Descendants of Jozef Dańko

Posted on January 6, 2007 by Steve

Generation No. 1

1. JÓZEF DAŃKO was born about 1717, and died 26 Oct 1787 in Nienadowa, Powiat Przemyski, Galicia, Austria-Poland.

Child of JÓZEF DAŃKO is:

2. i. WOJCIECH DAŃKO was born between 1770 – 1772; died 28 Dec 1853, Nienadowa, Powiat Przemyski, Galicia, Austria-Poland.

Generation No. 2

2. WOJCIECH DAŃKO (JÓZEF) was born about 1769 – 1772, and died 28 Dec 1853 in Nienadowa, Powiat Przemyski, Galicia, Austria-Poland. He married (1) MARIANNA JEDLIŃSKA 11 Nov 1793 in Dubiecko, Powiat Przemyski, Galicia, Austria-Poland, daughter of WOJCIECH JEDLIŃSKI .  She was born about 1771 – 1772 and died between 1816 – 1818. He married (2) ROZALIA CHRUŚCICKA 06 Jul 1818 in Dubiecko, Powiat Przemyski, Galicia, Austria-Poland, daughter of JÓZEF CHRUŚCICKI. She was born about 1796 in Galicia, Austria-Poland and died before 1854.

Children of WOJCIECH DAŃKO and MARIANNA JEDLIŃSKA are:

i. PAWEL DAŃKO, baptized 01 Jul 1796, Nienadowa, Powiat Przemyski, Galicia, Austria-Poland; probably died before 1799, Nienadowa, Powiat Przemyski, Galicia, Austria-Poland.

3. ii. PAWEL DAŃKO, baptized 04 Jan 1799, Nienadowa, Powiat Przemyski, Galicia, Austria-Poland; died 31 Jul 1850, Nienadowa, Powiat Przemyski, Galicia, Austria-Poland.

iii. WIKTORIA DAŃKO, baptized 06 Dec 1800, Nienadowa, Powiat Przemyski, Galicia, Austria-Poland.

iv. ROZALIA DAŃKO, baptized 10 Aug 1804, Nienadowa, Powiat Przemyski, Galicia, Austria-Poland.

v. MACIEJ DAŃKO, baptized 01 Jan 1808, Nienadowa, Powiat Przemyski, Galicia, Austria-Poland.

vi. STANISŁAW DAŃKO, baptized 07 May 1810, Nienadowa, Powiat Przemyski, Galicia, Austria-Poland.

vii. MICHAŁ DAŃKO, born 22 Sep 1816, Nienadowa, Powiat Przemyski, Galicia, Austria-Poland.

Children of WOJCIECH DAŃKO and ROZALIA CHRUSCICKA are:

4. viii. ANDRZEJ DAŃKO, born 16 Dec 1819, Nienadowa, Powiat Przemyski, Galicia, Austria-Poland.

ix. MARIA DAŃKO, born 27 Mar 1822, Nienadowa, Powiat Przemyski, Galicia, Austria-Poland.

x. JAN DAŃKO, born 12 Nov 1824, Nienadowa, Powiat Przemyski, Galicia, Austria-Poland.

xi. JAKUB DAŃKO, born 23 Jul 1827, Nienadowa, Powiat Przemyski, Galicia, Austria-Poland.

xii. WIKTORIA DAŃKO, baptized 27 Jul 1830, Nienadowa, Powiat Przemyski, Galicia, Austria-Poland.

xiii. ANNA DAŃKO, born 26 May 1833, Nienadowa, Powiat Przemyski, Galicia, Austria-Poland.

Generation No. 3

3. PAWEL DAŃKO (WOJCIECH, JÓZEF) was baptized 04 Jan 1799 in Nienadowa, Powiat Przemyski, Galicia, Austria-Poland, and died 31 Jul 1850 in Nienadowa, Powiat Przemyski, Galicia, Austria-Poland. He married ZOFIA SZYMAŃSKA 20 Nov 1825 in Dubiecko, Powiat Przemyski, Galicia, Austria-Poland, daughter of ANDRZEJ SZYMAŃSKI and ANNA UNKNOWN. She was born about 1808.

