Just came across this email from June and as I read it was rather surprised to read the cities mentioned. My husband's maternal grandfather, Muszka Mihaly from Damoc, Zemplen Megye, arrived at Ellis Island in 1901, worked in the coal mines and died soon after. We were told by my mother in law that he was buried in Homestead. That is why this letter caught my eye. I checked with the Diocese of Pittsburgh, The University of Pittsburgh, the State Archives in Harrisburg all with no luck. He is not on any census records or death records. Pennsylvania did not make mandatory record keeping until 1906 so I know he died before then someplace in a mine, possible buried in Homestead. My search will go on. Margaret Paull, New Jersey -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]On Behalf Of marys1015 Sent: Friday, June 13, 2008 11:08 PM To: Hungary Subject: [HUNGARY] Les Josa's Magyar Family Web site Hello, My first post to our Hungary List was in 2001 when I started my family history quest. I'd been told by a cousin he thought our grandfather started a church in Munhall or Homestead, PA. Knowing nothing about the church, I asked for help from the list. The responses were many. I also requested information from the Diocese of Pittsburgh, telephoned and wrote letters to various churches. With help from some wonderful people in the Homestead area, I learned my Hungarian family was active in the organization of three different churches. They were: St. Margaret's Magyar Roman Catholic Church, St. Elias Byzantine Catholic Church and The First Hungarian Church of Homestead. Rather than leave this information sit in my files, I've added some pictures and history of the churches to Les's Magyar Family web site. The history of the various churches shows other families who were involved in the formation or members of the churches. If you had family that settled in the Homestead area, you may find information on your family at Les's site. Good luck. :-)) Mary Nagy ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

The Southern Illinoisan Carbondale, Ill. Aug. 8, 1969 Bill CSEKE, 92, of Stiritz, died Thursday in the Marion Memorial hospital. He was born in Hungary April 14, 1877, and had lived in Stiritz 60 years. His wife, the former Sussana BENE, died in 1940. He was a retired miner. He leaves: Daughters: Mrs. Susie FARKAS Mrs. Steve MICHEFF, both of Stiritz Mrs. Vera KOKOTAN of Chicago Mrs. Robert BARRA of O'Fallon Sons: Balint of Hungary John of Gary, Indiana 12 Grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. Services Saturday at the Murman and Wilson funeral home, Johnston City, with Rev. Geo. Jenkins officiating. Lakeview cemetery, Johnston City.

The Southern Illinoisan Carbondale, Ill. May 22, 1960 Services today for Mrs. Barbara BALOGH, 73, of Valier, at the Gilbert funeral home in Christopher, Rev. W. D. Berry will officiate. Mrs. BALOGH died Friday in the Miners hospital, Christopher after a long illness. A widow, she had lived in Valier 53 years. She was born in Hungary Sept. 17, 1886. She leaves: Brother: Bela VARANAI in Europe Daughters: Mrs. Helen HANNAN of Benton Harbor, Michigan Mrs. Elizabeth SEABURG of Chicago Mrs. Jean HUEY of Skokie Maple Hill cemetery, Sesser.

The Southern Illinoisan Jan. 31, 1960 Mrs. Mary CHAVANYAK, 71, 109 Prairie St., Zeigler, died Friday in the Herrin hospital, where she had been a patient one day. She had been in ill health three years. Mrs. CHAVANYAK was born in Hungary and came to Zeigler 39 years ago. She leaves: Husband: Joe Daughter: Mrs. Foster WALKER Son: Joe TOTH, both of Zeigler Services Monday at the Vantrease funeral home. Rev. Louis Fellner, Sacred Heart Catholic church, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in the Zeigler cemetery.

The Suburbanite Economist Chicago, Ill. Dec. 30, 1953 John BOLVARE, 73, of 11644 Peoria, a retired maintenance man for the National Lead Company, passed away Dec. 21st. His death was due to a heart ailment. Born in Hungary, Feb. 14, 1880, he was a resident of this community for 34 years. He was a member of the Chicago United Workmen's Benevolent Society; the American Sick Benefit Assoc., and the American Hungarian Citizens Club. Surviving is his wife: Rose Services were held Dec. 24th., from the Carlson funeral home to St. Catherine of Genoa church where a requiem mass was celebrated by Rev. F. L. Byrnes. St. Mary cemetery.

