2018 Family History Highlights

Happy New Year!

As was head into 2019 – I wanted to pause and highlight some of my favorite family history experiences from my family history journey over the last year.

MB Boutiques Family History Consulting Services

Last fall I had the opportunity to provide family history consulting services for an adopted individual. Using DNA results, the individual's non-identifying adoption paperwork and traditional research methods I identified the individual’s birth parents. It was a very rewarding experience to help someone learn more about their family history. I really enjoyed working on this project and currently have openings to take on new family history research, genetic genealogy and adoption clients in 2019.

Vising Florida for Christmas

In December my husband and I stayed in New Smyrna, Beach Florida for a few weeks before heading to Davenport, Florida to spend Christmas with my father. Families are often spread far and wide in our modern world - so it was really nice to spend time with family members we don't get to see very often.

New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Photo Credit: Bob Davis, MB Boutiques

It was a lovely vacation – the ocean is one of my favorite places to visit. If you would like to view the other amazing photographs my husband took in New Smyrna Beach you can visit the MB Boutiques New Smyrna Beach photo gallery.

While in Florida, we also had the opportunity to visit with my Great Aunt Dorothy Elizabeth McDonald Davies and Great Uncle William Loraine McDonald - the siblings of my paternal grandmother Mary Eugenia McDonald. We had a wonderful visit and took several photographs to highlight the occasion!

McDonald Siblings William Loraine McDonald & Dorothy Elizabeth McDonald Davies
Photo Credit: Bob Davis, MB Boutiques

McDonald Siblings William Loraine McDonald & Dorothy Elizabeth McDonald Davies 
photographed with their nephew David Anthony Murosky
Photo Credit: Bob Davis, MB Boutiques

McDonald Siblings William Loraine McDonald & Dorothy Elizabeth McDonald Davies 
photographed with their great niece Michelle Marie Murosky
Photo Credit: Bob Davis, MB Boutiques

Dorothy Elizabeth McDonald Davies photographed with her great niece Michelle Marie Murosky 
and her daughter Kerri Davies 
Photo Credit: Bob Davis, MB Boutiques

Dorothy Elizabeth McDonald Davies photographed with her daughter Kerri Davies 
Photo Credit: Bob Davis, MB Boutiques

Research highlights from 2018: 

There were twenty five articles posted at the research site last year. Many of these articles were wedding announcements located for members of the Selker family. There were also old family photographs shared and other research articles.

Guth Research Update: Anton Guth & Theresia Rösch Family 

The third post in the Guth Research Update Series was shared last year. The series is focused on the ancestors of two German born brothers – Francis Xavier and Leopold Guth who settled in Clarion County, Pennsylvania in the mid 1800's. Over a two year period the family was extensively researched with the assistance of Ute Brandenburg the owner of German Script Experts. I am thrilled to finally share the validation of the original research completed by Jr. Janet Staab many years ago. The Guth Research Update Series will also feature previously unknown Guth family members.

Wedding Announcement: Joseph William Selker & Frances Philomena Guth 

The wedding announcement for the couple was published in The Clarion Democrat on Thursday, November 6, 1890 - Page 5:

The Clarion Democrat
Thursday, November 6, 1890 - Page 5

Wedding Photos: Frederick William Selker & Eleanor E. Herman 

A cousin graciously shared a photograph from the wedding of Frederick William Selker & Eleanor E. Herman. This photograph helped to identify a previously an unknown wedding snapshot that was also from the wedding of Frederick William Selker & Eleanor E. Herman.

1933 - Wedding of  Frederick William Selker & Eleanor E. Herman
Left to Right: Ambrose John Selker (Best Man, Brother of the Groom), Naomi Herman (Maid of Honor, Sister of the Bride), Frederick William Selker (Groom) and Eleanor E. Herman (Bride).

1945 - McDonald Family Gathering

The photographs from a McDonald family gathering in 1945 are some of my favorites. The photographs feature three generations of the McDonald family.

1945 - The McDonald Family
(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.

Wedding Snapshots: Arthur Murosky & Mary Eugenia McDonald

My grandparents Arthur Murosky and Mary Eugenia McDonald were married on August 9, 1941. In addition to the formal portraits taken to commemorate the event - family members took snapshots the day of the wedding. The grouping of snapshots includes individuals from both sides of the family.

