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Woloszyk Family Michigan

sarayvonne1 — 2008-04-28 02:26:50Z

Re: WOLOSZYK CHICAGO/DETROIT CONNECTION

hwoloszyk1 — 2008-02-08 19:23:11Z

No, but I'll try and find out.

Re: WOLOSZYK CHICAGO/DETROIT CONNECTION

ACANNON99 — 2008-02-08 18:39:38Z

Any idea when Peter immigrated? And where he came from? And where he came into the U.S.? I have none of that info on my side.

amycannon

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hwoloszyk1 — 2008-02-08 18:11:01Z

I don't really have anything further back than Petrer and Victoria. The family grew up in Posen Michigan on a potato farm, which is still in the family. All 21 kids grew up there, and when the parents died, they grew up on their own. I do think Peter had a brother named Lawrence though, and some of tha tfamily is in Denver. My father was born in 1922, so my guess is that Peter was born in the late 1800's (1880-1899?)

Re: WOLOSZYK CHICAGO/DETROIT CONNECTION

ACANNON99 — 2008-02-08 14:07:55Z

If there is a connection between us, it would be a brother, sister, or parent of my great-grandparents Thomas Woloszyk and Catherine Kizorek Woloszyk. They were born in the 1860's. They were both born in Poland/Prussia/Germany/Austria and immigrated to the U.S. in the very late 1880's. Thomas was married in Chicago in 1890, first wife named Frances Sweda, who died. Remarried to my great-grandmother in 1892 in Chicago.

I do not know where they came from before Chicago. I do not know ANYTHING about their families at all, other than there were cousins in Detroit.

Woloszyk isn't a very common name, so I'm sure there's a connection there somewhere.

There is also a Johann Woloszyk that lived in central Illinois in the 1860-1800's. I can't place him in the family tree either - but I believe there's a connection there also.

amycannon

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hwoloszyk1 — 2008-02-08 12:08:39Z

My father was one of 21 kids, but there was not a Thomas or Leonard. My father died in 1973 at the age of 53. Not aware if any of them went to Chicago.

Re: WOLOSZYK CHICAGO/DETROIT CONNECTION

ACANNON99 — 2008-02-08 03:11:07Z

My dad, Leonard, who died in 2000, spoke of cousins from Detroit. The problem is - I have no idea if they were Woloszyk cousins or Kizorek cousins. My grandfather, John Woloszyk, went to Detroit to visit his cousins around 1918 [right before or right after WWI]. I have some pictures that have the captions "John and the cousins from Detroit". I have never ever been able to find ANY relatives of John Woloszyk's parents. Their names were Thomas Woloszyk and Catherine Kizorek Woloszyk. I find it so hard to believe that both of them were only children - yet I can not find any brothers, sisters, or parents for them.

I do know that these "Detroit cousins" came to Chicago and visited my grandfather in the 1930's or 1940's. That's when my dad remembered meeting them.

Thanks for replying to my post so fast!

amycannon

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hwoloszyk1 — 2008-02-08 02:22:51Z

I am from Detroit. Father is Henry (deceased 1973), Grand parents Peter and Victoria

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ACANNON99 — 2008-02-07 14:13:22Z

I have changed my email address since my first post. It is now acannon99@comcast.net. The megapath email doesn't work. Still looking for a Woloszyk connection in Detroit.

My branch of the Woloszyk's were Polish National Catholic, if that is help.

amycannon

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hwoloszyk1 — 2007-05-15 18:28:45Z

I am a Woloszyk from the Detroit area. I don't have a lot of past information, but it would be fun to know if we are related.

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jamesawoloszyk — 2007-04-10 16:31:50Z

My Name is Jim Woloszyk ,and Peter and Victoria were my grandpatents. You can contact me at jamesawoloszyk@netzero.com. I have quite a bit of the family history.
Jim Woloszyk

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lifelongnomad — 2007-02-19 16:30:54Z

Hi Steve,

It's been awhile and thought I'd check in to see if you happen to find any Thomas/Tomas Woloszyks in your Dad's family tree.

Still haven't found anything new on him and hoping that you might have had better luck.

Thanks, Joan

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lifelongnomad — 2007-01-08 11:32:49Z

These were definitely them and I have all 3 census in my FTM. The 1920 one was interesting as that one has my grandfather living a couple of houses up from them. Sophia/Zophia married at 16.

I actually have all their death certificates including Tomas/Thomas as well as his marriage certificates but it does not mention his parents.

His obit from the Polish Genealogy Society did not have any brothers or sister or parents listed either. Hence the dead end...

I'll be anxious to hear if your father's tree has Tomas/Thomas in it when it arrives.

Again, thank you for your help. With such large families back then I cannot believe he was an only child w/no relatives!

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stevewolo — 2007-01-08 04:59:41Z

Looks like the name could be spelled differently. That could've been a prohibitive factor in searching for information.

