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Descendants of Jacob Delinski

 

 

Generation No. 1

 

1.  JACOB2 DELINSKI  (BARTHOLOMEJ1) was born June 26, 1822 in Lukowo, Poznan, Poland.  He married FRANCISCA POKORNA November 19, 1845 in Lekno, Prussian Poland, daughter of SIMON POKORNY and CATHARINA MALECKA.  She was born Abt. 1816 in Lekno, Prussian Poland.

 

Notes for JACOB DELINSKI:

Source Karen Trzcinski  1-1-2005

 

Jacob DELINSKI was born on 26 Jun 1822 in Lukowo, Poznan, Poland. , , This is the birth date and place given in his baptismal record.  He was baptized on 30 Jun 1822 in Poznan, Poland. ,   The original record found in LDS film #2152566 reads, "The 30 June [1822] I Joannes Zolzedrawicz ], vicar, baptized the infant born the 26th of this same month, Jacobum, son of the laborer Bartholomei Delinski and Anna Tomkowianka, both Catholic, legally married.  Godparents: the laborer Stanislaus Jarkoski of Pradski [?spelling] and Anna Hermanska of Lukowo."

 

The priests were required to make several complete duplicates of the annual records each year for the church and civil authorities. Sometimes there are errors in the duplicates!

 

 He was godfather to Andreas Chelminiak on 6 Nov 1871 in Ludwikowo, Poznan, Poland.   The baptismal record reads, "Born 6 November 1871 at Ludwikowo, baptized 6 November 1871, Andreas legitimate son of Joannes Chelminiak and Marianna Lewandoska, Catholic civil.  Godparents: Jacobus Delinski and Josepha Mazur."

 

I don't know what relationship, if any, is between the Chelminiak family and the Delinski family.

 

  He was godfather to Barbara Rozanska on 28 Sep 1873 in Ludwikowo, Poznan, Poland.   The baptismal record reads, "Born 19 September 1873 at Ludwikowo, baptized 28 September, Barbara, legitimate daughter of Valentinus Rozanski and Magdalena Budnik, both Catholic inquil. Godparents:  Jacob Delinski and Emilia Piechoska."

 

I don't know what, if any, relationship Jacob had with this family. Information on this marriage taken from Death Certificate of son Andrew, given by Andrew's granddaughter,  Frances (F. Delinska) Kaminska.

 

Frances Padolna is his second wife.  His son was born in the 1840's in Poland.  His wedding to Frances took place in South Bend in 1900.  Jacob DELINSKI and Francisca POKORNA were married on 19 Nov 1845 in Lekno, Poland, Prussia - Germany. ,   Their marriage record reads, "19 November [1844] Rev. Adalbertus Jankowski, at Lekno, joined in holy matrimony Jacobus Delinski, a young man, 23 years old, and Francisca Pokorna, virgin, 28 years old; both Catholic.  Witnesses:  Joannes Paszkiewicz and Joannes Pakorny."

 

More About JACOB DELINSKI:

Baptism: June 30, 1822, Lukowo, Poznan, Poland

God Parents: Stanislaw Jarkoski & Anna Hermaniska

 

Notes for FRANCISCA POKORNA:

Source  Karen Trzcinski  1-1-2005

 

Francisca POKORNA was born about 1816.   This tentative birth year is figured from her age at marriage.  1844 - 28 = 1816

 

She was godmother to Laurentius Pokorny on 28 Jul 1844 in Mrowiniec, Poznan, Poland.   I think that this is her nephew, but haven't yet (March 2003) completely traced the lineage.The actual baptismal record reads, "Born 9 July 1844 at Mrowiniec, baptized 28 July 1844 Laurentius, legitimate son of Simon Pokorny and Catharina Malecka, Catholic villeins.  Godparents:  Thomas Wawrzywiakoski and Francisca Pokorna."

 

She was godmother to Agnes Granowska on 26 Dec 1869 in Ludwikowo, Poznan, Poland.   The baptismal record reads, "Born 23 December [1869] at Ludwikowo, baptized 26 December [1869], Agnes, legitimate daughter of Martinus Granowski and Catharina Sierzchala, Catholic inquil. Godparents:  Joannes Przybylski and Francesca Delinska." I don't know the relationship, if any, that Francesca has to these people.

 

 She was godmother to Pelagia Mikolajczak on 21 Jan 1872 in Lekno, Poland, Prussia - Germany.   The baptismal record reads, "Born 20 Jan. 1872 at Lekno, baptized 21 January, Pelagia, legitimate daughter of Michael Mikelajczak and Victoria Rejzner, both Catholic inquil. Godparents:  Michael Wozny and Francisca Delinska."  I don't know what relationship, if any, Francisca had to this family.

 

 She was godmother to Stanislaus Nowicki on 24 Mar 1872 in Ludwikowo, Poznan, Poland.   The baptismal record reads, "Born 23 March 1872 at Ludwikowo, baptized 24 March, Stanislaus, legitimate son of Valentinus Nowicki and Anna Pendzieska, both Catholic inquil.  Godparents:  Michael Kroenke and Francisca Delinska."  I don't know what relationship, if any, is between Francisca and this family.

 

 She was godmother to Constantia Piechoska on 26 Jan 1873 in Lekno, Poland, Prussia - Germany.   The baptismal record reads, "Born 26 January 1873 at Lekno, baptized 26 January, Constantia, legitimate daughter of Joannes Piechoski and Emilia Kwizam, both Catholic inquil.  Godparents: Andreas Piechoski and Francisca Delinska."

