Research Summary for Stanley S. Sejda

Date: About Oct 1917 to 9 Mar 1982
Surname/tag: Sejda

For research summary of evidence with private information see: Private Research Summary for Stanley S. Sejda

Contents 1 Research Summary for Stanley S. Sejda (abt.1917-1982) 1.1 Evidence of the 1920 US Census of Stanley S. Sejda 1.2 Evidence of the 1930 US Census of Stanley S. Sejda 1.3 Evidence of the 1940 US Census of Stanley S. Sejda 1.4 Evidence of the Birth of Stanley S. Sejda 1.5 Evidence of the Birth Place of Stanley S. Sejda 1.6 Evidence of the Burial of Stanley S. Sejda 1.7 Evidence that Stanley S. Sejda is the Child of Kammila (Murawski) Sejda (1877-1960) 1.8 Evidence that Stanley S. Sejda is the Child of Leon Sejda (1870-1935) 1.9 Evidence of the Death of Stanley S. Sejda 1.10 Evidence of the Education of Stanley S. Sejda 1.11 Evidence of the Funeral of Stanley S. Sejda 1.12 Evidence of the Marriage of Stanley S. Sejda and Josephine Swiatkowski (abt.1917-) 1.13 Evidence of the Military of Stanley S. Sejda 1.14 Evidence of the Name of Stanley S. Sejda 1.15 Evidence of the Occupation of Stanley S. Sejda 1.16 Evidence of the Relationship of Stanley S. Sejda 1.17 Evidence of the Residence of Stanley S. Sejda 2 Sources

Research Summary for Stanley S. Sejda (abt.1917-1982)

Evidence of the 1920 US Census of Stanley S. Sejda

Stanley appeared in the 1920 U.S Census with his parents, brothers Leon, Henry, and Walter in Hammond, Lake, Indiana. Also enumerated was Tony Sejda, a step-brother of Stanley's father, and three boarders.

The related references are enumerated below.

1. 1920 US Census for Leon Sejda and Family^[1] asserts that Levon Sijda, Kammila Sijda, Leon Sijda, Henry Sijda, Walter Sijda, Stanley Sijda, Tony Sijda, Walter Bukowski, Walter Vanchowski and Adolph Shuperski appeared together in the 1920 US Census at 511 Fields Ave, Hammond, Lake Co, Indiana. A review of this assertion states:
   • This is a clear image and is convincing evidence that he appeared with his family.

Evidence of the 1930 US Census of Stanley S. Sejda

Stanley Sejda appeared in the 1930 U.S. Census in Hammond, Lake, Indiana with his parents and brothers Leon, Henry and Walter.

The related references are enumerated below.

1. 1930 US Census for Leon Sejda and Family^[2] asserts that Leon Sejda, Kammila Sejda, Leo Sejda, Henry Sejda, Walter Sejda and Stanley Sejda appeared together in the 1930 U.S. Census at 511 Fields Ave, Hammond, Lake Co, Indiana. A review of this assertion states:
   • This is a clear image and is convincing evidence that Stanley appeared in this census.

Evidence of the 1940 US Census of Stanley S. Sejda

Stanley Sejda appeared in the 1940 U.S. Census in Hammond, Lake, Indiana, with his parents, brothers Leon, Henry and Walter. In addition, Leon's wife, Ann and their children Lorraine and Bernard were also enumerated there.

The related references are enumerated below.

1. 1940 US Census for Kammila Sejda and Family^[3] asserts that Kammila, Henry, Walter, Stanley, Leo, Ann, Lorraine and Bernard Sejda appeard in the 1940 US Census at 6944 Columbia, Hammond, Lake Co, Indiana. A review of this assertion states:
   • This is a clear image and is convincing evidence he appeared in this census.

Evidence of the Birth of Stanley S. Sejda

Apparently Stanley Sejda was born in September 1917, but this is derived from the age reported in the 1920 U.S. Census. The 1920 and 1930 Census and Stanley's obituary all support this date but don't provide more evidence. This should be confirmed.

