Individual Details
Leon Sejda
(Abt 1875 - )
1920 Census Entry for "Levon Sijda": Address: 511 Fields Ave, Hammond, Lake Co., IN Head of Household Own or Rent Home? Own Free or Mortgaged? Mortgaged Sex: M Color: W Age: 45 Marital Status: M Immigration year: 1901 Naturalized or Alien: PA (Permanent Al ien) Can Read: Y Can Write: Y Birthplaces and Mother Tongue: Person: Poland, Polish Father: Poland, Polish Mother: Poland, Polish Speaks English? No Occupation: Fitter at Carshop (Wage Earner)
(Research):Name: Leon Sejda1,2,3, GG Grandfather, S230
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Birth Date: abt 18753,1 Age: 95
Birth Place: Austria or Poland
Burial Place: Holy Cross Cemetery, Calumet City, Cook Co., IL4
Occupation: Made Pullman Coaches (Passenger Railroad Cars)4,3
Flags: 1920 US Census
Marriage Date: bef 19203
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Spouse: Kammila Murawski1,5,3,2, GG Grandmother, M620
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Birth Date: SeeNotes1,5,3
Birth Place: Austria or Poland
Death Date: 1 Jul 19605,6
Death Place: Crowne Point, Lake Co., IN
Burial Date: 5 Jul 19605
Burial Place: Holy Cross Cemetery, Calumet City, Cook Co., IL
Occupation: Housewife5
Flags: 1920 US Census, Death Certificate
Children
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1 M: Vincent Sejda4, GG Uncle, S230
Birth Place: Poland4
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2 M: Leon Sejda3,4, GG Uncle, S230
Birth Date: abt 19123 Age: 58
Birth Place: Indiana
Spouse: Anne Wisowaty, W230
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3 M: Henry Joseph Sejda1,2,3,4,7, G Grandfather, S230
Birth Date: 17 Oct 19131,8
Birth Place: Hammond, Lake Co., IN
Death Date: 12 Jan 19802,7 Age: 66
Death Place: Munster Community Hospital, Munster, Lake Co., IN
Burial Date: 15 Jan 19802,7
Burial Place: Holy Cross Cemetery, Calumet City, Cook Co., IL
Spouse: Irene Regina Kazmierski, G Grandmother, K256
Marriage Date: 20 Jun 19429
Marriage Place: St. Mary's, Hammond, Lake Co., IN
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4 M: Walter Sejda4,3, GG Uncle, S230
Birth Date: abt Nov 19153
Birth Place: Indiana
Death Date: 11 Oct 196110 Age: 45
Burial Place: Holy Cross Cemetery, Calumet City, Cook Co., IL10
Spouse: Mary Gorczyca, G622
Marriage Date: 18 Aug 194310
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5 M: Stanley Sejda4,3, GG Uncle, S230
Birth Date: abt Oct 19173
Birth Place: Indiana
Death Date: 9 Mar 198211 Age: 64
Death Place: St. Anthony Hospital, Crown Point, IN
Burial Date: 12 Mar 198211
Burial Place: St. Edward Catholic Church, Lowell, IN
Spouse: Josephine Swiatkowski, S322
Census Entry Notes for Leon Sejda
1920 Census Entry for "Levon Sijda":3
Address: 511 Fields Ave, Hammond, Lake Co., IN
Head of Household
Own or Rent Home? Own
Free or Mortgaged? Mortgaged
Sex: M Color: W Age: 45 Marital Status: M
Immigration year: 1901 Naturalized or Alien: PA (Permanent Alien)
Can Read: Y Can Write: Y
Birthplaces and Mother Tongue:
Person: Poland, Polish
Father: Poland, Polish
Mother: Poland, Polish
Speaks English? No
Occupation: Fitter at Carshop (Wage Earner)
Research
Irene Kazmierski Sejda states birthplace as Poland.4 It is probably the same place. I think that Poland may not have existed at the time of Leon's birth.
