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Researching: REZABEK
We have just started researching the Rezabek line of the family from Fort Dodge, Iowa. If anyone is also researching the family or has information to pass along, we would appreciate hearing from you. Our grandfather was Victor Rezabek, born about 1880.
email: Randy and Charlene Rezabek - charlene@rpa.net - Posted 15 March 1999

Researching: MAKOVEC, LUPOMECH
Anton Makovec, was b. 12 June 1879 in Bohemia, Austria, arrived in the USA with father, Joseph Makovec. They settled in Cleveland, Ohio. In 1903 they moved to Muscoda, WI. Amalia or Amelia Lupomech was b. 14 April 1886 in Vychodecesky, Bohemia. The town was either Broumov or Nove Mesto. Her father was Joseph Lupomech. She came to the USA in 1902-1904. She married Anton Makovec in Muscoda, WI, 1907-1908. Would appreciate anything with the same surnames. Thank you.
email: Evelyn (Makovec) Lancour - hulagram@rli-net.net - Posted 15 March 1999

Researching: MANSFELD, MANSFIELD, KOLBABA
I am looking for any information on my great grandfather, Anton Mansfeld. He came to Chicago from Bohemia (unknown year). He was born approximately 1832. He died in Chicago, February 4, 1891. It is believed he changed his name to Mansfield sometime during his life. He had four children, one of them, Charles Augustus Mansfield, is my grandfather. I believe he married Anna Kolbaba, also from Bohemia. It is unknown if they married in Bohemia or Chicago. During the 1880 census he lived with his family at 492 Canal St., Chicago. Any information would be appreciated.
email: John Mansfield - jemans@worldnet.att.net - Posted 15 March 1999

Researching: RATCHOZOVA, JIRSA
Josefa (Ratchozova) Jirsa was born in 1855, married (?) Jirsa in 1874 and at the time of her immigration to the USA, 1888, she was a widow. She was listed on her travel pass as a seamstress, residing in Strompouch in the district of Caslav. Her husband, (?) Jirsa, was in the Austrian Calvary. They had four daughters that immigrated with their mother: Maria, born in Bikar, age 10; Vinancie (?), born in Roth Janovia, age 8; my grandmother, Anna, no birthplace listed, age 6; and Antonie, born in Krafels, age 4 1/2. What would her port of departure have been? Her arrival was, presumably, New York. That was before Ellis Island was an official processing center. Josefa was a Catholic. She could not write, and married a farmer named Nesiba in St. Paul, Nebraska. I am astounded at the courage it must have taken to accomplish what she did. Any clues as to why Nebraska, and how could she have had the money for such an undertaking? Thank you so very much vor any assistance.
email: Nadine - WAZFUZZ@aol.com - Posted 15 March 1999

Researching: SCHLEGEL, SLEGER, MENCL, MENCHAL, HYNEK
Seeking information on: Schlegel\Sleger from Domazlice, Czech to Wisconsin U.S.A. in 1871; Mencl\Menchal from Prague, Czech to Manitowoc County, Wisconsin U.S.A. in Aug. 1854 via Port of New York; and Hynek from Zahonzan (?), Czech. to Manitowoc County, Wisconsin U.S.A. in the 1850s-1860s.
email: Lori Lehman - heritage@pcpros.net - Posted 15 March 1999

Researching: KOFRON, BOCHAN, HRUBY, MACHA, CERMAK, JIRAVA
I am looking for descendants of James Kofron (born 1840 in Bohemia) and his wife Mary (born 1838 in Bohemia). They were farmers in Bedford Township, Ohio. They had at least seven children: Mary b 1865 in Bohemia, Joseph b. 1868 in Ohio, Anna, b. 1870, Barbara, b. 1872, James, b. 1874, Frank, b. 1877, John, b. 1879. I am also looking for relatives of James' brother Joseph Kofron ( b. 1846 Bohemia) and his wife Mary (born 1847 Bohemia). Joseph was a butcher. Their son Joseph( b. 1869 in Bohemia) was a medical doctor. He married Stella Bochan. Joseph and Stella's daughter, Mary, married Fred Hruby. Joseph and Mary also had three other children: Anna, b. 1873 in Ohio, Frank, b. 1875, and Bozuika, b. 1878. My great grandfather, John (Jan) Kofron, was the younger brother of James and Joseph. Also, looking for relatives of Anna Macha, b. 1849, in Brezin, Bernakov or Rakov in Bohemia. She was married to Jan (John) Kofron. Her mother was Marie Macha who was born in Bohemia in 1822. Marie Macha may have had a son, John Macha who was born in 1857. Finally, I'm looking for relatives of Charles Cermak (born 1835 in Sloakovic, Bohemia) and his wife Marie Jirava (born 1838 in Loeky, Bohemia). Marie died April 2, 1887. They had five children: 1) Anton born 1861 in Bohemia, 2) Charles b.1864 in Bohemia, 3) Anna born 1866 in Bohemia, 4)Vaslav born 1877 in Cleveland, Ohio, and 5) Frank born 1879 in Cleveland, Ohio. If you are a cousin, please contact me.
email: Marie Cermak Overman - tom-overman@juno.com - Posted 14 March 1999

