Personal Summaries

I am typing "Personal Summaries" of my ancestors, based upon information found in censuses and other documents.  This is an example of a portion of the Personal Summary for my paternal great-grandfather.

Joseph [Josef] Jonaitis (1878-1960)

1920 Census - Census taken January 11^th, 1920. Residence (rented) 2032 11^th Street, Springfield, Illinois (Capital Township, City of Springfield Election Precinct No. 7) Information provided by Joseph Jonaitis (age 41). Joseph Jonaitis (age 41) head of household.  His wife, Mary Jonaitis (age 32), lived with him, along with his children, Joseph (age 17), Adolph (age 15), Brownie (age 8) and Annie (age 4 3/12).  Joseph’s year of immigration listed as 1895.  Mary’s year of immigration listed as 1895.  Both Joseph and Mary are listed as “naturalized”.  Joseph’s year of naturalization is listed as 1900.  No year of naturalization listed for Mary. Joseph was able to read and write.  Mary was not able to read or write.  Joseph’s place of birth listed as Russia and his mother tongue is listed as Lithuanian.  Mary’s place of birth is listed as Russia and her mother tongue is listed as Lithuanian.  Joseph’s parents are both listed as being born in Russia and mother tongue being Lithuanian.  Mary’s parents are both listed as being born in Russia and mother tongue being Lithuanian.  Joseph and Mary are both noted to be able to speak English.  Joseph’s occupation is listed as miner in a coal mine as a wage worker.  Mary is listed as no occupation. All four children are listed as being born in Illinois.  Joseph (Age 17) and Adolph (age 15) are listed as not having attended school at any time since Sept 1, 1919.  Brownie is listed as having attended school since Sept 1, 1919.  Joseph (age 17) is listed as a miner in a coal mine as a wage worker.  Adolph (age 15) is listed as an employee at a watch factory as a wage worker.  Brownie and Annie are both listed as no occupation.  All four children are noted to speak English.