Bartnik - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Bartnik - Starzak

naicsue — 2015-03-17 23:04:01Z

I recently started my family tree. Joseph Bartnik is my grandfather. His daughter, Dorothy, married Eugene Wilcox 26 Nov 1940. Eleven days later he was drafted. After WW II, they briefly lived on a farm and then bought the house at 734 Burke Avenue, Grand Rapids, that Joseph built, for $2.500, and the proviso that Eugene would build him and apartment in the attic and also build an indoor bathroom. My dad did these things and he lived with us until his death. He sat on the porch and told all the neighbors that his son-in-law was ruining his house all the time my dad was building these changes!

I have a wedding picture of Joseph and Sophia if you would like to see it.

Sue Wilcox

Re: John Bartnick

thomaslwojtas — 2015-02-19 16:17:14Z

Hi Mary Kelly,
We met at you moms house a few years back with Paul and Harry.
I am just starting into genealogy and found a cousin on my fathers side Tom Jachim.
He sent me a wealth of information about that side plus some of the Bartnik side. I'm sure you have the scant knowledge that Jacob Bartnik's parents were Augustine Bartnik and Anna Sczecina. Both born about 1864. Thats all I have so far. If you have more please send it along.
Best wishes,
Tom Wojtas

Re: John Bartnick

Esterberry3 — 2015-02-01 00:47:01Z

Yes please email all you have on Jacob!

Re: Zofia Bartnik & Family

wikessler — 2015-01-06 16:53:43Z

Richard,

It is your cousin William (Stella's gradson), I have some stuff for you. If you ever check this email or thread. How is your sister Irene?

Re: Bartnik

nascardog — 2013-02-27 03:59:32Z

Hallo Christine!
How concrete is your birth date for John? I have a John Bartnik born Dec 1927 in Buffalo to Jan & Stella Bartnik.

Bartnick (Bartnik)- Poland - DNA results

StuPike — 2013-01-01 19:10:24Z

Suggestion to all Bartnick /Bartnik clans on ancestry. Have you DNA done so we can see if we are related! If you have done your DNA please send me a note. If you are confused on how the DNA works I can help.

Rose Bartnick (Bartnik) b Jan. 3, 1875 Tarnow, Poland is my ggrandmother.

Stu Pike

Re: Bartnick/Bartnik family from Poland to Grand Rapids

BMarshall89 — 2012-10-30 20:10:59Z

I sent Michael a bunch of JPG photos made from slides I found of my dads. Photos of Harry,Johnny,Irene Fron,Betty Rempalski,and Grandma and Grandpa. You might ask him if he downloaded them-as I have not received a reply back. If you want copies of the photos,send me your e-mail address and I will send them

Re: Bartnik - Starzak

Kotka421 — 2012-09-09 02:01:43Z

Hi,
I am researching my great grandparents. My great grandfather was Lach and his wife's last name was Toczek. I believe they came around 1909 as well to Allentown, PA from Galicia, Poland/Austria. I found a 1920 Census and they lived with other family members with the name Toczek as well (which was spelt wrong) and its making me wonder if my great grandmother came with some of her family or just coincidence and it was another family all together.

Re: Looking for Bartnik's with Augustin Bartnick (Poland) as father or Grandfather

Esterberry3 — 2012-08-30 13:48:04Z

Sorry, just getting back on Ancestry.com since it is free until Sept.
Wondering if we are related. I would be interested in speaking to you, if you know that Jacob Bartnik, son of Augustin, and brother to 6 other siblings from Poland are also your relatives. I still have a feeling some of the info I was given about last names, may be names of cities in Poland.

Re: John Bartnick

Esterberry3 — 2012-08-30 13:44:17Z

Just now getting back to ancestory search. Sorry.
If you can scan and attach the document, that would be awesome.
My father, Arthur Bartnik died 4 years ago, and was the youngest of the 12 children Jacob and Pauline Bartnik had.
There is still ONE living in Grand Rapids, Lambert Bartnik.
Sincerely,
Mary Bartnik Kelly

Re: Bartnick/Bartnik family from Poland to Grand Rapids

cao557 — 2012-06-20 00:27:35Z

I think I can help a little with Adam's information. FamilySearch.org has indexes for Polish records in the area the families were from as well as Grand Rapids. If you search for Adam Bukala you will find a US draft registration card with his DOB, Sept 17, 1888.

