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SIRL Archives: 2001-2
 April 2001


Archived: 14 July 2001 ..................................... FEEFHS WebSite Version
These SIRL entries were received from SGS:

- entry for GARCIA, Connie, 28 April 2001
- entry for HARTEL, Edith, 28 April 2001
- entry for HARTEL, Theresa, 28 April 2001
- entry for HREN, Ronald, 28 April 2001
- entry for HRVATIN, Charles, 28 April 2001
- entry for HUNT, Andrea Suligoy, 28 April 2001
- entry for ILENICH, Steven P, 28 April 2001
- entry for JOEVENAZZO, Syl, 28 April 2001
- entry for JOHNS, David, 28 April 2001
- entry for KLEMMER, Catherine, 28 April 2001
- entry for KRAMER-SCOTT, Ana, 28 April 2001
- entry for KYTE, Carol Ann, 28 April 2001
- entry for LARSON, AlReta YACK, 28 April 2001
- entry for LOGUDA, Dave, 28 April 2001
- entry for MCLEAN, Gary, 28 April 2001
- entry for MONTAG, Gene, 28 April 2001
- entry for MURRAY, Cecelia Ann Salinovich, 28 April 2001
- entry for OWINGS, Joyce, 28 April 2001
- entry for PATRICK, Mary, 28 April 2001
- entry for PEACH, Elizabeth, 28 April 2001
- entry for PEGAM, Rudolf, 28 April 2001
- entry for PERME, Denise, 28 April 2001
- entry for PINSLEY, Alison, 28 April 2001
- entry for PINTAR, Boris, 28 April 2001
- entry for PROSENAK, Annabell, 28 April 2001
- entry for RIORDAN, Tony, 28 April 2001
- entry for SAMBATTI, Julianno Bergoch Monteiro, 28 April 2001
- entry for SARC, Tom, 28 April 2001
- entry for SATKOVICH, Nancy, 28 April 2001
- entry for SEMELBAUER, Thomas, 28 April 2001
- entry for SEVER, Eugene R., 28 April 2001
- entry for SIFTAR, Alfred, 28 April 2001


GARCIA, Connie
eMail address: Cgopinion@aol.com

I am looking for any information on my grandfather Joe ADAMICH from Leadville, Colorado. He died in the 1920, I think. My father is also Joe but is now dead. He was born at Leadville, Colorado. My grand parents were said to be from Austria. Any help I would be grateful. Thanks


HARTEL, Edith
eMail address: ehartel@netexpress.net
(Roman Catholic)

We recently obtained old family records of my Grandparents. Their names were Johan HARTELJ b.1866 we believe in Yugoslavia. Served in Austrian Army for 3 years 1888 to 1891. Parents were Mickel and Mary HARTELJ. Johan married Louisa ZUPANCIC from Novo Mesto. She was born in 1873, the daughter of Ernest and Nancy ZUPANCIC. Louisa had 3 brothers, Frank, Louis, Joe birth unknown. 2 sisters, Josephine and Mary Johan and Louisa ZUPANCIC HARTELJ were married at Rudolfswert (Novo Mesto) in 1903. They immigrated to the USA in 1904. Both were Catholic. I have a Church record and Military records that I am unable to translate. The Church record is from Skofija Ljubljanska, Dioecesis Labacensis. I also have information on their descendants if any family members desire and am seeking any information from HARTELJ, ZUPANCIC related lines.

HARTEL, Theresa
eMail address: rghren@yahoo.com

I am searching for additional information on my paternal grandfather, John (probably Johan) HREN, since I only have limited information on him. I have a copy of his naturalization certificate (# 203878) issued in Leadville, CO when he became a US citizen on 4 December 1911. He died in the influenza epidemic of 1918 and is buried in Leadville, CO. The headstone on his grave indicated he was born 24 June 1883 at Dobrepoljah, Austria (which is probably now Slovenia). I also have a copy of his "Declaration of Intention" for naturalization dated 10 July 1909 and states he was 26 years old, a laborer, white, light complexion, 5' 8",150 pounds with light hair and blue eyes. This document states he was born at "Videm", Austria on 24 June 1883 and was residing at 520 Elm Street, Leadville, Colorado. It goes on to state he immigrated to the US from "Bremen, Germany" (handwriting not clear) on the vessel "Laher" or "Laker" and arrived at the port of New York on 20 April 1901. Can anyone tell me how to determine his actual port of entry together with the date of entry and ship of transport if the above information is incorrect? I would also like to obtain a copy of his birth certificate to allow me to further research his parents.

