This is the 1880 U.S. Census from Portage County, Wisconsin. The Wierzba named had been misspelled as Wirshba. Listed are: Vincent, Victoria, Vincent, Mary, Michael, Antonia, and Anna. Source: Year: 1880; Census Place: Sharon, Portage, Wisconsin; Roll: T9_1442; Family History Film: 1255442; Page: 125.1000; Enumeration District: 143; Image: . Best Regards, Al

Hello, Vincent and Victoria, with children, immigrated from Lipusz, Poland in 1872. After living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin until 1873, they moved to the township of Stockton, Portage County, Wisconsin. Vincent saved enough money, while living in Milwaukee, to purchase farm land in Stockton. Vincent and Victoria’s children are as follows: Johann – 12/13/1864 – Tuszkowy, […]

Here is the marriage record of Paul Kobs and Rosalia Grochowski, from St. Stanislaus’ Parish in Milwaukee, WI: Source: Church records, 1866-1921. Catholic Church. St. Stanislaus (Milwaukee, Wisconsin) (Main Author). Vol. 3. Baptism index, 1909-1911 (from p. 50) v. 4. Baptisms, 1866-1875; marriages, 1866-1876; deaths, 1866-1877 v. 5. Baptisms, 1875-1887 v. 6. Baptisms, 1887-1896 v. […]

Sept. 19, beloved mother of Mrs. Lucy Paruzynski, Amanda Malek, Sister M. Maurycya of Notre Dame convent, Mrs. Maryanna Klappa, Mrs. Anna Nowak, Leo Malek and Edward Malek; also survived by 1 daughter-in-law, 3 sons-in-law, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral Monday at 8:30 a.m. from residence, 706 W. Rogers st., to St. Stanislaus’ church. Interment Holy […]

Hello, This is the obituary of Frank Krzymianowski: Frank, aged 67 years, residence, 2335 W. Maple st., beloved husband of Josephine, father of Alex, Regina Skrobiszewski, Sophie Bolewski, Wanda Kobs and Lillian, brother of Stanely; also survived by 8 grandchildren, daughter-in-law, 3 sons-in-law and sister-in-law. Funeral services Thurs. at 9:30 a.m. from the Bruskiewitz Funeral […]

Hello, I would like to take the opportunity to share a Q & A interview that I have conducted with Adeline Sopa. Adeline Sopa has been a great inspiration for me and anyone who is passionate about Kashubian research. Whenever I start researching my Kashubian ancestry or heritage I find an article written by Adeline. […]

Hello, This weekend I will be posting a Q & A interview with Adeline Sopa. The answers to this interview should be of interest to anyone doing Kashubian and/or Portage County research. Best Regards,alwierz

Hello, Have you ever stumbled onto a hot lead? Have you ever thought that you have found a goldmine of information, a can’t miss sure thing? Well, that’s what I thought I had found a couple weeks ago… I was discussing old pictures with a friend, when he asked if I had any older Aunts […]

Hello, The family and I, have just gotten back from vacation in upper Wisconsin/Michigan. The fiancee has family that live there, so we try to visit yearly during the summer. It was a great time and can’t wait until we go up there again! With the weekend winding down and the work week slowly creeping […]