Flower Girls Marian Elaine Murosky and Dorothy Elizabeth McDonald

Wedding Portrait: Mary Selker & Bernard Martin Browsky

The formal wedding portrait of Mary Selker & Bernard Martin Browsky was an unknown portrait for several years. The portrait was from the Frances Philomena Selker Collection and the original is 8x10 – so I suspected this portrait was most likely a family member of Frances Philomena Selker.

The Matron of Honor, Anna Gertrude Selker, was the first individual identified. Last summer the Best Man, Frederick William Selker, was also identified. Last fall the wedding announcement for Mary Selker & Bernard Martin Browsky was located. From the wedding announcement: The bride was attended by her sister, Mrs. Ann Shannon of Brookville, and her brother, Frederick Selker, of Clarion, was Mr. Browsky's best man.

1932 - Wedding of Mary Selker & ernard Martin Browsky
Left to Right: Bernard Martin Browsky (Groom), Frederick William Selker (Best Man), Rev. A.A. Fisher, Anna Gertrude Selker (Matron of Honor). The Bride, Mary Selker, is seated.

Locating the wedding announcement solved the mystery of who the bride and groom were in the mystery wedding portrait and offered context to why Frances Philomena Selker had a copy of the portrait  – Mary Selker is her sister.

Unknown Photo Gallery - Additional Photographs Added 

The unknown Photo Gallery was updated with additional images. Each image has a caption that can be viewed in the individual page view. The caption will include any known details about the image. There are navigation arrows to the far left and right in the individual page view. When viewed from a computer - each image has a unique website address. That website address can be used to share a direct link to the image.

A sampling of photographs from the Unknown Collection:

Unknown Child
Cabinet Card

Unknown Girls
Photo may have been taken in Clarion, Clarion County, Pennsylvania

Unknown Girls Formal Portrait 
Weber Studios - Erie, PA

Unknown Couple
Label on Back: "This picture was taken in Meyersdale"

Unknown Girl

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Wedding Announcement: Leopold George Selker & Katherine Veronica Hartle

Leopold George Selker, the son of Joseph William Selker and Frances Philomena Guth, married Katherine Veronica Hartle on 30 October 1917 in Clarion, Clarion County, Pennsylvania at the Immaculate Conception Church.

The wedding announcement for the couple was published in The Clarion Democrat on Thursday, November 1, 1917- Page 1:

The Clarion Democrat
Thursday, November 1, 1917 - Page 1

Hartle - Selker

Last Tuesday morning, October 30, 1917. the wedding bells of the Church of the Immaculate Conception of Clarion rang merrily for the celebration of nuptials of Miss Catherine Veronica Hartle and Mr. Leopold George Selker, two of Clarion's most highly esteemed young people. Rev. Fr. George Wemkler was the officiating Priest and Herman's Orchestra, with Jos Augustine Guth presiding at the organ, furnished the music. 

 The wedding party entered the church to the strains of the beautiful wedding march. The bride wore a rich and beautiful gown of ivory duchess satin with silver lace trimmings and wore a veil with cap effect caught with pearls, and carried Sweetheart roses showered with lilies of the valley.  Miss Frances Selker, sister of the groom, attended the bride. She wore a pink silk net over pink taffeta, trimmed with silver, with large black velvet picture hat faced with pink satin and trimmed with silver, and carried Ophelia roses. The groom was attended by Mr. George B. Hartle, brother of the bride.

The wedding breakfast was served at the home of the bride, the color scheme being pink and white, beautifully carried out in decoration and appointments. Following this Mr. and Mrs. Sleker left at 11:25 for Niagara Falls and a lake trip after which they will be at home to their friends at East Main Street.

The groom is a rising young business man of fine ability and splendid character, a son of Mrs. J.W. Selker, and is the head of the Selker Cigar Co. The bride is an accomplished and charming young lady and filled the important position of stenographer at the Berney-Bond glass plant for some time. 

Among the out of town guests were: Misses Emma and Lizzie Hartle, of Pittsburgh; Mrs. Ellen Ditz of DuBois.

A fine miscellaneous shower was given in honor of the bride by Mrs. Geo. A. Ditz on last Thursday evening. 

The cordial and hearty good wishes of all are given the bride and groom.