Children of PAWEL DAŃKO and ZOFIA SZYMAŃSKA are:

i. MARIANNA DAŃKO, born 13 Dec 1826, Nienadowa, Powiat Przemyski, Galicia, Austria-Poland.

ii. SZYMON DAŃKO, born 17 Oct 1829, Nienadowa, Powiat Przemyski, Galicia, Austria-Poland.

iii. KATARZYNA DAŃKO, born 22 Sep 1832, Nienadowa, Powiat Przemyski, Galicia, Austria-Poland.

iv. PAWEL DAŃKO, born 19 Jan 1835, Nienadowa, Powiat Przemyski, Galicia, Austria-Poland.

v. AGNIESZKA DAŃKO, born 06 Jan 1838, Nienadowa, Powiat Przemyski, Galicia, Austria-Poland.

vi. TOMASZ DAŃKO, born 07 Dec 1840, Nienadowa, Powiat Przemyski, Galicia, Austria-Poland.

5. vii. JAKUB DAŃKO, born 02 Jul 1843, Tuligłowy, Powiat Przemyski, Galicia, Austria-Poland; died 15 Mar 1899, Nienadowa, Powiat Przemyski, Galicia, Austria-Poland.

viii. JADWIGA DAŃKO, born 09 Sep 1847, Nienadowa, Powiat Przemyski, Galicia, Austria-Poland.

4 . Â ANDRZEJ DAŃKO (WOJCIECH, JÓZEF) was born 16 Dec 1819 in Nienadowa, Powiat Przemyski, Galicia, Austria-Poland. He married JADWIGA PANOWSKA, daughter of MARCIN PANOWSKI.

Children of ANDRZEJ DAŃKO and JADWIGA PANOWSKA are:

 i. ROZALIA DAŃKO, born 01 Sep 1847, Nienadowa, Powiat Przemyski, Galicia, Austria-Poland.

Generation No. 4

5. JAKUB DAŃKO (PAWEL, WOJCIECH, JÓZEF) was born 02 Jul 1843 in Nienadowa, Powiat Przemyski, Galicia, Austria-Poland, and died 15 Mar 1899 in Nienadowa, Powiat Przemyski, Galicia, Austria-Poland. He married (1) AGNIESZKA SOWA 18 Jul 1870 in Dubiecko, Galicia, Austria-Poland, daughter of MACIEJ SOWA and KATARZYNA JACHOWA, who were married 28 May 1844 in Dubiecko, Galicia, Austria-Poland. She was born 06 Jan 1855 in Nienadowa, Powiat Przemyski, Galicia, Austria-Poland, and died between 20 Jun 1895 – 03 Sep 1896 in Nienadowa, Powiat Przemyski, Galicia, Austria-Poland. He married (2) ZOFIA GŁOWACZ 03 Sep 1896 in Dubiecko, Powiat Przemyski, Galicia, Austria-Poland, daughter of JAN GŁOWACZ and ZOFIA SZYMAŃSKA. She was born 15 Dec 1870 in Nienadowa, Powiat Przemyski, Galicia, Austria-Poland.

Children of JAKUB DAŃKO and AGNIESZKA SOWA are:

6. i. MICHAEL JACOB DAŃKO, born 22 Sep 1877, Nienadowa, Powiat Przemyski, Galicia, Austria-Poland; died 02 Jan 1953, Worcester, Worcester Co., Massachusetts.

ii. JÓZEF J. DAŃKO, born about 1880.

iii. WOJCIECH DAŃKO, born 18 Sep 1882, Nienadowa, Powiat Przemyski, Galicia, Austria-Poland.

7. iv. MARY AGNES DAŃKO, born 12 Jan 1884, Nienadowa, Powiat Przemyski, Galicia, Austria-Poland; died 18 Sep 1975, Fairlawn Hospital /Worcester, Worcester Co., Massachusetts.

v. JAN DAŃKO, born 18 May 1886, Nienadowa, Powiat Przemyski, Galicia, Austria-Poland.

vi. KATARZYNA DAŃKO, born 21 Feb 1887, Nienadowa, Powiat Przemyski, Galicia, Austria-Poland.

8. vii. MARCIN DANKO, born 11 Dec 1890, Nienadowa, Powiat Przemyski, Galicia, Austria-Poland.

viii. JULIANNA DAŃKO, born 20 Jun 1895, Nienadowa, Powiat Przemyski, Galicia, Austria-Poland.

Child of JAKUB DAŃKO and ZOFIA GŁOWACZ is:

9. ix. PIOTR DAŃKO, born 28 Jun 1898, Nienadowa, Powiat Przemyski, Galicia, Austria-Poland; died England, United Kingdom.

