This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: wwmccollum Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.northumberland/9693.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I believe the addressee was Michail Kiwko and the Polish originator of the letter was attempting to render the name in what he thought was the correct way. It appears that this might be the same man who Anglicized the "w" (which is pronounced like a "v"): Name: Michael Kivko SSN: 190-30-1293 Last Residence: 17801 Sunbury, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, United States of America Born: 15 Nov 1903 Last Benefit: 17801 Sunbury, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, United States of America Died: Feb 1987 State (Year) SSN issued: Pennsylvania (1955-1956) 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.