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Researching: VACHAL, VOTAVY, KOHEL, KUSTKA, GUSSBACH, SPERL, STER, STEPANEK
Grandmother, Marie Vacholova, married Antonin Apfelbeck and came to America in the late 1800's from Kout Na Sumave - Domalice area of Bohemia and settles in Omaha, Nebraska.
email: Mike McLaughlan - cechscot@megsinet.net - Posted 21 May 1998

Researching: JEROVIC, JIROVEC, DUSEK, WALENTA
I am looking for more information on family names: Jerovic / Jirovec, Dusek, Walenta. My grandmother, Lillian Jirovec and her sister Josephine emigrated to the US in June 1911 aboard the Prinz Friedrich Wilhelm. They arrived in NY city where there was an uncle living, Frank Dusek. Lillian and Josephine were from Bohemia; their parents were Jakob Jirovec and Kristina Dusek. I have a copy of a First Communion paper from Kristina dated 1875; the church was in Susice - I am trying to locate more information about this town. On the ship's registry of 1911, there is the name of another uncle (Kristina's brother), Victor Dusek. Towns on the registry look like Visky and Malec; however I am not sure as the handwriting is difficult to dicipher. I am trying to find any information on these family names and towns. Lillian married Michael Walenta in NY city in 1917; Michael was from Vienna. They later moved to Corning, NY where Michael worked for the Corning Glass Works. Any information would be appreciated, as well as suggestions to further my search.
email: - JRuss75532@aol.com - Posted 21 May 1998

Researching: VELEHRADSKY
Searching for information on persons having the surname Velehradsky. My Grandfather, Jan Velehradsky, came to the United States in 1891, and my father in 1903. Other than my family, who settled in Omaha, Nebraska, the only other persons in the U. S. unknown to me reside in Elmwood Park, New Jersey. I have located two families in the Czech Republic. My family came from the area near Hermanice in Eastern Bohemia, The name originated in Moravia. In 1556, Bartholomej Velehradsky was knighted in Uherske Hradiste, Moravia. In the late 1600's and early 1700's Frantisek Josef Velehradsky was a well-known artist in Prostejov, Moravia. Since the name is rare, I am curious to determine if there is family link.
email: - VELEHRAD@aol.com - Posted 21 May 1998

Researching: CHABINA, RUSKO
We're new to this but wanted to add our (very little) info to the list. Surnames are Chabina, from Czechoslovakia, and Rusko, which may or may not be topical, from the Eastern part of Hungary, which was sometimes Romania.
email: Claire and Nicholas Rusko-Berger - crusko@aol.com - Posted 21 May 1998

Researching: SLABY, VRANA
Jan Slaby, born Nov 24, 1878 in Lhotky, Moravia. Marie Vrana, born April 16, 1885 in Hrabesina (near Caslav), Bohemia.
email: Larry Wade - lwade@rain.com - Posted 21 May 1998

Researching: POKORNY, KOSEK
We are interested in information about great grandparents; Karl or Carl Franc Pokorny and Anna Kosek whose children's names were: Karl B. 1873 William Frank Gertruda Ludmilla Joseph Pokorny We believe they emigrated from the Prague area about 1883. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
email: Frederick A. Moore - fredmoore@worldnet.att.net - Posted 20 May 1998

Researching: MACHACEK, ZALESEK
Searching for surnames Machacek and Zalesek from the village of Zarazitza.
email: - steve@soonet.ca - Posted 20 May 1998

Researching: HOLECEK, BERAN, OUSKA, KOJAN, CHOUTKA, SMUTNEY
I am from the Chicago area. I am researching my paternal and maternal ancestors. My paternal grandfather, Josef Holecek, came from Hlavenec, Stara Boleslav. He was born in 1884. My paternal grandmother, Antonia Beran, came from Kostelni Radouin, Jindrichuv Hradec. She was born in 1892. My mother's paternal grandfather, Thomas Ouska, came from an area near Trebon. He was born ? 1840's. My mother's paternal grandmother, Rosemary Kojan, came from an area near Trebon. She was born in the 1850's. My mother's maternal grandfather, Josef Choutka, came from Ceslav. He was born in the 1860's. My mother's maternal grandmother, Marie Smutney, came from Ceslav. She was born in the 1860's. I would appreciate any any information on these individuals. My primary interest is to trace back my ancestry but any living decendants in the Czech Republic would also be welcome information.
email: - paul_leonard@hotmail.com - Posted 20 May 1998

Researching: KREMBS, WATOWA, SEICHECK, AMON, HUTTER
Watowa, Seicheck, Bohemia in 1800 late to St Louis, Milwaukee. Krembs from then, Austria, now St Jorgio, Italy, Pusterval Region, 1600 with Amon, Hutterite to Moravia. Need connection of Hutterites in Moravia at that time of the Thirty Years War. Offspring of Krembs-Amon relationship... Amon second in line after John Hutter being burned in Innsbruck. Any Hutterite Geneologists in Czech Republic that are akin to records?
email: - bodensee@pcpros.net - Posted 19 May 1998

Researching: ZISEK
I'm looking for any information on the surname "Zisek" or links to my grandfather, John Zisek, who emigrated to the United States (Hazelton Pennsylvania around 1914 at the age of about 15.
email: - jzisek@ipass.net - Posted 19 May 1998

Researching: EFFENBERGER
I do not have much information but I would like to contact any relatives, particularly those who might live in Nymburk since I do not know much about them. My father was Emil Frank Effenberger who was a refugee to Australia then Canada after World War II. I believe that he had a brother Frank and sister Eva, both older than he, who remained in the Czech Republic. I think my father and mother Janet, an Australian, kept in contact with my family in the 1960s when we lived in Santa Monica California USA, but lost contact afterwards. I am now living in Australia and would love to know more about my Czech heritage, and for my children, as my father and I became estranged from the 1960s to the 1990s and he died in 1993 under tragic circumstances. If anyone can assist me to find relatives or other information, please contact me soon.
email: Sue Effenberger - prisma@hunterlink.net.au - Posted 19 May 1998

