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Family HistoryFamily History - Marcel ‘Martin’ Zachorowa


Key:1.“+” before a child’s name indicates the child has their own entry in the next generation.
 2.“born xxxx” indicates the child is under 18 years of age so the birth date is not shown.
This family history features Marcel ‘Martin’ Zachorowa and 102 of his descendants down to the seventh generation.


First Generation
1. Marcel ‘Martin’ Zachorowa,1 born ____ (parents not determined). Martin married Zofy _____1 (born ____, parents not determined).

Children of Marcel ‘Martin’ Zachorowa and Zofy _____:

+2i. Michelina ‘Lena’ Zacharowa, born ca. 1892 in Poland; died 31 December 1953 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. Married John Radzvilowicz.
+3ii. Marcella ‘Mary’ Zacharowa, born ca. 1900 in Jagutarvice, Poland; died 26 January 1956 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut. Married Alexander Kropowski.

  1. Marriage Certificate, State of Connecticut, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Town of Montville: Alex Krupowski and Mary Zachorowa. Certified copy in possession of Shirley (Chapel) Smith.
Second Generation
2. Michelina ‘Lena’ Zacharowa2 (Marcel ‘Martin’1), born ca. 1892 in Poland;1, 2, 3, 4 died 31 December 1953 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.5 Lena married, 11 February 1911 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, John Radzvilowicz2, 3, 8 (born 6 January 1891 in Poland, the son of Jan Radzvilowicz and (unidentified);2, 3, 4, 6, 7 John died 8 July 1977 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut7). John is buried in St. Patrick Cemetery, Montville, New London County, Connecticut.7

Lena emigrated on 28 March 1909 from Jatkowicz, Russia.1, 2

John emigrated in ca. 1909 from Tokarzyszki, Poland.3


Children of Michelina ‘Lena’ Zacharowa and John Radzvilowicz:

+4i. Frank John Radzvilowicz, born 19 March 1915 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut; died 25 March 1998 in Uncasville, New London County, Connecticut. Married Steffie Wolak.
 5ii. Stanley Radzvilowicz, born February 1917 in Connecticut;2 died 27 December 1939 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut.9
+6iii. Wanda E. Radzvilowicz, born 17 April 1919 in Connecticut; died 19 March 1998. Married (1) Alexander S. Politowicz Married (2) Alva Densmore ‘Doc’ Ashby.
+7iv. Joseph Stanley Radzvilowicz, born 15 October 1924 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut; died 22 June 1986 in Windham, Windham County, Connecticut. Married Irene Lorraine Duhaime.
+8v. Helen Radzvilowicz, born 25 November 1926 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut; died 27 May 2011 in Uncasville, New London County, Connecticut. Married (1) George Crawford Currie Married (2) Henry Karney.
+9vi. Edward John Radzvilowicz, born 13 November 1935 in Connecticut; died 5 August 2007. Married (1) Carol M. Mankowski Married (2) Evalyn P. Bassani Married (3) Tamara Tula Married (4) Dianne Carol Kennedy.

3. Marcella ‘Mary’ Zacharowa2 (Marcel ‘Martin’1), born ca. 1900 in Jagutarvice, Poland;10, 11 died 26 January 1956 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut.10 Mary married, 14 June 1915, Alexander Kropowski15 (born 29 March 1889 in Tokarzyszki, Poland, the son of Sylvester Kropowski and Marcella Stankewicz;12, 13 Alexander died 3 November 1959 in Quaker Hill, Connecticut14). Mary and Alexander are buried in St. Patrick Cemetery, Montville, New London County, Connecticut.

Alexander emigrated on 22 July 1912 from Poland.16


Children of Marcella ‘Mary’ Zacharowa and Alexander Kropowski:

+10i. Mary Blanche Kropowski, born 4 November 1917 in New London, New London County, Connecticut; died 13 October 1986 in Groton, New London County, Connecticut. Married Lawrence Curtis Willard.
 11ii. Walter Krupowski, born 25 April 1919 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut;17 died 14 July 1934 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut.17 Walter was a student at the time of his death. His death certificate indicates he died of acute dilation of the heart and sepsis, contributed from infection from tonsils.17 Walter is buried in St. Patrick Cemetery, Montville, New London County, Connecticut.
+12iii. Helen Teresa Krupowski, born 14 July 1920 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut; died 26 May 2010 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. Married Robert Elwood Chapel.
+13iv. Alexander Anthony Krupowski, born 21 October 1921 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut; died 24 August 2017 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. Married Jean Victoria Tefft.
 14v. Sophie Stella Kropowski, born 20 August 1923 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut; died 5 February 2000 in Quaker Hill, Connecticut.

  1. Passenger List, S.S. Patricia sailing from Hamburg, Germany, Line No. 15, Michalina Sacharowa, age 16.
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Connecticut, New London County, Montville, Enumeration District 256, Sheet 2B, family of John and Michalina Radzvillowicz (last name spelling appears to be Rozelowtz)
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Connecticut, New London County, Montville, Enumeration District 6-22, Sheet 5B, family of John and Michelina Radzwilowicz.
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Connecticut, New London County, Montville, Uncasville, Enumeration District 6-35, Sheet No. 4A; family of John Radzilowicz (47, Russia, floorhand, mohair textile); wife Lena Radzilowicz (47, Poland); son Frank Radzilowicz (25, Connecticut, clerk, grocery store); son Joseph Radzilowicz (15, Connecticut); daughter Helen Radzilowicz (13, Connecticut); son Edward Radzilowicz (4, Connecticut).
  5. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1953-00000245, death of Michalina Radzilowicz
  6. Draft Registration Card, World War II,
  7. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, John Radzvilowicz, 9 July 1977.
  8. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1911-00000160, marriage of John Radevildwick and Milaelena Zaccara (note misspellings).
  9. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1939-00000036, death of Stanley Radzvilowicz
  10. Death Certificate, Connecticut, Montville, Certificate No. 161 (1956), Mary Krupowski. Copy in possession of Shirley (Chapel) Smith
  11. Death Certificate, Connecticut, Montville, Certificate No. 141 (1934), Walter Krupowski. His death certificate shows his parents as Alexander Krupowski, birthplace Tokarcyski, Poland, and Mary Zahar, birthplace Jagutarvice, Poland.
  12. Draft Registration Card, World War II, Alex Kropowski, Serial Number U1826
  13. Headstone, St. Patrick Cemetery, Montville, Connecticut, Alexander Kropowski
  14. Death Certificate, Connecticut, Montville, Certificate No. 315 (1959), Alexander Kropowski. Copy in possession of Shirley (Chapel) Smith
  15. Marriage Certificate, State of Connecticut, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Town of Montville: Alex Krupowski and Mary Zachorowa. Certified copy in possession of Shirley (Chapel) Smith.
  16. Passenger List, S.S. Kaiserin Auguste Victoria, sailing from Hamburg, 12 July 1912, arriving at Port of New York, 22 July 1912. Line 30, Alexander Poprowski, age 23, born in Tokarzyski, Russia; never before in the U.S.; nearest relative in country whence came: father, Sylvester Poprowski, Tokarzyski; going to join: brother, Stanisl. Krupowski, 13 River Rd., Schenectady, NY.
  17. Death Certificate, Connecticut, Montville, Certificate No. 141 (1934), Walter Krupowski. The certificate incorrectly shows his year of birth as 1918, but combining his known date of death (14 July 1934) and his exact age at death (15 years, 2 months, 19 days), both shown on the death certificate, demonstrate that his actual birth year was 1919. His brother Alex and sister Helen also know his birth year to be 1919, which also agrees with his gravestone.
Third Generation
4. Frank John Radzvilowicz3 (Michelina ‘Lena’,2 Marcel ‘Martin’1), born 19 March 1915 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut;1, 2, 3, 4 died 25 March 1998 in Uncasville, New London County, Connecticut.1, 4 Frank married, 1 June 1946 in Moosup, Windham County, Connecticut, Steffie Wolak4, 6 (born 1 May 1918 in Connecticut, parents not determined;5 Steffie died 27 December 2007 in Uncasville, New London County, Connecticut5, 6). Frank and Steffie are buried in St. Patrick Cemetery, Montville, New London County, Connecticut.4, 6

