Descendants of Franciszek Krajewski and Antonia Jaworska

3. Maria KRAJEWSKA was born about 1878 in Poland,^⁵ died on April 17, 1936 at age 58, and was buried in Colonie, Albany County, New York, USA.^⁶ Other names for Maria were Maria DRZEWIECKA, Mary DRZEWIECKA, Mary DRZEWIECKI, and Mary KRAJEWSKA.⁶

• She immigrated on May 8, 1902 to New York, New York County, New York, USA. ³¹ She departed from Hamburg, Germany on April 25, 1902 aboard the SS Patricia. She traveled with three of her children, Franz (Frank), Alice, and Helen.

• She was listed on the 1920 Federal Census as living at 712 25th Street, Watervliet, Albany County, New York, USA on January 11, 1920. ³⁰

• 1930 Federal Census: 1930, Watervliet, Albany County, New York, USA. ⁵ According to the information listed on the census, Mary owned the house at 907 24th Street, Watervliet, New York and it had a value of $4,200.

• Resided: April 8, 1930, 907 24th Street, Watervliet, Albany County, New York, USA. ⁵ ^,6

Maria married Walter DRZEWIECKI ⁶ about 1894 in Poland,⁵.^,32 son of Joseph DRZEWIECKI. Walter was born about 1870 in Poland,^³⁰ died on March 10, 1929 in Watervliet, Albany County, New York, USA^³³ at age 59, and was buried in 1929 in Colonie, Albany County, New York, USA.^{⁶^,33} Other names for Walter were Ladislaus, and³⁴ William.³⁰

• He was listed on the 1920 Federal Census as living at 712 25th Street, Watervliet, Albany County, New York, USA on January 11, 1920. ³⁰

+ 10 M i. Leo DRZEWIECKI ³⁰ was born about 1896 in Poland,^³⁰ died on June 11, 1935 in Watervliet, Albany County, New York, USA^³⁴ at age 39, and was buried on June 14, 1935 in Colonie, Albany County, New York, USA.^³⁴

11 M ii. Frank DRZEWIECKI ⁵ was born on April 20, 1896 in Gralewo, Ciechanów, Poland,^{⁵^,30^,35} died on April 28, 1950 in Watervliet, Albany County, New York, USA^³⁶ at age 54, and was buried on May 2, 1950 in Colonie, Albany County, New York, USA.^³⁶ The cause of his death was coronary occlusion.³⁶ Other names for Frank were Franz, and³¹ Switchem.³⁷

• He immigrated on May 8, 1902 to New York, New York County, New York, USA. ³¹ ^,35 ^,38 He departed from Hamburg, Germany April 25, 1902, aboard the SS Patricia with his mother, Maria, and his sisters Helen and Alice.

• He was listed on the 1920 Federal Census as living at 712 25th Street, Watervliet, Albany County, New York, USA on January 11, 1920. ³⁰

• 1930 Federal Census: April 8, 1930, Watervliet, Albany County, New York, USA. ⁵

• Resided: April 8, 1930, 907 24th Street, Watervliet, Albany County, New York, USA. ⁵

• He was described as being of fair complexion, with blue eyes and brown hair in August 1936 in Albany, Albany County, New York, USA. ³⁵ His height was listed as 5 feet 5 inches and weighing 190 pounds. He had no distinctive marks.

• Declaration of Intention: August 3, 1936, Albany, Albany County, New York, USA. ³⁵

• Petition for Naturalization: October 11, 1938, Albany, Albany County, New York, USA. ³⁸

• Oath of Allegiance: February 9, 1939, Albany, Albany County, New York, USA. ³⁹

• Anecdote: ³⁷ During Frank's lifetime he owned and managed a neighborhood tavern in Watervliet, New York called "Switchem's".

• He was buried at the Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Colonie, Albany County, New York, USA. ³⁶

12 F iii. Helen DRZEWIECKA ⁵ ^,40 was born on September 9, 1898 in Gralewo, Ciechanów, Poland,^{⁴¹^,42} died on August 12, 1977 in Albany, Albany County, New York, USA^{⁶^,40^,43} at age 78, and was buried in Colonie, Albany County, New York, USA.^⁶ Another name for Helen was Helena.⁴²

• She immigrated on May 8, 1902 to New York, New York County, New York, USA. ³¹ ^,41 ^,42 She departed from Hamburg, Germany April 25, 1902, aboard the SS Patricia with her mother, Maria, her brother Franz, and her sister Alice.

• She was listed on the 1920 Federal Census as living at 712 25th Street, Watervliet, Albany County, New York, USA on January 11, 1920. ³⁰

• Resided: April 8, 1930, 907 24th Street, Watervliet, Albany County, New York, USA. ⁵ ^,45

• Declaration of Intention: August 3, 1936, Albany, Albany County, New York, USA. ⁴²

• She was described as being of medium complexion, having brown eyes and dark brown hair in October 1938. ⁴¹ Her height was listed as 5 feet 2 inches and weighing 128 pounds. She had no distinguishing marks.

