Brodzinski timeline
(under construction)
Origins
| before 1859 | Nicholas Brodzinski married Marga Klonowska in Poland. |
| 4/16/1859 | Albert Brodzinski (son of Nicholas and Marga) born in Szucie, Poland (death record) |
| 11/6/1864 | Frank Brodzinski (son of Nicholas and Marga) born in Szucie, Poland (natur. petition) |
| 3/19/1867 | Joseph Brodzinski (son of Nicholas and Marga) born in Szucie, Poland (Mary Jane) |
| 2/25/1870 | Margaretta Brodzinski (dau of Nicholas and Marga), also known as Sophie, born in Szucie, Poland (Mary Jane) |
| unknown | other children born to Nicholas and Marga include: Albert (Wojczech), John, Josefa, Katarzyna, and Ukasz - all born in Szucie, Poland |
| unknown | Marga Klonowska Brodzinski died in Poland (Mary Jane) |
| unknown | Nicholas Brodzinski married Agnes (maiden name unknown) in Poland (Mary Jane) |
| unknown | Walter Brodzinski (son of Nicholas and Agnes) born in Poland |
Immigration
| 6/17/1885 | Albert Brodzinski (son of Nicholas and Marga) immigrated to America aboard the SS Rhaetia, which had departed Hamburg on June 3rd for New York, arriving on the 17th. Onboard the same ship were John and Elizabeth Zielinski and family, including son Frank, who would grow up and marry Albert's sister, Margaretta! The Brodzinski's and Zielinski's came from different parts of Poland, so it's unlikely they knew each other there. It's much more likely that the families came to know each other through this chance encounter onboard ship. |
| 1887 | Margaretta "Sophie" Brodzinski immigrated to America (1920 census) |
| 5/26/1891 | Frank Brodzinski (son of Nicholas and Marga) immigrated to America aboard the SS Gera. The ship departed Bremen, Germany on April 14th and arrived in Baltimore on the 26th. Upon arriving in America, he set out for Michigan, settling in Menominee. (psgr list) |
| 5/18/1892 | Joseph Brodzinski (son of Nicholas and Marga) immigrated from Bremen to Baltimore, name of ship unknown. This information came from Joseph's declaration of intent in 1896. I have searched and have been unable to locate a passenger listing for Joseph in May of 1892, or any where else. |
| NOTE: No information has been found on the immigration of Nicholas, Marga, Agnes, and the other children. I believe that they did not immigrate to America, but instead, remained in Poland or passed away before the family immigrated. | |
The New World
| 4/23/1890 | Albert Brodzinski (son of Nicholas and Marga) married Kate Szukelski in Menominee, MI (marriage record) |
| 1892 | Frank Brodzinski (son of Nicholas and Marga) married Margaret Wotzka in Menominee, MI (1910 census) |
| 1893 | Joseph Brodzinski (son of Nicholas and Marga) married Apolonia Kaminska in Michigan. Joseph would have been around 26 years old, and Apolonia 20. (1910 census) |
| 10/31/1893 | Margaretta "Sophie" Brodzinski (dau of Nicholas and Marga) married Frank Peter Zielinski in Menasha, WI (marriage record) |
| 1/8/1894 | Frank Brodzinski (son of Nicholas and Marga) filed his declaration of intent to become a citizen of the United States in Menominee County, MI, and renounced forever his allegiance to the Czar of Russia. (decl of intent) |
| 1/22/1895 | John Zielinski (son of Frank and Sophie) born in Menasha (headstone) |
| 1895 | Frank Peter Zielinski and Margaretta "Sophie" Brodzinski (dau of Nicholas and Marga) and family resided in Menasha at NE corner of 3rd and Depere (1895 Menasha Directory) |
| 5/14/1896 | Anton Florian “Lawrence” Zielinski (son of Frank and Sophie) born In Menasha, WI (birth record) |
| 5/24/1896 | Anton Florian “Lawrence” Zielinski (son of Frank and Sophie) baptized in St. John’s Church in Menasha, WI by Rev Lucas Pescinski. Sponsors were Julian Pogalinski and Elizabeth Zielinski (Baptism record) |
| 10/26/1896 | Joseph Brodzinski (son of Nicholas and Marga) filed his declaration of intent to become a US citizen in Winnebago County, WI. In doing so, he renounced forever his allegiance to the Czar of Russia and began the naturalization process. (decl of intent) |
