Visit by Kent Kobersteen to Brynsk

Visit to Brynsk, Poland

First here is a photograph of Kent Kobersteen, who is the third cousin of the author
of this web site, at the entrance sign for Brynsk.
The second photo is the a similar sign (I assume on the other side of town) with
bicycle riders.

The map and the text are from a sign along the road in the village.

Here is a rough translation of the text:
Outline of the history of the village of Brynsk
First recorded in the sources, are Brynska name was "Brennitia" and comes from the year 1229. In 1410 the Teutonic Order used the name "Borausee". Brynska areas were settled after the partition of Poland by arriving German colonists to Lidzbarka and its surroundings. The first houses were built along the channel of the river Brynicy. In time, expansive sustainable forestry led to the formation of large clearings, no locals whom they settled workers. Conducted at the beginning of the nineteenth century colonization of Prussia led to the creation of five large settlements of a common member Brynska ie. Brynska Krolewski (Royal), Brynska Szlachecki (knighthood), Brynska Kolonia (Colonie), Brynska Czarny (Black) and Brynska Fialka (no polish translation but it is violet in Russian). No area of sediment rapidly, operated brickyards, distillers, mill with a windmill and sawmills and inns. Brynska Szlachecki (knighthood)was at that time an important center industrial-commercial. Today in the area are preserved foundations of the tavern, a brickyard, and a kiln lime and tar. Currently, the village Brynski captivate the beauty and its rich history.

Amazingly, there were two people with the Koberstein surname in the Catholic Cemetery. Our Koberstein family in this area were Evangelical, but changes certainly do happen.

From the right.

From the left.

The left name is Francizek Koberstein born June 14, 1947 and died December 7, 1985, age of 38. The left name is Irena Koberstein born February 19, 1943 and died May 22, 1982, age of 39.

Residents of Brynsk remembered they had one daughter who was adopted at their death and has since moved away.

Here is the school that draws from a long distance around. The church (not seen) is behind it.

Here is a religious structure that plays a part in a ceremony held each spring.

Here is a photo of the only and main street in Brynsk.

Here is a photo of the only shop (Sklep) in town.

and two yards with typical buildings.

First here is a photograph of Kent Kobersteen, who is the third cousin of the author of this web site, at the entrance sign for Brynsk.	The second photo is the a similar sign (I assume on the other side of town) with bicycle riders.