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McCloskey - McClosky originally Miecznikowski in Monson, MA, Norwich, CT and FL

congoround — 2013-10-16 11:16:11Z

I am looking for relatives, past and present for my McCloskey family. This is what I have:

-My Great-Great Aunt Viola Bednarski was married to Leo Miecznikowski (Miecznikoski). They arrived from Russia/Poland in 1901.
-They had four children, Burnes?, Lena, Francis (Frank) and Bronistan? and lived in Monson, MA from arrival until about 1923.
-The 1910 census shows the last name Miecznikowski
- By the 1920 census, the last name was listed McCluskey
-Leo and Viola moved to Norwich, CT in 1923 and were listed as McCloskey with their address

- Leo (Leonard) was born abt 1880 in Rus/Pol and died in Norwich, CT on Aug 16 1967
-Viola was born Jul 4 1880 in Rus/Pol and died in Winter Park, FL on Jan 12 1979
- I have no info on Burnes other than the 1910 census - born abt 1903 in MA
- I have no info on Lena other than the 1910 census - born abt 1905 in NJ
- Frank was born Apr 19, 1907 in Monson, MA. He was the GM of Ringling Bro. Circus in the late 50's and was part owner of the Clyde Beatty Cole Bro. Circus until his death Nov 8 1979 in Winter Park, FL HIs last name has been seen as McCloskey and McClosky
- I have no info on Bronistan other than the 1910 census - born abt 1909 in MA

Any info on the people I have mentioned above would be very helpful! I can't find any obituaries for Leo, Viola or Frank to help me further search for family members. I did read in an article that Ned Toth was the nephew of Frank McCloskey and took over the Clyde Beatty Circus.

Thanks!

Re: Michael MCCLOSKEY and Helen MCCLOSKEY

Pattymac48 — 2012-05-23 20:35:03Z

Hi Cheryl,
Your tree information has helped me a lot.
I started my search about 15 years ago before Ancestry had very much information. My mothers brother William Ishmael told me they were from Blossburg/Morris Run, PA so I started looking there but my grandmother, Helen's sister had Americanized her name and had been know as Carrie Brown. So I didn't find anything. My biggest break came when I found their sister Theresa's marriage certificate to Louis Lenki in Chicago. I also found Cora's social security info. There I found their parents were Joseph Katlewski and Mary Machelski. Then I wrote for church records from Blossburg. That's when I found out my grandmothers name was Victoria. Born Dec.11, 1885. This birthdate matched Carries.
My uncle and my mom had told me the sisters name were Helen, Theresa, Ann/Anna, Cora/Coco. This all matched the few records I was finding, such as the passengers list in 1883
I do have pictures of the sisters. Including Helen I believe. They were in Chicago for some sort of celebration for Theresa. Around 1949?
I will try to send them to you.
I'm just learning how to use Ancestry so it would be easier for me to send via email.
Thanks Pat McPherson.
pattymac48@yahoo.com

Re: Michael MCCLOSKEY and Helen MCCLOSKEY

chuffman55 — 2012-05-21 19:55:31Z

Hi!
Yes, I have found out quite a lot, although NOT where, exactly, they came from in Poland. You can look at my tree, which is public: Cheryl Huffman

I would love to know more about your Great Aunt, and I'd be especially interested in pictures. My grandmother was Marion Victoria McCloskey WEARMOUTH, one of the younger of Helen's children. I've never seen any pictures of any of the other McCloskeys or the Katlewskis.

I found some good information about their time in Tioga County from www.joycetice.com. This is a website about two counties in PA and one in NY. Helen's brothers - Louis Benjamin and Theodore - moved north into New York eventually. Not sure about Floyd.

I'd love to connect and share more information.

