...Matiasevich; Matyasevich Posted by: Charlotte on September 9, 2001 Name: Joseph & Elizabeth Matyasevich Location: Croatia Posted by: J. Matiasevich on December 27, 2001 Name: Matiasevich Location: Croatia ...Matkovich; Mothkovich; Bakic Posted by: Dave Mothkovich (Matkovic) on February 8, 2000 Name 1: Joseph Matkovich Name 2: Anna Bakic -Matkovic Location: Austria-Hungary (Croatia) - USA Tragedy Strikes Young Immigrant Children In 1920 two young croatian youths aged 10 and 6 years old were left orphaned in the USA. John Matkovic, and his little brother Daniel were orphaned when their father Joseph Matkovich vanished without a trace from Sioux City, Iowa; and Anna Bakic-Matkovic was diagnosed with a fatal illness. Joseph and Anna had immigrated to the USA about 1910, the year John was born in Chicago. Since that day they lived in various parts of the Mid-West United States of America. They had lived in Chicago, Mason City Iowa, Kansas City, and finally seemed settled in Sioux City in 1919. One day Joseph failed to come home. Shortly after that Anna was diagnosed with TB. She was sent to a hospital, and her children were taken from her loving care. The boys never saw her or Joseph again. Anna had died in a hospital in Ottumwa Iowa in February 1923, the hope of her children ever finding her alive lost. Anna's parents were Stephen Bakic, and Julia Vuksic-Bakic. Anna had been born in Austria-Hungary (Croatia) in February 1885. If you are able to help find family or information please contact me to solve 80 year old mystery. What happened to Joseph, is any family still alive, is there more family? Webmistress' comment What a sad story! I certainly hope there is somebody out there who can shed some light on this mystery. And, as always - exact locations in Croatia where the ancestors were born, lived or died, is a great help. Posted by: Dave Mothkovich (Matkovic) on February 15, 2001 My e-mail has changed to dave9759@earthlink.net thank you for posting my story Dave Posted by: Kresimir Bakic on March 31, 2001 Name: Mate Bakic Location: Novigrad Dear Dave, Your story is very interesting. My grandfather Mate Bakic also immigrated to USA in 1910, his brother Mark and some other Bakic's from small fishing town Novigrad (from Dalmatia, Croatia). As I know my grandfather Mate return to Novigrad at the end of 1910 because of bad situation with his wife Marija. In 1911 my father Shime was born. His brother Mark Bakic used to live in Illinois. In 1972 I visited USA as a student and counselor in YMCA camp, and I tried to find him, but unsuccessfully. I'll try to investigate about immigrants from Novigrad in 1910 more. Maybe, the roots from your grandmother Ana Bakic came from Novigrad, Dalmatia, Croatia. Best regards Kresimir Bakic Webmistress' comment Correction - Novigrad is not in Dalmatia, but on the Istrian peninsula. Posted by: Martha Hyder on May 11, 2001 Name 1: Cvetko Matkovic Name 2: Anica Jerebic Location: Dalmatia Austria (??) My grandmother was Marija Matkovic, born Jan.17,1881 in Dalmatia Austria. She came to the U.S. in the early 1900's and was married in NY in 1908 to John Matusko of Herzegovina, Austria. Marija's father was Cvetko Matkovic and her mother was Anica Jerebic. She had a sister named Madeline and possibly a brother named Peter. Posted by: Dave Mothkovich on July 9, 2001 I have a new address, it is:- dave9759@earthlink.net I hope to hear from some of my potential relatives and friends soon! Posted by: Ante Matkovich on July 9, 2001 Hola quisiera saber si usted es familiar de Ante Matkovich soy su nieto el vivio en Peru asta luego bye Posted by: Dave Mothkovich on November 2, 2001 Name 1: Matkovich Name 2: Vuksic; Bakic Location: Croatia In case anyone reads these messages, and is interested in helping to find my Matkovic, Vuksic, or Bakic relatives, please contact me at my new e-mail address: dave9759@juno.com Thanks, Dave Posted by: José Maria on November 30, 2001 Name: Matkovich Location: Split; Medov Dolac Ja sam José Matkovic from La Plata, B.A, Argentina - I´m trying to contact other Matkovics from Split or Medov Dolac Posted by: dr Ivan Dulic on December 30, 2001 Name: Matkovich Location: Subotica; Backa Ovo je jos jedna u moru od bezbroj tragicnih sudbina nasega hrvatskog naroda. Ja mogu posvjedociti samo to da je obitelj Matkovic vrlo brojna u Backoj/Subotica/ odakle i ja potjecem.Tamo su nas doveli franjevci u 17.stoljecu u vrijeme velikih migracija Hrvata pred turskim nadiranjem. Ako nekoga zanima povijest ove grane hrvatskog naroda/Bunjevci/ moze potraziti mnogobrojna djela dr Ante Sekulica, naseg uvazenog akademika. Posted by: David Mothkovich on January 24, 2002 I am still searching for my family - I suspect they may have come from these areas:- Mrkopalj; Punitovci; Split or Lic Posted by: Don Matkovich on February 25, 2002 Name: Albert Matkovich Location: Lic, Gorski Kotar He left Lic in 1911, then came to Iowa, worked the coal mines in central Iowa. Would like to know if anyone knows him or how to get in touch with the town of Lic, Gorski Kotar, Croatia. Posted by: Violeta Mecevic on April 8, 2002 Name: Matkovic Location: Poljica My father was born in a little village