Dorothy Elizabeth, Barbara Jean & James Arthur

April 26, 2015 - In the original version of this post I had recorded the aunt as Madelyn Ann McDonald. After family viewed the photograph - a consensus was reached that the aunt shown in the photo is Madelyn Ann McDonald's sister Dorothy Elizabeth McDonald. In old photographs Madelyn Ann and Dorothy Elizabeth often resemble each other.

Murosky siblings Barbara Jean and James Arthur Murosky photographed with their aunt Dorothy Elizabeth McDonald.

The age of the younger children and the winter clothing can be used to estimate the date of the photograph. Barbara Jean was probably around a year old when the photograph was taken. That would indicate the photograph was likely taken between 1944 to 1945 in late fall or early spring.

James Arthur would have been 2 to 3 years old when the photograph was taken.Dorothy Elizabeth McDonald would have been 10 to 11 years old in that time frame.

The location of the photograph is unknown but it was most likely taken in Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania where both families lived.

Madelyn Ann standing with Barbara Jean and James Arthur in the wagon

James Arthur Murosky and Barbara Jean are the children of Arthur Murosky and Mary Eugenia McDonald. Mary Eugenia McDonald, Madelyn Ann McDonald and Dorothy Elizabeth McDOnald are the daughters of Loraine Anthony McDonald and Frances Philomena Selker. A copy of this photograph was included in the Frances Philomena Selker Collection. Photographer Unknown. Editing and digital restoration by Michelle M. Murosky.

Madelyn Ann McDonald and Dorothy Elizabeth McDonald are my great aunt. They are the sisters of Mary Eugenia McDonald my paternal grandmother. James Arthur Murosky and Barbara Jean Murosky are my aunt and uncle. 

Early 1950's - High School Pose Before a Dance

This photograph taken in the early 1950's shows four high school students posing before a dance. The only person in the photograph that is currently identified is the woman in the lower right corner, Dorothy Elizabeth McDonald. The names of the men and the woman on the left are currently unknown.

Dorothy Elizabeth McDonald graduated in 1953. The photograph was most likely taken between 1949 and 1953. The photograph was taken in front of the McDonald family home located at 317 East 27th Street in Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania.

High School Students Pose Before for a Dance

Dorothy Elizabeth McDonald is the daughter of Loraine Anthony McDonald and Frances Philomena Selker. A copy of this photograph was included in the Frances Philomena Selker Collection. Photographer Unknown. Editing and digital restoration by Michelle M. Murosky.

Dorothy Elizabeth McDonald is my great aunt. She is the sister of Mary Eugenia McDonald my paternal grandmother.

A snapshot of Frances Philomena Guth

February 18, 2018 Post Correction. The the man and the boy in this post have been identified. The post was updated to include their names. The man is Bernard Martin Browsky son in law of Frances Philomena Guth. The boy is Richard Browsky grandson of Frances Philomena Guth. 

A snapshot of Frances Philomena Guth taken in Clarion, Clarion County, Pennsylvania. The building behind Frances is the backside of family business, the J.W. Selker Cigar Factory, which was located adjacent to the family home at 242 Main Street. The cigar business was started in 1889 by Joseph William Selker. Joseph William Selker and Frances Philomena Guth were married November 3, 1890.

To view photographs of the family home and learn more about J.W. Selker visit the blog post The Selker Family: Hermann George and his son Joseph William, cigarmaker.

The date of the photograph is unknown. In the 1920's dress lines were more square in appearance. The waist in 1920's less highlighted compared to the structured fashions from 1900 through 1919. Frances is also wearing lace up boots. Women's fashion in the 1930's reverted to styles which highlighted the waist and were more structured.

Frances Philomena Guth born 25 February 1863 in Clarion, Clarion County, Pennsylvania. If the photograph was taken between 1920 and 1929 Frances would have been between 57 and 65.

Frances Philomena Guth

In addition to first hand knowledge the building behind Frances is the J.W. Selker Cigar Factory she was also able to be identified in this photograph by her disincentive facial features. Note the similarities in the face - particularity around the nose between the above photo and the photo below. One additional observation is Frances is not wearing glasses in the above photograph.

