Polish immigrants in Toledo built strong and large Catholic parishes and sought priests who understood their ethnic customs and language. Their parishes were very much
Read MoreWhen we experience summer in the midwest, it can be very hot. However, we have modern conveniences than our ancestors did not have 75-100 years
Read MoreMany immigrants into Toledo took the route of self-employment or owning their own shops–groceries, dress shops, tailoring, etc. Każmierz Czarnecki did just that–he was a
Read MoreEdna and Florence are first cousins to me, they are the grandchildren of my great-grandparents Joseph Plenzler and Eva Dauer. Edna was born in 1911;
Read MoreMany Toledoans are probably familiar with the Walinski name, the legal and political family that produced lawyers and judges. The name has been associated with
Read MoreCasper Koralewski was married to my grand aunt, Rose Przybylski. He was the son of Piotr and Katarzyna Obarska. His father was born in Grabowo,
Read MoreFr. A. J. Suplicki, pastor of St. Anthony Parish, was a Vice President of the Polish Catholic Union and a member of the Executive Committee
Read MoreDid you ever wonder what your ancestors did for entertainment? While reading and transcribing and translating Polish news articles, I’m coming across a wonderful treasure
Read MoreBirth: 15 March 1886, Poland Death: 26 February 1945, Toledo, Ohio Relationship to me: Unknown Birthplace: likely Rzekun or Jarnuty Ostrołęka County, Masovian Voivodeship Konstanty was a bit
Read MorePer the Holland Springfield Spencer Historical Society, Alexander Drabic was born on December 28, 1910 in a log cabin on Wolfinger Road to John Drabik
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