Czechs in Illinois - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Polacek, Dub, Bednar, Vesely

elimberg — 20 Oct 2002 3:32:25 GMT

My great grandparents on both sides of my family came from the Czech Republic (Bohemia) around 1900.

Adolph POLACEK & Otilia DUB, married in New York and eventually settled in Chicago where Adolph's many brothers and sisters lived.

Frank BEDNAR met Mary VESELY in 1905 in Chicago and married. Mary's brothers Charles & John had also immigrated. Frank & Mary moved to Stevensville, MI in 1930. We are unsure if any relatives came over with Frank. Family legend has it that he fell out with his family and never spoke of them (but we don't know when that happened). We also think that there is a connection to the GRAF family.

Minarciny, Vrablik, Nosko, Mizialko

@@min-r@prodigy.net — 29 Dec 2002 1:02:45 GMT

Looking for any relatives. These families came to the US from Brezova, which was originally in Hungary and is now in Czechoslovakia (I believe). Any information helpful.

Free thinkers

DebbieMay72fdf — 31 May 2005 2:20:42 GMT

Does anyone have any information about the congregation of freethinkers?

VLACIHA families

cjhaas — 8 Jul 2006 4:31:34 GMT

Looking to correspond with anyone with information on the surname VLACIHA you lived in Czechoslovakia, possibly the Tabor area, in the late 1800's - c. 1920.
Several of the family members emmigrated to USA, living in the Cook Co., Illinois area during this time period. Possible first names in family include:
Franz - b. c1850
Joseph - b. March 1854
Edward - b. c1860
Vaclav - b. February 1872
Karl - b. ? (it is believed he never left CZ)
With above, some had wives & children who also emmigrated.
Would be willing to exchange information.

BUDIN

Helena65 — 28 Dec 2005 1:35:23 GMT

Is there anyone out there who has any information on BUDIN from Selibov & Protivin, Pisek region?

OBIT: Joseph C. Haksa c 1887 -- 1959 Chicago ---> Fox River Grove IL (husband of Louise)

Lisa__Small — 3 Nov 2005 12:27:45 GMT

Attached is the May 3, 1959 Chicago Tribune obituary of Joseph C. Haksa, 72, husband of Louise. I'm putting it here because there is not (yet) a HAKSA board on Ancestry, and in the 1930 Census, Joseph & Louise gave their birthplace as Czechoslakia. In 1920, they said Austria; in other years, Bohemia.

In 1920, they had a six-year-old daughter, Helen A. Haksa, living with them, as well as three cousins surnamed STEPAN (Rose, James, and their son William). Helen is not mentioned in her father's 1959 obit and is not listed with her parents in 1930. (If she married at 16, her surname would have changed; but perhaps she died between 1920 and 1930). No other children are listed with Joseph & Louise in 1930, either.

Louise's middle initial in 1920 appears to be recorded as "K" and in 1930 as "C" -- and her first name varies between Louise and Louisa.

In 1910, Joseph Haksa was living withi his mother, Anna Haksa, his own brother Thomas, and Anna's brother Joseph CZERNY (or Cerny or Gerny). Anna listed the family as Austria Bohemia heritage.

HAKSA appears to be a *very* rare name, and the Trib archives mistranscribed it, so you'd never find Joseph's obit searching there under the correct spelling, HAKSA. See the attachment for details of his career, etc.

Posted as a random act of genealogical kindness, no relation to me and no further info available from me, sorry. Image file copied here under the Fair Use provisions for non-commercial research use, qualifying under subsections (1) - (4) of U.S. Code Title 17 Chapter 1 Sec. 107 regarding copyrights. -- LS

Eugene Linhart

catherine johnson — 6 Aug 2005 3:25:22 GMT

Who is Eugene Linhart?

Joseph Edward Linhart

catherine johnson — 6 Aug 2005 3:22:51 GMT

Does anyone know who the children of Joseph Edward Linhart and Barbra Smerz were?

C.S.A. lodge #190

DebbieMay72fdf — 31 May 2005 2:20:42 GMT

My great Grandfather and my great Uncle were members of the Lincoln-Vratislav Lodge #190. Does anyone know what this lodge is?

RAZ from Bohemia who lived in Cook county

debbiemay58 — 25 Apr 2005 1:46:54 GMT

Looking for information regarding the RAZ family. Joseph Raz was from Pisek, Bohemia. He studied to become a tailor in Prague. At age 20 in 1893 he immigrated to America. He lived in Cook County Chicago. He married Marie ZIONY on July 6, 1901, Cook Co.They had 3 sons. Robert born 1902, Eugene 1903 and George in 1912, in cook co.Joseph RAZ was a tailor. He was a member of CSA in Chicago. In 1910 their address was 116 S. Spalding Ave and in 1920 S. Homan Ave. He died July 28, 1947 and his wife Marie on June 18, 1933. Looking for any records regarding these dates and locations.

