Here are the January-March 1999 archived A&A entries:

Entry of Jan 2, 1999 at 21:52 [EST]
From: Dorothy Janca - djanca@worldnet.att.net

A&A Note: Does anyone know if the town of Stoborice has had a name change? I got this name from the CSA insurance application of my grandfather John Janca. I have seen other old obituaries with the same name, but have not been able to locate it on a current map, even one on the scale of 1:50,000. It does seem to be listed on the Stetleseeker site, not on a current map. Help on this, or if anyone has relatives from this town, I would like to hear from you. Dorothy in Az

Entry of Jan 4, 1999 at 03:40 [EST]
From: Carey - careyann@excite.com

A&A Note: Looking for information on Czech families who settled in Illinois/Indiana at the turn of the century, specifically , surnames Rusin and Owsky. Frank Rusin (shortened from a longer name, I'm not sure what...) was born in Czech, moving to America sometime in the early 1900s for a pre-arranged marriage (as per custom, according to my grandma). He married Anna Ruth Owsky, who was born in Illinois. Not sure of birth dates, but they settled in Terre Haute, Indiana. Of their children, my grandpa, Steven Edward Rusin, was born there in 1917. Frank died in 1947, and Anna in 1960. Both are buried in Terre Haute, I think. I would appreciate any other information on this family, or other Czech families who came to midwestern America in early 1900s and why they came. Thanks! Email careyann@excite.com or postal mail to PO Box 2791, Muncie, IN USA 47307.

Entry of Jan 4, 1999 at 09:11 [EST]
From: Jim Ryan - greenmill@snowcrest.net

A&A Note: A recent posting (1/4/99) on the Cook Co RootsWeb site: "The Czech & Slovak American Genealogy Society of Illinois has available the book "Locations of Chicago Roman Catholic Churches 1850-1990" by Jack Botcher that does indicate which churches burned in 1871, where their records (if survived) are currently housed, as well as maps indicating locations. This has proven a valuable resource for me and might answer a lot of your questions as well." Is this true? I don't see it in your bookstore list. What is the cost?

Entry of Jan 5, 1999 at 20:52 [EST]
From: debbie - wemistu@gateway.net

A&A Note: I am trying to read a letter I received from the Prague archives. Zadost jsme obdrzeli dne Nov 11, 1998 prostrednictvim SOA v Zamrsku. Can anyone help me with this?

Entry of Jan 6, 1999 at 14:19 [EST]
From: Tim Orsak - orsaktim@tenet.edu

A&A Note: I am planning a tour to the Czech Republic from June 11 to June 27. Details can be found at www.math.ttu.edu/~orsak at the bottom of the page or e-mail me for a more detailed brochure. Thanks, tim

Entry of Jan 6, 1999 at 18:49 [EST]
From: Sheilab - sab54@warwick.net

A&A Note: I need help in trying to identify and locate a cemetery. I am assuming it is in Illonies but not sure. No state is listed either on this document or on the seal (date on seal 1841). Trying to Find SPRINGFIELD CEMETERY. Have deed to burial plot for family named John STRAKA(straha) of West Springfield. (plot #1850) Have no idea who he is but assuming he's a family member related to Hlavac/Bunata/Kose/Prochazka/Fica. Deed dated October 7, 1874 Location Description: East side of Maple Avenue and bounded on the north by lot No.1849 (W.R.Madison) Thank you to all in advance Sheila

Entry of Jan 6, 1999 at 19:17 [EST]
From: Rick Spalenka - RgsDesigns@aol.com

A&A Note: Any ideas on how to find the newspaper serving a community from afar? I'm interested in finding which paper would feature the obituaries in Grayslake, Ill. which is a small community north of Chicago and west of Waukegan. This was the home of a 102 year old Spalenka who died on 1/17/97. I don't have a clue who this Spalenka would be. I found the name from Social Security benefit data base.

