1900, 1905, 1910 Census reports Paul Korda-2

13 June 1900 US Census. Anton Korda-3 family in Stevens Point


1 June 1905 Wisconsin Census. Anton Korda-3 family in Stevens Point


May 1910 US Census. Frank Korda-2 and Paul Korda-2, boarders in Chicago

1910 Paul Korda-2 visits Stevens Point

Stevens Point Journal

23 July 1910

Paul Corda [Paul Korda-2] of Chicago arrived Sunday morning for a visit of a couple of weeks with his relatives [Anton Korda-3] on Prentice street.

1912 Agnes Meets Paul Korda-2's Family

The Gazette

Stevens Point

24 July 1912

Miss Agnes Mason [Agnes Muszynski-2] of Chicago visited for a couple of weeks at the Corda [Anton Korda-3] home on Prentice street. Paul Corda [Paul Korda-2], who is employed in the big city, was also here for a short visit.

1912 Paul Korda-2 injured at work

The Gazette

Stevens Point

13 November 1912

Paul Corda [Paul Korda-2], a former Stevens Point boy who has been employed in Chicago for several years, is laid up with a broken toe through an accident which befell him last week. While unloading a barrel containing fifty gallons of oil, the barrel slipped and fell on his toe with the above result. He will be unable to work for about three weeks.

1913 Frank Korda-2's first marriage and birth of Raymond Korda-1

The Gazette

Stevens Point

29 Jan 1913

Gets Bride in Chicago

Paul Corda [Paul Korda-2], son of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Corda [Anton Korda-3] of Stevens Point, was wedded Jan. 15th to Miss Gladys H. Mason [Agnes Muszynski-2], oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Mason [John Muszynski-3], 1335 Dickson street, Chicago.

The ceremony was performed by Rev. Swiatkowski at St. Stanislaus church, Chicago, and while the solemn words were being spoken a solo was rendered by Miss Helen Augustynowicz, with violin accompaniment by Miss Irene Mackowiak. The attendants were Frank Corda [Frank Korda-2], brother of the groom, and Miss Clara Mason [Clara Muszynski-2], sister of the bride, and Peter Nitz and Pearl Czyzewski. The groom is a well known former resident of this city, but for the past five years has worked in Chicago and at the present time runs a truck automobile for the Wheelers Varnish Co. The bride, who is a jolly young lady, was employed in the office of Mandel Bros.' store. The young couple will make their home at 2019 N. Hoyne avenue.

[Note: From the Polish Genealogical Society of Chicago marriage public data base, we find Record 137824 that "Agnes Moscinski" married "Paul" in 1913 and Record Number 127049 that "Paul Korda" married "Agnes" in 1913. From the birth public data base, we find Record 88751 that in 1891 "Agnes Mosinski" was born to father "John" ]

Note: First son Raymond Korda-1 was born in 1913 according to the 1920 and 1930 census for the Paul Korda-2 family.

1915 Mae Korda-2 visits brothers in Chicago

Stevens Point Daily Journal

21 August 1915

Miss Mae Korda-2 of Chicago [sic] is visiting her brothers, Paul and Frank Korda-2, for a month.

1915 October visit in SP by Paul Korda-2's wife and son

The Gazette

Stevens Point

27 October 1915

Mrs. Paul Corda [Agnes Muszynski-2] and son, Raymond [Raymond Korda-1], and brother, Harold [Harold Muszynski-2], who had been spending five weeks at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Corda [Anton Korda-3], on Prentice street, returned to their home in Chicago Saturday.

1917 Second son, George Korda-1, of Paul Korda-1 born

3 March 1917

George Korda-1 born in Cook County, Illinois

File number 6007666

1917 Paul Korda-2's WW I Draft Registration

WWI Draft Registration Card

1. Name in full: Paul Peter Korda-2, age 28 years

2. Home address: 2019 N. Hoyne Av., Chicago, Ill.

3. Date of birth: January 12, 1889

4. Citizenship: Natural born

5. Where born: Stevens Point Wisconsin

6. blank

7. Present trade, occupation: truck chauffeur

8. Employer: Wieland Varnish Works, 2260 Elston Av.

9. Dependents: wife, 2 children

10. Marital status: Married

Race: Caucasian

11. Previous military service: none

Registrar's report

1. Tall, medium build

2. Blue eye, light hair, not bald

(signed) Marjory McLaren

Ward 28, precinct 21

Chicago, Ill.

