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Ms. Victoria Rozelle, of Hudson, Michigan (USA), turned 111 y.o. on c. 17 May 2024.

She was born in Wizna, Poland.

Happy 111th Birthday!

 

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I have to correct my other post, but I have confirmation of the 17 May 1913 date here https://www.today.com/series/today-celebrates/11-st-patrick-s-day-babies-all-ages-celebrate-their-t81076  

 

But it says she was born in Poland. The 1920 and all subsequent census records indicate her birth in New York, but this makes sense given I cannot locate her birth record in New York (some of her younger siblings have birth records in the USA)


   
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Here is my full research on her, starting from present day to the past:

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Current public records indicate that a Victoria Rozelle, born in "Jun 1913" (sometimes these are off), resides in Hudson, MI and is associated with her son and his daughter. Searching past census records, we find a "Victoria A Rogelle", age 36, born in New York, living in Hudson, Michigan in the 1950 census. Similarly, the 1940 census yields a "Victoria A Rozelle", age 26, born in New York, living in Hudson, Michigan. Searching for marriages between a "Lewis Rozelle" and a "Victoria", we find a "Victoria Ann Morgan", daughter of Joe Morgan and Stella Morres, marrying Lewis Curtis Rozelle on 2 Jan 1935 in Hudson, Michigan. Searching obituaries for a "Victoria Rozelle", we find several obituaries of siblings that mention a Victoria Rozelle of Hudson, Michigan. These confirm her name at birth was some variant of "Moczarski". Searching for previous records in New York under that name, we locate the 1920 census return, with a "Victoria Mokeski", age 7, born in New York, in Syracuse, New York with her parents Joseph and Stella Mokeski. Using the information in the 2016 article, we can locate her immigration document and place of origin in Poland. Finally, searching for a record in Poland, we find a match in Wizna, Poland, confirming a 1913 birth.

2020 inclusion in list of supposed "dead" voters in Michigan

2016 sister Phyllis Cartwright's obituary:

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Phyllis E. Cartwright, of St. Johns, died Sunday, June 12, 2016 at the age of 93. She was born May 26, 1923 in Jackson, MI the daughter of Joseph and Stella (Chmielwska) Moczarski. Phyllis enjoyed fishing, bowling, playing bingo and loved spending time with her family. In her younger years she liked going to dances.  On May 23, 1942 she married William Cartwright and he preceded her in death in August 2006. She was also predeceased by four sisters and five brothers. Surviving is one son, Joseph (Karen) Cartwright of Jackson, MI; two daughters, Wanda Hill and fiancée Bill Wilson of Jackson, TN and Charlotte (John) Jolly of Falmouth, MI; nine grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren and one sister, Victoria Rozelle of Hudson, MI

2016 mention of her: 

Victoria Rozelle

Birthday: 5-17-1913 (103 years old)

"She was born in Poland and, along with her parents, immigrated through Ellis Island in 1914. She still lives on her own, has a Chihuahua named DJ, and lives to go to the casinos."

2014 brother Felix's obituary

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MOCZARSKI, FELIX Of Grass Lake, passed away at home under the care of his family on Thursday, November 20, 2014 at the age of 85. He is survived by his sisters, Victoria Rozelle of Hudson, MI and Phyllis Cartwright of St. Johns, MI as well as numerous nieces, nephews and loving family members. Felix was one of thirteen children born to Joseph and Stella (Chmelewski) in Jackson on May 8, 1929. He retired from GM after thirty years of service. Felix enjoyed the outdoors, working on his farm and spending time with family. Services honoring him will be held at the funeral home on Monday, November 24, 2014 at 1:00PM with Father Kurian Kollapallil officiating. The family will receive friends for visitation on Sunday from 4 until 6PM, followed by a Rosary service. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Allegiance Hospice.