The individuals in the bottom photograph has been identified. Frances Philomena Guth was photographed with her grandson Richard Browsky and her son in law Bernard Martin Browsky. Bernard Martin Browsky was married to Mary Selker - daughter of Frances Philomena Guth and Joseph William Selker. The photograph was taken by Mary Elizabeth Meisinger on the back porch of 242 Main Street house in Clarion.

Richard Browsky,  Frances Philomena Guth & Bernard Martin Browsky

These photographs were included in the Frances Philomena Selker Collection. Frances Philomena Guth appears to have passed the photographs down to her daughter Frances Philomena Selker. Frances' daughter Mary Eugina McDonald ended up with her mother's photo collections which is time were handed down to me. Photographer Mary Elizabeth Meisinger. Editing and digital restoration by Michelle M. Murosky.

Frances Philomena Guth and Joseph William Selker are my 2nd great-grandmother. Bernard Martin Browsky is the husband of my 2nd great Aunt. Richard Browsky is my 1st Cousin 2x removed. Frances Philomena Selker is my great grandmother - she married Loraine Anthony McDonald. Their daughter Mary Eugenia McDonald is my paternal grandmother. 

References:

1. John Woolf Jordan, LL.D., Genealogical and personal history of the Allegheny Valley Pennsylvania, III vols. (New York:  Lewis Historical Publishing Company, 1913), Page 839. View the book here: https://play.google.com/store/books/details/John_Woolf_Jordan_Genealogical_and_Personal_Histor?id=VNQqAAAAYAAJ

1970's - Color Snapshots - Frances, Teresa & Nelline

A few color snapshots from the early 1970's of Frances Philomena Selker, Teresa Denise Kreller and Nelline.  The dates has been estimated as the early 1970's as there other photographs of these ladies dated April 1971. In the April 1971 photographs the ladies are wearing the same glasses and have similar hairstyles. To view the April 1971 photographs visit the blog post 1971 - Color Snapshots - Frances Philomena Selker.

The first photograph is Frances Philomena Selker with Teresa Denise Kreller. Frances Philomena Selker's daughter Eleanor Lucille McDonald married Teresa Denise Kreller's son George Andrew Bowden. Frances was born August 25, 1895. She would have been between 74 and 76 years old in these photographs. The location of this photograph is unknown.

Frances Philomena Selker with Teresa Denise Kreller

The second photograph is Frances Philomena Selker with Teresa Denise Kreller and Nelline (maiden name unknown). Nelline married John Philip Bowden, brother of George Andrew Bowden. The location of this photograph is unknown.

Frances Philomena Selker, Teresa Denise Kreller and Nelline

These two photographs were found in the Frances Philomena Selker Collection. Photographer Unknown. Editing and digital restoration by Michelle M. Murosky.

Frances Philomena Selker is my great grandmother. She married Loraine Anthony McDonald. They are the parents of my paternal grandmother Mary Eugenia McDonald. 

1971 - Color Snapshots - Frances Philomena Selker

A few color snapshots of Frances Philomena Selker. The date stamp on the right side of the photograph indicates April 1971. Frances was born August 25, 1895. She would have been 75 years old in these photographs.

The first photograph is Frances Philomena Selker with Teresa Denise Kreller and Nelline (maiden name unknown). Frances Philomena Selker's daughter Eleanor Lucille McDonald married Teresa Denise Kreller's son George Andrew Bowden. Nelline married John Philip Bowden, brother of George Andrew Bowden.

Frances is wearing gloves in this photograph. The location of this photograph is unknown.

Frances Philomena Selker, Teresa Denise Kreller and Nelline photographed April 1971

The second photograph shows Frances Philomena Selker at an airport. She is standing in front of an airplane being boarded outside. She is wearing the same jacket as shown above - but the jacket is unbuttoned. She has also removed her gloves. The location of this photograph is unknown.

Frances Philomena Selker photographed April 1971

These two photographs were found in the Frances Philomena Selker Collection. Photographer Unknown. Editing and digital restoration by Michelle M. Murosky. 

