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1861 - 1921 (59 years)
Generation: 1
1. | Albert POLKA was born on 11 Nov 1861 in Gawrzylowa, Rzeszow, Galicia, Poland; died on 08 May 1921 in St Joseph's Infirmary, Houston, Harris, TX; was buried on 09 May 1921 in Calvary Cemetery, Marlin, Falls, TX. Other Events and Attributes:
- Name Variation: Wojciech Palka
- Baptism: 12 Nov 1861, Debica, Rzeszow, Galicia, Poland
- Immigration: Mar 1879, New York, New York, NY
- Emigration: 1883, Poland
- Census: 1900, Falls, TX
- Census: 1910, Walker, TX
- Naturalization: 28 Jul 1919, Huntsville, Walker, TX
- Census: 1920, Marlin, Falls, TX
- Occupation: 1920, Marlin, Falls, TX; Cotton Farmer
- Residence: 01 Jan 1920, Fairgrounds Rd, Marlin, Falls, TX
- Will: 08 Sep 1920, Falls, TX
- Probate: 21 Jul 1921, Marlin, Falls, TX
Notes:
Birth:
House 39
Immigration:
According to his immigration papers, he arrived on the vessel Victoria, from Hamburg to New York.
Naturalization:
District Court - Apparently, Albert was never actually naturalized, although he did file a Declaration of Intention
Residence:
Albert's occupation was listed as cotton farmer.
Died:
4:30 PM - The death certificate says he died in Marlin, but the obituary lists Houston. His funeral was in Marlin and he was buried in Calvary cemetary in Marlin. Albert died of stomach cancer.
Buried:
The obituary in the Marlin newspaper stated that the funeral was at 9:30 AM at St Joseph's Catholic Church in Marlin.
Albert married Anna Mary MADUZIA on 07 Feb 1887 in St. Mary's Catholic Church, Bremond, Robertson, TX. Anna (daughter of Albert MADUZIA and Katarzyna SIWEK) was born on 07 Dec 1867 in Pilznionek, Rzeszow, Galicia, Poland; died on 19 Jan 1949 in Houston, Harris, TX. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Agatha POLKA was born on 05 Feb 1891 in Marlin, Falls, TX; died on 31 Oct 1979 in Houston, Harris, TX.
- 3. Victoria POLKA was born on 06 Mar 1893 in Falls, TX; died on 06 Dec 1978 in Houston, Harris, TX.
- 4. Adam Edward POLKA was born on 17 Dec 1894 in Falls, TX; died on 09 Dec 1990 in Conroe, Montgomery, TX; was buried on 12 Dec 1990 in Lake 'O' Woods, Forest Park Lawndale, Houston, Harris, TX.
- 5. Josephine POLKA was born on 23 Dec 1896 in Falls, TX; died on 28 Sep 1981 in Houston, Harris, TX.
- 6. Lucille POLKA was born on 15 Mar 1899 in Falls, TX; died on 27 Dec 1990 in Houston, Harris, TX.
- 7. Beatrice POLKA was born on 12 May 1901 in Falls, TX; died in 1990 in HI.
- 8. Sophia POLKA was born on 03 May 1903 in New Waverly, Walker, TX; died on 07 Jun 1995 in Houston, Harris, TX.
- 9. Leokadia POLKA was born on 15 Jun 1905 in New Waverly, Walker, TX; died about 1906 in New Waverly, Walker, TX.
- 10. Alice POLKA was born on 14 Jun 1906 in Marlin, Falls, TX; died on 16 Dec 1990 in Houston, Harris, TX; was buried in Dec 1990 in Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery, Houston, Harris, TX.
- 11. Felicem Maryanna POLKA was born on 30 Sep 1907 in New Waverly, Walker, TX; died on 03 Nov 1907 in New Waverly, Walker, TX.
- 12. Marion Raymond POLKA was born on 04 Aug 1911 in New Waverly, Walker, TX; died on 14 May 1967 in Houston, Harris, TX.
