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Descendants of Michael (Michal) Walkoviak

Generation No. 2


      2. Charles2 Walkoviak (Michael (Michal)1) was born December 12, 1866 in Karniszewo, Poland, Prussia (Source: Headstone.), and died July 20, 1956 in Navasota, Grimes County, Texas (Source: Church Records researched by and obtained from Anna Campo. Headstone). He married Magdalene Knach November 16, 1888 in by Fr. T. W. Kappe, daughter of Ignacy Knach and Franciszka Knach. She was born April 22, 1869 in Grocholin, Poland (Source: Headstone.), and died July 13, 1954 in Roans Prairie, Grimes County, Texas (Source: Newspaper obituary reprinted in the "Saga of Anderson" book. Headstone).

Notes for Charles Walkoviak:
Most of Charles and Magdalene's descendants live in South Bend, Indiana. Unable to make a living out of meager cotton crops, they were lured to northern Indiana by the stories of many job opportunities at Studebaker Car Manufacturer, Singer Sewing Machine, and Oliver Chilled Plow Works.
They arrived in South Bend, Indiana around 1920. To each of them the transition was very difficult. The severe winters brought misery in suffering from continuous colds. Working 12 to 16 hours a day on the monotonous assembly lines at a low pay and poor working conditions was difficult to adjust to.
According to 1900 Grimes County, Texas Tax Rolls, Charles had 2 horses, 2 cattle, 5 hogs & 1 carriage with a total value of $300. He also had 42 acres of land valued at $168.

More About Charles Walkoviak:
Burial: July 23, 1956, St. Stanislaus Catholic Church Cemetery, Anderson Grimes County, Texas (Source: Church Records researched by and obtained from Anna Campo.)
Burial Fact 2: July 23, 1956, Fr. T.W. Kappe officiating at Funeral
Cause of Death: Stroke (Source: Church Records researched by and obtained from Anna Campo.)
Immigration: Abt. 1875, Came to America
Property: 1907, Purchased 180 Acres in Roans Prairie, TX for $3000.00

Notes for Magdalene Knach:
Magdalene's date of death and a list of surviving children and their spouses was obtained from a newspaper obituary as reprinted in "Saga of Anderson" by Irene Taylor Allen, Greenwich Book Publishers, New York, 1957.

More About Magdalene Knach:
Burial: July 15, 1954, St. Stanislaus Catholic Cemetery, Anderson, Grimes County, TX (Source: Church Records researched by and obtained from Anna Campo.)
Burial Fact 2: Fr. T.W. Kappe officiating at Funeral
Cause of Death: Stroke, Cerebral Hemmorage (Source: Church Records researched by and obtained from Anna Campo.)
     
Children of Charles Walkoviak and Magdalene Knach are:
  15 i.   John3 Walkoviak, born February 10, 1889 in Roans Prairie, Grimes County, Texas; died July 22, 1910 in Roans Prairie, Grimes County, Texas.
  More About John Walkoviak:
Baptism: February 12, 1889, by Fr. Laski
Died Fact 1: July 22, 1910, Died Friday at 9:00 a.m.
God Parents: Casimer Kapalski & Frances Pawlowska
  16 ii.   Stanley Walkoviak, born April 29, 1890 in Roans Prairie, Grimes County, Texas; died November 18, 1890 in Roans Prairie, Grimes County, Texas.
  Notes for Stanley Walkoviak:
According to church death records from St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Anderson, Grimes County, Texas obtained from Anna Campo, Stanley died November 8, 1890.

