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Stanisław Izbicki appears in the 1920 Census as a married man with three children.

1920 US Federal Census Record for the Stanisław Izbicki Family

SOURCE: “1920 United States Census,” database, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 08 January 2009), entry for Stanley Izbicki, Norwich, New London Co., Connecticut.

Stanisław Izbicki is listed as Stanley Izbicki residing at 56 Bushnell Rd, Norwich, North London Co., Connecticut.

• He was 47 years old, born in abt 1873 in Suwalki, Poland. Norwich marriage records show his name as Stanislaus Izbicki, son of Andrew Izbicki and Viktoria Bierdziewska. He immigrated in 1899, had filed his declaration of intention to become a citizen, and was working as an operator in a fire arms company.
• He was married to Mary. Norwich marriage records show her name was Mary Krzesiewska, daughter of Thomas Krzesiewska and Anna Zukowska, and the marriage took place on 20 Feb 1906. She was 30 years old, born in abt 1890 in Grodno, Poland. She immigrated in 1904.
• The couple had a son named Napoleon, age 12, born in abt 1908 in Connecticut.
• The couple had a daughter named Regina, age 11, born in abt 1909 in Connecticut. Norwich birth records show that Regina was born 25 Oct 1908 at 10 Golden St, Norwich, Connecticut.
• The couple had a son named Edward, age 8, born in abt 1912 in Connecticut. Norwich birth records show that Edward was born 27 Nov 1911 at 158 Central Ave, Norwich, Connecticut.

Stanley Izbicki’s year of birth and year of immigration seem to vary considerably from census to census. I’ll have to assemble all the information on Stanley at some point and look at it all at once in order to make sense of it all.

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Stanisław Izbicki appears in the 1910 Census as a married man with two children.

1910 US Federal Census Record for the Stanisław Izbicki Family

SOURCE: “1910 United States Census,” database, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 04 January 2009), entry for Stanley Biskie, Norwich, New London Co., Connecticut.

Stanisław Izbicki is listed as Stanley Biskie residing at 166 Central Ave, Norwich, North London Co., Connecticut.

• He was 27 years old, born in abt 1883 in Russian Poland. Norwich marriage records show his name as Stanislaus Izbicki, son of Andrew Izbicki and Viktoria Bierdziewska. He immigrated in 1890, was naturalized, and was working as an operative in a cotton mill.
• He was married to Mary four years earlier. Norwich marriage records show her name was Mary Krzesiewska, daughter of Thomas Krzesiewska and Anna Zukowska, and the marriage took place on 20 Feb 1906. She was 23 years old, born in abt 1887 in Russian Poland. She immigrated in 1904.
• The couple had a son named Napoleon, age 3, born in abt 1907 in Connecticut.
• The couple had a daughter named Regina, age 6/12, born abt Oct 1909 in Connecticut. Norwich birth records show that Regina was born 25 Oct 1908.

Based on the information in this record, this doesn’t seem to be the same Stanley Izbicki who was enumerated in Norwich in 1900.

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Stanisław Izbicki appears in the 1900 Census living as a boarder in the household of another family in Norwich, Connecticut.

1900 US Federal Census Record for the Stanisław Izbicki Family

SOURCE: “1900 United States Census,” database, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 03 January 2009), entry for Stanley Izbicki, Norwich, New London Co., Connecticut.

Stanisław Izbicki is listed as Stanley Izbicki residing as a boarder at 16 Erin St, Norwich, North London Co., Connecticut.

He was 28 years old, born in Oct 1871 in Poland Russ (Russian Poland). He had only recently immigrated in 1899 and was working as a laborer in a finishing company.

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In the 1900 US Federal Census, the family of Andrew Izbicki of Norwich, Connecticut was composed of:

Andrew Izbicki born in Russia-Poland in April 1857 and immigrated in 1867,
Amelia born in Russia-Poland in May 1858 and immigrated in 1889,

Lena (Paulina) born in Russia-Poland in December 1882 and immigrated in 1889,
Stefa (Stephanie) born in Russia-Poland in July 1884 and immigrated in 1889,
William born in Massachusetts in June 1889,
Fannie (Frances) born in Massachusetts in December 1891,
Anna born in Connecticut in January 1892,
Rosey (Rozalia) born in Connecticut in March 1897,
Leo born in Connecticut in May 1899, and

Andrew’s brother Alexander born in Russia-Poland in April 1874 and immigrated in 1894.

