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Subject: Re: [LITHUANIA-L] Sudovians and Dzukians
Date: Sun, 1 Feb 1998 22:23:06 EST

In a message dated 2/1/98 9:30:45 AM, wrote:

<<I recommend the Euro-Reisse Atlas of the Baltics, available from Genealogy
Unlimited in Orem, Utah.

> Referring to the arrival of Lithuanians in Danville, Pa in 1869 in a
>message dated 98-01-31 16:53:43 EST, Jay Zane writes: "Most of these
>early pioneers were Sudovians and Dzukians from Marijampole,
>Vilkaviskis, Liudvinavas, Vistytis, Simnas, and Liubavas. Most
>departed from Hamburg." Does anybody know where there is a good map
>of Lithuania on-line that would show these towns? My ancestors came
>to Shenandoah in 1878 and 1879 and were from Pajevonys, which I think
>is near Vilkaviskis. I'd like to see on a map how Pajevonys lies in
>relation to the other towns mentioned. What to the terms "Sudovian"
>and "Dzukian" mean?
> Bill

You can also send inquiries to the Library of Congress at - -
they will try to identify and locate towns, and send you copies of maps.

Remember to include your snail-mail address.
>>

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