Leo Joseph Comisky (1893 - 1967)

Born 5 Nov 1893 in Lostant, LaSalle, Illinois, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Charlotte C. (Kurtz) Comisky — married 25 Jan 1927 in Mitchell, Iowa, United States

Died 19 Nov 1967 at age 74 in Osage, Mitchell, Iowa, United States

Biography

Leo Joseph Comisky was born on November 5, 1893 in Lostant, LaSalle, Illinois, United States, son of Thomas C Comisky (~1865–1944) and Margaret Francis Moore (1865–1926).^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8]}

His siblings were:

• Clement Thomas Comisky (1895–1983)
• Paul V Comisky (1896–~1980)
• Jessie Tresa Comisky (1902– )
• Jay Comisky (1903–~1993)
• Mark A. Comisky (1908–1973)

In 1900, Leo (6) was living in household of Thomas C Comesky (34) in Richland Township, LaSalle with his mother, Margaret F (31); and his siblings, Clement F (5), and Paul V (4). ^[9]

In 1910, Leo (16) was living in household of Thomas Cornesky (40) in Osage, La Salle with his mother, Marguret Cornesky (38); and his siblings, Leo Cornesky (16), Plennet Cornesky (14), Jessie (7), James (5), and Mark (2). ^[10]

Leo registered for the draft for World War I. ^[11], ^[12]

In 1920, Leo (26) was living in Burr Oak Township, Mitchell with Elizabeth Comisky (undefined). ^[13]

In 1925, Leo (31) was living in Mitchell with and his brother, Mark (undefined). ^[14]

Leo (33) married Charlotte C. Kurtz (18) (born on May 23, 1908 in Fairfield, Jefferson, Iowa) on January 25, 1927 in Mitchell.^[15] Their children were:

• Mary Kathryn Comisky (1929–2003)
• Maureen Elisabeth Comisky (1931–2013)
• Maurice J Comisky (1932–1999)
• Marlo Comisky (~1935–~2015)
• Merwin Comisky (~1935–~1995)
• Harold Comisky (~1935–~1995)

Leo (33) married Charolette C Kurtz in Mitchell, Iowa, United States on January 25, 1927.^[16]

In 1930, Leo (36) was living in Burr Oak with Comisky (undefined), and Comisky (undefined). ^[17]

In 1940, Leo (46) was living in Burr Oak Township, Mitchell with his mother, Charlotte C (31); and his siblings, Mary K (10), Maureen E (9), Marlo J (7), Maurice J (7), Merwin T (6), and Harold L (1). ^[18]

Leo registered for the draft for World War II. ^[19]

Leo died on November 19, 1967 in Osage, Mitchell, aged 74. He was buried in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Osage, Mitchell County, Iowa.^{[20] [21] [22] [23]}

Research Notes

The following people may need profiles:

• Elizabeth Comisky
• Comisky
• Charolette C Kurtz (Spouse)

