Felerski, Adam
Lawyer. Business address: 39 State St., Rochester, N. Y. Born in Rochester, N. Y., May 19, 1890; son of Frank Felerski and Josephine (Wozniak) Felerski. Completed School of Law, University of Buffalo, and received from same LL.B. degree in 1915. Admitted to New York State Bar Dec. 4, 1914. First American Pole to obtain War Chest Aid for Poland in 1918 -- a total sum of $150,000. On October 31, 1942 obtained again from War Chest Aid a sum of $25,000 for Polish Relief. Married Martha Olekszak, Feb. 23, 1916. Has two children: Celeste and Arlene. Active in all movements for the restoration of Poland which accomplishments because of lack of space cannot be here mentioned. Decorated with Gold Cross of Merit by the Public Government. "Legion of Honor" by Polish Falcons of America and "Miecze Hallerowskie'~ (Swords of General Haller) by Polish Army Veterans Association, and other awards. Member: Elks Club, Rochester Chamber of Commerce, City Club, Falcons Club, etc. Residence: 925 Hudson Ave., Rochester, N. Y.From: "Who's Who in Polish America" by Rev. Francis Bolek, Editor-in-Chief; Harbinger House, New York, 1943