1795 “Austrian Empire, Russian Empire, and Prussia (Germans), leaving no “Poland” for 123 Years”
1854-1856 “The Great Cholera Epidemic, poor crop yields and starvation; Crimean War (Russian); 100 Silesian families from Pluznica area arrived in Galveston, then walked to the junction of the San Antonio River and Cibolo Creek, founding the first permanent Polish settlement in the U.S. at Panna Maria, Texas, in 1854.”
1918-1939 “Second Polish Republic (Free Poland)”
These are just a few of the Quick Facts and Important Dates that open Rosemary A. Dembinski Chorzempa’s Genealogy at a Glance: Polish Genealogy Research guide. Chorzempa is an expert on Polish genealogy and authored the book Polish Research. She takes a difficult research subject and boils it down to its essence.
Like most European countries, Poland’s borders have swelled and shrunk many times over the centuries, even ceasing to exist at times. Town and city names may be found in Polish, German, and Russian, depending, in large part, on the ruling government at giving time. Also, like many European countries, Polish emigration was spurred at time by both political and economical issues; especially, when droughts caused lapses in food production.
Researching Polish genealogy is made easier with this easy to read and follow Genealogy at a Glance guide. From useful historical data to new online resources, Chorzempa creates a research trail for genealogists. The author expounds on the importance of locating on an immigrants town of origin, with tips on finding alternative location names. Using maps and gazetteers, civil records, and parish records are all part of the discussion. Chorzempa even adds plenty of tips and further references to keep the researcher busy for some time.
Like all the Genealogy At A Glance sheets, this guide is a four-page, full-color limited brochure meant to be easily stored and sized to take with you when conducting related research outside the home. The Contents of this sheet include:
Quick Facts and Important Dates
Polish Names
Polish History and Emigration
finding the Hometown
Maps
Online Databases from Poland
Other Resources
Areas in Polish Lands
Find the help you need, and carry it with you, with your own copy of Genealogy At A Glance: Polish Genealogy Research available at Family Roots Publishing; Price: $8.77.
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