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Kisilirki, Russia/Lithuania

rad9496 — 4 Jan 2009 5:07:53 GMT

Hi, everyone. Need your help. I happened upon a manifest that my cousin and I are researching for our family tree and it states that Antanas Paliankos (Anton Plocke?) came over to the US on the S.S. Bremen on 08/20/1913 and originated from Kisilirki, Russia. Where the heck is that?? I cannot find it anywhere. Has anyone heard of this place? Does it still exist? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you very much.

Bieksia - Bieksa - Bieksha - Lithuania

MichaelWMursko — 5 Jan 2009 8:16:07 GMT

My grandfather Vincentas Bieksia was from Bieksiu Kaima Located near Varena and Pamerkys. I was in touch with others with ties to this village until my computer crashed a while back. Very interested in contacting anyone with ties to this same village.

Mike Mursko

mursko@sbcglobal.net

As trupciu suprantu lietuviskai

Racyliene and Pulokas

AgnesMcDonaldWalsh — 28 Mar 2008 10:53:50 GMT

Just had translated letter from March 20, 1966 from Ursuli Racyliene, sister of Joseph (Yuozas) Pulokas. Letter sent from Vilkaviskis, supposedly near Vilnus. Joseph Pulokas is my husband's maternal grandfather. We know that Joseph Pulokas had many siblings but hadn't heard of Ursuli Racyliene before. Think "ene" on end of name is designation of gender/status. Joseph had dauther Isabel (Zebelinte).
Does anyone have any information regarding above?

Leaving the US

ESCHEPF — 2 Jan 2009 11:11:53 GMT

I'm trying to follow the trail of two potential family members. Antanas Paliaukas/Antanas Paliankos came to the US on the USS Bremen on 20 Aug 1913. I have located his passenger list and he was also detained. He was visiting Andrew Plocke in Ansonia, CT. The Ansonia City Directory has him moving to Detroit, MI with Michael Plock in 1918. I cannot find either of them in the 1920 census. Are there any records for folks leaving the US? I'm wondering if they returned to Lithuania. Or any other suggestions?

Thanks, Kathy

What happened to Jurgis Seniunas

TishPage — 30 Dec 2008 11:14:26 GMT

My grandfather, Jurgis Seniunas, came to England from Lithuania sometime between 1910 and 1915. He married my grandmother, Ursula Abraitis,also from Lithuania in 1915 in London. Soon after my mother was born, in 1917, Jurgis left England - and we don't know what happened to him after that.
Does anyone have any clues? Do you have an ancestor called Jurgis Seniunas?
Did he return to Lithuania, or did he go to USA or Canada perhaps and start a new life??

Many thanks

Sacauskis, Sacauskas, Liatukas, Cirtautas others

MSacauskis — 2 Jan 2009 8:08:09 GMT

Hi

I'm looking for others with the following surnames: Sacauskis, Sacauskas, Liatukas, Cirtautas, Sirtautas, Balcius, Rastutis. I know that there are some Sacauskas's out there in the Ill area. We are related to each other via Mike Sacauskas and Anton Sacauskis.

The original spelling was an S with a circumflex over it and pronouced Shacauskis. Don't know if the is or as is correct.

I'd be really interested in finding some relatives in Lithuania. My ancestors came from the Silale and Taurages counties. The villages were Didkiemis, Zhivingai, Vaitimenu.

Any info would be great.

Charles Mustitias

lynnstanek — 31 Dec 2008 6:46:19 GMT

Looking for info on my grandfather whom ws born in Lithuania.
He married my grandmother Mary Awizius on June 19,1920 in Moundsville Wv.He worked for Sydney mines.Both have passed away. My grandfather died approx 1930-1933 we think Tampagua PA. I have found no info on him at all ,not even sure when he came to the US.I would appreciate any info.
Thank you.
Lynn

Looking for info about Mayors in Lithuania

lithuanianwoman — 8 Jul 2007 3:11:19 GMT

Hi,
I was told that my Great Grandfather use to be the Mayor in Lithuania before Hilter came. How do i find out in what City he was Mayor?

Mattasavich from Lithuania

raybonx1 — 31 Dec 2008 6:45:11 GMT

Does anyone have any info on, Peter Mattasavich? He came to the U.S. in the early 1900's and worked in the coal mines of southwestern Pa. He was badly injured in the mine. He married Helen ***** and had 2 sons and 2 daughters.

Narmontas, Simkaite, Simkiene, Simkus, Velavicaite Telsiai

alliecat151 — 13 Nov 2007 5:11:49 GMT

Hi-researching my great grandparents who emigrated to US in 1903, 1906 respectively. Grandfather-Jonas Antanas (John Anthony) Normantas (Norman)-brothers Leonas and Vlada (Leon and Walter.) Jonas had a brother who went to South America instead of the USA. Jonas married Pranciszka (Frances) Simkaite (Shimkus,) whose parents were Ludwig Simkus and Ona Zaukauskas Simkiene. Pranciszka had several siblings Jonas (John) Carolis (Charles) Simkus, who married Kazimiera Velavicaite (Velovich) Simkiene. Antanas (Anthony,) who married Sofia Velavicaite (Velovich, sister of Kazimiera,) a sister Ona Simkaite who died young in Lithuania, another sister Eva Simkaite, a brother who was taken away by the Soviets in early 1900s. All were from Telsiai, and emigrated to the US, except Ona and the unknown brother. If this rings a bell to anyone, please let me know. There could also be a possible connection to the last name Raukauskas on the Narmontas side. Thank you.

Izidor Peter Valentiejua and Domicella Misilus from Lithuania to NY

aprilirishdreams — 8 Dec 2008 5:39:55 GMT

I have looked everywhere on the web Ellis Island, from what I know Lithuanian web sites and all else. I have a 1920 census record showing their name probably was changed to Valentine but can't find them before that time. Tried information from the census to help me find them enroute from Lithuania to NY and can't find them. I am lost. I can't even find the brother and sister associated with my grandfather. What is posted in the family trees is my tree that I have been working on the past 10 years. Any help would be much appreciated.