Entry of Jan 12, 1999 at 14:50 [EST]
From: Alena Bartosova - 5x99Bartosov@vms.csd.mu.edu

A&A Note: In response to entry of Jan 5, 1999 at 20:52 [EST] from debbie - wemistu@gateway.net "Zadost jsme obdrzeli dne Nov 11, 1998 prostrednictvim SOA v Zamrsku." Means: "We received your request on Nov 11,1998 via State Regional Archive in Zamrsk." The archive has records for Vychodni Cechy region (Eastern Bohemia).

Entry of Jan 17, 1999 at 17:15 [EST]
From: Carolyn L. Carter - clcarter@localaccess.com

A&A Note: Hope someone can help me,please: One branch of my VETESNIK family lived in UTELENE U(near) LITOMERIC(town). This is the way the researcher spelled it. I can't seem to find UTELENE, although I do know there is a LITOMERIC located about 34 miles NNW of Prague. Does anyone know if there is a different spelling or if I am looking in the right area? Also, does anyone know of a Catholic Parsonage located in SOBOTEC U JICINA? Again, I can't seem to put a location to these two place names. I have done several searches but no luck. I was told this Catholic Parsonage has a oil painting of my relative, FRANTISEK MATEJ VETESNIK, a Czech Poet and Priest. I would like to write to them. Thanks, Carolyn (Hladik) Carter from WA Researching all from Bohemia: HLADIK, VETESNIK,KOLOVECKY,JERABEK, KARAS,VOJACEK, VEJNOSEK, VACKOVA,MASIN, BECK

Entry of Jan 18, 1999 at 13:39 [EST]
From: herbert senft - skyline@olympus.net

A&A Note: Three years of getting nowhere in the search for my ancestors. Have tried all search messages on Czech and Slovak message boards. Gotten nowhere. Also interested in Tarnopol, Ternopol Ukraine, where my dad came from. Are there any sources I could try to find out about Volynian Germans in that area? or Chomotov, Cz. Thank you Herb Senft

Entry of Jan 18, 1999 at 18:13 [EST]
From: Pam Llorens - Pam2920@worldnet.att.net

A&A Note: Hi! My grandfather's name was Semanchik. Does anyone know what region that surname is from? Thanks

Entry of Jan 19, 1999 at 11:40 [EST]
From: Bob White - Rdwhite17@aol.com

A&A Note: I have been researching my ancestors who emigrated from Bohemia to Cedar Rapids Iowa in the 1870's. My questions are {1}(why),if there might be a generic answer, and (2) why go to Cedar Rapids Iowa? I know that BOHAC, for example, came from Teleci, Bohemia. I do not yet know where the other surnames (HAYEK, and PETRANEK) came from. It appears that they all boarded ships at Hamburg, Germany Thank you Bob White Chula Vista CA PS: I have been involved with Genealogy for a very short time, and have just started looking at our Czech roots.

Entry of Jan 19, 1999 at 13:47 [EST]
From: sarah hudson - lodessy@yahoo.com

A&A Note: what is the most common last name in the United States? what is the most common female first name? what is the most common male first name? where does my last name rank?

Entry of Jan 19, 1999 at 22:03 [EST]
From: Marilyn Yezek - myezek@aol.com

A&A Note: I am looking for info on a village or region in Bohemia called Micov. Does anyone have any information or tips where to look? I am just starting to research my husband's family. His grandparents Franz and Filomena Jezek immigrated in 1895. Her maiden name was Vojachek or Voyachek. Thanks.

Entry of Jan 20, 1999 at 10:05 [EST]
From: Alena Bartosova - 5x99Bartosov@vms.csd.mu.edu

A&A Note: For all those looking for a location of a city/town/village in Bohemia: there IS an online searchable map at http://mapy.geodezie.cz/ Just be careful, the name you search for has to be given in Czech, i.e. with diacritics ('hacek', 'carka'). The search can be done for text 'beginning with' or 'contains'.

Entry of Jan 20, 1999 at 20:01 [EST]
From: Kurt Kremlick - kremlick@juno.com

A&A Note: How can a non-member post a query? Or must one be a member to post one? 2 sides of same question.

