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Researching: ZIDKA
I am looking for any information on the surname Zidka. Anne Julia Zidka was my great - grandmother and her parents were Bohemian. The father Zidka died 1/4/1902 and the mother Zidka died 8/9/1884 according to writings in an old Catholic prayer bible written in a Slovic language? I believe they were from Michigan when they first came to th U.S. Grandma said that her mother was an orphan. Anne was born - 7/26/1873 and was mostly raised by an older brother? Any help would be most appreciative. Thanks.
email: Tommy Kelley - ZIDKA@aol.com - Posted 29 September 1997

Researching: MOTHEYZJK, STASTNA, STRJBRNA, STIASTNY, MACHOWA
Jan Motheyzjk was born about 1809 in Stary Smoljvec, Hvozdany, Plzen, Bohemia. He married Ewa (Eva) Stastna, who was from Vosehce, Plzen, Bohemia. Jan's parents were Maytin Motheyzjk (born about 1783) and Lidmila Strjbrna (born about 1787). Eva's parents were Jan Stiastny and Anna Machowa. If you are researching anyone in the area of Hvozdany, let me know!
email: Rose Cubr Green - rlgreen@students.uiuc.edu - Posted 29 September 1997

Researching: CEPEK, SAFARIK
I have obtained the following concerning my maternal grandparents: Josef Cepek married Anna Safarik (sp?) in 1886. The both departed Hamburg 2 March 1886 on SS Wieland bound for New York. The passenger list indicated that Josef, a farmer, was from Podebranz and Anna as a Mrs. I know that Josef Cepek was born 1858 and Anna Safarik was born 27 Dec 1862. I have inquired about obtaining a copy of the ships ship's manifest and have submitted an application of inquiry to the Nat' Archives. Any assisist would be appreciated.
email: Harry M House - HOUSE53@swbell.net - Posted 29 September 1997

Researching: SVOBODA, KREDJDL, KREJCI, VALTRA, LHOTKA, MERTLIK, DVORAK, BLAHA, HOLASOVY, SMEJKAL, TRAVIREK
Researching Svoboda, Kredjdl, Krejci, Valtra, Lhotka, Mertlik, Dvorak, Blaha, Holasovy, Smejkal, and Travirek. Frantisek Svoboda Born 6/27/1878 in Myto. Parents Jana Svoboda of Myto and Marie Krejci. Anezka Krejdl Born 5/27/1884 in Cekov. Parents Frantiska Kredjl and Marie Valtra of Vejvanov. Anton Lhotka Born 10/28/1880 in Banice near Pacova. Josefa Svoboda Born 2/29/1880 in Kresin near Cechtice. Parents Jan Svoboda and Fanta. Jakub Mertlik. Josephine Dvorak Born 4/22/1866 in Prague. Vincence Blaha Born 1/27/1866 in Vletice. Father Frantiska Blaha of Vletice. Father Josefe Blaha of Vletice. Mother Anna Holasovy of Za Horany. Mother Marie Smejkal of Trkov. Father Josefe Smejkal of Dublovice. Mother Marie Tavirek of Dublovice. The above names are our great grandparents and their parents, if known. They settled in the Chicago area. Any information about them or any relatives still living in the Czech Republic would be helpful.
email: - rsvoboda@inil.com - Posted 29 September 1997

Researching: KYZILKA, HRADRIL
Attention Karel Kyzilka: I am not able to send you E-Mail. However, I am interested in contacting the Hradils in Zlin and Uherske Hradiste. Thank you for answering my query.
email: Dolores Tunner Carson - bflat@cct.infi.net - Posted 29 September 1997

