My great grandmother was Agnes FIALA, born 27 Dec. 1881. Agnes had three brothers that I know of, Joseph, Matthew and Frank. Joseph and Matthew were twins and were born in 1883. They were both tailor's by trade and Frank was a barber. Frank lived in St. Louis and married Elizabeth "Lizzie" (unknown last name.) They didn't have any children. Joseph moved to Portland, Oregon and I know nothing more about him. Matthew lived in Illinois and was married twice. His first marriage was to a Sadie KILGORE, which produced Raymond, born c. 1907 and Alma born c. 1910 and then to Verba BURNS, which produced Mary and Joann. I'm not sure if Agnes had any sisters or any more siblings. Her mother's name was Agnes POKORNEY (PORKORNEY-sp?)
Agnes FIALA ALLEN was born in Dennison, Texas. She married John ALLEN, b. 24 June 1883 and they had four children: Raymond (my grandfather) b. 11 Aug 1904, Joseph, born in 1908, John born c. 1914 and Agnes, born 3 Aug 1918. John and Agnes ALLEN lived in St. Louis, Missouri and then Kansas City, Missouri, where they are buried.
I may not have all of the dates and info exactly right as I am not at home and can't check my Family Tree Maker file. If any of this sounds familiar to anyone, please let me hear from you. Thanks.
Debbie Christ
St. Louis, MO