Entry of Jan 28, 1999 at 18:02 [EST]
From: DON SAILOR - SAILORBOY@PRODIGY.NET

A&A Note: I FOUND A WONDERFUL RECEPT FOR POTICA. WHAT IS DAG,DL,AND KG EQULIVENT TO IN THE US MEASURMENTS

Entry of Feb 1, 1999 at 10:37 [EST]
From: Chris Miksanek, CSAGSI Webmaster - ChrisMik@aol.com

A&A Note: On Jan 20, 1999, Kurt Kremlick (kremlick@juno.com) asked: "How can a non-member post a query? Or must one be a member to post one? 2 sides of same question." The answer is that members can post their "queries," i.e., surnames and villages researching, on the member's page. The A&A page is for anyone to post information of interest to everyone or a general question. The short answers are that members may have their information posted on the member's pages and anyone can post a question, answer, or information tidbit on the A&A page. The A&A page is not a place for queries. Hope that helps, Regards, Chris Miksanek, CSAGSI webmaster.

Entry of Feb 1, 1999 at 14:40 [EST]
From: Betty Ronken - bettyr@mwt.net

A&A Note: Is anyone familiar with the name Krousl/Krauschl/Krcl? This is the maiden name of my step-gr-grandmother, but I am having trouble finding any one who knows it or may be searching it also. Am trying to locate it in the Czech Republic and may be narrowed down to the area SW of Prague.

Entry of Feb 1, 1999 at 15:36 [EST]
From: Rita Gavula - RitaG99@aol.com

A&A Note: I am researching the name Gavula which is mine by marriage. I have found this name in Czechoslovakia, Austria and Hungary although I thought it was of Polish origin. Any information as to where the name originates from would be most appreciated as I would like my sons to know more of their family history and culture. Thank you.

Entry of Feb 3, 1999 at 00:16 [EST]
From: Wanda Hodnefield - kjhodnefield@JUNO.com

A&A Note: I am looking for relatives of Joseph Kozojed and Barbara Porknoy. They lived in Cicero. My grandfather was Garfield Kozojed. He moved to North Dakota in the late 1890's to live with his sister, Mary Kounovsky.

Entry of Feb 3, 1999 at 21:35 [EST]
From: Gerrie Ryan - gerrieryan@prodigy.net

A&A Note: I'm sending in a membership application so will post query for surnames then. I'm curious if there is a means of finding where towns such as ZOHOR Austria Hungary and MAST Austria Hungary are located and if they still exist. My grandparents were born in those towns. Would love to know if they left family behind when they came to the US in 1909. Please email me if you have info. Thanks, G Ryan

Entry of Feb 4, 1999 at 20:45 [EST]
From: Luke Havel - isle80@aol.com

A&A Note: I need help finding information about the name Havel, wich I believe was previously Havelcek, I'm not sure on the spelling. Any information would be much appreciated thank you

Entry of Feb 5, 1999 at 19:31 [EST]
From: Betty Ronken - bettyr@mwt.net

A&A Note: I have a picture, sent to me by a possible relative living in Chicago. It is of a young man, possibly in early 20's and taken about the early 1920's The name on the picture is JEROME HAMOUS. Does anyone recognize this name?

Entry of Feb 5, 1999 at 20:04 [EST]
From: Phil Baer - philbaer@aol.com

A&A Note: Can anyone explain why many Slovaks came to the Streator, IL area? Was there recruiting to encourage Slovaks to immigrate? I am tracing my great-grandfather's trail after arriving in US about 1880 and residing in Streator, IL for about 15 years before going to Southern Ohio to work in the coal mines.