Name: Tomasz Watoszek
[Thomas Woloszyk]
Home in 1900: Chicago Ward 15, Cook, Illinois
Age: 36
Estimated birth year: abt 1864
Birthplace: Poland;Germany
Relationship to head-of-house: Head
Spouse's name: Kate
Race: White
Occupation: View image
Immigration year: 1889
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Household Members: Name Age
Tomasz Watoszek 36
Kate Watoszek 28
John Watoszek 4
Stazy Watoszek 2
Agie Watoszek 4.12

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stevewolo — 2007-01-08 04:58:08Z

Name: Thos Woloszyk
Home in 1920: Chicago Ward 28, Cook (Chicago), Illinois
Age: 55 years
Estimated birth year: abt 1865
Birthplace: Germany
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's name: Kate
Father's Birth Place: Germany
Mother's Birth Place: Germany
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Sex: Male
Home owned: Own
Year of Immigration: 1887
Able to read: No
Able to Write: No
Image: 27
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Household Members: Name Age
Thos Woloszyk 55
Kate Woloszyk 49
Stella Woloszyk 22
Agnes Woloszyk 20
Frank Woloszyk 18
Sophia Woloszyk 15
Walter Woloszyk 12
Max Woloszyk 10
Lottie Woloszyk 8

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stevewolo — 2007-01-08 04:52:47Z

Joan,

This is what shows under 1930 Census Data. These Woloszyk's were from the Chicagoland area. I do not believe these Woloszyk's are related to my family but I'll double-check that information when I get the tree.

Name Age
Thomas Woloszyk 63
Catherine Woloszyk 59
Stella Woloszyk 32
Walter Woloszyk 22
Max Woloszyk 20
Lattie Woloszyk 17

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stevewolo — 2007-01-08 04:49:18Z

Hi Joan.

I'm to receive my father's work on the family tree at the beginning of this week and I'll give a shout back on the boards to see what I can find aoubt Tomas/Thomas and Katizna.

-Steven

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lifelongnomad — 2007-01-08 01:26:21Z

Hi Steve, Do you by any chance have a Tomas/Thomas Woloszyk married to a Katazina/K-Catherine Kizorek in your files? They are my great grandparents. Mom spoke of them often. She died in 2005 on my b-day and I never knew this side of the family. She would not speak of them... issues...

I have 2000 in my tree but only 25 from the Wolosyzk side... lots of pics w/no names though... They are like a dead end to me as I cannot find Tomas and Katazina! They had quite a few kids... my grandmother was Zophia Woloszyk.

Thanks for any help! Regards, Joan

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2005-08-08 18:02:04Z

The plot thickens..... I asked my aunt if she had ever met her grandfather, Johann and did he have any brothers. She did meet him and he did only speak Polish. She wasn't sure if he had a brother Thomas, but he DID have brothers that went to the United States.
The town they lived in was Alt Kirschau (German name) or Stara Kiszewa (Polish name). She said the town hall still has the birth records available and she will write and ask them to look for Thomas' birth record to see if he has the same parents as Johann. I will let you know as soon as we hear something.

WOLOSZYK CHICAGO/DETROIT CONNECTION

2004-06-06 22:02:32Z

I have been trying to trace my dad's family tree for some time now...and have hit a dead end. I have a great-grandfather I am trying to trace. His name is Thomas Woloszyk, born December 28, 1865. He married Katherine Kizorek at St. Hedgwig's in Chicago. They had eight children: John, Stella, Agnes, Frank, Sophie, Walter, Max, and Lottie. They all stayed in the Chicago area. My grandfather is John. There are no records of Woloszyk's in Chicago before the mid-1890's. I have pictures of John with "cousins from Detroit" dated 1917. I think that Thomas came from Detroit, had parents from Detroit, or brothers and sisters from Detroit. Any help with this would be surely appreciated.

Amy Woloszyk Cannon

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2004-05-18 01:29:34Z

My father is the 20th of the 21 children of Peter and Victoria Pokorski Woloszyk.

Frances Woloszyk

dianna_aubuchon — 2002-11-06 18:32:29Z

If anyone has any info on a Frances Woloszyk, who lived probably around 1790-1820ish, please email me. She is my grgrgrgrgrandmother.

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dwoloszyk — 2001-08-04 17:23:45Z

Any relations to the Woloszyk 's that lived in Posen and had 21 children by Peter and Victoria Woloszyk an know Otilia Who married Joseph Woloszyk and had a son named joseph Jr. and also one of the 21 siblings became a priest who just died on Fe. 8-2001?

Re: Frances Woloszyk

dwoloszyk — 2003-07-22 00:29:37Z

There was A Frances Woloszyk Daughter of Martin Jr. who married a Pilarski -I don't know his first name. Her mother was Rose(Lewandowski) they had 7 children--------Albin-Helen-Gertrude-Marion-Frances-Janet And Joseph. She lived in Posen Mi. I believe. Martin Jr. is the son of Martin Sr. and Mary(Piaskowski). Martin Sr. is the brother of Lawrence Sr. (who married Eva Gore). I hope thhis helps some . Do not reply to here- Please e-mail at aliwol722@aol.com

Re: Frances Woloszyk

dwoloszyk — 2003-07-04 01:53:26Z

There is a Frances Woloszyk that Married Watson Selwa ---daughter of Joseph and Rose (Klimazsewki) Woloszyk. Joseph was the son of Lawrence and Eva(Gore) Woloszyk-.

