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Bessie Louise Rice1,2,3

ID# 18991, (1880 - 1963)
Family Chart

Parents:

FatherJohn Logan Rice (Apr 1844 - )
MotherElizabeth DeVour (Nov 1851 - )
Family IndexesThe Reigel Family

Key Events:

Birth: 11 Jul 1880, Illinois,4,5,6
Marriage: 15 Mar 1902, Allerton, Illinois, David H. Broyles (b. abt 1876, d. 28 Sep 1946)7,8,9
Death: 5 Jun 1963, Shenandoah, Page Co., Iowa,10
Burial: Rose Hill Cemetery, Shenandoah, Page Co., Iowa,11
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Narrative:

Bessie Louise Rice was born on 11 Jul 1880 in IllinoisG.4,5,6
     She appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Ayers Twp., Champaign Co., Illinois, G in the household of her parents, John Logan Rice and Elizabeth DeVour.12
     Bessie married David H. Broyles, son of Marion Broyles and Elizabeth J. Copp, on 15 Mar 1902 in Allerton, IllinoisG.7,8,9
     Bessie and David appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Washington Co., Tennessee G, enumerated 20 Apr 1910, They report that they owned their farm though they are listed as living in the same dwelling as Jane E. Copp, a 66-year old widow who also reports owning her farm. Their children Dorothy, Clifford, and Violet were listed as living with them, They seem to have been surrounded by relatives. In addition to Jane Copp, adjacent households include Jacob F. Copp, age 59, and his family, Bruce B. Copp, age 32, and his family, and Harvey Broyles, age 60, and his family.13
      They evidently lived in CaliforniaG for a time as their daughter Gertrude is listed in various sources as being born there in 1911. But no other record of them in that state has been found. By 1925 they had moved to Iowa.
     Bessie and David appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Shenandoah, Page Co., Iowa, at 107 S. Center Ave. G, enumerated 10 Jan 1920, reporting that they were renting their home. Their children Dorothy, Clifford, Violet, Gertrude, and Woodrow were listed as living with them.14
     Bessie and David appeared on the 1925 State Census of Shenandoah, Page Co., Iowa, at 310 South Ave. G, reporting that they rented their home for $15 per month. Their children Clifford, Violet, Gertrude, Woodrow, and Paul were listed as living with them, as was Sebe Boyles, a 25-year old nephew.14
     Bessie and David appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Shenandoah, Page Co., Iowa, at 301 Rankin Ct. G, enumerated 12 Apr 1930, reporting that they were renting their home, for $25 per month. Their children Violet and Gertrude were listed as living with them.14 Their two younger sons, Woodrow, age 13, and Paul, age 9, were living with their eldest daughter, Dorothy, and her husband, Warren Van Duzer.15
     Bessie and David appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Shenandoah, Page Co., Iowa, at 301 South Elm St. G, enumerated 6 Apr 1940, reporting that they were renting their home, for $10 per month. Their son Paul was listed as living with them.16
     She was a dishwasher in a restaurant for many years. In 1940 she was working at Cliff's Cafe but reported that she had not worked the prior year.17,18,19
     Her husband died on 28 Sep 1946 in Iowa City, Johnson Co., IowaG.20
     Bessie appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Shenandoah, Page Co., Iowa, at 1003 8th Ave. G, enumerated 10 Apr 1950, reporting she lived in a home that was not on a farm, reporting she had received $400 in interest, pensions, etc. the prior year.21
     Bessie died on 5 Jun 1963 in Shenandoah, Page Co., IowaG, at age 82.10 She was buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Shenandoah, Page Co., IowaG.11

Children:
     Children with David H. Broyles:

  1. Dorothy H. Broyles (16 Aug 1903 - Aug 1983)
  2. Clifford Alexander Broyles (14 Apr 1905 - 10 Oct 1987)
  3. Violet A. Broyles (1907 - 1935)
  4. Gertrude Thelma Broyles (12 Oct 1911 - 19 Sep 1975)
  5. Woodrow W. Broyles (7 Dec 1916 - 3 Mar 1990)
  6. Paul C. Broyles (1920 - 1941)

