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SIRL Archives: 2001-1
July 1999 & February 2001-April 2001


Archived: 28 April 2001 ..................................... FEEFHS WebSite Version
These SIRL entries are received from SGS and posted ASAP after receipt:

- entry for ADAMS, Jennifer, 28 July 1999
- entry for BOMBAC, Lawrence A., 28 July 1999
- entry for CVAR, Phillip, 28 July 1999
- entry for FLOYD, Brenda, 28 July 1999
- entry for GATES, Martha, 28 July 1999
- entry for HABIAN, Maryann, 28 July 1999
- entry for JOHNS, Joanne, 28 July 1999
- entry for KOKAL, Betty, 28 July 1999
- entry for KOTNIK, Drago, 28 July 1999
- entry for MARTINEZ, Tracy, 28 July 1999
- entry for MILLER, Sandie, 28 July 1999
- entry for MURPHY, Joy, 28 July 1999
- entry for POCHERVINA, Richard (Rick), 28 July 1999
- entry for RAMOS, Joseph dos, 28 July 1999
- entry for STIGLITZ, Robert, 28 July 1999
- entry for TAYLER, Valerie, 28 July 1999
- entry for ZORMAN, James, 28 July 1999
- no entries received from SGS between these dates
- entry for MITCHELL, Sandy, 10 February 2001
- entry for ULLE, Kurt, 10 February 2001
- entry for AURICH, Therese, 12 April 2001
- entry for BARETTE, Andrea, 12 April 2001
- entry for BECKER, Pete, 12 April 2001
- entry for BECKER, Ted, 12 April 2001
- entry for BLASZKOWSKI, Beverly, 12 April 2001
- entry for BORIS, Vitor, 12 April 2001
- entry for BUTCHER, Kelly, 12 April 2001
- entry for CLANCY, Margaret, 12 April 2001
- entry for DEKLEVA, Dennis, 12 April 2001
- entry for DRUART, Carl J., 12 April 2001
- entry for ELLIOTT, Lisa, 12 April 2001
- entry for FERGUSON, Earl A., 12 April 2001
- entry for GALLAWAY, Judy, 12 April 2001

ADAMS, Jennifer
eMail address: blythesf@earthlink.net

I am researching WUTEH, LESKOVAR and GUMSEY from Laproje and POHLEVEN from Lublijana Slovenia. These families emigrated from Slovenia about 1912 and settled in Little Falls and St. Johnsville, New York. Hilda Gumsey settled in Cleveland Ohio. Grandmother Katerina WUTEH born in Laporj, Slovenia single-handedly raised 14 children and outlived most of them. Her Daughter Anna A .WUTEH was born in 1880 in Laporj, Slovenia, married an unknown LESKOVAR and died 1963 in Saint Johnsville, New York. Anna came to America about 1912 with two of her sons, Alvin LESKOVAR born 28 September 1905 and Louis LESKOVAR born 22 September 1907, both born in Laporje. She left her daughter Antonjia born 16 June 1911 behind. Anna and her sons settled in Little Falls, New York. Antonjia joined her mother and brothers in Little Falls about 1928-1929. Antonjia married Frank POHLEVEN Jr. on 13 September 1909 Austria (his mother was just visiting there). He is the son of Frank POHLEVEN of Lublijana and Julia HALTER of Austria. I believe they lived in Little Falls as well. Anton WUTEH, born about 1880, the other child of Grandmother Katerina WUTEH eventually came to america as well, after 1928, and settled and married in Chicago. Hilda GUMSEY, born about 1880, was my grandmother Antonjia's godmother, and she came to America after 1928 as well and settled in Cleveland Ohio. Looking for other family members in America and Laporje. Thanks.


AURICH, Therese
eMail address: taurich@sprynet.com

My grandfathers name is Anton STEFANICH, born in 1864, son of Nicholas STEFANICH of Metlika, Slovenia and Anne OBERMAN. Is anyone else working on this line? Thank you.

