The Birth of Helene Rita Meleski – 1904

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Steve

Helene Rita Meleski, daughter of Józef Chmielewski and Katarzyna Warchol, was born on 02 December 1904 in Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA .  The birth was recorded in a ledger for the city of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA.

The Birth Record of Helene Rita Meleski - 1904

The Birth Record of Helene Rita Meleski – 1904

SOURCE:  “Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910,” digital images, American Ancestors (http://www.americanancestors.org : accessed 27 June 2011), Birth of Francis Chmielewski, vol. 510, page 424, no. 519, Worcester, Massachusetts, 04 October 1901; citing Vital Records: 1841-1915, Massachusetts State Archives, Boston, Massachusetts.

The image above is a composite image from the ledger, cropped to emphasize the information for this couple .  Click on the link for a PDF copy of the birth record of Helene Rita Meleski .  The ledger states:

  • Helene Rita Meleski’s birth is recorded in Vol. 544, Page 503, No. 2362 in the ledger for the city of Worcester,
  • Her name was recorded as Helen Meleski, a female child born in Worcester,
  • She was born on 02 December 1904, and her birth was recorded in January 1905,
  • Her father was Joseph Meleski [Józef Chmielewski], a laborer from Russia residing in Worcester,
  • Her mother was Katie Wakit [Katarzyna Warchol] from Austria, residing in Worcester.

Helene Rita Meleski was my half first cousin, once removed.

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The Birth of Francis Chmielewski – 1901

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Steve

Francis Chmielewski, son of Józef Chmielewski and Katarzyna Warchol, was born on 04 October 1901 in Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA .  The birth was recorded in a ledger for the city of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA.

The Birth Record of Francis Chmielewski - 1901

The Birth Record of Francis Chmielewski – 1901

SOURCE:  “Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910,” digital images, American Ancestors (http://www.americanancestors.org : accessed 27 June 2011), Birth of Francis Chmielewski, vol. 510, page 424, no. 519, Worcester, Massachusetts, 04 October 1901; citing Vital Records: 1841-1915, Massachusetts State Archives, Boston, Massachusetts.

The image above is a composite image from the ledger, cropped to emphasize the information for this couple .  Click on the link for a PDF copy of the birth record of Francis Chmielewski .  The ledger states:

  • Francis Chmielewski’s birth is recorded in Vol. 510, Page 424, No. 519 in the ledger for the city of Worcester,
  • His name was recorded as Francis Chmielewski, a male child born in Worcester,
  • He was born on 04 October 1901, and his birth was recorded in January 1902,
  • His father was Joseph Chmielewski [Józef Chmielewski], a laborer from Poland residing in Worcester,
  • His mother was Catherine Varchol [Katarzyna Warchol] from Poland, residing in Worcester.

Francis Chmielewski was my half first cousin, once removed.

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The Birth of Margaret A. Werme – 1902

Posted on June 26, 2011 by Steve

Margaret A. Werme, the daughter of Reinhold Werme and Emma Augusta Gran, was born on 23 February 1902 in Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA .  The birth was recorded in a ledger for the city of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA.

The Birth Record of Margaret A. Werme - 1902

The Birth Record of Margaret A. Werme – 1902

SOURCE:  “Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910,” digital images, American Ancestors (http://www.americanancestors.org : accessed 26 June 2011), Birth of Margaret Werme, vol. 522, page 495, no. 3337, Worcester, Massachusetts, 23 February 1903; citing Vital Records: 1841-1915, Massachusetts State Archives, Boston, Massachusetts.

The image above is a composite image from the ledger, cropped to emphasize the information for this couple .  Click on the link for a PDF copy of the birth record of Margaret A. Werme .  The ledger states:

  • Margaret A. Werme’s birth is recorded in Vol. 522, Page 495, No. 3337 in the ledger for the city of Worcester,
  • Her name was recorded as Margaret A. Werme, a female child born in Worcester,
  • She was born on 23 February 1902, and he birth was recorded in January 1903,
  • Her father was Reinhold Werme, a roller from Sweden residing in Worcester,
  • Her mother was Augusta E. Gran [Emma Augusta Gran] from Sweden, residing in Worcester.

Margaret A. Werme would later marry my half first cousin, once removed, Harry Meleski.

