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1903 "Michal Titusch," age 24, "Bisheriger Wohnort Suwalk, Staatsangehörigkeit Ruß" departed from Hamburg on April 11 on the ship Batavia. [1] "Mihael Titusch" arrived on 26 April 1903 in New York on the ship Batavia which had sailed from Hamburg on 10 April. He was 24 years old, single, and could read and write. His nationality was Russian (Polish) and his last residence was Suwalk. His final destination in the United States was Jersey City, NJ, and he was going to join a cousin Stefen Grodsinsky in Jersey City, NJ Parry St 117. He had paid his own way and arrived with $10. [2] "Michael Titusch" was in the list of detained passengers. The cause of detention was listed as "to cous." and the disposition was listed as "to cousin Stephen Srodzinsky, 112 Morris St, Jersey City." He had 1 breakfast, 2 dinners, and 1 supper. [3]

1906 Jadwiga Zukowski, age 19, and her brother Jan, age 11, arrived in New York on 10 October 1906 on the ship Friedrich Der Grosse which had sailed from Bremen on 29 September. Their passage was paid by their father, and they were planning to join their father Jos. Zukowski at 114 Essex Str. in New York (changed to Jersey City, NJ). Jadwiga had $3 with her. The occupation of Jadwiga was servant, and both Jadwiga and Jan were single. They were Lithuanian citizens of Russia and had last lived in Lubowo [perhaps Liubavas, Lithuania which was called Lubowo in Polish and was in the Russian Empire in the early 1900s]. Jadwiga's birth place was Lubovoo, Galicy, and Jan's was Suwalki, Galicy, [Suwalki is in Podlaskie, Poland near the border with Lithuania, about 20 miles south of Liubavas]. Jadwiga's height was 4'8", her eyes were blue, her complexion fair, and the color of her hair was light. [4] Jadwiga and her brother were detained, receiving 2 breakfasts, 2 dinners, and 2 suppers. [5].

c 1908 Michael Tytus and Jadwiga Zukowska were married in New Jersey.

1909 Daughter Josepha Tytusz, age 2 months, died on 13 January at 116 Essex Street in Jersey City. Her death certificate gives her cause of death as pneumonia, duration 4 days, and lists her parents as Michal and Ludwika, both born in Russia. [6]

1909 Son Adam was born on 6 (or 16) November at 86 Essex Street in Jersey City. His birth certificate gives gives his name as Bronislaw Adam Tytush, his father's name as Michael Tytush, age 29, a laborer, and his mother's name as Yadwiga Zuckowska, age 25, both born in Russia. Two children in all had been born to this marriage, with one living. [7]

1911 April 5 son Michael was born on 5 April at 86 Essex St in Jersey City. His birth certificate gives his name as Michal Titus, father Michal Titus born in Russia, age 31, occupation laborer, mother Jadwega Zukowska born in Russia, age 27, occupation housework, number of children born to this marriage 3, number of children living 2. [8]

1913 Daughter Nettie was born on July 10. Her birth certificate gives her name as Stanislawa Aniela Tytusz, place of birth 86 Essex St, Jersey City, NJ., father Michael Tytusz born in Poland, age 33, occupation laborer, mother Hedwig Zuckowska born in Poland, age 28, occupation wife, number of children born to this marriage 3, number of children living 3. [9]

1914 Daughter Stefka Victoria Tytusz was born on September 25 at 86 Essex Street in Jersey City, father Michael Tytusz, age 33, mother Jadwiga Zuchowska, age 28, both born in Poland, 5 children in all born to this marriage with 4 living. [10]

1915 Son(?) Steinslous Tytus, age one year, died on September 20 at 104 Essex Street in Jersey City. The death certificate gives his cause of death entero-colitis, duration one month, his date of birth as 3 September 1914 and his parents' names as Michael and Jadwiga, both born in Russia. [11]

1916 Son William Bruno Titusz was born on May 12 at 100 Essex Street in Jersey City, father Michael Titusz, age 33, mother Jadwiga Zuchowska, age 30, both born in Poland, 6 children in all born to this marriage with 4 living. [12]

1916 Son Wladyslaw Tytus died on September 10 at 100 Essex Street in Jersey City, age 3 months, 28 days, cause of death broncho pneumonia, duration 18 days. His death certificate gives his parents' names as Michal Tytus and Ludwika Zuckowska, both born in Russia. Burial in Holy Name Catholic Cemetery. [13]