1988 husband Lewis' obituary

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Lewis Curtis Rozelle, age 77 years, of 113 Jay Street, Hudson, passed away Sunday, July 31, 1988, in Bixby Hospital, Adrian after a short illness.
He was born September 26, 1910, in Pittsford Township, Hillsdale County, Michigan, the son of Ira Curtis and Alma Tena (Boley) Rozelle. He lived most of his life in the Hudson area until moving to Mesa, Arizona, 19 years ago, returning to Hudson recently. He attended Hudson area schools.
Mr. Rozelle was manager of the former Kreible Feedmill in Hudson for 35 years before his retirement when the mill closed.
He married the former Victoria A. Moczarski on January 2, 1935 at Hudson. She survives. He is also survived by one daughter, Mrs. Fred (Charlene) King of West Liberty, Iowa; by two sons Rex Rozelle of Hudson and Lewis Junior Rozelle of Prudenville, Michigan; by eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; five sisters, Mrs. Ruth Aldrich of Hudson, Mrs. Paul (Emily) Adams of Addison, Mrs. Leo Mae Frantom of Hudson, Mrs. Marjorie Riddle of Gilbert, Arizona, and Miss Marian Joyce Rozelle of Tecumseh, and by three brothers, Donald L. Rozelle of Hudson, Charles R. Rozelle of Casa Grande, Arizona, and Ira Junior Rozelle of Vandercook Lake, Michigan. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother in infancy and by one sister, Mrs. Gladys Irene Dear.

1950 census record

Household Members (Name)AgeRelationship
Lewis C Rogelle39Head
Victoria A Rogelle36Wife
Rex D Rogelle14Son
Lewis J Rogelle11Son
Charlene A Rogelle8Daughter

1940 census:

Household Members (Name)AgeRelationship
Louis C Rozelle28Head
Victoria A Rozelle26Wife
Rex D Rozelle5Son
Louis C Rozelle2Son

1935 marriage record:

NameVictoria Anna Morgan
GenderFemale
RaceWhite
Age21
Birth Dateabt 1914
Birth PlaceNew York
Marriage License PlaceHillsdale
Marriage Date2 Jan 1935
Marriage PlaceHudson, Lenawee, Michigan, USA
Residence PlaceHudson, Michigan
FatherJoe Morgan
MotherStella Morres
SpouseLewis Curtis Rozelle

1920 census record:

Household Members (Name)AgeRelationship
Joseph Mokeski29Head
Stella Mokeski29Wife
Victoria Mokeski7Daughter
Stanley Mokeski5Son
Mary Mokeski3Daughter
Chester Mokeski2Son
Regana Mokeski0Daughter

 

1914 immigration record:

NameWiktorya Mocarska
GenderFemale
Ethnicity/ NationalityPolish
Marital StatusSingle
Age8/12
Birth Dateabt 1913
Birth PlaceRussia
Other Birth PlaceWizna
Last Known ResidenceWirna, Russia
Departure PortAntwerp, Belgium
Arrival Date9 Apr 1914
Arrival PortNew York, New York, USA
Residence PlaceRussia
Final DestinationSyracuse, New York
Money in Possession25
Person in Old CountryKonstanty Mocarska
Person in Old Country ResidenceNeyki Lonza
Person in USJosef Mocarska
Person in US RelationshipHusband
SpouseJosef Mocarska
Ship NameKroonland

This matches the name (Wiktorya = Victoria, Mocarska = Moczarski), location of origin (Wizna is in Łomża County, Podlaskie Voivodeship, Poland), final destination (they are next recorded in the 1920 census), as well as family (she is recorded with "Stefania Mocarska", Stella is a not uncommon Americanization of Stefania), and as having a "Josef Mocarska" in the US (her father)

Geneteka search extract:

This matches the location reported in the US document (Wizna), as well as the parents names; Jozef Mocarska & Stefania Chmielewska (her maiden name mentioned in sister's obit, among other documents for siblings). There is no specific birth date mentioned, but it is given as act 116. There are 282 total acts for the year 1913 in Wizna, which puts it at about 41%, which fits very well with a May birth (5/12 = 41%). 

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Happy Birthday Mrs. Rozelle


   
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She has now been validated by the GRG. 


   
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Happy 111th birthday to her! 🙂


   
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