 

I don't know what relation, if any, Francisca has to this family.  Her name is given in her son Andrew's baptismal record.

       

Children of JACOB DELINSKI and FRANCISCA POKORNA are:

                  i.    MARIANNE3 DELINSKI, b. July 10, 1845, Lekno, Prussian Poland; d. January 12, 1857, Lekno, Prussian Poland.

 

Notes for MARIANNE DELINSKI:

Source Karen Trzcinski 1-1-2005

 

Marianna DELINSKI was born on 10 Jul 1849 in Lekno, Poland, Prussia - Germany.   This is the birthdate and place given in her baptismal record.  She was baptized on 10 Jul 1849 in Poznan, Poland.   The baptismal record reads, "Born 10 July [1849] at Lekno, baptized 10 July, Marianna, legitimate daughter of Jacobus Delinski and Francisca Pokorna, both Catholic villagers.  Godparents:  Laurentius Lochowicz and Victoria Kaczmarkiewiecz."  She died on 12 Jan 1857 in Lekno, Poland, Prussia - Germany.   The death record reads, "January 12, 1857 at L~ekno died Marianna Delinska, 7 years, Vill., legitimate daughter of Jacob Delinski and Francisca.  [untranslated phrase] Radzice."

 

More About MARIANNE DELINSKI:

Baptism: July 10, 1845, Lekno, Prussian Poland

God Parents: Laurentius Lochowicz and Victoria Kaczmarkiewiecz

 

                  ii.    JACOB DELINSKI, b. Aft. 1845, Lekno area, Prussian Poland; d. Aft. 1928, Poland.

 

Notes for JACOB DELINSKI:

Source Karen Trzcinski 1-1-2005

 

Jacob DELINSKI.  Jacob's name is given in his brother Andrew's obituary. According to the obituary, he was still alive and living in Poland in July, 1928.  I don't have a birth record from the Lekno films.

 

2.              iii.    ANDREW DELINSKI, b. October 23, 1846, Lekno, Prussian Poland; d. July 02, 1928, South Bend, IN.

                 iv.    ADALBERT DELINSKI, b. February 23, 1852, Lekno, Prussian Poland.

 

Notes for ADALBERT DELINSKI:

Source Karen Trzcinski  1-1-2005

 

Adalbert DELINSKI was born on 23 Feb 1852 in Lekno, Poland, Prussia - Germany.   This is the birth date and place given in his baptismal record.  He was baptized on 24 Feb 1852 in Lekno, Poland, Prussia - Germany. ,   The baptismal record reads, "Born 23 February [1852] at Lekno, a legitimate son, Adalbertus, baptized 24 February [1852] by Rev. Adalbertus Jankowski; son of Jacobus Delinski and Francisca Pokorna, both Catholic Vill.  Godparents:  Joannes Plucinski and Marianna Rozwarska." He was godfather to his niece Catharina Delinska on 17 May 1874 in Poznan, Poland.   Catharina was the daughter of Andreas Delinski and Marianna Je~drzejczak, Adalbert's brother and sister-in-law.

 

More About ADALBERT DELINSKI:

Baptism: February 24, 1852, Lekno, Prussian Poland

God Parents: Joannes Plucinski and Marianna Rozwarska

 

                 v.    ANIELA DELINSKI, b. May 01, 1855, Lekno, Prussian Poland; d. December 15, 1856, Lekno, Prussian Poland.

 

Notes for ANIELA DELINSKI:

Source Karen Trzcinski 1-1-2005

 

Aniela DELINSKI was born on 1 May 1855 in Lekno, Poland, Prussia - Germany.   This is the birth date and place given in her baptismal record.  She was baptized on 3 May 1855 in Lekno, Poland, Prussia - Germany. ,   The baptismal record reads, "Born 1 May [1855], a legitimate daughter at Lekno, Aniela, baptized 3 May [1855] by Rev. Adalbertus Jankowski; daughter of Jacobus Delinski and Francisca Pokorna, both Catholic villagers.  Godparents:  Laurentius Manszwikoski and Aniela Theodinski."

 

               I am unsure of the exact spelling on either godparent! The duplicate record gives the godparents as, "Laurentius Moncznikoski and Aniela Kurlinska."  She died on 16 Dec 1856 in Lekno, Poland, Prussia - Germany.   The death record reads, "Died 16 December [1856] at Lekno, Aniela Delinska, aged 1 year 5 months, legitimate daughter of Jacobus Delinski and Francisca.  Radzice

 

More About ANIELA DELINSKI:

Baptism: May 03, 1855, Lekno, Prussian Poland

God Parents: Laurentius Manszwikoski and Aniela Theodinski

 

                 vi.    JOSEPHA DELINSKI, b. December 27, 1857, Lekno, Prussian Poland.

 

Notes for JOSEPHA DELINSKI:

Source Karen Trzcinski 1-1-2005

 

Josepha DELINSKI was born on 27 Dec 1857 in Lekno, Poland, Prussia - Germany. ,   This is the birthdate and place given in her baptismal record.  She was baptized on 31 Dec 1857 in Poznan, Poland. ,   Her baptismal record reads, "Born 27 December [1857] at Lekno, baptized 31 December [1857], Josepha, legitimate daughter of Jacobus Delinski and Francisca Pokorna, both Catholic villagers.  Godparents: Adalbertus Donorski and Antonina Paszkiewicz."

 

More About JOSEPHA DELINSKI:

Baptism: December 31, 1857, Lekno, Prussian Poland

God Parents: Adalbertus Donorski and Antonina Paszkiewicz

 

                vii.    JOSEPH DELINSKI, b. February 18, 1860, Ludwikowo, Poznan, Poland; d. May 18, 1867, Ludwikowo, Poznan, Poland.

