Hi Peter Thank you, yes Stridone is in Istria - Croatia. I have already written to the priest who responded with a handwritten family tree of all the records he has, which was rather special. If anyone needs his name or address let me know. Cheers! Hello Leanne I checked with my mother - My grandad...

Hi Leanne thank you for your reply. I live in Newtown Sydney and am happy to meet up with you if you'd like. I have been to Stridone about 4 times since 2001 and have some photos that you may like to see and we can compare notes if you like. Is the priest that you corresponded with Don Lino? We are ...

Hi Leanne
Are you Joe's daughter? My mother is Anna Bartole nee Chmet from Stridone. Is your grandfather's name Vincent? If so, then they were brother and sister and we are related. I live in Sydney and can also give you details of other relatives if you wish.
cheers
Marilyn