Josephine J. Sobacz

1898–1978 · Female · died at 80

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Konstancja Popilownadied bef. 1917Mother Antoni Subacewskidied bef. 1917Father

Josephine J. Sobacz1898–1978John Frank Milewski1892–1940Husband

Edward Milewski1921–1981Son

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The Milewskis, from Zarnowo to Manayunk and Harrison, 1894 to 1981

Biography

Josephine Sobacz married John Milewski in Philadelphia in 1917, raised four children in Manayunk and Harrison, New Jersey, and was widowed in the 1940s.

Philadelphia and Harrison

Josephine was born on May 25, 1898, in Poland, according to her husband's 1926 naturalization petition; the 1940 census gives Lithuania. When she and John applied for their marriage license in Philadelphia on February 14, 1917, she signed as Juzefa (Józefa) Subacewska, gave her birthday as May 25, 1895, in Russia, and named her parents as Anthony Subacewski and Kostancia, born Popiłowna; both were already dead (marriage license). Her maiden name appears as Sobacz in her son Edward's Social Security claim, as Subacz in her obituary and as Subacewska in the Philadelphia marriage index for 1917, the year she married John Frank Milewski (marriage index; Social Security claim). In January 1920 she was 23 and living with John and a baby son on Roxborough Avenue in Manayunk (1920 census).

**1920 U.S. census, Philadelphia Ward 21, ED 511, sheet 1B: John F. and Josephine J. Milewski and their infant son**
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**Philadelphia marriage license application, 14 Feb 1917: John Milewski and Juzefa (Josephine) Subacewska, with the names of both sets of parents**
1917-02-14
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Likely About this evidence

Her birth year is unresolved: her husband's petition gives 1898 and Poland, her own 1917 marriage license 1895 and Russia; both give May 25. The license names her parents.

The family moved to Harrison, New Jersey, by 1935. In 1940 she was living at 409 William Street with John and their four children and working part of the week in a cotton mill (1940 census). By 1950 she was widowed and living at 214 South Fifth Street, Harrison, with her youngest son (1950 census).

**1940 U.S. census, Harrison, Hudson Co., N.J., ED 9-107, sheet 7A: the Milewski household**
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**1950 U.S. census, Harrison, Hudson Co., N.J., ED 9-26: Josephine J. Milewski and son**
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Confirmed About this evidence

Her children are not named here.

Remembered

Josephine died on October 29, 1978, in Andover, Sussex County. Her death notice in the Star-Ledger calls her "beloved wife of the late John", formerly of Harrison, and mother of four, with eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The notice announced her funeral from the Piasecki Funeral Home in Harrison, a Mass at Holy Cross Church and interment in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington (Star-Ledger, 1 Nov 1978).

**The Star-Ledger (Newark), 1 Nov 1978, p. 34, death notices: Milewski, Josephine (nee Subacz)**
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Confirmed About this evidence

The place of death, Andover, is from the state death index; the notice gives the arrangements for her funeral.

Timeline of the public record (5 entries)

When	What the record shows	How sure
14 February 1917	Applies with John Milewski for a Philadelphia marriage license, naming her late parents. Philadelphia marriage license application, John Milewski and Juzefa Subacewska, sworn 14 Feb 1917	Confirmed
1920	Roxborough Avenue, Manayunk, with John and a baby son. 1920 U.S. census, Philadelphia Ward 21, ED 511, sheet 1B	Confirmed
1940	Working in a cotton mill; living in Harrison. 1940 U.S. census, Harrison, Hudson Co., N.J., ED 9-107, sheet 7A	Confirmed
1950	Widowed; 214 South Fifth Street, Harrison. 1950 U.S. census, Harrison, Hudson Co., N.J., ED 9-26	Confirmed
29 October 1978	Dies in Andover, N.J.; interment announced at Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. New Jersey death index and Social Security Death Index: Josephine Milewski, died October 1978, Andover, Sussex Co., N.J.; Death notice of Josephine Milewski (nee Subacz), The Star-Ledger (Newark), 1 Nov 1978, p. 34	Confirmed

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Parents

Mother: Konstancja Popilowna died bef. 1917
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Father: Antoni Subacewski died bef. 1917
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Husband: John Frank Milewski 1892–1940
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Son: Edward Milewski 1921–1981
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Life events

