Hello, Below is the obituary of my great-grandfather, John Tobiasz. One of the key take-away’s from this obituary is the entry of a brother named Stephen who was still living in Poland in 1959 (in bold font). John Tobiasz Tobiasz: John, Sept. 7, aged 70 years, of 3313 W. grant st.,beloved husband of Antoinette Tobiasz […]

Hello, I would like to ask a question. What ever happened to the Polish Genealogical Society of Wisconsin? I understand that the organization ceased its existence in 2005, but why? Milwaukee and the whole state of Wisconsin hosts one of the largest Polish-American populations in the United States. The Polish Genealogical Society of America is […]

Hello, Polish-American heritage and culture in Milwaukee, Wisconsin must not be forgotten. I would like to post a quote from a book that was edited by Jerome Anthony Watrous, “Yes, though our Polish colony in Milwaukee has justly been called the “Gem of the Polish Colonies in America,” yet our Polish compatriots are ever ready […]

Hello, Kazimierz Pulaski was made an official U.S. citizen this month, coinciding with the commemoration of Polish-American Heritage Month. More info can be found at a highly recommended site for Polish-American news called the Polish American Journal Today. In Milwaukee, Wisconsin, there is a park named in his honor on the city’s east side near […]

Hello, Today, I have received an obituary that I ordered from the Milwaukee Public Library’s Ditto copying service. I found the obituary listed on the Kuryer Polski Indexing Project Search located on the PGSA website. I had taken a random shot on this obituary of Anna Kobs. I was pleasantly surprised at the results….The picture […]

Hello, I am not looking for this article to be a rant or negative post, but I do want my feeling represented. Personally, I come from a family from the south-side of Milwaukee, which was originally predominately Polish. After years of distancing ourselves from being Polish, we lived as just another culture in the Milwaukee […]

Hello, This article has been written for 22nd edition of the Carnival of Central and Eastern Genealogy. This is my story of breakthroughs, roadblocks, more breakthroughs, and then followed with more roadblocks. Although roadblocks can be a pain while researching, it also allows us to learn different tools, angles, records, and ways of looking at […]

Hello, Today, I went to Milwaukee’s Family History Center, which is located in Hales Corners, Wisconsin. My friend Kirt had asked if I wanted to go with him, he is just starting to research his Polish ancestors and wanted to look through some films. The Hales Corners location has an extensive collection of films dealing […]

Hello, Below are scanned pictures of the pamphlet and brochure that were handed out at the Basilica of Saint Josaphat’s Exhibit. They contain history and information about the basilica. Click on each picture to enlarge. Source: The Basilica of Saint Josaphat. Welcome!. Brochure: Cover. Milwaukee, WI: 2009. Source: The Basilica of Saint Josaphat. Welcome!. Brochure: […]

Hello, Here are some more pictures that I took while walking through the exhibits in the Polish Cultural Village. The first two pictures are taken of displays that provided history and information about certain areas in Poland. Sorry that the pictures don’t provide more deatil….. Source: Personal. Photograph. June 20, 2009. Digital image. Polishfest Picture […]