Pokorny - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Pokorny

Andreashap — 2009-09-09 01:44:09Z

This is Andrea, Jerry Pokorny's daughter from his first marriage. Looking for my cousins. Email is Andreashap@aol.com.

Joseph Otto Pokorny born 1879

sppppp — 2009-08-31 03:36:50Z

I am a descendant of Joseph Otto Pokorny born 1879 in NY. Does anyone have more information? Thanks.

Josef Pokorny from Bystrice, Moravia, 1874

jamyers196 — 2009-05-20 02:04:19Z

Seeking information about Josef/Joseph Pokorny (rug weaver) born 9 Jan 1874 in Bystrice, Moravia. Married Marie/Mary Bilek, born 16 Dec 1882. Immigrated via NY in 1909, settled in Joliet, IL. Children were Mary, born 1903, Joseph, born 1905, and Jarmilla/Mildred, born 1911. I am interested in ancestors, death/burial, and descendents.
Thank you for any help that you can offer!!

Re: pokorny

donnp11 — 2009-03-28 00:46:00Z

My ggrandfather was James ( Vaclav) Pokorny, came to AMerica and lived in Chicago. he had a brother named Frank ( i believe) and i am search for he connections. I believe Frank was a schollteacher and lived/died outside Chicago

Re: Rose Pokorny

marylevesque256 — 2009-01-20 19:07:35Z

Possibly the maiden name is Pelikan.

In researching some Pokornys, I found a ship's list:

Weser, June 21, 1879, page 6 of 10.

It's interesting in that Pokorny, Pribyl, and Knoll are all on that same page.

Re: Jos. Pokorny's 4 Mile House

BMANZKE — 2008-10-25 14:25:54Z

I found a little more information on the Maryland Historical Society Website. It seems Jos. Pokorny and his wife were some kind of performrers in the 1800's. That is all of the info I have to-date.

Bill Manzke
bmanzke@columbus.rr.com

Jos. Pokorny's 4 Mile House

BMANZKE — 2008-10-05 09:25:48Z

I am not related to any Pokorny family as far as I know. Imagine my surprise when I found this old photo in a box of old family photos at my sister's house. One of our relatives is possibly standing in the photo, but that is just speculation so far. The photo itself is very faded and fragile. I was able to enhance it digitally to what you see here.
"JOS. POKORNY'S 4 MILE HOUSE" would likely have been four miles outside the Baltimore city limits in Maryland. Its exact location would be pure speculation on my part. I just hope that someone in this board will find this interesting.

Bill Manzke

Re: JOHN POKORNY (1847-1922)

mbiring — 2008-09-23 18:37:20Z

I am a descendent. Lillian was my gg-grandmother.

What do you know about Mary Bogdanski?

Pokornys in Pittsburgh (Troy Hill/Reserve)

shannonvoll — 2008-05-17 04:18:14Z

Looking for history of Joseph Charles Pokorny from Czechoslovakia. Married Anna Fiala born 1890, also from Czechoslovakia. My grandfather is their son, Joseph Charles Pokorny Jr. THANKS!

ignac pokorny tisnove kukyrna

ralphwaite418 — 2008-04-18 14:42:37Z

ignac pokorny tisnove kukyrna

I have a picture with this on it.

Re: Mathilda Pokorny - b Aug 1871 - Bohemia

ZlaticaBeca — 2008-01-14 23:20:13Z

jmcorn011

http://phone.quick.cz CZ's phone book.
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~elainetmaddox/index...
www.genea.cz
www.iarelative.com
www.cgsi.org
www.csagsi.org
www.ncsml.org
www.kuijsten.de/navigator
Trebon's old name Wittingau.
http://lazarus.elte.hu/hun/digkonyv/topo/3felmeres.htm

Mathilda Pokorny - b Aug 1871 - Bohemia

jmcorn011 — 2007-12-07 04:12:15Z

I am researching my step-father's family. His Grandmother was Mathilda Pokorny, b. Aug 1871 in Bohemia. She is said to have been the youngest of 16 children. She immmigrated to the US in 1892 and ended up in Chicago where she married Joseph Stein, b. 24 Feb 1869 in Bohemia, who immigrated in 1891. Joseph was naturalized but Mathilda apparently never was.
Any information would be greatly appreciated.