• Petition for Naturalization: October 11, 1938, Albany, Albany County, New York, USA. ⁴¹

• Oath of Allegiance: February 9, 1939, Albany, Albany County, New York, USA. ⁴⁶

• Her funeral was held at the Parker Brothers Memorial Funeral Home in Watervliet, Albany County, New York, USA. ⁴³

13 F iv. Alice DRZEWIECKA ⁵ was born on November 11, 1900 in Gralewo, Ciechanów, Poland,^{⁵^,30^,47} died on February 9, 1942 in Watervliet, Albany County, New York, USA^{⁶^,48} at age 41, and was buried on February 13, 1942 in Colonie, Albany County, New York, USA.^⁴⁸ The cause of her death was cerebral apoplexy (stroke) ⁶.^,48 Another name for Alice was Pelagia ⁴⁷.^,48

• She immigrated on May 8, 1902 to New York, New York County, New York, USA. ³¹ ^,47 ^,49 She departed from Hamburg, Germany April 25, 1902, aboard the SS Patricia with her mother, Maria, her brother Franz, and her sister Helen.

• She was listed on the 1920 Federal Census as living at 712 25th Street, Watervliet, Albany County, New York, USA on January 11, 1920. ³⁰

• She worked as a collar worker in a collar factory on January 11, 1920. ³⁰

• 1930 Federal Census: April 8, 1930, Watervliet, Albany County, New York, USA. ⁵

• Resided: April 8, 1930, 907 24th Street, Watervliet, Albany County, New York, USA. ⁵

• Declaration of Intention: August 3, 1936, Albany, Albany County, New York, USA. ⁴⁷

• She was described as being of fair complexion, with brown eyes and dark brown hair. in August 1936 in Albany, Albany County, New York, USA. ⁴⁷ Her height is listed as 5 feet 5 inches and weighing 180 pounds. She had no distinguishing marks.

• Petition for Naturalization: October 11, 1938, Albany, Albany County, New York, USA. ⁴⁹

• Oath of Allegiance: February 9, 1939, Albany, Albany County, New York, USA. ⁵⁰

• She was buried at the Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Colonie, Albany County, New York, USA.

14 M v. Benjamin DRZEWIECKI ⁵ ^,51 was born on September 20, 1903,^⁵² died on December 27, 1988 in Albany, Albany County, New York, USA^{⁵¹^,52^,53} at age 85, and was buried in Troy, Rensselaer County, New York, USA.^⁵⁴ Other names for Benjamin were Bernard, and³⁰ Jazzbow.³⁷

• He has conflicting birth information of about 1904 and , , New York, USA. ⁵ ^,30

• He was listed on the 1920 Federal Census as living at 712 25th Street, Watervliet, Albany County, New York, USA on January 11, 1920. ³⁰

• Resided: April 8, 1930, 907 24th Street, Watervliet, Albany County, New York, USA. ⁵

• He was buried at the St. Joseph's Cemetery in Troy, Rensselaer County, New York, USA. ⁵⁴

Benjamin married Mary F. GLASS.⁵⁴ Mary was born on August 29, 1902,^{⁵²^,55} died on December 12, 1997 in Troy, Rensselaer County, New York, USA^{⁵²^,53^,55} at age 95, and was buried in Troy, Rensselaer County, New York, USA.^⁵⁴ They had no children.

• She was buried at the St. Joseph's Cemetery in Troy, Rensselaer County, New York, USA. ⁵⁴

+ 15 M vi. Louis William "Toots" DRZEWIECKI ⁵ was born on December 28, 1904 in Watervliet, Albany County, New York, USA,^{⁵^,6^,56^,57^,58} died in December 1971 in Colonie, Albany County, New York, USA^{⁶^,56^,58} at age 67, and was buried in Colonie, Albany County, New York, USA.^⁵⁶

+ 16 M vii. Charles R. DRZEWIECKI ⁵ ^,59 ^,60 was born in 1905 in , , New York, USA,^{⁵^,59} died on October 11, 1979 in Troy, Rensselaer County, New York, USA^{⁵⁹^,60^,61} at age 74, and was buried in Colonie, Albany County, New York, USA.^⁵⁹

4. Wladyslaw KRAJEWSKI ² ^,7 was born on February 9, 1880 in Drobin, Plock, Poland,^{⁸^,9} died on September 18, 1943 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA^{¹⁰^,11} at age 63, and was buried on September 22, 1943 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA.^¹¹ The cause of his death was cancer of the larynx.¹¹ Another name for Wladyslaw was Walter.⁸

Medical Notes: According to his death certificate, Wladyslaw was first treated for cancer of the larynx on or about August 10, 1942.

