Wedding Portrait: Frances W. McDonald & Anthony Fromknecht

Frances Winifred McDonald and Anthony A. Fromknecht were married on September 14, 1946. The wedding took place in Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania.  When the couple married Frances was 26 years old and Anthony was 31 years old.

Formal Wedding Portrait
Frances Winifred McDonald and Anthony A. Fromknecht
(L-R)  Unknown (Groomsman), Unknown (Groomsman), 
Mary Eugenia McDonald (seated Matron of Honor and Sister of the Bride), 
Anthony Fromknecht (Groom),  Frances Winifred McDonald (Bride), 
Loraine Anthony McDonald (Father of the Bride), 
Kathryn Joan McDonald (Bridesmaid and Sister of the Bride), Unknown (Groomsman),
Winifred O. Fromknecht (Bridesmaid and Sister of the Groom)

One interesting fact is that Kathryn Joan McDonald was the only unmarried attendant. May Eugenia McDonald, the sister of the bride, married Arthur Murosky on August 9, 1941. Winifred O. Fromknecht, the sister of the groom, married Homer H. Heberle on November 14, 193.

The couple applied for their marriage license on August 31, 1946 in Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania. Their marriage license was issued on September 3, 1946.  The couple's marriage was recorded on September 14, 1946. The duplicate was returned September 16, 1946.

The application for marriage license offers some interesting details about the Anthony and Frances' life in 1946. The first page in the file is the Application for Marriage License.

Application for Marriage License for 
Anthony A. Fromknecht and Frances W. McDonald

Anthony was born January 23, 1915 in Erie, Erie County Pennsylvania. His father Joseph J. Fromknecht  was born in Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania. His mother Mary Loesch was also born in Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania. The marriage license application indicates that Anthony was working as switchboard installer. He was living at 3221 Old French Rd. Joseph J. Fromknecht was recorded as a laborer and Mary Loesch was recorded as a housewife.

Frances was born March 18, 1920 in Clarion, Clarion County, Pennsylvania. Her father Loraine Anthony McDonald Vowinkle, Clarion County, Pennsylvania. Her mother Frances Philomena Selker was born in Clarion, Clarion County, Pennsylvania. Loraine and Frances relocated to Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania in the 1920's in search of work. The marriage license application indicates that Frances was working as a secretary. She was living in her parents home at 317 East 27th Street. Loraine Anthony McDonald was recorded as a laborer and Frances Selker was recorded as a housewife.

There are some known details about how Frances and Anthony met. Frances was friends with Anthony's sister Winifred O. Fromknecht. Winifred introduced her close friend to her brother.

The original copy of the wedding portrait is in the care of Janet Fromknecht the daughter of Frances W. McDonald and Anthony A. Fromknecht. From the Frances Winifred McDonald Collection. The photograph is shared with permission.  Photographer Unknown. Editing and digital restoration by Michelle M. Murosky.

Loraine Anthony McDonald and Frances Philomena Selker are my great grandparents. Frances W. McDonald and Kathryn Joan McDonald are my great-aunts. They are the the sisters of Mary Eugenia McDonald my paternal grandmother.

References:

1. "Pennsylvania, County Marriages, 1885-1950," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1-159363-19641-74?cc=1589502 : 24 June 2016), 004480664 > image 634 of 834; county courthouses, Pennsylvania.
2. "Pennsylvania, County Marriages, 1885-1950", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VF73-L11 : 24 June 2016), Arthur J. Murosky and Mary Eugenia Mcdonald, 1941.
3. "Pennsylvania, County Marriages, 1885-1950", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KMC2-H39 : 24 June 2016), Homer H Heberle and Winifred O Fromknecht, 1943.

1946 - Marian Elaine Murosky

A formal portrait of Marian Elaine Murosky. This is her 6th grade portrait. The portrait was most likely taken in the fall of 1946.  The portrait would have been taken in Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania.

Marian Elaine Murosky

The photograph was included in the Helen Tillie Bukowski Collection. Photographer Unknown. Editing and digital restoration by Michelle M. Murosky.

Anthony Harry Murosky, Jr. and Helen Tillie Bukowski are my great grandparents. Their daughter Marian Elaine Murosky is my Great Aunt.  Her brother Arthur is my paternal grandfather. 

1946 - Wedding Guests: Margaret, Helen & Rita

The wedding of Harry Anthony Murosky & Ann Marie Edens was held 12 May 1946 at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Lumberton, Robeson County, North Carolina. The couple married after Harry returned from his service in the Army during WWII.

Wedding guests photographed Margaret A. Forgash (at the time fiance to Harry's brother Edward V. Murosky), Helen Tillie Bukowski (mother of the groom) and Rita Ann Murosky (sister of the groom). Rita Ann Murosky was the maid of honor. To view other photographs from the wedding visit the post Wedding Photos: Harry A. Murosky & Ann Marie Edens. 

Wedding Guests
Margaret A. Forgash, Helen Tillie Bukowski & Rita Ann Murosky

From the Helen Tillie Bukowski Collection. Photographer Unknown. Editing and digital restoration by Michelle M. Murosky.

Helen Tillie Bukowski is my great grandmother. Harry Anthony Murosky is my Great Uncle. Rita Ann Murosky is my Great Aunt. Margaret A. Forgash is my Great Aunt by marriage. Harry's brother Arthur is my paternal grandfather. 

Wedding Photos: Harry A. Murosky & Ann Marie Edens

The wedding of Harry Anthony Murosky & Ann Marie Edens was held 12 May 1946 at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Lumberton, Robeson County, North Carolina. The couple married after Harry returned from his service in the Army during WWII.