Steffie was originally from Moosup, Connecticut. She graduated from Plainfield High School in 1937. She and her husband Frank ran a grocery store in Uncasville. She worked in cafeterias in the Montville schools. Steffie enjoyed many hobbies, gardening, working in her yard, and traveling.6


Children of Frank John Radzvilowicz and Steffie Wolak:

+15i. Frank John Radzvilowicz, Jr., born 1 May 1947; died 23 July 2015 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut. Married (1) Janice Lee Hamel Married (2) Michele J. Goodrow.
+16ii. Paula Radzvilowicz, born 9 September 1952 in New London, New London County, Connecticut; died 16 October 1996 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. Married Stephen Robert Doherty.
+17iii. Deborah M. Radzvilowicz, born 11 August 1959. Partnered with (unidentified).

6. Wanda E. Radzvilowicz3 (Michelina ‘Lena’,2 Marcel ‘Martin’1), born 17 April 1919 in Connecticut;2, 7 died 19 March 1998.7 Wanda married, first, 28 December 1935, Alexander S. Politowicz10 (born 18 February 1912, parents not determined;8 Alexander died 14 May 1986 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut9). Wanda married, second, 26 September 1959 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, Alva Densmore ‘Doc’ Ashby14 (born 28 April 1904 in Kentucky, the son of Chester A. Ashby and Lilly Troutman;11, 12 Doc died 8 March 1994 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut11, 12, 13). Doc is buried in St. Patrick Cemetery, Montville, New London County, Connecticut.12

Alva worked in the Kentucky tobacco and oil fields. He was a welder, working jobs with the plumber’s union in Hartford. He was retired from the Soneco company in Montville. Alva was a member of the Owensboro Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons in Kentucky, and the Bozrah Rod and Gun Club in Connecticut.12


Children of Wanda E. Radzvilowicz and Alexander S. Politowicz:

+18i. Alexander S. Politowicz, Jr., born 6 February 1937. Married Elinor Phyllis Fox.
+19ii. Janet Rose Politowicz, born 19 April 1940 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut; died 29 May 2011 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut. Married (1) Larry Craddock Married (2) William L. Staggs.

7. Joseph Stanley Radzvilowicz3 (Michelina ‘Lena’,2 Marcel ‘Martin’1), born 15 October 1924 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut;3, 15, 16, 17 died 22 June 1986 in Windham, Windham County, Connecticut.15, 17, 18 Joseph married, 28 January 1950 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, Irene Lorraine Duhaime21 (born 21 December 1928, the daughter of Albert Duhaime and Marie Belisle;19 Irene died 9 November 2018 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut20). Joseph and Irene are buried in St. Patrick Cemetery, Montville, New London County, Connecticut.17, 20

Children of Joseph Stanley Radzvilowicz and Irene Lorraine Duhaime:

+20i. Laura J. Radzvilowicz, born 20 November 1950. Married Timothy J. Flanagan.
+21ii. Patricia Ann Radzvilowicz, born 9 October 1953. Married (1) Brian P. Morrison Married (2) Gordon K. Little.
+22iii. Mary Theresa Radzvilowicz, born 18 October 1955 in Uncasville, New London County, Connecticut; died 18 December 2015 in Lexington, Cleveland County, Oklahoma. Married Steven M. Conway.
+23iv. Joseph John Radzvilowicz, born 4 April 1959; died 5 February 2010 in Genoa, Nevada. Married Cecilia J. Adams.
+24v. Pamela L. Radzvilowicz, born 2 May 1964. Married Nikolaos H. Giannopoulos.
+25vi. Michael A. Radzvilowicz, born 28 October 1967. Married Pamala J. Standfest.

8. Helen Radzvilowicz3 (Michelina ‘Lena’,2 Marcel ‘Martin’1), born 25 November 1926 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut;3, 16, 22, 23, 24 died 27 May 2011 in Uncasville, New London County, Connecticut.22, 23 Helen married, first, 4 November 1944 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, George Crawford Currie26 (born ca. 1920, parents not determined;25 George died 8 February 1956 in New London, New London County, Connecticut25). Their marriage ended in divorce in ca. 1946. Helen married, second, 7 July 1948 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, Henry Karney29 (born 5 October 1921, parents not determined;27 Henry died 26 October 197127, 28). Helen is buried in St. Patrick Cemetery, Montville, New London County, Connecticut.24

Children of Helen Radzvilowicz and Henry Karney:

+26i. Stephen Henry Karney, born 9 November 1949. Married Carol Ann Green.
+27ii. Anthony Edward ‘Tony’ Karney, born 15 January 1955 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut; died 10 November 2003 in Baltic, Connecticut. Married Dena Dombrowski.

9. Edward John Radzvilowicz3 (Michelina ‘Lena’,2 Marcel ‘Martin’1), born 13 November 1935 in Connecticut;3, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34 died 5 August 2007.34 Edward married, first, 18 July 1959 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, Carol M. Mankowski31 (born ca. 1937, parents not determined). Their marriage ended in divorce in 1980 in New London County, Connecticut.35 Edward married, second, 8 March 1980 in Old Lyme, New London County, Connecticut, Evalyn P. Bassani32 (born ca. 1931, parents not determined32). Edward married, third, 20 July 1987 in Essex, Middlesex County, Connecticut, Tamara Tula33 (born ca. 1954, parents not determined33). Their marriage ended in divorce in 1987 in New Haven County, Connecticut.36 Edward married, fourth, 17 March 1996 in Okaloosa County, Florida, Dianne Carol Kennedy30 (born ____, parents not determined).

10. Mary Blanche Kropowski3 (Marcella ‘Mary’,2 Marcel ‘Martin’1), born 4 November 1917 in New London, New London County, Connecticut; died 13 October 1986 in Groton, New London County, Connecticut. Mary married, 21 October 1939 in Uncasville, New London County, Connecticut, Lawrence Curtis Willard (born 11 August 1917 in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio, the son of Richard D. Willard and Alice B. Waitz;37, 38 Lawrence died 18 July 1974 in Groton, New London County, Connecticut).

Children of Mary Blanche Kropowski and Lawrence Curtis Willard:

+28i. Lawrence Curtis Willard, Jr., born 12 December 1940. Married (1) D’Aun ‘Dee’ Naumann Married (2) Phyllis Mae Welch.
+29ii. William Warren ‘Bill’ Willard, born 27 July 1942 in New London, New London County, Connecticut; died 24 January 2021 in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas. Married Patricia Ann Longton.
+30iii. Patricia Jean Willard, born 18 December 1943; died 16 October 1997 in West Roxbury, Massachusetts. Married (1) Clarence ‘Butch’ Pero Married (2) Rocco Carbone, Jr..
+31iv. Thomas Frank Willard, born 26 June 1948. Married Anita M. Parenteau.
+32v. Robert George Willard, born 27 November 1949. Married Nancy Jean Longton.

