Casimir Wisniewski (abt. 1874 - 1934)

Born about 8 Sep 1874 in Kopic, Poland

Husband of Marjanna (Bernatowicz) Wisniewski — married 10 Jun 1901 in Hurley, Iron County, Wisconsin

Descendants

Died 15 Mar 1934 at about age 59 in Kenosha, Kenosha County, Wisconsin, United States of America

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Biography

Casimir (English form of the Polish " Kazimierz") Wisniewski was born on 8 March 1873 in Kopic, Poland (then Russia). ^[1] He is possibly the son of Paul (English translation) Wisniewski and Marienna Rushcvitz ^[2]Casimir married Marjanna Bernatowicz on 10 June 1901 in a Roman Catholic ceremony at Hurley, Iron County, Wisconsin. The Ceremony was performed by Father Gilbert and witnessed by John Bernatowicz and Sophia Strough. It is probable that John Bernatowicz is Marjanna's brother.^[3]

Children

On 15 August 1902, Wladyslawa ("Lottie") Helena was born to Casimir and Marjanna. ^[4]

On 9 September 1904, a daughter, Anna, was born to Casimir and Marjanna in Hurley Iron County, Wisconsin. ^[5]

Juliana (Julie) - 13 November 1907.

On 27 March 1910, a daughter, Marianna (Marion), was born in Hurley, Iron County, Wisconsin. ^[6]

Migration

Casimir left Poland about 9 March 1892 and arrived at the Port of Philadelphia about 15 April 1892. ^[7] Casimir's Naturalization Petition states that he arrived in Wisconsin in 1898. It is unknown where he resided between 1892 and 1898. On 6 April 1898, Casimir filed a declaration of intention to become a citizen of the United States in the Circuit Court of Ashland County, at Ashland, Wisconsin. It is personally signed by him as "Charli Wisnieski". ^[8]On 31 August 1910, Casimir filed a petition for naturalization in the Circuit Court of Iron County, Wisconsin, and on 24 April 1911 he became a United States citizen.

CENSUS HISTORY

1900 United States Census - Vaughn Town, Iron County, Wisconsin. Boarder in household of George Romanaski. Other boarders include Frank and Alice Kulik. It is believed that Alice is Casimir's sister and Frank is her husband.

1910 United States Census - Carey Town (Germania Location) in Iron County, Wisconsin with his wife and four daughters. He was working as an iron miner.

In approximately 1912, the Casimir Wisniewski family moved to Kenosha, Kenosha County, Wisconsin, and in the 1920 United States census the family is living at 650 Linderman Court, Kenosha, Kenosha County, Wisconsin.

Sources

1. ↑ Petition for Naturalization of Charles Wisniewski, 31 October 1910, executed by Charles Wisniewski (“Naturalization Petition of Charles Wisniewski”); Clerk of the Circuit Court, 300 Taconite Street, Hurley, Iron County, Wisconsin (“Naturalization Petition”) (photocopy in the possession of Ellen J. Curnes) (stating birth date of 7 March 1872 and birth place). 1900 United States Census, Vaughn Town, Iron Co., Wisconsin, Enumeration District no. 42, family No. 355, dwelling No. 346, line no. _____, p. 238 (stamped), 23 (written); National Archives Microfilm, T-623, Roll 1791 (March 1874; Russian Poland). According to Lottie Wisniewski (daughter), 7 March 1874 in Wojewadstivo, Bialystok, Powat, Poland.
2. ↑ Casimir’s marriage certificates states parents as “Paul” and “Mary.” The marriage certificate of Peter “Wieneski”, probably brother of Casimir, gives parentage as stated in the text. In 1900 United States census, Casimir is a boarder in the household of George Romanoski and his wife Frances. Others boarders are William and John “Rischevis”. Also in the household of George and Frances is their son Sigmund, born April 1897. The birth certificate for Sigmund Romanski born 15 April 1897 states his parents as John Romanski and Frances “Riskawicz”.
3. ↑ Marriage Certificate of Casimir Wisniewsi (“Charlie Vosinoski”) and Mary Bernatowicz (Mary Barnotowizc”), certificate no. 01976 (stamped) No. 82 (written) (registered 27 December 1901). Wisconsin Vital Records, P.O. Box 309, Madison, Wisconsin 53701 (“Wisconsin Vital Records”). Uncertified copy in possession of Ellen J. Curnes. See also, Petition for Naturalization of Charles Wisniewski (stating wife’s name as “Mery Barnowatovoc”). Per Lottie Wisniewski, marriage took place in “June 1901 in Carey Wisconsin.” On visit to Iron Co., Wisconsin in June 1998, learned that a Carey Mine existed on the outskirts of Hurley and that area was known as “Carey Town.”
4. ↑ Birth Certificate of Lottie Wisniewski (“Veschenski”). Photocopy of certificate used to secure passport in possession of Ellen J. Curnes. Original in possession of Dorothy A. Curnes. Petition for Naturalization of Charles Wisniewski (stating name and birthdate of daughter Wladislawa, and place of birth as Hurley, Wisconsin).
5. ↑ Petition for Naturalization of Charles Wisniewski (stating name and birthdate and place of birth of daughter Anna). Pre-1907 Birth Index – Wisconsin (“Wiskouski, 09 Sept. 1904, Iron Co., Reel 0082, Record 000108).
6. ↑ Petition for Naturalization of Charles Wisniewski.
7. ↑ Naturalization Petition.
8. ↑ Ashland County, Wisconsin First Papers, Volume 8, page 308. Microfilm by the Genealogical Society Salt Lake City Utah at the State Historical Society, Madison Wisconsin viewed by Ellen J. Curnes on 22 February 2000 at the Family History Center 11027 Martha St., Omaha, NE. [Naturalization Records, 1879-1992; Wisconsin, Circuit Court (Ashlnd County); Index Of Intentions 1879-1906) (FHL US/Can Film 2022180); Intentions, V. 5-8 1891-1904 (FHL US/Can Film 2021688).]