Frances Philomena Selker is my great grandmother. She married Loraine Anthony McDonald. They are the parents of my paternal grandmother Mary Eugenia McDonald. 

Family Photo: Clara Tillie Bukowski

Clara Tillie Bukowski was born 3 August 31, 1903 . She was the daughter of Polish immigrants Vincinety Frank Bukowski and Franciska Kwiatkowski.

The date on the photograph is unknown. However the sailor outfit Clara is wearing allows the date of the photograph to be approximated.

The sailor outfit for children shows up in historical photos dating from 1910. The outfits were common for school students. In photos of children and young girls sailor outfits with the V stripes were common. Clara appears to be wearing a middy blouse with a skirt. By 1919 the sailor style was considered good taste for girls age 14-18.

The sailor outfit of the type Clara was wearing was associated with children and students - making it likely the photograph of Clara was taken before she was married in 1922. Given Clara looks so young she may have been photographed as a young teenager. The photograph was most likely taken between 1917 and 1921.  If the photograph was taken in 1917 Clara would have been 14 years old. If the photograph was taken in 1921 Clara would have been 18 years old.

Clara married Stanley Pietrzak in 1922.  Helen's sister Helen recorded Clara's name on the photograph. 

   

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

Clara Tillie Bukowski is my 2nd great aunt. She was the sister of my great grandmother Helen Tillie Bukowski. Helen is the mother of my paternal grandfather Arthur Murosky. 

References:

1. References to children's sailor dress. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sailor_dress

Stanley Pietrzak & Clara Tillie Bukowski

Stanley Pietrzak & Clara Tillie Bukowski likely photographed in Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania. 

Stanley Pietrzak  & Clara Tillie Bukowski 

Stanley Pietrzak was born November 28, 1903 in Poland.  Clara Tillie was born August 31, 1903 in Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of Vincinety Frank Bukowski and Franciska Kwiatkowski. Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania.

Clara's sister Helen likely recorded the names on the photograph. From the Helen Tillie Bukowski Collection. Photographer Unknown. Editing and digital restoration by Michelle M. Murosky.

Clara Tillie Bukowski is my 2nd great aunt. She was the sister of my great grandmother Helen Tillie Bukowski. Helen is the mother of my paternal grandfather Arthur Murosky. 

New Grandparents Discovered: Ignacy Kwiatkowski & Julianna Kłos

The oldest ancestors previously known on the Bukowski side of the family were Vincinety Frank Bukowski and his wife Franciska Kwiatkowski. The couple arrived at Ellis Island May 1, 1895 with three small children - Teo Fila, Catherine and William. The family had sailed from Antwerp, Belgium on the Noorland.

The family was very quiet about their past - leaving few clues to where they came from or who their ancestors were. All that was known is that the family resided on the Prussian or German side of the Polish partition. A definitive city of where the family was living is currently not known.

Franciska Kwiatkowski & Vincinety Frank Bukowski 

Over the last year Ancestry.com has been working to index and scan copies of the Pennsylvania Death Certificates. Included in the release of information were the death certificates for Vincinety Frank Bukowski and Franciska Kwiatkowski. Vincinety's recorded "unknown" for the name of his father and "unknown" for the name of his mother.

The death certificate of Franciska Kwiatkowski did reveal clues to the next generation. The names of Franciska's parents are recorded. It is plausible that her husband, Vincinety Bukowski, completed the main sections of the death certificate - recording his wife's parents names in Polish. Note the use of the ł with a stroke. These sections are printed in capital letters with black ink.

The couple's daughter Helen Tillie Bukowski, married to Anthony Harry Murosky, Jr. was the informant who signed the death certificate. Helen recorded section 14 and likely 16 as her writing is cursive with blue ink. Helen's handwriting does not match the block script which recorded the names of her grandparents.

Finding the names of Franciska's parents is a major discovery. This is the first definitive link to the next generation of grandparents previously unknown in Europe. The names and locations, if provided by Vincinety Bukowski, would have been likely to have been first hand knowledge. He very likely would have known the names of Franciska's parents - by knowing them personally or from Franciska herself.