Researching: MOREVITZ, MORAVEC, MORAWEIZ, DROBNICK, DROBNIK, BIELOWLAWEK
Researching Czech names; Morevitz, Moravec, Moraweiz, Drobnick, Drobnik & Bielowlawek. Mary Moravec believed born in Lidice in late 1880's emigrated to Shamokin, Penna. with Parents Francis Morevec and Annie Bielowlawek. Also information on Joseph & John Drobnick who emigrated to Shamokin in 1899. Also Anothony Moravitz (Moravec) who emigrated to Shamokin about 1914. Other village possibilities are Bulanka and Malotice.
email: - Czech45@AOL.com - Posted 19 May 1998

Researching: BURY, VOJOSINAK, ZINCSAK, CHOVANICZ
Roman Bury immigrated to the U.S. in 1913. He was born on July 3, 1896 in Visnove in the District (Okres) of Zilina. He came with Jacob Vojosinak, Pal(?) Zincsak and Josef Chovanicz. They went to the coal fields of central Penna. He is believed to have relatives in the Czech Republic. Any info appreciated.
email: Caroline Burry - Caltotn@aol.com - Posted 19 May 1998

Researching: KLEINHAMPLE
I am looking for information on Josephine Kleinhample of Pilzen, Bohemia. Her birthdate is approximately 1866. In particular, I would like information about her husband parents and grandparents.
email: - JKill17568@aol.com - Posted 18 May 1998

Researching: KULTON, TOBALA
I am searching for George H. Kulton, Born January 6, 1879, in Cadca, Slovakia. Married Mary Tobala in Cadca. Religion, Catholic. Emmigrated to USA about 1904. Thank you.
email: George T. Kulton Jr. - GKultonjr@aol.com - Posted 18 May 1998

Researching: KRHOVSKY, JANCA
Doing a family search for the Krhovsky family from Slavkov and the Janca family from Horni Nemci.
email: - edk3@funtv.com - Posted 18 May 1998

Researching: BOHAC, PETRANEK, HYAK, HYEK, NEMECEK
My wifes relatives settled in Cedar Rapid Iowa in the early to mid 1800s. Surnames are Bohac, Petranek, Hyak or Hyek, and Nemecek.
email: Bob White - Rdwhite17@aol.com - Posted 18 May 1998

Researching: CARLON, BINA
PAT CARLON, PLEASE NOTICE! In a posting dated 16 March 1997, Pat Carlon was researching relatives which came from Moravia prior to WW1. A letter from Opava, Czech Republic has been received in answer to the posting. The e-mail of Pat Carlon 104764.1245@compuserve is no longer valid. Please provide a valid e-mail address so the letter can be forwarded.
email: Bob Bina - cgsi@aol.com - Posted 18 May 1998

Researching: RAFAJ, BREZOVJAK, ZAJICEK, JURINKOVA, MALA, CABLIK, GABRISE, CMERKOVA, VACUL, SRPCIKOVA
My grandmother, Anna Rafaj (b. 26 Dec 1899 in Przno, Vsetin, Moravia; d. 21 Dec 1979 in Williamson Co., TX, immigrated to Texas, along with her parents and one sister, in 1911. I would like to correspond with anyone researching the following surnames in Przno or Katerinice.
email: Kristine Ludwig - knludwig@ocean.st.usm.edu - Posted 17 May 1998

Researching: STROCKOZ, SLAVISH, GOMETRO, YATCHKO, JACKO
My name is Christine Deresky (married name) and I am searching for my family's ancestors. Most of my family has relocated across USA and I don't know how to contact them. I don't know many of their names as I was very young when they moved on! My birth surname is Strockoz, my paternal Grandparents' surname is Slavish, my maternal Grandparents' surname is Gometro and Yatcko (orignal spelling of this name was Jacko). The few family members I knew when young have long past away and spoke no English. My parents split up 25 years ago and I have no idea where they are. Can anyone help me?
email: Chris Deresky - mdbowtie@epix.net - Posted 17 May 1998

Researching: GERYK, CVACEK, TROCEK, GROZMANOVA, KOCIAN
I am researching Geryks from Verovice, Novy Jicin, Moravia. My great grandfather, Vincenc Karl Geryk (b. 28 May 1870 in Verovice, Novy Jicin, Moravia; d. 23 Nov 1951, Weinert, Haskell Co., TX, immigrated to the U.S. in 1877 with his mother (Marianna Geryk), his sister (Rozina Geryk) and two half-brothers (Josef Geryk, Jr. and Frantisek "Frank" Geryk). Names that tie into this line back in Verovice are: Cvacek, Trocek, Grozmanova, and Kocian. I would love to share information with others who are researching this line.
email: Kristine Ludwig - knludwig@ocean.st.usm.edu - Posted 17 May 1998

Researching: KOSMATA
I am from Czech Republic and I am searching from any note of the surname Kosmata, which is originally from Southern Bohemia. This surname is not common and I found out that there could be such surname present in America. I never heard that some of my ancestors moved to overseas so it could be surprising for me to find relatives on the opposite side of Earth.
email: Pavel Kosmata - Kosmata@dkv.cbe.cdrail.cz - Posted 17 May 1998

Researching: HRUSKA, HORKA
I am searching for any information on Michael (Matey) Hruska born 1835 in Czech, possibly in Bohemia. He died in Protivin, IA in 1891. Came to USA approximately 1860/67 to Ohio and on to Spillville, IA. He Married Anna Horka. And settled in Iowa. Visit the Ancestry.com Hruska Family Facts Database.
email: Christina - christin@concentric.net - Updated 25 October 2007

Researching: MALEK
I am interested in research on the Malek family. I am not sure of the village in Moravia where they are located.
email: Jerome Malek - smalek@tenet.edu - Posted 17 May 1998

Researching: KUNC, KOVARIK, SATORIE
We're just beginning. We are looking for the Frank Kunc family from Wilber, Ne. Steve & Lottie Kovarik family from Dorchester, Ne. Satorie family from Morse Bluff/North Bend Ne.
email: D. G. Poole - Nenee811@AOL.com - Posted 17 May 1998

Researching: CHUHRAN
Looking for information on my grandfather Frank Fred Chuhran, born 9/1879 in Czech. Do not have any info on the town he was born in. Spelling of last name might have a different ending. Was told that the spelling was changed some when they got to this country. Any info. would be greatly appreciated. Thank You!
email: Janet K.Brown - sbrown@montrose.net - Posted 17 May 1998

