...Peakovic Posted by: George Peakovic on October 12, 2002 - Peakovic family history Name 1: Peakovic Name 2: Jandric Location: Stara Gradiska I am trying to trace my family. My father Petar Peakovic was born in Stara Gradiska June 18, 1892 and baptized at Gornji Varos church. His parents were Mato and Janja. Janja was a Jandric. I do not know his grandfather's name. His great-grandfather was a Marko Peakovic also from Stara Gradiska. I would like to find out who his grandfather was and how many children he had. I would also like to know more about his great-grandfather, how many children he had, and more about Marko's ancestors. I have also been told that the Peakovic's are related to the Pejakovic's, the Matokovic's and the Pejacevic's from whom we are supposedly descended. In my searching I have found a lot of people who's last name ends in either (kovic) or (ovic). I would like to know more about how and where that ending on the surname came to be. I feel that somewhere way back in time there is an explanation that will answer my question. Also, I have heard stories that during the Austro-Hungarian empire one of the Pejacevic sons committed a crime of some sort and was jailed in Stara Gradiska. When he was released from jail, his parents being of nobility disowned him. He in turn changed his name to Peakovic. If this is a true story, was he the first Peakovic or did the name already exist? I will greatly appreciate any and all information I can get regarding the above. thank you very much George M Peakovic Webmistress' comment When researching your ancestors in Croatia, it is important to remember that the country is divided into "Zupanija(s)" / provinces, and the main town of each county, as well as the nearest church, is likely to hold most of the records. Gornji Varos and Stara Gradiska are both in the Brodsko-posavska zupanija, the main town of which is Slavonski Brod. Thus you might want to start your research with the state archives in Slavonski Brod:- Drzavni arhiv Slavonski Brod A. Cesarca 1; 35 000 Slavonski Brod; Croatia tel & fax +385 (0)35 446-573 e-mail: drzavni-arhiv-sb@sb.tel.hr The institution itself was established in 1959, but is responsible for archiving records covering the period between 1724 and 1990, for both of the two neighbouring provinces; Brodsko-posavska and Pozesko-slavonska Another source of information could be the Socio-economic Department of Slavonski Brod:- Zupanijska Komora Slavonski Brod Trg pobjede 31; 35000 Slavonski Brod; Croatia tel +385 (0)35 448 583; fax +385 (0)35 448 591 e-mail: hgksb@hgk.hr Also, it might be worth contacting the Public Department for Cultural Development:- Upravni odjel za drustvene djelatnosti Procelnik: Slava Jurisic tel +385 (0)35 448-806 e-mail: gu_drustvene@sb.hinet.hr And then, there are a few "Peakovic"s still living in Gornji Varos, some of whom might be directly related to you (?), and could perchance even give you some personal information Peakovic Dragutin Gornji Varos 66 +385 (0)35 374 208 Peakovic Ivan Gornji Varos 131 +385 (0)35 374 192 Peakovic Karlo Gornji Varos 20 +385 (0)35 374 249 Peakovic Martin-Antun Gornji Varos 54 +385 (0)35 374 282 Hope this helps, for starters Posted by: Matrakovic on April 27, 2003 Hi George Peakovic I'm from Gornji Varos and I have informations about your family. I send you an E-mail and I hope you get it. If you want to know more you can write me back. Yours sincierly Matrakovic ...Pecaric Posted by: Ricardo Cruz Pecaric on January 9, 2004 Name 1: Ivan Pecaric Name 2: Zuanic Location: Split ? Brac ? My maternal grandfather, emigated from Croatia to Chile, South America, around 1920 - 1925; ran a hat's store until his death in Chile around 1930. Created the lyrics for the anthem of the chilean croatian community. ...Pecelerovic Posted by: Conrad Pecelerowicz on 5 October 2001 Name: Pecelerovic; Pecelerowicz Location: Croatia My name is Conrad Pecelerowicz. I am from Poland. I seek my ancestors and kins and make Family Tree. I wrote e-mail to you before holidays but because of my bad command of English. I didn't tell you everything I wanted. So I'd like to explain the aim of this e-mail to you again. I have found your address in Croatian genealogy site when I wrote "Pecelerovic" surname in this site. I decided to reach you and ask whether any person whose name is Pecelerovic works in the Clinic. If yes, please, contact me under following address:pecel@wp.pl I look forward to hearing from you Yours faithfully Conrad Pecelerowicz ...Pejkovic; Pejcovich Posted by: Luis Pejcovich on January 10, 2002 - Pejkovic - near Split, Dalmatia Name 1: Pejkovic; Pejcovich Name 2: Miguel Location: Croatia, Dalmatia, Split, (Yudovika?) Busco información sobre mi bisabuelo que emigró por el 1900 hacia Sudamérica, Argentina. Vino con dos primos y fue inicialmente al Sur, Patagonia en busca de oro. Desde ya, muchas gracias. Sorry, I'm not writing in English very well. I'm need help for my ...grand fhader. He emigred from