I'm looking for relatives in Poland with the surname MARCHWICKI. I have a great grandmother who was born in Poland. I would like to find out her place of birth and have more information about her family. The only information I know about her is that:
* Her name was Marja Marchwicka
* She was born IN Poland between 1884-1885
* She came to Brazil with her family about 1890-1891
* In some documents her father appears as Antoni and in others as Szymon
*Her mother was named Antonia or Antonina
* She married my great grandfather Jan Szczesny in 1903 in Curitiba- Brazil
Unfortunately, in all her papers in Brazil, she only mentioned that she was Polish and nothing else. I am trying to figure out where she was born. I have a big doubt. I've been told that, at that time (1890) Poland was divided in 3 parts. One belonged to Germany, another to Austria and the other one to Russia. For example, my great grandfather Jan Szczesny was born in Kaczanowka - Skalat powiat, Galizia, and he used to declare he was Austrian. So, I do believe my great grandmother Marja Marchwicka was from a place that remained to Poland, even at the time of Russian, Austrian and German occupation. Nowadays, most Marchwicki in Poland live in Lodz, Warsaw, Klobuck and Katowice. Could anyone give me a hint? Which of these cities could be her place of birth?
I hope someone can clear up my thoughts.
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Searching for relatives - Marchwicki Family
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Hello
My name is Patrick Marchwick,
I live in Owatonna, Minnesota USA.
I am son of John Marchwick
1 am the grandson of Michael Marchwicki (born in USA)
I am the Great grandson of Valentine Marchwicki (born in poland 8 february 1850), married to Josephine Elizebeth Kuwaja (born feb 24, 1854)
that is where my search stops.
I cannot find any information on Valentine Marchwicki yet in Poland.
I have not been able to figure out this web site real good yet and any help would be appriciated
We might be related more than so if i can help you let me know.
Pat
My name is Patrick Marchwick,
I live in Owatonna, Minnesota USA.
I am son of John Marchwick
1 am the grandson of Michael Marchwicki (born in USA)
I am the Great grandson of Valentine Marchwicki (born in poland 8 february 1850), married to Josephine Elizebeth Kuwaja (born feb 24, 1854)
that is where my search stops.
I cannot find any information on Valentine Marchwicki yet in Poland.
I have not been able to figure out this web site real good yet and any help would be appriciated
We might be related more than so if i can help you let me know.
Pat
Hi Patrick,
It's good to know that someone else is searching for Marchwicki's roots in Poland.
I guess you have already read my other posts. If we are lucky, perhaps we are related and the search will be easier.
It's definately hard to find out where our ancestors lived before coming to America, when we know nothing but their names. According to www.herby.com.pl there are almost 800 adults surnamed Marchwicki in all Poland, and most of them live in Lodz, Kielce, Poznan and Warsaw. So, I do believe we should keep our eyes on these 4 cities. One month ago, I asked Mr. Wysocki, one of the Polish members here, about the existence of " Polish white pages on-line", but I haven't gotten any responses.
The members of Genealodzy.pl are kind and willing to help, as Mr. Wysocki and Mr. Kisielewski, but they are unable to help us, once we only mention names and not location.
It was a pleasure to read your post. If you wish, I could send you some old pictures of our family, with Marja Marchwicka.
Let's keep in touch,
Eduardo
It's good to know that someone else is searching for Marchwicki's roots in Poland.
I guess you have already read my other posts. If we are lucky, perhaps we are related and the search will be easier.
It's definately hard to find out where our ancestors lived before coming to America, when we know nothing but their names. According to www.herby.com.pl there are almost 800 adults surnamed Marchwicki in all Poland, and most of them live in Lodz, Kielce, Poznan and Warsaw. So, I do believe we should keep our eyes on these 4 cities. One month ago, I asked Mr. Wysocki, one of the Polish members here, about the existence of " Polish white pages on-line", but I haven't gotten any responses.
The members of Genealodzy.pl are kind and willing to help, as Mr. Wysocki and Mr. Kisielewski, but they are unable to help us, once we only mention names and not location.
It was a pleasure to read your post. If you wish, I could send you some old pictures of our family, with Marja Marchwicka.
Let's keep in touch,
Eduardo