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Tag Archives: Lithuania
The Rasos Cemetery in Vilnius, Lithuania
While in Vilnius, I visited the Rasos Cemetery where many famous Lithuanian, Polish, and Byelorussian writers and artists are buried. Continue reading
The Samsanavicius and Sarakauskas Graves in Alytus, Lithuania
While in Lithuania, I visited the graves of my grandmother’s sister Ona Chmielewska, Ona’s husband Jonas Samsanavicius, Ona and Jonas’ daughter Elena Samsanaviciute, and Elena’s husband Jonas Sarakauskas. The cemetery is located in Alytus, Alytaus County, Lithuania. All were buried … Continue reading
The Birth and Baptism of Władysław Chmielewski – 1883
While examining the parish records in Lithuania, my cousin and I found the birth and baptismal record for Władysław Chmielewski, born on 25 November 1883 and baptized on 27 November 1883. Continue reading
The Birth and Baptism of Józef Chmielewski – 1874
According to documents in the United States, Józef Chmielewski was born on 03 April 1874, but his birth and baptismal record on file with the Lithuanian State Historical Archives states that he was born on 19 March 1874. Birth and … Continue reading
The Lithuanian State Historical Archives
One of the goals of my trip to Lithuania was to visit the Lithuanian State Historical Archives at Gerosios Vilties g. 10, LT 03134 Vilnius, Lithuania. I had learned from the Archives’ website (which, unfortunately, appears to have disappeared as of … Continue reading
Užupis
On the day I arrived in Vilnius, my cousins Liliana and Aidas met me at the airport, brought me to Aidas’ apartment in Vilnius where I stayed the entire week, and then took me on a brief tour of the … Continue reading
A Week in Lithuania
I only just returned home from Lithuania. The trip home took about 18 hours but, before calling it a night, I wanted to briefly recap my week there. Statue of King Mindaugas Lithuanian National Museum, Vilnius, Lithuania SOURCE: Statue of King Mindaugas … Continue reading
Researching Ancestors in Lithuania
As I write this, I’m making last minute preparations for a trip to Lithuania. My maternal grandmother, Helena Chmielewska, was born on 15 February 1897 in Trakai, Wilno Gubernia, Russia. The area is now part of the Republic of Lithuania. Historically, Lithuania … Continue reading