He was the oldest son of common land owners, Felicjan and Brygida née Szczakowska, and grew up under the protection of his uncle, Wacław Szczakowski.
He was the oldest son of common land owners. He was the oldest son of Felicjan. He was the oldest son of Brygida née Szczakowska. He grew up under the protection of his uncle. Wacław Szczakowski was his uncle.