Researching: RICHTARSIC
John Joseph Richtarsic, was born in Swizano, Czechoslovakia on October 3, 1882, and died 1950 in Crenshaw, PA, USA.
email: Sheldon - sheldon@madbbs.com - Posted 14 March 1999

Researching: POCHTA, RATKOSKY, RATKOSKI
A marriage record of my great-grandfather, Georg Albert Pochta, b. Prague, 1860, indicates his mother's name is Elisabeth Ratkosky (Ratkoski); father is Francis Pochta. George immigrated to US in 1876, along with his mother, and sisters Josefa and Emmaline, via Bremen, Germany through Baltimore. Ship registry indicates Bohemia as their homeland. Elisabeth is listed in the Cook Co, IL (Chicago) 1880 Census along with Josefa. It does not appear that the father came with them. George was naturalized in LaPorte Co, IN in 1880. Later, he went by the name George A. Procter. He died in Michigan City, IN in 1935. Any thoughts, info on the name Ratkoski would be welcomed. I thought it sounded more Polish than Czech. (Query regarding Pochta is already posted). Help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
email: Neil Draves-Arpaia - XNDZ78A@PRODIGY.COM - Posted 14 March 1999

Researching: LINHART
This posting is to attempt to get any and all info on a Bohemian Catholic Saint named Linhart. He lived circa ninth century near Karlovy Vary. He was the patron saint of animals. Are you aware of any accurate historical publication/s I might research?
email: Peter Linhart - jerrygin@mlode.com - Posted 14 March 1999

Researching: KRHOVJAK
Looking for relatives of my great grandfather, Josef Krhovjak, who came to the US from Czechoslovakia in 1900.
email: - JKrhovjak@aol.com - Posted 14 March 1999

Researching: KROFTA
My name is James Robert Krofta. My father's name was Anthony James Krofta. My grandfather's name was James Krofta. If anyone has information about this surname , I would appreciate hearing from you.
email: James Krofta - jimk7@aol.com - Posted 13 March 1999

Researching: MARTINKA, SZYMANSKI, SCHEMENESKY
John Martinka came to New York City in 1881 from "Bohemia". He was born 7 DEC 1854, and died 23 APRIL 1922, in New York. Looking for ancestors in Europe and descendants in US. He married Mary Szymanski born before 12 July 1860, possibly in Poznan area. Her father was Albert Szymanski, born before 11 Aug 1818 and died in New York City 11 Aug 1896. A son was John Szymanski (Schmenesky), born possibly in Posen, Poland, 7 Nov 1863, and died in Chippewa Falls, WI on 27 July 1950.
email: - RMartink@aol.com - Posted 13 March 1999

Researching: RUDA
I am trying to research my family ancestory, but I want to go back a LONG, LONG time ago. My grandfather's family name is Ruda. I would like to find out where the Rudas came from prior to Prague and prior to Czechoslovokia. Is there a resource or anyone who can help me? (I would like to go back to 1300/1400's if possible). Thanks!
email: Marie - kerridwyn2@yahoo.com - Posted 13 March 1999

Researching: AFINOWITZ, WILKOWSKI
Rosa Afinowitz, b 30 March 1891, came to USA when she was 2 or 3 years old, from Prague. She married Frank Wilkowski. Looking for parents and the port of entry to America.
email: - traffic@navicom.com - Posted 13 March 1999

Researching: MIKULENKA, SUSTALA
Please add the Mikulenka name to your register. Jan Mikulenka arrived in Galveston, TX, on the steamship "America", on September 8, 1880, according to a passenger list retrieved by Mr. Albert J. Blaha, Sr. of Houston. This ship departed from Hamburg or Bremen. The family of Jan and Veronica (Sustala) Mikulenka were from Moravia. They are buried at St. Mary's cemetery, Hallettsville, TX.
email: Peggy Mikulenka - pegmik@localinfonet.com - Posted 13 March 1999

