If Imoska was Imotski located 25 miles from Split ? Yes, it was (see Cista below) The LDS-Mormons filmed the metrical books (births, marriages, deaths, status animarum) (1731-1859) for the R.C. congregation at Imotski-Glavina, Dalmatien, Austria; now Imotski and Glavina, Croatia. Text in Croatian, Latin, Italian, with some Glagolitic script. film # 1924275 1924276 1924277 1924278 http://www.hr/darko/etf/et03.html The LDS-Mormons filmed the R.C. parish church records (1836-1862 deaths only) for Cista (Imotski), Dalmatien, Austria; now Velika Cista, Croatia. 24 miles distant from Split. Text in Croatian and Italian. film # 1924264 The LDS-Mormons filmed the metrical books for a number of R.C. congregations in Spalato, Dalmatien, Austria; now Split, Croatia. Text in Italian, Latin, and Croatian. These microfilm reels are available for rental and viewing at any Family History Center (FHC) worldwide. 90% of patrons are non-Mormons doing surname research. LDS - Mormon FHCs - LOCATIONS http://www.familysearch.org/eng/Library/FHC/frameset_fhc.asp Italian is fairly close to Latin. For example Extractus e libro natorum et baptizatorum (L) (Extract from the book of those born and baptized) versus Estratto dal libro di nascita e di battesimo (I) (Extract from the book of births and baptisms) Testimonium nativatis (L) (Certificate of birth) versus Certificato di nascita (I) (Certificate of birth) or Locus et comunitas nativitatis (L) (Place and community of birth) versus Luogo e comune della nascita (I) (Place and community of birth)