Re: John Jackson (Americanized name to Jakovitch or such) from Poland/Austria to NY
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Re: John Jackson (Americanized name to Jakovitch or such) from Poland/Austria to NY
Robert Jerin 1/25/08
Thank you to all for your help with this.
I need to say that I stopped believing that names were changed by immigration long ago and I did not mean to imply that this was the case in my postin.My gggrandfather chose to change his name.I have poured over ship manifests posted online for hours and have not had much luck.I also have been unable to secure a marriage lisence for he and my ggggrandmother, Margaret Meehan.I simply cannot find one on file.That is not to say it does not exist -- maybe I am looking under the wrong spelling, etc.
Alas, I will look at the suggestions given and try again.I only know what I know from death certificates, birth certificates for his children, and oral tradition.Unfortunately anyone who could recall his real name is gone or unable to do so.
Thanks -
Gigi