Researching: VAKOC, VAKOCH, KRATOCHVIL, MATCHA
John Vakoc from Prague, Bohemia m. Mary Kratochvil and settled in New Prague, Minnesota. A son, Joseph Vakoc m. Katie Matcha at Veseleyville, ND about 1899. Looking for the four daughters and one son. Another son, John Vakoch, married Barbara Kosanda August 8,1904 in E.Grand Forks, Minnesota. Looking for Kosanda siblings of Barbara or their decendents.
email: Brian & Peggy Nielsen - maestro@digisys.net - Posted 12 March 1999

Researching: JORASHEK
I looked in the master index for the surname Jorashek, There was a Jirashek. Is that a variant or are they totally different names. How badly did names get mangled and misspelled? What variants of the name Jorashek should I look out for. Is it Bohemian( German Border) or is it Czech. Any help on this would be appreciated.
email: - SECJHK21@aol.com - Posted 12 March 1999

Researching: SINEJZI, SHINAZY, GUD
Researching family names Shinazy, Sinejzi, & Gud. Requesting information on ancestors and descendants of Anthony Sinejzi (Shinazy) and Mary Gud, who settled in the Belt / Great Falls area of Montana in the second half of the 1800's. It is believed they immigrated from the Austria. Czech, or maybe Poland, area. Thank you.
email: L. Shinazy - sinejzi@inreach.com - Posted 12 March 1999

Researching: GABANY, GABANYI
Searching for Gabany or Gabanyi.
email: Steve G. Gabany, Ph.D. - Gabany@indstate.edu - Posted 12 March 1999

Researching: KAKAC
Researching Kakac.
email: - fkakac@vallnet.com - Posted 12 March 1999

Researching: ADAMEC, LAUSHMAN
I am searching for more information on Paul & Rosalia Adamec, both born in 1833 in Bohemia. They married in about 1872 and emigrated to the USA in 1881. They were in Omaha in 1900. They had two living children then. One of them was Barbara Adamec Laushman. They died about 1906 (Paul) and 1907 (Rosalia). They are buried in St. Mary's Cem in Omaha. Please e-mail me if you have more info.
email: Sandy - rschultz@familyconnect.net - Posted 11 March 1999

Researching:
I am searching for relatives of Alois Slavik who emigrated to Texas in 1903 from Kromeriz. If anyone has information, I would appreciate hearing from you. Thank you. Dekuji.
email: Retta Slavik Chandler - rettas@flash.net - Posted 11 March 1999

Researching: HASKOVEC, BISKA, DUCHECK
I'm lookking for information on Matey Haskovec m.Ana Biska they came to USA via Vienna Austria around 1864\66. They had two known sons John and Joesph. They were in Chicago and finally settled around Cresco Iowa. John m. a Katrina Ducheck. If any one knows any thing I'd be grateful.
email: Eunice Richmond - erich@starfishnet.com - Posted 11 March 1999

Researching: MARCZIN, PETECHELL
I would like any information for the name Marczin, Mariam from Saros. The other name is Petechell from Zeklinski Maramores, Czechoslovakia.
email: - R99D58721@aol.com - Posted 11 March 1999

Researching: HURNI
Researching the Hurni surname.
email: John C Hurni - jbhurni@orwell.net - Posted 11 March 1999

Researching: SOMMERFELD
I am searching for any information anyone may have pertaining to Emil Richard Sommerfeld who was born over in the Czech Republic. It is believed that he was born in the middle 1800's and came to America when he was a little boy with an aunt. I am looking for his ancestors, places of births, occupations, etc. Any information would be deeply appreciated.
email: - somfam@c-magic.com - Posted 10 March 1999

Researching: SCHRIMPF
Does anyone have any information regarding any Schrimpf from the Neumark or Maxberg area of Bohemia? Am waiting for information from the Czech Republic. Hit a brickwall and would appreciate any help from fellow researchers. What is the approximate time to receive a copy of a birth certificate from the Bohemia area of the Czech Republic? Records should be found in Pilsen. Thank you.
email: Orlie in Arizona - OSCHR84651@aol.com - Posted 10 March 1999

Researching: MIKULENKA
The Mikulenkas emigrated to the US around the 1840s. I have lost my family tree book which I received roughly 30 years ago. I know they came to Galveston, Texas. I have relatives in Halletsville and I resided in San Antonio for 23 years. My father was Edward Mikulenka and his brother is Eugene Mikulenka. Please contact me with any info.
email: Don Mikulenka - dmikulenka@sundata.com - Posted 10 March 1999

