VRANJAK - Ancestral Village - Jure Ticak Sr.

Martin Ticak

MARTIN TICAK son of Jure Ticak noted 'Strong Man'. Martin sailed to America at the turn of the last century (early 1900's) performed at the Chicago World's Fair and stole the show. Enjoying his success and celebrity status Martin returned to Vranjak. After time he lived and died in Senj. His children Matt,Mijo, Masa remained in Croatia with Jure (George) emigrating to Canada.

Jure Ticak Sr Church Registry Croatia

Jure Ticak Family Registry Jablanec, Croatia

VRANJAK The Ticak Family

Martin Ticak - A young son Mate, his wife and youngest child. Mate shown at a later date in life.

Mijo was killed in RAB after the second world war accused of being a collaborator by opposition factions. A terrible family loss. Masa is the sister of Mijo Mat and Jorge (George)and still lives in Croatia.

The Ticak legacy - Siblings carry on

George Tuss and Violet married in 1939 in Cumberland BC Canada. George pictured downtown Vancouver in the early 50's George left Vranjak to London and became a Merchant Mariner. He jumped ship in Nanaimo BC Canada and was given the name Tuss by authorities. George and Mat have both passed but their children carry on both in Canada and Croatia.

George in Canada enjoying his passion as a Salmon Fisherman showing one of his catches. Also a magnificant swimmer George enjoyed the many beaches around the Vancouver BC area.