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Source: History Morris County New Jersey, Volume II, Lewis Publishing Co., 1914

Charles KOSKA, who has been connected with the KAUFMAN store of Rockaway, Morris county, New Jersey, since 1879, was born in Dantzic, Germany, November 28, 1853. He is a son of Charles and Julia KOSKA, who lived and died in Germany, and their other sons were: Reinhold, of East Saginaw, Michigan; August, a resident of California; Ernest, who lives in Germany; Franz, deceased.

Charles KOSKA was educated in Germany, and came to the United States I July, 1871. He at once proceeded to Newark, New Jersey, where he found a position in a clothing store, and remained there for some time. He removed to Rockaway, Morris county, in September, 1879, and has since been a resident of that township and fully identified with its interests. In 1893, Mr. KOSKA was elected collector and treasurer of the borough of Rockaway, being the first one to fill the office after the incorporation of the borough. He was re-elected to the same office on the Citizens’ ticket. In 1895-6-7 he collected all taxes on the duplicate, leaving no balance. Of many sided ability, Mr. KOSKA has also made his mark in the field of journalism, and has been correspondent for the Newark News for the past ten years.

Transcribed by John Cresseveur (1949-2003)

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