The Birth and Baptism of Rozalia Milewska – 1864

On 25 Aug 1864, Rozalia Milewska, daughter of Julian Milewski and Małgorzata Niedziałkowska, was born in Mosaki Stara Wieś, okręg ciechanowski, gubernia płocka, Congress Kingdom of Poland. She was baptized in the parish church in Krasne, okręg ciechanowski, gubernia płocka, Congress Kingdom of Poland on 26 Aug 1864. Rozalia was my first cousin, three-times removed.

The Birth and Baptismal Record of Rozalia Milewska - 1864

The Birth and Baptismal Record of Rozalia Milewska – 1864

SOURCE: Parafia pw. św. Jana Chrzciciela (Krasne, Powiat Ciechanowski, Gubernia Płockiej, Congress Kingdom of Poland), “Akta stanu cywilnego parafii rzym-kat w Krasnem pow. ciechanowski. Akta urodzeń, małżeństw, zgonów. 1864.
[Civil registrations of the Roman Catholic parish in Krasne, Powiat Ciechanów. Records of births, marriages, and deaths. 1864.],” entry 96, Rozalia Milewska, 26 Aug 1864; filmed as Kopie księg metrykalnych, 1808-1892; FHL INTL microfilm 0,702,796, item 5.

Click on the image above to enlarge it. Click on the link for a PDF copy of the Birth and Baptismal Record of Rozalia Milewska – 1864. Translated from the Polish, the record reads:

Nr. 93. Mosaki Stara Wieś

It happened in the church-owned village of Krasne on the twenty-sixth day of August in the year one-thousand eight-hundred sixty-four at the hour of nine in the morning- Julian Milewski presented himself, owner of a part [of the village], twenty-three years of age, residing in Mosaki Stara Wieś, in the presence of Kajetan Rykowski, tavern owner, thirty-five years of age, and Antoni Niedziałkowski, owner of a part [of the village], fifty years of age, both residing in Mosaki Godacze, and he showed us a child of the female sex, stating that this [child] was born in Mosaki Stara Wieś yesterday at the hour of six in the afternoon of his wife Małgorzata Niedziałkowska twenty-four years of age. At Holy Baptism performed this day by the Reverend Ludwik Zawadzki, Vicar of the parish of Krasne, the child was given the name Rozalia, and the Godparents were the aforementioned Kajetan Rykowski and his Katarzyna Makonka. This document was read to the declarants and witnesses and then signed below by Us. The declarants and witnesses do not know how to write.-
     Reverend Jdzi Godlewski, Pastor of the parish of Krasne, maintaining
     the civil register-

In most of these Polish records, everyone named is listed as “noble” or “owner of a part of the village”. In this case, the Godfather is named as a tavern owner.

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The Birth and Baptism of Szczepan Niedziałkowski – 1791

On about 01 Jan 1791, Szczepan Niedziałkowski, son of Andrzej Niedziałkowski and Kunegunda Milewska, was born in Klonowo, ziemia ciechanowska, województwo mazowieckie, Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. He was baptized in the parish church in Pałuki, ziemia ciechanowska, województwo mazowieckie, Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth on 01 Jan 1791.

The Birth and Baptismal Record of Szczepan Niedzialkowski - 1791

The Birth and Baptismal Record of Szczepan Niedziałkowski – 1791

SOURCE: Parafia pw. św. Gotarda (Pałuki, ziemia ciechanowska, województwo mazowieckie, Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth). Baptisatorum ab Anno 1775 ad 1781, Księga V, Szczepan Niedziałkowski baptism (1791) folio 34 recto; FHL microfilm 1496613.

Click on the image above to enlarge it. Click on the link for a PDF copy of the Birth and Baptismal Record of Szczepan Niedziałkowski – 1791. Translated from the Latin the record reads:

Klonowo in the same year [1791] on the 1st of Jan[uary] [Felix Primus Lenderblat Bernard?] baptized a son
by the name of Szczepan of the nobles Andrzej and Kunegunda née Milewski Niedziałkowski, a legally married couple. The Godparents were the Nobles Andrzej and Wiktoria Niedzialkowski, [one word?] Pałuki.

As with most other Polish records from this time period, this record does not specifically state all the details of the baptism. The reader must refer to the top of the page for the year (1791).