Harry Anthony Murosky was born 21 March 1921 in Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania. He was the son of Anthony Harry Murosky, Jr. and Helen Tillie Bukowski. Ann Marie Edens, the daughter of Allen C. Edens and Hattie M. Allen, was born 12 May 1924 in Lumberton, Robeson County, North Carolina.

Wedding Snapshot
(Left to Right) Ann Marie Edens, Harry Anthony Murosky,
Hattie M. Allen (Ann's Mother), unknown woman.

Wedding Snapshot
(Left to Right )Helen Tillie Bukowski (Harry's mother), Ann Marie Edens, Harry Anthony Murosky, Hattie M. Allen (Ann's Mother), Allen C. Edens (Ann's Father).

The original photographs are in the care of Ann Marie Edens. The photographs have been shared with permission. Photographer Unknown. Editing and digital restoration by Michelle M. Murosky.

Helen Tillie Bukowski is my great grandmother. Harry Anthony Murosky is my Great Uncle. Harry's brother Arthur is my paternal grandfather. 

1946 - Kathleen Marie & Mary Helen

A formal studio portrait of Kathleen Marie Murosky and Mary Helen Murosky, the daughters of Arthur Murosky and Mary Eugenia McDonald. The sisters were photographed in 1946 in Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania.

Kathleen Marie & Mary Helen

From the Mary Eugenia McDonald Collection. Photographer Unknown. Editing and digital restoration by Michelle M. Murosky.

Kathleen Marie Murosky and Mary Helen Murosky are my aunts.

Wedding Photos: Edward V. Murosky & Margaret Forgash Wedding Snapshots

The wedding Edward V. Murosky & Margaret Forgash was held 07 Sep 1946 at Holy Family Church in Erie, Erie County Pennsylvania. The couple married after Edward returned from his service in the Army during WWII.

Edward V. Murosky was born 03 March 1925 in Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania. He was the son of Anthony Harry Murosky, Jr. and Helen Tillie Bukowski. Edward V. Murosky is my great-uncle; he is my grandfather's brother. Margaret was born 1922 in Pennsylvania. She is the daughter of John S. Forgash and Mary.

Edward's mother Helen had this series of snapshots from the wedding included in her photo collection.

Wedding Party of Edward V. Murosky & Margaret Forgash

Wedding Party of Edward V. Murosky & Margaret Forgash

(L-R) Unknown, Unknown, Bride Margaret Forgash, Groom Edward V. Murosky, 

Rita Ann Murosky (Groom's sister), unknown, unknown, unknown

The Anthony Harry Murosky, Jr. Family

(L-R) Anthony Harry Murosky, Jr, Marian Elaine Murosky, Helen Tillie Bukowski, 

Edward V. Murosky, Rita Ann Murosky

Uknown Group

(L-R): Unknown, Bride Margaret Forgash, unknown, unknown

Ushers

(L-R) Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Groom Edward V. Murosky, Unknown

Wedding Snapshot

(L-R) Groom Edward V. Murosky, Bride Margaret Forgash, 

Rita Ann Murosky (Groom's sister), unknown

Bridal Attendants

(L-R) Rita Ann Murosky (Groom's sister), unknown, Bride Margaret Forgash, unknown, unknown

Uknown Group

(L-R): Unknown, Bride Margaret Forgash, unknown, unknown

Group Photo

(L-R): Unknown, Bride Margaret Forgash, Helen Tillie Bukowski, Edward V. Murosky

Group Photo

(L-R): Edward V. Murosky, Bride Margaret Forgash, unknown

Group Photo

Back (L-R): Unknown, Bride Margaret Forgash, unknown

Front (L-R): Unknown, Unknown

Group Photo

(L-R): Unknown, Bride Margaret Forgash

Group Photo

(L-R): Unknown, Bride Margaret Forgash, unknown

Group Photo

(L-R): Unknown, Bride Margaret Forgash, unknown child

Group Photo

(L-R): Unknown, Bride Margaret Forgash

Group Photo

(L-R): Unknown, Bride Margaret Forgash

Group Photo

(L-R): Unknown, Bride Margaret Forgash, unknown

Front: uknown child

 

Group Photo

(L-R): Unknown, Bride Margaret Forgash, unknown

Group Photo

(L-R): Unknown, Bride Margaret Forgash

Bride Margaret Forgash with her father-in-law Anthony Harry Murosky, Jr. 

Photographs from the Helen Tillie Bukowski Collection. Photographer Unknown. Editing and digital restoration by Michelle M. Murosky.

Edward. V. Murosky is my great uncle. He is the brother of my paternal grandfather Arthur Murosky.

Wedding Portraits: Edward V. Murosky & Margaret Forgash

The wedding Edward V. Murosky & Margaret Forgash was held 07 Sep 1946 at Holy Family Church in Erie, Erie County Pennsylvania. The couple married after Edward returned from his service in the Army during WWII.

Margaret and Edward V.

Edward V. Murosky was born 03 March 1925 in Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania. He was the son of Anthony Harry Murosky, Jr. and Helen Tillie Bukowski. Edward V. Murosky is my great-uncle; he is my grandfather's brother. Margaret was born 1922 in Pennsylvania. She is the daughter of John S. Forgash and Mary. 

Photograph from the Helen Tillie Bukowski Collection. Photographer Unknown. Editing and digital restoration by Michelle M. Murosky.

Edward. V. Murosky is my great uncle. He is the brother of my paternal grandfather Arthur Murosky.