PETERSON- -SZMCZYK- NIEZGODA

FAMILY CONNECTION

JOSEPH SZMCZYK,

SON OF ANTHONY SZMCZYK & ANNA CZUPER

MYRON FLOREN

SCHNEIDER POLKA

24 HITS CD

POLAND

NEW YORK

LITHUANIA

CALVARY CEMETERY

Johnson City, Broome county

New York

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AMELIA KUSICK SYMCHIK

(Midlred) "MILLIE

1904- 1995

BURIAL

Calvary Cemetery

Johnson City, Broome County, New York,

Memorial ID findagrave 92167719

AMELIA KULSICK SYMCHIK

Photo by findagrave volunteer PAUL R.

Amelia Kulsick born 21 Aug 1904 married Joseph Simchick, son of Anthony and Anna Czuper Simchick. According to Ed's time line, 1893 Jozef Szymczyk born in poland. Amelia ( Meakie Kolshinskey per register of birth, born in Kingston, Luzerne county PA. Parents Joe and Katey, residing in Pain (Payne) Street in Kingston. Joseph is buried in St Hedwig cemetery, larksville PA, Amelia is in Calvary Cemetery, Johnson City NY. She was 91 when she passed away at the Millard Filmore sub Hosp, Amherst Erie County NY. Her occ was Maintain education, SUNY binghamton NY.

Emilia Kulsick was baptized at St Hedwig church, kingston PA, her god parent were Andreas Dembski and Francisa Ciesluk

(Ed;s Notes)

8/29/1931 Wilkes-Barre Record newspaper reports death of Joseph Synchik [sic] in rockfall at the Dorrance Colliery, Lehigh Valley Coal Co. on 8/28/1931. Survived by wife Amelia, daughters Eleanor and Lucia, and brothers Frank and Andrew of Kingston and Anthony of Plymouth.

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ELEANOR AND MICHAEL

Photo by findagrave volunteer Paul R. .

ELEANOR SYMCHIK NIEZGODA

1925-2006

Calvary Cemetery

Johnson City, Broome County, New York,

Memorial ID findagrave 89479045

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WEDDING ANNOUCEMENT

Amelia Symchik of 35 Covert Street, annouced the marriage of her daughter Eleanor to Michael niezgoda of 231 State Stree Larksvill on 2 June at StMary's church Nanticoke PA.

Niezgoda 20 June 1946 in Naticoke PA Michael died in Jun 1972, according to Ed's time line, he particapted in a horseschool at the Lehman HS in Lehman PA. He was returning from Michelle's , his daughters wedding in NJ. Both Eleanor 1925- 2006 andMichael 1925-1972 are buried in Calvary Cemetery, Broome county Johnson City NY. Michelle married Richard Navarre 21 Dec 1967.

Michaels father Michael Niezgoda Sr, died 21 Dec1967 returning to NJ following Michelle's wedding.

Michael age 21, was a dental tech, lived on 221State street, Larksville, son of Michael Niezgoda and Wanda Zwadniak, both born in Larksvile PA. Michelle's christeningwas at ST Ignatius chruch, her god parents were Lucia Symchick and Coyle McCarthy, a uncle on the Niezgoda side.

(Notes from Ed Kulsick)

Michael, son of Michael Niezoda Sr.and Wanda Zwardiak from LarksvillePA. Michael passed away after partiscipating in a horse show at Lehman HS , Lehman PA.

Michael's marriage application, he was 21, dental tech, residence231 State St, Larksville Pa, where he was born. His wife Eleanor, 20, cashier, residence 35 Covert St, Kingston PA.daughter of Joseph and Amelia Kulsic Symchik, a baker's helper.

Michael and Eleanor married 20 June 1946 in Nanticoke PA.Their daughter Michelle was born in Kingston Hospital, Kingston PA 16 Jun 1947. Michelle married Richard Navarre 21Dec 1967.

Daughter Linda Niezgoda was born in Kingston Hosp 27 Apr 1947,at her christening, her god parents were Yolanda Niezgoda (aunt) and Vincent Peterson.

