Zofia Mierzwa

1892 - 1924  (32 years)

• Name	Zofia Mierzwa
  Born	11 May 1892	Kopki, Niżański, Podkarpackie, Poland   [1]
  		Birth and baptismal record of Zofia Mierzwa, 1892 Zofia's entry is the fourth one down, entry #24. (English translation of the original Latin): Entry: 24; birthdate: 11 April; Baptism: 12 April; Family number: 164; Name: Zofia; Relgion: Catholic; Gender: Female; born in wedlock; father: Franciszek Mierzwa, illegitimate son of Marianna Mierzwa, daughter of Pawel; mother: Anna Panko, illegitimate daugther of Katarzyna Panko, daugther of Anton; Sponsors (godparents) and their condition: Jozef Zygmund, farmer, and Agnes Pilat, the same
  Gender	Female
  Baptism	12 May 1892	Kościół pw. Trójcy Świętej (Church of the Holy Trinity), Rudnik nad Sanem, Niżański, Podkarpackie, Poland   [1]
  Emigration	17 Sep 1902	Antwerp, Antwerpen, Belgium   [2]
  	Anna and Zofia departed Antwerp aboard the S.S. Pennland. Role: Emigree
  		S.S. Pennland
  		Immigrants in the steerage section of the S.S. Pennland, wrapped in blankets on the deck of the ship. Photo dated 1893, by Byron Company (NY, NY)
  Immigration	1 Oct 1902	Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States   [3]
  	Role: Immigree
  		Manifest of Alien Passengers, S.S. Pennland, 1 Oct 1902 S.S. Pennland, sailing from Antwerp, September 17, 1902 Lines: 14, 15 Name in full: Anna Mierzwa, aZofia Mierzwa Age (years): 30, 9 Sex: F, F Married or single: Married, Single Able to read: yes, no Able to write: yes, no Nationality: Galician Last residence: Rudnik Seaport for landing in the United States: Philadelphia Final destination in the United States: Pittsburg, Pa. By whom passage was paid: self, by (illeg) Whether in possession of money, and if so how much if $30 or less: $6 Whether ever before to the United States: no Whether going to join a relative, and if so, what relative, their name and address: husband, Franc. Mierzwa, Priceburg, by car, Pittsburg, Pa. Ever in Prison or Almshouse or supported by charity: yes Whether a polygamist: no Whether under (illeg) express or implied in labor in the United States: no Condition of Health, Mental and Physical: good Deformed or Crippled: no Nativity: Galicia, Rudnik Mother Tongue: Polish Subject of what country: Austria
  Naturalization	20 Jun 1917	Scranton, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, United States   [4, 5]
  	Stanislaw filed his petition on January 23, 1917 and swore his oath of allegiance on June 20 of that year, renouncing any prior allegiance to Karl I, Emperor of Austria and Apostolic King of Hungary. Role: Spouse Zofia is listed as Zophie, and is noted as having been born in Rudnik, Austria.
  		Petition for Naturalization - Stansislaw Wnuk
  		Oath of Allegiance to the USA - Stanislaw Wnuk With this oath sworn, Stanislaw became a citizen of the United States.
  Census	1920	703 Dundaff Street, Dickson City, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, United States   [6]
  	Role: Wife
  		1920 U.S. census - Stanley Wnuk household (Dickson City, Lackawanna Co., PA; page 1 of 2) sheet 10A 44. Wnuck Stanley, head, male, white, 36, married, immigrated 1909, naturalized 1917, able to read and write, born Poland, parents both born Poland, miner in coal mines 45. Zofia, wife, female, white, 26, married, able to read and write, born Poland, parents both born Poland 46. Edward, son, male, white, 9, single, attended school, able to read and write, born in Pennsylvnia, parents both born Poland 47. William, son, male, white, 8, single, attended school, able to read and write, born in Pennsylvnia, parents both born Poland 48. Elizabeth, daughter, female, white, 6, single, attended school, able to read and write, born in Pennsylvnia, parents both born Poland 49. Freade, son, male, white, 4 11/12, single, born in Pennsylvnia, parents both born Poland 50. Herman, son, male, white, 3 8/12 (?), single, born in Pennsylvnia, parents both born Poland
  		1920 U.S. census - Stanley Wnuk household (Dickson City, Lackawanna Co., PA; page 2 of 2) sheet 11A 1. Wnuck Pelicia, daughter, female, white, 2, single, born in Pennsylvnia, parents both born Poland 2. Merzwa Anna, mother-in-law, female, white, 49, widowed, immigrated 1906, alien, born in Poland, parents both born Poland, laborer in a silk mill
  Name	Sophia Mierzwa
  	This was the Latinized spelling of her name used in church records.