Entry of Feb 5, 1999 at 20:19 [EST]
From: Gerrie Ryan - gerrieryan@prodigy.net

A&A Note: I'm looking for information on a Lorenze Kucera who came to US in 1909 and his wife Anna Berger Kucera who came the same year entering through New York. They lived in Hamilton, Ohio and Chicago until Anna Kucera died in October 1917. They had two children, Rudy and Rose Kucera (my mother and her brother). I'd also like to contact anyone knowing of William and Rose Kopca. They had one daughter, lived at in the 8300 block of Michigan Avenue in 1948. Their daughter was married to a William Davies and they had 4 children. Do contact me if you have any information. Thanks

Entry of Feb 6, 1999 at 17:58 [EST]
From: Robert O. Uher - Billbalzac@aol.com

A&A Note: I would appreciate it very much if someone could help me locate a 1906, 1907 or 1908 issue of the Czech weekly newspaper "Duch Casu" This paper was published in Chicago by Geringer and is no longer in existence. Thanking you in advance-Robert Uher.

Entry of Feb 7, 1999 at 21:38 [EST]
From: James B. Smith - jemb.smith.worldnet.att.net

A&A Note: I am looking for information on Wenzel Popp and wife Rosalia. Day laborer in Olbersdorf, Bzk. Landskron, Kr. Chrudim, Bohemia. Emigrated November 1866 to USA, probably first to Blue Island, Calumet Township, Cook County Illinois, where a John Popp resided also a native of Bohemia. Wenzel became a quarryman in Joliet Township, Will County Illinois. 1870 he moved to Morrison County, Minnesota. Rosalia died in Illinois. I am looking for information regarding the Bohemian settlements in this area.

Entry of Feb 10, 1999 at 01:36 [EST]
From: Eunice Haskovec Richmond - erich@starfishnet.com

A&A Note: I'm interested in finding records from St.Wenceslous in Chicago Ill.how far they may go back.I,m looking for the family name of Haskovec\Haskowitz, I know they were in or around "Little Cisero in the mid to late 1800s moved on to Iowa and\or Texas.some family members were born there in the late 1800. Did all the records burn in the fire I was told all was lost. The name Matey is the first known name I have he married Ana Biska. I'd like to find out if they had only two sons John and Joesph or maybe more. and where could I find old newspaper records and railroad records Its said John either worked for the railroad I beleive the name of the railroad was Galena and Chicago Union and lost a leg or lost a leg due to some sort of acc. with the railroad thanks I was born and raised in Iowa but now live in NC. so it is hard to go there to do research.

Entry of Feb 11, 1999 at 09:14 [EST]
From: Chris Miksanek, CSAGSI Webmaster - ChrisMik@aol.com

A&A Note: The October-December 1998 A&A entries have been archived. You can find the link to them on the main A&A page. Chris

Entry of Feb 14, 1999 at 08:55 [EST]
From: Barbara Benge - bbbenge@aol.com

A&A Note: I would like to know where to write for a birth(baptismal record)/death/marriage cerificate in the Czech Republic?

Entry of Feb 14, 1999 at 13:20 [EST]
From: Phil Baer - philbaer@aol.com

A&A Note: I am trying to trace my Slovak heritage and pass the information along to decendants. My great-grandfather's name was John Medvecz; he came to the US and lived in Streator,IL approx 1890-1900. John's spouse was Anna Myarski and they had 7 children (John, George, Paul, Joseph, Andrew, Anna, and Mary). The oldest (my grandfather) John M. Medvecz was born March 9, 1893 in Streator, IL. The family moved to Robbins,Ohio about 1900. I am trying to find out where John Medvecz was born in Slovakia, and when he came to the US. Any information, helpful hints, or clues would be reatly appreciated! Also, any information about my great-grandmother Anna Myarski or her parents, and information about Slovak immigrants to Illinois that may help in my searches, would be much appreciated. Part of my difficulty has been that the family members changed the family name several times: from Medvecz to "Bear" sometime after arriving in the US; to "Bare" in 1929; and to "Baer" in the 1930's, while some of the records still used the Medvecz name (my great-grandfather's grave stone). Thanks in advance for any help or information you may be able to provide. Phil Baer (281)485-4889 or e-mail.