Researching: CHALUPECKY, JELENIK, PICHA, BRUHA
Anton Chalupecky and Petronila Jelinek immigrated to U.S. to Hillsboro, WI in 1906 with son Joe from Prague. Any Chalupecky info would be great. Also researching Pichas and Bruhas that came from Bohemia in 1860s that settled near Hillsboro, WI. Mathias Picha lived near Hillsboro and came to US with three other brothers thought to have lived in the Twin Cities and Nebraska. His parents were Franz and Anna. Any info about Wencil (Vaclav, Jim, V.M.) Picha who disappeared in 1930 from Hillsboro, WI. One possible sighting near Tomahawk, WI shortly after 1930.
email: Cathy Leaf - catebie@qwest.net - Posted 29 September 1997

Researching: SILBIGER, SIBA
I am looking for members of my family tree. The Silbigers (aka Siba) come from the former Czechoslovakia and Poland.
email: Jeffrey Silbiger - jjsilbiger@pol.net - Posted 29 September 1997

Researching: MRAZ, MIKULA
I am looking for any information on the surname Mraz. My great grandfather's name was Andrew Steven Mraz. He was born around 1894 and immigrated to the U.S. around 1910. He settled in Western Pennsylvania in or around Mt. Pleasant Twp. I believe that his wife's maiden name was Mikula. I would be interested in any information about the surname Mraz who settled in the Pennsylvania area.
email: - C0331A6337@AOL.COM - Posted 29 September 1997

Researching: KABERNA
The Kaberna family left Msceme, Czechoslovakia in 1853. Frank Kaberna, son Vincent, born 1849.
email: - kbrown@byelectric.com - Posted 29 September 1997

Researching: TREBISKY, HAMMER, HAMMERS, RAUH
I am searching for info on the Vincent Trebisky family. He was a grape grower on Highland and Trebisky Roads in Euclid, Cuyahoga County, Ohio - Imm. May 1864 from Bohemia. Need the exact date of arrival and name of Ship. Or any info you have on this family. Also searching for info on the Joseph Hammer (Hammers) family that settled in Johnstown, Cambria County Pa. (abt 1899) He was married to Anna Rauh. They lived at 789 Huber Street in Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa. Need the exact date of arrival and the Ship name. Or any info you have on this family.
email: - magpie@lightstream.net - Posted 29 September 1997

Researching: FUKNA, FUKUA, KRAUSS
The last name of my paternal grandmother from Bohemia. She was born Agnes in January of 1898 and came to New York City around 1912. She had two sisters, one of whom was Mary. She married in New York City to a musician, John J. Krauss and had four sons. They moved to New Jersey around 1920. Family records show her last name as either Fukna or Fukua and lists her birthplace as Austria. She apparently was Bohemian, but would not speak of her hometown or homeland, even to her sons. She spoke and was literate in German and was Roman Catholic, although we are not sure if that was her religion in her homeland. She did not keep any papers she may have needed in order to come to the U.S. We are not sure if the spelling of her last name is correct, so anything that may sound similar may lead us in the right direction. Please help!
email: Nicholas Santora - 72602.1441@CompuServe.COM - Posted 29 September 1997

Researching: VOHNOUTKA, DRASNER, DRESNER, DRESNAR, WALECKA
I am researching the names Vohnoutka and Drasner (Dresner, Dresnar). Joseph Vohnoutka came to America and settled in the New Bedford, MA area with two sons Joseph Jr. (later moved to the Albany, New York area) and Karel (Charles) around 1880-1890 era. Karel married a Paolina Drasner in New Bedford in 1895. She was the daughter of John Drasner she had a sister or cousin Fanny Drasner who married Emanuel Walecka in 1890, I am trying to find out where they came from in Bohemia, Any help would be appreciated.
email: - MelanieVP@aol.com - Posted 29 September 1997

Researching: KOHN, KOHNOVA, DEFERRARAS
I am helping to research my wife's family history. Her family name is Kohn and her father was originally from Brno (born in Vienna as was apparently the fashionable thing to do in the 20's). Her grandfather owned a brick/cement works in Brno in the 20's/30's and was named Paul (?). The family home still stands and is used as office space. Most of the family left when the Germans invaded in WWII. From what we know those that remained did not survive the war. Her grandmother (Kohnova - maiden name DeFerraras (sp.)) was a pilot in the early 30's. They had 3 children. Looking for further information prior to the communist takeover. Other information will be appreciated.
email: - tchipley@itw.com - Posted 29 September 1997

