Biography

Antonia (Procházka) Frantel migrated from Bohemia to New York.

Antonia (Procházka) Frantel lived in Appalachia, in New York. See Appalachia Project.

Antonie Procházka was born July 4, 1875 in Hrabeschin, Časlau, Bohemia, Österreich (now called Hraběšín, Kutná Hora, Central Bohemia, Czech Republic), daughter of Joseph Procházka and Marie Čermák. She was christened on July 9, 1875 in the same place.^[1]

On March 1, 1898, Antonie, aged about 23 (listed as 19), boarded the S.S. Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse at Bremen, Germany and sailed for 9 days, arriving at the Port of New York on March 9, 1898.^[2]

Antonie, age 26, and Joseph Anton Čapek, age 26, were married on September 21, 1901 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States. Joseph was born in Dolní Krupá, Mladá Boleslav, Bohemia, Austria. He was the son of John Čapek and Frances (Bemák) Čapek.^[3]

They had their first child Rosie Čapek on July 23, 1902 in Manhattan, New York City, New York. They were living at 311 East 71st Street. Joseph was working as a carpenter.^[4] Their second child Joseph Frank Čapek was born March 3, 1904, also in Manhattan, however, they were living at 428 E. 73rd Street.^[5] Sadly, he would die only 7 days later.^[6] They had their third child at the same address, Antonia Čapek, on April 28, 1905.^[7]

In the 1905 New York State Census, Antoine, age 30, was enumerated in the household of her husband, Joseph Capek, at 428 E. 73rd St. in Manhattan, New York, New York. He was working as a carpenter and she was keeping house and taking care of her two young daughters.^[8]

Joseph Capek Household on 01 Jun 1905

Name	Age	Relation	Sex	Birth Place	No of Yrs in US	Occupation
Joseph Capek	30	Head	M	Bohemia	8	Carpenter
Antoine Capek	30	Wife	F	Bohemia	8	Housework
Rosie Capek	3	Daughter	F	United States		x
Antonia Capek	2 mos	Daughter	F	United States		x

Joseph and Antonia had a third child, Jaroslaf Čapek, on February 28, 1907. They were living at 1847 East "I" Avenue in Manhattan. Joseph was listed as Anton on this birth record and was still working as a carpenter.^[9] This child would live longer than his older brother, however, he passed away on July 27, 1907, just one day shy of being 5 months old.^[10]

Antonia's husband, Joseph, passed away on January 29, 1908 in Manhattan, New York at the age of 33. His cause of death was cirrhosis hepatis, for which he had been treated for from January 7 to his time of death. At the time of his death they were living at 1441 Avenue A.

In the 1910 US Census, Antonia, age 32, was enumerated as the head of household at 333 East 75th Street in Manahattan Borough, New York, New York. She was a widow living with her two daughters and a boarder. She was working as a laundress out of her home on her own account. It was noted that she had given birth to 2 children, both of whom were still living (this is incorrect per above). She was born in Bohemia Austria, as were both of her parents, and had immigrated to the U.S. in 1898. She could speak English and could read and write.^[11]

Antonia Chapik Household on 15 Apr 1910

Name	Sex	Race	Age	Status	Relation	Occupation	Birth Place
Antonia Chapik	F	White	32	Widowed	Head	Laundress	Austria
Rose Chapik	F	White	8	Single	Daughter	[blank]	New York
Antonia Chapik	F	White	5	Single	Daughter	[blank]	New York
Margaret Julik	F	White	28	Single	Boarder	Cigar Maker	Austria

Her daughter, Antonia Čapek died on May 11, 1913 and was buried in the same plot as her father in St. Michaels Cemetery in East Elmhurst, Queens, New York.^[12] After losing her second daughter, she apparently was told if she wanted her remaining daughter, Rosie, to be healthy and live she would need to leave Manhattan.^[13]

Antonia, age 38, and Leo John Frantel, age 30, were married about 1914. Leo was born in Bohemia. They had their first child, Harry John Frantel, on May 10, 1915 in Elmira, Chemung, New York.^[14]

In the 1915 New York State Census, Anette, age 35, was enumerated as the wife of the head of household, Leo Frantl, at 707 Benjamin Street in Ward 6 of Elmira, Chemung, New York. She was living with him as well as her daughter and infant son. Both she and her husband's citizenship status was noted to be alien and she had been in the United States for 14 years.^[15]

Leo Frantl Household on 01 Jun 1915

Name	Relation	Sex	Age	Birth Place	Occupation
Leo Frantl	Head	M	32	Austria	Cooper
Anette Frantl	Wife	F	35	Austria	Housework
Rose Frantl	Daughter	F	13	U.S.	School
Harry Frantl	Son	M	30 days	U.S.	x

