Mykolas Daukša (1861-bef1920)

Michael Dauksha resided in Centralia, Pennsylvania with his wife Helen. They had 13 children, a number of which died young. By 1910, Michael was the proprietor of a saloon in Centralia.

1900 Census
Michael's family appeared as follows in the 1900 census of Conyngham Township, Columbia, Pennsylvania: Michael reported his occupation as coal miner. Helen reported that she was the mother of 11 children, 8 of which were still living.
 * Michael Darwis 38
 * Ellen Darwis 38
 * Joe Darwis 11
 * Anna Darwis 10
 * John Darwis 9
 * Chas Darwis 6
 * Bridget Darwis 5
 * Katie Darwis 4
 * Frank Darwis 1

1910 Census
Michael's family appeared as follows in the 1910 census of Centralia, Columbia County, Pennsylvania: Helen reported that she was the mother of 11 children, 8 of which were still living.
 * Michael Douse 49
 * Helen Douse 45 (wife)
 * Joseph Douse 21 (son)
 * Bridget Douse 14 (daughter)
 * Charles Douse 16 (son)
 * John Douse 19 (son)
 * Frank Douse 12 (son)
 * Thomas Douse 7 (son)
 * Peter Puthus 26 (border)
 * Adam Puthus 27 (border)
 * Peter Putuski 19 (border)
 * Joseph Stavlitch 21 (border)

1930 Census
Michael had died prior to 1930, as his wife Helen reports being a widow. Helen resided with her sons Joseph, Charles & Thomas, all three of which reported their occupation as coal miner. The household was listed as follows:
 * Helen Dause 65
 * John Dause 38
 * Charley Dause 36
 * Thomas Dause 27