Researching: MACHIAN, MALECHECK, HERMAN
I am looking for the Machian and (I am not sure of spelling on the next two) Malecheck and Herman surnames.
email: Chris Machian - cmachian@ne.uswest.net - Posted 29 September 1997

Researching: KOUTNIK
I am looking for any information or pedigrees on the Koutnik family.
email: Jeff Augustin - augi@cris.com - Posted 29 September 1997

Researching: SPEVAK, SPIVAK, KRIVANEC, JELINEK, HRDINOVA, KOPENOCOVA
I am looking for anyone who may have information on the following families. My mother's parents were Louis A. Spevak (B. 1890, Schuyler, NE) and Josephine Krivanec (B. 1890, Drazejov, Bohemia). They met in Wellington, CO, from there they moved to Wheatland, WY, then finally settled in Rupert, ID. Louis' parents were Frank Spevak (B. abt 1838, Spacice, Czechoslovakia) and his mother was Katherine Spevak (B. 1848, Czechoslovakia). The Spevak name was originally Spivak, but was changed by Frank. Katherine was previously married to a Jelinek, we are unsure of her maiden name. My Grandfather was the only child of Frank and Katherine, but had many half-brothers and sisters. They lived in Colfax County, NE, and Frank is buried in Tabor, NE. Josephine Krivanec came to America alone when she was 14 years old through Ellis Island. Her father was John Krivanec, and her mother was Josephine Krivanec (B.1854, Drazejov, Bohemia, D. 1902, Drazejov). My great-uncle Joseph Krivanec (B. late 1800's, Drazejov, Bohemia) also settle in Idaho. There are still relatives living in the Czech Republic: Joseph Krivanec in Klatovy, Fanda Hrdinova in Volyne, and Paula Kopenocova in Crakanice. If anyone knows of these families I would greatly appreciate hearing from you. My mother and her sisters are planning a visit to Czech in the summer. Thank you.
email: Sally Wiseman - wiseman@cyberhighway.net - Posted 29 September 1997

Researching: HLEBAK, WASSILL, VASIL, VASILI
My grandmother's maiden name was Hlebak and she came to America about 20 yrs before WWII. She married my grandfather in the U.S., but he was also Czech. My grandfather's names was Americanized to Wassill from Vasil or Vasilli.
email: - Riverdrop@aol.com - Posted 29 September 1997

Researching: BETTS, SCHNOBRICH
I am looking for information on the Joseph and Anna (Betts) Schnobrich family, who immigrated from Muttersdorf in 1858. I would very much like to know Joseph's fathers's name.
email: Linda Orth Schnobrich - Schnobs-WVC@worldnet.att.net - Posted 29 September 1997

Researching: SCHILLER, LESIKAR
Grand parents: Frank B. Schiller and Emily Lesikar came from Cermne, Bohemia and settled in Texas. Schiller came in 1880, and Lesikar came in 1890. Rosalie Schiller, Frank's mother came in 1883. They are all buried in Texas. I need any relatives left in Bohemia to continue line.
email: Rita Green - cgreen2@bellsouth.net - Posted 29 September 1997

Researching: KOLAR, NIKO, NIKKO
The name of my grandfather was Kolar. Grandpa's name was Henry, and he was born near Prague, January 15, 1869. The name of Grandmother who immigrated from Bohemia in 1884 was Niko or Nikko. She was born in Ondrejov, Bohemia.
email: - Ziptemp@aol.com - Posted 28 September 1997

