Descendants of Joseph Rydzinski

Generation No. 1

1.  JOSEPH1 RYDZINSKI was born Abt. 1825 in Szubin, Bydgoszcz, Poland, and died Bef. 1900 in Szubin, Bydgoszcz, Poland.  He married THERESA NIEZGODSKI Abt. 1845 in Szubin, Poland.  She was born Abt. 1825 in Szubin, Bydgoszcz, Poland, and died Bef. 1900 in Szubin, Bydgoszcz, Poland.
	
Children of JOSEPH RYDZINSKI and THERESA NIEZGODSKI are:
2.	i.	JACOB2 RYDZINSKI, b. July 06, 1856, Wolwarki, near Szubin, Bydgoszcz, Poland; d. September 23, 1934, South Bend , In.
	ii.	PAULUS RYDZINSKI, b. January 28, 1848, Wolwarki, near Szubin, Bydgoszcz, Poland.

Notes for PAULUS RYDZINSKI:
Records in Poland indicates that Paulus was born to Joseph and Theresa and was baptized 1-3-1848 with sponsors Adalbertus Gosinski and Pauline Romanowski	

	iii.	JOANNES JOHN RYDZINSKI, b. June 27, 1850, Wolwarki, near Szubin, Bydgoszcz, Poland.
	iv.	FRANCISZEK FRANK RYDZINSKI, b. November 11, 1862, Wolwarki, near Szubin, Bydgoszcz, Poland; d. April 04, 1915, South Bend , In; m. MARYANNA JANKIEWICZ, 1884, Szubin, Poland; b. June 25, 1858, Szubin, Bydgoszcz, Poland; d. Aft. 1910, South Bend , In.

Notes for FRANCISZEK FRANK RYDZINSKI:
Francisek Rydzynski (Frank, Francis) 

Luke and Deborah Andrew - lukea@dutro.com - note the following:

My wife and I are seeking out any information, about the Rydzinski (or Rydzynski) family. Specifically, we are looking for information on Francisek Rydzynski (Frank, Francis) and his wife, Maryanna. We are pretty sure that Frank's father is Joseph, and mother is Theresa Niezgodski. We also have the following information on their children:

( 1910 Census ED: 172 Sheet: 13A Pg. 55, 4/25/1910, Indiana, St. Joseph, 
Portage townshp:
Rydzynski, John F., Head, 48, Married for 26 yrs, Born in 
Germany/Poland, Immigrated in 1888 (1889?), spoke Polish, Blacksmith, 
Plow Works, Working).

Children:
No M/F Name Birthdate Town State Marriage Death date
1. F Helena Poland (as baby)
2. M Anthony Poland (as baby)
3. F Antonia (Antonette) Poland (as baby)
4. Wladyslaw(-a) Poland (as baby)
5. F Josephine 12 Feb 1891? South Bend Indiana 12 Feb 1936 31 Aug 1973
Andrzej Grzelak 3 Nov 1943
6. M Valentine 6(3?) Feb 1893 South Bend Indiana 5 Jan 1974 (CA)
7. M Stanislow (-laus) 1894 South Bend Indiana 1903 (age 8)
8. F Veronica (Verna) 3 Nov 1896 South Bend Indiana 3 Feb 1978 (age 82)
9. M Szczepan (Stephen)6 Dec 1898 South Bend Indiana 1947

Father: Joseph Rydzynski b: in Poland 
Mother: Theresa Niezgodski b: in Poland

Marriage 1 Maryanna Jankiewicz b: 25 JUN 1858 in Szubin, Poland
Married: 1884
Children
 Helena Rydzinski b: ABT 1880 in Poland
 Anthony Rydzinski b: ABT 1881 in Poland
 Antonia (Antonette) Rydzinski b: ABT 1882 in Poland
 Wladyslaw Rydzinski b: ABT 1883 in Poland
 Josephine Rydzinski b: 15 DEC 1884 in South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana
 Valentine Walter Rydzinski b: 6 FEB 1893 in South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana
 Stanisllaus Rydzinski b: 1894 in South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana
 Veronica "Verna" Rydzinski b: 3 NOV 1896 in South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana
 Szczepan "Stephen" Rydzinski b: 6 DEC 1898 in South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana

More About FRANCISZEK FRANK RYDZINSKI:
Burial: Cedar Grove Cemetery, Notre Dame, Indiana

More About MARYANNA JANKIEWICZ:
Burial: Cedar Grove Cemetery, Notre Dame, Indiana

Generation No. 2

2.  JACOB2 RYDZINSKI (JOSEPH1) was born July 06, 1856 in Wolwarki, near Szubin, Bydgoszcz, Poland, and died September 23, 1934 in South Bend , In.  He married MARIANE JARECKI Abt. 1880 in Szubin, Bydgoszcz, Poland.  She was born January 29, 1861 in Wolwarki, near Szubin, Bydgoszcz, Poland, and died May 10, 1937 in South Bend , In.