My paternal grandmothers maiden name was Franciska (Frances) MUSTAR. She was born on 9 May 1890 at Dobrepoljah, Yugoslavia (probably now Slovenia) and I have an official copy of her birth certificate although I do not have a copy of her naturalization certificate. Her fathers name was Johan Mustar and her mothers name was Terezija (Teresa) GORSIC. After her husband John died in 1918, she eventually moved to Pueblo and married Louis (Alojzij) KOROSEC. I have a copy of his birth certificate and also his naturalization certificate (#581142) issued at Pueblo, Colorado when he became a US citizen 2 October 1916. He was born 23 June 1890 also at Dobrepolje, Yugoslavia. His fathers name was Anton (Anthony) Korosec and his mothers name was Marija (Mary) Adamic. I would also like to determine her port of entry together with the date of entry and ship of transport. My grandparents had four children, all born in Leadville, Colorado and their names are Frances Hren, born 17 December 1911; John Hren (my father), born 10 Feb 1914;, Mary Hren, born 13 December 1915; and Ann Hren born 19 Apr 1918. All four children eventually moved to Pueblo, Colorado where my brother, sister and I together with all of my first cousins were born.


HRVATIN, Charles
eMail address: chashrv@hotmail.com

I am interested on any information on my ancestors of Slovenian descent. My father Frank HRVATIN and my uncle John HRVATIN are sons of Frank HRVATIN and Mary FATUR. My grandfather is believed to be from Vienna and grandmother from Trieste. Frank Jr. was born 7 January 1915 on the outskirts of Peoria, Illinois.


HUNT, Andrea Suligoy
eMail1 address: asuligoy@email.msn.com
  I am trying to find the birthplace of my great grandfather, Joseph SULIGOY, born Slovenia 19 March 1858, died Rockdale, USA, 16 January 1934.


ILENICH, Steven P.
eMail address: ILENICHFAM@aol.com

I am looking for additional information on the family name ILENICH. I know that John ILENICH was born in Doblice, Slovenia on 17 April 1882. His father was Matt ILENICH and his mother was Annie KLOBUCAR. I am also searching for information on the family name KASTELIC and OSTERMAN. I know that Katherine OSTERMAN KASTELIC was born 22 February 1873 in Slovenia and lived in Calumet Michigan. Her father was Peter OSTERMAN and her mother was Katherine LUGINA or FUGINA. Thanks


JOEVENAZZO, Syl
eMail address: joevek@telusplanet.net

I am looking for information on my grandparents and any other family members still in Slovenia. My grandmother was born 8 May 1902 at Mala Polana and her name was Marija PRSA. She married my grandfather, Stefan PETEK, son of Marko and Katarina and they resided at Poljedelavec, Yugoslavia before immigrating to Canada. My grandfather came in 1927 and my grandmother and mother in 1933. My grandfather's date of birth was 5 May 1900. The only information I have is that my grandmother's parents were Ivan PRSA and Ana MAGDIC PRSA. I would appreciate any information any one might have.


JOHNS, David
eMail address: ATDJHIKE@aol.com

I am just starting a search of my paternal grandparents: Alois JAN, born 3 January 1879 at Trbovlje and my grandmother
Josephine PETSCHNIK (sp?), born 6 April 1877 at Koprivnica. Great grandparents were: Jakob JAN and Josephine JANESCHILSCH -- and Joseph PETSCHNIK and ? KOWALSCHIK. My grandparents immigrated to Germany first and were married there. Circa 1907-1908 my grandfather immigrated to America, followed by my grandmother about one year later. My first goal is to learn more about my great grandparents in Slovenia. Any and all suggestions are welcomed.


