HRASKY

Seek info on Gfa Josef Hrasky who may have been born in the village Hras or Hraz (possibly in Western Bohemia). 2nd wife two (my gmo) Elzbeta (aka Alzbeta) Frumar had 14 children. There were also several ch from first wife (name unk). Last known residence was Lipovljani, Austria-Hungary (coming from Troglava, A.H.). Father Alois F. Hrasky b. Troglava, 29 July 1878 served with A.H. army 1899-1903. Arr Ellis Island 6 May 1903 via Bremen on Kronprinz Wilhelm (had militar pass). Settled in East St. Louis, IL where he worked in packing house. Alois m. Genofefa Holberger May 1905 in St. Louis, MO. Later he owned and operated a saloon poss unti11920-21 in East St. Louis, IL. Retired, and owned rental properties. He brought over his mo E1zbeta Frumar Hrasky poss 1903-1904. Besides 7 bro and 1 married sister came to East St. Louis, IL soon after 1903.