Researching: HUDECEK, SVOBODA, SWOBODA
Need info on Jacob Hudecek married to Teresa Svoboda from near Prague. Had son Joseph came to US and married Frances Swoboda in 1887. Would like info on Jacob and Teresa's other children. What are their names, did they come to US if so when, what is port of departure, date of departure. Any info appreciated! Thank you!
email: - lricht@ops.org - Posted 28 September 1997

Researching: PELICH
Researching family name Pelich, roots in Prague and Louny,or elswhere.
email: - fapelich@interlog.com - Posted 28 September 1997

Researching: PERZEL, KUNCA
Any information you might have of Perzel and Kunca from towns of Zamutov and Czechlova would be most appreciated.
email: John Kuntz - jkuntz@skipjack.bluecrab.org - Posted 28 September 1997

Researching: VONASEK, SLADEK, BENDA
I am interesed in the villages of Cecho Terrasos and Ktivociat, Bohemia. My great grandfather and grandmother were born in these villages respectively. I do not know anymore of my family at this point or before. I do not know of any brothers or sisters of my great grandfather Frank Vonasek. The following is quoted from our family tree being developed: Frank Vonasek was born in Cecho Terrasos, Bohemia. His father was killed in a logging accident, so Frank learned the carpenter trade at an early age to support his mother and sisters. At the age of sixteen, he left his homeland for America. The Journey across the Atlantic Ocean took seventeen weeks. He settled in Chicago, Illinois. While there he married Josefa (Josephine) Sladek. Josefa was born in the village of Ktivociat, Bohemia. At age of thirteen, she came to America with her parents, Mister and Mrs. James Sladek. Frank and Josefa, with their three children, Jaroslav (George), Bohumila (Millie), and Otakar (Otto) traveled by train to Yankton, South Dakota, Crossed the Missouri river on the ferry, then by wagon and oxen to the little Czech settlement at Pischeville, Nebraska. Here a claim was taken and a log cabin built. (The land is still in the family, now owned by Virgil Vonasek). Six more children were born here. Zdenek, Vlasta, Ladik (Lad), Milos, Olga, and Bohus (Bob, my grandfather). The boys would hire out to herd cattle, and the girls to do housework. My own grandmother's name was Elizabeth (Benda), she was born in Misouri, the location I do not know.
email: Darrell A. Vonasek - von@valleyint.com - Posted 28 September 1997

Researching: BODENLOS, BRADAC
Interested in any persons with information on the Bodenlos and Bradac families contacting me.
email: - JLBODENLOS@AOL.COM - Posted 28 September 1997

Researching: VAJDL, ONDRACEK, ANDRACEK, KUST
I am searching for my great grandparents. Her name was Barbara Vajdl born in 1866. His name was Wencil Ondracek or Vaclay Andracek born 1857. Barbara's mothers first name was Bessie and she had a sister named Martha. Wencil Ondracek/Vaclay Andracek passed away in 1898. Barbara then married Anton Kust 1874-1964. They immigrated to the United States approximately in 1891, settling in Douglas County, Minnesota.
email: Inez Roberts - roberts@rea-alp.com - Posted 28 September 1997

Researching: POVONDRA, PLAVEC, MERKWAN
I have done extensive research on the Povondra, Plavec, and Merkwan families. Would like to contact anyone with same relatives as I have some blanks to fill. Plavec and Merkwan families settled in Pennsylvania around 1870 before moving to South Dakota.
email: Dennis Povondra - povondra@byelectric.com - Posted 28 September 1997

Researching: BURESH, BERAN
I'm trying to locate the village of origin of my Great Grand parents (Vincent Buresh and Ann Beran). They supposedly migrated from Czechoslovakia to the Crimean penansula in approximately the 1860 time frame. My Grand father was born in a village called Bohemka now called Lobanova on the Crimean penansula. My maternal Grand Mother's parents migrated to the same area on the Crimean penansula and their villages of origin in Czechoslovakia are Cereckvice nad Locnou and Horni Ujed. I was hoping that perhaps they migrated from the same area in Czechoslovakia, but so far no luck. Anyone have any comments etc?
email: - BURESH@aol.com - Posted 28 September 1997

