Franz Pytlik, Jr.

Male 1898 - 1958  (59 years)


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  • Name Franz Pytlik 
    • Franz Pytlik. He took the variation of his name, Frank, after arriving in the United States.
    Suffix Jr. 
    Nickname Also Known As Frank after immigration 
    Born 12 Jul 1898  N Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    • The German name for this place was Nurschau.
    Gender Male 
    Immigration 20 Jul 1923  Bremen, Germany Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Departure from Bremen, Germany for New York. 
    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
    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
    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.
    Naturalization 4 Feb 1930  Cook County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Frank Pytlik 1930 Naturalization Index Card
    Frank Pytlik 1930 Naturalization Index Card
    Residence 18 Apr 1930  Des Plaines, Cook County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    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 27 Apr 1940  Algonquin Road, Elk Grove Village, Cook County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    Frank Pytlik family 1940 Census, Cook County, Illinois.
    Frank Pytlik family 1940 Census, Cook County, Illinois.
    Buried 1958  Saint John Lutheran Cemetery, 1100 Linneman Road, Mount Prospect, Cook County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  [6, 7
    Frank Pytlik and Anna Schroeder Headstone
    Frank Pytlik and Anna Schroeder Headstone
    Died 29 Mar 1958  [6, 8
    Person ID I2152  Schimka Family Tree
    Last Modified 8 Jun 2013 

    Father Franz Edmund Pytlik, Sr.,   b. 16 Nov 1870,   d. 31 Mar 1938  (Age 67 years) 
    Mother Johanna Frana,   b. 2 Feb 1872, Hungary Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 11 Apr 1940  (Age 68 years) 
    Married 25 Feb 1895  N Find all individuals with events at this location  [8, 9
    Photos
    Franz Pytlik Sr and Johanna Frana
    Franz Pytlik Sr and Johanna Frana
    This photo was most likely taken in Germany, where Franz and Johanna lived.
    Franz Pytlik Sr and Johanna Frana in 1923
    Franz Pytlik Sr and Johanna Frana in 1923
    This photo is marked 1923 and was probably taken in Germany where Franz and Johanna lived.
    Family ID F296  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Marie Anna Dorette Schroeder,   b. 4 Feb 1906,   d. 23 Jun 1956  (Age 50 years) 
    Married 16 Jun 1930  Germany Find all individuals with events at this location  [8
    • Franz posted advertisements for a spouse in Germany and a candidate for marriage was chosen with the assistance of his family there. When the details were finalized, Franz traveled from his home in Illinois to Germany and after the marriage returned with his bride to America.
    Children 
    +1. Frank Juergen Pytlik,   b. 7 Jun 1931, Des Plaines, Cook County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 31 Aug 1968, Arlington Heights, Cook County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 37 years)
     2. Marion Pytlik,   b. 1934,   d. 2005  (Age 71 years)
     3. Helga Pytlik
    Last Modified 8 Jun 2013 
    Family ID F1458  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 12 Jul 1898 - N Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsNaturalization - 4 Feb 1930 - Cook County, Illinois Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 18 Apr 1930 - Des Plaines, Cook County, Illinois Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 16 Jun 1930 - Germany Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 27 Apr 1940 - Algonquin Road, Elk Grove Village, Cook County, Illinois Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - 1958 - Saint John Lutheran Cemetery, 1100 Linneman Road, Mount Prospect, Cook County, Illinois Link to Google Earth
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    Pin Legend  : Address       : Location       : City/Town       : County/Shire       : State/Province       : Country       : Not Set

  • Photos
    Anton Pytlik and Franz Pytlik Jr.
    Anton Pytlik and Franz Pytlik Jr.
    This photo is marked as being after WWI (1920-1921). In the original photo, Anton is the taller of the two with the mustache and black vest.

  • Sources 
    1. [S1075] Find A Grave, Jim Tipton &c, (http://www.findagrave.com), Find A Grave Memorial# 55151238.
      Year of birth from this source.

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

    3. [S894] U.S. Naturalization Record Indexes, 1791-1992 (Indexed in World Archives Project).
      Name: Frank Pytlik
      Birth Date: 12 Jul 1898
      Birth Place: Czechoslovakia; Germany
      Age at event: 31
      Court District: Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Iowa
      Year of Arrival: 1923
      Date of Action: 4 Feb 1930

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

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

    6. [S1075] Find A Grave, Jim Tipton &c, (http://www.findagrave.com), Find A Grave Memorial# 55151238.

    7. [S1065] America's Obituaries and Death Notices, NewsBank Inc.
      Chicago Tribune (IL) - March 31, 1958
      PYTLIK
      Deceased Name: Frank Pytlik
      --Frank Pytlik, 618 E. Algonquin road, Arlington Heights, beloved husband of the late Anna; dear father of Frank, Marion Sauter, and Helga; one granddaughter. Resting at funeral home, Lee at Perry street, Des Plaines, where services will be held Tuesday, 1:30 p.m. Interment St. John cemetery, Elk Grove. VAnderbilt 4-5155.

    8. [S1227] The Pytlik Family Tree, Helga Pytlik (I4283).
      Full date from this source.

    9. [S1226] Direct Family.
      Information provided by Melissa Pytlik Pappamichiel, granddaughter of Franz Pytlik Sr.