Researching: NOSKO
I am looking for any info on Frank and Pauline Nosko, who immigrated to the US some time beween 1900 and 1920. They last lived in Johnstown Ohio.
email: Howard Barnhill - jugo@webtv.net - Posted 17 May 1998

Researching: SPURNY, BEDNAR
Seek information on Antonia Spurny, born in Bohemia in 1840, married Prokop Bednar, died in Wilber, Neb. 1941, age 101.
email: Joe T. Vosoba - vosoba@ionet.net - Posted 17 May 1998

Researching: FREUND, FRIND
I am looking for information about my great grandparents who were born and lived in Bohemia, but who immigrated to the United States about 1900. The surname is Freund or Frind, and my great grandmother's name was Babette Adler Freund.
email: Denis Bruce Frind - dfrind@worldnet.att.net - Posted 17 May 1998

Researching: BURIN, DEIDOVICH
I am trying to find any information on the Burin or Deidovich family. My great grandparents, Anna Deidovich Burin and John Burin, came from a town called Nadash or Nadaza. We believe it is near Bratislava. It is known that they came over to America in the early 1900's. My grandfather, Paul Joseph Burin, was born in this town in 1900, so it was sometime after that they came to America. I also know that I had a great uncle named John Burin who died in Czechoslovakia. Any information that could be given to us would be more than appreciated. Many thanks to all.
email: R. Burin - RBurin6143@aol.com - Posted 14 May 1998

Researching: SRNKA, ZACHTIK
I am looking for information on the following names: Srnka and Zachtik. I know that my g-g-grandfather came from Bohemia to St. Louis sometime in the mid-1800's. His name was Matej Srnka wife was Anna.
email: Theresa Kollefrath - kollfrth@swbell.net - Posted 14 May 1998

Researching: HOSPODAR, HADVAB, INACK
I recently received a copy of my Grandfather's petition for citizenship from the INS. It stated that he was born in STRANAUN, Czechoslavakia. I could not locate this place on the map that I have. Can anyone help me in locating the Village/Town? I am researching HOSPODAR(HASPADAR), HADVAB AND INACK. Any information on these name would be helpful. Thank You.
email: - ECKen@aol.com - Posted 14 May 1998

Researching: KRZMARZICK
I am seeking information on the village of Decenice (Deschnitz or Descheneitz) in Markt Eisenstein.. I am researching the name Krzmarzick. John and Barbara (Fleischmann) Krzmarzick emigrated from Decenice in 1865 and settled somewhere in Wisconsin. Several years later, they arrived in Brown County, Minnesota and settled on a farm near Sleepy Eye. I would also like to know about the village of Kunzer which was near Decenice and which may no longer be in existence. Any information is greatly appreciated.
email: Peggy Tauer - pegtauer@prairie.lakes.com - Posted 14 May 1998

Researching: LIPYANIC, STRIHORVISKI
I am looking for the surname Lipyanic or Strihorviski. My grandfather was Matthew John Lipyanic came from CZ in 1888, we think. My grandmother was Irene Lipyanic ( Strihorviski ). They settled in Allentown, PA. I was told CZ was one at the time so I don't know were they came from for sure.
email: - nstan996@aol.com - Posted 14 May 1998

Researching: NEJEDLY
Any information on the Nejedly name from Hyskov, Bohemia would be appreciated. My ancestor came to the U.S.A. around 1860 and settled in Ohio.
email: - NEJSTEAD@aol.com - Posted 14 May 1998

Researching: SIKORA, KANUCK
Would like to know more about the name Sikora and the name Kanuck
email: G. M. Sikora - GMSikora@aol.com - Posted 13 May 1998

Researching: SICHAK
I am researching the name Sichak. I would like info about family members with same name. I believe the Sichak family came from somewhere around Prague and settled in Lake County, Indiana.
email: Keith and Tesia - coco@pugetsound.net - Posted 13 May 1998

Researching: VEJCHAR
I'm looking for a very sweet, 63-year-old lady's father , whom she's never known. His name is Stanley Vejchar. He was born sometime around 1900, supposedly in Czechoslovakia. He was an actor who reportedly worked with Barandov Studios [motion pictures] in Prague, in the 1920's and was an actor in a movie called either ''Moscow in Flames'' or ''Flames over Moscow''. Any help finding information on ''Sonja's'' father, about his work, or the aforementioned movie would be so appreciated!
email: Bill - Bill1up@aol.com - Posted 13 May 1998

Researching: BARTON, SIMICEK, SUGAREK, LICHNOSUSKY
I am attempting to find more information on our family: BARTON. My great grandfather is Josef Frank Barton born: Oct. 11, 1856 in Hodslavice. He came to Content (Weimer), Texas in 1874. He married Veranica Sugarek Simicek in 1877. Veranica was born August 14, 1859. Her Father was Frantisek Sugarek born Jan.18 1819, in Klokacov and married to Barbara Simicek Lichnosusky, born Nov 30 1831 in Hajov. Frantisek and Barbara arrived in Hostyn, Texas 1856. Does anyone know the names of the parents of Josef Frank Barton or what village(s) they lived in?
email: Sara Ann Barton - sabarton@juno.com - Posted 13 May 1998

Researching: MACHAN, KLASSIC
My Great grandfather John Paul Machan was born around 1874 and married Rose Klassic. Both immigrated from Bohemia to America as young adults. They settled in Lamont, Illinois. John Paul was an actor who owned a small theatre and translated classical plays into the Czech language. They had 3 children, Marie Louise Machan- Wade, b. Aug. 1898, Rose Pauline Machan (never married) b.1900, Cecilia Josephine Machan (never married) b.1902, Andrew Machan, b.1904. All are deceased. Marie Louise Machan married John Wade and produced 3 children. Harry Andrew Wade, b. 1923, Alcyona Louise Wade-Taylor-Gundy, b.1924, Nola Marie Wade-Hastings-Reid. I am seeking information on the village that John Paul Machan and Rose Klassic-Machan immigrated from in Bohemia. Any information will be very much appreciated.
email: Patricia Fletcher - DrawsOOs@aol.com - Posted 13 May 1998

