This map shows the expansion of Prussia from 1740 when Frederick the Great first siezed Sileasia from Maria Theresa of Austria up to the last partion of Poland in 1795. From then until 1918 Poland ceased to exist as a political entity. In the minds of the Polish peple however it was still a very real country.

The small blue bordered square represents the area where the Krienkes lived. The city og Görlitz is also shown as this is where some of our relatives live today.

Remember, the borders shown here are only approximate, my simple drawing.