Generation No. 5

6. MICHAEL JACOB DAŃKO (JAKUB, PAWEL, WOJCIECH, JÓZEF) was born 22 Sep 1877 in Nienadowa, Powiat Przemyski, Galicia, Austria-Poland, and died 02 Jan 1953 in Worcester, Worcester Co., Massachusetts, United States of America. He married MARIANNA DZIURZYŃSKA 14 Aug 1898 in Powiat Przemyski, Galicia, Austria-Poland, daughter of JAN DZIURA and MAGDALENA JARA who were married 16 Sep 1875 in Dubiecko, Powiat Przemyski, Galicia, Austria-Poland. Marianna was born 14 Aug 1881 in Sielnica, Powiat Przemyski, Galicia, Austria-Poland, and died 08 Sep 1969 in St. Peter’s Hospital /Albany, Albany Co., New York, United States of America

Children of MICHAEL DAŃKO and MARIANNA DZIURZYŃSKA are:

i. SOPHIA MARY DAŃKO, born 12 Jan 1901, Nienadowa, Powiat Przemyski, Galicia, Austria-Poland; died 06 Oct 1977, Albany, Albany Co., New York; married CLARK GIBSON, between 12 Jan – 19 Jun 1923; born 20 Jun 1894, Fairfield, Franklin Co., Vermont, United States of America; died 19 Jan 1984, Guilderland Center Nursing Home /Albany, Albany Co., New York, United States of America.

ii . KAROL DAŃKO, born about 02 Apr 1902, Galicia, Austria-Poland; died before May 1909, Galicia, Austria-Poland.

iii. JOHN JOSEPH DAŃKO, born 02 May 1905, Nienadowa, Powiat Przemyski, Galicia, Austria-Poland; died 30 Dec 1962, Albany, Albany Co., New York, United States of America; married ALICE HARRIET EUGENIA CHARRON, 27 Jun 1935, Ste. Maries Church /Cohoes, Albany Co., New York, United States of America; born 01 Oct 1904, Cohoes, Albany Co., New York, United States of America; died 25 Sep 1992, St. Peter’s Hospice /Albany, Albany Co., New York, United States of America.

iv. STATIA FRANCES DANKO, born 13 May 1910, Worcester, Worcester Co., Massachusetts, United States of America; died 21 Oct 1979, Albany, Albany Co., New York, United States of America; married ALFRED ALOYSIUS IWANIEC, SR., 29 Sep 1934, Albany, Albany Co., New York, United States of America; born 24 Sep 1914, Mount Vernon, Westchester Co., New York, United States of America; died 11 Sep 1964, Albany, Albany Co., New York, United States of America.

v. BRONISLAWA DANKO, born 03 Jan 1912, Worcester, Worcester Co., Massachusetts, United States of America; died 13 Jan 1913, Worcester, Worcester Co., Massachusetts, United States of America.

vi. MICHAEL JOHN DANKO, born 13 Sep 1913, Worcester, Worcester Co., Massachusetts, United States of America; died 19 Nov 1981, 15 Marion Avenue /Worcester, Worcester Co., Massachusetts, United States of America; married JEAN BARBARA SKOWRONSKI, 12 Jul 1952, St. Marys Church /Worcester, Worcester Co., Massachusetts, United States of America; born 31 Mar 1917, Worcester, Worcester Co., Massachusetts, United States of America; died 18 Oct 1996, Memorial Health Care /Worcester, Worcester Co., Massachusetts, United States of America.

vii. BERTHA THERESA DANKO, born 28 Oct 1915, Worcester, Worcester Co., Massachusetts, United States of America; died 29 Jul 1978, The Memorial Hospital /Worcester, Worcester Co., Massachusetts, United States of America; married GEORGE EDWARD JOSEPH MCGINN, 20 Oct 1934, Worcester, Worcester Co., Massachusetts, United States of America; born 23 Sep 1908, Fredericton, York Co., New Brunswick, Canada; died 21 Mar 1981, Worcester, Worcester Co., Massachusetts, United States of America.