Citations

  1. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 132464469, Bessie Louise Rice Broyles, and includes tombstone photos showing name as Bessie L. Broyles. Poster of memorial said in an email that details are from "Rose Hill Cemetery Book 1," published 1995.
  2. [S4950] John L. Rice household, 1900 U.S. Census, Champaign Co., Illinois, shows name as Bessie Rice.
  3. [S4948] David Broyles household, 1910 U.S. Census, Washington Co., Tennessee, shows name as Bessie L. Broyles.
  4. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 132464469, Bessie Louise Rice Broyles, shows date, town, as Broadlands, county, as Champaign Co., and state and includes tombstone photos showing year. Poster of memorial said in an email that details are from "Rose Hill Cemetery Book 1," published 1995.
  5. [S4950] John L. Rice household, 1900 U.S. Census, Champaign Co., Illinois, shows month, year, age 19, and state.
  6. [S4948] David Broyles household, 1910 U.S. Census, Washington Co., Tennessee, shows age 29 and state.
  7. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 132464469, Bessie Louise Rice Broyles. Poster of memorial said in an email that details are from "Rose Hill Cemetery Book 1," published 1995.
  8. [S4948] David Broyles household, 1910 U.S. Census, Washington Co., Tennessee, shows married 7 years.
  9. [S4929] David H. Broyles household, 1930 U.S. Census, Page Co., Iowa, shows married, with his first marriage at age 23 and hers at 18.
  10. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 132464469, Bessie Louise Rice Broyles, shows date, town, county, and state and includes tombstone photos showing year. Poster of memorial said in an email that details are from "Rose Hill Cemetery Book 1," published 1995.
  11. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 132464469, Bessie Louise Rice Broyles, includes tombstone photos.
  12. [S4950] John L. Rice household, 1900 U.S. Census, Champaign Co., Illinois.
  13. [S4948] David Broyles household, 1910 U.S. Census, Washington Co., Tennessee.
  14. [S4929] David H. Broyles household, 1930 U.S. Census, Page Co., Iowa.
  15. [S4947] Warren Van Duzer household, 1930 U.S. Census, Page Co., Iowa.
  16. [S4946] David H. Broyles household, 1940 U.S. Census, Page Co., Iowa.
  17. [S4945] David Broiles household, 1925 Iowa State Census, Page Co., Iowa, Shenandoah, shows occupation as "domestic and personal services."
  18. [S4929] David H. Broyles household, 1930 U.S. Census, Page Co., Iowa, shows occupation as dishwasher, industry as restaurant.
  19. [S4946] David H. Broyles household, 1940 U.S. Census, Page Co., Iowa, shows occupation as dishwasher, industry as Cliff's Cafe.
  20. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 132464259, David Hon Broyles, shows date, town, county, and state, and includes tombstone photos showing year. Poster of memorial said in an email that details are from "Rose Hill Cemetery Book 1," published 1995.
  21. [S12884] Bessie Broyles household, 1950 U.S. Census, Page Co., Iowa.

Francis Marion Arnold1,2,3

ID# 18992, (1844 - )
Family Chart

Parents:

FatherRussell Arnold (abt 1819 - )
MotherJemina (abt 1825 - )
Family IndexesThe Reigel Family

Key Events:

Birth: Mar 1844, Ohio,4,5,6
Marriage: 16 May 1872, Page Co., Iowa, Mary Lavina Smalley (b. 28 Jul 1855, d. 10 Jun 1904)7,8,9
Burial: Rose Hill Cemetery, Shenandoah, Page Co., Iowa,10
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Narrative:

Francis Marion Arnold was born in Mar 1844 in OhioG.4,5,6 He appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Warren Co., IllinoisG, in the household of his parents, Russell Arnold and Jemina.11 He appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Knox Twp., Clarke Co., IowaG, in the household of his parents.12 He appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Avon, Fulton Co., IllinoisG, in the household of his parents, reporting real estate valued at $600.13
     Francis married Mary Lavina Smalley, daughter of William J. Smalley and Hannah Jane Logan, on 16 May 1872 in Page Co., IowaG.7,8,9
     He appeared with Mary and their children Emma, Joseph, and Cora on the 1880 Federal Census of Independence Twp., Montgomery Co., Kansas G, in the household of his parents.14
     Francis and Mary appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Shenandoah, Page Co., Iowa G, enumerated 14 Jun 1900. Their children Charles and Ethel were listed as living with them, as was Otis P. Conlkin, a 22-year nursery laborer shown as a boarder.15
     His wife died on 10 Jun 1904 in Shenandoah, Page Co., IowaG.16,17,18
     In Aug 1906 shortly after the death of his wife, he went to Wewoka, Indian TerritoryG, to visit with his daughter Cora and her husband.19
     Francis appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Shenandoah, Page Co., Iowa, at 605 West Lowell Ave. G, enumerated 6 May 1910, rooming in the home of Edward J. Tranabarger and his wife, with three other men.20
     Francis appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Rockford Twp., Pottawattamie Co., Iowa G, enumerated 20 Jan 1920, boarding in the home of Clarance G. Cram and his wife and two children.21
     He was a farm laborer by age 16, and by 1870 had adopted his father's trade as a stone mason. He apparently left that trade to operate the family farm for a time about 1880, but later returned to it. By 1910 he became a carpenter.22,23,24,25,26,27
     Francis was buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Shenandoah, Page Co., IowaG.10
Research Note, 23 Sep 2014:
Francis has been reported to have died 4 May 1933 in Phoenix, Arizona. However the death certificated for the Francis Marion Arnold who died there shows his birth date as 25 Oct 1846, shows his parents as Benjamin Arnold and Mary Ann Peak, and his buial at Forest Lawn Cemetery, presumable the one in Phoenix. Either the details on this death certificate are terribly wrong, or this was a different person.28