Researching: ALEXIA, FEDOR, HLUDZIK, PROTZ, HANDRA, GLIGANIC
I'm researching my family, Fedor, from the village of Hliviste and Baskovce, which I think is the present day Michalovce area. John Fedor married Barbara Alexia (<1892); Sons: John, Andrew, Mike, George came to US and settled in Western Pa. Daughters: Mary, b.1900, came to US and married Charles (Protz) Hludzik; Anne remained in Slovakia and married Handra; Julie went to Canada and married Gliganic. Any info on these families needed.
email: D. Hildebrand - dhildebrand@xroadstx.com - Posted 13 May 1998

Researching: JANDA, HASEK
Searching for info on ancestors of Bohumil Janda, born Sept 13, 1885 in Czech, and Marie Hasek, born in Luhleka County, Pesek, Czech. They were married in Cleveland, Ohio and had 2 sons, James b. 1915 and Joseph b. 1910. I am finding out that Janda is a much more common name than I thought! Any help welcome.
email: Marci Judge - MarciJudge@aol.com - Posted 11 May 1998

Researching: PONDELICEK
My friend, Jerry Pondelicek, wants very badly to know about his father, Miles Joseph Pondelicek, DOB: 4 Aug 1919, Chicago, Illinois. Can you help me? Miles served in WW11 and Korea in the USMC and US Army. That's all I know. Thank you very much.
email: Phillip Page - SantaFePhil@webtv.net - Posted 11 May 1998

Researching: KEMLINK, VESELY, TROJAN
My mother, Frances Anne Kemlink, was born in Kralovy, Hradec, near Prague, birthdate somewhere around 1896. She had 2 brothers, one a conductor of a symphony orchestra, and the other led an air force band. I do not know their names. She had one sister Marie Vesely (married name). My mom came to this country on ship Brennan, went to Chicago, where Marie already lived. Mom then married Ervin James Trojan in Chicago somewhere between 1920-1925. I was born, one of twins, in 1925 in Chicago. Another sister, Dorothy Anne, was born in 1933. Mom died in north Hollywood, California in 1958. I do not have one single living relative that I know of , and would love to find out anything about my past.
email: - chekmom@aol.com - Posted 11 May 1998

Researching: HRESKO
Our family name is Hresko. My grandparents came to the US about 1890, from the villages of Humene and Michalovice. I would appreciate hearing from others about our family.
email: George Hresko - Gh@caltex.com - Posted 11 May 1998

Researching: ARBEITER, BAKONG, BLOBER, BOCK, FITZ, GABRIEL, KRATSCHMAR, KUNISCH, LANGHAMMER, LUDWIG, MATJEKA, OESTERREICHER, PUDEL, SCHMIED, SCHOBER, SCIN, SEDLACZEK, SKYBA, TILL, TOMANEK
I'm researching surnames from the following areas: Mdhren / Moravia; Vsterreich Schlesien; K. Sternberg, K. Roemerstadt (Rymarov) , K. Koeniggraetz , K. Freudenthal. Surnames: Arbeiter (c. 1780-) Augezd (Ujezd u Unicova); Bakong (c.1825 ), Babitz (Babice); Blober (1885-1915), Sternberg (Sternberk), Stanislaus / Polen; BOCK, Alois (1909-1945), Olm|tz (Olomouc); Bock, Theresia (c.1795 - 1945), Lobnig / Sternberg(Sternberk); Bock, Franz ( 1907- now),Sternberg (Sternberk) / Idstein (Germany); BOCK ( 1941)Janowitz (Janovice); Fitz (c.1770 ) Tillendorf (Tylov); Gabriel (c.1800 ) Ribnitz (Ribnik); Kratschmar (c. 1860 - 1984 ), Laschtian (Lastany); Kunisch ( 1911 ) Janowitz / Johnsdorf (Janovice) Langhammer (c. 1797 ) Czenkowitz; Ludwig (c. 1857 ) Stenkowitz (Stenkov); Matejeka (c. 1797- 1847) Czenkowitz; Oesterreicher (c. 1772 ) Lobnig; Pudel (c. 1860 ); Schmied (c. 1797 ) Czenkowitz; Schober, Neuvogelseifen (Novy Vogelzeif); SCIN (c. 1857 - 1882 ) Stenkowitz (Stenkov); Sedlaczek (c. 1795 - 1819 ), Egersdorf (Egrov); Skyba (c. 1795 ); Till (c. 1790 ) Babitz (Babice); Tomanek (c.1790 - 1850) Babitz (Babice).
email: Wolfgang Bock - 101.103910@Germanynet.de - Posted 11 May 1998

Researching: KROUPA, SCHMOLL
I am researching Wencil Kroupa b. 20 Jul 1884 in Strakonice, Bohemia and wife Anna b. 8 Sep 1894 in Austria. Sister was Louise Kroupa b. 9 May 1890 d. 12 Jun 1981 married Henry Schmoll (my grandparents). Only known info is that Wencil emigrated to the USA from Hamburg, Germany aboard the vessel Swedia on 10 Aug 1893. I am not sure if that was his departure or arrival date in Philadelphia. He settled in Racine, WI.
email: Kerrie Phillips - Phillips@computerland.net - Posted 08 May 1998

Researching: BURANT, CUKR, HORAK, URBAN, BROM, MANDELIK
I am researching these names from Bohemia. They were primarily from the Austro- Hungarian region. Unfortunately, we don't have much information on the early immigrants other than they came here in the late 1800's and were professional musicians in the Cleveland, Ohio area. Anyone with information, please contact me.
email: J. Burant - jburant@bellsouth.net - Posted 08 May 1998

Researching: KHROVSKY, JANCA
Checking on the Krhovsky family from Slavkov and the Janca family from Horynemchi.
email: - Edk3@funtv.com - Posted 08 May 1998

Researching: DUDEK, HAJDUK, KURIMSKY
Researching Louis Dudek from Marhan, Hajduk from Kozany, Sapinec, Okruhle, Okres, Svidnik or Prague, and Kurimsky from Prague.
email: R. Kurimsky - rkurimsky@aol.com - Posted 08 May 1998

Researching: HAVLICEK, HAVELKA, ROSOL
I am looking for information concerning Katrina Havlicek (born February 10, 1883) who married Alois Havelka (born June 17, 1879). Katrina's parents were Jakub Havlicek and Mary Magdalena Rosol.
email: Thomas E. Havelka - thavelka@coshocton.com - Posted 08 May 1998

