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Czech Republic Bohemia and Moravia

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Researching: JIROVEC, MECL
Jirovec and Mecl. Please let me know if you're related.
email: Linda Jirovec - ljirovec@ix.netcom.com - Posted 18 November 1998

Researching: SVEC
Researching Adolph Svec from Pizek, Bohemia, Czech.
email: BJ Svec - bsvec@glenn-co.k12.ca.us - Posted 18 November 1998

Researching: JALUVKA, PUSTKA, FAREKOVA, PLANICKA, PLANICKY
I am searching for ancestors/decendants of Anton Michael Jaluvka. Born in Kozlovice in 1895. Known siblings are Marie (married to Jan Pustka), Jana, Michael, and Tomas. Also searching for relatives of Berta Farekova - DOB 10/1901 near Kozlovice - exact location unknown. Known sister Marie (married to Bohus Planicka/Planicky).
email: - JJaluvka@aol.com - Posted 18 November 1998

Researching: BILEK, KINKAVA, KUBESCH, NADR
I'm looking for information for the Bilek family. What I have is Thomas Bilek (born abut 1795 in Lomnice, Czech) Married Anna Kinkava. Children are Johann Bilek (born May 7, 1820 in Budweis (Budejovic, Czech). He married Maria Kubesch (born Jan. 9, 1823 . Johann and Maria immigratd to the US (via New York) Sept. 7, 1861. Their children were John; Kristina; Marie; Thomas; ; Katerina; Emilie (born May 16, 1852); Stephen; an Adolph. Stephen married Rosalie Nadr (born Sept. 11, 1862 in Hajiku, Kraj., Czech). Their children were Thomas (born Sept. 26, 1883); Marie; Edward; Libuse; Emily; Blanche; and Otto.
email: - Bux1209@aol.com - Posted 18 November 1998

Researching: HALLADA, HALADA, HOLADA, HULADA, BENES
Seeking information - Mathias Hallada and Veronica Benes from Prague. settled in Mishicot, Manitowoc County, WI. Parents of Mary, Antonia, Cecilia, and Franklin.
email: - DrJerger@aol.com - Posted 18 November 1998

Researching: SAHM, SAUM, SAUBSDORF
Looking for the surname Saum. Ancestor Mathias Sahm, a blacksmith, b. 1776 and immigrated to Alsace, France before 1809, is said to have been from the village of Saubsdorf. There is a village by that name in the Jesenik district of the Czech Republic. During his life Mathias Saum claimed he was from the Hungary, Silesia and the Austrian Empire. Any information that can be provided would be greatly appreciated.
email: Sheila Rider - pwilson@methodist.edu - Posted 17 November 1998

Researching: WATER
Have you seen this name? 1883 in Brunno, southern Bohemia to 1924 in Kierling, Austria. Law school in Prague, the German University, and Munich. Toe Water. Likely a poet as well. Thanks, all.
email: - ecats@aol.com - Posted 17 November 1998

Researching: MERKWAN, MERQUAN, MERKVAN, JUSKO, KIMMEL, KIMMBEL
Searching for decendents of Mary M. Merkwan born 6-5-1871 and Theresa Merkwan born 12-14-1873 both girls born in Trevorton, PA to Joseph Merkwan and Theresa Jusko. Also searching for decendents of Rose K. Kimmel (Kimmbel) born 3-25-1876 and Elizabeth K. Kimmel (Kimmbel) born 7-2-1874 both girls born in Trevorton, PA to John Kimmle (Kimmbel) and Elizabeth Merkwan. Information taken from St. Patrick's Catholic Church records in Trevorton, PA. No other information is known about these people. My great-great grandfather John Merkwan also lived in Trevorton, PA for a short time and then moved to Tabor, South Dakota. All Merkwans in America are decended from John Merkwan.
email: Dennis L. Povondra - povondra@byelectric.com - Posted 17 November 1998

Researching: ZELNICEK, REBNICEK, VCULEK, HLADIK, BACAK
I am researching Two families: Jiri (George) Zelnicek is from Trebic Moravia and married Frances Rebnicek. They had a son, Joseph born 1867 in CZ, Mary born 1-11-1855, Frances, and Katarina. I know that Joseph came to America in 1904 to PA and I am assuming his wife with him Mary, they brought with them a son, Joseph Frank and he was 4 years old.
email: Yvette Zelnicek - yzelnicek@enid.com - Posted 17 November 1998

Researching: ADAMCZYK
Been trying to locate Bosovce on maps of Czech. Name of birth place of ancestor in 1880's. Anyone help me?
email: David Adamczyk - adam136@execnet.net - Posted 17 November 1998

Researching: PELICH, PELIC
Please send me any information you have regarding the name Pelich or Pelic.
email: Joseph Pelich - cyrus@netway.com - Posted 16 November 1998