| 9/3/1897 | Joseph John Zielinski (son of Frank and Sophie) born In Menasha, WI (WWI draft card) |
| 6/5/1900 | 1900 US Census - Albert Brodzinski (32 - son of Nicholas and Marga), Katie (wife-28), Lena (dau-9), August (son-7), Emil (son-5), Victoria (dau-2), residing at 1216 Spies Ave in Menominee, MI. Albert and Katie had been married for 10 years. They had 4 children, all of whom were still living. It showed that Albert immigrated in 1884, which is incorrect (1885). He was naturalized, and worked as a laborer. |
| 6/11/1900 | 1900 US Census - Joseph Brodzinski (33 - son of Nicholas and Marga), Paulina (wife-27), Annie (dau-6), Mary (dau-5), John (son-4), Martha (dau-2), Clara (dau-1), residing on 3rd Street in Menasha, WI. Joseph and Paulina had been married for 7 years. They had 5 children all of whom were living. Joseph immigrated in 1888 (differs from naturalization petition) and was employed as a common laborer. Note last name misspelled Bregenski. |
| 6/12/1900 | 1900 US Census - Frank Brodzinski (34 - son of Nicholas and Marga), Margaret (wife-32), Leon (son-7), Helen (dau-5), Edward (son-4), Andrew (son-1), residing on Manitowoc Street in Menasha. The last name is spelled Brodenski, which is not correct. Frank and Margaret had been married for 9 years, and they had 4 children, all of whom were living. Frank immigrated in 1891 and Margaret in 1892. Frank is listed as naturalized, which is not true. Frank was employed, but the nature of the employment is not decipherable. |
| 8/26/1900 | Maryanna Zielinski (dau of Frank and Sophie) born In Menasha, WI (headstone) |
| 2/12/1902 | Frank Zielinski (son of Frank and Sophie) born In Menasha, WI (birth record) |
| 4/11/1902 | Frank Zielinski (son of Frank and Sophie) died In Menasha, WI, age 2 mths, buried at St. John’s Cemetery. (death record) |
| 4/20/1903 | Ben Zielinski (son of Frank and Sophie) born In Menasha, WI (birth record) |
| 4/3/1905 | Edward P. Zielinski (son of Frank and Sophie) born In Menasha, WI (headstone) |
| 6/1/1905 | 1905 WI State Census – Frank Zielinski (age 37 - son of John and Elizabeth), Sophia (wife-32), John (son-10), Floydice (Lawrence) (son-9), Joseph (son-8), Benny (son-3), Eddie (son-1), Menasha |
| 2/15/1906 | Maryanna Zielinski (dau of Frank and Sophie) died In Menasha, WI, age 5, buried at St. John’s Cemetery. (headstone) |
| 7/1/1906 | John Zelinski (son of Frank and Sophie) died in Menasha at the age of 11, buried in St. John’s Cemetery (headstone) |
| 4/16/1908 | Frank Zielinski (son of John and Elizabeth) purchased lot at 631 5th St in Menasha from Henry Nottling. (warranty deed) |
| 1908 | Martha Zielinski (dau of Frank and Sophie) born In Menasha, WI (1910 census) |
| 1909 | Roman (Raymond) Zielinski (son of Frank and Sophie) born In Menasha, WI (1910 census) |
| 4/19/1910 | 1910 US Census - Albert Brodzinski (50 - son of Nicholas and Marga), Kate (wife-37), August (son-16), Emil (son-14), Victoria (dau-12), Sylvester (son-9), John (son-5), Andrew (son-2), residing at 1216 Spies Ave in Menominee, MI. They had been married for 19 years, and they produced 7 children all of whom were still alive. Albert immigrated in 1885, and his naturalization process was pending (this differs from the 1900 census which showed he was already naturalized). Albert worked as a smelter in a bottling machine factory. |
| 4/21/1910 | 1910 US Census - Frank Brodzinski (46 - son of Nicholas and Marga), Magie (wife-42), Leon (son-16), Helena (dau-14), Eddie (son-13), Andrew (son-10), Felicia (dau-6), Ambrose (son-4), residing at 846 3rd Street in Menasha, WI. Frank and Margaret had been married for 17 years. They had 6 children, all of whom were living. Frank immigrated in 1890 (incorrect), and his naturalization was pending. Frank worked in a paper mill, Leon worked at Menasha Wooden Ware. |
