as I started to connect the dots, I had a thought. Here I am looking and developing a decent biography of a man who affected my grandfather’s life, including a decent photo for identification, taken from a metal box which was saved in the family since 1958, when my grandfather passed away. It had gone to my grandmother, but after her passing, I remembered it as a child, and took custody of it. So if I, here in Chicago, am looking at an identified photo of a man I never met, “Where may I find a photo or material of my grandfather?” Hopefully signed and identified. Maybe...Ruciński’s family?? Very strong possibility.
I started to research Jan Ruciński’s family, and have done fairly well. From one photo to over fifteen documents, and about twenty newspaper articles. But what about family?When we do our family trees, its usually easy to remember relatives due to being involved with them. But these family members have no meaning to me other than being connected to Jan Ruciński, as was my grandfather. So I started a family tree for him, (to keep track of the family), and quickly added 48 members. Unfortunately, most of the members I found were deceased and no information was provided about any current family members – until I located a great-granddaughter. I used the internet. (A lot of people still do not understand it is a great tool if you know how to dig, other than just push a button and wait for answers.)
I did make contact with her, but unfortunately, I had more information for her than she did for me. This is not unusual as with the passing of each generation, facts and stories are lost, contacts are broken, family members start living across the country, lose touch with each other, etc., etc.
I asked her if anyone would have old photos in their possession? She did not but was not sure if any surviving relatives might. She did offer to try and find out, but it does not look too promising. I did send her a copy of the Jan’s photo which she said she had never seen before.
So with this thought process. its turning out more common to locate a total stranger who has a family’s memorabilia rather than a family member themselves. Which leads me to the purpose of
Gen Dobry!, Vol. XXI, No. 7, July 2020 — 3 this article...Who may have a photograph, postcard, or letter connected to my grandfather? These items are surely out there, but if they are not a part of someone else’s family tree, they may easily be removed from research and not made available to someone like me who wants to see them.
Points to remember when doing genealogy:
* Document your sources and label your items for future reference. * Identify all photographs and LABEL them. Never on the front and try not to distort the image. * Make reference to them for other researchers who may not have a direct relationship to an individual. * SAVE material! If you don’t want any item, GIVE it, don’t discard it, to someone or anyone who may be able to use it. * Post the information online, newsletters, and as I do, include it in a book. * Get at least one family member interested in Genealogy. Especially the younger the better. And don’t take, “I’ll do that stuff later.” * Talk to older members of the family who have stories that the younger members don’t know about. And if you are the older member, keep talking about the stories. My mother did and I absorbed a lot of it! * Share with other researchers! Again, they may have what you are looking for and who would know this? Post information looking for and what is available. * I will add, there is one item we should all throw out: Cancel Culture!
So here are the pertinent data points:
Jan Henryk Ruciński aka, J.H. Rucinski, Henry Rucinski, Henry J. Ruskin-Rucinski, Henry J. Ruskin.
- Date of Birth: October 4, 1892 - Born in West Hartford, CT to parents Vincent (Warsaw) and Helen Jagocka (Poznań) - Had siblings, Clara A. , Cornelia A. and Vincent. - Married to Edith Mary Callow of Toronto. She was very active in the Red Cross, White Cross, and was Helena Paderewska’s English secretary. - Served in Haller’s Army and the American Government Consulate in Warsaw after 1921. Also worked for Prime Minister Ignacy Paderewski - Was a published poet (and thus the name change) and received a mention from President Lyndon Johnson in June 1967. - Attended Trinity College, CT. - Attended and organized Polish functions in Connecticut along with Mr. and Mrs. Korczak Ziolkowski, sculptor, famous for working on Mt. Rushmore and starting the Chief Crazy Horse monument on-going in the Black Hills of South Dakota.
From a single IDENTIFIED photograph taken in the Ukraine in 1919, I now have 18 pages of documents, history, and stories. And it will grow a bit more!
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https://conference.ngsgenealogy.org/ ************************************** *** LETTER TO THE EDITOR ***
Subject: Search for Gregor Kulik
Editor – A researcher who would prefer not to be identified wrote to me with this question. I told her I would post this note in Rodziny and in Gen Dobry! and forward any information I receive that might prove useful. So, what do you experienced researchers think? Is there any chance, or is this hopeless without more info?.
Is there a way of finding Gregor Kulik, Polish but served in the GermanArmy during World War II? In 1943, apparently, he was 23 years old, so that would make him, if still alive, around 100 years old today. I would like to find his children, if there are any and get in contact with one of them, if possible.
I have a photograph, but nothing about his birthplace, only that he was 23 years old in 1943, served in the German Army, and was blue-eyed, handsome, and Polish. I have a strong feeling that he met my mother in Germany after the war, as I have a strong resemblance to him. She told me a few years ago that the man who raised me was not my father, and then she clammed up. Had I had this photo of him when she was alive, perhaps I may have had more information. She told me he was very handsome, but could not remember his name as her head was bowed. Shame, who knows what was going through her mind at that time? This is an older generation who was raised differ- ently than us. So I dropped it till I found the photo – it was like a knife went through me.
I don’t know if he stayed in Germany after the war or went back to Poland. I tried searching on- line with no success. Outside of going to Germany and Poland – which at this point is out of the question with Covid-19 worldwide – I am stuck.
Can you please suggest any way I could go about finding that particular family in Europe from North America? [Name and address withheld by request]
Editor – I suggested searching for him at the Arolsen Archives, a massive collection of information on people affected by the Nazi regime in different ways. I’ve heard from many researchers who have found documentation through Arolsen they never expected to find. The site is here:
Gen Dobry!, Vol. XXI, No. 7, July 2020 — 5 That makes it tough to find an individual family without more details than this. I’m out of ideas. Does anyone have some suggestions I can pass along?
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*** THE LATEST FROM POLISH ORIGINS ***
A while ago, we talked on how to find the geographical position of the town or village of your interest. We only talked about the area of modern Poland and today we want to add a short supplemental video, that will focus on its former Eastern Borderlands.
Poland’s borders have changed through history. After the second World War Poland lost a sizable amount of its eastern territories, which were annexed by the Soviet Union and nowadays are parts of Lithuania, Belarus, and Ukraine.
