Jarabina

Jarabina, also known as Oriabyna (Ukrainian/Rusyn: Орябина; Hungarian: Berkenyéd) is a village and municipality in Stará Ľubovňa District in the Prešov Region of northern Slovakia.

Location of Stará Ľubovňa District in the Prešov Region.

U.S. Marine Michael Strank, Flag Raiser at Iwo Jima, was born here.

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1329.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 587 metres and covers an area of 22.896 km². It has a population of about 844 people.

Genealogical resources

The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Levoca, Slovakia"

  • Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1852-1927 (parish B)
  • Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1789-1929 (parish A)
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