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The Marriage of Kajetan Izbicki and Aniela Jacewicz – 1910

Posted on June 25, 2011 by Steve

Kajetan Izbicki (son of Dominik Izbicki and Józefata Marianna Bizewska) and Aniela Jacewicz (daughter of Antoni Jacewicz and Anna Jankowska) were married on 09 May 1910 in Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA .  Their marriage was recorded in a ledger for the city of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA.

The Marriage Record of Kajetan Izbicki and Aniela Jacewicz - 1910

The Marriage Record of Kajetan Izbicki and Aniela Jacewicz – 1910

SOURCE:  “Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910,” digital images, American Ancestors (http://www.americanancestors.org : accessed 25 June 2011), Marriage of Kajetan Izbicki and Anielia Iaczawic, vol. 596, page 502, no. 465, Worcester, Massachusetts, 09 May 1910; citing Vital Records: 1841-1915, Massachusetts State Archives, Boston, Massachusetts.

The image above is a composite image from the ledger, cropped to emphasize the information for this couple .  Click on the link for a PDF copy of the marriage record of Kajetan Izbicki and Aniela Jacewicz .  The ledger states:

  • The marriage of Kajetan Izbicki and Aniela Jacewicz was recorded in Volume 596, Page 502, Number 465 of the marriage records for the city of Worcester, Massachusetts,
  • They were married on 09 May 1910 in Worcester.
  • The groom’s name was recorded as Kajetan Izbicki, son of Dominik Izbicki and Jozefa Biziewski [Józefata Bizewska],
  • The bride’s name was recorded as Anielia Iaczswic [Aniela Jacewicz], daughter of Antoni Iaczswic [Antoni Jacewicz] and Anna Iankowska [Anna Jankowska],
  • The groom was 23 years of age, residing in Worcester, a laborer from Russia Poland,
  • The bride was 18 years of age, residing in Worcester, a domestic from Russia Poland,
  • They were married by P. C. Reding, a priest in Worcester,
  • Their marriage was recorded on 24 May 1910.

There are several spelling errors in the names in this document, but spelling errors are typical of Vital Records from this time period.

The couple later moved to Pennsylvania.

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The Marriage of Bolesław Dominik Izbicki and Wiktoria Kruczyńska – 1900

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Steve

Bolesław Dominik Izbicki (son of Dominik Izbicki and Józefata Marianna Bizewska) and Wiktoria Kruczyńska (daughter of Kazimierz Kruczyński and Elżbieta Maslowska) were married on 10 June 1900 in Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA .  Their marriage was recorded in a ledger for the city of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA.

The Marriage Record of Bolesław Dominik Izbicki and Wiktoria Kruczyńska - 1900

The Marriage Record of Bolesław Dominik Izbicki and Wiktoria Kruczyńska – 1900

SOURCE:  “Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910,” digital images, American Ancestors (http://www.americanancestors.org : accessed 24 June 2011), Marriage of Bolestaw Ysbicki and Victorzia Krucenska, vol. 502, page 428, no. 493, Worcester, Massachusetts, 10 June 1900; citing Vital Records: 1841-1915, Massachusetts State Archives, Boston, Massachusetts.

The image above is a composite image from the ledger, cropped to emphasize the information for this couple .  Click on the link for a PDF copy of the marriage record of Bolesław Dominik Izbicki and Wiktoria Kruczyńska .  The ledger states:

  • The marriage of Bolesław Dominik Izbicki and Wiktoria Kruczyńska was recorded in Volume 502, Page 428, Number 493 of the marriage records for the city of Worcester, Massachusetts,
  • They were married on 10 June 1900 in Worcester.
  • The groom’s name was recorded as Bolestaw Ysbicki [Bolesław Izbicki], son of Dominick Ysbicki [Dominik Izbicki] and Yozefa Bizefska [Józefata Bizewska],
  • The bride’s name was recorded as Victorzia Krucenska [Wiktoria Kruczyńska], daughter of Kazimierz Krucenska [Kazimierz Kruczyński] and Elizbieta Maslowska [Elżbieta Maslowska],
  • The groom was 23 years of age, residing in Worcester, a laborer from Russia,
  • The bride was 20 years of age, residing in Worcester, a shoe operative from Russia,
  • They were married by Joseph Jaksztys, a clergyman in Worcester,
  • Their marriage was recorded on 05 July 1900.

There are several spelling errors in the names in this document, but spelling errors are typical of Vital Records from this time period.