Using the birth year and searching for Ada* Buka* you will find these 3 records: http://bit.ly/LCwjf7
The baptism date is a few days later as is to be expected. The surname is frequently transcribed as Bukata because of the slash in the Polish 'l'.

The surname of the mother is not Jaskowicz. House# 63.
5 records come up for children with the Joannes "Bukata" father & mother Maria in house #62. Also a 6th record comes up for father's surname "Bukats". Several spellings for the mother's maiden name.

Is Adam a child of an earlier marriage? Or was the record too difficult to transcribe correctly? Maybe getting the microfilm to review would clear that up.

If you search for Adam Bukalla a passenger list comes up showing Adam going to Grand Rapids, to an uncle Augustus? (Probably Augustyn) at 315 Diamond Str. Arriving 28 Jul 1903.

I hope this provides you with some useful information.

Chris

Re: Bartnick/Bartnik family from Poland to Grand Rapids

BMarshall89 — 2012-05-15 01:58:27Z

Thank you for the info Esther Bukala Marshall was born March 21,1919,married William Marshall Oct 5,1940 and died Jan 14,1990.She had one son William Hollis born Feb 28,1942 and a daughter Del Rey Davison born Sept 21,1944. Two grand children-William H.Jr born July 24,1973 and Adam Clifford born May 27th,1979. Two great grandchildren-Michelle-born Nov 24,2000 and Shane William born Jan 5,2004.I had saw on a draft registration website that Adam was listed as from Galicia,Poland and also saw on this site that he came from Donebic or Dombic Poland. My son has a family tree on MyHeritage.com. Mike is listed on there,but we need info on other family members such as Betty Rempalski, Johnny,and Irene. By the way,I got a name rub of Danny Bukala on the traveling wall this weekend in DeSoto county. Took my son and grandchildren to see it. Very emotional Just for your info-Uncle Harry and I were both stationed at the same base in England as aircraft mechanics RAF Alconbury. Harry in the 40's-me in the 60's.. If you want to contact Adam about the Marshall website his e-mail address is marshall.adam@yahoo.com.

Re: Bartnick/Bartnik family from Poland to Grand Rapids

thebuke1 — 2012-05-14 23:13:14Z

Adam died April 25, 1965. I have 1 mass card for Adam. If I find any more, I'll try to send you one. I think Dolores may have given all the mass cards to me since I'm the one collecting the family info. Adam was born`in Poland. I know I have the town but can't find it right now. I need to organize, again. I would like info on your mother. I only have her year of birth.

Re: Bartnick/Bartnik family from Poland to Grand Rapids

BMarshall89 — 2012-05-08 01:42:05Z

I am the son of Etta Bukala-Harrys deceased sister. If you need any info your brother-inlaw Mike has my e--mail address. Have been trying to find out the date of Adam Bukalas' death and also where he was born. Harry & Delores were to send me one of his prayer cards two years ago,but I never got it.I think he died in 1966 as I was stationed in the Air Force and came up for the funeral.

Re: Bartnik

b00ogeyman — 2012-03-28 02:57:50Z

Het Chris, it's your cousin Peter. I asked my mom what she knew about my grandfather. She said that he remarried and had another family in Chicago. But she doesn't know anything more. Did you find out anything about this other family?

Re: Joseph Bartnik

sshade4ever — 2012-02-27 21:17:30Z

My grandfathers name is joseph Bartnik too, although. He lives in Lawton Okalhoma.

ancestry´s

2005-12-14 20:56:59Z

hi i´m looking for my parents are survivel during the war and came from brazil, they are livind in warsovia and arival in brazil by ship in Santa catarina.
your ship came´s betwin 1914 - 1944, but i don´t kwon it name.

if you have some old parents that born in warsovia and came live in brazil contact me.

thanks,

Joseph Bartnik

2005-11-30 21:23:56Z

Still looking for information on my ggrandfather. I first located him in the 1920 Federal Census For Buffalo, Erie ,New York 10th Ward. He was living with his wife Mary and baby girl Anna. It also states he was born in Galicia-Poland and came here in 1909. Thier children include Anna b.abt 1919. Edward J.b.13 Sep 1924, Joseph b, 29 Jan 1927, Theresa b. abt 1928 and my grandfather John Joseph b. 23 Sep 1920. Any help would be appreciated. Thank You

