My gr-gr-grandfather, Francis (Franz) Polk, was born April 27, 1812 in Boronow, Lubliniec, Poland. My gr-gr-grandmother, Josephine (Josefa) Slawik, was born in Dembowa Gora, Lubliniec, Poland July 04, 1819. They were married in Dembowa Gora in 1835. They had 8 children in Poland, two of which died some time before 1860. About 1853/1854 they migrated to Quebec. Francis worked building some of Canada's railroads such as the Grand Trunk. Josephine Polk gave birth to Francis (Franz) Polk on 27 July 1855 in Paris , South Dumfries Twp, Brant Co, Ontario, Canada. We therefore know where the Polks lived during a portion of their stay in Canada. About 1855 the Polks migrated to Michigan where they cleared forests and swamps to develop wonderful farm lands. They were part of the original families that founded Parisville in the "Thumb" of Michgan. Parisville is, arguably, the first Polish community in the US. CHALLENGE: I have no data on how Franz and Josefa Polk can to North America, and when. Also, I have virtually no data on the lives of these folks in Canada and specically they lived during their time in Canada. Additionally, it would be great to find out when and how they made their way to the "Thumb" of Michigan. I thank you in advance for any insight you might be able to provide. Charles Chase