Deptula - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Deptula Family Name

leanneud — 2010-12-07 16:57:03Z

DEPTUŁA

In Polish this name is spelled with a slash through the L. Thus the name is Deptuła and is pronounced roughly "depp-TOO-wah."

As of 1990, according to the best data available (the Slownik nazwisk wspolczesnie w Polsce uzywanych, "Directory of Surnames in Current Use in Poland," which covers about 94% of the population of Poland), there were 3,783 Polish citizens by this name. They lived all over Poland, but the largest numbers lived in the following provinces: Olsztyn 777, Ostrołęka 1,397, Warsaw 257. The data indicates the name is most common in northeastern Poland.

Polish name expert Prof. Kazimierz Rymut mentions this name in his book Nazwiska Polaków [The Surnames of Poles]. He says names beginning Dept- come from the verb deptać (accent over the C), which means "to tread on," or the dialect noun depta, "dawdler." As a rule names in the form X-uła mean "one always doing X, one always demonstrating the trait X." So Deptuła probably began as a kind of nickname for one always treading on something, or one always dawdling around. I would think the second interpretation is more likely to be applicable to a surname. So I think most likely this name means you had an ancestor who was perceived by others as a dawdler -- or else the name was meant ironically, the way guys named "Tiny" are usually huge, so a might also have been one who never dawdled. These names developed centuries ago, and all this time later all we can do is give the basic meaning, then make reasonable suggestions on what the name might have meant originally in a given context.

Re: Deptula family in Chicago

leanneud — 2010-11-30 21:40:31Z

My great grand father's name was Valentine Deptula. He had 5 sons: Stanley, Frank (born 1903 in Delaware), William (my grandfather- born in 1907 in Delaware), Jesse, and Joseph. He also had 1 daughter: Mary. Valentine was born in 1874 in Poland. He married Maryanna Deptula (unknown maiden name)in 1898 and immigrated to the United States (Delaware) in approximately 1902.
Please feel free to contact me if we are referring to the same family.
Best Wishes,
L. Deptula

Re: Chester deptula

mombudnyk — 2010-10-01 20:20:23Z

Super! This information will help a great deal. I had some info. on chester whom I thought was your grandfather this co
nfirms it. wish me luck on my search. Very happy to share.
Thanks Jeff !!!

Re: Chester deptula

jarnold561 — 2010-10-01 19:42:01Z

Please contact me at jarnold561@gmail.com
I have more information on Chester Deptula, and would also like to gather any information that you have.

Re: Deptula family in Chicago

rfbaku — 2010-09-27 02:39:36Z

My grandfathers name was Valentine Deptula! My fathers name was Francis Deptula. My fathers older brother was William Deptula. Does anyone have any information regarding any of my family members?

Re: Chester deptula

mombudnyk — 2010-05-12 21:48:33Z

you can send it to Laura or me. my e-mail is mombudnyk@aol.com or 737 Pelican Way NPB 33408
LBA837!yahoo.com 837 Cinnamon Rd. NPB 33408
Thanks!!! g-ma

Re: Chester deptula

maandmt — 2010-05-12 21:24:41Z

Yes, of course can you see my family tree? how do i share it with you?

Re: Chester deptula

mombudnyk — 2010-05-12 13:34:17Z

would you like to share that info. for Allison? My side on my mother's side goes back to early 1800's and civil war. thanks for any help!!

Re: Chester deptula

maandmt — 2010-05-11 14:35:52Z

thought there is not much info for Deptula there is a lot of info for the Belknap side into the 900's.

M

Re: Chester deptula

mombudnyk — 2010-05-11 13:32:32Z

you are correct. Trying to do a family tree for her. Maybe your mom or dad might know something about Chester Deptula. Any help would be appreciated. got name from her baby book,no other info. Thanks!! G-ma

Re: Chester deptula

maandmt — 2010-05-10 21:18:00Z

I have tried to look for any info on the same person and can not find anything. If we could find the marriage cert. between Chester and Lois that might be some help it might give us a birth date or a middle name for Chester. I am assuming you are looking this up for Allison?

Matt

Looking for Family Members on here

PamTews — 2010-05-06 03:27:13Z

Hello my name is Pamela Tews. I am looking for anyone who may be related to me on here to swap some information and share any family history we might know that can help each other. I know for certain I am related to the following:

Father's side: Richard S. Tews, Robert Tews, Emily Tews, Patricia Rodriguez (Tews) Warren Tews, Betty Tews (Wetherhold), Robert Tews, Anne Tews (Hildebrand), Charles Wetherhold, and Elizabeth Wetherhold (Ruch).

