Our Ancestors The Book: Volume 2: The Bukowski Family History

The second book in the Our Ancestors series is currently in development and will be focused solely on three generations of the Bukowski family:

Generation 1 - The European Ancestors - Ignacy Kwiatkowski & Julianna Kłos
Generation 2 - The immigrants - Vincinety Frank Bukowski & Franciska Kwiatkowski
Generation 3 - Children of Vincinety Frank Bukowski & Franciska Kwiatkowski

Our Ancestors The Book: Volume 2: The Bukowski Family History will feature a written history that incorporates family photographs and historical documents into a 12x12 hardcover book with dust jacket printed on high quality paper. The first volume in the series- Our Ancestors The Book: Volume 1: The Murosky and Bukowski Family History was completed in December of 2011.

The foundation of Volume 2 uses the original content content featured in Volume 1. This book will incorporate research updates including the addition of new previously unknown family members, marriage records, the 1940 census, other historical documents and additional research notes. Many new databases are now available which have added additional content and filled in gaps in the Bukowski family history.

Volume 2 will also feature many photographs not included in the original. New photographs of the Bukowski family were obtained spring of 2014. Some of these photographs have already been shared in conjunction with the Portraits of a Life project.

The book will be organized into the following format:

Chapter 1, is a brief introduction into the family research and the organization of the book.

Chapter 2,  currently at 36 pages, tells the story of the Bukowski family history, starting with my great-great grandparents Vincinety Frank Bukowski and Franciska Kwiatkowski. This section also includes photographs and historical documents.

Chapter 3, currently at 108 pages, provides detailed accounts accounts for each of  the children of Vincinety Frank Bukowski and Franciska Kwiatkowski. This section also includes photographs and historical documents.

Chapter 4, features some of the well known family recipes.

A few previews of the work in progress:

Volume 2: Table of Contents

Volume 2: Sample Layout featuring a historical document and photograph. 

The book will also include a reference list and an index.

The current work in progress is close to 200 pages. Upon completion Blurb will be used tor provide high quality printing. The book will remain available online with Blurb to purchase copies at any time.

The current projection is that the book will be completed for the 2015 holiday season.

Ignacy Kwiatkowski & Julianna Kłos are my 3rd great-grandparents. Their daughter Franciska Kwiatkowski is my 2nd great grandmother. Franciska is the mother of my great-grandmother Helen Tillie Bukowski. Helen's son Arthur Murosky is my paternal grandfather.

In Memory of Lost Infants

October 15 is the yearly observance of National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day in the United States. The day is for the remembrance of pregnancy loss and infant deaths.

To ensure their memory is preserved the following is a list of deceased infants recorded in the family tree. The infants are sorted by surname followed by birth date. All known details are included. The list is limited to children age 12 months and younger.