1918 Daughter Victoria was born on August 14. Her birth certificate gives her name as Tilly Titusz, place of birth 39 Green St, Jersey City, father Mike Fitusz born in Poland, age 44, occupation labor, mother Louise Zuckowska born in Poland, age 35, occupation wife, number of children born to this marriage 7, number of children living 4. Victoria's birth certificate was amended on October 7, 1940, to give her name as Victoria, the name of the family as Titusz, her father's name as Michael, and her mother's name as Hedwig. The correction certificate was signed Mihcael Titus. [14]

1918 Michael Titus registered for the draft on September 12. He was age 42, lived at 39 Green St, Jersey City, Hudson, NJ., and worked as a bridgeman for the L.V.R.R. Co. (Lehigh Valley Railroad). His wife was Jennie Titus. He was tall, of medium build with grey eyes and brown hair. He was listed as a citizen or subject of Russia-Poland. (His age suggests that he was born about 1876, but his birth year is listed as 1886.) The card was signed with Michael's mark.

1920 Michael Tytus, (age 45) and his wife Jennie (age 38) lived in Ward 1, Jersey City, Hudson Co, NJ, 62 Sussex Street when the census was taken on January 5. Their children were Adam (age 10), Michael (age 9), Nellie (age 6), and Victoria (age 1), all born in New Jersey. Michael, Jennie and their parents were born in Poland. Michael immigrated to U.S. in 1900 and was a railroad worker. Jennie immigrated to the U.S. in 1906. Michael could read and write and both Michael and Jennie could speak English. Three boarders also lived in the household: William Longowski (age 44), immigrated to U.S. in 1907, a railroad worker, Joseph Zohowski (age 47), immigrated to U.S. in 1901, a railroad worker, and Adam Walski (age 69), immigrated to U.S. in 1912, a baker. All of the boarders were born in Poland with both parents born in Poland. [15] [16]

1921 Daughter Genowefa Titusz was born May 18 in Jersey City. The family lived at 62 Sussex Street. Her father Michael Titusz was age 44 at his last birthday and her mother Jadwiga Zuckowska was 35 at her last birthday. Both were born in Poland. The occupation of Michael was laborer and that of Jadwiga was wife. [17]

1922 Daughter Genowefa ("Jieniefe") died on July 15 at 62 Sussex in Jersey City. Her age was 1 year and 2 months and the cause of death was acute gastro enteritis. Father Michael Tytusz and mother Jadwiga Lukowska, both born in Poland. Burial in Holy Name Cemetery. [18]

1923 Son Joseph was born on May 13. [19]

1930 Michael Tytusz (age 52) and his wife Jennie (age 45) lived at 180 Warren Street, Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey, with their children Adam (age 20, a chemical worker), Michael (age 19, a post office clerk), Nettie (age 16, a meat packer), Victoria (age 11), and Joseph (age 6) when the census was taken on April 16. Michael and Jennie and their parents were born in Poland. The children were born in New Jersey. Michael immigrated to U.S. in 1903, and was a railroad worker. Jennie immigrated to the U.S. in 1908. Michael's age at first marriage was 28 and Jennie's was 21. [20]

1936 Jadwiga Tytus, age about 50 years, died on June 26 at the Medical Center in Jersey City. She was a housewife married to Michael Tytus. Her death certificate gives her father's name as Adam Zukowski but says "can't learn" for her mother's name. She was born in Poland as were both of her parents, but her date of birth is also listed as "can't learn" on the certificate. Her cause of death is listed as cardial syncope myocardial in rupture, contributory cause curliosis of liver. [21]

1940 Michael Tytus (age 61) lived in Ward 1, Jersey City, Jersey City, Hudson, New Jersey, at 154 York, with his children Michael (age 26), Victoria (age 21), and Joseph (age 17). Michael, who was born in Poland, was widowed, and his occupation was bridgetender in the railroad industry. The monthly rent was 15. He worked 52 weeks in 1939 and his income was 1750. The children were all born in New Jersey. Son Michael was a clerk in a grocery. [22] [23]

1942 Michael Tytus registered for the draft on April 27 in Hudson County, New Jersey, at local board no. 12. He was age 63, born Feb 4, 1879 in Poland, lived at 154 York St in Jersey City, Hudson, NJ, and was a bridgeman for the L.V.R.R. Co. in Jersey City, NJ. Victoria Tytus at the same address was listed as the person who will always know his address. Michael's height was 5'8½", his weight was 175, his eyes were blue, his hair was gray, and his complexion was ruddy. The registration card was for men born on or after April 28, 1877 and before February 16, 1897. [24] [25] [26]