Researching: YELCHO
I am in search of the ancestory of the Yelcho surname. My grandfather was Jacob Yelcho, born in 1891 in then Austria-Hungary. He said he was from a village called Bulkest. His family came to the U.S. in the early 1900's. My first question is, was there such a village? and is this name a Slovakia name, or other? Thank you.
email: Robert Covell - paurob@alltel.net - Posted 10 March 1999

Researching: SVEC, FUJAN, SUDA, KASTL, KLOKAN, KYBA, KOZISEK, FROHNER, LEVA
Surname search for Svec, Fujan, Suda, Kastl, Klokan, Kyba, Kozisek, Frohner, and Leva. I am searching for information on the following families. Svec and Kyba - village of Vrane Msec Zechrovice; Suda and Klokan - village of Bezdekov u Blatne Pisek; Fujan and Kozisek - village of Koryt Kralovice Plzen; Kastl and Frohner - village of Sepadly u Nove Kdyne; Leva - village of Vyrov Kralovice Plzen.
email: Rand Langhorst - otcerand@hotmail.com - Posted 10 March 1999

Researching: SUCHKA
Researching the Suchka surname.
email: - Stormy7379@aol.com - Posted 09 March 1999

Researching: HLAS, WACHA, SICHRA, CHALOUPEK
Researching Hlas, Wacha, Sichra. I am starting to research my ancesters from Bohemia who settled in Iowa. My grandparents were James (Vaclav) Hlas/Anna Sichra and George F. Wacha (born April 1, 1890)/Louise Chaloupek. Any help would be appreciated greatly.
email: Tom Hlas - tphlas@bellsouth.net - Posted 09 March 1999

Researching: SCHROTER, SCHROTER, SCHROTTER, SCHRATER, SCHRAEDER, HOLOPIRIK, ROTH, KRAISINGER, OLIVERIUS, HAVIK, POZALEK
My ancestors (Schroter, Schrotter) have been noted to be living in the Cista, Zdeslav and Velka Chenelisna area of the Czech Republic. With Czech archive records back to about 1750 in that area and most Schroter's "fleeing to Germany after WW2". I have viable directline from my Schroter, Schrater, Schraeder, ect. (many changed names during ww1 era). Some of the Schroter family ancestors were Kaspara, Joseph, Anton, Johann etc. etc. Joseph Schroter Jr. was christened in the Catholic church in Velka Chmelisna. Any help will be appreciated from those ancestors and decendents in Germany or Czech. would be appreciated. My GGrandfather (Joseph Jr.) and GGGrandfather (Joseph Sr.) and families came to the United States in the 1880's and homesteaded in Rush Co. Kansas. Associated Czech families Holopirek, Roth, Kraisinger, Oliverius, Havik, Pozalek. Will share vast Rush Co. Database with equal help. Will communicate by mail or email.
email: Steven Schrater - steven@konnections.com - Posted 09 March 1999

Researching: KOUBA, KALAS, PIC, SVERCL, MATAJCEK, SHIREK, SIREK
I'm looking for the above names. I have been told Pic is derived from the Czech word for peach.
email: Janet Gillespie Bayyuk - JANETGAIL@email.msn.com - Posted 09 March 1999

Researching: JANKOVIC, JANKOVICH, MACKOVICH, HALINAR
I am looking for information on Michael Jankovic (or possibly Jankovich ??) who would have been born around 1870 in Czechoslovakia and came to America (New York) with his wife, Julia Mackovich about 1900. They lived in New York and then in Pennsylvania, had 3 children, Maria, Anna and Frank (Francis or Francicus) (my father) Later Julia married John Halinar and my father's name was changed to Frank Halinar. I am looking for information on Michael Jankovic (Jankovich) who may have gone back to Czechoslovakia, Anna Jankovic who did go back to Czechoslovakia around 1911, any relatives of Julia Mackovich in Czechoslovakia, and any relatives of John Halinar in New York or Czechoslovakia. Thanks.
email: Linda Hedden - lhedden@stc.net - Posted 09 March 1999

Researching: FRNKA
Can you tell me anything about the family Frnka? They are from the town of Roznov pod Radhostem in Moravia. They left in the later part of the 1800's. They arrived in Texas by the way of the port of Galveston and moved to Colorado county.
email: Bill Frnka Raley - wfralley@mail.esc4.com - Posted 08 March 1999

Researching: MAZANEC
Search for Mazanecs in Czech Republic. I am looking for people with the surname Mazanec who are still living in the Czech Republic. My relatives came from Prague and emigrated to the U.S. around 1850 - 1860.
email: Scott Mazanec - samazanec@earthlink.net - Posted 08 March 1999

