I'm a descendant of Joseph Fladiger b. 1878 in Chicago, IL. Have recently discovered papers that suggest his "real" surname was Vladyka.
His father was Frank and mother Elizabeth (Lizzie) Haus. I'm wondering if maybe Frank remarried and had more children?
Joseph is in the 1900 census in Chicago living alone as a boarder and I can't find his parents anywhere.
Just throwing out my bit that I know in case it rings a bell with someone.
Megan
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http://www.megalo-media.com/genealogy)