Theodore Kulas

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Theodore Kulas, son of Jacob Kulas and Josephine Kiedrowski, was born April 21, 1845 in Poland (Western Prussia). He married Monika Derdowski, daughter of Michael Derdowski and Katherine Miloch, born in Poland on May 5, 1853. Five children were born to this family in Poland: Michael, Sept. 28,1872; Mary, Jul y 4, 1875, John, Dec. 11, 1876; Frances, Oct. 23, 1879; and Francis, who died in infancy. The family immigrated to New York in 1881. Arriving in Dakota Territory on June 2, 1881 by steamboat they landed at Acton Landing Post. They were met by John Kulas (Theodore' s brother who had settled in Dakota in 1879 with his family). Theodore Kulas settled on a homestead in Walsh County. He built a log cabin in 1883. In 1896 the family built a new 7 room home. Four more children were born, Minnie, Stella, Joseph and Marion. Mary married Joseph Kosmatka, Sr., on Nov . 15, 1892. Frances married Wencel (Ruziczka) Rose on July 7, 1896. Michael Kulas married Anastazea Kiedrowski in 1900. Minnie married Joseph Wosick on Nov. 13, 1900. Joseph married Katherine (Bozia) Bazey on Nov. 10, 1914. All marriages were performed at St. Stanislaus Church. The Kulas family owned their homestead quarter until 1939. Michael Kulas died Jan. 17, 1915. Theodore Kulas died Sept. 4,1914. Minnie Kulas Wosick died Oct. 19, 1916. Mrs. Theodore Kulas died April 26, 1930. John Kulas died March 16, 1938. Marion died June 7, 1938. Frances died Nov. 6,1964. Joseph Kulas died Sept. 22,1969. Living in June, 1975 is Stella who was 89 on June 1, 1975. She was married to Joe Prondzinski on Nov. 16, 1922. She is a resident at the Valley Memorial Home, Grand Forks.