Cheryl WEARMOUTH Huffman

Re: Michael MCCLOSKEY and Helen MCCLOSKEY

Pattymac48 — 2012-05-21 13:14:46Z

Have you found out any more about Helen and Michael? Helen is my grandmothers sister Carrie Brown Ishmael. (Victoria Katlewski)
I'm trying to trace the Katlewski line.
Thank you

McClosky in Montreal

mdtadmin — 2012-03-13 02:43:53Z

Hello,

My g-grandmother was Delia McClosky, who
lived in Montreal. Her parents were
Archibald McClosky and Mary Scally/Skelly. I
have some info on Delia's siblings, but not
much.

I would very much appreciate any info that
anyone has on McClosky in Montreal.

-- Mary D. Taffet
mdtaffet@twcny.rr.com
http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/t/a/f/Mary-D-Taffet/

Owen McClosky around Phila., PA in the 1st half of the 1900's

stmcwill — 2008-09-19 19:57:38Z

I'm looking for info to tie to my grandparents, Ella Dolores McClosky (McClousky? McClusky?) and Thomas John McWilliams. Ella's father was Owen McClosky, and we believe his wife was Catherine Peters. Any info would be much appreciated.

Margaret McCloskey married Patrick McManus

debbiejacobsen_1 — 2008-03-21 05:23:17Z

Looking for info about Margaret McClosky b. abt 1831 in Co. Fermanagh. Immigrated to NY 1861. Married 1869? Moved to Virginia, then Pennsylvania. Homesteaded in Greeley County Nebraska in 1878. Children include Mary Ann, Maggie, James, Kitty. Margaret McCloskey 1833.
Her husband Patrick McManus b. abt 1821 in IRE. Died 1888 in Nebraska.
Margaret's sister Anna / Annie immigrated to NY abt1871. Never married. Worked as a maid in NY and NJ. REtired to Nebraska to live with older sister. Died abt 1931.

Mikalauskas - McCloskey

CyndyWest53 — 2007-08-18 13:12:59Z

My grandfather came from Oblyetas, Lithuania (spelling?)
He changed his name to McCloskey in America in the 30's.
I am interested in learning if I can find his year/ship he came. I have his alien registration card and what appears to be a copy of a Lithuanian birth record. Any ideas?

McClosky In Wisconsin

MaggieDel — 2007-07-07 03:56:52Z

I'm interested in finding anyone doing research on Mary Hogan McClosky Boyle(born Kings County Ireland) and her descendents. Her children were Mary McClosky born 1853 in Scotland, William McCloskey born in 1863 in New York and Joseph Boyle born in Wisconsin in 1969. Mary McClosky and her mother and her stepfather Henry Boyle lived in the Sun Prairie area of Wisconin. William McCloskey and his family lived in Greenbay, WI and Joseph Boyle and his family lived in Bark River, Michigan. I have some gaps in my research and I would like to exchange information if anyone is researching this family. Thanks

Re: Rosa Magdaline McClosky m. to John West (1856-1926)

2006-10-10 16:13:17Z

I believe John West was born in Fryburg, PA (Clarion County)...I'm in my office at work right now...if it turns out to be somewhere different, I'll drop you a line...thanks for helping out...I appreciate it...

Steve West

Re: Rosa Magdaline McClosky m. to John West (1856-1926)

mdtaffet — 2006-10-09 23:05:06Z

Steve,

Where did this family live?

-- Mary D. Taffet
Board Admin for McCLOSKY

Rosa Magdaline McClosky m. to John West (1856-1926)

swest43 — 2006-10-09 23:04:19Z

Rosa and John had children Marguerite, Sara, twin boys who died at birth, Dolrosa, Mary Isabelle, Veronica Grace....Rosa was my gr gr aunt...John was my gr gr uncle...Seeking information re: their descendants...Thanks much for any information that you may be able to provide...

Steve West
Athens, OH

McClosky in Canada, 1830s - Present

AlaskaMacGirl — 2006-09-30 19:17:17Z

Re: McClosky - Polish/Russian Origin in PA or NJ

2005-03-03 08:41:09Z

Hi,
Searching in that area, it seems that phonetic could help and MIKALAUSKAS would be in polish Mikolajczak ...