KLOUCEK & PAVELKA from East Bohemia

Helena65 — 5 Dec 2004 4:47:27 GMT

Searching for information on Joseph KLOUCEK family (Bohemia / Chicago) and PAVELKA family.
Joseph's Grand-daughter was Marie PAVELKA born in Stepanov near Prelouc, her last residence was Dedek village near Lazne Bohdanec.
Thank you!

SMRZ/SLIVKA/SLIVAKA

Klein145 — 26 May 2003 3:49:15 GMT

I'm searching for more info on my ggrandparents Frank SMRZ and his wife Antonia SLIVKA. They lived in Chicago in the 20's before moving to Downers Grove by 1930. They had 7 children, Lottie, Frank (my grandfather), bessie, Elsie, Anna, William and Otto. I can't find my grandfathers obit listed even though I have his date of death. Any suggestions on where to look for additional info on any family member would be appreciated.

Immigration

Joan Smart Peterson — 1 Mar 2004 1:36:17 GMT

From Leo Baca's Baltimore book:
Prensil, Wenzl 43, Maria 33, Maria 12, Joseph 9, Wenzl 7, Anna 5, Barbara 3, Franz 3/4, Maria 6, Johann 68, Maria 66, Bohemia aboard the Nurnberg, arriving 22 June 1877 in Baltimore.

Prencil (?), Joseph 36, ? 28, Johann 3, Wenzl 3/4 Bohemia aboard the Nurnberg, arriv Baltimore 22 June 1877

Death

Joan Smart Peterson — 1 Mar 2004 1:25:02 GMT

Have not been able to find the death or place of burial of Anna Tichy Wostoupal who is believed to have died either on 26 Aug 1871, in childbirth, or possibly in Oct. 1871, Chicago.
Husband Josef and 3 children.

Preucil

Joan Smart Peterson — 1 Mar 2004 1:17:38 GMT

You listed children of Wm Smrz and Anny Viche and inbetween the names is Anna 1873 abt 20 yrs difference in their birth ages. Where does she fit in?
Anny Viche Smrz had a dau, named Katerina Sevgosa. Is Katerina a dau from a prior marriage? or is Sevgosa her married name? Can't quite connect the info?
I have the wife of Emanuel Smrz (Smerz) as Anna Pelat not Pilot. In one record I searched a few yrs ago, I thought it read Plat, then another looked more like Pelat. Probably St Procopius.

Holubs to Chicago

Joan Smart Peterson — 29 Feb 2004 7:57:17 GMT

My gt grandf, Josef Holub (b 1835) (marr. Barbora Wostoupal)prob came to USA ca 1860. His brother-in-law Josef Wostoupal arrived in Kewaunee WI in 1857, and migrated to Chicago and then Nebraska. Josef Holub remained in Chicago. Two known brothers: Frank and James. Do not know where they went for certainty. Frank married Josefa Slaby and they were at Delevan Lake, Wisc. -- year unknown.
Parents of Josef, Frank and James: Jan and Anna Holub. Did the parents emigrate or remain in Bohemia--not known..

German twp

parrotsareus — 26 Jan 2004 12:02:03 GMT

I saw several references to German Twp one of which was for a listing of St Joseph Co., Illinois German Twp. When I look for this I cannot find it. The time was around 1850.
What does German Twp refer to. Is it township ? and Is this a place where the German immigrants settled. If so I saw several thru out several different states. How can I get information on people who lived there.

RUTS IN ILLINOIS AND WISCONSIN

LEONARD RUT — 9 Jan 2004 6:44:27 GMT

LOOKING FOR ANCESTRY AND INFORMATION ON VACLAV (JAMES) RUT AND KATHI RUT FAMILY WHO IMMIGRATED TO CHICAGO AREA ON 5/9/1906 FROM POLA, BOHEMIA AND THEN MOVED TO ANTIGO, WISCUNSIN AND DIED IN 1924 AND 1936. CHILDREN WERE VACLAV (JAMES), FRANZ, ANNA, JOSEF AND EMIL. I AM GREAT-GRANDSON.

Hasmann & Kubes in Chicago (?), IL

Giselle61 — 8 Mar 2006 3:47:50 GMT

Searching for info on my g grandfather Emil H. Hasmann who married Anna Meri Kubes (?).

Emil's port of departure was Hamburg, Germany. He came over on the Pennsylvania and arrived in Chicago, Aug, 24, 1905 at the age of 27. He came from Bohemia, Austria. The passenger log lists his home town as "Dodmokle"

Anna supposedly came over as a maid for a family - the Ellis Island records show two Anna Kubes one is about 40 which is too old and the other is 17 but she came in 1911 (my grandfather was born in 1909).