Researching: POLASCAK
Looking for Polascak (or likeness). Please help. Looking for Polascak. Was told my great grandfather was an orphan and came to U.S. at age of 5 (1885) possibly.
email: - Lunchcoma@aol.com - Posted 08 March 1999

Researching: SMEJKAL, FRYDLOVA
My grandparents were both born in Bohemia. I have information on my grandmothers side as her sisters granddaughter and I write to one another. However my grandfather had two sisters both Named Marie Smejkal, who I have no information on. One was born on 10-13-1887, the other Marie Smejkal was born on 4-13, 1889. Their fathers name was Josef Smejkal born 10-31-1843, their mothers name was Antonie Frydlova born 7-4-1846. I do not have any information if Josef Smejkal had any brothers or sisters. I do not have any information if Antonie Frydlova had any brothers or sisters Any information on the above will be most appreciated. I was brought up with my grandparents and speak very little Czech. I have been researching for several years. Thank you for any help.
email: Kathy Mikolals - KMM@cybrzn.com - Posted 08 March 1999

Researching: KUSNIR
Surname is Kusnir from the village of Kastria, Kastrie, Austria-Hungary, time period 1888 to 1905.
email: Frank Kusnir - usnret59@webtv.net - Posted 08 March 1999

Researching: BIELIK
Bielik - Do zoznamu pripajam prizvisko imehek.
email: - sule-iks@px.psg.sk - Posted 08 March 1999

Researching: MRAZ, FIALA
My great grandparents came from either the Czech Republic or Slovakia, we don't know which. My great grandfather's name was Jan Mraz and he married Anna Fiala. I don't know if surnames are indicative of a particular country. One of them was from Bratislava but we don't know which one. They probably came over some after the civil war and before 1870. I was so excited to find your site, I had just about given up hope of being able to find any information on them.
email: - laurel@pacbell.net - Posted 07 March 1999

Researching: STRANSKY, PECH
Joseph & Rosa Stransky immigrated to the U.S. in 1869 from Bohemia. Widower Joseph Pech came from Ujezdy, Bohemia with his 5 young children in 1852. All settled in Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin.
email: - Nile6@aol.com - Posted 07 March 1999

Researching: BLAHUT, BEIERSDORF, LEPPIN
Researching the above surnames.
email: - Stonekeep4@aol.com - Posted 07 March 1999

Researching: MACHANN, ZABRANSKY
Could anyone tell me anything about Ublo or Visovice in Moravia. I am told my Great Great Grandfather, Frank (Frantisek) Machann, was from this area. He was a violinist and possibly died in New York City at a young age (early 20,s). He was married to Theresa Zabransky, also from Moravia. He immigrated to the US and had one son, John, who settled in Central Texas. I would like to know if there is a method for tracing records from the time of his birth (1860) in that village. Thank you.
email: - tomtrish@email.msn.com - Posted 07 March 1999

Researching: GUSTY, TEMNAK, TEMNIACI, BANAS, ENGLISH
I am researching families Gusty, Temnak, Temniaci, Banas, English, from Czechoslovakia, now Czech Republic.
email: - RGusty4556@aol.com - Posted 07 March 1999

Researching: NOVY
If you have any information on the Novy name, I would appreciate it.
email: Scott Novy - SCOOTER121769@webtv.net - Posted 06 March 1999

Researching: SABATKA, KUWALI, YUDEL, STAMBULER
Can you tell me anything about the name Sabatka. My family tree has the name Sabatka in it a few hundred years ago 1600's when the family lived in Prague. There is also the name Kuwali and the name Yudel. We also have the name Stambuler - meaning from Istanbul.
email: Marc S. Karlan, M.D. - drk@merle.acns.nwu.edu - Posted 06 March 1999

Researching: VESELA
I'm Nicola Varcasia and I live in Milano. I'm 25 and I'm a teacher of philosophy. But I'm also a coach of gymnastics. So I'm looking for an athlete of your country whose name is Jana Vesela. She is from Jihlava and she played rythmic gymnastics at Olympic Games of Seoul '88. She was a member of Czechoslovakia's national team. I've found your address with Altavista. Can you help me to contact her? Can you indicate to me any internet sites about Czech rythmics gymnastics? I'm looking forward to your answer.
email: Nicola Varcasia - nvarcas@tin.it - Posted 06 March 1999