The related references are enumerated below.

1. 1920 US Census for Leon Sejda and Family^[1] asserts that Stanley Sijda was a 2 3/12 year old white male born in Indiana. A review of this assertion states:
   • The enumeration date was 1 Jan 1920, so this implies a birth in September 1917. There is room for error, so this should be confirmed with other evidence.
2. 1930 US Census for Leon Sejda and Family^[2] asserts that Stanley Sejda was a 12 year old single white male born in Indiana. A review of this assertion states:
   • The enumeration date was 1 Apr 1930, so this supports a birth between April 1917 and April 1918. This is supporting evidence and should be confirmed with other evidence.
3. 1940 US Census for Kammila Sejda and Family^[3] asserts that Stanley Sejda was a 22 year old single white male with a high school education. A review of this assertion states:
   • The enumeration date was 1 Apr 1940, so this supports a birth between April 1917 and April 1918. This is supporting evidence and should be confirmed with other evidence.
4. Stanley S. Sejda Obituary^[4] asserts that Stanley S. Sejda was 64 years old on 9 Mar 1982. A review of this assertion states:
   • This supports a birth between March 1917 and March 1918, but should be confirmed with other evidence.

Evidence of the Birth Place of Stanley S. Sejda

Stanley Sejda was probably born in Indiana according to the 1920, 1930, and 1940 U.S. Census.

The related references are enumerated below.

1. 1920 US Census for Leon Sejda and Family^[1] asserts that Stanley Sijda was a 2 3/12 year old white male born in Indiana. A review of this assertion states:
   • This is strong evidence he was born in Indiana.
2. 1940 US Census for Kammila Sejda and Family^[3] asserts that Stanley Sejda was born in Indiana. A review of this assertion states:
   • This is strong evidence he was born in Indiana.
3. 1930 US Census for Leon Sejda and Family^[2] asserts that Stanley Sejda was a 12 year old single white male born in Indiana. A review of this assertion states:
   • This is strong evidence he was born in Indiana.

Evidence of the Burial of Stanley S. Sejda

Stanley Sejda was buried at St. Edward Catholic Church Cemetery in Lowell, Indiana on 12 Mar 1982. This is documented in his obituary.

The related references are enumerated below.

1. Stanley S. Sejda Obituary^[4] asserts that Stanley S. Sejda was buried in St. Edward Catholic Church cemetery, Lowell, IN. A review of this assertion states:
   • Elsewhere in the obituary it says this happened on 12 Mar 1982. Since this was written at the time of the event this is convincing evidence.

Evidence that Stanley S. Sejda is the Child of Kammila (Murawski) Sejda (1877-1960)

Kammila Murawski was Stanley Sejda's mother. Stanley identifies her as his mother on her death certificate where he is the informant. This is collaborated by the 1920, 1930, and 1940 U.S. Census, and Kammila's obituaries.

The related references are enumerated below.