Eleanor passed away 2 Dec 2006 at age 81.

1940 census

State: PA

County:- Larksville Boro

Ward: 6

274 Howard Street Larksville PA

Line 43- Niezgoda, Michael HD Hse age 43, married born in PA, completed HS 4 yrs, Occ: salesman, auto dealer

Line 44- Wanda, wife age 41, born PA Married, completed 2 yrs HS, occ: Tax cleark court house

Line 45- Michael Jr, son, single ag 15, school 8, born in PA

Line 46- Helen, Daug age 18, single, School H4, born in PA

Line 47- Clara, daug age 15 single, age 15 school 8, born pa

Line 48- Leonard, son, age 12 single, school 7, born pa

Plymouth, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

MICAHEL NIEZGODA

WANDA NIEZGODA

MICHAEL & WANDA MARRIAGE APP

MICAHEL NIEZGODA

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Bay Pine National Cemetery

Bay Pines, Pinellas County, Florida

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LUCIA & VINCENT PETERSON

Photo by findagrave volunteer :guillermo

LUCIA SYMCHIK PETERSON

4 Nov 1926-3 Mar 2008

Bay Pines National Cemetery

Bay Pines, Pinellas County, Florida,

Plot Section F Site 545

Memorial ID Findagrave 51062078

Lucia, duaghter of Joseph Simchik and Amelia, Kulsick was born 4 Nov 1926 at 35 Covert St, Kingston PA. At her christening, her god parents were Anthony Symchik and Anna Williams. Lucia married Vince Peterson 1 May 1948 in Kingston PA. Thier daughter Gloria Peterson was born in Cortland NY 3 Mar 1952.

Vincent Peterson born 21 Mar 1925 died 7 Dec 2005 at age 80, in Sarasota Fl, buried in Pines National Cemetery, St Petersberg, Pinellas Co, FL. He was a CPL in the US Army and awarded the Purple Heart.

Lucia passed away 3 Mar 2008 at age 81 in Sarasota Florida and is also buried with her husband in Pines National Cemetery, St Petersburg Florida

VINCENT FRANCIS PETERSON

21 Mar 1925- 7 Dec 2005

Bay Pines National Cemetery

Bay Pines, Pinellas County, Florida,

Plot Section F Site 545

Memorial ID Findagrave = 51062078

VINCENT FRANCIS PETERSON

21 Mar 1925- 7 Dec 2005

Son of Anthony Peterson and Mary Solowwicz, both born in Lithuania. Vincent was a WW2 Army Veteran, awarded the Purple Heart. He served from 6 Sept 1943- 24 Dec 19454. Anthony and Mary had 6 children.

Frank 1907-

Elizabeth- 1908-1986- Married George Batory 1902-1981

Catherine 1909- 1986 married Leo Kairo, FG # 204856343

Leo Kairo son of August Kairo and Victoria Zuranski

Mary 1921- 2007 Married Stanley Zegaczenski 1913-1970 FG# 190107178 and later Peter Pisack 1921-2007 FG# 204852994

Vincent 1925 - FG # 51062082- Married Lucia Simchick FG # 5162078

Eleanor 1929- 2013. Married Raymond Davis 1927-1991

Anthony Peterson was born in Lithuania 15 Jun 1875, the son of Adam Petruszauckas and Mary Lakalawicz.

1910 CENSUS

STATE: PA

COUNTY- LUZERNE

INC PLACE: LARKSVILLE BOUROUGH

39 State Street Larksville PA

Line 22- Peterson, Anthony, Head of House, Male/ whitw age 35 (1875)- in present marriage for 7 years. born in Lithunia, both parents also born there. He immig to the US in 1903- AL, speaks Lithuanian- Occ- Coal Miner in the coal mines. Rents his home, born in Russia.

