User talk:DFree

Archived topics: 2009, 2010

Welcome [6 June 2009]

Welcome to WeRelate, your virtual genealogical community. We're glad you have joined us. At WeRelate you can easily create ancestor web pages, connect with cousins and other genealogists, and find new information.

Video Tour

We strongly recommend that you spend a few minutes taking our video tour. It provides a brief overview of how to use the features of WeRelate. A little time spent here may save you time later. There are also in-depth text tutorials available from the Help button.

Create Webpages

The next thing to do is launch Family Tree Explorer, then select File in the Family Tree Explorer menu and give your family tree a name. You can either upload your GEDCOM or create person and family pages one at a time. To upload your GEDCOM, select File in the Family Tree Explorer menu and then click on Import and choose the GEDCOM file to import. The system will create an editable web page for each person and family in your GEDCOM. To create a page manually, select Add in the Family Tree Explorer menu and click on Add new person; enter the given (first name) and surname (last name), select Add, then fill in the blanks and save.

The Family Tree Explorer is a Flash application and will need to use some space in your computer to cache the files. That's computer talk for "If you store some ancestor page information on your computer, you will be able to view more pages faster. Otherwise, the system has to fetch each page every time you edit or look at it. This would make navigating your tree very slow.

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You should always sign in when you are editing or adding pages. Use the signature button (second button from the right in the menu bar above the edit box) to sign your comments on discussion pages. That way others with similar interests can find you. If you click on the blue user name on any page, you will go to that person's home page. You can leave a message on his/her Discussion page. The Discussion page button is in the light green second level menu bar above.

Shared research pages

Shared research pages act like specialized message boards. Be careful to use only one name spelling and one location in each field; do not use abbreviations. Including postal codes and multiple spellings, names, or locations in these fields will cause your pages to be improperly indexed. It will make it harder for your cousins to find your pages and work with you. For more information see Shared research pages.

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Thanks for participating in your virtual community. --Kopuru 15:02, 16 April 2007 (MDT)

Thanks for welcoming me... [18 January 2011]

--Gnu 23:23, 17 January 2011 (EST)

[17 January 2016]

Glad to see you home here again !--HFR100 21:06, 17 January 2016 (UTC)

Thank You. I truly appreciate the message. WeRelate is a welcoming community. Now I get to see if my memory remembers how to do things. Luckily if not I should be able to locate the info. My first try to remember is how to archive my old pre 2016 messages. Take Care.

Picture in Rocking Chair [26 June 2017]

Love the picture!

Could you be sitting on a Cracker Barrel Porch ? :D

I am retired from Store #115 !

Just sayin Hey! --Julie 01:15, 26 June 2017 (UTC)

renewed interest in the suggestion list [30 June 2017]

Hi Debbie, Just thought I'd drop a reminder note to tell you that there is renewed talk of working this summer on some of those long languishing suggestions on WeRelate. I know you've not been active recently (and I miss you) but perhaps you'd be interested in coming back to review that list again and be sure you've 'watched' those that appear most helpful. So we/they are just beginning to sort out which ones can be worked on this summer and I wanted your voice to be heard.--janiejac 20:56, 30 June 2017 (UTC)

Updated e-mail to the correct one Sorry if I missed your e-mail. New one works. User:DFree

Principality of Zurowy , Principality Zurowy Count Werner Zurek, Count Werner Zurek Baron de Grotow-Eichenau The noble Polish family Grotowski , called Zur and Zurek __________________________________ [10 July 2025]

