This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/RdC.2ACI/544.1.1 Message Board Post: I am trying to reserach my fathers family from Poland, it has been difficult as my grandfather never spoke much about the "old country." He fled as war was breaking out and his brother was killed. Recently found out that this village had alot of karkowski's living there and around Bialystok. I would enjoy hearing from you about the village, anything!!!!!! Is it true there are many people with the karkowski name???? THANK YOU!!