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Ejsmont Korab

Ejsmont Lineage - A Priviledged Class of The Kingdom of Poland

I posted on the internet at random genealogy sites that i was looking for information on my Polish family. Finding information in Europe, When you do not have much information, is like finding a needle in a hay stack. One morning in the Spring of 2005 I checked my email and found a note from someone, written in German. Luckily, I have a friend who is fluent and translated for me. After a few days, I got the best news ever! The letter writer's father and my grandmother were first cousins! More puzzle pieces have been found.

Christina told me about a family reunion in Poland That was happening in the summer of 2005. Passports were gotten for my daugher and myself, and airline tickets were booked! I was going .... and did! We met distant relatives from all over Poland. We traveled all over the country and ate some amazing food. The experience in my 'home land' was one That I'll never forget! I connected with the people and the places.

Descendants of Stefan Ejsmont


Generation no. 1

First STEFAN1 Ejsmont was born Abt. in 1840 in Poland, and died in 1912 in Poland. He married KAZIMIERA TULKIS. She was born Abt. in 1842 in Poland, and died Abt. in 1932 in Poland.

Notes for STEPHEN Ejsmont:
as stated on Vaclav's death certificate.

Notes for KAZIMIERA TULKIS:
Ejsmont received from Christina's family book! Children of STEPHEN Ejsmont and KAZIMIERA TULKIS are: 2nd and WACLAW2 Ejsmont, b 05 Feb 1882, Russia / Poland, d 19 Aug 1927, Wilkes Barre, PA. third ii. ANTONI Ejsmont .  iii. PETER Ejsmont.
 
Notes for PETER Ejsmont:
Peter studied geography and astrology and was the director of a college in Bailystok. During the war he Fought the Germans in the underground and Became an anti-communist after the war. He stayed behind in Grodno (a town now in White Russia). Christina's dad had the bridge contact with him since Peter lived with his family while he was in college and During the war they were in the army together (?). Christina's dad wanted to get him out of Russia after the war and visited twice. Peter Declined. He was arrested and convicted by the Secret Service (NKVD). The family lost his trail When he was in prison in Minsk.  

 iv. WLADYSLAW Ejsmont.

Notes for WLADYSLAW Ejsmont:
Wladyslaw studied pharmacology and owned an apothecary, first somewhere in Russia and later in Bailystock (now East Poland).

 FRANCIS v. Ejsmont.

Notes for FRANCIS Ejsmont:
Francis was a general in Stalin's army and was Sentenced to Death During the "Tuchatschewski Trial". English name is Frank or Frances.

 vi. Ejsmont UNKNOWN.


Generation no. 2

Second WACLAW2 Ejsmont (STEFAN1) was born 05 Feb 1882 in Russia/Poland1, and died 19 Aug 1927 in Wilkes Barre, PA. He married Stefania / Stephania KISHALEFSKI2 03 Feb 1908 in Wilkes Barre, PA, daughter of JOHN KISHALEFSKI and Helena UNKNOWN. She was born 30 Mar 1882 in Russia/Poland3, and died 29 Apr 1970 in Wilkes Barre, PA3.

Notes for WACLAW Ejsmont:
Waclaw was a very proper man, also very well educated. Loved the arts and music. He bought his daughter Stephanie and the violin and had it shipped from poland family. His grandchildren remember hin as a very nice man who loved his children. I have a photo of him. He was a very distinguished and handsome man. 

Died at General Hospital in Wilkes-Barre, PA. He arrived at the hospital and was Treated by a Dr. Baker. He died That same day he arrived at the hospital at 2pm.

Worked as a coal miner for Lehigh and Wilkes-Barre Coal Co. .. .. ..

On his death cert., His father is listed as being STEFAN Ejsmont, birth place of Poland. Mother is not listed, but her birth place is listed as Poland also.

Cause of Death, as listed on the death certificate: Myocarditis - inflammation of the myocardium (the muscular tissue of the heart). Pneumonoconiosis - chronic respiratory disease Caused by Inhaling metallic or mineral particles. This would make sense as he worked in the coal mines , as did the bridge poles, Russians and Germans who migrated to the PA, OH and WV regions. This is also the same as Black Lung, Which bridge miners died from. Mines Were Able to pay nearly nothing for hard workers.

Name on the marriage certificate is spelled "Eysmast." Occupation listed as Miner.