Death Certificate for Franciska Kwiatkowski

To learn how to translate the Polish names I did some searching and located the website PolishOrigins.com. This website has a very helpful forum section with folks that can assist with Polish translations.

Elzbieta Porteneuve at the forum graciously assisted me. She translated the names and provided the following helpful information:

2. FULL NAME: Frances Bukowski

// Her Polish given name was Franciszka. Franciszka Bukowska//
5a. If married, widowed, or divorced HUSBAND or WIFE of: Vincent Bukowski
// Her husband's Polish given name was Wincenty. Wincenty Bukowski// 
9. BIRTHPLACE: POLAND
10. NAME-of-FATHER: Ignatz Kwiatkowski
// Her father's Polish given name was Ignacy. Ignacy Kwiatkowski 
// Her name at birth was Franciszka Kwiatkowska//
11. BIRTHPLACE-of-FATHER: POLAND
12. MAIDEN NAME-of-MOTHER: Juliana Kłosuwna
// Her mother’s maiden name was: Julianna Kłos // 
//The Polish suffix -ówna (same spelling as -uwna) is used to indicate “daughter of”, daughter of Kłos//
13. BIRTHPLACE-of-MOTHER: POLAND

To understand the family connections the descendant chart below shows the relationship between myself, my paternal grandfather Arthur Murosky to our grandparents Ignacy Kwiatkowski & Julianna Kłos. Ignacy Kwiatkowski & Julianna Kłos would be my 3rd great grandparents and great-grandparents of my grandfather.

Ignacy Kwiatkowski & Julianna Kłos

Ignacy Kwiatkowski & Julianna Kłos have over 230 known descendants. These are all the descendants of Vincinety Frank Bukowski and Franciska Kwiatkowski. Ignacy is the second Kwiatkowski  ancestor to be discovered. Julianna is the first Kłos ancestor to be discovered. Hopefully in time more can be learned about these previously unknown grandparents.

The death certificate provided some other details including the Polish translation for both Vincent as Wincenty. This aligns with the Polish spelling "Wincenty" that can be found on Vincent's tombstone.

The Polish translation of Franciska Kwiatkowski is Franciszka Kwiatkowska.

The death certificate also indicates that Franciska was ill from April 10, 1936 until her death July 30, 1936 with chronic nephritis with edema. This likely indicates Franciska was suffering from a type of kidney disease.

The photo of Vincinety Frank Bukowski and Franciska Kwiatkowski is from the Helen Tillie Bukowski Collection. Photographer Unknown. Editing and digital restoration by Michelle M. Murosky.

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.

References:

1. Ellis Island Records, Bukowski, Vincent Manifest: First Name: Vincenty Last Name: Bukowski Ethnicity: Germany Last Place of Residence: Date of Arrival: May 01, 1895 Age at Arrival: 33y Gender: M Marital Status: Ship of Travel: Noordland Port
2. Ancestry.com. Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1963 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2014. Record for Frances Bukowski. 
3. PolishOrigins Forum 
4. Find A Grave. Memorial Number: 99322509 Record for Wincenty (Vincent) Bukowski 

Happy Easter - 1954

Rose Marie McDonald and her husband Richard Herbstritt photographed with their children Kathleen and Michael Herbstritt Easter Sunday 1954. The family would have celebrated Easter at Rose's parents house located at 317 East 27th Street in Erie, Pennsylvania. Notice the old car to the left of the photo.

Kathleen, Michael and Rose

Kathy, Richard and Mike

Rose Marie McDonald is the daughter of Loraine Anthony McDonald and Frances Philomena Selker. A copy of this photograph was included in the Frances Philomena Selker Collection. Photographer Unknown. Editing and digital restoration by Michelle M. Murosky.

Rose Marie McDonald is my great aunt. She is the sister of Mary Eugenia McDonald my paternal grandmother. Kathleen and Michael Herbstritt are my 1st cousins 1x. 

1936 - Helen, Rita & Marian

Helen Tillie Bukowski photographed with her daughters Marian Elaine Murosky and Rita Ann Murosky. Helen is holding Marian. The photograph was likely taken in 1936.

