Fifth Generation


34. Philomena "Fanny" SVEC was born on 26 September 1886 in Baltimore (Independent City), MD. (The 1910 Census lists her given name as "Wilhelmina.") (One source lists her birth date as 26 March 1886.) She appeared in the census in 1900 in Baltimore (Independent City), MD. She appeared in the census in 1910 in Baltimore (Independent City), MD. Fanny appeared in the census in 1920 in Baltimore (Independent City), MD. She appeared in the census in 1930 in New York City, Kings County, NY. Her household was at 547 West 160th Street in Manhattan. She was listed as Married, but her husband was not listed in the household. She appeared in the census in 1940 in Baltimore (Independent City), MD. Her household was at 819 Bradford Street and she was a Widow. Fanny died on 23 August 1980 at the age of 93 in Nanuet, Rockland County, NY. Obituary Notes: "Vilas, Philomena of Pearl River, N.Y., on August 23, 1980. Beloved mother of Anita Jarrin, Barbara Parchal, Frank Valis, John Valis, Joseph Valis, Charles Valis and Anthony Valis. Sister of Mary Velenovsky and Katherine Oleske. Also survived by 14 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

Mass of Christian Burial at St. Aedan's R. C. Church, Pearl River, on Wednesday, Aug. 27 at 10 a.m. Interment St. Anthony's Cemetery. Visiting at the Wyman-Fisher Funeral Home, 100 Franklin Ave., Pearl River, Monday and Tuesday, 3-5 and 7-9 p.m." She was buried on 27 August 1980 in Nanuet, Rockland County, NY. in the St. Anthony's Church Cemetery. She has Ancestral File Number K2J5-7X6.

Philomena "Fanny" SVEC and Frank Jan VALIS Sr. were married about 1905. Frank Jan VALIS Sr., son of John VALIS and Annie UNKNOWN (VALIS), was born in July 1885 in Bohemia (Czech Republic). He emigrated in 1889 from Bohemia (Czech Republic). He appeared in the census in 1900 in Baltimore (Independent City), MD. He was living with his parents and his occupation was "Tailor.". Frank appeared in the census in 1910 in Baltimore (Independent City), MD. His household was at 408 Maderia Street (next to that of his parents) and his occupation was "Cutter, Cloth." He appeared in the census in 1920 in Baltimore (Independent City), MD. His household was at 406 Mederia Street in the 6th Ward and his occupation was "Tailor, Clothing Factory." (His surname was spelled "Wallas.")

(He cannot be located in the 1930 Census.) He died in 1930 at the age of 45. (His wife was listed as a Widow in the 1940 Census.) Frank has Ancestral File Number K2J5-7NZ.

Philomena "Fanny" SVEC and Frank Jan VALIS Sr. had the following children:

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Anita "Annie" VALIS.

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Philomena VALIS was born about 1909 in Maryland. She appeared in the census in 1910 in Baltimore (Independent City), MD. (The Census listed her as "William," a Son.)

. She appeared in the census in 1920 in Baltimore (Independent City), MD. Philomena appeared in the census in 1930 in New York City, Kings County, NY. She was living with her sister Anita and her family and her occupation was "Clerk, Hotel."

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Barbara VALIS.

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Frank J. VALIS Jr..

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John VALIS was born about 1916 in Maryland. He appeared in the census in 1920 in Baltimore (Independent City), MD. He appeared in the census in 1930 in New York City, Kings County, NY. John appeared in the census in 1940 in Baltimore (Independent City), MD. He was living with his mother and his occupation was "New Worker."

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Joseph VALIS was born in 1919 in Maryland. He appeared in the census in 1920 in Baltimore (Independent City), MD. He appeared in the census in 1930 in New York City, Kings County, NY. Joseph appeared in the census in 1940 in Baltimore (Independent City), MD. He was living with his mother and his occupation was "Assistant Mechanic, Generator Repair."

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Charles J. VALIS was born on 23 October 1921 in Maryland. He appeared in the census in 1930 in New York City, Kings County, NY. He appeared in the census in 1940 in Baltimore (Independent City), MD. He was living with his mother and his occupation was "Tipper, Shoe Factory." Charles died on 30 December 2005 at the age of 84 in Port Richey, Pasco County, FL.

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Anthony VALIS was born about 1924 in Maryland. He appeared in the census in 1930 in New York City, Kings County, NY.