Re: Bartnick/Bartnik family from Poland to Grand Rapids

2005-09-06 01:43:44Z

Thank you. It is very likely that Daniel was a grandchild of Anna & Adam. I do not have documentation. However, Anna's obituary stated that she had 25 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren at her death in 1976. Not all of them would have had the Bukala surname: One married daughter lived in Illinois; 2 married daughters in Grand Rapids, and two sons - John & Harry. (3rd son Edmond was not mentioned).

In 1930 this was this was the only family in Grand Rapids in the census with the Bukala surname. I located Adam on a passenger list in July 1903 (as Bukalla). His hometown appears to be either Donebic or Dombic. Destination: Uncle's (M? Augustin) home in Grand Rapids at 315 Diamond Str. A widow, Augustyn, is found on Diamond in 1910. Diamond is also the street where the Syrek family lived. Anna's sister Hattie married Joseph Syrek & lived on Diamond.

Thanks again. This had a little more information than I had found before.

Chris

Re: Bartnick/Bartnik family from Poland to Grand Rapids

2005-09-05 17:06:45Z

Not sure if this is a relation to you...just thought I'd pass it on in case it was.

DANIEL SCOTT BUKALA
is honored on Panel 32E, Row 34 of
the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

Full Name: DANIEL SCOTT BUKALA
Wall Name: DANIEL S BUKALA
Date of Birth: 3/26/1949
Date of Casualty: 12/21/1967
Home of Record: GRAND RAPIDS
State: MI
Branch of Service: ARMY
Rank: PFC
Casualty Country: SOUTH VIETNAM
Casualty Province: BINH DUONG

Info above found here:
http://www.vvmf.org/index.cfm?SectionID=110&Wall_Id_No=6...

Bartnick/Bartnik family from Poland to Grand Rapids

2004-07-14 04:17:42Z

I am researching the family of my great grandfather, Stanislaus Bartni(c)k who came from the Zasow/Zassow Parish in Poland near Debica to Grand Rapids MI. His wife was Katherine Kieras. They had 10 children:
Mary - b. in Poland, I found her baptism record, married Joseph Rusmus/Razmus
Frank - b. 1889, the same year the family came to Mich. died unmarried.
Hattie - married Joe Syrek, 4 children
Anna - married Adam Bukala - 6 children
Julia - married Anthony Kopczynski, 1 son, d. 1990
Josephine- married Frank Kopenski
Andrew - died single
Louis - died single
Joseph - married Thelma Hunt, one son
Rose - married Peter Stawasz

When Katherine died her obituary said she left one brother, but did not name him. Her parents were Frank Kieras & Maria Cichon. I am sure my information is incomplete & am hoping someone else can connect.

Re: Looking for Bartnik's with Augustin Bartnick (Poland) as father or Grandfather

2004-07-01 16:38:33Z

Our relatives came from Northern Poland too...but in Suvalki and Augustow Poland. We are linked to Manlinoski, Miller and Hank Brandenberg (Katryna Bartnick had his baby out of wedlock) but kept baby and her maiden name. We could possibly be related, as Augustin Bartnick had 6 children all born in Poland. You could write Tony Bartnick who is 78 and knows more than I.

Re: Looking for Bartnik's with Augustin Bartnick (Poland) as father or Grandfather

2004-06-30 13:49:47Z

Ever find an Antonina Bartnik who married a Myszewski? I'm guessing she would have been born c 1820. I do not know where her family originated from but I am thinking somewhere near Starogard Gdanski. Still looking...

BARTNIKS IN POLAND

2004-06-16 18:34:51Z

MY MOTHERS MOTHER WAS EVA BARTNIK AND SHE CAME FROM THE AREA IN POLAND THAT YOU DESCRIBE. SHE CAME TO GRAND RAPIDS AND MARRIED KOSZARSKI. MY MOTHERS NAME IS ROSE DANIELSKI

Re: Bartnik - Starzak

2005-12-18 15:56:43Z

thank you so much for your response. I have been doing a search on the name Toczek, my grandfather, and his wife was Starzak, she was born in 1889 and came here in 1909 I believe from the Ellis Island site, and I believe traveling with a relative named Lach. When I saw the name I decided to give it a try. I appreciate the information you posted, I will file it away and maybe down the line something will click. Thanks again.