Researching: KRUMPUS, KARLOVA, FRAN, FRANOVA
I'm researching Anna Krumpus born in Obora, Czechoslovakia April 25, 1868 Her father Gabriel Krumpus born in Obora 1840 died 1900 Her mother Marie Karlova born 1842 died 1888. Gabriel's father was Matej Krumpus a farmer in Obora #48 His mother was Anna Fran(ova) from Obora #13. I would love to hear from anyone who has information on this small town or knowledge of these family members.
email: Nancy - dsimandl@uky.campus.mci.net - Posted 16 November 1998

Researching: KMENT, VICHT
Kment / Vicht from the village of Oberlika?? Emigrated to US in 1906 with mother, brothers, sister and mother-in-law aboard the Barbossa. Father emigrated sometime earlier and settled in Murray City, Ohio.
email: - CKsan@aol.com - Posted 16 November 1998

Researching: KRIVONEK, VITROVIC, SARACIN
I am doing family research regarding the names Krivonek, Vitrovic, and Saracin. Family members are believed to have immigrated from Morava during the early 1900's. A possible city location was Kavac.
email: Michelle Mikacevich - mmikacevich@hotmail.com - Posted 16 November 1998

Researching: LANGHAMMER
My Great Grandfather born in Bohemia in 1806 in Josephstadt. His name was Franz Joseph Langhammer. I want the name of his Father. Thanks.
email: Robert L. McGinnis - We need an e-mail address here! - Posted 16 November 1998

Researching: RIHA, RYCHESKY, KARLOVA
Seeking information on Matej Riha, b abt 1865. His son, Josef Riha, b 1885 in Dekanovice, Austria, immigrated to the US at about age 16. A cousin of Josef, named Rychesky, owned a flour mill in Brataslava. Matej later remarried and had 5 more children, Moric, Jan, Frantiska, Vaclav and Frantisek. The daughter, Frantiska Karlova, lived in Krisoudov. I can provide extensive genealogy on US relatives.
email: John Riha - jriha@home.com - Posted 16 November 1998

Researching: NIMRICHTER, DOUBRAVA
I am searching for information on my grandfather Joseph Nimrichter b: 1892 in Hostyn, Moravia. His mothers name is Maria Nimrichter, I do not know his fathers name. His siblings are Marka, Augustine, & Elizabeth Doubrava. Joe came to Nebraska in 1912 but his siblings stayed in Moravia. I would appriciate any info on this family. Thanks.
email: - azhydros@aol.com - Posted 16 November 1998

Researching: CERNIN, PELC, PELCOVA, KOUDELKA, VELTRUSKY, WELTRUSKI
Jan "John" Cernin and Anna Pelcova (b. abt. 1855 in Bohemia) immigrated to the U.S. in 1882 from Vysoki Myto, Bohemia, Austria to Clarkson (a Czech community), Colfax Co., Nebraska, USA. They had 7 children: Marie b. 01 April 1876 (Bohemia), John b. 02 May 1882 (Bohemia), Joseph b. 02 March 1883 (Colfax Co., NE), Anna b. 11 Nov. 1884 (Colfax Co., NE), Frances b. 1890 (Colfax Co., NE), Emily b. ?, and James b. ?. There was an eighth child born to Anna Cernin, Frank (Colfax Co., NE). The Cernins divorced at least 6 months prior to September 1899. Mrs. Anna Cernin married Jan "John" Koudelka in September 1899 in Colfax Co., NE. They had a daughter, Paulina, b. 30 July 1900. Jan Koudelka's parents were Pavel and Frantiska Kpodelka from Bohemia. Jan Koudelka was born in Bohemia abt. 1846-48. Would greatly appreciate information.or assistance in researching these surnames either in the U.S. or overseas. Paulina Koudelka married Josef Veltrasky in 1916 in Colfax Co., NE (of Bohemian ancestry) from Daruvar, Yugoslavia. Josef Veltrausky was born in August 1893 in Daruvar, Yugoslavia. Josef Veltrusky's parents were Franjo Veltrusky and Marija Ledvinka. Josef Veltrasky Americanized his name to Joseph Weltrauski about 1930.
email: Michael I. Cline - cliner@mwonline.net - Posted 16 November 1998

Researching: VACHAL
I am seaching for any information on the surname Vachal.
email: - sirfur@ix.netcom.com - Posted 16 November 1998

Researching: TVRZNIK, MOUCHA, CERMAK, HYPSA
My paternal grandmother, Ella Tvrznik Moucha was born to Harry Tvrznik (B.1876 in Wisconsin to parents who immigrated from the Melnik,Bohemia area, D.1965) and Elizabeth Cermak (immigrated in 1881 from Melnik, Bohemia with parents Anton Cermak B.1843 D.1923 and Anna Hypsa B.1850 D. 1901), Any information would be appreciated.
email: Linda J. Moucha - lmoucha@roe1.k12.il.us - Posted 16 November 1998