1910 US Federal Census Record for the Andrew Izbicki Family

SOURCE: “1910 United States Census,” database, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 03 January 2009), entry for Anthony Igbitski and family, Norwich, New London Co., Connecticut.

The Andrew Izbicki family, as it appeared in the 1910 U.S. Federal Census, was composed of:

Andrew Izbicki born in Russia-Poland in 1858 and immigrated in 1888,
Amelia born in Russia-Poland in May 1858 and immigrated in 1890,

Frances M. born in Massachusetts in 1891,
Annie E. born in Connecticut in 1894,
Rosalie born in Connecticut in 1897,
Leo born in Connecticut in May 1899, and
Helen born in Connecticut in 1900.

Paulina, Stephanie, William, and Alexander are not enumerated with the family this time, and Helen is a new addition since the last census.

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Several of the vital records from Norwich, Connecticut mention Andrzej (Andrew) Izbicki and Amelia Gwiazdowska. The marriages of their daughters Paulina, Stephanie, Anna, and Frances, the birth of their daughter Helen, and the death of Andrew himself are all documented in the Norwich vital records. Further details about the family can be obtained from the 1900 US Federal Census.

1910 US Federal Census Record for the Andrew Izbicki Family

SOURCE: “1900 United States Census,” database, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 29 December 2008), entry for Anthony Tibiskie and family, Norwich, New London Co., Connecticut.

Click on the images above to enlarge them. This record shows that Andrew and Amelia were married in about 1881. Andrew was born in Russia-Poland in April 1857 and Amelia was born in Russia-Poland in May 1858. Andrew immigrated in 1867, but apparently returned to Russia-Poland to marry Amelia. Amelia immigrated with her children in 1889.

Their children were:

• Lena (Paulina) born in Russia-Poland in December 1882,
• Stefa (Stephanie) born in Russia-Poland in July 1884,
• William born in Massachusetts in June 1889,
• Fannie (Frances) born in Massachusetts in December 1891,
• Anna born in Connecticut in January 1892,
• Rosey (Rozalia) born in Connecticut in March 1897, and
• Leo born in Connecticut in May 1899.

In addition to the children, Andrew’s brother is listed with the family:

• Alexander born in Russia-Poland in April 1874 and immigrated in 1894.

Alexander was further documented in the Norwich Vital Records in his marriage record and the births of his children Joseph, Aloysius, and Cecilia.

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The Family History Library has microfilmed a number of the early 20th century vital record books from Norwich and, in those microfilms, I found the records for 23 births, 13 marriages (including one where two Izbickis wed each other), and 6 deaths of individuals with the Izbicki surname. To view these records, please follow the link to Izbicki Documents (there’s also a link in the sidebar of this blog).

After examining the Norwich marriage records and Norwich birth records, I examined the death records and was able to connect all of these to the family groups already established.

Two of the deaths were identified as sons of John Izbicki and Alexandra Jakubowski:

• George (Joseph Theodore) Izbicki who was born 21 Apr 1917 and died 18 Oct 1917 and
• Alexander (Alexander John) Izbicki who was born 21 Apr 1917 and died 21 Oct 1917.

One was identified as the husband of Amelia Gwiazdowska:

• Andrew Izbicki, son of George Izbicki, and who was born in 1857 and died 01 Mar 1920.

One was identified as the husband of Amelia Pachuka, the brother of Stanislaw Izbicki (who in turn married Mary Krzsiewska), and the father of Leocadia and Pauline:

• Ignacy Izbicki, son of Andrew Izbicki and Victoria Bierdziewska, and who was born in about 1866 and died 31 May 1919.

One was identified as the son of Anthony Izbicki and Josephine Korenkiewicz and the brother of Anthony, Regina, John, and Anthony:

• Anthony Izbicki who was born 28 Dec 1903 and died 10 Aug 1917.

One was identified as the daughter of Wladislaw (Walter) Izbicki and Elizabeth Zukowski and the sister of Joseph, Joseph, Helen, Annie, and Margaret Elizabeth:

• Mary Izbitski who was born on 02 July 1910 and died the same day.

