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Bob

Bob Report 2 Jul 2004 19:41

Anna, Thanks for the e-mail. another thought: search for "jewish" and "german" aswell. I put some polish sites on both of those threads, too. My grandfather came from Poland, so I shall be searching there, too, soon. Still busy on the English/Scots/Irish branches just now. Another thought: how did he come over ? was he a refugee, ex POW ? There is a web-site "movinghere" for immigrants, who stopped in some kind of shelter or temporary accomadation. I can't remember the details, but it is on one of the three above-mentioned boards. Good Luck !

Bob

Bob Report 2 Jul 2004 16:06

Hi Anne, there are several sites where you you will probably find more info. Rather than repeat them all here, enter "polish" in the search-box, and browse through the the different boards. Hope this helps. Bob

Katwin

Katwin Report 2 Jul 2004 15:48

Anna, If you can apply for his marriage certificate, you will have his parents' names and his original name would be the same as his father. Kathyx

Researching:
Casey, Hull, Savill; Brentwood, East London

Anna

Anna Report 2 Jul 2004 13:49

My father was born in Poland and came to England with his brother after the war(probably as a refugee). Does anyone know how I can trace how he would have been able to come here? Also, I believe his name was anglicised. Would I be able to tie up his taken name when arriving in this country, with his original name? Any tips gratefully received. Thanks Anna