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Generation: 2
2. | Agatha POLKA (1.Albert1) was born on 05 Feb 1891 in Marlin, Falls, TX; died on 31 Oct 1979 in Houston, Harris, TX. Other Events and Attributes:
- Name Variation: Agatha Smock
- Name Variation: Agnes Polka
- Baptism: 08 Feb 1891, St. Mary's Catholic Church, Bremond, Robertson, TX
- Occupation: 1930, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA; Seamtress in casket factory
- Occupation: 1940, Houston, Harris, TX; Floor lady on sewing project
Agatha married Walter Arthur SMOCK on 03 Dec 1919, and was divorced about 1926. Walter was born on 08 Jul 1895 in Fairfield Twp, Crawford, PA; died on 19 May 1973 in Fort Worth, Tarrant, TX; was buried on 21 May 1973 in Everman Cemetery, Everman, Tarrant, TX. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 13. Walter Alfred SMOCK was born on 08 Aug 1923 in Houston, Harris, TX; died on 24 Oct 2004 in Houston, Harris, TX.
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3. | Victoria POLKA (1.Albert1) was born on 06 Mar 1893 in Falls, TX; died on 06 Dec 1978 in Houston, Harris, TX. Other Events and Attributes:
- Name Variation: Victoria Wick
- Baptism: 19 Mar 1893, St. Mary's Catholic Church, Bremond, Robertson, TX
- Occupation: 1956, Houston, Harris, TX; Garment maker at Burke Harris Uniform Co.
Victoria married Edward WICK on 04 Feb 1917. Edward was born on 17 Feb 1889; died on 05 Aug 1949 in Houston, Harris, TX. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 14. Robert Edward WICK was born on 28 Feb 1918 in Houston, Harris, TX; died on 09 Jan 1998 in Houston, Harris, TX; was buried on 13 Jan 1998 in Houston National Cemetary, Houston, Harris, TX.
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4. | Adam Edward POLKA (1.Albert1) was born on 17 Dec 1894 in Falls, TX; died on 09 Dec 1990 in Conroe, Montgomery, TX; was buried on 12 Dec 1990 in Lake 'O' Woods, Forest Park Lawndale, Houston, Harris, TX. Other Events and Attributes:
- Baptism: 25 Dec 1894, St. Mary's Catholic Church, Bremond, Robertson, TX
- Occupation: 1930, Houston, Harris, TX; Cook in a cafe
Adam married Felicia KRONENBERGER about 1925. Felicia (daughter of Albert KRONENBERGER and Veronica KEMPINSKI) was born on 01 Nov 1905 in TX; died on 30 Apr 2002 in Houston, Harris, TX; was buried on 03 May 2002 in Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery, Houston, Harris, TX. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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5. | Josephine POLKA (1.Albert1) was born on 23 Dec 1896 in Falls, TX; died on 28 Sep 1981 in Houston, Harris, TX. Other Events and Attributes:
- Name Variation: Josephine Riess
- Baptism: 27 Dec 1896, St. Mary's Catholic Church, Bremond, Robertson, TX
Family/Spouse: Raymond Adam RIESS. Raymond (son of Raymond RIESS and Lena) was born on 14 Aug 1896 in Houston, Harris, TX. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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6. | Lucille POLKA (1.Albert1) was born on 15 Mar 1899 in Falls, TX; died on 27 Dec 1990 in Houston, Harris, TX. Other Events and Attributes:
- Name Variation: Louisa Polka
- Name Variation: Lucille Matell
- Baptism: 23 Apr 1899, St. Mary's Catholic Church, Bremond, Robertson, TX
Notes:
Name:
She went by Lucile, but written documents list her name as Louise
Name Variation:
She is listed as Louise or Lousia on several documents, she went by Lucille
Lucille married Harry Herrman MATELL about 1920. Harry (son of Joe Frank MATELSKI and Catherine SNIDER) was born on 19 Aug 1900; died on 08 May 1985 in Harris, TX. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 24. Harry Harold MATELL was born on 21 Oct 1928 in Houston, Harris, TX; died on 18 Jun 1989.