There are currently no photographs in the collection from the wedding of Leopold George Selker and Katherine Veronica Hartle.

Joseph William Selker and Frances Philomena Guth are my 2nd Great Grandparents. Leopold George Selker is my 2nd Great Uncle. Frances Philomena Selker, the daughter of  Joseph William Selker, is my great grandmother. Frances Philomena Selker is the mother of my paternal grandmother Mary Eugenia McDonald. 

 References:

1. Newspapers.com. The Clarion Democrat (Clarion, Pennsylvania). Thu, Nov 1, 1917 · Page 1. Image: https://www.newspapers.com/image/321745893 Downloaded on Sept 21, 2018.

Wedding Announcement: Ambrose John Selker & Mary Elizabeth Meisinger

Ambrose John Selker, the son of Joseph William Selker and Frances Philomena Guth, married Mary Elizabeth Meisinger on 20 August 1935 in Clarion, Clarion County, Pennsylvania at the Immaculate Conception Church.

The wedding announcement for the couple was published in The Clarion Democrat on Thursday, August 22, 1935 - Page 5:

The Clarion Democrat
Thursday, August 22, 1935 - Page 5

Selker - Meisinger

A pretty wedding was solemnized Tuesday morning, August 20, 1935, at Immaculate Conception Church when Miss Mary Elizabeth Meisinger, daughter of Mrs. Paul E. Meisinger, became the bride of Ambrose John Selker, son of Mrs. J.W. Selker, the Reverend A. A. Fischer officiating. 

The bridal party entered the church to the strains of Lohengrin's Wedding March. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Agnes Meisinger. The groom has for his best man his brother, Vincent G. Selker. The ushers were Francis X. Zacherl and Paul E. Trunk.

The bride's gown was of white lace and her tulle veil was banded with orange blossoms. She carried white lillies. Her bridesmade wore a creation of blue chiffon with lace tunic and smart turban of same material. She carried pink gladioli, tailsman roses and blue delphinium. 

The wedding breakfast was served at the Hotel Anderson. 

Later in the day the couple left for a Canadian motor trip to spend their honeymoon. They will reside at 13 Third Avenue when they return.

The bride is one of Clarion's finest young ladies and has won the admiration of all by her kindly and courteous life. Mt. Selker is one of sturdiest and most successful young business men. Our people wish them all the blessing of a happy life. 

There are currently no photographs in the collection from the wedding of Ambrose John Selker and Mary Elizabeth Meisinger.

Joseph William Selker and Frances Philomena Guth are my 2nd Great Grandparents. Ambrose John Selker is my 2nd Great Uncle. Frances Philomena Selker, the daughter of  Joseph William Selker, is my great grandmother. Frances Philomena Selker is the mother of my paternal grandmother Mary Eugenia McDonald. 

 References:

1. Newspapers.com. The Clarion Democrat (Clarion, Pennsylvania). Thu, Aug 22, 1935 · Page 5. Image: https://www.newspapers.com/image/322356589 Downloaded on Sept 21, 2018.

Wedding Announcement: Frederick William Selker & Eleanor E. Herman

Frederick William Selker, the son of Joseph William Selker and Frances Philomena Guth, married Eleanor E. Herman on 19 June 1933 in Clarion, Clarion County, Pennsylvania at the Immaculate Conception Church.

The wedding announcement for the couple was published in The Clarion Democrat on Thursday, June 22, 1933 - Page 1:

The Clarion Democrat
Thursday, June 22, 1933 - Page 1

Herman - Selker

One of the prettiest weddings held in Clarion this month was that solemnized at the Church of the Immaculate Conception on Monday morning, June 19, at 7 o'clock, when Miss Jeanne Eleanor Herman and  Mr. Frederic William Selker, both of Clarion, were joined in holy wedlock. Rev. Fr. A. A. Fisher performing the ceremony and reciting a Holy Nuptial Mass.

The attendants of the couple were Mr. Ambrose Selker, brother of the groom, and Miss Naomi Herman, sister of the bride.

The bride, who is a daughter of Mt. and Mrs. Paul Herman, of Eight Avenue Clarion, was attired in white satin gown with white net veil and carried a shower bouquet of white roses and lillies of the valley. Her bridesmaid, Miss Naomi Herman, wore a gown of pink net with white hat and accessories and carried a bouquet of pink roses and blue delphiniums. 