Mother's side: Jody Keller, John Keller, Kirk Keller, Clarence Keller, Catherine Keller (Kohlmeier), James A. Keller, Minnie Ida Keller (Miller), Marion Quier, and Joseph Kohlmeier.

If anyone is related to any of these people feel free to get in touch with me.

Re: Chester deptula

mombudnyk — 2010-03-05 14:37:31Z

If this is the same Chester Deptula he had two sons who are now in their sixties. They changed their name to Arnold when their mother remarried. They were young boys when she remarried. Changed their names when they were teenagers. Trying to find out information for a relative

Re: Chester deptula

mombudnyk — 2010-03-04 16:49:51Z

Thanks for the reply.Don't think this is the one I'm looking for. Need more information on his first wife. He also served in World War II Army.

Re: Chester deptula

jdavidson156 — 2010-02-24 21:54:47Z

My Grandfather was a Chester P. Deptula, also have an Uncle Chester Deptula, but know this isn't him. My Grandfather was married once before he married my Grandmother, but I don't know to whom and I'm not sure he had other children. He was polish also. For the most part he lived in Alaska and California.

Chester deptula

mombudnyk — 2010-01-24 16:21:20Z

Looking for inf. Chester married a Lois Humphries, had two boys David & ? later divorced . Lois remarried and changed boys last name. All I know is he is polish.

Re: Deptula Family Name

joebell174 — 2009-05-24 02:31:36Z

You must know about your father, Chick. Don't you?

Re: Vincent and Valery Deptula

joeyd1703 — 2009-05-22 18:56:22Z

My name is Joseph Vincent Deptula and I am the fourth. I would imagine with those names put together we came from the same people. I am 24

Re: Deptula Family Name

paweldeptula — 2009-05-13 16:28:51Z

Hello
My name is Pawel Deptula, I live in Warsaw. Deptula family appeared in North/Eastern Poland (Ostrołęka, Szczytno, Pułtusk).
My uncle (he died few years ago) tried to make a family tree. I saw it once, now I do not know what happend with this book. If he was not mistaken, family was created by soldier who escaped from Napolion's army retreating from Moscow. But I am not sure. Anyway in Poland Deptula surname seems to be not popular.

Greetings to all Deptulas

Pawel Deptuła

Re: Catherine DAPTULA b ~ 1890 in Poland or Russia; lived in Bethlehem, Northampton Co, PA

lorlu11 — 2008-12-16 16:52:25Z

Hi again, I was wondering if you know of anyone in your family that may have inherited Carl's possessions. I am interested in anything that would have to do with Charles Wetherhold who was in the Civil War and died in Andersonville Prison. I'm sure people in my family would pay for things like this, and would love to see or make copies of any pictures. Charles Wetherhold would have been Carl's great-grandfather (I think- I don't have my genealogy info on this computer). We really don't have anything from this side of the family because our branch moved alot, and never kept anything (much unlike my family now). My sons are very interested in the Civil War and any nfo and/or pics would be greatly appreciated! Thanks - Lorie

Re: Catherine DAPTULA b ~ 1890 in Poland or Russia; lived in Bethlehem, Northampton Co, PA

lorlu11 — 2008-12-16 16:36:22Z

Re: Catherine DAPTULA b ~ 1890 in Poland or Russia; lived in Bethlehem, Northampton Co, PA

kozero — 2008-12-16 13:27:40Z

Lorie,

Carl Wetherhold was my uncle, he was married to my Dad's sister (Annie Kozero Wetherhold). Carl and Annie had no children. My sister has been searching our family geneology for many years. She may have other info on Carl's side of the family, but I can't be sure.

Bob Kozero

Re: Deptula Family Name

Lea_Deptula — 2008-08-05 00:41:20Z

I don't know anything about my family except for my fathers name, Art(Chick is what people call him) Deptula who I haven't talked to in years. Last I knew he was living in Dedham Ma but I don't know where he was born or his fathers name. My grandmothers name was Edna Johnson but I don't know if they were ever married, she died when I was around 12 or 13. I never met my grandfather but his last name was Deptula and I was told he was polish. I would like to know more about my family tree for my children. I live in Weymouth Ma so any info would be helpful!!