Yasunas from Lithuania

johnsdesignnet — 21 Dec 2008 9:47:25 GMT

I'm looking for info regarding the Yasunas (esp Veronia) family; spent the past few hours looking around, with no luck.

Repeckaite from Lithuania

johnsdesignnet — 21 Dec 2008 9:45:44 GMT

I'm looking for info regarding the Repeckaite (esp Leva) family; spent the past few hours looking around, with no luck.

Surname search

DLutchkus — 21 Dec 2008 9:43:48 GMT

I am new to genealogy, but am looking for ancestors of Martin M. Lutckus and Elizabeth Yakimonis Lutchkus, both of whom immigrated to the US in 1900 and 1904, respectively.They settled in Marlin, PA. Martin's parents were Michael Luckus and Euva Vervario Luckus of Lithuania. Unfortunately, I do not know the name of the town or village. Any informatin about this family would be appreciated. Thank you!

Novakiute from Lithuania

johnsdesignnet — 21 Dec 2008 9:42:52 GMT

I'm looking for info regarding the Novakiute (esp Anna) family; spent the past few hours looking around, with no luck.

Slizys from Lithuania

johnsdesignnet — 21 Dec 2008 9:42:25 GMT

I'm looking for info regarding the Slizys family; spent the past few hours looking around, with no luck.

surname KURKULONIS from Lithuania

gkurkulonis1 — 8 Dec 2008 10:36:35 GMT

looking for contacts with info about the kurkulonis family.

Sukowicz/Sakavicius

SGiampoli — 1 Mar 2003 6:43:38 GMT

My deceased grandfather's last name was Sukowicz, however, his relatives still living in Kaunas, Lithuania spell their last name as Sakavicius.

No one can explain the change in name. Can anyone help?

von Trotta-Treyden

treyden — 11 Dec 2008 7:13:02 GMT

Can anyone tell me where I should look if I want information about the marriage between Christoph Gotthard von Trotta- Treyden and Marie Magdalene von Pfeilitzer-Franck. They where married in Panewesys 1762, and later on they lived in Bauske in the Kownoshen aria.
I really appreciate if some one could help me with any information in any kind.
Thank you

Lena von Trotta-Treyden

Schickedanz

Lesa — 1 Jan 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Searching for any info on these surnames.
Have:
Gustav SCHICKEDANZ B. 14 Mar 1883 in Neustadt, Tauroggen, Lithuania, USSR. d. 15 Apr 1950

m.1906 Agnes BARTOLICIUS> b. 21 Jan 1884 in Neustadt, Tauroggen,USSR

daughter of Friedrich Richard BARTOLICIUS b. abt 1858 Neustadt, Tauroggen, Lithuania, USSR and Eliesabeth Olga Horn
PLease contact me with ANY info...thanks

Woitkiewicz Family Information - HELP

markwoitkiewicz1 — 8 Dec 2008 9:17:29 GMT

I am trying to get some inforamtion on our family. No one seems to know much. My grandfather was Stanley Woitkiewicz (not sure if or when he changed the spelling, Woijtkiewicz also have an Uncle Frank White from RI). Stanley was born in the 1880s and Married Mary Kurkulonis in 1915 ish. Mary (Marianne was born in 1895). The towns that they were born in have been told to me as Wiezanncy (wilnogurbina) and Butriwancy. I am guessing that this is Wilno Gubernia (Vilano?). Stanley came to the US in about 1913 his father was William, never came to the US. Stanley worked in a coal mine in PA for a short time and was in the 1903 Russian Army.
Thanks for any help.

Uzdavinis, Kurkulonis

Ron Uzdavinis — 2 Jun 2000 11:46:55 GMT

Searching for relatives, probably from
Olkeniki, Vilnius areas current or past,
but known from those areas in late 1800's,
early 1900's.

August Mauruszat, Wystyten/Vystitis

jhm5th — 27 Nov 2008 6:14:04 GMT

My wife is a great-grandaughter of August Mauruszat(anglicized Maurushat), the father of Edward (her grandfather) and Josef Mauruszat who emigrated to Jersey City, NJ, USA around 1910.
They were german speakers. August lived in Wystyten, "Russia", which was just over the border from East Prussia, on the shores of the Wystyter See (Lake Vystitis). I would be interested to hear of any connections.

Where is Geviska? - surnames: Senkus, Sadauskas, Steponaitis, Karalius, Pacesa

sadauskt — 20 Nov 2008 2:19:19 GMT

My grandmother's uncle, Joseph Senkus, listed GEVISKA as the town of his birth when he applied for a Social Security card.

What town might that be? His family was from southern Lithuania (Suvalkai)probably around the Marijampole region.

Aciu.

Tom S.

Katilavas-Katilus

mrtaharris — 22 Nov 2008 2:43:44 GMT

Helping a friend search his Lithuanian roots. Found gfather, Stanley Katilavas b: 1882 Lithuania, immigrated to US in 1901. SSDeathIndex shows him as Stanley J. Katilus, d: 19 Dec 1963 - age 81 - Youngstown, Mahoning Co.,OH. He was a widower at the time of his death
I think Stanley may have come from Sakali, Lithuania - maybe to Boston
Had son Victor T. Katilus b:1911 Hyde Park, MA d: 1992 Hubbard, Trunbull, OH

Any help would be greatly appreciated,
Thank you

Marta

POLIOKAS / POLIOSKAS / PALIOKAS and NEIMONTAITE

famhistwhiba — 18 Nov 2008 3:16:11 GMT

Looking for descendants of Juozas Poliokas and wife Emma Neimontaite.

Relatives say they migrated to America c 1930.

Emma was the daughter of Vilius Neimontas, a farmer of Taurage in Lithuania. Mother unknown but siblings for Emma were Maryte and Otto.

Family Surname - Sarpolus - Vilkaviškis, Lithuania

bjyeoman — 12 Apr 2008 6:11:46 GMT

My great grandmother, several siblings and her parents immigrated to the US 1888 to 1902. They were from the above village.