June 5, 1917

Database online. Registration Location: Cook County, Illinois; Roll: 1613897; Draft Board: 65.

1919 Paul Korda-2 working two jobs

Stevens Point Daily Journal

8 Nov 1919

Fills Two Positions

Paul Korda-2, a boyhood resident of Stevens Point, came here from Chicago Saturday to join his wife [Agnes Muszynski-2] and two sons [Raymond Korda-1 and George Korda-1] for a week's visit at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Anton Korda-3, on Union street [sic]. Paul devotes a portion of each day to driving a taxicab in the big city and also acts as assistant manager of the Crystal theater, one of Chicago's handsomest movie houses [illegible]has main floor seating capacity of 2000 people. Two of his brothers, Leo and Frank Korda [Leo Korda-2 and Frank Korda-2], are also [illegible, presumably "living in Chicago"].

Note from Irwin Collier-1 "He told us he was a Bouncer at the Theater."

1920 US Census, Paul Korda-2 family

US Census

Illinois, Cook County

Chicago

16 Jan 1920

2019 N. Hoyne Ave.

Renting

Paul Korda-2, Head, Male, White, 31 years, Married. Born in Wisconsin, parents born in Poland. Chauffeur.

Agnes Korda [Agnes Muszynski-2]. Wife, Female, White, 28 years, Married. Born in Illinois, parents born in Poland. Housework.

Raymond Korda-1. Son, Male, White, 6 years, Single. Born in Illinois. Father born in Wisconsin. Mother born in Illinois.

George Korda-1. Son, Male, White, 2 10/12 years, Single Born in Illinois. Father born in Wisconsin. Mother born in Illinois.

Database online. Year: 1920; Census Place: Chicago Ward 28, Cook (Chicago), Illinois; Roll: T625_343; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 1707; Image: 1058.

1923: Robert, third son of Paul Korda-2 born

Cook County Genealogical Records

Name: Robert Korda-1

Birth Date: 2 November 1923

File Number: 6045586

1930 US Census Paul Korda Family

US Census

Illinois, Cook County

Chicago

10 April 1930

5323 Henderson Street

Renting $50/month

Paul Korda-2. Head. Male, White, 40 years, Married. Age at first marriage 21. Born in Wisconsin. Parents born in Poland. Salesman, Wheeler Varnish.

Agnes Korda [Agnes Muszynski-2]. Wife-H, Female, White, 38, Married. Age at first marriage 20. .Born in Illinois. Parents born in Poland.

Raymond Korda-1. Son. Male, White, 16 years, single. Father born in Wisconsin, Mother born in Illinois. Errand Boy, Gleason Printing.

George Korda-1. Son, Male, White, 13 years, single. Born in Illinois. Father born in Wisconsin, Mother born in Illinois.

Robert Korda-1. Son, Male, White, 13 years, single. Father born in Wisconsin, Mother born in Illinois.

Database online. Year: 1930; Census Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Roll: 474; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 1378; Image: 818.0.

Paul Korda-2's Wife's Death Certificate, 1938

Certificate of Death: 31950

1. Place of death County of Cook, City of Chicago, Garfield Park Community Hospital
Length of time at place where death occurred 17 days
1a. Place of residence
State of Illinois, County of Cook, City of Chicago, 5134 W. Medell Avenue

2. Full name Agnes Korda [Agnes Muszynski-2]

3. Sex Female

4. Color or race white

5. Single, married, widowed, or divorced married

5a. If married, widowed, or divorced, wife of Paul [Paul Korda-2]