Researching: RUZICKA, VALENTA, VALENTOVA, SAROVA
I have just received some information from a distant cousin on my Bohemian relatives by the name of Ruzicka. My grandfather Henry Ruzicka came to St. Louis around 1890 with his mother Mary (Marie Valentova Ruzicka) from Novotnicky along with his brother Joseph Matthew and sister Anna. Henry's father was Mathias from Pradlo, no info on when he died. Mathia's father was Andrew and his father Josef Ruzicka was born in Aug 1864 in Pradlo. My question is where is Novotniky and Pradlo? I cannot find them on any map. My research shows the Novotniky #12 and Pradlo #13. What is the significance of these numbers? Also, Marie's father was Albert Valenta and his wife Eva Dorota Sarova from Struhare #36. I would appreciate any help at all. I understand these places were in Bohemia and would like to know where they were located.
email: - BA1@aol.com - Posted 08 May 1998

Researching: THOMAJER, TOMAJER, TOMAYER, NOVOTNY, LUSTIG, SISTEK
Seeking information as to the birthplace in Czechoslovakia of: Ludvik Thomajer born 1864; Petronila Novotny (His wife), b. 1864; Anton Lustig b. 1865; Anna Sistek (His wife) b. 1865. The surname Thomajer was subsequently changed to Tomajer and a few descendents further changed it to Tomayer. Any information will be most welcome.
email: R. L. Tomayer - wavecrst@accn.org - Posted 08 May 1998

Researching: VALVO, VALYO, HRITZ
Researching George Valyo and Mary (Hritz) Valvo who came to Bitumin, PA in 1900. He came from Vinne. Would like any info on Vinne and any relatives from Vinne.
email: Jim Valvo - jimvalyo@ttlc.net - Posted 08 May 1998

Researching: KRZMARZICK, FLEISHMANN
Am looking for information on the Krzmarzicks. Two brothers came to America with their Father Johann (b. 14 April 1821) married to Barbara Fleishmann. They came from Descheneitz Village from Markt Eisenstein County (I think). Any information would be helpful. Happy hunting! Lisa Krzmarzick Hazard HAZANDHAZ@AOL.com
email: - - Posted 07 May 1998

Researching: KEMLINK
Any info on family of Frances Anne Kemlink, born in Kralovy Hradec, Czechoslovakia.
email: - Chekmom@aol.com - Posted 07 May 1998

Researching: CRAICHY, KREJCI
I am trying to find out about my grandfather's family. His name was Alfred Craichy (Krejci) and he came over from Bohemia when he was about nine years old. I think that his mothers name was Josephine and she brought the children over by herself. They went through Ellis Island around 1909 and their name changed to Craichy. I would also like to find a map of Bohemia in the 1890's. Any help you can give me would be greatly appreciated.
email: Shannon Calloway - scalloway@paris.cc.tx.us - Posted 07 May 1998

Researching: JELEN
Looking for information on the Jelen name. My grandfather Adolph came to America in the early 1900's from Bohemia. He went to the Cleveland Ohio area and then remained in Niagara Falls, NY. I am his grandson. Any info is most appreciated.
email: Don Jelen - Hillcrest@home.com - Posted 06 May 1998

Researching: RYBNIKAR
I am searching for history of Rybnikar family originally from Moravia, then later Vienna in 1800,s. My grandfather Carl Rybnikar, a musician emigrated from Vienna to South Africa in 1893 with an orchestra. I am his granddaughter. There are Rybnikar's in USA, Canada,Germany and Austria today.News from their sources would be welcome.
email: - jervis@iafrica.com - Posted 06 May 1998

Researching: KIECKHAEFER, RADEE, KALBE
Our family originated in Stolpmunde, Pomeria District in the 15th Century. I have information on relatives, E. Joseph Kieckhaefer 1422 -breeder of horses and equerry, commended by the Royal Prussian Government for outstanding services to the noble breeding of horses by presentation. Also..Heinriche Kiechaefer 1836-1916, married Augusta Radee 1834-1906. They had 9 children (Alvina, Albert, Otto, Bertha, Henry, Frank, Emma, Charles, and Theodore) I only have information on Otto (my great great grandfather) Any further information on the other relatives is greatly appreciated. Otto my have been the only one to come to the United States with his wife, Wilhemina Kalbe. Married 12-26-1886 .The family ended up around the Freeport, Illinois, Rockford, Illinois, and Milwaukee, Wisconcin areas.
email: Tina Michalski - XVIIIWHEELS@webtv.net - Posted 06 May 1998

Researching: BUBENICEK, KUSAK
Looking for the Bubenicek of Polichno and the Kusak family of Polichno.
email: Jackie & Sharron Bubenik - jkbubenik@webzone.net - Posted 05 May 1998

Researching: CECH, CECHOVA, JASKO, VALENCIN, YAKES, MATEJKA, STRUDEL, BARTES, OPATRIL, CERNE
My Great Aunt, Antonie Cechova Opatril, left me cards, letters, photos albums etc. They date back to about 1900. She was born in 1884. She lived in Skorotice, Cz. She worked in Berno, Cz. About 1902 she came to the United States to wed my Uncle - Julius Opatril. Two years later her sister, my GrandMother - Elouise, came to the United States and wed my GrandFather - Rudolph Opatril. The Opatril family had come from Moravia, but I do not know the town or village. They first settled at Schuyler, Nebraska. Later they moved to Colorado. Rudolph eventually moved to Hawley, Minnesota. Some of the Family names are (Julius, Rudolph, Frank, Joe, Leonard) Opatril; (Jan, Frank, Bohumil, Antonie, Josephine) Cech; John Jasko; John Valencin and more. Some of the places are: Skorotice, Cz; Berno, Cz; Nedvedice, Cz; Schuyler, Nebraska; Broomfield, Colorado; Hawley, Minnesota. Some of the friends were: Cerne (Denver, Co.); Yakes (Denver, Co.); Matejka (Hawley, Min.); Strudel (Schuyler, Neb.); Bartes (Neb. & Min.)
email: - HeyHoller@aol.com - Posted 05 May 1998

Researching: KOHOUT
Researching Joseph Alois Kohout, born July 9, 1863 in Jenstyn, Czechoslovakia.
email: - jholmwo@uswest.net - Posted 05 May 1998

