Lori Ficklin: I too have a Katarina Rydgig. She was my great aunt, my grandmother's sister. They spelled the name Rydgig here in the US. This family settled in Madison, Illinois. I have tons of information on this family together with cousins and such, birth death and marriage information. Most of the family remains in Illinois. Some of the family lived in Mass and NY, There were cousins who went by Rydzik and Ridgik here in the US. Let me know what you are looking for and I will send you what I have off-list. It is quite extensive and I also have many photos. Hi Cindi: My grandmother's maiden name was Rydzik. Katarina Rydzik. This is the first time I've found anyone anywhere that has mentioned this last name. Do you have any other info on your Rydzik? Lori Ficklin