Jacob John Twardzik ^{1 3 4 5 6}

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  Noted events in his life were:

1. He has conflicting birth information of 25 Jul 1886 and Shenandoah, Schuylkill, PA. ^{1 3 4}

2. He has conflicting birth information of Event Description: World War I Draft Registration Card, 25 Jul 1887 and Shenandoah, Schuylkill, PA. ⁹

3. Residence: A Directory of the eleventh census of the population of Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania in 1890 in Shenandoah, Schuylkill, PA. ¹⁰ First Ward: Twardzik John, 31, miner.
Josephine, Ziana, Jakut 3, Joseph 2.
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Notes: Jakut is a Slavic variant of the name Jacob, which means 'supplanter' or 'holder of the heel'.

4. Residence: 602 E. Centre St., Shenandoah, PA on 5 Dec 1906 in Shenandoah, Schuylkill, PA. ¹¹

5. Newspaper: Shenandoah Herald: A Coming Wedding, 12 Jan 1909, Shenandoah, Schuylkill, PA. ² A Coming Wedding. Jacob J. Twardzik, the delivery agent of the Polish Bakery Company and Miss Victoria R. Baraniak, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Baraniak, of South Main street, are to be married at 6 o'clock the evening of January 19th in St. Stanislaus Roman Catholic church. They are a popular young pair. She is a member of the church choir and he belongs to the choir of St. Casimir Roman Catholic church North Jardin street. The banns were published for first time in both churches last Sunday.

6. Occupation: delivery agent for Polish Bakery Company on 20 Jan 1909 in Shenandoah, Schuylkill, PA. ¹²

7. Newspaper: Evening Herald: Twardzik-Baraniak Wedding on January 20th, 21 Jan 1909, Shenandoah, Schuylkill, PA. ¹² PRETTY WEDDINGS IN TOWN CHURCH
Two pretty and impressive weddings of popular young pairs were solemnized at Stanislaus R. C. church, Cherry and West streets, last evening and this morning, in the presence of large congregations, who were highly edified by the beautiful sight presented when the myriad, electric lights, hundreds of them, adorn the main altar were brilliantly illuminated, their rays blending harmoniously with the light shed by the four huge golden. candelabra, each bearing seven candles.
Rev. Thomas Grenbrowski, the rector, performed each ceremony, and delivered an eloquent sermon at each wedding, giving the young folks valuable advice. The choir sang special music at each wedding, under the direction of Prof. Powhulsky, the organist, and the singers sang with more than the usual fervor and sweetness for the reason, probably, that both brides are members of the St. Stanislaus choir, and both grooms are members of St. Casimir's R. C. church choir. the two choirs combining to sing at the weddings. Both brides' are pretty and accomplished and both grooms are among the most eligible of the two congregations' younger men. Each party was given a jolly send off by their assembled friends.
Twardziak-Baraniak.
The first of these weddings in St. Stanislaus church was that of Jacob J. Twardzik and Miss Victoria R. Baraniak, at 7 o'clock last evening, when with relatives and friends filling the church, the young pair took their stations standing at the foot of the brilliantly illuminated altar, facing the priest, Father Grenbrowski, who in a ceremony of nearly an hour's duration, pronounced them man and wife.
To the rear and side of the principals knelt the bridesmaid, Miss Agnes Mosdienewicz, and the groomsman, John Zemba. The bride was pretty in white silk and with veil to match and carried a bouquet of bridal roses, while the bridesmaid was attractive in blue silk and carrying a bouquet. The groom and groomsman wore the conventional black with boutonnieres The altar candelabra were beautifully decorated with carnations. The singing of a choir was a feature of the wedding. After the sermon the wedding party were whirled in Naja's nuptial carriages to the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Baraniak. No. 302 South Main street, where a reception was held, and the wedding dinner was served. They were the recipients of many handsome presents and have the best wishes of a host of friends.
The groom is the well known delivery agent of the Polish Bakery Company.

8. Occupation: Brewery Agent on 22 Jun 1912 in Shenandoah, Schuylkill, PA.

9. Residence: 221 W. Poplar St., Shenandoah, PA on 22 Jun 1912 in Shenandoah, Schuylkill, PA. ¹³

10. Census in 1930 in Shenandoah, Schuylkill, PA. ¹⁴ The 1930 census recorded owning a $8,000 home at 312 Oak Street: J. J. Twardzik, proprietor bottling works, 41, living with wife Victoria, 41; son Henry, 20; daughters Mary, 19, Fenesia, 17; and Victoria, 13. The children and their parents were born in Pennsylvania. J. J. and Victoria's parents were born in Poland.

11. Census in 1940 in Shenandoah, Schuylkill, PA. ¹⁵ The 1940 census recorded owning a $7000 home at 312 Oak Street: Jacob Twardzik, bottler, 52, living with wife Victoria, 49; and daughter Victoria Jr., 18. Everyone was born in Pennsylvania.

