The Joseph Vincenz Adass Family

Children:

1. John Adam Adas (m. Anne Tutaj)
   b. 18 Nov 1874, 161 Leland St., Detroit, Wayne Co, MI
   m. 2 Oct 1900, SS. Peter & Paul Church, Chicago, IL
   d. 26 Jul 1959, Chicago, IL
   bu. 29 Jul 1959, Resurrection Cemetery, Justice, IL
   
   

2. Anna Eva Adas
   b. 10 Jan 1876, 161 Leland St., Detroit, Wayne Co, MI
   bu. 6 Dec 1876, Mt. Elliott Cemetery,  Detroit, Wayne Co, MI
   
   

3. Mary Anna "Mame" Adas (m. Thomas Cichowlas)
   b.  1 Feb 1878, 171 Leland St., Detroit, Wayne Co, MI
   m. 9 Oct 1898, St. Joseph Church, Chicago, IL
   d. 11 Oct 1946, Chicago, IL
   bu. 14 Oct 1946, Resurrection Cemetery, Justice, IL
   
   

4. Martha R. Adas (m. John William Kristufek Sr.)
   b. 8 Feb 1880, Detroit, Wayne Co, MI
   m. 6 Nov 1899, SS. Cyril & Methodius Church, Chicago, IL
   d. 1958, Chicago, IL
   
   

5. Joseph Adas (m. Josephine Domagalski)
   b. 21 May 1882, Detroit, Wayne Co, MI
   m. 11 Oct 1903, St. Joseph Church, Chicago, IL
   d. 20 Feb 1939, Chicago, IL
   bu. 24 Feb 1939, Resurrection Cemetery, Justice, IL
   
   

6. Frank Martin Adas (m1. Rosalia Binert)
   b. 11 Sep 1884, Chicago, IL (m2. Mary Anna Kosek)
   m1. 7 Jun 1906, St. Joseph Church, Chicago, IL
   m2. 17 Oct 1917, Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Chicago, IL
   d. 28 Mar 1928, 5332 S. Honore St., Chicago, IL
   bu. 31 Mar 1928, Resurrection Cemetery, Justice, IL
   
   

7. Rosalia Adas (m. John Bachorz)
   b. 18 Feb 1889, Chicago, IL
   m. 11 Sep 1907, St. Joseph Church, Chicago, IL
   d. 3 May 1944, Chicago, IL
   bu. 6 May 1944, Resurrection Cemetery, Justice, IL

Chronological Timeline:

Joseph Adas and Mariann Plecki were married on 18 Jan 1874 in St. Albertus Church in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. The marriage record was found on microfilm via the Polish Genealogical Society of Michigan, has inverted text and faded in some areas (image below).

The groom was Joseph Adas, single bachelor of Detroit and 24 years old of Putzig Westpreuss, the bride was Marianna Plecki, single virgin of Detroit and 28 years old born 15 August of Mechau Kr. Neustadt. They married 18 January 1874 with witnesses August ? and Victoria ?.

It's unclear when and through which port they immigrated, however, Joseph Adas first began appearing in the city directories for Detroit, Michigan in 1874. They resided there for about ten years, before they relocated to Chicago in 1884.

Year: Name: Occupation: Address:

1874 Joseph Adas carpenter h 353 Division
1875 Joseph Adas carpenter h w s St Aubin ave nr Bellair
1877 Joseph Adas carp. h 44 Spring
1878 Joseph Adas lab. h 161 Leland
1880 Joseph Addes lab. h 161 Leland
1881 Joseph Adas carp. h rear 766 Dubois
1882 Joseph Adas teamster h 766 Dubois
1883 Joseph Adas lab. h 766 Dubois

The 1880 federal census has Joseph Adass enumerated on 7 Jun 1880 in District 309 of Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. His household consisted of the following:

Joseph Adass W M 27 Head Married Carpenter Poland Poland Poland
Mary W F 29 Wife Married Keeping house Poland Poland Poland
John W M 5 Son Single Michigan Poland Poland
Mary W F 2 Daughter Single Michigan Poland Poland
Martha W F 4/12 [Feb] Daughter Single Michigan Poland Poland

SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33SQ-GYB4-S11

On 1 Jul 1881 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, the Detroit Free Press published an article regarding building permits:

"Building Permits.
Since Tuesday noon, Fire Marshal Baxter has issued the following permits to build, improve, make additions, etc.:
Joseph Adas, addition to frame dwelling No. 111 Superior street, 225"

On 4 Apr 1883 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, Anton Pulte and his wife Elizabeth sold a tract of land in the city of Detroit to Joseph Adas for $225.50. The tract of land was described as "Lot numbered four (4) in Block sixty six (66) of the subdivision of the west part of private land claim number ninety one (91) Dubois Farm so called according to the plat of said subdivision as recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for said Wayne County in Book four (4) of Plats on page forty one (41)." The witnesses to the deed were Joseph Pulte, a notary public, and Peter Kleffmann. Anton Pulte and his wife Elizabeth proved the deed in court on 4 Apr 1883. 

SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C37F-TZGZ

On 7 Apr 1883 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, the Detroit Free Press published an article regarding the same real estate transaction:

"Real Estate Transactions.
Real estate transfers recorded in Wayne County Register's office April 6, 1883, reported by E. C. Skinner, Wayne County Abstract office: City.
Anton Pulte and wife to Joseph Adas, lot 4, block 66, Dubois farm. 225"

On 16 Sep 1883 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, the Detroit Free Press published an article regarding building permits:

"Building Permits.
The Fire Marshal has granted the following building permits during the past week:
Joseph Adas, frame dwelling, Georgia street, 400
Also, three frame dwellings, Nos. 789, 791 and 793 Dubois street, 1,200
Also, two frame dwellings, Nos. 445 and 447 Superior street, 700"

On 24 Oct 1883 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, the Detroit Free Press published an article regarding building permits:

"Building Permits.
The following permits to build hae been issued during the past two weeks:
Joseph Adas, frame dwelling, No. 236 Margaret street, 635
Also, frame dwelling, No. 107 Leland street, 300"

The city directories for Chicago show Joseph Adas first appearing in 1885.

Year: Name: Occupation: Address:

1885 Joseph Adas carp. h 999 James av
1886 Joseph Artus lab. h 999 James av
1887 Joseph Adas carp. h 999 James av; saloon 136 W. North av
1888 Joseph Ads saloon h 999 James av
1889 Joseph Ades carp. h 999 James av
1890 Joseph Ades carp. h 999 James av
1891 Joseph Ades carp. h 999 James av
1892 Joseph Adas carp. h 4614 S. Lincoln
1893 Joseph Adas lab. h 4614 S. Lincoln
1894 Joseph Adas lab. h 4614 S. Lincoln
1895 Joseph Adas lab. h 4614 S. Lincoln
1896 Joseph Adas carp. h 4614 S. Lincoln
1897 Joseph Aders lab. h 4614 S. Lincoln
1898 Joseph Adas lab. h 4614 S. Lincoln
1899 Joseph Adas lab. h 4614 S. Lincoln
1900 Joseph Adas lab. h 4614 S. Lincoln
1901 Joseph Adas lab. h 4614 S. Lincoln
1902 Joseph Adas lab. h 4614 S. Lincoln
1903 Joseph Adas lab. h 4614 S. Lincoln
1905 Joseph Addis lab. h 4614 S. Lincoln
1906 Joseph Addis carp. h 4614 S. Lincoln

On 5 Feb 1884 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, Sylvester H. Laflin and his wife Anna W. of St. Louis MO and Joseph M. Boies of Sangerties, Ulster CO, NY conveyed a tract of land to Joseph Adas of Chicago, IL for $233.33. The tract of land was described as:

"An undivided two thirds (2/3) of Lot eighteen (18) in Block three (3) in Springer and Fox's Addition to Chicago. Said addition being laid on the North East quarter (NE1/4) of the North West quarter (NW1/4) of Section thirty two (32) Town thirty nine (39) North Range fourteen (14) East of the Third (3rd) Principal Meridian. Subject however to all taxes and assessments subsequent to those of the year 1883."

The witness to the deed was Charles Davis of Sangerties, a notary public, who certified the deed 25 Feb 1884. Another notary public Frank E. G. Carr certified the deed on 4 Mar 1884 in St. Louis, Missouri. The deed was registered on 16 Apr 1884 at 1pm; record #537,998.

SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C37X-3FX4

On 21 Sep 1885 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, Joseph Adas and his wife Mary created a trust deed with John Lang for $300. The following real estate was described as:

"Lot eighteen (18) in Block three (3) in Springer and Fox's Addition to Chicago. Said addition being laid on the Northeast quarter (NE1/4) of the Northwest quarter (NW1/4) of Section thirty two (32) Town thirty nine (39) North Range fourteen (14) East of the Third (3rd) Principal Meridian: together with all the buildings and improvements now thereon and which may hereafter be placed thereon."

The deed further states Joseph Adas is indebted to John Lang for a promissory note "for the sum of three hundred 00/100 dollars ($300 00/100) due three years after the date thereof, with interest at the rate of six per cent per annum payable annually at the office of the Treasurer of the St. Georges Benovelent Association.

"And the parties of the first part [Adas] do covenant and agree to keep all buildings and improvements on the premises hereby conveyed insured against fire, until said note with interest is fully paid for a sum not less than three hundred 00/100 dollars in such insurance cipanies as the legal holder of said note shall approve and the policies and all premiums and all reverral [referral] certificates herefore shall be assigned and delivered to the said legal holder as additional security therefore."

Stephan Eireiner was appointed successor of the trust, "in case of the death, resignation, removal from said Cook County, or other inability to act of said grantee John Lang." The witness to the deed was Anton Work. The deed was certified by notary public John S. Thurn on 21 Sep 1885 and registered the next day on 22 Sep 1885 at 1pm; record #655,532.

SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C37X-FSC4-V

On 22 Sep 1885 Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, trustee William A. Bond conveyed unto Joseph Adas the same tract of land for $1. The quit claim referenced an original trust deed dated 5 Feb 1885 in book 1460 and page 63. The deed was certified by notary public Henry L. Turner on 22 Sep 1885 and registered on the same day at 1pm; record #655,531.

"Lot eighteen (18) in Block three (3) in Springer and Fox's Addition to Chicago. Said addition being laid on the Northeast quarter (NE1/4) of the Northwest quarter (NW1/4) of Section thirty two (32) Town thirty nine (39) North Range fourteen (14) East of the Third (3rd) Principal Meridian situated in Cook County Illinois. The indebtedness secured by said trust deed having been fully paid and the notes cancelled before maturity."

SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C37X-99W4-3

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