Entry of Feb 14, 1999 at 16:25 [EST]
From: M.Ross ( Pesakova) - rossm@crop.cri.nz

A&A Note: Please could be possible to find out origins of a name ? My father's name was Pesak ( s=sh). As I knew this name was not very common in Bohemia and possibly was not transfered from our family further ( only three daughters) Thank you for your replay. Sincerely M.Ross

Entry of Feb 20, 1999 at 13:51 [EST]
From: June Woodruff - woodruff@n-jcenter.com

A&A Note: I joined this group last year and the only thing I received was a number with which I could get into the member portion to search. I sent my surnames, but they were never printed that I could find and I never received the "new member packet" or the news letter that I was supposed to receive. Please advise. Thank you, June Woodruff 333 Caddie Dr. DeBary, FL 32713

Entry of Feb 22, 1999 at 09:52 [EST]
From: Neil Draves-Arpaia - XNDZ78A@prodigy.com

A&A Note: Was there a Bohemian/Czech community in either Beardstown (Stark Co.) or Wyoming (Cass Co.) after 1880? My great-grandfather, George A. Pochta (b. Prague, 1860) was a tailor who lived in these locations between 1880-1897. He was a tailor by trade.

Entry of Feb 23, 1999 at 21:46 [EST]
From: Ericka Kimball - jaymax@uswest.net

A&A Note: I am wondering how I can find out what part of Bohemia my gr-great-grandfather came from. On his Naturalization paper he renounces alligance to the Emperor of Germany but on census reports he states he was born in Bohemia. I am just not sure where I can go from here. Any information on what I should do now would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Entry of Feb 24, 1999 at 13:05 [EST]
From: Eunice H Richmond - erich@starfishnet.com

A&A Note: Does anyone know where I could find out if any family members are buried at I live in NC so can't walk thru the Cem. Looking for any Haskovecs Eunice Richmond

Entry of Feb 26, 1999 at 13:14 [EST]
From: Jenny Brichta - yump@home.com

A&A Note: Which archive do I write to for information and is there a fee? I have two men: 1.name, dob=1866, jewish, birthplace=Kutna Hora(Czech R.), married c.1898, wife's name, residence=Oberdorf(Now Horni Ves, but I don't know which one in Czech Rep.),C.R. Children's names, dobs, birthplaces. 2.name, dob=1886, jewish, bp=Zilina, Slovak R., father's name, wife's name, residences in Bratislava,Prague (Slov. Rep.) and Cesky Tesin (Czech R.). Am looking for any info on these two (vital stats, marriage, death records, etc.). The information I have is all through word of mouth and I would like to substantiate it. Also looking for any siblings. Thanks!

Entry of Feb 26, 1999 at 15:46 [EST]
From: Tim Prchal - prchalt@marquette.edu

A&A Note: I see on the Cook County Bureau of Vital Statistics website that birth certificates are released only to the individual on the certificate or her/his parent or guardian. Does anyone know if exceptions are made for those doing genealogical research? This would seem to be an excellent way to find out the name of the parents of a particular ancestor! Thanks.

Entry of Feb 27, 1999 at 07:32 [EST]
From: Ruth Mather - rmather@cwv.net

A&A Note: Would anyone know what the namd "Vaclav" would be if it were Americanized? Thanks

Entry of Mar 2, 1999 at 19:31 [EST]
From: Kurt J. Kremlick, Jr. - kremlick@juno.com

A&A Note: My great uncle Joseph Kremlicka (b 10 Feb 1864 Bohemia(?)- d 18 Nov 1941 Chicago) lived in Chicago. I am searcghing for asnyone with information about him or any other Kremlick(a). Parents lived in Detroit and enterd the USA c 1866. Believe they came from Tyn n Vltavou or possibly Pocatky (the one near Tyn n V.) Would liuke to be in touch with any one with relatives in either community or knows of any Kremlicka in Bohemia. Joseph married but had no children thus creating a bit of a problem. He and his wife are buried in St. Mary's Cemetery in Maple Park, IL.

