St. Peter's Cemetery in Stevens Point, WI

St Peter's Cemetery, Stevens Point, WI.

Anton & Suzanna Korda's-3 Grave to the right of the tree,

first row with respect to Old Wausau Road.

1897 Registration of Marriage: Gusta Korda-2 and Frank Skibba-2

Marriage Record No. 115 [or 116]

1. Full name of husband, Francis Skiba [Frank Skibba-2]
2. Name of the father of husband, James Skiba [Jacob Skibba-3]
3. Name of mother of husband before marriage, [Cecilia Klonowska-3]
4. Occupation of husband, Farming
5. Residence of husband, Junction City, Portage Co. Wis.
6. Birthplace of husband, Prussian Poland Europe
7. Full name of wife previous to marriage, Augustina Korda[Gusta Korda-2]
8. Name of the father of wife, Anthony Korda [Anton Korda-3]
9. Name of the mother of wife before marriage, Susanna Czech [Susan Czech-3]
10. Birthplace of wife, City of Stevens Point, Wis.
11. Time when marriage was contracted, July 27, 1897
12. The place, town or township, and county, where marriage was contracted, St. Peters Church, Stevens Point, Wis.
13. The color of the parties, White
14. By what ceremony contracted, Roman Catholic Rite
15. Names of subscribing witnesses, Bernard Skiba [Bernarnd Skibba-2], Josephina Korda [Josephine Korda-2]
16. Name of person pronouncing marriage, Lucas J Pescinski
17. Residence of person last named, Stevens Point, Wisconsin
18. Date of certificate or affidavit of marriage, 27th day of July 1897
19. Date of registration, 28 [th day of July] 1897
20. Any additional circumstances,[blank]

Source: State Historical Society of Wisconsin. Pre-1907 Wisconsin Marriage Record, Portage County, Vol. 3, Page 53.

1918 October. Josephine Korda-2, Auto tips over.

Gazette

Stevens Point

23 October 1918

AUTO TIPS OVER

Mr. and Mrs. Jos Swetala [Joseph Swetalla-2 and Josephine Korda-2] and their five children drove up from Lanark last Saturday and all except Mr. Swetala remained over Sunday to visit at the home of her parents, Anton Korda and wife [Anton Korda-3 and Susan Czech-3], 661 Prentice street.

On their way to town the Swetala family had a mishap which might have been very serious but resulted in only slight injuries to the youngest child. Just before reaching the sharp turn in the road at the new concrete highway a short distance north of the Wisconsin River Paper & Pulp Co. mill, the car was slowed down to a speed of five or six miles but [approaching?] the curve, it tipped over and spilled out the occupants. Practically the only damage done to the auto was the breaking of the windshield, smallpieces of glass striking the baby on the side of its head and barely cutting the skin. All the others escaped without injury.

1918 February. Josephine Korda-2 visits Stevens Point

The Gazette

Stevens Point

27 February 1918

Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Swetala [Joseph Swetalla-2 and Josephine Korda-2] and son and daughter drove up from Lanark last Sunday behind Joe's fast stepper and visited several hours with the lady's parents, Anton Korda and wife [Anton Korda-3 and Susan Czech-3] on Prentice street. Two of Mrs. Swetala's brothers who live in Chicago write that there is a serious shortage of potatoes in that city, purchases at grocery stores being limited to a peck, for which the price is 65 cents, or at the rate of $2.60 per bushel. Who gets the big profit?

1919 Josephine Korda-2 visits Stevens Point

The Gazette (Stevens Point)
26 March 1919

Mrs. Joseph Swetalla [Josephine Korda-2] and daughter, Amelia [Amelia Swetalla-1], of Amherst, spent the latter part of the week in the city, guests at the home of the former's mother, Mrs. Anton Korda [Susan Czech-2], Prentice street. Mrs. Korda is recovering from a siege of illness.