| 4/22/1910 | 1910 US Census - Joseph Brodzinski (42 - son of Nicholas and Marga), Apolonia (wife-38), Anna (dau-16), Mary (dau-14), Johnie (son-13), Martha (dau-12), Clara (dau-10), Mathilda (dau-9), Sophia (dau-7), Elizabeth (dau-3), Edmund (son-1), Valeria (dau-2mths), residing at 781 Old Plank Road in Menasha, WI. Joseph and Apolonia were married 17 years. They had 11 children, 10 of whom were living. In 1904, a daughter Lucy was born into the family, but she died the same year. (headstone) Joseph immigrated in 1888, and his naturalization status was pending. Joseph was employed at Menasha Wooden Ware, Anna worked in a shingle mill. |
| 4/23/1910 | 1910 US Census – Frank Zielinski (age 38 - son of John and Elizabeth), Margaretta (wife-38), Lorens (son-14), Joseph (son-12), Ben (son-7), Eddie (son-5), Martha (dau-2), Roman (son-1) 631 5th St in Menasha, married 17 years, 9 children, 6 still living in 1910. |
| 4/26/1910 | 1910 US Census – Frank Zielinski (35 - son of John and Elizabeth), Lawrence (son-14) also listed with John Zielinski (brother age 27) and family in Fairbanks Township, Shawano Co., WI. Immigrated 1885 and naturalized. (why 2nd listing?) |
| 4/5/1913 | Joseph Brodzinski (son of Nicolas and Marga) filed his Petition for Naturalization in Winnebago County, WI. The family was residing at 803 3rd Street in Menasha. Joseph stated he was born in 1867 in Rush, Poland. Most likely the town name was a translation error. Joseph immigrated to the US in 1892. At the time of his petition, Joseph was married to Apolonia Kaminski, and the couple had 10 children. Annie, the oldest, was born in Iron Mountain, MI. All the others were born in Menasha, WI. This would indicate that the family moved from Iron Mountain, MI to Menasha, WI between November of 1893 and May of 1895. One of the witnesses for Joseph's Petition was John Strange, who ran the John Strange Paper Company, where Joseph was employed. John stated that he had known Joseph since January 1, 1903. (natur pet) |
| 4/18/1913 | Frank Brodzinski (son of Nicholas and Marga) filed his Petition for Naturalization in Winnebago County, WI. The family was residing at 846 3rd Street in Menasha. Frank was born in 1864 and immigrated to the US in 1891. He was married to Margaret Wotzka, and the couple had 6 children. Leonard, the oldest, was born in Menominee, MI. All the others were born in Menasha, WI. Frank filed his declaration of intent for naturalization on January 8, 1894 in Menominee, MI. This indicates that the family moved from Menominee, MI to Menasha, WI some time between January 1894 and July 1895. The petition includes a very poorly written, yet interesting signature. (natur pet) |
| 9/5/1913 | Frank Brodzinski and Joseph Brodzinski (sons of Nicholas and Marga) swore their Oaths Of Allegiance to the United States, completing the naturalization process, and becoming citizens of the USA. This would have been a big day for them and their families, and one can imagine much celebrating took place! Frank's oath ; Joseph's oath |
| 5/9/1917 | Lawrence Zielinski (son of Frank and Sophie) enlisted in the Wisconsin National Guard as Private First Class, assigned to Company “E”, 4th Wisconsin Infantry. |
| 6/5/1917 | Lawrence Zielinski (son of Frank and Sophie) registered for draft, 631 5th St in Menasha, worked as Hooper for Menasha Wooden Ware Co. Slender, 5’7-1/2” tall, blue eyes, light colored hair (WWI draft card) |
| 8/5/1917 | Lawrence Zielinski (son of Frank and Sophie) drafted into the army as a Private. Assigned to Company “B”, 32nd Division, 121st Field Artillery. Assigned to USS Leviathan for transport to WWI theater. Battles involved in: Rougemont Sec 6/11/18-7/23/18; 2nd Battle of the Marne 7/31/18-8/23/18; Soissons Front 8/28/18-9/7/18; Argonne Sec 9/23/18-11/8/18. |
| 5/19/1919 | Lawrence Zielinski (son of Frank and Sophie) honorably discharged from US Army in Fort Grant, IL. (discharge paper) |
The Later Years
