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Researching: KRCMA
I am interested in contacting this person who has posted the surname Krcma but the email address is no longer valid. If you have a forwarding email would you please have them contact me at ctowery@weir.net Here is the posting. Am looking for ancestors of Alois Krcma of the Czech Republic. Looking for JRPostman@aol.com.
email: Carol Towery - ctowery@weir.net - Posted 31 October 1998

Researching: BENAK, ZEMON, SKOUDELA, JELINEK, FIALA
I am looking for information on the following Benak's: Josef Benak b. 6 March 1857 in Skuhrove, Habry area of Caslav in Bohemia, d. 14 September 1912 in Omaha (Douglas County) Nebraska, USA. He married Frances Zemon. He is my great-great-grandfather and I am looking for additional siblings and more information on his parents: Vaclav Benak and Marie Skoudela. Vaclav Benak b. abt. 1863 in Skuhrove, Caslav in Bohemia, d. 27OCT1936 in Omaha (Douglas County) Nebraska, USA. He married Marie Jelinek. I am looking for additional siblings and more informaiton on his parents: Vaclav Benak and Marie Fiala. I am also hoping to discover if these two men are related, maybe Vaclav was married twice?
email: Sandy Benak - scbenak@radiks.net - Posted 31 October 1998

Researching: MESTANCIK
Researching Mestancik family origins. Not much known except having some connection with the town called Trzstena.
email: - ej1@fuse.net - Posted 31 October 1998

Researching: KLAMERT, KINDL
What a wonderful web site. My Greatgrandfather, Rudolph Joseph Klamert, immigrated to the US on May 21, 1880 from Kruh, Bohemia. He came here by way of "The North German Lloyd Steam Ship Company" via the port of New York. We have dated Klamerts back to the early 1700's in Nova Ves, Horni Sytova, Kruh, and Roztoky. My other Greatgrandfather Frank Kindl Sr, immigrated to the US from Prague in 1912. Thank you for your hard work!
email: Scott Klamert - scott@inspiringwebs.com - Posted 31 October 1998

Researching: ZAPLETAL
Am interested in any information on the name Zapletal from village of Zelin, Moravia.
email: Pat Wheeler - pwheel@symet.net - Posted 31 October 1998

Researching: UHLFELDER
Looking for any info anytime on the Uhlfelder Family in General area of Prague, Nuremberg.
email: Ron Laberge - Labergegroup@msn.com - Posted 31 October 1998

Researching: MATZEK, WANG
Looking for information on Matzek. Joseph Matzek born Prague, married Wilda Wang, b Oslo Norway, settled Wisconsin but moved constantly, finally settled Los Angeles. Sons include Joseph, Theodore, Henry, Charles, Lester, daughters Lily, Daisy. My grandfather Henry born 1898, supposedly Redwing, but state said no record.
email: - vdoyle@hooked.net - Posted 31 October 1998

Researching: PROCHASKA, NESLADEK, WEHR, NESBITT
Lewis Prochaska born March 1873 in Czechoslovakia came to the United States and settled in Chicago, Illinois before 1897 when he met and married Antonia Nesladek born April 1874 in Czechoslovakia. They had a son, Robert James Prochaska born November 1, 1897 in Chicago, Illinois. They moved from Illinois to Sumner County, Kansas where they can be found in the 1900 United States Census. Here they had at least three other children, Joe, Mary and Anna. Robert James married Lovina Catherine Wehr May 18, 1919 in Ralston, Oklahoma. They had three children an infant who died at birth, Leona Bernadine Prochaska and Ruth Josiephene Prochaska. They divorced in 1923 or 1924. Robert remarried and had a daughter, Elsie Prochaska and this marriage ended and he married Iness Nesbitt. Robert died January 15, 1944 in Sumner County, Kansas.
email: - NELL116@aol.com - Posted 31 October 1998

Researching: VOKRAL
Looking for Vokr^al family. Grandfather and grandmother from town of Rohozec, not far from Pardubice. Have 153 names in family tree so far going back to Great grandfather generation. I am missing three branches from that era - born between 1865 and 1875. Names were Stanislav Vokral, Franticek Vokral and Ana Vokral.
email: - Lghthse25@aol.com - Posted 31 October 1998