We invite you to visit our Forum to see the historical maps of Poland, which might help you to have a better grasp on that subject:
Researching these territories can be fairly more difficult. How to find a place that is no longer in Poland? Watch our video to find out.
Technically, it is possible to search for places outside of Poland on the website we talked about previously (https://mapa.szukacz.pl/mapnik.html), but it does not always work well. So today we want to show you a different tool.
There is a great website named Eastern Borderland Places (Baza Miejscowości Kresowych).
We have already mentioned it in the article about genealogy research in Western Galicia.
The Eastern Borderland Places is a database of close to 55000 places mapped out and based on scans of maps of the interwar period. It focuses mainly on the mentioned Kresy territory, but is also includes some other, western areas (today in Poland). The website is fully available in English.
How to use it? You simply write name of the place of your interest in the browser and click search. In our video you will find more tips and examples.
Gen Dobry!, Vol. XXI, No. 7, July 2020 — 6 The first thing you will notice after clicking on the found place is that you will have a map with the village marked on it. You can also easily switch to a modern map. Then you will also have its administrative affiliation and the location of the Roman Catholic parish (from the 1930’s).
You will find more tips on using this database in the video.
Good luck, Aleksander Zawilski and the whole PolishOrigins Team
Editor – Once more, let me pass along new Geneteka indexes updates shared by Waldemar on Facebook’s Polish Genealogy group this month. You can find assistance with the two-letter province abbreviations online, for instance, at
Here is an easy way to find out if an index has been updated. On the top right of results pages, there is a list of options (opcje). The last item is Wyszukaj tylko indeksy z ostatnich (search only indexes in the last), with a choice of 1, 3, 7, 14, 31, and 60 days. This permits receiving results only in the chosen time period. Example of use: 1) select the search page icon, 2) select świętokrzyskie, 3) select parish Sokolina and the wyszukaj option with 31 days, 4) if any, only results entered for the last 31 days will be shown. A surname might be added to further limit results.
Births – U[rodzenia] • Marriages– M[ałżeństwa] • Deaths – Z[gony].
Aleksandrów Łódzki (LD) -- UMZ 1905-08, indexed by Krystyna Zadwórna Andrzejewo (MZ) -- M 1827-33, M 1835-47, indexed by Justyna Jaźwińska Bałtów (SK) -- U 1918; M 1931-45, indexed by Roman Burczyk Bebelno (SK) -- UMZ 1821-40, indexed by Roman Burczyk Beszowa (SK) -- UMZ 1917-18, indexed by Wojciech Liśkiewicz Biała Rawska (LD) -- UMZ 1842, indexed by Ewa Czerkawska Bobrowo (KP) -- U 1828-39, 1856-77, indexed by Jarosław Cendrowski Bogdanów (LD) -- U 1910, indexed by Bożena Rasmussen
Gen Dobry!, Vol. XXI, No. 7, July 2020 — 7 Bogoria (pow. staszowski) (SK) -- U 1885-1916, M 1885-97, 99-1915, indexed by Wojciech Liśkiewicz Bogurzyn (MZ) -- U 1871-74, M 1862-69, Z 1852-57, indexed by Jan Wojtkiewicz Bolimów (LD) -- UMZ 1917, indexed by Krzysztof Szczepaniak Brześć Kujawski (KP) -- U 1827, Z 1824, indexed by Katarzyna Siemianowska, Grazyna Przybysz Brzyków (LD) -- UMZ 1914-15, indexed by Urszula Świerczyńska Ceranów (MZ) -- M 1878-88, indexed by Emilia Borowicz Chechło - Chechlau (SL) -- M 1766 -1827, indexed by GTG_Silius_Radicum Chełmo (LD) -- Z 1819-38, indexed by Joanna Maślanek Chlewiska (MZ) -- M 1902-06, indexed by Mikołaj Wilk Chorzęcin (LD) -- UZ 1819-28, indexed by Katarzyna Rutkowska Cieklin (PK) -- M 1784-1803, 1806-54, 1856-1914, 1917-46, indexed by MMaziarski Cielądz (LD) -- M 1817-19, Z 1814-19, MZ 1820-25, indexed by Bogusław Nagórski Czeladź (SL) -- U 1904, 1905, indexed by A.Ch. Częstochowa św. Zygmunta (SL) -- Z 1810-11, indexed by Stanisław Jegier Czulice (MP) -- M 1781-1797, indexed by Renata Majewska Dąbrówka Nowa (KP) -- M 1844-54, indexed by Kamil Krasiński Daukszyszki filia Soły (BR) -- M 1807-1812, indexed by Łukasz Majtka Dębno (SK) -- U 1731-1810; M 1737-38,40,42-43, 45-1807; Z 1731-33, 40-1807, indexed by Andrzej Gawlik Dobranowice (MP) -- Sk U 1657-1811, Sk M 1786-1811, Sk Z 1764-1811 (in all cases, ranges of years), indexed by Renata Majewska Dobryszyce (LD) -- UMZ 1874-90, indexed by Anna Grzyb Dołhe Podbuskie gr-kat (UK) -- UMZ 1845-54, indexed by Mateusz Gołdyn Drobin (MZ) -- SkU 1869-70, 1873-74, indexed by Incognito Drwalew (MZ) -- UMZ 1891, indexed by Jolanta Jarosz-Hryniewicz Dukla (m. Cergowa) (PK) -- U 