Marianna (Krefft) Kreft

The John Glodowski Family

John Glodowski was born in Suleczyno parish, Gdansk province, Poland. His wife, Antonina Krefta, was also born there. They were married in Poland. They had a daughter, Mary, in 1859 and a son, Joseph, in 1861.

On May 10, 1862, the family left from Hamburg bound for Quebec on the ship “Elbe.” Family tradition says the baby, Joseph, died during the voyage. Also immigrating on the same ship were Albrecht and Marianna Krefta, Antonina’s parents. Her sister, Julianna and brother-in-law, John Gawin, also moved at this time with their children, Juliana and Franz.