Researching: FULENCHEK, FULNECHT, FULNEK, TYONANOR, TIPTMANN, KATOZERNA
Joseph F. Fulenchek (Fulnecht, Fulnek, etc...), born Dec 1854, Czechoslavikia, died Mangum, Oklahoma, Greer County. Johanna Fulenchek, born Polanka, Bohemia. Her father's name (spelled both ways on two different documents) was Tyonanor or Tiptmann. Her mother was Katozerna, b. Aug 2, 1852, died Oct 1930, Mangum, Oklahoma, Greer County. It is believed they arrived in America about 1880. They were first found on Brown County, Kansas census, Washingtown Twp, 1880. On the census it states that Joseph filed for naturilization in Brown Co., Kansas. The family moved to Oklahoma by train about 1900. In 1906, Joseph's naturalization was finalized in Greer Co. Oklahoma. One son, Emil, lived in Harris Co., Tx for a time before moving to DeWitt Co., Tx. Another son and other members lived in Grayson Co. TX. Would like any more information that anyone may have. Thank you.
email: Kathy Weaver - jashysa@ibm.net - Posted 06 March 1999

Researching: TOSCH, HALOWA
Tracking information on Laurenz Tosch and wife, Johanna, from Tisch. They had one son, Laurenz, b. 1845, immigrated to Kewaunee County, Carlton Twp., WI, married Elisabeta Halowa in Montpelier, WI.
email: Connie Hanton - connie.hanton@kla-tencor.com - Posted 06 March 1999

Researching: HALA, CIPRA, NASINEC, HOLUB, LUKAS
I have a family web site with several Czech ancestors. The names are listed above. The web site is http://www.thejoyces.com
email: Dave Joyce - david@thejoyces.com - Posted 06 March 1999

Researching: PRAUSA, KUSTKA, PELNAR, HOFMAN
Looking for the parents of Josef Prausa, born Jan. 6, 1823, in Tauser, Bezirk, Bohemia. He married Dorothea Pelnar on Nov. 18, 1844. They immigrated to the USA in 1855. His parents might be George Prausa and Maria Hofman Prausa. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
email: Robin Prausa - prausa@montana.com - Posted 05 March 1999

Researching: KRUMILLER, ROUSEK
Looking for information, some help or direction. Joseph Krumiller and Katherine Rousek were married in the Czech Republic. I know that Katherine was born in Prague. They immigrated to the USA, but I don't know the date. They came to Chicago, Illinois in 1872. I am not sure it was directly from Eurpoe. They had two children that I know of: Anna, born 1881, Josie, and maybe Frank and James. The hard part is that I have several spellings from different family members, Kathrine's Death Certificate and even on the marriage license for Anna: Krummuller, Kunnuiller, Krummueller, Krumbler, Krumiller (I believe the last one is the correct one), and Roseck, Louick, Louiek, Rousek (I believe the last one is the correct )one.
email: Eric I. Fochesato - x-foch@worldnet.att.net - Posted 05 March 1999

Researching: VADIMISKY, KOTAZIK
My grandparents were both born in Prague, Bohemia. A present our family tree consists of 174 people. Joseph Vadimisky, b. 1/18/1883, mother's name Katherine, religion, Catholic, port of entry, NYC, about 1904. Anna Kotazik, b. 10/12/1882, religion, Catholic, port of entry, NYC, after, Mar. 1904. My grandmother brought my aunt Rose to the USA. Rose's birth date was 3/03/1904. After family research, we feel that she was unwed at the time of Rose's birth, if the child was baptized in Prague. Therefore, her surname is in doubt.
email: Barbara Shannon-Brown - DBrown5609@aol.com - Posted 05 March 1999

Researching: ROSTOMILY
My grandfather, John Rostomily, born in 1819 in Mahren, Austria, also known as Moravia, came to USA in 1873, sailing from Bremen to Baltimore. He settled in Heron Lake, Jackson County, MN (LaCrosse Township).
email: John P Rostomily - jrosty@softcome.net - Posted 05 March 1999

Researching: PLOSS
Looking for Ploss in the Czech Republic or former Bohemia, mainly in and around As (former: Asch).
email: Gerhard Ploss - gerhard.ploss@mail.mb.isar.de - Posted 05 March 1999

Researching: SVEC, PECK
My Paternal grandparents were Jenny Peck Svec and Anton Svec. They emigrated from Tabor, Bohemia, just before the turn of the century, with their daughter, Bessie, to Chicago, where he had a saloon and later a butcher shop. Later children were my father, Charles Anton Svec, Jerry, Jean, Marie and Rose.
email: Charleen Tyson - Charleen.Tyson@dgs.ca.gov - Posted 04 March 1999