Researching: SMERNIC, VLASEK
I am just beginning to research the names of Smernic, Valasek. Any help would be appreciated.
email: - Snydshek@aol.com - Posted 15 November 1998

Researching: POKASTY
Looking for information on a family named Pokasty who possibly emigrated from the village of Chvalenice, County of Blovice in the District of Pilsen in 1878. Pokasty is probably an Americanized version of a Czech name. The names of the family members were James and Mary Anna Pokasty and children, James, Mary, and Anna. Family oral history tells us that they came through Hamburg to New York, althought we have never been able to find them listed on a passenger list. They settled in Quarry, Iowa. Thanks for your help.
email: Barb - jerryc@trib.com - Posted 15 November 1998

Researching: GEISLER, MEYER
Researching John, probably Johan, Geisler, born in 1882 in Dobromilic, southern Moravia. Immigrated alone to NYC at age 17 in 1899. Had siblings Edmund, Eugene, Amelia, Sigmund, and Adolph. Family lore says his family raised horses for the Austrian Calvary. He married Margareth Meyer and had four sons.
email: - Ksueslove@aol.com - Posted 15 November 1998

Researching: DUSEK
I have a surname I would like to have researched. Frank Dusek born in Usti Nad Ortice, Czechoslovakia born about 1881.
email: Shirley - SMNEUZIL@aol.com - Posted 15 November 1998

Researching: KASTANEK, BASTA, NIMSCH
I am researching the family names of Kastanek, Basta and Nimsch. My great grandparents were John and Rosa (Basta) Kastanek. I believe they came from Novaselda, Bohemia in the late 1890's. I am also searching for the family name "Nimsch". They are believed to have come to the USA from Silesia.
email: Char Kastanek - cekastanke@stcloudstate.edu - Posted 15 November 1998

Researching: MATZEK, WANG
I am searching for ancestry of Joseph Matzek who was born in Bohemia who was married to Wilda Wang who was born in Norway. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
email: Rhonda Scott - TRNurse@aol.com - Posted 15 November 1998

Researching: BRUESKE, BUCHRA, CERNY, DRAGOUN, DRENCKHAHN, JAROLIMEK, KIRAL, KUBAT, PECK, PESHON, YAROLIMEK
My grandfather Matej Jarolimek, who changed the spelling of his name to Yarolimek when he and his family was naturalized on 15 Mar 1909, came to Winona county, Minnesota in the Summer/Fall of 1904. His wife, Mary Dragoun, arrived in Winona county in Nov 1904 with her father-in-law Joseph Jarolimek, her seven children, sister Bertha (married name Kiral), and her sister's girlfriend. The family resided in Winona county (Wiscoy Valley, Rupprecht's Valley, town of Rollingstone and the city of Winona) their entire life. There were nine boys (Adolph, Alois, Ben, Ed, Frank, Fred, George, Jerry, Joseph) and five girls (Agnes Peck, Emma Drenckhahn, Marie Jarolimek, Mary Brueske, Rose Peshon) born to the family. All the children were raised in Winona county with the exception of Marie who died in Bohemia (Jablonna/Primbram area) before the family emmigrated. Ancestry surnames (all from Bohemia) prior to my grandparents arrival in the U.S. are: Buchra, Cerny, Kubat & Jarolimek.
email: Dean R. Yarolimek - dyarolim@mail.win.org - Posted 15 November 1998

Researching: MATOUSEK, POSPISIL, JURAJDOVA, JURAJDA, KNEJFLOVA
Looking for relatives or any information on Joseph Matousek and his wife Marie Pospisil. They had two sons, Ladislav Joseph (my father), and Zdenka. Ladislav was born in Kromeriz, CZ, on June 23, 1908, and later imigrated to the US. Ladislav had no contact with his family after 1951. Any information would be most welcome. My mother, Marie Jurajdova Matousek, was born July 17, 1916 in Lazne Belahrad, CZ. She married Ladislav Matousek and came to the US in 1951. She was the daughter of Vit Jurajda and Marie Knejflova. Any information on this family would be most welcome! Last I heard, other descendants may be living outside of Prague.
email: - GStegall@wans.net - Posted 15 November 1998

Researching: VOREL, UHER, NOVOTNY, SREBA, ADAMEK, LEDINSKY
I am researching these faimilies. Alois Vorel came to America in1902. Soon to follow were his brother Anton and sisters Anna and Aloizie. There was a sister Marie (Vorel) Novotny and a brother Karel Vorel that stayed in the Czech Republic. I am looking for more information on the family in Europe. I believe they are from the Prague area. Joseph and Marie (Streba) Uher came to America in 1869, possibly from the area of Pisek, Bohemia. I am not sure if either of them had any brothers or sisters, either left behind or that joined them at a later date. They came with there family Anna/John Adamek, Joseph/Anna Uher, John, Marie, Thomas and Josephine (Julia). Julia married a man by the name of John Ledinsky. I am also looking for information on them. Any help in greatly appreciated.
email: - PLAZ59@aol.com - Posted 15 November 1998

