7 Replies Latest reply on Sep 1, 2020 1:54 PM by Claire Kluskens

Seeking information about Vahit Bekolli

xheni bekolli Apr 15, 2020 7:11 PM

Hello, I am asking for help. I am looking for some information about my grandfather, Vahit Sulejman BEKOLLI who was born on February 23, 1890 in Korce, Albania; emigrated to US in 1930; and lived in the United States for about 30 years. During his time in America, he regularly sent home income for us. He died in America in 1963 (i think on March 23, 1963). He lived in Cocomo, Indiana. We did not receive any information after he died. Hope you help me!

Re: Seeking information about Vahit Bekolli

Rebecca Collier Apr 26, 2020 6:53 PM (in response to xheni bekolli)

Dear Ms. Bekolli,

Thank you for posting your request on History Hub!

The Federal Government does not ordinarily create or maintain birth, death, marriage or divorce records. Such records are made and kept by State and local governments rather than the National Archives. Therefore, we suggest that you contact the National Archives of Albania for his birth records and the Indiana State Department of Health for his death certificate.

For his arrival to the U.S., please review NARA’s Immigration Records web pages.

We hope this is helpful. Best of luck with your family research!

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xheni bekolli Jun 12, 2020 9:46 AM (in response to xheni bekolli)

Thank you very much. I will continue to search according to your directions but I don't have much data. After his death the person who had the right to send us the money from his inheritance was Hamit Stermolli from Canton, OH. We don't have contact with his family. He made the money transfers on behalf of his son Feti Bekolli, ALBANIA. can there be any trace? I hope in your help.
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xheni bekolli Jun 2, 2020 6:23 PM (in response to xheni bekolli)

Hello, After researching I found the address for the legal heir after death my grandfather. Her name is Mrs. A. Hamit of Massillion, OH. She send us many letters after his death and we kept in touch with her. In July 1976 she send us one of the letters. Can you help me to find a connect with her or her family because i think that they can help me so much.
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- Re: Seeking information about Vahit Bekolli
  
  Rebecca Collier Jun 12, 2020 10:40 AM (in response to xheni bekolli)
  
  Dear Mr. Bekolli,
  
  Thank you for posting your follow-up requests on History Hub!
  
  The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) does not provide services to locate living individuals. The records in the custody of NARA were typically transferred from other Federal agencies at least 20-30 years after they were created and used. Therefore, NARA records are not usually helpful in providing current information about individuals.
  
  Mr. Stermoli would have used his bank or the Western Union Company to send the money transfers. Both are private financial institutions.
  
  We suggest that you contact both Mr. Stermoli and Mrs. Hamit using the mailing addresses you have. Even though they are old, they may still live there. Or please check online directories such as address.com for their current addresses.
  
  We hope this is helpful. Best of luck with your family research!
  
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    Joanne Nako Aug 29, 2020 12:51 PM (in response to Rebecca Collier)
    
    Xheni,
    
    Perhaps you can make an inquiry to The Albanians of Cleveland website for assistance.
    
    http://albaniansofcleveland.org/
    
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Re: Seeking information about Vahit Bekolli

Alice Lane Sep 1, 2020 11:40 AM (in response to xheni bekolli)

Hello Xheni,
Welcome to History Hub

If your grandfather passed away in KoKomo, Howard County, Indiana you can fill out a form and request a copy of his death certificate at the following website, there is a fee.of $10.00
http://www.howardcountyin.gov/files_uploaded/DEATH%20APPLICATION%20REVISED%2002-17.pdf

Best Wishes
Alice Lane
Research Volunteer
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Re: Seeking information about Vahit Bekolli

Claire Kluskens Sep 1, 2020 1:54 PM (in response to xheni bekolli)

In addition to the other suggestions, if you have access to Ancestry.com, or its equivalent in your country, you can search for him on the 1940 and 1950 census, his passenger list to the U.S., and other records.
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