viii. MARY THERESA DANKO, born 07 Oct 1917, Worcester, Worcester Co., Massachusetts, United States of America; died 05 Jan 1986, Hahnemann Hospital /Worcester, Worcester Co., Massachusetts, United States of America; married (1) NISHAN JOHN MOORADIAN, 25 Sep 1942, 118 Elm St. /Worcester, Worcester Co., Massachusetts, United States of America; born 04 Dec 1910, Worcester, Worcester Co., Massachusetts, United States of America; died 07 Jun 1990, The Medical Center of Central Massachusetts – Memorial /Worcester, Worcester Co., Massachusetts, United States of America; married (2) OSCAR YOUSOUFIAN, 17 May 1950, Auburn, Worcester Co., Massachusetts, United States of America; born 16 Mar 1898, Erzeroum, Armenia; died 02 Jun 1973, Worcester, Worcester Co., Massachusetts, United States of America.

ix. JOSEPH JOHN DANKO, SR., born 02 Sep 1919, Worcester, Worcester Co., Massachusetts, United States of America; died 05 Jul 1991, Medical Center of Central Massachusetts – Hahnemann /Worcester, Worcester Co., Massachusetts, United States of America.

7. MARY AGNES DAŃKO (JAKUB, PAWEL, WOJCIECH, JÓZEF) was born 12 Jan 1884 in Nienadowa, Powiat Przemyski, Galicia, Austria-Poland, and died 18 Sep 1975 in Fairlawn Hospital /Worcester, Worcester Co., Massachusetts, United States of America. She married PAUL GOLIŃSKI 04 Oct 1915 in Barre, Worcester Co., Massachusetts, United States of America, son of JAN GOLIŃSKI and MARIA DARAŻ. He was born 15 Dec 1888 in Sliwnica, Galicia, Austria-Poland, and died 22 Feb 1968 in Worcester, Worcester Co., Massachusetts, United States of America.

Children of MARY DAŃKO and PAUL GOLIŃSKI are:

i. VICTORIA THERESA GOLINSKI, born 19 Jul 1916, Barre, Worcester Co., Massachusetts, United States of America; died 23 Oct 1998, St. Vincent Hospital /Millbury, Worcester Co., Massachusetts, United States of America.

ii. PAWEL GOLINSKI, born 14 May 1924, Worcester, Worcester Co., Massachusetts, United States of America; died 15 May 1924, Worcester, Worcester Co., Massachusetts, United States of America.

8. MARCIN DAŃKO (JAKUB, PAWEL, WOJCIECH, JÓZEF) was born 11 Dec 1890 in Nienadowa, Powiat Przemyski, Galicia, Austria-Poland. He married TERESA BAL 22 May 1919 in Dubiecko, Galicia, Austria-Poland, daughter of JAKUB BAL. She was born about 1897 in Galicia, Austria-Poland.

9. PIOTR DAŃKO (JAKUB, PAWEL, WOJCIECH, JÓZEF) was born 28 Jun 1898 in Nienadowa, Powiat Przemyski, Galicia, Austria-Poland, and died in England, United Kingdom. He married KATARZYNA CHRUŚCICKA 01 Jun 1933 in Dubiecko, Powiat Przemysl, Województwo Lwowskie, Second Polish Republic, daughter of MARCIN CHRUŚCICKI and ANNA SLIMAK. She was born 20 Mar 1905, and died in England, United Kingdom.

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The Birth of Bernard Izbicki – 1910

Posted on January 5, 2007 by Steve

Bernard Izbicki, son of Bolesław Izbicki and Wiktoria Krutzińska, second husband of Anastasia Rita Meleski,was born on 12 May 1910 in Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA.

Birth Record for Bernard Izbicki

Birth Record for Bernard Izbicki

Click on the link for a PDF copy of the Birth Record for Bernard Izbicki – 1910 .  The record states:

  • The Birth Record for Bernard Izbiski is recorded in Volume 592, Page 514, Line Number 1767 in the Birth Records for the City of Worcester for the year 1910
  • Bernard Izbiski, a white male, was born on 12 May 1910 in Worcester, Massachusetts
  • Bernard’s father was Boleslaw Izbiski, a laborer born in Russia Poland
  • Bernard’s mother was Victoria Krutzinski, born in Russia Poland
  • Bernard’s birth was recorded in January 1911

It’s interesting to note that the names in this record are spelled differently than they are spelled in other records .  In this record, the surname is spelled Izbiski, but in later records, the surname is spelled Izbicki .  In this record, Bernard’s father is Boleslaw, but in later records his name is spelled Boleslas .  In this record, Bernard’s mother is Victoria Krutzinski, but in later records her name is spelled Victoria Kruczynska.