1884 Birth Record of Antoinette Korda-2

Wisconsin Historical Society

Wisconsin Genealogical Research Service

Birth Record Details

Last Name: Cordak (sic)

First Name: Anton F (sic)

Day: 02 Month: June Year: 1884

County: Portage

Reel: 0239 Record: 002067

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Last Name: Cordah [Corda or Korda]

First Name: [first name in record, note same date of birth given in Antoinette Korda-2's obituary]

Sex: F

Date of Birth: 2 Jun 1884

Parents: Anton Cordah [Anton Korda-3], Susan Check [Susan Czech-3]

Birthplace: Stevens Point, Portage Co., WI

Siblings: 2 girls, 1 boy

Box: 3

Folder: 2

Record No.: 87

Source: Stevens Point Genealogical Society

copy of the actual record, you can contact UWSP Archives, Room 506, 900 Reserve Street, Stevens Point, WI 54481, 715-346-2586 or archives@uwsp.edu for costs

1903 Registration of Marriage: Antoinette Korda-3 and August Kirschling-3

Marriage Record No. 162

1. Full name of husband, August K. Kirsling [August Kirschling-2]
2. Name of the father of husband, August Kirsling [August Kirschling-3]
3. Name of mother of husband before marriage, [Elisabeth Zynda-3]
4. Occupation of husband, Foreman of Exploration
5. Residence of husband, Stockton
6. Birthplace of husband, Alban, Portage Co., Wis.
7. Full name of wife previous to marriage, Antonine Korda[Antoinette Korda-2]
8. Name of the father of wife, Anthony Korda [Anton Korda-3]
9. Name of the mother of wife before marriage, Susanna Czech [Susan Czech-3]
10. Birthplace of wife, Stevens Point, Portage Co., Wis.
11. The color of the parties, white
12. No. and date of license, [blank]
13. Time when marriage was contracted, 29 June, 1903
14. The place, town or township, and county, where marriage was contracted, St. Peters Church, Portage Co., Wis.
15. By what ceremony contracted, Roman Catholic Rite
16. Names of subscribing witnesses, John Kirsling [John Kirschling-2], Josephine Korda-2
17. Name of person pronouncing marriage, Lucas J Pescinski, Roman Catholic Priest
18. Residence of person last named, City of Stevens Point, Portage County, Wisconsin
19. Date of certificate or affidavit of marriage, September First, 1903
20. Any additional circumstances,[illegible] by License

Source: State Historical Society of Wisconsin. Pre-1907 Wisconsin Marriage Record, Portage County, Vol. 3, Page 305.

1961 Frank Korda-2, death certificate

State of Illinois

Medical Certificate of Death

State File Number 56022

Registration District No 16.10

Place of Death: County of Cook, Inside city limits of Chicago

Length of stay in Chicago: 50 years

Name of Hospital: Presbyterian-St. Luke's

Length of hospital stay: 18 days

Usual residence: Illinois, Cook County,City of Chicago

Length of stay in Chicago: 50 years

Street address: 4940 Parker Ave.

Name of deceased: Frank A. Korda-2

Date of death: August 1, 1961

Sex: Male

Race: White

Marital status: Married

Date of birth: March 9, 1891

Age at last birthday: 70

Usual occupation: Executive

Kind of business: Paint

Birthplace: Stevens Point, Wis.

Citizenship: US

Father's full name: Anton Korda-3

Mother's full name: Susan Chezc (sic) [Susan Czech-3]

Was deceased ever in US armed forces? No

Social security number: 323-10-6595

Informant: Carole Carlson--clerk,

Relationship: hospital records

Immediate cause of death. Bilateral necrotizing bronchopneumonia

Interval between onset and death 5-7 days.

Other significant conditions contributing to death but not related to the terminal condition given above:

Chronic peritonitis due to ruptured diverticulum

Right empyema

Autopsy: yes

Disposition: Burial 8-4-61

Cemetary: St. Joseph

Location: River Grove, Ill.

Funeral director: Wm. C. Smith & Sons,

2500 N. Cicero Ave

Chicago, Ill.

1895 Birth Record Jennie Susan Korda-2

Wisconsin historical society

Wisconsin genealogical research service

Birth Record Details

• Last Name: Corda
• First Name: Jennie S
• Day: 04 Month: February Year: 1895
• County: Portage
• Reel: 0240
• Record: 001171

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Birth registration

• Last Name: Korda
• First Name: Susana [written above in record: "Jennie Susie Corda", Jennie Susan Korda-2]
• Sex: F
• Date of Birth: 4 Feb 1895, 8 a.m.
• Parents: Anton Korda-3. Susana Czech [Susan Czech-3]
• Birthplace: Stevens Point, Portage Co., WI
• Siblings: John, Augusta, Josefine, Antonia, Paul, Frank, Leo [John Korda-2,Gusta Korda-2, Josephine Korda-2, Antoinette Korda-2, Paul Korda-2, Frank Korda-2, Leo Korda-2. Note: Anna Korda-2 not listed]
• Box: 5
• Folder: 4
• Record No.: 195

Source: http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~wispags/resources/birth-k.htm

For copy of the actual record, you can contact UWSP Archives, Room 506, 900 Reserve Street, Stevens Point, WI 54481, 715-346-2586 or archives@uwsp.edu for costs.