Re: Bartnik - Starzak

2005-12-18 05:42:43Z

Barbara,

The info I have on Joseph is sketchy ... but according to his obituary he had one brother & one sister who survived him. They lived in Poland. Their names, and where in Poland are not stated. No deceased members of the family are mentioned. Joseph died Apr 9, 1953 in Grand Rapids, MI. He was buried there:
WASHINGTON PARK CEMETARY transcription
Starzak, Joseph (Father)
b. 1883; d. 1953
on lot with Sophia L.
Starzak, Leo
S1 US Navy World War II
b. 1925; d. 1976
Starzak, Sophia L. (Mother)
b. 1892; d. 1947

I now have a copy of his & Sophia's marriage license. It states he was born in "Austria Europe" (same as it says for Sophia who was born in Zassow Parish) and that his parents were Albert Starzak and Cora Swierkus. Witnesses were John Wallin and Frances Szezerba. I have found a Szezerba near some of my family in the 1910 census. Friend or relatives, I do not know.

If these seems like a connection for you, I will look at a couple other things for leads.

Chris

Re: John Bartnick

2002-12-29 11:04:00Z

Chris,
I do not think our Jacob Bartnick is a relative. He did not have any sisters by the name of Sophi. I do know there is another Bartnick Grand Rapids that was also inquiring with e a couple years ago about Stanley also. His name was Brian Kelly Bartnick and his email is darkmatir.com You could try checking in wih him also. My grndfather did have a brother named John though, but from what info we have gathered, he came to the Unived stated, possibly Pennsylvania only for a couple years, and then returned to Poland and died ther after WWII. I do know if he married or not. We think he lived back in Poland with his father, Augustine for a while! Does this help at all?

Bartnik

2001-12-02 02:41:29Z

I would like information on a John Raymond Bartnik b.Sept 23 1920 d.Apr 1980 in Chicago but lived in Buffalo,NY he was my grandfather but that is all I know for his side of the family.

Re: Richard Bartnik

2001-09-13 01:15:39Z

My grandfather was Carl Bartnik of Toledo, OH; any relation?

Bartnik + Myszewski

JohnStorch — 2003-04-30 20:47:21Z

Antonina Bartnik married Wojciech (Albert/Adalbert) Myszewski. Son John Myszewski (1845-1920) married Frances Neuman and moved to Milwaukee WI. Daughter Barbara Myszewski married Joseph Lewandowski. There was also a son Peter.

Sound familiar to anyone? Where in Poland did they come from?

Re: John Bartnick

chriso557 — 2005-06-10 23:51:22Z

Would a daughter, Sophia, be one of the other female siblings? I find a John Bartnick, father-in-law (age 78) in the household of Joseph & Sophia Starzak - Grand Rapids, Mich, 1930. I am looking for John Bartni(c)k who came to the Grand Rapids area, had a brother Stanley & sister Eva - from the Austria/Poland area. Using his age & year of immigration (1890) I think this may be the correct person. We believe that Stanley & his wife Katherine came first (1889) then John. The brothers then sent for Eva, but at least one other sibling (Sophia) remained in Poland.

Re: John Bartnick

chriso557 — 2005-06-10 23:51:22Z

Mary,

I believe you are correct about the 2 Bartnik families not having a connection - at least a direct one. (Brian is my brother). I have been able to find all of Stanley's 10 children & spouses, some children. His sister Eva's marriage (Koszarski) and children. But nothing on their brother John (who descendants of Eva tell me married "Margaret").

I may have "your" Jacob's "Declaration of Intention" re: citizenship. It states that he was born Aug 24, 1879 in Suwalki Russia - was 5' 6" tall, 140 lbs, blond with grey eyes & was living at #6 Frenchman Ct. Grand Rapids MI. Entered the US from Antwerp Belgium on the vessel Vaderland. If this seems correct I can scan and attach the document here for you.