As with other records from this time period, the title and name of the priest is difficult to decipher. Also, the phrase after the names of the Godparents is difficult to understand, and is apparently a descriptor of the Godparents.

The Godparents are described as “Generosi” meaning “Noble”, but I don’t know what the difference is between those listed as “Generosi” and “Nobili”.

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My Genealogical Holiday Tradition

Every year since 2002 I’ve traveled to Salt Lake City to conduct research at the Family History Library during the Thanksgiving weekend to enjoy the relative quiet of the Family History Library while most people are out Christmas shopping. This trip has become my own genealogical holiday tradition.

On Sunday evening, I visited Temple Square to view the holiday lights. I hope you enjoy these photographic memories of this year’s trip to Salt Lake City.

The Salt Lake Temple

The Salt Lake Temple

SOURCE: The Salt Lake Temple (Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah). Photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 30 Nov 2008.

Old Assembly Hall in Temple Square

The Old Assembly Hall

SOURCE: The Old Assembly Hall (Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah). Photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 30 Nov 2008.

The Relection Pool in Temple Square

The Reflection Pool

SOURCE: The Reflection Pool (Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah). Photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 30 Nov 2008.

The Family History Library in Salt Lake City

The Family History Library

SOURCE: The Family History Library (Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah). Photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 30 Nov 2008.

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San Francisco Bay Area Genealogy Calendar – December 2008

  • Monday, December 1, 2008 - 7:00 PM
    SMCGS Board Meeting
    SMCGS Library, 125 Lessingia Court, San Mateo
    Sponsored by the San Mateo County Genealogical Society
    *
  • Tuesday, December 2, 2008
    Annual Cookie Exchange
    Sponsored by the San Ramon Valley Genealogical Society
    *
  • Thursday, December 4, 2008 – 7:30 PM
    Duncan Tanner – Family Tree Maker 2009
    Vineyard Adult Education Facility, 1401 Almond Avenue, Livermore
    Sponsored by the Livermore-Amador Genealogical Society
    *
  • Friday, December 5, 2008 – 10:00 AM
    Library Book Committee Meeting
    SMCGS Library, 125 Lessingia Court, San Mateo
    Sponsored by the San Mateo County Genealogical Society
    *
  • Friday, December 5, 2008 – 3:00-4:30 PM
    RootsMagic User’s Group (Beginner)
    SMCGS Library, 125 Lessingia Court, San Mateo
    Sponsored by the San Mateo County Genealogical Society
    *
  • Saturday, December 6, 2008 – 9:00 AM
    Beginners’ Breakfast
    Star Restaurant, 1700 Novato Boulevard, Novato
    Sponsored by the Marin County Genealogical Society
    *
  • Saturday, December 6, 2008 – 11:00 AM-12:30 PM
    Lisa Gorrell – Introduction to Genealogy
    California Genealogical Society and Library, 2201 Broadway, Suite LL2, Oakland
    Sponsored by the California Genealogical Society
    *
  • Saturday, December 6, 2008 – 1:00 PM
    Holiday Luncheon
    Le Chalet Basque, 405 North San Pedro Rd, San Rafael
    Sponsored by the Marin County Genealogical Society
    *
  • Sunday, December 7, 2008 – 1:00-4:00 PM
    Annual Christmas Boutique
    Auditorium, Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum, 734 Marin Street, Vallejo
    Sponsored by the Genealogy Society of Vallejo-Benicia
    *
  • Tuesday, December 9, 2008 – 9:30 AM-3:00 PM
    Bill O’Neil – Book Repair Group
    California Genealogical Society and Library, 2201 Broadway, Suite LL2, Oakland
    Sponsored by the California Genealogical Society
    *
  • Tuesday, December 9, 2008 – 7:30-9:00 PM
    Show and Tell – Members Sharing
    Congregation Beth Emek, 3400 Nevada Court, Pleasanton
    Sponsored by the Livermore-Amador Genealogical Society
    *
  • Wednesday, December 10, 2008 – 3:00 PM
    New York Research Group
    SMCGS Library, 125 Lessingia Court, San Mateo
    Sponsored by the San Mateo County Genealogical Society
    *
  • Wednesday, December 10, 2008 – 7:00 PM
    Sebastian Nelson – Civil War Resources
    Citrus Heights Community Center, 6921 Sylvan Road, Citrus Heights
    Sponsored by the Sacramento Genealogical Society
    *
  • Wednesday, December 10, 2008
    Irish Research Group Meeting
    Sponsored by the San Ramon Valley Genealogical Society
    *
  • Thursday, December 11, 2008 – 11:00 AM-12:30 PM
    Desk Duty Volunteers Meeting
    California Genealogical Society and Library, 2201 Broadway, Suite LL2, Oakland
    Sponsored by the California Genealogical Society
    *
  • Thursday, December 11, 2008 – 1:00-2:30 PM
    Publications Committee Meeting
    California Genealogical Society and Library, 2201 Broadway, Suite LL2, Oakland
    Sponsored by the California Genealogical Society
    *
  • Thursday, December 11, 2008 – 1:00-4:00 PM
    Library Open to the Public
    Upstairs at the Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum, 734 Marin Street, Vallejo
    Sponsored by the Genealogy Society of Vallejo-Benicia
    *
  • Thursday, December 13, 2008 – 9:30-11:00 AM
    Desk Duty Volunteers Meeting
    California Genealogical Society and Library, 2201 Broadway, Suite LL2, Oakland
    Sponsored by the California Genealogical Society
    *
  • Saturday, December 13, 2008 – 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
    City Directory Library Open
    California Genealogical Society and Library, 2201 Broadway, Suite LL2, Oakland
    Sponsored by the California Genealogical Society
    *
  • Wednesday, December 17, 2008 – 1:00-3:00 PM
    Daytime Workshop
    Clubhouse, Country Squire Mobilodge, 5720 Oak Hill Dr (corner of Esquire Drive and Manitoba Avenue), Sacramento
    Sponsored by the Sacramento Genealogical Society
    *
  • Wednesday, December 17, 2008 – 1:00-2:30 PM
    CGS Board Meeting
    California Genealogical Society and Library, 2201 Broadway, Suite LL2, Oakland
    Sponsored by the California Genealogical Society
    *
  • Friday, December 19, 2008 – 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
    City Directory Library Open
    California Genealogical Society and Library, 2201 Broadway, Suite LL2, Oakland
    Sponsored by the California Genealogical Society
    *
  • Thursday, December 20, 2008 – 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
    Tri-Valley TMG Users Group
    7077 Koll Center Parkway, Suite 110, Pleasanton
    Sponsored by the Livermore-Amador Genealogical Society
    *
  • Monday, December 22, 2008 – 5:00 PM
    RootsMagic User’s Group (Intermediate)
    SMCGS Library, 125 Lessingia Court, San Mateo
    Sponsored by the San Mateo County Genealogical Society
    *