I don't know what the prospects are to obtain any type of records for them. Marriage, birth and for one member who returned to live a possible death record.

I do have birth dates and for most. I only have an approximate birth date for my great great grandfather. Nothing for my great great grandmother.

There are so many variations of the spelling of this surname ranging from SARPOLIS, SARPALA, SURPALA, etc., even within my own family.

The spelling variations show up on various documents inclding naturalization papers even though they are all in the same family.

Is there anyone who may be of assistance?

Thanks,
lilbees

Sugzdinis from Lithuania

doolang — 17 Nov 2008 3:11:21 GMT

Hi, i'm hoping to find someone with family history info on my family. Great grandparents George and Ava Sugzdinis came through Ellis island early 1900's, their children were Mary, Agnas, Anthony and Joseph. They setteled in north-eastern PA around Susquehanna. Anyone with info please reply. Thanks, Karen Lang

Lithuanian Ancestors-Staras

climb41 — 11 Nov 2008 5:31:10 GMT

Hello,
My wife and I are researching our family trees. Her Great Grandfather is Joseph Peter Staras born about 1880 possibly in Vilnius. At some point he immigrated to England and lived in Manchester. In 1903 he married Mary Zurgninute (have also seen it spelled Jaucunaczy and Jurkunute), she was born about 1878 possibly in Mariampole. Their children were Mary (b.1904), Kastansige (b.1906), Annie (b.1907), Joseph (b.1910), and William (b.1914) all born in Manchester. First off, wondering about the correct spelling of the surnames, and second if anyone happens to have any info on them? Thanks much,

Trent

Searching Jewish family from Vilna - SCHNEIDER, BECK, SANDOW

meltzerzone — 8 Jul 2002 3:36:46 GMT

I am researching the family of my grandmother, Jennie BECK (born in Vilna 1875, died in Bronx NY 1929). Her parents were Alexander BECK and Mina SZYNDER (soundex), siblings were Israel Meyer BECK and Daniel BECK. (This info can also be found at jewishgen.org)

It is believed that Jennie's grandfather was named Abraham SCHNEIDER (again, this is a soundex) - and was a Cantor in a synagogue in Vilna. Some of the family emigrated to London, where the family name was changed to SANDOW.

Anyone out there with any info?

Family past and present of Vincent Slonus

Marie — 24 May 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for my Dads (Leo Slonus) family who came to america in 1906 and settled in MA last know area was Greenfeld. My Dad had a brother john who had moved out west after world war II,
His farther was Vincent, mother Petrena,Waltis,maiden name
unsure of spelling. I have found one Slonus a young boy, on the Internet who lives in Lithuania fortunatly he had a picture and he looked just like my brother, I tried to contact him but e-mail came back un-deliverable
I have attached the link in which this young boy is connected with his picture
Any help would be greatly appreciated, I'm new at this

Lookup Birth Please on Rachel Joseph in the Vilkaviskis area

Niclo52 — 29 Oct 2008 5:03:15 GMT

Looking for the Birth on Rachel Joseph in the Vilkaviskis area. My have been born between 1804-1810
Married a Louis Perlstein. There children were Isaac Perlstein born January 1846, Annie Perlstein born in 1852 and Abraham Perlstein born August 1855.
Also looking for the name of her parents and any siblings
If anyone can locate Rachel Joseph's birth mail me with it.
Thanks for your help

Desperately Seeking....

Lesa — 1 Jan 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for any info on the following surnames:
BARTOLICIUS
SCHICKEDANZ
HORN
KRUEGER
SCHEITZLER

My ancestors Arthur BARTOLICIUS and Emma Scheitzler were married in Lithuania- not sure if they were born there or in Germany.
They both died in USA
Arthur d.18 Apr 1956
Emma d. 18 Apr 1958

Have very limited info on:
Agnes BARTOLICIUS b. abt 1887
m. 1906 to
Gustav SCHICKEDANZ b. 14 Mar 1883 in Neustdt, Tarroggen, Lithuania d. 15 Apr 1950
Friedrich Richard BATRTOLICIUS b. abt 1858 Neustdt, Tarroggen, Lithuania
M. 15 Nov 1881 to
Eliesabeth Horn
Any info. is greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Lesa

Juozas Macjulajtis and Mikase Wisneuckiutie

Lmitchelitis — 22 May 2004 11:32:46 GMT

I have begun searching my Lithuanian roots hoping to create a family tree and learn about my heritage.I have the marriage certificate of my great grandparents dated 1909 from Hamilton Lithuania.The names on the certificate are Juozas Macjulajtis
who was age 20 at the time and Mikase Wisneuckiutie,she was age 18 at that time. There was also mention of a place called burbank in the records.The spelling may not be exact as it was a bit difficult to read the certificate.
If anyone has any information about these families I would
welcome your communication.
Thanks so much and have a nice day
Lisa

Celusencia / Calusznica? Poland, Lithuania or Belarus ?

lwaranis1 — 9 Nov 2008 3:01:59 GMT

A woman I believe to be my grandmother (Katarzyna Pankiewicz) arrived May 1905 from this city. Can anyone identify its location?

Jewish Vilkaviskis

ralphsalinger59 — 3 Nov 2008 8:30:48 GMT

Anyone who is interested in jewish Vilkaviskis may want to look at my site

http://www.jewishvilkaviskis.org

Regards

Ralph Salinger

Guterman (and Greenstone)

marielubman — 31 Oct 2001 5:22:40 GMT

Guterman: Jewish-from Kalvarija and Vilkaviskis, Lith. Migrated to NY around 1880-1890.

And Greenstone:Jewish-from Kalvarija, Lith. Migrated to Palestine and NY around 1870-1890.

Birth Look Up Please on Abram Perelsztejn and Ida Lapidus in the Vilkaviskis area

Niclo52 — 29 Oct 2008 4:59:33 GMT

Looking for the birth on Abram Perelsztejn and Ida Lapidus in the Vilkaviskis area.
Had one son name Yehuda Leib (Louis Perlstein) born in 1805 in the Vilkaviskis area.
Also looking for any other children of Abram Perelsztejn and Ida Lapidus
If anyone can locate information on this couple Please let me know.
Thanks for your help.

