Here are the January 2001 - December 2001 archived A&A entries:

Entry of Jan 8, 2001 at 09:05 [EST]
From: Chris Miksanek, CSAGSI Webmaster - chrismik@aol.com

A&A Note: The December 1999 - December 2000 "A and A" entries have been archived. You may view them from the main A&A panel.

Entry of Jan 8, 2001 at 11:35 [EST]
From: Jim Sladek - wb4ubd@arrl.net

A&A Note: When applying to a Czech Archive for genealogical research, the application (CSAGSI sample) asks for the "limit on costs". Does anyone have any "ball-park" idea of costs related to level of research? Are we talking tens, hundreds or thousands of dollars? Am I correct that in normal practice the research is back through the generations until information on the ancestry line is no longer available in that district?

Entry of Jan 8, 2001 at 18:02 [EST]
From: Lora Meisner - lmgb@msn.com

A&A Note: Both of my grandparents, though Czech/Bohemian, were born here. My great-grandparents, both maternal sets, were born in the Czech Republic, the Bohemia area. I have nothing but names and dates of birth, I have no idea when they arrived in this country or through which port. How do I begin a geneological search?

Entry of Jan 12, 2001 at 03:10 [EST]
From: Rene' Perlich - waperlich@earthlink.net

A&A Note: My grandfather's third wife's surname was Hruza. From what I have discovered, that implies a Czech genealogy. Would this be true? I've tried locating on this site any Hruza families, but have come up empty. Any ideas? Maybe the name was shortened at Ellis Island?

Entry of Jan 12, 2001 at 17:12 [EST]
From: cbergen - cbergen@worldnet.att.net

A&A Note: My g-father had a dairy in Chicago, Il., circa 1924-25, possibly earlier. It was located at approximately 18th and Ridgeway. My aunt and mother who are elderly think it was called the Pilsen Dairy. How do I go about finding an address for his business? Did he have to have a license number for his business? I currently live out of state and can't do research in Chicago at libraries that have phone directories. Thank you for any help that you can give me.

Entry of Jan 13, 2001 at 08:54 [EST]
From: JoAnn Batio - joann@angelo.com

A&A Note: I recently received a copy of my grandparents marriage licence. They were married in Chicago in 1903 by a minister from the Congretation of Bohemian Freethinkers. What and were was this congretation? Hope someone can help.

Entry of Jan 18, 2001 at 11:17 [EST]
From: Chris Miksanek, CSAGSI Webmaster - chrismik@aol.com

A&A Note: On Jan 8, 2001, Jim Sladek asked, "When applying to a Czech Archive for genealogical research, the application (CSAGSI sample) asks for the "limit on costs". Does anyone have any "ball-park" idea of costs related to level of research? Are we talking tens, hundreds or thousands of dollars? Am I correct that in normal practice the research is back through the generations until information on the ancestry line is no longer available in that district?" ---- Personally, when I've asked for research, I've asked that they stop at $100 and provide a report. Based on that report, you can have have them dig deeper or stop. That has worked for me. Others will ikely have different experiences.

Entry of Jan 18, 2001 at 11:22 [EST]
From: Chris Miksanek, CSAGSI Webmaster - chrismik@aol.com

A&A Note: On Jan 12, 2001 Rene Perlich asked, "My grandfather's third wife's surname was Hruza. From what I have discovered, that implies a Czech genealogy. Would this be true? I've tried locating on this site any Hruza families, but have come up empty. Any ideas? Maybe the name was shortened at Ellis Island?" ---- I think it is a myth that so many names were "changed" at Ellis Island. From my understanding, most of the names logged at Ellis were taken directly from the ship's logs. As far as the Hruza surname, it sounds very Bohemian and I have found several Hruzas in the Chicago Denni Hlasatel Obituary Index. Keep at it and good luck!

Entry of Jan 18, 2001 at 20:53 [EST]
From: Debra - artlay@toast.net

A&A Note: I am begining some reearch on my geneology. I have information that my ancestors were from a small village named Trezov. However, I do not know if this is in the Czech Republic,Slovakia and or Hungary or Austria. I also do not know if this small village has changed mnames oveer the course of time. Any inforamtion will be appreciated.