1. Arentz, Margaret  born 04 Sep 1790. Died 06-Mar-1791 at age 6 mos.  Daughter of Jacob Arentz and Margaret Schmidt. Buried at St. Paul's Chapel in Bally, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA.
2. Bukowski, Josefa born 29 July 1908 in Erie, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA.  Died 11 Jan 1909 in Erie, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA age 5 mos.  Cause of Death recorded as acute indigestion from bottle feeding. Daughter of Vincinety Frank Bukowski and Franciska Kwiatkowski.  Buried at Trinity Cemetery in Erie, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA.
3. Bukowski, Edward born 3 Feb 1911 in Erie, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA.  Died 12 Feb 1911 in Erie, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA age 9 days.  Cause of death recorded as gastroenteritis and bronchitis.  Son of Vincinety Frank Bukowski and Franciska Kwiatkowski.  Buried at Trinity Cemetery in Erie, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA.
4. Bukowski, Baby Girl born 10 Jan 1924 in Erie, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA.  Died 10 Jan 1924 in Erie, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA. Cause of death recorded as stillborn.  Daughter of Gustave Joseph Bukowski and Elsie Gaczkowski.  Buried at Trinity Cemetery in Erie, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA.
5. Bukowski, Frances born 14 May 1927 in Erie, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA.  Died 26 Oct 1927 in Erie, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA age 5 mos. Cause of death recorded as abscess of the middle ear.  Son of John Frank Bukowski and Theresa Filipkowski. Buried at Trinity Cemetery in Erie, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA.
6. Chanis, Raymond born 4 Nov 1917 in Forest City, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA.  Died 10 Aug 1918 in Forest City, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA age 9 mos.  Cause of death recorded as gastroenteritis. Son of John Chanis and Margaret Murosky.  Buried at St. Anthony Cemetery in Forest City, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA.
7. Ditz, Anna born 13 Oct 1918 in Pennsylvania, USA.  Died 2 Mar 1919 in Washington, Clarion, Pennsylvania, USA age 4 mos.  Cause of death recorded as pneumonia. Daughter of Lawrence Ditz and Marcella Loll.  Buried at St. Michael's Cemetery in Fryburg, Clarion, Pennsylvania, USA.
8. Ditz, Robert Henry born 14 Jan 1920 in Pennsylvania, USA.  Died 30 Apr 1920 in Washington, Clarion, Pennsylvania, USA age 3 mos.  Cause of death recorded as seizures. Son of Lawrence Ditz and Marcella Loll.  Buried at St. Michael's Cemetery in Fryburg, Clarion, Pennsylvania, USA.
9. Fletcher, Francisca born 02 Mar 1855.  Died 16 Jun 1856 age 15 mos.  Daughter of Bernard Fletcher and Catherine Loll. 
10. Gaczkowski, Baby Bpy born 17 Jan 1915 in Erie, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA.  Died 18 Jan 1915 in Erie, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA age 1 day.  Cause of death recorded as premature. Son of Frank J. Gaczkowski and Teo Fila Bukowski.  Buried at Trinity Cemetery in Erie, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA.
11. Greenawalt, Anna Maria born 23 Sep 1774 in Macungie, Lehigh, Pennsylvania, USA.  Died 31 Oct 1774 in Macungie, Lehigh, Pennsylvania, USA age 1 mos.  Daughter of John Greenawalt and Anna Barbara Schmidt.  Buried at in Bally, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA.
12. Greenawalt, John Jr. born Abt. 1780.  Died 08 Sep 1780 in Berks, Pennsylvania, USA age 8 mos.  Son of John Greenawalt and Anna Barbara Schmidt. 
13. Guth, Xaver born 20 Nov 1810 in Neusimonswald, Baden, Germany.  Died 07 Mar 1811 in Simonswald, Baden, Germany age 3 mos.  Son of  and Magdalena Guth. 
14. Guth, Constantina born 07 Feb 1837 in Neusimonswald, Baden, Germany.  Died 24 Apr 1838 in Neusimonswald, Baden, Germany age 14 mos.  Daughter of Anton Guth and Theresia Rösch. 