Bernard’s Death Certificate shows that the place of origin of his parents is Poland .  His Birth Record is a bit more specific – it states that Bernard’s parents were born in Russia-Poland.

In most of these earlier Vital Records, there are two page numbers listed – one written at the top center of the page .  The one that is actually used to find the records is stamped in the upper left.

The actual image for this record was obtained from the high quality images on the website of the New England Historic Genealogical Society .  These images are just one reason why those with New England Ancestors should join the NEHGS.

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Application for Social Security Account Number for Anastasia Rita Meleski

Posted on January 4, 2007 by Steve

Anastasia Rita Meleski applied for a Social Security Account Number in 1945.

SS5 for Anastasia Rita Meleski

Application for Social Security Account Number for Anastasia Rita Meleski

Click on the link for a PDF copy of the Application for Social Security Account Number for Anastasia Rita Meleski – 1945The application states:

  • Anastasia Rita Meleski lived at 5 Beaver Street in Worcester, Massachusetts
  • She was 33 years old when she applied; she was born on 22 Feb 1911 in Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts
  • The name given her at birth was Anastasia Rita Meleski
  • Her parents were Joseph Meleski and U. Katherine Warchol
  • She was a white female and had not previously applied for a Social Security Account Number or a Railroad Retirement Number
  • Her employer was the City of Worcester Welfare Department, Worcester, Massachusetts
  • She applied on 15 Jan 1945 and was granted Social Security Number 013-22-3601

There are several stray marks on Anastasia Rita Meleski’s application, including the initials CL at the top, the initial M in two places at the bottom, the numbers 420 and 21 to the right, and the notation “Park View Rest.” on the left.

The way Anastasia Rita Meleski initially entered her name on the application was A. RITA MELESKI, indicating that she may have routinely used the name Rita instead of Anastasia at this point in her life.

The name Anastasia Rita provided for her mother was U. Katherine Warchol . This is the first time I’ve seen the letter “U” used in Katherine Warchol’s name .  Perhaps her first name is not Katherine after all . The Big Book of Names provides a number of choices for Polish first names beginning with “U” . The most common I’ve seen is Urszula . I’ll have to keep this in mind if I look for the Birth Record for U. Katherine Warchol.

Copyright © 2007 by Stephen J. Danko

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The Death of Rita M. Izbicki

Posted on January 3, 2007 by Steve

My half first cousin once removed, Anastasia Rita Meleski Blackman Izbicki died on New Year’s Day 2000.

The Death Record for Rita M Izbicki

The Death Record for Rita M. Izbicki

Click on the link for a PDF copy of the Death Record for Rita M. Izbicki – 2000 .  The record states:

  • Rita M. Izbicki, a white female, died on January 1, 2000 in the Mayflower Place Nursing Home in Yarmouth, Barnstable County, Massachusetts
  • Her Social Security Number was 013-22-3601, she was not a US war veteran
  • Rita was 88 years old at the time of death; she was born 22 Feb 1911 in Worcester, Massachusetts
  • She was the widow of Bernard J. Izbicki; she was a Social Worker for the City of Worcester, and she lived at 579 Buck Island Road, Yarmouth, Barnstable County, Massachusetts 02673
  • Her father was Joseph Meleski and her mother was Katherine Warchol, both born in Poland
  • The informant was Rita’s niece Joan M. Kenney of 8 King Philip Trail, Norfolk, MA 02056
  • Rita was buried in Notre Dame Cemetery, Worcester, Massachusetts on 11 Jan 2000 by Doane, Beal & Ames, Inc. of 160 W. main St., Hyannis, Massachusetts 02601
  • Rita died of Parkinson’s Disease, from which she suffered for years; there were no underlying causes or significant conditions
  • No autopsy was performed, the case was not referred to the medical examiner, and her death was natural
  • Rita’s death occurred on 03 Jan 2000 at 7:00 PM, as stated on the pronouncement form by Kelly Wenzel, R.N. and as certified by Edward A. Hutchinson, M.D. of 196 Higgins Crowell Road, W. Yarmouth, Massachusetts, license number 32328
  • The Burial Permit was issued 05 Jan 2000 by Bruce T. Murphy
  • The Death Certificate was received in the town of Yarmouth by Jane E. Hastings on 05 Jan 2000

This Death Certificate provides a clue to another relative: Joan M. Kenney, Rita’s niece.