• He was listed on the 1930 Federal Census as living at 449 7th Avenue, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA on April 5, 1930. ⁸ According to the information contained in the census, Wladyslaw (Walter) and his family rented their apartment for $45.00 per month.

• Resided: about 1928-September 18 1943, 449 7th Avenue, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA. ⁹ ^,10 ^,11

• He worked as a grocery store owner from about 1930 to September 1943 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA. ⁸ ^,11

• Military Draft Registration: World War II, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA. ⁹

• Death Certificate: September 18, 1943, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA. ¹¹

• His funeral was held at the John F. Jurek Funeral Home in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA. ¹⁰ ^,11

• Funeral Mass: Our Lady of Czestochowa Church, October 22, 1943, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA. ¹⁰

• He was buried at the Holy Cross cemetery in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA on September 22, 1943. ¹¹

Wladyslaw married Florentyna SLAWINSKA ² ^,11 about 1906.⁸ Florentyna was born about 1886 in Poland.^⁸ Another name for Florentyna was Florence KRAJEWSKA ⁸.^,9

• She was listed on the 1930 Federal Census as living at 449 7th Avenue, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA on April 5, 1930. ⁸

• Resided: 449 7th Avenue, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA. ⁹ ^,10 ^,11

• He was listed on the 1930 Federal Census as living at 449 7th Avenue, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA on April 5, 1930. ⁸

• He worked as a clerk in a dry goods store on April 5, 1930 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA. ⁸

+ 19 M iii. Alexander KRAJEWSKI ⁶⁵ was born on December 9, 1912 in , , New York, USA,^{⁸^,65^,66} died on January 18, 1982^{⁶⁵^,66} at age 69, and was buried on January 21, 1982 in Farmingdale, , New York, USA.^⁶⁶

+ 20 F iv. Helen KRAJEWSKA was born about 1916 in , , New York, USA,^⁸ died on May 12, 1970 at age 54, and was buried on May 16, 1970 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA.^⁶⁷

5. Helena A. KRAJEWSKA ¹² was born on March 2, 1882 in Raciaz, Ciechanów, Poland,^{¹³^,14} died on November 17, 1969 in Watervliet, Albany County, New York, USA^¹⁵ at age 87, and was buried on November 20, 1969 in Colonie, Albany County, New York, USA.^{¹⁵^,16} Other names for Helena were Helen SZYMANSKA, and Helen SZYMANSKI.

• She immigrated on November 25, 1902 to New York, New York County, New York, USA. ¹⁴ According to her "Petition for Naturalization", Helena arrived on the SS Barcelona which sailed from Hamburg, Germany.

• Resided: November 1923, 2514 7th Avenue, Watervliet, Albany County, New York, USA. ⁶⁹

• She was listed on the 1930 Federal Census as living at 2413 6th Avenue, Watervliet, Albany County, New York, USA on April 14, 1930. ¹³

• Resided: April 14, 1930, 2413 6th Avenue, Watervliet, Albany County, New York, USA. ¹³

• Resided: June 1941, 608 25th Street, Watervliet, Albany County, New York, USA. ¹⁴ ^,44

• She was described as being of medium complexion and having blue eyes and gray-black hair. She is listed as having a height of 5 feet 2 inches and weighing 155 pounds. She did not have any visible distinctive marks in June 1941 in Albany, Albany County, New York, USA. ¹⁴

• Petition for Naturalization: June 2, 1941, Albany, Albany County, New York, USA. ¹⁴

• Oath of Allegiance: January 8, 1942, Albany, Albany County, New York, USA. ¹⁴

• Her funeral was held at Parker Brothers Memorial Funeral Home in Watervliet, Albany County, New York, USA. ⁷⁰

• She was buried at the Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Colonie, Albany County, New York, USA. ¹⁶

Helena married Leon K. SZYMANSKI ¹² ^,13 on January 10, 1910 in Watervliet, Albany County, New York, USA ¹².^,71 Leon was born on March 29, 1883 in Rokicie, Poland,^{¹³^,16^,69} died on August 20, 1971 in Watervliet, Albany County, New York, USA^{⁷²^,73} at age 88, and was buried on August 24, 1971 in Colonie, Albany County, New York, USA.^{¹⁶^,73} Another name for Leon was Leon SYRMANSKI.¹³

Marriage Notes: The following article appeared in the local Watervliet newspaper when Leon and Helen Szymanski celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary:

"MARRIED 50 YEARS - Mr. and Mrs. Leon Szymanski of 608 25th Street, observed their 50th weeding anniversary Sunday afternoon at the Pulaski Club, at a party given by their children and attended by 200 relatives and friends. Earlier they attended a special Mass celebrated at Immaculate Conception Church by the pastor, rev. Boleslaus M. Watroba. The couple, the first to be married at Immaculate Conception Church, to celebrate their 50th anniversary, were married January 10, 1910. Residents of Watervliet for the last 43 years, Mrs. Szymanski is the former Helen Krajewska. Mr. Szymanski, who retired a few years ago from the D & H Railroad, is organist at Immaculate Conception Church. They have two sons, Raymond Szymanski of this city and Charles Szymanski of Troy, and five grandchildren."