Leon used to say he lived in Germany once.6
May have been born in a very small town called "Polajewo."6
Census Entry Notes for Kammila Murawski
1920 Census Entry for Kammila Sijda:3
Relationship: Wife
Sex: F Color: W Age: 39 Marital Status: M
Immigration year: 1911 Naturalized or Alien? Al(ien)
Can Read: Yes Can Write: Yes
Birthplaces and Mother Tongues:
Kammila: Poland, Polish
Father: Poland, Polish
Mother: Poland, Polish
Speaks English: Yes
Occupation: None
Events/Facts
Birthdate Notes: Death certificate says 18 September 1883.5 Census works out to 1882.3
At the time of her death, Kammila lived in a nursing home in Crown Point, IN. Before that she lived with her son Stanley. Prior to that she lived with Henry and Irene Sejda.6
Research
Irene Kazmierski Sejda states birthplace as Poland.4 It is probably the same place. I think that Poland may not have existed at the time of Leon's birth. Her death certificate state Poland.5
She had relatives living in Connecticut.6
Source Quotation
Additional Death Certificate Information:5
Usual Residence: 6134 W. 9 Ave, Gary, Lake Co., IN
Sex: Female; Color: White; Widowed, 77 years old
Father's and Mother's names: Unkown
Informant: Stanley Sejda (Son), 6134 W 9th Ave, Gary, IN.
Cause of death: Coronary Occlusion
Funeral Home: Mysliwy Funeral Home, Hammond, IN
Research Notes Notes for Walter & Mary (Family)
Walter must have died before the early 1960’s - May’s funeral mass pamphlet says she was Walter’s wife for 18 years and I’m pretty sure she was married before Carol was born.12
Sources
1. Certificate of Birth for Henry Sejda, born 17 Oct 1913, October 1913, State of Indiana, Department of Health, Certificate Number 113-13-027608, Uncertified copy in possession of Rob and Lora Bongiovi.
2. Certificate of Death for Henry J. Sejda, died 12 Jan 1980, 16 Jan 1980, State of Indiana, Board of Health, State Death No. 80-001570, Certified copy in possession of Lora and Rob Bongiovi.
3. 1920 U.S. Census, Lake Co., IN, Enumeration District 70, Sheet 20, Dwelling No. 315, Family No. 349, National Archives Microfilm T625, Roll 445.
4. Personal knowledge of Irene Regina Kazmierski Sejda.
5. Certificate of Death for Kammila Sejda, died 1 Jul 1960, 6 Jul 1960, Indiana State Board of Health, Division of Vital Records, State Death No. '60 024482, Certified copy in possession of Lora and Rob Bongiovi.
6. Telephone conversation with Irene Kazmierski Sejda, 6 April 1996, by Robert P. Bongiovi II, Irene Sejda was living in Munster, IN and was 80 years old, notes owned by author, San Pedro, CA.
7. Obituary of Henry J. Sejda, Original in possession of Robert P. Bongiovi.
8. "Social Security Death Index entry for Henry Sejda," Social Security Number 312-10-7814. 1988 Edition. Version 1.11.
9. Wedding Napkin labelled Irene and Henry June 20, 1942. Original from Irene Sejda’s house in possession of Robert Bongiovi.
10. Obituary of Mary May Sejda (nee Gorczyca), Unknown Newspaper, Hammond, Lake Co., IN, Original in possession of Robert Bongiovi.
11. Obituary of Stanley S. Sejda, Original in Possession of Robert Bongiovi.
12. Pamphlet entitled Funeral Mass for Mary (May) Gorczyca Sejda. Original in possession of Robert Bongiovi.
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Last Modified: 12 Aug 2000
Created: 1 Jan 1970
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Lora and Rob Bongiovi
17265 E. Cranesbill St.
Parker, CO 80134
(303)593-1313
rbongiovi@yahoo.com
Research Summary Reportfor Leon Sejda
Prepared by Rob Bongiovi
Summary
The Evidentia© database includes 2 events and/or facts for Leon Sejda. These include:
• Child(ren)4 assertions, 4 reviewed.
• Birth Place1 assertions, 1 reviewed.
Child(ren)
A Summary Conclusion has been created for this fact/event.
Henry J. Sejda is a child of Leon Sejda. Leon Sejda is listed as Henry's father on his death certificate, using information likely provided by Irene Sejda who should be knowlegable on this. Also, the transcribed copy of Henry's birth certificate lists Leon Sejda as his father. It is reasonable to assume he is the same person.