Rita, Marian & Helen

From the Helen Tillie Bukowski Collection. Helen likely recorded the date on the photograph. Photographer Unknown. Editing and digital restoration by Michelle M. Murosky

Helen Tillie Bukowski is my great grandmother. Rita Ann Murosky and Marian Elaine Murosky are my great aunts. Ritan and Marian are the sisters of Arthur Murosky my paternal grandfather.

Joseph William Selker & Frances Philomena Guth - Application for Marriage License

Joseph William Selker & Frances Philomena Guth were married November 4, 1890 at the Immaculate Conception Church in Clarion, Clarion County, Pennsylvania. To view the couple's wedding photo visit the blog post Tintype Photo: Wedding of Joseph William Selker & Frances Philomena Guth (1890)

On November 3, 1890 the couple completed their Application for Marriage License at the Clarion County Courthouse.

The left hand page of the application records their names, ages, place of birth, parent's names and occupation. The couple's signatures are shown in the lower section. The license indicates Joseph W. Selker, age 25, was born in Germany the son of George & Katherine Elizabeth Selker. Frances Philomena Selker, age 27, was born in Clarion, Pennsylvania the daughter of Leopold & Theresa Guth. Joseph's occupation is recorded as cigar manufacturer.

Application for Marriage License - Left Hand Page

The right hand page includes the marriage license and details of the the marriage location. The marriage license was issued on November 3, 1890. The couple was married November 4, 1890 at the Immaculate Conception Church in Clarion, Pennsylvania. The duplicate certificate was filed January 17, 1891 and was recorded as no. 766.

Application for Marriage License - Left Hand Page

Joseph William Selker and Frances Philomena Guth are my 2nd great-grandparents. Their line extends through their daughter Frances Philomena Selker to my paternal grandmother Mary Eugenia McDonald. 

This information has been made available free of charge by FamilySeach in the database Pennsylvania, County Marriages, 1885-1950.  The database description FamilySearch:

"This collection includes civil marriage records created in Pennsylvania counties. The records include registers, affidavits and marriage licenses. In some instances, divorce records are recorded with marriages."

References:

1. "Pennsylvania, County Marriages, 1885-1950," index and images FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1951-20637-16835-61?cc=1589502 : accessed 28 March 2015), 004811664 > image 532 of 666; county courthouses, Pennsylvania.

1952 - Dorothy Elizabeth McDonald - Engagement Portrait

Dorothy Elizabeth McDonald, daughter of Loraine Anthony McDonald & Frances Philomena Selker, formal engagement portrait taken in 1952.

  

Dorothy Elizabeth McDonald is the daughter of Loraine Anthony McDonald and Frances Philomena Selker. A copy of this photograph was included in the Frances Philomena Selker Collection. Photographed by Vagnarelli Photo. Editing and digital restoration by Michelle M. Murosky.

Dorothy Elizabeth McDonald is my great aunt. She is the sister of Mary Eugenia McDonald my paternal grandmother.

Arthur & Harry A. Murosky - 1925

Arthur Murosky and Harry A. Murosky photographed in Forest City, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania in 1925. Arthur and Harry A. were the sons of Helen Tillie Bukowski and Anthony Harry Murosky, Jr. When photographed Arthur would have been 6 years old and Harry would have been 4 years old. 

Over the years the Anthony, Helen and the children made several trips from Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania to Forest City, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. Anthony Harry Murosky, Jr. was born in Forest City, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. His parents and siblings eventually relocated to Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania.

From the Helen Tillie Bukowski Collection. Helen recorded the names, date and location on the photograph. Photographer Unknown. Editing and digital restoration by Michelle M. Murosky.

Anthony Harry Murosky, Jr. and Helen Tillie Bukowski are my great grandparents. Their son Arthur Murosky is my paternal grandfather. Their son Harry A. Murosky is my great uncle. 

Dorothy Elizabeth McDonald

A formal portrait of Dorothy Elizabeth McDonald.