Sources

1. ↑ Birth of daughter Margaret Comisky: "Iowa, County Births, 1880-1935"
   citing Burr Oak Township, Mitchell, Iowa, United States; county district courts, Iowa; FHL microfilm 1,502,985.
   FamilySearch Record: V4DP-2YK (accessed 22 July 2023)
   Margaret Comisky born to Leo Joseph Comisky on 29 Dec 1927 in Burr Oak Township, Mitchell, Iowa, United States.
2. ↑ Birth of daughter Mary Kathryn Comisky: "Iowa, County Births, 1880-1935"
   citing Burr Oak Township, Mitchell, Iowa, United States; county district courts, Iowa; FHL microfilm 1,502,985.
   FamilySearch Record: V4DP-426 (accessed 22 July 2023)
   Mary Kathryn Comisky born to Leo Joseph Comisky on 2 May 1929 in Burr Oak Township, Mitchell, Iowa, United States.
3. ↑ Birth of daughter Maureen Elizabeth Comisky: "Iowa, County Births, 1880-1935"
   citing Burr Oak Township, Mitchell, Iowa, United States; county district courts, Iowa; FHL microfilm 1,502,985.
   FamilySearch Record: V4DP-4GK (accessed 22 July 2023)
   Maureen Elizabeth Comisky born to Leo J Comisky on 4 Feb 1931 in Burr Oak Township, Mitchell, Iowa, United States.
4. ↑ Birth of son Marlow Joseph Comisky: "Iowa, County Births, 1880-1935"
   citing Burr Oak Township, Mitchell, Iowa, United States; county district courts, Iowa; FHL microfilm 1,502,985.
   FamilySearch Record: V4DP-X3G (accessed 22 July 2023)
   Marlow Joseph Comisky born to Leo J Comisky on 18 Apr 1932 in Burr Oak Township, Mitchell, Iowa, United States.
5. ↑ Birth of son Maurice James Comisky: "Iowa, County Births, 1880-1935"
   citing Burr Oak Township, Mitchell, Iowa, United States; county district courts, Iowa; FHL microfilm 1,502,985.
   FamilySearch Record: V4DP-X3R (accessed 22 July 2023)
   Maurice James Comisky born to Leo J Comisky on 18 Apr 1932 in Burr Oak Township, Mitchell, Iowa, United States.
6. ↑ Birth of son Merwin Thomas Comisky: "Iowa, County Births, 1880-1935"
   citing Burr Oak Township, Mitchell, Iowa, United States; county district courts, Iowa; FHL microfilm 1,502,985.
   FamilySearch Record: V4DP-X7K (accessed 22 July 2023)
   Merwin Thomas Comisky born to Leo J Comisky on 18 Apr 1933 in Burr Oak Township, Mitchell, Iowa, United States.
7. ↑ Birth of daughter Leone Charlotte Comisky: "Iowa, County Births, 1880-1935"
   citing Burr Oak Township, Mitchell, Iowa, United States; county district courts, Iowa; FHL microfilm 1,502,985.
   FamilySearch Record: V4DP-59S (accessed 22 July 2023)
   Leone Charlotte Comisky born to Leo J Comisky on 17 Nov 1934 in Burr Oak Township, Mitchell, Iowa, United States.
8. ↑ Birth of son Harold Leo Comisky: "Iowa, County Births, 1880-1935"
   citing Burr Oak Township, Mitchell, Iowa, United States; county district courts, Iowa; FHL microfilm 1,502,985.
   FamilySearch Record: QJP8-TGPX (accessed 22 July 2023)
   Harold Leo Comisky born to Leo Joseph Comisky on 22 Nov 1938 in Burr Oak Township, Mitchell, Iowa, United States.
9. ↑ ^{9.0 9.1} 1900 Census: "United States Census, 1900"
   citing Affiliate Publication Number: T623; Line: 97; FHL microfilm: 1240317; Record number: 21584;
   FamilySearch Record: MS4M-XLR (accessed 22 July 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: S3HT-DC17-F3H Image number 00438
   Leo J Comesky (7), single son, in household of Thomas C Comesky (34) in Richland Township, LaSalle, Illinois, United States. Born in Illinois.
10. ↑ 1910 Census: "United States Census, 1910"
    citing Affiliate Publication Number: T624;
    FamilySearch Record: MK6M-MBG (accessed 22 July 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GRVX-HWF
    Leo Cornesky (16), single son, in household of Thomas Cornesky (40) in Osage, La Salle, Illinois, United States. Born in Illinois.
11. ↑ ^{11.0 11.1} Military: "United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918"
    citing Affiliate Publication Title: World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards; Affiliate Publication Number: M1509; FHL microfilm: 1614204;
    FamilySearch Record: K6DL-F5X (accessed 22 July 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-G14J-VKJ Image number 01544
    Name: Leo J Comisky; Military Draft Registration Date: from 1917 to 1918; Military Draft Registration Place: LaSalle, Illinois, United States; Birth Date: 5 Nov 1893; Birth Place: Lostant, Illinois, United States; Citizenship Place: United States; Race: White.
12. ↑ ^{12.0 12.1} Military: "United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918"
    citing Affiliate Publication Title: World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards; Affiliate Publication Number: M1509; Record number: 0;