Children:
      Children with Mary Lavina Smalley

Francis and Mary apparently had an additional child whose name is not known.29
  1. Emma L. Arnold (abt 1874 - )
  2. Joseph A. Arnold (10 Oct 1876 - 25 Apr 1899)
  3. Cora J. Arnold (2 Feb 1880 - 25 Jan 1909)
  4. Bertha May Arnold (14 May 1881 - May 1904)
  5. Charles Willard Arnold (Feb 1885 - )
  6. Ethel Aurilla Arnold (11 Oct 1888 - Jul 1979)

Citations

  1. [S4801] Russell Arnold household, 1850 U.S. Census, Warren Co., Illinois, shows name as Francis M. Arnold.
  2. [S4807] Clarance G. Cram household, 1920 U.S. Census, Pottawattamie Co., Iowa, shows name as Francis Marian Arnold.
  3. [S4746] "County Marriages, 1838-1934," FamilySearch.org, record for George Varanous Greenway and Ethel Orrilla Arnold, shows name as Francis Marion Arnold.
  4. [S4805] Francis M. Arnold household, 1900 U.S. Census, Page Co., Iowa, shows month, year, age 56, and state.
  5. [S4801] Russell Arnold household, 1850 U.S. Census, Warren Co., Illinois, shows age 6 and state.
  6. [S4802] R. Arnold household, 1860 U.S. Census, Clarke Co., Iowa, shows age 16 and state.
  7. [S3682] "Iowa, Marriages, 1780-1992," FamilySearch.org, record for Francis M. Arnold and Mary L. Smalley, citing FHL # 1035209, shows date, county, and state.
  8. [S4804] Russell Arnold household, 1880 U.S. Census, Montgomery Co., Kansas, shows them apparently living as husband and wife, though she is shown as daughter of his father.
  9. [S4805] Francis M. Arnold household, 1900 U.S. Census, Page Co., Iowa, shows married 27 years.
  10. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 135822835, Pvt Francis M. Arnold.
  11. [S4801] Russell Arnold household, 1850 U.S. Census, Warren Co., Illinois.
  12. [S4802] R. Arnold household, 1860 U.S. Census, Clarke Co., Iowa.
  13. [S4803] Russell Arnold household, 1870 U.S. Census, Fulton Co., Illinois.
  14. [S4804] Russell Arnold household, 1880 U.S. Census, Montgomery Co., Kansas.
  15. [S4805] Francis M. Arnold household, 1900 U.S. Census, Page Co., Iowa.
  16. [S5238] "Local & Personel," The Seminole Capital, 16 Jun 1904, shows that her daughter "received word last Saturday that her mother had died Friday."
  17. [S4751] O'Dell, Abstracted Newspaper Index of Southwest Iowa and Northwest Missouri, obituary extract for Mary L. Arnold, citing Shenandoah World 7 Jun 1904, shows died, town, no date.
  18. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 135823487, Mary L. Smalley Arnold.
  19. [S4799] "Local News Notes and Personals," The Wewoka Herald, 24 Aug 1906.
  20. [S4806] Edward J. Tronabarger household, 1910 U.S. Census, Page Co., Iowa.
  21. [S4807] Clarance G. Cram household, 1920 U.S. Census, Pottawattamie Co., Iowa.
  22. [S4802] R. Arnold household, 1860 U.S. Census, Clarke Co., Iowa, shows occupation as farm laborer.
  23. [S4803] Russell Arnold household, 1870 U.S. Census, Fulton Co., Illinois, shows occupation as stone mason.
  24. [S4804] Russell Arnold household, 1880 U.S. Census, Montgomery Co., Kansas, shows occupation as farmer.
  25. [S4805] Francis M. Arnold household, 1900 U.S. Census, Page Co., Iowa, shows occupation as stone mason.
  26. [S4806] Edward J. Tronabarger household, 1910 U.S. Census, Page Co., Iowa, shows occupation as carpenter, industry as home.
  27. [S4807] Clarance G. Cram household, 1920 U.S. Census, Pottawattamie Co., Iowa, shows occupation as carpenter, industry as general work.
  28. [S4847] Francis Marion Arnold, Standard Certificate of Death.
  29. [S4805] Francis M. Arnold household, 1900 U.S. Census, Page Co., Iowa, shows her as the mother of seven, with five living.