15. Guth, Theresia born 18 Dec 1840 in Neusimonswald, Baden, Germany.  Died 27 Dec 1840 in Neusimmonswald, Baden, Germany age 9 days.  Son of Anton Guth and Theresia Rösch. 
16. Guth, Frances Xavier  born 1849.  Died 29 Jul 1849 in Shippenville, Pennsylvania age 6 mos.  Son of Francis Xavier Guth and Fortunata Kemmerer. 
17. Haggerty, Frederick born 1182 in Farmington Township, Clarion County, Pennsylvania. Died 1882 in Farmington Township, Clarion County, Pennsylvania. Son of Jeremiah Haggerty and Magdalena Bostpah.
18. Haggerty, Joseph A.  born 1885 in Farmington Township, Clarion County, Pennsylvania.  Died 1886 in Farmington Township, Clarion County, Pennsylvania age 12 mos.  Son of James Haggerty and Mary Kerr.  Buried at St. Mary's Church - Crown Cemetery in Crown, Clarion, Pennsylvania, USA.
19. Hazlett, Barbara Ann.  Daughter of Leland M. Hazlett and Hazel Jones. 
20. Hufner, Maria born 07 Oct 1858 in Unterriedenburg, Province of Bruchenau, Germany.  Died 12 Oct 1858 in Unterriedenburg, Province of Bruchenau, Germany age 5 days.  Daughter of Johann George Hufner and Maria Barbara Neuland. 
21. Hufner, Anton  born 16 Jun 1854 in Unterriedenburg, Province of Bruchenau, Germany.  Died 17 Jun 1854 in Unterriedenburg, Province of Bruchenau, Germany age 1 day.  Son of Johann George Hufner and Maria Barbara Neuland. 
22. Lauer, Anna Maria born 30 Jul 1874 in Knox Township, Clarion County, Pennsylvania.  Died 17 Aug 1874 age 18 days.  Daughter of John Lauer and Francisca Loll. 
23. Lauer, Maria born 10 Dec 1876 in Clarion County, Pennsylvania, USA.  Died 02 Jan 1877 age 23 days.  Son of John Lauer and Francisca Loll. 
24. Lauer, Theresa  born 26 Mar 1888.  Died 12 Jun 1888  age 2 mos.  Daughter of John Lauer and Francisca Loll. 
25. Lauer, Baby. Unknown child of George Lauer and Ursula Bendorfer. 
26. Lauer, Baby Girl born 1 Feb 1911 in Sugarcreek, Venango, Pennsylvania, USA.  Died 1 Feb 1911 in Sugarcreek, Venango, Pennsylvania, USA. Cause of death recorded as Stillborn.   Daughter of Augustine Benedict Lauer Sr. and Philomena Selker.  Buried at St. Joseph's Cemetery in Oil City, Venango, Pennsylvania, USA.
27. Lauer, Frances Isabelle born 1 Aug 1917 in Pennsylvania, USA.  Died 5 May 1918 in Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA age 6 mos. Cause of death recorded as Pneumonia due to Whooping Cough.  Daughter of Augustine Benedict Lauer Sr. and Philomena Selker.  Buried at St. Mary's Church Cemetery in Oil City, Venango, Pennsylvania, USA.
28. Lauer, Barbara J.  born 1 Aug 1917.  Died 5 Feb 1918 age 5 mos.  Daughter of John R. Lauer and Margaret M. Schwabenbauer. 
29. Loll, Unknown. Unknown Child of Maurice Loll and Ada Meyer. 
30. Loll, Unknown. Unknown Child of Maurice Loll and Ada Meyer. 
31. Loll, Edward. Son of Anselm Lambert Loll and Mary K Eccles. 
32. Loll, Katherine.  Daughter of Anselm Lambert Loll and Mary K Eccles.   
33. Loll, Ludovius. Died 26 Dec 1745 in France age .  Son of Joanne Loll and Margaritha Meyer. 
34. Loll, Joanne Petrus  born 04-Sep-1733 in Muntzenheim, Alsace, France.  Died 10-Sep-1733 in Muntzenheim, Alsace, France age 6 days.  Son of Joanne Petrus Loll and Maria Untersinger. 
35. Loll, Michael born 06 Sep 1746 in France.  Died 22 Sep 1746 in France age 16 days.  Son of Valentine Loll and Ursula Holinger. 
36. Loll, Louise born 21 Feb 1869 in Scotch Hill, Clarion County, Pennsylvania.  Died 30 Jun 1870 age 16 mos.  Cause of death recorded as Gout. Daughter of Joseph Loll and Helen Eisenman. 
37. Loll, George born 07 Jul 1877 in Fryburg, Clarion, Pennsylvania, USA.  Died 21 Dec 1878 age 17 mos.  Cause of death recorded as croop. Son of George J. Loll and Priscilla Lauer. 
38. Loll, Charles Joseph born 1895. Died 30-Sep-1895 age 8 mos.  Son of Edward G. Loll and Catherine Weiss. 
39. Loll, Charles H. born 1950.  Died 1951 age 12 mos.  Son of Charles Joseph Loll and Beverly Howard. 
40. Loll, John Ward born 19 Sept 1923.  Died 22 Jan 1924 age 4 mos.  Son of Anthony Loll and Claire LaMartin. 