According to Christina Ejsmont's father, the Following: Waclaw Fled the Russian Army before the First WW. There was no Polish state. He bribed a border guard who allowed him to cross from Russia to Germany. He went to Hamburg and bought a passage to Detroit . He must have been about 20-30 years old at the time. He wrote letters to his father, but since the times were turbulent and he did not live long That, no one ever answered his letters. After Waclaw's death, his wife would continue to write, but her letters went unanswered so the contact was lost.

Waclaw studied, unsure if in Russia or the USA. He came from an impoverished noble family (after the 1863 uprising against the Russians who occupied large parts of Poland During Those Times) That Lost Their all land and homes to the Russians confiscated That everything they owned.

Waclaw had four brothers and one sister, all with college degrees.

More About WACLAW Ejsmont:
Burial: 23 Aug 1927, St. Mary's Church of the Maternity Cemetery, West Wyoming, PA4
Cause of Death: Black Lung
Occupation: Miner in Coal Mine, for Lehigh Wilkes Barre Coal Co.
Residence: 111 Custer Street, Wilkes Barre, PA

Notes for STEFANIA / Stephania KISHALEFSKI:
Jaszulewicz married first then married Ejsmont.
Stephania had two daughters from a previous marriage, Josephine (married Joe Godleski) and Magdeline (married Unknown Olshinski). Josephine had many sons who served in the U.S. Navy During WWII. Magdeline had one son, Tony, who suffered from Polo at an early Age. Magdelines husband left her to care for Tony all alone. She was a Seamstress for Leslie Fay Dress Company. 

Name on death certificate states: Ejsmont STEPHANIE Stephanie (JUNO). unsure what is juno.
buried at St. Mary's, Wyoming, Luzerne, PA. Per aunt carol, aunt mag states Juno That was her last husband. this would mean she's been married three times.

During prohibition, Stephania and stihl Wounds in the back yard. Revenuer's came out to check on the stihl in the kitchen Several times. They would come to the door and she would respond in a think-Polish accent, "You got a warrant?" . They would leave and return with a warrant. By this time the stihl was disassembled and passed through the windows to the neighbors home. She had been arrested a time or two for running a stihl. 

Bought the property next door on Custer Street.

Had boarders in the house after her first husband died. Waclaw meth as a boarder, her first husband died and she married Waclaw. he died in 1927. She lived a rough life and was a very poor housekeeper. very harsh woman. had boarders in the house by the name of machinegun and others of character. stories of her pushing Them Down the stairs and hitting with an ax. Both they were in WWI.


SS #: 205-03-6440
SS had originally submitted application with name: Stephania Kishalefsku Smont
then changed it to Stephania Kishalefski Ejsmont on 1/27/1938.
She Could not write, left "her mark - X" on the application.
Her Birthdate was "unknown", other than March.
Place of birth states: Russian Poland
Date of birth on application ss According to SSA

On her marriage certificate to Waclaw Ejsmont, her name is spelled phonetically, "yesenavage." It was common for Europeans to speak in thick accents are Americans, who Could not understand the language. Names were spelled phonetically, as bridge new immigrant Europeans Could not read or write to make corrections.

More About STEFANIA / Stephania KISHALEFSKI:
Burial: 02 May 1970, St. Mary's, Wyoming, Luzerne County, PA5
Cause of Death: pneumonia, with bleeding gastric ulcer
Medical Information: Interval Between Onset and Death: 3 days
Occupation: "At Home" Children of WACLAW Ejsmont and Stefania / Stephania KISHALEFSKI are: 4th and STEPHANIE3 Ejsmont, b 27 Jul 1912, d 02 Dec 1994, Niagara Falls, NY. 5th ii. FRANK Ejsmont, b Abt. , 1911, d Feb 1946, Wilkes Barre, PA.


Third ANTONI2 Ejsmont (STEFAN1)

Notes for ANTONI Ejsmont:
Anthony is Christina's grandfather.

He stayed in the country and took care of the land and property That you left. Most were lost Possessions During the war due to fire. Only one photo of him remains.

Children of ANTONI Ejsmont are:
6th and STEFAN3 Ejsmont.
 ii. BOLESLAW Ejsmont.

Notes for BOLESLAW Ejsmont:
English name is William.

 iii. Honour Ejsmont.
 iv. CZESLAW Ejsmont.