KLEMMER, Catherine
eMail address: Klemmer@btinternet.com

I am researching my mother's family. My great grandfather was Josef ZUPANCIC, born 11 March 1869 at Novo Mesto, Slovenia. He married Theresa JANKO, born 8 October 1874 at Novo Mesto. They immigrated to Cleveland, Ohio in the early 1900's. Theresa divorced Josef in the 1920's and after a few years moved back to Novo Mesto. She died during WW II and was buried in an unmarked paupers grave (according to my mom). Can anyone help me with records? I realize that it was a bit disorganized during the war but I am hopeful that there maybe some chruch record of her, a death certificate or last known address, maybe even someone that knew her. Thanks.

I am also researching Frank STRAUS or STRAUSS born 15 April 1875 in Hoticni, Slovenia. He married Mary TOMSIC (born 4 May 1881 in Gradisce, Slovenia). They immigrated to Cleveland, Ohio, in 1911 aboard the ship "Martha Washington". My problem is that I cannot trace any previous family on the STRAUS side or the TOMSIC side of the family. No one remembers the names Frank or Mary's parents or siblings. Any help with this would be greatly appreciated.


KRAMER-SCOTT, Ana
eMail address: Akramar53@aol.com

I am interested in any additional information on John STEBLAJ. He married Agnes SIVC and they had the following children: 1) Apolonja (my grandmother) immigrated to Minnesota around 1888-1982 and married Ignatz KRAMAR. 2) Joseph immigrated to Minnesota -1882-1951, and married Mary RIGLER. 3) Mary married Frank PONCER and immigrated to Steibly, Pennsylvania in 1869-1949 4) Anton came to Minnesota and never married-1873-1953. 5) Ann married a DOLENSEK, stayed in Slovenia. 6) John died in his 20's, in Slovenia. 7) Frank came to the US but returned to Slovenia. 8) Andrew stayed in Slovenia (raised by an aunt?), married and had daughter, Francesca who married a Rupert. 9) Andrew died in 1960. I believe that the John that married Agnes had a brother, Matevz / Matthew who married a Marija and had the following children: Matevz married Johana ZELEZNIKAR and moved to Steibly, Pennsylvania. Joze immigrated to Minnesota and married Frances SEME--1882-1957. Marija immigrated to Minnesota and married Anton IPAVEC--1884-1961. Johana immigrated to Minnesota and married Joseph TROST--1892-1970. Martin--stayed in Slovenia Franceska--married a DOLNICAR in Slovenia. As far as I know, these families were based in Iska Vas, Slovenia. After immigrating to the US, it appears those living in Pennsylvania used the spelling STEIBLY, while those that stayed in Minnesota used STEBLAY. Would appreciate knowing if John and Matevz were brothers and if there are any more siblings. Anton OVEN married Elizabeth GLAVEN in Ljubljana 1910. I am interested in finding other relatives in Slovenia or the US other than Minnesota.


KYTE, Carol Ann
eMail address: cboy@fone.net

Do you have information on the TEZAK surname from Crested Butte or Floresta? My father, John TEZAK was born at Floresta in 1908 but spent most of his life in Crested Butte. His father was born in Slovenia on July 12, 1881. We cannot find where in Slovenia he was born. We have the name Krancija, but cannot find such a place. He had a brother Mark born in 1891 and lived at Pueblo as an adult. We are planning on traveling to Slovenia in September and have the towns for my other three Grandparents, with the names ORAZEM, KOCHEVAR, and VOLK. Thank you very much.


LARSON, AlReta YACK
2ll5 Sunnyview Lane, Billings, Montana 59l02-, USA
eMail address: Golfme10@aol.com

I am looking for any information on my Grandfather George YACK (shortened in the US) from JAKLOVIC / JAKOVICH / YOKLOVIC / YOKLOVICH born on 24 April l870 in Metlika, Bela Krajina region, (old Austria), and immigrated to the U.S. around l886. He married Maryina FELIX (from Austria, Hungary), lived at Kemmerer, Wyoming, aand died at Roosevelt, Utah 3 March l950. He had ten children. We have no information concerning any of his ancestry. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I have searched in many areas to no avail. Thank you so much.