Researching: HALA, KRIVANEK, BOUBELIK, MAYEROVA, KALINA, KALIN, CERMAK
We are searching for any information pertaining to the following people: Vladimir Hala born Dec. 4, 1897 in Prague. He was a Layman. He then immigrated to the Unites States. His wife is Marie Krivanek born Apr. 16, 1899 in Merin. Vladimir's parents are Antonin Hala born in Melnik (was a railroad conductor) and Anna Boubelik born in Jince. Vladimir's grandparents are Gabriel Hala born in Melnik (was a cabinet maker) and Anna Mayerova born in Bohemia. Marie's parents are Josef Krivanek (was a farmer) born in Merin and Marie Kalina born in Rehorou. Marie Krivanek's grandparents are Vaclav Kalin and Votina Cermak. We are not sure if any the names or some the places are spelled right or not. Any and all information is very much appreciated. Not matter how small!
email: - hala@the-onramp.net - Posted 15 November 1998

Researching: BINA
Hello from Bismarck, North Dakota, USA. Is the name Bina known to anyone?
email: Clarence A. Bina - CBINA@mail.dpi.state.nd.us - Posted 15 November 1998

Researching: ROHDE
I would like to know more about the family Rohde, that come to Brazil.
email: Ricardo Andre Becker - a981111@babel.ufsm.br - Posted 15 November 1998

Researching: HYZAK, KAPERAK, SEKERAK, GLADIS
Looking for above familes from Barovice, 60 miles ESE of Prague.
email: - edjolinz@worthlink.net - Posted 15 November 1998

Researching: LIBLIN
Liblin, I am searching for any Liblin's. I am also trying to find any information about the village of Liblin or of Liblin dip a pass know as the Golden way around the town of Prachatice in 14th c., any thing will help.
email: - eliblin@aol.com - Posted 15 November 1998

Researching: AUBRECHT, BEJCEK, BENDA, BERAN, DOLANSKY, FOREJT, KERMES, KESSL, KUNES, KUNTE, LEHKY, LIBERA, NAVLEK, NEVEKLA, PETRUZALEK, PLIML, RADIL, SEJBL, SPIRK, VEJVODA, WILLET
Want to hear from anyone researching these names. Areas in which they lived are: Chicago, IL; New Brittian CT; Osek u Rokycany, Sebanovici u Sedlacny, Benesove, Heralec, Czech Republic and Koncenice (Koncanica) now in Croatia.
email: Katie Bailey - katieb@tbcnet.com - Posted 15 November 1998

Researching: ZAK, HRUSKA
Researching family of my grandfather Frank (Frantistik) Zak, born 1-8-1922 in Hodonin. His parents were Frank Zak, born in Lipove and Apolena Hruska, born in Tasove. Any information would be appreciated.
email: Richard Howeson - richard.howeson.jr@snet.net - Posted 15 November 1998

Researching: HOZAK
Searching for information on Hozak ancestors in Javornik, Moravia area.
email: Rudy Hozak - hozak@shianet.org - Posted 15 November 1998

Researching: SCHRIMPF
Frank H. Schrimpf Born Dec. 20, 1853. John Schrimpf Born Oct. 2, 1853. Wolfgang Schrimpf Born March 29, 1860. Came to America in late 1970's Various documents state place of birth to be Neumark, Germany or Neumark, Bohemia or Neumark, Austria. Town is located on border between Germany and Czech Republic. any info concerning Schrimpf or Neumark would be appreciated.
email: Orlin Schrimpf - Cschr84651@aol.com - Posted 15 November 1998

Researching: STEHLIK, BERGER, KROUPOVA, BUDAKOVA, HOUSOVA, HLOUSLOVA, VYSUCKOVA
I am Hana Hilda Helena Stehlik, born 17/5/1938 in Prague, the daughter of Antonin Frantisek Stehlik, born 28/2/1912 in Turnov, and Maria Berger, born 25/5/1913; he was the son of Antonin Stehlik born 11/5/1885 and Alzbetha Kroupova born 25/2/1891; he was the son of Frantisek Stehlik born 1838 and Anna Bubakova; he was the son of Josef Ignac Stehlik, born 1806 and Rosalie Housova; he was the son of Jan Stehlik, born 22/11/1773 and Marie Hlouskova; he was the son of Vaclav Stehlik, born 1736 and Anna Vysuckova born 1730. Any information regarding the above will be appreciated. Hana Viljoen-Stehlik, Stellenbosch, South Africa.
email: Hana Viljoen-Stehlik - hcv@adm.sun.ac.za - Posted 15 November 1998