Notes for CZESLAW Ejsmont:
English name is Chester


Generation no. 3

4th STEPHANIE3 Ejsmont (WACLAW2, STEFAN1) was born 27 Aug 19 126, and died 02 Dec 1994 in Niagara Falls, NY. She married Joseph NESTOR Oct 1934 in Wilkes Barre, PA at the Courthouse?, Son of Michael / Michael / Michel and PAULINE NESTOR Cywinski / Cywińska. He was born 06 Sep 1914 in Luzerne County, PA, and died 17 Sep 2001 in Melbourne, FL7.

Notes for STEPHANIE Ejsmont:
[Genealogy.com, Family Archive # 110, Vol 2 LZ, Ed. 9, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Oct 9, 2001, Internal Ref # 1.112.9.45357.127]

Individual: Nestor, Stephanie
Social Security #: 089-36-0653
Issued in: New York

Birth date: Jul 27, 1912
Death date: Dec 2, 1994


ZIP Code of last known residence: 14 305
Location associated with this ZIP Code: Niagara Falls, New York

address at time of Acquiring ss #: 187 Lakeview Avenue, Syracuse, NY on 05/02/1962

More About STEPHANIE Ejsmont:
Adoption: Social Security #: 089-36-06538
Residence: Issued in: New York8
Social Security Number: Last residence ZIP: 143 058

Notes for JOSEPH NESTOR:
resided in Melbourne, Fla., until time of death. estranged from wife since late 1950's.

Was in WWII in the Army, as cook. in infantry in Japan When the a bomb hit.
had Beagles named Eldorado, Fleetwood and Mitzy.

bakery bought in 1946 or 1947. The Star Bakery. it burned down in 1961. Was located at 187 Lakeview Avenue in Syracuse.

was in the military from January 19, 1945 to January 11, 1946. was a technician fifth grade, received honrable discharge.

had two cousins, Laddy and Sally - who Their parents were unknown.

More About JOSEPH NESTOR:
Military service: Bet. 1945 - 1946, technician fifth grade - honorable discharge

Marriage Notes for STEPHANIE Ejsmont and JOSEPH NESTOR:
Luzerne County Courthouse did a search for a marriage license, 1924 - February 2, 1940 and were unable to locate a license.

Update 2/16/02: Another search from 1915 to 1928 produced no records.

Joe and Stephanie eloped and were married by a justice of the peace in Hazelton, PA. then, were married in a simple ceremony at the courthouse.

According to uncle ray, the marriage date was October 1934. they first married by a justice of the peace (moved to Hazelton at this point), Because the marriage was not approved. then, they were married in church. The church wedding was july , 1935. Children of STEPHANIE Ejsmont and JOSEPH NESTOR are: 7th and CAROLINE CHRISTINE4 NESTOR, b 04 Nov 1935, Wilkes Barre, PA. 8th ii. JOSEPH (NMN), NESTOR JR., B 23 Sep 1937, Wilkes Barre, PA. 9th iii. RAYMOND (NMN), NESTOR, b 01 Oct 1939, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. 10th iv. MICHAEL JOHN (JACK), NESTOR, b 08 Oct 1944. 11th v. CHRISTINE NESTOR, b 04 Jun 1948.


5th FRANK3 Ejsmont (WACLAW2, STEFAN1) was born Abt. , 1911, and died Feb 1946 in Wilkes Barre, PA. He married HELEN Musial. She was born Abt. In 1913.

Notes for FRANK Ejsmont:

Briefly worked in the mines. The ace in jail in Wilkes Barre at one time. Family members say he was attending a dance, bent over to tie his shoe and died of a died of a heart attack.

More About FRANK Ejsmont:
Frank married Helen Musial (Baseball great Stan 'The Man' Musial's sister).  They had 1 child:  Henry Wallace, b 1/19/1934
 

6th STEFAN3 Ejsmont (ANTONI2, STEFAN1) married Jadwiga. Hedwig was very active in the anticommunist party and was a nurse. She was imprisoned at Ravensbrück in 1944 as a Political Prisoner - Ejsmont Jadwiga - Grodno 11th V. , 1944.  http:// www.stankiewicze.com/ravensbruck/ravensbruck_1.htm

 
Child of STEPHEN Ejsmont is:
13th and CHRISTINA4 Ejsmont, b Abt. , 1954, Poland.