BARETTE, Andrea
eMail address: agbarrette@webtv.net

Grandma (Baba) Suzanna MIZIC from Murska Sabota married Grandpa (zeda) John Sandor. He was baptized in Zakas? at St. Michael's Church in 1880. He was in the Austrian Hungarian army. His dad, Andrew Sandor; his mother, Katherine Diro. Suzanna's mother was Mary Holub; her father, Stephen Mizic. I am looking for any information on my people; also Irocina Drahuska is my cousin. Thank you ever so kindly.

BECKER, Pete
eMail address: unclepete@clarkston.com

I am looking for information on John August REINMUTH, born at Goerz, in the old Austro Hungarian Empire. I believe that Goerz is a district near the present day Ljubljana, Slovenia. He was born in 1877. He had several brothers, but lost track of them after immigrating to the United States, first to Seattle then to Lewiston Idaho where he had a box factory. He married Lucile McDONALD in Seattle Washington. Thanks.

BECKER, Ted
eMail address: tse@cyberhighway.net

I am researching my grandfather, Martin AHLIN, his brother Joseph AHLIN, and wife Josephine TRAVNIK. Grandpa was born 11 November 1887 at Mlacevo. He married Josephine Travnik at Price, Utah. His parents were Anton and Ursula OILIN? Any information would be appreciated. Thank you.

BLASZKOWSKI, Beverly
eMail address: bev.blas@ncis.net

I am searching for any information on the PETEK and KUNC Families of the Logatec, Slovenia. Antonius PETTEK married Barbara KUPENZA, Georguis PETEK married Ursula RUDAN, Matthaus PETEK married Helena GRUDEN, Johanno PETEK married Marija KUNC. The children of Johanno PETEK & Marija (KUNC) PETEK: Johanno & Maria were married & buried from Gorenji Catholic Parish at Logatec, Slovenia. All their children below were also baptized there: Johanno PETEK, born 1878; Matthausa PETEK, born 1879; Marijo PETEK, born 1882; Franca PETEK, born 1883; Jozefa PETEK, born 1885; Johanna PETEK, born 1888; Jakob PETEK, born 1892.


BOMBAC, Lawrence A.
eMail address: Steelsoda@aol.com

I am interested in my geneology dating back into Slovenia. Born in Lorain, Ohio, son of John V. BOMBAC, grandson of Anton Bombac, who came from Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Family originating in Rakek, just north of Ljubljana. My great grand fathers name is Ludwig and he married a Duzbic in Slovenia. His birthday was in November possibly 1872. Ludwig came over to the United States, when he passed away, the body was shipped back to Yugoslavia. Father BOMBACH (not a typo; it has the h on the end) had started St Cyril and Methodius Church in Lorain, Ohio in 1898. I would like to request a further route to origin of Bombac. Thank you for your attention. Thank you.


BORIS, Vitor
eMail address: vitorboris@cpovo.net

My grandparents immigrated to Brazil in 1923 or 1924 from the city of Kapca Ledva, married on 9 November 1919 at the Parish of Alsolendva, and had two children: Stefan Baris, born 1920 and Maria Baris, born 1921, and two more children in Brazil. My
father, Luiz Boris, made a mistake concerning the surname and Irena BARIS. I'd like to know whether we still have any
relatives at Kapca.

BUTCHER, Kelly
eMail address: KnTButcher@aol.com

I need help finding out about my family! Here is the information that I have... Pauline Ros STIMAC married Anton VUKOVIC / VUKOVICH in Pennsylvania. Somehow this family ended up in Waukegan, Illinois, including: Mary CANELAKES (Vukovich), Agnes VUKOVICH, Paul VUKOVICH (who changed his last name to SHINKS on 7 December 1977 and their sister Ann. Paul was born 1 May 1914.

CLANCY, Margaret
eMail address: ClancyDear@aol.com

I am researching the STARASINIC(H) family. My records show Frank STARASINICH was born at Adlesici, Slovenia 25 January 1879. His parents were Ivan STARASINIC and Marija KRALJ, born 15 August 1857 they were possibly married circa 1870. The had 9 children. One of the sisters was born in Podzemel, Slovenia. It seems the children were born in different villages. The next thing I know is that Marija immigrated to the U.S.A. with the children, year unknown. My question is what happened to Ivan STARASINICH, and where was he born? When and where did he die? Thanks for any help.