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7. | Beatrice POLKA (1.Albert1) was born on 12 May 1901 in Falls, TX; died in 1990 in HI. Other Events and Attributes:
- Name Variation: Beatrice Grimmel
- Name Variation: Beatrice Grimmell
- Name Variation: Bronislava Polka
- Baptism: 19 May 1901, St. Mary's Catholic Church, Bremond, Robertson, TX
- Census: 1920, Houston, Harris, TX
Beatrice married Joseph William GRIMMELL in 1925. Joseph was born on 02 Feb 1904 in KS; died on 22 Jul 1983 in Laguna Hills, Orange, CA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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8. | Sophia POLKA (1.Albert1) was born on 03 May 1903 in New Waverly, Walker, TX; died on 07 Jun 1995 in Houston, Harris, TX. Other Events and Attributes:
- Name Variation: Sophia Reed
- Baptism: 10 May 1903, St. Joseph's Catholic Church, New Waverly, Walker, TX
Family/Spouse: Hiram REED. Hiram (son of Ovide REED and Irma TATE) was born on 11 Apr 1904 in Ville Platte, LA; died on 18 Nov 1958 in Houston, Harris, TX. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 26. Betty Joyce REED was born on 17 Feb 1932 in Houston, Harris, TX; died on 16 May 1998 in Bakersfield, Kern, CA.
- 27. Hiram Milton REED was born on 17 Feb 1933 in Houston, Harris, TX; died on 27 Sep 1990 in Santa Clara, Santa Barbara, CA.
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9. | Leokadia POLKA (1.Albert1) was born on 15 Jun 1905 in New Waverly, Walker, TX; died about 1906 in New Waverly, Walker, TX. Other Events and Attributes:
- Baptism: 25 Jun 1905, St. Joseph's Catholic Church, New Waverly, Walker, TX
Notes:
Died:
Based on the fact that there are no other records of Leokadia, it is probable that she died as an infant.
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10. | Alice POLKA (1.Albert1) was born on 14 Jun 1906 in Marlin, Falls, TX; died on 16 Dec 1990 in Houston, Harris, TX; was buried in Dec 1990 in Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery, Houston, Harris, TX. Other Events and Attributes:
- Name Variation: Alice Weber
Family/Spouse: Clement Thomas WEBER. Clement (son of Clement Von WEBER and Amelia SCHUMP) was born on 14 Apr 1905 in Seneca, KS; died on 15 Mar 1990 in Houston, Harris, TX. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 28. Clara Mae WEBER was born on 24 Feb 1928 in Houston, Harris, TX; died on 07 Dec 1997 in Boise, Ada, ID.
- 29. Anna Marie WEBER was born on 17 Sep 1933 in Houston, Harris, TX; died in 1975 in Harris, TX.
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11. | Felicem Maryanna POLKA (1.Albert1) was born on 30 Sep 1907 in New Waverly, Walker, TX; died on 03 Nov 1907 in New Waverly, Walker, TX. Other Events and Attributes:
- Baptism: 06 Oct 1907, New Waverly, Walker, TX
Notes:
Died:
pneumonia
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12. | Marion Raymond POLKA (1.Albert1) was born on 04 Aug 1911 in New Waverly, Walker, TX; died on 14 May 1967 in Houston, Harris, TX. Other Events and Attributes:
- Baptism: 15 Aug 1911, St. Joseph's Catholic Church, New Waverly, Walker, TX
- Census: 1930, Houston, Harris, TX
- Occupation: 1940, Houston, Harris, TX; Painter in building construction
- Milit-Beg: 15 Oct 1942, Houston, Harris, TX
- Occupation: 1958, Houston, Harris, TX; Painter for E. G. Lagrove
Notes:
Census:
Living with his mother, Anna
Milit-Beg:
enlisted in the Army
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Generation: 3
13. | Walter Alfred SMOCK (2.Agatha2, 1.Albert1) was born on 08 Aug 1923 in Houston, Harris, TX; died on 24 Oct 2004 in Houston, Harris, TX. Other Events and Attributes:
- Name Variation: Rip Smock
- Name Variation: Smokey Smock
- Name Variation: Sonny Smock
- Milit-Serv: 1942
Notes:
Rip Smock Tribute Website
Name Variation:
Walter's Uncle Marion Polka nicknamed him Rip because he liked to sleep a lot.