  Name	Zophia Mierzwa
  Find-A-Grave ID	37870166
  Died	25 May 1924	West Side Hospital, Scranton, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, United States   [7]
  	Cause: septicaema as a consequence of child birth
  		Death Certificate, Zofia Wnuk Registration District No. 4, File No. 50159, Registered No. 916 1. County of Lackawanna, City of Scranton, West Side Hospital 2. Full name: Zofia Wnuk 3. Sex: F 4. Color or Race: W 5. Single, Married, Widowed or Divorced: Married 6. Date of Birth: May 11, 1893 7. Age: 31 years 8. Occupation: Housewife 9. Birthplace: Poland 10. Name of Father: Frank M. Mierzwa 11. Birthplace of Father: Poland 12. Maiden Name of Mother: Anna Chlopinska 13. Birthplace of Mother: Poland 14. Informant: Stanley Wnuk, Dickson City PA 15. Filed May 26, 1924 16. Date of Death: May 25, 1924 17: Death occurred on the date stated above at 2:15 PM. The cause of death was Septicaemia (21 days), contributory was child birth (35 days) 18: blank 19. Place of burial: St. Mary's, Dickson City; date of burial: May 27, 1924
  Buried	27 May 1924	Visitation of Blessed Virgin Mary Cemetery, Dickson City, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, United States   [8]
  Person ID	I64	Main Tree
  Last Modified	20 May 2022

  
  

  Father	Franciszek Mierzwa,   b. Abt Aug 1857,   d. 6 Apr 1917, 705 Dundaff Street, Dickson City, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, United States  (Age ~ 59 years)
  Mother	Anna Panek,   b. Abt May 1870,   d. Yes, date unknown
  Marriage Banns	18 Jan 1891	Kościół pw. Trójcy Świętej (Church of the Holy Trinity), Rudnik nad Sanem, Niżański, Podkarpackie, Poland   [9]
  	Banns were announced January 18, January 25, and February 2.
  Married	3 Feb 1891	Kościół pw. Trójcy Świętej (Church of the Holy Trinity), Rudnik nad Sanem, Niżański, Podkarpackie, Poland   [9]
  		Marriage record for Franciszek Mierzwa and Anna Panek, 1891 Franciszek and Anna's entry is the seventh one down, entry #3 in the Kopki section. (English translation of the original Latin): Kopki village; entry 3; date of marriage: 3 February 1891; GROOM -- Home number: to 127 (?) / from 154; Name: Franciszek Mierzwa son of Marinnae of Paulo Mierzwa; Catholic; age 33 1/2; BRIDE -- Name: Anna Panek, illegitimate daughter of Anna Panek of Antonio; Catholic; age 20 3/4; single; Witnesses and their Condition: Casimir Wojsus and Jan Kowar Three banns read January 18, January 25, February 2.
  Family ID	F20	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Stanisław Wnuk,   b. 28 Mar 1883, Grzybów, Mielec, Podkarpackie, Poland ,   d. 28 Sep 1945, 703 Dundaff Street, Dickson City, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, United States  (Age 62 years)
  Married	16 Jan 1910	Saint Mary's Visitation Church, Dickson City, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, United States   [10]
  	Although the marriage license does not specifically say the wedding occurred in the church, it was officiated by the long-time priest of St. Mary's Visitation Church.