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The Death of Bernard Izbicki

Posted on January 2, 2007 by Steve

Bernard Izbicki, the second husband of Anastasia Rita Meleski, died on 30 Apr 1985.

Death Record for Bernard Izbicki

Death Record for Bernard Izbicki

Click on the link for a PDF copy of the Death Record for Bernard Izbicki – 1985 .  The record states:

  • Bernard Izbicki was a 74 year old white male who died on 30 Apr 1985 in Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts (he did not arrive DOA)
  • Bernard was married to Rita M. Meleski
  • His usual occupation was a clerk for the post office
  • His social security number was 017-10-8784 and he was a veteran of World War II
  • His residence was 112 Redwood Lane, Hyannis Port, Massachusetts 02647
  • His parents were Boleslaus Izbicki and Victoria Kruczynska, both born in Poland
  • The informant was his wife, Mrs. Rita M. Izbicki of 112 Redwood Lane, Hyannis Port, Massachusetts
  • Bernard was buried on 03 May 1985 in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery, Centerville, Massachusetts
  • The funeral was supervised by Edward M. Blute of Doane Beal & Ames, 160 West Main Street, Hyannis, Massachusetts
  • The immediate cause of death was Bilateral Cerebral and Cerebellas Infarction, 17 days before death, due to or as a consequence of Mitral Valve Disease, with a duration of years
  • Other significant conditions were Bullous Emphysema, Lung Infarcts, Spleen, and Kidneys
  • An autopsy was performed; the case was not referred to the medical examiner
  • Death occurred at 5:06 A.M. on 30 Apr 1985, was certified by Thomas S. Durant M.D., although the attending physician was Dr. C. Bouchet
  • The certifying physician was Thomas S. Durant, M.D. of the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts 02114
  • The burial permit PO2/665 was issued on 30 Apr 1985 by E Doyon H.A.
  • The acting city clerk, Judith A. McCarthy received the Death Certificate in Boston on 02 May 1985

Two interesting notes:  the clerk misspelled “Massachusetts” as “Massachusett” and misspelled “cemetery” as “cemetary” .  Perhaps I should be careful about mentioning misspellings .  I’ve made enough of my own!

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The Death of Albert F. Blackman

Posted on January 1, 2007 by Steve

Anastasia Rita Meleski’s first husband, Albert F. Blackman, died on 11 Jul 1966 .  The Certificate of Death for Albert Blackman is not the Standard Certificate of Death .  It is, rather, a Medical Examiner’s Certificate of Death .  I’m not sure what circumstances required a Medical Examiner’s Certificate .  Perhaps the fact that Albert was a relatively young, 51-year-old man when he died prompted the investigation.

Death Record for Albert F Blackman

Medical Examiner’s Certificate of Death for Albert F. Blackman

Click on the link for a PDF copy of the Medical Examiner’s Certificate of Death for Albert F. Blackman – 1966 .  The Certificate shows that:

  • Albert F. Blackman, a 51-year-old white male, married to Rita Meleski, died on 11 Jul 1966 at 147 Cullinane Drive, Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts;
  • Albert was a veteran of World War II and had resided at 147 Cullinane Drive for 10 years;
  • Albert’s usual occupation was as a writer for the Record American; he apparently did not have a Social Security Number;
  • He was born in Roxbury, Massachusetts; his father was Clifford Blackman who was born in Boston, Massachusetts; his mother was Jane Goodrich who was born in Charlestown, Massachusetts;
  • The informant was his wife, Mrs. Rita Blackman of 147 Cullinane Drive, Marlboro, Massachusetts;
  • The cause and manner of Albert’s death was heart disease, presumably coronary sclerosis – he was found dead in bed;
  • Albert’s death was not an accident, suicide, or homicide, no autopsy was performed, and his death was not related to his occupation;
  • The death was certified by R. N. Rittenhouse, M.D. of 540 Bolton St., Marlboro, Massachusetts on 11 Jul 1966;
  • Albert was buried in Notre Dame Cemetery, Worcester, Massachusetts on 14 Jul 1966 by John J. Brown & Son of 95 West Main Street, Marlboro, Massachusetts;
  • The certificate was filed on 12 Jul 1966 by Rita T. Lapine and the burial permit was issued on 12 Jul 1966 by Peter P. Cottone, an Agent for the Board of Health;
  • The Certificate of Death was recorded in Volume 72, Page 35 of the 1966 Death Certificates of Marlboro June 2 – Dec 30 to Medford Jan 1 – Mar 31;
  • Miscellaneous other numbers on the Certificate include a handwritten 9-28 and a stamped number that appears to be 028935; the word MEDICAL appears in large print across the face of the document.