1947 Joseph Tytus died April 18 in Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey. He was born 13 May 1923 in Jersey City and was 23 years 11 months and 5 days old. His occupation was painter with Hercules & Co. His parents were Michael Tytus and Jadwiga Zulkowska, both born in Poland. The informant was Michael Tytus, 149 Jersey St., Jersey City. Joseph was buried at Holy Hand Cemetery in Jersey City on 22 April 1947. The cause of death was "accidental drowning and injuries resulting from accidental fall from ship (probable fractured skull)." The accident occurred on 18 April 1947 in Jersey City while Joseph was at work. [27]

1952 Michael Tytus died on May 15 at 15 East Central Av., Burgenfield, Bergen County, New Jersey, where he had been living for 1½ years. His usual residence was 143 Sussex St. in Jersey City. He was born on 4 January 1882 in Poland and was 70 years old. His parents were Peter Tytus and Agnes Lebidziewicz. Michael had been pensioned with L. Valley R.R. He was a U.S. citizen and had not served in the U.S. armed forces. The death certificate informant was Victoria Paradin. Michael's cause of death was 'myocarditus, chronic, 2 years, with arterio sclerosis, 5 years." The attending physician was Edmund V. Lynch, who last saw Michael alive on 14 May 1952 and had attended him since December 1951. Michael was buried on 19 May 1952 at Holy Cross Cemetery in N. Arlington, New Jersey. [28]
An obituary states,


Michael Tytus Obituary
The Jersey Journal, Jersey City, New Jersey, May 17, 1952. [29]

Research Notes:

1904 A Josef Zukowski, age 36, married, "Bisheriger Wohnert" Lubowo, from Russland, was listed in a Hamburg passenger list on November 5, embarking for Glasgow on the ship Nottingham. [30]


Footnotes:

[1] Hamburg Passenger Lists, 1850-1934, [AncestryImage].

[2] New York, Passenger Lists, 1820-1957, p. 32, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].

[3] New York, Passenger Lists, 1820-1957, ship Batavia, port of arrival Bologne and New York, departure date 11 Apr 1903, line 74, p. 66, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].

[4] New York, Passenger Lists, 1820-1957, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].

[5] New York, Passenger Lists, 1820-1957, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].

[6] Microfilm, Bureau of Vital Statistics, New Jersey Archives, Trenton.

[7] Microfilm, Bureau of Vital Statistics, New Jersey Archives, Trenton.

[8] Microfilm, Bureau of Vital Statistics, New Jersey Archives, Trenton.

[9] Microfilm, Bureau of Vital Statistics, New Jersey Archives, Trenton.

[10] Microfilm, Bureau of Vital Statistics, New Jersey Archives, Trenton.

[11] Microfilm, Bureau of Vital Statistics, New Jersey Archives, Trenton.

[12] Microfilm, Bureau of Vital Statistics, New Jersey Archives, Trenton.

[13] Microfilm, Bureau of Vital Statistics, New Jersey Archives, Trenton.

[14] Microfilm, Bureau of Vital Statistics, New Jersey Archives, Trenton.

[15] United States Federal Census, 1920, [FamilySearchImage], [FamilySearchRecord].

[16] United States Federal Census, 1920, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].

[17] Microfilm, Bureau of Vital Statistics, New Jersey Archives, Trenton.

[18] Microfilm, Bureau of Vital Statistics, New Jersey Archives, Trenton.

[19] Microfilm, Death Certificate New Jersey Archives, Trenton.

[20] United States Federal Census, 1930, [FamilySearchImage], [FamilySearchRecord].

[21] Microfilm, Bureau of Vital Statistics, New Jersey Archives, Trenton.

[22] United States Federal Census, 1940, [FamilySearchImage], [FamilySearchRecord].

[23] United States Federal Census, 1940, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].

[24] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, [AncestryRecord], [AncestryImage].

[25] United States World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, [FamilySearchImage], [FamilySearchRecord].

[26] United States World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, [FamilySearchImage].

[27] Microfilm, Death Certificate New Jersey Archives, Trenton.

[28] Microfilm, Death Certificate New Jersey Archives, Trenton.

[29] The Jersey Journal, Jersey City, New Jersey, May 17, 1952, page 8, [NewspapersClip].

[30] Hamburg Passenger Lists, 1850-1934, [AncestryImage].