12. Helen Teresa Krupowski3 (Marcella ‘Mary’,2 Marcel ‘Martin’1), born 14 July 1920 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut;39 died 26 May 2010 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.40 Helen married, 14 September 1940 in Uncasville, New London County, Connecticut, Robert Elwood Chapel42 (born 13 April 1917 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, the son of Robert William Chapel and Rose Anna Garrett;41 Robert died 25 May 1980 in New London, New London County, Connecticut41). Helen and Robert are buried in Comstock Cemetery, Montville, New London County, Connecticut.43

Robert is a WWII Army veteran serving at the Battle of the Bulge and spending time wounded in Stalag 4B POW camp in Muhlberg, Germany. Prior to the war he worked at Robert Gair Mill and afterward he worked for 30 years at Robertson Paper Box in Montville where he was a box machine operator.44


Children of Helen Teresa Krupowski and Robert Elwood Chapel:

+33i. Robert Elwood ‘Red’ Chapel, Jr., born 1 December 1942 in New London, New London County, Connecticut; died 2 December 2010 in Quaker Hill, Connecticut. Married Dale Mae Strickland.
+34ii. Raymond Edward Chapel, born 17 March 1951; died 21 November 2009 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. Married Patricia Lynn Hatch.
+35iii. Shirley Ellen Chapel, born 8 May 1954 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. Married Peter Ramsay Smith.

13. Alexander Anthony Krupowski3 (Marcella ‘Mary’,2 Marcel ‘Martin’1), born 21 October 1921 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut; died 24 August 2017 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. Alexander married, 15 November 1947 in Colchester, New London County, Connecticut, Jean Victoria Tefft48 (born 23 February 1925 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, the daughter of Elmer James Tefft, Jr. and Mary Adeline Strickland;45, 46, 47 Jean died 19 August 1980 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut45). Alexander and Jean are buried in Cedar Grove Cemetery, New London, New London County, Connecticut.

Child of Alexander Anthony Krupowski and Jean Victoria Tefft:

+36i. Peggy Jean Krupowski, born 18 April 1952 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. Married (1) Peter Henry Palmisano Married (2) Robert Lee Gazlay.

  1. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Frank Radzvilowicz, no. 049-18-5077
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Connecticut, New London County, Montville, Enumeration District 256, Sheet 2B, family of John and Michalina Radzvillowicz (last name spelling appears to be Rozelowtz)
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Connecticut, New London County, Montville, Uncasville, Enumeration District 6-35, Sheet No. 4A; family of John Radzilowicz (47, Russia, floorhand, mohair textile); wife Lena Radzilowicz (47, Poland); son Frank Radzilowicz (25, Connecticut, clerk, grocery store); son Joseph Radzilowicz (15, Connecticut); daughter Helen Radzilowicz (13, Connecticut); son Edward Radzilowicz (4, Connecticut).
  4. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, 26 March 1998, Frank John Radzvilowicz, died 25 March 1998 in Uncasville. The article gives his birth date and place, a brief biography, and the names of his survivors, including his wife, children, and siblings, and his place of burial.
  5. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Steffie Radzvilowicz, no. 040-14-4039
  6. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Steffie Radzvilowicz, 30 December 2007
  7. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Wanda E. Ashby, no. 041-12-6245
  8. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Alexander Politowicz, no. 043-01-0815
  9. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1986-00000036, death of Alexander Politowicz
  10. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1935-00000062, marriage of Alex Politowicz and Wanda Radzlowicz
  11. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Alva Ashby, no. 404-07-9522
  12. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Alva Ashby, 8 March 1994
  13. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1994-00000018, death of Alva Densmore Ashby
  14. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Alva D. Ashby, age 55. Bride: Wanda E. Politowicz, age 40. Marriage Date: 26 Sep 1959. Marriage Place: New London, New London, CT.
  15. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Joseph Radzvilowicz, no. 049-18-5076
  16. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Connecticut, New London County, Montville, Enumeration District 6-22, Sheet 5B, family of John and Michelina Radzwilowicz.
  17. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, 24 June 1986, Joseph Stanley Radzvilowicz, died 22 June 1986. The article provides his date of birth, a brief biography, names of survivors, including his wife, children, and siblings, and his place of burial.
  18. Connecticut Death Index, 1949-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Joseph S. Radzvilowicz, 22 June 1986
  19. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  20. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, 11 November 2018, Irene Radzvilowicz, died: 9 November 2018 in Norwich, Connecticut. The article lists the names of her parents and late husband, place of burial, and brief biographical details.
  21. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1950-00000100, marriage of Joseph Stanley Radzvilowicz and Irene Lorraine Duhaime
  22. Email from Steve Karney to Lee Gazlay, various dates in January 2013 with details about the Karney and Zacharowa families, contained in several family trees and a spreadsheet.
  23. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Karney, Helen, no. 043-20-9829; born: 25 November 1926; died: 27 May 2011; last residence: Uncasville, New London County, Connecticut.
  24. Obituary, The Norwich Bulletin, 1 June 2011, Helen Radzvilowicz Karney, died 27 May 2011 in Uncasville. The article provides her birth date and place, a brief biography, the names of her parents, siblings, and her youngest son who all predeceased her, the name of her surviving son and his wife, and her place of burial.
  25. Connecticut Death Index, 1949-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, George C. Currie, 8 February 1956.
  26. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1944-00000043, marriage of George Crawford Currie and Helen Radzvilowicz
  27. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Henry Karney, no. 043-14-6427
  28. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1971-00000082, death of Henry Karney
  29. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1948-00000041, marriage of Henry Karney and Helen Radzvilowicz
  30. Florida Marriage Collection, 1822-1875 and 1927-2001, Edward John Radzvilowicz and Dianne Carol Kennedy, 17 March 1996 in Okaloosa County, Florida.
  31. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Edwar J. Radzvilowicz, age 23; Bride: Carol M. Mankowski, age 23; married on 18 July 1959 in Montville, New London [County], Connecticut.
  32. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Edward J. Radzvilowicz, age 44; Bride: Evalyn P. Bassani, age 49; married on 8 March 1980 in Old Lyme, New London [County], Connecticut.
  33. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Edward J. Radzvilowicz, age 51; Bride: Tamara Tula, age 33; married on 20 July 1987 in Essex, Middlesex [County], Connecticut.
  34. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Radzvilowicz, Edward J., no. 049-26-9637; born: 13 November 1935; died: 5 August 2007; last residence: Key West, Monroe County, Florida.
  35. Connecticut Divorce Index, 1968 - 1997. Available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org. Edward J. Radzilowicz, born 1935, and Carolynn, born 1937; married 1959; 3 children under age 18; divorced 1980 in New London County.
  36. Connecticut Divorce Index, 1968 - 1997. Available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org. Edward J. Radzvilowicz, born 1935, two previous marriages; Tamara Radzvilowicz, born 1954; married 1987; no children; divorced 1987 in New Haven County.
  37. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Ohio, Lucas County, Toledo City, Enumeration District 14, Sheet No. 13B, family of Richard D. and Alice B. Willard, daughter Clara J. (erroneously listed as a son), and sons Richard A., Floyd F, and Curtiss L.
  38. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Monroe County, LaSalle Township, Enumeration District 58-16, Sheet No. 16B, family of Richard and Alice Willard.
  39. Birth Certificate, Connecticut, Yetovinia Krupowski. Certified copy in possession of Shirley (Chapel) Smith. The name ‘Helen Teresa’ was added to the certificate on 9/11/72.
  40. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Helen T. Chapel, no. 041-07-1997
  41. Death Certificate, Connecticut, Montville, Certificate No. 10 (1980), Robert E. Chapel. Copy in possession of Shirley (Chapel) Smith.
  42. Marriage Certificate, State of Connecticut, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Town of Montville: Robert Elwood Chapel and Helen Teresa Krupowski. Certified copy in possession of Shirley (Chapel) Smith.
  43. Email from Shirley (Chapel) Smith to Lee Gazlay 14 November 2010.
  44. Information provided from personal knowledge by Shirley Ellen (Chapel) Smith
  45. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Jean Krupowski, no. 046-16-4725
  46. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Connecticut, New London County, Montville, Enumeration District 6-21, Sheet No. 10B, family of Elmer J. Tefft Jr. (40, Connecticut, chauffeur, private family, first married age 32); wife Mary A. Tefft (33, Connecticut, first married age 25); son James E. Tefft (6, Connecticut); daughter Jean V. Tefft (5, Connecticut); daughter Lulu J. Tefft (3 2/12, Connecticut).
  47. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Connecticut, New London County, Montville, Uncasville, Enumeration District 6-34, Sheet No. 2B, family of Elmer J. Tefft (52, Connecticut, mechanic, construction building); wife Mary S. Tefft (44, Connecticut); son James Elmer Tefft (16, Connecticut); daughter Jean V. Tefft (15, Connecticut); daughter Lulu J. Tefft (13, Connecticut); son Henry S. Tefft (8, Connecticut); son Allen Tefft (7, Connecticut); living next door is the family of Jessie Tefft (72, Scotland, widow); grandson Luther E. Tefft, Jr. (19, Connecticut, stock flying, paper box mfg., lived in Hartford, Connecticut on 1 April 1935); grand-daughter Shirley May Tefft (18, Connecticut, lived in Hartford, Connecticut on 1 April 1935).
  48. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1947-00000069, marriage of Alex Anthony Krupowski and Jean Victoria Tefft
Fourth Generation
15. Frank John Radzvilowicz, Jr.4 (Frank,3 Michelina ‘Lena’,2 Marcel ‘Martin’1), born 1 May 1947;1 died 23 July 2015 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut.2 Frank married, first, 16 November 1968 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, Janice Lee Hamel3 (born 23 September 1946 in Connecticut, parents not determined1). Their marriage ended in divorce on 27 August 1975 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.4 Frank married, second, 8 September 1979 in East Lyme, New London County, Connecticut, Michele J. Goodrow4, 5 (born 1 September 1957, parents not determined1). Their marriage ended in divorce in 1995 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.4