Albert died very young .  It’s no wonder that Anastasia Rita remarried two years later.

The certificate states that Albert’s mother, Jane Goodrich, was born in Charlestown, Massachusetts, but other documents, including Albert and Anastasia Rita’s Marriage Certificate and Jane Goodrich’s Birth Record, state that Jane was born in Everett.

One curious statement on the Death Certificate form itself is that the Agent of the Board of Health certified that a satisfactory STANDARD Certificate of Death was filed .  In fact, a Standard Certificate of Death was not filed – a Medical Examiner’s Certificate of Death was filed instead.

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The Marriage of Bernard J. Izbicki and Rita (Meleski) Blackman

Posted on December 31, 2006 by Steve

My half first cousin once removed, Anastasia Rita Meleski, was married twice .  Her first marriage was to Albert Francis Blackman, who predeceased her .  In the record of her marriage to Bernard J. Izbicki, her name is listed as Rita (Meleski) Blackman.

Marriage Record for Bernard Izbicki and Rita Meleski Blackman

The Marriage Record for Bernard J. Izbicki and Rita (Meleski) Blackman

Click on the link for a PDF copy of the Marriage Record for Bernard J. Izbicki and Rita (Meleski) Blackman – 1968 .  This record states that:

  • Bernard J. Izbicki was a 58 year old white man born in Worcester, Massachusetts and residing at 10 Ripley Street, Worcester, Massachusetts
  • He was a postal worker, and his parents were Boleslaus Izbicki and Victoria Kruczynska
  • Rita (Meleski) Blackman was a 57 year old white woman born in Worcester, Massachusetts and residing at 147 Cullinane Drive, Marlborough, Massachusetts
  • She was a social worker, and her parents were Joseph Meleski and Katherine Warchol
  • Bernard was divorced, Rita was widowed, and this was the second marriage for both of them
  • The intention of marriage was entered at Marlborough on 17 May 1968 and the certificate was issued on 24 May 1968 by Rita T. Lapine
  • The wedding was solemnized on 04 Jun 1968 in Our Lady of Czestochowa Church in Worcester by the Right Reverend Charles J. Chwalek, a priest residing at 34 Ward Street, Worcester, Massachusetts
  • The certificate was received by the city or town clerk, Rita T. Lapine on 06 Jun 1968
  • The Registered No. was 90 and the Intention No. was 86
  • There is a notation that “Meds on file” (probably the medical certificate of death for Rita’s first husband) and that Divorce papers on file” (Bernard’s divorce)
  • The certificate also notes the page number 311 in Volume 49 of the Marriage Records for Marlborough in 1968, and further there is a hand written notation 14-61

The record shows that Rita was still living in the home that she and Albert Blackman shared before his death two years earlier.

The most interesting part of this marriage record, however, is that even though Bernard Izbicki was divorced, this marriage took place in a Roman Catholic Church .  The only way that I think this could have happened is if Bernard’s first marriage was not solemnized in the Catholic Church .  Very unusual .  I’ll have to look for the record of Bernard’s first marriage and the record of his divorce .  Very unusual, indeed.

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Some Genealogical Resolutions for the New Year

Posted on December 30, 2006 by Steve

The year 2006 is rapidly reaching its end, and with the advent of the New Year it’s a good time to evaluate my genealogical research and prepare a research plan for the next twelve months .  In no particular order, other than the order in which these thoughts come to mind, here are my genealogical resolutions for the New Year:

  • Complete the coursework for a Professional Learning Certificate in Genealogical Studies (PLCGS) through the National Institute for Genealogical Studies / University of Toronto
  • Hire a professional genealogist in Poland to visit Dubiecko and Dylągowa parishes to help trace my Dańko and Dziurzyński ancestors there (these records have not yet been microfilmed by the Family History Library)
  • Renew my lapsed membership with the California Genealogical Society and volunteer to help with one of their projects (this group has transcribed an incredible number of records from the San Francisco Bay area)
  • Finish the transcription of Polish village names in powiat makowski for the Polish Genealogical Society of America
  • Record oral histories from my relatives, a big project that I think is best undertaken a little at a time, but one that I need to begin
  • Finish reading The Peasants by Wladysław Reymont
  • Attend a major national genealogical conference or genealogy cruise
  • Clear out “The Box” – this pile of genealogical papers has become so large that I’m convinced they’re reproducing on their own
  • Publish an updated family history for at least one of my family lines and distribute copies to my relatives
  • Begin a one-name study of the Niedziałkowski surname

Whew!  I’m exhausted just thinking about all this!  I may not accomplish all of these goals in 2007, but that’s OK, too .  A little at a time, bit by bit, record by record, the story of my ancestors unfolds.