Susan Czech-3, Notice of Application for Probate of Will

Stevens Point Daily Journal

April 25, 1939

Pub April 25. May 2-9. 1939

Notice of Application for Probate of Will and Notice to Creditors

STATE OF WISCONSIN. COUNTY COURT. PORTAGE COUNTY

In the matter of the estate of Susie Korda [Susan Czech-3], deceased.

Notice is hereby given that at a term of said court to be held on Tuesday, the 16th day of May, 1939, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon of said day, at the court house in the city of Stevens Point in said county, there will be heard and considered:

The application of Frank A. Korda-2 for the probate of the will of Susie Korda, deceased, and for the appointment of an executor or administrator with the will annexed of the estate of said Susie Korda, deceased, late of the city of Stevens Point, in said county:

Notice is further given that all claims against the said Susie Korda, deceased, late of the city of Stevens Point, in Portage county, Wisconsin, must be presented to said county court at Stevens Point, in said county, on or before the 26th day of August, 1939 or be barred: and that all such claims and demands will be examined and adjusted at a term of said court to be held at the court house in the city of Stevens Point, in said county, on Tuesday the 5th day of September, 1939 at [punched hole] o'clock in the forenoon of said day.

Dated April 24, 1939

By Order of the Court

Byron J. Carpenter

Judge

MARTENS & MELESKI,

Attorneys

Other census data for Susan Czech-3

1880 census (US)

1900 census (US)

1905 census (Wisconsin)

1910 census (US)

1920 US Census, Anton Korda-3 family

US Census

12 January 1920

Stevens Point

Portage County, Wisconsin

661 Prentice St., home owned, free of mortgage

Corda, Anton. [Anton Korda-3] Head.

• Male, white, 70 years, married.
• [18]74 immigration. Naturalization status: al,
• Able to read and write: no
• Self and both parents: born in Poland; mother tongue, Polish.
• Able to speak English: No.
• Occupation: laborer in paper mill.

Corda, Susie. [Susan Czech-3] Wife.

• Female,white, 62 years. Married.
• [18]74 immigration. Naturalization status: al,
• Able to read and write: no
• Self and both parents: born in Poland; mother tongue, Polish.
• Able to speak English: No.
• Occupation: none.

Corda, Mamie [Mae Korda-2], Daughter.

• Female,white, 21years, Single.
• Able to read and write: yes.
• Self: born in Wisconsin. Both parents: born in Poland; mother tongue, Polish.
• Able to speak English: Yes.
• Occupation: Laborer in paper mill.

Source:

Database online. Year: 1920; Census Place: Stevens Point Ward 4, Portage, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_2010; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 82; Image: 1126.

1930 US Census, Anton Korda-3 family

US Census

Stevens Point, City

Portage County, Wisconsin

April 14, 1930

661 Prentice Street

Home owned, valued at $3000

Anton Korda-3

• Head of Household, Male, White, 80 years, Married (age at first marriage 25 years [Note they married in 1875]), Not able to read and write. Able to speak English.
• Place of birth: Poland (crossed out), Danzig. Both parents born in Poland.
• Language spoken in home before coming to US: Polish
• Year of immigration to the US: 1875
• Naturalization: First Papers
• No occupation

Susan Korda [Susan Czech-3]

• Wife, Female, White, 71 years, Married (age at first marriage 18 years [Note they married in 1875]), Not able to read and write. Able to speak English.
• Place of birth: Poland (crossed out), Danzig. Both parents born in Poland.
• Language spoken in home before coming to US: Polish
• Year of immigration to the US: 1875
• Naturalization: First Papers
• No occupation

Mae Durand [Mae Korda-2]

• Daughter, Female, White, 32 years, Divorced (age at first marriage 25 years), Able to read and write. Able to speak English.
• Place of birth: Wisconsin. Both parents born in Poland.
• No occupation

Mildred Durand-1

• Granddaughter, Female, White, 4 years and 9 months.
• Place of birth: Wisconsin. Both parents born in Wisconsin.