  More About Stanley Walkoviak:
Baptism: May 18, 1890, by Fr. Chalcarz
Burial: November 08, 1890, burial conducted by Fr. A. Sutek
God Parents: Joseph Jagodzinski & Franciszka Walkowiak
+ 17 iii.   Michael Pete Walkoviak, born July 21, 1891 in Roans Prairie, Grimes County, Texas; died February 05, 1975 in Anderson, Grimes County, Texas.
+ 18 iv.   Rose Walkoviak, born August 21, 1893 in Roans Prairie, Grimes County, Texas; died August 14, 1985 in South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana.
+ 19 v.   Mary Walkoviak, born September 18, 1895 in Roans Prairie, Grimes County, Texas; died July 23, 1985 in South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana.
+ 20 vi.   Martha Anna Walkoviak, born July 17, 1897 in Roans Prairie, Grimes County, Texas; died December 06, 1984 in South Bend, St Joseph County, Indiana.
  21 vii.   Stanislawa "Stella" Walkoviak, born July 11, 1899 in Roans Prairie, Grimes County, Texas; died June 02, 1955 in Navasota, Grimes County, Texas. She married Billy Houser; died Unknown in Grimes County, Texas.
  More About Stanislawa "Stella" Walkoviak:
Baptism: July 16, 1899, Baptized Stanislawa, by Fr. Pruss
God Parents: Joseph Walkowiak & Marianna Cwiok
+ 22 viii.   Franciszka "Frances" Walkoviak, born May 30, 1901 in Roans Prairie, Grimes County, Texas; died September 24, 1991 in Navasota, Grimes County, Texas.
+ 23 ix.   Thomas "Tom" Ignatz Walkoviak, born July 26, 1903 in Roans Prairie, Grimes County, Texas; died October 30, 1974 in Navasota, Grimes County, Texas.
+ 24 x.   Steven Joseph Walkoviak, born August 07, 1905 in Roans Prairie, Grimes County, Texas; died September 05, 1992 in Dayton, Texas.
+ 25 xi.   Josephine Walkoviak, born March 06, 1908 in Roans Prairie, Grimes County, Texas (Social Security has birth year as 1907); died February 05, 2000.
+ 26 xii.   Leon "Lee" Charles Walkoviak, born April 08, 1911 in Roans Prairie, Grimes County, Texas; died March 11, 1987 in Houston, Harris County, Texas.


      4. George2 Walkoviak (Michael (Michal)1) was born April 22, 1872 in Karniszewo, Poland, Prussia, and died January 15, 1946 in Grimes County, Texas. He married Mary Bentkoski November 28, 1895 in St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Anderson, Grimes County, Texas by Fr. Jas. I. Klein (Source: Civil Marriage Records of Grimes County.), daughter of Laurenti Bentkoski and Agnes. She was born February 03, 1879 in Anderson, Grimes County, Texas, and died July 13, 1954.

More About George Walkoviak:
Burial: Unknown, St. Stanislaus Catholic Church Cemetery, Anderson Grimes County, Texas
Immigration: 1873, From Poland (Source: 1910 Grimes County, Texas Census.)
Occupation: 1910, Farmer (Source: 1910 Grimes County, Texas Census.)

Notes for Mary Bentkoski:
Mary's father spelled their last name "BENKOSKI" according to an article by Frances Sechelski & Margaret Baranowski for the book "Heritage and Progress, History of Grimes County, Texas" published in 1982.

Marriage Notes for George Walkoviak and Mary Bentkoski:
According to the Civil Marriage Records of Grimes County, Texas, George's last name is spelled "Walcoviak" and Mary's last name is spelled "Benkoski", which is also spelled "Betkowski".
     
Children of George Walkoviak and Mary Bentkoski are:
  27 i.   Louis J.3 Walkoviak, born July 03, 1898; died June 02, 1987 in Grimes County, Texas (Source: TX Dept. of Health -- TX Death Records Online (Internet).). He married Lena Klawinski(Klawansky) Private; born Private.
  More About Louis J. Walkoviak:
Burial: Unknown, St. Stanislaus Catholic Cemetery in Anderson, Grimes County, Texas (Source: St. Stanislaus Catholic Cemetery, Anderson, Grimes Co, Texas list.)
  28 ii.   Julia (Agnes) Walkoviak, born December 26, 1896 in Anderson, Grimes County, Texas (Source: Stoneham Cemetery list -- Stoneham, Texas.); died February 04, 1954 (Source: Stoneham Cemetery list -- Stoneham, Texas.). She married John Joe Kuta; born October 23, 1894 (Source: Stoneham Cemetery list -- Stoneham, Texas.); died January 12, 1980 in Grimes County, Texas (Source: TX Dept. of Health -- TX Death Records Online (Internet).).
  More About Julia (Agnes) Walkoviak:
Burial: Unknown, Stoneham Cemetery in Stoneham, Grimes County, Texas (Source: Stoneham Cemetery list -- Stoneham, Texas.)