 

Notes for JOSEPH DELINSKI:

Joseph DELINSKI was born on 18 Feb 1860 in Ludwikowo, Poznan, Poland. This is the birth date and place given in his baptismal record.  He was baptized on 19 Feb 1860 in Poznan, Poland.   The baptismal record reads, "Born 18 February [1860] at Ludwikowo, baptized 19 February [1860], Josephus, legitimate son of Jacobus Delinski and Franciska Pokorna, both Catholic villagers.  Godparents: Valentius Marmurowicz and Apolonia Lochowicz."  He died on 18 May 1867 in Ludwikowo, Poznan, Poland.   This is the death date and place given in his burial record.  His death was due to a fever

 

More About JOSEPH DELINSKI:

Baptism: February 19, 1860, Ludwikowo, Poznan, Poland

God Parents: Valentius Marmurowicz and Apolonia Lochowicz

 

 

Generation No. 2

 

2.  ANDREW3 DELINSKI (JACOB2, BARTHOLOMEJ1) was born October 23, 1846 in Lekno, Prussian Poland, and died July 02, 1928 in South Bend, IN.  He married MARY JENDRZEJCZAK October 15, 1871 in Lekno, Prussian Poland, daughter of SZCZEPAN JENDRZEJCZAK and FRANCISCA MROZIANKA.  She was born September 06, 1852 in Redgoszcz, West Prussia, Poland, and died December 30, 1917 in South Bend, IN.

 

Notes for ANDREW DELINSKI:

Source: Karen T Trzcinski 1-1-2005

Andrew DELINSKI was born on 23 Oct 1846 in Lekno, Poznan, West Prussia , Poland

 

He was baptized on 23 Oct 1846 in Lekno, Poland, Prussia - Germany.   The baptismal record reads, "Born 23 October [1846], baptized 23 October [1846] Andreas,  legitimate son of Jacobus Delinski and Francisca Pokorna, both Catholic townsmen.  Godparents:  Adalbertus Rozwarski and Apolonia Lochowicz."

 

Andrew DELINSKI and Mary Anne JENDRZEJCZAK were married on 15 Oct 1871 in Lekno, Poland, Prussia - Germany. , ,   Their marriage record reads, "Hub. Redgoszcz: Andreas Delinski, young man of Ludwikowo  to Marianna Je[n]drzejczak, virgin of Huby Redgoszcz. His age 25 years; her age 21 years.  Bans proclaimed 18, 19 and 20 of September.  Witnesses:  Martinus Wojt and Ernesthas Gaether."

 

 

He immigrated on 6 May 1875.  The family is listed in Germans to America.  They sailed on the ship Cimbria from Hamburg and Havre, arriving in New York City on 6 May 1875.  Andrew, Marianna and their two eldest children, Martin and Katharina were the actual immigrants.  He was also known as Andreas Dolinski on 6 May 1875.

 

 He lived  at Scott Street South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana in 1876.

 

He was a worker at the J D Oliver plow works in South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana.

 

He was a member of the Polish Republican Club of the city of South Bend on 25 Aug 1880 in South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana.

 

His name appears in a South Bend Tribune Newspaper article of South Bend Tribune, Aug. 25,18 80 --

THE POLES TO THE FRONT -- TWELVE MORE DECLARE THAT THEY HAVE NOT BEEN BULL-DOZED

Yesterday the Tribune published the following letter, showing how utterly false was the charge of the democrats that they had been bull-dozed into the republican ranks.  To this letter yesterday was attached the signatures of 91 Poles.  There were 93 but two were duplicated by the compositor in setting them up.  We reproduce the letter with the names of 12 more Poles.  These are voluntary too. "Fair warning, we mean business."

 

He lived  at 1125 W. Ford St. South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana between 1883 and 1885.

 

 He retired about 1896 in Oliver's Plow Works, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.  He was a a moulder at the plow factory.  He retired after injuring his back per Aunt Honey.

 

He lived  at 532 S. Arnold South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana in 1903.   Listed with his wife Maryanna and daughter Stella.

 

 He lived  at 1524 Praire Ave. South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana between 1905 and 1910. ,   Listed at this address with his wife, Mary. Also giving this address were his children, Sophia, Stella and William.

 

He stood as godfather for Dorothea Kaminski on 24 May 1906 in South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana.   This was his granddaughter by his daughter Stella and her husband John Kaminski.

 

He stood as godfather to Adolia Anna Delinski on 24 Jan 1909 in South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana.   This is his granddaughter by his son Valentine and Josephine Paczkowski Delinski.

 

He lived  at 1524 Prairie Ave. South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana in 1910.

 

He stood as godfather to Andrew Barczykowski on 25 Oct 1918 in South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana.   This was his grandson by his daughter Sophia.

 

He lived  at 417 N. Walnut St. South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana between 1920 and 1928.