Researching: ROZEK, CZERNY
My maternal grandfather, Jan Rozek, was born the latter part of last century in Traplice, a village in Morava just east of Brno. He emigrated to the U.S.A. around turn of the century, met & married a woman with last name of Czerny(?) in Iowa, settled in Los Angeles where he worked on the railroad. He had 3 daughters & a son. I would like to know if he has any living relatives in the Czech Republic & if possible something of his ancestral history. God bless you.
email: Paul Bird - pdb@flash.net - Posted 28 September 1997

Researching: TAMPIER, HOMOLE, BLRGER
Blas Tampier, born 03 Feb 1864 in Plavoho Budejovice (Budweis) Bohemia, son of Johann Tampier and Josefa Homole, emigrated to Chile in South America in 1888, where he married Carlota B|rger and started the only Tampier family in Chile. Family legend says that he served in the Austro-Hungarian Army and was a member of the Imperial Guards. The family name is thought to be of Huegenot origen and could originally have been Dampierre. Any information on ancestors of Blas Tampier or current Tampiers in the Czech Republic would be appreciated.
email: Teresa Reagan - treagan@telsur.cl - Posted 28 September 1997

Researching: CIZEK, CHIZEK, CINTERHOFF, PLANANASKY, KNESPL, DURHAM, GRIMM, STEVENS
Looking for relatives: Ggrandfather Thomas Joseph Cizek (Chizek) b 1/20/1836 Klattov, Bohemia, d 1/10/1910 Chadron, Nebraska, m Elizabeth Cinterhoff, b 9/16/1842 Janovie Weseli, Bohemia d 1/23/1941 Nebraska. Futher surnames connected with this family: Plananaksy, Knespl, Durham, Grimm, and Stevens. Any further info would be helpful.
email: Sandra Chizek - dschizek@tctwest.net - Posted 28 September 1997

Researching: KADLEC, SOBODAV, SVOBODA, ZACH, SMACKA
Need any information on Karl/Charles Kadlec, born Austria-Hungry 1871 and died Oshkosh WI May 30, 1929. Emigrated to United States in 1900 Had three wives, Marie Sobodav / Svoboda, Marie Zach, Marie Smacka. Children: Marie, Charles, Frank, Carrie, Jerry, Ladislaus/Larget, and Anotoinett.
email: - DKadlec794@aol.com - Posted 22 September 1997

Researching: KRONAIZL
My family name is Kronaizl and the only people we know with the name are in South Dakota. I am interested in any information I can find.
email: - KFisher972@aol.com - Posted 22 September 1997

Researching: PRELEV, KOZEK
Researching my children's ancestors. Family of Prelev: Helen Prelev came to the United States in the early 1920s, married Michael (Mikhail?) Kozek from Russia (Osgorov?) and lived in the Columbus, Ohio area. Originally from Bratislava, Czechoslavakia. Any information on the Prelev family is appreciated as I have seen nothing of this name anywhere. Thank you.
email: Dolores McCarthy - dolores@mindspring.com - Posted 22 September 1997

Researching: TATOUNOVA
I have some basic research information on my Czech page, which is: www.geocities.com/Heartland/Plains/2064/czechgen.htm. I have a lot of other ideas, including putting on pages for some of the towns, like Policka, from which there was a lot of immigration -- but haven't found the time to work on it yet.
email: Sarah Shaw Tatounova - sshaw@terminal.cz - Posted 22 September 1997

Researching: KRUPICKA
I don't know what village. All I know Antone & Elizabeth were from the old country and migrated to Texas, USA, when they were very young. They had 4 daughters and 2 sons. Only the 4 girls are alive. All are in their 80's and 70's. Grandparents were Casper & Teresa Krupicka.
email: Peggy Konantz - .edpeggy@bendnet.com - Posted 22 September 1997