Re: Catherine DAPTULA b ~ 1890 in Poland or Russia; lived in Bethlehem, Northampton Co, PA

lorlu11 — 2008-01-26 15:41:32Z

Hi again - I would love any info that you have - I am trying to find out if there are any living relatives, other than the ones that I am related to. We are related through Charles Wetherhold that was married to Eliza Wolfe. Charles died in he Civil War at Andersonville Prison, and Henry, who was Carl's grandfather, was Charles' son. His other son Charles, was my relative. It's a long distance, but I am hoping to find someone somewhere that might have some pictures. My Grandmother's name was Emily Wetherhold Wagner. Thanks so much!!! - Lorie

Re: Catherine DAPTULA b ~ 1890 in Poland or Russia; lived in Bethlehem, Northampton Co, PA

GEORGIEMITCH — 2008-01-26 12:40:30Z

Lorie,

I have an obit from The Morning Call, Allentown, PA dated April 17, 1987, starting page B08.

CARL WETHERHOLD, 71; WAS ACTIVE IN K.of C.

Carl M. Werherhold, 71 of 1618 W. Union Blvd, Bethlehem, died Wednesday in St Luke's Hospital. He was the husband of Anne C. (Kozero) Wetherhold. They observed their 43 wedding anniversary last April.
Wetherhold was a pressman for The Morning Call for 43 years before retiring in 1980.
Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Sherman and Mary (Bonnenberger) Wetherhold.
A member Ss. Simon and Jude Catholic Church, Bethlehem, he was a past grand knight of Holy Cross Council 4754, Knights of Columbus, Bethlehem. He also was a 4th degree Knight of the Lehigh Valley General Assembly of the Knights, and a past grand commmander of the Order of Alhambra of Valencia Caravan 138, K. of C.
He was an Army Veteran of World War II.
Surviving with his widow is a brother Frederick of Bethlehem.
Services at 9:30 am Tuesday in the Downing Funeral Home, 1002 W. Broad St., Bethlehem will be followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am in the churrch. Calling hours will be 7-9pm Monday.

As far as I know Carl and Anne Wetherhold had no children.

I do have some additional information on sibs for Carl and Frederick and also on their parents if you would like.

Good Hunting.

Georgie

Re: Catherine DAPTULA b ~ 1890 in Poland or Russia; lived in Bethlehem, Northampton Co, PA

lorlu1 — 2008-01-26 04:18:09Z

Hi, I'm sorry I can't help you with your search, but I just found a Carl Wetherhold that is related to me that was born aroun 1915-1916. Could you tell me if they had any children? Thank you - Lorie

Re: Deptula/Zagosrki

zegd2 — 2007-08-22 04:04:17Z

My name is Emily Deptula. I saw something posted about Stephanie, she is my great-aunt I believe. My grandfather was Edward Deptula. He died in the 70's and I was born in the 80's. As a result I know very little about any of our family history. I would LOVE to learn more!!!! I don't even know my great grandparents names or when they came to this country.

Henry Deptula

rtcouture — 2006-11-05 04:36:28Z

I'm looking for relatives of Henry Deptula who was born in July 1913. He resided in Rhode Island until 2001.

Vincent and Valery Deptula

cecillek — 2005-08-08 03:27:57Z

Looking for information on my Grand father Vincent Deptula. 1893 -1951. Married Valery Reszczynski. Lived in Maspeth NY. May have lived in Conn. at one time. Was born near Warsaw Poland. Children are Mary Kloszewski, Vito, John & Joseph Deptula.

Re: Vincent and Valery "Reszczynski" Deptula

2005-07-29 06:25:28Z

Still looking for information on Vincent & Valery "Reszczynski, Deptula, Victoria "Reszczynski" & Joseph WOJTCZAK , Mary "Reszczynski" SZWABA , I have some info on family in Poland, would like information on thier families in US. They lived in Poland, Conn & NY.

possible Deptula connection

osieck — 2004-09-30 17:27:08Z

In Syracuse, NY there is a George Deptula who is related to Carl Yazteremski if that is any help to you.

Re: Deptola

sdampier_1 — 2003-11-17 04:37:03Z

My grandfather also immigrated from Poland at a young age, was a coalminer named Joseph Depto(l), from Patton PA.

Catherine DAPTULA b ~ 1890 in Poland or Russia; lived in Bethlehem, Northampton Co, PA

GEORGIEMITCH — 2003-08-17 17:47:25Z

Hi,

I am hoping for info on Catherine/Kedji DAPTULA/DEPTULA/DEPTUR b ~ 1890 in either Russia or Poland who married Martin/Martelus Stanley KOZERO b ~1885 in Russia or Poland, marriage date and place unk.