6. Date of birth August 25, 1891

7. Age 47 years, 3 months, 7 days

8. Trade, profession, or particular work done Housewife

9. Industry or business Home

10. Date deceased last worked in this occupation unknown

11. Total time (years) spent in this occupation unknown

12. Birthplace Chicago, Illinois

13. Father John Muszynski-3

14. Birthplace of father Poland

15. Mother Anna Witkowski-3

16. Birthplace of mother Poland

17. Informant Garfield Park Community Hospital records, C. Knight, 3813 Washington

18. Place of burial St Adalbert Cemetery, Niles township, Cook County, Illinois

19. Date of burial Dec 5, 1938

20. Undertaker B.B. Drabonski, 1410 N. Ashland Ave.

Medical Certificate of Death

21. Date of Death Dec 2, 1938
22. I hereby certify that I attended the deceased from March 2, 1938 to Dec 2, 1938. I last saw her alive on December 2, 1938. Death is said to have occurred on the date stated above at 7:45 p.m.

The principal cause of death was Carcinoma of liver and gall bladder

Date of onset March 1938

Other contributory causes Carcinoma of gall bladder

Date of onset March 1938

23. An operation was performed November 16, 1938 for carcinoma of the gall bladder

Was there an autopsy? No

What test confirmed the diagnosis? Physical and Xray

Signed: John J. Pflock, MD 2130 N. California Ave. Dec. 2, 1938. Telephone: Ham (sp?) 1720 25.

Filed by Registrar Robt A. Black,
1938 Dec 4 PM 6:46

4 Dec 1938 obit of Agnes Korda in Chicago Daily Tribune

Chicago Daily Tribune

4 Dec 1938

Korda--Agnes Korda [Agnes Muszynski-2], beloved wife of Paul [Paul Korda-2], devoted mother of Raymond [Raymond Korda-1], George [George Korda-1], and Robert [Robert Korda-1], mother-in-law of Rose [wife of Raymond Korda-1], daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Muszynski-3. Funeral Monday, 9:30 a.m., from chapel at 1410 N. Ashland avenue to St. Stanislaus Kostka church. Interment at St. Adalbert cemetery.

1938 Obit for Paul Korda-2's first wife, Agnes Muszynski-2

Stevens Point Daily Journal

8 December 1938

Mrs. Paul Korda

[Agnes Muszynski-2]

Mrs. Paul Korda, 49, wife of a native of Stevens Point, died Friday at a hospital in Chicago. She had been ill and a hospital patient for two weeks.

Mr. Korda [Paul Korda-2], whom she married in Chicago, is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Korda-3, 661 Prentice street. He survives with three sons, Ray [Raymond Korda-1] of Chicago and George [George Korda-1] and Bobbie [Robert Korda-1] at the Chicago family home.

Funeral services were held Monday morning at 10 o'clock in Chicago where burial also took place.

Those who attended the funeral from away included Mrs. Joseph Swetella [Josephine Korda-2] of Amherst, Mrs. August Kirschling [Antoinette Korda-2] of Arnott, Mrs. M. Durand [Mae Korda-2] of Stevens Point and Mrs. Anna Collier [Anna Korda-2] of Flint, Michigan, all sisters of Mr. Korda, and Mrs. Collier's daughter, Mae [Virginia Collier-1], also of Flint.

29 June 1940 Second Marriage of Paul Korda-2

State of Illinois, Cook County

Marriage License 640463

To any Person Legally Authorized to Solemnize Marriage.

Greeting:

Marriage may be Celebrated, in the County of Cook and State of Illinois, between Mr. Paul Korda-2 of Chicago, in the County of Cook and State of Illinois, of the age of 51 years, and Miss Victoria M. Kalla [Victoria Marie Kalla-2], of Chicago, in the County of Cook and State of Illinois, of the age of 31 years.

Witness, Michael J. Flynn, County Clerk of the County of Cook and the Seal thereof

at my office in Chicago, this 15 day of June, A.D. 1940.

[Signed] Michael J. Flynn, County Clerk.

[...]