LOGUDA, Dave
eMail address: Gundave@aol.com

I am looking for entry / exit into / out of U.S. data for Andrei LOGODA (aka LAGOYDEI [phonetic ?]) 1in the 1908-11910 time-frame. His wife's maiden name was Mary MIKULA (also spelled MIKULANINISR). They settled in thje immigrant town of Ilasco, Missouri after 1910. Andrei returned to old country between April 1916 and March 1920. Mary's date of birth was 28 September 1882 or 1885. Mary remarried to Paul LEMESH (aka LEMESHAWSKY) in March 1920. Paul immigrated in 1906 from Pinsk / Pinski, Russia. A 1938 death certificate of Mary's youngest son, Charles shows Andrew and Mary from Austria-Hungary (village or town unknown).
Thank you.


MCLEAN, Gary
eMail address: gmclean@erols.com

I am researching information about my grandparents in Yukon, Pennsylvania, Matthew JERMAN and Johanna BURGAR, as well as the surnames HRIBAR and LOCNISKAR (LOCHNISHKAR). I am also interested in any information on the 1918 influenza epidemic in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvbania. I also need information regarding the Catholic church at Vodica nad Ljubljana, and the nearby village of Dorniki, parish Zapoge. Also the village of Dupelne fara Bert.


MONTAG, Gene
P. O. Box 113, Buchanan Dam, Texas 78609-, USA
eMail address: J_Kres@email.msn.com

I am seeking information on the MOHORKO family. This family immigrated, arriving in America in 1912 (New York). Children are: Marie (died 1998, Fontonia, California), Rose Agnes (died 1980, Fontonia, California), Jean, "Dickey", Valerie, Steve (died 1987, Fontonia, California), Frank (died 1988, Milwaukee, Wisconsin), and Sister M. Rosaline "Tessie". Rose Agnes married Edwin C. MONTAG. Steve was editor of a Slovenian newspaper.


MURRAY, Cecelia Ann Salinovich
eMail address: cealnrich@aol.com

My Grandfather, George SALINOVIC(H) immigrated to the United States from Yugoslavia prior to 1919. He listed his birthplace as Austria / Jugoslavia. He was born 25 July 1895 and I was told he had a brother John and two sisters still in the old country. I have been able to find very little about him or his family. SALINOVICH is one of several spellings I have found to date. One of the others was SOLONIVICS. Is there anyway you could help me with the real spelling or point me in the right direction? I have no idea of when he came to the USA. I'm hoping this is not a lost cause. Any help would be greatly appreciated I can be reached at my email address of . Thanking you in advance.


OWINGS, Joyce
eMail address: jowings@execpc.com

I am researching Mary Julia SMODE KOGELNIK. Her last address was Lowellville, Ohio. Date of birth: 8 September 1882 at Wuchern, Austria. Date of death: November 1, 1967. Husband's name was Joseph KOGELNIK. Do you have any information that would help in my search?


PATRICK, Mary
eMail address: mpatrick@mail.pris.bc.ca

I am searching information for PETRIK / PETRICK / PATRICK who possible came to Pennsylvania or New York around 1880. They list their possible countries of origins as Bukowina - Slavonia - Slovenia- Slovakia-Hungarian/Austrian. Stephen PETRIK, born 1815, Slavonia, and died 1892 at Esterhazy, Saskatchewan, Canada. Stephen PETRIK wife Anna last name unknown Born 1817 Slavonia Hungary. Children - Andreas PETRIK, Born 1848 Slavonia lived in Pennsylvania Jonos (John) PETRIK, born 1854 in Slavonia, died 1919 at Esterhazy Saskatchewan Canada. Annie PETRIK listed as living Hungary 1885. Mary PETRIK lived in Pennsylvania 1885. Susannah PETRIK living in Pennsylvania 1892. Jonos (John) PETRIK Married-Mary MIZISEN - born 1860, Bukowina, died 1935 at Esterhazy, Saskatchewan, Canada. Stephen and Jonos PETRIK immigrated with three other Slovenian families and ten Hungarian families to settle the Esterhazy Hungarian Colony in Saskatchewan Canada in 1886-88. In 1885 the PETRIK name was changed to PETRICK and then again to PATRICK in 1900. Andreas, Mary and Susannah remained in the US and Annie in Hungary at that time. Any information would be greatly appreciated and exchanged. Thank you.