My mother

Calimojo — 2007-11-23 03:35:16Z

Her name was Linda Lee Pokorney Melvin. She was living in Bluefield, WV when she died. Does anyone know anything about her and/or her death? I never knew her, because I was a baby when she died. I was fortunate to grow up w/my great grandmother who loved me very much, but I've always missed my mother. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Re: LOOKING FOR GREAT GRANDFATHER

Calimojo — 2007-11-23 02:44:40Z

This thread is SO old I honestly don't expect you to see it, Shawna, but I had to reply. My great uncle is Jake Pokorney. He was my very favorite uncle...well...him and his brother Frank. I grew up with Iva. She was my great grandmother (mom) too and she raised me after my mother died. I know who your great grandfather is, but I never met him. Mom spoke of him, not too favorably LOL, but I'm sure that we're family. If you see this. Send me an e-mail and we'll catch up.

I can tell you that Jake passed quite a while ago. He was there when mom died and was the only one that really reached out to me and knew how badly I was going to miss her. I think the others wanted to, but didn't know how. He and I always had a connection though. He was an interesting character and seemed to always be into something, but that's just another reason I liked him. Anyway, e-mail me if you get this.

Re: Joseph Pokorny (b. 1881) - NYC to Tenafly, NJ ~1909

pjstef — 2007-11-15 00:59:17Z

Joseph's family lived on Columbus Drive in Tenafly. Earlier they may have been in the middle of town.

The family house I have seen is that of Rudolph Pokorny.

Regards,
Paul

Re: Joseph Pokorny (b. 1881) - NYC to Tenafly, NJ ~1909

jeclyburn — 2007-11-14 23:58:21Z

Not sure if this is our family. I will need to look it up please send to jeclyburn@rogers.com
Thanks

Re: Joseph Pokorny (b. 1881) - NYC to Tenafly, NJ ~1909

jeclyburn — 2007-11-14 23:55:54Z

Yes a picture would be great. This is actually the family of my dad's cousin. Joseph's family. They are in the states still.
please send to jeclyburn@rogers.com
Thanks

Re: Joseph Pokorny (b. 1881) - NYC to Tenafly, NJ ~1909

pjstef — 2007-11-13 19:43:49Z

Hi,

I spotted a post you made to ancestry.com message board back in 2002 re: Pokorny family.
Are you still at this email address?

I have an old photo of the Rudolph and Josephine Pokorny residence in Tenafly. It was a beautiful house, one of the only houses on the block at time it was built - and it is still standing. I grew up around the corner from this house in Tenafly. I am still in Tenafly, but another block away.

Your Joseph Pokorny family lived across town on Columbus Drive.

From what I understand, one of the Pokorny daughters was a school teacher at a Tenafly elementary school. I am not sure if this was a daughter of Rudolph or Joseph.

Would you be interested in the photo? Do you have anything else on the Pokornys of Tenafly?

Kind Regards,
Paul
pjstef@yahoo.com

Re: AGNES POKORNY MARRIED JOSEPH FRANK FIALA

2006-09-16 03:41:10Z

Hi Debbie,
My great grandmother was Frances Lucille DELONG actually and her husband, my great grandfather was Edward Martin POKORNY (1900-1986). Edward's father's name was Frank. I'm hoping to find more information about Frank and who he descended from.
If you think you can help, let me know!
Thanks!
Erin

Re: AGNES POKORNY MARRIED JOSEPH FRANK FIALA

2006-09-14 01:05:11Z

I would love to have any information you may have on the POKORNY family. I know almost nothing about my great great grandmother, Agnes POKORNY who married Joseph FIALA.

Maybe I can be of help to you in finding Edward MARTIN or Frances Lucille POKORNY. I live in the St. Louis area. Thanks in advance for anything you can provide.

AGNES POKORNY MARRIED JOSEPH FRANK FIALA

2006-04-29 04:49:21Z

My great great grandmother, Agnes Pokorny was born 24, Nov. 1846 in Bohemia, and married Joseph Fiala (not sure of his first name) and had the following children: Frank, Agnes, Joseph and Matthew that I know of.

My great grandmother, Agnes Fiala, was born 27 Dec 1881 in Dennison, Texas. Her mother's, (Agnes Pokorny's), death certificate lists her father as John Pokorny and her mother as unknown. The Pokorny's lived and died in and around the St. Louis, Missouri area. Agnes Pokorny Fiala died April 18, 1914 in St. Louis and is buried in St. Peter and St. Paul Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri. I believe this is a Catholic cemetery. According to the Missouri death database, there are more Pokorny's buried in St. Peter and St. Paul. Does any of this ring a bell with anyone?