 

He died on 2 Jul 1928 in South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana.  The obituary reads, "Andrew Delinski, age 82, of 417 North Walnut street, died Monday at midnight in the residence following a seven weeks' illness. He was born in Poland, Oct. 23, 1845, and came to South Bend 50 years ago from that country.  Surviving are three] daughters, Mrs. Joan Wiertel, of Chicago, and Mrs. Sophie Barczykowski and Mrs. Frances Kaminski, of this city; one son, Valentine Delinski, a sergeant of detectives with the local police department; and one brother, Jacob, of Poland.  Twenty-one grandchildren and three great-grandchildren also survive.  The body may be viewed in the home.  Funeral services will be held Friday morning at 9 o'clock in St. Stanislaus' Roman Catholic church, the Rev. Roman Marciniak, C.S.C., the pastor, officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph's cemetery."  He was buried on 6 Jul 1928 in St. Joseph Cemetery, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.  He was a a day laborer and retired moulder who had worked at Oliver's manufacturing plows.  He was educated illiterate according to 1920 census.   He was Roman Catholic in St. Stanislaus Church, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.  There is some confusion with addresses in 1880.  The census gives a Dunham St. address, and the City Directory lists Arnold St..

 

A family story says that he walked to Chicago and back in 1893 looking for work. The U.S. was in a "bank panic" during early 1890's.

 

More About ANDREW DELINSKI:

Baptism: October 23, 1846, Lekno, Prussian Poland

Burial: July 06, 1928, St Joseph Cemetery, South Bend, IN

Emigration: May 06, 1875, SS Cimbria Hamburg to Castle Gardens NY

God Parents: Adalbert Rozwarski & Apolonia Lochowicz

 

Notes for MARY JENDRZEJCZAK:

Source: Karen Trzcinski 1-1-2005

Mary Anne JENDRZEJCZAK was born on 20 Aug 1850 in Redgoszcz, Wagrowiec, West Prussia, Poland.

 

This is the birthdate and place given in her baptismal record.  She was baptized on 1 Sep 1850 in Redgoszcz, Poznan, Poland.   Her baptismal record reads, "Born 20 August 1850 at Huby Redgoszcz, baptized 1 September 1850, Marianna, legitimate daughter of Stephen Je[n]drzejak and Francisca Mroz, Catholic, Vill.  Godparents: Joannes Leda and Francisca Leda."  She was born on 6 Sep 1852 in Poland - Prussia. ,   This is the birth date given on her death certificate and also in her obituary.

 

She immigrated on 6 May 1875.

 

She stood as godmother to Helena Parys on 8 Jan 1882 in St. Hedwige's Church, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.   The baptismal record reads, "Parys, Helena, born 8 January 1882 to Carols Parys and Anna Przekurek. Godparents:  Valentine Plaszewski and Maria Delinska."

 

She lived  at 1524 Prairie Ave. South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana in 1910.

 

She lived  at 417 N. Walnut South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana in 1917.

 

She died on 30 Dec 1917 in South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana.

 

Her South Bend Tribune newspaper obituary reads, "Mrs. Mary Delinski, 60 years old, wife of Andrew Delinski, 417 North Walnut street, died Sunday morning following a two years' illness with a complication of diseases. She was born in Poland Sept. 6, 1852, and came to this city 45 years ago. Besides her husband, six children survive her.  The funeral will be held Thursday at 9 a.m. from St. Stanislaus church.  Burial will be in St. Joseph's cemetery."

 

Her family paid $11.00 for nine masses to be said for her soul, per a note on her burial record.

 

Her death was due to mitral insufficiency and rheumatism   She was buried on 3 Jan 1918 in St. Joseph Cemetery, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana. ,   The burial record reads, "Died 30 Dec. 1917 Marianna Delinska, daughter of Stephan and Frances Jendrzejczak, aged 67 years, resident of South Bend, Indiana, buried 3 Jan. 1918 at South Bend, Indiana."

 

The priests  used "South Bend, Ind." to indicate St. Joseph Cemetery and "Notre Dame, Ind." to indicate Cedar Grove in the records at St. Stanislaus.  She spoke Polish not English.   She bore twelve children with seven still living in 1910.    Death certificate gives name as Maryanna Delinska.

 

More About MARY JENDRZEJCZAK:

Baptism: January 09, 1850, Redgoszcz, West Prussia, Poland

Burial: January 03, 1918, St Joseph Cemetery, South Bend, IN

God Parents: Joannes and Francisca Leda.

       

Children of ANDREW DELINSKI and MARY JENDRZEJCZAK are:

                  i.    MARTIN4 DELINSKI, b. November 08, 1872, Kiedrowo, West Prussia, Poland; d. September 05, 1898, Laporte County, IN.

 

Notes for MARTIN DELINSKI:

Source Karen Trzcinski 1-1-2005

Martin DELINSKI  was born on 8 Nov 1872 in Kiedrowo, Poznan, Poland.

 

He was baptized on 10 Nov 1872 in Kiedrowo, Poznan, Poland.   The baptismal record reads, "Born 8 November 1872 at Kiedrowo, baptized 10 November 1872 Martinus, legitimate son of Andreas Delinski and Marianna Jendrzejczak, Catholic inquil.  Godparents:  Andras Kasel, agricolae and Josepha Mazur, inquilina." .  He immigrated on 6 May 1875. ,

 

His immigration record as noted in Germans to America gives his age as three years old.  He immigrated on 6 May 1875,   Martin immigrated to the U.S. along with his parents and his sister Catharina, arriving in New York on 6 May 1875.