| 1/6/1920 | 1920 US Census – Frank Zielinski (son of John and Elizabeth – age 47), Margaret (wife-49), Lorens (son-23), Joseph (son-22), Ben (son-16), Edward (son-14), Martha (dau-12), Roman (son-10), 631 5th St in Menasha. Frank immigrated 1895, naturalized 1906. Margaret immigrated 1887, naturalized 1904. |
| 1/14/1920 | 1920 US Census - Frank Brodzinski (54 - son of Nicholas and Marga), Margaret (wife-52), Andrew (son-20), Felicia (dau-15), Ambrose (son-13), residing at 846 3rd Street in Menasha, WI. Frank immigrated in 1893 (incorrect), and was naturalized in 1913. Margaret immigrated in 1894 and was also naturalized in 1913, by virtue of Frank. Frank was employed as a sweeper for the city. Andrew was a machine hand in a paper mill. Felicia worked in a shoe factory. |
| 1/14/1920 | 1920 US Census - Joseph Brodzinski (52 - son of Nicholas and Marga), Apolonia (wife-47), John (son-23), Clara (dau-20), Mathilda (dau-18), Elsie (dau-13), Edmund (son-11), Valeria (dau-9), Edna (dau-8), Joseph (son-4), residing at 838 3rd Street in Menasha, WI. This was the end of their rather large family - all told Apolonia birthed 13 children! Joseph immigrated in 1888 and was naturalized in 1913. Apolonia immigrated in 1874 and was also naturalized in 1913. Joseph worked as a beaterman for the John Strange Paper Company. John and Mathilda also worked in a paper mill, while Clara worked for Menasha Wooden Ware. |
| Approx 1921 | Lena Jankowski (dau of Mike and Rosa) returned to Menasha from Antigo. Moved in with the Danowski’s, and got a job at Jersild’s Knitting Mill, spooling yarn at $0.50 per hour. She worked there for 5 years. During this time, Lena went with Mrs. Danowski on a visit to Margaret Zielinski’s house, where she was introduced to Lawrence Zielinski. The couple dated for about 3 years before getting married. |
| 1/15/1923 | Albert Brodzinski (son of Nicholas and Marga) died in Menominee, MI. (death record) It appears that he lived in Menominee continuously from the time he arrived in the USA until his death. |
| 6/17/1924 | Lawrence Zielinski (son of Frank and Sophie) purchased lot at 635 5th St in Menasha from Frank and Sophie Zielinski for $300. Had a house built before the wedding. The builder's name was Frank Ezdepski, and the house cost $4200. Lawrence had $3000 and Lena had $1500. Paid cash except for $1000 mortgage from Lena's mother, interest free. |
| 8/24/1924 | Lawrence Zielinski (son of Frank and Sophie – age 28) married Apolonia “Lena” Jankowski (dau of Mike and Rosa - age 24) at St. John’s Church in Menasha. Witnesses were Anna Jankowski, Benedict Zielinski, Helen Pawlak and Edward Bednarowski. Honeymoon in Antigo! (marr cert) |
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3/9/1927 |
Joseph Brodzinski
(son of Nicholas and Marga) and his son-in-law Boslow (William)
Sylwanowicz were
arrested for operating a moonshine
still! This was part of a prohibition raid on 14 Menasha homes by the
Sheriff's Department. Police confiscated two stills, cooling tanks, and
95 gallons of
moonshine from the Sylwanowicz residence and an additional two stills
and 25 gallons of moonshine from the Brodzinski residence! Joseph was fined $500,
William $600, which was a lot of money in those days! |
| 4/9/1930 | 1930 US Census – Margaret Zielinski (age 60 - wife of Frank) with Edward (son-25), Martha (dau-22), Raymond (son-21), 631 5th St in Menasha, married at 22 years of age, immigrated 1897, naturalized. Edward: pressman at print shop, Martha: telephone operator, Raymond: machine operator at paper mill. |
| 4/17/1930 | 1930 US Census - Frank Brodzinski (65 - son of Nicholas and Marga), Margaret (wife-63), Andrew (son-30), Ambrose (son-23), Harold Engel (soninlaw-26), Felicia Engel (dau-25), residing at 846 3rd Street in Menasha, WI. Frank was first married at age 26, Margaret at age 24. Frank immigrated in 1892 (incorrect) and is naturalized. Margaret immigrated in 1893 and is also naturalized. Frank was employed by the city. Andrew worked as a bartender. Ambrose was a back tender for a paper mill. Harold Engel was a candy maker. Harold and Felicia had been married approximately 3 years, and were renting from Frank. |
