Most lists don't allow attachments due to viruses and that sort of thing. However, you might put it on a blog, website, or a place like Flickr or Picassa. Then send the url in a message so that those who might be able to help can look at it. Cecelia My fault, I got this list confused with another one hosted at Yahoo. There's no way (that I know of) to upload an image here for others to view. You could try one of the free image hosting sites. >When I first wrote this email I tried to insert a copy of the record but it >sent it back saying it is not allowed to send images. So how do I upload >it >and not get it tossed back/ > > Sam > -- --- Chris Smolinski Black Cat Systems http://www.blackcatsystems.com
Most lists don't allow attachments due to viruses and that sort of thing. However, you might put it on a blog, website, or a place like Flickr or Picassa. Then send the url in a message so that those who might be able to help can look at it. Cecelia My fault, I got this list confused with another one hosted at Yahoo. There's no way (that I know of) to upload an image here for others to view. You could try one of the free image hosting sites. >When I first wrote this email I tried to insert a copy of the record but it >sent it back saying it is not allowed to send images. So how do I upload >it >and not get it tossed back/ > > Sam > -- --- Chris Smolinski Black Cat Systems http://www.blackcatsystems.com
Sam, You'll need to upload it to a web site. Try going through Rootsweb (Poland Roots' host). Once the image is up, let this list know where it is - provide a link to it. Debbie Here are Marie's instructions: "If you can scan it, upload a copy of it on this RootsWeb message board: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.ceeurope.poland.unknown/mb.ashx click "Begin New Thread" just beneath the word title of the board (Unknown). If you're not a registered member (which is free and painless) or if you're not logged in under an existing account, you'll be taken to a login screen. Either create an account or login. You'll be taken to the "Post new thread to Unknown" screen, where you can type in your message. RootsWeb boards do not accept text, including URLs, enclosed by angle brackets (any attempts to include them in messages results in an error screen with no further explanation), so be sure not to use them. To add an image or gedcom file to a message, click "Attach a file" just above the "Post" button. Click the Browse button to select the appropriate file on your computer. Up to five image/gedcom files can be attached to a single message. To post your message with the image(s) attached, click the "Post" button. Once you've posted the image on the message board, send this list the link to find it. Not only will you generate input from folks here on the list, but you'll likely get a "regular" on the board to throw in their two cents as well." SamE797@aol.com wrote: > When I first wrote this email I tried to insert a copy of the record but it > sent it back saying it is not allowed to send images. So how do I upload it > and not get it tossed back/ > > Sam >
When I first wrote this email I tried to insert a copy of the record but it sent it back saying it is not allowed to send images. So how do I upload it and not get it tossed back/ Sam **************Psssst...Have you heard the news? There's a new fashion blog, plus the latest fall trends and hair styles at StyleList.com. (http://www.stylelist.com/trends?ncid=aolsty00050000000014)
>Is there anyone who can read any of the old records? The language is bad >enough but the hand writing makes it worse. I >have found a record of my Great >Grand Mother's baptism and her maiden name looks like it could be Olejs with >and accent over the S or it could be Olezs with an accent over the Z and the >S. I have tried to find the surname but it is not listed in Polish or >German. > Upload a copy to the group's file area for us to see. -- --- Chris Smolinski Black Cat Systems http://www.blackcatsystems.com
Is there anyone who can read any of the old records? The language is bad enough but the hand writing makes it worse. I have found a record of my Great Grand Mother's baptism and her maiden name looks like it could be Olejs with and accent over the S or it could be Olezs with an accent over the Z and the S. I have tried to find the surname but it is not listed in Polish or German. Sam **************Psssst...Have you heard the news? There's a new fashion blog, plus the latest fall trends and hair styles at StyleList.com. (http://www.stylelist.com/trends?ncid=aolsty00050000000014)
I have been reading how people have found their roots through LDS. I can't connect to this sight to give them the Town/City they last lived in. What am I doing wrong. Tina Kubik Korte
Sorry, I hit send before sending my message, that is the LDS genealogy website. Julia ----- Original Message ----- From: <aartinakorte@aol.com> To: <POLAND-ROOTS@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, September 08, 2008 11:35 AM Subject: [POLAND] finding my ancestors >I have been reading how people have found their roots through LDS. I can't >connect to this sight to give them the Town/City they last lived in. What >am I doing wrong. > > > > Tina Kubik Korte > ********************************* > Need to contact the list manager? Write to Marie at > Poland-Roots-admin@rootsweb.com > ---------------------------------- > Discussion of Polish food, culture, and customs are welcome on the list as > long as the discussion stays pertinent to the topic of this list: > researching our Polish roots. > ---------------------------------- > Browse the list's archives here: > http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index?list=poland-roots > Search the list's archives here: > http://archiver.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/search?aop=1 > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > POLAND-ROOTS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >
The website you need to go to is http://www.familysearch.org ----- Original Message ----- From: <aartinakorte@aol.com> To: <POLAND-ROOTS@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, September 08, 2008 11:35 AM Subject: [POLAND] finding my ancestors >I have been reading how people have found their roots through LDS. I can't >connect to this sight to give them the Town/City they last lived in. What >am I doing wrong. > > > > Tina Kubik Korte > ********************************* > Need to contact the list manager? Write to Marie at > Poland-Roots-admin@rootsweb.com > ---------------------------------- > Discussion of Polish food, culture, and customs are welcome on the list as > long as the discussion stays pertinent to the topic of this list: > researching our Polish roots. > ---------------------------------- > Browse the list's archives here: > http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index?list=poland-roots > Search the list's archives here: > http://archiver.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/search?aop=1 > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > POLAND-ROOTS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >
>> >----- Original Message ----- >From: "Debbie Greenlee" <daveg@airmail.net> >To: "Poland Roots" <POLAND-ROOTS@rootsweb.com> >Sent: Sunday, August 17, 2008 6:24 AM >Subject: [POLAND] Poles at Jamestown Bookmarks > > >> In commemoration of the 400th anniversary of the first Poles arriving >> in America at the Jamestown settlement in Virginia, Dr. Andrzej >> Pronczuk, President of Polish Cultural Foundation, Inc. has designed >> and produced bookmarks relating to Poland and Polish people over the >> last 15 years. The bookmarks come in English and Polish and only cost >> 25 cents each! Shipping is $5.00 however so you might want to order >> more than one bookmark. >> >> You can order a combination of English and Polish. Nice stocking >> stuffer for children and adults. >> The Polish versions might be nice to send to friends and relatives in >> Poland! >> >> Large orders of 100 or more will receive 10% more bookmarks (110). >> Make sure to indicate your language preference. >> >> Checks should be made out to: >> Polish Cultural Foundation, Inc >> and sent to: >> Dr Andrzej Pronczuk >> 15 Marshall rd. >> Milton, MA 02186 >> >> If you have any questions, email Dr. Pronczuk: andrzejpronczuk@aol.com >> >> Debbie >> ********************************* >> Need to contact the list manager? Write to Marie at >Poland-Roots-admin@rootsweb.com >> ---------------------------------- >> Discussion of Polish food, culture, and customs are welcome on the list as >long as the discussion stays pertinent to the topic of this list: >researching our Polish roots. >> ---------------------------------- >> Browse the list's archives here: >> http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index?list=poland-roots >> Search the list's archives here: >> http://archiver.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/search?aop=1 >> >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >POLAND-ROOTS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the >quotes in the subject and the body of the message
Great article about Jon Shea in the Polish American Journal with links to photos: "cooperative activity between a U.S.-based Polish American genealogical society and one based in Poland" http://polamjournal.com/News/Feature/feature.html I might add that the United Polish Genealogical Societies (UPGS) Seminar, hosted by the Polish Genealogical Society of Michigan (PGSM) held what is believed to be the first virtual "cooperative activity between a U.S.-based Polish American genealogical society and one based in Poland" during it's April 2008 seminar in Salt Lake. We conducted three lectures with Polish genealogists. Genealogist and techie Tomasz Nitsch, owner of the Polish genealogical site GenPol, arranged for us to have a real time lecture / Q&A with Adam and Ewa Kaminski of the Pomeranian Genealogical Association (Pomorskie Towarzystwo Genealogiczne) http://upgs.blogspot.com/search?q=Tomek Tomek calls Adam and Ewa " the most genealogical family in Poland". They head a group of researchers indexing Catholic and Evangelical vital records. http://www.ptg.gda.pl/index.php/certificate/action/main/ Using the software known as SKYPE, we listened to Dr. Marek Jerzy Minakowski, a Polish philosopher, historian and genealogist. Currently Minakowski is focused on building the database of descendants of all members of the Great Sejm. http://www.przodkowie.com/ Our last virtual lecture / Q&A was with Lukasz Bielecki and Kasia Grycza. Owners of Discovering Roots http://www.discovering-roots.pl/ They have helped many North Americans find records and visit Poland. Lukasz is head of the database Poznan Project, and will be the guest speaker at the PGSM seminar this October. http://www.pgsm.org/index_039.htm Our other featured speaker is Thaddeus Radzilowski, Ph.D. Please see United Polish Genealogical Seminar Wrap Up at http://upgs.blogspot.com/search?q=Tomek. A printed story about the conference is in the current PGSM journal Polish Eaglet. Ceil
I am looking for information on the following couple and their families. They are my 2nd great grandparents. Maxymilian Valentine BLASZKOWSKI was born on 18MAY1863 in Parihowa, Danzig, Poland and Monika Veronika KOSS was born on 24JAN1886 in Wicliomica, Koscierzyna, Poland. They emigrated in 1882 and 1880, respectively. The birthdates and locations were provided by a document written by Maxymilian Valentine BLASZKOWSKI. I would appreciate any information regarding their parents and siblings.