I, Daniel J. Murray, a Roman Catholic Priest, hereby certify that Mr. Paul Korda-2 and Miss Victoria M. Kalla-2 were united in Marriage by me at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in the County of Cook and State of Illinois, on the 29 day of June, 1940.

[Signed] Rev. Daniel J. Murray

Address: 690 Belmont Ave.

1942 Paul Korda-2's WWII Draft Registration Card

WWII Draft Registration Card

Serial Number U 1839

Year: 1942

• Name: Paul Peter Korda-2
• Residence: 2143 N. Central Park Ave., Chicago, Ill
• Telephone: Belmont 3929
• Age: 53 years
• Date of Birth: 12 Jan 1889
• Place of Birth: Stevens Point, Wisconsin
• Name of person who will know your address: Mrs. Marie Korda [Victoria Kalla-2]
• Employer's Name and Address: J. B. Winter & Co., Inc., 2737 Fulton St.

Database online. Roll: 30955_165851; Local board: Chicago , Illinois.

Stevens Point Journal

22 August 1919

Frank Corda [Frank Korda-2]of Chicago is spending a week's vacation in the city at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Anton Corda [Anton Korda-3], 661 Prentice street.

1916 visit of Frank Korda-2's wife to sister Josephine Korda-2

The Gazette

Stevens Point

30 August 1916

Mrs. Frank Corda [Marie Mitz-2] of Chicago is visiting her sister [note: sister-in-law] Mrs. Joe. Swetalla [Josephine Korda-2] in Lanark.

1953 Obit for Paul Korda-2

Stevens Point Daily Journal
3 July 1953

Former Resident Dies

Funeral services were conducted Wednesday morning at 9:30 o'clock at Chicago for Paul Peter Korda-2, 64, Chicago, a native and former resident of Stevens Point.
Mr. Korda died last Saturday [27 June 1953] at a Chicago hospital, following a lengthy illness.
He was born here on Jan. 12, 1889, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Anton Korda-3. The family home has been at 661 Prentice street for many years and is now occupied by Mrs. Mae Durand [Mae Korda-2], a sister of Paul Korda.
Mr. Korda resided in Stevens Point until he was 27 years old, being employed during his young manhood by Consolidated Water Power and Paper company.
He then went to Chicago and had lived there since. He was employed there as a salesman for Winters Paper and Paste company until about nine months ago, when his recent illness forced him to leave the firm.
Mr. Korda was married twice, both times in Chicago. His first wife, the former Agnes Mushinski [Agnes Muszynski-2], died in 1938. His second marriage was to the former Victoria Kallo [Victoria M. Kalla-2], who survives.
Also surviving are three sons, all of the first marriage, Raymond [Raymond Korda-1], George [George Korda-1] and Robert [Robert Korda-1], Chicago; six sisters, Mrs. Gustie Skibba [Gusta Korda-2], Buhl, Minn., Mrs. Anna Collier [Anna Korda-2], Flint, Mich.,Mrs. Jenny Kubiak [Note: Kubiayk, Jenny Korda-2], Mrs. Josie Sweetalla [Josephine Korda-2], Amherst, Mrs. Antoinette Kirschling [Antoinette Korda-2], 215 Prentice street, and Mrs. Durand; two brothers, Frank [Frank Korda-2] and Leo Korda [Leo Korda-2], Chicago, and six grandchildren.
Attending the services from Stevens Point were Mrs. Kirschling, Mrs. Durand and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Jakusz [Mildred Durand-1 and Harry Jakusz-1]. Others in attendance from a distance were Mrs. Collier and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Payne [Virginia Collier-1 and Harold Payne-1] of Flint.
The pallbearers, all nephews, were Erwin Korda [Irwin Korda-1], Frank Korda, Jr. [Frank Korda-1], William Korda [William Korda-1], Harold Payne, Harry Jakusz and Joe Blazek [Joseph Blazek-1, husband of Leo Korda-2's daughter Virginia Korda-1].

