ascherl branch · 1834–1912
Anton Ascherl
Anton Ascherl was born around 1834 in Stockau (Štokov), near Pilsen, Bohemia. He was the child of Peter Ascherl and Barbara Muhldraxler. Anton lived his life in Stockau and married Maria Landshut.
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Coming to America, one week's wages at a time
A Bohemian family crossed the Atlantic on the wages of one daughter sent ahead alone, who kept a private vow for the rest of her life.
1877–1901
Vignette · in Coming to America, one week's wages at a time
The vow she kept for the rest of her life
She sailed alone, took a flat on Pitt Street, and sent most of what she earned back to Bohemia. It was enough to bring everyone.
1877–1882Images