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The Marriage of Aleksander Wawrzynowicz and Wiktoria Izbicka – 1910

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Steve

Aleksander Wawrzynowicz, son of Wincenty Wawrzynowicz and Petronela Seryki, and Wiktoria Izbicka, daughter of Antoni Izbicki and Józefina Koronkiewicz, were married on 06 June 1910 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, USA .  Their marriage was recorded in a ledger for the city of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA.

The Marriage Record of Aleksander Wawrzynowicz and Wiktoria Izbicka - 1910

The Marriage Record of Aleksander Wawrzynowicz and Wiktoria Izbicka – 1910

SOURCE:  “Massachusetts Vital Records, 1911-1915,” digital images, American Ancestors (http://www.americanancestors.org : accessed 22 June 2011), Marriage of Aleksander Wawzyndwicz and Victoria Izbicki, vol. 596, page 516, no. 1639, Worcester, Massachusetts, 06 June 1910; citing Vital Records: 1841-1915, Massachusetts State Archives, Boston, Massachusetts..

The image above is a composite image from the ledger, cropped to emphasize the information for this couple .  Click on the link for a PDF copy of the marriage record of Aleksander Wawrzynowicz and Wiktoria Izbicka .  The ledger states:

  • The marriage of Aleksander Wawrzynowicz and Wiktoria Izbicka was recorded in Volume 596, Page 516, Number 707 of the marriage records for the city of Worcester, Massachusetts,
  • They were married on 06 June 1910 in Norwich, Connecticut.
  • The groom’s name was recorded as Alexsander Wawzyndwicz [Aleksander Wawrzynowicz], son of Vincent Wawzyndwicz [Wincenty Wawrzynowicz] and Petronila Seryki [Petronela Seryki?],
  • The bride’s name was recorded as Victoria Izbicki [Wiktoria Izbicka], daughter of Anthony Izbicki [Antoni Izbicki] and Josephine Korenkwicz [Józefa Koronkiewicz],
  • The groom was 21 years of age, residing in Worcester, Massachusetts, a millhand from Poland,
  • The bride was 19 years of age, residing in Norwich, Connecticut, from Poland,
  • They were married by John J. Ambot, a priest from Norwich, Connecticut.
  • Their marriage was recorded on 16 July 1910.

There are several spelling errors in the names in this document, but spelling errors are typical of Vital Records from this time period .  The marriage was recorded in both Worcester, Massachusetts and Norwich, Connecticut, the respective residences of the groom and the bride.

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The Birth of Boleslaw P. Izbicki – 1903

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Steve

Boleslaw P. Izbicki, son of Bolesław Izbicki and Wiktoria Kruczyńska, was born on 21 February 1903 in Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA .  His birth was recorded in a ledger for the city of Worcester.

The Birth Record of Boleslaw P. Izbicki - 1903

The Birth Record of Boleslaw P. Izbicki – 1903

SOURCE:  SOURCE:  “Massachusetts Vital Records, 1911-1915,” digital images, American Ancestors (http://www.americanancestors.org : accessed 22 June 2011), Birth of Boleslavus Izbicki, vol. 534, page 463, no. 1639, Worcester, Massachusetts, 21 February 1903; citing Vital Records: 1841-1915, Massachusetts State Archives, Boston, Massachusetts.

The image above is a composite image from the ledger, cropped to emphasize the information for this child .  Click on the link for a PDF copy of the birth record of Boleslaw P. Izbicki .  The ledger states:

  • Boleslaw P. Izbicki’s birth is recorded in Vol. 534, Page 463, No. 1639 in the ledger for the city of Worcester,
  • His name was recorded as Boleslavus Izbicki, a male child born in Worcester,
  • He was born on 21 February 1903, and his birth was recorded in January 1904,
  • His father was Boleslavus Izbicki [Bolesław Izbicki], a laborer from Poland residing in Worcester,
  • His mother was Victoria Kruczynska [Wiktoria Kruczyńska] from Poland, residing in Worcester.

There are several minor spelling errors in the names in this document, but spelling errors are typical of Massachusetts Vital Records from this time period.

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The Birth of John Napoleon Izbicki – 1901

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Steve

John Napoleon Izbicki, son of Bolesław Izbicki and Wiktoria Kruczyńska, was born on 02 May 1901 in Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA .  His birth was recorded in a ledger for the city of Worcester.

The Birth Record of John Napoleon Izbicki - 1901

The Birth Record of John Napoleon Izbicki – 1901

SOURCE:  SOURCE:  “Massachusetts Vital Records, 1911-1915,” digital images, American Ancestors (http://www.americanancestors.org : accessed 20 June 2011), Birth of John Napoleon Izbicki, vol. 510, page 445, no. 1482, Worcester, Massachusetts, 02 May 1901; citing Vital Records: 1841-1915, Massachusetts State Archives, Boston, Massachusetts.