Timeline of Frank Korda-2

Timeline of Frank Alexander Korda-2

• 9 March 1891 Frank is born to Susan Czech-3 and Anton Korda-3
• July 1897 Frank was not the bad boy who stole doves in Stevens Point
• 13 June 1900 US Census. Anton Korda-3 family
• 1 June 1905 Wisconsin Census. Anton Korda-3 family
• May 1910 Frank and Paul Korda-2 in Chicago
• 1914 or 1915 Frank marries Marie Mitz-2
• Aug 1915 Son, Irwin Korda-1 born to Frank and Marie
• 30 Aug 1916 Frank's wife Marie Mitz-2 visits sister-in-law Josephine Swetalla [Josephine Korda-2] in Lanark
• 5 June 1917 Frank's Draft Registration WW I
• 5 Sept 1917 Frank's family visiting Stevens Point
• 2 Nov 1918 Frank's wife Marie Mitz-2 dies from influenza
• Nov 1918 Anna Korda-2 cares for Irwin Korda-1
• 18 Dec 1918 Frank recovers from influenza-pneumonia, visits Stevens Point
• 22 Aug 1919 Frank visits Stevens Point
• 1919 Frank marries Clara Kirschbaum-2
• 9 Jan 1920 US Census. Frank's family in Chicago (includes Clara)
• 5 Aug 1922 Son, Frank A. Korda-1, born to Frank and Clara
• 23 Oct 1923 Daughter, Dorothy Grace Korda-1, born to Frank and Clara
• 27 Jul 1927 Frank and family visit Stevens Point
• 3 Apr 1930 US Census. Frank's family in Chicago
• 1942 Frank registers for WW II draft
• 1 Aug 1961 Frank dies in Chicago
• 5 Aug 1961 Frank's obituary in Stevens Point newspaper
• 26 Oct 1972 Clara dies

1897 A point of Korda family honor

Stevens Point Journal

3 July 1897

A few days ago Frank Kardoc of the Fourth ward plead guilty to stealing pigeons in company with several other boys. The name on the warrant was Frank Korda and the name so appeared in print. There happens to be a boy in the city bearing the latter name [Frank Korda-2] and he wants it understood that he was not the guilty party.

[Note: original story June 26, 1897 reported that five boys ages 7-10 stole 16 doves on June 20 from Will Helminiski, were given a warning in court that repetition would be reform school.]

1900 and 1905 census reports for Frank Korda-2

13 June 1900 US Census Anton Korda-3 family

1 June 1905 Wisconsin Census Anton Korda-3 family

1910 US Census, Paul and Frank Korda-2 in Chicago

US Census

May 1910

Chicago, Cook, Illinois

17th Ward

Boarders with the William Tiffany family

1441 Augusta Street

Paul Corda [Paul Korda-2]

• Male, White, 21 years, Single
• Born in Wisconsin, both parents German-polish
• Occupation: Can filler, Varnish works

Frank Corda [Frank Korda-2]

• Male, White, 19 years, Single
• Born in Wisconsin, both parents German-polish
• Occupation: Can filler, Varnish works

Source: Database online. Year: 1910; Census Place: Chicago Ward 17, Cook, Illinois; Roll: T624_259; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 1596; Image: 789.

1917 WW I Draft Registration, Frank Korda-2

Registration Card

Name in full: Frank A. Korda-2

Age: 26 years

Place of residence: 1936 Hoyne Ave, Chicago, Illinois

Date of birth: March 9, 1891

Place of birth: Stevens Point, Wisconsin

Present occupation: Packer

Where employed: Wheeler Varnish Co., 2260 Elston Ave.

Dependents: Wife and Child

Marital status: Married

Race: Caucasian

Previous military service: none

Grounds for claiming exemption: support of family.

Registrar's Report:

• Tall, slender, gray eyes, Dark brown hair, not bald.

6/5 1917

Source:

Database online. Registration Location: Cook County, Illinois; Roll: 1613897; Draft Board: 65.

