Also found it spelled as Wislocki, Wisylocki and Wislosky. Later, the spelling was changed to Weleski. Born between 1865 to 1874. Date of birth varies according to different records. Immigrated from Austria to the Port of New York on June 17th, 1895 aboard the ship "Fulda" with a son Andrezy (Andrzej) age 7 yrs old. Destination according to the ship record was "Philadelphia". Age of Eva listed on the ship record was 30 yrs old.
I was not able to find Eva in the 1900 or 1910 Census Records. But I did fine her son Andrzej (Andrew). He was an inmate at Eastern State Penitentiary and his age was listed as being 22 yrs old.
In 1920, Eva was listed as being 47 yrs old and living on 166 Roxborough Avenue located in the Manayunk section of Philadelphia. This Census record listed her as being a "Widow". Also listed in the household were Samuel (22 yrs), Anna (20 yrs), John (direct descendant) (16 yrs), Julia (14 yrs) and her married daughter Mary Lowry (18 yrs) and Mary's husband John Lowry (19 yrs). Occupations listed; Samuel (Piercer in Woolen Mill), Anna (Twister in Woolen Mill), John (Laborer in Woolen Mill) and John Lowry (Driver at a grocery store).
It was not until recently I discovered the name of Eva's husband from a Mortuary Notice placed in the newspaper upon Eva's death in 1932. Her husband's name was Lewis (Ludwig) Wisloski and from the information I was able to gather, Lewis immigrated to America in 1890 from Austria. I have been able to count two brothers and a possible third brother. Names were Sylvester (immigration year 1890) and Stephen (immigration year 1897). The questionable third brother was named John (immigration year 1904).
I also want to note at this time that I came across a ship record of another Eva Wisloski dated July 26th, 1905 who was 19 yrs old and immigrated aboard the ship "Merion" from Liverpool, England to the Port of New York. However, Eva travelled from Austria to England before boarding this ship. (Exact town where Eva came from is listed on the ship's record.) Of interest, destination listed on the ship record for Eva was "brother, Sylvester Wisloski, Cresson Street residence in Manayunk. I believe that this particular Eva Wisloski later married Peter Bednarski.
For years, we thought this particular Eva Wisloski was a daughter of Eva & Lewis Wisloski (or at least Lewis Wisloski from a previous marriage) but actually Eva Wisloski Bednarski was a sister to Lewis Wisloski. It should also be noted that the 1910 Census Records did list a Sylvester Wisloski as residing in Manayunk.
In the 1930 Census Records, Eva was listed as being 58 yrs old. She still resided on Roxborough Avenue and it still listed her as being from Austria but this time it listed that she spoke both Russian and Polish. Also listed in the household were Andrew (38 yrs), Samuel (32 yrs), John (24 yrs), John's wife, Marie (23 yrs) and daughter, Lillian (1 yr). Occupations listed; Andrew (Dryer in Woolen Mill), Samuel (Flagman at RailRoad) and John (Chauffeur).
Mortuary Notice
Wisloski-July 11, 1932, Eva, wife of the late Lewis Wisloski, (nee Dolhanceyk). Relatives and friends are invited to the funeral, Fri. 8:30 AM, residence, 166 Roxborough Avenue, Manayunk. Solemn Requiem Mass, St. John the Baptist Church, 10 AM. INT. Westminster Cem.
Please view burial plot information under previous posted link, http://ajourneyintothepast.blogspot.com/2006/02/westminster-cemetery-wisloski-family.html and photograph of the Roxborough house, http://ajourneyintothepast.blogspot.com/2006/03/166-roxborough-avenue.html
Some other information found "via" World War I" draft records.
The exact birth date of Andrew who was born in Austria and immigrated with his mother, Eva in 1895 was listed as December 11th, 1887. Samuel, second born son of Eva & Lewis Wisloski, who was born in Philadelphia was listed as June 1st, 1898.
Sylvester Wisloski's Census information will be posted at a later date.
All other Census information and ship documents on Eva Wisloski and Eva Wisloski Bednarski will also be posted at a later date.
I have not began any research of this date on the other brothers of Lewis Wisloski.
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