Catherine DAPTULA and Martin KOZERO had the following children, all b in Bethlehem, Northampton Co, PA:

1. John Frank KOZERO b November 23, 1912
d July 1980
m Nellie NIZIO

2. Anne Catherine KOZERO b June 6, 1915
d Feb 2000
m Carl WETHERHOLD

3. Leo Stanley KOZERO b. Nove 4, 1916
d. Jul 8, 1994
m 1) Helen KOVACS. 2) Agnes GOBICH

4. Stanley John KOZERO b Sep 18, 1918
d. June 1, 1993
m Jean KURTZ

5. Bruno Martin KOZERO b July 28, 1922
d. Nov 1983
m Pura FREY

Catherine DAPTULA KOZERO d Abt 1972.

Hope she looks familar to someone. Thanks.

Georgianna Mitchell

Deptula Family Name

2003-03-17 19:10:55Z

I am looking for some history of the Deptula Family. More specifically, the most likely origins of the name, any meanings it may have, any crests or coat of arms, and any information about the family history in Poland.
My father is from Chicago, and all I know about his father is that he immigrated from Poland.

Thanks,

Chris Deptula

Deptula family in Chicago

2002-12-09 21:13:49Z

I am working on a history of my fathers family, any information on August Deptula(my great grand father) year of immigration uncertin, married to Harriet Nikodem in 1917 living in Chicago.

Or his brothers Valentine Deptula, Alexis J. Deptula, and possibly Frank Deptula (entered WW 1 Dec. 1917), all lived in Chicago,
or a Benidict Deptula (posibly never left Poland)
Or any other family members. ANY information would be extremely helpful.

thank you

April Dpetula

Deptula/Zagosrki

cbeardsley7 — 2002-09-29 19:51:37Z

My mother is Suzanne Zagorski-Beardsley. She is the sister of Emil, Robert, Edward, & Dolores Zagorski. Their parents are Emil Zagorski & Stephanie Deptula-Zagorski (deceased). I am very interested in finding out about the Zagorski & Deptula blood line in Poland. I am going into the Peace Corps in Feb 2003 and will be living in Eastern Europe for 2 1/2 years (not sure exactly where in a Russian secondary speaking country). Poland is no longer needing assistance from the Peace Corps so, I know its not there. I definitly want to travel to Poland and find would like to find out my anscestry & see if there maybe living relatives still there. Any info. would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Zagorski

cbeardsley7 — 2002-09-29 19:49:38Z

DEPTULA

traveldesk_1 — 2002-09-07 18:18:46Z

I am looking for info on Stanislaw DEPTULA b. about 1880 in Ger./Rus./Poland(?) Married Marcyanna (?) had a son Boleslaw William DEPTULA b.31OCT1901 d.15MAR1960.

I am researching my wife's family, and can't seem to find much.

Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Joe

Helen Barbra Deptula

claudettespencley — 2002-06-09 16:27:21Z

Looking for any information and family of Helen Barbra Deptula. She was born january 29, 1903 in Northhampton, ma. She married John Frank Kuk. He was born June 4, 1896 in Pittsburg. They had 1 son know to me his name is John Norbert Kuk. Born June 27, 1926 in Grand Rapids Michigan. Please email me at claudette@nmo.net.

Re: Deptula or Deptola

muncho — 2002-04-02 03:14:52Z

My husband's grandfather, Adolph Deptula emigrated from Poland, although specifically where, we do not know. He lived in the Trenton, NJ area until his death in 1971. He was married to Mary Grableweska, also from Poland. I don't know if there is any connection, but we have been researching our roots on that side of the family and keep hitting dead ends.

Deptola

2001-03-30 22:26:39Z

My Grandfather came from poland at age 8.
Walter Raymond Deptola which was changed to Depto. He also was a coalminer and my Father was too. I am trying to trace our history.
Any information would be helpful. Thank you.
Lisa Depto

Deptula or Deptola

2000-02-11 15:59:22Z

Looking for information on Deptulas that came from Olsztyn Poland around 1904 or 1905. My grandfather Bronislaw {later Barney Deptola} and his two brothers George and Micheal left their family in Poland {German Occupied} to come to the U.S. George lived and died in Michigan and Micheal was a miner and lived in Wilkes Barre, Pa. . Barney married Frances Martha Buczkowski Aug. 15, 1910, lived in Erie Pa. and later moved to Setauket, N.Y. Any information on George or Micheal or their families would be appreciated. All information welcome.

Deptula

1999-12-21 10:38:10Z

I am looking for any information reguarding Elizabeth deptula. Maiden name Shlosez. She died in the late 1980's. She was my grand mother. Any infor, email me. Thanks.