1917 Frank Korda-2 family visits Stevens Point

The Gazette

Stevens Point

5 Sept 1917

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Korda-2 and son, Irwin [Irwin Korda-1], who had been visiting at the home of Mr. Korda's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Anton Korda-3, 661 Prentice street, returned to Chicago Monday. Mrs. Korda [Marie Mitz-2] and son were here for three weeks and Mr. Korda for one week.

1918 Death of Marie Mitz-2, wife of Frank Korda-2

The Gazette

6 November 1918

Young Mother Dies

A telegram from Chicago last Saturday brought the sad information that Mrs. Frank Korda [Marie Mitz-2] died in that city that morning, a victim of influenza. The funeral was held in that city yesterday. Mrs. Korda leaves her husband [Frank Korda-2] and a three year old son [Irwin Korda-1]. Mr. Korda, who is also laid up with the prevailing epidemic, is a former Stevens Point boy and son of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Korda-3, 661 Prentice street. The deceased lady visited local relatives a few years ago. Mr. Korda left for Chicago on Saturday night's train and remained for the funeral.

A tale of three Irwins

Irwin Collier-1's comment on the death of Irwin Korda-1's mother:

"When Marie [Marie Mitz-2] died my Mother [Anna Korda-2] went to Chicago to take care of Irwin [Irwin Korda-1] I was named after Irwin."

Thus, dear reader,we discover the origin of the baptismal name of your blogmeister, Irwin Collier-0.

1918 Frank Korda-2 survives influenza

The Gazette

Stevens Point

18 Dec 1918

Was Near Death's Door

Frank Korda-2 came up from Chicago last Sunday morning to visit his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Anton Korda-3, 661 Prentice street, and among other relatives. Frank is just recovering from an eight weeks' siege with influenza-pneumonia, and during a portion of this time there seemed little chance for recovery. Mrs. Korda [Marie Mitz-2] was taken with the disease at about the same time as her husband and died within a few days.Because of his condition, Frank was not informed of his wife's death until a couple of weeks ago.

1920 US Census, Frank Korda-2 family

US Census

9 January 1920

Chicago, Cook, Illinois

27th ward

Address: 3225 Ridgeway Ave.

Frank Korda-2, Head.

• Male, white, 30, married.
• Born in Wisconsin, both parents born in Germany.
• Occupation: Shipping Clerk, Varnish factory.

Clara Korda [Clara Kirschbaum-2], wife.

• Female, white, 23, married.
• Born in Illinois, both parents born in Germany.

Irwin Korda-1, son.

• Male, white, 4 yrs 6 mos.
• Born in Illinois, father born in Wisconsin, mother born in Illinois.

Database online. Year: 1920; Census Place: Chicago Ward 27, Cook (Chicago), Illinois; Roll: T625_339; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 1653; Image: 1132.

1922 birth of Frank Korda, Jr.

From Cook County Genealogical website search:

http://cookcountygenealogy.com/Default.aspx

KORDA, FRANK [Frank Korda-1] Birth 6034619 8/5/1922

1923 Birth of Dorothy Korda-1, daughter of Frank Korda-2

Certificate of Birth

Registered No. 44312

Place of Birth: County of Cook, City of Chicago,

Street and Number: 3225 N Ridgway [note: born at home]

Full name of child: Dorothy Grace Korda-1

Sex of child: F

Legitimate: Yes

Date of birth: October 23, 1923

Father

Name: Frank Korda-2

Residence: 3225 N Ridgeway

Color: W

Age at last birthday: 33 years

Birthplace: Stevens Point, Wisconsin

Occupation: 4man-varnish Mfg. Co

Mother

Full Maiden Name: Clara Kirchbaum (sic) [Clara Kirschbaum-2]

Residence: 3225 N Ridgeway

Color: W

Age at last birthday: 26 years

Birthplace: Chicago, Ill

Occupation: Housewife

Number of children of this mother:

• Born alive and now living: 2
• Born alive but now dead: 1
• Stillborn: 0

Certificate of attending physician:

of child born at 9:50 p.m.

sigature Elmer W. Mosley

4525 Beacon St.