1861-87, indexed by MMaziarski Dworzec (BR) -- UMZ 1797-1818, indexed by Bożena Czarnuszewicz Dzietrzniki (LD) -- UMZ 1887-99, indexed by Urszula Świerczyńska Filipów (PL) -- UMZ 1818, indexed by Helena Grochowska Gąbin (MZ) -- M 1905-10 (indexed and expanded), indexed by Tomasz Bogiel, checked by Maria Bagińska-Wierzbowska Gąbin (MZ) -- Z 1906-10, indexed by Tomasz Bogiel, checked by Maria Bagińska-Wierzbowska Gdów (MP) -- M 1784-1834, indexed by Ela Synowiec Goleszów - Golleschau (ewang.) (SL) -- U 1890-1914, M 1890-1804, Z1890-1901, indexed by Łukasz Kominiak Goleszów - Golleschau (SL) -- M 1785-1884,86-1908, indexed by Łukasz Kominiak Golub (ewang.) (KP) -- Z 1800-10, indexed by Carolyn Hallinan Gołymin (MZ) -- Z IV 1775-1808, indexed by Barbara Staniak Góra Puławska (LB) -- Z 1856-1914, indexed by Bartłomiej Zieliński Góra Ropczycka (PK) -- U 1821, indexed by Szymon Król Goszcza (MP) -- Sk U 1753-61, UMZ 1810-1850, indexed by Jerzy Koprowski
Gen Dobry!, Vol. XXI, No. 7, July 2020 — 8 Grabno (LD) -- UMZ 1918, indexed by Felberg_Sławomir Grabowo (WM) -- U 1879-1883, M 1874-1885, Z 1874-1880, indexed by Anna Parysek Gródek (Stary Grudek) (MZ) -- Z 1767-80, 1884-87, indexed by Andrzej Baran Hoża (BR) -- UMZ 1802-1818, indexed by Wilnianka Hyżne (m. Hyżne) (PK) -- U 1841-61, Z 1855-1920, indexed by Gocha_D Hyżne (mm. Hyżne i Nieborów) (PK) -- U 1815-41, indexed by Gocha_D Inowrocław św. Mikołaja (KP) -- U 1790-1805, Z 1761-67, indexed by Justyna Lewandowska Iwonicz (PK) -- U 1786-1820, 1827-1889; M 1786-1886, indexed by MMaziarski Jabłoń Kościelna (PL) -- Z 1808b-1824, indexed by Krzysztof Kędzierski Jabłonowo Pomorskie (KP) -- M 1746-94, indexed by Jarosław Cendrowski Jasło (PK) -- M 1784-1940, indexed by MMaziarski Jedlnia (MZ) -- M 1936-43, indexed by Bartłomiej Zieliński Jedlnia-Letnisko (MZ) -- Z 1943-45, indexed by Mikołaj Wilk Jedwabne (PL) -- Z 1911-15a, indexed by Piotr Laskowski Jerutki- Klein Jerutten (WM) – U 1851, M 1813-1818, 1866-1875, indexed by Waldemar Chorążewicz Kaletnik (PL) -- UMZ 1853-68 (plus updates), indexed by Joanna Gniedziejko Kamieniec - Kaminietz (SL) -- M 1766-1874, indexed by GTG_Silius_Radicum Kamieniec - Kaminietz (SL) -- U 1881-84, indexed by Mathias91 Kamieńsk (LD) -- M 1832-36, indexed by Marcin Maniecki Karczew (Jewish) (MZ) -- UMZ 1827, indexed by Tomasz Skolimowski Karnkowo (KP) -- M 1790-1808; Z 1784-1808, indexed by Krzysztof Kośnik Karpowicze (PL) -- UMZ 1808-64 (plus aktualizacją, luki), indexed by Joanna Gniedziejko Kazanice (WM) -- U 1883-1886, Z 1883-1886, indexed by Katarzyna Matyjas Kazanice USC (WM) -- U 1874-1885; M 1874-1875, 1877-1883, 1889-1890, 1893; Z 1874- 1883, indexed by Katarzyna Matyjas Kazimierza Mała (SK) -- M 1791, 1794-1811, indexed by Agnieszka Mizgalska Kazuń Nowy (Mennonites) (MZ) -- Z 1832-1841 (checked), indexed by Daniel Foote Kędzierzyn Koźle (Protestants) (SL) -- M 1814-39, indexed by GTG_Silius_Radicum Kiełpin (MZ) -- UMZ 1866-69 (expanded), indexed by Emilia Borowicz Klimonów (pow. sandomierski) (SK) -- U 1910-12,14-16, M 1910, Z 1910-12,14-17, indexed by Wojciech Liśkiewicz Kołaczyce (m. Nawsie Kołaczyckie) (PK) -- U 1859-1900, indexed by Jacek Bełzowski Koniemłoty (SK) -- U 1915, Z 1915-18, indexed by Wojciech Liśkiewicz Koniusza (MP) -- Z 1797-1814 (expanded), indexed by Wojciech Nowiński Konstantynów Łódzki (Prot.) (LD) -- M 1826, indexed by Marcin Dobrzyński Kopcie (MZ) -- UMZ 1816-17, indexed by Andrzej Dobrowolski Koprzywnica (SK) -- UM 1916-17, Z 1916, indexed by Wojciech Liśkiewicz Kosów Lacki (MZ) -- U 1887-1891, 1893-1895; M 1886-87, 1892; indexed by Ewa Dybowska Kowalewo Pomorskie (KP) -- U 1793, 95-96, 98-1820, Z 1865-74, indexed by Kamil Krasiński Koziebrody (MZ) -- SkU 1869-73, indexed by Incognito Koziegłówki (SL) -- M 1885-86, indexed by Teresa Łukasik Krasnystaw (LB) -- M 1830-34 (expanded), M 1861-1910 (checked), 1911-1913; indexed by Krzysztof Zochniak Gen Dobry!, Vol. XXI, No. 7, July 2020 — 9 Krasnystaw (LB) -- Z 1939-45, indexed by Danuta Wasilewska-Lenart Krosno (m. Krosno) (PK) -- U 1784-1890, indexed by MMaziarski Krotoszyn (WP) -- U 1821-24, 1830-34; Z 1811-17, indexed by Radek Kliber Książ Wielki (MP) -- M 1826-1842, indexed by Krystian Krupa Kuczbork (MZ) -- M 1850-55, indexed by Jan Wojtkiewicz Kuczbork (MZ) -- U 1694-1808 (summary), indexed by Krzysztof Kośnik Kupiszki (LT) -- U 1830, indexed by Marck57 Łącko (m. Kosnowa, Wola Piskulina) (MP) -- U 1847-1856, indexed by Urszula Białka Łączki Kucharskie (m. Broniszów) (PK) -- U 1783-1806, 1842-54; M 1792-1810, 1835-36, 1901-04; indexed by Szymon Król Łęki Strzyżowskie (PK) -- Z 