They had their second child, Frank Joseph Frantel, on November 27, 1916 in Elmira, Chemung, New York.^[16]

Leo and Antoinette Frantel purchased the house on 210 Washington Street in Elmira, Chemung, New York in 1919.^[17]

In the 1920 US Census, Antona, age 40, was enumerated in the household of her husband, Leo Frandl, at 210 Washington Street in Elmira, Chemung, New York. She was also living with her three children, with her oldest Rose working as a clerk. She was likely keeping house and caring for the other two children.^[18]

Leo Frandl Household on 01 Jan 1920

Name	Sex	Race	Age	Status	Relation	Occupation	Birth Place
Leo Frandl	M	White	38	Married	Head	Brewery	Bohemia
Antona Frandl	F	White	40	Married	Wife	[blank]	Bohemia
Harry Frandl	M	White	4	Single	Son	[blank]	New York
Frank J Frandl	M	White	3	Single	Son	[blank]	New York
Rose Frandl	F	White	17	Single	Son	Clerk	New York

Antonette's spouse, Leopold John Frantl, was approved for citizenship and took his Oath of Allegiance on April 20, 1920 in Elmira, Chemung, New York. As his wife, she would have been naturalized at the same time.^[19][20]

Antoinette's daughter, Rose Anna Frantl, married Ezra Canfield Barrows on October 11, 1924 in Chemung, Chemung, Chemung, New York.^[21]

In the 1925 New York State Census, Antoinette, age 47, was enumerated as the wife of the head of household, Leo Frantel, at 210 Washington Street in Ward 2 of Elmira, Chemung, New York. She was living with her husband and two sons and keeping house.^[22]

Leo Frantel Household on 01 Jun 1925

Name	Age	Relation	Sex	Birth Date	Birth Place	Occupation
Leo Frantel	38	Head	M	abt 1887	Germany	Carpenter
Antoinette Frantel	47	Wife	F	abt 1878	Germany	Housewife
Harry Frantel	11	Son	M	abt 1914	USA	School
Frank Frantel	8	Son	M	abt 1917	USA	School

In the 1930 US Census, Antonette, age 52, was enumerated as the wife of the head of household, Leo J Frantel, at 210 Washington Street in Ward 2 of Elmira, Chemung, New York. She was living with her husband and two sons. They owned their home, valued at $3,000, and a radio set. Her husband was working as an Engineer at an Ice Cream Factory.^[23]

Leo J Frantel Household on 01 Apr 1930

Name	Sex	Race	Age	Status	Relation	Occupation	Birth Place
Leo J Frantel	M	White	46	Married	Head	Engineer	Bohemia
Antonette Frantel	F	White	52	Married	Wife	None	Bohemia
Harry J Frantel	M	White	14	Single	Son	None	New York
Frank J Frantel	M	White	13	Single	Son	None	New York

Frantel and Barrows Family, ca 1937

In the 1940 US Census, Antoinette, age 65, was enumerated as the head of household at 210 Washington Street in Ward 2 of Elmira, Chemung, New York. She is listed as widowed, however, her husband was still living (see research note). She was doing housework and in the supplemental section of the census, she notes she was married more than once, her age at her first marriage was 25 and had two children ever born (incorrect).^[24]

Antoinette Frantel Household on 01 Apr 1940

Name	Sex	Race	Age	Status	Relation	Occupation	Birth Place
Antoinette Frantel	F	White	65	Widowed	Head	Housework	Czechoslovakia

Leo Frantel passed away on June 4, 1943 in Elmira, Chemung, New York.

In the 1950 US Census, Antonette, age 72, was enumerated as the head of household on Washington Street in Elmira, Chemung, New York. She was living with her son, his wife, and her two grandchildren. She was a widow and she did housework.^[25]

Antonette Frantel Household on 01 Apr 1950

Name	Sex	Race	Age	Status	Relation	Occupation	Birth Place
Antonette Frantel	F		72	Widowed	Head		Czechoslovakia
Harry J Frantel	M		35	Married	Son	Bookkeeper	New York
Mary Frantel	F		25	Married	Daughter-in-law	Clerk Sales	W. Virginia
Harry J Frantel	M		5	Never married	Grandson		New York
Frank J Frantel	M		4	Never married	Grandson		New York

Antoinette Frantel passed away on September 25, 1956 in Elmira, Chemung, New York at the age of 81.^[26] She was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery in Elmira, Chemung, New York.^[27]