Re: Last Name Bartnik/Tofel

chriso557 — 2005-06-10 23:51:22Z

I am struck by a couple coincidences. Although the states are not where I know of my Bartnick/Bartnik relatives taking up residence... Stanley, John and Eva Bartnik were all siblings who came from Poland to Grand Rapids, Michigan. Stanley was my great grandfather. All I know of John is that he was born in Poland and his wife's name was margaret. I do have some other information re: this family & from their parish in Poland.

Re: Last Name Bartnik/Tofel

chriso557 — 2005-06-10 23:51:22Z

OOPS! Almost forgot... Great Grandfather was Stanley, but my Grandfather's name was Joseph - middle initial was "I" for Iasaac, but on his gravestone it says "J". He went by Barney.

Re: Looking for Bartnik's with Augustin Bartnick (Poland) as father or Grandfather

Esterberry3 — 2009-07-02 01:06:44Z

I have been away for awhile.
My father, Arthur Thomas Bartnick died last July 31, 2008.
Been in grief.
However...I am still interested in finding out his family.

Zofia Bartnik & Family

alainsimard1 — 2007-07-06 19:51:39Z

I am looking for information on Zofia Bartnik (b.1905 Pennsylvania d.1968 New York). She moved back to Wierzchoslawice near Tarnow, Poland some time before 1930 when she had my father Kazimierz Bartnik. They both then moved to New York in november 1949. If anyone has any information on Zofia, or her parents of siblings I would love to be let in on it!
Likewise, if I can share anything with you, I will.

Thanks!
Richard

Re: Richard Bartnik

lynmd243433 — 2002-03-23 18:30:14Z

Gladys, please give me another E address so that I can tell you what I know. The message I sent was returned to me.

Re: Bartnick/Bartnik family from Poland to Grand Rapids

thebuke1 — 2009-12-28 19:50:01Z

My husband is a son of Harry Bukala & I am just starting to work on his genealogy. Daniel Bukala was the son of Edmund Bukala. I would appreciate hearing from you.

Re: Bartnik - Starzak

branchlookingtrunk — 2005-12-17 23:51:51Z

Did Joseph Starzak have any sisters? My grandmother's name was Apolonia and was from Nozdrzec. Any info would be a great help.

Last Name Bartnik/Tofel

bartnikma44 — 2002-07-14 13:29:44Z

Father Joseph T Bartnik born Florida NY
Grandfather John Bartnik born Poland
Grandmother Ladislove Tofel born Poland
all deceased looking for any Cousins

Bartnik - Starzak

christy557_1 — 2005-03-12 05:47:18Z

Looking for more information on this family, or to share what we have found so far:

Sophia Bartnik (Bartnick), dau. of John Bartnik of Poland, married Joseph Starzak, Grand Rapids, Mich. According to her obituary she was survived by her husband, 2 sons (Leon & Frank) and two dau. (Louise Groen & Dorothy Wilcox).

More info on this family is found in the PGSA online records from Jastrzabka Stara & Zasow Parishes. John had at least 1 sister (Katherine) and perhaps another also named Sophia that we believe remained in Poland. Another sister, Eva, followed her brothers (John & Stanley) to Grand Rapids.

We are looking for more information on John (wife: Barbara Pyz) & whether he had other children, and on the siblings that remained in Poland. Also information on Stanley's children & grandchildren. We have identified the 10 children of Stanley (& Katherine Kieras): 6 dau. & 4 sons. 2 born in Poland the others in Grand Rapids. Katherine's obit says that she was survived by a brother, but he is not named - since his home is not named we believe he may have been one of the Kieras in Grand Rapids.

Daughters married names: Bukala, Kopenski, Kopczynski, Ruzmus/Rasmus, Stawasz, Syrek. Only 2 sons married - Joseph (my line) and Frank. However, we have not found the name of Frank's wife or if he had any children.

Re: Richard Bartnik

D_Hersch — 2009-05-05 15:49:20Z

Richard was my uncle. He died a number of years ago.

