I need help in translating a record for a possible sibling of my paternal grandmother
I am looking for a possible sibling for Veronica(my grandmother) born in 1891. Veronica's parents names are Casimir Zdanavicius (born 1863) and Veronica Bernadickas. The siblings that have been found so far are Peter (1885), Anthony (possible sibling)? (May 10,1887), Veronica (my grandmother)(March 9, 1889), and Constance (possible birth year 1893). This record is from the Pumpenu Parish and eVapeldas website 1886-1894. Image number 144, 67,19,23.
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@James William Rowlands? How are your skills in reading handwritten records?
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Unfortunately not good. My Russian is already pretty weak to begin with and the handwritten form might as well be a separate language altogether. I think that I can make out a few words here and there, for instance I do see the names Casmir and Veronika, but I can't tell you much else. I'm so sorry.
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The child is Jozef. He was born 19 March 1891 in Taliūnai and baptized on the 25th in Pumpėnai. The parents listed for him are Casimir and Veronica as in your post so he is a brother to your grandmother.
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@James William Rowlands That's great that you know some Russian! Handwritten Russian certainly is challenging. If you're interested in learning how to read the old handwriting you are welcome to watch some tutorials we've created. We'd love to have your help in the community!
I recommend that you start with this one about the alphabet so you can get comfortable with the handwritten forms of the letters: https://www.familysearch.org/ask/learningViewer/2075
The second one in the series is called Deciphering the Handwriting and Understanding the Grammar: https://www.familysearch.org/ask/learningViewer/2100
It should be a nice review since you already know some Russian. Be sure to check out the helpful handouts that appear below the videos.
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@James William Rowlands no worries friend! I know your Ukrainian is pretty awesome still. 😉
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