Researching: GERBA, PAVLINKO, PAVLANICH
Checking for ancestors. My name is John David Gerba my Father was John George Gerba his Father was Joseph Gerba his Father was one of two Adam Gerba or John A Gerba. Joseph was married to Mary Pavlinko. Adam or John A. was married to Mary J.Pavlanich. It was stated on several records that they were from Austria.
email: John D Gerba - J-D-Gerba@email.msn.com - Posted 31 October 1998

Researching: HROBAR
I am looking for the name Hrobar from Vamberk in Cz. before the 1860's.
email: Jack Stretch - j.stretch@worldnet.att.net - Posted 31 October 1998

Researching: RIHA, TYLE, KYCEK, VANKYCEK
Joseph Riha - Horni Stupno, Rokycany - born April 1866 - U.S.A in 1878. Anna Tyle - born June 1873 - U.S.A. in 1896. Mary Riha (Kycek) - born May 1840 - U.S.A. in 1878. Vac Kycek - born May 1842 - U.S.A. in 1877.
email: Roger Riha - rriha@top.net - Posted 31 October 1998

Researching: MASCHIN, MASIN, MASHIN, JOSETA, MICHALEK, OLESAK
My mother's maiden name was Maschin. It may have been changed from Masin or Mashin. The family was from Milevsko, south of Prague. I have a translation of a letter from there signed Alexa, Frantisek, Marie. They also sent a postcard from Sepekov signed Frantisek A Joseta. There is also mention of a sister Katerina who died and was buried in Hodusin. Also would like to find any information of Michalek which was my grandmother's maiden name. The two families settled in western Massachusetts. My grandmother, Anna Michalek was born in Westfield, Mass. in 1886. Her parents were Albert & Marie (Oleksak) Michalek. She had 2 brothers and 3 sisters. Can you help me with any more information?
email: D. Sue Wells - dswells@enid.com - Posted 31 October 1998

Researching: MARECEK, BOHACEK
Any info on Joseph Marecek b. 10-10-1871 d. 10-3-1908. Anna Bohacek Marecek b. 7-26-1876 d. 4-18-1959. Vaclav Marecek b. 1873?. Anna Marecek b. 1881?. Kathi Marecek b. 1849?. Stepan Marecek b. 1849? came to US (Bremen, Germany to Galveston) Aug. 1906/1907 on ship Koln2. In 1906, Joseph and Vaclav Marecek supposedly bought a pkg deal to sail from Germany (Bremen) to Galveston. One was to reside in the U.S. and the other was to go to South America. The brothers thought that this would be a good deal because they would be able to "walk" over and see each other regularly. Suspect this a plan to help settle the America's? Has anyone ever heard of this type of deal? Where in S. America did they take Port when they left Galveston,Tx or did they travel by train through Mexico? Any help is appreciated. Does anyone know where Zadavech is? Does anyone know where Ulbarov(e) is?
email: - LBSCHNIERS@aol.com - Posted 31 October 1998

Researching: JARMER
Researching the Jarmer surname. I have been trying to contact molsen@ix.netcom.com. She posted a message on the Czeching website in Oct. 1996 although I'm new to the sight as of Sept. 1998. There is definitely a connection. Unfortunately my e-mail messages have been returned. Any ideas on how to reach her or if she changed her e-mail address what her new one may be? or a snail mail address? Thanks for your help.
email: - Tealota@aol.com - Posted 31 October 1998

Researching: KACEROVSKY, KELLNER, MISEK, MAZENEC
Family names are Kacerovsky and Kellner from the villages of Libkov, Loucim, Brancov, Dobrikov, and Usilov. Family names are Misek and Mazanec from the villages of Spule, Rohozno, Bolesiny, Hvizdalka, Ondrejovice, and Knezice.
email: Dianne Weber - TomWeber3@Juno.com - Posted 31 October 1998