Entry of Jan 19, 2001 at 10:18 [EST]
From: Mick - arusm@yahoo.com

A&A Note: Village Tresov 100 miles SE of Prague.

Entry of Jan 19, 2001 at 11:52 [EST]
From: Mick - arusm@yahoo.com

A&A Note: Village Tresov 100 miles SE of Prague.

Entry of Jan 19, 2001 at 14:59 [EST]
From: Ruth Ella - Rellasnd@aol.com

A&A Note: I am beginning research of my father's ancestry. Alt-Moletein, Charlottendorf, and Pirkeldorf, are the villiages i am aware of. I have never lived in Chicago, so perhaps I do not fit into your scheme. If you can help me let me know, and I will become a member. Ruth

Entry of Jan 21, 2001 at 22:14 [EST]
From: Pat - pal7211@home.com

A&A Note: I inherited an old picture from a distant cousin. I need help trying to identify who is in the picture. The picture was taken by 'Novak". It has 37 men on a lawn in front of a large porched building. The following is inscribed under the picture. Slet Zobaku DNE 4,5,6 Zari, 1915 Na Katerine v _____ Antioch, Ill. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks

Entry of Jan 25, 2001 at 01:52 [EST]
From: Kelly Fitzgerald - hesta39@hotmail.com

A&A Note: Hello there, I hope this is general enough. I'm researching the Riha lineage of Chicago, IL. Specifically, Joseph John Riha of Pisek, Czech. who was born in 1873. Let me know if you can help me. Thank you. - Kelly Fitzgerald

Entry of Jan 25, 2001 at 11:20 [EST]
From: Joan Hruza - hruza@alltel.net

A&A Note: Many of our local immigrants worked in the coal mines at Braidwood, Illinois before coming to Nebraska and some even walked back to work during the winters to get enough money to homestead. Is there a source for lists of miners or residents of Braidwood, dates of residence, photos, records there of weddings, births, deaths, and a general history of the area and the mines? Who would one contact? Thanks.

Entry of Jan 26, 2001 at 15:57 [EST]
From: Joseph C. Yokum,III - kingyoakum@webtv.net

A&A Note: Is this website for Czechs from Chicago or from anywhere? I'm from Texas, trying to find my roots in Bohemia.

Entry of Jan 30, 2001 at 05:13 [EST]
From: Anita - anita1954reid@yahoo.com

A&A Note: In researching my family history, I am told that my grandparents both came from Poruba, Austria, Hungary---this I cannot locate. They referred to themselves as Bohemian. Their Names were Anthony Gallus/Galus and Anastasia Hlavac. Their families settled for a time in Chicago where they were married about 1908. Any suggestions?

Entry of Jan 30, 2001 at 21:50 [EST]
From: Amy - Astarkld@aol.com

A&A Note: I know my great grandparents were born in Czech and moved to Streator, IL. The names were Vasichko and Bereznak. I can't find either name anywhere. How do I find out if they were changed? Or any suggestions on where else to look?

Entry of Feb 1, 2001 at 00:18 [EST]
From: Student - USAFP51@aol.com

A&A Note: I'm a student and i'm doing an interesting project. It is on the US Naturalzation process. if anybody knows any sites or information regarding this topic E- mail please!!!!!I really need help(on everything) I t would be grately appreciated. Thank You, USAFP51

Entry of Feb 3, 2001 at 22:30 [EST]
From: Brian Coffin - bmcoffin@hotmail.com

A&A Note: I have much information on my great-grandmother, however, it is written in what I believe to be German. It appears to be a report card of some kind that states she was born in Brezova, Ungarn (Hungary?) However, the only Brezova I find is in the Slovak Rep. The report card in dated Jan 9, 1903. Since the boundaries were everchanging during this time, could it be possible that she was born in Brezova, Slovak Rep.? Thanks

Entry of Feb 4, 2001 at 10:04 [EST]
From: Ron Taylor / Luigi Caraffi - rontaylor121@yahoo.com

A&A Note: I am researching my family history and want to obtain information about MARY CARAFFI and her family, I think Mary died in 1994 at Cicero, Cook, ILLinois. If you know anything about Mary or her relatives, PLEASE CONTACT ME, Yours Sincerely - Ron Taylor.