12. Military on 27 Apr 1942 in Pottsville, Schuylkill, PA: World War II Draft Registration Card. ⁷

13. Occupation: self employed, 312-314 W. Penn St., Shenandoah, PA on 27 Apr 1942 in Shenandoah, Schuylkill, PA. ⁷

14. He was described as white, 5' 6" 180 lbs blue eyes gray hair light complexion on 27 Apr 1942 in Pottsville, Schuylkill, PA. ⁷

15. Residence: 312 W. Oak St., Shenandoah, PA on 27 Apr 1942 in Shenandoah, Schuylkill, PA. ⁷

16. Occupation: merchant on 26 Dec 1944 in Shenandoah, Schuylkill, PA. ³

17. Census in 1950 in Shenandoah, Schuylkill, PA. ¹⁶ The 1950 census recorded at 312 W. Oakt Street: Jaocb J. Twardzik, bottling owner of beverage plant, 62, living with wife Victoria, 59. They were born in Pennsylvania.

18. Cause of Death: Jacob died at Geisinger Medical Center from myocardial infarction, coronary thrombosis, arteriosclerosis, 5 Oct 1963, Mahoning Township, Montour, PA. ⁶

19. Obituary: Evening Herald: obituary of John Jacob Twardzik on 5 Oct 1963 in Shenandoah, Schuylkill, PA. ⁸ Jacob J. Twardzik Dies at Geisinger
(photo) Jacob J. Twardzik
A prominent figure in the community for many years, Jacob J. Twardzik, 312 West Oak street, died about 2 o'clock this morning in the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. A former president of the Shenandoah School Board, and Rotary Club, he remained active until he became ill about five weeks ago. He was removed to the Locust Mt. State Hospital where he was a patient for 18 days and was then transferred to the Geisinger Hospital.
Mr. Twardzik founded, operated and served as president of the J. J. Twardzik and Son Bottling Works of Shenandoah. He was an active member of the National Bottling Association and participated in annual national conventions.
Mr. Twardzik served as a member of the Shenandoah School Board for 12 years and was president for one full term. A charter member of the Shenandoah Rotary Club, he was instrumental in the creation of the Crippled Children's Society of Schuylkill County, After serving a term as president of the Shenandoah Rotary Club, Mr. Twardzik was selected to serve on the organization's board of directors. With regard to this activity, Mr Twardzik on occasions addressed Ringtown, Mahanoy City, Frackville and Ashland Rotary Clubs during their weekly meetings. He served as president of the local chapter of the Polish National Alliance for a period of 25 years and became a National Commissioner in this organization. His fraternal affiliations included the Shenandoah B. P. O. Elks Lodge No. 945. A few years ago a group of citizens organized a Community College Committee and named Mr. Twardzik as chairman. He continued in this capacity until his death.
Mr. Twardzik was a charter member of the Polish-American Fire Company. He was a director for several years of the former Shenandoah Chamber of Progress and was on the committee that conducted the half-million dollar campaign for the industrial program that resulted in the securing of the Purolator Products Company. Interested in the recognition of Locust Mountain Hospital as a state institution, Mr. Twardzik organized the community committee with this objective in mind. He was also on the original committee that spearheaded the fund campaign that financed the construction and eventual recognition of the hospital by the Commonwealth.
In addition to being an active member of St. Stanislaus Church he was also prominent in the Holy Name Society of the parish.
Son of the late John and Josephine Twardzik, he was a life-long resident of Shenandoah and because of his civic interests was honored two years ago as "Mr. Rotary," which was noted in the organization's national magazine.
In his manhood, Mr. Twardzik encouraged organized sporting events and at one time served as manager of one of the City League Clubs. As founder and director of the initial Polish Day Celebrations at Lakewood, Mr. Twardzik instituted a charitable program that financially aided convents, churches and religious projects.
Mr. Twardzik leaves his wife, the former Victoria Baraniak; one son, Henry, an associate in the Bottling Works business and a resident of Shenandoah Heights; three daughters, Mary, wife of Joseph Lucas, Shenandoah; Felicia, wife of Captain Robert Dunlap, U.S. Army at Edgewood, Md.; Victoria, wife of George Beacher, Shenandoah Heights. Also surviving are 16 grandchildren, five great grandchildren, three brothers, Joseph, Walter, and Paul, all of Shenandoah; four sisters, Mrs. Victoria L. Jerzak, Miss Margaret Twardzik, Helen, wife of William Tomcavage, all of Shenandoah and Anna, wife of Richard Schumacher, of Bronxville, N.Y.
The funeral will be conducted from the Oravitz Home for Funerals at Lloyd and Jardin streets, on Wednesday with services at 9 a.m. Solemn Requiem Mass will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. in St. Stanislaus Church. Interment will follow in St. Casimir's Cemetery. J. A. Oravitz and Sons have charge.

Evening Herald, Shenandoah, 5 Oct 1963, page 1 & 10.

20. Occupation: bottler on 5 Oct 1963 in Shenandoah, Schuylkill, PA. ⁶

21. Residence: 312 W. Oak St., Shenandoah, PA on 5 Oct 1963 in Shenandoah, Schuylkill, PA. ⁶

Jacob married Victoria R. Baraniak, daughter of Andrew Baraniak and Mary Mozdyniewicz, on 19 Jan 1909 in Shenandoah, Schuylkill, PA.^{1 2} (Victoria R. Baraniak was born on 30 Dec 1890 in Shenandoah, Schuylkill, PA,^{1 3 17} died on 24 Feb 1970 in Shenandoah, Schuylkill, PA ^{17 18} and was buried on 27 Feb 1970 in Shenandoah Heights: Saint Casimir Roman Catholic Cemetery, Schuylkill, PA ^{17 18 19}.)