Researching: WORZECH, WORSCHECH, WORSCHEK, WORSCHECK, MATTIS
I am researching the surnames Worzech, Worschech, Worschek, Worscheck. My oldest ancestors i know was born in Langenradisch/Dlouhe Hradiste (1743). He married Maria Mattis 1778.
email: Jvrg Worscheck - mjoergwo@cityweb.de - Posted 31 October 1998

Researching: PECHAR
Am looking for information on Pechar family that lived in Cedar Rapids, Ia. Father was deceased by 1957 of heart attack. One daughter and one son were married by 1957, believe the second daughter was single. Thanks.
email: Patricia Beurskens - waqhwaqh@aol.com - Posted 31 October 1998

Researching: PATSCHECK
I am looking for any information on the surname Patscheck. It is believed to be of German-Bohemian ancestry. I know my Great-great- grandfather Adolph Patscheck emigrated from Germany to America in the 1800's. He settled in Colorado. Any info. would be appreciated. Visit the Ancestry.com Patscheck Family Facts Database.
email: - kellym92506@gmail.com - Posted 31 October 1998

Researching: UHER
Researching the Uher surname. Immigrated from Landskeig District, Greendieg County, Buson. Passport dated 30 Sep 1870. Family: Franz, Anna Marie (wife), Frank, Marie, Anna, Vincent, Lidmilla, Rozalia, Frances. Reportedly came in at Galveston, TX.
email: - skmo@pe.net - Posted 31 October 1998

Researching: EIBEN, KREINACK, KRINACK, KRINAK, KRJNACK
Researching (without much luck so far) Mathias Eiben, who emigrated from Lower Metzenseifen, County of Abov, some time early in the 1900s. He married Helen Susan Kreinack (alt: Krinack, Krinak, Krynack) of Wagendruessel (alt: Vondressel) in Pittsburgh, PA in 1907. The Port of Departure and the Point of Entry for both Mathias and Susan are unknown, as are the exact dates of arrival. Helen is believed to have arrived in 1906.
email: Jim O'Hara - johara@ix.netcom.com - Posted 31 October 1998

Researching: MACHAC, ALTMAN
Looking for information on Glothilda Machac (sp?). My GGrandmother came to New York City from Moravia in 1885, married Henry Altman in NYC ~1885, had 10 children: Alexander, Elizabeth, Henry, Cecilia, Amelia, Joseph, David, Theresa, Anna (My Grandmother), and Josephine. I am willing to share information that I've already collected as well as copies of pictures of family members at Coney Island and such.
email: Kathy Henze - Freeway276@worldnet.att.net - Posted 31 October 1998

Researching: HALUSKA, NEANDER
I am searching for information about Bela Haluska. He lived in Rosemberg and Lipto, Szent Miklos. His wife was Irma Neander and his son was Peter Haluska. Peter was born in Lipto, Szent Miklos (Liptovsky Mikulas) in 1874.
email: - hollmann@netverk.com.ar - Posted 31 October 1998

Researching: BASTYS, HRKAL, SCHUCKEL
I'm researching the surnames Bastys, Hrkal, and Schuckel from the village of Luznice, near Trebon. They came to the US in 1879 and 1892, settling first near New Prague, MN, and then Minneapolis.
email: - mlw@ipinc.net - Posted 31 October 1998

Researching: HASIK, SCHIFFNER
We have found that Anton Hasik came from someplace in Bohemia, near Prague. He was born in1856 and he came to the U.S. on the vessel called the "Main" from Bremen, Germany in 1882. He was married to Antonie (Schiffner) Hasik and they had 2 girls, Maria and Lucia. We would like to know if he had any siblings and his parents' name. If you can not provide us with this information, any information would be appreciated.
email: - mswestern@hotmail.com - Posted 31 October 1998

Researching: NAVARA, RIHA, WOSMEK
Researching the Navara and Riha families from Porin, Bohemia. Arrived in US, June 1887. Do not know anything of possible family members left in Bohemia. The Wosmek family arrived much earlier. Do not know dates or village from in Bohemia. Any help would be very much appreciated. Thanks.
email: - cumnock@pinehurst.net - Posted 31 October 1998