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The Family History Library has microfilmed a number of the early 20th century vital record books from Norwich and, in those microfilms, I found the records for 23 births, 13 marriages (including one where two Izbickis wed each other), and 6 deaths of individuals with the Izbicki surname. To view these records, please follow the link to Izbicki Documents (there’s also a link in the sidebar of this blog).

After examining the Norwich marriage records, I examined the birth records and was able to discern seven family groups.

The first family group includes children of Anthony Izbicki and Josephine Kowalewicz[?] (this couple also had a daughter Victoria who is represented in the marriage records):

• Anthony Izbicki who was born on 06 Jun 1895,
• Anthony Izbicki who was born on 06 Jun 1896 (probably a duplicate entry for Anthony Izbicki whose birth was reported in 1895),
• John Izbicki who was born on 28 Dec 1898, and
• Regina Izbicki who was born on 23 Sep 1900.

The second family group includes children of Andrew Izbicki and Amelia Gwiazdowska (this couple also had four daughters named Paulina, Stephanie, Frances, and Anna who are represented in the Norwich marriage records):

• Rozalia Izbicki who was born on 16 Jun 1896.

The third family group includes children of Walter Izbicki and Elizabeth Zuchowski:

• Joseph Izbicki who was born on 22 Jul 1905 (recorded in the registers twice),
• Mary Izbicki who was born on 02 Jul 1910,
• Helen Izbicki who was born on 17 May 1911,
• Annie Izbicki who was born on 15 Nov 1913, and
• Margaret Elizabeth Izbicki who was born on 26 Sep 1918.

The fourth family group includes children of Alexander Izbicki and Josephine Danielowicz (this couple is also represented in the Norwich marriage records):

• Joseph Izbicki who was born on 26 Jan 1907,
• Aloysius Izbicki who was born on 21 Jan 1913,
• Cecilia Izbicki who was born on 01 Sep 1916.

The fifth family group includes children of Stanley Izbicki and Mary Krzesiewicz (this couple is also represented in the Norwich marriage records):

• Edward Izbicki who was born on 27 Nov 1911 and
• Regina Izbicki who was born on 25 Oct 1908.

The sixth family group includes children of John Izbicki and Alexandra Jakubowski:

• Edwina (Ida) Izbicki who was born on 01 May 1915,
• Alexander John Izbicki (twin) who was born on 21 Apr 1917,
• Joseph Theodore Izbicki (twin) who was born on 21 Apr 1917,
• Malvina Marcela Izbicki who was born on 16 Jan 1919, and
• Nellie Mary Izbicki who was born on 02 Apr 1920.

The seventh family group includes children of Antoni Izbicki and Josephine Izbicka (this couple is also represented in the Norwich marriage records):

• Walter Izbicki who was born on 10 Mar 1917 and
• Leonora Izbicki who was born on 25 May 1919.

All these children were born in Norwich, New London Co., Connecticut. Other members of these family groups may have been born in other towns.

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While I was researching the Izbicki family of Worcester, Massachusetts (related to me by the marriage of my cousin Rita Meleski), I was contacted by someone who was also interested in the Izbicki surname, albeit a line of Izbickis who immigrated to Norwich, Connecticut.

The Family History Library has microfilmed a number of the early 20th century vital record books from Norwich and, in those microfilms, I found the records for 23 births, 13 marriages (including one where two Izbickis wed each other), and 6 deaths of individuals with the Izbicki surname. To view these records, please follow the link to Izbicki Documents (there’s also a link in the sidebar of this blog).

How can these records help understand the relationships among all the people mentioned in these records? Are all these Izbickis related to each other? Did they all originate from the same village in Poland?

At first pass, I examined the marriage records and was able to discern four family groups and four other individuals who are not siblings with any of the others.

The first family group includes children of Wojciech Izbicki and Teofila Gwiazdowska:

• Alexander Izbicki who married Josephine Danielowicz on 02 Jul 1900 and
• Veronica Izbicki who married Ladislas Cieslikowski on 21 Sep 1903.

The second family group includes children of Andrzej Izbicki and Emilia Gwiazdowska:

• Paulina Izbicki who married Ladislas Krzesicki on 22 Sep 1903,
• Stephanie Izbicki who married Ladislas Namistko on 25 Sep 1905,
• Frances Izbicki who married Kazimir Szalkowski on 16 Feb 1914, and
• Anna Izbicki who married Jan Janik on 10 Aug 1915.