Entry of Mar 3, 1999 at 19:10 [EST]
From: JOE DOUBEK - JRDOUBEK@AOL.COM

A&A Note: Several CSAGSI members seem to have ancestors from Jetetice. If anyone has any first hand information or has visited this place and is willing to share their experience, I would be glad to pass the info on to the other interested members.

Entry of Mar 4, 1999 at 17:26 [EST]
From: Jim Downs - pjdowns@nctimes.net

A&A Note: I am looking for Slovaks who participated in the national uprising in 1944, particularly in the area around Brezova, Senica, Trencin, Nitra, Detva, Zvolen, Banska Bystrica, and Polomka. I represent U.S. airmen who were shot down over Slovakia and were assisted in escaping the Germans by various Partisan groups. Thanks.

Entry of Mar 7, 1999 at 02:49 [EST]
From: Mark Tonn - BNSFHOG@AOL.COM

A&A Note: Dear Czech Cousins, I am having a tough time finding anything about my Jewish ancestors. I do not mean to inquire specifically about one individual, but would like to know why my Czech-Austrian family changed thier name from Rotkopf to Stern when they came to New York in the late 1800's?? Obviously the two names do not mean the same thing, right? I heard one time, that Jewish people bought a new name when coming to America. Is that true? Anyway, I am trying to find some websites that deal with Jewish Czech-Austrians, and the history of the Cheb/Eger area. Additionally, I sent my application for records search to Praha over a year ago, and no word from them yet. Should I be worried that it is taking this long?? Thank you in advance for any and all help. Mark Tonn

Entry of Mar 8, 1999 at 16:09 [EST]
From: Chris Miksanek - chrismik@aol.com

A&A Note: On Feb 5, 1999, Betty Ronken (bettyr@mwt.net) asked: "I have a picture, sent to me by a possible relative living in Chicago. It is of a young man, possibly in early 20's and taken about the early 1920's The name on the picture is JEROME HAMOUS. Does anyone recognize this name?" --- I do not recognize the name, but you might want to check the Chicago City Directories for that era. These list names, addresses, and occupations. Might provide some info. -- Hope that helps, Chris Miksanek, CSAGSI Webmaster

Entry of Mar 8, 1999 at 16:15 [EST]
From: Chris Miksanek - chrismik@aol.com

A&A Note: On Feb 5, 1999, Betty Ronken (bettyr@mwt.net) asked: "I have a picture, sent to me by a possible relative living in Chicago. It is of a young man, possibly in early 20's and taken about the early 1920's The name on the picture is JEROME HAMOUS. Does anyone recognize this name?" --- I do not recognize the name, but you might want to check the Chicago City Directories for that era. These list names, addresses, and occupations. Might provide some info. -- Hope that helps, Chris Miksanek, CSAGSI Webmaster

Entry of Mar 8, 1999 at 16:18 [EST]
From: Chris Miksanek - chrismik@aol.com

A&A Note: On Feb 24, 1999, Eunice H Richmond (erich@starfishnet.com) asked, "Does anyone know where I could find out if any family members are buried at I live in NC so can't walk thru the Cem. Looking for any Haskovecs Eunice Richmond." --- My first suggestion would be to look in the Social Security Death Index. I believe it lists the zip code of the person receiving the benefits at the time. Hope that helps, Chris Miksanek, CSAGSI Webmaster.

Entry of Mar 8, 1999 at 16:22 [EST]
From: Chris Miksanek - chrismik@aol.com

A&A Note: On Feb 26, 1999, Tim Prchal (prchalt@marquette.edu) asked, "I see on the Cook County Bureau of Vital Statistics website that birth certificates are released only to the individual on the certificate or her/his parent or guardian. Does anyone know if exceptions are made for those doing genealogical research? This would seem to be an excellent way to find out the name of the parents of a particular ancestor! Thanks." --- Dunno about birth certificates, but most of the death certificates I have received from Cook County, I've received with no problems and they do have some parental information. Hope that helps. Chris Miksanek, CSAGSI Webmaster

Entry of Mar 9, 1999 at 00:46 [EST]
From: Mery Scott - ms.cott@cwix.com

A&A Note: My great grandparents came in through Ellis Island in 1892 transient to Nebraska However, they disappeared for 5 years before finally reappearing in Oklahoma. How do I go about finding them?