1. 1920 US Census for Leon Sejda and Family^[1] asserts that Leon Sijda, Henry Sijda, Walter Sijda and Stanley Sijda were Levon Sijda's, and presumably Kammila Sijda's sons. A review of this assertion states:
   • This is a clear image and the informant was probably one of the parents so this is strong evidence that Stanley Sejda was Leon and Kammila's son.
2. 1930 US Census for Leon Sejda and Family^[2] asserts that Leo Sejda, Henry Sejda, Walter Sejda and Stanley Sejda were Leon and Kammila Sejda's sons. A review of this assertion states:
   • This is a clear image and the informant was probably one of the parents so this is strong evidence that Stanley Sejda was Leon and Kammila's son.
3. 1940 US Census for Kammila Sejda and Family^[3] asserts that Henry Sejda, Walter Sejda, Stanley Sejda and Leo Sejda were Kammila Sejda's sons. A review of this assertion states:
   • This is a clear image and the informant was probably one of the parents so this is strong evidence that Stanley Sejda was Kammila's son.
4. Kammila Sejda Death Certificate^[5] asserts that Stanley Sejda was the informant on this death certificate and lived at 6134 W 9th Ave, Gary, Indiana and was Kammila Sejda's son. A review of this assertion states:
   • This is convincing evidence of this relationship.
5. Kamila Sejda Obituary version 1^[6] asserts that Kamila Sejda was survived by five sons: Vincent of Poland, Leo of Highland, Henry of Munster, Walter of Hammond and Stanley of Gary. A review of this assertion states:
   • The informant on the obituary likely knew this fact so this is strong evidence.
6. Kammila Sejda Obituary version 2^[7] asserts that Kammila Sejda was survived by 5 sons: Vincent in Poland, Leo of Highland, IN, Henry of Munster, IN, Walter of Hammond, IN and Stanley of Gary, IN. A review of this assertion states:
   • The informant on the obituary likely knew this fact so this is strong evidence.
7. Kammila Sejda Obituary version 3^[8] asserts that Kammila Sejda was survived by 5 sons: Vincent of Poland, Leo of Highland, Henry of Munster, Walter of Hammond, and Stanley of Gary. A review of this assertion states:
   • The informant on the obituary likely knew this fact so this is strong evidence.
8. Henry Sejda Obituary^[9] asserts that Henry Sejda's brothers were Leo Sejda of Gary, IN; Stanley of Lowell, IN and Walter Sejda who was deceased at time of Henry's death. A review of this assertion states:
   • Since Henry's brother was Stanley and Henry's mother was Kammila, this supports the fact that she was also Stanley's mother.

Evidence that Stanley S. Sejda is the Child of Leon Sejda (1870-1935)

Leon Sejda is probably Stanley Sejda's father. The convincing evidence is the 1920 and 1930 U.S. Census and Leon's obituary. In addition the relationship in Henry Sedja's obituary provides supporting evidence.

The related references are enumerated below.

1. 1920 US Census for Leon Sejda and Family^[1] asserts that Leon Sijda, Henry Sijda, Walter Sijda and Stanley Sijda were Levon Sijda's, and presumably Kammila Sijda's sons. A review of this assertion states:
   • The informant for this census was probably Leon or Kammila, so this is convincing evidence they were Stanley's parents.
2. 1930 US Census for Leon Sejda and Family^[2] asserts that Leo Sejda, Henry Sejda, Walter Sejda and Stanley Sejda were Leon and Kammila Sejda's sons. A review of this assertion states:
   • The informant for this census was probably Leon or Kammila, so this is convincing evidence they were Stanley's parents.
3. Leon Sejda's Obituary^[10] asserts that Leon Sejda is survived by his wife, Kamilla, and five sons, Leon, Jr, Henry, Walter, Stanley and Vincent, the latter in Europe. A review of this assertion states:
   • The informant for this obituary was probably the family, so this is convincing evidence of this relationship.
4. Henry Sejda Obituary^[9] asserts that Henry Sejda's brothers were Leo Sejda of Gary, IN; Stanley of Lowell, IN and Walter Sejda who was deceased at time of Henry's death. A review of this assertion states:
   • In this obituary, Stanley is identified as Henry's brother, so it is reasonable supporting evidence that Leon is Stanley's father as well.

Evidence of the Death of Stanley S. Sejda

Stanley Sejda died on 9 March 1982 in St. Anthony Hospital, Crown Point, Indiana, based on his obituary.

The related references are enumerated below.

1. Stanley S. Sejda Obituary^[4] asserts that Stanley S. Sejda died 9 March 1982 at St. Anthony Hospital, Crown Point, Indiana. A review of this assertion states:
   • This obituary was written near the time of death and is convinving evidence.
2. Mary May Sejda (Gorczyca) Obituary^[11] asserts that Mary "May" Sejda was survived by sister in law Josephine (late Stanley Sejda) Rouhseling of Lowell, IN. A review of this assertion states:
   • This confirms that Stanley had died before 1992.