• The house where Leon and Helena lived for all those years, 608 25th Street, was sold on April 26, 1993 to Ms. Mary Ellen Webber. The seller was "The Symansky Trust" and the sale price was $79,100.

• He immigrated on October 9, 1904 to New York, New York County, New York, USA. ⁶⁹ ^,75 Leon arrived at Ellis Island on-board the SS Hamburg which sailed from Hamburg, Germany on September 28, 1904.

• He worked as an organist in November 1923 in Watervliet, Albany County, New York, USA. ⁶⁹

• Resided: November 1923, 2514 7th Avenue, Watervliet, Albany County, New York, USA. ⁶⁹

• He was described as being of medium complexion, with with brown eyes and brown hair. in November 1923 in Albany, Albany County, New York, USA. ⁶⁹ He is listed as having a height of 5 feet and 100 inches, and weighing 139 pounds, and having no distinctive marks.

• Declaration of Intention: November 19, 1923, Albany, Albany County, New York, USA. ⁶⁹

• Oath of Allegiance: April 13, 1928, Albany, Albany County, New York, USA. ⁷⁶

• Resided: April 14, 1930, 2413 6th Avenue, Watervliet, Albany County, New York, USA. ¹³

• He worked as a millwright in a railroad shop (according to the census codes) on April 14, 1930. ¹³

• He was listed on the 1930 Federal Census as living at 2413 6th Avenue, Watervliet, Albany County, New York, USA on April 14, 1930. ¹³ According to the information contained in the census, Leon and his family rented their apartment for $25.00 per month.

• He worked as a carpenter in October 1938 in Watervliet, Albany County, New York, USA. ⁴¹

• Resided: October 1938, 608 25th Street, Watervliet, Albany County, New York, USA. ¹² ^,41 ^,44 ^,45

• He was employed as a the Delaware & Hudson (D&H) Railroad Company in , , New York, USA. ¹²

• Anecdote: Watervliet, Albany County, New York, USA. ¹² ^,44 Leon played the organ for many years at the Immaculate Conception Church.

• His funeral was held at Parker Brothers Memorial Funeral Home in Watervliet, Albany County, New York, USA. ⁷²

• He was buried at the Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Colonie, Albany County, New York, USA. ¹⁶ ^,73 The Northeast Section, Plot number 3, Grave 3, Row EE.

• He immigrated on July 17, 1909 to New York, New York County, New York, USA. ¹⁸ ^,78 Charles (Kazimierz) sailed on the SS Amerika leaving from Hamburg, Germany on July 7, 1909.

• He was listed on the 1930 Federal Census as living at 1002 24th Street, Watervliet, Albany County, New York, USA on April 4, 1930. ¹⁷

Charles married Maryanna KOSLOWSKA ¹⁸ on June 25, 1914 in Watervliet, Albany County, New York, USA.¹⁸ Maryanna was born on May 8, 1889 in Tadaywie Rypin, Poland.^¹⁸ Another name for Maryanna was Maria KRAJEWSKA.¹⁷

• She immigrated on April 7, 1909 to New York, New York County, New York, USA. ¹⁸ ^,79 She arrived at Ellis Island aboard the SS Noordam which had sailed from Rotterdam, Holland on March 27, 1909.

• She was listed on the 1930 Federal Census as living at 1002 24th Street, Watervliet, Albany County, New York, USA on April 4, 1930. ¹⁷

• Resided: September 1953, 1002 24th Street, Watervliet, Albany County, New York, USA. ¹⁸

• She was described as being of light complexion, with gray eyes and light brown hair in September 1953 in Albany, Albany County, New York, USA. ¹⁸ She is listed as having a height of 5 feet and 00 inches and a weight of 185 pounds. She had no visible distinctive marks.

• Petition for Naturalization: September 23, 1953, Albany, Albany County, New York, USA. ¹⁸

• Oath of Allegiance: December 4, 1953, Albany, Albany County, New York, USA. ¹⁸

23 M i. John J. MARKOWSKI ¹⁷ was born on December 1, 1911 in Schenectady, Schenectady County, New York, USA.^{¹⁷^,18} (Adopted)

• He was listed on the 1930 Federal Census as living at 1002 24th Street, Watervliet, Albany County, New York, USA on April 4, 1930. ¹⁷

7. Wanda KRAJEWSKA ² was born about 1883 in Cieciersk, Ciechanów, Poland,^⁴ died on March 19, 1924 in Kraszewo Gaczulty, Ciechanów, Poland^{²^,4} at age 41, and was buried in Raciaz, Ciechanów, Poland.^¹⁹ Another name for Wanda was Wanda CIARCZYNSKA ².^,4

Birth Notes: Birth year calculated from age at death as indicated on the death certificate.