The Suburbanite Economist Chicago, Ill. Jan. 22,1975 Mary ADAM, 91, of Plantation, Florida, formerly of Chicago, died Jan. 15th. at the Plantation General hospital. She was born in Hungary, July 18,1883. She was the wife of the late Stephen Mother of: Elizabeth (Alexander) SYKES of Plantation Helen (Charles) CZANKO of Calumet City The late Mary, Michael, Elizabeth and Steve Grandmother of four and sister of Anna BALLA and Susan TUGYA. Rev. Victor Orth officiated on Jan. 18th., at the Calvin Hungarian Reformed church, with internment in the Mt. Greenwood cemetery. Drumm Funeral home, South Holland was in charge of arrangements.

The Suburbanite Economist Chicago, Ill. Oct.8, 1952 George DEMKO, 81,of11731 Sangamon, died Oct. 3rd. Born in Hungary, Sept. 1,1871, he had been a resident of this community for 42 years. He was a retiree employee of the International Harvester Company, West Pullman Works. He was the husband of the late Julia DEMKO; and grand- uncle of Mrs. Helen MASINI, Margaret and Paul BARRAY. Services were held Oct. 7th from the Carlson funeral home with the Rev. George Thasze in charge. St. Mary's cemetery.

Marika, I think it is a problem with Rootsweb and Ancestry message boards. It has been an ongoing thing for at least 2 weeks. Last week I checked the Ancestry message boards for a surname and it came back with 19 million posts!!! It will obviously work itself out.......but VERY ANNOYING! cheryl ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, August 31, 2008 7:30 AM Subject: Re: [HUNGARY] test > > In a message dated 8/31/2008 12:40:27 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > [email protected] writes: > > I am posting....and nothing is showing up. > > cheryl > > > > Cheryl, same thing happened to me yesterday. I even re-subscribed. My > posting appeared a long time afterwards. Must have been a glitch. In your > case, > with the research you do, I hope you were able to recapture stuff. > Marika > > > > **************It's only a deal if it's where you want to go. Find your > travel > deal here. > (http://information.travel.aol.com/deals?ncid=aoltrv00050000000047) > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message

The Suburbanite Economist Chicago, Ill. Mar. 26, 1941 Two Reach 105th. and 100th. Year There is no set formula to follow for those wishing to attain centenarian age. The truth of that statement may be found in the differing habits of Arpad SABADOS, 3717 W. 68th. Pl. and Peter VANDERPOL, 240 W. 107th. Pl. Mr. SABADOS, who celebrated his 105th. birthday yesterday, partakes of wines and beer. He smokes big black cigars and is partial to rare meat. A Contrast Mr. VANDERPOL, who was guest of honor at a party for his 100th birthday Monday, does not drink any liquor,does not smoke and is partial to fruits and vegetables. Mr. SABADOS, born in Hungary, March 25, 1836, was a farmer most of his life. Mr. VANDERPOL, born in Holland, March 24, 1841, has spent most of his life in more urban communities. Nor does the difference in habits and histories of the two Southtown centenarians end there. Consider: Mr. VANDERPOL married in 1864, when he was 23 years old. His youth was spent quietly although he served his period of time, as per custom, with the army of his country. He saw no military action. Mr. SABADOS, on the other hand, cheerfully admits that he was somewhat of a Lochinvar and did not marry until 1877 when he was 41 years old. His youth was spent on many battlefields of central Europe, under the banners of King Ferdinand and later the fiery Louis KOSSUTH, Hungarian revolutionary leader. Mr. VANDERPOL is content to sit in the sun parlor of the Holland home, chatting with his associates and members of his family. News article shows continued on Page 19. However, it does not show page 19.

