looking for relatives in my father's home village

[Hannia]

Some interesting reading. Worth including in your genealogy folder.

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http://www.zakarpattja.westportal.net/eng/5.html

[Hannia]

There are several people here doing research in Zakarpatska Oblast/Region.

The question of "what archives" has come up several times.

Think I finally have located the archives which will hold answers for you guys.

Please read Onokivce thread on this board. We are just waiting for verification of address.

[Hannia]

Please read Onokovce post on this board.

Important contact info available!!!

[Honza]

My name is JАn SimkaniХ. I live in Czech Republic now, but my family is from Slovakia and from Ukraine. Father of my grand-father was born in Ukraine (probably in the end of 19s.), his name was JАn SimkaniХ too. You think that he could have something common with your grand mother Maria SimkaniХ?

[Hannia]

Mike,

Martina has left you a message on a separate thread. I took the liberty of moving it here.
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<Dear Mike,
my name is Martina Smetanova(Kenezova). My grandmother Marie Kenez was born in town (village) Dunkovice in 1915. The names of her parents were Hafie Kenez ( Mikolu ovА ) and Jurko Kenez born 1862 in Dunkovice ( MukaХevo ). She spoke often about her cousin who had emigrated from Russia. I would like to ask you some questions. Do you know whether your father had brothers and sisters? If he had, would you write me their name?
Thank you very much.
Yours sincerely
Martina>

[Kristina Z.]

Hello.
I know, its years, but in case,that you are still interested, your father᾽s gotfather Michail Svirida is my g.g. grandfather. My grandmother still live in Dunkovica,so if you need some information,its not problem,to ask her. I also can send you some fotos of the village.
Kristina

[Barbara_US]

Hello, I saw your post about Dunkovitza (spelling?)

I am a descendant of John Kenes from this area. I have heard stories about my ancestor who was a church builder, I believe him to be my great grandfather. He was originally from Hungary and made his way to Dunkovitza to work on a church where he met his wife and married. His son, John (or possibly Janos) came to the US and lived his life in Pennsylvania. I am the daughter of Margaret Kenes (Harrington). I heard stories about the "z" being dropped from the original spelling and such.

I am researching to try to construct a more accurate genealogy. I have had my uncle (also John Kenes), send me photographs of the churches as well as some of the still existing relatives who reside in the area, however, the genealogy is complicated as there are duplicate names.

I understand that my grandfather's brother George remained in Dunkovitza with his wife and died in 1970 and spelled his last name Kenez. My grandfather was brought to America in 1907 aboard a German ship called the Pennsylvania. He was accompanied by a man I believe to have been his stepfather. His name was Ivan Ivanov. I am looking to find my great grandmother who would have been married to Ivan after the death of my great grandfather (probably known as Janos Kenez).


Any help on sorting this would be appreciated.
Thank you