• She was buried in the Ciarczynski Family grave in Raciaz, Ciechanow, Poland, along with her husband Leon and son Karol.

• Death Certificate: March 19, 1924, Kraszewo Gaczulty, Ciechanów, Poland. ⁴

Wanda married Leon CIARCZYNSKI.,² son of Unknown CIARCZYNSKI. Leon was buried in Raciaz, Ciechanów, Poland.^¹⁹

+ 24 M i. Pantaleon CIARCZYNSKI ² was born about 1907 in Kraszewo Gaczulty, Ciechanów, Poland,^{⁸⁰^,81} died on October 23, 1942 in Cwiersk, Poland^{²^,80^,81} at age 35, and was buried in Gralewo, Ciechanów, Poland.^{⁸⁰^,82}

+ 25 M ii. Karol Eustachiusz CIARCZYNSKI ² ^,83 ^,84 was born on September 20, 1908 in Kraszewo Gaczulty, Ciechanów, Poland,^{⁸⁰^,84} died on May 25, 1961 in Kraszewo Gaczulty, Ciechanów, Poland^{²^,83^,84} at age 52, and was buried in 1961 in Raciaz, Ciechanów, Poland.^¹⁹

+ 27 F iv. Julia CIARCZYNSKA ² ^,90 was born about May 24, 1914 in Kraszewo Gaczulty, Ciechanów, Poland^{²^,80^,91} and died on September 21, 2007 in Warsaw, Warszawa, Poland^⁹² at age 93.

28 F v. Janina CIARCZYNSKA ² ^,90 was born about 1918 in Kraszewo Gaczulty, Ciechanów, Poland,^{²^,80} died on October 5, 2006 in Warsaw, Warszawa, Poland^{⁹³^,94} at age 88, and was cremated on October 13, 2006 in Warsaw, Warszawa, Poland.^{⁹⁵^,96} The cause of her death was leukemia.

• Anecdote: ² During World War II she was interred in a German prisoner camp. She now has the status of combatant and has received reparations from the German government.

• Resided: ul. Jarostawa Dabrowskiego 74 m 49, Warsaw, Warszawa, Poland. ⁹⁷

• She was buried at the Wólka Weglowa Cemetery in Warsaw, Warszawa, Poland on October 13, 2006. ⁹⁵

29 F vi. Irena CIARCZYNSKA ² was born on December 3, 1919 in Kraszewo Gaczulty, Ciechanów, Poland,^{⁸⁰^,98} was baptized on March 13, 1920 in Raciaz, Ciechanów, Poland,^⁹⁸ and was buried in Jelenia Góra, Dolnoslaskie, Poland.^⁸⁰ The cause of her death was cranial blood clot.

• Birth / Baptismal Certificate: Kraszewo Gaczulty, Ciechanów, Poland. ⁹⁸

8. Zofia KRAJEWSKA ²⁰ was born on May 15, 1888 in Raciaz, Ciechanów, Poland,^{²¹^,22^,23} died on April 22, 1947 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA^¹ at age 58, and was buried on April 26, 1947 in Queens, New York, USA.^{¹^,24^,25} The cause of her death was Blood Clot Complications. Other names for Zofia were Sophie KAMINSKA, and Sophie KAMINSKI.

Burial Notes: The cost of Sophie's burial was $238.00 as indicated on the itemized bill from St. John's Cemetery.

Zofia is buried in Sec 16, No. 70, Range DD.

General Notes: In February of 1936, she applied for a certificate of her arrival in the United States from the Immigration and Naturalization Service. The fee was $2.50.
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• She has conflicting birth information of November 14, 1886 and Poland. ²⁰

• She immigrated on October 14, 1912 to New York, New York County, New York, USA. ²¹ ^,100 ^,101

• She was listed on the 1920 Federal Census as living at 608 25th Street, Watervliet, Albany County, New York, USA on January 12, 1920. ¹⁰⁰

• She was listed on the 1930 Federal Census as living at 608 25th Street, Watervliet, Albany County, New York, USA on April 11, 1930. ⁹⁹ Zofia's occupation was listed as a "machine operator" in a "clothing factory" in the 1930 Federal Census.

• She was naturalized on February 13, 1940 in New York, New York County, New York, USA. ¹⁰²

• According to her natuarlization papers filed on March 12, 1940, Zofia was listed as having brown hair, a fair complexion, and blue eyes. She was noted as being 5 feet 3 inches tall, 51 years of age and 160 pounds in weight.

• Resided: February 13, 1940, 773 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA. ¹⁰²

• Her funeral was held at the John F. Jurek Funeral Home on April 26, 1947 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA. ¹⁰³ ^,104 The total cost for the funeral was $1300.00 according to the itemized bill received, and paid, by her husband Jozef Kaminski.