The Austin News Chicago, Ill. Dec. 16, 1964 Sworn in as Citizens Mrs. Ida BAWEREWSKY, 2133 N. Merimac housewife, Hungary Bela KOVACS, a candy maker Mrs. Anna KOVACS, a clerk Stephen Gaspar KOVACS, 19, a student William Bela KOVACS, 21, a draftsman all of 1441 N. Parkside, and all born in Hungary

The Suburbanite Economist Chicago, Ill. Nov. 29, 1950 Balaz RAVAS, 60, of 11129 Champlain, passed away Nov. 27th. Born in Sabolcs, Hungary, Feb. 3, 1890, he had resided in this community for the past 44 years and was employed as a painter for the Pullman-Standard Car Mfg. Co. He was the husband of Katie (nee MAROSI) Father of: Stephen J., Joseph C., William A. Grandfather of: James DONALD, Joan, Jacqueline and Robt. Brother of Stephen, Albert and Louis He was a member of the Pullman 20 year service club; the Verhovay Assoc.,Chicago United Workmens Benefit Society and the Hungarian Reformed Sick Benefit Society. Doty funeral home Nov. 30th., services by Rev. Arpad George. Mount Greenwood cemetery.

The Suburbanite Economist Chicago,Ill. July 27, 1949 Mrs. Theresa GENSWAIN, 76, of Rural Route No. 1, Culver, Ind., formerly of this community passed away July 21st. Born in Hungary, Dec. 30, 1872, she had lived in this community for 44 years. She was the wife of the late Peter, mother of: Peter and Andrew GENSWAIN Mrs. Anna SINK The late Martin Grandmother of Frank and Kenneth SINK Sister of Mrs. Anna BREDNACHT Services July 23rd. from the Doty Funeral Home to the Holy Rosary Slovak Church 188th. and Perry, where a requeim mass was solemnized by the Rev. Father Petros. St. Mary's cemetery.

The Daily Herald Chicago, Ill. April 4, 1963 Services April 4th, for Nick SILAGYI, 109 N. Evergreen, Arlington Heights, in the Lauterburg and Oehler Chapel. Rev. Robt. S. McDonald will officiate and internment will be in St. John's cemetery. He was born in Hungary, Dec. 6, 1888 and died in his home April 2nd., at the age of 74 years. He was a retired Creamery Package employee. His wife, Flora, preceded him in death in 1951.

I hope those of you who live in LA or in any of the areas affected by GUSTAV are safe, dry and had no harm visit yourselves or your properties. Living on the Gulf Coast of south Florida, I can identify with you. Elizabeth V. Cardinal [email protected]

Thank you for the Obit on Louis Almasy. I've forwarded it to an Almasy cousin in Michigan to read. Thanks, Dan Almashy On Sat, Aug 30, 2008 at 4:43 PM, cheryl BALOG wenberg <[email protected]>wrote: > The Suburbanite Economist Chicago, Ill. May 13, 1953 > > Louis L. ALMASY of 11845 Sangamon, a retired employee of the > National Lead Company, died May 5th., in the Holy Cross Hospital. > His death was caused by a heart ailment. > > Born in Hungary, Jan. 15, 1883, he had been a resident of this > community for 45 years. He was a member of the Chicago > United Workmens Benevolent Society. > > He was the husband of Julia > > Father of: Mrs. Irene FAHRENBACH > > Mrs. Ciga? STRATINSKY > > Mrs. Julia WRIGHT > > Mrs. Irma KOBE > > Aladdin ALMASY > > Three sisters and a brother, all residing in Hungary. > Five grandchildren. > > Carlson funeral home with Mr. Delbert Eggert officiating. > Cedar Park cemetery. > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

Dear friends, my wife & I are planning our first visit to Hungary in June 2009. We could really use some advice and help from our readers. We have been in contact with relatives of both grandparents over the last 10 years. Neither my wife nor I can speak Hungarian but I believe our Hungarian relatives may take care of someone who can translated at least on a limited basis. My grandfather's village is now located less than 2 miles into Slovakia but half of the 2,000 residents are ethnic Hungarians. We will fly into Budapest and stay a few days then visit Gavavencsello (which is very close to the village of Tokaj, the famous wine center). We will then travel to Miskolc & visit the town of Turna nad Bodvou which is just 2 miles into Slovakia. My questions are: 1. Is the train transit method of travel good in Hungary? 2. Would a language course at our local Hungarian-American club help? 3.Please let us know of any advice or thoughts on us making the trip. We do have a few travel guides but I would like to hear from our readers on your experiences. Thanks so much for your time. Sincerely, Gerald (Dobozi) Kisabeth names: Dobozy-Dobozi-Takacs-Pajer-Vinnai-Martinek- Begyi ?

