Frantisek Slavik Sr (1895 - 1973)

Born 9 Feb 1895 in Kremsier, Kremsier, Mähren, Österreich-Ungarn

Ancestors

Son of Alois Slavik Sr and Mariana (Medkova) Slavikova

Husband of Henrietta (Zavodny) Slavik — married 24 Sep 1935 in Marak, Texas, United States

Descendants

Died 31 Jan 1973 at age 77 in Bell, Texas, United States

Biography

Frank Slavik Sr has Slavic Roots.

Frank Slavik Sr migrated from Österreich to Texas.

Frank Slavik Sr served in the United States Army in World War I
Service started: 16 Apr 1918
Unit(s): Texas MUS 2 CL
Service ended: 16 Jun 1919

Frank was born in Kremsier, Moravia, Austria (present day Kromeriz, Czechia) on 9 Feb 1895.^{[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10]} His father came to Texas in 1903, while Frank arrived a few months later in 1904 along with his mother, Joseph, Fanny, and Thomas.^[3][5][11] Frank served in the U.S. Army during World War I^[8][9][12] and was registered for the draft during World War II.^[10] He married Henrietta Zavodny on 24 Sep 1935.^[13][14] They had four children: Henrietta "Retta", Frank, Jr "Frankie",^[15] Lydia,^[16] and Thomas.^[17] Frank died on 31 Jan 1973.^{[18][19][20][21][22]}

Sources

1. ↑ "Czech Republic Births and Baptisms, 1637-1889," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V5MN-HN5 : 6 December 2014), Frank Slavik, 09 Feb 1895; citing Kromeriz, Moravia, Czechoslovakia; FHL microfilm 1,481,533
2. ↑ 1900 Austrian census
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1} Immigration manifest

   Texas, Passenger Lists, 1893-1963

   Name	Frantisek Slavik	Birth Date	1895	Gender	Male	Race	Ruthenian (Russniak)
   Port of Departure	Bremen, Germany	Arrival Date	4 Apr 1904	Port of Arrival	Galveston, Texas, USA	Vessel	Hannover
   Age on Arrival	9	Friend's Name	Alois Slavik	Last Residence	Mähren

4. ↑ "United States Census, 1910," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/M23S-KWS : accessed 5 December 2016), Frank Slovok in household of Aluas Slovok, Justice Precinct 6, Milam, Texas, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 68, sheet 10B, family 168, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1982), roll 1578; FHL microfilm 1,375,591.
5. ↑ ^{5.0 5.1} "United States Census, 1920," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/M8ZP-VP8 : accessed 5 December 2016), Frank Slavik in household of Charles H Rigby, St Louis Ward 15, St Louis (Independent City), Missouri, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 301, sheet 1B, line 73, family 23, NARA microfilm publication T625 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1992), roll 955; FHL microfilm 1,820,955.
6. ↑ "United States Census, 1930," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/HF4H-BN2 : accessed 5 December 2016), Frank Slavik, Precinct 7, Milam, Texas, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 25, sheet 4B, line 92, family 80, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 2377; FHL microfilm 2,342,111.
7. ↑ "United States Census, 1940," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K4SZ-C8F : accessed 5 December 2016), Frank Slavik, Justice Precinct 1, Milam, Texas, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 166-5, sheet 4A, line 6, family 59, Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, NARA digital publication T627. Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790 - 2007, RG 29. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012, roll 4106.
8. ↑ ^{8.0 8.1} "Texas, World War I Records, 1917-1920," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/QV18-N6G5 : 3 April 2015), Frank Slavik, 16 Apr 1918; citing Military Service, St Louis Missouri, , Texas, United States, Texas Military Forces Museum, Austin.
9. ↑ ^{9.0 9.1} "United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/KZXL-N9C : 12 December 2014), Frank Slovik, 1917-1918; citing Milam County, Texas, United States, NARA microfilm publication M1509 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 1,983,490.
10. ↑ ^{10.0 10.1} "United States World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XPRS-9PB : 8 April 2016), Frank Slavik, 1942; citing NARA microfilm publication M1936, M1937, M1939, M1951, M1962, M1964, M1986, M2090, and M2097 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
11. ↑ Alois, Jr arrived two years later. He was supposed to arrive with his mother and siblings but took fright and jumped off the wagon, literally.
12. ↑

