pozdrowienia wszystkie.... I'm looking for a researcher in the vicinity of Solec-Zdroz who can assist me with research in that area. My grandfather emigrated from a small village (Wola Biechowska) in that area and I'd like to find someone who can search out Parish records, cemetery records and any living relatives in that area. I've visited the area and have the name of a local priest who might be of assistance but there were no records of interest in his church. There was, however, a family with the Samiec surname in that congregation (some who bore a very strong family resemblance) that he took us to meet but they had no recollection of any family member emigrating to the USA in the early 1900's. They did note another family of Samiec's living in the village of Biechow, another possible lead. However, my time in the area was limited and had to return to Krakow without continuing the search. Also, the language barrier was a significant issue for me. Although the people were extremely friendly ! and most anxious to help, it was difficult to communicate effectively. The major cities (within an hour plus or minus) are Krakow, Kielce, Rzeszow and Tarnow. If anyone can refer me to a competent researcher in that region I'd appreciate receiving the contact information. dziękuję za pomoc, Piotr Samiec