Any relatives and information appreciated. Thank you.

HLINOVSKY/CERNY

RobertClayton84 — 12 May 2005 2:51:49 GMT

Anyone have info on my grandfather and his father? Anton HLINOVSKY, b. 1880 ND, wife Anna (CERNY), b. 1888 Prague CZ, children Frank, George, Rose, Edward, William, Joseph. Lived in Chicago's Pilsen area 1920s-1940s. Any info greatly appreciated.

C.A.J. Lodge

Marcia Regan — 13 Aug 2002 1:22:17 GMT

While reviewing memorial records of my ggrandfather, I found a listing for several C.A.J. Lodge members who attended his services. Could anyone pls. tell me what this organization was/is about?

Thank you.

Stary, Moravec, Lastofka, Blazek of Cook Co. Illinois

Selena_Stary — 9 Aug 2002 7:41:34 GMT

Searching for Illinois family of Bohemian and Moravian descent that immigrated from the now Czech Republic in 1850 to 1872. Immigrants names were: MARTIN LASTOFKA, CHARLES BLAZEK, ANNA LASTOFKA (nee Vana), MARIE BLAZEK (nee Hala), FRANK STARY, ANTONIA MORAVEC. Most lived in Cook County all their lives. If you think you might have a connection, please contact me. Thanks!

SLEPICKA and HRUSKA

ElaineMaddox70 — 3 Oct 2004 8:01:23 GMT

Year of immigration from Bohemia abt. 1865-6. Searching for connections to others with these surnames.

Elaine

Mrazek 1869 to IL

LinFlesch — 26 Feb 2002 2:04:30 GMT

My Anton and Mary (Prihoda)Mrazek was from Moravia and came to Illinois in 1869 with their son John.
They left a daughter Frances Mrazek Springer behind in
Brumowitz, Moravia.

Chladek, Adolph & Bessie

John Mansfield — 17 Mar 2002 12:23:19 GMT

I'm searching for descendants of Adolph and Bessie Chladek. They were married in Chicago on November 23, 1889. They had three daughters: Ida, born Aug 1890; Lilly, born Oct 1891 and Eleanor, born 1898. Both Adolph and Bessie are buried in the Bohemian National Cemetary in Chicago. Bessie was my gg aunt. Any information would be appreciated.

KRUPICKA

SGlover0153 — 27 Mar 2002 7:04:04 GMT

Looking for information on information about the descendants of Jan "John" KRUPICKA (KRUPECEK) b. Jan 1898 in Chicago, Cook, IL and. 21 Jan 1931 in Cook Co., IL. He was a butcher. 1900 Census lists him as living on W 16th St. in Chicago.

He is known to have had 2 daughters - names unknown.

Wife's name unknown.

Siblings: Barbora PHELAN; Anna McSWEENEY; Bozena "Bessie" MATOUSEK/HAUSNER; Josephine EULER; Emil James KRUPICKA/KRUPECEK.

Parents were Antonin (Anton) KRUPICKA (KRUPECEK) 1868-1915 and Marie KORINKOVA 1867-1914. They were married 5 Sep 1887, Chicago, Cook, IL.

Frances Nadvornik Jablecnik

Shirley_Slanker — 7 Jan 2002 3:37:57 GMT

My grandmother was a Nadvornik from near the Ceske Budejovice area of Bohemia. Her name was Frances Nadvornik Jablecnik. Don't have much info on her. She settled in the Chicago area and was married to Jan Jablecnik.

Vincent Kanka in Chicago,Il

sslimcindy — 1 Jun 2004 7:23:04 GMT

Hi I am searching for the decendent's of Vincent Kanka who lived in Chicago,Il. in the the 1930's.

Mary Kalas m James Halmel

Jeanne Kelby — 10 Sep 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Mary Kalas was from Prague. James Halmel was from a farming area near Prague. Each arrived U.S. prior to 1910. They met and married in Chicago.
Any information regarding family history appreciated.

Anezka Kral

Dee — 28 Mar 2001 6:20:21 GMT

Looking for any information about the Kral family in Pilsen area. Looking for family of Anezka Kral born August 1, 1887. Came to America and lived in Chicago in 1910. Married Frederick Brill.

Matthews Prucha, b 1875 lived in Cicero, IL

cprusha1 — 7 Oct 2002 12:40:49 GMT

I am looking for any information concerning a Michael Matthews Prucha, born 1875 in Czechoslovakia. His parents were Joseph Prucha and Mary Schindelar. As of 1945 Michael lived in Cicero, IL. Any help or advice on further research is very much appreciated.

