c. 1858 -1942
Rose S. Ray Moryck was the mother of Brenda Moryck. Rose was one of the first colored teachers and principals in NJ, according to her obituary in the New York Age. She hasn’t been found in the Board of Education Reports for Newark, so where Rose taught is a mystery.
In Newark, Rose was treasurer of St. Philips Church and the Phyllis Wheatley Literary Society. She was the Board of the YWCA and Phyllis Wheatley Home and on the Women’s Committee of the Essex County Urban League.
Rose married John Moryck, a saloon keeper, on May 22, 1888 in Newark.
Rose was a Newark resident at least since age 2, born to Mr and Mrs. Adam Bennet Ray. Early censuses listed her as “Sarah S. Ray”. Rose moved to New York around 1935, and died there.
Bibliography
“Mrs. John W. Moryck Dies Here.” New York Age Jan 24, 1942
“Mrs. Rose S. Moryck” Newark News Jan 19, 1942, pg. 21
NJ Marriage Records
Census records