Researching: NEMEC
Any information on Joseph Nemec of Kutna-Hora born 1855, wife Aloise (born 1862) or daughter Karolina Nemec, born 1885 all who came to N.Y USA in the late 1800's.
email: - Cessna56@Juno.com - Posted 05 May 1998

Researching: ZAPALAC
I am researching Zapalac (first name unknown) that emigrated (probably) from Novy Hrozenkov, Moravia on or before 1863. His wife's first name was Rosina (maiden name unknown, born 1830, Moravia) and they may have been married in Moravia or in Texas. In the US. 1880 Census (Fayette County, Texas) he is no longer listed in the household but four children are shown, all born in Texas: Mariana, John, Jacob, and Rehor. Any information on the above (and Email contacts in Novy Hrozenkov) will be greatly appreciated.
email: James J. Zapalac - jzapalac@cris.com - Posted 05 May 1998

Researching: PAKOS, GALL
Researching Pakos and Gall. My grandparents ,Joseph Pakos and Angelina Gall were married in Kysucsa Vihely (today Kysucske Nove Mesto ) July 22,1908. Joseph had a sister, Clementine and two bothers, Robert and Julius. Robert came to America and lived in Ironwood Mich. Angelina had several brothers who lived in Duquense, Pennsylvania. We had contact with cousins there until the mid 1970's. Angelina's first husband was a Blazek...she may or may not have married him in Duquense. Joseph and Angelina settled in Muscatine Iowa. They had four children. Justina born in Kysucske Nove Mesto Julius,Robert and Clementine born in Muscatine. Angelina died in Muscatine Dec 10,1918 from influenza. Any help would be appreciated. Gloria Randolph GloryRan@aol.com
email: - - Posted 04 May 1998

Researching: CHAN, KAHN, SIMEK, BENESH, BENES, KRIZ
Searching for any Bohemian family with the surname Chan (Kahn). I have the ancestry back to the early 1700's. I know some members moved to the US and Canada, but have lost their descendants. Willing to share any and all information. Searching for descendants of the Simek lines from two different origins in Bohemia. One family is from the Zablati area near Ceske Budejovice, the other from Bela village located NW of Ledec. Will share all information. Have the family dated to early 1700's. Not all immigrants to the US have been located. Searching for descendants of Benesh (Benes) from the Naceredec area of South Central Bohemia. Have family to early 1700's. One daughter known to marry a Kriz who at one time (about 1880) was a miller in Muskoda, Wisconsin. Benesh family settled in Pope County Minnesota in 1880's.
email: - MartJ01@aol.com - Posted 04 May 1998

Researching: LISKA, KOMANEE, PETROCK
I am searching for information on my grandfather, Francis John James Liska. Born 1883 in Rokycany, Mirosavi, Bohemia to Francis & Petranyla (Komanee) Liska. I know that his paternal grandparents were James & Mary (Petrock) Liska, and maternal grandfather was James Komanee. Francis & Petranyla are buried at St. Jacob's Church Cemetary in Hilice, Bohemia. My grandfather came to America in December 1902 and settled in Ohio. Any information prior to this would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for your help.
email: Dawn Liska-Applegate - sunrise2@infinet.com - Posted 04 May 1998

Researching: POSKOCIL, BAKER, STIRBA
I am interested in finding out any information I can on my maternal grandfather's family. His birth name was Charles Michael Poskocil, and he was the son of Bohemian immigrants in Cleveland, Ohio. He was born around 1894. His father was a tailor and owned a shop in a Czech neighborhood on Dilly Street. His mother was, I think, Rose Stirba (sp?). He later changed his name to Baker and moved to Detroit, then Lakewood, Ohio. I do not know from whence in Bohemia his parents came, or when. Any information on this family or name would be gratefully appreciated.
email: Michael A.D. Reid - wolfflair@mindspring.com - Posted 04 May 1998

Researching: YANIGA, JANIGA, BLAHA, MIHALOVICH
I am searching for any family of Francis Yaniga (Janiga) and Theresa Blaha Yaniga (Janiga), his wife. They immigrated to the US between 1910 and 1920. Theresa Blaha was from near Bratislava. Am also searching for any family of Paul Mihalovich, from near Bratislava.
email: Connie Janiga - cjaniga@woodsquad.as.ua.edu - Posted 04 May 1998

Researching: LISKA, BOSSAK, SLABAK
I am looking for relatives of Wenzel Liska, born in Plsen, 6-1-1885,married with Anna Bossak, Wien, 6-5-1889. I am looking too for family of Slabak from Kudlovice. Moravanka fanclub Tiny Liska-Loontjens. Maastricht Holland. Dank je wel voor alle informatie!
email: Tiny Liska - tinliska@hvision.nl - Posted 04 May 1998

Researching: CENCARIK, KRISCHOCIK
Greetings from Western Canada!! I am looking for anyone who might have known Jan Cencarik or Anna Krischocik in Michalovce or their sons and daughters. John Chencharik was the oldest son and came to Canada in 1929. Other brothers and sisters were Andy, George, Mike and Anna Cencarik. I have found different spellings of our last name who are distantly related.
email: - randych@mag-net.com - Posted 04 May 1998

Researching: SKUPIN
Looking for all possible connections to the family name of Skupin. Please help us by showing us any search routes.
email: Susan Salem - salemslot@voyager.net - Posted 03 May 1998

Researching: DEDERA, VANCURA, JENICEK
I am researching the Dedera, Vancura, and Jenecek families that emmigrated to the U.S. 1870-1900. I am particularly interested in those from Malyj Rybnicek, Dobronicich, and Chvojnov. I'm not sure if there is a place called Dobronicich in Morava. My Czech isn't that great. It was taken from a memorial card for Dominic Jenicek of Chicago.
email: Tim Morton - timmorton@friend.ly.net - Posted 03 May 1998

Researching: MALI, SCHOLICK, BLUCHERT, GEINSRICH
I have been researching the Mali, Scholick, Bluchert, and Geinsrich names for the past year with limited success. The above names had/have been residing in the area or town previously call Jagendorf, and now called Krnov, for which I am unable to find additional information other than they were located in the Sudetenland regions. Any help for or insight regarding the surnames or townships listed above would be much appreciated.
email: - frank.r.mitchell@boeing.com - Posted 03 May 1998