Researching: MAZAC, BOGAR
I am looking for the town of origin and siblings of my great grandparents "Mazac" in Moravia. Their names were Josef and Catherina (Bogar) Mazac. When they left Moravia in 1885 for the U.S., they had one daughter, Anna (1885). They left from the port of Bremen, Germany and arrived in Galveston, Texas (1885). They settled on a farm in Ellinger, Texas and had three more children: Rosie (1886), Anton (1888), and Joseph (1890). Does anyone know anything about these people, either in the U.S. or in Moravia? I would appreciate any information that you may have.
email: Charles Mazac - cmazac@yahoo.com - Posted 04 March 1999

Researching: NOVATNY, DELONGPRE
My grandmother was Theresa Novatny. She married Joseph Anthony Edward Delongpre in or around Dead Wood, SD in the earlier part of this century. I am trying to trace family records my grandparents. If you are a cousin of mine, please let me know.
email: - SUZIEHAL@aol.com - Posted 04 March 1999

Researching: BELA
Researching surname Bela. I think we are about fifth generation U.S. The last three generations were born in Bay Shore, New York. Two prior generations lived (but not born) in Bay Shore. This is my husband's family and my sons' last name. I am starving for any and all info that traces their roots. I presume they are Czech. I would also like to now how is it meant to be pronounced?
email: - SBela81770@aol.com - Posted 04 March 1999

Researching: MELKUS
Researching Melkus, location, Misliborice, CZ.
email: - rsmelkus@netscape.net - Posted 04 March 1999

Researching: MINAROVICH, CISKANIK
My grandmother was Marta (Martha) Minarovich. She came to this country to New York City from Czechoslovakia sometime in the late 1890's. She married my grandfather, Stephen Ciskanik, who also emigrated from Czechoslovakia about the same time. They lived in Bronx, NY. Marta died about 1935. Stephen died in 1958 or 1959, both in NYC.
email: - pkeadle@usit.net - Posted 03 March 1999

Researching: KRECL
Stanislav Krecl emigrated to the USA with his wife and one daughter about 1900. He came from the village Jestrebi not far from Nove Mesto nad Metuji, Nachod district, East Bohemia. We know that he was a weaver and did float the textile factory in Chicago. He visited his homeland in 1927 to be a sponsor of the dedication of a new bell for the church in the village of Slavonov near Nove Mesto nad Metuji. We would like to contact his descendants or relatives to complete our Family Tree. We can provide the information about his descent.
email: - mraz1@email.cz - Posted 03 March 1999

Researching: HLAVAC, SKOPEC
My great-great-grandmother was Anna Hlavac. She was born ca 1824 in Bohemia and died 29 Apr 1899 in Chicago, Cook Co, IL. She married Frank Skopec in Bohemia around 1848. They immigrated to America ca 1866. With them were at least three children: Frank Skopec Jr (born 1849), John Skopec (born ca 1850), and Joseph Skopec (born 1863). If you have a connection to these persons please contact me.
email: Barb Bonham - mbonham@ptway.com - Posted 03 March 1999

Researching: KAUER, LEHMANN, BRETSCHNEIDER, TSCHERNY, SCHUBERT, FRENZL, STORCH, KRUEHLEIN
Lehmann, Rudolfus, born July 23rd 1807, Prostejor, married to Frenzl, Anna Theresia, born in Oct 17th 1811, daughter of Frenzl, Caspar and Storch, Anna. Rudolfus was the father of Lehmann Franz, born July 23rd 1885, Vienna. Rudolfus was the son of Lehmann, Johanna and Kruehlein, Philippina. Kauer, Franz, born March 28th 1828, Bielenz, married to Bretschneider, Anna Maria, born March 3rd 1827 in Turn, daughter of Bretschneider, Josef and Schubert, Elisabeth. Franz was the father of Kauer, Maria, born Nov 2nd 1856 in Teplitz. Franz was the son of Kauer, Josed and Tscherny, Franziska.
email: Sylvia Sulek - su@apropos.at - Posted 03 March 1999

Researching: SEBEST, KECHKA
I was just curious if you have any information or know of where I can find information on the "Sebest" family? (May also be with Kechka).
email: Melissa Sebest - sebestm@fcae.nova.edu - Posted 03 March 1999

Researching: GEISSLER, KAYSLER
Wenzeslaus Geissler/Vaclav Kaysler, born in 1807 in Kamberk, Tabor district, Bohemia, came to the US in 1853 along with his family of five children, Edward, John, Marie, Amelia, and Johanna.
email: Donna Bourget - djb@discover-net.net - Posted 02 March 1999

Researching: BECK
I'm looking for the family name of Beck.
email: - lbeck@kfki-isys.hu - Posted 02 March 1999

