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Re: "Stevist Yedwabney Gub. Russia" ?? What does "

Sun Jun 12, 2011 7:52 am

Author: B

Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2011 7:52 am

Thank you so much, Gillberto. That's very helpful. B

Re: "Stevist Yedwabney Gub. Russia" ?? What does "

Anonymous — Sun Jun 12, 2011 7:16 am

Author: Anonymous

Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2011 7:16 am

Hi,
I guess it is the misspelling for Stawiski, 10 miles NW of Jedwabne.
Gilberto

"Stevist Yedwabney Gub. Russia" ?? What does "

Wed Jun 01, 2011 6:29 am

Author: B

Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2011 6:29 am

My grandfather's American WWI draft card states very clearly that he was born in "Stevist Yedwabney Gub. Russia." I suspect that this is Jedwabne, and "Gub." is simply an abbreviation for Gubernia. But what does "Stevist" mean? I cannot seem to find this anywhere and would appreciate any input at all. Thanks!