Researching: GROLIG, LEDFUSS
We are loking for any family history on the Grolig Surname. Franz Grolig was born in Sudatenland September 1, 1935 or 1936 and passed away February 16, 1993 in Chicago, IL USA. His Mother's maiden name was Ledfuss and his Father was also Franz Grolig. We have been unable to find any family history in the United States.
email: - Audreyag01@aol.com - Posted 22 September 1997

Researching: KUPPER, SEELINGER
I am searching for information on the Kupper family that lived in Rulzheim, Germany in 1702. One of the family member, Christopher who was married to Theresia Seelinger who emigrated to America about 1898.
email: - txlvlg@swbell.net - Posted 22 September 1997

Researching: HROUDA, VOLMUT, HAIDINGERA, SOBRA, CESANEKOVE
Researching Wenceslas (Vaclav) Hrouda b in Letovy, father of Joseph (Roda) b 1897, Anna Marie b 1895 and Julia b 1893 in NYC, baptized at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 63rd St Manhattan (Godparents: Joseph and Frances Hrouda); husband of Barbara Volmut b 19 Apr 1872 in Oustalec who was the daughter of Vaclav Volmut (son of Andrew and Ann Haidingera of Lukoviste) and Marie Sobra (daughter of John and Ann Cesanekove of Skudry).
email: Agnes Taylor - Dan Taylor - datayl@pacbell.net - Posted 22 September 1997

Researching: ZELINGER, ZELLINGER, JANDA
Our surname is Zellinger, or Zelinger. The village area is Habry. Grandfather was Bedrich, born 1879. He married Katrina Janda of Rimnicek, born 1875. They emigrated to the U.S. in 1905. Some descendants reside in Wisconsin. We have more information about families of Czech heritage residing in our area. We also celebrate our heritage in an annual Czechoslovakian festival, with ethnic food, music and crafts. Our town has a Lidice memorial monument, one of very few in the world.
email: Laddie and Carole Zellinger - lczell@win.bright.net - Posted 22 September 1997

Researching: FIALA, PROHASKA
I'm looking for information about my ancestor at the 8th generation Josef Fiala, compositor and musician, born 1748 or 1749 in Lobkowitz, died 1816. Any information about his parents and other ancestors will be welcome. Information about his 2nd wife named Maria Prohaska and her family would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
email: - Jean-Pierre.Wantz@swisscom.com - Posted 22 September 1997

Researching: CHLUP, RISLOUSCH, ZAJEC, DRASEK
Ernil Chlup born in Brno, Czech. Wife : Mary Risloush born in Brno, Czech. Son: Joseph J. Chlup born Jan. 21, 1873 in Brno, Czech. Wife: Hedvika Chlup. Parents: Joseph Zajec and Marie Von Drasek.
email: Joseph Chlup - joec@snd.softfarm.com - Posted 22 September 1997

Researching: LUDACKA
I would be most thankful if anybody has any information on the Ludacka family.
email: Daniel Stefan Ludacka - QLZN89A@prodigy.com - Posted 22 September 1997

Researching: JANCAREK, CERMAK, KRUPICKA, HANDLIROVA, HORACEK, NEMEC
Jan Jancarek m Elisabeth- first ch b 1759; 6th of 8 known ch Jan Jancarek b 1773 in Uhlena Pribram, Chotebor, Bohemia, d 1806, Kraborovice, Chotebor; m Dorota Cermakova b 1780, Kraborovice; fa Matej Cermak, mother Katerina. Jan & Dorota's son: Josef Jancarek b 1804, Kraborovice; m Anna Marie Krupickova 1826 in Uhlena Pribram; Anna Marie b abt 1805 of Dalcice, Bohemia, parents: Jiri Krupicka (b in Dalcice) & Magdelena Marie Handlirova (of Zbyslavace). Josef & Anna Marie's son: Josef Jancarek, b 1832 in Kraborovice; m Marie Horackova of Spacice, Chotebor. Josef Jancarek and Marie Horackova's son: Josef Jancarek, b 1869 Kraborovice; d 1921 Florham Park, New Jersey; m Frantiska Koudelova prob near Kraborovice (or Moravany, Caslav) Bohemia. Parents of Marie Horackova: Jan Horacek and Katerina Nemcova (fa Matej Nemec) both b Spacice. Seek any Jancarek and other listed surnames in areas given.
email: Thomas Gregory - tjgtomas@foxinternet.net - Posted 22 September 1997