Walter, Leo, and Stanley Sejda are probably children of Leon Sejda. Henry Sejda's obituary lists them as his siblings and Leon as his father, so the most likely scenario is that he is also thier father. But it is possible that they are somehow adopted.
Please refer to the Proof for the Child(ren) of Leon Sejda for a detailed analysis.
The related references are enumerated below.
• Henry J. Sejda Death Certificate[1] asserts that Henry Sejda father was Leon Sejda. This assertion is associated with 1 other subject(s): Henry Sejda. A review of this assertion states:
Henry Sejda's death certificate names his father as Leon. The source for this information was Henry's wife, Irene. While not a primary source for this information, it is highly likely she knows this well enought that the information is accurate.
• Henry Sejda Birth Certificate[2] asserts that Henry Sejda's parents were Leon and Kammila Sejda. This assertion is associated with 2 other subject(s): Henry Sejda; and Kammila Murawski. A review of this assertion states:
A 1996 transcription of Henry's birth certificate lists his father. Assuming no errors were made in the transcription, the source of this information was likely Leon himself and therefore this is likely accurate.
• Henry J. Sejda Obituary[3] asserts that Henry J. Sejda's brother, Walter, died before Henry. This assertion is associated with 3 other subject(s): Henry Sejda; and Walter Sejda; and Kammila Murawski. A review of this assertion states:
Henry Sejda's obituary identified both his parents and at least some of his siblings. It is likely that the father of his siblings were the people listed as Henry's siblings, but it is possible that there was another father.
• Henry J. Sejda Obituary[3] asserts that Henry J. Sejda was survived by two brothers, Leo of Gary and Stanley of Lowell. This assertion is associated with 4 other subject(s): Henry Sejda; and Leo Sejda; and Stanley Sejda; and Kammila Murawski. A review of this assertion states:
Henry Sejda's obituary identified both his parents and at least some of his siblings. It is likely that Henry's father is also the father of his siblings, but it is possible that there was another father.
Birth Place
A Summary Conclusion has been created for this fact/event.
Leon Sejda was probably born in Austria. However the source was a transcription of his birth certificate, so there is a chance of error. Also, care must be taken to understand the geopolitical boundaries at both the time the record was created (1913) and when Leon was born (about 1875).
Please refer to the Proof for the Birth Place of Leon Sejda for a detailed analysis.
The related references are enumerated below.
• Henry Sejda Birth Certificate[2] asserts that Leon Sejda was born in Austria. No other subjects are associated with this assertion. A review of this assertion states:
This transcription of Henry Sejda's birth certificate lists Leon's birthplace as Austria. Setting aside the risk of mistakes, it is likely that Leon reported this data himself. However, the geopolitical boundaries may be different now than then, so care must be taken.
End Notes
1. Lake County, Indiana, Death Certificate No. Local No. 82-80, State No 80-001570 (12 Jan 1980), Henry J. Sejda; Copy in possesion of Robert P. Bongiovi, El Segundo, CA..
2. Lake County, Indiana, birth certificate No. 113-13-027608 (17 October 1913), Henry Sejda; Certified copy extracted from original in possession of Robert P. Bongiovi, El Segundo, California.
3. Henry j. Sejda Obituary, Sejda-Kazmierski Collection, 2015; Robert P. Bongiovi, El Segundo, CA 90245, 2015. Original clipping of Henry J. Sejda's obituary. The newspaper and date of publication is unknown..