 

He died on 5 Sep 1898 in La Porte Co., Indiana.   Obituary reads, "TWO MEN MEET DEATH -- Run Down by A.C. & G.T. Train -- Frank Andrzejewski and Michael (Martin) Delinski, of South Bend, Killed in Laporte County -- Refused to Get Off the Track -- The Result Fatal -- Two South Bend [men] met death Monday morning by being struck by a Chicago & Grand Trunk train about two miles west of Mill Creek, Laporte county.  The accident occurred between 7 and 8 o'clock.  One of the men was Frank Andzejewski and the other a young man named Delinski.  It seems that four men, all Polish, boarded a Chicago & Grand Trunk passenger train early Monday morning to go to Fish lake, Laporte county, to spend the day.  The conductor refused to let them off at the ice houses at Fish lake which angered them, and they left the train at Stillwell.  Two of the men, Andrzejewski and Delinski, walked a short distance from the depot and sat or lay down on the track.  In a short time a train appeared and the men began to wave their hands. The engineer not understanding their actions, paid no attention to their signals further than to sound a warning whistle.  The men, however, refused to move and both were killed.  It is supposed that the men were under the influence of liquor.

 

Andrzejewski was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Andrzejewski, who reside on Arnold street.  Besides his parents he leaves several brothers and sisters.  He was about 24 years old and unmarried.  The remains were placed aboard a train during the evening and brought to this city.  The funeral was held Tuesday morning about 9 o'clock from St. Hedwige church, the pastor, Rev. Father Czyzewski, officiating and the burial was made in Cedar Grove cemetery.

 

 Delinski, whose first name is supposed to be Michael, was about 20 years of age and single.  His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Delinski, reside in the western part of the city.  Besides his parents he leaves two brothers.  One brother, known as Buck, was catcher for the South Bend Stars and was killed about a year ago on the Lake Shore railroad west of the city.  Delinski's father refused to have anyghing to do with the remains and the boy was buried in Laporte county."  He was also known as Michael Delinski.   This name is used in a newspaper article detailing his death.  A family story is that he was an alcoholic  who had lost a leg in a train accident.  Aunt Honey's notebook says "Cousin Betty" (Betty Barczywski?) said that his father disowned him and wouldn't have his name mentioned in the house.

 

Irene Fodge was the person who knew about the train accident.  Aunt Honey said she and her brother Johnny never knew about their Uncle Martin till just before Irene Fodge died.  Irene told them about it and cousin Betty remembered him also.

 

More About MARTIN DELINSKI:

Baptism: November 10, 1872, Kiedrowo, West Prussia, Poland

Burial: 1898, Laporte County, IN

God Parents: Andras Kasel, agricolae and Josepha Mazur, inquilina

 

                  ii.    KATHARINA DELINSKI, b. May 14, 1874, Prussian, Poland; d. July 09, 1923, Washington DC.

 

Notes for KATHARINA DELINSKI:

Source Karen Trzcinski 1-1-2005

 

Katharina DELINSKI was born on 14 May 1874 in Poznan, Poland. ,   This is the birthdate given in her baptismal record.  She was baptized on 17 May 1874 in Poznan, Poland.   Her baptismal record reads, "Born 14 May [1874], baptized 17 May, Catharina, legitimate daughter of Andreas Delinski and Marianna Je~nrzejczak, Cath. inquil.  Godparents: Adalbertus Delinski and Emilia Piechoska, both inquil."  She was also known as Catharina Delinska on 17 May 1874.   This is the spelling used in her baptismal record.  She immigrated on 6 May 1875. ,   She immigrated to the United States along with her parents and older brother Martin.She died on 9 Jul 1923.   Aunt Honey's notes say she lived in Washington, D.C., that children married an Indian, a Jew and other.

 

More About KATHARINA DELINSKI:

Burial: 1923, Washington DC

God Parents: Adalbertus Delinski and Emilia Piechoska, both inquil

 

                 iii.    FRANK DELINSKI, b. 1876, South Bend, Indiana; d. August 07, 1897, South Bend, IN.

 

Notes for FRANK DELINSKI:

Source Karen Trzcinski 1-1-2005

 

Frank DELINSKI was born in 1876 in Indiana.

 

He was a baseball pitcher with the South Bend Stars in South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana.  Information from his obituary.

 

He died on 7 Aug 1897 in LaPorte, LaPorte Co., Indiana.

rticle from South Bend Tribune Weekly:

 "FELL FROM A BOX CAR --

Frank Delinski, a South Bend Ball Player Meets His Death -- An unknown man who fell from a Lake Shore freight train Saturday night about three miles east of Laporte and was taken to the county asylum at that place where he died was Frank Delinski, a resident of the south-western part of the city, aged 21 years.  The Laporte Herald gives the following account of the accident:      'He and two companions, Frank Lenard and J.A. Wyznak, had stolen a ride aboard a Lake Shore freight train at the St. Joseph county seat intending to go to Whiting.  They took up a position on top of a box car, and, as all had been imbibing to a certain extent of the fluids which intoxicate drowsiness overpowered them, Delinski going to sleep.  He was restless and the motion of the cars caused him to roll toward the car's edge.  His companions saw the motion and rushed to save him from going over.  They succeeded in getting hold of him but it was too late, his body then being suspended over the car.  With their combined strength they could not pull him back and to save themselves from following Delinski they allowed the body to drop.  They are of the opinion that he did not waken during the proceeding.  Upon arriving in the city Lenard and Wyznak told the station men of the happening.  Agent Carpenter, who was at his home, was summoned and he, Watchman Lindgren, Officer Smith, Operator Knight and the two companions got aboard a hand car and went back over the road for the body.  They found it lying still beside the rails.  Life was apparently extinct but upon a closer examination it was found that the man lived.  He was put aboard the car and brought to town, a cot being prepared for him in the ment's waiting room at the station.  Dr. Meyer was called and examined the man.  There were no cuts but the physician said there was a serious injury of the brain which meant death, it being his opinion that there was a hemorrhage in the brain.  The man occupied a position in the station until Sunday morning when Trustee Kelling caused his removal to the county asylum. Claim Agent Davidson, of the Lake Shore, was in town yesterday morning and has the facts in hand.  He says there can be no claim against the company for damages owing to the fact that the victim of the accident was stealing a ride.