CVAR, Phillip
eMail addresses: firupcvar@sympatico.ca and firupcvar@hotmail.com

My father Ivan CVAR was from the village of Slatnik and my mother Frances TANKO was from the village of Sodrazica. All I know of my ancestry is Philip 5, Ivan 4, Janez 3, Fortunat 2, and Mathevz 1. Janez 3 was married to Marija BRINSEK. They had four children: Mimi 1920, Ivan 1922, Franciska 1923, Albina 1925, and Angela 1927. Janez 3 had a brother, Ferdinand CVAR born about 1891 in Slatnik who married a Marija Franciska Cvar. Ferdinand and Marija had 5 daughters, Marija, Franska, Kristina, Anica and Ivanka. Janez 3 had another brother named Edvard Cvar born about 1896 in Slatnik who married an Ivanka Cvar. Janez 3 also had 2 sisters named Franciska and Marija. Fortunat 2 born about 1850 in Slatnik had a brother named Janez and also 5 unknown named sisters. Mathevz1 Cvar was born about 1825 and died about 1870 in Slatnik. This is about
 99 % of what I know of my father's side. My mother Frances TANKO was born in Canada and her brother and sister, Frank and Pauline, were born in Sodrazica. Their father Frank TANKO born 6 August 1895 in Sodrazica married Pauline VESEL born 7 November 1902, daughter of Ignacij VESEL, born 16 July 1867 and Paulina STARC born 20 August 1880. Frank TANKO born 6 August 1895 had two sisters: Neza born about 1869 and Angel born about 1905. Their parents were Matej TANKO, born about 1866 and died about 1942 and Neza ZLINDRA. Any more information would be greatly appreciated. Zbogum.

DEKLEVA, Dennis
eMail address: dekleva@home.com

I am searching for a great aunt, Pavlina VRLE, who moved to the States from either Smrje or Dolnji Zemon, Slovenija. She was born in 1904 with maiden name DEKLEVA. Her husband, Antonin, was from Dolnji Zemon. It is highly possible that they are no longer alive but I would like to track down their relatives or descendants if otherwise possible.

DRUART, Carl J.
eMail address: cdruart@chanuteks.com

I am seeking information on my grandparents who immigrated to the United States from the town of Mirna pec in Slovenia. My grandfather Joseph KREUS, born in 1876, immigrated to the U.S. in 1900 and lived for a while at Cleveland Ohio. My grandmother Mary ROZMAN, born in 1877, immigrated to America at about the same time. Her parents were Anton ROZMAN and Marija GACNIK. They were married at Cleveland and two sons were born there: Joseph, who died in infancy, and Ignatius. My grandmmother had relatives living in the Cleveland area. The are the family of Louis ROZMAN and the PUGEL and FARCNICK families with who she communicated through the 1970's. The KREUS family moved to Frontenac, Kansas sometime before 1905.

ELLIOTT, Lisa
eMail address: mae@lightspeed.net

I am looking for information on Nicholas MATJASIC. We know that he was born in 1877 at an address listed as Rakov
House #4, Towen: Mottling, Untir Kranz. He died in 1920 in Oklahoma. If anyone has information about where this address is
from, or about the MATJASIC family in general, it would be appreciated.
SLRL eMail coordinator's Note: It appears that Nicholas Matjasic was from Rakov House #4 at Metlika, Bela Krajina, Slovenia.

FERGUSON, Earl A.
eMail address: EAFerguson@aol.com

The STUKEL family of my wife's mother were all members of St. Joseph's Church at Joliet, Illinois, and all of them are buried
there. I need help researching the Parish records. Mary Isabel STUKEL SCHEMBS was born about 1907 at Joliet. So were her siblings, Sylvester, Theodore, William and Agnes STUKEL KOERBER. Their mother was Agnes PAPESH. We do not have all birth, death or marriage dates. We do know that Mary, the oldest was born about 1907, Ted in 1913. Mary was buried there in 1954, Sylvester, about 1970 and Ted in 1993. Also missing is their father's given name and ancestry. Can someone help us fill in the blanks?