Birth Look Up Please on Esther Lazarus in the Vilkaviskis area

Niclo52 — 29 Oct 2008 4:58:55 GMT

Looking for the birth on Esther Lazarus who was born in February 1847 in the Vilkaviskis area
Married a Isaac Perlstein who was born in January 1846 in the Vilkaviskis area
Esther Lazarus and Isaac Perlstein oldest daughter was Henrietta (Yetta) Perlstein born in March 15, 1867 in the Vilkaviskis area before going to the America.
If anyone can locate Esther Lazarus birth date. Please let me know.
Thanks for your help.

Divilinskas & Dambrauckas Lithuanian Immigrants to Glasgow 1900

Derek_Davidson_67 — 27 Jul 2008 11:40:05 GMT

Hello, I am trying to trace my ancestors who came to glasgow from lithuania about 1900, they are as follows:

Name: Carolus Divilinskas
Born: 1878, Lithuania
Residence: 1901 - 63 Bairds Square, Holytown, Glasgow

married to

Name: Magole Alenskas
Born: 1877, Lithuania
Residence: 1901 - 63 Bairds Square, Holytown, Glasgow
Died: 5 April 1937, Glasgow Royal Infirmary

Name: Aleksandra Dambrauckas
Born: ??, Lithuania
Died: 23 March 1923, 6 Bellside Terrace, Bellshill, Glasgow

Married 30/12/10, in St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Burnbank, Hamilton, Glasgow, UK to..

Name: Marijona Miculute
Born: 1888, Lithuania
Died: 11 March 1949, Glasgow Royal Infirmary

Any information would be very welcome,

Derek

Zuklancy Poland

lwaranis1 — 27 Oct 2008 3:42:09 GMT

Can anyone identify this town? It appears on my grandfathers death certificate and Ellis Island record. The surname name is Lithuanian, Waranis, Waronis, Warenis. Replace the W with a V. Could it be in Belarus?

Escaped the Cossacks?

Derek_Davidson_67 — 29 Jul 2008 9:39:08 GMT

This is just a note to relate a family story and ask for opinions on how likely it is to be true.

I have been told my great grandfather Alexander Dambrauskas left Lithuania some time prior to 1910 (when he married in Scotland) in order to flee from the Cossack draft. There is an old family photo of him in Cossack uniform but I have yet to see it. Does nayone have any opinions on how true this story is likely to be in light of what was happening in Lithuania and the Russian Cossacks in the early 1900's? Were Lithuanians forcibly drafted by the Russian Cossacks to carry out brutal acts on their own people?

Many thanks,

Derek.

PREUGSCHAT from Lithuania

Vicki Braeker — 11 May 2006 2:46:02 GMT

I am looking for any member of the PREUGSCHAT family. They may have moved to Tilsit, East Prussia (now Germany), in the 1800's.

SEMETA, Vaclovas (1917)-2008

Alan Wildblood — 19 Oct 2008 8:35:21 GMT

The Times, Trenton, New Jersey, Sunday, October 19, 2008

TRENTON - Vaclovas "Mike" Semeta, 91, died peacefully Saturday at the Capital Health System at Fuld. Born in Kounas, Lithuania, Mr. Semeta came to the U.S. in 1949 and was a Trenton resident since 1951. He retired in 1979 after 18 years service with the Bayer Aspirin Company in Hamilton Township. After his retirement, Mike worked for the Trentonian for over five years and he became one of their, several times, "award winning" home delivery paper carriers. Also, he was one of the St. Hedwig's Church ushers for over 10 years. Additionally, he enjoyed taking care of his grandchildren, with family trips to the Jersey shore, especially Atlantic City, and fishing. Mr. Semeta was a real "people person", enjoying conversations about life and general news, blending it all together with his great and unique sense of humor. He is survived by his devoted wife of 64 years, Monika A. Czenis Semeta; his two sons and daughter-in-law, Edward M. and Victoria Semeta of Hamilton Township and Raymond J. Semeta of Trenton; his daughter and son-in-law, Anna and Al Tavares of Philadelphia; two grandsons, Brian Semeta of Hamilton Township and Stanley Bojko of Philadelphia; his granddaughter Julia Bojko of South Korea; and several other relatives in Lithuania. The funeral will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday from the Winowicz Funeral Chapel, 865 Brunswick Ave. Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in St. Hedwig's Church with Rev. Dr. Jacek Labinski presiding. Burial will be in St. Hedwig's Cemetery, Ewing Township. Calling hours will be 8:30-10 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral chapel. Memorial donations may be made to the St. Hedwig's Church, 872 Brunswick Ave., Trenton, NJ 08638.

ciechanowicz family

chip cihanowic — 13 Jan 2000 12:00:00 GMT

looking for information about the name ciechanowicz, grandfather Alexander born 1883 in Salcininki (?) immigrated to U.S. 1910/11 had several brothers and sisters. I know of a John, a Nick and a Frances.

Researching my family

Chip Cihanowic — 2 Dec 1999 8:44:03 GMT

My grandfather Alex Ciechanowicz was born in
Salcininki in 1883, had several brothers and
sisers, Nicolas and Frances that I know of.
He came to the U.S. in 1911. I need help finding
more info on him and his family. Any info
would be appreciated. Thank you.

Moliusis Surname

tsadausk — 9 Oct 2008 5:03:53 GMT

I started a new separate thread just about the Moliusis surname and I hope those of you who have been corresponding with me will see it.

I did some research last Friday in New Britain CT regarding the Moliusis surname.

I found the following in the 1920 Census:

1920 Census - 1006 Elm Street, New Britain CT taken 3 January 1920 - Ward 6
ED 177, Sheet 5B, Lines 71-76
Molusia, William - 38
arrived 1900-AL
Laborer, Hardware Factory
born Russia Poland - Russian is native tongue
Alexandra - wife - 37
arrived 1907-AL
born Lithuania - Lithuanian is native tongue
Julie - 10
born Pennsylvania
her 1929 marriage license in New Britain lists Duryea (Luzerne County) Pennsylvania as her birthplace
John - 8
born Pennsylvania

Donna - 7
born Pennsylvania

Antony - 5
born Pennsylvania

Tom S.