Please review this piece of family below ... Could be helpful to some of you .... Please note that the place of Poland we are speaking of is Magnuszewice (close to Jarocin)

Glappa, Josephine
Birth : 14 Mar 1848 Poland
Death : 24 Aug 1924 Grimes, TX, USA
Family:

Marriage: Poland
Spouse:
Mikolajczak, Jozef
Birth : 19 Mar 1840 Poland
Death : 28 Feb 1917 Anderson, Grimes, TX, USA

Children:
Mikolajczak, Pearl
Mc Closky, Victoria
McClosky, Andrew Henry
McClosky, Mark "Mox"
McClosky, Veronica Verna A.
McClosky, John Walter
McClosky, Frank Roman
McClosky, Arch Waclaus
McClosky, Stanley "Stash"

Hope it helps ...
Daniel

McCLOSKY/MIKALAUSKAS

2005-03-03 08:38:53Z

Narcissa McClosky (Steffy) Knox Co IN after 1920 census

ken_parent — 2004-12-19 15:19:47Z

John Steffy was born June 1856, Knox Co IN, the son of James H. Steffy and his second wife, variously named as Louisa Pewett/Puett and Mariah L. Tuitt. John married Narcissa McClosky 24 Nov 1886 Knox Co IN. He can be tracked through all the censuses through 1920, when he and Narcissa were living in Washington Twp. When did they die and where buried?

McClosky adopted by Camel Gosser in Pennsylvania

2004-02-07 17:30:58Z

Does anyone have record of a McClosky male baby being orphaned and then adopted by Camel Gosser and Susan Grey in 1862? His birthdate is listed as Nov. 9, 1862 in Venango, Pensylvania...If you have any info about this it would end a huge family mystery.

Mary Bridget McClusky

2002-07-23 08:05:08Z

Not sure of the spelling

MIKALAUSKAS grave seen in Pittsburgh PA

2002-07-11 01:27:40Z

a tombstone seen in the Lithuanian cemetery, Bellevue road, Pittsburgh PA, Allegheny county:

Anthony MIKALAUSKAS, 1874 - 1943, Father
Antoinette MIKALAUSKAS, 1877 - 1948, Mother

I have no other info as this is not my line.

Looking for John McClosky (?spelling)WW11 veteran

2002-06-08 16:54:09Z

Looking for John McClosky(?spell)Army or Air Force, stationed @ San Antonio,Tx. about 1943. Maybe clergy? Has a sister named Della. Looking for any remaining family if he has died.

Bernard McClosky

2002-01-06 18:16:31Z

WE HAVE A BIG FAMILY BUT I DON"T KNOW WHERE WE CAME FROM. THE FURTHEST I CAN GO IS BERNARD, MY GREAT GRANDFATHER AND I KNOW THAT HE LIVED IN MARYLAND. LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU KNOW.

Roselia McClosky m. Henry Miller

2002-01-06 18:15:39Z

Looking for information on the MCCLOSKY family.

Roselia MCCLOSKY married Henry MILLER

Daughter Mary Henrietta MILLER born 10 Dec 1878 d 06 Jan 1953

Mary Henrietta married Francis Michael BRANIFF.

Rachael McClosky

2002-01-06 18:13:46Z

Born in 1807 in Clinton,PA. Died in 1864 in Clinton, PA. Married John Rich and have only 1 child in my records---Arie Ellen Rich. Father was Issac McClosky. Want more info on Parents, Ancestors, Siblings, Etc. Contact me at forefun@home.com

Elizabeth McClosky

2002-01-06 18:13:05Z

I am searching for information on Elizabeth Mc Closky who married Frank Steffen. The place may have been in the Lycerne County PA area, most specifically Grays Run PA. They had two sons that I am aware of, Howard Francis Steffen, and William Downs Steffen. These are my paternal uncle and grandfather. I would appreciate any information that would help!!!