Researching: SWOBODA
My great-grandmother was named Julie Swoboda and came originally from Czechoslovakia sometime in the late 1800s. I am not sure if her maiden name is Swoboda. I was quite possibly her married name. I remember hearing that her husband's name was Joe Swoboda. They lived in Nebraska. At some point, they divorced. They did have a daughter (my grandmother), Eleanor, who was born in 1915 and died in Northern California in 1997. I would like to find any possible ancestors.
email: Jennifer Carnahan - jcarnahan@blueandco.com - Posted 14 November 1998

Researching: TOMECEK
Searching for Jan Tomecek from Vonorvy, Moravia. Born around 1880 ,had a daughter Katerina, sons Steve and Jan.
email: Janice Pavka - pavka@telusplanet.net - Posted 14 November 1998

Researching: FEDER
I am looking for information about my grandparents who came to th U.S. around 1917. My grandmothers maiden name was Feder and I believe they were both from Prague. Thanks.
email: - Cimbrek@aol.com - Posted 14 November 1998

Researching: BARTOS, RICH
Searching for info. on a John Bartos. Immigrated to US from Csechoslovakia in 1907 or 1908. He was a cabinet maker. His mother was Ann and fathere either Frank or John. Married Louise Rich in Cleveland. Any info would be much appreciated.
email: - PAS32768@aol.com - Posted 14 November 1998

Researching: FRANK
I am looking for anyone with information about Eva Frank, born 1869 in Porejov/Purschau, emigrated to Canada.
email: Phil Culhane - phil.culhane@sofkin.ca - Posted 14 November 1998

Researching: NOVAK, PEKAREK, SALAC, SKLENAR, SVACINA, SAMSOVA, SVEC, SIMON, VESELY, VRAN, ZELENKA, TICHA, WERNER, LUNAK, POMUCKEK, SALAC, SSTRANSKY, VRAN
Researching Novak, Pekarek, Salac, Sklenar, Svacina, Samsova, Svec, Simon, Vesely, Vran, Zelenka, Ticha, and Werner. I'm researching for these names: Lunak (from village/town: Doubravice), Novak (from village/town: Vselisy, Mirowice)), Pekarek (Zaryby), Pomuckek, Salac (Hrivno=Riwno and Zaryby)), Sklenar (Vrbno), Sstransky (Jirice), Svacina (Zdetin), Samsova, Svec (Vranany), Simon (Obristvm), Ticha (Dolnm Slivno), Vesely (Brovsko and Trhov} Stepanov), Vran, (Vrutice/Melnmk, Trnova and Rousovice), Werner (Zabori), Zelenka (Kly), All in 19TH and 18TH century. Any information will be appreciated. Thank you.
email: Dr. Josef Weiss-Cemus - Weiss-Cemus@brnet.de - Posted 14 November 1998

Researching: ZAK, HRUSKA
Interested in my grandfather's heritage. His name was Frank (Frantistek) Zak, born 1-8-1922 in Hodonin. His parents were Frank Zak, born in Lipove and Apolena Hruska, born in Tasove. The family came to Chicago, Ill. in the 1930's I believe. Any information would be appreciated.
email: Richard Howeson - richard.howeson.jr@snet.net - Posted 14 November 1998

Researching: LAMPAREK, DRAHA
My grandfather immigrated from Bohemia in 1905 his name Lamparek, Joseph His father immigrated from Bohemia in 1903 his name Lamparek, Frank. Wife and mother maiden surname Draha's I donot know where in Bohemia they are from. Any info on this surname or ships during that time I would appreciate hearing.
email: - tedsclan@aol.com - Posted 13 November 1998

Researching: KRIZ, SEVERYN, SEVERIN, PRACHAR
Have Kriz- Village of Radlice, Town of Dacice, County Jihlava, Bohemia. Have Drevivosky- Hlinsko, Chrudim, Bohemia. Have Severyn (Severin) Hlinsko, Chrudim, Bohemia, m. Katerina Prachar. Have Czech Immigration lists, 1870-1880 and Nebraska, Kansas Czech settlers, 1891-1895. Wish to exchange data with others of same line.
email: - medsab@lsol.net - Posted 13 November 1998

Researching: CIBURK, CIBULENKA
I'm helping my cousin look for her mother's line and I've came up with nothing. I need help and I am wondering if the name Ciburk was not Cibulenka and when her great grandfather and grandfather came to the U.S.A. it got changed to Ciburk? Can you please help me find my Aunt Mary Ann Ciburk's family?
email: Patricia Ann - pats@ballistic.net - Posted 13 November 1998

Researching: STRUNTZ
I'm looking for information about Josepf Struntz, born in Bohemia in February 1856. He immigrated to the U.S. in 1888 with his wife Anna, born in Bohemia in October 1857, his sons Ernst, born December 1880, Erhard, born February 1885, and his daughter, Mary, born October 1888. They had two children after immigration, Anna, born December 1, 1890 and Alouisa (Elizabeth) born March 1893, both born in Wisconsin. They lived in Oshkosh, Winnebago County, Wisconsin. I believe that Josepf had two brothers, Ernest and Julius, who worked for the railroad in St Paul, Minnesota. Any information on this family would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
email: Kay R - reitstuf@execpc.com - Posted 13 November 1998

