Advertisement
Advertisement
A photo of Emma Polkowski
Add photo

Emma Polkowski 1912 - 1997

Emma Polkowski of Smithtown, Suffolk County, NY was born on October 27, 1912, and died at age 85 years old on December 1, 1997.
Emma Polkowski
Smithtown, Suffolk County, NY 11787
October 27, 1912
December 1, 1997
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
This page exists for YOU
and everyone who remembers Emma.
Share what you know,
even ask what you wish you knew.
Invite others to do the same,
but don't worry if you can't...
Someone, somewhere will find this page,
and we'll notify you when they do.

Emma Polkowski's History: 1912 - 1997

Uncover new discoveries and connections today by sharing about people & moments from yesterday.
  • 10/27
    1912

    Birthday

    October 27, 1912
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • 12/1
    1997

    Death

    December 1, 1997
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • Advertisement
  • Did you know?
    Emma Polkowski lived 12 years longer than the average family member when died at the age of 85.
  • share
    Memories
    below
Advertisement
Advertisement

Add Memories, Stories & Photos about Emma

Be the 1st to share and we'll let you know when others do the same.
Did you know?
In 1912, in the year that Emma Polkowski was born, in October, former President Theodore Roosevelt was shot, but not killed, while campaigning for another term as President with the newly created Bull Moose (Progressive) Party. John Schrank was a Bavarian-born saloon-keeper from New York who had been stalking Roosevelt when he shot him just before a campaign speech. Shot in the chest (and showing the audience his bloody shirt), Roosevelt went on to give a 55 to 90 minute talk (reports vary on the length) before being treated for the injury. After 8 days in the hospital, Roosevelt went back on the campaign trail.
Did you know?
In 1941, at the age of 29 years old, Emma was alive when on December 7th, the Japanese attacked the military base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The surprise aerial attack damaged 8 U.S. battleships (6 later returned to service), including the USS Arizona, and destroyed 188 aircraft. 2,402 American citizens died and 1,178 wounded were wounded. On December 8th, the U.S. declared war on Japan and on December 11th, Germany and Italy (allies of Japan) declared war on the United States. World War II was in full swing.
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
Advertisement

Emma Polkowski's Family Tree & Friends

Emma Polkowski's Family Tree

Parent
Parent
Partner
Child
Sibling
Advertisement
Advertisement
Friendships

Emma's Friends

Friends of Emma Friends can be as close as family. Add Emma's family friends, and her friends from childhood through adulthood.
Advertisement
Advertisement
 Followers & Sources
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
Advertisement
Back to Top