Mary Rysavy1,2,3

ID# 18995, (1865 - 1954)

Key Events:

Birth: 14 Oct 1865, Ledec Co., Cáslav Region, Bohemia4,5,6
Marriage: about 1885, Omaha, Nebraska, Frank Francl (Aug 1864 - 4 Jul 1901)7,8
Death: 26 Apr 1954, Ord, Valley Co., Nebraska9
Burial: 28 Apr 1954, Catholic Cemetery, Ord, Valley Co., Nebraska10

Copyright Notice

Narrative:

     Mary Rysavy was born on 14 Oct 1865 in Ledec Co., Cáslav Region, Bohemia.4,5,6
     Mary arrived in New York City on 3 Nov 1879, aboard the S.S. Rheim, with her parents, three sisters, and two brothers, traveling in steerage class. She later became naturalized based on her father's naturalization under the rules of the time.11,12,13
     Mary married Frank Francl, son of Anton Francl and Barbara [surname unknown], about 1885 in Omaha, Nebraska.7,8
     Mary and Frank moved to Valley Co., Nebraska, before 1900.14
     Mary and Frank appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Ord, Valley Co., Nebraska, enumerated 15 Jun 1900, reporting that they rented their home. Their children Mary, Joseph, Lillian and Bessie were listed as living with them.15
     Her husband died on 4 Jul 1901 in 1245 South 13th St., Omaha, Douglas Co., Nebraska.16,17
     Mary appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Ord, Valley Co., Nebraska, at Robins St., enumerated 6 May 1910, reporting she owned her home, which was mortgaged. Her children Mary and Bessie were listed as living with her.18
     Mary appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Ord, Valley Co., Nebraska, at Babcock St., enumerated 17 Jan 1920, reporting that she owned her home, free of mortage. Her daughter Bessie was listed as living with her.19
     Mary appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Ord, Valley Co., Nebraska, at 2nd St., enumerated 11 Apr 1930, reporting that she owned a home valued at $2,500, and did not own a radio. Her daughter Bessie was listed as living with her.20
     Mary appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Ord, Valley Co., Nebraska, on Q St., enumerated 12 Apr 1940, reporting that she owned a home valued at $1,200 and that they has lived in the same house in 1935. Her daughter Bessie was listed as living with her.21
     Mary appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Ord, Valley Co., Nebraska, at 1206 P, enumerated 15 Apr 1950, reporting she lived in a home that was not on a farm. Her daughter Bessie was listed as living with her.22
     Mary died on 26 Apr 1954 in Ord, Valley Co., Nebraska, at age 88.9 She was buried on 28 Apr 1954 in Catholic Cemetery, Ord, Valley Co., Nebraska.10

Children:
     Children with Frank Francl:

  • Mary M. Francl23,24,18 (6 Jan 1888 - 2 Aug 1952)
  • Joseph Francl25 (28 Jan 1890 - 30 May 1907)
  • Lillian M. Francl26,27 (13 Jul 1891 - 3 Feb 1974)
  • Bessie F. Francl26,18,27 (19 Sep 1897 - 22 Nov 1990)

Citations

  1. [S4780] Rheim arrival 3 Nov 1879, Passenger Lists, New York, 1820-1897, passenger no 509, shows name as Maria Ryschawy.
  2. [S4774] Mary Francl Rite Are Held Tuesday, undated clipping, shows maiden name as Mary Rysavy.
  3. [S4858] John F. Shurtz and Mary Francl, Marriage Record, shows name as Mary Raysavy.
  4. [S4780] Rheim arrival 3 Nov 1879, Passenger Lists, New York, 1820-1897, passenger no 509, shows age 14 when arriving 3 Nov 1879, and point of origin as Bohemia.
  5. [S4774] Mary Francl Rite Are Held Tuesday, undated clipping, shows date, city, province, and country.
  6. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 92088000, Mary Rysavy Francl, shows date and includes tombstone photos showing same.
  7. [S4776] Frank Francl household, 1900 U.S. Census, Valley Co., Nebraska, shows married 15 years.
  8. [S4774] Mary Francl Rite Are Held Tuesday, undated clipping, shows they married when she was 19, and city.
  9. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 92088000, Mary Rysavy Francl, shows date, town, county, and state and includes tombstone photos showing date.
  10. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 92088000, Mary Rysavy Francl, includes tombstone photos and image of unidentified obituary showing died Monday and services were Wednesday.
  11. [S4780] Rheim arrival 3 Nov 1879, Passenger Lists, New York, 1820-1897, passengers no 506-513.
  12. [S4774] Mary Francl Rite Are Held Tuesday, undated clipping, shows she immigrated at age 13, and family members.
  13. [S4777] Mary Francl household, 1920 U.S. Census, Valley Co., Nebraska, shows year, as 1879, and naturalized.
  14. [S12888] Mary Frand obituary, The Lincoln Star, shows she moved there in 1901 after the death of her husband.
  15. [S4776] Frank Francl household, 1900 U.S. Census, Valley Co., Nebraska.
  16. [S4792] "Dies from Head Prostration," Evening World-Herald, 5 Jul 1901, shows he died "yesterday afternoon," address.
  17. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 92087872, Frank Francl, shows date, city, county, and state, and note about burial.
  18. [S4775] Mary Francil household, 1910 U.S. Census, Valley Co., Nebraska.
  19. [S4777] Mary Francl household, 1920 U.S. Census, Valley Co., Nebraska.
  20. [S4778] Mary Francl household, 1930 U.S. Census, Valley Co., Nebraska.
  21. [S4779] Mary Francl household, 1940 U.S. Census, Valley Co., Nebraska.
  22. [S12887] Mary Francl household, 1950 U.S. Census, Valley Co., Nebraska.
  23. [S4858] John F. Shurtz and Mary Francl, Marriage Record.
  24. [S4773] Obituary: Mary M. Shurtz, undated clipping.
  25. [S4776] Frank Francl household, 1900 U.S. Census, Valley Co., Nebraska, shows him as the son of her husband and that the parents had been married longer than the age of the child.
  26. [S4776] Frank Francl household, 1900 U.S. Census, Valley Co., Nebraska, shows the girl as daughter of Mary's husband and that the parents had been married longer than the age of the child.
  27. [S4774] Mary Francl Rite Are Held Tuesday, undated clipping.