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Summary of the Historical Administrative Divisions of Poland

Posted on May 17, 2023 by Steve

The following is a compilation of the posts about the administrative divisions of Poland published on Steve’s Genealogy Blog. Summaries of the Administrative Divisions of Poland Administrative Structure of the Parishes(sorted according to location in 1907) Kalisz Gubernia Kielce Gubernia … Continue reading →

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Administrative Structure of the Parishes of the Ostrołęka Powiat

Posted on May 8, 2023 by Steve

The followng parishes were part of the Ostrołęka Powiat at the beginning of the 20th Century: Czerwin, Goworowo, Kadzidło, Kleczkowo, Myszyniec, Ostrołęka, Piski, Rzekuń, and Troszyn. The administrative structure of the parishes of Czerwin, Goworowo, Kadzidło, Myszyniec, Ostrołęka, Troszyn can … Continue reading →

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The Act of 9 April 1938 on Changing the Borders of Voivodships within Poland

Posted on May 7, 2023 by Steve

The March Constitution of the Second Polish Republic (adopted on 17 March 1921) established a political system based on the separation of powers and restored a bicameral Sejm consisting of a chamber of deputies and the senate. On 9 April … Continue reading →

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Archaic Terms in Polish Metrical Records

Posted on December 4, 2022 by Steve

Old metrical records often include obsolete terms, presenting problems for those of us who are trying to interpret those records today. Particularly confusing are obsolete terms in languages in which we are not fluent. Even the term “metrical” is confusing. … Continue reading →

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Szukaj w Archiwach Temporary Shutdown

Posted on November 23, 2022 by Steve

Those of us who conduct Polish genealogical research have probably used the Polish Archives site Szukaj w Archiwach at one time or another. As the archives make more and more Polish metrical records (records of births, marriages, and deaths) available … Continue reading →

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Administrative Structure of the Kolno Powiat

Posted on November 13, 2021 by Steve

The following parishes were part of the Kolno Powiat at the beginning of the 20th Century: Burzyn, Jedwabne, Kolno, Kuzie, Leman, Lipniki, Łyse, Mały Płock, Poryte, Przytuły, Romany, Stawiski, Turośl, and Zbójna. The administrative structure of the parishes of Kolno … Continue reading →

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Administrative Structure of the Szczuczyn Powiat

Posted on November 12, 2021 by Steve

The following parishes were part of the Szczuczyn Powiat at the beginning of the 20th Century: Białaszewo, Grabowo, Grajewo, Lachowo, Niedźwiadna, Radziłów, Rajgród, Rydzewo (currently in Łomża Powiat), Rydzewo (currently in Grajewo Powiat), Słucz, Szczuczyn, Wąsosz. The administrative structure of … Continue reading →

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The Immigration Passenger Manifest for the Family of Antoni Wseborowski – 1903

Posted on January 25, 2021 by Steve

Antoni Wseborowski and his family arrived in New York City aboard the SS Graf Waldersee on 29 March 1903. The family traveled in steerage under the name Siborowski (instead of Wseborowski or Skowroński). The group included Antoni Wseborowski, Małgorzata née … Continue reading →

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The Hamburg Departure List Entry for the Family of Antoni Wseborowski – 1903

Posted on January 23, 2021 by Steve

Hamburg Departure List – Graf Waldersee – 14 March 1903 Antoni Wseborowski and his family left Grądy, Łomża Powiat, Łomża Gubernia, Congress Kingdom of Poland and headed to the United States on board the SS, Graf Waldersee. According to the … Continue reading →

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The Birth and Baptismal Record for Jan Wszeborowski – 1897

Posted on January 22, 2021 by Steve

Jan Wszeborowski, son of Antoni Wszeborowski and Małgorzata née Podeszwa Skowrońska, was born on 07 July 1897 in Grądy, Łomża Powiat, Łomża Gubernia, Congress Kingdom of Poland . He was baptized at the parish church in Nowogród, Łomża Powiat, Łomża … Continue reading →

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