1890-1945, indexed by MMaziarski Lekowo (MZ) -- Z 1865, 1866, indexed by Cezary Kujawa Lembarg (KP) -- U 1825-63, indexed by Jarosław Cendrowski Ligowo (MZ) -- U 1805-50; Z 1799-1820, indexed by Mary Ann Graham Linowo Królewskie (KP) -- M 1815-50, indexed by Kamil Krasiński Łódź NMP (LD) -- M 1925, indexed by Jarosław Stawowski Łódź NMP (LD) -- U 1913, indexed by Janusz Kucharczyk Łódź św. Wojciech (LD) -- UZ 1906, indexed by Ilona Gieras Łódź-Mileszki-Chojny (LD) -- U 1810-29, MZ 1826-29, indexed by Izabela Ziobro Łosice (MZ) -- U 1907-12; M 1824-25, 1907-12; Z 1825, 1872-78, 1907-12, indexed by Magda Tarkowska Lubecko (SL) -- U 1815-18, indexed by Maria Rogalska Łubno Opace (PK) -- Z 1849-1901, 1903-26, 1928-47, 1949, indexed by MMaziarski Lubsza - Lubschau (SL) -- MZ 1800-09, indexed by GTG_Silius_Radicum Ludzisko (KP) -- U 1829-39, MZ 1820-39, indexed by Katarzyna Siemianowska Łyskornia (LD) -- UMZ 1808-12,19-48,56-57,65-67,1912-17, indexed by Incognito Łysów (Gr-Cath.) (MZ) -- UMZ 1812, 1815-25, indexed by Labcio402 Mała (PK) -- U 1830-32, 1837, indexed by Szymon Król Maniowy (m. Krośnica) (MP) -- U 1865-1889 (daty skrajne), indexed by Michalina Musiał Miastkowo (PL) -- U 1789, indexed by Livia Ditto Miedzierza (SK) -- U 1858-88, indexed by Gośka Mielec św. Mateusz (Mielec city) (PK) -- U 1814-41, 1847-49, indexed by Marek Podolski Mława (MZ) -- UMZ 1900-04, indexed by Izabela Czaplicka Mniszew (MZ) -- U 1829-33, indexed by Labcio402 Mokrsko (LD) -- UMZ 1841-56, 60, 62-67, indexed by Grażyna Stasiak Mokrsko (LD) -- UMZ 1881-1890, 1907-12, indexed by Dariusz Laskowski Mroczno (WM) -- U 1796-1816, indexed by Kamil Krasiński Mszano (KP) -- M 1858-74, indexed by Jarosław Cendrowski Muśniki (LT) -- U 1853-1878, indexed by Marta Bałażak Mysłowice -Brzezinka USC (SL) -- U 1874-1912, indexed by GTG_Silius_Radicum Nacza (BR) -- M 1798, 1827, 1835-1836, indexed by Sławomir Rudziecki Nacza (BR) -- U 1802-1806, indexed by ewabe Niedźwiedź (pow. Limanowa) (m. Konina) (MP) -- U 1786-1848, indexed by Eugeniusz Jakubas, checked by Allen Nemec Gen Dobry!, Vol. XXI, No. 7, July 2020 — 10 Niegonice (SL) -- UZ 1801-10, indexed by Włodzimierz Rożdźyński Niegów (MZ) -- U 1909-12, indexed by Jacek Paź Niegowonice (SL) -- Z 1801-10 (rozszerzenie), indexed by Włodzimierz Rożdźyński Niestaniszki (BR) -- U 1797-1799, U 1807-1812, 1815-1819, indexed by kamilo86 Nieszawa (KP) -- U 1911-18, indexed by Jan Berens Niewiesz (LD) -- UZ 1868-1911, indexed by Henryk Dąb Niewodna (PK) -- U 1784-1870, 1872-92; M 1784-1908, 1910-13, indexed by MMaziarski Nowa Góra (MP) -- UM 1790, Z 1791, indexed by 37gosia Nowa Wieś Królewska (KP) -- M 1785-86,88-1848, indexed by Kamil Krasiński Nowe Miasto nad Pilicą (MZ) -- U 1914, indexed by Krzysztof Jach Nowy Korczyn (SK) -- UMZ 1901-02, indexed by Henryk Adamczyk Oleszyce (PK) -- UMZ 1897, indexed by arrmen Olkusz (MP) -- UZ 1842-1846 (expanded), indexed by pbasik Olsztynek (WM) -- U 1911-1914; 1916-1918, indexed by Donata Stremplewska Opalin (UK) -- M 1830-66 (supplemented), indexed by Bożena Krajewska Opalin (UK) -- U 1827-1866 (supplemented), indexed by Bożena Krajewska Danuta Wojtowicz Osiek (pow. brodnicki (KP) -- U 1667-1738, 1767-84, indexed by Jarosław Cendrowski Osiek Jasielski (PK) -- M 1854-97, 1899-1909, 1911-15, 1917-40, indexed by MMaziarski Osjaków (LD) -- U 1860, indexed by Tomasz Skolimowski Osjaków (LD) -- Z 1823, 1824 indexed by Łukasz Fajfrowski Osobnica (PK) -- Z 1921-45, indexed by Jason Ostrowąs (KP) -- U 1900-10, indexed by Jan Berens Ostrowo nad Gopłem (KP) -- U 1911-19, M 1900-29, indexed by Grzegorz Malinowski Ożarów (LD) -- U 1856-57, M 1839-42, indexed by Tomasz Skolimowski Pabianice NMP (LD) -- Z 1917, indexed by Tom Wodziński Pacyna (MZ) -- M 1868 (expanded), indexed by Tomasz Bogiel Pacyna (MZ) -- U 1868, indexed by Tomasz Bogiel, checked by Maria Bagińska-Wierzbowska Papowo Toruńskie (KP) -- U 1861-84, indexed by Zbigniew Linowski Parzno (LD) -- UMZ 1890-96, indexed by Jacek Kundzik Piaseczno (MZ) -- indexed by Aneta Kaczmarek Piaseczno (MZ) -- U 1735-1760, 1836-1840; M 1735-50; indexed by Aneta Kaczmarek Pieczew (LD) -- UMZ 1815, indexed by Dawid Nowowiejski Pieczyska (MZ) -- UMZ 1808-25, indexed by Teresa Mikołajewska Piekary Śląskie - Kamień (SL) -- Z 1847-51, indexed by Leszek Chrobok Pielgrzymka (gr-kat) (PK) -- M 1837-49, 1857-59, 1861, 1863-71, indexed by MMaziarski Pilchowice (SL) -- M 1788-1816, 26-27, 30-31, indexed by GTG_Silius_Radicum Pińczów (SK) -- Z 1882-85, indexed by Grażyna Radzik Piotrków Kujawski (KP) -- UZ 1865-76, indexed by Sławomir Radzimski Piotrków Tryb. (Orthodox) (LD) -- U 1893, indexed by Marcin Dobrzyński Piwoszuny (LT) -- M 1802-1816, indexed by Bożena Tylingo Pleśna (m. Lichwin) (MP) -- Z 1871-1889, indexed by Jakub Pypeć Płonne (KP) -- M 1826-53, indexed by Kamil Krasiński Płońsk (MZ) -- U 1904-06; Z 1901-03, indexed by Karol Szulc