Mary Lavina Smalley1,2,3

ID# 18993, (1855 - 1904)
Family Chart

Parents:

FatherWilliam J. Smalley (18 Sep 1837 - 7 Apr 1907)
MotherHannah Jane Logan (18 Jul 1834 - 1 Mar 1907)
Family IndexesThe Reigel Family

Key Events:

Birth: 28 Jul 1855, Ross Co., Ohio,4,5,6
Marriage: 16 May 1872, Page Co., Iowa, Francis Marion Arnold (b. Mar 1844)7,8,9
Death: 10 Jun 1904, Shenandoah, Page Co., Iowa,10,11,12
Burial: Rose Hill Cemetery, Shenandoah, Page Co., Iowa,12,13
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Narrative:

Mary Lavina Smalley was born on 28 Jul 1855 in Ross Co., OhioG.4,5,6 She appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Union Twp., Van Buren Co., IowaG, in the household of her parents, William J. Smalley and Hannah Jane Logan.14 She appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Amity Twp., Page Co., IowaG, in the household of her parents.15
     Mary married Francis Marion Arnold, son of Russell Arnold and Jemina, on 16 May 1872 in Page Co., IowaG.7,8,9
     Mary appeared with Francis and their children, Emma L. Arnold, Joseph A. Arnold, and Cora J. Arnold, on the 1880 Federal Census of Independence Twp., Montgomery Co., KansasG, in the household of Russell Arnold and Jemina, her husband's parents.16
     Mary and Francis appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Shenandoah, Page Co., Iowa G, enumerated 14 Jun 1900. Their children Charles and Ethel were listed as living with them, as was Otis P. Conlkin, a 22-year nursery laborer shown as a boarder.17
     Mary died on 10 Jun 1904 in Shenandoah, Page Co., IowaG, at age 48.10,11,12 She was buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Shenandoah, Page Co., IowaG.12,13

Children:
      Children with Francis Marion Arnold

Francis and Mary apparently had an additional child whose name is not known.18
  1. Emma L. Arnold (abt 1874 - )
  2. Joseph A. Arnold (10 Oct 1876 - 25 Apr 1899)
  3. Cora J. Arnold (2 Feb 1880 - 25 Jan 1909)
  4. Bertha May Arnold (14 May 1881 - May 1904)
  5. Charles Willard Arnold (Feb 1885 - )
  6. Ethel Aurilla Arnold (11 Oct 1888 - Jul 1979)

Citations

  1. [S3682] "Iowa, Marriages, 1780-1992," FamilySearch.org, record for Francis M. Arnold and Mary L. Smalley, citing FHL # 1035209.
  2. [S4746] "County Marriages, 1838-1934," FamilySearch.org, record for George Varanous Greenway and Ethel Orrilla Arnold, shows name as Mary Lavina Smalley.
  3. [S4808] W. J. Smalley household, 1860 U.S. Census, Van Buren Co., Iowa, shows name as Mary L. Smalley.
  4. [S4751] O'Dell, Abstracted Newspaper Index of Southwest Iowa and Northwest Missouri, obituary extract for Mary L. Arnold, citing Shenandoah World 7 Jun 1904, shows date, county, and state, as Oh.
  5. [S4804] Russell Arnold household, 1880 U.S. Census, Montgomery Co., Kansas, shows age 23 and state.
  6. [S4805] Francis M. Arnold household, 1900 U.S. Census, Page Co., Iowa, shows month, year, age 44, and state, as Ohio.
  7. [S3682] "Iowa, Marriages, 1780-1992," FamilySearch.org, record for Francis M. Arnold and Mary L. Smalley, citing FHL # 1035209, shows date, county, and state.
  8. [S4804] Russell Arnold household, 1880 U.S. Census, Montgomery Co., Kansas, shows them apparently living as husband and wife, though she is shown as daughter of his father.
  9. [S4805] Francis M. Arnold household, 1900 U.S. Census, Page Co., Iowa, shows married 27 years.
  10. [S5238] "Local & Personel," The Seminole Capital, 16 Jun 1904, shows that her daughter "received word last Saturday that her mother had died Friday."
  11. [S4751] O'Dell, Abstracted Newspaper Index of Southwest Iowa and Northwest Missouri, obituary extract for Mary L. Arnold, citing Shenandoah World 7 Jun 1904, shows died, town, no date.
  12. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 135823487, Mary L. Smalley Arnold.
  13. [S4751] O'Dell, Abstracted Newspaper Index of Southwest Iowa and Northwest Missouri, obituary extract for Mary L. Arnold, citing Shenandoah World 7 Jun 1904, shows interred at Shenandoah.
  14. [S4808] W. J. Smalley household, 1860 U.S. Census, Van Buren Co., Iowa.
  15. [S4809] William Smalley household, 1870 U.S. Census, Page Co., Iowa.
  16. [S4804] Russell Arnold household, 1880 U.S. Census, Montgomery Co., Kansas.
  17. [S4805] Francis M. Arnold household, 1900 U.S. Census, Page Co., Iowa.
  18. [S4805] Francis M. Arnold household, 1900 U.S. Census, Page Co., Iowa, shows her as the mother of seven, with five living.

