Friday, May 4, 2018

1945 - McDonald Family Gathering

Three generations of the McDonald family were photographed together Spring of 1945.

Charles Eugene McDonald traveled to Erie from his home in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. He was photographed with several of his nieces Mary Eugenia, Kathryn Joan and Eleanor Lucille McDonald - the daughters of his brother Loraine Anthony McDonald.

Charles was also photographed with great nephew James Arthur Murosky and great nieces Barbra Jean and Mary Helen Murosky - the children of his daughter Mary Eugenia McDonald.

The first photograph shows the group on the front porch of 638 East 23rd Street in Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania. 
MB Boutiques: The McDonald Collection &emdash; 1945 - McDonald Family Gathering
McDonald Family Members
Left to Right: Kathryn Joan McDonald, Mary Eugenia McDonald holding her son James Arthur Murosky, Barbara Jean Murosky, Charles Eugene McDonald, Eleanor Lucille McDonald holding Mary Helen Murosky.
The second photograph was taken in the backyard of 638 East 23rd Street in Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania. The former Holy Trinity School is the large brick building in the background.
MB Boutiques: The McDonald Collection &emdash; 1945 - McDonald Family Gathering
McDonald Family Members
Left to Right: Mary Eugenia McDonald holding her daughter Barbara Jean Murosky, Charles Eugene McDonald holding James Arthur Murosky, Eleanor Lucille McDonald holding Mary Helen Murosky
The photograph is from Frances Philomena Selker Collection. Frances' daughter Mary Eugenia McDonald ended up with her mother's photo collections which is time were handed down to me. Photographer Unknown. Editing and digital restoration by Michelle M. Murosky.

Charles Eugene McDonald is my 2nd great uncle. Mary Eugenia McDonald is my paternal grandmother. Kathryn Joan McDonald and Eleanor Lucille McDonald are my great aunts.

Thursday, May 3, 2018

1933 - Frederick William Selker & Eleanor E. Herman

One of my favorite aspects of family history is connecting with cousins. A newly found cousin had this lovely snapshot in her care. She gave me permission to share the snapshot so that other Selker descendants may also enjoy it. 

A snapshot of Frederick William Selker and Eleanor E. Herman shortly after their wedding. The couple married  19 June 1933 in Clarion, Clarion County, Pennsylvania at the Immaculate Conception Church.

Frederick William Selker was born 15 October 1896 in Clarion, Clarion County, Pennsylvania. He was the son of Joseph William Selker and Frances Philomena Guth. Eleanor E. Herman was born 13 February 1910 in Clarion, Clarion County, Pennsylvania.

MB Boutiques: The Selker Collection &emdash; 1933 - Frederick William Selker & Eleanor E. Herman
Frederick William Selker & Eleanor E. Herman

The photograph is from the Frederick William Selker Collection. Photographs in this collection were originally owned by the sisters Naomi Herman and Eleanor E. Herman. Today these photographs are in the care of a descendant of Frederick William Selker and Eleanor E. Herman. The photograph is shared with permission. Photographer Unknown. Editing and digital restoration by Michelle M. Murosky.

Joseph William Selker and Frances Philomena Guth are my 2nd great grandparents. Frederick William Selker is my 2nd Great Uncles. His sister Frances Philomena Selker is my great grandmother. Her daughter Mary Eugenia McDonald my paternal grandmother.