Born	25 May 1898, Poland Likely evidence: show why The evidence note for this conclusion names a relative who may be living, so it is shown only in the family area. What the labels mean (the family tree records 25 MAY 1898, Lithuania) Image: Pennsylvania, U.S., Federal Naturalization Records, 1795-1945 · Image: 1940 United States Federal Census · Image: 1920 United States Federal Census
Died	29 Oct 1978, Andover, Sussex, New Jersey Confirmed evidence: show why Why: The Star-Ledger's death notice of November 1, 1978 records Josephine (nee Subacz) Milewski, formerly of Harrison, died October 29, 1978, "beloved wife of the late John", mother of Edward of Irvington; the state death index places the death at Andover. Records: The Star-Ledger (Newark), 1 Nov 1978, p. 34: Milewski, Josephine (nee Subacz), died 29 Oct 1978 (view at Newspapers.com) New Jersey death index and Social Security Death Index: Josephine Milewski, died October 1978, Andover, Sussex Co., N.J. (view at Ancestry.com) Review: assessed 10-16-2026; evidence: Image examined; Index or transcription examined. What the labels mean (the family tree records 29 OCT 1978, Andover, Sussex, New Jersey, USA) Image: New Jersey, U.S., Death Index, 1848-1878, 1901-2017
Also recorded as	Josephine Milewski
Arrival	1911
Marriage	1917, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, with John Frank Milewski 1892–1940
Residence	Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife, 1920, Philadelphia Ward 21, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA Image: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1999 · Image: 1950 United States Federal Census
Residence	Relation to Head of House: R; Occupation: Laborer, 1929
Residence	1935, Harrison, Hudson, New Jersey
Residence	14 AUG 1937, Jersey City, New Jersey, USA
Residence	Occupation: Hang Wire; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife, 1940, Harrison, Hudson, New Jersey, USA
Residence	Occupation: Machine Operator; Relation to Head of House: Head; Marital Status: Widowed, 1950, Harrison, Hudson, New Jersey, USA
Residence	BEF 1951, New Jersey
Residence	7 SEP 1955, Harrison, Hudson Cty, New Jersey
Burial	Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington, Bergen, New Jersey, USA
Residence	Harrison, Hudson, New Jersey
Residence	Harrison, New Jersey

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The Star-Ledger (Newark), 1 Nov 1978, p. 34, death notices: Milewski, Josephine (nee Subacz)1978-11-01 · page image

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New Jersey, U.S., Newspapers.com™ Stories and Events Index, 1800's-current Newspaper or record reference; read it at the archive or publisher.
The Star-Ledger (Newark), 1 Nov 1978, p. 34: Milewski, Josephine (nee Subacz), died 29 Oct 1978 Newspaper or record reference; read it at the archive or publisher.
U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current Newspaper or record reference; read it at the archive or publisher.

Record images

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Sources

Ancestry Family Tree Family histories and trees Citation only Birth, Death
Ancestry Family Tree
Pennsylvania, U.S., Federal Naturalization Records, 1795-1945 Passenger lists and passports Viewable scan Birth, Event, Naturalization
The National Archives in Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Record Group Title: Records of District Courts…
U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014 Birth, marriage and death records Citation only Birth, Death, Residence
Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
New Jersey, U.S., Marriage Index, 1901-2016 Birth, marriage and death records Viewable scan Birth, Death, Marriage
New Jersey State Archives; Trenton, New Jersey; Marriage Indexes; Index Type: Bride; Year Range: 1979; Surna…
Pennsylvania, U.S., Marriages, 1852-1968 Birth, marriage and death records Citation only Marriage
1920 United States Federal Census Census Viewable scan Birth, Event, Residence
Year: 1920; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 21, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1617; Page: 1B; Enume…
U.S., City Directories, 1822-1999 Directories and public records Viewable scan Residence
Newark, New Jersey, City Directory, 1929
New Jersey, U.S., Newspapers.com™ Stories and Events Index, 1800's-current Newspapers Citation only Residence
The Jersey Journal; Publication Date: 14 Aug 1937; Publication Place: Jersey City, New Jersey, USA; URL: htt…
1940 United States Federal Census Census Viewable scan Birth, Residence
Year: 1940; Census Place: Harrison, Hudson, New Jersey; Roll: m-t0627-02348; Page: 7A; Enumeration District:…
1950 United States Federal Census Census Viewable scan Birth, Residence
National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year:…
U.S., Korean War Era Draft Cards, 1948-1959 Military Citation only Residence
National Archives at St. Louis; St Louis, MO, USA; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 19…
The Star-Ledger (Newark, New Jersey) Other documents Citation only Death
1 Nov 1978, p. 34, Milewski, Josephine (nee Subacz)
U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current Newspapers Citation only Burial, Death, Residence
The Star-Ledger; Publication Date: 1 Nov 1978; Publication Place: Newark, New Jersey, USA; URL: https://www.…
Pennsylvania, U.S., Marriages, 1852-1968 Birth, marriage and death records Citation only
The Star-Ledger (Newark, New Jersey) Other documents Citation only Burial
1 Nov 1978, p. 34
U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 Birth, marriage and death records Citation only

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