Bill, I sent that message. Although I bought quite a few in both languages I don't have any of the info anymore. However, check the Poland Roots' archives for that message and/or the Polish American Journal August issue. That's where I saw the original article. http://archiver.rootsweb.ancestry.com/th/read/POLAND-ROOTS/2008-08/1218968673 Debbie Bill wrote: > A while back there was some discussion on commemorative bookmarks. I sent for some and then mailed them to Poland. My family is questioning me about the organiation that produced them. > > Unfortunately my Outlook Express dumped all my sent messages for the 12 months preceeding Sept1. I can't back track to locate addresses etc.
A while back there was some discussion on commemorative bookmarks. I sent for some and then mailed them to Poland. My family is questioning me about the organiation that produced them. Unfortunately my Outlook Express dumped all my sent messages for the 12 months preceeding Sept1. I can't back track to locate addresses etc.
Jim Thanks a lot. I like it. Now I am going to see if there is any mining history around that town. I don't live too far from the Jersey border, so I will probably make a trip out there. Walt -------------- Original message -------------- From: JAMES TYE <kurpie21@sbcglobal.net> > Good Afternoon > > Assuming he went to the same place, his 1900 arrival was to Coplay, Pa. Try > that to see if it fits. > > Jim Tye > > wmurawski@comcast.net wrote: > Debbie, thanks! > I found his 1906 record on the Ellis Isl. site. His name was incorrectly > transcribed as Bronislaw > He was 24 years of age in 1906 > This is a tough one to read > Walt > ----------- Original message -------------- > From: Debbie Greenlee > > > Walt, > > > > I'm having trouble locating the record. > > > > You found the 1900 Passenger Arrival Record on the Ellis Island site, > > right? Did you use Stephen Morse's search engine: > > http://www.jewishgen.org/databases/eidb/ellis.html > > > > Am I right that the name was transcribed as Bronislaw Zielonka on the > > Ellis Island site? > > > > When was he born or how old was he on that 1900 manifest? > > > > Debbie > > > > wmurawski@comcast.net wrote: > > > Fellow Listers > > > I am trying to read the name of a town in Pennsylvania in the Ellis > > Island records. It is in regards to my grandmother's brother who > > apparently > > came to the U S around 1900 went home in 1903 and returned in 1906. > > In the > > 1906 record he is erroneously listed as Bronislaw (it actually is > > Bonawentura) ZIELONKA . He arrived April 15, 1906 from Jaslieka > > (actually it is Jasliska) and was headed for Perth Amboy N.J. Can anyone > > out there who is familiar with the mining areas of Pennsylvania read the > > name of the town where he worked during his original visit. I would > > appreciate it. > > > Walt > > ********************************* > > Need to contact the list manager? Write to Marie at > > Poland-Roots-admin@rootsweb.com > > ---------------------------------- > > Discussion of Polish food, culture, and customs are welcome on the list as > long > > as the discussion stays pertinent to the topic of this list: researching our > > Polish roots. > > ---------------------------------- > > Browse the list's archives here: > > http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index?list=poland-roots > > Search the list's archives here: > > http://archiver.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/search?aop=1 > > > > ------------------------------- > > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > > POLAND-ROOTS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes > > in the subject and the body of the message > ********************************* > Need to contact the list manager? Write to Marie at > Poland-Roots-admin@rootsweb.com > ---------------------------------- > Discussion of Polish food, culture, and customs are welcome on the list as long > as the discussion stays pertinent to the topic of this list: researching our > Polish roots. > ---------------------------------- > Browse the list's archives here: > http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index?list=poland-roots > Search the list's archives here: > http://archiver.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/search?aop=1 > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > POLAND-ROOTS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes > in the subject and the body of the message > > ********************************* > Need to contact the list manager? Write to Marie at > Poland-Roots-admin@rootsweb.com > ---------------------------------- > Discussion of Polish food, culture, and customs are welcome on the list as long > as the discussion stays pertinent to the topic of this list: researching our > Polish roots. > ---------------------------------- > Browse the list's archives here: > http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index?list=poland-roots > Search the list's archives here: > http://archiver.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/search?aop=1 > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > POLAND-ROOTS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes > in the subject and the body of the message
