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Descendants of Michael (Michal) Walkoviak

Generation No. 1

1. Michael (Michal)¹ Walkoviak was born September 20, 1841 in Karniszewo, Poland (Source: Headstone.), and died July 24, 1896 in Anderson, Grimes County, Texas (Source: Headstone.). He married Rosalia Nowacka September 16, 1866 in Janowiec wlkp.pow Znin Poland. She was born September 02, 1852 in Kcynia, Poland, and died November 24, 1920 in Anderson, Grimes County, Texas.

Notes for Michael (Michal) Walkoviak:
It is understood that there are descendants of Michael's family living in many different states all over the United States. Some even living abroad (Europe), unlike the early settlers. At one time in this family Polish Catholics married only Polish Catholics, however this is no longer the case.

The 1880 U.S. Census for Anderson, Grimes County, Texas (U.S. Archives microfilm roll 1307, pg 66) shows the following: Name, Relationship, Age, Place of Birth
Mike Husband 47 Prussia
Rose Wife 37 Prussia
Charlie Son 12 Prussia
George Son 9 Prussia
Fannie Daughter 6 Texas
Joe Son 5 Texas
Victoria Daughter 4 Texas
Catherine Daughter 2 Texas
Tom Son 1/12 Texas

**If the 1880 census shows Michael was 47 years old, then he was born in 1833, not 1841.**

Michael and his wife, Rosalie came to this country with two children, Charlie & George. After their arrival, they were blessed with six more children born in Grimes County.
According to his headstone, his name is spelled "Michal Walkowak".
Michael was one of the signers of a petition to His Excellency Bishop to assign a local priest for the Anderson Parish in the person of Rev. Adam Laski who was at the time present pastor of parish Bryan Adm. Anderson.

More About Michael (Michal) Walkoviak:
Burial: Unknown, St. Stanislaus Catholic Cemetery in Anderson, Grimes County, Texas (Source: St. Stanislaus Catholic Cemetery, Anderson, Grimes Co, Texas list.)
Confirmation: 1876, the following Sunday after All Saints, that is the 5th of November. Confirmed as Jan (Source: "PGST Periodical "Polish Footprints" Fall 1993 Edition, article written by Louise Busa Borski.")
Emigration: October 1875, from Prussia to the County of Grimes in the state of Texas via Galveston, Texas (Source: Bernice Walker from the book "History of Grimes County, Texas, 1982.)

Notes for Rosalia Nowacka:
According to information given to me by Anna Campo from her research of church records, Rosalia died February 19, 1920.
According to 1900 Grimes County, Texas Tax Rolls, Rosalia had 4 horses, 4 cattle, 3 hogs & 2 carriages all valued at $ 1190. She also had 180 acres of land valued at $900.

More About Rosalia Nowacka:
Burial: February 20, 1920, Funeral at Stanislaus Catholic Church, Anderson, Grimes Co, Texas (Source: Church Records researched by and obtained from Anna Campo.)
Confirmation: 1876, the following Sunday after All Saints, that is the 5th of November. Confirmed as Barbara (Source: "PGST Periodical "Polish Footprints" Fall 1993 Edition, article written by Louise Busa Borski.")

Children of Michael Walkoviak and Rosalia Nowacka are:

+	2	i.		Charles² Walkoviak, born December 12, 1866 in Karniszewo, Poland, Prussia; died July 20, 1956 in Navasota, Grimes County, Texas.
	3	ii.		Maryanna Walkoviak, born March 17, 1870 in Karniszewo, Poland; died July 10, 1884 in Anderson, Grimes County, Texas (Source: Church Records researched by and obtained from Anna Campo.).

More About Maryanna Walkoviak:
Burial: Unknown, St. Stanislaus Catholic Church Cemetery in Anderson, Texas

+	4	iii.	George Walkoviak, born April 22, 1872 in Karniszewo, Poland, Prussia; died January 15, 1946 in Grimes County, Texas.
+	5	iv.	Francisca "Frances" Walkoviak, born January 22, 1874 in Huntsville, Texas; died Unknown in California.
+	6	v.	Joseph W. Walkoviak, born February 22, 1875 in New Waverly, Texas; died February 06, 1943 in Anderson, Grimes County, Texas.
+	7	vi.	Victoria Walkoviak, born July 28, 1876 in Plantersville, Grimes County, Texas; died November 20, 1946 in Anderson, Grimes County, Texas.
	8	vii.	Catherine Walkoviak, born October 30, 1878 in Plantersville, Grimes County, Texas (Source: Church Records researched by and obtained from Anna Campo.); died Unknown.

More About Catherine Walkoviak:
Baptism: November 03, 1878, St. Stanislaus Catholic Church--Anderson, Grimes County, Texas (Source: Church Records researched by and obtained from Anna Campo.)
Baptized by: Rev. Felix Orzechowski
God Parents: Franciscus Smolen & Catherine Cwiok (Source: Church Records researched by and obtained from Anna Campo.)

+	9	viii.	Thomas Walkoviak, born December 13, 1879 in Plantersville, Grimes County, Texas; died November 30, 1961.
+	10	ix.	Vincentius "Vincent" Walkoviak, born March 10, 1882 in Anderson, Grimes County, Texas; died September 10, 1943 in South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana.
	11	x.	Antonia Walkoviak, born March 05, 1884 (Source: Church Records.); died Unknown.

More About Antonia Walkoviak:
Baptism: March 25, 1884, St. Joseph Ctholic Church, New Waverly, Texas (Source: Church Records researched by and obtained from Anna Campo.)
Baptized by: Rev. A. Laski
God Parents: Valenti Sniegowski & Agnes Betkowska (Source: Church Records researched by and obtained from Anna Campo.)

+	12	xi.	Mickaelus "Michael" A. Walkoviak, born August 21, 1891 in Anderson, Grimes County, Texas; died July 1979 in Florida.
+	13	xii.	Johanna "Anna" Walkoviak, born in Anderson, Grimes County, Texas; died June 29, 1925 in Anderson, Grimes County, Texas.
	14	xiii.	William Walkoviak, born Unknown; died Unknown.

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