Entry of Feb 4, 2001 at 16:58 [EST]
From: Vitek Ures - uvitek@hotmail.com

A&A Note: Hi. I am an exchange student from The Czech Republic and I will have a meeting in the end of April when I will need my national costume. Because it is only for this meeting my family do not want to make and sand me a costume, because it is too expensive. Can I borrow a costume for a few days from you, please? If you can, you can call me on the telephone number: (815)-235 - 5304.

Entry of Feb 4, 2001 at 19:41 [EST]
From: Anton Harris - ciscokid@kansas.net

A&A Note: I am researching my family on my mothers side and they came from Bohemia,went to Chicago ,then Oxford Junction,Iowa and then to Wilber,Neraska. Any help is appreciated. The name is Korbel.

Entry of Feb 7, 2001 at 20:32 [EST]
From: Mary Beth Vos - mvosmutsie@aol.com

A&A Note: Could you explain what the Chicago Denni Hlasatel Obituary Index is?

Entry of Feb 9, 2001 at 16:29 [EST]
From: Coral Buckles - Buckles3@aol.com

A&A Note: Hello , I just found your site & will be joining A.S.A.P. I lost my mother to a drunk driver and never had a chance to go over family history. I feel an urgent need to find my roots, and I do know a little including family is all Czech. If you have any advice for me, I thank you ! In the mean time I look forward to being a member soon ! Sincerely, Coral Buckles Buckles3@aol.com

Entry of Feb 13, 2001 at 12:04 [EST]
From: Denise Hirota - deniseahirota99@hotmail.com

A&A Note: I am researching my great-grandfather, JOHN VESELY. He was born in Bohemia in either 1881 or 1882. He came to the U.S. and settled in Chicago, where he met and married ANA GLASS or KLOS. They had seven children, Herminia, Anna Marie, Mildred, John Jr., Lottie, Lillian and Henry. He was a telegraph operator, and died February 23, 1948. I would love to find out where he came from in Bohemia and on what ship he sailed. I would greatly appreciate anyone's help.

Entry of Feb 13, 2001 at 19:11 [EST]
From: Donna Brant - donleo@wtciweb.com

A&A Note: Iam looking for anyone with their sur name----Brant, Brand, Prantl Branti Sitta Cerey Mechotova Schorova Bernasek Renert Sedlacek Klastera Kontinova Basta Hora Benes Majerova Frana Cizsek Klauda HAUSKA Kratka Kotlanova Trnobransky Malecka Mesickova, My family BRANT and Sittaova came to the USA in the 1900 from around Praha, both parents came from Podlusky- Roudnice N/L Czechosolavskia.. Other areas are Pecetin Radovice Male Nedanice Nedanicky Bolesiny &ect. I would like to here of any thing it may be just the key ... Donna

Entry of Feb 14, 2001 at 11:27 [EST]
From: Marcy Cerny Guild - mguild@earthlink.net

A&A Note: Could someone do a look-up for me in the Denni Hlasatel Obits index for VACLAV (JAMES) CERNY D. 1924 and MARY CERNY (born VANCURA 1868) d. 1956? If there are listings, how does one get copies of the Obit? New to this site, but it is terrific information.

Entry of Feb 14, 2001 at 17:51 [EST]
From: Christine in WI - ezeebones@aol.com

A&A Note: Information from Denni Hlasatel obits: Golden Palm (Zlata Palma) K.P.K. Club; St. Albina Court, Number 82 of Catholic (female) foresters; St. Sylvester Club No. 155 I.U.J. Does anyone know how to get information regarding these clubs that these people belonged to?