Several years ago I was advised that IRC were a real bother for those in Poland who receive them. Apparently they are no easier to redeem in Poland than they are to purchase in the US. In a message dated 9/4/2008 9:19:59 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, sunsetcurlys@worldnet.att.net writes: Hi Sandy, My little post office did not have the International Reply Coupon so I called the post office in a larger town and they did have them. So I made the 40 minute drive to get them. The cost was $1.85 per coupon. I am not sure why your post office said they are no longer available. Nancy ********************************* Need to contact the list manager? Write to Marie at Poland-Roots-admin@rootsweb.com ---------------------------------- Discussion of Polish food, culture, and customs are welcome on the list as long as the discussion stays pertinent to the topic of this list: researching our Polish roots. ---------------------------------- Browse the list's archives here: http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index?list=poland-roots Search the list's archives here: http://archiver.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/search?aop=1 ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to POLAND-ROOTS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message **************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)
The last time I purchased IRC's, some time ago, I was told that only the larger PO's carried them and even then you might have to request that they order some for you. Irene> Date: Thu, 4 Sep 2008 07:55:46 -0500> From: daveg@airmail.net> To: poland-roots@rootsweb.com> Subject: Re: [POLAND] Letter writing to Catholic Parish in Poland> > Sandy,> > I suggest you tell the postal clerk to go on line. The USPS web site > clearly states that IRC's are available for $2.10 each.> > http://www.usps.com/prices/extra-services-prices.htm> Scroll down to the bottom. It's the third one up from the bottom.> > Debbie> > Sandy Meeks wrote:> > My post office says IRC's are no longer available. What would you suggest > > instead? Sandy> > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Debbie Greenlee" <daveg@airmail.net>> > To: <poland-roots@rootsweb.com>> > Sent: Tuesday, August 26, 2008 11:05 PM> > Subject: Re: [POLAND] Letter writing to Catholic Parish in Poland> > > > > >> Nancy,> > >> It wouldn't hurt to include a self-addressed envelope with an> >> International Reply coupon (IRC) enclosed. Wrap it in colored paper so> >> it isn't perceived as money when the envelope is held up to the light.> >>> >> Debbie> >> *********************************> Need to contact the list manager? Write to Marie at Poland-Roots-admin@rootsweb.com> ----------------------------------> Discussion of Polish food, culture, and customs are welcome on the list as long as the discussion stays pertinent to the topic of this list: researching our Polish roots.> ----------------------------------> Browse the list's archives here:> http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index?list=poland-roots> Search the list's archives here:> http://archiver.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/search?aop=1> > -------------------------------> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to POLAND-ROOTS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message _________________________________________________________________ See how Windows Mobile brings your life together—at home, work, or on the go. http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/msnnkwxp1020093182mrt/direct/01/
>From Wipedikia: " Coplay was part of the 400 acres of land John Jacob Schreiber bought from the William Penn heirs in 1740. For a long time it was known as Schreibers. Later it was known as the Lehigh Valley, because of the Lehigh Valley Iron Furnaces that were located here. Lehigh Valley was then changed to Coplay. This name came from "Kolapechka". The son of the Indian chief, Paxanosa, who lived at the head of the creek near Schnecksville. The Borough of Coplay was formed out of a part of Whitehall Township in 1869 and was incorporated as a borough on April 7th, 1869. Gradually Coplay changed from a farming area into an Industrial Community. The Thomas Iron Company started the change. They brought in workers and built homes for them. When the Iron Company was liquidated, other industries gradually came to Coplay; the Cement Mill, the Silk Mill, the Cigar Factory and Knitting Mill. Coplay became a "melting pot" of many nationalities. The Pennsylvania Dutch and Germans, who were the agricultural element. Due to growth of the Iron Industry, immigrants from Ireland came. Then, in the early nineteen hundreds, the Cement Mills attracted immigrants from Austria, Hungary, Czechoslovakia, Poland and the Ukrainian Countries. It was thus that our town had its early beginnings." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coplay,_Pennsylvania LeAnn The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong. Mahatama Gandhi --- On Thu, 9/4/08, wmurawski@comcast.net <wmurawski@comcast.net> wrote: From: wmurawski@comcast.net <wmurawski@comcast.net> Subject: Re: [POLAND] Pennsylvania mining town To: poland-roots@rootsweb.com Date: Thursday, September 4, 2008, 9:08 AM Jim Thanks a lot. I like it. Now I am going to see if there is any mining history around that town. I don't live too far from the Jersey border, so I will probably make a trip out there. Walt -------------- Original message -------------- From: JAMES TYE <kurpie21@sbcglobal.net> > Good Afternoon > > Assuming he went to the same place, his 1900 arrival was to Coplay, Pa. Try > that to see if it fits. > > Jim Tye > > wmurawski@comcast.net wrote: > Debbie, thanks! > I found his 1906 record on the Ellis Isl. site. His name was incorrectly > transcribed as Bronislaw > He was 24 years of age in 1906 > This is a tough one to read > Walt > ----------- Original message -------------- > From: Debbie Greenlee > > > Walt, > > > > I'm having trouble locating the record. > > > > You found the 1900 Passenger Arrival Record on the Ellis Island site, > > right? Did you use Stephen Morse's search engine: > > http://www.jewishgen.org/databases/eidb/ellis.html > > > > Am I right that the name was transcribed as Bronislaw Zielonka on the > > Ellis Island site? > > > > When was he born or how old was he on that 1900 manifest? > > > > Debbie > > > > wmurawski@comcast.net wrote: > > > Fellow Listers > > > I am trying to read the name of a town in Pennsylvania in the Ellis > > Island records. It is in regards to my grandmother's brother who > > apparently > > came to the U S around 1900 went home in 1903 and returned in 1906. > > In the > > 1906 record he is erroneously listed as Bronislaw (it actually is > > Bonawentura) ZIELONKA . He arrived April 15, 1906 from Jaslieka > > (actually it is Jasliska) and was headed for Perth Amboy N.J. Can anyone > > out there who is familiar with the mining areas of Pennsylvania read the > > name of the town where he worked during his original visit. I would > > appreciate it. > > > Walt > > ********************************* > > Need to contact the list manager? Write to Marie at > > Poland-Roots-admin@rootsweb.com > > ---------------------------------- > > Discussion of Polish food, culture, and customs are welcome on the list as > long > > as the discussion stays pertinent to the topic of this list: researching our > > Polish roots. > > ---------------------------------- > > Browse the list's archives here: > > http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index?list=poland-roots > > Search the list's archives here: > > http://archiver.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/search?aop=1 > > > > ------------------------------- > > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > > POLAND-ROOTS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes > > in the subject and the body of the message > ********************************* > Need to contact the list manager? Write to Marie at > Poland-Roots-admin@rootsweb.com > ---------------------------------- > Discussion of Polish food, culture, and customs are welcome on the list as long > as the discussion stays pertinent to the topic of this list: researching our > Polish roots. > ---------------------------------- > Browse the list's archives here: > http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index?list=poland-roots > Search the list's archives here: > http://archiver.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/search?aop=1 > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > POLAND-ROOTS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes > in the subject and the body of the message > > ********************************* > Need to contact the list manager? Write to Marie at > Poland-Roots-admin@rootsweb.com > ---------------------------------- > Discussion of Polish food, culture, and customs are welcome on the list as long > as the discussion stays pertinent to the topic of this list: researching our > Polish roots. > ---------------------------------- > Browse the list's archives here: > http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index?list=poland-roots > Search the list's archives here: > http://archiver.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/search?aop=1 > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > POLAND-ROOTS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes > in the subject and the body of the message ********************************* Need to contact the list manager? 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Hi Sandy, My little post office did not have the International Reply Coupon so I called the post office in a larger town and they did have them. So I made the 40 minute drive to get them. The cost was $1.85 per coupon. I am not sure why your post office said they are no longer available. Nancy
Sandy, I suggest you tell the postal clerk to go on line. The USPS web site clearly states that IRC's are available for $2.10 each. http://www.usps.com/prices/extra-services-prices.htm Scroll down to the bottom. It's the third one up from the bottom. Debbie Sandy Meeks wrote: > My post office says IRC's are no longer available. What would you suggest > instead? Sandy > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Debbie Greenlee" <daveg@airmail.net> > To: <poland-roots@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Tuesday, August 26, 2008 11:05 PM > Subject: Re: [POLAND] Letter writing to Catholic Parish in Poland > > >> Nancy, >> It wouldn't hurt to include a self-addressed envelope with an >> International Reply coupon (IRC) enclosed. Wrap it in colored paper so >> it isn't perceived as money when the envelope is held up to the light. >> >> Debbie >