Gen Dobry!, Vol. XXI, No. 7, July 2020 — 11 Pluski (WM) -- UZ 1874-1876, indexed by Paulina P-a Pluskowęsy (KP) -- U 1795-1823, indexed by Kamil Krasiński Pniewo (MZ) -- Z 1834-41, Z 1843-49,indexed by Jacek Paź Połajewo (KP) -- UMZ 1830, indexed by Prankster Ponedele (LT) -- U 1841-1844; M 1801-1815, indexed by Marck57 Poniewież (LT) -- UMZ 1802-1805, indexed by Marck57 Poryte (PL) -- U 1765-67, indexed by Wiktor Nikonowicz Poświętne (PL) -- M 1879-90a, indexed by Marian Lazarecki Prawno (LB) -- M 1667-69, 74-80, 82-84, 86-92, 94-95, 98-1718, 1720-22, 24-41, 48-60, 62-75, 77-96, indexed by Danuta Wasilewska-Lenart Prażmów (MZ) -- UMZ 1877-85, indexed by Teresa Mikołajewska Przedecz (WP) -- Z 1851-55 (expanded), indexed by Krzysztof Pieczątkiewicz Przewałka filia Hożej (BR) -- UMZ 1818, indexed by Wilnianka Pułtusk (MZ) -- Z 1819-23, indexed by Rafał Albiński Rachwałowice (MP) -- Sk U 1801-1809, indexed by Mateusz Serwatowski i Renata Majewska. Raciąż (MZ) -- M 1836-43, indexed by Jan Wojtkiewicz Raciążek (KP) -- M 1807-27, 1838, 1842-46, 50-52; indexed by Gilberto Magrowski Racławice (pow. krakowski) (MP) -- M 1833-1889, indexed by Jerzy Żurada Radom (Prot.) (MZ) -- M 1920-21, indexed by Mikołaj Wilk Radomno (WM) -- M 1820-1847, indexed by Kamil Krasiński Radomyśl Wielki (m. Radomyśl Wielki) (PK) -- U 1870-1884, indexed by Bartłomiej Babiarz Radziejowice (MZ) -- UMZ 1897-1910, indexed by el_za Radziki Duże (KP) -- UZ 1906, 08-10; M 1906, 08-12, indexed by Krzysztof Kamiński Rajgród (PL) -- U 1914-17, indexed by Magdalena Wróbel Ręczno (LD) -- Z 1916, SkZ 1917, indexed by Mariusz Majchrzak Restarzew (LD) -- UMZ 1916, indexed by Felberg_Sławomir Różanka (BR) -- UZ 1860-1869, indexed by Ryszard Bencko Różanystok (PL) -- M 1825-48, Z 1825-36, indexed by Anna Krawiec Rozdół (UK) -- Z 1897-1912, indexed by Magdalena Kasprzycka Rumian (WM) -- Z 1820-1830, indexed by Monika Zdanowska Ruszkowo (WM) -- U 1886-1887, Z 1883-1888, indexed by Donata Stremplewska Ruże (KP) -- UMZ 1901-08, indexed by Renata Ściślewska-Skrobisz Ryczywół (MZ) -- UZ 1810-1913; M 1810-30, 1833-1913, indexed by Beata Krupa Rzekuń (MZ) -- M 1920-24, indexed by Elisabeth Nowik, weryfikował Waldemar Chorążewicz Sanniki (MZ) -- M 1843-45 (rozszerzenie), indexed by Tomasz Bogiel, weryfikowała Maria Bagińska-Wierzbowska Sędziszów (SK) -- UZ 1831-36,39-47,49,54-56,58-80, M 1831-34,36,39-47,49,54-56,58,60-80, indexed by JerzyGrzegorz Sieklówka (PK) -- U 1781-1864, indexed by MMaziarski Sieluń (MZ) -- Z 1839-45, 1847-50,indexed by Violetta Podsiadlik Skarżysko Kościelne (SK) -- Z 1810, indexed by Krzysztof Maszkowski Skierniewice (LD) -- U 1894-95, indexed by mariamikołaj Skórkowice (LD) -- U 1900-01; M 1900-1914; Z 1900-15, Z 1920-1925; SkU 1915,17; SkZ 1940-45; indexed by Mariusz Majchrzak Gen Dobry!, Vol. XXI, No. 7, July 2020 — 12 Skórkowice (LD) -- UZ 1876-78, indexed by Joanna Bugajska Skórkowice (LD) -- Z 1915-19, indexed by Bożena Prymus Skotniki pow. piotrkowski (LD) -- SkM 1908-10, indexed by Mariusz Majchrzak Sławice (MP) -- U 1871-1874, indexed by Urszula Pogoń Sławków (SL) -- U 1815-16, 1818-20, 1881; M 1873, 1881; Z 1881; UMZ 1829, 38-39; indexed by A.Ch. Sławków (SL) -- UMZ 1811-12, indexed by Marcin Śnioch Sławno (LD) -- U 1815,22, indexed by Marcin Dobrzyński Słomniki (MP) -- Z 1854-1867, indexed by Jerzy Koprowski Słońsk (KP) -- M 1809-25, indexed by Gilberto Magrowski Solec Zdrój (SK) -- UMZ 1914-19, indexed by Feliks Berezowski Soły (BR) -- M1794-1796, 1799-1847, M1797-98 (checked), indexed by Łukasz Majtka Sosnowiec WNMP (SL) -- U 1904, indexed by Sławomir Binczak Sosnowiec Zagórze św. Joachima (SL) – U 1841-44, 47-50; Z 1821-39; indexed by Magdalena Kasprzycka Sosnowiec Zagórze św. Joachima (SL) -- UZ 1895-1900, indexed by Bartosz Nagły Stadniki (m. Stadniki, Kędzierzynka) (MP) -- U 1779-1913, indexed by Łukasz Kominiak Sterdyń (MZ) -- M 1814-24, indexed by Grażyna Przybysz Stopnica (SK) -- UMZ 1918-19, indexed by Jakub Rokita Straszęcin (m. Chotowa) (PK) -- U 1836, 1840-70; M 1841-49, 1851-52, 1854-70; Z 1841-49, 1851-70; indexed by Beata Braun Straszęcin (m. Wola Żyrakowska) (PK) -- [same range of years, same indexer] Straszęcin (m. Głowaczowa) (PK) -- U 1840-70; M 1841-49, 1851-52, 1854-70; Z 1841-49, 1851-70; indexed by Beata Braun Straszęcin (m. Golemki) (PK) – [same range of years, same indexer] Straszęcin (m. Góra Motyczna) (PK) -- [same range of years, same indexer] Straszęcin (m. Grabiny) (PK) -- [same range of years, same indexer] Straszęcin (m. Słupie) (PK) -- [same range of years, same indexer] Straszęcin (m. Straszęcin) (PK) -- [same range of years, same indexer] Straszęcin (m. Wola Wielka i Wola Mała) (PK) -- [same range of years, same indexer] Straszęcin (m. Żdżary) (PK) -- [same range of years, same indexer] Straszęcin (m. Żyraków) (PK) -- [same range of years, same indexer] Stryj (UK) -- UMZ 1890, 95-96, indexed by Grzegorz Żychowski Strzyżów (PK) -- U 1784-1813, 1825-1900; M 1784-1890; Z 1784-1889, indexed by MMaziarski Sulejów (LD) -- UMZ 1875, indexed by Katarzyna Loter Sumieliszki (LT) -- UZ 1802, M 1802-1807, 1810-1818, indexed by Bożena Tylingo Suserz (MZ) -- UMZ 1902, indexed by Barbara Raniewicz Św. Lipka (WM) -- U 1826-1830, indexed by Robert Połubiński Świerczynki (KP) -- M 1774-79, 82-89, 92-1800, indexed by Katarzyna Pawłowska Szadek (LD) -- U 1831-33, Z 1831-34, indexed by Grzegorz Żychowski Szczepankowo (PL) -- M 1700-68, indexed by Bożena Śmigulska Szczepankowo (PL) -- U 1751-56, Z 1851, indexed by Livia Ditto
Gen Dobry!, Vol. XXI, No. 7, July 2020 — 13 Tarczyn (MZ) -- U 1872-1912 (expanded), indexed by Longin Komorowski Tarnowskie Góry Strzybnica NSPJ (SL) -- M 1905-22, indexed by GTG_Silius_Radicum Trląg (KP) -- M 1890-1900, indexed by Waldemar Chorążewicz Troki (LT) -- U1802, M 1803-1815, Z1810-1811, indexed by Bożena Tylingo Trzcinica (PK) -- U 1784-1899; M 1784-98, 1801-1945, indexed by MMaziarski Trześń (PK) -- U 1889-94; MZ 1892, indexed by Heather L Pedersen Trzęsówka (m. Kosowy) (PK) -- M 1821-22, 1824-34, 1836-44, 1846-48, 1851-68, indexed by Bartłomiej Babiarz Trzęsówka (m. Siedlanka) (PK) -- M 1821-30, 1832-48, 1851-64, 1866-68, indexed by Bartłomiej Babiarz Tworóg (SL) -- Z 1874-1910, indexed by Wojciech Magrowski Ujazd (LD) -- U 1819, 22, indexed by Kacper Szczepanowski Uniejów (LD) -- UZ 1866-67, indexed by Henryk Dąb Wabcz (KP) -- M 1822-47, indexed by Kamil Krasiński Warszawa ASC Cyrkuł V (WA) -- U 1814, indexed by Aneta Kaczmarek Warszawa Nawiedzenia NMP (WA) -- M 1918, indexed by Aleksandra Pawłowska Warszawa św. Barbara (WA) -- M 1890 (rozszerzenie), indexed by Danuta Wasilewska-Lenart Warszawa św. Krzyż (WA) -- U 1764-68, 1774, indexed by kasia_wilcz Warszawa św. Trójca (WA) -- U 1905, indexed by Adam Rozenau Warszawa-Mokotów św. Michał (WA) -- M 1919, 1920, indexed by Aneta Kaczmarek Warszawa-Wola św. Stanisław (WA) -- Z 1919 (rozszerzenie), indexed by Ewa Czerkawska Warszawa-Zerzeń WNMP (WA) -- U 1913-15; M 1913-15 (rozszerzenie), indexed by Barbara Floriańczyk Wędziagoła (LT) -- Z 1713-1751, indexed by Jacek Perkowski Wielopole Skrzyńskie (PK) -- U 1831, indexed by Szymon Król Wierzbówiec (MZ) -- UMZ 1851-70, indexed by Krystyna Malik Wilno św. Kazimierz (LT) -- M 1804-1818, Z 1818, indexed by Bożena Tylingo Wiśnicze - Wischnitz (SL) -- M 1826-55, indexed by Karina Frak Witonia (LD) -- U 1908-15, Z 1902-25, indexed by Józef Dębowski Włocławek (KP) -- M 1891-92, indexed by Barbara Lendzion Wojakowa (MP) -- U 1890-1900, Z 1885-1914 (range of years), indexed by Ela Synowiec Wola Wiązowa (LD) -- U 1817-18, 1916-18; M 1823-27, indexed by Tomasz Skolimowski Wożniki - Woischnik (SL) -- UZ 1890-99, indexed by GTG_Silius_Radicum Wrocanka (m. Wrocanka) (PK) -- U 1888-1910 (expanded), M 1857-1907, indexed by Grzegorz Zuzak Wygiełzów (LD) -- U 1895-1900, 19002; Z 1889-1900, 1902; indexed by Henryk Koluszkowski Wyśmierzyce (MZ) -- U 1826-46, indexed by Aleksandra Piętak Wysoka (MZ) -- U 1888-89, 1896-1901; MZ 1909-14, indexed by Mikołaj Wilk Wysokie Koło - Regów (MZ) -- M 1817-49, 1904-14; Z 1861-70, indexed by Dorota Kober Zabrze św Andrzeja Apostoła (SL) -- Z 1889-1901, indexed by Barbara Wiechuła Zakopane Najświętszej Rodziny (MP) -- M 1868, indexed by Renata Majewska Zawiercie - Kromołów św.Mikołaja (SL) -- UMZ 1898, indexed by Tadeusz Łukaszek Żbików (MZ) -- Z 1903-04, indexed by Małgorzata Szadkowska
Gen Dobry!, Vol. XXI, No. 7, July 2020 — 14 Zbrosławice - Broslawitz (SL) -- M 1828-29, indexed by GTG_Silius_Radicum Żdżary pow. grójecki (MZ) -- M 1851-86, indexed by Mariusz Dąbrowski Żernica - Deutsch Zernitz (SL) -- U 1811-15, indexed by Stemo61 Zgierz (ewang.) (LD) -- U 1838-43, indexed by Jarosław Walczak Żulin (gr-kat) (LB) -- UZ 1810-11, indexed by Sebastian Górski Żurominek (Żuromin Kapitulny) (MZ) -- Z 1889-93, indexed by Jan Wojtkiewicz Żychlin (LD) -- Z 1922-1938, indexed by Antoni Burzyński
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Editor—This is an ongoing feature, meant to inform you of articles published recently in newsletters and journals that may interest you.