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The Birth and Baptism of Jan Niedziałkowski – 1799

On about 05 May 1799, Jan Niedziałkowski, son of Andrzej Niedziałkowski and Kunegunda Milewska, was born in Klonowo, ziemia ciechanowska, województwo mazowieckie, Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. He was baptized in the parish church in Pałuki, ziemia ciechanowska, województwo mazowieckie, Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth on 05 May 1799.

The Birth and Baptismal Record of Jan Niedzialkowski - 1799

The Birth and Baptismal Record of Jan Niedziałkowski – 1799

SOURCE: Parafia pw. św. Gotarda (Pałuki, ziemia ciechanowska, województwo mazowieckie, Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth). Baptisatorum ab Anno 1775 ad 1781, Księga V, Jan Niedziałkowski baptism (1799) folio 73 recto; FHL microfilm 1496613.

Click on the image above to enlarge it. Click on the link for a PDF copy of the Birth and Baptismal Record of Jan Niedziałkowski – 1799. Translated from the Latin the record reads:

Klonowo

On the 5th of May, I Gabriel Bietkowski, chancellor of Livonia and prior of Pałuki, baptized an infant with the name Jan, son of the noble Andrzej Niedziałkowski and Kunegunda née Milewski. The Godparents were the noble Kazimierz Pajewski and the noble Józefa Pajewska, both from the village of Klonowo.

As with most other Polish records from this time period, this record does not specifically state all the details of the baptism. The reader must refer to the top of the page for the year (1799).