Researching: SERAK, SHERAK, KOZUMPLIK, KOZUMPLIKOVA, HOLKOVY, FINFERA, FINFEROVY
Seek info regarding Jan Serak m Jul 11, 1917 parsonage of Hroznovellhote Arcidiocese of Olomoucka Deanery of Straznicke. A cotter or cottager in Predmesti, Veseli, Czech. Married Anezka Finfera (Finferovy). Son Jan Serak laborer in Tasov, came to Ellis Island 1923 from Cherborg, FR. Name changed to Sherak. Married Antonie Kozumplikova from Tasov dau of Franktisek Kozumplik & Kateriny Holkovy. Son Jindrich Sherak (Henry Sherak) b 1922 Tasov, Moravia, Czech. Godparents: Matous Kozumplik & Marie.
email: - Stangsey@aol.com - Posted 03 May 1998

Researching: VOSKA
I am a Czech student right now I'm working on my master's thesis that deals with Emanuel Viktor Voska, a Czech American and an influencial activist in the struggle for Czechoslovak independence during WWI. I'm looking for his relatives who could still have some of his documents and who I could consult my work with.
email: Vojtech Castulik - stvnc02@moravian.edu - Posted 03 May 1998

Researching: HEIDL, NUDING, SCHENCK
Searching for Heidl surname and info on Frank Joseph Heidl, b. Bohemia Jan 1850, immigrated USA, 1867, to Long Branch, NJ. Married Lena Nuding (USA), had four daughters, one son, who, in turn, had one daughter, Arlene. Married Raymond Schenck, had son Peter, lived in Yonkers and southern NY. A prominent baker in NJ, erected and paid for memorial to 181 "Germans" drowned in shipwreck off NJ, late 1800's.
email: Frank Heidl Slocum, Jr. - ditto@tctc.com - Posted 03 May 1998

Researching: CERNIN, KODELKA, VELTRUSKI, WELTRUSKI, LEDVINKA
I am interested in information on my grandparents who settled in Nebraska. My grandfather immigrated from Yugoslavia (Daruvar) in the 1915-1920 time period. He first came to St. Louis where he joined his father Franjo who had earlier come to the states. His father went back to Yugoslavia and never returned because he died in the war. My grandfather, Josif (Joseph) moved on to the Clarkson, Colfax, Schuyler, NE area where he met, Pauline Cernin, my grandmother. They both spoke Bohemian and their children did not speak English until they started school. They moved on to St. Edward, NE around 1935 where they purchased a farm. The children (Frank & Joseph (twins), Libby, Milo, Marie and Mildred have very little information about their mother's family and little is known about my grandfather's family except their names: Franjo Veltruski and Marija Ledvinka and a sister named Barbara. I have noted Family Tree Maker's Genealogy Site: User Home Page for Descendants of Jan Cernin from Clarkson, Colfax, Nebraska but have not been able to access. Any information would be very helpful. I am the daughter of Marie Weltruski Woods who now lives in Iowa. I'm researching the Cernin family history. My grandmother, Pauline Cernin was from the Clarkson, Colfax Co., Nebraska area. She had a brother with the Cernin surname also. I presume her family could have arrived there between 1850 and 1900. She was born in 1900. Her mother married a second time into the KODELKA family and I believe there were three daughters. One of the Kodelka daughters married a John Jura, I believe. My grandmother Pauline married Joseph F. Weltruski, an immigrant from Duravar, Yugoslavia, who arrived in the Clarkson area in the 1915-1920 time frame. They lived in the Clarkson, Schuyler area and had six children: Frank, Joseph, Libby, Milo, Marie and Mildred. In 1935 they purchased a farm near St. Edward, Nebraska. Pauline Cernin Weltruski died in 1950. My grandfather, Joseph Weltruski died in 1967.
email: Nancy Cline - cliner@mwonline.net - Posted 03 May 1998

Researching: ZENTNER, CENTNER
Zentner & Centner surnames were/are from the Karlsbad (Karlovy Vary) area and there supposedly is a cemetery there with many Centner or Zentner headstones. Is there a cemetery listing for that city. What would be the best method to inquire...when one does not speak Czech? Susanna Maria v. Czentner (nee Baroness Sobek v. Kornitz) bought Gross-Schweinern in Kreuzburg...the beginning of the 18th century. I have Zentner/Centner data for families in Mecklenburg & Rhine-Pfalz going back to 1700. Will share. Any info would be appreciated.
email: George Zentner - zcats@panacom.com - Posted 03 May 1998

Researching: PAVLIK, PUTNAM, PUTMAN
I have just begun to research my family's history, starting with my grandfather. His name was John Pavlik. He came to the United States from Czechoslovakia; the year is unknown. I know that he ended up in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area because my father, Donald Steven Pavlik, was born around that area. I never met my grandfather because he died when my father was very young. It is said that he was from the Moravian area of Czechoslovakia, but my father always said that they were Bohemian. John Pavlik married Vida Putnam (or Putman). I think they were married in the U.S.A. If you have any information, please contact me.
email: - l_clutter@hotmail.com - Posted 03 May 1998

Researching: KALINA, STRONER, WEIBIS, DITE, WASMUTH
Vincent Kalina born 1859 in Prague, married Albina Stroner, born 1873 in Pilsen. Moved to Chicago area. Albina's father was Vojtech Stroner from Kralovice, son of Jan Kroner and Josefa Weibis from Kralovice. Her mother was Karolina Dite, daughter of Bernard Dite and Anna Wasmuth from Kralovice. Looking for information on ancestors and descendents.
email: - leeanneshort@worldnet.att.net - Posted 02 May 1998

Researching: HLAVAC, BUNATA, PROCHAZKA, KOSE, FICA
I am doing research on the Hlavac Family. The only information I have is that my greatgrandfather Kose was born in Kunta Hora Bohemia. His wife (whom he married after they immigrated to the US) was Josephine Bunata, who was also born in Kunta Hora Bohemia. Both immagrated to the US iN 1860-1863. Kose or his father was a writer. Josephine sold snuff Also trying to find any information on Fanny Prochazka who is buried in the family plot in NYC. I believe she is related to Josephine Bunata. She died in 1889. I'm interested in knowing more about the Hlavac side of the family. Charles W. Hlavac married Emma Kose in 1886. He was 39 and I believed he was born in 1847 but don't know where. If you can help it would be much appreciated. I'm also looking for any information on the Fica family. John Fica married my grandmother Emma Hlavac in 1894 and he was with/established the Bohemia National Bank in NYC. around 1900 - 1910's.
email: - sab54@warwick.net - Posted 02 May 1998