Researching: POLASEK
My maiden name was Polasek. My fathers name was Joe. He had a number of sisters and brothers. Their names were Raymond, Edward, Christina, Francis, Vlasta, and one more sister. I don't know the names of his parents, but I was told they came over on a boat. They settled in Thrall, Taylor, and Granger, Tex. How can I find out more?
email: Barbara Polasek Hale - BJH81350@aol.com - Posted 13 November 1998

Researching: BLASNIK, MRAZ
Researching the surnames Blasnik and Mraz. My grandmother, Juljana Blasnik, was born in Graz, 1885. My grandfather, Franz Mraz, was born in Javorje, 1876. If anyone could give me any information, mail us. Thank you.
email: Van der Goot - goot@xs4all.nl - Posted 13 November 1998

Researching: CZEDIK, CZEDIK-EYSENBERG
My name is Dr. Georg Czedik-Eysenberg. I live in Austria. As far as I know, my ancestor Johann Wenzel Czedik (1794-1892) was born in North Bohemia (Oberleutensdorf, I do not know what the village is called now). His ancestors have lived in Bohemia, too: In Aussig Usti n.L., Krammel, Klostergrab, Istebnic, Karlstein, Sedlcan. I know some living Czedik's (in Hungary, Netherlands, Germany and U.S.A.) and we think that we are related, but we are not sure. If there is anyone, who thinks he could be related to me or who knows anything about my ancestors in Bohemia or about any Czedik's still living in the Czech Republic, please send me an E-Mail.
email: Georg Czedik-Eysenberg - g.czedik@vienna.at - Posted 13 November 1998

Researching: SMIGA
I am trying to research my maiden name of Smiga. Any info would be appreciated.
email: Amy Smiga Kreis - kreis@flash.net - Posted 13 November 1998

Researching: DULIN
I am just now trying to track my roots back into Czechoslovakia. My last name is Dulin. I don't know how to make a connection to a Czech name. My Great grand parents were born in Czechoslovakia and came here at the turn of the century but their name was changed. Do you know of any connections to the name Dulin? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
email: Brian Dulin - bdulin@ttlc.com - Posted 13 November 1998

Researching: KOSTOHRYZ, BEDNAR, KLIMA, PELIKAN
I am researching the Kostohryz and Bednar lines. My great-great-grandfather was Jan Kostohryz, b., June 3, 1868, Bohemia, d., July 22, 1924, Baltimore, MD, m., Kristina Bednar, b., Feb 25, 1865, Bohemia, d., Jan 2, 1933, Baltimore, MD. They immigrated to the USA in 1892. Jan had a sister, Marie Kostohryz, b., 1865, Bohemia, d., 1937., Baltimore, MD, m., Vaclav Klima, b., 18 Nrezna 1863, Bohemia, d., 20 Unora 1899, Baltimore, MD. They immigrated to the USA in 1883. Jan also had a brother, Frank Kostohryz, b. May 1876 in Bohemia, d., Nov 17, 1943, Baltimore. Some of Kristina Bednar's siblings also came to the USA, but settled in Wisconsin. I might also be related to some Pelikans who settled in Baltimore. All of the people mentioned above came from the Prague region.
email: Sean Murphy - SeMurph@aol.com - Posted 13 November 1998

Researching: PELZ, WALGONIA
I am searching the Pelz and Walgonia Family from Bohemia. Theresa Walgonia was born in Bohemia Sept. 10 1840 and left for Canada in c.1885. Francis and Joseph Pelz left a few years earlier. Theresa and Joseph were married in Bohemia. Frank possibly married Maggie? Children Johanna 1861, Theresa c.1864, Charles or Karl 1866, Francis Jr. 1868, Anthony or Anton 1871, Robert 1875, Sarah 1878. Any information on these families would be much appreciated. Thank you.
email: Jeff Hawkins - revjeff@scsinternet.com - Posted 12 November 1998

Researching: VYPLEL
Trying to find anyone with this name, because it is quite an unusual Czech name.
email: Jakub Vyplel - jvyplel@iol.cz - Posted 12 November 1998

Researching: KUKACKA, TUREK, SIREK, SHIREK, FLICEK, MORAVEC, NOVOTNY, HRON
I am searching for any information on these names, particularly if they came from Bohemia and settled in southern Minnesota. I have extensive information on some of these names, and am more than willing to share!
email: Aaron H Pratt - prat0017@tc.umn.edu - Posted 12 November 1998