Child of Frank John Radzvilowicz, Jr. and Janice Lee Hamel:

+37i. Susan Lee Radzvilowicz, born 13 March 1969. Married Lonnie James Schlais.

16. Paula Radzvilowicz4 (Frank,3 Michelina ‘Lena’,2 Marcel ‘Martin’1), born 9 September 1952 in New London, New London County, Connecticut;6 died 16 October 1996 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.6 Paula married, 17 August 1974 in Uncasville, New London County, Connecticut, Stephen Robert Doherty6 (born 30 January 1952, parents not determined1). Paula is buried in St. Patrick Cemetery, Montville, New London County, Connecticut.6

Paula graduated from St. Bernard High School in 1970 and from the University of Connecticut in 1974. She worked as a senior eligibility technician for the State of Connecticut.6


17. Deborah M. Radzvilowicz4 (Frank,3 Michelina ‘Lena’,2 Marcel ‘Martin’1), born 11 August 1959.1 Deborah partnered with (unidentified) (born ____, parents not determined).

Child of Deborah M. Radzvilowicz and (unidentified):

 38i. Amy Lynn Radzvilowicz, born 17 November 1983.1

18. Alexander S. Politowicz, Jr.4 (Wanda,3 Michelina ‘Lena’,2 Marcel ‘Martin’1), born 6 February 1937.1 Alexander married Elinor Phyllis Fox (born 1 January 1938, parents not determined7).

19. Janet Rose Politowicz4 (Wanda,3 Michelina ‘Lena’,2 Marcel ‘Martin’1), born 19 April 1940 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut;1, 8 died 29 May 2011 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut.8 Janet married, first, 18 November 1957 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, Larry Craddock9 (born ____, parents not determined). Janet married, second, 13 December 1964 in Alabama, William L. Staggs8 (born 1 February 1944, parents not determined1). Janet is buried in St. Patrick Cemetery, Montville, New London County, Connecticut.8

Children of Janet Rose Politowicz and Larry Craddock:

+39i. Terry L. Craddock, born November 1958. Married Adam Wydra.
+40ii. Larry Craddock, born 17 November 1959. Married (1) Eileen Kelser Married (2) Lauren Kenyon.

Child of Janet Rose Politowicz and William L. Staggs:

+41i. Gerald Staggs, Married Anna Wolfe.

20. Laura J. Radzvilowicz4 (Joseph,3 Michelina ‘Lena’,2 Marcel ‘Martin’1), born 20 November 1950.1 Laura married, 10 June 1971 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, Timothy J. Flanagan10 (born June 1949, parents not determined1).

21. Patricia Ann Radzvilowicz4 (Joseph,3 Michelina ‘Lena’,2 Marcel ‘Martin’1), born 9 October 1953.1 Patricia married, first, 18 May 1974 in Mansfield, Tolland, Connecticut, Brian P. Morrison11 (born ca. 1954, parents not determined11). Patricia married, second, 23 December 1988 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, Gordon K. Little12 (born 22 February 1954, parents not determined1).

22. Mary Theresa Radzvilowicz4 (Joseph,3 Michelina ‘Lena’,2 Marcel ‘Martin’1), born 18 October 1955 in Uncasville, New London County, Connecticut;1, 13 died 18 December 2015 in Lexington, Cleveland County, Oklahoma.13 Mary married, 5 June 1975 in Windham, Windham County, Connecticut, Steven M. Conway13, 14 (born 20 May 1953, parents not determined1).

Children of Mary Theresa Radzvilowicz and Steven M. Conway:

+42i. Julie Marie Conway, born 31 January 1978. Married Paul Edward Wood.
 43ii. Allison Ann Conway, born 5 July 1979.1
+44iii. Laurie Beth Conway, born 5 July 1979. Married Duane Michael Garrett.
 45iv. Emily Jean Conway, born 21 January 1983.1

23. Joseph John Radzvilowicz4 (Joseph,3 Michelina ‘Lena’,2 Marcel ‘Martin’1), born 4 April 1959;15, 16 died 5 February 2010 in Genoa, Nevada.15, 16 Joseph married, 15 September 1990 in West Hartford, Connecticut, Cecilia J. Adams16 (born 7 January 1961, parents not determined1).

Joseph and his wife Cecilia founded Nouveau Vie, a treatment facility for children and young adults suffering from anorexia and bulimia. He enjoyed golf, wine, and music.16


Children of Joseph John Radzvilowicz and Cecilia J. Adams:

 46i. Alexis Julia Radzvilowicz, born ca. 1993.
 47ii. Kayla Ann Radzvilowicz, born ca. 1995.

24. Pamela L. Radzvilowicz4 (Joseph,3 Michelina ‘Lena’,2 Marcel ‘Martin’1), born 2 May 1964.1 Pamela married, 2 October 1988 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, Nikolaos H. Giannopoulos17 (born 10 October 1963, parents not determined1).