Entry of Feb 19, 2001 at 21:33 [EST]
From: donald lunkenheimer - djlunk@fuse.net

A&A Note: Hello, I not sure if you are able to help but you are in illinois and that is a plus for me. I have a Death cert. for a Joseph Lunkenheimer and on it is states a William Lunkenheimer from illinois. William is the father of Joseph who is the father of Theodore and Theodore is my grandfather. How do i find out if there are or were any Lunkenheimer in Illinois? Thank you for your Help! Sincerely, DJ Lunkenheimer

Entry of Feb 19, 2001 at 21:47 [EST]
From: Lunk - djlunk@fuse.net

A&A Note: Information on what i read about research fees: I hope this helps. a cerified and or an accredited genealogist who does work for you may charge anywhere from $15.00 to $75.00 per hour, and that does not include expenses for professional research. Now someone who holds a degree to research may charge $35.00 to 80.00 per hour. Genealogical record specialists $10.00 to 15.00 per hour. Always research your researcher. bec

Entry of Feb 23, 2001 at 09:49 [EST]
From: Elleder Libor - Elleder@chmi.cz

A&A Note: Dear Edward William, At the end of last year 2000 I have come across your message:" I would like to know more information on my last name Eleder....". About 30 to 40 people named Elleder or Eleder live in Bohemia (the Czech Republic now) at present. They live in the following towns: Prague, Plzen, Tabor, Veseli, Strakonice and Brno. The name Elleder you can also find in Germany (Munchen) and Austria (Wien), but not as often as in the Czech Republic. Dominic Elleder (or Eleder) brother of my gr.,gr.,gr. -grandfather Anton Elleder (the name was written sometimes Elleder or Eleder) emigrated to the U.S.A during the 19th century (probably in the first half of the 19th cent. ). No information on him in my family since that time. He might be in the National Cemetery in Chicago (?) I am interested in genealogy of my family and I strongly believe it would be a good idea to change the information and knowledge about my and your family. I have written a paper about … recently. It is in Czech language, however and translation would require a lot of time. Yours sincerely, Libor Elleder (your far relative perhaps?) P.S. Let me ask you if you speak some Czech?

Entry of Feb 24, 2001 at 15:05 [EST]
From: Jill Spealman - spealman@aol.com

A&A Note: I would like to know if anyone can tell me about the St. Barbara Catholic Church, located at 4008 Prairie in Brookfield, IL. Specifically, would the church have been called St. Barbory around 1927? And, is there a cemetery there? Thanks!

Entry of Feb 25, 2001 at 16:05 [EST]
From: Trudy Evans - tevanssr@woh.rr.com

A&A Note: Father Joseph Konstan/ Konstein both names on records from Witkowitz , Czech Republic Mother Hedwig Weber from Baroun Czech Republic. Any links ? They are probably sud German, however cousin named Lothar Czech. Father immigrated to Chicago 1921 .Any information appreciated. Trudy Evans

Entry of Feb 27, 2001 at 14:06 [EST]
From: Karen Scrivano - jkblueroads@theriver.com

A&A Note: I'm looking for any info on my great grandparents who lived in the Chicago area. My maternal grandmother was Boshena or Bessie Karafiat and owned a bakery. Her son's were the bakers and her daughter, my grandmother was the sales girl. My great grandmother originally came to this country and stayed with her brother whose last name was Spirva (not sure of spelling), she came as a widow of Karafiat who died in Brno, Bohemia. In her 60's she married a man whose last name of Martinek. My grandfather's name was Wladimir Klika, but he went by James. He came to Chicago as a young man with his parents and brothers. His borthers moved to the Milwaukee area. They were Henry, Jerry and George. 2 of their wives' names were Louise and Stella. Does anyone know these Klikas? They changed the spelling of their last name to Klicka. I would love to be able to contact any "cousins" I may have out there to complete my genealogy.

Entry of Feb 28, 2001 at 12:32 [EST]
From: Debbie Price - price1234@tnns.net

A&A Note: Hello to all, first off, I am sending my application to join you all today. I am hoping some one can help me in my research. My great great grandparents Vadav/Vaclav/William Kubicek and Tererie/Rosa Ruzek came from a town in Bohemia called(not sure of spelling) Kinintz? This town is listed on thier daughter Christines marriage cert. My great Aunt always said the town was Mint. From what I have found they came to the US cir 1891. They lived in NYC and moved to Union Co, NJ. My main concern right now will be to find this town. Thank you Debbie Price price1234@tnns.net

Entry of Mar 6, 2001 at 03:09 [EST]
From: Lynda Pierson - piersonl@netins.net

A&A Note: I`m searching for the names of my great grandfather`s brothers names. They were triplets born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. They were born on january 5, 1884. My great grandfather`s name was Wilson C. Colbert.