Researching: SEDLACEK, STANEK
I am looking for information on the Sedlacek and the Stanek family. John and Frantiska Stanek arrived from Czechoslovkia in the late 1800's. I am trying to find out information on their children, Clementena, Carolina, Fannie, Henry, 2 twin boys (who died at the age of 2 or 3 in Czechosljovkia) and Willie. I am also trying to find information on John and Katrina Sedlacek, the parents of Anton and Franco. Anton's children were Mary, Anna, John, Lewis, Frank, Alice and Emma. If anyone has any information please e-mail me. Also if interested in the Sedlacek and Staneks family, visit my web site. http://www.angelfire.com/ar/mollycrystal
email: - colorpower@webtv.net - Posted 31 October 1998

Researching: BRABEC, KASPAR, RUZICKA
Searching for family history on Mary Brabec, born Circa 1835 in or near Prague. She married Joseph Kaspar, born Circa 1835 in same area. Mary and Frank married circa 1855 in Prague. They had at least one child,(born Feb. 19, 1869), Josephine M., who married Frank Joseph Ruzicka, Circa 1889. Frank was born in Prague July 9,1865. They immigrated to USA and settled in Maryland. We are interested in hearing from anyone who may have information on these relatives.
email: H. H. Miller - hhmiller@erols.com - Posted 31 October 1998

Researching: SANDRIK, DERBIS, KLEIN, LENKO
Please add two surnames to my entry under Sandrik and Derbis: add Klein and Lenko.
email: Dennette McDermott - mcdermottd@alpha.nsula.edu - Posted 31 October 1998

Researching: KOMEROUS
Searching for parents and information on: Frantisek Komerous, b. Jan 1821, a miller from Blovice, according to "History of Czechs in MO, 1845-1904. He had a brother, Adolbert, b. 1822. He is my ggg grandfather.
email: Bill - Birdbill@aol.com - Posted 31 October 1998

Researching: KRIVANIC, KROOPNICK, TOPICH, ZEMEK, ZIZKA
I am researching the following surnames: Krivanic, Kroopnick, Topich, Zemek and Zizka. There may be more that I am not currently aware of and these spellings have been Americanized to avoid any accent marks and what have you.
email: Michael Topich - topichm@mint.net - Posted 31 October 1998

Researching: PELIKAN, PELICAN, PARTLA, SHEKER, WESELY, ZIMMERMAN
Frank Pelican and Anna Partla are the parents of the following: Frank Joseph Pelican b. 24 October 1869, Caslav. He married Frances Anna Sheker, 15 Oct 1892, Ft Dodge, Webster, Iowa, died 23 September 1960, Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa. Thomas Pelikan became a baker. Anastazie Pelikan married Johan Wessely (a streetcar conductor) In Vienna, Austria. Karolin Pelikan married Fred Zimmerman. To summarize, Frank Joseph Pelican is the only one on which we have info and, therefore, would appreciate any help on my husband's family.
email: Beverly Bouldin - bvrlbldn@pacbell.net - Posted 31 October 1998

Researching: CHAUZA
Chauza, James and Katernina, left Ceske Budejovice, Bohemia in 1888 and immigrated to Table Rock, Nebraska, USA. It is unknown if the name may have been changed coming through immigration. They appear to have come thru Baltimore, MD, port of entry. I would appreciate any information about James and Katerina Chauza (my great grandparents) and their family.
email: Ed Chauza - EChauza@aol.com - Posted 31 October 1998

Researching: GRIGAR, FOYTIK
I am researching the surnames Grigar and Foytik. Any information would be very appreciated.
email: - Msweetpea@aol.com - Posted 31 October 1998

Researching: SNOPEK, KOCI
Please help us find Snopek or Koci.
email: - MirekS@aol.com - Posted 30 October 1998

Researching: ASHENBRENNER, ASCHENBRENNER, KUTIL, SOUCEK
Searching for information on Voitek Albert Ashenbrenner born Jan 6 1868 in Bohemia (possibly Klattau) married to Elizabeth Kutil, b Jan 25 1874 in Bohemia (possibly Strazov?) Both emigrated to Wisconsin. Would appreciate any help. Searching for information on Barbra or Barbara Soucek b in Bohemia, Married to Mattias(?) As(c)henbrenner. Possibly Klatov region
email: Terri Larson - joanharries@cyberhotline.com - Posted 30 October 1998