25. Michael A. Radzvilowicz4 (Joseph,3 Michelina ‘Lena’,2 Marcel ‘Martin’1), born 28 October 1967.1 Michael married, 26 March 1994, Pamala J. Standfest18 (born 26 February 1968, parents not determined1).

26. Stephen Henry Karney4 (Helen,3 Michelina ‘Lena’,2 Marcel ‘Martin’1), born 9 November 1949.1 Stephen married, 14 October 1970 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, Carol Ann Green19 (born 6 March 1952, parents not determined1).

27. Anthony Edward ‘Tony’ Karney4 (Helen,3 Michelina ‘Lena’,2 Marcel ‘Martin’1), born 15 January 1955 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut;20 died 10 November 2003 in Baltic, Connecticut.20 Tony married, 1 September 1975 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, Dena Dombrowski21 (born 11 June 1957, parents not determined1). Their marriage ended in divorce in 1983 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.4 Tony is buried in St. Patrick Cemetery, Montville, New London County, Connecticut.20

Anthony retired from Electric Boat after working for over 20 years as a pipe fitter. He was an avid fisherman. Anthony died from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.20


Children of Anthony Edward ‘Tony’ Karney and Dena Dombrowski:

 48i. Kevin Jay Karney, born 28 March 1976.1
 49ii. Michelle L. Karney, born 3 June 1979.1

28. Lawrence Curtis Willard, Jr.4 (Mary,3 Marcella ‘Mary’,2 Marcel ‘Martin’1), born 12 December 1940. Lawrence married, first, in New Braunfels, Texas, D’Aun ‘Dee’ Naumann (born 14 December 1943, the daughter of Arthur E. Naumann). Lawrence married, second, 29 July 1972 in Dover, Delaware, Phyllis Mae Welch (born 15 May 1948, the daughter of Norman Welch and Hulda Purnell).

Child adopted by Lawrence Curtis Willard, Jr. and D’Aun ‘Dee’ Naumann:

+50i. Lawrence Curtis Willard III, born 27 August 1967 in Lewes, Delaware. Married Kristin L. Wilkins.

Child of Lawrence Curtis Willard, Jr. and Phyllis Mae Welch:

+51i. Michael Glynn Willard, born 19 May 1974 in Landstuhl, Germany. Married Kerry Rose Knakel.

29. William Warren ‘Bill’ Willard4 (Mary,3 Marcella ‘Mary’,2 Marcel ‘Martin’1), born 27 July 1942 in New London, New London County, Connecticut;22 died 24 January 2021 in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.22 Bill married, 10 September 1966 in Noank, New London County, Connecticut, Patricia Ann Longton22 (born 22 December 1947, the daughter of Cyril Longton and Helen Mary Allen).

Child of William Warren ‘Bill’ Willard and Patricia Ann Longton:

 52i. Christopher Matthew Willard, born 26 June 1975 in New London, New London County, Connecticut;1 died 15 March 2001 in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.23 Christopher graduated from Fitch Senior High School in 1993. He attended the University of Connecticut at Avery Point as well as a Texas junior college. He moved to Fort Worth in January 1995. Christopher was licensed as a certified pharmacy technician. He died as a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.

Children adopted by William Warren ‘Bill’ Willard and Patricia Ann Longton:

+53ii. Shantai Shandell Willard, born 10 March 1977. Married Latonja Yvette Allen.
+54iii. Jonathan Phillip Willard, born 22 June 1979 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut. Partnered with (1) Amy Collard Married (2) Carrie Elizabeth Dailey Married (3) Rebekah Riscky.

30. Patricia Jean Willard4 (Mary,3 Marcella ‘Mary’,2 Marcel ‘Martin’1), born 18 December 1943; died 16 October 1997 in West Roxbury, Massachusetts. Patricia married, first, 4 April 1964 in Groton, New London County, Connecticut, Clarence ‘Butch’ Pero (born ____, parents not determined). Patricia married, second, 29 July 1967 in Sprague, Connecticut, Rocco Carbone, Jr. (born 12 May 1934, parents not determined).

31. Thomas Frank Willard4 (Mary,3 Marcella ‘Mary’,2 Marcel ‘Martin’1), born 26 June 1948.1 Thomas married, 20 December 1975, Anita M. Parenteau (born 3 May 1949, the daughter of Walter J. Parenteau and Lillian A. LaBerge1).

Children of Thomas Frank Willard and Anita M. Parenteau:

 55i. Sarah Lynne Willard.
 56ii. Brenda Mary Willard, born 24 July 1987.

32. Robert George Willard4 (Mary,3 Marcella ‘Mary’,2 Marcel ‘Martin’1), born 27 November 1949. Robert married, 21 December 1968, Nancy Jean Longton (born 12 August 1950, the daughter of Cyril Longton and Helen Mary Allen).

Children of Robert George Willard and Nancy Jean Longton:

+57i. Robert George Willard, Jr., born 22 July 1973 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. Married Amy Tatta.
+58ii. Dawn M. Willard, born 27 December 1975 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. Married Anthony Scott Weeks.

33. Robert Elwood ‘Red’ Chapel, Jr.4 (Helen,3 Marcella ‘Mary’,2 Marcel ‘Martin’1), born 1 December 1942 in New London, New London County, Connecticut;24 died 2 December 2010 in Quaker Hill, Connecticut.25 Red married, 9 June 1962 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut, Dale Mae Strickland27 (born 12 November 1942 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, the daughter of Tryon Strickland and Ethel Hubert26). Red is buried in Union Cemetery, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut.25

Red graduated in 1960 from Norwich Technical School. He was a member of the Quaker Hill Fire House. Red owned Chapel Painting Co., which he operated along with his son Kenneth. He also owned and operated Bob’s Rod and Tackle shop in Quaker Hill after he retired from his painting business.25


Children of Robert Elwood ‘Red’ Chapel, Jr. and Dale Mae Strickland:

+59i. Kenneth Wayne Chapel, born 4 June 1963. Married Dana S. Pierce (née Nygren) .
+60ii. Diane Marie Chapel, born 16 August 1969 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. Married (1) Donald Dale Ross Married (2) Carl Joseph Zacchara (born Dustin John Wilson).

34. Raymond Edward Chapel4 (Helen,3 Marcella ‘Mary’,2 Marcel ‘Martin’1), born 17 March 1951;28 died 21 November 2009 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.29 Raymond married, 11 May 1974 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, Patricia Lynn Hatch31 (born 29 November 1954, the daughter of Raymond Chester Hatch and Clara E. Waite30). Their marriage ended in divorce in December 1991.28

Raymond worked for Pfizer in Groton, Connecticut for about 20 years. He later worked for Rand Whitney in Montville, Connecticut.28


Children of Raymond Edward Chapel and Patricia Lynn Hatch:

+61i. Michael Kyle Chapel, born 26 March 1977. Married Michelle Lyn Matney.
+62ii. Gregory Peter Chapel, born 21 March 1979 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. Married Jennifer Lynn Sturgeon.

35. Shirley Ellen Chapel4 (Helen,3 Marcella ‘Mary’,2 Marcel ‘Martin’1), born 8 May 1954 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.32 Shirley married, 16 November 1974 in Quaker Hill, Connecticut, Peter Ramsay Smith (born 19 August 1953 in Glen Ridge, Essex County, New Jersey, the son of Kenneth Alesbury Smith and Eleanor A. Randle).