Delinski lived at 532 South Arnold street, this city.   He was a base ball pitcher for the Stars and is said to have goneby the name of Robin."

 

He was also known as Robin Delinski.  Nickname referred to in his obituary.  He was also known as Buck Delinski.  His brother Michael also died in a train "accident" and in Micael's obituary, Frank is referred to as "Buck".  Aunt Honey notes say his first wife was "Honor".  They had one son who became a priest.  He later left priesthood and married, had 2 children.

 

More About FRANK DELINSKI:

Burial: 1897, South Bend, IN

Occupation: Baseball Pitcher, South Bend Stars

 

                 iv.    SAMUEL DELINSKI, b. October 19, 1878, South Bend, Indiana.

 

Notes for SAMUEL DELINSKI:

Source Trzcinski 1-1-2005

 

Samuel DELINSKI was born on 19 Oct 1878 in South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana.

 

He was baptized on 19 Oct 1878 in St. Hedwige's Church, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.   Baptism record reads, "Simon Delinski, born 19 Oct 1878, son of Andrea Delinski and Maria Jendrejczak.  Godparents:  Joseph Niepodziany and Antonia Kininec."

 

He was also known as Simon Delinski.  Name given on pg45, St. Hedwig Baptismal Record 1877-1883:  Simon Delinski born 19 October 1878 son of Andrea and Maria Jendrejczak. Godparents given as Joseph Niepodziany (?sp) and Antonia Kininec.

 

More About SAMUEL DELINSKI:

Baptism: October 19, 1878, St Hedwige, South Bend , IN

God Parents: Joseph Niepodziany and Antonia Kininec

 

                 v.    JACOB DELINSKI, b. July 24, 1880, South Bend, IN.

 

Notes for JACOB DELINSKI:

Source Karen Trzcinski  1-1-2005

 

Jacob DELINSKI was born on 24 Jul 1880.

 

He was baptized on 24 Jul 1880 in St. Hedwige's Church, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.   Pg 93, Baptism Records St. Hedwig, LDS roll ending in 058.  Parents listed as Andrea and Maria Andrzcjczak.  Godparents given as Jacob Gaczekaj and Maria Niepoziana (?sp).

 

More About JACOB DELINSKI:

Baptism: July 24, 1880, St Hedwige, South Bend , IN

God Parents: Jacob Gaczekaj and Maria Niepodziana

 

                 vi.    VALENTINE DELINSKI, b. February 04, 1882, Prussian Poland; d. July 08, 1947, South Bend, IN; m. LEOCADIA LAURA ZYTOWSKI; b. December 05, 1884, Prussian Poland; d. January 16, 1975, South Bend , IN.

 

Notes for VALENTINE DELINSKI:

Source Karen Trzcinski 1-1-2005

 

Valentine Joseph DELINSKI  was born on 4 Feb 1882 in South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana.

 

He was baptized on 5 Feb 1882 in St. Hedwige's Church, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.   Parents given as Andrea and Maria Jeorzcjcrak. Godparents listed as Carolus Parys and Martina Kiszka.

 

He was a Oliver's Plow Works in South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana. He lived  at 1524 Prairie Ave South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana in 1905.   Listed at same address as his father, Andrew.  He lived  at 903 Dunham South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana between 1918 and 1935. , ,

 

 According to the 1930 U.S. Census, he owned his home and valued it at $2,500.00.  He was renting house space to his mother-in-law and brother-in-law for $20.00 (probably monthly, though the census does not specify. He registered for the draft on 12 Sep 1918 in South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana.

 

He died on 8 Jul 1947 in South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana.   His obituary reads, "Valentine J. Delinski, Sr. -- Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday in St. Hedwige's Catholic church for Valentine J. Delinski, sr., aged 65, of 903 West Dunham street, formerly of the South Bend police department, who died Tuesday morning in his home after an illness of six months.  Rev. Boleslaus J. Sztuczko, C.S.C., pastor, will officiate and burial will be in St. Joseph Polish cemetery.

 

Mr. Delinski retired from the police department Dec. 3, 1939, after 28 years and four months of service.  He served as detective, detective sergeant, desk sergeant and patrolman.  From 1915 until his retirement he served as a trustee of the police pension fund.

 

               Born in South Bend, Feb. 4, 1882, he lived here all his life.  On Sept. 16, 1912, he was married in St. Hedwige's church to Laura Zytowski, who survives.  Also surviving are four sons, Aloysius, Crumstown, this county; Edward, Harry and Valentine, jr., all of South Bend; four daughters, Mrs. Harriet Steiner, Mrs. Adeline Przybysz, Mrs. Lucille Wargo and Mrs. Marie Marnocha, all of South Bend; three sisters, Mrs. Joan Wiertel, Chicago; Mrs. Sophie Barczykowski, South Bend, and Mrs. Frances Kaminski, Roseland, and 16 grandchildren.

 

               Friends may call in the residence until the time of the funeral.  Mr. Delinski was amember of the Woodmen of the World and Fraternal Order of Police."  He was a Sergeant of Detectives, South Bend Police Department in South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana. , , , , His obituary says, "Mr. Delinski retired from the police department Dec. 3, 1939, after 28 years and four months of service.  He served as detective, detective sergeant, desk sergeant, and patrolman.  From 1915 until his retirement he served as a trustee of the police pension fund."