  		Marriage record for Stanley Wnuk and Sophia Mierzwa, 1910 Mr. Stanley Wnuk and M. Sophia Mierzwa, No. 58, Year 1910. 1. Full name of the man: Stanley Wnuk 2. Full name of the woman: Sophia Mierzwa 3. Relationship of the parties: none 4. Age of the man: 26 years 5. Age of the woman: 21 years 6. Birthplace of the man: Poland 7. Birthplace of the woman: Austria Poland 8. Residence of the man: Priceburg, PA 9. Residence of the woman: Priceburg, PA 10.-13. Never married 14. Color of the parties: white 15. Occupation of the man: miner 16. Occupation of the woman: dress maker License acquired on 6 January 1910 at the Clerk of the Orphans' Court of Lackawanna County. Marriage solemnized on 16 January 1910 in Priceburg by Rev. Joseph Dudkiewicz, with the license filed on 9 February 1910.
  Children	1. Edward Wnuk,   b. 7 Oct 1910, Dickson City, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, United States ,   d. Yes, date unknown   2. William Wnuk,   b. 8 Dec 1911, Dickson City, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, United States ,   d. Yes, date unknown   3. Elizabeth Wnuk,   b. 14 Oct 1913, Dickson City, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, United States ,   d. Yes, date unknown   4. Fred Stanley Wnuck,   b. 9 Feb 1915, Dickson City, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, United States ,   d. 2002  (Age 86 years)   5. Jerome Peter Wnuk,   b. 31 Dec 1916, Dickson City, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, United States ,   d. Yes, date unknown   6. Felice Wnuk,   b. Abt 1918, Dickson City, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, United States ,   d. Yes, date unknown   7. Leon F. Wnuk,   b. 1920,   d. Yes, date unknown   8. Living
  Last Modified	3 Jul 2022
  Family ID	F25	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Event Map		Born - 11 May 1892 - Kopki, Niżański, Podkarpackie, Poland Baptism - 12 May 1892 - Kościół pw. Trójcy Świętej (Church of the Holy Trinity), Rudnik nad Sanem, Niżański, Podkarpackie, Poland Emigration - 17 Sep 1902 - Antwerp, Antwerpen, Belgium Immigration - 1 Oct 1902 - Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Married - 16 Jan 1910 - Saint Mary's Visitation Church, Dickson City, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, United States Naturalization - 20 Jun 1917 - Scranton, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, United States Census - 1920 - 703 Dundaff Street, Dickson City, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, United States Died - Cause: septicaema as a consequence of child birth - 25 May 1924 - West Side Hospital, Scranton, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, United States Buried - 27 May 1924 - Visitation of Blessed Virgin Mary Cemetery, Dickson City, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, United States  = Link to Google Earth
  Pin Legend	: Address       : Location       : City/Town       : County/Shire       : State/Province       : Country       : Not Set

  
  

• Photos		Zofia Mierzwa in her wedding dress
  		Zofia Mierzwa

  
  

• Sources

