Category Archives: Daily Journal

Water-Lilies at Filoli

Posted on June 27, 2008 by Steve

On Thursday, I stopped by Filoli to photograph the June-flowing plants in the gardens and found to my delight that the water-lilies had begun to bloom. I’ll be heading to Burbank today to attend the Southern California Genealogy Jamboree. I hope … Continue reading →

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The Birth and Baptism of Joseph Fortin – 1664

Posted on June 26, 2008 by Steve

On 15 May 1664, Joseph Fortin, son of Julien Fortin-Bellefontaine and Genevií¨ve Gamache, was born. On 20 May 1664, he was baptized in the Church of Nôtre Dame de la Visitation in Chí¢teau Richer, Canada, New France. Continue reading →

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The Birth and Baptism of Genevií¨ve Fortin – 1662

Posted on June 25, 2008 by Steve

On 08 Apr 1662, Genevií¨ve Fortin, daughter of Julien Fortin-Bellefontaine and Genevií¨ve Gamache, was born. On Easter Sunday, 09 Apr 1662, she was baptized in the Church of Nôtre Dame de la Visitation in Chí¢teau Richer, Canada, New France. Continue reading →

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Descendants of Willard Olds

Posted on June 17, 2008 by Steve

Generation No. 1 1 . WILLARD OLDS was born about 1804 in the USA. He and HANNAH ELIZABETH SHULTS were married. She was born about 1802 in the USA. She died 17 May 1877 in Philipsburg, Missisquoi Co., Province of Québec, Dominion of … Continue reading →

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The Family Cat

Posted on June 15, 2008 by Steve

For many years, my family never had pets other than goldfish and turtles. Although my sisters and I often asked for a pet (a cat, a dog, a pony) my parents were always insistent that we were not getting a pet. Continue reading →

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New Discoveries About Damian Niedzialkowski / Damian Cosky

Posted on June 14, 2008 by Steve

After finding Damian Niedzialkowski’s Naturalization Records, I discovered that, during the Naturalization Process, Damian changed his name to Damian Cosky. Continue reading →

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The Petition for Naturalization of Damian Niedzialkowski – 1938

Posted on June 14, 2008 by Steve

In 1938, Damian Niedzialkowski completed the requirements to become a citizen of the United States. Continue reading →

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The Certificate of Arrival for Damian Niedzialkowski – 1935

Posted on June 13, 2008 by Steve

As part of his Petition for Naturalization, Damian Niedzialkowski was required to show that he had arrived in the United States legally. To do this, the U.S. Department of Labor produced a Certificate of Arrival that detailed his entry into the United States. Continue reading →

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The Declaration of Intent of Damian Niedzialkowski – 1935

Posted on June 12, 2008 by Steve

My Niedzialkowski ancestors lived in Worcester, Massachusetts, and so did two other Niedzialkowski families. After discovering church records in Poland and various civil records in Worcester, I’ve hypothesized that all the Niedzialkowski families in Worcester are related to my own. Continue reading →

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Press Release from Everton’s Genealogical Helper

Posted on June 12, 2008 by Steve

Genealogy Online, Inc., publisher of Everton’s Genealogical Helper, today, announced the publication of the Genealogical Helper in an Online Edition. Continue reading →

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