FLOYD, Brenda
eMail address: bfloyd@nlamerica.com

My grandfather, Franjo SOSTARIC, emigrated from Austria-Hungary. He arrived at the port of New York aboard the vessel "Philadelphia" on 13 October 1905. By the time he applied for naturalization in 1917 the spelling of his name had changed to Frank SHOSTARICK. His naturalization papers state he was born on 13 June 1880 in Croatia, Austria-Hungary. His last foreign residence was Cabar, Austria-Hungary. From 1905 until 23 Aug 1913 when he married my grandmother, Nina Bell USSERY in Wilkinson Co., Georgia, I do not know where his travels took him. Frank had a brother, Antonio (Uncle Tony) SOSTARIC, who also immigrated to this country. Date and time are unknown. They both died and are buried in Dublin, Laurens County, Georgia. I would appreciate any advice on how I might start researching records from Cabar. Thank you for any assistance you can provide. Thanks

GALLAWAY, Judy
eMail address: bridgergates@uswest.net

Searching for information on Anton STRUNA born 10 May 1891 at Klocet Carniola, Jugoslavia. He applied for U.S. Social Security in Minnesota in 1936. Father: Anton STRUNA; Mother: Mary HORVAT. Where is Klocet ? I can't find it on any map. Thanks.

HABIAN, Maryann
eMail address: nikama@stlnet.com
(Roman Catholic)

I am trying to find information on Theresa Gregorich, who lived at Ely, Minnesota, and attended St. Anthony Catholic Church Parish, during the early 1900's. Would you be able to direct me in my search. Your help would be most appreciated. Thank you.

JOHNS, Joanne
eMail address: Jjohns0107@aol.com

I am researching the SAMSA line. Janez SAMSA born 2 July 1857 married a Neza ?. Thier son, John SAMSA was born 6 February 1884, married a Paulina VESEL (daughter of Peter VESEL and Neza). Together John and Paulina had Mary, 5 December 1908: John, 17 December 1910: Bertha, 27 April 1912: Charles, 15 February 1914: Paula, 10 March 1921: Stana, 16 April 1928: and Dane. Any help would be welcome. Most of what I have is in Slovenia. Thank you.

KOKAL, Betty
eMail address: gbkokal@anet-stl.com

I am in search of our surname KOKAL (KOKALJ or KOKALJA). Grandparents immigrated from Lusi, near Skofja Loka, Yugoslavia in 1905. Grandfather's name: Peter (Petra) KOKAL, born 10 July 1879 and died 29 July 1940 in Witt, Illinois. Grandmother's name: Franciska ISTENIC born 1887 in Slovenia. They were married 27 April 1913 in Chicago, Illinois, and moved to Witt, Illinois where he was a coal miner. Had three children - Frank, Peter and Minka. We believe Peter was first married in Ljubljana to Milka ISTENIC, the sister of Franciska. Sisters of Peter were Antonija (Toncka) URBANZ/GARDEN, the wife of Peter URBANZ, Frances MARGOLLE, the wife of Frank MARGOLLE, both of the Chicago, Illinois area, and Mary GOLUB the wife of Frank GOLOB, of Rock Springs, Wyoming. Thank you.

KOTNIK, Drago
eMail address: Drago.Kotnik@elektronika.si

I'm searching for any information about my uncle Anton KRICEJ, born 6 April 1941 at Vitanje, Slovenia. His father's name was Anton and mother's name, Antonija KRICEJ. His sister's (my mother) name is Mihaela. Last known address of my uncle was: 4665 Riverside Dr.E.,Apt.805, Vinsor Ontario N8Y458 Canada. Thank you.

