This is a photo of Josef Pierog in his Austrian uniform. From 1795 until the end of World War I, Poland did not officially exist. It was annexed and divided up by Prussia, Russia and Austria (The Hapsburgs). Grandfather came from the Austrian section in what was called Galicia. He was born 13 March 1878 in Harta, Galicia. Mom found his baptismal record in the Catholic church there. He died in 1951 and is buried in the Napavine Cemetery. On the back of the photo written in pencil are directions regarding the colors to use on the photo: Collar Red Velvet & white stars. Shirt D. Blue. Eyes L Brown. Hair D Brown. The photographer also notes that the picture was ordered by: Mrs. Pierog Street off School house road. Pe Ell, Wash The picture cost: $4.48 and she had to pay a deposit of $1.75. This was probably quite an expenditure then.
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Hello,
I am also a descendant of Joseph Matthew Pierog. He is my great great great grandpa. My name is Hannah Taylor, daughter of Holly Jamison, daughter of Deborah Rose, daughter of Amelia Paulis, daughter of Lauranarda Constance Pierog, daughter of Joseph Matthew Pierog and Mary Katherine Karnas. I am currently going to school to major in family history! I'd love to learn more about my family, especially Joseph Pierog's parents. I hope I receive a response! Thank you!
Hannah
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