Maureen, can you tell us where to go to down load the lessons you mention? Margaret ----- Original Message ----- From: "mt-b" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, August 29, 2008 11:33 AM Subject: Re: [HUNGARY] Online Hungarian audio language course > You might know that FSI stands for Foreign Service Institute, a school for > diplomats and other government officials abroad. These programs have been > used since World War II. They are built on constant repetition, simple > sentences, and the vocabulary needed to converse with native speakers of > the target language, Hungarian in our case. The FSI goal is to get > students up and speaking as quickly as possible. > > I've used the first five or six Units while driving. I find them better > than anything on the market, and I've used them all. Any of you who are > interested could download the first few Units and the text, and try them > out. They are a lot of fun. > > Maureen Tighe-Brown > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.169 / Virus Database: 270.6.13/1642 - Release Date: 8/29/2008 6:12 PM

Sorry, That is not what I tried to send !! Try this .... http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/FHLC/frameset_fhlc.asp Put in the word PASSPORTS in subject search . This works , really. You will find info under the U S. Passports & also Refugees passports. Julie B in NC -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Julie & Kevin Sent: Saturday, August 30, 2008 1:05 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [HUNGARY] U.S . PASSPORTS Hi . Try this ... http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?dis play=generalsubjectsearch&columns=*,0,0 put in the word passports . You will get 6 choices. Passports U.S. has info & reels available; as well Passports Refugee ; you may have an interest in the others. Years ago I tried to find my grand dad's passages here. I was not successful. Good hunting, Julie B in NC -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of R Regene Sent: Thursday, August 28, 2008 4:21 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [HUNGARY] Ship departure help needed After seven long years, I am finally making some headway on the elusive Sandor Regenyi / Alexander Regene. It seems that he made one, possibly two, trips back to Hungary before finally staying stateside. While I use Morse and Ellis Island for arrivals, how would I go about researching DEPARTURES from the states? If there is anyone who has researched the village of Kod/ Ko'o'd (Hungarian name) / Cheud (in Romanian) in Szilagy / Salaj County, Romania, please contact me. Believe it or not, all the name variations I am researching are correct. His name is spelled three (!!) different ways on his naturalization petition alone. Roger Regene Researching: Regene/Regenyi/Regenye/Regeneye/Reganyi/Regemgi/Regenngi/Ragane/Reghin/Regen i/Dill/Hibbe/Munn/Rudroff/Budroff/ _________________________________________________________________ Get thousands of games on your PC, your mobile phone, and the web with WindowsR. http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/108588800/direct/01/ ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Margaret, We all need help in breaking down some of the brick walls hiding our evasive ancestors ... please share some of your good websites with us. Thanks. Mary Nagy A multitude of genealogy websites was sent to the list by Marika in response to Jamene Farrell's request. Thanks Marika! Sent: Friday, August 29, 2008 3:04 PM Subject: Re: [HUNGARY] Genealogy Seminar I maintain the genealogy website of the Hungarian Reformed Federation of America. I know quite a few good websites also for research. Margaret Paull, New Jersey Sent: Thursday, August 28, 2008 12:42 AM To: Hungary Subject: Re: [HUNGARY] Genealogy Seminar I would appreciate any and all suggestions from everyone as I think this would be of great interest to many peoople. Jamene Farrell ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Thanks to all that responded to my "test". You may receive some of the posts more than once........why? who knows. I have had problems with the items not posting for a day or two........and some came back from Hungary-bounces. cheryl