Evidence of the Education of Stanley S. Sejda

Stanley Sejda had a high school education. He reported this in the 1940 U.S. Census.

The related references are enumerated below.

1. 1940 US Census for Kammila Sejda and Family^[3] asserts that Stanley Sejda was a 22 year old single white male with a high school education. A review of this assertion states:
   • The informant was Stanley, so this is convincing evidence.

Evidence of the Funeral of Stanley S. Sejda

Stanley Sejda's funeral service was held at St. Edward Catholic Church, Lowell, Indiana on 12 Mar 1982. This is documented in his obituary.

The related references are enumerated below.

1. Stanley S. Sejda Obituary^[4] asserts that Stanley S. Sejda's funeral service (mass?) was 12 Mar 1982 at St. Edward Catholic Church, Lowell, IN. A review of this assertion states:
   • This is an obituary written between death and the funeral so this is convincing evidence.

Evidence of the Marriage of Stanley S. Sejda and Josephine Swiatkowski (abt.1917-)

Stanley S. Sejda was married to Josephine Swiatkowski. They were probably married sometime in World War II.

The related references are enumerated below.

1. Stanley S. Sejda Obituary^[4] asserts that Stanley S. Sejda was survived by his wife, Josephine; two sons, Dennis Sejda of Florida and Gerald (Jackie) Sejda of Lowell, IN; two daughters, Mrs. Jane (Robert) Neeley of Hobart, IN and Mrs. Sally (Kenneth) Buehrle of Lowell, IN. A review of this assertion states:
   • The informant in this obituary was probably a family member so this is convincing evidence they were married.
2. Mary May Sejda (Gorczyca) Obituary^[11] asserts that Mary "May" Sejda was survived by sister in law Josephine (late Stanley Sejda) Rouhseling of Lowell, IN. A review of this assertion states:
   • May's obituary indicates that Josephine is Stanley's widow.
3. 20 Aug 1995 Notes from Discussion with Irene and Barbara Sejda^[12] asserts that Stanley Sejda was married to Josephine "Joy" Swiatkowski. They were married sometime during World War II. A review of this assertion states:
   • Irene was Stanley's sister in law so would've known about this marriage.
4. Josephine Sejda Rouhselang Obituary^[13] asserts that Josephine Sejda Rouhselang was preceded in death by two husbands: Stanley Sejda and Kenneth Rouhselang. A review of this assertion states:
   • The info in this obituary was probably provided by a family member so is strong evidence.

Evidence of the Military of Stanley S. Sejda

Stanley Sejda probably served in the U.S. Army in World War II. This was stated in his obituary and supported by a 1943 city directory that indicated he was in the Army.

The related references are enumerated below.

1. 1943 Hammond directory for Sejda^[14] asserts that Stanley Sejda was in the US Army. A review of this assertion states:
   • This is a clear image but not clear where the information was from. This is supporting evidence that he served in the U.S. Army.
2. Stanley S. Sejda Obituary^[4] asserts that Stanley S. Sejda was a World War II veteran. A review of this assertion states:
   • The informant was probably a family member who know about this, so this is reasonable evidence.

Evidence of the Name of Stanley S. Sejda

His name was Stanley S. Sejda. This was consistent across all the available evidence.

The related references are enumerated below.