A very enjoyable wedding breakfast was served to 24 guests at the Greenawalt Inn, after which the bride and groom started on an eastern trip and will be home after July first at 620 Wood Street.

Their many friends and well-wishers in Clarion extend congratulations and best wishes for their future. 


A photograph of the wedding party was shared by a cousin. View the post Wedding Photos: Frederick William Selker & Eleanor E. Herman to learn more about the wedding and view other photographs taken that day.

Frederick William Selker & Eleanor E. Herman Wedding Party

Ambrose John Selker (Best Man, Brother of the Groom), Naomi Herman (Maid of Honor, Sister of the Bride), 

Frederick William Selker (Groom) and Eleanor E. Herman (Bride).

From the Frederick William Selker Collection

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 and Ambrose John Selker are my 2nd Great Uncles. Frederick and Ambrose are the brothersof Frances Philomena Selker my great grandmother. My paternal grandmother, Mary Eugenia McDonald, is the daughter of Frances Philomena Selker.

 References:

1. Newspapers.com. The Clarion Democrat (Clarion, Pennsylvania). Thu, Nov 22, 1933 · Page 1. Image: https://www.newspapers.com/image/325158281 Downloaded on Sept 21, 2018.

Wedding Announcement: Mary Selker & Bernard Martin Browsky

Mary Selker, the daughter of Joseph William Selker and Frances Philomena Guth, married Bernard Martin Browsky on 24 October 1932 in Clarion, Clarion County, Pennsylvania at the Immaculate Conception Church.

The wedding announcement for the couple was published in The News-Harold (Franklin, Pennsylvania) on Monday, October 24, 1932- Page 9:

The News-Harold
Monday, October 24, 1932 - Page 9

Matrimonial
Browsky-Selker

A wedding of interest in Oil City took place at 6:30 o'clock this morning in the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Clarion, where Miss Mary Selker, daughter of Mrs. Frances Selker, became the bride of Bernard Browsky, of this city, son of Mrs. Eva Browsky, of 414 Bissell avenue. 

Rev. A.A. Fisher, pastor of the church, celebrated the nuptial mass. The bride was attended by her sister, Mrs. Ann Shannon of Brookville, and her brother, Frederick Selker, of Clarion, was Mr. Browsky's best man. 

The bride's gown was fashioned of white satin, and her veil of net was trimmed with lace and a cap of pearls. She carried a bridal bouquet of Calla lilies.

Her matron of honor wore satin in a pastel blue shade, with a short velvet jacket in a darker shade of blue. Her turban and slippers were in a corresponding shade. 

A wedding breakfast was served at the Anderson Hotel in Clarion after the ceremony, with covers laid for 24 at the bride's table. The table decorations for the breakfast were pink roses and ferns and placements of small blue and white baskets filled with nuts and mints. 

Mr. and Mrs. Browsky left later in the day for a motor trip to eastern cities, and on their return will reside at 230 Hoffman avenue. 

The bride is a graduate of the Immaculate Conception High School in Clarion, class of 1918. Mr. Browsky is employed by the National Pump and Machine Company in this city.

The guests from Oil City who attended the party were: Mrs. Eva Browsky, Mr. and Mrs. J.G. Nasky, Mr. and Mrs. C.P. Seimbida, Mr. and Mrs. C.A. Staab, and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Browsky. Other out-of-town guests were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lehman of Titusville, Mrs. Leonard Rabuse, of Brooklyn, N.Y., Mrs. Ann Shannon of Brookville; Mr. and Mrs. L.A. McDonald and family of Erie; Mr. and Mrs. Edward Selker of Arthursburg, N.Y.

The formal wedding portrait below was only partially identified. The Selker siblings Anna Gertrude Selker and Frederick William Selker were identified but the bride and groom remained unknown. The newspaper article for the wedding of Mary Selker & Bernard Martin Browsky mentioned the attendants by name. The description of the wedding dress and flowers from the article also aligns with the formal portrait.

Wedding of Mary Selker & Bernard Martin Browsky
Left to Right: Bernard Martin Browsky (Groom), Frederick William Selker (Best Man), 
Rev. A.A. Fisher, Anna Gertrude Selker (Matron of Honor). 
The Bride, Mary Selker, is seated.