Help greatly needed in Lithuanian research - Donausky (Donauskas), Baquzas, Sokolouskas

aandk97 — 27 Sep 2008 4:19:10 GMT

My last name is Donausky and was told the original name was Donauskas, but I have never been able to find any "Donauskas" on any genealogy search sites....ever.

Here's what I know:
Juozapas "Joseph" Donausky was born in 1892 in Lithuania (town unknown). He came to the U.S. in 1913. Married Rozalia Baquzas in 1918 in unknown church/location. Died in Illinois in 8 Nov 1952. I found him in the 1920 and 1930 census (both census had name completely wrong. 1920 is "joe domeski" and 1930 "joe danousky". I have the death certificate which lists parents names as unknown.

His wife, Rozalia Baquzas was born 4 Jan 1889 in lithuania (town unknown. Died 13 March 1980 in illinois. Parents listed on death certificate were Joseph Baquzas and Anna Sokolouskas.

Any information you can give would be GREATLY appreciated. I've hit a wall with this family line. I have no idea how to proceed from here with this information.

Looking for PREIKSCHAS

Michele Stewart — 2 Mar 2005 4:42:40 GMT

Can anyone help find information on Kasulis?

animal1819801 — 26 Jul 2008 4:04:15 GMT

I am hoping that someone on here can help me find the history of Kasulis. I believe that they came in to the US in 1891. Any help is appreciated. Thanks , Karyl Kasulis

Email me at
animal181980@yahoo.com
or
anial181980@snet.net

Augzil, Lithuania (surname Puczkorius)

siemedia — 12 Jan 2007 12:13:00 GMT

I have found my grandmother on a passenger list with her town of origin listed as Augzil. Does anyone know where in Lithuania this is.

peter kasputis

terryplummer1 — 28 Dec 2007 6:34:11 GMT

Would like to find out anything about Peter Kasputis of Lithuania. He would have come to US around end of 19th or beginning of 20th century. Later married Margaret O'Neill who had come from Ireland

Matiozraitis came to Scotland around 1904. Also Dielinizaitis, Szwilpa and Fannerzaitis

leannetaylor44 — 4 Oct 2008 6:59:27 GMT

I am trying to find information on my late grandfathers family but I have gone so far and have now reached a dead end.

I am particularly interested in the surname of Matiozraitis which was my grandfathers surname and comes from his fathers side of the family. Does anyone have any information on this, what it means, where it is from etc?

I believe my great grandparents came to Fauldhouse, West Lothian in Scotland from Lithuania between 1901 and 1905.

My great grandmothers maiden name was Dielinizaitis.

Other names in the family I have are Szwilpa and Fannerzaitis, these may be spelt wrong as they are difficult to read on the records I have seen.

I have got quite alot of information but don't know how to learn more about them before they arrived in Scotland.

If anyone has any information on these names or can offer some advice on how to trace the name, I would be very grateful indeed.

Thank you!

birth and Marriage records in Vistytis Lithuania

LITHUANIANWOMAN2000 — 27 Jun 2008 7:06:59 GMT

Does anyone know how to search for Birth,Marriage Records from Vistytis Lithuania?
I've contacted the Lithuania State Historical Archives but they have no information on my family.

Lithuanian Metrical Books

richard_m_parker — 30 Sep 2008 12:49:00 GMT

Lithuanian Metrical Books are at:

http://www.ketrzyn.mm.pl/~wwmkiewicz/ws/biblioteka/gub_wil_8...

JANUKAVICIUS

mattyjanu — 28 Sep 2008 1:57:19 GMT

im just trying to find out if my last name is right because i have yet to find anything on it, does anyone know if it exists or if it was lost in translation when my grandparents came to canada during ww2?? any help would be great thanks guys

Bakalarischky/Barkelliska/Brovman - from Lithuania

Walrusire — 27 Sep 2008 4:38:20 GMT

Is any of the above names known to anyone out there.
I am seeking the origin and locality where they are found.
Any information would be appreciated.

Dzeveniski/Dieveniskes

lorak282002 — 11 Aug 2008 6:47:16 GMT

I am finally getting to research the Lithuania branch of the family. I can't seem to locate LDS films on this town. I need the years 1850-1895. This branch was Catholic, but not sure if Orthodox or Roman. Or would the records be civil records?

Can anyone help me find LDS records for this town?

thanks
lora

lithuania - ancestor tracing

susangrant10 — 27 Sep 2008 4:27:27 GMT

My ancestors arrived from Lithuania about 1895 surname PRANK probably shortened from PRANKZKIEWICH,also have been told of links with STRATOWSKI,DONATIS,SYNETICUS(or SYNEKUTIS),PRANSKEWICZIUS any ideas of where to go for Birth,Marriage or Death information or info on their probable immigration passage would be gratefully accepted, many thanks.

surnames beckeris, koneika

jenn2955 — 27 Sep 2008 4:24:32 GMT

I am searching for information on Lithuanian hometowns of my relatives. Alexander Beckeris (1888 - 1952) emigrated to Chicago, his father was Karoll Beckeris. Alexander was married to Pauline Beckeris (1893 - 1969), whose father was Alexander Koneika. Any information would be greatly appreciated as I am travelling to Lithuania in November and would love to visit places where my great-great-grandparents may have lived.

Pongonis, Pangonis from Lithuania

Pongonis/Pangonis — 22 Feb 2000 5:52:43 GMT

I am looking for ancestors of the Pongonis or Pangonis family. My grandfather and his brother had a fight over the correct spelling of the name so one spelled it with an a the other with an o. They imigrated in the early 1900's lived for a time in PA then both ended up in West Frankfort IL.