PEACH, Elizabeth
eMail address:

I am seeking any information on Matija GORSHE (Mathew GORSE). He was born in 1876 in Novo Mesto, Slovenia and died in 1937 in Baldwin Township, Pennsylvania. He came to the U.S. after 1900 and was a coal miner in Willock, Pennsylvania. He married Marietta LOGAR who came from Kamnik, Slovenia. They married about 1905. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

PEGAM, Rudolf
Uracher Strasse 1/1, D-72813 St. Johann - Upfingen, Germany
Fax: (049) (0) 7122 - 3748
eMail Address: rudolf@pegam.de

I am trying to find out something about my ancestors. The only thing I know is that my grandfather, born 13 June 1886 at Dobrava, Slovenia, immigrated about 1900 to Essen, Germany (where I was born in 1953). I would like to know a lot about how I can try to find out something about my family in Slovenia. Thank you very much.

PERME, Denise
eMail addresss: DjanineP@aol.com

I am looking for information on my great grandparents Frank PERME and Catherine LOURICH who immigrated to Cleveland around 1900. Frank also had a sister who came whose name was Anna ZORMAN; Anna ended up in New York. Frank and Catherine had six children, Catherine, Frank jr. and Louis all were born in Slovenia at a suburb of Trieste (that's all I know about the area of Slovenia) Louis was my grandfather. Frances, John and Rudolph were born in the US after Frank and Catherine settled in a house on Norwood Road in Cleveland. Frank Sr. was born in Slovenia in 1868. He died in Cleveland in 1950. I don't have any records of any family members. I would like information about parents or siblings of Frank PERME and Catherine LOURICH, and what part of Slovenia they were from. Any tips on where to look would be greatly
appreciated. Thanks.

PINSLEY, Alison
eMail address: apinsley@avon.net

I am researching VALISKA and TOMOVCIK. They settled at Braddock, Pennsylvania. My great grandfather was George VALISKA and my great grandmother was Anna TOMOVCIK VALISKA. They met in Pittsburgh and were married in Braddock, sometime just before or after 1900. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

PINTAR, Boris
eMail address: boris.pintar@mail.ljudmila.org

Many of my older relatives came to USA in the beginning of 20th century, but we don't have the contact with them any more.
My grandmother, Amalija PINTAR, has exchanged last letters with them after the Second World War. They were many of brothers and sisters of my great grand father Anton CADEZ (in Slovene Chadezh) from Srednja vas (Middle Village) in Poljanska dolina (Poljanska Valley or Poljane's Valley) in Gorenjska region of Slovenia. Also Anton Cadez himself came to the USA twice to work as a miner and them he returned back in Srednja vas. Anton Cadez was a father of my grand mother. Did you maybe find name Anton Cadez or the Cadez family from Srednja vas in any of your records? Thank you for your consideration.

PROSENAK, Annabell
eMail address: Annabolaf@aol.com

I`m looking for my ancestors. My fathers name is Marjan PROSENAK. He was born 25 July 1943. His mothers name was Anna. I was looking for the surname PROSENAK, in general, and found the names Andrew W UA:25, and also Herman, Lorry and Rebecca also in UA:25. So far as I know my father and his family lived in Tepanje, Maribor and Ljubliana. I would like to know if you could get any information about my grandfather, I don`t know his name. All I know is that he is supposed to be fallen in during the war and that he is supposed to be a German soldier?! An uncle of my father was a catholic priest called Tona PROSENAK. So far as I know there are only Catholics in our family. I would be glad to get any information available about any PROSENAK'S you know of.
SILRL eMail coordinator's Note: The names found reflect names of individuals listed in the Index of Slovenian Church Histories.

RIORDAN, Tony
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SAMBATTI, Julianno Bergoch Monteiro
eMail address: jbsambatti@uc-davis.edu

I m seeking more )on the internet) about the origins of my family. Among the Slovenian names are BERGOCH, BASTIANIC and ZAFRED. My great grand parents emigrated inland to Sao Paulo last century. Because Slovenia belonged to Austria, all
their documentation is in German. According to my great grandfather's document, his name is Thomas BERGOCH and he
was born at Sankt Peter, a German name. My great grandmother, Tereza BASTIANIC, was born in Vila Slavina. Curious, because I have never found any records of this name in Slovenia, though I have found many in the US. I would like better advice on how to obtain more info about the family and the places they came from.

