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Archaic Terms in Polish Metrical Records – Part 1
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
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
The following parishes were part of the Kolno Powiat at the beginning of the 20th Century: Borkowo, Burzyn, Dobryjałowo, Jedwabne, Kolno, Kuzie, Leman, Lipniki, Łyse, Mały Płock, Poryte, Przytuły, Romany, Stawiski, Turośl, and Zbójna. The administrative structure of the parishes … Continue reading
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Administrative Structure of the Szczuczyn Powiat
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
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
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
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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The Marriage Record for Antoni Wszeborowski and Małgorzata née Podeszwa Skowrońska – 1892
Antoni Wseborowski, the son of Katarzyna Wseborowski and widower after the death of his first wife Ewa Pydzewska, was married to Małgorzata née Podeszwa Skowrońska, daughter of Jakub Podeszwa and Anna Dymerska and widow after the death of her husband … Continue reading
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The Birth and Baptismal Record for Maryanna Skowrońska – 1835
Maryanna Skowrońska, daughter of Bartłomiej Skowroński and Agnieszka Ciak, was born on 24 March 1835 in Trzaski, Ostrołęka Powiat, Płock Gubernia, Congress Kingdom of Poland. She was baptized at the parish church in Kleczkowo, Ostrołęka Powiat, Płock Gubernia, Congress Kingdom … Continue reading
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The Birth and Baptismal Record for Anna Skowrońska – 1837
Anna Skowrońska, daughter of Bartłomiej Skowroński and Agnieszka Ciak, was born on 20 June 1837 in Trzaski, Ostrołęka Powiat, Płock Gubernia, Congress Kingdom of Poland. She was baptized at the parish church in Kleczkowo, Ostrołęka Powiat, Płock Gubernia, Congress Kingdom … Continue reading
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