Gudwen from Memel/Klaipeda

matthew1693 — 17 Sep 2008 10:24:03 GMT

My greatgrandfather Georg(e) Gudwen, a seaman born 1841, is alleged to have come from Memel/Klaipeda to Cardiff, Wales sometime before 1875, where he married and settled. Can anyone tell me about trade Memel/UK and if they have heard of Gudwen as a surname there?

Lithuanian Family History Research

colinwilcock — 11 Sep 2008 3:03:42 GMT

Hi all,

i have been trying to research my family history but have come to a standstill as it appears that my grandads grandad "escaped" from lithuania in around 1895

my grandad and his dads surname was Donn, but we dont know is this is the English version of a different name in lithuania? Any help on this would we amazing!

i am in contact with the lithuanian government state department for geneology but dont seem to be getting anywhere!

Any help would be much appreciated

Lukoszaytys, Lukoszatys, lukoshaitis, lukoskaitis from Lithuania

nvberrys — 15 Sep 2008 7:06:19 GMT

I am looking for any info on this surname. Thank-you!

Searching for leads on Adaskevicius, Galinskas, & Zilinskas

Francesca Williams — 12 Jun 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I'm researching:

*Valentina Adaskevicute (Adaskevicius): b. 1860s in Kybartai, Lithuania; m. Vincent Galinskas ~1900.

*Vincent (Vincas) Galinskas: b. ~1860, managed estate in Alvitas in early 1900s, brought up by two "sisters" (who may have been cousins or half-sisters).

*Justin Galinski: b. prior to 1901 to Vincent Galinskas by a previous marriage; emigrated to Chicago prior to 1920.

*"Joseph John" Zilinskas: b. Nov. 2, 1885 in Veiveriai (near Vilkaviskas), Lithuania; his father was a military officer and his mother was French.

Lithuania - Russia--Buttner--Gesto

Ashygrams — 9 Sep 2008 2:29:28 GMT

Trying to locate information on Joseph Buttner- Joseph Buttner
birth abt 1887 possible birth Lithuanhia Russia...Passed in South Bend IN May of 1930 Married to Anna Gesto daughter of Constantine Gesto from Lithuanhia..
Joseph might of had a brother who ended up in Alberta Edmond Canada his name would of been John Buttner........
Joseph Buttner only living daughter Lillian Buttner Stoddard was only 9 when he passed, 4 when her Mother passed so she has no information on the family.
Thanks........ Ashygrams@aol.com

Erdman, Freedman, Licht, Luria, Kaplansky, Hechel, Icikowitz

endora257 — 9 Sep 2008 2:27:18 GMT

Seeking any information about Jewish Lithuanian families with these surnames. Towns of origin were Skaudvil (Kaunas dist.- Hechel family), Telsiai/Telshi (Licht and Kaplansky families), Tver/Tverai (Freedman family), Vilna (Luria family), Vorne (Varniai dist.-Freedman family), and Laukava (Freedman and Erdman families). Icikowitz (various spellings) was another name used by Freedman family. Any relevant information appreciated; please contact Sara at endora257@aol.com. Thanks!

Lithuanians in Czarist Army pre-1910

MWawrzynski — 24 Jul 2008 2:29:06 GMT

My Polish/Lithuanian grandfather was a member of the Russian Army before he came to the United States. Can anyone tell me how/where to go about searching for records/rosters of the Russian army between about 1880 and 1910?

OT - family history tours

myner5 — 2 Sep 2008 8:38:09 GMT

I hope that this is not too far off-topic, but I've been looking for a family history tour in Lithuania. I'm very leery of just picking someone online to lead it. This article sounds very encouraging. Has anyone on the list had experience with Mr. Vaseikis?

http://www.scribd.com/doc/5392305/Family-History-Tours-in-Li...

Thanks.

Walter

Jackiewicz-Songoll-Leszczynska-Ranczka

MAM3259 — 13 Dec 2007 7:32:17 GMT

I can not find the Immigration records for any of these names
John Jackiewicz 1889-1960 date of immigration 1910
John Songoll 1868-1924 date of immigration 1885
both stated Lithunian as nationality Ihave the census 1910 and 1920 records and the namea are spelled wrong

Frank Leszczynski 1884-1939 married Agnes Ranczka 1890-1935
I have both of thier death certificates but can not find them anywhere.
If anyone has any information I would apprecate any help.

Looking for info on Radauskas or Yaudegis from Lithuania

Gidget6880 — 16 Sep 2007 10:58:39 GMT

I am lookinig for any relatives for the families Radauskas or Yaudegis. My Great Great Grandparents immigrated to America around 1902 to Catawissa Pennsylvania. Their names were Adomas Yaudegis (Adam Yodock) and Marijona Radauskas. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks
Lisa

Jackiewicz, Tomaszewski, Songol, Gorska, Dongelowicz

MAM3259 — 15 Sep 2008 7:05:08 GMT

Casmier Jackieiwicz born 1800? died 1936? in Wilno
Pauline Gorska Born 1820 died 1902 in Wilno
John Songoll born 1869 Died 1924 USA
Anna Tomaszewski born 1880 Died 1932 USA
Anna Dongelowicz

Vilkaviskis residents, Yodiskas, Muraska, Salasevich

Susan Salas-Mitchell — 29 Aug 2008 4:59:07 GMT

Trying to find living relatives of both my paternal and
maternal families. Casimir Yodiskas came to the
US through Scotland and England around 1905-6, but his
names was Americanized to Charles Dixon. Both branches
of the families settled in Cicero, IL

Looking for Dr. Aldona Vintartaite Labokas

tsadausk — 22 Aug 2008 4:11:13 GMT

I'm trying to find someone who I believe knew my father when they were both DPs in Germany after WW II ended.

The person is:

Dr. Aldona Vintartaite Labokas

In 1988 she was living in St. Petersburg, Florida. She also had a summer address in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin.

Aldona's brother was Vytautas Vintartas and he died in August 1981.

Hope someone can help me get in contact with her.

Aciu

Tom S.