SARC, Tom
eMail address: Nasaman4@aol.com

I am trying to get ANY information about my ancestors. My grandparents came from Slovenia (Austro/Hungaria ... Jarse,
Ihan). They were born in 1898. Other family names that were probably from the same area are SARC / SAREC, HRASAR, VIDENSEK and MAJDIC.

SATKOVICH, Nancy
eMail address: topdogone@email.msn.com

I am searching for John SATKOVIC(H), born at Staradu, county of Hruscha on 24 June 1883 and died 9 February 1958. He emigrated left Hamburg Germany in January 1907 to Ellis Island, New York, USA, on the ship "Groff Walter Sea". His wife was Angela SEVESK SATKOVICH, born at Viden Podgora on 10 October 1893 and died 10 November 1969. John's parents are Steve SATKOVICH and Kathryn ? Angela's parents are John SEVESK (born in 1834 and died in 1926) Aloziya SEVESK (born in 1860 and died 1953). (Note: not sure of these surname spellings.) I am also searching for John KLINAR and Julia KLINAR. Julia's parents are: Ivana BARBIS YENKO, born 27 December 1893 at Trnovo, Kranjsko, Yugoslavia and Joseph YENKO.

SEMELBAUER, Thomas
eMail address: TSEMELBAUE@aol.com

I am seeking any information concerning the following descendants of Ivan SEMELBAUER. Ivan SEMELBAUER (Jakob) was born 28 July 1884 at Hodejovice-Budwise, CR (Czech Republic?) and died 3 October 1958 at Hoce pri Mariboru, Slovenija. He married (1) Efronsina GAJSEK at Hoce pri Mariboru, Slovenija. He married (2) Francka GORICNIK atn Hoce pri Mariboru, Slovenija. Children of Ivan SEMELBAUER and Efrosina GAJSEK are: Josef Semelbauer, born 20 January 1909, ?, died 17 February 1989. Viktor Semelbauer, born 14 December 1907, died 16 January 1995. Jakob Semelbauer, born 23 October 1912, died 23 December 1994. Hedvika Semelbauer, born 16 October 1916. Efrizina Semelbauer, born 5 May 1921. Marija Semelbauer, born 6 September 1910. Franc Semelbauer, born 1922. Fanika Semelbauer, born 25 December 1923. Ivan Semelbauer, born 4 December 1925.

SEVER, Eugene R.
eMail address: kf0ot@juno.com

I am researching Jacob SEVER, born 1846, and Maria BUKOVIC, born 1850.

SIFTAR, Alfred
eMail address: Apsiftar@aol.com

I am researching the Windish speaking people of the Prek Murji region of the former Austria / Hungary. Who are they? Where
did they come from and when did they come to this region? How large of a group are they? When are they first mentioned in
historic records? Are they in any way related to the Wendisch of Germany? Are there other areas where they have settled in Europe or immigrated other than Bethlehem, PA.? Where does the name originate, there are a number of towns, rivers and mountains with names such as Windish buhl, etc.? There were also a number of famous Generals and other leaders named WINDISH. Were they from this group or does the surname have other origins? Some of the towns that I am interested in are Strukovci (Suruhaz or Tura Haz), Bodinci (Bodenci or Bodonci or Bodonczi), Orizentpeter, Szentgyorgy / Szentgyvolgy), the region called Vas or Vasmegy, as well as the Reformed Lutheran Church of Bodenci. The surnames I seek are: ANDRECS, BRODBECK, BRUCKER, DUGAS, DUGASZ, FULOP, GESY, HORVATH, IZOR, KARVER, KOHLER, KONNECKER, KUCARIK, KUCARIS, KUCARA, LONCAR, LOSZLO, MEDVETZ, PHILIP, PICOS, PROKOP, RAJOK, RATUSHNY, SIFTAR, SISKA, SKRABAN, SOFET, SOKURA, TOTH, VARNA, VELOTTA and VOGSINSICS.
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