41. McDonald, Joseph Michael born 18 Apr 1883 in Vowinckel, Clarion, Pennsylvania, USA.  Died 07 Sep 1883 in Vowinckel, Clarion, Pennsylvania, USA age 4 mos.  Son of Michael McDonald and Anna Haggerty. 
42. McDonald, Mary Elizabeth born 5 May 1913 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA.  Died 9 Aug 1913 in Clarion, Clarion, Pennsylvania, USA age 3 mos.  Daughter of Ambrose Aloysius McDonald and Gertrude Anna O'Neill.  Buried in Clarion, Clarion, Pennsylvania, USA.
43. McDonald, Winifred Agnes born 15 Dec 1918.  Died 18 Dec 1918 age 3 days.  Daughter of Robert Alphonsus McDonald and Winifred Agnes O'Neill. 
44. McDonald, Michael Robert born 10 May 1971 in .  Died 8 July 1971 in  age 1 mos.  Son of Michael Richard McDonald and Patricia Carole Gordon.  .
45. Murosky, Frank born 18 May 1907 in Forest City, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA.  Died 26 Oct 1907 in Forest City, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA age 5 mos.  Cause of death recorded Intestinal Obstruction.  Son of Anthony Murosky Sr. and Eva Zielinski.  Buried at St. Agnes Cemetery in Forest City, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA.
46. Murosky, George born 1 June 1918 in Erie, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA.  Died 2 June 1918 in Erie, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA age 1 day.  Cause of death recorded as Premature. Son of Anthony Harry Murosky Jr. and Helen Tillie Bukowski.  Buried at Trinity Cemetery in Erie, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA.
47. Murosky, Florence born 28 March 1922 in Erie, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA.  Died 6 June 1922 in Erie, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA age 2 mos.  Cause of death recorded as premature birth at 7 months gestation. Daughter of Anthony Harry Murosky Jr. and Helen Tillie Bukowski.  Buried at Trinity Cemetery in Erie, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA.
48. Murosky, Erica Anne born 22 May 1984 in Erie, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA.  Died 29 May 1984 in Erie, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA age 7 days.  Daughter of Thomas Charles Murosky and Mary Leah Matheis.  Buried at Wintergreen George Cemetry in Erie, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA.
49. Pietrzak, Richard born 3 April 1924 in Erie, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA.  Died 2 October 1924 in Erie, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA age 5 mos.  Cause of death recorded as Colitis and Meningitis staphylococcal infection. Son of Stanley Pietrzak and Clara Tillie Bukowski.  Buried at Trinity Cemetery in Erie, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA.
50. Rhea, Gregory Jerard born 11 Nov 1952 in Brookville, Jefferson, Pennsylvania, USA.  Died 11 Nov 1952 in Brookville, Jefferson, Pennsylvania, USA age 1 day.  Cause of death recorded as premature. Son of Daryl W. Rhea Sr. and Helen Lucille Selker. 
51. Rösch, Johannes born 24 Jun 1791 in Neusimonswald, Baden, Germany.  Died 1791 in Neusimonswald, Baden, Germany age .  Son of Johann Rösch and Katherina Wintermantel. 
52. Selker, Anna Mary born 2 Jan 1914 in Clarion, Clarion, Pennsylvania, USA.  Died 19 Apr  1914 in Paint, Clarion, Pennsylvania, USA age 3 mos.  Cause of death recorded as Convulsions, secondary Indigestion. Daughter of Edward C. Selker Sr. and Eva Theresa Margaret Zacherl.  Buried in Lucinda, Clarion, Pennsylvania, USA.
53. Shannon, Francis Thomas born 19 June 1929 in Brookville, Jefferson,  Pennsylvania, USA. Died 19 June 1929 in Brookville, Jefferson,  Pennsylvania, USA. Cause of death recorded as still born, strangled at birth by umbilical cord. 
54. Zelazny, Frank born 4 Oct 1911 in Erie, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA.  Died 8 Oct 1911 in Erie, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA age 4 days.  Son of Joseph Stanislaus Zelazny and Catherine M Bukowski.  Buried at Trinity Cemetery in Erie, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA.

