This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Piontek, Piatek, Boreon, Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/AdC.2ACE/1071 Message Board Post: hello, I have been searching for my grandfathers relatives, and only now have i found a record listing his town of birth. On the Ellis Island registers..... It says Franciszek Piontek came to America in 1912 from Skoszan, Radom Russia. This is my grandfathers brother. My grandfather, Lawrence (or Warwziniac) Piontek came over in 1913 from Skozin, Radom... Wondering if anyone knows what city this is that they are obviously mispelling.... is it Skaryszew? Not sure how the pronunciation is, but would love to know the towns they came from, as that is always a great starting point to find relatives. Piontek has been spelled several ways, Piatek, Pientek, etc... Any information would be helpful!