I am the "cousin" Ashley speaks of in her request below.  We have been corresponding with the granddaughter of the Mrs. Putrih we met while in Delnice, Croatia last April, and she has enlightened us regarding the name "Putrihov".  She says that is how they call a member of the Putrih family.  For example in the Horvat family, any member is called "Horvatov", etc.  We are so enjoying our contact with this 17 year old student.  She is very interested in learning about America and has shared so many things about Croatia with us.  She is a wonderful example of the caring people we met while in her country.  Elaine and Joe Putrich     > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Ashley Tiwara" <grubisic@netwurx.net> > To: <CROATIA-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Tuesday, October 16, 2001 9:33 PM > Subject: [CROATIA-L] Putrich and Putrihov > > Frank, or anyone who might know the name, >     My cousin thinks I speak Croatian which I don't.  Could someone > respond to her question to me, and I will forward it to her?  See below: > > I may have asked you this before, but will again since I can't > remember. Do you know if "Putrihov" is a different spelling of Putrich, > > as is Putrih, and Putric?                Elaine > > Her husband's family is also from northern Croatia, which is how we > connect.  Thanks for your help, > Ashley