Ancestors in Grondo, Russia
Hello,
I'm doing some research for a friend who originates from the Grondo area of Russia. Two potential city is Ogdlmar or Cestnov. The surname is popular in culture, Gretzky, so there is a lot of information out there without sources. Also with the multiple changes of governance of the area it has been difficult doing any meaningful research.
I am hoping to learn more about Ciarenci/Terenty "Tony" Gretzky/Gretsky/Gretcki (b.1892) and his wife Annie/Hannah Pankow (b.1891) born and presumably married in the area. They had at least one child, a son Zenove/Zeneve Gretcki born in Russia in 1912. I have confirmed this with a paper trail.
The other suggested children were Fiodar, Vasil, Volha (Olga), and Kataryna. These children may have been born in Russia or Canada, as Annie/Hannah was in Canada in 1921 but is believed to have travelled back to Russia for the rest of her life. I have looked at available Canadian sources for these potential children and not found them.
Any help will be greatly appreciated for local indexes or historical societies that could aid in my search.
Many thanks
Nic