Property Records - Russian Census

thinkadam — 24 Jul 2008 2:30:13 GMT

Hello,

I'm new. The family names I'm interested in are: Breivis (Breive, Breivo, Breiva), Saunor (Sawnor) and Debesis. I've been told the Breivis family owned a large farm, best guess just outside Klovainiai. The Saunor and Debesis families had smaller farms around Pasvalys (best guess). I don't know anything about these farms or possible family still living in the Baltic's. The notes I have had few Breive brothers in the 1920's still there. The Debesis family moved to Riga. The Saunor family - no idea.

Rumor has it there was a major Russian census taken of Lithuania in 1897, stored in Vilnius Historical Archives. I'd think this would be a great place to start. Has any of that been translated? Does anyone have access to it?

Any other suggestions or clues?

Thanks,

Adam

Debasunus

lithuanianwoman — 5 Jul 2007 12:15:08 GMT

Does any one know if this name is Lithuanian or German.
I'm looking for any info on a Jonas Debasunus. He was married and had 2 children Albert and Anthony and 3 step children .I'm not sure if they were still living in Lithuania or Germany. Albert was married
Any info would be appreciate it.
Thanks

Most Common Surnames in Lithuania

sadauskt — 10 Aug 2008 2:16:52 GMT

FYI - I came across the following entry in Wikipedia regarding the eight most popular/common surnames in Lithuania.

I justed started researching my Paulauskas line and see that the surname is the eighth most common surname in Lithuania so it will be tough trying to find the right one.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_most_common_surnames#Li...

Most popular Lithuanian surnames 2007:

# For men For women
1 Kazlauskas Kazlauskienė
2 Stankevičius Stankevičienė
3 Jankauskas Jankauskienė
4 Petrauskas Petrauskienė
5 Vasiliauskas Vasiliauskienė
6 Žukauskas Žukauskienė
7 Paulauskas Paulauskienė
8 Urbonas Urbonienė

It's not surprising that the married female spellings (i.e., IENE ending) of the family surnames spellings align in the same rank order.

My sympathies go out to those researching the Kazlauskas surname and the challenges they face.

Tom S.

Wilmontewichie???

azbethvt — 26 Jul 2008 3:35:17 GMT

Greetings all. My great grandmother came from Lithuania. I have been given the name "Wilmontewichie", but I can't ever find this name on any map or search engine. Does anyone know this village? Is the spelling wrong? Also, her name from Lithuania was "Siemiesz", her mother being a "Malinawska"...I am getting very interested in my Lithuanian heritage..I just read Charles Bronson's parents were Lithuanian...I grew up in VT close to his farm there...but this is the first I knew about his Lithuanian heritage! Thanks everyone, for your help....

Looking for Parents of Olga Louise Unterberger in Kibarten, Lithuania

brndwgnr — 27 Jul 2008 5:32:52 GMT

Olga Louise Unterberger was born around 1899 in Lithuania

She married friedrich Whilhelm Schaack

also wondering if Schaack was converted from Gottschalk

czobot

ewelinka503 — 25 Jul 2008 7:04:02 GMT

I`m looking for information about my ancestor Ignacy Czobot. He was born in 1899 in Landwarów (Ljandvarovo / Lentvaris) in Lithuania. His father was Tomasz Czobot
I`ll be realy grateful for a help.
dorota

looking for my family

Brooklyndodgers55 — 21 Jul 2008 12:30:36 GMT

I am looking for my family. Grandfathers name was Karolis ( Charles ) Aleksandras Rackauskas wife Anna Josephovich 1894-1944
name spelling was changed to Rackus
They had three sons George , Edward, Anthony all lived in Worcester Mass.Any help would be great.

Vilnius

cjbiller — 19 Mar 2008 6:36:58 GMT

Wife's grandfather was born in Niewojniancy Lida Wilno Russia in 1873. This is what is on Alien Registration papers.
Is this village/cit exists today or possibly back then? Church records perhaps?
Thanks,
Charles

Born in "Auksamkidowis" Lithuania ???

2Colonist — 20 Apr 2008 8:37:21 GMT

Searching for information regarding Carl Schimkaitis born 8 Jan 1891 arrived New York, 21 April 1913. Born in Lithuania
Location of birth is listed as "auksamkidowis." Lived in Philadelphia PA after arrival. I am interested in finding out the correct name and spelling of Carl's location of birth. "auksamkidowis" was listed on the Passenger List.

KUKAS

lackland60 — 9 Jul 2008 7:37:56 GMT

My Ba (grampa) was STANLEY KUKAS. He had 2 brothers; Joseph and John. His parents were Joesphine and Peter Kukas. I do not know Josephine's maiden name (yet) mom has had 2 strokes so I am having to do more leg work. Mom did mention that her dad's family may have changed KUKAS from something else when they migrated from Lithuania. The lineage is from Vilnius mom said. I don't have dates as of yet. Can anyone assist me with the KUKAS name and VILNIUS connection??? Or KUKAS and the name change possibility? ANY assist will be appreciated. There are NO Kukas surname mailing lists. Can't locate the name anywhere so far. Not giving up:)
StanleyKukas married Elmere Kathryn Howard and they had 2 children: Lois Claire Kukas and Joseph Howard Kukas.
Lee Brawley
lackland60@live.com

Please help with pronounciation of the surname Purmalis

kmangumpi — 24 Jun 2008 2:00:31 GMT

I am wondering if anyone can give me information on how this name would have sounded with a Lithuania pronounciation. I can't find records of my family anywhere and wondered what kinds of spellings there might be. I realize this is a Latvian name but my family is from Lithuania. Thanks for any help.

Vincentavas

pztpaco34 — 4 Jul 2008 3:56:46 GMT

My great-grandfather, surname Pauliukaitis, came from a town he spelled "Vincantava," which I assume to be Vincentavas. I always thought the city he was from was in Telsiai County, but I just found another Vincentavas in Kaunas County. Does anyone know if there are other villages called Vincentavas also? I think that the location near Kaunas could be more accurate, because I don't think he spoke Zemaitiske.
I had an uncle (by marriage), surname Brozis (z with superscript 'v'), who wrote down the name of his hometown in Lithuania as "Sausenisci." I have no idea what place he was referring to. Any suggestions/help?