Children of Shirley Ellen Chapel and Peter Ramsay Smith:

+63i. Stephen Lawrence Smith, born 21 August 1977 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. Married Dayna Marie Shoemaker.
+64ii. Timothy Robert Smith, born 1 February 1981 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. Partnered with (1) Amber Renee Stiles Partnered with (2) Dody Lynn Bush-Retherford (née Mitchell) (born Bush) Partnered with (3) Amanda Michelle Sanders.

36. Peggy Jean Krupowski4 (Alexander,3 Marcella ‘Mary’,2 Marcel ‘Martin’1), born 18 April 1952 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. Peggy married, first, 28 September 1974 in Quaker Hill, Connecticut, Peter Henry Palmisano (born 10 November 1950 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, the son of Salvatore Samuel Palmisano and Jessie Myrtle Sisson; twin). Their marriage ended in divorce in 2002 in Fairfax, Fairfax County, Virginia. Peggy married, second, 23 November 2002 in Middleburg, Virginia, Robert Lee Gazlay (born 21 May 1952 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, the son of Robert Bush Gazlay and Doris Margaret McGregor33).

Children of Peggy Jean Krupowski and Peter Henry Palmisano:

+65i. Paul Christopher Palmisano, born 30 April 1979 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. Married (1) Kathleen Evelyn Jakob Married (2) Amy Lynn Wooldridge.
 66ii. Laura Marie Palmisano, born 28 May 1982 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.

  1. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  2. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, 26 July 2015, Frank Radzvilowicz, died 23 July 2015 in Waterford, Connecticut. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of his parents, daughter, significant other, sisters, grandsons, and niece.
  3. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1968-00000132, marriage of Frank John Radzvilowicz, Jr., and Janice Lee Hamel.
  4. Connecticut Divorce Index, 1968 - 1997. Available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org.
  5. Connecticut Vital Records - Index of Marriages, 1897-2001; available at https://www.ctatatelibrarydata.org/marriage-records/ Frank Radzyilowic [sic] and Miche[le] Goodrow, married on 8 September 1979 in East Lyme, Connecticut.
  6. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Paula S. Doherty, 17 October 1996.
  7. facebook.com (website), personal page of Elinor Phyllis Politowicz
  8. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, 31 May 2011, Janet Rose Staggs, died 29 May 2011 in Montville, Connecticut. The article provides biographical and vital details, and the names of her brother, husband, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
  9. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1957-00000217, marriage of Larry Craddock and Janet Rose Politowicz
  10. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Timothy J. Flanagan, age 21. Bride: Laura J. Radzvilowicz, age 20. Marriage Date: 10 Jun 1971. Marriage Place: New London, New London, CT.
  11. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Brian P Morrison, age 19. Bride: Patri Radzvilowicz, age 20. Marriage Date: 18 May 1974. Marriage Place: Mansfield, Tolland, CT.
  12. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Gordon K. Little, age 34. Bride: Patricia A. Morrison, age 35. Marriage Date: 23 Dec 1988. Marriage Place: Norwich, New London, CT.
  13. Obituary, The Norwich Bulletin, 5 January 2016, Mary (Radzvilowicz) Conway, died: 18 December 2015. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of her parents, husband, children and their spouses, grandchildren, and siblings.
  14. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Steve M Conway, age 22. Bride: Mary T Radzvilowicz, age 19. Marriage Date: 5 Jun 1975. Marriage Place: Windham, Windham, CT.
  15. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Joseph John Radzvilowicz, no. 049-58-2980
  16. Obituary, Hartford Courant, Hartford, Connecticut, Joseph John Radzvilowicz, 13 February 2010
  17. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Nikolaos H. Giannopoulos, age 24. Bride: Pamela L. Radzvilowicz, age 24. Marriage date: 2 Oct 1988. Marriage Place: New London, New London, CT.
  18. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Michael Radzvilowicz, age 26. Bride: Pamala J Standfest, age 26. Marriage date: 26 Mar 1994. Marriage Place: Mansfield, Tolland, Connecticut.
  19. Wedding Announcement, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Stephen Henry Karney and Carol Ann Green, 14 October 1970.
  20. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Anthony Karney, 13 November 2003
  21. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1975-00000169, marriage of Anthony Edward Karney and Dena Dombrowski
  22. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, 24 January 2021, William W. “Bill” Willard, died: 21 January 2021 in Fort Worth, Texas. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of his parents, wife, children and their spouses.
  23. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Christopher Willard, no. 048-80-6303
  24. Birth Certificate, Connecticut, Robert Elwood Chapel, Jr. Copy in possession of Shirley Ellen (Chapel) Smith
  25. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Robert E. Chapel, 4 December 2010.
  26. Information provided from personal knowledge by Shirley Ellen (Chapel) Smith and Dale (Strickland) Chapel
  27. Information provided from personal knowledge by Shirley Ellen (Chapel) Smith and Robert Elwood Chapel, Jr.
  28. Information provided from personal knowledge by Shirley Ellen (Chapel) Smith and Raymond Edward Chapel
  29. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Raymond Edward Chapel, 23 November, 2009.
  30. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Clara Waite Hatch, 28 December 2006.
  31. Information provided from personal knowledge by Shirley Ellen (Chapel) Smith and Patricia Lynn (Hatch) Grudier
  32. Information provided from personal knowledge by Shirley Ellen (Chapel) Smith
  33. Birth Certificate, New Jersey, Robert Lee Gazlay. Copy in possession of Robert Lee Gazlay
Fifth Generation
37. Susan Lee Radzvilowicz5 (Frank,4 Frank,3 Michelina ‘Lena’,2 Marcel ‘Martin’1), born 13 March 1969.1 Susan married, 8 September 1990 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, Lonnie James Schlais2 (born 19 February 1968, parents not determined1).

Children of Susan Lee Radzvilowicz and Lonnie James Schlais:

 67i. Cody Schlais, born ca. 1991.
 68ii. Dylan Schlais, born ca. 1995.

39. Terry L. Craddock5 (Janet,4 Wanda,3 Michelina ‘Lena’,2 Marcel ‘Martin’1), born November 1958.1 Terry married Adam Wydra3 (born 29 April 1955, parents not determined1).

Children of Terry L. Craddock and Adam Wydra:

 69i. Tiffany Wydra.
 70ii. Jason Wydra.
 71iii. Christopher Wydra.
 72iv. Adam Wydra.

40. Larry Craddock5 (Janet,4 Wanda,3 Michelina ‘Lena’,2 Marcel ‘Martin’1), born 17 November 1959.1 Larry married, first, Eileen Kelser4 (born ____, parents not determined). Larry married, second, Lauren Kenyon3 (born September 1963, parents not determined1).

Children of Larry Craddock and Eileen Kelser:

 73i. Kathlene R. Craddock, born 15 April 1983.1
+74ii. Nichole ‘Nycki’ Craddock, Married Blair Yates.

41. Gerald Staggs5 (Janet,4 Wanda,3 Michelina ‘Lena’,2 Marcel ‘Martin’1). Gerald married Anna Wolfe4 (born ____, parents not determined).

Children of Gerald Staggs and Anna Wolfe:

 75i. Vanessa Staggs.
 76ii. Cherie Staggs.
 77iii. Roselyn Staggs.

42. Julie Marie Conway5 (Mary,4 Joseph,3 Michelina ‘Lena’,2 Marcel ‘Martin’1), born 31 January 1978.5 Julie married, 10 June 2000 in Galveston County, Texas, Paul Edward Wood6 (born 20 March 1963, parents not determined1).

