Casimir Francis Piontkowski
Sex: M
AKA: Bob,
James,
Kazimere
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1 Mar 1889 - Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Christening:
Death: 1 Apr 1945 - US Naval Hospital, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Burial: 5 Apr 1945 - Saint Josephs Cemetery, Chews, Camden, Camden, New Jersey, United States
Cause of Death: arteriosclerotic heart disease
Find A Grave ID: 187314388
Events
• Soc Sec Num: 153-01-4907.
Parents
Father: Lorenz Piontkowski
Mother: Frances Gorski
Spouses and Children
1. *Cora Mary Kraczyk
Marriage: 4 Feb 1920 - St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Camden, Camden, New Jersey, United State
Children:
1. Joseph Lawrence Piontkowski
2. Leonard Michael Piontkowski {FGID: 76135416}
Notes
General:
Per 1900 US Census 6/14/1900 932 Mechanic St, Camden, Camden, New Jersey Ward 7 District 67Research:
[page numbers scribbed over the names make them hard to read, fooled indexers]
Lorenz Piontkowski is the 41 year old white male head of household, born Aug 1858 in Poland, as were his parents. He immigrated in 1888, lived in the US 12 years, and is a naturalized citizen. He owns his home and works as a day laborer. He has been married for 15 years to Frances Piontkowski, born May 1866 in Poland, as were her parents. She immigrated in 1888 and lived in the US 12 years, having 7 children, 6 still living. They have 6 children living at home: 15 year old daughter, Sophia Piontkowski, born Jan 1886 in Poland, immigrated 1888, lived in US 12 years, works as a bobin winder in wool mill; 13 year old son, Edward Piontkowski, born June 1887 in Poland, works as a stamper in a ????? factory; 11 year old son, James Piontkowski, born March 1889 in Pennsylvania, at school; 9 year old daughter, Frances Piontkowski, born June 1891 in Pennsylvania, at school; 3 year old son, Laurance Piontkowski, born August 1896 in Pennsylvania; 1 year old son, Bruno Piontkowski, born Oct 1898 in New Jersey.
There are 2 Polish born boarders, 31 year old Joseph Dylas, and 33 year old John Brzuszozak.
Per New Jersey State Census, 1905 6/14/1905 932 Mechanic Street, Camden, Camden, New Jersey
Lawrence Piatkowski, age 48 is a widowed white male, born Aug 1856 in Poland, where his parents were born. A naturalized citizen, in the U.S. for 17 years, he works as a machinist and owns his home with a mortgage. He lives with his 7 children, their mother born in Poland:
Sophia Piatkowski, 19 year old female, born January 1886 in Poland.
Walter Piatkowski, 17 year old male, born June 1888 in Poland, works in hattery.
Kazimere Piatkowski, 16 year old male, born March 1889 in Pennsylvania, morrocco appr.
Frances Piatkowski, 14 year old female born January 1891 in Pennsylvania, cotton spinning.
Lawrence Piatkowski, 9 year old male, born August 1895 in Pennsylvania.
Bronislaus Piatkowski, 7 year old male, born October 1897 in New Jersey.
Clara Piatkowski, 3 year old female, born May 1902 in New Jersey.
Per 1910 US Census 4/22/1910 932 Mechanic, Camden City, Camden, New Jersey
Laurence Piontkowski Sr is the 53 year old white male head of household, born in German Poland, as were his parents. He immigrated in 1888 and is a naturalized citizen. He works as a blacksmith in a ship yard, out of work 24 weeks during 1909, and owns his home. He has been married for 4 years to Kanstancya Piontkowski. She was also born in German Poland, as were her parents. She is 32 years old, and it is her 1st marriage, his 2nd. She immigrated in 1907. Four of Laurence's children still live at home: 21 year old son, Kazmier Piontkowski, born in Pennsylvania, his mother in German Poland, he works as a seasoner in a leather works, unemployed 52 weeks of 1939; 14 year old son, Laurence Piontkowski Jr, born in Pennsylvania, he works as a spinner in a Woolen Mill; 12 year old son, Bronislaw Piontkowski, born in New Jersey, attends school; 7 year old daughter, Clara Piontkowski, born in New Jersey, attends school.
Per WWI Draft Registration 6/5/1917:
Casimir Piontkowski is 28 years old, born March 1st, 1889 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. A natural born citizen, he lives at 1427 So 10th in Camden N.J. His occupation is driver for Lawnton Dairies in Camden N.J. He is single, white and has no dependents that depend on him. He is described as medium height, slender build, blue eyes, dark brown hair.