Entry of Mar 9, 1999 at 12:06 [EST]
From: J. Douda - douda@ibm.net

A&A Note: I am seeking information about the Czech Brethren Presbyterian Church of Hus--its history, its archives. Is this Church the same as the Czech Reformed Church? I am especially interested in the Church in Manhattan at 347 East 74th Street.

Entry of Mar 9, 1999 at 22:25 [EST]
From: Mark Allex - ToxMD@juno.com

A&A Note: Does there or did there exist (in 1873) a county by the name of Bohmen (or something close to that) in what is now the Czech Republic? If so, where is or was it located?

Entry of Mar 12, 1999 at 17:00 [EST]
From: Don Slama - Doninjeff@aol.com

A&A Note: Any information on John Janacek of Wisc in 1892 married to Mary Slama then domiciled in Chicago.Would appreciate.

Entry of Mar 13, 1999 at 07:10 [EST]
From: Shirley Slanker - S3333@aol.com

A&A Note: Can anyone direct me to where or whom I contact in Budejovice, Czech Republic, for information on a family from Budejovice,Czech Republic, in the early 1800s. Shirley

Entry of Mar 13, 1999 at 11:53 [EST]
From: Shirley Slanker - S3333@aol.com

A&A Note: Is anyone familiar with the name "Net" in Bohemian or anything close to "Net". I have an ancestor with that name and I would like to know if there is an American version. Dates back to about 1834.

Entry of Mar 16, 1999 at 11:40 [EST]
From: Richard K. Brunson - rbrunson@netnet.net

A&A Note: Looking for an address for Christisan Krepela, Austrian console General.

Entry of Mar 17, 1999 at 13:34 [EST]
From: Ed Ritcher - eritcher@telis.org

A&A Note: Is it permissable to photograph birth, marriage, death etc. files in Czech Regional and District Archives or must one copy such records by hand when researching there?

Entry of Mar 17, 1999 at 16:46 [EST]
From: Richard K. Brunson - brunson@netnet.net

A&A Note: Looking for information about JOSEPH KRESMERY. Lived in Chicago around 1910. His father John died in Chicago in 1904. John originally came from Liptovska Tepla, Slovakia.

Entry of Mar 18, 1999 at 17:52 [EST]
From: Chris Bobick - bgb@bulkley.net

A&A Note: I am searching for my grandfather's hometown of Hardisty (Hradiste?) in the former Czechoslovakia and as there are many listings of towns with simialr names, is there a way to tell by surname whether it is Czech or Slovak in origin. The surname is Bobick and it amy have been changed. Thankyou.

Entry of Mar 20, 1999 at 11:11 [EST]
From: Roy Hagg - rsage@worldonline.nl

A&A Note: I'am looking for a Czech dictionary file for ms-word (spell checker). W.M.R., Roy Hagg (Netherlands).

Entry of Mar 23, 1999 at 06:30 [EST]
From: Joe Zima - zima@edmail.com

A&A Note: Does anyone know where to find Czech brass band polkas on the Apon record label? I am looking for Apon record album #2454.

Entry of Mar 24, 1999 at 12:02 [EST]
From: d flusche - his_flusche@online.emich.edu

A&A Note: What archival district is Ceska Trebova in? What archival district is Moravska Trebova in? These villages were Trubau Bohemia and Trubau Moravia in the pre-1918 Austrian Empire. Thanks.

Entry of Mar 25, 1999 at 12:32 [EST]
From: Joan Raysky Thelander - theland@theriver

A&A Note: Unable to attend the March conference, I'm wondering if copies of the lectures and handouts will be available to memebers. Sorry I can't be there, you all have a good time.