Re: Frank Pokorny

2005-12-08 06:54:08Z

Hi Donn,
I've been doing some research on all sides of my family, and came across your messages. I've been trying to locate my dad's brother, Milo Ruzicka. Did you ever find him in your research? Chuck's son David also has some inquires on this board. I've just started, so haven't had time to get too far. If you have any new info, you can e-mail me at: msavage@tm.net. There are 3 new grandsons here to add to your list, Milo is the newest at 2 months.
Hope you are still out there.
Mary Ruzicka-Savage

Re: update on new email address

2005-10-30 16:29:19Z

Brenda, we have Pokorny in NYC. Seems to be a common name though.

Josef and Marie Pokorny (Joseph 1844 - 1889/1920) and Mary (1846-1933)

children: Josef, Johanna, Mary, Caroline, Emma, Joseph Otto, Alois, Alojsie (all born between 1867-1889)

Family came to NYC between 1869 and 1875.

Our link is Mary who stayed in NYC. I know nothing about her siblings.

Re: Josef Pokorny relatives and ancestors

2005-08-17 19:57:28Z

I have Josef Pokorny emigrated about 1880, married to Rozina. To Taylor Texas Williamson Co from Galveston on Canada, To New York on Hansa. Any connection???????

POKORNY - CANADA

2004-02-17 19:42:25Z

Seeking information on Pokorny's in Canada.

Re: Family History - Pokorny - Limited and Need Help

2004-01-02 01:54:49Z

Not that I can be of help in your ancestral search. I'm looking for Chris Pokorny, a former Kansan, who of late has lived in the Las Vegas, Nevada area. Can you be of any help to me?

Thank you, Al Araiza

Re: LOOKING FOR GREAT GRANDFATHER

2003-01-06 04:26:52Z

I know that my great grandfather had two siblings that were his by his father and not half siblings. If it is possible could you send me the picture? My mother maybe able to see if the man you spoke of was related to her grandfather since she is the only one who knew him.

Re: LOOKING FOR GREAT GRANDFATHER

2003-01-05 16:06:51Z

He was married twice the second time to my great grandmother Iva Hager. I have no idea who his parents were. I only know that either his father died or his parents were divorced because she was married to a Wagner when he immigrated to the USA. I know that he had a brother named Harry Wagner and that he himself used that name.

Re: AGNES POKORNY MARRIED JOSEPH FRANK FIALA

RPokorny — 2007-07-18 14:41:08Z

Debbie,

I don't have much time right now, but I think I know where Agnes Pokorny was born and her parent's names. My husband is a Pokorny, and I think Agnes came from the same location as his did. I am sure I found the ship passenger list for the Fiala family. Agnes Fiala, as well as her siblings, were all born in Bohemia, and not Texas as you suggest, unless I have the wrong Fiala family in St. Louis.

Ruth Pokorny
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Unfortunately, the census page has a big black blotch covering up most of the vital info. Maybe the original census page at the local St. Louis library will have a better copy.

1900 Census St Louis Ward 10, St Louis (Independent City),
Missouri

Frank Fiala born abt 1847 Bohemia Head Emigrated 1891

Agnes Fiala born abt 1847 Bohemia Wife Emigrated 1891

Frank Fiala born abt 1875 Bohemia Son Emigrated 1891

Agnes Fiala born abt 1880 Bohemia Daughter Emigrated 1891

Mathias Fiala born ---- Bohemia Son Emigrated 1891
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In 1910, Agnes was a widow, age 62, and she stated that she
had 5 children, 5 living. She lived with her son Frank, age
24. Both stated that they ere born in Austria Bohemia, and
emigrated 1890
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I am sure that this is your family...

New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1957

Arrival Date--8 Dec 1891
Port of Departure--Hamburg, Germany
Ethnicity/Nationality--Bohemian
Ship Name--Rhaetia

Hailing Place or Place of starting---Budweis

*****Budweis is German for Ceske Budejovice, in Bohemia,
Czechoslovakia (Now in the Czech Republic)

Name----Estimated birth year---Gender

Franz Fiala-----abt 1849-----Male (age 42) (Tailor)

Agnes Fiala-----abt 1846-----Female (age 45) (wife)

Maria Fiala-----abt 1873-----Female (age 18)

Josef Fiala-----abt 1877-----Male (age 14)

Franz Fiala-----abt 1881-----Male (age 10)(then age 14 written next to 10 about 1877)

Manes (Agnes) Fiala-----abt 1884-----Female (age 7)(then age 10 written next to 7-about 1880)

Marchie (Martts? (probably Mathias) Fiala-----abt 1885-----Male (age 6)(then age 7 written next to 6 about 1884)