• She was buried at the St. John's Cemetery in Middle Village, Queens County, New York, USA on April 26, 1947. ²⁵ The grave location is listed as Number 70, Section 16, Range DD.

Zofia married Jozef KAMINSKI ¹⁰⁵ ^,106 on August 25, 1909 in Raciaz, Ciechanów, Poland,²¹ ^,22 ^,23 ^,105.^,107 son of Franciszek KAMINSKI and Maryanna FLASINSKA. Jozef was born on January 10, 1883 in Ostojów, Kielce, Poland,^{²¹^,22^,23^,105^,106^,108} was baptized on January 10, 1883 in Suchedniów, Kielce, Poland,^¹⁰⁵ died on July 21, 1951 in Troy, Rensselaer County, New York, USA^{¹⁰⁹^,110^,111} at age 68, and was buried on July 24, 1951 in Queens, New York, USA.^²⁵ The cause of his death was Cardio Vascular Renal Hypertension. Another name for Jozef was Joseph.

Marriage Notes: The following is a translation of the original marriage record of Jozef Kaminski and Zofia Krajewska:

Certificate no. 40
Grodziec
Kraszewo Czubaki

It happened in Raciaz August 12, 1909/Aug 25, 1909 at 10.00 AM. We hereby declare that being of sound mind in the presence of witnesses Walenty Bienkowski, framer age 51, residing in the village Kraszewo Czubaki and Damian Pernak, farmhand age 21residing in the village Szrensk, a religious wedlock between Jozef Kaminski, bachelor, locksmith, born in the village Ostaszewo (?), parish Suchedniow, county Kielce, residing in Grodziec, county Bedzin, age 26, son of Franciszek Kaminski and late Marianna nee Flasinska, and Zofia Krajewska, maiden, born in Raciaz and residing with her parents in the village Kraszewo Czubaki, from this parish, age 22, daughter of Franciszek Krajewski and Antonina nee Jaworska, took place. The wedlock was preceded by three banns in parish churches in Grodziec and Raciaz, May 31/ June 13, June 7/ June 20 and July 14/ July 27 current year. The newly-weds declare that they have not signed marriage articles. Religious ceremony was held by priest Julian Sulkowski, curate. This certificate was read to newly-weds and witnesses and signed by newly-weds and witnesses. The first witness is illiterate. Administrator Raciaz parish keeping civil records, priest ..... (unintelligible)
Jozef Kaminski, Damian Pernak, Zofia Krajewska

• Marriage Witness: Walenty Bienkowski, August 25, 1909, Raciaz, Ciechanów, Poland. ²³ Walenty was a farmer, age 51, residing in the village Kraszewo Czubaki.

• Marriage Witness: Damian Pernak, August 25, 1909, Raciaz, Ciechanów, Poland. ²³ Damian was a farmhand, age 21, residing in the village Szrensk.

• Birth / Baptismal Certificate: Ostojów, Kielce, Poland. ¹⁰⁵ The following is a translation of Jozef's birth/baptismal record:

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Birth and Baptism Record for JOZEF KAMINSKI
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It happened in Suchedniow the tenth/twenty second of January the one thousand eight hundred eighty third year, in the fifth hour afternoon, that Franciszek Kaminski, age twenty five, the farmer residing in Ostojow, presented himself personally, in the presence of Jan Morawski aged fifty years and Antoni Krogulec aged thirty nine years, both farmers in the village Ostojow, and showed us an infant of male gender, declaring that it was born in Ostojow on the tenth/twenty second of January of the current year at two o'clock afternoon by his lawful wife Marianna nee Flasinska, age twenty five. To this infant, through Holy Christening performed today, was given the name Jozef, and the goodparents were Pawel Bujnowski and Marianna Kuszewska.
This record was read to the presents and then signed by us,
(-)Priest Ad. Cwiklewski
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*Margin Notes:*

Jozef Kaminski in August 12/25 1909 in Raciaz in Church of Roman Catholic Parish married Zofia Krajewska.

*Note*

Jozef's birth is listed as the tenth (10th) birth in the village since the start of the year.

• He worked as a blacksmith in Watervliet, Albany County, New York, USA. ²¹ ^,22

• He served in the military January 1, 1905 to December 1908 in Poland. ¹¹² Due to the partitioning of Poland at the time, he served in the Russian Calvary / Horse Artillery.

Information contained in his "Uvolnitielni Bilet" (Russian Pass-Bill No. 2395) indicates that he served in the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-1905.

See the following web sites for further information on this War:

http://www.onwar.com/aced/data/romeo/russojapanese1904.htm and http://www.russojapanesewar.com/russcav.html.