Name Variation:
Walter's mother and his aunts and uncles called him Sonny
Name Variation:
Nickname while in the Navy in WWII
Milit-Serv:
Served in the Navy during WWII
Walter married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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14. | Robert Edward WICK (3.Victoria2, 1.Albert1) was born on 28 Feb 1918 in Houston, Harris, TX; died on 09 Jan 1998 in Houston, Harris, TX; was buried on 13 Jan 1998 in Houston National Cemetary, Houston, Harris, TX. Robert married Freida Georgie JACOB on 04 Feb 1947. Freida (daughter of Jacob GHEORGHIU and Bertha Clara Mary SEIFFERT) was born on 19 Oct 1924 in Houston, Harris, TX. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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20. | Florine Lena RIESS (5.Josephine2, 1.Albert1) was born in 1919 in TX. Other Events and Attributes:
- Name Variation: Florine Lena Knust
Family/Spouse: Bernhard KNUST. Bernhard was born in 1913 in Houston, Harris, TX; died on 03 May 1984 in Houston, Harris, TX. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 56. Living
- 57. Living
- 58. Living
- 59. Michael Stephen KNUST was born on 11 Mar 1949 in Harris, TX; died on 15 Sep 2003 in Spring Branch, Travis, TX; was buried in Sep 2003 in Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery, Houston, Harris, TX.
- 60. Living
- 61. Living
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27. | Hiram Milton REED (8.Sophia2, 1.Albert1) was born on 17 Feb 1933 in Houston, Harris, TX; died on 27 Sep 1990 in Santa Clara, Santa Barbara, CA. |
Generation: 4
59. | Michael Stephen KNUST (20.Florine3, 5.Josephine2, 1.Albert1) was born on 11 Mar 1949 in Harris, TX; died on 15 Sep 2003 in Spring Branch, Travis, TX; was buried in Sep 2003 in Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery, Houston, Harris, TX. Notes:
Web Article
Birth: Mar. 11, 1949
Death: Sep. 15, 2003
Rock Musician. He began playing guitar while attending Spring Branch High School in Spring Branch, Texas, later becoming the founder and lead guitarist for the psychadelic 1960s musical group, 'Fever Tree.' The group originally named, 'The Bostwick Vines,' was formed in Houston, Texas, in 1966, with Dennis Keller, Rob Landes, John Tuttle, and E.L. Wolfe. The band began recording on the See For Miles Record Label and the UNI Record Label, that same year and soon released there only biggest hit, "San Francisco Girls (Return Of The Native)." The song went to the top 100 on the national music charts. Between 1966 and 1970, the band recorded four albums, but there career began to weaken due to constant drug abuse and they disbanded in 1970. Knust continued to work and also formed continuous reunion get-togethers with his bandmates over the years. Knust died on September 15, 2003, at the age of 54, due to the after effects of years of drug abuse. The band's other recordings include, "Imitation Situation 1 (Toccata And Fugue)," "Where Do You Go," "Ninety-Nine And A Half (Won't Do)," and "Man Who Paints the Pictures," among many others. (bio by: KP)
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Burial:
Forest Park West Cemetery
Houston
Harris County
Texas, USA
Died:
Michael Knust - Founder and lead guitarist for the 60's psychedelic rock band Fever Tree, who produced four albums before disbanding in 1970, and whose biggest hit was 1968's "San Francisco Girls (Return of the Native)", died Sept 15 in Spring Branch, TX of unknown causes at age 54.
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