McClosky mystery

2002-01-06 18:12:21Z

Does anyone know anything about a Mae McClosky? She married Charles Heisley. They lived in Geauga County, OH for awhile, and had one daughter, Clara Bell there. Mae was born in 1873 and died in 1908. What is really strange is that the birth record of Geauga Co, reads "Mae Milscovsy", but my grandfather's bible says she was Mae McClosky. If anyone can give me any information on this woman, I would greatly appreciate it, or if anyone knows of a connection between Milscovsky and McClosky, I'd like to hear about that too. Thanks

Re: McClosky - Polish/Russian Origin in PA or NJ

2002-03-11 12:20:43Z

Misty - Do you know the time frame they came to the US? Or dates? Since I've made the posting I've come to beleive through my research that there is a strong possiblity of the Lithuania connection. Thanks

McClosky m. McWherter

2002-01-06 18:18:31Z

seeking infor on a McClosky who married Joseph McWherter around 1820-30

McClosky

2002-01-06 18:07:38Z

What was your husband's father's name? My grandfather had a brother who went by Togby or Tozie - and lived in New Jersey about 1906-1915 (guess). Don't know what his actual name was.

McClosky - Polish/Russian Origin in PA or NJ

2002-01-06 18:06:14Z

Looking for relatives who came from Poland/Russia in 1880-1890s - name changed to McCluskey then McCloskey. Lived in eastern and western PA. "Togby or Tozie" lived in Passiac New Jersey - John and Stella lived in Wilkes Barre. Frank and Ellen (aka Bernard (bronic) and Alexandra Skuzinski were married in Poland and came to US - Togby was Frank's brother and John and Stella are unknown relatives

Margaret McCloskey b. Ohio abt, 1814

ThomasBergin — 2002-01-06 18:04:56Z

Hello - We just added the McCloskey branch to our family. 3rd Great Grandmother was Margaret, Daughter of John (b, abt 1786 in PA) and Elizabeth ? (b. abt. 1791 in PA.). Also added 1850 census record giving these sibs for Margaret; Daniel b. 1824, Rebecca b. 1828, and David b. 1839.

Margaret McClosky m. Robert Henry Hamilton

TLPRINCE — 2002-01-06 18:17:41Z

Trying to find info on parents etc. Margaret Mc Closky born 5-22-1830 died 3-8-1911 married 6-1850 to Robert Henry Hamilton B. 10-31-1828 D. 10-1-1899. Their kids are Francis H., John B., Charles, Sarah Ann, Wm. Charles, Rebecca, Robert George, Martha Jane, Thomas James, Joseph, Ralph, Silvester, Mary Jane and Margaret Elizabeth.

Margaret McClosky of Lancaster Co. PA

phil_dennis — 2004-11-23 19:51:45Z

I am looking for info on Abraham Dennis and Margaret McCloskey. According to the
Lancaster Examiner, April 5, 1832: "on the 18th Abraham Dennis to Miss Margaret
McClosky, both of Lampeter". The 1850 Census shows an Abraham and Margaret
Dennis of Bart Twp, with Abraham being 41 years old and Margaret being 44 years of
age. Their children are listed as:
Adrian 17, Mary 15, Elizabeth 14, Abraham 11, Adam 6, and Christian 3.

Tombstone inscriptions from the Zion Reformed (formerly Pequea) cemetery in New
Providence have a Margaret Dennis 5/1/1805 - 11/22/1889 buried there, and "Family
Tradition" says that Abram Dennis left his wife. No one else from that generation with
the name of Dennis appears in the cemetary. There are NO McClosky's in the cemetary
at all.

I am trying to link their child Abraham to my g-g-grandfather Abram Dennis. The ages
of this child and that of my Abram in various census data match, but that is not "real proof".