Mary M. Francl1,2,3

ID# 18994, (1888 - 1952)
Family Chart

Parents:

FatherFrank Francl (Aug 1864 - 4 Jul 1901)
MotherMary Rysavy (14 Oct 1865 - 26 Apr 1954)
Chart MembershipDescendants of Jacob K. and Christiana Ohl Riegel
Family IndexesThe Reigel Family

Key Events:

Birth: 6 Jan 1888, Nebraska,4,5,6
Marriage: 1 Jul 1911, Ord, Valley Co., Nebraska, John Frederick Shurtz (b. 12 Jul 1883, d. 27 Aug 1935)7,8
Death: 2 Aug 1952, Denver, Colorado,9,10
Burial: Catholic Cemetery, Ord, Valley Co., Nebraska,11
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Narrative:

Mary M. Francl was born on 6 Jan 1888 in NebraskaG.4,5,6
     She moved to Ord, Valley Co., NebraskaG, with her parents before 1900.12 She appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Ord, Valley Co., Nebraska, G in the household of her parents, Frank Francl and Mary Rysavy.13
     Her father died on 4 Jul 1901, when Mary was 13 years old.14,15 Mary appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Ord, Valley Co., Nebraska G, in the household of her mother.16
     She was a saleslady in a dry goods store before her marriage.17
     Mary married John Frederick Shurtz, son of Frederick J. Shurtz and Sarah Elizabeth Riegel, on 1 Jul 1911 in Ord, Valley Co., NebraskaG, with Rev. W. W. Kraupa, priest at the Catholic Church, officiating.7,8
     After their marriage Mary joined John in Lexington, NebraskaG.18,19 They moved to Denver, ColoradoG, about 1919.20 They appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Denver, Colorado G, at 1440 York St., enumerated 13 Jan 1920, lodging in the home of Edwin J. Parker and his wife and son.21
     Mary and John moved several times in the next few years. They were at 1531 Welton St. in 1921, rooming at 1445 Stout St. in 1922, and at 681 Grant St. in 1923. By 1924 they were living at 318 6th Ave.G, where they lived until 1926.22
     Mary and John moved to 2259 Holly St.G about 1927 and lived there until shortly before his death.23,24 They appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Denver, Colorado G, at 2259 Holly St., enumerated 7 Apr 1930, reporting that they owned a home valued at $8,000 and did not own a radio.25
     Mary and John moved to 1640 E. 18th Ave.G about 1934.26
     Her husband died on 27 Aug 1935 in Denver, ColoradoG.27,28
     She was a saleswoman in a retail bakery after the death of her husband. She reported in 1940 she had worked 48 hours the last week of March, and 52 weeks the prior year, earning $832. She reported in the 1950 census she had worked 57 hours the prior week.29,30

     Mary appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Denver, Colorado, at 6 Broadway G, enumerated 4 Apr 1940, living with Bessie D. McIassc, another bakery shop saleswoman. They reported they were renting their apartment, for $30 per month, apparently in large multi-family building, and that both had lived in the same city in 1935.31
     Mary appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Denver, Denver Co., Colorado, at 6 Broadway G, enumerated 10 Apr 1950, reporting she lived in a home that was not on a farm.32
     Mary died on 2 Aug 1952 in Denver, ColoradoG, at age 64, at her home.9,10 She was buried in Catholic Cemetery, Ord, Valley Co., NebraskaG.11

