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John F Frana

Male 1915 - 1966  (50 years)


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  • Name John F Frana 
    Born 24 Jul 1915  N Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    • This place was called Nurschau by the Germans.
    Gender Male 
    Immigration 20 Jul 1923  Bremen, Germany Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Departure from Bremen, Germany for New York aboard the S.S. America. 
    Johann Frana (John Frana) 1923 Ship Manifest Record pg 1 of 2    		 Johann Frana (John Frana) 1923 Ship Manifest Record pg 1 of 2
    John Frana and extended family as recorded on the 1923 Ship Manifest Record pg 1 of 2
    Johann Frana (John Frana) 1923 Ship Manifest Record pg 2 of 2    		 Johann Frana (John Frana) 1923 Ship Manifest Record pg 2 of 2
    John Frana and extended family as recorded on the 1923 Ship Manifest Record pg 2 of 2
    SS Amerika    		 SS Amerika
    A pre-WWI photo. This vessel was siezed during WWI and put into service by the United States. After WWI the ship resumed passenger service for the United States Lines. At some point in time, the name changed from Amerika to America.
    Residence 18 Apr 1930  Des Plaines, Cook County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    John Frana and Family 1930 Census Enumeration    		 John Frana and Family 1930 Census Enumeration
    John Frana and family as enumerated on the 1930 Census in Des Plaines, Cook County, Illinois.

    * * * Also, Franz (a.k.a. Frank) Pytlik, who was the nephew of (John Frana + Marie) and (James Schimka + Anna Frana-Schimka). Through a careful inspection of immigration records, the relationship is revealed. Franz Pytlik traveled with John Frana and family and indicated that his relative in the U.S. was his uncle, Vaclav Sunka at 1064 Phacker Ave, Des Plaines, IL (James Schimka at 1064 Thacker Ave, Des Plaines, IL). He was leaving behind his father, also named Franz Pytlik, in Germany. Passage was paid by his Uncle. Given this information EITHER, Franz Pytlik Sr. was married to another Frana who was a sibling of John Frana and Anna Frana-Schimka OR Franz Pytlik Sr. was married to a sister of James Schimka Sr. If the latter is true then some minor modifications to fix the family relationship are needed.

    04 June 2013: Following up from the statements made earlier, I was contacted by a cousin who is a descendant of Franz (Frank) Pytlik. The relationship was pointed out to me with the following information: The Frank Pytlik who traveled to the U.S. with his aunt and uncle was the son of Franz Pytlik and Johanna Frana. Johanna was a sibling of John Frana with ID Number I161 and Anna Frana with ID Number I224 in this database.
    Residence 9 Apr 1940  1156 Des Plaines Avenue, Des Plaines, Cook County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  [4] 
    John Frana Jr. family, 1940 Census, Cook County, Illinois; John Frana Sr.    		 John Frana Jr. family, 1940 Census, Cook County, Illinois; John Frana Sr.
    Died 8 Jun 1966  Des Plaines, Cook County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    Buried 11 Jun 1966  Ridgewood Cemetery, Des Plaines, Cook County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    Person ID I164  Schimka Family Tree
    Last Modified 4 Jun 2013 

    Father Johann Frana,   b. 2 Apr 1876, Ostro Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Mother Maria,   b. Abt 1877, Bukov Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Married 12 Feb 1899  N Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • Source is from the Petition for Citizenship of John Frana Sr. Note: The town name given on the Petition of Naturalization is a variation of the word, N
    Family ID F110  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Mabel A Volberding,   b. 11 Apr 1916, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 3 Nov 2001, Des Plaines, Cook County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 85 years) 
    Family ID F1114  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 24 Jul 1915 - N Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 18 Apr 1930 - Des Plaines, Cook County, Illinois Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 9 Apr 1940 - 1156 Des Plaines Avenue, Des Plaines, Cook County, Illinois Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 8 Jun 1966 - Des Plaines, Cook County, Illinois Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - 11 Jun 1966 - Ridgewood Cemetery, Des Plaines, Cook County, Illinois Link to Google Earth
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    Pin Legend  : Address       : Location       : City/Town       : County/Shire       : State/Province       : Country       : Not Set

  • Documents
    John Frana Sr Petition for Citizenship.    		John Frana Sr Petition for Citizenship.

  • Sources 
    1. [S1108] New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1957.

    2. [S753] List or Manifest of Alien Immigrants for the Commissioner of Immigration, Commissioner of Immigration.

    3. [S1049] 1930 U.S. Census, Department of Commerce and Labor - Bureau of the Census .

    4. [S1147] 1940 U.S. Census, Department of Commerce and Labor - Bureau of the Census.

    5. [S1065] America's Obituaries and Death Notices, NewsBank Inc.
      Chicago Tribune (IL) - June 10, 1966
      Frana
      Deceased Name: John F. Frana
      John F. Frana of Des Plaines, beloved husband of Mabel, nee Volberding; dear father of Barbara Nix, John F. Jr., and Jerry L.; two grandsons; brother of the late Ferdinand and Mary Mares. Funeral Saturday, 11 a.m., at Oehler Funeral Home, Lee at Perry streets, Des Plaines. Interment Ridgewood. Contributions to Lutheran General or Holy Family Hospital appreciated. 824-5155.


      Chicago Tribune (IL)
      Date: June 10, 1966
      Edition: Chicago Tribune
      Record Number: 19660610dn024