• Resided: November 1911 to August 1936, 608 25th Street, Watervliet, Albany County, New York, USA. ²¹

• He immigrated on December 1, 1911 to New York, New York County, New York, USA. ²¹ ^,22 ^,100 ^,113 According to the hand-written notes that Halina made for her father, Jozef, he arrived at the port of New York City on board the vessel "Koenig Albert" which sailed from Bremen Germany. He traveled as a "third cabin" (third class?) passenger.

After arriving in the United States he went to Watervliet, New York where he was met by his brother-in-law Wladyslaw Krajewski.

• He was listed on the 1920 Federal Census as living at 608 25th Street, Watervliet, Albany County, New York, USA on January 12, 1920. ¹⁰⁰ Josef Kaminski's occupation in the 1920 census is listed as a "molder" in the "foundry" industry.

A Josie Shankalka is listed as living with Jozef and his family in the 1920 Federal census. She is listed as a 24 year old "boarder".

According to the information listed in the census, Jozef owned, with no mortgage, the house he and his family resided in.

• He was listed on the 1930 Federal Census as living at 608 25th Street, Watervliet, Albany County, New York, USA on April 11, 1930. ⁹⁹ In the 1930 census it is "molder" in the "ironworks" industry.

• Declaration of Intention: July 25, 1936, Watervliet, Albany County, New York, USA. ²¹

• Anecdote: Snow Laborer, November 4, 1937, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA. ¹¹⁴ Joseph Kaminski was registered with the Sanitation Department of the City of New York as a "Snow Laborer" in Brooklyn, New York.

• He was naturalized on March 12, 1940 in New York, New York County, New York, USA. ¹¹⁵

• According to his natuarlization papers filed on March 12, 1940, Jozef was listed as having black hair, a fair complexion, and blue eyes. He was noted as being 5 feet 6 inches tall, 51 years of age and 150 pounds in weight.

• Resided: March 12, 1940, 773 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA. ²² ^,114 ^,115

• Military Draft Registration: World War II, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA. ¹⁰⁸

• His funeral was held at 608 25th Street July 21, 1951 to July 24, 1951 in Watervliet, Albany County, New York, USA. ¹¹¹ All funeral arrangements were handled by the Washington Park Funeral Home, 222 3rd Street, Troy, New York. According to the itemized bill received from the funeral home, the cost of the funeral was $1202.50. The bill was paid in full, equally, by his son and daughter, Gustaw and Halina.

• At Jozef's funeral mass Leon Szymanki played the organ during the services.
After the funeral mass, Joseph's body was transported from Watervliet, New York, to St. John Cemetery in Brooklyn, New York, for burial.

• He was buried at the St. John's Cemetery in Middle Village, Queens County, New York, USA on July 24, 1951. ²⁵ The grave location is listed as Number 70, Section 16, Range DD.

+ 30 M i. Gustaw Joseph "Gus" KAMINSKI ¹¹⁷ was born on April 28, 1910 in Grodziec, Katowice, Poland,^{²¹^,22^,118} was baptized on May 9, 1910 in Grodziec, Katowice, Poland,^¹¹⁹ died on June 1, 1978 in Staten Island, Richmond County, New York, USA^{¹²⁰^,121^,122} at age 68, and was buried on June 5, 1978 in Woodside, Queens County, New York, USA.^{⁴⁴^,123^,124}

+ 31 F ii. Halina Stanislawa "Arline" KAMINSKA ¹²⁵ was born on July 17, 1911 in Kraszewo Gaczulty, Ciechanów, Poland,^{¹²⁵^,126^,127^,128} was baptized on July 18, 1911 in Raciaz, Ciechanów, Poland,^¹²⁶ died on April 16, 2003 in Staten Island, Richmond County, New York, USA^{⁴⁴^,128^,129^,130} at age 91, and was buried on April 22, 2003 in Staten Island, Richmond County, New York, USA.^⁴⁴

32 M iii. Witold Francis KAMINSKI was born on May 11, 1914 in Watervliet, Albany County, New York, USA,^{¹³¹^,132} was baptized on May 31, 1914 in Watervliet, Albany County, New York, USA,^¹³² died on December 13, 1921 in Watervliet, Albany County, New York, USA^¹³¹ at age 7, and was buried on December 19, 1921 in Colonie, Albany County, New York, USA.^{¹³³^,134} The cause of his death was Diptheria.

• He was listed on the 1920 Federal Census as living at 608 25th Street, Watervliet, Albany County, New York, USA on January 12, 1920. ¹⁰⁰

• Death2 (conflicting): December 16, 1921, Watervliet, Albany County, New York, USA. A death date of December 16, 1921 is recorded in the official church records of the Immaculate Conception Church in Watervliet, New York.

• His funeral was held on December 19, 1921 in Watervliet, Albany County, New York, USA.