Wostoupal/Motlik families

haaren — 30 Aug 2001 3:29:03 GMT

Am seeking information on Joseph Wostoupal, son of Vaclav Wostoupal and Marga Mrazek, and his sister Barbara Wostoupal. They were from Tabor, Bohemia. Joseph married in Bohemia, emigrating to the US with his wife and daughter Lena in 1857. His first wife died and he remarried Anna Motlik in Chicago. Anna was born in Chvalenice, Plzen, Bohemia to (first name unknown) Motlik and Barbora Tomrlova. Other family names include Cervena and Pribanova. I would appreciate any information on families in Bohemia or after they moved to the US.

family search

star_shine_3 — 25 Mar 2006 4:22:23 GMT

Looking for any information about my elusive great-grandfather James Svehla, born 1878/1879, settled in Chicago. May have emigrated here with brother, Frank. We have very little information about him and his family, there may have been a family disagreement and all contact was lost. Any information would be helpful.

family search

star_shine_3 — 25 Mar 2006 4:22:23 GMT

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HALMEL/KALAS

J M Kelby — 3 Sep 2000 9:24:29 GMT

James Halmel arrived U.S. from farming area south of Prauge prior to 1910--Mary Kalas arrived from Prague prior to 1910--They met married in Chicago 12/10/10. Any relative or ancester info appreciated.

SIMSA Family

nancesampson47 — 13 Jan 2004 1:10:43 GMT

My grandmother, Anna Josephine SIMSA, left the Czech Republic and came to the USA in the 1890's, probably with her sisters, Mary & Josephine and her brother, James Charles SIMSA. She married Joseph PECINA in December 1899 in Chicago Illinois. I am interested in finding who Anna SIMSA'S parents were and where they came from. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

SIMSA Family

nancesampson47 — 13 Jan 2004 1:10:43 GMT

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Hajek

Lorraine Kennedy — 26 Jun 2000 12:02:27 GMT

I am looking for information on my
grandparents. They are FranK and Mary (Randa ) Hajek. They lived in Chicago in the early 1900's They had 5 children

Paul Koziak

Richard L. Christensen — 12 Jun 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for the family of Paul Koziak , born in Miyava on December 6, 1884, and Suzzana Kerpner, born in Brezova on October 7, 1892. They moved to Chicago, Il., USA and were married in October 30, 1909. Both grandparents were from Czechoslovakia. Any genealogy would be appreciated.

Susanne Matichak

MMatichak0820 — 22 Aug 2001 4:03:15 GMT

Looking for anyone related -Susanne Matichak, daughter of Joseph Filek and Susanne Perch, born about 08-28-1868, came to the U.S. about 1892, married Andro(Andrew) Moticak(Matichak), died 1931 Joliet, Il.

KURZKA

Dayna — 30 Sep 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for family from CZECH that came into ILL.
Charles Peter Kurzka and/or his parents

James Loskot

Kelly Peters — 30 Sep 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for any Loskots from Prague or surrounding area to help me in my search for relatives of James Loskot who left Prague in the early to middle 1890's. The eventually settled in the Chicagoland area and then moved on to Upper Michigan.

Ignatz Marousek b. 30 July 1862, Pisek, Moravia

050346 — 12 Jul 2001 1:55:13 GMT

Ignatz Marousek b. 30 July 1862, Pisek, Moravia, Prague m. Emma Radil b. 25 December 1864, Lidice, Czechesolovakia. Immigrated 1880's. married in Chicago, Illinois, Cook County. Ignatz parents, M. Brejhova and Josef Marousek. He had a sister, Elizabeth Marousek b. 19 March 1971, Prague, Pisek, Moravia. She became a Catholic nun (Sr. Nepomocene). Looking for other Marousek and Radil family. Other connecting surnames from Chicago are Kucera, Prucha, Kostner, Kopenec, Major. Any information would be appreciated. Willing to share what we have. Thanks

KESSEL, KESL, BLAZEK

Albert J. Kessel — 24 May 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Researching Kessel/Kesl, Frantisek Kesl and wife along with infant son and mother in law Maria Blazek imigrated to America, August 22,1952. Franks nephew Albert, son of Jon Kesl also imigrated in 1879 to America. And in 1880 his Brother Vaclas Kesl imigrated along with his wife and
three sons and possibly infant daughter from Prague. All naturalized in Shelby Co. or Madison Co., Illinois.
I am looking for any and all info on this family in the Czech Republic. My G grandfather Frank had many brothers and sisters along with very many Aunts and Uncles. The family Imigrated from Mecholupy, Bohemia where
they were Master Blacksmiths and Inn Keepers.

Joseph Frank PECINA

nancesampson47 — 13 Jan 2004 1:10:43 GMT

My grandfather's name was Joseph Frank PECINA. He came to the USA from the Czech Republic in the 1890s and married Anna SIMSA in December 1899 in Chicago, Illinois. They had a family of 9 children including my mother. I am interested in finding who his parents were and where they came from. Any help would be appreciated.