Polish names

[uncltim]

I've been doing some research and came across some great- uncles and aunts. I am unfamiliar with some names and was curious if you native Poles had any comment.

Micejistous: We called him uncle Mahlon (mail-on)

Pelagia: We called her aunt Pauline

Alsose Laurrane, Poland: This is where my great-aunt Martha was born, I think this may be where my great grand-parents were from.

Any help or comment is appreciated.
-Tim

[paulo]

Dear UnclTim:

There is a famous place, Alsace-Lorraine, stuck between France and Germany. But I never heard of one in Poland. If there is one, one of the two places copied the other's name.

A-L passed hands from German to French several times in history. It was the object of dispute between the two nations, I believe, for a number of years. The Mennonites, who are pacifists, fled from there. (Maybe they became tired of being forced to fight one side or the other, depending on who controlled it at the various times.)

All the best to you. Paul

[uncltim]

Thanks Paul! I have quite a mystery on my hands. Time and perseverance will accomplish all things...

[Bonobo]

Jul 25, 2009 5:11:08 GMT 1 uncltim said:

I've been doing some research and came across some great- uncles and aunts. I am unfamiliar with some names and was curious if you native Poles had any comment.

Micejistous: We called him uncle Mahlon (mail-on)

Pelagia: We called her aunt Pauline

Alsose Laurrane, Poland: This is where my great-aunt Martha was born, I think this may be where my great grand-parents were from.

Any help or comment is appreciated.
-Tim

Oops, sorry, I recognise Pelagia only - it is an old fashioned female first name, not used anymore, I suppose it still functions in culture (literature) as a symbolic name for wise aunts and grannies - ciocia Pelagia.

[emil]

My family name is Besta.
My Grandfather was born in Breslau.
My Grandmother's name was Sommerling.
Does anybody have any input on these names........Mke