Cuyahoga County to acknowledge pioneers who arrived before 1919

CLEVELAND - Attention all persons of Ukrainian ancestry. Have you ever wondered if you have ancestors in Cuyahoga County? Well, if you have, the Western Reserve Historical Society Genealogical Committee has an offer which may be of real interest to you.

Here's an opportunity to earn an Early Families in Cleveland certificate if your Ukrainian ancestor arrived in Cuyahoga County prior to 1919. Why 1919? Simple: research has established that Ss. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church was organized in 1909.

The committee used the formation of this church as their baseline and added 10 years. So to qualify, your ancestor must have moved into Cuyahoga County no later than December 31, 1919.

Certificates will be presented as part of two events sponsored at The Western Reserve Historical Society: Family History Fair, May 4-5, or on Family Day, November 29.

To receive an application stop by the registration desk at the society's library or call (216) 721-5722.

Copyright © The Ukrainian Weekly, April 28, 1996, No. 17, Vol. LXIV

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