Generation no. 4

7th CAROLINE CHRISTINE4 NESTOR (STEPHANIE3 Ejsmont, WACLAW2, STEFAN1) was born 04 Nov 1935 in Wilkes Barre, PA. She married JOHN RURKOWSKI9 11 Feb 1961 in Syracuse, NY. He was born 25 Jul 193 210, and died 10 Jan 1995 in Youngstown , NY11.

Notes for JOHN RURKOWSKI:
[Genealogy.com, Family Archive # 110, Vol 2 LZ, Ed. 9, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Oct 9, 2001, Internal Ref # 1.112.9.81785.38]

Individual: Rurkowski, John
Social Security #: 103-24-2462
Issued in: New York

Birth date: Jul 25, 1932
Death date: Jan 10, 1995


ZIP Code of last known residence: 14 174
Location associated with this ZIP Code:

     Youngstown, New York

More About JOHN RURKOWSKI:
Residence: Last residence ZIP: 1417412
Social Security Number: Social Security #: 103-24-246212 Children of CAROLINE RURKOWSKI NESTOR and JOHN are:  and JONN5 RURKOWSKI, b 12 Mar 1962.  ii. DAVID RURKOWSKI, b 29 Oct 1963 and SUSAN RURKOWSKI, b 22 Mar 1965.


8th JOSEPH (NMN) NESTOR4 JR. (STEPHANIE3 Ejsmont, WACLAW2, STEFAN1) was born 23 Sep 1937 in Wilkes Barre, PA. He married (1) JOYCE PATRICIA GREER. She was born 24 Aug 1937 in Philadelphia, PA. He married ( 2) ROBERT MARTIN 08 Jul 1987 in Norwich, CT. She was born 22 Aug 1941 in New London, CT.

More About JOSEPH (NMN), NESTOR JR.:
Occupation: Bet. from 1956 to 1975, aboard Submarines in the USN Children of JOSEPH JR. and PATRICIA GREER are:  and ALAN5 MICHAEL NESTOR, b 25 Apr 1958, Philadelphia, PA; m NANCY MAGDICH.  ii. NESTOR PATRICK JOSEPH, b 25 Oct 1963, valeijo, CA, M. SANDRA LOPEZ, Nov 1999, Las Vegas, NV.  iii. KATHLEEN ANN NESTOR, b 18 Sep 1966, Kittery, ME, M. ROBERT WILLIAM OWENS, 20 Jun 1998, Spotsylvania County, VA, b 28 Jul 1966, Fairfax, VA.
 

9th RAYMOND (NMN) 4 NESTOR (STEPHANIE3 Ejsmont, WACLAW2, STEFAN1) was born 01 Oct 1939 in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. He married PATTY JEAN KERVIN 29 Dec 1959 in Pensacola, Florida. She was born 20 Jan 1941 in Butler County, Alabama .

Notes for RAYMOND (NMN) NESTOR:
Address: 331 Kent Drive, Melbourne FL 32 935 Children of RAYMOND KERVIN NESTOR and PATTY are:  and RAYMOND JEFFREY (JEFF) 5 NESTOR, b 12 Nov 1961, Harrison County, MS, CHRISTINA MARIE M. BENNETT, 08 Jul 2000, Stuart, FL, b 30 Oct 1972, Knoxville, TN.  ii. LORI RENEE NESTOR, b 20 Dec 1967, Duval County, FL; MICHAEL RICHARD M. Barile, 13 Apr 1991, Stuart, FL; b 28 Jul 1964, Nassau County, NY.


10th MICHAEL JOHN (JACK) 4 NESTOR (STEPHANIE3 Ejsmont, WACLAW2, STEFAN1) was born 08 Oct 1944. He married SUE.  Child of JOHN NESTOR and SUE is:  and MANDY5 NESTOR, b Abt. , 1972, D. 1998.
 
11th CHRISTINE4 NESTOR (STEPHANIE3 Ejsmont, WACLAW2, STEFAN1) was born 04 Jun 1948. She married BRIAN MONGEILO.  Children of CHRISTINE NESTOR and BRIAN MONGEILO are:  and MARIA5 MONGEILO.  ii. MONGEILO BRIAN, JR., D 03 Dec 1997.
 

