James Smock has always held an interest in his Polish ancestors and heritage. He is a native Houstonian with Polish roots in Bremond, Marlin and New Waverly, Texas.
James is a past president of the Polish Genealogical Society of Texas and was the founding webmaster of the PGST website. He also served as the Surname Index Coordinator from 1994 - 2000.
In addition to serving as the webmaster and editor of this Polish Texan website, he maintains a number of other websites including;
With a lifelong passion for photography, James can often be found with a camera around his neck. In addition to photographing family events and his grandchildren, he is the church photographer for St. Mary Catholic Church in Plantersville and St. Joseph Catholic Church in Stoneham. Many of his photographs can be found on the church website or his photography gallery.
Videos of the Polish Singing group from Our Lady of Czestochowa Catholic Church in Houston at the Texas Renaissance Festival in Plantersville, Texas on November 20, 2010.
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On Sunday, November 14, 2010, St. Stanislaus Parish in Anderson, Texas got together to thank the many volunteers who worked so hard to make their annual homecoming bazaar a sucess. The celebration began with a special Mass which commemorated the feast day of St. Stanislaus Kostka. At the end of the Mass, Tommy Szymczak gave a presentation on the story of the churches patron saint and then a Litany to St. Stanislaus was recited in Polish and English.
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Videos of the great music played by the Texas Paradise Band with Brian Marshall, Phil Berger, Kyle Berger, Larry Vivian, Chuck Bolin, Kevin Syzdek and Mike Kurtin at the 2010 St. Stanislaus In Anderson Bazaar Appreciation Dinner.
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Music Videos From The St. Stanislaus In Anderson 2010 Bazaar Appreciation Dinner Read More »
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Polish Texans Sweepstakes For November 16, 2010Read More »
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Saturday, November 13, 2010 started out cloudy and cold but by the time the Brazos Valley Worldfest began there was a beautiful blue sky in College Station, Texas. The north wind continued to blow pretty hard for most of the day, but the sunshine warmed things up as thousands of people entered the 20 acre Wolf Pen Creek Park for the international heritage celebration. The festival featured cultural displays, demonstrations, international cuisine, performances, children’s crafts, educational competitions and many other activities.
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Videos of the great Polish music played by Brian Marshall, Michal Marshall, Jakub Marshall, Ronnie Dutka, Harlan Kubos, Dr. Jim Mazurkiewicz, James Mazurkiewicz and Mark Hopcus at the 2010 Brazos Valley Worldfest in College Station, Texas.
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Many of the early Polish settlers in Texas and their descendants left a patriotic legacy of United States military service. This tribute section honors our veterans with photos and military information.
Click on thumbnail photos below to enlarge the photo. Click on the 
icon in the photo caption to see the veterans family history in our genealogy database or click on the 
icon to see more infomation on the veteran.
Adam Edward Polka Photo courtesy of James Smock
Adam Edward Polka Photo courtesy of James Smock
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Adam Edward Polka Photo courtesy of James Smock
Adam Edward Polka Photo courtesy of James Smock
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Walter Alfred ‘Rip’ Smock Photo courtesy of James Smock
Walter Alfred ‘Rip’ Smock Photo courtesy of James Smock
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Harold Matell Photo courtesy of James Smock
Harold Matell Photo courtesy of James Smock
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Marion Polka Photo courtesy of James Smock
Marion Polka Photo courtesy of James Smock
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Robert E. ‘Bob’ Wick Photo courtesy of Freida Wick
Robert E. ‘Bob’ Wick Photo courtesy of Freida Wick
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James Vernon ‘Pancho’ Polka Photo courtesy of James Smock
James Vernon ‘Pancho’ Polka Photo courtesy of James Smock
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Robert Lee Maduzia Photo courtesy of Bill Maduzia
Robert Lee Maduzia Photo courtesy of Bill Maduzia
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Stanley and William Lehoski Photo courtesy of Ron Wendt
Stanley and William Lehoski Photo courtesy of Ron Wendt
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Edd Lehoski Photo courtesy of Ron Wendt
Edd Lehoski Photo courtesy of Ron Wendt
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Sgt. and Mrs. Robert Grucholski Photo courtesy of Ron Wendt
Sgt. and Mrs. Robert Grucholski Photo courtesy of Ron Wendt
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Ripkoski Family Bernie Photo courtesy of James Smock
Ripkoski Family Bernie Photo courtesy of James Smock
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Michael L Galik Photo courtesy of Galik family
Michael L Galik Photo courtesy of Galik family
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John J Zientek Photo courtesy of John Zientek Jr.
John J Zientek Photo courtesy of John Zientek Jr.
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Steve Supercinski Photo courtesy of John Zientek Jr.
Steve Supercinski Photo courtesy of John Zientek Jr.
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Henry (Andreas) Kmiec Photo courtesy of Dolores Wisnoski Newman
Henry (Andreas) Kmiec Photo courtesy of Dolores Wisnoski Newman
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Mike Wisnoski Photo courtesy of Dolores Wisnoski Newman
Mike Wisnoski Photo courtesy of Dolores Wisnoski Newman
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Peter David Macejewski Photo courtesy of Barbara Macejewski Lee
Peter David Macejewski Photo courtesy of Barbara Macejewski Lee
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Pete Dutka Photo courtesy of Ronnie Dutka
Pete Dutka Photo courtesy of Ronnie Dutka
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John Joseph Felchak, Sr. Photo courtesy of Virginia Felchak Hill
John Joseph Felchak, Sr. Photo courtesy of Virginia Felchak Hill
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Fred William Kubiak Photo courtesy of Nick Kubiak
Fred William Kubiak Photo courtesy of Nick Kubiak
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Steve Zabawa Photo courtesy of Nick Kubiak
Steve Zabawa Photo courtesy of Nick Kubiak
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Stash John Patke Photo courtesy of Hazel Dutka
Stash John Patke Photo courtesy of Hazel Dutka
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Clement C. Szymanski Photo courtesy of Barbara Macejewski Lee
Clement C. Szymanski Photo courtesy of Barbara Macejewski Lee
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Tony Issac Baranowski Photo courtesy of Carol Baranowski Melnar
Tony Issac Baranowski Photo courtesy of Carol Baranowski Melnar
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Raymond Paul Kujawa Photo courtesy of Steve Kujawa
Raymond Paul Kujawa Photo courtesy of Steve Kujawa
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Bruno Richard Petrosky Photo courtesy of Beverly Petrosky Pryor
Bruno Richard Petrosky Photo courtesy of Beverly Petrosky Pryor
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Billy Zaborowski Photo courtesy of Ronnie Dutka
Billy Zaborowski Photo courtesy of Ronnie Dutka
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On Saturday, November 6, 2010, members and guests of the Polish Genealogical Society of Texas met at the Tracy Gee Community Center in Houston for their annual social. Everyone enjoyed fellowship with friends and story telling before eating a delicious meal consisting of ham, barbecue beef and lots of homemade dishes including deserts.
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