Prepared 15 Sep 2015 by Rob Bongiovi
Evidentia© 2012-2015
(Research):Name: Leon Sejda1,2,3, GG Grandfather, S230
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Birth Date: abt 18753,1 Age: 95
Birth Place: Austria or Poland
Burial Place: Holy Cross Cemetery, Calumet City, Cook Co., IL4
Occupation: Made Pullman Coaches (Passenger Railroad Cars)4,3
Flags: 1920 US Census
Marriage Date: bef 19203
__________________________________________________
Spouse: Kammila Murawski1,5,3,2, GG Grandmother, M620
__________________________________________________
Birth Date: SeeNotes1,5,3
Birth Place: Austria or Poland
Death Date: 1 Jul 19605,6
Death Place: Crowne Point, Lake Co., IN
Burial Date: 5 Jul 19605
Burial Place: Holy Cross Cemetery, Calumet City, Cook Co., IL
Occupation: Housewife5
Flags: 1920 US Census, Death Certificate
Children
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1 M: Vincent Sejda4, GG Uncle, S230
Birth Place: Poland4
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2 M: Leon Sejda3,4, GG Uncle, S230
Birth Date: abt 19123 Age: 58
Birth Place: Indiana
Spouse: Anne Wisowaty, W230
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3 M: Henry Joseph Sejda1,2,3,4,7, G Grandfather, S230
Birth Date: 17 Oct 19131,8
Birth Place: Hammond, Lake Co., IN
Death Date: 12 Jan 19802,7 Age: 66
Death Place: Munster Community Hospital, Munster, Lake Co., IN
Burial Date: 15 Jan 19802,7
Burial Place: Holy Cross Cemetery, Calumet City, Cook Co., IL
Spouse: Irene Regina Kazmierski, G Grandmother, K256
Marriage Date: 20 Jun 19429
Marriage Place: St. Mary's, Hammond, Lake Co., IN
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4 M: Walter Sejda4,3, GG Uncle, S230
Birth Date: abt Nov 19153
Birth Place: Indiana
Death Date: 11 Oct 196110 Age: 45
Burial Place: Holy Cross Cemetery, Calumet City, Cook Co., IL10
Spouse: Mary Gorczyca, G622
Marriage Date: 18 Aug 194310
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5 M: Stanley Sejda4,3, GG Uncle, S230
Birth Date: abt Oct 19173
Birth Place: Indiana
Death Date: 9 Mar 198211 Age: 64
Death Place: St. Anthony Hospital, Crown Point, IN
Burial Date: 12 Mar 198211
Burial Place: St. Edward Catholic Church, Lowell, IN
Spouse: Josephine Swiatkowski, S322
Census Entry Notes for Leon Sejda
1920 Census Entry for "Levon Sijda":3
Address: 511 Fields Ave, Hammond, Lake Co., IN
Head of Household
Own or Rent Home? Own
Free or Mortgaged? Mortgaged
Sex: M Color: W Age: 45 Marital Status: M
Immigration year: 1901 Naturalized or Alien: PA (Permanent Alien)
Can Read: Y Can Write: Y
Birthplaces and Mother Tongue:
Person: Poland, Polish
Father: Poland, Polish
Mother: Poland, Polish
Speaks English? No
Occupation: Fitter at Carshop (Wage Earner)
Research
Irene Kazmierski Sejda states birthplace as Poland.4 It is probably the same place. I think that Poland may not have existed at the time of Leon's birth.
Leon used to say he lived in Germany once.6
May have been born in a very small town called "Polajewo."6
Census Entry Notes for Kammila Murawski
1920 Census Entry for Kammila Sijda:3
Relationship: Wife
Sex: F Color: W Age: 39 Marital Status: M
Immigration year: 1911 Naturalized or Alien? Al(ien)
Can Read: Yes Can Write: Yes
Birthplaces and Mother Tongues:
Kammila: Poland, Polish
Father: Poland, Polish
Mother: Poland, Polish
Speaks English: Yes
Occupation: None
Events/Facts
Birthdate Notes: Death certificate says 18 September 1883.5 Census works out to 1882.3
At the time of her death, Kammila lived in a nursing home in Crown Point, IN. Before that she lived with her son Stanley. Prior to that she lived with Henry and Irene Sejda.6
Research
Irene Kazmierski Sejda states birthplace as Poland.4 It is probably the same place. I think that Poland may not have existed at the time of Leon's birth. Her death certificate state Poland.5
She had relatives living in Connecticut.6
Source Quotation
Additional Death Certificate Information:5
Usual Residence: 6134 W. 9 Ave, Gary, Lake Co., IN
Sex: Female; Color: White; Widowed, 77 years old
Father's and Mother's names: Unkown
Informant: Stanley Sejda (Son), 6134 W 9th Ave, Gary, IN.
Cause of death: Coronary Occlusion
Funeral Home: Mysliwy Funeral Home, Hammond, IN
Research Notes Notes for Walter & Mary (Family)
Walter must have died before the early 1960’s - May’s funeral mass pamphlet says she was Walter’s wife for 18 years and I’m pretty sure she was married before Carol was born.12
Sources
1. Certificate of Birth for Henry Sejda, born 17 Oct 1913, October 1913, State of Indiana, Department of Health, Certificate Number 113-13-027608, Uncertified copy in possession of Rob and Lora Bongiovi.