Entry of Mar 6, 2001 at 10:40 [EST]
From: Denise Hirota - deniseahirota99@hotmail.com

A&A Note: My Great-grandfather was a TELEGRAP OPERATOR in Chicago in the mid 1940's. Is there one or more telegraph companies who might have kept employment records? Also, my grandfather was a STREETCAR CONDUCTOR in Chicago in the early 1930's. Once again, would there be one place to go to search employment records? Thanks for ANY help, Denise Hirota

Entry of Mar 6, 2001 at 13:54 [EST]
From: Richard K. Brunson - rbrunson@netnet.net

A&A Note: Looking for information as it relates to the 1900 census of Chicago. A relative (Joseph Kresmery) lived at 137 West Erie St. in 1900. I can order the census through our local library but they need more than an address. Is there any way I can find out which census book to order from the address? Thank you for any information. Dick Brunson

Entry of Mar 10, 2001 at 21:34 [EST]
From: Judy Nelson - JudyRNelson@compuserve.com

A&A Note: I am interested in any surnames and data from south of Trebon in South Bohemia. And if you have ancestry there, you might be helped by my (free) website, www.geocities.com/oxfordjct_suchdol Judy Nelson

Entry of Mar 11, 2001 at 01:21 [EST]
From: monica cizek - matyak@excite.com

A&A Note: sherosick

Entry of Mar 15, 2001 at 19:01 [EST]
From: Raymond A. Csage - Rcsage9989@aol.com

A&A Note: Looking for any info on the Csage Family>

Entry of Mar 15, 2001 at 23:06 [EST]
From: Karen - schladweiler@yahoo.com

A&A Note: I am looking for the family surname of Kordik, Sterba, and Albrecht from Chicago.

Entry of Mar 15, 2001 at 23:09 [EST]
From: Karen - schladweiler@yahoo.com

A&A Note: I am looking for the family surname of Kordik, Sterba, and Albrecht from Chicago. How do I find information about the Bohemian Masons, a church that is not in exsistance, Millard Filmore Presyb. and how to contact the Bohemian Cemetery to receive information about my relatives.

Entry of Mar 21, 2001 at 00:12 [EST]
From: Deb Dzurek-Ziebarth - debziebarth@att.net

A&A Note: My great grandfather Joseph FAYMON (FAYMAN or with "NN") married to Ludmila VSETECKA was born 1875 in Hennerseoif, Austria. We think it's just south of Vienna. Does anyone know of this town? Is it in Austria? Could it be Jindrichov, Czechoslovakia?

Entry of Mar 21, 2001 at 19:28 [EST]
From: E. Bruce Fech - efech@attglobal.net

A&A Note: What is the easiest way to access obituary information from Chicago newspapers? Can it be done online? Any suggestions will be appreciated. Thanks.

Entry of Mar 23, 2001 at 19:11 [EST]
From: Jim Sladek - wb4ubd@arrl.net

A&A Note: Is the number (cislo) that seems to follow most village names in documents a unique identifier for that village? If so, is there a cross reference online anywhere?

Entry of Mar 24, 2001 at 14:35 [EST]
From: Mark - shark_byte@usa.net

A&A Note: Hello, I'm half Bohemian but know very little of my heritage. I've been looking for a Bohemian flag for a long time. Was there ever one? Does anyone know where I can get one? Thanks, Mark

Entry of Mar 25, 2001 at 14:06 [EST]
From: Mike Pierce - mikepierce4@home.com

A&A Note: In the CSAGSI logo what is the meaning of the upper left two images; the lion with legs raised and bird like creature. Both of these images are on our Slovak family shield but I don't know their history,

Entry of Mar 30, 2001 at 23:57 [EST]
From: Barbara Gignac - bgignac@earthlink.net

A&A Note: Where in Bohemia were the coal mines located. Were there a lot of them or only a few. My grandfather was a coalminer in Bohemia. He went to Coal City, /*Illinois sometime in 1886. His name was Joseph Marek. His wifes name was Barbara. They had one son named Joseph when they arrived.