 

The 1930 U.S. Census says that he worked for wages and was employed during April, 1930. He was also known as Bill Delinski.   He was also known as Wladisaw Delinski.  He was also known as William Delinski. , Name used in city directories.  This name was also used in the obituary for his first wife, Josephine.He was also known as Big Bill Delinski. Nickname used by Kenneth Delinski in e-mail 8 April 2000.  Evidently how he was known at the South Bend Police Department where he was a Detective Sergeant.  He was also known as in Walenty.   Notes in Aunt Honey's notebook.  Also Aunt Mary Ann recalled his occupation.

 

He gave his full name, including his middle name, on his WWI draft registration.  Jan DELINSKI was born on 29 Apr 1883.  She was baptized on 29 Apr 1883 in St. Hedwige's Church, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.   His parents' names are given as Andrea and Maria Jzdrzcjczak. The godparents are listed as Anna Parys and Martinuus Wencel.  I have this individual down as a son.  In the 1910 US Census, a JENNY is listed, age 26 (would be born c1884), widow KARNSKI with three children: Frank, Leon and Clara.  Jenny's occupation is given as a seamstress at the shirt factory.  Could Jan be female? Jan is a female per Kenneth Delinski e-mail 8 April 2000.  He remembers her and calling her Aunt Jenny.

 

More About VALENTINE DELINSKI:

Baptism: February 05, 1882, St Hedwige, South Bend , IN

God Parents: Carolus Parys and Martina Kiszka

Occupation: Policeman

 

Notes for LEOCADIA LAURA ZYTOWSKI:

Mrs. Laura Delinski, 90, who lived with her daughter, Mrs. Marie Marnocha, 5123 W. Sample, died at 6:10 p.m.

Wednesday in the Carlyle Nursing Home after a three-month illness.  Born Dec. 5, 1884, in South Bend, she had

resided here her lifetime.  On Sept. 16, 1912, as Laura Szymanski, she married Valentine Delinski, who died July 8,

1947.  Also surviving are three sons, Edward and Harry, both of South Bend and Val of Niles; two other daughters, Mrs.

Harriet Steiner and Mrs. Lucille Wargo, both of South Bend; 19 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren, and a great-

great grandchild

 

                vii.    STANISLAWA DELINSKI, b. April 20, 1885, South Bend, IN; d. March 09, 1919, Detroit, MI.

 

Notes for STANISLAWA DELINSKI:

Source Karen Trzcinski  1-1-2005

 

Stanislawa DELINSKI was born on 20 Apr 1885 in Indiana.

 

She was a cigar maker at Temple and Ellis Co. in South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana.

 

 The 1905 city directory does not list an occupation for her.  She lived at 532 S. Arnold South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana in 1903.   This is her father's home.

 

 She lived  at 1524 Prairie Ave. South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana in 1905.   This was her father's home.

 

She died on 9 Mar 1919 in Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan. ,   This death date is given in her burial record.  The priest gives her residence as South Bend. Her husband DID take the body back to South Bend for burial and remained there with his family, though the actual death took place in Michigan as noted on the Michigan Death Certificate.  She was ill with complications brought on by influenza on 9 Mar 1919 in Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.   Her death was due to   mitral valve regurgitation.

 

 She was buried on 13 Mar 1919 in St. Joseph Cemetery, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.   Her burial record reads, "Died 9 March 1919 Stella Kaminska (Cummins), daughter of Andrea and Marianna Kaminski [sic - should read Delinski], aged 33 years, resident of South Bend, Indiana, buried 13 March 1919 at [St. Joseph Cemetery], South Bend, Indiana."  She lived  at 1567 Ellery Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan in 1919.   She lived here with her husband and immediate family.  She was also known as Stella Delinski.  She was also known as Stella Cummins.   This name is noted by the priest in her burial record.  Her husband John had changed his name while living in Detroit to avoid the prejudice against hiring Poles. Aunt Honey noted that Stella's grandmother or great-grandmother on her mother's side was French.  [This would be an ancester for Mary Ann Jendrzejczak.]

 

From Aunt Honey: "Mother wanted water so bad before dying, doctors gave orders not to have.  Daddy felt so bad, he gave her some, saying she was dying anyway.  Daddy was so thrilled with $1000 insurance, he bought spring overcoat in Detroit and tried to pay $20 coat with $1000 bill! Daddy told me Mother was good sport, went fishing with him."

 

"Daddy told us about having Mother in baggage coach while he and we 5 children were taking her home to be buried.  A young couple was amazed at how well behaved we were.  Daddy was tired and 5 of us clinging to his arms and legs, was confused with the double stairway on Walnut St. and instead of turning left and up to bedrooms, he tumbled down the kitchen stairway..no one hurt."

 

More About STANISLAWA DELINSKI:

Burial: March 23, 1919, St Joseph Cemetery, South Bend, IN

Cause of Death (Facts Pg): Mitral Valve Regurgitation

Occupation: 1903, Cigar Maker, Temple & Ellis Co.

 

3.            viii.    SOPHIA DELINSKI, b. May 04, 1888, South Bend, IN; d. March 23, 1965, South Bend, IN.

4.              ix.    FRANCES FORTUNETTA DELINSKI, b. October 22, 1892, South Bend, IN; d. August 30, 1982, South Bend, In.

 

 

Generation No. 3

 

3.  SOPHIA4 DELINSKI (ANDREW3, JACOB2, BARTHOLOMEJ1) was born May 04, 1888 in South Bend, IN, and died March 23, 1965 in South Bend, IN.  She married ADALBERT GEORGE BARCZYKOWSKI November 02, 1906 in St Joseph County, Indiana, son of GEORGE BARCZYKOWSKI and MARY ANDRZEJEWSKI.  He was born October 12, 1880 in Poland`, and died November 21, 1918 in South Bend, IN.