    U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010

    Name	Frank Slavik
    Gender	Male
    Birth Date	9 Feb 1895
    Death Date	31 Jan 1973
    SSN	455347958
    Enlistment Date 2	16 Apr 1918
    Release Date 2	16 Jun 1919

13. ↑ "Texas Marriages, 1837-1973," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/F6YL-92G : 5 December 2014), Frank Slavik and Henrietta Zavodny, 24 Sep 1935; citing Milam Co., Texas, , reference bk 3 pg 603; FHL microfilm 1,481,551.
14. ↑ "Texas, County Marriage Records, 1837-1965," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/QV1H-WS4V : accessed 5 December 2016), Frank Slavik and Henrietta Zavodny, 24 Sep 1935, Marriage; citing Milam, Texas, United States, various county clerk offices, Texas State Library and Archives Commission, Texas Dept. of State Health Services and Golightly-Payne-Coon Co.; FHL microfilm 1,481,551.
15. ↑ "Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/V8WS-3PT : 5 December 2014), Frank Llavik in entry for Frank Jr. Llavik, 12 Jan 1938; from "Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997," database and images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com : 2005); citing Texas Department of State Health Services.
16. ↑ "Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/V8W5-9H8 : 1 January 2015), Frank Slavik in entry for Lydia Slavik, 08 Aug 1941; from "Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997," database and images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com : 2005); citing Texas Department of State Health Services.
17. ↑ "Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/V6SV-J33 : 1 January 2015), Frank Slavik in entry for Thomas Louis Slavik, 03 Mar 1951; from "Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997," database and images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com : 2005); citing Texas Department of State Health Services.
18. ↑ "Texas Death Index, 1903-2000," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VZXK-LN7 : 24 May 2014), Frank Slavik, 31 Jan 1973; from "Texas, Death Index, 1903-2000," database, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com : 2006); citing certificate number , Bell, Texas, Texas Department of Health, State Vital Statistics Unit, Austin.
19. ↑ "Texas Death Index, 1964-1998," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/JKML-438 : 5 December 2014), Frank Slavik, Bell, Texas, United States; citing Department of State Health Services, Austin.
20. ↑ "Texas Deaths, 1890-1976," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K38M-6DS : 5 December 2014), Frank Slavik, 31 Jan 1973; citing certificate number 07437, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2,242,393.
21. ↑ "United States Social Security Death Index," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/V381-HX7 : 19 May 2014), Frank Slavik, Jan 1973; citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing).
22. ↑ Frank Slavik on Find A Grave: Memorial #142166072

See also:

• "Texas Deaths, 1890-1976," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K36V-4LQ : 5 December 2014), Frank Slavik in entry for Lydia Marie Williams, 04 Feb 1971; citing certificate number 24864, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2,223,123.

• Anderson, Thomas. Slavik Migration; Anderson Family Records. Date unknown. Currently in possession of Anderson, Thomas. Includes names, birth, and death dates of family members from 1874 to 2000.

DNA

• MRCA: Alois Slavik/Maria Medkova

Paternal relationship is confirmed with an AncestryDNA test match between Paul Tuck and Thomas Anderson, second cousins. Predicted relationship reported by AncestryDNA: 2nd Cousins based on sharing 205 centimorgans shared across 7 DNA segments; Confidence: Extremely High.

Maternal relationship is confirmed with an AncestryDNA test match between Paul Tuck and Thomas Anderson, second cousins. Predicted relationship reported by AncestryDNA: 2nd Cousins based on sharing 205 centimorgans shared across 7 DNA segments; Confidence: Extremely High.