Gosiewski (Ślepowron)
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Gosiewski (plural: Gosiewscy) is the surname of a Polish szlachta (nobility) family. Because Polish adjectives have different forms for the genders, Gosiewska is the same form for a female family member
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[edit] History
It seems the family (Gosiewski or Gąsiewski), originates from a Knight from the clan Ślepowron, Lord of Gosie or Gosiewo, near Różan. Their estate had an area of about 9 km², and contained villages: Modzele, Ogony, part of Młynarze (Mlynarze) village between the road and Narew River, part of Kruszewo village (south part of village and terrains up to Chełsty or Chelsty). Generally the estate contained quite big terrain from Chełsty to Różan. After they became also owner of a part of a village Mroczki-Kawki Many Gosiewskis still live in Chełsty and the Chełsty region, indeed.
[edit] Coat of Arms
The Gosiewski family used the "Ślepowron" arms.
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[edit] See also
Dynastic Genealogy: http://www.jurzak.pl Marcin Gosiewski (Slepowron CoA): http://www.gosiewski.pl