Joseph William Selker and Frances Philomena Guth are my 2nd Great Grandparents. Their daughter Frances Philomena Selker is my great grandmother. Frances Philomena Selker is the mother of my paternal grandmother Mary Eugenia McDonald. Frederick William Selker is my 2nd Great Uncle. Mary Selker and Anna Gertrude Selker are my 2nd Great Aunts. 

 References:

1. Newspapers.com. The News-Herald (Franklin, Pennsylvania). Mon, Oct 24, 1932 · Page 9. Image: https://www.newspapers.com/image/81105496  Downloaded on Sept 21, 2018.. 

Wedding Announcement: Joseph William Selker & Frances Philomena Guth

Joseph William Selker, the son of Hermann George Selker and Katherine Elizabeth Hofhaus, married Frances Philomena Guth, the daughter of Leopold Guth and Theresa Loll, on 4 November 1890 in Clarion, Clarion County, Pennsylvania at the Immaculate Conception Church.

The wedding announcement for the couple was published in The Clarion Democrat on Thursday, November 6, 1890 - Page 5:

The Clarion Democrat
Thursday, November 6, 1890 - Page 5

Selker - Guth

A very pleasant wedding was celebrated in the Catholic church at this place, Tuesday morning, Nov. 4 1890, at 8 o'clock, at which Mr. J.W. Selker, of this place, the well-known cigar manufacturer, and Miss Frances Guth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leopold Guth, were made man and wife, according to the form of that church, during a high mass, Father Deckenbrock administering the sacrament. 

After the ceremony the happy couple were driven to the bride's home, where a number of friends were waiting, and who, after congratulations and a pleasant time socially for about an hour, along with the bride and groom, went to the Centennial Hotel to enjoy a bounteous wedding breakfast. The bridal party left on the 11:30 train for a wedding tour, taking with them best wishes of their friends. 

After their departure the guests went to Mr. and Mrs. Selker's new home, Corner Main Street and Third Ave., which they will occupy on their return, and spent a few hours tripping the "light fantastic." They received quite a number of handsome, useful and ornamental presents. Mr. and Mrs. Selker are two worthy young people, and we wish for them and greatest blessings spiritually and abundant  success temporally. 

What was "Tripping the light fantastic" in 1890? "Tripping the light fantastic" was to dance, dance nimbly or lightly, or to move in a pattern to musical accompaniment. - Jim Lasseter

Frances Philomena Guth & Joseph William Selker

Joseph William Selker and Frances Philomena Guth are my 2nd Great Grandparents. Their daughter Frances Philomena Selker is my great grandmother. Frances Philomena Selker is the mother of my paternal grandmother Mary Eugenia McDonald. 

 References:

1. Newspapers.com. The Clarion Democrat (Clarion, Pennsylvania). Thu, Nov 6, 1890 · Page 5. Image: https://www.newspapers.com/image/322344587 Downloaded on Sept 21, 2018.
2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trip_the_light_fantastic
3. Lasseter, Jim. "trip the light fantastic". www.randomhouse.com. Random House, Inc. Retrieved March 20, 2001. 

Wedding Announcement: Loraine Anthony McDonald & Frances Philomena Selker

Loraine Anthony McDonald, the son of Robert Alphonsus McDonald and Winifred Agnes O'Neill, married Frances Philomena Selker, the daughter of Joseph William Selker and Frances Philomena Guth, on 10 June 1919 in Clarion, Clarion County, Pennsylvania at the Immaculate Conception Church.

The wedding announcement for the couple was published in The Clarion Democrat on Thursday, June 12, 1919 - Page 5:

The Clarion Democrat
Thursday, June 12, 1919 - Page 5

McDONALD - SELKER

Happy wedding bells pealed forth their chimes at the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Clarion, Pa., last Tuesday morning, June 10, 1919 when at 8:30 a.m., Miss Frances Philomena Selker, daughter of Mrs. J.W. Selker, one of our most charming and popular young ladies, was joined in the bonds of holy wedlock with Loraine A. McDonald a son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. McDonald, of Clarion, one of our rising young men. The bride was attended by Miss Helen McDonald, a sister of the groom, and the groom's best man was Vincent Selker, a brother of the bride. Full nuptial High Mass was celebrated by Rev. Fr. George Winkler, who performed the marriage ceremony.