  [S4] Church Records -- Rudnik nad Sanem, Poland, downloaded 29 April 2022; 1892; page 18 (image 10); entry 24: birth and baptismal entry for Sophia Mierzwa (Reliability: 3). (Oirignal Latin): Series: 24; Natus: 11 Aprilus; Baptistat: 12 Aprilus; Numerus domus: 164; Nomen: Sophia; Religio: Catholica; Sexus: Puella; Thori: Legitimi; Pater: Francisius Mierzwa, fil. ill. Mariannae Mierzwa de Paulo natae; Mater: Anna Panko, fil. ill. Catharinas Panko de Antonio natae; Patrini et eorum Conditio: Josephus Zygmund, agr., Agnes Pilat, ead. (English translation): Entry: 24; birthdate: 11 April; Baptism: 12 April; Family number: 164; Name: Zofia; Relgion: Catholic; Gender: Female; born in wedlock; father: Franciszek Mierzwa, illegitimate son of Marianna Mierzwa, daughter of Pawel; mother: Anna Panko, illegitimate daugther of Katarzyna Panko, daugther of Anton; Sponsors (godparents) and their condition: Jozef Zygmund, farmer, and Agnes Pilat, the same Birth and baptismal record of Zofia Mierzwa, 1892 Zofia's entry is the fourth one down, entry #24. (English translation of the original Latin): Entry: 24; birthdate: 11 April; Baptism: 12 April; Family number: 164; Name: Zofia; Relgion: Catholic; Gender: Female; born in wedlock; father: Franciszek Mierzwa, illegitimate son of Marianna Mierzwa, daughter of Pawel; mother: Anna Panko, illegitimate daugther of Katarzyna Panko, daugther of Anton; Sponsors (godparents) and their condition: Jozef Zygmund, farmer, and Agnes Pilat, the same [S6] Passenger Lists -- Vessels Arriving at Philadelphia, PA, downloaded 6 May 2022; sheet 5, lines 14 and 15 (Reliability: 2). Manifest of Alien Passengers, S.S. Pennland, 1 Oct 1902 S.S. Pennland, sailing from Antwerp, September 17, 1902 Lines: 14, 15 Name in full: Anna Mierzwa, aZofia Mierzwa Age (years): 30, 9 Sex: F, F Married or single: Married, Single Able to read: yes, no Able to write: yes, no Nationality: Galician Last residence: Rudnik Seaport for landing in the United States: Philadelphia Final destination in the United States: Pittsburg, Pa. By whom passage was paid: self, by (illeg) Whether in possession of money, and if so how much if $30 or less: $6 Whether ever before to the United States: no Whether going to join a relative, and if so, what relative, their name and address: husband, Franc. Mierzwa, Priceburg, by car, Pittsburg, Pa. Ever in Prison or Almshouse or supported by charity: yes Whether a polygamist: no Whether under (illeg) express or implied in labor in the United States: no Condition of Health, Mental and Physical: good Deformed or Crippled: no Nativity: Galicia, Rudnik Mother Tongue: Polish Subject of what country: Austria [S6] Passenger Lists -- Vessels Arriving at Philadelphia, PA, downloaded 6 May 2022; sheet 5, lines 14 and 15 (Reliability: 3). Manifest of Alien Passengers, S.S. Pennland, 1 Oct 1902 S.S. Pennland, sailing from Antwerp, September 17, 1902 Lines: 14, 15 Name in full: Anna Mierzwa, aZofia Mierzwa Age (years): 30, 9 Sex: F, F Married or single: Married, Single Able to read: yes, no Able to write: yes, no Nationality: Galician Last residence: Rudnik Seaport for landing in the United States: Philadelphia Final destination in the United States: Pittsburg, Pa. By whom passage was paid: self, by (illeg) Whether in possession of money, and if so how much if $30 or less: $6 Whether ever before to the United States: no Whether going to join a relative, and if so, what relative, their name and address: husband, Franc. Mierzwa, Priceburg, by car, Pittsburg, Pa. Ever in Prison or Almshouse or supported by charity: yes Whether a polygamist: no Whether under (illeg) express or implied in labor in the United States: no Condition of Health, Mental and Physical: good Deformed or Crippled: no Nativity: Galicia, Rudnik Mother Tongue: Polish Subject of what country: Austria [S11] Naturalization Records -- Middle District of Pennsylvania (Footnote.com), Stanislaw Wnuk; Petition for Naturalation No. 7558, 23 Jan 1917 (Reliability: 