Children:
     There were no children with John Frederick Shurtz

Citations

  1. [S4858] John F. Shurtz and Mary Francl, Marriage Record.
  2. [S4773] Obituary: Mary M. Shurtz, undated clipping, shows name as Mary M. Shurtz, and mother's surname as Francl.
  3. [S4776] Frank Francl household, 1900 U.S. Census, Valley Co., Nebraska, shows name as Mary Fracl.
  4. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 92088182, Mary M Francl Shurtz, shows date and state, and includes tombstone photos showing date.
  5. [S4776] Frank Francl household, 1900 U.S. Census, Valley Co., Nebraska, shows month and year, as Feb 1889, age 11, and state.
  6. [S4858] John F. Shurtz and Mary Francl, Marriage Record, shows age 23 at marriage 8 Jul 1911 and state.
  7. [S4858] John F. Shurtz and Mary Francl, Marriage Record, shows date, town, county, state, and officiant.
  8. [S4769] John F. Shurtz household, 1930 U.S. Census, Denver City & Co., Colorado, shows married, with his first marriage at age 27 and hers at 23.
  9. [S4773] Obituary: Mary M. Shurtz, undated clipping, shows date, city, state, and at her home.
  10. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 92088182, Mary M Francl Shurtz, shows date city, and state, and includes tombstone photos showing date.
  11. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 92088182, Mary M Francl Shurtz, includes tombstone photos.
  12. [S12888] Mary Frand obituary, The Lincoln Star, shows she moved there in 1901 after the death of her husband.
  13. [S4776] Frank Francl household, 1900 U.S. Census, Valley Co., Nebraska.
  14. [S4792] "Dies from Head Prostration," Evening World-Herald, 5 Jul 1901, shows he died "yesterday afternoon," address.
  15. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 92087872, Frank Francl, shows date, city, county, and state, and note about burial.
  16. [S4775] Mary Francil household, 1910 U.S. Census, Valley Co., Nebraska.
  17. [S4775] Mary Francil household, 1910 U.S. Census, Valley Co., Nebraska, shows occupation as saleslady, industy as dry goods.
  18. [S4858] John F. Shurtz and Mary Francl, Marriage Record, shows his residence as Lexington Neb.
  19. [S4772] Shurtz Funeral was Largely Attended, undated clipping, shows they moved to Nelson then to Lexington, and him involved in bakeries.
  20. [S4794] Ballenger & Richards Denver Directory, 1919, do not appear; 1920 pg 1932.
  21. [S4770] Edwin J. Parker household, 1920 U.S. Census, Denver Co., Colorado.
  22. [S4794] Ballenger & Richards Denver Directory, 1921 pg 177; 1922 pg 1930; 1923 pg 1986; 1924 pg 2029; and 1926 pg 2046.
  23. [S4794] Ballenger & Richards Denver Directory, 1928 pg 2043.
  24. [S4795] The Gazetteer Co. Inc. Denver Directory, 1933 pg 1911.
  25. [S4769] John F. Shurtz household, 1930 U.S. Census, Denver City & Co., Colorado.
  26. [S4795] The Gazetteer Co. Inc. Denver Directory, 1934 pg 1924.
  27. [S4772] Shurtz Funeral was Largely Attended, undated clipping, shows date, as 28th, city, and state.
  28. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 92088239, John F Shurtz, shows date, as 27th, and includes tombstone photo showing same.
  29. [S4771] Bessie D. McIsaac household, 1940 U.S. Census, Denver City & Co., Colorado, shows occupation as saleswoman and industry as retail bakery.
  30. [S12857] Mary M. Shirtz household, 1950 U.S. Census, Denver Co., Colorado, shows occupation as sales lady and industry as bakery.
  31. [S4771] Bessie D. McIsaac household, 1940 U.S. Census, Denver City & Co., Colorado.
  32. [S12857] Mary M. Shirtz household, 1950 U.S. Census, Denver Co., Colorado.