Researching: HASSARA, SUZICH
I am trying to research my mother's parents;John & Anna Hassara who were from the Czech region and moved to Pottstown, PA, USA. They had a daughter named Mary who was my grandmother. She married a Serbian named Rade Suzich. They resided in Gary, IN. Any help would be appreciated.
email: - tbianco@gte.net - Posted 30 October 1998

Researching: HORAK, KADER, MARINDA, ERMIS, JANEK
I am descended from Joseph (b.1857) Horak who came over to Texas, USA in 1880 from Hodslavice, Moravia. His father (Joseph b. 1827), mother (Marie Kader), two brothers, and sister came in 1881, homesteading in MCClennan County near Waco, TX. Joseph married Rosina Marinda. The daughter, Marie (b.1866), married John Ermis. The two brothers were Frank and John (b. 1862). John never married and died at a young age. Frank (b. 1863) married Anna Janek m. 1889. Together they had two boys and two girls: Frank (b. 1892), Adolph, Caroline, and Libby. Frank is my grandfather. We do not know who Joseph Horak's (b. 1827 in Hodslavice, Moravia) parents were. Is there anyone with a connection to this family? Keep in touch.
email: Kathy Horak Smith - ksmith@our-town.com - Posted 30 October 1998

Researching: JANECEK
My grandfather was Frank (probably Frantisek) Janecek, born in Cleveland, OH, to Bohemian parents.
email: Elizabeth Appel - ebappel@classic.msn.com - Posted 30 October 1998

Researching: ROKUESK, BELOUSEK
Looking for any information on the Jan Rokuesk and Anna Belousek families. Need to know who their parents were and where to look for more information on this family. Their children where born at Veldy Cakov Bohemia, near Budejovice; Albert born 1848, John, b. abt. 1852, Anton b. abt. 1855, Katherine b. 1857, Barbara b. abt 1860, and Peter b. 1865. Any help will be appreciated.
email: Margy Waddell - MargyWinID@aol.com - Posted 30 October 1998

Researching: MEIXNER
Researching Meixner from Tattenitz, Moravia. Franz Meixner (b. 1804) and wife Rosalia (b. 1804) emigrated in 1853 with five sons: (Johann, Franz, Josef, Engnolz, and Anton) to Wisconsin. They practiced the Catholic religion. Any help greatly appreciated.
email: - jimgene@aol.com - Posted 30 October 1998

Researching: OROVA
I was told the name "Orova" originated in Moravia around the year 1850. Please let me know if you find any informatino about it. Thank You.
email: Stephen Orova - Yjgo1@aol.com - Posted 30 October 1998

Researching: SEBRANEK
I'm trying to find information on a Joseph and Joesphine Sebranek who came to the US from Bohemia in 1868 on the ship Leocadia. I don't know what area in Bohemia they came from.
email: Bob Wopat - bwopat@madison.tdsnet.com - Posted 30 October 1998

Researching: HENNIKA, CRAMER, CRUTCH, RETZLER
I am searching for any information on the following surnames-Cramer, Hennika, Crutch and Retzler. These are the specific people that I would like to gather more information on: Catherine (Cramer) Hennika, Nicholas Hennika, Andonia (Retzler)Cramer, Michael Cramer, Leopold Hennika and Barbara (Crutch) Hennika. Please e-mail me with any information at all. Thanks!
email: Charlene Hennika - yw4@writeme.com - Posted 30 October 1998

Researching: SERY, GALAJDA, CULAK
I am trying to find any information on John M. Sery, date of birth February 16, 1880. He came from Czechoslovakia. His wife was Julia Galajda Sery and she was born May 11, 1888 in Czechoslovakia. John's parents' names were Michael and Anna Sery. Julia's parents' names were Nester Galajda and Anna Culak Galajda. They were of the Byzantine Catholic faith and emigrated to Minneapolis, Minnesota in the early 1900's (I believe). If anyone has any information on these people, I would appreciate hearing from you.
email: Diane - hedge005@tc.umn.edu - Posted 30 October 1998