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The Birth of Jane A. Goodrich – A Girl Named James?

Posted on December 29, 2006 by Steve

Jane A. Goodrich was the mother of Albert Francis Blackman and the mother-in-law of my half-cousin once-removed Anastasia Rita Meleski .  Based on information in the marriage records for Albert Blackman and Anastasia Rita Meleski and for Charles I. Goodrich and Jane A. Goodrich, I was able to find Jane’s Birth Record on the website of the New England Historic Genealogical Society.

However, Jane’s birth record lists her first name as James.

Birth Record for Jane A. Goodrich

The Birth Record for Jane A. Goodrich

Click on the link for a PDF copy of the Birth Record for Jane A. Goodrich – 1883 .  The record states that:

  • The name of the child was recorded as James A Goodrich, a female child, born on 17 September 1883
  • The birth was recorded in volume 341, page 97, number 91 in the town of Everett
  • Jane was born in Everett
  • Jane’s parents were Charles I. and Helen C.
  • Jane’s father was a confectioner born in Michigan
  • Jane’s mother was born in Indianapolis

Based on Jane’s marriage record, she was born between September 1883 and September 1884, so the date is correct .  The names of the parents and the location of birth are also correct .  I could find no other record in Everett for the birth of a child between 1841 and 1910 with the surname Goodrich .  Furthermore, although the name of the child is James A. Goodrich instead of Jane A. Goodrich, the sex of the child is listed as female.

The question now is, was Jane’s name at birth really James, or did the registrar make a mistake?  The older Massachusetts town vital records were not immediately recorded in the registers, and this particular register does not show exactly when this birth was recorded .  The clerk who recorded the birth was almost certainly not present at the event and probably recorded births only once every three or six months.

I am relatively certain that this is the correct record of Jane’s birth, despite the difference in the name.

Copyright © 2006 by Stephen J. Danko

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The Marriage of Clifford A Blackman and Jane A Goodrich

Posted on December 28, 2006 by Steve

After finding the Marriage Record for Albert Francis Blackman and Anastasia Rita Meleski, I looked for the Birth Record for Albert .  Apparently Albert was born in 1915, so his birth record was not available at the Massachusetts Registry of Vital Records and Statistics or on the website of the New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS) .  The only repository that holds the Massachusetts Vital Records for 1911-1915 is the Massachusetts State Archives, so I’ll have to wait for a chance to visit the archives for this record.

I then looked for the Marriage Record of Albert Blackman’s parents, Clifford A Blackman and Jane A Goodrich, since their names were on the Marriage Record of Albert and Anastasia Rita .  This record was on the website of the NEHGS, and as I mentioned in a previous article, the records on the NEHGS website are much superior to the microfilm images available through the Massachusetts State Archives.

Marriage Record for Clifford Blackman and Jane Goodrich

Marriage Register for Clifford A Blackman and Jane A Goodrich

Click on the link for a PDF copy of the Marriage Record for Clifford A Blackman and Jane A. Goodrich – 1907 .  The record states that:

  • Clifford A Blackman and Jane A Goodrich were married on 17 Sep 1907 in Boston, Massachusetts
  • Clifford was 25 years old, this was his first marriage, he lived at 56 Francis Street in Boston, and his occupation was as an Editor
  • Clifford was born in Boston and his parents were Allen Blackman and Abbie F Peterson
  • Jane was 23 years old, this was her first marriage, she lived at 18 Sunset Street in Boston, and her occupation was listed as “At Home”
  • Jane was born in Everett and her parents were Charles I Goodrich and Helen C Sherlock
  • The couple was married by Sinon J Grogran, a priest whose residence was at 1545 Tremont Street in Boston
  • The marriage was recorded on 18 Sep 1907 as entry number 5259

Tomorrow: A girl named James

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