Mary Rysavy1,2,3

ID# 18995, (1865 - 1954)
Family Chart
Family IndexesThe Reigel Family

Key Events:

Birth: 14 Oct 1865, Ledec Co., Cáslav Region, Bohemia,4,5,6
Marriage: abt 1885, Omaha, Nebraska, Frank Francl (b. Aug 1864, d. 4 Jul 1901)7,8
Death: 26 Apr 1954, Ord, Valley Co., Nebraska,9
Burial: 28 Apr 1954, Catholic Cemetery, Ord, Valley Co., Nebraska,10
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Narrative:

Mary Rysavy was born on 14 Oct 1865 in Ledec Co., Cáslav Region, BohemiaG.4,5,6
     Mary arrived in New York CityG 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, about 1885 in Omaha, NebraskaG.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 G, 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., NebraskaG.16,17
     Mary appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Ord, Valley Co., Nebraska, at Robins St. G, 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. G, 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. G, 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. G, 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 G, 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., NebraskaG, at age 88.9 She was buried on 28 Apr 1954 in Catholic Cemetery, Ord, Valley Co., NebraskaG.10

Children:
     Children with Frank Francl:

  1. Mary M. Francl (6 Jan 1888 - 2 Aug 1952)
  2. Joseph Francl (28 Jan 1890 - 30 May 1907)
  3. Lillian M. Francl (13 Jul 1891 - 3 Feb 1974)
  4. Bessie F. Francl (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.

Frank Francl1,2,3

ID# 18996, (1864 - 1901)
Family Chart

Parents:

FatherAnton Francl (abt 1822 - )
MotherBarbara (abt 1832 - )
Family IndexesThe Reigel Family

Key Events:

Birth: Aug 1864, Bohemia,4,5,6
Marriage: abt 1885, Omaha, Nebraska, Mary Rysavy (b. 14 Oct 1865, d. 26 Apr 1954)7,8
Death: 4 Jul 1901, 1245 South 13th St., Omaha, Douglas Co., Nebraska,9,10
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Narrative:

Frank Francl was born in Aug 1864 in BohemiaG.4,5,6 He was born as Franz Franzl, but used the name Frank Francl after immigrating.1
     Frank arrived 9 Nov 1874 in Baltimore, MarylandG, with his parents, Anton Francl and Barbara, five brothers, and two sisters, aboard the S.S. Ohio, having departed from Bremen. He was later naturalized.11,12
     He appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Cotesfield, Howard Co., Nebraska G, in the household of his parents, Anton Francl and Barbara.13
     While his father maintained the family home in Howard Co., he seems to have spent much of his time in OmahaG, working as a tailor. He appears there in the city directories of 1876, 1879, 1881, and 1884 through 1886. Some intervening years are missing, and he does not appear in others, so it is unclear whether he was there continuously or intermittently.14,15
     Frank married Mary Rysavy about 1885 in Omaha, NebraskaG.7,8
     The first record of Frank in Omaha is in 1887, when he was working as a laborer in a smelting works. He was living with his father at 1216 S 14th.16
     Frank's father opened a saloon at 1502 William St., operating it until about 1889. In 1888 and 1889 Frank worked there as a bartender, apparently living at several different places, including 1511 William St. and 1319 S. 15th St.17
     Frank was not listed in Omaha in 1890 through 1892, so he may have returned to rural Nebraska. But by 1893 he was in Omaha and was operating a saloon at his father's previous location, and living at the same address. He operated the saloon there until about 1898, when he relocated it two blocks away to 1268-70 South 13th St. but continued to live on William St. His saloon was listed at the new address the next year but he is not listed in Omaha after that.18,19,20,21,22
     State law at the time prohibited saloons from being open on Sunday, but the rule was widely ignored. The police chief decided to enforce the Sunday closing provision on 29 Jan 1899, and Frank was among six saloonkeepers in the neighborhood charged with being open on Sunday.23
     There is no indication of whether the family was living in the city during the time Frank worked there, or remained in rural Nebraska. In mid-1899 he went to Ord, Valley Co. and opened a saloon there.24,25
     Frank and Mary moved to Valley Co., Nebraska, before 1900.26
     Frank and Mary appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Ord, Valley Co., Nebraska G, enumerated 15 Jun 1900, reporting that they rented their home. Their children Mary, Joseph, Lillian, and Bessie were listed as living with them.27
     He returned to Omaha in Mar 1901, where he was a bartender at John Hroch's saloon at 1245 South 13th St. He lived in a room above the saloon.28
     On 4 Jul 1901 he complained of not feeling well, and after visiting with a nephew he stopped at a pharmacy for something to help. Returning home he took a drink of whisky and went to bed. He was found dead shortly afterwards. His family in Ord was notified by telegram.28
     Frank died on 4 Jul 1901 in 1245 South 13th St., Omaha, Douglas Co., NebraskaG, at age 36, in his room above the saloon where he worked. There was no burial because the body was lost or destroyed after an autopsy.9,10
     A coroner's jury was convened on 6 Jul 1901, and found that Frank's death was due to sunstroke, hastened by not securing proper medical attention. Joseph Tuchek, the pharmacist that provided a "tonic" at Frank's request, was censured for providing it without a prescription. He testified that it was composed of essence of pepsin, iron, quinine, and strychnine. The doctors who performed the post mortem disagree on whether there was enough strychnine to cause his death, but said that the iron and quinine were both very harmful in his condition and hastened his death.29