1. 1920 US Census for Leon Sejda and Family^[1] asserts that Levon Sijda, Kammila Sijda, Leon Sijda, Henry Sijda, Walter Sijda, Stanley Sijda, Tony Sijda, Walter Bukowski, Walter Vanchowski and Adolph Shuperski appeared together in the 1920 US Census at 511 Fields Ave, Hammond, Lake Co, Indiana. A review of this assertion states:
   • This is a clear image and is evidence of his name.
2. 1930 US Census for Leon Sejda and Family^[2] asserts that Leon Sejda, Kammila Sejda, Leo Sejda, Henry Sejda, Walter Sejda and Stanley Sejda appeared together in the 1930 U.S. Census at 511 Fields Ave, Hammond, Lake Co, Indiana. A review of this assertion states:
   • This is a clear image and is evidence of his name.
3. Leon Sejda's Obituary^[10] asserts that Leon Sejda is survived by his wife, Kamilla, and five sons, Leon, Jr, Henry, Walter, Stanley and Vincent, the latter in Europe. A review of this assertion states:
   • This is supporting evidence of his name.
4. 1937 Hammond Indiana City Directory^[15] asserts that Stanley Sejda was a laborer in 1937. A review of this assertion states:
   • This is supporting evidence of his name.
5. 1940 US Census for Kammila Sejda and Family^[3] asserts that Kammila, Henry, Walter, Stanley, Leo, Ann, Lorraine and Bernard Sejda appeard in the 1940 US Census at 6944 Columbia, Hammond, Lake Co, Indiana. A review of this assertion states:
   • This is supporting evidence of his name.
6. 1943 Hammond directory for Sejda^[14] asserts that Stanley Sejda was in the US Army. A review of this assertion states:
   • This is supporting evidence of his name.
7. Kammila Sejda Death Certificate^[5] asserts that Stanley Sejda was the informant on this death certificate and lived at 6134 W 9th Ave, Gary, Indiana and was Kammila Sejda's son. A review of this assertion states:
   • Stanley was the informant on this certificate so this is convincing evidence of his name.
8. Kamila Sejda Obituary version 1^[6] asserts that Kamila Sejda was survived by five sons: Vincent of Poland, Leo of Highland, Henry of Munster, Walter of Hammond and Stanley of Gary. A review of this assertion states:
   • This is supporting evidence of his name.
9. Kammila Sejda Obituary version 2^[7] asserts that Kammila Sejda was survived by 5 sons: Vincent in Poland, Leo of Highland, IN, Henry of Munster, IN, Walter of Hammond, IN and Stanley of Gary, IN. A review of this assertion states:
   • This is supporting evidence of his name.
10. Kammila Sejda Obituary version 3^[8] asserts that Kammila Sejda was survived by 5 sons: Vincent of Poland, Leo of Highland, Henry of Munster, Walter of Hammond, and Stanley of Gary. A review of this assertion states:
    • This is supporting evidence of his name.
11. Stanley S. Sejda Obituary^[4] asserts that Stanley S. Sejda died 9 March 1982 at St. Anthony Hospital, Crown Point, Indiana. A review of this assertion states:
    • The informant would've known this, so this is convincing evidence of his name. This includes his middle initial.
12. Mary May Sejda (Gorczyca) Obituary^[11] asserts that Mary "May" Sejda was survived by sister in law Josephine (late Stanley Sejda) Rouhseling of Lowell, IN. A review of this assertion states:
    • This is supporting evidence of his name.
13. Josephine Sejda Rouhselang Obituary^[13] asserts that Josephine Sejda Rouhselang was preceded in death by two husbands: Stanley Sejda and Kenneth Rouhselang. A review of this assertion states:
    • This is support evidence of his name.

Evidence of the Occupation of Stanley S. Sejda

Stanley Sejda started in the Savings and Loan industry by 1940 and eventually was the President of the Mutual Savings and Loan in Lowell, Indiana. According to his sister in law, his son Jerry took the bank over.

The related references are enumerated below.

1. 1937 Hammond Indiana City Directory^[15] asserts that Stanley Sejda was a laborer in 1937. A review of this assertion states:
   • This is evidence that he started as a laborer.
2. 1940 US Census for Kammila Sejda and Family^[3] asserts that Stanley Sejda was a bank teller at a Savings and Loan Association. A review of this assertion states:
   • This is evidence that by 1940, Stanley was in the Savings and Loan business.
3. Stanley S. Sejda Obituary^[4] asserts that Stanley S. Sejda was president of the Mutual Savings & Loan, Lowell, IN. A review of this assertion states:
   • His obituary was written by someone who would've known about this, so this is convinving evidence.
4. Notes from 6 Apr 1996 conversation with Irene Kazmierski Sejda^[16] asserts that On 1 July 1960, Stanley Sejda opened the Mutual Savings and Loan in Lowell, Stanley's son Jerry took over the bank. A review of this assertion states:
   • Irene was Stanley's sister in law and would've known this information, so this is strong evidence.