**Maria, Josef, Franz, Agnes, and Mathias were all listed as children of Franz and Agnes.
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Re: AGNES POKORNY MARRIED JOSEPH FRANK FIALA

RPokorny — 2007-07-19 12:45:45Z

Debbie,

E-mail me privately. I had a genealogist help me with my husband's Pokorny family, and his last name is Fiala. Maybe he is related to you. I have a few descendant reports to send you. Jaroslav Fiala mainly did my husband's line, but did find some other Pokorny's along the way, who may be related to ours. One was an Agnes Pokorny born November 13, 1846 in Kvitkovice, Czech-Republic, parent's Johan Pokorny and Maria nee (Mathias) Hruska (Houska?).

In the meantime, I will try to contact Jaroslav. It's been a few years.

Ruth Pokorny ppokorny@new.rr.com

Family History - Pokorny - Limited and Need Help

cpokorny1 — 2003-02-17 06:50:12Z

My grandfather's name is Anthony Pokorny. He has/had three sisters named Catherine, Rose, and Stella. They live/lived in PA in/near a small town called Altoona.

Their parents were named Henryk Joseph Pokorny and Mary Burka. Henryk Pokorny was a taylor in Altoona who came to the US in 1903 or 1904 from Poland. He had two brothers who also came to the US with him.

Henryk's parents were named Anna Serbanski, a Hungarian women, and Anthony Henry Pokorny . Anthony's parents disowned him when he married Anna. His family was from Poland (?)

That is the limited information I have and I'm looking to gain more info about my family's background. Does this sound familiar. Please email me at cpokorny@hotmail.com or post a reply. Thanks.

Re: AGNES POKORNY MARRIED JOSEPH FRANK FIALA

ed42161 — 2006-08-31 23:09:41Z

Hello-
My great grandparents were Edward Martin and Frances Lucille Pokorny and they lived in the St.Louis area. I'm not sure where they were buried.
Let me know if you'd like more info.
-Erin

Josef Pokorny relatives and ancestors

ElizabethBenes — 2006-03-03 03:52:47Z

I'm looking for relatives of a Josepf Pokorny from the Czech Republic. The scant information I have is:

Josef Pokorny b. 1929, m. Vera Vavra b. 1934
Two children:
Pavel Pokorny b. 1956
Vera Pokorny b. 1964

Any information that anyone can provide is greatly appreciated!

Thanks,

-Elizabeth

Any Pokorny's from MO, specifically Springfield

kifu — 2004-03-27 20:10:45Z

My great-aunt, Ollie Nation, married a Pokorn(e)y about 1920 and they lived in Springfield as of 1962.

Any relatives on this board? Would like to fill in the blanks for Mr. Pokorney.

Thanks.

pokorny

dianaskaggs45 — 2003-09-24 17:46:34Z

any information on ilko pokorny married katherine muzyaka 1918 in hamtrmk michigan
2 children julia, walter

Re: LOOKING FOR GREAT GRANDFATHER

dianaskaggs45 — 2003-09-24 17:46:34Z

Do you happen to know what his first wifes name was? or who his parents were ?

Re: LOOKING FOR GREAT GRANDFATHER

dianaskaggs45 — 2003-09-24 17:46:34Z

Shawna:
my Grand father Ilko was married here in michigan 1917
His father was Frank and mother Catherine he was born in Poland abt. 1880. He divorced his first wife (my grandmother)
in 1926. My father never knew what happen to him after 1933
And I am sure Ilko was not his real name on some of the papers I have it shows him as Alex, Alexander ? Dose any of this make any connection for you?
Diana
I do have one picture of him

Re: LOOKING FOR GREAT GRANDFATHER

dianaskaggs45 — 2003-09-24 17:46:34Z

E-mail me your address and i will send you a picture.
Diana

Re: Frank POKORNY

gennaro93 — 2005-05-03 20:05:39Z

frank , my gg-grandfather anthony kopta married anna daughter of gabriel/anna abt 1870 .are you still out there?
if so you can e-mail me cincas1@aol.com.

new york pokorny [antoinette/ gabriel ]manhattan1870....

