Esak, Peter Jr. and Ana

Family historyPhotoFamily history Peter Esak was born July 12, 1888 in Boian, Bucov­ina. He came to Canada in 1899 at age 11 with his parents Domnica and Petre Esak. The family settled at Desjarlais, Alberta, about 70 miles north-east of Edmonton. At a very young age Peter accompanied some older men to seek jobs on…

Esak, Petru and Domnica

Family historyRecordsPhotoFamily history Petre and Domnica Esak came from Boian, Bukovina. Domnica was the daughter of Toader and Sanda Toma. Petre and Domnica were married in 1893. They first lived with Petre’s widowed mother and two sisters. However, in 1899, they decided to emigrate to the New World. By this time they had four children…