Researching: ONDRA
I am researching the surname Ondra, supposedly from Bohemia. All I know is they came to the USA about 1891 or 1892. The ship was the Salier.
email: - CSmith2069@aol.com - Posted 30 October 1998

Researching: DRAZNIK, BROZ, SIMA, PAVLICK, SAFAR, CEBIS, ERNET, FRONEK, KADLUS, FLEGRA, SLISS, KOTRBATY, PETR
My grandfather, Alexander Draznik, emigrated from the Luzna district of Rakovnik in 1889. His brother was Vaclav (James) Draznik and his mother was Josefa Sima. All families were from Luzna, Mestecko, Krovoklat, Skupa and Rakovnik, all which are west of Prague.
email: Bob Draznik - GFoxx@msn.com - Posted 30 October 1998

Researching: BERANEK, GRAZAR, SLANIK
John Beranek m. Anne Grazar in Oct. 1877 in Czech. Anne's parents were Joe and Mary (Slanik ?)Grazer. They had the following children: Anna (b ?), John (b 6/29/1879), Emma (b 7/3/1882), Edward (b 11/2/1885) and Bessie (b 9/11/1893). All the children were born in Wood Co., WI. Any and all information will be gladly recieved.
email: Richard Hilson - rphilson@msn.com - Posted 30 October 1998

Researching: WESELENAK, WESTLOCK, MIHALKO, COOPET, KOPETO
Searching for information on Weselnak. Andrew, my grandfather, immigrated to the U.S. approximately 1921 from place unknown. He was born in Bratislava, Slovakia and often said he was sending money home to family in "Poland." He married Anna Coopet in 1926 and they settled in St. Paul, MN. When he opened his upholstery business, he changed his surname to Westlock. I am interested in obtaining information on families in Bratislava around 1903 when my grandfather was born. Two brothers, James and Steven, immigrated to U.S. in 1911 and 1912. Their father's name was John Weselenak and their mother was Annette. I am also interested in finding out more about John and Annette. Lastly, I am searching for Mihalko, Mary, born in Czechoslovakia July 22, 1886, married Lawrence Coopet / Kopeto in Niagra, WI, then settled first in Iron Mountain, MI and subsequently St. Paul, MN. Her father's name is listed as John Mihalko on her death cert. She came to U.S. in 1900-1901. I am interested in any information on her father, John, also.
email: Sandy - Sandyand@juno.com - Posted 29 October 1998

Researching: SLIVKA, CHUTKA, JAHELKA
I'm trying to locate relatives for my wife. Her maiden name is Slivka. Her mother's maiden name is Chuta. Her grandmother's maiden name is Jahelka. Both sets of her grandparents were from the former Czechoslovakia. The family, once in the USA, lived in the Chicago area. Any assistance will be appreciated. Thanks.
email: Edward P. Banach Jr. - EBANACH@prodigy.net - Posted 29 October 1998

Researching: NOVATNY, SHEBEK
Looking for parents and siblings of Frank Novatny, born in Praha, Bohemia July 26, 1857, died in Iowa City, Iowa, October 24, 1944, married Ann Shebek.
email: - Nalrah@aol.com - Posted 29 October 1998

Researching: TOMSIK
Please post the name of Tomsik. My family emigrated from Budisov, Moravia in the 1870s to Nebraska, USA.
email: John Leeke - johnleeke@historichomeworks.com - Posted 29 October 1998

Researching: CLEMENS
Researching Clemens surname, settled in Milwaukee, Wisconsin c. 1870. Please advise if you have any reference.
email: - GREGCLEMEN@aol.com - Posted 29 October 1998

Researching: KRAUS
Do you have any information on the surname Kraus. My grandfather's name was Alois Kraus. He was buried in Stara Role or Karlovy Vary in the 1940's.
email: - rachelhughes@usa.net - Posted 29 October 1998

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