The First Partition of Poland (1772)     The first partition of Poland occurred in 1772, after Frederick of Prussia presented a plan to Catherine of Russia to divide portions of the Poland-Lithuanian Commonwealth into three sections for Prussia, Austria, and Russia. First, the plan was accepted by Catherine of Russia, then by Maria Theresa of […]

 The Partitions of Poland, Part One by, Al Wierzba Introduction     The partition of a once powerful commonwealth in Eastern Europe occurred, not only due to external forces, but also due to the internal freedoms that were allowed within their democratic structure. The Poland-Lithuanian Commonwealth was thoroughly and completely removed from the map of Europe […]

Hello, I would like to share a paper that I had written for a Western Civilization class that I had taken earlier this year. The paper is titled The Partitions of Poland. I have made some minimal alterations to the paper, but overall the core of the paper remains the same. I will post the […]

Hello, Today, May 3, 2010, marks the two hundred nineteenth anniversary of the ratification of the Polish Constitution of May 3, 1791. There are two excellent articles that I’d like to share about this anniversary. First, please read a great summary of the anniversary that was written by Katarzyna, from the Polish Blog, called Święto […]

 War Stories – Franco-Prussian War Impacts the Wierzba’s from Lipusz by Al Wierzba The countries of Central and Eastern Europe have seen numerous wars throughout the past five hundred years. Some of the most unforgettable wars include the Thirty Years’ War, the Napoleonic Wars, the Crimean War, the Austro-Prussian War, World War I and World […]

Hello, I would like to thank Theresa of Tangled Trees, A Root Digger, and Antra of Discovering Latvian Roots for the nomination of the Ancestor Approved Award. Being recognized by other bloggers is a honor that I am grateful for, thanks!! I would like to recognize all the great genealogy and history blogs throughout the […]

Tragedy in Poland Very tragic news the morning from Poland. Poland’s President Lech Kaczynski, his wife and many high ranking civil and political leaders died in a plane crash. The delegation was heading to Russia to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Katyn massacre.  More information can be found by clicking the links below: Polish […]

Hello, I would like to wish everyone a Happy Easter!! Best Regards,Al

Hello, Here is an email, that was misplaced (sorry Zenon), from the PolishOrigins.com mailing list. The message was also published in the March edition of Gen Dobry! (Volume XI, No. 3 — 31 March 2010). Here is the email message in its entirety: PolishOrigins.com – Forefathers Traces Tours to Poland, season 2010.”Something magic – or […]

Hello, I’d like to share an announcement that was sent by Bill Tarkulich on the FEEFHS Mailing List. The announcement is reprinted in its entirety below: Hello, You may know me from my Slovakia research site or prior Journal references.Here is a new, very significant resource very worthy of your review. Thisguide certainly covers occupants […]