Per U.S., Army Transport Service, Passenger Lists, 1910-1939
Name: Casmir F Piontkowski
Departure Date:27 May 1918
Departure Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Residence Place: Camden, New Jersey
Address:1427 South 10th St
Next of Kin: Lawrence Piontkowski Relationship: Father
Ship:Mesaba
Military Unit: Co F Rank:Private Service Number: 2412969
Notes: Company "F" 303 Ammunition Train
Per 1920 US Census 1/3/1920 1498 My Ephraim Ave, Ward 17, Camden, New Jersey
Joseph Krazzyk (census taker misspelled) is the 46 year old white male head of household, born in Poland, as were his parents. He immigrated in 1889, naturalized in 1900 and is owner of a saloon. His wife, 37 year old Mary, was also born in Poland, as were her parents. She immigrated in 1885 and was naturalized in 1900. They have 6 children, all born in New Jersey: Cora, 22 year old daughter, single; 21 year old single son Michele J., attends school; 18 year old daughter, Rose, a presser in a hosiery mill; 15 year old daughter Elinor, attends school; 11 year old son, Stanley, attends school; and 6 year old daughter, Magdalene, attends school. There is one boarder, 30 year old Casimier Piontkowski, single, born in Pennsylvania, his parents in Poland. He works as driver of a milk wagon. [Note, one month later Cora and Casimir married]
Per 1929 City Directory for Camden, New Jersey
Piontkowski Casimir F (Cora) slsmn h1178 Morton
Per 1930 US Census: 4/8/1930 1178 Morton St, 13th Ward, Camden, New Jersey
Kazimierz Piontkawski (sp) is the 41 year old white male head of household, who owns his house, valued at $5,000, and a radio set. Born in Pennsylvania, his parents in Poland, he works as a salesman for a milk dairy, and is not a veteran. He married his wife, Cora, when he was 32 and she was 21. Cora is 33 years old and was born in New Jersey, her parents in Poland. They have one son, 8 year old Joseph Jr, born in New Jersey. Living with the family are two Polish boarders, Steven Smoleski and Frank Slodzinski.
Per 1931 City Directory for Camden, New Jersey
Piontkowski Casimir F (Cora) slsmn h1178 Morton
Per 1940 US Census 4/2/1940 1317 Thurman Street, Camden City, Camden, New Jersey
Kasmir Piontkowski is the 52 year old white male head of household, who rents his home for $30 a month, was born in Pennsylvania, and lived with his family in this same place in 1935. Educated through 8th grade, he works as a laborer on a WPA project, working 32 hours the last week of March, and in 42 weeks of work earned $546 in 1939. His wife is 42 year old Cora Piontkowski, born in New Jersey, educated through 4th grade, does home housework. Joseph Piontkowski is their 18 year old single son, born in New Jersey, educated through 3 years of high school, a new worker who has been unemployed 36 weeks, and had no wages in 1935. Leonard Piontkowski is their 5 year old son, born in New Jersey.
Per 1943 Camden, New Jersey City Directory
Piontkowski, Casimer (Cora M) home 1317 Thurman
Per Obituary in The Morning Post 4/3/1945
CASIMIR PIONTKOWSKI
Casmir Piontkowski, 56, a veteran of World War I and a resident of Camden 50 years, died Sunday in the Philadelphia Naval hospital after a long illness. He lived at 1317 Thurman street. Mr. Piontkowski was a member of Laskowski-Wojtkowiak Post, American Legion, and the Polish-American Citizens Club. He is survived by his widow, Cora; two sons, Joseph L., in the Coast Guard in the Pacific, and Leonard, of Camden; two brothers, Edward and Lawrence, both of Camden, and two sisters, Mrs. Sophie Molick, of Camden, and Miss Clara Piontkowski, of Woodlynne. Relatives and friends will meet at the residence
Thursday at 8.30 a. m. High Mass will be celebrated at 9.30 a. m. in St. Joseph's church, Tenth and Mechanic streets. Military rites will be conducted by the Legion.
Per Death Certificate 4/1/1945
Casmire F. Piontkowski was a white male married man born March 1, 1889 in Pennsylvania. He was married to Cora Kraczyk, and was empoloyed as a leather worker. His father, Lawrence Piontkowski, was born in Poland. His mother, Frances Groski, was born in Poland. His usual residence was 1317 Thurman St., Camden, New Jersey. He died in the U.S. Naval Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on April 1, 1945 at the age of 56 years, 1 month. Informant for this certificate was Cora Piontkowski of 1317 Thurman St., Cabden, New Jersey. Cause of death was arteriosclerotic heart disease. He is to be buried in Camden, New Jersey.
Per Findagrave
PFC Casimir Piontkowski
BIRTH1889
DEATH1945 (aged 55\endash 56)
BURIAL Saint Josephs Cemetery Chews, Camden County, New Jersey, USA Show Map
MEMORIAL ID187314388
Dear Linda and Bill,
I tripped upon your website yesterday and am beyond excited. My grandfather was Casimir Piontkowski.
Casimir had 2 sons: Joe (1921) and Leonard (1936). Both are deceased.