  More About John Joe Kuta:
Burial: Unknown, Stoneham Cemetery in Stoneham, Grimes County, Texas (Source: Stoneham Cemetery list -- Stoneham, Texas.)
Military service: Private in the U. S. Army during WWI (Source: Stoneham Cemetery list -- Stoneham, Texas.)
+ 29 iii.   Martha C. Walkoviak, born July 24, 1900 in Thurber, Erath County, Texas; died December 04, 1977 in Crosby, Liberty County, Texas.
+ 30 iv.   Stash Walkoviak, born Abt. 1903 in Texas; died December 30, 1983 in Harris County, Texas.
+ 31 v.   Grace Ella Walkoviak, born October 01, 1905; died September 07, 1996 in Houston, Harris County, Texas.
  32 vi.   John P. Walkoviak, born August 13, 1914 (Source: St. Stanislaus Catholic Cemetery, Anderson, Grimes Co, Texas list.); died December 24, 1944 (Source: St. Stanislaus Catholic Cemetery, Anderson, Grimes Co, Texas list.).
  More About John P. Walkoviak:
Burial: Unknown, St. Stanislaus Catholic Cemetery in Anderson, Grimes County, Texas (Source: St. Stanislaus Catholic Cemetery, Anderson, Grimes Co, Texas list.)
Military service: Texas CPL 318 INF 80 INF Div. (Source: St. Stanislaus Catholic Cemetery, Anderson, Grimes Co, Texas list.)
+ 33 vii.   Archie John Walkoviak, born September 28, 1910; died July 25, 1986 in Cleveland, Liberty County, Texas.


      5. Francisca "Frances"2 Walkoviak (Michael (Michal)1) was born January 22, 1874 in Huntsville, Texas (Source: Church Records researched by and obtained from Anna Campo.), and died Unknown in California. She married John Sumeracki January 07, 1895 in St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Anderson, Grimes County, Texas by Fr. Adalbert Sulek (Source: Civil Marriage Records of Grimes County.), son of Antoni Sumeracki and Michalena. He died Unknown.

Notes for Francisca "Frances" Walkoviak:
Frances and her family moved to Denver, Colorado for a short time. Then they moved to Los Angeles, California where her children were reared. It is understood that Frances' children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren still live in California.

More About Francisca "Frances" Walkoviak:
Baptism: February 23, 1874, Huntsville, Texas (recorded at St. Joseph Catholic Church in New Waverly, Texas by Fr. Felix Orzechowski) (Source: Church Records researched by and obtained from Anna Campo.)
Burial: Unknown, California
God Parents: Mathias Surma (?) & Anna Woztecka (Source: Church Records researched by and obtained from Anna Campo.)

Marriage Notes for Francisca Walkoviak and John Sumeracki:
Married by Fr. Adalbert Sulex. According to marriage record, Francisca is listed as "Fannie Walcoriak" (source: Grimes County edition of PGST News Fall 1993).
     
Children of Francisca Walkoviak and John Sumeracki are:
  34 i.   Grace3 Sumeracki, born Private.
  35 ii.   Josephine Sumeracki, born Private.
  36 iii.   Joe Sumeracki, born Private.
  37 iv.   Helen Sumeracki, born Private.
  38 v.   Martha Sumeracki, born Private.


