Adam Walenty Bonar

Immigrated to the U.S in 1913. Worked in the coal mines ( Iselin, Pa.). Died in 1931 due to

complications resulting from Black Lung disease.

Adam was well educated for his time. He spoke Polish, Russian and English and could read and write in all three languages.

Note: Arrived at Ellis Island July 14, 1913 on board the ship S.S Finland ( last name was

misspelled---- Bonar became Bonow when transcribed into the ship's passenger list).

Adam Bonar was born in Zborow Russia/Poland on December 5, (or 3rd) 1878. He married Franciszka/Frances Palys in 1911 in Dabrowa Gorna, Poland.

Frances was born 1887 in Zborow, Poland.

By 1930, they had six children: . Adam, Frances and Janina all immigrated to the U.S. in 1913. In 1930, Adam was still listed as an alien and was unemployed.

According to the WW I Draft Registration Card, Adam was born on December 5, (or 3rd) 1878. At the time of his registration on September 12, 1918, he was living with his wife Frances in Iselin, Indiana County, PA. He was employed as a laborer with the Pittsburgh Gas Coal Company (P.G.C. Co.) in Iselin, Indiana County, PA.

Adam immigrated to the U.S. first. He arrived at Ellis Island on July 14, 1913 on board the S.S. Finland. He is indexed on the Ellis Island as Adam “Bonow”. His destination was Iselin Pa where he was going to join his brother-in-law Piotr Palys. He listed his nearest relative in his native country as his wife Franciszka Bonar living in Zborow Russia/ Poland in the gub. of Kielce.

Frances and Janina Bonar arrived on Ellis Island on December 3, 1913 on board the S.S. Zeeland. Their destination was Iselin PA where they were going to join their husband and father, Adam Bonar. They listed Frances’ brother in Zwierzyniec as their nearest relative in their native country.