3). Petition for Naturalization - Stansislaw Wnuk [S11] Naturalization Records -- Middle District of Pennsylvania (Footnote.com), Stanislaw Wnuk; Oath of Allegance, 23 Jan 1917 (Reliability: 3). Oath of Allegiance to the USA - Stanislaw Wnuk With this oath sworn, Stanislaw became a citizen of the United States. [S15] 1920 U.S. Federal Census, Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, Dickson City ward 3, Enumeration District 36; Sheets 10A and 11A; household 163, family 172; Stanley Wnuck; downloaded 10 October 2019 (Reliability: 3). 1920 U.S. census - Stanley Wnuk household (Dickson City, Lackawanna Co., PA; page 1 of 2) sheet 10A 44. Wnuck Stanley, head, male, white, 36, married, immigrated 1909, naturalized 1917, able to read and write, born Poland, parents both born Poland, miner in coal mines 45. Zofia, wife, female, white, 26, married, able to read and write, born Poland, parents both born Poland 46. Edward, son, male, white, 9, single, attended school, able to read and write, born in Pennsylvnia, parents both born Poland 47. William, son, male, white, 8, single, attended school, able to read and write, born in Pennsylvnia, parents both born Poland 48. Elizabeth, daughter, female, white, 6, single, attended school, able to read and write, born in Pennsylvnia, parents both born Poland 49. Freade, son, male, white, 4 11/12, single, born in Pennsylvnia, parents both born Poland 50. Herman, son, male, white, 3 8/12 (?), single, born in Pennsylvnia, parents both born Poland 1920 U.S. census - Stanley Wnuk household (Dickson City, Lackawanna Co., PA; page 2 of 2) sheet 11A 1. Wnuck Pelicia, daughter, female, white, 2, single, born in Pennsylvnia, parents both born Poland 2. Merzwa Anna, mother-in-law, female, white, 49, widowed, immigrated 1906, alien, born in Poland, parents both born Poland, laborer in a silk mill [S7] Death Certificates -- Pennsylvania, downloaded 19 July 2021; file no. 50159; Zofia Wnuk; 25 May 1924 (Reliability: 3). Death Certificate, Zofia Wnuk Registration District No. 4, File No. 50159, Registered No. 916 1. County of Lackawanna, City of Scranton, West Side Hospital 2. Full name: Zofia Wnuk 3. Sex: F 4. Color or Race: W 5. Single, Married, Widowed or Divorced: Married 6. Date of Birth: May 11, 1893 7. Age: 31 years 8. Occupation: Housewife 9. Birthplace: Poland 10. Name of Father: Frank M. Mierzwa 11. Birthplace of Father: Poland 12. Maiden Name of Mother: Anna Chlopinska 13. Birthplace of Mother: Poland 14. Informant: Stanley Wnuk, Dickson City PA 15. Filed May 26, 1924 16. Date of Death: May 25, 1924 17: Death occurred on the date stated above at 2:15 PM. The cause of death was Septicaemia (21 days), contributory was child birth (35 days) 18: blank 19. Place of burial: St. Mary's, Dickson City; date of burial: May 27, 1924 [S7] Death Certificates -- Pennsylvania, downloaded 19 July 2021; file no. 50159; Zofia Wnuk; 25 May 1924 (Reliability: 2). Death Certificate, Zofia Wnuk Registration District No. 4, File No. 50159, Registered No. 916 1. County of Lackawanna, City of Scranton, West Side Hospital 2. Full name: Zofia Wnuk 3. Sex: F 4. Color or Race: W 5. Single, Married, Widowed or Divorced: Married 6. Date of Birth: May 11, 1893 7. Age: 31 years 8. Occupation: Housewife 9. Birthplace: Poland 10. Name of Father: Frank M. Mierzwa 11. Birthplace of Father: Poland 12. Maiden Name of Mother: Anna Chlopinska 13. Birthplace of Mother: Poland 14. Informant: Stanley Wnuk, Dickson City PA 15. Filed May 26, 1924 16. Date of Death: May 25, 1924 17: Death occurred