Line 23- Peterson, Mary (Solowicz), Wife, Born in Lithunia, both parents also born there. Female/ white age 24 ( 1886), 7 years in present marriage, 3 children born, 3 living. She immig to the US in 1904, Speaks English. Occ: none

Line 24- Peterson, Frank, son age 3 (1907) Male/ white, , Born in PA

Line 25- Peterson, Elizabeth, Daug age 2 (1908) born in PA female/ white

Line 26- Peterson, Katherine, Daug age 1 (1909) born in PA female /white

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1920 CENSUS

STATE: PA

COUNTY: Luzerne

INC PLACE: Larksville Boro

287 East Broadway

Line 64: PETERSON, Anthony Head of house, make/white, age 44 (1876) born in Lithuania, married, immig 1904-Naturalized 1916- can read and write, parents born in Lithuania. Can speak English, Occ- Miners, coal mines. owns home mortgaged free.

Line 65:- PETERSON, Mary, wife age 34 (1886) married, born in Lithuania, immig 1905, Naturized 1916, can read and write, able to speak English. Parents born in Lithuania.

Line 66: PETERSON, Frank, son, male/ white age 23 (1907) Born in PA attn school, can read and write and speak English.

Line 67- PETERSON, Eliabeth, daug, female/ white age 12( 1908) born in PA

attn sch, can read and write, speaks English.

Line 68- PETERSON, Catherine, daug, female/white age 9 ( 1911) attn school, can read and write, speaks english

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1930 CENSUS

STATE; PA

COUNTY: LUZERNE

INC PLACE: LARKSVILLE BORO

WARD OF CITY 6

287 East Broadway

Line 53- PETERSON, Anthony, head of house, rents home, Male/white age 54 (1876) Married, can read and write speaks Lithuanian, Immig 1904- Naturalized, . Occ- Miner, coa lmines. Age at first marriage 28. Owns house valued at 5,000, has a radio set.

Line 54- PETRSON, Mary- wife female/white age 45 ( 1885), Married. Age at first marriage 19. can read and write, Immig 1905- Naturalized, speaks English

Line 55- PETERSON, Frank, son- male/white age 23 (1907) born in PA single, can read and write.

Line 56- PETERSON Elizabeth- Daug- female/white age 22 (1908) born in PA

can read and write, speaks English. Occ: Laborer in a Tin Factory, single

Line 57- PETERSON, Catherine, Daug female/white age 20 (1910) born in PA can read/write, speaks english

Line 58- PETERSON Mary, daug female/white age 9 (1921) born in PA, attn school, can read/write, speaks English, single

Line 59- PETERSON Vincent- son, male/white age 5 (1925) born in PA, speaks English, single

Line 60- PETERSON, Eleanor daug femle/white age 2 (1928) born in PA, speaks English, single.

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1940 CENSUS

STATE: PA

COUNTY: LUZERNE

INC PLACE: LARKSVILLE BORO

WARD CITY 6

287 EAST BROADWAY

Line 74- PETERSON, Anthony- head of house, male/white age 65 (1875) born in Lithuania, highest grade attended 3rd, occ- Miner, coal mines. owns home valued at 1500.00, wage worker private work.

Line 75- PETERSON-Mary wife female/white age 53 (1885) married, highest grade 2nd grade, born in Lithuania.

LINE 76- PETERSON Mary, Daug female/white age 19 (1921) born in PA, Single, Occ- New worker

Line 77- PETERSON Vincent, son male/white age 15 (1925) born PA 1 year HS.