So if anyone knows anything about this family, I'd be very grateful. I'd be willing to exchange
everything I have on Abrams descendants

McClosky - Polish/Russian Origin

FMcClosky — 2002-01-06 18:06:59Z

My husband's family came to the USA in 1910.
They also had name change to McClosky. They may have been in Pennsylvania for a short time. We know they were in New York where their third daughter was born. They lived in Virginia and W.Virginia then moved to Michigan. Any help would help. We know his mother had a sister Antonina and a brother John. Father had a brother. Don't know of any other siblings.

McClosky

FMcClosky — 2002-01-06 18:09:38Z

Diane. I have since found out that my husband's parents original name was Mikolowicz. They came to the US in 1909. The father was Mikolaj, Mother, Franciska, sisters, Sefania, Aniela and Bronislawa or Michael, Frances, Stella, Nellie and Bertha. Franciska's maiden name was Tworyk.
Do any of those names sound familier? If so, E-mail me.

McClosky

FMcClosky — 2002-01-06 18:08:09Z

Diane- My husband's father went by the name of Michael. Don't know if that was real name or not either. We think only last name was changed. He and his family were land owners and fled country before the revolution.

McClosky

L_Kelahan — 2003-03-02 20:34:00Z

I am looking for any descendants of Clint McClosky & Letitia Sortwell. Their children were Eva Marie, Theodore Clifford, Gladys & Lester. There is a Sortwell reunion being held this summer (July '03) and we would like to be sure Letitia's decendants are included. Kindly respond to my e-mail address with any knowledge of this family. Thank you.

McClosky

rmboutin — 2003-06-19 15:27:05Z

I'm looking for info on Stephen McClosky born in MA btw. 1900 and 1909. His mother was Eva Merrifield McClosky b.1886. in MA. He had a brother Stanley who died at birth in 1910.

Re: Roselia McClosky m. Henry Miller

@@Coposky@aol.com — 2003-08-06 15:57:53Z

Ladee,
Would you happen to know where Roselia and Henry Miller are buried and when they passed away.They are also the parents of Evalyn Jane Miller Wasser, my great grand mother
Thanks Diane

McClosky m. Wilbun

WendyRoberts36 — 2002-05-08 05:56:17Z

I have very limited information here to go off of.
My Great grandmother was Minnie Wilbun. I don't know if that is a nickname and I don't know if that is the correct spelling of the last name. Her mother's maiden name was McClosky.
Minnie married my great grandfather Otto Herrick. They had four children Vernon is the oldest and is still alive he is 95 or 96 years old he married Ruth ? and had no children, Lloyd died in the early 1960's or 1970's of cancer he married ? and they had no children, Wendell Gilman (my grandfather) was the third child born June 12, 1913 in Massachusetts and died December 13, 1987 in Burbank, California, he married Edith Josephine Daly b. June 11, 1905 in Massachusetts and died May 13, 1971 in Burbank, California, parents were James A. Daly born in Ireland and Mary E. Smith born in Canada, they had one child, my father, Kenneth Lee Herrick b. December 5, 1939 in Brookline, Massachusetts, the fourth son was Kenneth and he died between 6 and 12 years of age.
If you have any information on Minnie please get in contact with me. Thanks!

Robert W. McCLOSKY d, 12 Feb 1910 - Kansas City, MO

JohnWOBrien — 2002-10-23 02:51:08Z

"The Kansas City Times" (Missouri) Monday, February 14, 1910

FUNERAL NOTICES.

The funeral of Robert W. McCLOSKY, the son of Mr. and Mrs. William H. McCLOSKY, who died at the residence, 1311 East 8th, Saturday afternoon, will be held this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, from D.W. Newcomer's chapel, 2111 East 9th. Burial in Mount Washington Cemetery.