One of the most difficult parts of these records for me to understand is the title of the priest. These titles are often abbreviated and the details of the titles are not found in most Latin dictionaries. In this record, the title is Canus Live Prapositus Pałue, where the words Canus, Live and Pałue include special characters that apparently show the words are contracted. As far as I can tell, the full title is something like “Canonus Livoniae Praepositus Pałuki”, meaning (roughly) “Chancellor of Livonia and Prior of Pałuki”.

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The Birth and Baptism of Julianna Niedziałkowska – 1793

On about 15 Feb 1793, Julianna Niedziałkowska, daughter of Andrzej Niedziałkowski and Kunegunda Milewska, was born in Klonowo, ziemia ciechanowska, województwo mazowieckie, Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. She was baptized in the parish church in Pałuki, ziemia ciechanowska, województwo mazowieckie, Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth on 15 Feb 1793.

The Birth and Baptismal Record of Julianna Niedzialkowska - 1793

The Birth and Baptismal Record of Julianna Niedziałkowska – 1793

SOURCE: Parafia pw. św. Gotarda (Pałuki, ziemia ciechanowska, województwo mazowieckie, Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth). Baptisatorum ab Anno 1781 ad 1800, Księga VI, Julianna Niedziałkowski baptism (1793) folio 46 verso; FHL microfilm 1496613.

Click on the image above to enlarge it. Click on the link for a PDF copy of the Birth and Baptismal Record of Julianna Niedzialkowska – 1793. Translated from the Latin the record reads:

3 Klonowo

In the year 1793 on the 15th of February, I Błażej Miżyński, Vicar of Pałucki, baptized a female by the name of Julianna, daughter of the noble Andrzej and Kunegunda née Milewska Niedziałkowski, a legally married couple. The Godparents were the Generous Mateusz Pajewski and the Generous Zofia Bartułkowa.

Many of the records from Klonowo refer to the participants as “nblium”, short for “nobilium” meaning “noble”, but this record refers to the Godparents as “Gnosus” and “Gnosa”, which is short for “generosus / generosa”, also meaning “noble”. I am uncertain of the difference in meaning between these two words, but the distinction is clearly made in many records.

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The Birth and Baptism of Marcin Niedziałkowski – 1782

On 31 Oct 1782, Marcin Niedziałkowski, son of Andrzej Niedziałkowski and Kunegunda Milewska, was born in Klonowo, ziemia ciechanowska, województwo mazowieckie, Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. He was baptized in the parish church in Pałuki, ziemia ciechanowska, województwo mazowieckie, Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth on 01 Nov 1782.

The Birth and Baptism Record of Marcin Niedzialkowski - 1782 Left Side

The Birth and Baptism Record of Marcin Niedzialkowski - 1782 Right Side

The Birth and Baptismal Record of Marcin Niedziałkowski – 1782

SOURCE: Parafia pw. św. Gotarda (Pałuki, ziemia ciechanowska, województwo mazowieckie, Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth). Baptisatorum ab Anno 1781 ad 1800, Księga VI, Marcin Niedziałkowski baptism (1782) pages 9-10 (folio 5 verso – folio 6 recto); FHL microfilm 1496613.

Click on the image above to enlarge it. Click on the link for a PDF copy of the Birth and Baptismal Record of Marcin Niedzialkowski – 1782. Translated from the Latin the record states:

Name of Village: Klonowo
Year of Baptism: 1782
Month and Year of Baptism: 01 November
Date of Birth: 31 October
Name of the Baptized Child: Marcin
Name of the Baptizer: Stan[isław] Ostrowicki
Names of Parents: The Nobles Andrzej and Kunegunda Niedziałkowski
Names of Godparents: The Nobles Paweł Kołakowski and Marianna Niedziałkowska

This record is unusual for this area of Poland since it is recorded in a columnar format rather than a paragraph format. I could not completely read or translate many of the column headings, but I was able to understand the intent.

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The Birth and Baptism of Apolinary Niedziałkowski – 1780

On about 23 Jul 1780, Apolinary Niedziałkowski, son of Andrzej Niedziałkowski and Kunegunda Milewska, was born in Klonowo, ziemia ciechanowska, województwo mazowieckie, Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. He was baptized in the parish church in Pałuki, ziemia ciechanowska, województwo mazowieckie, Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth on 23 Jul 1780.