    FamilySearch Record: 7WXZ-VX3Z (accessed 22 July 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-G14J-VKJ Image number 01544
    Name: Leo J Comisky; Military Draft Registration Date: from 1917 to 1918; Military Draft Registration Place: LaSalle, Illinois, United States; Birth Date: 5 Nov 1893; Birth Place: Lostant, LaSalle, Illinois, United States; Citizenship Place: USA; Race: White.
13. ↑ 1920 Census: "United States Census, 1920"
    citing Affiliate Publication Number: T625; Line: 41;
    FamilySearch Record: M81G-YTX (accessed 22 July 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9R64-9MF
    Leo J Comisky (26), single head of household in Burr Oak Township, Mitchell, Iowa, United States. Born in Illinois.
14. ↑ 1925 Census: "Iowa State Census, 1925"
    citing Mitchell, Iowa, United States, Iowa State Historical Department, Des Moines; FHL microfilm .
    FamilySearch Record: QKQQ-XT5H (accessed 22 July 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 3QSQ-G9XG-CWDN Image number 00094
    Leo Comisky (31), single head of household in Mitchell, Iowa, United States.
15. ↑ Marriage: "Iowa, County Marriages, 1838-1934"
    citing reference , county courthouses, Iowa; FHL microfilm 1,502,970.
    FamilySearch Record: VJPD-42B (accessed 22 July 2023)
    Leo J Comisky (33) marriage to Charolette C Kurtz (19) on 25 Jan 1927 in Mitchell, Iowa, United States.
16. ↑ ^{16.0 16.1 16.2} Marriage: "Iowa, County Marriages, 1838-1934"
    citing reference , county courthouses, Iowa; FHL microfilm 1,502,970.
    FamilySearch Record: VJPD-42B (accessed 22 July 2023)
    Leo J Comisky (33) marriage to Charolette C Kurtz (19) on 25 Jan 1927 in Mitchell, Iowa, United States.
17. ↑ 1930 Census: "United States Census, 1930"
    citing enumeration district (ED) ED 1, sheet 6A, line 43, family 120, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 669; FHL microfilm 2,340,404.
    FamilySearch Record: XMVW-4G8 (accessed 22 July 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GRH7-QQ5 Image number 00488
    Leo Comisky, married head of household in Burr Oak, Mitchell, Iowa, United States. Born in Illinois.
18. ↑ ^{18.0 18.1} 1940 Census: "United States Census, 1940"
    citing Affiliate Publication Number: T627; Line: 15;
    FamilySearch Record: KMY1-791 (accessed 22 July 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 3QSQ-G9M1-JQK6
    Leo J Comisky (45), married head of household in Burr Oak Township, Mitchell, Iowa, United States. Born in Illinois.
19. ↑ ^{19.0 19.1} Military: "United States World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942"
    citing NARA microfilm publication M1936, M1937, M1939, M1951, M1962, M1964, M1986, M2090, and M2097 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
    FamilySearch Record: QKCH-H2CG (accessed 22 July 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C91F-YQGS-H Image number 00138
    Name: Leo Joseph Comisky; Military Draft Registration Date: 27 Apr 1942; Military Draft Registration Place: Osage, Mitchell, Iowa, United States; Birth Date: Nov 1893; Birth Place: La Salle, Illinois; Race: White; Residence Place: Mitchell, Iowa, Osage; Age: 48; Complexion: Light; Eye Color: Blue; Hair Color: Gray; Height: 5 4; Occupation Employer: Self; Weight: 136.
20. ↑ ^{20.0 20.1} Death: "United States Social Security Death Index"
    citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing).
    FamilySearch Record: JTSK-Y2G (accessed 22 July 2023)
    Leo Comisky death Nov 1967 (born 05 Nov 1893) residing in Mitchell, Iowa.
21. ↑ ^{21.0 21.1} Death: "Iowa, Armed Forces Grave Registrations, ca. 1835-1998"
    citing Osage, Mitchell, Iowa, United States, The State Historical Society of Iowa, Des Moines.; FHL microfilm 2,168,619.
    FamilySearch Record: Q2QV-F9Y5 (accessed 22 July 2023)
    Leo Joseph Comisky death 19 Nov 1967 (born 5 Nov 1893), child of Thomas & Margaret Moore, in Osage, Mitchell, Iowa, United States.
22. ↑ ^{22.0 22.1} Burial: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/45452005/leo-joseph-comisky: accessed), memorial page for Leo Joseph Comisky (5 Nov 1893–19 Nov 1967), Find a Grave Memorial ID 45452005, citing Sacred Heart Cemetery, Osage, Mitchell County, Iowa, USA; Maintained by DM Scott (contributor 47110289).
23. ↑ ^{23.0 23.1} Memorial: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/45452005/leo-joseph-comisky: accessed), memorial page for Leo Joseph Comisky (5 Nov 1893–19 Nov 1967), Find a Grave Memorial ID 45452005, citing Sacred Heart Cemetery, Osage, Mitchell County, Iowa, USA; Maintained by DM Scott (contributor 47110289).

