Hi Frank, Thanks for such an informative reply. The Burazin name ( I think is from the Cista Provo place that you talk about. My great great grandfather listed his birth place as town of Cisto, Province of Imoska and country of Austria. But he may have just lived there or it may be the closest place to where he was from. Who knows!! I have a funny feeling he went back to Croatia during world war one - haven't found any record yet assumtions only, to Kastel Sucurac as that is where his son-in-law went when he was deported. My Nana always talks about this area too - the story of the seven brides from seven cities. I don't know if that is right?? I have tried that site, I didn't find it too helpful. I need very basic stuff. I am just trying to learn the alphabet and pronunciation now, so I can work out how to say and write names. It was a very interesting site though. Regards Renee Australsko Hrvatska Rodoslovna i Povijesna Udruga Australian Croatian Genealogical and Historical Society http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Hollow/6442/home/ Regards _________________________________________________________________ Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com