Croatia, Dalmatia, Split to America, Argentina about the 1900's. Thank you. ...Perman Posted by: John Lamberth on December 30, 2002 - Perman, Raspor from Croatia Name 1: John Perman (maybe Joakin (Joakim) Perman) Name 2: Amelia S. Raspor (Maiden name Sailia Raspor) Location: Jurdani - Trieste - Klana I did receive a Christmas gift yesterday that was somewhat unexpected. I'll explain the details next: My Grandmother Sailia Raspor born March 21st, 1902 (Maiden Name of Amelia Perman) left Klana, Italy (Klana, Croatia now) through Antwerp, Belgium entering the United States through Sault Saint Marie, Michigan June 21, 1920 sponsored by her husband to be John Perman. (Victor Emanuel III, King of Italy was in power when she departed) She obtained her U.S. Citizenship January 13th, 1928 My Grandfather John Perman left Trieste, Austria (Trieste, Italy now) aboard the ship "Martha Eashington". He was born in Esteria, Austria 12-26-1894, last residence before departure was Katoria, Austria and arrive at the Port of New York, NY (Ellis Island) on or about August 14th, 1912 (Charles, Emperor of Austria and Apostolic King of Hungary was in power when he left.) He obtain his U.S. Citizenship August 22, 1919. This information was provided to me in document form from the U.S. Department of Immigration and Naturalization with the Help of U.S. Senator Bob Graham of Florida. If this can help those in a dead end or anyone with knowledge of these Surnames please contact by email. Thanks and Happy New Year!!!!! 2002-2003 ...Persche Posted by: Henry Persche on September 8, 2000 Hello! Can you tell me if the name Persche can have been Croatian?. I have traced my family back to Gottschee, in the old Austro-Hungarian Empire, to a village called Skrill. This village is not far from the Croatian border and the town of Severin. They tell me there is a village called Perche nearby. I ask you because you seem to be the expert on Croatia. I got your address on the WWWBoard. Hope to hear from you. Thanks! Henry Persche Webmistress' comment Hi Henry - did recognize your name immediately, it was mentioned by Edward Skender, some time ago - check the entries under Gasparovich Posted by: Arika Persche on May 10, 2001 I just married into the Persche family and no one knows a single thing about family lines or origin or anything. What will i tell my kids?! The only people i know are Arthur Persche, who is my husbands grandpa. I will try to dig some more, but they don't really talk about it much. Any info will help! Arika Posted by: Betty on November 15, 2001 I would like to know When My Dad taken in by the Persche My Dads name is Frank Molk I am looking for his family so that I can make a family Tree. The Persche are living today in South Dakota Bye Betty Please write back to me Posted by: Arika Persche on December 19, 2001 I don't know anything about Persche's. It is not talked about in my husband's family, any info would be appreciated! Thanks Arika ...Persic Posted by: John Persic on March 1, 2003 Name: Jakob Persic; Petra Persic Location: Croatia Jacob-B-1880 came to the USA about 1907 Peter (Petra?) B-circa 1850-60 lived in or near Ogulin, Croatia - Owned a shoe factory ...Pervan Posted by: Wayne Pervan on May 4, 2001 Name: Ivan Pervan Location: Croatia My grandfather was Ivan Pervan. He imigrated to New Zealand in the 1920s. He married and had three childeren; Morris, Fay, Garry. I would like to know if there are any relatives in Croatia. ...Peternell Posted by: Lloyd Peternell on May 31, 2001 Name 1: Peternell; Peternel Name 2: Blasig Location: Austria Looking for information on John Peternell, born August 29 1869 in Tirol, Austria (my grandfather). He came to USA to Kemmerer Wy and married my grandmother Virginia Blasig, born July 20 1881 in Gorizia, Italy. She came to USA in 1903 Thank You, Lloyd Peternell ...Petrich Posted by: Pat Petrich Ashburn on April 2, 2003 - Query for help Name: Giovanius (John/Jean) Petrich; Joseph Petrich Location: Adriatic area Am searching for the homeland of my ancestor, John Petrich and Joseph Petrich who could be his brother, father or other relative. They appeared on the Gulf Coast of Mississippi (formerly Louisiana) in the 1840s. John was a ship's carpenter and owned a schooner in Bay St. Louis, MS. He married a French woman and they had 3 children. He died in 1853 probably during the bad yellow fever epidemic. He was 40 years old in the 1850 census and he stated that he came from Italy. I have been told that Petrich/Petric is Croatian and because of his profession I am assuming that he came from a town on the Sea. The family lore has said that he was Austrian. ...Petricevich Posted by: Mariana Petricevich on January 9, 2001 Name 1: Petricevich Mate Name 2: Yelas Mandolina Location: Zivogosce I am from New Zealand and would love to learn anything about my ancestors ...Petrusa Posted by: Juliana Petrusa on March 18, 2001 Name: Josip Petrusa Location: Petrus Vrh, Vivodina Available data: died october 1959 born 1911