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dwoloszyk — 2003-05-12 23:29:56Z

Anthony Woloszyk wife Blandina died Jan. 30 - 2003--born Feb.23 in1906 and had 19 children -2sets of twins--11 are still living--she had 68 grandchildren-157 great grandchildren and 20 great-great grandchildren. Anthony Woloszyk was the son of Peter and Victoria(Pokorski) Woloszyk. Peter was the son of Lawrence and Eva (Gore) Woloszyk.

Re: Frances Woloszyk

dwoloszyk — 2003-05-03 23:38:27Z

There is a Frances Woloszyk that lives in St. Clair Shores Mi. 48081-and goes to St. Athansis Church in Roseville-on Thirteen mile and Kelly . she's too young to be youe great-grt-grt-grandmother but may be a cousin to you or ertc.

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stevewolo — 2007-01-06 03:08:08Z

My father, Dr. Carl Woloszyk has been working on our family tree for the Woloszyk family. He now has over 900 names in his log. My father's dad, my grandfather, was Andrew Woloszyk and he was 1st cousins with my Uncle Eddie Woloszyk who was 1 of the 21 siblings that you asked about. It is my understanding that all of those siblings have now passed. If you are looking for information on the family name I'd be happy to assist in anyway that I can.

Also, I believe I have a photo that showed up in the paper with all the siblings when they were younger. Sadly, the mother passed away giving birth to the last child.

-Steven Woloszyk

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ACANNON99 — 2005-09-06 03:58:14Z

Thank you so much for your help. I have reached a dead end here. Thomas appears to be the only Woloszyk in Chicago in the 1890's and all the Woloszyk's in Chicago that come after him seem to be descendants. He seems to have come from thin air! I can't find any of his relatives!

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ACANNON99 — 2005-08-06 05:25:33Z

I forgot to add, Thomas named his first son John which is prety close to Johann.

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ACANNON99 — 2005-08-06 05:23:53Z

I know that Thomas was born December 28 I think 1865. I know that he only spoke Polish and I think he was from Prussia. I believe he came into the United States around 1890 - he was married in Chicago in 1892 and had eight children.

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zooisland936 — 2003-07-21 20:30:00Z

I had a grandfather by the name of Joseph Woloszyk but he married someone named stella and they lived in Pennsylvania. They had a son Joseph, but he died as an infant. I have been trying to do a family tree on the woloszyk side and keep coming up empty. I'm pretty sure that the Joseph your talking about and my grandfather are 2 different people, but the name is not a common one and I am curious if there is a link somewhere along the lines. If you have any more info or know someone who might my email address is zooisland936@yahoo.com Thanks

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AKauneckas — 2005-07-12 00:55:32Z

My great grandfather was Johann Woloszyk, born on Jan. 23 1863 in Alt Dirschau, Prussia. My family didn't come to the US until the late 1950's so we are relatively resent "Woloszyk's". Johann's father was Paul Woloszyk who was born on Jan 11 1820 in Prussia. Do you know where Thomas or his parents were born? I have relative who still keep in touch with the "Woloszyk" side of the family in Poland. I could find out some further info if needed.

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@@aliwol722@aol.com — 2004-11-19 00:25:51Z

Anyone related to Lawrence Woloszyk and Eva (Gore) who had a son-- Peter who married Victoria Pokorski and they had 21 chidren all raised in Posen, MI. One was a priest -Fr. Ignatius. and Tony-the eldest had 17 children--4 sets of twins. Tony(Anthony) wife's name is Blanche-she is still living. I married Peter's son Henry. Lawrence and Eva was my husband's grandparents.

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@@aliwol722@aol.com — 2004-11-19 00:25:51Z

Does anyone know Mary Frances Woloszyk that lives at 29019 Taylor St. in Saint Clair shores, 48081--? Wondering if she is a relative of the Woloszyk's from Posen Mi. She goes to Athanasia Church in Roseville,Mi. Does she know of Lawrence and Eva Gore or Victoria(Pokorski) and Peter Woloszyk? Peter had 21 children. One of the children was a priest. Reply by e-mail only.

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@@aliwol722@aol.com — 2004-11-19 00:25:51Z

I know he is----I have the whole family tree and a lot of pictures and history of the family--parents-grandparents--siblings of parents and grandparents etc. I've been doing a lot of research and received a lot from distant cousins and relatives of your father's grandparents and their siblings. A nice picture of your father as a little boy standig by his father sitting in a chair. I've made history albums for both of my children and their children.--Nice remembrance.

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@@aliwol722@aol.com — 2004-11-19 00:25:51Z