The third family group includes children of Ignacy Izbicki and Emilia Pachuka:

• Leocadia Izbicki who married Anthony Nowosatko on 23 Jun 1908 and
• Pauline Izbicki who married Peter Sawrcki on 01 May 1912.

The fourth family group includes children of Dominik Izbicki and Michalina Cholod:

• Anthony Izbicki who married Josephine Izbicki on 08 May 1911 and
• Stephania Izbicki who married Stanley Jabokowksi on 19 Jan 1915.

The remaining individuals are:

• Stanislaw Izbicki who was the son of Andrzej Izbicki and Wiktoria Bierdziewska and who married Mary Krzesiewska on 20 Feb 1906;
• Victoria Izbicki who was the daughter of Antoni Izbicki and Josephine Kovenkwicz and who married Alexander Wawzynwicz on 06 Jun 1910;
• Josephine Izbicki who was the daughter of Józef Izbicki and Wiktoria Zdanzewicz and who married Anthony Izbicki on 08 May 1911; and
• Alexandra Izbicki who was the daughter of Piotr Izbicki and Antonia Sotokowska and who married Stanislaw Wawrznowiec on 21 Oct 1914.

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On 20 Sep 1814 Wojciech Milewski, husband of Anna Borska, died in Milewo-malonki, powiat przasnyski, departament płocki, Duchy of Warsaw. He was buried in the parish cemetery in Karniewo, powiat przasnyski, departament płocki, Duchy of Warsaw on 23 Sep 1814. Wojciech was my fourth great-grandfather.

The Death and Burial Record of Wojciech Milewski - 1814

SOURCE: Parafia pw. Wszystkich Świętych (Karniewo, powiat pzasnyski, departament plocki, Duchy of Warsaw). “Księga Zmarłych Parafia Karniewo, 1802-1825. [Book of Deaths of the Parish of Karniewo, 1802-1825.],” folio 241 recto, Wojciech Milewski, 23 Sep 1814; FHL INTL Microfilm 1,456,999, Item 1.
Click on the image above to enlarge it. Click on the link for a PDF copy of the Death and Burial Record of Wojciech Mielewski. Translated from the Latin, the record states:

Milewo Malonki

In the year 1814, on the 23rd of September, the noble Wojciech Milewski, age 70, a married man, who died of old age three days ago at the hour of 4 in the afternoon, was armed with the Sacraments and buried in the cemetery.

Wojciech’s age at death provides an approximate year of birth: 1814 - 70 = 1744.

Wojciech is referred to as “uxoratus” which I have translated as “married man”. The same priest used the Latin word “maritus” when referring to other deceased men, and I am not certain what the difference between “uxoratus” and “maritus” is.

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On 29 Mar 1788, Julianna Milewska, the daughter of Wojciech Milewski and Anna Borska, was born in Milewo-malonki, ziemia ciechanowska, województwo mazowieckie, Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. She was baptized in the parish church in Karniewo, ziemia ciechanowska, województwo mazowieckie, Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth on 31 Mar 1788. Julianna was my third great grandaunt.

The Birth and Baptismal Record of Julianna Milewska - 1788

SOURCE: Parafia pw. Wszystkich Świętych (Karniewo, ziemia ciechanowska, województwo mazowieckie, Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth). “Księga Urodzonych Parafia Karniewo, 1774-1801. [Book of Births of the Parish of Karniewo, 1774-1801.],” folio 40 recto, Julianna Milewska, 31 March 1788; FHL INTL Microfilm 1,456,998.

Click on the image above to enlarge it. Click on the link for a PDF copy of the Birth and Baptismal Record of Julianna Milewska. Translated from the Latin, the record states:

Maląki

On the 31st of March, I Pawel Zakrzewski PCK. baptized an infant with the name Julianna, born on the evening of the 29th, daughter of Wojciech Milewski and Anna, legally married. The Godparents were Andrzej Nejman and Rozalia Milewska from Maląki.

As with many of the church records from this time period in Poland, the researcher must examine preceding records to discover that the child was baptized in 1788 since the year is not expressly stated in the document.

Julianna was born between the first (1772) and second (1793) partitions of Poland. The area in which she was born remained in the Polish-Lithuania Commonwealth until the third partition in 1795.

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