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Family HistoryFamily History - Helen Radzvilowicz


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 Helen Radzvilowicz and four of her descendants down to the third generation.


First Generation
1. Helen Radzvilowicz,1 born 25 November 1926 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, the daughter of John Radzvilowicz and Michelina ‘Lena’ Zacharowa;1, 2, 3, 4, 5 died 27 May 2011 in Uncasville, New London County, Connecticut.1, 2 Helen married, first, 4 November 1944 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, George Crawford Currie7 (born ca. 1920, parents not determined;6 George died 8 February 1956 in New London, New London County, Connecticut6). Their marriage ended in divorce in ca. 1946. Helen married, second, 7 July 1948 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, Henry Karney10 (born 5 October 1921, parents not determined;8 Henry died 26 October 19718, 9). Helen is buried in St. Patrick Cemetery, Montville, New London County, Connecticut.5

Children of Helen Radzvilowicz and Henry Karney:

+2i. Stephen Henry Karney, born 9 November 1949. Married Carol Ann Green.
+3ii. Anthony Edward ‘Tony’ Karney, born 15 January 1955 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut; died 10 November 2003 in Baltic, Connecticut. Married Dena Dombrowski.

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  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. 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.
  6. Connecticut Death Index, 1949-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, George C. Currie, 8 February 1956.
  7. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1944-00000043, marriage of George Crawford Currie and Helen Radzvilowicz
  8. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Henry Karney, no. 043-14-6427
  9. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1971-00000082, death of Henry Karney
  10. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1948-00000041, marriage of Henry Karney and Helen Radzvilowicz
Second and Third Generations
2. Stephen Henry Karney2 (Helen1), born 9 November 1949.1 Stephen married, 14 October 1970 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, Carol Ann Green2 (born 6 March 1952, parents not determined1).

3. Anthony Edward ‘Tony’ Karney2 (Helen1), born 15 January 1955 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut;3 died 10 November 2003 in Baltic, Connecticut.3 Tony married, 1 September 1975 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, Dena Dombrowski4 (born 11 June 1957, parents not determined1). Their marriage ended in divorce in 1983 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.5 Tony is buried in St. Patrick Cemetery, Montville, New London County, Connecticut.3

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.3


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

 4i. Kevin Jay Karney, born 28 March 1976.1
 5ii. Michelle L. Karney, born 3 June 1979.1

  1. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  2. Wedding Announcement, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Stephen Henry Karney and Carol Ann Green, 14 October 1970.
  3. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Anthony Karney, 13 November 2003
  4. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1975-00000169, marriage of Anthony Edward Karney and Dena Dombrowski
  5. Connecticut Divorce Index, 1968 - 1997. Available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org.