Obituary, Susan Czech-3

Stevens Point Daily Journal

21 January 1939

Obituary

Mrs. Anton Korda

Mrs. Anton Korda [Susan Czech-3], 80, one of the early day residents of Stevens Point, died Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the family home at 661 Prentice street. Mr. and Mrs. Korda, who were married nearly 64 years ago, were among the city’s longest married couples.

Mrs. Korda became ill on December 23 and had been confined to bed since. Her husband, a daughter, Mrs. Joseph Swetalla [Josephine Korda-2], and a granddaughter, Mildred Durand [Mildred Durand-1, daughter of Mae Korda-2], were with her at the time of her death.

A native of Germany, Mrs. Korda, whose maiden name was Susan Czech [Susan Czech-3], was born on September 20, 1858. She came to this country in 1875, the same time Mr. Korda [Anton Korda-3] came, and the couple were married a month later in New Jersey. They continued to live in New Jersey for two years and then came to Stevens Point, in 1877, residing here continuously since. Mr. Korda worked in logging camps and saw mills for a time and then entered the employ of the Wisconsin River and Pulp company. Mr. Korda, who is now 90 years of age, was retired 10 years ago on pension after working for the paper company for 40 years. He was a sizemaker.

The Kordas located at the present Prentice street address 56 years ago when the surrounding property was woods and the Indians inhabited the neighborhood. They were the parents of 10 children, nine of whom survive.

Surviving are her husband [Anton Korda-3],

the nine children,

Paul, Frank and Leo Korda[Paul Korda-2,Frank Korda-2,Leo Korda-2] of Chicago.

Mrs. Gussie Skibba [Frank Skibba-2, Gusta Korda-2] of Buhl, Minnesota,

Mrs. Joseph (Josephine) Swetalla [Joseph Swetalla-2, Josephine Korda-2] of Amherst.

Mrs. August (Antoinette) Kirschling [August Kirschling-2, Antoinette Korda-2] of Stockton,

Mrs. Sam (Anna) Collier [Sam Collier-2, Anna Korda-2] of Flint, Michigan,

Mrs. John (Genevieve) Kubjak [John Kubiayk-2, Jennie Korda-2 ] of Oshkosh, and

Mrs. May Durand [Mae Korda-2] at home;

the granddaughter, Mildred Durand [Mildred Durand-1], who had also made her home with her grandparents; 42 other grandchildren, the oldest of whom is John Korda [John Korda-1, Son of John Korda-2], 39, of Stevens Point; 26 great grandchildren, the oldest 18 and the youngest two weeks, and two brothers, Mathias Czech [Mathias Czech-3], age 95, of Sharon, and Paul Czech [Paul Czech-3], 75 residing on Union street. A son, John Korda, Sr.[John Korda-2], died in 1914.

Mrs. Korda was a member of the Rosary society of St. Peter’s church. Known as “Grandma” by all who knew her, her numerous friends included persons of every age. Funeral services will be held Monday morning at 9 o’clock at St. Peter’s church. The body is at the Prais funeral home and will be taken to the family home Sunday noon. The rosary will be said tonight at 7:30 o’clock at the funeral home and Sunday night at 7:30 o’clock at the Korda home.

Susan Czech-3 funeral

Stevens Point Daily Journal

24 January 1939

Funeral of Mrs. Korda

Many relatives and friends of Mrs. Anton Korda [Susan Czech-3], 661 Prentice street, who died Friday afternoon, attended funeral services for her Monday morning. Rev. Julius Cbylinski officiated at a requiem high mass at 9 o’clock at St. Peters’ church.

The Holy Name choir of St. Peter’s church sang a requiem mass. Members of the Rosary society attended the services in a body.

The pallbearers were[:]

• John Korda-1 [Son of John Korda-2],
• Bill Swetalla [William Swetalla-1, son of Josephine Korda-2],
• Melvin Kirschling-1,[son of Antoinette Korda-2]
• Nufrey Gosh-1 [Husband of Gertrude Kirschling-1, daughter of Antoinette Korda-2],
• Ed Sommers-1[Husband of Mayme Swetalla-1, daughter of Josephine Korda-2] and
• Ferdinand Schettle [Ferdinand Schettl-1, Husband of Evelyn Kirschling-1, daughter of Antoinette Korda-2].

