Tag Archives: Administrative Structure

Administrative Structure of the Mława Powiat

Posted on February 4, 2019 by Steve

The following parishes were part of the Mława Powiat at the beginning of the 20th Century: Bogurzyn, Dąbrowa, Stare Dłutowo, Grzebsk, Janowiec, Kuczbork, Kuklin, Lipowiec Kościelny, Lubowidz, Łęg, Mława, Radzanów, Sarnowo, Stupsk, Strzegowo, Szreńsk, Szydłowo, Unierzyż, Wieczfnia Kościelna, Wojnówka, Wyszyny … Continue reading →

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The Duchy of Warsaw 1807-1815

Posted on January 27, 2019 by Steve

The War of the Fourth Coalition against Napoleon’s French Empire ended with the Treaties of Tilsit, the first signed on 07 July 1907 between the French Empire and Imperial Russia, and the second signed on 09 July 1807 between the … Continue reading →

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Administrative Structure of the Płonśk Powiat

Posted on January 20, 2019 by Steve

The following parishes were part of the Płonsk Powiat at the beginning of the 20th Century: Baboszewo, Chociszewo, Cieksyn, Czerwińsk, Dziektarzewo, Gralewo, Grodziec, Gromadzyn, Gumino, Joniec, Kamienica, Kolonia Aleksandryjska, Kroczewo, Królewo, Krysk, Kucice, Naruszewo, Nowe Miasto, Płonśk, Pomiechówek, Pomiechowo, Radzikowo, … Continue reading →

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The Prussian Partition of Poland 1772-1807

Posted on January 13, 2019 by Steve

In 1657, the Treaty of Bromberg and the Treaty of Wehlau had given full sovereignity to the Duchy of Prussia, which had formerly been a fief of the Crown of Poland. On 18 January 1771, Frederick III, elector of Brandenburg, … Continue reading →

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Administrative Structure of the Congress Kingdom of Poland 1815-1844

Posted on January 6, 2019 by Steve

After the Napoleonic Wars in Europe, a group of ambassadors from Europe met in Vienna in May 1814 to settle the borders of the European states. The Final Act of the Congress of Vienna was signed on 09 June 1815 … Continue reading →

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Administrative Structure of the Błonie Powiat

Posted on December 16, 2018 by Steve

The following parishes were part of the Błonie Powiat at th beginning of the 20th Century:  Błonie, Brwinów, Izdebno, Grodzisk, Kaski, Leszno, Mszczonów, Nadarzyn, Ojrzanów, Osuchów, Radziejowice, Rokitno, Skuły, Wiskitki, Żuków, and Żyrardów belonged to the Błonie Powiat at the … Continue reading →

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Describing Historical Place Names in Québec

Posted on July 18, 2018 by Steve

As with most parts of the world, the borders and place names used in Québec have changed over the centuries. 1535-1763:  Village, Colony of Canada, New France 07 Oct 1763-1791:  Village, Province of Québec, British America 26 Dec 1791-1841:  Village, … Continue reading →

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Administrative Structure of the Parishes of the Suwałki Powiat

Posted on June 9, 2017 by Steve

The following parishes were part of the Suwałki Powiat at the beginning of the 20th Century:  Bakałarzewo, Chmielówka, Czostków, Filipów, Głęboki Rów, Huta, Jeleniewo, Kaletnik, Kuków, Leszczewo, Przerośl, Puńsk, Suwałki, Wigry, Wiżajny, and Zaboryszki. The administrative structure of the parishes of Bakałarzewo, Czostków, Filipów, Kaletnik, … Continue reading →

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