See also:

• Military:

"United States, Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940"
citing Military Service, NARA microfilm publication 76193916 (St. Louis: National Archives and Records Administration, 1985), various roll numbers.
FamilySearch Record: QPZ5-5PQ2 (accessed 22 July 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CS18-NCV8-Z Image number 03937
Name: Leo Joseph Comisky; Military Service Date: 25 Jun 1918; Military Service Place: United States; Birth Date: 5 Nov 1893; Death Date: 19 Nov 1967.

• Birth of daughter Mary Kathryn Comisky:

"United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007"
FamilySearch Record: 6K7Y-7PBH (accessed 22 July 2023)
Mary Kathryn Comisky born to Leo J Comisky.

• Birth of son Maurice James Comisky:

"United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007"
FamilySearch Record: 6KW9-VHBR (accessed 22 July 2023)
Maurice James Comisky born to Leo J Comisky.

• Pension:

"Iowa, Old Age Tax Assistance Records, 1934-1958"
citing Pension, Iowa, United States, multiple county Recorders, Auditors, and County Clerk Offices, Iowa; FHL microfilm 007897550.
FamilySearch Record: QLXC-GWLH (accessed 22 July 2023)
Name: Leo Joseph Comisky; Pension Date: 1934-1946; Pension Place: Iowa, United States; Birth Date: 1893; Birth Place: Austin, Illinois; Id: 127963; Record Type: Pension; Event Place Year Range: 1934-1934.

• Birth of son Harold Leo Comisky:

"United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007"
FamilySearch Record: 6KW9-6MJN (accessed 22 July 2023)
Harold Leo Comisky born to Leo Comisky.

• Obituary of daughter Maureen Elizabeth Brooker:

"United States, GenealogyBank Obituaries, Births, and Marriages 1980-2014"
citing , born-digital text.
FamilySearch Record: QV5X-Q939 (accessed 22 July 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-89PQ-YSBX Image number 00355
Name: Leo Comisky; Role Type: Other; Relationship To Head: Father.

• Obituary of daughter Maureen Elizabeth Brooker:

"United States, GenealogyBank Obituaries, Births, and Marriages 1980-2014"
citing Mitchell County Press-News, born-digital text.
FamilySearch Record: QVP5-DNQK (accessed 22 July 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-L9PQ-Y9HD-X Image number 00049
Name: Leo Comisky; Source Newspaper: Mitchell County Press-News; Role Type: Other; Relationship To Head: Father.

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