      6. Joseph W.2 Walkoviak (Michael (Michal)1) was born February 22, 1875 in New Waverly, Texas (Source: Funeral Home Commemorative Prayer card. Headstone), and died February 06, 1943 in Anderson, Grimes County, Texas (Source: Funeral Home Commemorative Prayer card. Also on headstone). He married Mary Ann Matelski November 07, 1897 in St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Anderson, Grimes County, Texas (Source: Civil Marriage Records of Grimes County.), daughter of John Matelski and Frances. She was born March 17, 1875 (Source: Headstone.), and died January 24, 1968 in Anderson, Grimes County, Texas (Source: Headstone.).

Notes for Joseph W. Walkoviak:
According to church records obtained from Anna Campo from the St. Joseph Catholic Church in New Waverly, Texas shows Josephus "Joseph" was born on February 28, 1875.
According to Grimes County, Texas 1900 Tax Rolls, Joe had 4 horses, 2 cattle, 2 hogs, & 1 carriage all with a total value of $540. He also had 90 1/4 acres of land valued at $450.
According to an article written by Fr. Adam McClosky for the PGST News Fall 1993 edition, Joseph loaned his son-in-law, Stash McClosky, $2000 to purchase the old Boehm cotton gin in 1940 which was located 4.5 miles east of Anderson, Texas for $3000, an enormous amount of money at that time.

More About Joseph W. Walkoviak:
Baptism: April 25, 1875, Danville, Texas (Source: Church Records researched by and obtained from Anna Campo.)
Baptized by: Fr. Felix Orzechowski
Burial: Unknown, St. Stanislaus Catholic Church Cemetery, Anderson Grimes County, Texas (Source: St. Stanislaus Catholic Cemetery, Anderson, Grimes Co, Texas list.)
God Parents: Valentinus Walda & Catharina Paszkiet (Pasket) (Source: Church Records researched by and obtained from Anna Campo.)
Married by: Fr. Francis N. Pruss

More About Mary Ann Matelski:
Burial: Unknown, St. Stanislaus Catholic Cemetery in Anderson, Grimes County, Texas (Source: St. Stanislaus Catholic Cemetery, Anderson, Grimes Co, Texas list.)
Died Fact 1: January 24, 1968, Wednesday, 12:30 PM at the home of Vickie & Stash McClosky
Funeral Service: January 26, 1968, St. Stanislaus Catholic Church--Anderson, Grimes County, Texas
Organizations: Member of Stanislaus Catholic Church, Anderson, Texas Rosary Society for 70 years
     