Rodziny, Summer 2020, Vol. 43, No. 3, Polish Genealogical Society of America, 984 N Milwau- kee Ave, Chicago IL 60642-4101
Project to Discover Schenectady County’s Eastern European Roots Newsletter, July 2020, Vol. 7, No. 3.
Wilno Heritage Society, News from the Wilno Heritage Society, Fall/Winter 2019, Vol. 18, No. 2, 1112 Wilno Road North, Wilno ON K0J 2N0, CANADA,
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Gen Dobry!, Vol. XXI, No. 7, July 2020 — 15 *** UPCOMING EVENTS ***
Some upcoming events have been canceled; some are being held online instead of in person; and some are still planned but may be affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Below is a URL link to an update of cancellations and postponements you should check.
Here is a list of specific events I have heard about recently:
August 5, 2020
UKRAINIAN HISTORY AND EDUCATION CENTER TO LAUNCH FREE ONLINE GENEALOGY SERIES JULY 15; PROGRAMMING TO CONTINUE THROUGHOUT 2020
Editor – Some of these events have already happened, but the one to be held on August 5 should be very interesting. And more events are planned. So I think this press release from the Ukrainian History and Education Center, sent to me by Justin Houser, is well worth sharing.
Genealogists with roots in and around Ukraine can continue their research during the pandemic with the launch of NashiPredky@Home, a FREE online genealogy and history series of events by the Ukrainian History and Education Center, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to connect generations by telling the stories of Ukraine and Ukrainian Americans through its museum and archives.
The first event in this series on Wednesday, July 15, at 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time, is a presentation by UHEC Archivist Mike Andrec, “Introduction to Archives,” which will explore the who, what, why, and how of archives, how they are different from libraries, and what kinds of interesting information can be found there. He will discuss examples from the UHEC’s archives as well as other repositories. This talk will be geared towards archives novices and will be useful for genealogists and non-academic historians of all kinds.
Next, on Wednesday, July 22, at 7:00 p.m., the Center will be holding its first monthly “Virtual Office Hours,” a monthly series that gives you a chance to get help with your historical puzzles. Do you have a document you can’t read or don’t understand, heirlooms you want to know more about, or some other conundrum related to Ukraine or Ukrainian immigrants to North America? This monthly series is your chance to have the UHEC’s Nashi Predky team help you! You must send photographs of your documents, heirlooms, or other materials to
On Wednesday, August 5, at 7:00 p.m., Mike Buryk will present Ukrainians and their Communities in the United States: 1600 - 2020, which will help you gain a basic understanding
Gen Dobry!, Vol. XXI, No. 7, July 2020 — 16 of the history of Ukraine and the conditions there that sparked emigration to the U.S. as early as the colonial period and into the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries. The five main periods of Ukrainian emigration to the U.S. will covered, and current U.S. Ukrainian community educational and cultural institutions are reviewed.
Additional monthly talks and virtual office hours are being planned through the end of 2020.
All of the above events are FREE, but registration is required. They will be held via the GoToWebinar platform. More information and registration for each event is available at
UHEC humanities programming during this difficult COVID-19 period is made possible in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities: Exploring the human endeavor. ______
August 8, 2020
PGSCTNE NEXT “MEMBERS HELPING MEMBERS” WEBINAR “WRITING YOUR FAMILY HISTORY - STEP BY STEP” 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. EDT
Join us on August 8th from 12-2pm EDT for our next “Members Helping Members” webinar!
Our topic will be “Writing Your Family History - Step by Step”.
As genealogists, we often focus on facts and uncover so much information that our research produces nothing but boring lists. In searching for the “facts” it’s easy to overlook how historical events influenced our ancestors’ lives. This presentation covers how to bring your family tree to life by placing your own family stories in historical context, how to divide your writing tasks into smaller steps, and ways to sustain creative momentum throughout the process.
