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Dudziak Family
A historiography on the old and distinguished DUDZIAK surname was prepared on October 25, 1973. The DUDZIAK coat-of-arms [family crest] includes ships and shields of armor-clad knights which were symbolic of hope and ocean expeditions and represent nobility and distinction.
Franciszek Dudziak born 1872 Rzeszow, Poland, a brilliant, young University student, dissatisfied with the social and political conditions in Poland, became involved in a student uprising which required his urgent departure from Poland. Franciszek spoke five European languages fluently.
1895 - Arrived in the U. S. A. Settled in Minersville, Pa.
1903 - Married Agnes Kerris.
1904 - Frank Jr. born. He married Catherine Kufta in 1934.
Their son Francis was born in 1935. Francis served in
the U. S. Army; received an Associate Degree in Business
Administration from Penn Stale. Francis married Virginia
Golob in 1960, Camp Hill, PA Children: Maryanne, Dianne,
Joanne and Michael.
Franciszek, widower, married Maria Camille Baran Rok 1905 in Minersville, PA. Maria Rok was born in 1877 in Nowy Sacz, Poland. She was the daughter of a well-to-do landowner and businessman and received her education through private tutoring.
Children of this union:
Zofia married John Buber in Minersville, PA.
Family includes the following children:
Clara married Lt. John Lord USN, daughter Geraldine.
Dorothy married John Schaeffer, son, Randolph.
Raymond married Alice Tallis. Children: Raymond Jr.,
Deborah and Gregg.
Franciszka born 1907 in Minersville, PA. Married John Grosiak CPO USN of Brooklyn, New York, in 1935.
Florence (Walerya) Dorothy born 1909 in Minersville, Pa.
EDUCATION
1928 - Graduated CUM LAUDE; Minersville, Pa.
1933 - B. S. in Ed, Temple University
1935 - Diploma from Banks Business College
1940 - M. of Ed. Temple University .
1947 - Graduate Work in Sociology University of Penna.
1954 - M. of Social Work University of Penna.
1972 - Hon. Ph.D. Colo. CSC
PROFESSION-SOCIAL WORK
1950- Social Worker Phila. DPW
1954- Award for Distinguished Service, City of Phila.
1955 - Ass't Dir. Children's Institute, Allentown, Pa.
1959 - Ass't Dir. Children's Reception Centers Phila. DPW.
1972 - Director, Children's Reception Centers Phila. DPW.
From: Polish American Bicentennial Committee of Philadelphia, "A Guide and Directory of Philadelphia and its Polonia 1976"