Researching: BRABECK, BRABECHEK, BRABEKEK, BRINKS
I am searching for any information on a John Brabeck married to Elizabeth Brinks in Minnesota. John was from Bohemia, place unknown. Elizabeth was from Germany, place unknown. John first appears in the Minnesota Census from 1875. At that time his name appears to have been spelt Brabechek. In the 1880 Census the name appears to be spelt Brabekek. And then in 1900, his children (William, John, and Charlette) are shown with the name spelt Brabeck. Family history has the orginal pronounciation as Brah bah check. I have researched Vol 1-6 of the Czechs to America series and cannot find John or any Brabeck variation. I have also check the Germans to America series, Vol 1-30 for any Brabecks. Any help would be appreciated.
email: Joe Brabeck - jbrabeck@ix.netcom.com - Posted 02 May 1998

Researching: KALMANEK, HOVEY, HOVEJ, RUSINKO
I am researching my family Kalmanek. My father Michael was born to Martin Kalmanek and Mary Hovey [Hovej?] in Smithfield, Fayette Co. Pa. he was baptised at St. Marys Church Uniontown, Pa. He had a sister Elizabeth Kalmanek Rusinko. Would like to hear from anybody with info. Thank You.
email: Elaine Kalmanek Limes - limetree@peganet.com - Posted 02 May 1998

Researching: HALAMA, HLADA, NENADAL, TRNKA, SORNA, VACA, GEMINOR
I am looking for information on the following: Frank Halama b. 12/7/1844, d. 8/271914 in Cleveland, Ohio, second marriage to Anna Hlada b. 9/1853, d. 1/12/1934 in Cleveland Ohio. Married 1889 or earlier. Emigrated from Bohemia 11/1890. Children of first marriage: (My GGrandfather) Frank b. 9/12/1875, d. 6/22/1947 in Cleveland, Ohio, married Anastasia Nenadal b. 8/2/1878, d. 3/25/1960 in Cleveland, Ohio, married 2/9/1899, in Cleveland, Ohio; Kate b. 1878, married James Trnka; Joseph F. b. 1880, d. 1949 in Cleveland, Ohio (owned a bakery in Old Brooklyn area of Cleveland). Children of second marriage: Anna, b.1889, married Joseph Sorna Mary, b.1889, married Vaca; Antonia, b. 1893, married Geminor; and Anastazia, b. 1897. Joseph F. Halama was a parishioner of St. Procop's Catholic Church in Cleveland. A church record shows his baptismal place as: Mala Losenice - Carla - Bohemia, which does not mean anything to me yet. Any help would be appreciated.
email: Janet Halama-Piombo - piombo@gte.net - Posted 02 May 1998

Researching: GASPERECZ, SCHWANTNER
Researching the name Gasperecz, Town Bytca; and the name Schwantner, Town Kokava and Rimavicou.
email: - gasper@dwarf.nome.net - Posted 02 May 1998

Researching: LEIMER
Researching Albert Leimer b 1865, Hirschberg, Austria d. 11/17/1906 Monaca,PA, m. 1888, Germany, Anna MATTAUCH b. 2/24/1866, Bohemia d. 8/2/1908 Monaca,PA, Children: Anna Mary, b 1891, Amelia Marie, b 3/18/1894, Julia, Bertha, Arthur. Immigrated 1892. Naturalized 3/17/1896. Occupation glassblower.
email: - MWeigel349@aol.com - Posted 02 May 1998

Researching: MATTAUCH, MATTUCH, STEIBT, STEIF
Researching Enoch Mattauch (and variations of that surname), Bohemia, m Julia Steibt/Steif (and variations of that surname) b. 8/1829, Austria. Children: Anna (b 2/24/1866), Francis, Ignatz, Paul, Karl, Maude.
email: Tony - jedna@webtv.net - Posted 02 May 1998

Researching: COUFAL
I am searching for information about Josef Coufal (December 26, 1826 - July 30, 1886) who came to Texas in 1867 from Cerma, Cechia. If you have any information about this surname please e-mail.
email: Christopher Coufal - ccoufal@cvtv.net - Posted 02 May 1998

Researching: HUDECEK, BURES, PSENICKA, KALIVODA, TYLLER, GRVSSL, PFINGSTNER, REINERT, GROH, ZENKER, MANN, KVRSCH, KNAB
Researching Hudecek, Bures, Psenicka, Kalivoda, Tyller, Grvssl, Pfingstner, Reinert, Groh, Zenker, Mann, Kvrsch, and Knab My name is Jan Hudecek from Leipzig, Germany. Im searching for the ancestors of my family. Hudecek, Frantisek 19.10.1864 Budynie, / Hudecek Vaclav ca. 1824 Budynie, / Bures Marie 01.09.1836 Pisty, / Bures Vaclav, / Waidlova Katerina , / Psenicka Ignac 10.02.1836 Bezdekov, / Psenicka Jan, / Kalivodova Marie Magdalena, / Kalivoda Frantisek, / Tyller Katerina 24.11.1829 Racineves, / Tyller Vaclav Matej , / Grvssl Karl Josef 19.06.1803 Gvrkau (Jirkov), / Grvssl Vaclav Michael Josef 28.09.1765 Gvrkau (Jirkov), / Pfingstner Marie Elisabeth 28.08.1764 Gvrkau (Jirkov), / Pfingstner Jacob, / Reinert Rosalia Marianna 22.06.1801 Gvrkau (Jirkov), / Reinert David Frieddrich Lichtenstein / Groh Maria Anna Gvrkau (Jirkov) , / Groh Josef, / Zenker Rosina, / Zenker Josef, / Mann Franz 23.06.1821 Mdrzdorf, / Kvrsch Marie 25.03.1832 Stolzenhahn (Pysna), / Kvrsch Anton Stolzenhahn, / Kvrsch Franz / Knab Johanna Kaitz, / Knab Josef Kaitz. The complete family an his dates are on my WebSite: http://www.germany.net/teilnehmer/101/102766/startseite.html
email: Jan Hudecek - 101.10276@germanynet.de - Posted 02 May 1998

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