on the date stated above at 2:15 PM. The cause of death was Septicaemia (21 days), contributory was child birth (35 days) 18: blank 19. Place of burial: St. Mary's, Dickson City; date of burial: May 27, 1924 [S4] Church Records -- Rudnik nad Sanem, Poland, downloaded 29 April 2022; 1892; page 25 (image 14); Kopki entry 3: marraige entry for Franciszek Mierzwa and Anna Panek (Reliability: 3). (Oirignal Latin): Pagus Kopki. Series: 3; Dies et Mensis: 3 Febr. 1891; SPONSUS -- Numerus domus: ad 127 (?) ex 154; Nomen: Franciscus Mierzwa fil. d. Mariannae de Paulo Mierzwa; Religio: Catholica; Aetas: 33 1/2; (single/widowed status not noted); SPONSA -- Nomen: Anna Panek fil. illeg. Annae Panek de Antonio; Religio: Catholica; Aetas: 20 3/4; Caelebs; Testes et eorum Conditio: Casimirus Wojsus (sp?) and Joannes Kowar (sp?) Tribus bannis (illeg) 18/1, 25/1, 2/2 (rest illegible) (English translation): Kopki village; entry 3; date of marriage: 3 February 1891; GROOM -- Home number: to 127 (?) / from 154; Name: Franciszek Mierzwa son of Marinnae of Paulo Mierzwa; Catholic; age 33 1/2; BRIDE -- Name: Anna Panek, illegitimate daughter of Anna Panek of Antonio; Catholic; age 20 3/4; single; Witnesses and their Condition: Casimir Wojsus and Jan Kowar Three banns read January 18, January 25, February 2. Marriage record for Franciszek Mierzwa and Anna Panek, 1891 Franciszek and Anna's entry is the seventh one down, entry #3 in the Kopki section. (English translation of the original Latin): Kopki village; entry 3; date of marriage: 3 February 1891; GROOM -- Home number: to 127 (?) / from 154; Name: Franciszek Mierzwa son of Marinnae of Paulo Mierzwa; Catholic; age 33 1/2; BRIDE -- Name: Anna Panek, illegitimate daughter of Anna Panek of Antonio; Catholic; age 20 3/4; single; Witnesses and their Condition: Casimir Wojsus and Jan Kowar Three banns read January 18, January 25, February 2. [S5] Marriage Records -- Lackawanna County, PA, Stanley Wnuk and Sophia Mierzwa; 16 January 1910; license 58 (Reliability: 3). Mr. Stanley Wnuk and M. Sophia Mierzwa, No. 58, Year 1910. 1. Full name of the man: Stanley Wnuk 2. Full name of the woman: Sophia Mierzwa 3. Relationship of the parties: none 4. Age of the man: 26 years 5. Age of the woman: 21 years 6. Birthplace of the man: Poland 7. Birthplace of the woman: Austria Poland 8. Residence of the man: Priceburg, PA 9. Residence of the woman: Priceburg, PA 10.-13. Never married 14. Color of the parties: white 15. Occupation of the man: miner 16. Occupation of the woman: dress maker License acquired on 6 January 1910 at the Clerk of the Orphans' Court of Lackawanna County. Marriage solemnized on 16 January 1910 in Priceburg by Rev. Joseph Dudkiewicz, with the license filed on 9 February 1910. Marriage record for Stanley Wnuk and Sophia Mierzwa, 1910 Mr. Stanley Wnuk and M. Sophia Mierzwa, No. 58, Year 1910. 1. Full name of the man: Stanley Wnuk 2. Full name of the woman: Sophia Mierzwa 3. Relationship of the parties: none 4. Age of the man: 26 years 5. Age of the woman: 21 years 6. Birthplace of the man: Poland 7. Birthplace of the woman: Austria Poland 8. Residence of the man: Priceburg, PA 9. Residence of the woman: Priceburg, PA 10.-13. Never married 14. Color of the parties: white 15. Occupation of the man: miner 16. Occupation of the woman: dress maker License acquired on 6 January 1910 at the Clerk of the Orphans' Court of Lackawanna County. Marriage solemnized on 16 January 1910 in Priceburg by Rev. Joseph Dudkiewicz, with the license filed on 9 February 1910.