Dorothy Elizabeth McDonald the daughter of Loraine Anthony McDonald and Frances Philomena Selker was born in Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania. A copy of this photograph was included in the Frances Philomena Selker Collection. Photographer Unknown. Editing and digital restoration by Michelle M. Murosky.

Dorothy Elizabeth McDonald is my great aunt. She is the sister of Mary Eugenia McDonald my paternal grandmother.

Dorothy Elizabeth McDonald - Childhood Portrait

Dorothy Elizabeth McDonald. The back of the photograph is dated November 1948. She would have been around 14 in this photograph.

Dorothy Elizabeth McDonald the daughter of Loraine Anthony McDonald and Frances Philomena Selker was born in Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania. A copy of this photograph was included in the Frances Philomena Selker Collection. Photographer Unknown. Editing and digital restoration by Michelle M. Murosky.

Dorothy Elizabeth McDonald is my great aunt. She is the sister of Mary Eugenia McDonald my paternal grandmother.

Family Photo: Loraine Anthony McDonald & Frances Philomena Selker

Loraine Anthony McDonald & Frances Philomena Selker photographed together.

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. 

Family Photo: Marian Elaine Murosky

Marian Elaine Murosky my my grandfathers beautiful sister photographed in the 1952. This was her senior portrait.

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

Marian Elaine Murosky is my great aunt. She is the sister of my paternal grandfather Arthur Murosky.

Holy Rosary School Class of 1935

A photograph showcasing the Holy Rosary School 1935 graduation class. Holy Rosary School was located in Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania at 504 E. 27th Street. The school, part of the Roman Catholic Diocese, closed spring of 2012.

My paternal grandfather Arthur Murosky attended Holy Rosary School. He is the tallest boy in the center of the back row. 

Holy Rosary School Class of 1935

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

Arthur Murosky is my paternal grandfather.

Anthony Harry Murosky, Jr. Family - 1933

The family of Anthony Harry Murosky. Jr. and Helen Tillie Bukowski photographed in 1933.

 Back (L-R): Anthony Harry Murosky, Jr., Helen Tillie Bukowski, Arthur Murosky 

Front (L-R): Harry Anthony Murosky, Edward V. Murosky, Rita Ann Murosky

From the Helen Tillie Bukowski Collection. Helen likely recorded the date on the photograph. Photographer Unknown. Editing and digital restoration by Michelle M. Murosky.

Anthony Harry Murosky, Jr. and Helen Tillie Bukowski are my great grandparents. Their son Arthur Murosky is my paternal grandfather. 

Family Photo: Margaret Murosky & Irene Chanis - 1920's

Margaret Murosky photographed with her daughter Irene Chanis in the 1920's. Margaret Murosky was born June 15, 1897 in Forest City, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. Margaret married Lithuanian immigrant John Chanis in 1914. Their daughter Irene Chanis was born 1920 in Forest City, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania.

In the early 1920's the family was living in Forest City, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. Margaret's parents and siblings were also living in Forest City, The 1930 United States Federal Census recorded the family living in Edwardsville, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

This photograph may have been taken in Forest City, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. Margaret's brother Anthony Harry Murosky, Jr. traveled with his wife and children to Forest City from Erie, Erie County Pennsylvania several times in the 1920's. Anthony's wife Helen had several photographs in her collection from those trips. This photograph may also have been taken on one of those trips.

Margaret Murosky & Irene Chanis

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

Margaret Murosky is my 2nd great aunt. She is the sister of Anthony Harry Murosky, Jr. my great grandfather. His son Arthur is my paternal grandfather. Margaret's daughter Irene Chanis is my 1st cousins 2x removed. 

References: 

1. Naturalization Petitions of the U.S. Circuit and District Courts of the Middle District of Pennsylvania, 1906-1930, Record for John Chanis 
2. Ancestry.com. 1920 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2010. Images reproduced by FamilySearch. Year: 1920; Census Place: Forest City Ward 1, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1655; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 68; Image: 226. Record for John Chanis.
3. Ancestry.com. 1930 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2002. Year: 1930; Census Place: Edwardsville, Luzerne, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2066; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 0031; Image: 883.0; FHL microfilm: 2341800. Record for John Chanis.