Notes for JACOB RYDZINSKI:
Jacob's intent for naturalization: Vol 2, pg 76 (1891-1906); appeared May 1 1888 in St Joseph County Circuit Court. Arrived in US in 1882. Witness was Marion Wesolowski and Vincent Brzezinski - dated May 2, 1896.

In the 1900 federal census for Portage Township, St. Joseph County, IN, Jacob describes himself as a "day laborer"; in 1910 he indicated working in a factory. The census also indicates that he emigrated to the US in 1882. Theodore's marriage application in 1921 shows that Jacob was born in Germany. Selma's marriage application in 1928 also confirms that Jacob from Poland. The 1910 census also indicates that Jacob and Mary had a total of 15 children, 11 of whom were still alive at that time.

1930 census, South Bend, Portage Twnshp, St. Jospeh Co, IN (ED #39, Sheet 17B)
Rydzinski, Jacob, 74, Poland, Polnad, Poland, emmigrated 1887, laborer-auto
Mary, 69, Poland, Poland, Poland
Josephine, 45, Poland, Poland, Poland
Pete, 33, Ind, Poland, Poland
Antionett, 46, Poland, Poland, Poland
Smercinski, Rose, gr-dau, 17, IN, IN, IN
Nowicki, Thomas, 51, step-son, MI, Poland, Poland, laborer-auto shop
Selma, 28, IN, Poland, Poland
Arthur, 1, IN, MI, IN

On his death certificate, Jacob's name is spelled "Jakub". It lists his occupation as a "moulder" in an automobile factory. He died in his house at 8:30 A.M. of Broncho Pneumonia - Four Days Secondary Anemia Myocarditis. Jakob, Marja (his wife) and Jadwiga Rydzinski are all buried at the same location at St. Joseph Polish Cemetery in South Bend, IN.

The following obit appeared in the 9-24-1934 South Bend Tribune:

JACOB RYDZYNSKI

Jacob Rydzynski, aged 78, of 1049 West Sample street, died at 8:30 o'clock Sunday morning in his home following an illness of two weeks. Born in Poland, July 6, 1856, he came to South Bend from that country 51 years ago. He is survived by the widow, Mrs. Mary Rydzynski and nine children: Thomas, Antionette, Josephine, John, Mrs Frances Wlodarski, Joseph, Peter, Mrs. Selma Nowicki and Theodore, all of South Bend; a sister Mrs. Mary Swinski, of Akron, Oh.; 24 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The body may be viewed in the home. The funeral will be held at 9 o'clock, Wednesday morning from St. Hedwig's Roman Catholic Church with Rev. Francis X Luzny, C.S.C. pastor, chanting the high requiem mass. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Polish Cemetery.

More About JACOB RYDZINSKI:
Burial: St Joseph Cemetery
Immigration: 1882

Notes for MARIANE JARECKI:
Theodore's marriage application in 1921 shows that Maryanna was born in Germany. Selma's marriage application in 1928 shows Maryanna was from Poland.

Maryanna's Certificate of Death does not mention her parents names; the informant was her son Theodore. She died at 9:17 P.M. and her cause of death was Uermia - Three Days Hypertension with Chronic Nephritis.

The following obit appeared in the 5-11-1937 South Bend Tribune:

MRS. MARYANNA RYDZYNSKI

MRS. MARYANNA Rydzynski, aged 76, of 1049 West Sample street, died at 9:17 o'clock Monday evening in her home after an illness of four weeks. Born in Poland, Jan 29 1861, she came to South Bend from that country 52 years ago. Surviving are five sons, Thomas, John, Joseph, Peter and Theodore Rydzynski; three daughters: Miss Josephine, Mrs Frances Wlodarski, and Mrs. Selma Nowicki; two sisters Mrs. Catherine Stachowiak and Mrs Constance Moskwinski; 24 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, all of South Bend. The body may be viewed in the home. The funeral will be held at 9 o'clock, Friday morning from St. Hedwig's Roman Catholic Church with Rev. Francis X Luzny, C.S.C. pastor, officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Polish Cemetery. Mrs. Rydzynski was a member of the Women's Holy Rosary Society, the Apostleship of Prayer and the Third Order of St. Francis of St. Hedwig's Church, and the Daughters of Poland society No 21, Polish Women's Alliance of America.

Maryanna's last will and testament indicates that her son Theodore and her daughter Jospehine would be in charge of making arrangements for her funeral. She left 1/3 interest in a lot owned by her husband to her daughter Josephine; she indicates that since she had expended a sum $800 for her daughter Frances Wlodarski in the past, she left her $5.00; she left $5.00 to the two daughters of her daughter Mary, who had already passed away; she divided up the remaining property and cash to her children: Thomas, Josephine, John, Joseph, Theodore and Peter Rydzinski, Selma Nowicki and Frances Wlodarski.