Research Notes

1. Family lore says she was adopted by a "family who owned an inn."^[13]
2. 1900 US Census: Searched the 1900 Census, E.D. 712, for the addresses 422 E. 75th and 424 E. 75th, the addresses listed on their marriage record. No Čapek or Procházka at those addresses, and neither Josef nor Antonia were in that enumeration district (searched page by page). Rienerth-1 19:23, 24 February 2025 (UTC)
3. Marriage to Leo Frantel: Searched 1914 New York State Marriage Index on InternetArchive.org and could not find Capek, (Soundex Code: C120), Prochazka (Soundex Code: P622), or Frantel (Soundex Code: F653). Searched 1913 and 1914 Manhattan Marriage Index on InternetArchive.org and could not find Antonia under Capek, Cepek, Chapik, Czapek, Prochazka or Leo under Frantel. Rienerth-1 19:23, 24 February 2025 (UTC)
4. 1940 US Census: Not sure why she is enumerated alone and with widowed as her marital status. Leo shows up in the 1940 Elmira City Directory,^[28] as well as the 1941.^[29] There is also a newspaper article that their son, Frank, was visiting them at the Washington Street address in the first week of May 1940.^[30] Rienerth-1 18:55, 25 February 2025 (UTC)

Sources

1. ↑ Church Record: State Regional Archives in Prague, Třebonín District Kutná Hora, Roman Catholic Church, Register 5, Chedrbí, Hološiny, Hraběšín, Třebonín Births 1841-1887 (https://ebadatelna.soapraha.cz/d/10718/239 : accessed 25 Feb 2025).
2. ↑ Passenger List: "New York, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), 1820-1957," database with images, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; Passenger and Crew Lists of Vessels Arriving at New York, New York, 1897-1957; Microfilm Serial or NAID: T715; RG Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787-2004; RG: 85, Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7488 #4004946366 (accessed 25 February 2025), Name: Antonie Prochaska; Gender: Male [; Ethnicity/ Nationality: Bohemian; Age: 19; Birth Date: abt 1879; Departure Port: Bremen; Arrival Date: 9 Mar 1898; Arrival Port: New York, New York, USA; Residence Place: Hrabešin; Ship Name: Kaiser Wilhelm Der Grosse.
3. ↑ Marriage: "NYC Municipal Archives Historical Vital Records"; New York City Municipal Archives, 2023; Čapek-Procházka Marriage Record; Joseph Čapek and Antonie Procházka, married 21 Sep 1901, Manhattan, New York; image record M-M-1901-0016063.
4. ↑ Birth of daughter Rosie Čapek: "NYC Municipal Archives Historical Vital Records"; New York City Municipal Archives, 2023; (https://a860-historicalvitalrecords.nyc.gov/view/1339814 : accessed 29 December 2023) Rosie Čapek Birth Certificate image record B-M-1902-0029969; Rosie Čapek, born July 23, 1902, Manhattan, New York.
5. ↑ Birth of son Joseph Frank Capek: "Historical Vital Records"; New York City Department of Records and Information Services; Joseph Frank Capek Birth Certificate (accessed 29 December 2023); Joseph Frank Capek, born March 3, 1904; image record B-M-1904-0011417.
6. ↑ Death of son Josef Capek: "New York, New York City Municipal Deaths, 1795-1949," database, citing Death, Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States, New York Municipal Archives, New York; FHL microfilm 1,323,044, FamilySearch Record: 2WX2-76H (accessed 24 February 2025), Antonia Prodiz... in death record for son Josef Capek 10 Mar 1904 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States.
7. ↑ Birth of daughter Antonia Čapek: "Historical Vital Records"; New York City Department of Records and Information Services; Tony Čapek Birth Certificate (accessed 21 February 2025); Tony Čapek, born April 28, 1905; image record B-M-1905-0020179.
8. ↑ 1905 NYS Census: "New York State Census, 1905"; citing p. 90, line 28, various county clerk offices, New York; FHL microfilm 1,433,108; FamilySearch Record: SPF5-68J (accessed 29 December 2023); FamilySearch Image: 9Q97-YSRS-XS4.
9. ↑ Birth of son Jaroslaf Čapek: "Historical Vital Records"; New York City Department of Records and Information Services; Jaroslaf Čapek Birth Certificate (accessed 21 February 2025); Jaroslaf Čapek, born February 28, 1907; image record B-M-1907-0012559.
10. ↑ Death of son Jaroslaf Čapek: "New York, New York City Municipal Deaths, 1795-1949", citing Death, Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States, New York Municipal Archives, New York; FHL microfilm 1,323,159, FamilySearch Record: 2W9W-XXB (accessed 21 September 2024), Jaroslav Capek death 27 Jul 1907 (age 0), son of Joseph Capek & Antonie Prochazka, in Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States.
