My Gt Grandperants

[wilski]

I have just found a record of my Gt Grandperants Marrage dated 1898. It says that the Marriage place was Odessa, Kherson, so would it have taken place in Odessa or Kherson? My Gt grandmothers Father was a Carl Urbanek witch i do not think is a Russian name. does any one know how or where it might be able to find out any more about my family.
My Gt uncle was born in Odessa in 1899 and my Grandmother, Nicolaev 1901.
Many Thanks
Chris

[Mike]

Prior to 1920, Odessa was part of Kherson Governorate. Carl Urbanek seems to be a German name, which is not unlikely: the region had a sizable ethnic German population.

[wilski]

Thank you Mike, has taken three years to find those names and i think i now have more questions than answers?
I still cant find out when or why the Dunderdales went to Odessa but thats a big step in the right direction.Their is still a big Question as to what uncle Biffys Father was up to?
Thanks again
Chris

[wilski]

Having Looked at my Gt Uncles Birth Record It says that he was born on the 12 0f December yet i know his Birthday was on the 24th. could this be down to the Old Julian calender?
Chris

[Mike]

Sure, the lag was exactly 12 days.

[Nikl]

Prior to 1920, Odessa was part of Kherson Governorate. Carl Urbanek seems to be a German name, which is not unlikely: the region had a sizable ethnic German population.

Carl is maybe German name, but Urbanek is Czech name