Evidence of the Relationship of Stanley S. Sejda

Stanley S. Sejda was Mary "May" Sejda's brother or brother in law.

The related references are enumerated below.

1. Mary May Sejda (Gorczyca) Obituary^[11] asserts that Mary "May" Sejda was survived by sister in law Josephine (late Stanley Sejda) Rouhseling of Lowell, IN. A review of this assertion states:
   • This was probably informed by someone who know this relationship.

Evidence of the Residence of Stanley S. Sejda

Stanley Sejda lived at 511 Fields Avenue, probably from his birth until between 1937 and 1940. In about 1930 or 1931, the address for this house changed to 1027 Fields Ave. By 1940, he was living with his mother and siblings at 6944 Columbia Ave, Hammond, Indiana and lived there at least until 1943. In 1960, he lived at 6134 W 9th Ave, Gary, Indiana. By 1980, he had moved to Lowell, Indiana and resided there when he died.

The related references are enumerated below.

1. 1920 US Census for Leon Sejda and Family^[1] asserts that Levon Sijda, Kammila Sijda, Leon Sijda, Henry Sijda, Walter Sijda, Stanley Sijda, Tony Sijda, Walter Bukowski, Walter Vanchowski and Adolph Shuperski appeared together in the 1920 US Census at 511 Fields Ave, Hammond, Lake Co, Indiana. A review of this assertion states:
   • This is a clear image and the census clearly identifies this address so this is convincing evidence.
2. Leon and Kamila Sejda in 1926 Hammond City Directory^[17] asserts that Leon Sejda was the householder at 511 Fields Ave, Hammond, IN in 1926. A review of this assertion states:
   • This is a clear image and clearly identifies this address so this is convincing evidence.
3. Leon Sejda in 1928 Hammond City Directory^[18] asserts that Leon Sejda was the householder at 511 Fields Ave, Hammond, Indiana. A review of this assertion states:
   • This is a clear image and clearly identifies this address so this is convincing evidence.
4. 1930 US Census for Leon Sejda and Family^[2] asserts that Leon Sejda, Kammila Sejda, Leo Sejda, Henry Sejda, Walter Sejda and Stanley Sejda appeared together in the 1930 U.S. Census at 511 Fields Ave, Hammond, Lake Co, Indiana. A review of this assertion states:
   • This is a clear image and clearly identifies this address so this is convincing evidence.
5. Leon Sejda in 1931 Hammond City Directory^[19] asserts that The old street number for 1027 Fields, Hammond, Indiana was 511 Fields, Hammond, In. A review of this assertion states:
   • This is a clear image. This directory has the new and old address and shows that the address for the house at 511 FIelds Ave has changed to 1027 Fields Ave.
6. 1937 Hammond Indiana City Directory^[15] asserts that Stanley Sejda was a resident as 1027 Fields, Hammond, Lake, IN in 1937. A review of this assertion states:
   • This is a clear image and clearly identifies this address so this is convincing evidence.
7. 1940 US Census for Kammila Sejda and Family^[3] asserts that Kammila, Henry, Walter, Stanley, Leo, Ann and Lorraine Sejda lived in Hammond, IN in 1935 but not in the same house. A review of this assertion states:
   • This is a clear image and clearly identifies this address so this is evidence that they were not at 6944 Columbia Ave in 1935, which is in line with other evidence.
8. 1940 US Census for Kammila Sejda and Family^[3] asserts that Kammila, Henry, Walter, Stanley, Leo, Ann, Lorraine and Bernard Sejda appeard in the 1940 US Census at 6944 Columbia, Hammond, Lake Co, Indiana. A review of this assertion states:
   • This is a clear image and clearly identifies this address so this is convincing evidence that by 1940 they had moved to a new address.
9. 1943 Hammond directory for Sejda^[14] asserts that Stanley Sejda resided in 6944 Columbia Ave, Hammond, IN. A review of this assertion states:
   • This is a clear image and clearly identifies this address so this is convincing evidence.
10. Kammila Sejda Death Certificate^[5] asserts that Stanley Sejda was the informant on this death certificate and lived at 6134 W 9th Ave, Gary, Indiana and was Kammila Sejda's son. A review of this assertion states:
    • This is a clear copy and since Stanley is the informant, this is convincing evidence of his residence.
11. Kamila Sejda Obituary version 1^[6] asserts that Kamila Sejda was survived by five sons: Vincent of Poland, Leo of Highland, Henry of Munster, Walter of Hammond and Stanley of Gary. A review of this assertion states:
    • This is supporting evidence to the information in Kammila's death certificate.
12. Kammila Sejda Obituary version 2^[7] asserts that Kammila Sejda was survived by 5 sons: Vincent in Poland, Leo of Highland, IN, Henry of Munster, IN, Walter of Hammond, IN and Stanley of Gary, IN. A review of this assertion states:
    • This is supporting evidence to the information in Kammila's death certificate.
13. Kammila Sejda Obituary version 3^[8] asserts that Kammila Sejda was survived by 5 sons: Vincent of Poland, Leo of Highland, Henry of Munster, Walter of Hammond, and Stanley of Gary. A review of this assertion states:
    • This is supporting evidence to the information in Kammila's death certificate.
14. Henry Sejda Obituary^[9] asserts that Henry Sejda's brothers were Leo Sejda of Gary, IN; Stanley of Lowell, IN and Walter Sejda who was deceased at time of Henry's death. A review of this assertion states:
    • This this is evidence that by 1980, Stanley had moved to Lowell, Indiana.
15. Stanley S. Sejda Obituary^[4] asserts that Stanley S. Sejda lived in Lowell, Indiana. A review of this assertion states:
    • This is evidence that he still lived in Lowell at the time of his death.