Casimir's children and grandchildren know nothing about the Piontkowski side of the family. I mean nothing. We knew the names of Casimir parents, but that's about it. Totally.
The reason? Apparently when my grandparents married, the family of Casimir's bride (my grandmother, Casimira [Cora Mary Kraczyk] wanted nothing to do with the Piontkowski's. The Kracyk's were very wealthy and apparently snobbish. (No one got married in the family and had children, except for Cora, my grandmother. Therefore, there are 7 adult Piontkowski grandchildren out there wondering about all their long lost relatives! LOL)
I have a wedding picture of Casimir and Cora. It was huge with maybe 10 attendants. I betcha Bronislaw, and some of the brothers are in the photo.
Please write back. This is so exciting!
Sincerely,
Cathy Larkins
Roanoke, VA 6/14/2016
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Here's the wedding photos we have. I have no idea who the attendants were, except the guy on the back row, standing next to the girl with the blond hair: the guy is my great uncle Michael Kraczyk, (was a medical doctor in North Jersey) and his sister, Rose Kraczyk. Other than the bride and groom, that's all we can identify. The person sitting next to Casimir, kinda looks like the photo of Bronislaw from your website, maybe?
PS: Casimir was born 3-1-1889 and died at 56 at the US Naval Hospital in Philly as a casualty from being mustard-gassed at WWI at the Battle of the Argonne Forest (Meuse Argonne, France) and had fought in 4 battles.
Cathy 6/14/2016
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Hi Mary,
Happy Weekend! Thanks so much for your reply. Oh my. How said. Seems like you are just as much in the dark as we have been. Too funny that we will be celebrating our 42nd wedding anniversary this summer as well (and met in college as well.) :o)
Yes. My dad was Joseph Piontkowski.
After my uncle's death (Leonard Piontkowski) my aunt had unearthed some family documents and gave them to me.
I have a copy of Casimir's wedding certificate. He and Cora Kraczyk were married on 2-4-1920 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Camden.
On his death certificate (died at the US Naval Hospital in Philly on 4-1-1945.It's either the 1st or 2nd, hard to tell). My dad, 24, was in the military aboard ship with a destroyer escort in the Phillippines and the Red Cross found him and shipped him home as he then became head of household with a little brother (Leonard) about 9 years old at the time. Between Joseph and Leonard were 2 sisters born: Stacia and Eleanor. One died at 2 months old and one died at 2 years old., Family folklore says that Casimir was so poor that my dad had to dress the bodies of these 2 little sisters before burial. sigh...
On Casimir's Army discharge papers, it stated that he had brown eyes, brown hair, and was 5ft 7 in. and sailed from the US on 5-27-1918 and back to the US on 11-19-1919. He fought in 4 battles with lastly, at Meuse, France (10-4 to 11-11-1918) in the Battle of the Argonne Forest and was listed as being "gassed" on 11-11-1919. He was single, private 1st class with the 303rd Ammunition Train. (His grave is at the Polish cemetery in Chews Landing, NJ--and I think it is owned by St Joe's in Camden. Amazing the number of Polish soldiers buried there. Looks like they were all interred in a section together. My grandmother is buried there as well. I remember going to St Joe's for my grandmother's funeral. I went back and looked at the registry of guests at her funeral, hoping to find someone from the Piontkowski family, but found no one who I could connect with them.)
About 5 years ago, I found a copy of both Casimir and Laurence's WW I draft cards vis Ancestry.com. Laurence was listed as: DOB 8-2-1895 in Philly. He had grey eyes, light brown hair, and had medium build.
Casimir was listed as living in the same household at 1427 S Tenth Street (and I know that St. Joe's is located on Tenth Street as well!) The document said both parents were born in Poland.
I also found that Laurence registered for the WWII draft when he was 46.
His name was listed as Lawrence Jacob Piontkowski. and they lived at 1222 Van Hook Street in Camden.
Both draft cards listed Casimir and Laurence living at home when they registered for the WWI draft (1427 S Tenth Street in Camden).
It seems that both Casimir and Laurence drove milk wagons for Supplee Dairy in Camden before WWI. I know that Casimir went back to doing to same after being shipped home from France.
The 1930 census lists Laurence's wife as being Theresa.
So the DOB info-puzzle that I have been playing with, looks like:
Sophia- 1886
Ladislaw- 1887or 88?
Casimir - 1889 (I bet there were some infant deaths between Bob and Bruno.)
Bronislaw - 1897
Clara - 1903
and then wife Frances died in 1905.
Then it looks like the 2nd wife, Constance was about 16 years younger.
Oh. Not sure when my father started writing his name as Pointkowski. I think it was after returning from WWII in 1945 and marrying my mom in 1949. No legal name change, just did it. (My father was named Joseph Lawrence, I am assuming after his brother.)
Off I go to cut grass! Please thank your husband for creating the Bronislaw website!
Cathy 6/17/2016