Line 78- PETERSON, Eleanor, daug female/white age 11 (1929) born PA

Line 79- KAIRO/KOIRO, Leo- son in law male/white age 32 (1908) 2 yrs HS, Edwardsville. Occ- Salesman retal bakery

LINE 80- PETERSON, Catherine (KAIRO/ KORIO) Daug female /white age 30 (1910 born PA Married, 4yrs HS

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Saint Casimir's Lithuanian Catholic Cemetery

Hunlock Creek, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Anthony Peterson

15 Jun 1875- 26 Mar 1943

BURIAL

Saint Casimir's Lithuanian Catholic Cemetery

Hunlock Creek, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania,

Memorial Findagrave ID 204852481

Mary Sokalavich Peterson

4 Mar 1886- 24 Feb 1954 (aged 67)

Larksville, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania,

BURIAL

Saint Casimir's Lithuanian Catholic Cemetery

Hunlock Creek, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA

Memorial ID Findagrave 175752659

MARY PETERSON OF LARKSVILLE BURIED YESTERDAY
Mrs. Mary Peterson, mother of Frank Peterson, Larksville high school teacher, was buried yesterday morning with largely attended services from the home, 287 E. Broadway, Larksville.
A solemn high mass of requiem was celebrated in St. Casimir's Church, Larksville, by Rev. A. J. Sinkiwicz, celebrant; Rev. Anthony Norkunas, deacon and Rev. John Dastick, sub-deacon. Joseph Malo was soloist, accompanied by P. J. Karazusky.
Pallbearers were Michael Shimko, supervising principal of the Larksville schools; Chester Orzeck, Andrew Laccek, Peter Stazinski, Stephen Poleski and Stanley Simonds, all members of Larksville high school faculty.
Interment was in the parish cemetery, Muhlenburg.
(Wilkes-Barre Sunday Independent, 28 Feb 1954)

Leo Matthew Kairo

1908 Mar 1988 (aged 79–80)

BURIAL

Saint Casimir's Lithuanian Catholic Cemetery

Hunlock Creek, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA

Memorial Findagrave ID 204856343

Catherine Peterson Kairo

21 Feb 1908- Feb 1986 (aged 77–78)

BURIAL

Saint Casimir's Lithuanian Catholic Cemetery

Hunlock Creek, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Memorial Findagrave ID 204856552

Mary Peterson pisack

1921- 15 Aug 2007 (aged 85–86)

Burial

Saint Casimir's Lithuanian Catholic Cemetery

Hunlock Creek, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Memorial Findagrave ID 20485299

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Saint Hedwigs Cemetery

Larksville, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

AUGUST AND VICTORIA

Photo Dorothy Snyder

Victoria Zuranski Koiro

1875- 1958 (aged 82–83)

BURIAL

Saint Hedwigs Cemetery

Larksville, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Memorial Findagrave ID 95078819

August Koiro

1866- 1928 (aged 61–62)

BURIAL

Saint Hedwigs Cemetery

Larksville, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Memorial Findagrave ID 95078801

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BIRTH CERTIFCATES

ELIZABETH PETERSON

16 Jan 1908

Daughter of Anthony Peterson & Mary Sokalavich

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DEATH CERTIFICATES

ANTHONY( Petruzauckas) PETERSON

15 Apr 1895 -26 Mar 1943

Son of Adam Petruzauckas and Mary Lakkaiwicz

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OBITS

MARY PETERSON FG #175752659

ANTHONY PETERSON FG # 204852481

Mrs. Mary Peterson, mother of Frank Peterson, Larksville high school teacher, was buried yesterday morning with largely attended services from the home, 287 E. Broadway, Larksville.
A solemn high mass of requiem was celebrated in St. Casimir's Church, Larksville, by Rev. A. J. Sinkiwicz, celebrant; Rev. Anthony Norkunas, deacon and Rev. John Dastick, sub-deacon. Joseph Malo was soloist, accompanied by P. J. Karazusky.
Pallbearers were Michael Shimko, supervising principal of the Larksville schools; Chester Orzeck, Andrew Laccek, Peter Stazinski, Stephen Poleski and Stanley Simonds, all members of Larksville high school faculty.
Interment was in the parish cemetery, Muhlenburg.
(Wilkes-Barre Sunday Independent, 28 Feb 1954)

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MARRIAGES

Elizabeth Peterson married George Batory, son of Benidict Batory. and Agnes Boyer. She was 23 years old, a mill hand laborer. George was 27 years old, a laborer, his father was a coal miner. They were married on 10 Nov 1931.