Principality of Zurowy , Principality Zurowy Count Werner Zurek, Count Werner Zurek Baron de Grotow-Eichenau The noble Polish family Grotowski , called Zur and Zurek ________________________________________ Zur, called Zurek of Zurowie and Grotów . Grotowscy ( Grotowski ) who lived in GrotówStary inherited Zurowie . In 1537 Pawel, son of Maciej, called Zur of Grotów , inherited the estate from Stanislaw Grotowski . Nobilis Stanisław Zur , wife the Honorable Katarzyna Grotowska , married in the year 3.8.1603, witnesses: Nobilis Jan Grotowski and Jan Slassa Pawel's son Stanislaw, called Zurek (i.e. son of Zur), with his wife Anna Belska , daughter of Pawel ( Belski ) in 1560 notarized and entered into the land register a commitment about the lifelong inheritance with his wife Anna of Belski , daughter of Pawel ( Belski ) (Zs. Gr . Czers . 10 B f. 225; 27 f. 114; 30 f. 866; 31 f. 748). Stanislaw (Zurek) had two sons, Jerzy and Ludwik. Jerzy was accused of robbery by the sons of Adam Boruta in 1583. In 1603 Ludwik (Zurek) moved to the town of Bodzew with his brother Jerzy's sons, Adryjan , Anna and Barbara . Later, Adryjan and his wife “von Dubielski ” had their lifelong inheritance recorded before a notary in 1617. (Zs. Gr . Czers . 51 f. 1033; Perp . Czers . 2 f. 388; Zs. Warec . 21 f. 757 i 789) Zur, called Zurek of Zurowie and Grotów . The Grotowskis , who lived in GrotówStary , inherited Zurowie Maciej Zur of Grotów Pawel Zur of Grotów , inherited the GrotówStary estate from Stanislaw Grotowski in 1537 Nobility Stanisław Zur , wife the Honorable Katarzyna Grotowska , married in the year 3.8.1603, witnesses: Nobilis Jan Grotowski and Jan Slassa Stanislaw, Zurek of Grotów ob Anna Belska , daughter of Pawel Belski , documented the estate GrotówStary in 1560 Stanislaw, Zurek of Grotów had two sons: Jerzy Zurek of Grotów , and Ludwik Zurek of Grotów in 1583 Jerzy Zurek of Grotów was accused of robbery in 1583. In 1603, Ludwik Zurek of Grotów moved to the town of Bodzew with his brother Jerzy's sons, Adryjan Zurek of Grotów , Anna and Barbara . Adryan Zurek from Grotów oo N. von Dubielski inherited the lifelong Grotów estate in 1617 Stary certified before the notary. The "Principality of Zurek" is a fictitious or hypothetical entity, not documented in historical or genealogical research. Since there is no historical or current reference to an actual Principality of Zurek, this could be a term used either in historical romance, genealogical reasoning, or fictional representations. If “Principality of Zurek” is an idea or a concept, the following aspects could be highlighted: 1. Fictional or historical representation: o Fictional context: The term could be used in literary or historical fiction to represent an imaginary noble or aristocratic structure. o Genealogical speculation: In genealogical research, the term could be used to describe hypothetical circumstances or the status of a family that was never historically recognized as a principality. 2. Connection to the Grotowski family: o If "Principality of Zurek" is related to the Polish noble Grotowski family, it may be a speculative or symbolic representation of their importance and influence, but not an actual historical entity. 3. Possible uses: o Cultural or Symbolic Significance: The term could be used to illustrate the influence and significance of the Grotowski family in a symbolic way. o Extended Genealogical Views: In genealogical research or historical fiction, the term might be used to create an extended or idealized representation of the family. Werner Zurek is an author who deals with the history and genealogy of the Polish noble family Grotowski, called Zur and Zurek. He has published a book entitled “The noble Polish family Grotowski, called Zur and Zurek” . In this book he describes the lineage, nobility and aristocratic literature of this family. The Grotowski family, also known as Zur and Zurek, is a Polish noble family with a long and interesting history. Here are some important points about this family: Origin and history • Origin : The Grotowski family comes from Poland and has its roots in the Polish nobility. • • Name : The name “Grotowski” probably derives from a geographical location or characteristic. “Zur” and “Zurek” are additional names associated with the family. genealogy • Family trees : The family has a detailed genealogy that can be traced back for many generations. This includes various branches and connections to other noble families. • • Coat of arms : Like many noble families, the Grotowski family has its own coat of arms, which symbolizes its identity and history. Meaning and influence • Historical role : Members of the Grotowski family have played various roles in Polish society throughout history, including military, political and cultural contributions. • • Cultural heritage : The family also contributed to Polish culture and literature, which is recorded in various historical documents and books. Literature and research • Werner von Zurek : Werner von Zurek has written a book about the family in which he describes the history and genealogy of the family in detail. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the lineage and nobility of the Grotowski family. • Werner Zurek was born on March 13, 1952 in Voelklingen in Saarland as the son of the employee Heinz Kurt Zurek and his wife Maria, née Kußler . • At the age of 6 he attended the Catholic primary school in Voelklingen - Geislautern and finished secondary school in Geislautern in 1968 • From 1968 to 1970 he began an apprenticeship as a machine fitter. • From 1970 to 1972 he completed an apprenticeship at Roechling - Völklingen as a rolling mill worker (skilled steelworker). • Daun for two years , where he was trained as a radio operator in electronic combat reconnaissance. He finished his service as a non-commissioned officer. As a reservist he was promoted to staff sergeant. • Acquisition of the intermediate school leaving certificate at the ILS • From 1975 he was a civil servant candidate in the Ministry of Finance (Federal Customs Administration). After passing the final examination, he served as a border guard under the Federal Border Protection Act and as a customs officer in customs and tax matters and was therefore also an assistant to the public prosecutor. • In 1975 he married his wife Ulrike, née Daub. • In 1982 his daughter Sandra was born. • He retired in 2014. • Awards: • Air defence training at the Technical Relief Organisation • Bundeswehr Marksman’s Cord • Training at the German Red Cross • State explosives permit • Basic certificate of the German Lifesaving Association • European Police Sports Badge from the Federal Customs Administration. Also valid for the European Community. • Admission to the Royal Brotherhood of Saint Teotonius . Protector is the heir to the throne of Portugal, HRH the Duke of Braganza. • Veteran badge of the Bundeswehr. Werner Zurek is a versatile author and historian who is particularly interested in the Polish noble Grotowski family, also known as Zur and Zurek. His book "The Noble Polish Grotowski Family, Called Zur and Zurek" provides a detailed overview of the history, genealogy and cultural heritage of this family. Important aspects of the Grotowski family: 1. Origin and history: The Grotowski family has its roots in the Polish nobility and is an important example of the aristocratic families of Poland. The name "Grotowski" could be derived from a geographical location or a characteristic. "Zur" and "Zurek" are additional names also associated with the family. 2. Genealogy: o The Grotowski family has a detailed and well-documented genealogy that can be traced back for many generations. This includes various branches and connections to other noble families. o Like many noble families, the Grotowski family has its own coat of arms, which symbolizes its identity and history. 3. Significance and influence: o Members of the Grotowski family have played various roles in Polish society throughout history, including military, political and cultural contributions. o The family contributed to Polish culture and literature, which is recorded in numerous historical documents and books. Werner Zurek: Personal background: Werner Zurek was born on March 13, 1952 in Völklingen in Saarland. He grew up as the son of the employee Heinz Kurt Zurek and his wife Maria (née Kußler ). Education and career: After attending the Catholic primary school in Völklingen - Geislautern and graduating from secondary school in Geislautern , he trained as a machine fitter and completed an apprenticeship as a rolling mill worker. From 1972 to 1974 he served as a temporary soldier in the German army, where he was trained as a radio operator in electronic combat reconnaissance. After his military service, he worked as a civil servant in the Ministry of Finance (Federal Customs Administration) from 1975 onwards, where he worked as a border guard and customs officer, among other things. Family: In 1975 he married Ulrike Daub, and in 1982 his daughter Sandra was born. Retirement and awards: Werner Zurek retired in 2014. During his career he received several awards, including the Marksman's Cord of the German Armed Forces, the European Police Sports Badge and the Basic Certificate of the German Lifesaving Association. He is also a member of the Royal Brotherhood of Saint Teotonius . Zurek's book and his research contribute significantly to the understanding of the history and genealogy of the Grotowski family and provide valuable insights into the aristocratic heritage of this Polish noble family.--Conde 16:46, 10 July 2025 (UTC)