 

Notes for SOPHIA DELINSKI:

Source Karen Trzcinski  1-1-2005

 

Sophia DELINSKI,  was born on 4 May 1888 in South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana.  This birthdate is also given in her obituary.

 

She was employed by Wilson Bros. in South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana.

 

 She lived  at 1524 Prairie Ave. South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana in 1905.   This was her father's home.

 

 She died on 23 Mar 1965 in South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana.

 

Her obituary reads, "Mrs. Sophie M. Barczykowski --- Mrs. Sophie M. Barczykowski, 76, of 512 Johnson St. died at 11:30 p.m. Tuesday in Memorial Hospital.  She had been ill two years.  She was born on May 4, 1888, in South Bend.  Her husband, Adalbert, died in 1918. She is survived by a daughter,  Mrs. Elizabeth M. Cieslik; two grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Frances Kaminski, all of South Bend.  Friends may call after 7 p.m. Thursday at Kaniewski & Sons Funeral Home.  Services will be held Saturday in St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Rev. Sigmund A. Jankowski, C.S.C., pastor officiating.  Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery.  She was a member of Group 21, Daughters of Poland, Polish Women's Alliance.  She was buried on 27 Mar 1965 in St. Joseph Cemetery, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.   Her Social Security Number was 314-10-5322.   The SSDI record reads, "SOPHIE BARCZYKO SKA  04 May 1888 Mar 1965 (Indiana) (none specified) 314-10-5322 Indiana ."

 

She was also known as George Barczywski.  Name used in civil records. She was also known as Sophie Barczykoska.  This is the name used in the SSDI on-line.  Aunt Honey says Sophie had about 13 children from Adalbert and Joe. Henrietta was 3 years of age at death; all the others except Elizabeth were still-births or died in infancy.  Sophie had a tumor on the brain and died of cancer.

 

Note from Aunt Honey:  "Aunt Sophie used beautiful perfume and had beautiful pansy hat.  Loved ruffles on all dresses.  Made good homemade bread and donuts."

 

More About SOPHIA DELINSKI:

Burial: March 27, 1965, St Joseph Cemetery, South Bend, IN

 

More About ADALBERT GEORGE BARCZYKOWSKI:

Burial: St Joseph Cemetery, Old Sec B

       

Children of SOPHIA DELINSKI and ADALBERT BARCZYKOWSKI are:

                  i.    AMELIA5 BARCZYKOWSKI, b. December 26, 1906, South Bend In.

                  ii.    ELIZABETH BARCZYKOWSKI, b. Aft. 1906, South Bend In; m. EDWARD CIESLIK; b. Abt. 1906, South Bend In.

 

 

4.  FRANCES FORTUNETTA4 DELINSKI (ANDREW3, JACOB2, BARTHOLOMEJ1) was born October 22, 1892 in South Bend, IN, and died August 30, 1982 in South Bend, In.  She married JOHN KAMINSKI July 14, 1924 in St Stanislaus.  He was born Abt. 1892 in South Bend, In, and died December 19, 1942 in South Bend, In.

 

Notes for FRANCES FORTUNETTA DELINSKI:

Source Karen Trzcinski 1-1-2005

 

Frances Fortunetta DELINSKI was born on 22 Oct 1892.   She was baptized on 23 Oct 1892.   This is the birthdate noted in the marriage record from St. Stanislaus Church.

 

She was a seamstress at the shirt factory.

 

 She lived  at 1524 Prairie Ave. South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana in 1910.   She lived with her parents.

 

 She lived  at 417 North Walnut Street, South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana on 3 Apr 1930.

 

She died on 30 Aug 1982 in South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana. , The tentative death year is figured from her age given in the obituary. The obituary reads, "Mrs. Frances (Nana) Kaminski, 89, formerly of 112 S. Mc Combs, died at 9:30 p.m. Monday in Morningside Nursing Home, after an extended illness. She was retired from the White House restaurants.  She was born Oct. 22, 1892, in South Bend and was a lifetime area resident. On July 14, 1924, in South Bend, she married John Kaminski Sr., who died Dec. 19, 1942.  She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Pat Szigeti of South Bend; a step-daughter, Mrs. Lois Smith of Mena, Ark.; a stepson John Kaminski Jr. of South Bend; 13 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. The services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Welsheimer North Chapel, with Rev. Joseph Fey, C.S.C., pastor of Christ the King Catholic Church, officiating.  Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the North Chapel.  She was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church and the Polish Women's Alliance of America.  Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society."

 

Her Social Security Number was 313-24-0394.   The SSDI entry reads, "FRANCES KAMINSKI  22 Oct 1892 Aug 1982 46637 (South Bend, St Joseph, IN) (none specified) 313-24-0394 Indiana ."  She sister of first wife.  Birth date worked out from husband's death certificate.  She was 50 when he died in 1942. She is the "Granny" that Mom remembers; the one who left them with Great-grandma Kiszka.

 

More About FRANCES FORTUNETTA DELINSKI:

Baptism: October 23, 1892, St. Stanislaus

Burial: September 03, 1982, St Joseph Cemetery, South Bend, IN

       

Child of FRANCES DELINSKI and JOHN KAMINSKI is:

                  i.    PATRICIA5 KAMINSKI, b. Aft. 1924, South Bend, In.

 

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