Researching: VLK, FRCKOVE, PROVAZNIKA, BOUKALOVE
Vaclav Vlk, born July 28, 1863 in Malych Nepodricich c.4; father Frantisek Vlk, mother Anna (born Frckove from Malych Nepodric); Mother: Anna, daughter of Josefa Provaznika from Velkych Nepodric and mother Rosalie nee Boukalove from Velkych Nepodric Boteh Frantisek & Anna were still alive in 1881. Vaclav had 5 brothers & sisters: Josef born 7/28/1849 in made nepodrice c.5, Rosalie born Oct. 16,1850, Josef, born Nov.2, 1853, Marie born May 5,1860, Anna born Jan. 18, 1866. No whereabouts known.
email: T. Milner - tmilner@jps.net - Posted 22 September 1997

Researching: KLIKA
I am very interested the name Klika. I have found many on the internet, and the origin may be Bohemian or Austrian. I have been told the meaning is either "pump handle" or "door handle." Any information would be excellent.
email: Jay Klika - jklika@ag.org - Posted 22 September 1997

Researching: BOEHMER
The surname I am inquiring about is Boehmer, which I understand is a surname of Bohemia.
email: - davideis@pacifier.com - Posted 22 September 1997

Researching: POLIAK, POLJAK, BUDJAC, BUCEK, MIKULA, BARTAK
Seraching for Poliak, Poljak, Budjac, Mikula, and Bartak. Gg grandson Looking for information on Stephan Poljak, died 1904 born, Cerveny Kamen. Margrette Poljak ( budjac) died 1923, born Cerveny Kamen. August Poljak died 1953, born 1894 Mikushovce. Suzana Bucek Bartak No info. as of yet. Also looking for the two town or villages listed do they still exist and where. rpoliak@concentric.net
email: - - Posted 22 September 1997

Researching: BENDA, KOBLICH, KOBLIH, KOBLIK, KOVANDA, RUT, SMAKAL, VODICKA, ZDRAHAL
G-Grandparents: Vaclav Koblich (b.1875-d.1916; parents Josef Koblich, Anna Vodicka) married Marie Rut (b.1879-d.1976; parents James Rut, Katherine Smakal). Alois Benda (b.1863-d.1926, parents Frantisek Benda, Marie Kovanda), married Theresa Zdrahal (b.1870-d.1918, father John, mother ??). All born in Bohemia (only village known - Stitov), ended up in Chicago 1880s-1890s. Marie Rut also had a brother Josef. Alois had a sister, Barbora (Moulik). Koblich has also been spelled both Koblih and Koblik.
email: Charlotte - cnorden@ix.netcom.com - Posted 22 September 1997

Researching: WITTMAN, LATSKO, LATZKO, POLLACH
Researching Wittman, Latsko / Latzko, and Pollach. My uncle told me that my grandfather, Samuel / Sando Wittman was born in Temesuar, Hungary. My mother, Ann Wittman Meseth was born in Trentschin, Vaztinek Letacsia, Czechoslovakia. I have her birth certificate, which was translated by a neighbor. My maternal grandmother's maiden name was Latsko / Latzko and I do not know where she was born or anything else about her. My mother always told me that her family never talked about any family in Europe. Cathrine Pollach was Samuel Wittman's mother. Do these towns still exist and if so what country are they in at this time. All of the above named are deceased. Any help would be appreciated.
email: Alan Brown - abrown@afcon.net - Posted 22 September 1997

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