Richard Bartnick, son of Wanda

pikula_1 — 2004-09-10 08:09:32Z

Good morning.
I’m searching for informations about family: Gonia and Bartni(c)k.
Information which I get until today are about my relatives in USA are:

Jan Gunia born 6/1869, died 24th of Dec 1944. From Myslenice, Poland (Poland-Austria) emigrated to US (Chicago) on ship Suezia in 16 of Feb in 1892. He changed his name into GONIA. Married with Klara Getka 9/14/1897 at Holy Trinity Church. They had three children:

Roman Gonia, born 16 October 1898 in Illinois, died Sep 1983 Mesa, Maricopa Co., Arizona 85205, occupation - druggist in a drug store
married Margaret, born in 1905 or 1906, Omaha, Nebraska,

Roman had a daughter Dorothy Gonia.

Kazimierz – Casimir Gonia

Born: 1 July 1900
Died: June 1981 Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona 85203
in Illinois he was board marker/ brokers
I know nothing more about him.

Wanda Bartnick nee Gonia.
Born in 1907.
Died 1927-06-09 COOK CHICAGO
She had a son, Richard Bartni(c)k, born probably Apr 1927.

and
Richard Bartnick, son of Wanda and Roman.
His wife Kathleen nee Radwick
Their children:
Carol, Diane and Richard.

Family of Jan Gunia from Myslenice, is living now in Poland. Jan (John) Gunia (Gonia) had 3 sisters and one brother.
And his youngest his sister was mine Grand-Grand mother.
And I’m sure that this family is my cousins, because in old photo album I found photography of Jan, and his daughter Wanda. And under Photography of Wanda my Grandmother wrote: “this is my cousin Wanda who died in 1927”.

If someone is interesting about this – please mail to me.

I’m living in Poland, Katowice, my mail is pikula@et-ersa.gliwice.pl or wlapik@poczta.onet.pl

Greetings from Poland

Richard Bartnik

GladysStroemer — 2003-06-25 02:22:22Z

Searching for Richard Bartnik formerly of Toledo, OH. Served with the 388th Evac. Hospital at Camp Atterbury, IN 50 years ago. Anyone with information please contact us at gcs1211@concentric.net.

Re: Richard Bartnik

GladysStroemer — 2003-06-25 02:22:22Z

Thanks for your reply. Richard was in my Army unit, 388th Evacuation Hospital, at Camp Atterbury, Indiana in 1950-52,and was from Toledo, Ohio, according to a roster we have from that time. We have no further info on him. We have had several reunions of our Army unit, of which I have been Chairman, and that is the reason we have been trying to locate him, as well as others, if they are still living. He would be approximately 70 - 80 years old. Some of the people from Toledo were members of activated National Guard or reservists and so may have been older than myself (73). Capt.James Corbley, who still lives in Toledo, was one of our Commanding Officers and was reactivated in 1950. Perhaps Richard might have been a relative of your grandfather. Thanks again and please let me know if you find out anything further on Richard.

Re: Richard Bartnik

GladysStroemer — 2003-06-25 02:22:22Z

Please resend email to "gcs1211@concentric.net
I am having problems with my email. Or you can send to "gkczuba@concentric.net" (daughter's email address) Thank you. Gladys

spelling may have changed? Bertnik

TanyaFrank — 2001-12-29 08:28:56Z

As I am not able to find a message board with the surname "Bertnik" I thought I would try this one, with the possiblity of the spelling of the last name may have changed slighty. I have very little info on my grandfather, I believe his first name was Basil but may have also been Vasily, he was from the Ukraine and married my grandmother (Anna Fedodova) in the late 1930's early 1940's and was believed to have died during world war II in 1941.

Grandson of Sidney Bartnick

1_molonys — 2011-12-12 22:29:04Z

Mother and sister were born in Grand Rapids to a Sidney Bartnick. Wife was Wanda Kwiatkowski. Both deceased. I know we are polish and still have many relatives there.

John Bartnick

2001-04-04 16:23:26Z

John Bartnick father of Leanora (Eleanor), Irene, Julia and two other females came to Detroit in about 1885 to 1890. Eleanor married Andrew Radtke.

Re: Looking for Bartnik's with Augustin Bartnick (Poland) as father or Grandfather

SFeingold6738 — 2001-07-20 17:00:43Z

I have recently connected with a cousin in Alabama and she has our leg of the Bartnik empire traced all the way back to the 1700s in Ciechanow, Poland. Maybe we can tie our legs together?