1945 - A Second Postcard from Buffalo, NY

A postcard sent to the Morosky Family. The family would have included Anthony Harry Murosky, Jr. and his wife Helen Tillie Bukowski. Note the spelling variation of Murosky as Morosky. The postcard was postmarked August 11, 1945 at 5 pm out of Buffalo, New York. The post card was sent by Helen B.,most likely Helen Bukowski, the niece of Helen Tillie Bukowski.

Helen Bukowski, the daughter of John Frank Bukowski and Theresa Filipkowski, was in Buffalo, NY visiting the family of William F. Bukowski. William Bukowski, Helen's uncle, was the brother of Helen Tillie Bukowski and John Frank Bukowski. It appears several Bukowski family members traveled together. Helen writes in her postcard that she is with her cousin Leona. Helen Tillie Bukowski also received a postcard from her niece Leona Pietrzak, postmarked August 1945 out of Buffalo. To view that postcard visit the post 1945 - A Postcard from Buffalo, NY.

William F. Bukowski and his wife Celia were originally from Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania. Their son Norbert was born in July 13, 1920 in Pennsylvania. The family relocated to Buffalo prior to 1930. The 1930 United States Federal Census recorded the family living in  Buffalo, Erie, New York.

Helen would been 16 years old when she sent this postcard to to her Aunt Helen.

Postcard Front

Postcard Back
From Helen B. to the Morosky Family

The Postcard Collection includes postcards from the 1940’s that were included in the Helen Tillie Bukowski Collection. In addition to saving photographs Helen also saved newspaper clippings, postcards and greeting cards. Editing and digital restoration by Michelle M. Murosky.

Helen Bukowski is my 1st Cousin 2x. Her father John Frank Bukowski is my 2nd Great Uncle. He is the brother of Helen Tillie Bukowski, my Great Grandmother. Helen's son Arthur is my paternal grandfather. 

References:

1. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010. Record for Norbert Bukowski. 
2. 1930 U.S. Census, New York, Erie, Buffalo,  1930 United States Federal Census Schedule; Online Images, Record for Bukowski, Boleslaus. Lines 67-78.

Murosky Cousins - Late 1940's or early 1950's

This photograph of Murosky cousins was included in the Helen Tillie Bukowski Collection. When reviewing photographs in an album with my paternal grandfather, Arthur Murosky, indicated the girls were his Murosky cousins.

Two of the girls pictured are sisters, Rita and Rosalee Murosky, the daughters of Charles Murosky and Sophie E. Morosky. Rita was born in 1933 and her sister Rosalee was born in 1935.

The third girl pictured is Eleanor Sell, the daughter of Harry W. Sell and Esther Murosky. Eleanor was born in 1930.

The photograph was most likely taken in the late 1940's or the early 1950's. The exact date is unknown. There is another photograph of Eleanor taken in 1942 available at this link. The location of the photograph is also unknown but it is plausible the photograph was taken in Erie, Erie, County Pennsylvania.

Rita Murosky, Rosalee Murosky and Eleanor Sell

The photograph was included in the Helen Tillie Bukowski Collection. Helen was married to Anthony Harry Murosky, Jr. Anthony was the brother of Charles and Esther Murosky. Photographer Unknown. Editing and digital restoration by Michelle M. Murosky.

Charles W. Murosky and Sophie E. Morosky are my 2nd great aunt and uncle.  Harry W. Sell and Esther Murosky are my 2nd great aunt and uncle. Charles and Esther are the siblings of Anthony Harry Murosky, Jr. my great grandfather. Anthony Harry Murosky, Jr. married Helen Tillie Bukowski. Their son Arthur is my paternal grandfather. Rita, Rosalee and Eleanor are my 1st cousins 2x removed. 

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.

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.