Children of Joseph Walkoviak and Mary Matelski are:
+ 39 i.   Louis Thomas3 Walkoviak, born August 11, 1898 in Anderson, Grimes County, Texas; died March 09, 1964 in Harris County, Texas.
+ 40 ii.   Bessie Walkoviak, born November 11, 1899 in Anderson, Grimes County, Texas; died April 05, 1978 in Houston, Harris Co., Texas.
+ 41 iii.   Stash Paul Walkoviak, born November 12, 1900 in Anderson, Grimes County, Texas; died February 29, 1988 in Navasota, Grimes County, Texas.
  42 iv.   Frances Walkoviak, born February 02, 1902 in Anderson, Grimes County, Texas; died August 29, 1902 in Anderson, Grimes County, Texas.
+ 43 v.   Rose Ellen Walkoviak, born June 12, 1903 in Anderson, Grimes County, Texas; died November 03, 1993 in Anderson, Grimes County, Texas.
+ 44 vi.   Cecelia "Sally" Walkoviak, born September 18, 1905 in Anderson, Grimes County, Texas; died April 09, 1996 in Houston, Harris County, Texas.
+ 45 vii.   Frank Tony Walkoviak, born March 27, 1907; died October 30, 1986 in Houston, Harris County, Texas.
+ 46 viii.   Magdalene "Maggie" Walkoviak, born April 01, 1909; died December 14, 1932.
+ 47 ix.   Veronica Verna Walkoviak, born January 12, 1911 in Anderson, Grimes County, Texas; died Bef. 1997.
+ 48 x.   Victoria "Vicky" Walkoviak, born Private.
  49 xi.   Bernice Sylvia Walkoviak, born March 17, 1914 in Anderson, Grimes County, Texas; died December 11, 1988 in Houston, Harris County, Texas (Source: TX Dept. of Health -- TX Death Records Online (Internet).). She married ? Walker Private; born Private.
  Notes for Bernice Sylvia Walkoviak:
According to the Book, History of Grimes County, 1982, the following was written by Bernice Walkoviak Walker:
"The Walkoviak Family"
The Walkoviak family emigrated from Prussia to the county of Grimes in the state of Texas via Galveston in October of 1875. Michael Walkoviak and his wife, Rosalie Novacka Walkoviak, came to this country with two children, Charlie and George. After their arrival there were six more children born in the county of Grimes. Their names as follows: Frances, Joseph, Victoria, Johanna (Annie), Thomas, & Michael.
Charlie married Magdalene Knach and they had 12 children as follows: John, Stash, Mike, Tom, Steve, Lee, Rose, Mary, Martha, Stella, Frances & Josephine.
George married Mary Bentkoski and they had seven children as follows: Louis, Julia, Martha, Stash, Grace, John & Archie.
Frances married John Sumeracki and they had 5 children as follows: Grace, Josephine, Joe, Helen & Martha.
Joseph married Mary Matelski and they had 14 children as follows: Louis, Bessie, Rose, Stash, Frances, Sallie, Frank, Magdalene, Verna, Victoria, Bernice,
Martha, Harold, & David.
Victoria married Adam Loukanis and they had 5 children as follows: Stash, Louis, Tony, Lee & Martha.
Johanna (Annie) married John Sicinski and they had 7 children as follows: Ruby, Antone, Clara, Christine, Julius, Max & Gertrude.
Thomas married Catherine Sicinski and they had 12 children as follows: Leon, John, Bill, Pete, Robert, Arch, Thomas, Cecilia, Lucy, Anne, Hattie & Alice.
Michael married Opal LaLonde and they had 1 child, Veronica.
Michael, Rosalie, all their children and their spouses are now deceased. All but Frances and their son, Michael, are buried in the St. Stanislaus Catholic Cemetery in Anderson. Frances and her family moved to Denver, Colorado for a short time and then to Los Angeles, California where the children were reared. Frances died and was buried in California where all children, grandchildren and great grandchildren still live. Michael, the son, lived in Detroit, Michigan with his family until he retired and then they all finally moved to Largo, Florida, where Michael and Opal died and were buried. Veronica and all her children and grandchildren still live in Florida.
Needless to say, there are numerous children in the third, fourth & fifth generations. A family tree is in the making and should be finished in about a year. To give some idea of the size of the family, Joseph & Mary Walkoviak had 53 grandchildren at the time of their deaths, now add 140 great grandchildren and 49 great, great grandchildren. By the time the family tree goes to print the number is bound to increase.
There are members of this family living in many different states all over the United States and some 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.
It is regrettable that the Family tree is not finished because much more information would be available about this great family.


  More About Bernice Sylvia Walkoviak:
Burial: Unknown, St. Stanislaus Catholic Cemetery in Anderson, Grimes County, Texas (Source: St. Stanislaus Catholic Cemetery, Anderson, Grimes Co, Texas list.)
Last known Residence: 77098 Houston, Harris County, Texas (Source: Social Security Master Death Index.)
Social Security # issued:: Bef. 1951, in Texas (Source: Social Security Master Death Index.)
Social Security Number: 457-18-6741
+ 50 xii.   Martha Elizabeth Walkoviak, born December 14, 1915 in Anderson, Grimes County, Texas; died April 26, 1978 in Houston, Harris County, Texas.
+ 51 xiii.   Dominic David Walkoviak, born November 29, 1920 in Anderson, Grimes County, Texas; died September 16, 1985 in Houston, Harris County, Texas.
+ 52 xiv.   Harold Phillip Walkoviak, born September 21, 1917 in Anderson, Grimes County, Texas; died April 03, 1997 in Houston, Harris County, Texas.

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