The Birth and Baptismal Record of Apolinary Niedzialkowski - 1780

The Birth and Baptismal Record of Apolinary Niedziałkowski – 1780

SOURCE: Parafia pw. św. Gotarda (Pałuki, ziemia ciechanowska, województwo mazowieckie, Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth). Baptisatorum ab Anno 1775 ad 1781, Księga V, Apolinary Niedziałkowski baptism (1780) folio 32 verso; FHL microfilm 1496613.

Click on the image above to enlarge it. Click on the link for a PDF copy of the Birth and Baptismal Record of Apolinary Niedziałkowski – 1780. Translated from the Latin the record reads:

23rd day [of July 1780] Klonowo

I, who am named above, baptized an infant by the name of Apolinary, son of the nobles Andrzej Niedziałkowski
and Kunegunda Milewska a legally married couple. The Godparents in the S[acred] Font were the nobles Andrzej Łyszkowski and Aleksandra Klonowska.

As with most other Polish records from this time period, this record does not specifically state all the details of the baptism. The record refers to a previous entry for the year (1780).

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The Birth and Baptism of Wiktoria Niedziałkowska – 1757

On about 25 Mar 1757, Wiktoria Niedziałkowska, daughter of Ignacy Niedziałkowski and Zofia Kamińska, was born in Klonowo, ziemia ciechanowska, województwo mazowieckie, Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. She was baptized in the parish church in Pałuki, ziemia ciechanowska, województwo mazowieckie, Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth on 25 Mar 1757.

The Birth and Baptismal Record of Wiktoria Niedzialkowska - 1757

The Birth and Baptismal Record of Wiktoria Niedziałkowska – 1757

SOURCE: Parafia pw. św. Gotarda (Pałuki, ziemia ciechanowska, województwo mazowieckie, Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth). Baptisatorum ab Anno 1740 ad 1754, Księga III, Wiktoria Niedziałkowski baptism (1757) folio 16 recto; FHL microfilm 1496612.

Click on the image above to enlarge it. Click on the link for a PDF copy of the Birth and Baptismal Record of Wiktoria Niedziałkowska – 1757. Translated from the Latin the record reads:

Klonowo

On 29 [March 1757] I who am named above [Grzegorz Kruszewski] baptized a female child by the name of Wiktoria, daughter of the nobles Ignaty Niedziałkowski and Zofia Kamińska, a legally married couple. The Godparents in the Sacred Font were the nobles [first name?] Długołęcki and Konstancja Kamińska.

As with most other Polish records from this time period, this record does not specifically state all the details of the baptism. The record refers to a previous entry for the year (1757) and the name of the priest (Grzegorz Kruszewski).

I could not read the first name of the Godfather.

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The Birth and Baptism of Józefata Katarzyna Niedziałkowska – 1755

On about 20 Sep 1755, Józefata Katarzyna Niedziałkowska, daughter of Ignacy Niedziałkowski and Zofia Kaminska, was born in Klonowo, ziemia ciechanowska, województwo mazowieckie, Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. She was baptized in the parish church in Pałuki, ziemia ciechanowska, województwo mazowieckie, Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth on 20 Sep 1755.

The Birth and Baptismal Record of Jozefata Katarzyna Niedzialkowska - 1755

The Birth and Baptismal Record of Józefata Katarzyna Niedziałkowska – 1755

SOURCE: Parafia pw. św. Gotarda (Pałuki, ziemia ciechanowska, województwo mazowieckie, Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth). Baptisatorum ab Anno 1754 ad 1776, Księga IV, Józefata Katarzyna Niedziałkowski baptism (1755) folio 4 verso; FHL microfilm 1496612.

Click on the image above to enlarge it. Click on the link for a PDF copy of the Birth and Baptismal Record of Józefata Katarzyna Niedziałkowska – 1755. Translated from the Latin the record reads:

Klonowo

On 20 the same as above [September 1755, I Adam Chmielewski] baptized a female by the name Józefata Katarzyna, daughter of the nobles Ignacy Niedziałkowski and Zofia Kamińska, legally married. The Godparents in the Sacred Font were the nobles Józef Niedziałkowski and Katarzyna Kamińska.

As with most other Polish records from this time period, this record does not specifically state all the details of the baptism. The record refers to a previous entry for the year (1755) and the name of the priest (Adam Chmielewski).

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