| 4/17/1930 | 1930 US Census - Joseph Brodzinski (62 - son of Nicholas and Marga), Apolonia (wife-58), John (son-33), Edmund (son-21), Valeria (dau-20), Joseph (son-14), Martin Kaminski (nephew-22), residing at 838 3rd Street in Menasha, WI. Joseph immigrated in 1888, Apolonia in 1872, and both were naturalized. Joseph, John, Edmund, and Martin all worked in a paper mill. Valerie worked in a pail factory. |
| 4/17/1930 | 1930 US Census – Frank Zielinski (age 60 - son of John and Elizabeth / husband of Margaret) renting room at 895 Plank Road in Menasha from Joseph Trader for $6 per month. Married at 21 years of age, immigrated 1887, naturalized, laborer at Paper Mill. |
| 4/25/1930 | 1930 US Census - Kate Brodzinski (60 - widow of Albert), Michael (son-19), residing at 1216 Spies Ave in Menominee, MI. Michael worked as a laborer in an electric factory. |
| 4/25/1940 | 1940 US Census - Frank Brodzinski (76 - son of Nicholas and Marga), Margaret (wife-73), residing at 846 3rd Street in Menasha, WI. Frank was not employed. Frank's son Anton and daughter-in-law Elise were also living in the house, and they rented from Frank. |
| 4/25/1940 | 1940 US Census - Joseph Brodzinski (73 - son of Nicholas and Marga), Apolonia (wife-68), Valeria (dau-30), Joseph (son-24), Martin Kaminski (nephew-31), residing at 838 3rd Street in Menasha, WI. Joseph Jr. and Martin worked in a paper mill. |
| 5/20/1940 | 1940 US Census - Kate Brodzinski (70 - widow of Albert) residing alone at 1216 Spies Ave in Menominee, MI. |
| 1945 | Margaret Wotzka Brodzinski (wife of Frank) died in Menasha, WI at the age of 77. She is buried in St. John's Cemetery in Menasha. (headstone) |
| 1946 | Frank Brodzinski (son of Nicholas and Marga) died in Menasha, WI at the age of 81. He is buried in St. John's Cemetery in Menasha. (headstone) |
| 10/17/1947 | Margaretta “Sofia” Brodzinski Zielinski (wife of Frank) died in Menasha, WI at the age of 77. Buried in St. John’s Cemetery. (headstone) |
| 11/10/1950 | Joseph Brodzinski died in Menasha, WI at the age of 83. He was buried in St. John's Cemetery in Menasha. (Edmund's obit) |
| 1957 | Joseph John Zielinski (son of Frank and Sophie) died in Menasha, WI at the age of 60, buried at St. John’s Cemetery (headstone) |
| 5/1962 | Lawrence Zielinski (son of Frank and Sophie) retired from Marathon Corp. at 66. |
| 1/14/1964 | Lawrence Zielinski (son of Frank and Sophie) died in Menasha, WI at the age of 67. Cause of death Acute Myocardial Infarction and Coronary Artery Disease due to Ess. Hypertension (death cert) |
| 1/17/1964 | Lawrence Zielinski (son of Frank and Sophie) buried in St. John’s Cemetery. (death cert) Member of Lenz-Gazecki American Legion Post, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Neenah Barracks, Veterans of WWI, of which he was installed as junior vice commander. (obit) |
| 5/17/1966 | Ben Zielinski (son of Frank and Sophie) died In Menasha, WI, age 63 (death card) |
| 3/10/1975 | Edward P. Zielinski (son of Frank and Sophie) died In Menasha, WI age 69, buried in St. John’s Cemetery (headstone) |
| 5/31/1992 | Apolonia “Lena” Jankowski Zielinski (wife of Lawrence) died in Menasha, WI at the age of 92, Buried in St. John’s (death card) |
Synopsis
| Nicholas Brodzinski and Marga Klonowski | ||||
| son Albert | son Frank | son Joseph | dau Margaretta | Other Children |
| immigrated 1885 | immigrated 1891 | immigrated 1892 | immigrated 1887 | did not immigrate? |
| Menominee 1885? | Menominee 1891 | Iron Mountain 1893 | ||
| married Menominee 1890 | married Menominee 1892 | married Michigan 1893 | married Menasha 1893 | |
| died Menominee 1923 | Menasha 1895 | Menasha 1895 | died Menasha 1947 | |
| died Menasha 1946 | died Menasha 1950 | |||
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