Following the marriage service the happy couple were driven to the bride's home where an elegant wedding breakfast was served to the immediate friends of the high contracting parties. It was a very happy and gay crowd that gave the bridge and groom a splendid "send-off" as they departed for the B. & O. train about noon. They will enjoy a short wedding trip after which they will be at home to their friends in Clarion.

The bride was the recipient of many handsome and useful presents.

A very extended circle of friends of these splendid young people unite with us in extending to them the most hearty congratulations and good wishes for their happiness and prosperity.

The couple celebrated their 35th Wedding Anniversary on 10 June 1954. Their children planned a celebration for the couple. To see photographs from the Anniversary celebration visit the post Loraine Anthony McDonald & Frances Philomena Selker - 35th Wedding Anniversary.

Loraine Anthony McDonald & Frances Philomena Selker

The photo was found in the Frances Philomena Selker Collection. Photographer Unknown. Editing and digital restoration by Michelle M. Murosky.

Loraine Anthony McDonald and Frances Philomena Selker are my great grandparents. They are the parents of my paternal grandmother Mary Eugenia McDonald. 

 References:

1. Newspapers.com. The Clarion Democrat (Clarion, Pennsylvania). Thu, Jun 12, 1919 · Page 5. Image: https://www.newspapers.com/image/309937121 Downloaded on Sept 21, 2018.

Wedding Announcement: Edward C. Selker & Eva Theresa Margaret Zacherl

Edward C. Selker, the son of Joseph William Selker and Frances Philomena Guth, married Eva Theresa Margaret Zacherl, the daughter of Andrew Zacherl and Barbara Schultz, on 4 November 1913 at St. Joseph's Church in Lucinda, Clarion County, Pennsylvania.

The wedding announcement for the couple was published in The Clarion Democrat on Thursday, November 6, 1913 - Page 5:

The Clarion Democrat 
Thursday, November 6, 1913 - Page 5

Transcription of the wedding announcement:

SELKER - ZACHERL

A very happy wedding was celebrated Wednesday morning, November 5, 1913 at St. Josephs Church, Lucinda, when during the celebration of nuptial high mass by Rev. Father Heibel, the nuptial knot was tied that united the lives of Miss Eva Zacherl, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew  Zacherl, of Arthurs, and Mr. Edward Selker, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Selker, of Clarion, as husband and wife.

Miss Zacherl is a well known and very popular young lady who has hosts of friends not only in her home community but also in Clarion, where she has an extended acquaintance. Mr. Selker is one of Clarion's rising young men, gentlemanly, urbane, accommodating and quite popular. The wedding ceremony was followed by festivities and feasting at the home of the bridge and later at the home of the groom.

Mr. and Mrs. Selker will make their future home in Clarion.

Formal Portrait Edward C. Selker

Formal Portrait Eva Theresa Margaret Zacherl 

This portrait of Edward C. Sleker shared with permission. The original portrait is in the care of Leopold George Selker my 2nd cousin 1x. He is a descendant of Leopold George Selker, Sr. the oldest son of Joseph William Selker and Frances Philomena Guth. From the Leopold George Selker Collection. Photographer Unknown. Editing and digital restoration by Michelle M. Murosky.

This formal portrait of  Eva Theresa Margaret Zacherl is shared with permission. The original portrait is in the care of Pam Selker Rak, my 2nd cousin 2x. Edward C. Selker, Sr. is the son of Joseph William Selker and Frances Philomena Guth. From the Edward C. Selker Sr. Collection. Photographer Unknown. Editing and digital restoration by Michelle M. Murosky.

Joseph William Selker and Frances Philomena Guth are my 2nd great grandparents. Edward C. Selker, Sr. is my 2nd great uncle. His sister Frances Philomena Selker is my great grandmother. 

 References:

1. Newspapers.com. The Clarion Democrat (Clarion, Pennsylvania). Thu, Nov 6, 1913 · Page 5. Image: https://www.newspapers.com/image/346255329 Downloaded on Sept 21, 2018  
2. Ancestry.com. Pennsylvania, County Marriage Records, 1845-1963 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2016. Record for Eva Zacherl.
3. Ancestry.com. U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015. Record for Eva Margaret Selker.
4. Ancestry.com. U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012. Memorial Number 84311662.