(I have no connection with this family but let me know if you do.)
neirbo

Michael MCCLOSKEY and Helen MCCLOSKEY

chuffman55 — 2004-08-09 05:26:12Z

My great grandparents Michael and Helen lived in Morris Run, PA. They emigrated from the Russian and German parts of Poland in the 1880's. Michael was a coal miner and they had 12 children. Trying to find out where and when Michael died. I know it was between 1910 and 1920 from census information. Helen and many of the children ended up in Detroit, Michigan. My grandmother was their daughter Mary. The original name was probably Michloski or Mickloski. I'd like to hear from anyone with information. Thanks

Re: McClosky - Polish/Russian Origin in PA or NJ

Silkflorals — 2004-05-21 05:07:39Z

The names in your family are similar to mine, but the PA McClosky's were not Polish as often believed, they were from Lithuania, and the name was formerly spelled Mikalauskas before coming to America...if you are related then the Polish side came from the Andrachaks who were from the Ukraine. I always teased my stepfather about being polish, but I guess the joke was on me since he was from Lithuania...I remember he had an Aunt Stella from WilkeBorro.....let'skeep in touch, I believe this is related.

Re: MIKALAUSKAS grave seen in Pittsburgh PA

Silkflorals — 2004-05-21 05:03:06Z

I wonder if Anthony was the brother of Matthew...Matthew was from Lithuania and emigrated to Pennsylvania..he died in 1900.

Re: MIKALAUSKAS grave seen in Pittsburgh PA

Silkflorals — 2004-05-21 05:01:26Z

I find that very interesting, because according to family, before coming to America, the name McClosky was spelled Mikaluskas in Lithuania......it must be an ancestor..but Pittsburgh...hmmm.. most of the Lithuanian McClosky's resided in Scranton & coaltown..the majority of them were coal miners

Re: McClosky - Polish/Russian Origin in PA or NJ

Silkflorals — 2004-05-09 05:04:35Z

My step-father Matthew James McClosky, was from the Wilkes Barre area of PA. His family came from Lithuania technically. I do not know yet if John and Stella were related to him, but I do know he had a lot of family in that part of PA and they all came from Lithuania. I do recall the name Stella from my childhood. Actually, Lithuania took turns falling under Poland and Russia rule over the years.

Re: McClosky - Polish/Russian Origin in PA or NJ

Silkflorals — 2004-05-09 05:04:35Z

I do not know the time frame but I do believe it was my stepfather's parents that emigrated so it would have been the very early 1900's or late 1800's when Edward McClosky and Helen Emily Andrachak (Andrejezak) emigrated to Pennsylvania. I may be wrong though, it could have been their parents, but I do know that Helen came from a totally different country. I will try to contact a living relative and find out.

P.S. I would be interested in any info you have on this family.

Misty

Re: McClosky - Polish/Russian Origin in PA or NJ

Silkflorals — 2004-05-09 05:04:35Z

Diane,

Somethings I forgot to mention. In Lithuania, their name was Mikolauskas. It changed to McClosky at Ellis Island. I do not know when they emigrated but I DO know that it was Matthew McClosky that emigrated, and he died in the year 1900 in Alden, Pennsylvania. And his son was born in 1891 in PA so it had to be before the 1890's.

What info have you found in your research?

Misty

McCLOSKY/MIKALAUSKAS

Silkflorals — 2004-05-09 05:04:35Z

In Lithuania, the last name was Mikalauskas, which is patronymic for the name Michael. Evidentally, one of the main ancestors had the name Michael. When they emigrated from Lithuania in the 1800's and settled in Upstate Pennsylvania, they changed the last name to McClosky.

If anyone has this same connection, please email me!! I have a Matthew Mikalauskas (McClosky) that emigrated to Pennsylvania.

Misty

Sarah McClosky

2002-01-06 18:04:04Z

We are researching Sarah who married Isaac Wm. Sparrow in Green Co., Ohio in 1870. Any clues would be most appreciated.