More About MARIANE JARECKI:
Burial: St Joseph Cemetery
	
Children of JACOB RYDZINSKI and MARIANE JARECKI are:
3.	i.	JOHN S3 RYDZINSKI, b. April 18, 1889, South Bend , In; d. October 25, 1964, South Bend , In.
	ii.	THEODORE RYDZINSKI, b. Aft. 1889, South Bend , In.
	iii.	JOSEPHINE RYDZINSKI, b. Aft. 1889, South Bend , In.
	iv.	FRANCES RYDZINSKI, b. Aft. 1889, South Bend , In.
	v.	SELMA RYDZINSKI, b. Aft. 1889.

Generation No. 3

3.  JOHN S3 RYDZINSKI (JACOB2, JOSEPH1) was born April 18, 1889 in South Bend , In, and died October 25, 1964 in South Bend , In.  He married (1) MARTHA NOVEROSKE August 05, 1913 in LaPorteCounty, Indiana, daughter of WILLIAM NOVEROSKE.  She was born 1890 in Indiana, and died July 18, 1948 in South Bend , In.  He married (2) MILDRED LUCILLE WHITE October 16, 1948 in St Joseph County, Indiana.  She was born April 14, 1907 in New Brunswick, IL.

Notes for JOHN S RYDZINSKI:
John indicated that he was a time keeper in a factory in 1910. When John married Mildred Hayes, she already had at least one child - Gene Paul Hayes. John also noted that he had been married before and that his first wife had died 7-18-1948 (this is almost the same date that Mildred shows as getting divorced from her fist husband). He listed his occupation as a decorator. Gene is mentioned in John's obit.

John and his family appeared in the 1920 federal census for
John Rydzinski, Head, 31, Indiana, Poland
Wife, Martha, 32, Indiana, Poland
Daughter, Genevieve, 5, Indiana
Son, Marcell, 3 7/12, Indiana
Son, Reynold, 11/12, Indiana

The following obit appeared in the 10-26-1964 South Bend Tribune:

John S Rydzinski

John S Rydzinski, 75 of 710 Miner St. died at 5:30 A.M. Sunday in his home. He was a retired painter. Born on April 18, 1889 in South Bend, he married Mildred Hayes on October 16, 1948. She survives. Also surviving are two sons, Marvel of Mishawaka and Raynold of South Bend; a stepson Gene Paul Hayes, South Bend; two daughters. Mrs. Genevieve Lamirand and Mrs. Domecilla Vosburgh. both of South Bend; 14 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; a brother Theodore, South Bend and three sisters, Miss Josephine Rydzinski, Mrs. Frances Wlodarski and Mrs. Selma Nowicki, all of South Bend. Friends may call after 7 P.M. today at the St. Joseph Funeral Home. Services will be held at 10 A.M. Wednesday. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery.

Services will be held at 10 A.M. Thursday in Holy Family Catholic Church. Cremation will take place. Friends may call 6 to 9 P.M. Wednesday in Kaniewski & Sons Funeral Home.

More About JOHN S RYDZINSKI:
Burial: St Joseph Cemetery
Cause of Death (Facts Pg): Heart Attack
Occupation: Painter
Residence: 1931, 2630 Prast

More About MARTHA NOVEROSKE:
Burial: St Joseph Cemetery

Notes for MILDRED LUCILLE WHITE:
Mildred was divorced (9-23-1948) at the time she married John (married to a Hayes). Mildred listed herself as a nurse at the time of her marriage in 1948.

Database = Saint Joseph Co, IN Marriage Index 1927-1954
Marriage Record for John RYDZINSKI
Spouse: Mildred Hayes
Date: 16 Oct 1948
B/G: Groom
Source: Book:165 Page:115
Record #: license date 1948/10/16
County and State: St Joseph Co. IN

Children of JOHN RYDZINSKI and MARTHA NOVEROSKE are:
	i.	GENEVIEVE4 RYDZINSKI, b. March 13, 1914, South Bend , In.
	ii.	MARCEL V RYDZINSKI, b. October 07, 1916, South Bend , In; d. July 07, 2001, South Bend , In; m. ZITA BREHLICK, April 23, 1938, St Joseph County, Indiana; b. Abt. 1916, South Bend , In.

More About MARCEL V RYDZINSKI:
Burial: Body to IU Medical Center
Occupation: Supervisor, Studebaker

	iii.	RAYNOLD RYDZINSKI, b. January 29, 1919, South Bend , In; m. DOROTHY OLEJNICZAK, February 08, 1941, St Joseph County, Indiana; b. Abt. 1920, South Bend , In.
	iv.	DOMECILLA RYDZINSKI, b. Aft. 1920, South Bend , In; m. HUSBAND VOSBURGH; b. Aft. 1920, South Bend , In.