of Poljica in Croatia and part of my family on my father's side is Matkovic. It is a large family and I do know for fact that a lot of people migrated to USA from that area. If you'd like to talk about this matter further please do not hesitate to contact me. Posted by: Mario Marotti on June 11, 2002 Name: Matkovic Location: Sibenik Matkovic are from Sibenik in Croatia. Posted by: Dave Mothkovich on June 16, 2002 Name 1: Matkovich Name 2: Vuksic; Bakic Location: Croatia Trying to find relatives of Joseph Matkovic, also trying to find relatives of Anna Bakic born February 1885, possibly in the Virovitica area. Anna was the daughter of Stephen Bakic and his wife Julia Vuksic. Anna was the wife of Joseph Matkovic.They had 2 sons - John (1910) and Daniel (1914) in the USA. Joseph disappeared about 1920 in Sioux city, Iowa. Anna died in 1923 in Ottumwa, Iowa. Posted by: Milenka Matkovic Richardson on July 20, 2002 Looking for any Matkovic family tree information Name : Zvonko Matkovic; Nicola Matkovic Location: Croatia My father's name is Zvonko Matkovic, and he lived in Lansing, Michigan, USA for many years. I heard rumors that he has moved back to Croatia. I believe that my grandfather's name was Nicola, though I cannot be certain. I also believe that my grandmother's name was Milenka, as I have been told that I was named after her. I have heard rumors that both of my grandparents are deceased. I know that my father has a relative (cousin perhaps) named Bruno, who lives in Lansing, Michigan, USA also. I have little to no information on my Matkovic roots, and I am desperately searching for anything. http://www.milenkarichardson.com Posted by: Daniel Matkovic on February 28, 2003 Hello my name is Daniel Matkovic (Croatia, Medov Dolac). I would like to get in contact with Matkovics from Argentina, Buenos Aires. Bye Posted by: Dave Mothkovich on March 7, 2003 Does anyone know what Dr. Dulic said on December 30, 2001? Dave Webmistress' comment Sure Dave, here's the translation:- This is yet another (story) in the sea of countless tragic fates of our croatian nation. I can only state that the family Matkovic is numerous in Backa/Subotica, where I too come from. This is where the Franciscans brought us in the 17th century, during the widespread migration of croats, caused by turkish invasions. If somebody is interested in the history of this branch of the croatian nation, Bunjevci, he should search within the extensive literature by dr Ante Sekulic, our renown academic. ...Matos Posted by: Marlene Matos Mercurio on June 25, 2001 Name: Michael (Matija) Matos Location: Croatia My grandfather's name is listed as Michael (Matija) Matos on his death certificate. He is listed as being born in Yugoslavia or Austria/Hungary on February 19, 1886. He emigrated to the United States. His father was also Michael Matos, and his mother's maiden name was Mary Spahn. He married Luba Simonich. He also had a sister who emigrated to the United States, and a brother who emigrated to Australia. I don't know if Matija was the Croatian surname and if it was changed to Matos when he arrived in the United States, or if Matos was the Croatian surname. I would like to know if there are any living relatives in Croatia. I believe my grandparents were from the Zagreb area. I know that my grandparents used to send packages there, but that was probably 50 years ago. ...Matson; Macan Posted by: D.Sheriff on November 19, 2003 Name: Nic Matson; Nick Macan Location: Ribnick, Yugoslavia Father's name John -i am told his name was Matson and then changed to Macan. i am not sure who or why it was changed ...Matulich Posted by: Maye Wakelin on April 25, 2001 Name: Matulich Location: Dalmatia, Croatia I am searching for descendants of Nicola Matulich born 1848 Dalmatia to Vincent and Maria nee Balloovich.Thought to arrive in New Zealand via America 1880s.Went to Australia 1890, not heard from after 1895. ...Matulovich; Skokandich Posted by Tania Mahoney on September 14, 2000 - Zrnovo, Korcula Name: Matulovich, Skokandich Location: Zrnovo & Racsice, Korcula Hi - I am looking for info on above surnames also many others from other parts of Korcula. Matulovich line have info back to a Visko Matulovich and Ursa Batistich, Skokandich go back to Antonio Skokandich and Margarita Salle, both couples born between 1770 to 1800 period. If anyone is decendants of these people, have these surnames or are from Korcula please email me as I have lots of other info with app 9000 names on different lines also interested specifically in Botica (Frano(Nola)abt 1860's) and Silic (Tadia also abt 1860's) from Racisce, Korcula which is where my grandmother is from. Thank You Tania Mahoney (nee Matulovich) ...Mavrinac Posted by Joseph T Mavrinac on July 27, 2003 - Zrnovo, Korcula Name: Charles Mavrinac; Joseph Mavrinac Location: Krasica, Cernik, Mavrici (?) Charles born 1884 in Croatia - all that is known. Joseph Mavrinac is my grandfather, born 5 May 1893 (don't know where); returned to Croatia and died and buried Oct 1964 My family history is very vague. Family members never talk about history, and I am very interested.

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