2. Certificate of Death for Henry J. Sejda, died 12 Jan 1980, 16 Jan 1980, State of Indiana, Board of Health, State Death No. 80-001570, Certified copy in possession of Lora and Rob Bongiovi.
3. 1920 U.S. Census, Lake Co., IN, Enumeration District 70, Sheet 20, Dwelling No. 315, Family No. 349, National Archives Microfilm T625, Roll 445.
4. Personal knowledge of Irene Regina Kazmierski Sejda.
5. Certificate of Death for Kammila Sejda, died 1 Jul 1960, 6 Jul 1960, Indiana State Board of Health, Division of Vital Records, State Death No. '60 024482, Certified copy in possession of Lora and Rob Bongiovi.
6. Telephone conversation with Irene Kazmierski Sejda, 6 April 1996, by Robert P. Bongiovi II, Irene Sejda was living in Munster, IN and was 80 years old, notes owned by author, San Pedro, CA.
7. Obituary of Henry J. Sejda, Original in possession of Robert P. Bongiovi.
8. "Social Security Death Index entry for Henry Sejda," Social Security Number 312-10-7814. 1988 Edition. Version 1.11.
9. Wedding Napkin labelled Irene and Henry June 20, 1942. Original from Irene Sejda’s house in possession of Robert Bongiovi.
10. Obituary of Mary May Sejda (nee Gorczyca), Unknown Newspaper, Hammond, Lake Co., IN, Original in possession of Robert Bongiovi.
11. Obituary of Stanley S. Sejda, Original in Possession of Robert Bongiovi.
12. Pamphlet entitled Funeral Mass for Mary (May) Gorczyca Sejda. Original in possession of Robert Bongiovi.
__________________________________________________
Last Modified: 12 Aug 2000
Created: 1 Jan 1970
__________________________________________________
Lora and Rob Bongiovi
17265 E. Cranesbill St.
Parker, CO 80134
(303)593-1313
rbongiovi@yahoo.com
Research Summary Reportfor Leon Sejda
Prepared by Rob Bongiovi
Summary
The Evidentia© database includes 2 events and/or facts for Leon Sejda. These include:
• Child(ren)4 assertions, 4 reviewed.
• Birth Place1 assertions, 1 reviewed.
Child(ren)
A Summary Conclusion has been created for this fact/event.
Henry J. Sejda is a child of Leon Sejda. Leon Sejda is listed as Henry's father on his death certificate, using information likely provided by Irene Sejda who should be knowlegable on this. Also, the transcribed copy of Henry's birth certificate lists Leon Sejda as his father. It is reasonable to assume he is the same person.
Walter, Leo, and Stanley Sejda are probably children of Leon Sejda. Henry Sejda's obituary lists them as his siblings and Leon as his father, so the most likely scenario is that he is also thier father. But it is possible that they are somehow adopted.
Please refer to the Proof for the Child(ren) of Leon Sejda for a detailed analysis.
The related references are enumerated below.
• Henry J. Sejda Death Certificate[1] asserts that Henry Sejda father was Leon Sejda. This assertion is associated with 1 other subject(s): Henry Sejda. A review of this assertion states:
Henry Sejda's death certificate names his father as Leon. The source for this information was Henry's wife, Irene. While not a primary source for this information, it is highly likely she knows this well enought that the information is accurate.
• Henry Sejda Birth Certificate[2] asserts that Henry Sejda's parents were Leon and Kammila Sejda. This assertion is associated with 2 other subject(s): Henry Sejda; and Kammila Murawski. A review of this assertion states:
A 1996 transcription of Henry's birth certificate lists his father. Assuming no errors were made in the transcription, the source of this information was likely Leon himself and therefore this is likely accurate.
• Henry J. Sejda Obituary[3] asserts that Henry J. Sejda's brother, Walter, died before Henry. This assertion is associated with 3 other subject(s): Henry Sejda; and Walter Sejda; and Kammila Murawski. A review of this assertion states:
Henry Sejda's obituary identified both his parents and at least some of his siblings. It is likely that the father of his siblings were the people listed as Henry's siblings, but it is possible that there was another father.
