2fat2fly 0 #1 September 3, 2005 I'm trying to trace the last name "Grahofera". My wife has a beautiful drawing of her grandparents signed at the bottom "H. Grahofera, 5 Marz 1945, Prisoner of war in France" It looks like it was drawn from a photograph and she didn't find it until after they had passed away and no one knows the story. We thought that if we find out who it was, the artist's family might like to know about it. I can't find the origin of the surname-Any ideas?I am not the man. But the man knows my name...and he's worried Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
caress 0 #2 September 4, 2005 I would need more info to help you, but have you tried vitalcheck.com? you can also go keyword geneology. I gave that a shot but I think if you gave it more info, you might get more from it. Good luck! I've learned.... That being kind is more important than being right. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #3 September 4, 2005 Well, the search term "hofera" turns up some stuff in polish (I think)...but that may not be the name. Also, as I don't speak polish, I have no idea if they're discussing art. H. Grahofera? Might there be some alternate spellings, or perhaps the e is an I or something? Let me play around with stuff, and see if I can't figure out something for you. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2fat2fly 0 #4 September 4, 2005 Thanks, I don't think that it's anyone famous-just a talented guy that happened to be in a POW camp. I was amazed at how little my wife's family knew about her G'dad's time in the service. I don't even know where he was stationed or what he didI am not the man. But the man knows my name...and he's worried Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest #5 September 4, 2005 I'd suggest posting the same question and other information you have about it in the French language forum here. (Like what POW camp and when he was there and so on, maybe a scan of the image also.) Not really expecting much, but someone there may be able to direct you to a web site with information on the subject. They only appreciate posts en Français, so check the locked threads and you'll get an idea for who may help you with translation. .02 You can have it good, fast, or cheap: pick two. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daizey 0 #6 September 4, 2005 We are tracing name origins in a cuture class I am taking now. We have free access to a database full of all kinds of info. If you'd like I can see what I can find for ya *daizey* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