Kaptorowicz, Brochita, Dzindzilutie/Zinzileite

pztpaco34 — 4 Jul 2008 4:05:52 GMT

These are surnames pertaining to different ancestors of mine. I know the first is completely Polish in spelling, so I am guessing that the Lithuanian would be something like Kaptorovicius. Has anyone heard of that name or something similar?
My great-grandmother's mother's last name was listed as "Brochita." I thought that maybe it could have ended in e (with the dot above it), since it was the unmarried feminine form. Would that yield the name Brochis/Brochus? I've never seen that name before.
One more: my great-grandfather wrote down his mother's maiden name as both Dzindzilutie and Zinzileite on different documents. I think the z's had the 'v' superscript above them. Would that yield the masculine form Dzindzilus or something similar? Has anyone heard of that name before?
Sorry for so many questions, but I have been meaning to post on a Lithuanian genealogy board for a long time now.

Marijona Simkiute Sumakaris

LITHUANIANWOMAN2000 — 27 Jun 2008 10:04:41 GMT

I'am looking for any informationon a Marijona Sumakaris(Maiden Name-SIMKIUTE) born 1856 in Virbalis Lithuania.
She was married to my Great, Great Grandfather Pranciskus Sumakaris 1949

TERESE SUMAKARIENE

LITHUANIANWOMAN2000 — 27 Jun 2008 7:21:24 GMT

Hi,
I'am looking for any information on my Great Aunt Terese Sumakariene, born 1919, who resided in
> Galkiemio village, Vilkaviskio region, she was interned in Germany during
> the war, and was sent to a filtration camp sometime around 1944-1947.
thank you,
LtLady

Sumakeris, Sumakaris, Schumaker

LITHUANIANWOMAN2000 — 27 Jun 2008 6:43:22 GMT

Hello,
I'am looking for any information on my Father's family who was or is born in Lithuania and was originally from Vilkaviskis region in Lithuania in Kybartai, Vistytis, Altivas.
They we evacuated from Lithuania to Germany durig WW11
any information would be appreciated.
Thanks,
LtLady

VIRBALIS LITHUANIA

LITHUANIANWOMAN2000 — 27 Jun 2008 7:12:00 GMT

Hello,
I'am trying to obtain my Father's families Birth, Marriage, Baptismal and Daeth Record formVirbalis Lithunia.
I contacted the Lithuania State Historical Arhives and the Central Archives and both are saying that they have no information on my Father's Family Records.
Ieven sent letters to Churches in that area.
Does anyone know the Diocese in that area?
Any informatin would greatly be appreciated.

Birth ,Marriage and Death Records from Kybarati Lithuania

LITHUANIANWOMAN2000 — 27 Jun 2008 7:08:48 GMT

DOES ANYONE KNOW WHO TO GO ABOUT SEARCHING FOR bIRTH RECORD, MARRIAGE RECORDS AND BAPTIZMAL RECORDS IN LITHUANIA?

Debesiunas

LITHUANIANWOMAN2000 — 27 Jun 2008 7:02:48 GMT

Hello,
I'am looking for any information on a woman named Amelia or Camila Debesiuniene or Debesiunas. She was born around 1870's -early 1900's. i was told that she was born in Vilnius LITHUANIA.

She was married twiced First Husband Jonas Zurauskas. They lived at Lankupiai Lithuania.
They had Three children together.

1-Ona Zurauskaite 1921

2-Juozas Zurauskas. He was married to a woman named Marie or Marija Zurauskiene. They had three children togeter. Irena Zurauskaite, Juozas Zurauskas not sure of the Third Child.

3-George or Juris

Second Marriage was with Jonas Debesiunas.
They had 2 childrn together

1-Algirdas or Albinas Debesiunas
who married a woman named Marie or Marija Debesiuniene
2-Antanas Debesiunas who died around 12 yrs old . He was Shot.
Any information would be greatly Appreciated.

Albert/Albinas/Algirdas Debesiunas

LITHUANIANWOMAN2000 — 27 Jun 2008 6:55:12 GMT

Hi,
I'am looking for any Albert, Albinas or Algirdas Debesiunas who would have been born around 1922-1930's.
His parents would have been Amelia Debesiunas or Debesiuniene. Father Jonas Debesiunas. Brother Antans Debesiunas.
They lived in Lithunia.
Any information will be Appreciated.

George/Juris Zurauskas

LITHUANIANWOMAN2000 — 27 Jun 2008 6:52:51 GMT

Hello,
I'am looking for any information on a George or Juris Zurauskas from Lithuania. He was a German Interpreter.
He had a Sister Ona and a Brother Juozas.

Zurauskas

LITHUANIANWOMAN2000 — 27 Jun 2008 6:51:30 GMT

Hello,
I'am looking for any information on Juozas Zurauskas he was Married to a woman named Marie Zurauskiene the had 3 children. they were living in Lithuania.
they children would have been born late 1930's to mid 1940's
1-Irena Zurauskaite or Zurauskyte
2-Juozas Zurauskas
Not sure of third child.
They were last seen in Lithuania on June 15th, 1944

Adomaityte-Sumakariene

LITHUANIANWOMAN2000 — 27 Jun 2008 6:47:19 GMT

Hello,
I'am searching for any information on a woman named MARIJA Sumakariene Nee ADOMAITYTE
She was last seen in Arenswalde/Pomm in 1945

Shamis, Shamus, Shumbris, Grigas

M. Asima — 13 Jun 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Trying to find as musch information on origins in Lithuania and any relative here in the States.

looking for Masellis, Wesockes, Burkauskas roots in Lithuania

jcbh33 — 16 Apr 2007 10:19:33 GMT

My grandparents were Frances Wesockes and John Masellis. ggrandparent elizabeth Burkauskas and George Wesockes, and John and Mildred Masellis.

BRUNO SHIMKUS - from Lithuania

SHIMKUS — 2 Jan 2000 5:13:29 GMT

LOOKING FOR ANYONE RELATED TO
THE SHIMKUS FAMILY