Entry of Mar 25, 1999 at 19:43 [EST]
From: Shelley Modrak - barney@novagate.com

A&A Note: I am trying to trace my husband's family. I have immigration information but have not been able to trace the family back to it's place of origin. I am a novice, but did receive information indicating that my husband's family may have had to change their name to be able to get out of the country. My question is would this be a real possibliity? And if so, where do I go from here? I am not looking for someone to trace my family but do need help on what to do. The basic information is as follow: My husband's great grandfather was named Wawrzyniec Madrzejewski. The name was changed to Lawrence Modrak. He was born in Kaliska, Slupiecka-Poland-Russia and emigrated to the USA from Bremen, Germany to the port of New York, NY. The family settled in Chicago, Ill. I have the vessel name, Burogeawa, but have not been able to trace this name in any logs. Thank you in advance for any assistance one might be able to give. barney@novagate.com

Entry of Mar 26, 1999 at 22:59 [EST]
From: Bob Trn - bob.trn@aol.com

A&A Note: I have a second cousin who has recently (Oct 98) immigrated from the Czech Republic to the Chicago area. My family and I will be visiting the Chicago area around Easter (April 1-3). Does anyone have suggestions on how I might go about locating my cousin while in town. Is there someplace in Chicago that foreign visitors must go to register their name and current address? ....Thanks!

Entry of Mar 27, 1999 at 12:01 [EST]
From: Tammy (Trpkosh) Cooksey - Maddmadi@Aol.com

A&A Note: I know I will sound very dumb, but where do I go to find Naturralization papers? I am just starting out and do not have a whole lot to go on. I don not know anyone who knows when my great-grandparents came to the US, but I do know they had all three of their children in Iowa and the oldest was born in 1897, so I know they were here then. Any ideas on where to start? or what to look for? Thanks so much Tammy

Entry of Mar 29, 1999 at 07:35 [EST]
From: Jeff Nayadley - nayadley@kctc.net

A&A Note: Can anyone help me with information on the Zajicek funeral home in Chicago, which was in operation in 1893, at the time of my g-g-grandfather's death. Was it perhaps purchased by another business and now operates under a different name? Where was it located? Thank you.

Entry of Mar 30, 1999 at 09:49 [EST]
From: Joan Behrenbruch - JdeBaran@aol.com

A&A Note: Any information on Anna or Ignatius (Ignatz) Petrezelka of Chicago. Ill. will be appreciated

Entry of Mar 30, 1999 at 21:44 [EST]
From: Bruce Beckman - bruce@ameritech.net

A&A Note: I am interested in anyone who might have information about the Vlach family that settled in the Cicero, Illinois area during the first half of this century. My Grandfather was James Vlach (Wife Marie) and had a brother named Frank who also setlled in the same area. For some reason, the families drifted apart. Bruce Beckman Downers Grove, Illinois

Entry of Mar 30, 1999 at 22:14 [EST]
From: Lori Lehman - heritage@pcpros.net

A&A Note: I am in need of some assistance. I am trying to locate the original spelling of a surname for my Grandfathers family. The spelling has been recorded the following ways since the families arrival in the U.S: Schlegel, Slegl, Schlogel, Schlegrl, Slegrl, Schlager, Schleger, and for the past 100 years it has been Sleger. The family of Peter and Catherine (Svacina or Kubsch) Sleger emmigrated from Sedlice, Domazlice in the year 1870. They entered the U.S. and settled in Manitowoc County Wisconsin. The couples children:Adelbert, John, Matthias, Mary, Katarina, and Stephan accompanied their parents. Any help anyone could send my way would be terrific!

Entry of Mar 30, 1999 at 23:33 [EST]
From: Sue Zielinski - dzielisn@ix.netcom.com

A&A Note: Which cemetery would be referred to as "Cesko-polsky, katol." in an obituary in the Denni Hlasetel?