• Henry J. Sejda Obituary[3] asserts that Henry J. Sejda was survived by two brothers, Leo of Gary and Stanley of Lowell. This assertion is associated with 4 other subject(s): Henry Sejda; and Leo Sejda; and Stanley Sejda; and Kammila Murawski. A review of this assertion states:
Henry Sejda's obituary identified both his parents and at least some of his siblings. It is likely that Henry's father is also the father of his siblings, but it is possible that there was another father.
Birth Place
A Summary Conclusion has been created for this fact/event.
Leon Sejda was probably born in Austria. However the source was a transcription of his birth certificate, so there is a chance of error. Also, care must be taken to understand the geopolitical boundaries at both the time the record was created (1913) and when Leon was born (about 1875).
Please refer to the Proof for the Birth Place of Leon Sejda for a detailed analysis.
The related references are enumerated below.
• Henry Sejda Birth Certificate[2] asserts that Leon Sejda was born in Austria. No other subjects are associated with this assertion. A review of this assertion states:
This transcription of Henry Sejda's birth certificate lists Leon's birthplace as Austria. Setting aside the risk of mistakes, it is likely that Leon reported this data himself. However, the geopolitical boundaries may be different now than then, so care must be taken.
End Notes
1. Lake County, Indiana, Death Certificate No. Local No. 82-80, State No 80-001570 (12 Jan 1980), Henry J. Sejda; Copy in possesion of Robert P. Bongiovi, El Segundo, CA..
2. Lake County, Indiana, birth certificate No. 113-13-027608 (17 October 1913), Henry Sejda; Certified copy extracted from original in possession of Robert P. Bongiovi, El Segundo, California.
3. Henry j. Sejda Obituary, Sejda-Kazmierski Collection, 2015; Robert P. Bongiovi, El Segundo, CA 90245, 2015. Original clipping of Henry J. Sejda's obituary. The newspaper and date of publication is unknown..
Prepared 15 Sep 2015 by Rob Bongiovi
Evidentia© 2012-2015
Events
| Birth | Abt 1875 | Austria Or Poland |  |  | |
| Marriage | Bef 1920 | Kammila Murawski | |||
| Burial | Holy Cross Cemetery, Calumet City, Cook Co., IL | ||||
| Occupation | Made Pullman Coaches (Passenger Railroad Cars) |
Families
| Spouse | Kammila Murawski (1883 - 1960) |
| Child | Living |
| Child | Living |
| Child | Henry Joseph Sejda (1913 - 1980) |
| Child | Walter Sejda (1915 - 1961) |
| Child | Stanley Sejda (1917 - 1982) |
Notes
Birth
Genealogical Proof Reportfor the Birth Place of Leon Sejda
Prepared by Rob Bongiovi
Summary of Findings
Leon Sejda was probably born in Austria. However the source was a transcription of his birth certificate, so there is a chance of error. Also, care must be taken to understand the geopolitical boundaries at both the time the record was created (1913) and when Leon was born (about 1875).
Itemized Research Findings
1 assertions from 1 sources were considered in evaluating this claim.
The Henry Sejda Birth Certificate[1] asserts that Leon Sejda was born in Austria.
The source reviewed was a Derived Record, introducing the risk of copy errors. The information is believed to be Primary (meaning the person providing the information was a knowledgeable eyewitness or participant in the event). The evidence supporting the claim is considered Direct (meaning it adequate to answer the question directly).
This transcription of Henry Sejda's birth certificate lists Leon's birthplace as Austria. Setting aside the risk of mistakes, it is likely that Leon reported this data himself. However, the geopolitical boundaries may be different now than then, so care must be taken.
End Notes
1. Lake County, Indiana, birth certificate No. 113-13-027608 (17 October 1913), Henry Sejda; Certified copy extracted from original in possession of Robert P. Bongiovi, El Segundo, California.
Prepared 15 Sep 2015 by Rob Bongiovi
Evidentia© 2012-2015
Endnotes
1. Indiana, Lake County, Birth Certificates, birth certificates, state certificate number 113-13-027608, Henry Sejda. 1996 transcription by Indiana State Department of Health..