11. ↑ 1910 US Census: "United States, Census, 1910," database with images, citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T624; Digital film/folder number: 004973026; FHL microfilm: 1375053; Image number: 349; Sheet number: 22; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03535-3, FamilySearch Record: M5MY-S7K (accessed 24 February 2025) FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9RV9-7VZ, Antonia Chapik (32), widowed head of household in Manhattan Ward 19, New York, New York, United States. Born in Austria.
12. ↑ Death of daughter Antonia Capek: "New York, New York City Municipal Deaths, 1795-1949," database, citing Digital film/folder number: 004002125; FHL microfilm: 1323337; Record number: 93; Packet letter: B, FamilySearch Record: 2WMZ-2S2 (accessed 24 February 2025), Antonia Prochazka in death record for daughter Antonia Capek 11 May 1913 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States.
13. ↑ ^{13.0 13.1} Oral History: Palmer, Diane. Personal recollection, 15 Nov 2023, as told to Monica (Rienerth) Palmer. Notes in the possession of Monica Palmer.
14. ↑ Social Security record of son Harry John Frantel: "United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007," database, citing Digital film/folder number: DI0001099, FamilySearch Record: 6KMB-C4BZ (accessed 25 February 2025), Antoinette Cepek in Social Security record for son Harry John Frantel.
15. ↑ 1915 NYS Census: "New York, State Census, 1915," database, citing Page: 30; Line: 22, FamilySearch Record: K9FY-42Y (accessed 24 February 2025), Anette Frantl (35), wife, in household of Leo Frantl (32) in Elmira, Chemung, New York, United States.
16. ↑ Social Security record of son Frank Joseph Frantel: "United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007," database, citing Digital film/folder number: DI0001099, FamilySearch Record: 6KMB-C4YM (accessed 25 February 2025), Antoinette Cepek in Social Security record for son Frank Joseph Frantel.
17. ↑ 1919 Land Grant: "New York, Land Records, 1630-1975," database with images, citing Page: 331; Entry: 195; Digital film/folder number: 007164021; Image number: 177, FamilySearch Record: 6D57-1KVJ (accessed 24 February 2025) FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-L9WN-G9Q1-W, Name: Antoinette Frantel; Land Assessment Date: 1919; Land Assessment Place: Chemung, New York, United States; Vis Status: VISIBLE; Record Nbr: 21; System Of Record: SLS.
18. ↑ 1920 US Census: "United States, Census, 1920," database with images, citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T625; Line: 53; Digital film/folder number: 004966465; FHL microfilm: 1821092; Image number: 825; Sheet number: 3; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N02074-3, FamilySearch Record: MJK1-JTH (accessed 25 February 2025) FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9RX7-83Z, Antona Frandl (40), wife, in household of Leo Frandl (38) in Elmira, Chemung, New York, United States. Born in Bohemia.
19. ↑ Naturalization of spouse Leopold John Frantl: "New York, County Naturalization Records, 1791-1980," database with images, citing Volume: Petitions for naturalization and petition evidence 1917-1919 vol 4, no 247-346; Digital film/folder number: 005396378; Image number: 285, FamilySearch Record: QRQY-S3N2 (accessed 25 February 2025) FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-89MC-X9QY-9, Name: Antonette Frantl; Birth Date: 26 Jun 1881; Source Document Nbr: 329; Vis Status: VISIBLE; Record Nbr: 0; System Of Record: SLS.
20. ↑ Newspaper Article: Elmira Star-Gazette, May 7, 1920, Page 20. via Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com/article/elmira-star-gazette-elmira-men-become-ci/166657668/ : accessed February 25, 2025), clip page for Elmira Men Become Citizens of United States at Academy; Certificates are Presented by user inkasi888
21. ↑ Marriage of daughter Rose Anna Frantl: "New York, County Marriages, 1778-1848; 1908-1937," database with images, citing Page: 000180; Digital film/folder number: 004541160; FHL microfilm: 000849271; Image number: 99; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: V01522-2, FamilySearch Record: KZ9C-NWK (accessed 25 February 2025) FamilySearch Image: 939Z-1Z3J-K, Antoinette Porochaska's daughter Rose Anna Frantl marriage to Ezra Canfield Barrows on 11 Oct 1924 in Chemung, Chemung, Chemung, New York, United States.
22. ↑ 1925 NYS Census: "New York, U.S., State Census, 1925," database with images, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1925; Election District: 03; Assembly District: 01; City: Elmira Ward 02; County: Chemung; Page: 34; Line Number: 20, Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2704 #23567229 (accessed 25 February 2025), Antoinette Frantel (47), wife, in household of Leo Frantel (38) in Elmira Ward 02, Chemung. Born in Germany.