References:

There are numerous sources that were referenced. References include but may not be limited to:

1. Ancestry.com. Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1963 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2014.
2. Church records
3. First hand information from individuals.

William Murosky - WWII Veteran

William Murosky is the fourth recorded child born to Anthony Murosky, Sr. and Eva Zielinski in Forest City, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. He was born July 11, 1902. William also went by Bill. In 1910, William was living with his parents at 128 Delaware Street. At age 7, he was recorded to be attending school.

In the 1920 United States Federal Census he is recorded as Willie. He was living with his parents at 408 Main Street in Forest City, Pennsylvania. He was able to read, write and speak English. When the census was taken in January of 1920 he was not working.

Following the path of his siblings, William also relocated to Erie, Erie County Pennsylvania. William was recorded renting a home at 523 E 21st Street in  Erie, Erie County Pennsylvania in 1940 per the 1940 Erie City Directory. On August 12, 1942 at age 40 he enlisted in the Army under the name William Muroski. He was living in Erie, Pennsylvania when he enlisted. The enlistment records indicate he was single, with dependents. No additional details are currently known about the dependents referenced. It is unknown if William ever married. William served as a Private in the Army Air Corps, a branch within the Army Air Force, between August 12, 1942 and January 27, 1943.

One of the only photographs of William Murosky

He is also recorded as living in Erie when his brother Anthony Harry Murosky, Jr. died in January of 1950. William died on October 22, 1971 in Erie, Erie County Pennsylvania at age 69. He was buried at Calvary Cemetery, Lot No 35, Grave 1095. His tombstone reads William Muroski.

This holiday greeting card is one of the only known photographs of William Murosky. The date of the photograph is unknown. The photograph was located in an old black page album that was included in the Helen Tillie Bukowski Collection. Helen was married to Anthony Harry Murosky, Jr. who was the brother of William Murosky. Photographer Unknown. Editing and digital restoration by Michelle M. Murosky.

William Murosky is my 2nd great uncle. William Murosky is the brother of Anthony Harry Murosky, Jr. my great grandfather. 

References:

1. 1910 United States Federal Census. Year: 1910; Census Place: Forest Ward 1, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1421; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0064; FHL microfilm: 1375434. Record for Anthony Meroskie.
2. 1920 United States Federal Census. Year: 1920; Census Place: Forest City Ward 1, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1655; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 68; Image: 226. Record for Anthony Maroski.
3. Ancestry.com. U.S. City Directories, 1822-1989 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011. Erie, Pennsylvania, City Directory, 1940. Page 347 of 617.  
4. 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 William Muroski. 
5. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards, 1929-1990; Series Number: Series 1. Record for William Muroski.

1936 - Charles, Sophie & Rita Murosky Family Photos

Charles W. Murosky was the son of Lithuanian immigrants Anthony Murosky, Sr. and Eva Zielinski. He was born August 1913 in Forest City, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. The 1930 United States Federal Census records Charles living with his parents in Forest City, Pennsylvania.

In 1932 Charles W. Murosky married Sophie E. Morosky. Sophie E. Morosky was born 1912 in Forest City, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It is most likely that Charles and Sophie met in Forest City, Pennsylvania. Their oldest daughter Rita was born in 1933, followed by daughter Rosalee born in 1935 and a son Edward born in 1939.

The 1940 United States Federal Census records Charles and Sophie residing at 526 East 22nd Street in Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania. The couple was enumerated with their three children and Sophie's brother John Morosky. The census also indicates that in 1935 the couple was living in Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania. It is currently unknown when the couple relocated from Forest City to Erie.

Charles W. Murosky and Sophie M. Morosky were photographed with their daughter Rita in 1936. When photographed Charles would have been approximately 23 years old, Sophie would have been approximately 24 years old and Rita would have been approximately 3 years old. The location where the photographs were taken is unknown.

Sophie E. Morosky photographed with her daughter Rita in 1936.

Charles W. Murosky photographed with his daughter Rita Murosky

From the Helen Tillie Bukowski Collection. Helen was married to Anthony Harry Murosky, Jr. who was the brother of Charles Murosky.. Helen recorded the date on the photograph. Photographer Unknown. Editing and digital restoration by Michelle M. Murosky.

Charles W. Murosky and Sophie E. Morosky are my 2nd great aunt and uncle. Charles W. Murosky is the brother of Anthony Harry Murosky, Jr. my great grandfather. 

References:

1. 1920 United States Federal Census. Year: 1920; Census Place: Forest City Ward 1, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1655; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 68; Image: 234 Record for Stanley Marasky. 
2. 1930 United States Federal Census. Year: 1930; Census Place: Forest City, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2151; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 0013; Image: 233.0; FHL microfilm: 2341885. Record for Anthony Moraski. 
3. 1940 United States Federal Census. Year: 1940; Census Place: Erie, Erie, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3650; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 68-76. Record for Charles W Morosky.