Entry of Apr 1, 2001 at 23:39 [EST]
From: Peggy O'Neill - Sregon@aol.com

A&A Note: I am researching Anna Subedorne born in Bohemia July 1880. She came to the USA in 1885 and lived in Chicago, Illinois. She married Walter John Daly. She also may have gone by Anna Bennett. Peggy O'Neill Sregon@aol.com

Entry of Apr 4, 2001 at 20:00 [EST]
From: Michael Svec - mlsvec@aol.com

A&A Note: I have several questions. I have just received some useful information from the Czech archives. There seems to be a pattern for the surnames of the women. It appears that "ova" is added onto their father's surname. Is this a tradition? For example, Matej Kriz's daughter was Anna Krizova. Does anyone have information on Svec's from the village of Radnice near Pilsen? Does anyone know about the lives of a Bohemian shoemaker in the 1800s? Thanks.

Entry of Apr 7, 2001 at 17:18 [EST]
From: michael voron - milostone9@yahoo.com

A&A Note: looking for a book, that would have definitions of genealogy descendcy terms such as great uncle, distant cousin, titled, and all that other stuff.

Entry of Apr 7, 2001 at 22:41 [EST]
From: Lynn Johnson - Kenyajc@aol.com

A&A Note: I am looking for any information on the Opat family originally from Skrdlovice, Pardubicky, Czechoslovakia. My father Jerry (Jaroslav), and his brothers Bob(Bohumil), John (Jan), and Joe (Josef) came to the USA in the early 1920's. Bob had a bakery shop in Berwyn, Joe had a butcher shop in Cicero, and John and Jerry were bakers.

Entry of Apr 9, 2001 at 07:09 [EST]
From: Joe Zima - zima@edmail.com

A&A Note: Does anyone know if the Mormon Church is finished microfilming the records of Nitra and Bratislava Counties in Slovakia?

Entry of Apr 10, 2001 at 15:05 [EST]
From: Thomas E. Lassek - grandpa@wildak.net

A&A Note: An entry dated 23 June 1940 in the Sherman County Nebraska Newspaper reflects a Family birth, 12 March 1868, in the town of R A D I U M Illinois. I cannot find Radium Illinois on any map. Tom Lassek Delta Junction Alaska grandpa@wildak.net

Entry of Apr 10, 2001 at 21:22 [EST]
From: Doris Mazanec - dorismazanec@mindspring.com

A&A Note: What is the name of the county in Slovakia where the town of Rovne is located?

Entry of Apr 11, 2001 at 08:57 [EST]
From: Barbara Spry Mitchell - bjm1689@aol.com

A&A Note: Masa, John and Mary, maiden name Bocinski or Bocinsky, were my grandparents. They arrived in Chicago from Bohemia about 1905. They already had three children, Mary, Frank and John Jr. Birthdates unknown. My mother, Annie Emma Masa, was born in Chicago 14 Sep 1907. Shortly after that, the family emigrated to ND. Years later John Jr. returned to Chicago [about 1935] and married Emily Hynek, also Bohemian, of that city. John Jr. is buried in Chicago, place unknown. John & Emily have no natural children but they adopted John's nephew, Rick or Richard. Nothing more is known of Richard. I believe the city of origin for Mary and John was Prague.

Entry of Apr 11, 2001 at 09:26 [EST]
From: Barbara Spry Mitchell - bjm1689@aol.com

A&A Note: If you have information regarding the Masa family [my previous message] I would just love to hear from you!

Entry of Apr 15, 2001 at 23:57 [EST]
From: William Simane - wsimane@theramp.net

A&A Note: If anyone is researching the name of "Krouzek", Then bring up the English pages under www.krouzek.cz Also, under the English page, check the surename list.

Entry of Apr 17, 2001 at 02:17 [EST]
From: Joe Wallace - jmwallace@gocougs.wsu.edu

A&A Note: I am looking for the current name of this Chicago Cemetery: hrbitov Vzkrisini Pane Thanks

Entry of Apr 20, 2001 at 18:20 [EST]
From: Georg C. Finzoll (Czinczoll) - Finzoll@iglide.net

A&A Note: I am researching my family history. I have so far found that my G.G.G. Grandfather imigrated to East Prussia in 1750 from Eger (Cheb). His name was Johann Czinczoll. I would like to find out more family records in Cheb if possible. Who or what do I contact? I had heard once that a Catholic church in Cheb had family records. If so which one and address? Hope someone can help..