44. Laurie Beth Conway5 (Mary,4 Joseph,3 Michelina ‘Lena’,2 Marcel ‘Martin’1), born 5 July 1979.1 Laurie married, 8 June 2007 in Dallas County, Texas, Duane Michael Garrett7 (born ca. 1979, parents not determined7).

Children of Laurie Beth Conway and Duane Michael Garrett:

 78i. Aiden Garrett, born xxxx.
 79ii. Duane Michael Garrett, Jr., born xxxx.

50. Lawrence Curtis Willard III5 (Lawrence,4 Mary,3 Marcella ‘Mary’,2 Marcel ‘Martin’1), born 27 August 1967 in Lewes, Delaware. Lawrence married, 4 April 2004 in Whatcoat United Methodist Church, Camden, Delaware, Kristin L. Wilkins (born 23 November 1974, parents not determined). Lawrence was adopted by Lawrence Curtis Willard, Jr. and D’Aun ‘Dee’ Naumann

Child of Lawrence Curtis Willard III and Kristin L. Wilkins:

 80i. Ryan Andrew Willard, born xxxx.

51. Michael Glynn Willard5 (Lawrence,4 Mary,3 Marcella ‘Mary’,2 Marcel ‘Martin’1), born 19 May 1974 in Landstuhl, Germany. Michael married, 5 June 2002, Kerry Rose Knakel (born ____, the daughter of George Charles Knakel and Kathleen P. Foran).

Child of Michael Glynn Willard and Kerry Rose Knakel:

 81i. Gavyn Bryce Willard, born xxxx.

53. Shantai Shandell Willard5 (William ‘Bill’,4 Mary,3 Marcella ‘Mary’,2 Marcel ‘Martin’1), born 10 March 1977.1, 8 Shantai married, 29 April 2010, Latonja Yvette Allen (born 15 October 1971, parents not determined9). Shantai was adopted by William Warren ‘Bill’ Willard and Patricia Ann Longton on 14 February 1984.8

54. Jonathan Phillip Willard5 (William ‘Bill’,4 Mary,3 Marcella ‘Mary’,2 Marcel ‘Martin’1), born 22 June 1979 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut.1, 8 Jonathan partnered with, first, ca. 2001, Amy Collard (born 27 September 1983, parents not determined1). Jonathan married, second, 16 August 2002, Carrie Elizabeth Dailey1 (born 12 July 1976, parents not determined8). Jonathan married, third, 5 July 2014, Rebekah Riscky (born ____, parents not determined). Jonathan was adopted by William Warren ‘Bill’ Willard and Patricia Ann Longton on 14 February 1984.8

Child of Jonathan Phillip Willard and Amy Collard:

 82i. James Joshua Willard, born 6 December 2001.9

Children of Jonathan Phillip Willard and Carrie Elizabeth Dailey:

 83i. Xe’Nedra Damara Willard, born 8 December 2003.8
 84ii. Gwynneth Ariadne Willard, born 20 April 2005.8
 85iii. Kenneth Frank Willard, born xxxx.

Child of Jonathan Phillip Willard and Rebekah Riscky:

 86i. Annalee Willard, born xxxx.

57. Robert George Willard, Jr.5 (Robert,4 Mary,3 Marcella ‘Mary’,2 Marcel ‘Martin’1), born 22 July 1973 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.10 Robert married, 11 March 2000, Amy Tatta10 (born 21 October 1975 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, parents not determined10).

Children of Robert George Willard, Jr. and Amy Tatta:

 87i. Zachary Willard, born 23 November 2000.10
 88ii. Meghan Willard, born 20 April 2004.10

58. Dawn M. Willard5 (Robert,4 Mary,3 Marcella ‘Mary’,2 Marcel ‘Martin’1), born 27 December 1975 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.10 Dawn married, 23 May 1997 in Killingly, Windham County, Connecticut, Anthony Scott Weeks11 (born ____, the son of William Herman Weeks). Their marriage ended in divorce.10

59. Kenneth Wayne Chapel5 (Robert ‘Red’,4 Helen,3 Marcella ‘Mary’,2 Marcel ‘Martin’1), born 4 June 1963. Kenneth married, 23 August 1992 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut, Dana S. Pierce (née Nygren) 12 (born 11 January 1962, parents not determined).

60. Diane Marie Chapel5 (Robert ‘Red’,4 Helen,3 Marcella ‘Mary’,2 Marcel ‘Martin’1), born 16 August 1969 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.13 Diane married, first, 14 October 1989 in Quaker Hill, Connecticut, Donald Dale Ross14 (born 1 August 1967 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, the son of Dennis Ross and Janet Turpel1, 14). Their marriage ended in divorce in ca. 1994.15 Diane married, second, 24 December 2009, Carl Joseph Zacchara (born Dustin John Wilson) (born 26 March 1968 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, the son of Joseph Anthony St. Marie and Ann Dustin Wilson16, 17, 18).

Diane worked for several years in the personnel office at Foxwoods Casino.


Child of Diane Marie Chapel and Donald Dale Ross:

+89i. Kyle Robert Ross, born 13 July 1990. Partnered with Constance ‘Connie’ Moyer.

61. Michael Kyle Chapel5 (Raymond,4 Helen,3 Marcella ‘Mary’,2 Marcel ‘Martin’1), born 26 March 1977. Michael married, 23 September 2000 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, Michelle Lyn Matney19 (born 11 May 1977, the daughter of Larry F. Matney and Barbara Jane Sikorski).

Children of Michael Kyle Chapel and Michelle Lyn Matney:

 90i. Dylan Michael Chapel, born 25 July 2002.
 91ii. Griffin Kyle Chapel, born 16 March 2006.

62. Gregory Peter Chapel5 (Raymond,4 Helen,3 Marcella ‘Mary’,2 Marcel ‘Martin’1), born 21 March 1979 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.15 Gregory married, 18 September 2004 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut, Jennifer Lynn Sturgeon (born 18 July 1979, the daughter of Gary L. Sturgeon and Karen Morrison1).

Child of Gregory Peter Chapel and Jennifer Lynn Sturgeon:

 92i. Evan Chad Chapel, born xxxx.

63. Stephen Lawrence Smith5 (Shirley,4 Helen,3 Marcella ‘Mary’,2 Marcel ‘Martin’1), born 21 August 1977 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.15 Stephen married, 21 May 2006 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, Dayna Marie Shoemaker15 (born 23 June 1978, the daughter of John David Shoemaker and Phyllis Ann Mathewson15).

64. Timothy Robert Smith5 (Shirley,4 Helen,3 Marcella ‘Mary’,2 Marcel ‘Martin’1), born 1 February 1981 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.15 Timothy partnered with, first, ca. 1998, Amber Renee Stiles15 (born 13 February 1984, the daughter of Matthew Lelwyn Stiles and Donna Franklin20). Timothy partnered with, second, ca. 1999, Dody Lynn Bush-Retherford (née Mitchell) (born Bush)15 (born 1 February 1980, the daughter of Frank Warren Bush, Jr. and Virginia R. Mitchell15). Timothy partnered with, third, ca. 2000, Amanda Michelle Sanders15 (born 26 December 1981 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, the daughter of William Sanders and Cheryl Nunes15).

Child of Timothy Robert Smith and Amber Renee Stiles:

 93i. Julliette Renee Stiles, born 29 December 1998 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.15, 20

Child of Timothy Robert Smith and Dody Lynn Bush-Retherford (née Mitchell) (born Bush):

+94i. Danilla Mitchell, born 17 February 2000 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. Married (1) Jason Paul Woods Married (2) Michael James Blecke.