23. ↑ 1930 US Census: "United States, Census, 1930," database with images, citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T626; Line: 67; Digital film/folder number: 004952002; FHL microfilm: 2341149; Image number: 721; Sheet number: 8; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03915-4, FamilySearch Record: X7HG-8GL (accessed 25 February 2025) FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9RCM-VJF, Antonette Frantel (52), wife, in household of Leo J Frantel (46) in Elmira, Chemung, New York, United States. Born in Bohemia.
24. ↑ 1940 US Census: "United States, Census, 1940," database with images, citing Affiliate Publication Number: T627; Line: 68; Digital film/folder number: 005458180; Image number: 309; Sheet number: 61; Sheet letter: B, FamilySearch Record: K3TB-2QJ (accessed 25 February 2025) FamilySearch Image: 3QSQ-G9MY-RX5W, Antoinette Frantel (65), widowed head of household in Elmira Town, Chemung, New York, United States. Born in Czechoslovakia.
25. ↑ 1950 Census: "United States, Census, 1950," database with images, citing Enumeration District: 8-18; Page: 3; Line: 18; Digital film/folder number: 108836608; Image number: 4, FamilySearch Record: 6XT2-5YH4 (accessed 25 February 2025) FamilySearch Image: 3QHK-9QHW-M9G2-8, Antonette Frantel (72), widowed head of household in Elmira, Chemung, New York, United States. Born in Czechoslovakia.
26. ↑ Death: "New York, State Death Index, 1880-1956," database with images, citing Entry: 57649; Digital film/folder number: 104132649; Image number: 557, FamilySearch Record: QG52-RCFK (accessed 25 February 2025) FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSGD-4X4, Antoinet B Frantel death 25 Sep 1956 in Elmira, Chemung, New York, United States.
27. ↑ Memorial: "Find a Grave," database with images, Find A Grave: Memorial #54894569 (accessed 25 February 2025), Memorial page for Antoinette Procházka Čapek Frantel (4 Jul 1875-25 Sep 1956), citing Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, Chemung County, New York, USA; Maintained by Monica Palmer (contributor 47048530); has gravestone image.
28. ↑ 1940 Directory: "U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995," database with images, Original data: Original sources vary according to directory. The title of the specific directory being viewed is listed at the top of the image viewer page. Check the directory title page image for full title and publication information, Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2469 #57643001 (accessed 25 February 2025), Name: Leo J Frantel; Gender: Male; Residence Year: 1940; Residence Place: Elmira; Elmira Heights; Horseheads, New York, USA; Occupation: Employee; Spouse: Antoinette F Frantel; Publication Title: Elmira, New York, City Directory, 1940.
29. ↑ 1941 Directory: "U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995," database with images, Original data: Original sources vary according to directory. The title of the specific directory being viewed is listed at the top of the image viewer page. Check the directory title page image for full title and publication information, Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2469 #57697381 (accessed 25 February 2025), Name: Leo J Frantel; Gender: Male; Residence Year: 1941; Residence Place: Elmira; Elmira Heights; Horseheads, New York, USA; Occupation: Employee; Spouse: Antoinette F Frantel; Publication Title: Elmira, New York, City Directory, 1941.
30. ↑ Newspaper: Personals: Elmira Star-Gazette, May 4, 1940, Page 4. via Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com/article/elmira-star-gazette-frank-frantel-visiti/166666360/ : accessed February 25, 2025), clip page for Frank Frantel visiting parents. by user inkasi888

See Also:

• FamilySearch Person: 9ZMW-G6W
• Draft Registration of husband Leo J Frantel: "United States, World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942," database with images, citing Affiliate Publication Title: World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of New York; Digital film/folder number: 101692915; Image number: 190, FamilySearch Record: QKVQ-CP4F (accessed 25 February 2025) FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSS1-LQQC-T, Name: Antoinete Frantel; System Of Record: SLS.
• Obituary: Elmira Star-Gazette, September 27, 1956, Page 33. via Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com/article/elmira-star-gazette-mrs-antoinette-p-f/155748956/ : accessed September 21, 2024), clip page for Mrs. Antoinette P. Frantel Obituary by user inkasi888