gennaro93 — 2005-04-21 19:35:17Z

any one else researching these names? my search so far begins 1870 in manhattan with kopta /pokorny ;my gggrandp.
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Rose Pokorny

charliek312 — 2006-08-14 00:09:58Z

I am searching for information about my great grandmother Rose, born about 1839 in Bohemia. Family oral history is that she was married to a man, first name unknown Surname Porkorna or Porkorny in Bohemia. Her maiden name as given on her daughter's marriage certificate was Petekan or Petekau. Handwriting is uncertain. He was killed in a farm accident and she immigrated to America with her two daughters Marie and Frances (or Fannie). Fannie would have been 13-15 and Marie older. Date of immigration is 1880 or 1802. I can't find her or daughters on ship's lists. Family oral history also said she gave her surname as Prybil as she was being sponsored by a family in Nebraska (possibly) by that surname. Later she married Frank Prybil. Family history says that was her brother, but I do not think so, possibly she knew him before and he offered marriage if she immigrated. Later Frances or Fannie married Ernest Knoll in Omaha Nebraska. Does this interface with anyone's family history?

Pokorny - Milwaukee

gaf1975 — 2005-01-13 01:54:05Z

Looking for lineage or information on a Pokorny family that was located in Milwaukee during the early 1900's. The primary name I have is a Lucy Pokorny born 1883/1884. Thank You.

Norbert Pokorny photographer in Tisnov

marylevesque256 — 2004-11-09 22:22:44Z

I have a postcard-type photo, probably of a great-great aunt, Anna Kopriva. The photographer is Norbert Pokorny, Tisnov, Moravia. I am trying to determine when the photograph might have been taken. Thank you.

Re: Josef Pokorny - Williamson Co., TX

MarthaCofield405 — 2005-08-17 20:02:12Z

Josef Pokorny and wife Rozina came to Texas on ship Canada about 1880. To New York on Hansa.

Re: AGNES POKORNY MARRIED JOSEPH FRANK FIALA

dmchrist14 — 2007-07-18 17:18:02Z

Ruth,

This is exciting news. I will look forward to sharing information with you. I don't have much on the Pokorny's/Fialas, but maybe we can put our heads together.
Thanks for your e-mail.

Debbie Christ
St. Louis, MO

Re: AGNES POKORNY MARRIED JOSEPH FRANK FIALA

dmchrist14 — 2007-07-19 14:33:21Z

Ruth - I tried to e-mail you privately and it bounced as undeliverable. Would you please send your e-mail address to me at kdchrist@sbcglobal.net. Thanks.

Debbie Christ

obit Agnes Elizabeth Fronek Pokorney/Pokorny

cantorjoeocho — 2004-03-29 21:50:10Z

She died 7 Aug 2003.
She was born 21 Aug 1909 in Granger, TX, daughter of Frank and Elizabeth Fronek. She attended SS Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church and School. She married John C. Pokorney 7 Nov 1933.
They settled in Pflugerville, TX on a farm and raised seven children.
She worked wtih the Pflugersville ISD in 1964 and became the manager. She retired in 1980. She was a member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church for 28 years.
She was predeceased by her husband, parents and brothers, Albert, Meto and Frank Fronek.
Survived by children: Joe Fronek and wife Sally; Johnny Fronek and wife Frances, both of Temple;daughters, Mary Lou Heimann and husband Louis of Austin;Jeri Steger Pechal and husband Jerome of Belton; sons, Johnny and wife Sissy of Pflugersville; Milbert and wife Jean of Brownwood, Edward and wife Elizabeth of Denver, CO, Ray and wife Shirley of Pflugerville and Daniel and wife Sherri of Elgin.
19 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren also survive her.
Interment was at Capital Parks Cemetery in Pflugerville.

Re: Rose Pokorny

nancyg212 — 2007-10-05 22:59:17Z

There was a Frank Prybil in Milligan, Nebraska.
Sincerely,
nancygirmus@hotmail.com

Caroline Pokorny

bpokorny1 — 2004-12-26 01:04:26Z

I'm looking for a Caroline Pokorny. Daughter of Frank and Anna Pokorny who came to NY in about 1898 from Czech. She was born Jan. 1891. Had 2 Brothers Frank and Charles that came over with her. A sister Anna, and a Rose or Rosa born in NY that appears to have died at a young age. This has not been confirmed yet.
After leaving NY, the boys and Anna moved to Stafford Springs, CT in the early 1900's. Caroline was never listed in CT. Anything sound familar to anyone??
Brenda Pokorny (bpokorny1@cox.net)

update on new email address

bpokorny1 — 2005-07-31 00:32:14Z

I have posted a few messages and just wanted to update with a new email. It's bpokorny1@cox.net. Does anyone have any NY/CT Pokorny's? I have Frank and Anna, children are Frank, Charles, Caroline, Anna. Move to Ct around 1910-1920.