Children:
     Children with Mary Rysavy:

  1. Mary M. Francl (6 Jan 1888 - 2 Aug 1952)
  2. Joseph Francl (28 Jan 1890 - 30 May 1907)
  3. Lillian M. Francl (13 Jul 1891 - 3 Feb 1974)
  4. Bessie F. Francl (19 Sep 1897 - 22 Nov 1990)

Citations

  1. [S4781] Ohio arrival 9 Nov 1874, Passenger Lists, Baltimore, 1820-1891, passenger no 134, shows name as Franz Franzl.
  2. [S4858] John F. Shurtz and Mary Francl, Marriage Record, shows name as Frank Francl.
  3. [S4782] Anton Francl household, 1880 U.S. Census, Howard Co., Nebraska, shows name as Frank Francl.
  4. [S4781] Ohio arrival 9 Nov 1874, Passenger Lists, Baltimore, 1820-1891, passenger no 134, shows age 9 on arrival 9 Nov 1874, and country.
  5. [S4776] Frank Francl household, 1900 U.S. Census, Valley Co., Nebraska, shows month, year, age 35, and county.
  6. [S4782] Anton Francl household, 1880 U.S. Census, Howard Co., Nebraska, shows age 15 and country.
  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. [S4792] "Dies from Head Prostration," Evening World-Herald, 5 Jul 1901, shows he died "yesterday afternoon," address.
  10. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 92087872, Frank Francl, shows date, city, county, and state, and note about burial.
  11. [S4781] Ohio arrival 9 Nov 1874, Passenger Lists, Baltimore, 1820-1891, passengers no 128-139.
  12. [S4776] Frank Francl household, 1900 U.S. Census, Valley Co., Nebraska, shows year, as 1872, and natualized.
  13. [S4782] Anton Francl household, 1880 U.S. Census, Howard Co., Nebraska.
  14. [S4785] Brown's Directory of Omaha, Nebraska, 1776, pg 127.
  15. [S4786] Omaha City Directory, 1779 pg 156; 1881 pg 191; and 1884 pg 176.
  16. [S4786] Omaha City Directory, 1887 pg 226.
  17. [S4786] Omaha City Directory, 1887 pg 226; 1888 pg 292; and 1889 pg 272.
  18. [S4788] "Notice," Application of Frank Francl for liquor license, Evening World Herald, 29 Dec 1893, shows application 12 Dec 1893 for following year, at 1502 Williams St.
  19. [S4786] Omaha City Directory, 1893 pg 318; and 1894 pg 308.
  20. [S4787] McAvoy's Omaha City Directory, 1895 pg 200; 1896 pg 187; 1897 pg 238; 1898 pg 266; and 1899 pg 263.
  21. [S4789] "Notice," Application of Frank Francl for liquor license, Evening World Herald, 18 Dec 1895, shows application 12 Dec 1895 for following year, at 1502 Williams St.
  22. [S4790] "Notice," Application of Frank Francl for liquor license, Evening World Herald, 30 Dec 1897, shows application 17 Dec 1897 for following year, at 1268-70 S 13th St.
  23. [S4791] "One Sunday Observed," Evening World Herald, 30 Jan 1899, shows application 17 Dec 1897 for following year, at 1268-70 S 13th St.
  24. [S4776] Frank Francl household, 1900 U.S. Census, Valley Co., Nebraska, shows occupation as bartender saloon.
  25. [S4792] "Dies from Head Prostration," Evening World-Herald, 5 Jul 1901, shows he left Omaha for Ord some two years ago and opened a saloon.
  26. [S12888] Mary Frand obituary, The Lincoln Star, shows she moved there in 1901 after the death of her husband.
  27. [S4776] Frank Francl household, 1900 U.S. Census, Valley Co., Nebraska.
  28. [S4792] "Dies from Head Prostration," Evening World-Herald, 5 Jul 1901.
  29. [S4793] "That Medicine Bad for Frank Francl," Sunday World-Herald, 7 Jul 1901.

 

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