This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: barb1451 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.ethnic.czech/149.1.1.1.2.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi, I am also researching the Kristofeks. I have John Kristofek (b. 24 May 1874, Austria, to Annie Hadzima & ? Kristofek), arrived in the US 22 Feb 1892, and lived in Pittston, Pennsylvania, Crystal Falls, Michigan, and Chicago, IL. Many family members also settled in Plainfield, WI. Married Mary Povlick (Pavlick) 22 Sep 1900 in Crystal Falls. John worked in the iron ore mines of Mich. They had 12 children. At some point the surname spelling was changed to Christopher. John has at least 2 siblings: Sam & Joe. I would be very interested in exchanging information. Best Regards, Barb Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.