Laurence Jacob Piontkowski

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      Sex: M

AKA: Lawrence

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Individual Information

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     Birth Date: 2 Aug 1895 - Pennsylvania, USA
    Christening: 
          Death: 10 Feb 1964 - Cambden, , New Jersey, USA
         Burial: 
 Cause of Death: 

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Parents

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         Father: Lorenz Piontkowski
         Mother: Frances Gorski

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Spouses and Children

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1. *Theresa Katherine Kennedy
       Marriage: Abt 1918
       Children:
                1. James Lawrence Piontkowski
                2. Lucy Geraldine Piontkowski {FGID: 22963836}

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Notes

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General:

Per 1900 US Census 6/14/1900 932 Mechanic St, Camden, Camden, New Jersey Ward 7 District 67
[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 1914 City Directory for Camden, New Jersey
Piontkowski Lawrence 1427 S 10th

Per 1915 City Directory for Camden, New Jersey
Piontkowski Lawrence 1427 S 10th

Per 1915 New Jersey State Census Camden, ward 7, 6 precinct [no image]
Lawrance Piontkowski Male born Aug 1856 in Germany
Constance Piontowski Female born Feb 1877 in Germany
Lawrance Piontkowski Male born Aug 1895 in Pennsylvania
Bruno Piontkowski Male born Oct 1898 in New Jersey
Clara Piontkowski Female born May 1902 in New Jersey

Per 1917 City Directory for Camden, New Jersey
Piontkowski Lawrence 1427 S 10th

Per 1917 City Directory for Camden, New Jersey
Piontkowski Lawrence (Constance) grocer 1427 S 10th

Per WWI Draft Registration 6/5/1918
Lawrence Piontkowsli is 22 years old, born Aug 2 1895 in Philadelphia, Pa., USA. He lives 1427 So Tenth, Camden, New Jersey. A natural born citizen, he is single, caucasian, and has no prior military service. His father and mother are dependent on him. He works as a milk wagon driver for Garden State Co of Camden, N.J. Lawrence is described as medium height and build, grey eyes and light brown hair.

Per 1927 City Directory for Camden, New Jersey
Piontkowski Lawrence (Theresa) lab h1222 VanHook

Per 1928 City Directory for Camden, New Jersey
Piontkowski Lawrence (Theresa) lab h1222 VanHook

Per 1929 City Directory for Camden, New Jersey
Piontkowski Lawrence (Theresa) lab h1222 VanHook

Per 1930 US Census 4/10/1930 1222 Van Hook St, Camden City, Camden, New Jersey
Laurence Piontkowski is the 34 year old white male head of household, who owns his home, valued at $4,000, and a radio set. Born in New Jersey, his parents in Poland, he was first married at age 22. He works as a supplies salesman and is not a veteran. His wife is 30 year old Theresa Piontkowski, born in New Jersey as were her parents. She first married at age 18. She works as a looper in hosiery. They have two children, both born in New Jersey and attending school, 11 year old son James Piontkowski and 10 year old daughter Lucy Piontkowski.

Per 1931 City Directory for Camden, New Jersey
Piontkowski Lawrence (Theresa) milkmn h1222 VanHook

Per 1940 U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995
Name:Lawrence Piontkowski
Wife: Theresa
Residence Year:1940
Street address:1222 VanHook
Residence Place:Camden, New Jersey, USA
Occupation:Forman at Supplee-Willis-Jones Milk Co
Publication Title:Camden, New Jersey, City Directory, 1940

Per 1940 US Census 4/26/1940 1222 Van Hook St., Camden, Camden, New Jersey
Laurence Piontkowski is the 44 year old white male head of household, who owns his home valued at $2,400. He was born in Pennsylvania, lived in this same house in 1935 with his family. Educated through 4th grade, he works as a sales forman for a milk dairy, worked 40 hours the last week of March, and in 36 weeks of work in 1939 earned $2,000. His wife, 40 year old Theresa Piontkowski, respondent for this census, was born in New Jersey, and finished 8th grade. She works as a looper in a hosiery mill, 24 hours the last week of March, and in 20 weeks of work in 1939 earned $300. Their son, 21 year old James Piontkowski, was born in New Jersey, finished 3 years of college and is still in school. Their daughter, 20 year old Lucy Piontkowski, was born in New Jersey, finished 4 years of high school, works as a stenographer in a hospital, worked 40 hours the last week of March, and in 50 weeks of work in 1939 earned $500.

Per WWII Draft Registration 4/25/1942
Lawrence Jacob Piontkowski is 46 years old, born Aug 2, 1895 in Phila, Penna. His residence is 1222 Van Hook St., Camden, NJ. His phone is CAM50795. The person who will always know his address is his wife, Teresa, 1222 Van Hook St, Camden. His employer is Supplee Wills Jones Milk Co in Camden NJ. Lawrence is described as white, 5'5" tall, 147 lbs, grey eyes, blonde hair, ruddy complexion, with amputated index finger left hand.

Per Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current Courier-Post
Name:Lawrence J. Pointkowski
Gender:Male
Death Age: 68
Birth Date:abt 1896 Birth Place: Philadelphia
Residence Place:3050 Federal St.
Death Date:Abt 1964
Obituary Date:11 Feb 1964
Obituary Place:Camden, New Jersey, United States of America
Children:James L. Point, Lucy Parker
Siblings:Edward, Clara

Research:

There is a 22 year old Lawrence Piontkowski living in Camden NJ who was born 8/2/1895 in Philadelphia, Pa. He is a milk wagon driver 6/5/1917 or 1918 per WWI draft reg. Also in WWII registration