Child of Timothy Robert Smith and Amanda Michelle Sanders:

 95i. Breanna Alexis Smith, born 6 November 2000.15

65. Paul Christopher Palmisano5 (Peggy,4 Alexander,3 Marcella ‘Mary’,2 Marcel ‘Martin’1), born 30 April 1979 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. Paul married, first, 10 June 2004 in Las Vegas, Nevada, Kathleen Evelyn Jakob (born ____, parents not determined). Their marriage ended in divorce in 2006. Paul married, second, 7 July 2007 in Groton, New London County, Connecticut, Amy Lynn Wooldridge (born 23 February 1983 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, the daughter of Richard John ‘Rich’ Wooldridge (born Hoyle), Sr. and Robin Marie Jeffers). Their marriage ended in divorce on 13 December 2016 in Windham County, Connecticut.21

Child of Amy Lynn Wooldridge, adopted by Paul Christopher Palmisano:

 96i. Megan Lynn Palmisano (born Nelson), born 24 October 2001.

Children of Paul Christopher Palmisano and Amy Lynn Wooldridge:

 97ii. Alex Peter Palmisano, born xxxx.
 98iii. Samuel Clayton Palmisano, born xxxx.

  1. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  2. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Lonnie J Schlais, age 22. Bride: Susan L. Radzvilowicz, age 21. Marriage Date: 8 Sep 1990. Marriage Place: New London, New London, CT.
  3. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, 31 May 2011, Janet Rose Staggs, died 29 May 2011 in Montville, Connecticut. The article provides biographical and vital details, and the names of her brother, husband, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
  4. Email between Kathlene Smith and Lee Gazlay, February 2015, with corrections to the descendants of Janet Rose Politowicz.
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New York, Chenango County, New Berlin, Enumeration District 81, Sheet No. 4B,
  6. Texas Marriage Collection 1814-1909 and 1966-2002, available at Ancestry.com, marriage of Julie M. Conway and Paul E. Wood.
  7. Texas Marriages 2007, marriage of Duane M. Garrett and Laurie B. Conway, 8 June 2007, Dallas County, Texas.
  8. Email from Bill and Pat Willard to Shirley (Chapel) Smith, 18 July 2007.
  9. Email Pat and Bill Willard to Peggy (Krupowski) Gazlay, 31 August 2010
  10. Email from Bob Willard, Jr., to Peggy (Krupowski) Gazlay 1 February 2010.
  11. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Anthony S. Weeks, age 24. Bride: Dawn M. Willard, age 21. Marriage Date: 23 May 1997. Marriage Place: Killingly, Windham, Connecticut.
  12. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Kenneth W. Chapel, age 29. Bride: Dana S. Pierce, age 30. Marriage Date: 23 Aug 1992. Marriage Place: Waterford, New London, Connecticut.
  13. Information provided from personal knowledge by Shirley Ellen (Chapel) Smith and Diane Marie (Chapel) Ross
  14. Wedding Announcement, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Weddings, 18 March 1990
  15. Information provided from personal knowledge by Shirley Ellen (Chapel) Smith
  16. Birth Certificate, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Certificate No. 97949, File No. 42169-68, Carl Joseph St. Marie, born 26 March 1968 in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania; father: Joseph Anthony St. Marie; mother: Elizabeth Anne Sprafke; date filed: 3 April 1968; date issued; 22 July 1968.
  17. Record of conversation between Carl and Diane (Chapel) Zaccara, Lee and Peggy (Krupowski) Gazlay, and Shirley (Chapel) Smith, 13 August 2012. The discussion summarized information shared among these individuals over several years, both from Carl’s personal knowledge and information provided to him by his paternal grandmother.
  18. According to Carl, he was known as Carl Joseph St. Marie (the name shown on his birth certificate) until his early teens, when he started using the name Carl Zacchara, that being an ancestral surname on his (step) mother’s side of the family. His legal name change was finalized on 9 December 2009. Carl’s birth father, Joseph Anthony St. Marie, married Elizabeth Ann (Sprafke) St. Marie in 1967, and Carl was raised with the belief that Elizabeth was his mother. A few years before her death in November 2011, Carl’s paternal grandmother, Ann (Casserly) St. Marie, wanted Carl to know that his birth mother is Ann Dustin Wilson, and that his birth name was Dustin John Wilson. Presuming this as fact, then Elizabeth is actually his step-mother and she apparently adopted Carl shortly after his birth; his birth certificate is likely a post-adoption certificate since it names Elizabeth as the mother. Other information on the certificate, including his birth date and place, may also be incorrect. Carl grew up with the understanding that he and his brother, Joseph Carl St. Marie, were twins; both celebrated 26 March 1968 as their birthday during their childhood. However, it appears that Carl and Joseph were half-brothers, sharing a common father and having different mothers, and it is unlikely that they were actually born on the same day.
  19. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Michael K. Chapel, age 23. Bride: Michelle L. Matney, age 23. Marriage Date: 23 Sep 2000. Marriage Place: Montville, New London, Connecticut.
  20. Birth Certificate, Connecticut, Juliette Renee Stiles, born 29 December 1998 in New London, Connecticut. The certificate lists her mother as Amber Renee Stiles, born 13 February 1984. Copy viewed at Montville Town Hall, Connecticut.
  21. Information provided from personal knowledge by Paul Palmisano.
Sixth and Seventh Generations
74. Nichole ‘Nycki’ Craddock6 (Larry,5 Janet,4 Wanda,3 Michelina ‘Lena’,2 Marcel ‘Martin’1). Nycki married Blair Yates1 (born ____, parents not determined).

Child of Nichole ‘Nycki’ Craddock and Blair Yates:

 99i. Benjamin Yates.

89. Kyle Robert Ross6 (Diane,5 Robert ‘Red’,4 Helen,3 Marcella ‘Mary’,2 Marcel ‘Martin’1), born 13 July 1990.2 Kyle partnered with Constance ‘Connie’ Moyer3 (born 28 June 1991 in Connecticut, parents not determined3).

Child of Kyle Robert Ross and Constance ‘Connie’ Moyer:

 100i. Bentley Ross, born xxxx.

94. Danilla Mitchell6 (Timothy,5 Shirley,4 Helen,3 Marcella ‘Mary’,2 Marcel ‘Martin’1), born 17 February 2000 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.3 Danilla married, first, 2017 in Neosho, Newton County, Missouri, Jason Paul Woods5 (born November 1976, parents not determined4). Their marriage ended in divorce in 2019 in Melbourne, Izard County, Arkansas.5 Danilla married, second, 16 June 2022 in Norfork, Baxter County, Arkansas, Michael James Blecke4, 5 (born June 1979, parents not determined4).

Child of Danilla Mitchell and Jason Paul Woods:

 101i. Zinnia Woods, born xxxx.

Children of Danilla Mitchell and Michael James Blecke:

 102i. Ava Rose Mitchell-Bleche, born xxxx.
 103ii. Naomi Grace Blecke, born xxxx.

  1. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, 31 May 2011, Janet Rose Staggs, died 29 May 2011 in Montville, Connecticut. The article provides biographical and vital details, and the names of her brother, husband, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
  2. Information provided from personal knowledge by Shirley Ellen (Chapel) Smith and Diane Marie (Chapel) Ross
  3. Information provided from personal knowledge by Shirley Ellen (Chapel) Smith
  4. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  5. Email between D. Mitchell and Lee Gazlay, March 2024.