By Charles Ciechanowski-Chinoski-Chase
My great grandfather was Ambrose Ciechanowski (often mis-spelled as Cichanowski, Chucknowski, Chickenowskie, etc.). He was one of the founders/pioneers of Parisville, located in Paris Township, Huron County, in the “Thumb” region of Michigan.
During my early research, I reviewed the June 24, 1880 Census for Paris Twp., Huron Co, Michigan. The primary part of the listing (along with its mis-spellings) for the residence of Ambrose is shown below:
SURNAME | GIVEN NAME | AGE | RELATIONSHIP |
Cichanowski | Ambrose | 47 | Head |
“ | Francis | 37 | Wife |
“ | Peter (1) | 16 | Son |
“ | Victoria | 14 | Daughter |
“ | Ludwig | 12 | Son |
“ | Simon | 10 | Son |
“ | Mary | 7 | Daughter |
“ | Frank | 4 | Son |
“ | August | 3 | Son |
“ | Julanna | 13 days | Daughter |
Smielewski | Casper | 80 | Father |
“ | Francis | 82 | Mother |
(1) Peter was my grandfather