12th HENRY4 Ejsmont WALLACE (FRANK3, WACLAW2, STEFAN1) was born 19 Jan 1934. He married ALMA MARIE ŁUCZAK 02 Apr 1987 in District Magistrate, Wilkes Barre, PA. She was born 07 Aug 1937 in Nanticoke State Hosptial, Nanticoke, PA. Children of WALLACE ŁUCZAK Ejsmont and ALMA are:  and WALLACE5 Ejsmont, B. 1960.  ii. SUSAN Ejsmont, B. 1962.  iii. JUDY Ejsmont, B. 1965.
 

13th CHRISTINA Ejsmont (STEFAN3, ANTONI2, STEFAN1) was born Abt. in 1954 in Poland.  Ewa and Marek are Christina's siblings.

Notes for CHRISTINA Ejsmont:
Christina lives in Darmstadt, Germany. She's a Comptroller for an energy company.


Child of CHRISTINA Ejsmont is Igor  b Abt. In 1976.
Miscellaneous Ejsmont Information Found:
I have not found these names in my research as being connected, but these 3 similar spellings of Ejsmont could be connected somewhere:
List the  names of those honored with the Order of VIRTUTI MILITARI
Ejsymont Otto Sigismund -  - Major - PES - VM V class - 1939-1945
Eysmund
Vincent - - soldier - 2 Line Infantry Regiment - Silver - 9 March 1831
Eysymontt Octavian - - Lieutenant - Field adjutant - Gold - 1 July 1831

Ejsmont Family Pictures

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This is a picture of Frank Ejsmont (my grand uncle). Other people in the picture are; Sadie, Tony and Meg. Estimated to be taken in the mid 1920's.
STEFAN EJSMONT:
I was emotionally overwhelmed meeting my grandmothers cousin, Stefan Ejsmont, who was a WWII Poland Home Army officer and hero.  Stefan was an officer organizing and implementing the assualt in the Warsaw Ghetto.  He was taken prisoner towards the end of the war and held for over 10 years by the Russians.  His wife Jadwiga was a nurse and assisted the AK with messaging and information. In this picture below, Stefan poses for a propaganda photo with many wooden rifles, to appear as a criminal against the government.

Opening of the exhibition was held on 17 June 2003 at the headquarters of the Bialystok branch of the IPN and was accompanied by a scientific session devoted to this theme.

Opening of the exhibition has, together with the Director of Bialystok branch of the IPN prof. Cezary Kukla guest of honor Stefan Ejsmont ps. "Wir", a soldier from 1941 AGM, in 1945-1947 the commander of the partisan AKO-WiN Sokólski District. His picture, taken by secret police after his arrest in 1947, was found in the archives of the Branch Offices and Dissemination of Archival Records in Bialystok and placed on a poster announcing the exhibition.

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The following website is very informative regarding the Warsaw Uprising.  http://www.biega.com/museumAK/hak-e.html

STANISLAW EJSMONT - Stanisław Ejsmont, ps. "Człek"
This is a list of Cichociemni who swore an oath to the Rote Army but did not jump to the homeland.  What is Cichociemni?  (Polish pronunciation: [tɕixɔˈtɕɛmɲi], The Dark and Silent) were an elite unit of the Polish Army in exile created in England to conduct special operations in occupied Poland during World War II.
ENGLAND
July 1942 - September 1944

WYKAZ SKOCZKÓW
przeszkolonych i nie przerzuconych do Kraju, którzy zostali zaprzysiężeni na rotę AK po zakończeniu kursów odprawowych.  Translated to:  LIST parachutists
trained and slung to the country, who were sworn in at the end of Rota AK odprawowych courses.

Stanislaw's name appears on this list.  Website where information is found:  http://warrelics.eu/forum/polish-armed-forces-west-polskie-si-y-zbrojne-na-zachodzie-1939-1947/cichociemni-polish-soe-12905-7/


HELPFUL WEBSITE LINKS:
www.Ejsmont.org.pl - This website is put together for Polish Ejsmont family lines.  I've not found a direct connection to this line.  Tadeusz Ejsmont is the founder and webmaster of this site.  Lists famous Ejsmonts.

http://www.ogrodywspomnien.pl/index - this website is all in Polish.  Good old Google tranlsate will help you through this.  You can pretty much walk your way through this and figure out what is what.  This site lists photo's of deceased soldiers from many of the Poland wars, including those who died in the Katyn Massacre.
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