Researching: ROMPORTL, BUCHTY
Researching the names: Frantisek Romportl and Vencencie Buchty. My wife's great- grandparents arrived in America around 1882-83. They were from Oldris and Borovice. Her grandmother was born in Columbia, S. C. about a year after they came to America. Her name was Anna Belle Romportl, b. July 16, 1884. I am interested in information on the origin of both names.
email: Phil Blackwell - pblackwell@mindspring.com - Posted 12 November 1998

Researching: ONDRISEK, MIKULIK
I am trying to find out any information on a relative of mine named Frantisek Ondrisek The following information I have is from the Baptismal book at the church of Tezouve, village of Labut. He was born on 4/18/1872 in Labut, County of Kyjovin, Moravia, Czechoslovkia. His father's name was Stephan Ondrisek, son of Florian Ondrisek. Both were farmers in the village of Labut. His mother's name was Agnes, daughter of Joseph Mikulik. He was a farmer in Hostejov. The priest that conducted his baptism was Theodor Vymetal. I have no dates to accompany these names, and would like to know as much about him as possible. Please contact me with any information you may have. Thank you so very much.
email: Mari Smith - msmith@mich.com - Posted 12 November 1998

Researching: MARES
My grandfather, F. Mares, was born abt. 1860 in Petkovy region, Mlada Boleslav. Does such a place exis? Are there any Mares still living there?
email: - Edgulf@aol.com - Posted 12 November 1998

Researching: SMOLEK, SMOLIK, STEINER, SERICA
Researching the name Smolek. Albert and Anna (Steiner) Smolek immigrated to the US, ca 1857-1864, through Canada and settled in Wisconsin for 15 years. The family then moved to Chicago IL and were there until ca 1900, when they moved to North Judson, IN. Albert and Anna had a son, Joseph. Looking for any information on Smolek's in WI, IL, IN or Bohemia. Also, searching for information on Maria Drerneyr SERICA, who also appears to have married Albert "Smolik".
email: Sandra Larew - larew@worldnet.att.net - Posted 12 November 1998

Researching: BOSAK, ZILAK, MORVAY
I am searching for information on my Grandparents, Michael Bosak and Julia Zilak, who came from Brezova in Czechoslavkia and settled around Pittsburgh, PA.. My Grandmother had a sister named Sabina (Sada) who married a Michael Morvay either in Czech or here. Any info would be helpful.
email: - Kfearn1722@aol.com - Posted 12 November 1998

Researching: KUDRLICKOVA, SIML
Researching surnames Kudrlickova and Siml from the village of Radobi.
email: Sandy Carawan - scarawan@beachlink.com - Posted 12 November 1998

Researching: KODELKA, LINHART
Members of this family were left in Lidice while other family members came to America and settled in Saginaw, Mi. in or around 1907. Karl and Marie Kodelka had 10 children. The maiden name of Marie is Linhart. Karl was a landowner, a mill owner and also a Count. Five children of that family, who came to America, are Johanna, Esther, Mary, Clara and Frank. Five others did not leave Czechoslavakia. We are seeking any relative of this family. They are Bohemian. The father of Karl (Carl) was Bernard Kodelka. Johanna was age 9 when brought to this country. Her children are in their seventies and wish to make contact with family. Please write me.
email: - Lororow@aol.com - Posted 12 November 1998

Researching: HAVRILESKY, HAVRILESKA, DRUANKO, HOBAR
Looking for any info. on Havrilesky, Havrileska, Duranko, Hobar originating in (former) Czechoslovakia. Thank you.
email: E. Havrilesky - tarpit2@earthlink.net - Posted 11 November 1998

Researching: JUNEK
Please add our Junek surname to your list. If you know of any one who could help us find our family ancestors in Czechoslovakia please contact us.
email: Elo & Carollyne Junek, Jr - ectjunek@webtv.net - Posted 11 November 1998

Researching: VOLENIK
Looking for Volenik.
email: - Wnthornton@aol.com - Posted 11 November 1998

Researching: MAREK, REISCHEL, LIBERSKY, SCHWARTZ, SCHUSTER
Looking for these surnames for family research. Country of origin is Bohemia, Austrian-Hungarian Empire.
email: - mlibersky@bloomer.k12.wi.us - Posted 11 November 1998

Researching: UDVIG, KERRAR, STARASHINICH
My name is Jennifer Udvig. My maiden name was Kerrar, which is Slovenian. I am looking for any one who knows of either the name Kerrar or (sounds like) Starasheenich. My great grandmother came to the U.S. right before Hitler invaded. She came from (sounds like) Lubleeanna. We lost contact with all of the other Kerrars'. At this time I believe that I am the last of my lineage. Please, if anyone knows of this name or has information, contact me. Thank you for any help.
email: J. Udvig - udvigx4@webv.net - Posted 11 November 1998

Researching: POHORSKY
I am researching the name Pohorsky. Our family came to US in the 1860's and settled around Cedar Rapids, Iowa, later branching out to Chicago, Omaha and Washington. If you have Pohorsky in your family, please contact me. Thanks.
email: Judi Pohorsky - JPohorsky@aea10.k12.ia.us - Posted 11 November 1998