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6} 1920 United States Census, Lake County, Indiana, population schedule, Hammond Ward 6, enumeration district (ED) 70, sheet 20A, dwelling 315, household 349, Levon Sijda and family; database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org : downloaded 15 September 2020); NARA microfilm publication T625 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1992), roll 445; FHL microfilm 1,820,445.
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6} 1930 United States Census, Lake County, Indiana, population schedule, Hammond Ward 6, enumeration district (ED) 45-145, Sheet 7B, dwelling 119, family 133, Leon Sejda and Family; database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org : Downloaded 15 September 2020); NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 602; FHL microfilm 2,340,337.
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8} 1940 United States Census, Lake County, Indiana, population schedule, ward 6, north township, enumeration district (ED) 45-116, Sheet 16B, household 333, Kammila Sejda and family; database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org : downloaded 15 September 2020); Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, NARA digital publication T627. Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790 - 2007, RG 29. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012, roll 1068.
4. ↑ ^{4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8} ”Sejda, Stanley S.,” undated clipping, March 1982, from unidentified newspaper; Bongiovi Family History Files, Clipping of original provided by Irene or Barbara Sejda; privately held 2020 by Robert P. Bongiovi, [address for private use], El Segundo, CA.
5. ↑ ^{5.0 5.1 5.2} Indiana, State Department of Health, death certificate ’60 024482 (6 July 1960), Kammila Sejda; Indiana State Department of Health, Indianapolis, Indiana.
6. ↑ ^{6.0 6.1 6.2} ”Mrs. Kamila Sejda,” undated clipping, 1 July 1960, from unidentified newspaper; Bongiovi Family History Files, Original clipping provided to Robert Bongiovi from files of Irene Sejda by Barbara Sejda; privately held 2020 by Robert P. Bongiovi, [address for private use], El Segundo, CA.
7. ↑ ^{7.0 7.1 7.2} ”Sejda,” undated clipping, July 1960, from unidentified newspaper; Bongiovi Family History Files, Original clipping provided to Robert Bongiovi by Barbara Sejda; privately held 2020 by Robert P. Bongiovi, [address for private use], El Segundo, CA.
8. ↑ ^{8.0 8.1 8.2} ”Sejda Services,” undated clipping, July 1960, from unidentified newspaper; Bongiovi Family History Files, Original clipping provided to Robert Bongiovi from Barbara Sejda; privately held 2020 by Robert P. Bongiovi, [address for private use], El Segundo, CA.
9. ↑ ^{9.0 9.1 9.2} ”Henry J. Sejda,” undated clipping, 13 January 1980 or 14 January 1980, from unidentified newspaper; Bongiovi Family History Files, Original newspaper clipping provided by Barbara Sejda, daughter of Henry Sejda; privately held 2020 by Robert P. Bongiovi, [address for private use], El Segundo, CA.
10. ↑ ^{10.0 10.1} ”Leon Sejda Dies of Heart Attack,” Hammond Times (Hammond, Indiana), 14 October 1935; online images, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/ : downloaded 27 December 2020), Hammond Times (Hammond, Indiana); Database created from microfilm copies of the newspaper.
11. ↑ ^{11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3} ”Mary ‘May’ Sejda (nee Gorczyca),” undated clipping, April 1992, from unidentified newspaper; Bongiovi Family History Files; privately held 2020 by Robert P. Bongiovi, [address for private use], El Segundo, CA.
12. ↑ Irene Sejda, Grandmother of Robert P. Bongiovi, [address for private use], Munster, Indiana, interview by Robert P. Bongiovi, 20 August 1995; Notes on genealogy forms, privately held by Robert P. Bongiovi, [address for private use], El Segundo, California, 2020. Author cannot recall if this was in person or over the phone. Notes in possession of Robert P. Bongiovi.
13. ↑ ^{13.0 13.1} "Josephine Sejda Rouhselang," The Northwest Indiana Times, 28 Sep 2017, website (https://www.nwitimes.com/ : accessed 19 Jan 2021), obituary; citing The Times obituaries for September 28, 2017.
14. ↑ ^{14.0 14.1 14.2} ”U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995,” Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : downloaded 21 December 2020), image, “Entries for Henry Sejda, Kamila Sejda, Leo J Sejda, Stanley Sejda, and Walter Sejda,” p. 398; Hammond, Indiana, City Directory, 1943.
15. ↑ ^{15.0 15.1 15.2} ”U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995,” Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : downloaded 10 December 2020), images, “Polk’s Hammond (Lake County, Ind.) City Directory, 1937,” p. 317; Polk’s Hammond (Lake County, Ind.) City Directory: 1937 (Chicago, Ill.: R. L. Polk & Co., 1937).
16. ↑ Irene Sejda, Grandmother of Robert P. Bongiovi, [address for private use], Munster, Indiana, Phone Call by Robert P. Bongiovi, 4 April 1996; Typewritten notes, privately held by Robert P. Bongiovi, [address for private use], El Segundo, California, 2020. Phone call seeking answers to some specific questions. In possession of interviewer.
17. ↑ ”U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995,” Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : downloaded 12 December 2020), image, “Entry for Leon Sejda,” p. 391; Polk’s Hammond (Indiana), Calumet City and Burnham (Illinois) City Directory 1926.
18. ↑ ”U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995,” Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : downloaded 12 December 2020), image, “Entry for Leon Sejda,” p. 417; Polk’s Hammond (Indiana), Calumet City and Burnham (Illinois) City Directory 1928.
19. ↑ ”U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995,” Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : downloaded 12 December 2020), image, “entry for Leon Sejda,” p. 381; Polk’s Hammond (Indiana) City Directory 1931.