1942 - Murosky Family Photographs

A few snapshots of the Anthony Harry Murosky, Jr. family dated September 18, 1942. The photographs were taken in Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania. The exact location of the photographs is unknown. On September 17, 1942 Harry Anthony Murosky enlisted with the United States Army. It is possible the family took these photographs together before he departed for service.

Family members included in the photograph are:

Anthony Harry Murosky, Jr, age 46, and Helen Tillie Bukowski, age 41, photographed with their children Harry Anthony Murosky, age 21, and Marian Elaine Murosky, age 7.

Also included in the photograph is Mary Eugenia McDonald, age 20. Mary Eugenia was the wife of Arthur Murosky, Anthony and Helen's oldest son. Mary Eugenia was expecting her first child, James Arthur, who was born in October 1942.

Family Snapshot September 1942
Back: Harry Anthony Murosky and Anthony Harry Murosky, Jr.
Front: Helen Tillie Bukowski and Marian Elaine Murosky

Family Snapshot September 1942

Back: Harry Anthony Murosky and Anthony Harry Murosky, Jr.
Front:  Marian Elaine Murosky and Mary Eugenia McDonald (wife of Arthur Murosky)

From the Helen Tillie Bukowski Collection. Helen likely recorded the names and dates on the photograph. Photographer Unknown. Editing and digital restoration by Michelle M. Murosky.

Helen Tillie Bukowski is my great grandmother. She married Anthony Harry Murosky, Jr. my great grandfather. Their son Arthur Murosky is my paternal grandfather. Arthur married Mary Eugenia McDonald - my paternal grandmother. Harry Anthony Muroksy is my great uncle. Marian Elaine Murosky is  my great aunts.

References:

1. National Archives and Records Administration. U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2005. Record for Harry A. Murosky.