MARTINEZ, Tracy
eMail address: JATAMTZ@postoffice.swbell.net

Anton (Tony) PERME was born 2 or 4 October 1887, not sure where. Fran was born 3 January 1873 in Smarje, Austria, as per his Declaration of Intent. Frank came to the United States from Halifax, Canada, by train, to Chicago on or about 12 March 1902. He sailed on the ship "SS Neckar" from Bremen, Germany. Anton came to this country between 1900=1915. Anton was my grandfather. Their parents names, as told to me by family, were Anton PERME and Helen KASTALIC. Thank You.

MILLER, Sandie
eMail address: slmiller@netside.com
(Roman Catholic)

I am seeking information about my grandfather Anthony ECKART or spelled ECKHART, born in Slovenia 17 October 1895; died 17 October 1930 in Pennsylvania. I believe his fathers name was Franz ECKART, and I believe his mothers name was Elizabeth REITER. I am not sure when he came to America. He was a Roman Catholic. In the United States 1920 Census it stated that his name was spelled ECKART and he was an alien and born in Slovenia. He married Julia KUDER or spelled KUTER in America in 1917. The name ECKART appears in the USA 1920 Census naming Julia as his wife along with children Julia, Helen, Anthony and Pauline. This is the only information that I have. I am also researching Julia KUDER or spelled KUTER. She was born on 1 July 1896, in Egypt, Pennsylvania, USA. Died 6 April 1947 in Pennsylvania, around 1899 or 1900. Her parents took her back to AUSTRIA and I am not sure when she came back to America. I believe her fathers name was Francis KUDER or spelled KUTER who married Teresa SCHARVE. I would be ever eternally gratefu for any information anyone could provide me on my relatives. Thank you.

MITCHELL, Sandy
eMail address: CMitchOCBU@aol.com

I aam seeking origins in Slovenia, most likely, of Agata CERNE, born 1869; Ana YERNA, born 1872; Franc SUPANCIC or ZUPANCIC, born 1867 and John SPRUK (not sure what original spelling might have been), born 1865. The immigration information on Franc Zupancic and Agata Cerne is arrival 6 October 1903 and the port of New York. It is likely they first went to Colorado, Illinois, Kansas and then Missouri. I have not found records for John and Ana, but know they immigrated on the same ship. Any information or suggestions greatly appreciated.

MURPHY, Joy
eMail address: auntjoy@netins.net
(Roman Catholic)

I am looking for information on the following family members. Information from marriage license dated 1917. Jacobum MOLE (MORE) from Ziri, Krain, Austria. [His father- Thomar MORE; His mother- Mariaen SELAK.] He was married 5 November 1917 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Joliet Illinois, to Annam NOSE (Anna Nosse) from Selo pri Zumberken, Krain, Austria. Her mother- Annae NOSE. Witnesses: Joannes MRAMOV and Rose KOCEVAR. Jacob and Anna MORE lived in Channahon, Illinois, just outside of Joliet. Looking for family in Slovenia. Jacob came to America in about 1910, and Anna came in 1914 with her cousin, possibly on the ship Chicago. Anna was sponsored by her Uncle Frank KOENIG, who lived near Kankakee Illinois.

POCHERVINA, Richard (Rick)
eMail address: Rapoc@stratos.net

I am Searching for the family of Franc and Ana POCERVINA / POCHERVINA and Karl and Karla POCERVINA of Novo Mesto. My Grandfather was Anton Pochervina who was born in Jurka Vas #20 in 1893. His Parents were Frances (Franc) Pocervina and Ana (ROBIDA) Pocervina. His brother was Karl (Karla was Karl's wife). I know that Anton left from the port of Trieste. He sailed on the Martha Washington (which was a recovery ship for the Titanic...which he was supposedly had a ticket for, but it was overbooked). He came to Allegheny County Pennsylvania and married Teenie (Christine) DERMOTTA (Father: Jacob...Mother: Catherine ZNAK). The family name has been "modified" over the years...Spellings I am aware of are: Pocervina, Pochervina, Poche, Porchivina. I would be willing to exchange full data on this end of the family with anyone in the same line. Thank you.

