In my previous post on the topic of my maternal grandmother’s Lithuanian family, I indicated that my next focus would be on the story of Lithuanian immigrants in Chicago. Well, I fully intend to pick up that thread, but before I do, I must present some late-breaking developments on the immediate family’s story instead. InContinue reading “Yench / Jankus / Inksz / Inkcz / Inksh / Inktz / Inkez / Inzsz: The mystery of the Yench family continues to unravel”
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Thomas Jankus: Tracing the Mysterious Story of the Yench Family
Since I last wrote about my maternal grandmother’s family, I have a few answers, a few new ideas, and even more questions. Here’s some updates on the Yench family, who I’m sure had a history prior to showing up in Oklahoma! To begin with, I’ve started referring to my grandma Nell’s father as Thomas Jankus / Yench,Continue reading “Thomas Jankus: Tracing the Mysterious Story of the Yench Family”
Annella Teresia Yench Cousin: Let’s try a challenge
Over the past several months, I’ve shared a lot of information on the Bier family, and there’s still a lot more to share. Why? Because I’m lucky. My Grandma Bier was a collector, and I received a trove of primary sources, artifacts, and already-done work from her. When it comes to the Bier family, IContinue reading “Annella Teresia Yench Cousin: Let’s try a challenge”
