John,
Valerie Schatzker's book "The Jewish Oil Magnates of Galicia" is the definitive history of the oil industry in the region, and includes many references to individuals in Drohobycz. I do not see the Ordower family name in the index but the book is incredibly well researched and is well worth having a look at.

John,

You would be best guided to contact the oil ministry in Ukraine if you want specific information.

Here is some historical background you might already know.

- https://www.drohobycz-boryslaw.org/en/drohobycz-boryslaw-and-vicinity/oil
- https://kehilalinks.jewishgen.org/drohobycz/petroleum-history/petroleum.html

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I have family Ordower, in Drohobycz and have a story that the first oil was found on one of our family member's land. How might I verify this information.

Thank you.

John Lowin
Researching: Radziechow, Vienna and Munich.