Michael Robbins wrote: > > Looking for information on Karaffa surname. My grandfather, John (or > Janos) Karaffa, was born in the Kocise or Presov area in about 1894. He > apparently came to the U.S. in about 1910, settling first in Plattsburgh, > New York and ending up in Weirton, West Virginia by 1919 (where he worked > in steel mills). The only thing my mother can remember about his family is > that he had a brother who went to Russia about the same time (1910). He > was apparently trying to keep away from the Austria-Hungarian draft > authorities. If anyone has come across this surname or has anything else > to add, please e-mail me at: > [email protected] > > Many Thanks!! If that is a Hungarian name, you should also post at http://www.rootsweb.com/~wghungar/text/k_l.html As you may already know, the Church of Latter Day Saints Family History Center has microfilmed many, many church records from that area. They may contain the information you need. Good luck in your search. Jim