Researching: USAK
I'm searching for any information on the name Usak.
email: Barbara Kalning - BARBARAKALNING@webtv.net - Posted 02 March 1999

Researching: KARGER, BITTMANN, BRUNNER, SCHULMEISTER
Karger Alois Georg, born Apr 23rd 1822, Freudenthal, married to Brunner, Theresia, born Jul 31st 1827, Freudenthal (daughter of Franz Brunner and Franzsika Thiel). Alois (1822) was the father of Karger, Alois, born May 19th 1849, Freudenthal, married to Bittmann Aloisia, Born Feb18th 1849. Alois (1822) was the son of Karger, Johann and Schulmeister, Eleonora. I have complete history until Karger Alois Georg. Searching for detailed information on Karger Johann and Schulmeister, Eleonora (both born approx. 1790-1800).
email: Sylvia Sulek - su@apropos.at - Posted 02 March 1999

Researching: POSPISCHIL, KRAUT, BIER, FRIESLEBEN, WOLF, KRUMPEL, SISCHKA, FEDERSEL, SCHLOESSER, WEIS, HANICK, SCHANER
I am looking to make connections with researchers doing work on the above Family lines coming from these communities in Moravia: Svitavy (Zwittau), Jedlov, Bystr (Bistrau) & Koclirov (Ketzelsdorf). My Grandfather, Albert Pospischil, was one of 16 children born to Franz and Anna Maria (nee Freisleben) Pospischil in Schoenbrunn, southwest of Zwittau (Svitavy). He and 6 of his brothers plus 1 sister came to the USA in between 1900 and 1915, settling in Janesville, Wisconsin and South Beloit and Freeport, Illinois. We have developed most of the family history here in this country and back into Germany and the 20th century connections in the Sudetenland. However I would like to make contact with others that may be researching the following names from this area of central Moravia (Schoenhengstgau): Pospischil, Freisleben, Krumpl, Mangold, Sischka, Federsel, Schloesser, and Weis. The Family and research is much too large to put all information here, but I will be glad to help where I can and if anyone has any input or questions please let me know. Thanks!
email: John J. Kornfeind - jmmkorn@impulsedata.net - Posted 02 March 1999

Researching: FOJT, ROZNOVJAK, TROJCAK, VYVIAL
Researching the following Moravian families: Fojt from Vsetin; Roznovjak from Vsetin; Trojcak from Ostravice; Vyvial from Palkovice (near Frydek-Mystek). Family members immigrated to Texas late 1870's & early 1880's. Would like to hear from anyone researching these names in Czech Republic &/or in U.S.
email: - dicus@swbell.net - Posted 01 March 1999

Researching: SOMMERFELD, PETERSEN, HASS
Emil Richard Sommerfeld, Wething Germany, January 7, 1868. We believe the above information to be true. He was supposedly baptized at St, John's Lutheran Church in Brunswick Mo. His wife was Molly D. Petersen. We are trying to find out his fathers name and ancestry. His father was possibly Christoph Wilhelm and his mother Caroline Wilhelmine Hass. Any information you may have would be deeply appreciated.
email: Richard Carl Sommerfeld - somfam@c-magic.com - Posted 01 March 1999

Researching: SOLDAT, VITEK
My grandfather, Vaclav Soldat, married Catherine Vitek in this area and came to America in 1890. He had a relative named Frank Soldat (wife-Josephine) who earlier had come to America and settled in Nebraska. Frank was from above village, town, county, Catherine Vitek had 2 sisters (Josefina and Mary) and two brothers, one being a professor at the University of Prague.
email: Frank Soldat - FSo3257719@aol.com - Posted 01 March 1999

Researching: SINEJZI, SHINAZY, GUD
I know that my great-grandparents, Anthony Sinejzi (Shinazy) and Mary Gud, settled in Montana in the late 1800's. I would appreciate any information on these family names, and will share any information I have gathered.
email: L. Shinazy - sinejzi@inreach.com - Posted 01 March 1999

Researching: CESKA, ZAGORSKA, HURTA, HURT, HEKT, SRUBEK
My grandfather Stephen Ceska, b. Aug. 2, 1882 in Lisov, Bohemia, Czech and died in New Orlean La Jan 18, 1958; son of Martin Czeska and Josephine Zagorska. My grandfather was married first to Alvina Hurta (or Hurt or Hekt) of Czech republic, then second to a Marie Srubek born in Slovakia. Any connections please contact me. Thanks. My web page is Caprio Genealogy Page.
email: Kathy Caprio Albaum - KatAlbaum@aol.com - Posted 01 March 1999

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