Our speaker will be acclaimed author and genealogist Lisa Alzo. Lisa currently teaches online genealogy courses for Family Tree University and the National Institute for Genealogical Studies. She is also the recipient of the 2002 Mary Zirin Prize given by the Association for Women in Slavic Studies.
This should be a fun and informative discussion for genealogists of all skill levels!
NOTE: Current PGSCTNE members will receive a link to the webinar in a separate email a few days before the webinar. If you do not receive the link please email
If you are not a member of the PGSCTNE and would like to join to be able to participate in members only activities, please go to
August 10–13, 2020
IAJGS ANNUAL CONFERENCE
The organizers of the International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies (IAJGS) Conference had to cancel the planned event. But they recently announced they will be able to hold it as a Virtual Conference. More information will appear as available on the website
The July 26th issue of Nu? What’s Nu? added that preliminary program for the conference can be seen here:
And you can register here:
August 15, 2020
LITHUANIAN DAYS 2020
Due to the pandemic, the Lithuanian Days festival normally held in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania will have to be celebrated online this year. Mildred Helt posted a note quoting this notice on the Facebook page for Lithuanian Days:
“Because of Covid restrictions, the celebration cannot be held at Catalpa Grove this year. However, on Aug. 15, Council #144 will hold a small gathering to keep the tradition alive. Tune in here at 1 p.m. EST on Aug. 15 for a brief word from Council #144 and a virtual toast via Facebook Live. We will also be posting a video of our talented members performing dances and plays. Please post videos and pictures from your celebrations that day on our page!”
The link where you can watch this (and I’m told you do not need a Facebook account) is:
September 2, 2020
FGS “LIVE” VIRTUAL CONFERENCE
Gen Dobry!, Vol. XXI, No. 7, July 2020 — 18 Registration has opened for the virtual conference of the Federation of Genealogical Societies. Sessions will include talks by CeCe Moore, Thomas W. Jones, Ari Wilkins, Judy G. Russell, and Lisa Louise Cooke.
The Conference website continues:
“You will also have the opportunity to select the right-sized package for your viewing pleasure from our On-Demand content that contains over 80 sessions, PLUS you will receive more than 30 sponsored sessions and a collection of 15 society management sessions for FREE. And, just in case you miss the Live! Session, you will have the opportunity to view it together with the On- Demand content, which will be available starting September 15 and will be available for your viewing until March 15, 2021.”
You can read more here:
September 18 – 19, 2020
PGSA CONFERENCE CANCELED
The Fall Conference has been canceled. You can read more here:
September 19, 2020
STEARNS COUNTY, MINNESOTA VIRTUAL FAMILY HISTORY CONFERENCE “GROWING FOR GENERATIONS”
This year’s virtual Family History Conference: Growing for Generations is cosponsored by the Stearns History Museum and St. Cloud Area Genealogists. It’s a unique opportunity to learn about conducting your own research on family history with the help of local organizations like ours. Buy your tickets now for $50 for members, $60 for non-members.
When: September 19, 2020
Where: Zoom
Why: Learn about researching your family history using local and online resources designed just for you.
Gen Dobry!, Vol. XXI, No. 7, July 2020 — 19 How: Register and purchase your ticket, then meet us via Zoom for a virtual interactive learning experience for all ages.
Download the itinerary and registration below. Purchase tickets online by clicking the link below
All registration is being performed electronically.
[From a notice mailed out by Marie Przynski -- thanks!] ______
September 26, 2020
THE POLISH GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF MASSACHUSETTS AND THE CHICOPEE PUBLIC LIBRARY PRESENT SQUEEZING EVERY DROP OF OUT POLISH PARISH REGISTERS David Ouimette, CG, CGL, BCG Trustee Saturday, September 26, 2020, 1:30 pm - 3 pm
Hosted ONLINE VIA ZOOM by Chicopee Public Library Registration Limited to 100
To register: email the library at
About the Talk: Polish parish registers tell stories about individuals, families, and communities, revealing living conditions, lifestyles, relationships, traditions, religious practices, epidemics, successes, trials, and social history. Genealogists and historians should take time to study parish registers deeply to discover all these amazing records have to offer. Analytical tools and methodologies can help bring these records to life.
This presentation along with accompanying handout show how to mine Polish parish registers to uncover their enormous genealogical value. Examples are drawn from the records of Wόjtowa, a small farming village in Małopolska. We use original records, genealogical standards, proven research methodologies, and spreadsheet software to squeeze every drop out of Polish parish registers.
About the Speaker: David Ouimette, CG, CGL, BCG Trustee, manages FamilySearch Content Strategy, prioritizes record digitization globally, and has done archival research in sixty countries across all continents. He wrote Finding Your Irish Ancestors: A Beginner’s Guide.
Information is available online at:
7TH GENEALOGICAL CONFERENCE IN BRZEG
The Facebook page of Opolscy Genealodzy (Genealogists of Opole) confirmed that this event will be held “on the castle grounds” and will be organized by the Opole Genealogical Association, the State Archive in Opole, the E. Smołka Regional Public Library in Opole, and the host, the Museum of Silesian Piasts in Brzeg. The event is held under the Honorary Patronage of the Brzeg County Starosta, Jacek Monkiewicz. More information is available on the website of the Genealogists of Opole at
I wanted to add that Valerie Warunek posted a note to Facebook’s page for the Polish Genealogical Society of Michigan on July 16, stating that “two members of this group and co- admins in Polish Genealogy, Agnieszka Maja Mizgalska and Beth Whitson, will present at the Opole Genealogists conference in Brzeg, 25-27 September 2020. The topic is ‘Follow the Bread Crumbs on the Trail.’ This lecture is geared toward Poles researching in the United States and [will be] conducted in English with direct translation. Beth, based on an example of searching for her own ancestors, will present techniques and available resources in the USA. Good luck, Agnieszka and Beth!” I want to join Valeria in wishing them the very best! I feel certain they will receive a hearty welcome from their Polish colleagues.
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