Researching: HAVORKA, HOVORKA, SEKORA
Researching Havorka (Hovorka): Martin Havorka, along with wife Mary (Sekora) and son Rudolph, were recorded on Fed Census 1900 which indicated they immigrated in 1876. At that time, my grandfather Rudolph was around 4 yrs. old.
email: Patrick Gilleeny - pgilleen@suffolk.lib.ny.us - Posted 11 November 1998

Researching: FARENCE, FERENCZ, FERENCE
We are searching for any info about relatives with the surname Farence, with other spellings Ferencz, Ference. Any info would be helpful.
email: Mike Farence - ecwmike@webtv.net - Posted 11 November 1998

Researching: SEDA
Please add my name to your list of surnames. The Seda family was from a small town north of Prague with a name that sounded like "Bambouch". My grandfather was Thomas, as am I, and my father before me. Grandfather came to the Pittsburgh area and with his wife and relative (Fredrik, Fredreich, Friedrick) opened a grocery and slaughter house in Claridge,PA. I have scant other information except that I do know that some relatives still live in the Prague area. Thank you for any information.
email: Thomas F. Seda - adesmot@bellatlantic.net - Posted 11 November 1998

Researching: VIDER
I am told that my grandfather came from Czechoslovakia. I have no information on him other than his name. Any information on this surname would be greatly appreciated.
email: - eagletwo@planetc.com - Posted 11 November 1998

Researching: SLANEC, SLANETZ
I am researching the Slanec or Slanetz surname, as they were called prior to coming to the USA.
email: - JSLANEC@AOL.COM - Posted 11 November 1998

Researching: BLAHA, BOUCEK, KINSKY, NOVAK
I am researching the names Blaha, Boucek and Kinsky from Klotovy, Cz. Also researching the Novak name from Vesely,Cz.
email: Mary Ann Bucklin - mabuck@email.msn.com - Posted 11 November 1998

Researching: KVECH
Joseph Kvech immigrated to America sometime during the last century, perhaps around 1870 to 1880. I believe he was born in Prague, perhaps in the 1860's.
email: August E. Kvech - aekvech@sisna.com - Posted 11 November 1998

Researching: LEGLER, LEGLAR, HANISCH
Searching for information on an Anton Legler, born August 6, 1848, at Neustadtl on Tafelfichte Mount in Bohemia. He was educated in the public school and learned the weaver trade. In 1871 he married Miss Anna Hanisch. He immigrated with his family to the USA in 1873 and settled in La Grange, Fayetteville, Texas USA. I would appreciate any information on the Legler (Legar) family and also any information on Tafelfichte Mount.
email: - MAPohl@webtv.net - Posted 11 November 1998

Researching: PTACNIK
Edward Ptacnik came to Mexico about 1867. He had a brother named Frank who remained in Czechoslovakia.
email: - ptacniklm@mindspring.com - Posted 11 November 1998

Researching: DOSTAL, KUCERA, LALA, KOSINA, FEYERABEND, ZABOKRTSKY
Researching Dostal, Kucera, Lala, Kosina, Feyerabend & Zabokrtsky, from Linn/Johnson Co., Iowa.
email: Pam McIlrath - mcilrth@pcpartner.net - Posted 11 November 1998

Researching: KOPETSKY
I am looking for Josef Kopetsky, born in or near Prague, 11 August 1850.
email: Diann - hill327@advant.com - Posted 10 November 1998

Researching: JAKUBIC, JAKUBIEC
My grandfather Joseph Jakubic, was Polish. But I've had many Czech people tell me 'Jakubic' is Czech and the list has very similar names. It may have been spelled Jakubiec in which case it probably isn't Czech but I thought it was worth a try. Thanks!
email: Nancy - jakubic@icenter.net - Posted 10 November 1998

Researching: MRASZ, BURGSTALLER
I researching Rosalia Mrasz, married 06-06-1866 to Rudolf Burgstaller (born 11-07-1865 in Wolfsberg).
email: M. Fasching - m.fasching@tirol.com - Posted 10 November 1998

Researching: MALY, VRANEK, PRUCHA, CESAL, MATOUSKA, PECHE
Researching the above surnames, all from the Plzen region (e.g., Vosece, Hajich, Prestice, Lukavice, Blovice, etc.).
email: John W. Maly - maly@servtech.com - Posted 10 November 1998

Researching: KRUPALA
I'm researching the surname of Krupala, specifically Mary Krupala, born 1867-68 in Lipal (?), Moravia, who married John Dana of unknown origin.
email: Willow Polson - willow@verio.com - Posted 10 November 1998

To post your surnames and email address leave email to Czeching@iarelative.com with surnames and locations. The only restriction is that the surnames must be from the Czech Republic, Bohemia, Moravia or related areas.