• He was buried at the Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Colonie, Albany County, New York, USA. ¹³³ ^,134 According to the "Memorial Installation Application" the location of the grave is as follows: Section SW Row M, Lot 10, Grave 1.

9. Stanislawa KRAJEWSKA ² ^,26 was born on May 9, 1891 in Raciaz, Ciechanów, Poland,^{²⁶^,27} died on January 1, 1961^²⁸ at age 69, and was buried in Colonie, Albany County, New York, USA.^²⁹ Other names for Stanislawa were Stella CHARCENSKI,²⁸ Stella CHARCINSKA,²⁶ Stella CHARCINSKI, and Stella KRAJEWSKA.

• She was listed on the 1920 Federal Census as living at 2572 4th Avenue, Watervliet, Albany County, New York, USA on 1920. ²⁶

• She was listed on the 1930 Federal Census as living at 2415 6th Avenue, Watervliet, Albany County, New York, USA on April 14, 1930. ¹³⁵

• Her funeral was held at the Parker Brothers Memorial Funeral Home in Watervliet, Albany County, New York, USA. ²⁸

• She was buried at the Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Colonie, Albany County, New York, USA. ²⁹

Stanislawa married Ignacy CHARCINSKI ²⁶ on January 21, 1913 in Watervliet, Albany County, New York, USA ²⁷.^,135 Ignacy was born on October 25, 1888 in Raciaz, Ciechanów, Poland,^{²⁶^,27} died on March 8, 1975^¹³⁶ at age 86, and was buried in Colonie, Albany County, New York, USA.^²⁹ Other names for Ignacy were Ignatius CHARCENSKI, and²⁹ Ignacy CZARCIENSKY.²⁷

• Anecdote: Watervliet, Albany County, New York, USA. ¹³⁷ Ignacy Charcinski played the clarinet. According to the back of a "picture postcard" . . .

I. Charcinski, composer of such famous polkas as: "Irene Polka" - "Cecelia Polka" - "Bunny" - "Five Foot Two", etc. - Available for club dates throughout the East.

CHARCINSKI and His Polonia Club Orchestra Featuring : The Polka-Dot Trio

2415 6th Avenue, Watervliet, N.Y. Phone 852-W

• He immigrated on November 30, 1911 to New York, New York County, New York, USA. ²⁷ ^,138 ^,139 He departed from Bremen, Germany on November 18, 1911 aboard the SS Konig Albert.

• He was listed on the 1920 Federal Census as living at 2572 4th Avenue, Watervliet, Albany County, New York, USA on 1920. ²⁶ According to the 1920 census, Igancy rented the residence where he and his family lived.

• He was listed on the 1930 Federal Census as living at 2415 6th Avenue, Watervliet, Albany County, New York, USA on April 14, 1930. ¹³⁵ According to the information contained in the census, Ignacy owned the house he and his family lived in. It had an estimated value of $8,000.

• Declaration of Intention: August 16, 1939, Albany, Albany County, New York, USA. ¹⁴⁰

• Petition for Naturalization: August 16, 1939, Albany, Albany County, New York, USA. ²⁷

• Oath of Allegiance: January 14, 1943, Albany, Albany County, New York, USA. ⁴⁵

• His funeral was held at Parker Brothers Memorial Funeral Home in Watervliet, Albany County, New York, USA. ¹³⁶

• He was buried at the Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Colonie, Albany County, New York, USA. ²⁹

33 F i. Irene CHARCINSKA was born on January 22, 1914 in Watervliet, Albany County, New York, USA,^{²⁶^,27^,141} died on May 3, 1978^{¹⁴¹^,142} at age 64, and was buried in Colonie, Albany County, New York, USA. Another name for Irene was Irene MARCZAK.¹⁴¹

• She was listed on the 1920 Federal Census as living at 2572 4th Avenue, Watervliet, Albany County, New York, USA on 1920. ²⁶

• She was listed on the 1930 Federal Census as living at 2415 6th Avenue, Watervliet, Albany County, New York, USA on April 14, 1930. ¹³⁵

• Her funeral was held at Parker Brothers Memorial Funeral Home in Watervliet, Albany County, New York, USA. ¹⁴²

• She was buried at the Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Colonie, Albany County, New York, USA.

Irene married Louis S. MARCZAK. Louis died on August 21, 1969^¹⁴³ and was buried in Colonie, Albany County, New York, USA.^²⁹

• According to the inscription on nhis tombstone, Louis served in the military during World War II.

• His funeral was held at Parker Brothers Memorial Funeral Home in Watervliet, Albany County, New York, USA. ¹⁴³

• He was buried at the Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Colonie, Albany County, New York, USA.

+ 34 M ii. Richard CHARCINSKI was born on January 12, 1916 in Watervliet, Albany County, New York, USA,^{²⁶^,27} died on August 2, 1961^¹⁴⁴ at age 45, and was buried in Colonie, Albany County, New York, USA.^²⁹

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