Those from away who attended the funeral included her sons and daughters-in-law,

• Paul Korda-2,
• Mr. and Mrs. Frank Korda-2 [and second wife, Clara Kirschbaum-2] and
• Mr. and Mrs. Leo Korda-2 [and wife, Emma UNKNOWN-2]and their son, Billy [William Korda-1], of Chicago;

her daughters and son-in-law,

Mrs. Sam Collier [Anna Korda-2] of Flint, Michigan,

Mrs. Frank Skibba [Gusta Korda-2] of Buhl, Minnesota,

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Swetalla-2 [and wife, Josephine Korda-2] and their son, Bill [William Swetalla-1], of Lanark and their daughter, Josephine [Josephine Swetalla-1], of Milwaukee; Mr. and Mrs. Ed Sommers [Edward Sommers-1and wife Mayme Swetalla-1] of Arnott;

Mr. and Mrs. August Kirschling-2 [and wife, Antoinette Korda-2] of Stockton; Mr. and Mrs. Ferdinand Schettle [Ferdinand Schettl-1 and wife, Evelyn Kirschling-1] and Mrs. Walter Schroeder [Elizabeth Kirschling-1] of Oshkosh; Mr. and Mrs. Nufery Gosh [Neufrey Gosh-1 and wife, Gertrude Kirschling-1] of Arnott;

Mr. and Mrs. Matt Check [brother of Susan Czech-3, Mathias Czech-3] of Shantytown;

Mrs. Mary Winkler and daughter, Margie, of Chippewa Falls. [Relationship not identified yet]

Many others from throughout the county were also present.

Parents of my Grandparents: Generation-3

In the first 100 postings I was able to assemble most of the materials I have regarding my four grandparents.

The upcoming postings will be devoted to the eight parents of my grandparents:

Parents of Samuel Collier-2:

• Samuel Collier-3
• Ellen Taylor-3

Parents of Anna Korda-2:

• Anton Korda-3
• Susan Czech-3

Parents of Felix Bober-2:

• Franz Bober-3
• Edna Zimiski-3

Parents of Pearl Grendziak-2:

• Lorenz Grendziak-3
• Mary Ann Steiwski-3

1875 Arrival of Anton Korda-3 and Susan Czech-3

Arrival Date: 3 Apr 1875

Ship Name: Neckar
Port of Arrival: New York

Name: Anton Korda [Anton Korda-3]

• Age: 25
• Gender: Male
• Occupation: Peasant
• Place of Origin: Germany

Name: Susanne Czech [Susan Czech-3]

• Age: 18
• Gender: Female
• Occupation: None
• Place of Origin: Germany

Port of Departure: Bremen, Germany and Southampton, England


Source:
Original data: Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at New York, New York, 1820-1897; (National Archives Microfilm Publication M237, 675 rolls); Records of the U.S. Customs Service, Record Group 36; National Archives

Meet the Kordas. 1901-03(?)

Back row: Anna, Paul, Josephine, John, Gusta, Antoinette
Front row: Leo, Mae, Susan, Anton, Jennie, Frank

Note: Mae was born 26 October 1897.

The photo comes from Mae's great-grandaughter.

Overview: Descendents of Anton Korda-3 and Susan Czech-3

It is possible that I still might be missing someone in Generation-1. In his obituary (1941), 44 grandchildren are claimed and I know at least one died before Anton Korda-3.

Anton Korda-3 & Susan Czech-3

• John Korda-2, 2 Sons
  
• Gusta Korda-2, 4 Sons/2 Daughters
  
• Josephine Korda-2, 3 Sons/3 Daughters, (1 infant died?)
  
• Antoinette Korda-2, 3 Sons/6 Daughters
  
• Frank Korda-2, 2 Sons/1 Daughter
  
• Anna Korda-2, 3 Sons/1 Daughter
  
• Paul Korda-2, 3 Sons
  
• Leo Korda-2, 1 Son/1 Daughter
  
• Jennie Korda-2, 3 Sons/6 Daughters
  
• Mae Korda-2, 1 Daughter

1880 Census Anton Korda-3 Family

10 June 1880

Fourth Ward, Stevens Point

Portage County, Wisconsin

Franklin Street

Carter [sic!], Anthony [Anton Korda-3]. W/M 32 years, married, laborer
_____, Susanna [Susan Czech-3]. W/F 24 years, wife,married, housekeeper
_____, John [John Korda-2]. W/M 3 years, son.
_____, Gusta [Gusta Korda-2]. W/F 1 year, daughter


Source: Database online. Stevens Point, Portage, Wisconsin, ED 145, roll T9_1442, page 157.2000, image .