RAMOS, Joseph dos
eMail address: josdos@concentric.net

I am writing in behalf of a family friend to find some background on the KRANCI family surname, possibly of Slovenian origin. I am especially seeking any information about Ignatius C. KRANCI, born about 1895 in Eureka, Humboldt County, California, later relocated to San Francisco. Married to Edith M. Kranci, nee FRATINI. Information would be appreciated. Thank you.


STIGLITZ, Robert
email: col05@wans.net
(Roman Catholic)

I am seeking family history information ( birth record, marriage record) relating to my paternal grandfather, Matthaus Stiglitz. He was Catholic. He was born in Oberburg (Gornji-Grad), on 5 September 1870 and I assume he was also married there. His oldest son, (Mathias) was born there on 24 September 1895. His oldest daughter, (Gissela) was born in Sachsenfeld (Zalec) on 29 April 1898 and my father (Robert J.) was born in Franz (Vransko) on 7 June 1900. He emigrated to US in 1903, alone. My grandfather (Matthaus) returned to Austria (Slovenia) about 1935-1938. We were told later, he was gassed by the Germans shortly after the start of W.W.II. Any and all information / documents would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.


TAYLER, Valerie
eMail address: AVT1046@aol.com

I am looking for any information on the SETINA family and the ROZMAN family. My grandfather Louis SETINA (in Slovenia his name would have been Alojsy) was born 29 June 1889. He emmigrated to the United States in the early 1900's. He served his apprenticeship as a cabinet maker in Yugoslavia (or Austria). He had several brothers and sisters and it is believed the family had a large farm. I do not know any more than this and would love some help. My grandmother Theresa ROZMAN was born at Gornje, Pimice, Medova, Yugoslavia on 6 October 1893. Her father's name was Janez ROZMAN and her mother's maiden name was Maria ROBAS. She came to the US in 1910 on the ship "Martha Washington". According to her papers, her last foreign place of residence was Graz, Austria. I would also like any information on the name ROBAS. Thank you.

ULLE, Kurt
eMail address: kurtulle@earthlink.net
(Roman Catholic)

I'm looking for information regarding the ULLE, GAVEDICH, ARNOLD, MRESER, and USCEKER families. John (Johann) ULLE married Maria GAVEDICH and they had the following children, Albin; Karl (Charles), born at Trbvolje 1887; Johanna; and Maria. John was a butcher in the late 1800's and Maria was born at Trbvolje in 1854. They were Roman Catholic. John died before 1913. Maria GAVEDICH had a sister, Antonia HEYTHUN, whom she met up with in Herminie, Pennsylvania. According to the passenger list of the ship "SS Prince Friedrich Wilhelm" of 12 July 1913, Maria (now widowed) and Karl emigrated from Bremen, Germany to New York City. They are listed as coal miners coming from "Tribail Slovenia" and their nationality is Austrian. Maria's siblings also were Joseph and Tonca. Mathias ARNOLD married Anna USCEKER (unsure of the spelling, pronounced "oos-chaker") although her death certificate says her last name was MRESER. Anna was born in 1849 at Trbvolje. Mathias was born August 1860 at Graz Karten, Austria. Mathias and Anna moved to Germany sometime before 1886. Their daughter, Theresa Victoria ARNOLD, was born at Frankfurt in 1902. Karl ULLE married Theresa ARNOLD around 1920 and they lived at Masontown and Herminie, Pennsylvania.

ZORMAN, James
bigjim@clevelandnet.com

I'm having problems getting a handle on exactly where the Zormans came from. After some initial research it would appear that the name is really Austrian as the Zormans in Austria go all the way back to the early seventeeth century. But somewhere around 1800 the name appears in Kranj, Slovenia though the Zorman name isn't listed on any of the slovenian surname registers on the internet. My great grandparents came to the United States (Cleveland, Ohio) around 1870, and settled down in Ely, Minnesota (where he was a church organist and choral director by trade). My grandfather, Charles ZORMAN, was born there in the 1890s. Any information anyone could provide would be much appreciated.
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