The image above is a composite image from the ledger, cropped to emphasize the information for this child .  Click on the link for a PDF copy of the birth record of John Napoleon Izbicki .  The ledger states:

  • John Napoleon Izbicki’s birth is recorded in Vol. 510, Page 445, No. 1482 in the ledger for the city of Worcester,
  • His name was recorded as John N. Izbicki, a male child born in Worcester,
  • He was born on 02 May 1901, and his birth was recorded in January 1902,
  • His father was Boleslaus Izbicki [Bolesław Izbicki], a laborer from Poland residing in Worcester,
  • His mother was Victoria Kruczynski [Wiktoria Kruczyńska] from Poland, residing in Worcester.

There are several minor spelling errors in the names in this document, but spelling errors are typical of Massachusetts Vital Records from this time period.

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The Birth of John Niedzial – 1914

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Steve

John Niedzial, son of Franciszek Niedziałkowski and Czesława Bonislawska, was born on 07 June 1914 in Sterling, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA .  His birth was recorded in a ledger for the town of Sterling.

The Birth Record of John Niedzial - 1914

The Birth Record of John Niedzial – 1914

SOURCE:  SOURCE:  “Massachusetts Vital Records, 1911-1915,” digital images, American Ancestors (http://www.americanancestors.org : accessed 20 June 2011), Birth of John Niedzialkosky, vol. 624, page 509, no. 10, Sterling, Massachusetts, 07 June 1914; citing Vital Records: 1841-1915, Massachusetts State Archives, Boston, Massachusetts.

The image above is a composite image from the ledger, cropped to emphasize the information for this child .  Click on the link for a PDF copy of the birth record of John Niedzial .  The ledger states:

  • John Niedzial’s birth is recorded in Vol. 624, Page 509, No. 10 in the ledger for the town of Sterling,
  • His name was recorded as John Niedzialkosky, a male child born in Sterling,
  • He was born on 07 June 1914, and his birth was recorded on January 1, 1915,
  • His father was Frank Niedzialkosky [Franciszek Niedziałkowski], a farmer from Poland residing in Worcester,
  • His mother was Stacia Bonislawsky [Czesława Bonislawska] from Poland, residing in Worcester.

In this record, the family was using an intermediate form of the surname they would use in later years .  In Poland, the surname was spelled Niedziałkowski, but at this time the family was using the spelling Niedzialkosky .  Later, they spelled the name Niedzialkoski .  The child named in this record, however, would later shorten the surname to Niedzial.

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The Birth of Mary M. Niedzialkoski – 1907

Posted on June 19, 2011 by Steve

Mary M. Niedzialkoski, daughter of Franciszek Niedziałkowski and Czesława Bonislawska, was born on 08 June 1907 in Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA .  Her birth was recorded in a ledger for the city of Worcester.

The Birth Record of Mary Niedzialkoski - 1907

The Birth Record of Mary M. Niedzialkoski – 1907

SOURCE:  “Massachusetts Vital Records, 1911-1915,” digital images, American Ancestors (http://www.americanancestors.org : accessed 19 June 2011), Birth of Edward Nigelkoski, vol. 568, page 523, no. 2824, Worcester, Massachusetts, 08 June 1907; citing Vital Records: 1841-1915, Massachusetts State Archives, Boston, Massachusetts.

The image above is a composite image from the ledger, cropped to emphasize the information for this child .  Click on the link for a PDF copy of the birth record of Mary M. Niedzialkoski .  The ledger states:

  • Mary M. Niedzialkoski’s birth is recorded in Vol. 568, Page 523, No. 2824 in the ledger for the city of Worcester,
  • Her name was recorded as Mary Niedzialkosky [Mary Niedzialkoski], a female child born in Worcester,
  • She was born on 08 June 1907, and her birth was recorded in January 1908,
  • Her father was Frank Niedzialkosky [Franciszek Niedziałkowski], a moulder from Poland residing in Worcester,
  • Her mother was Stacia Bonisztosky [Czesława Bonislawska] from Poland, residing in Worcester.

In this record, several names are misspelled, but misspellings are typical in Massachusetts vital records from this time period .  In addition, this family actually changed the spellings of their first and last names after they arrived in Worcester.

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