Entry of Apr 23, 2001 at 13:04 [EST]
From: Joe - jzel@aol.com

A&A Note: About the CSAGSI Logo: The logo with the lion is for Bohemia and the one below it is for Selisia. Both were parts of Czechoslovakia in 1918.

Entry of Apr 27, 2001 at 13:16 [EST]
From: Margaret Hermanek Peaslee - peaslee@pitt.edu

A&A Note: Does anyone have a source for translation software that could help me in a Czech to English translation? Thank you.

Entry of Apr 29, 2001 at 16:53 [EST]
From: Sharon - mike128@aol.com

A&A Note: I am confused re; the change of the country names and boundaries. If one was born in Bohemia in 1890 or so. What is that now called? Where can I get a map?

Entry of May 1, 2001 at 16:20 [EST]
From: Maggie Smith - mrsces@pacbell.net

A&A Note: I am looking for any information on a relative, Karel Skala born in Chicago, approx. 1914-1916. Both his father, Karel Skala and mother, Bessie, died in December 1918 about one week apart. Young Karel was an infant and raised by his aunt and uncle, Frank Baumel and Marie Skala-Baumel. They had two children, Edward Baumel and Lillie Baumel. Frank, Lillie, Edward and Marie were all dead by 1935 and are buried in the Bohemian National Cemetery. Looking for assistance with any information on Karel Skala. thanks, maggie smith in CA

Entry of May 8, 2001 at 20:12 [EST]
From: BILL VAN GEERTRUY - ZELDAMAE@CENTURYTEL.NET

A&A Note: RESEARCHING MY FAMILY AND LOOKING FOR ANY INFORMATION ON THE SURNAMES AZAR, STRAKA, MYHAROVA

Entry of May 14, 2001 at 01:19 [EST]
From: Moshe Sela - selamo@cabri.org.il

A&A Note: My mother Lily BARTERER and her family lived in MORAVSKA OSTRAVA app. 1921-1933. Are there any searchable archive-databases open to the public to find more info about my family there? Thanks Moshe Sela

Entry of May 14, 2001 at 16:12 [EST]
From: Ray Bohl - packv12@tds.net

A&A Note: I hope that someone will be able to assist me. I need a will translated, which I believe to be written in Serbo/Croatian, into English. I would greatly appreciate any direction that anyone could provide me. I have already attempted to have the Universtiy of Wisconsin do the translation, but they have been less than helpful after a full year that they've had a copy for translation.

Entry of May 17, 2001 at 01:37 [EST]
From: PATTI GREENLAND - BIBLEBAB@AOL.COM

A&A Note: I AM LOOKING FOR INFO ON THE SURNAME "WOSIKA" FROM PRAGUE,CZ. THANKS

Entry of May 18, 2001 at 00:26 [EST]
From: Andras - super7873@hotmail.com

A&A Note: I'm looking for a map or other info for 2 places I can not locate on any map or atlas. They are "Visny Orlich, Slovakia" and "Felsoodr" or "Felsosdor" Hungary/Ruthenia. Both places existed around 1910-1920.

Entry of May 19, 2001 at 08:40 [EST]
From: Linda Moore - lindamoore@txu.com

A&A Note: I am looking for information on the Cermak Family. There were three brother that came to the U.S. They settle in Cleveland, Ohio. Their Names were Frantisek 1882, Vaclav 1876,and Matez 1868.They all had families that came with them. Metez Cermak was in the shoe bussiness in Cleveland Ohio,wife name Terezie (Dostalova) Cermak. Also their niece cameto America in 1888 her name Marie (Cermak) abraham, husband name Frednaced Abraham. I would appreciate any information on this family. Thanks in advance The yrs. are when they came to U.S. Metez son Vilem took over the bussiness after his father death, He married a girl from Detroit

Entry of May 19, 2001 at 08:46 [EST]
From: Jill Spealman - spealman@aol.com

A&A Note: In 1936, a relative of mine worked at Bohemian Benedictine Press, located at 1637 Allport in Chicago. Is this company any relation to a present-day company?

Entry of May 20, 2001 at 00:46 [EST]
From: Jose D. Hernandez - TheNavigatorJose@msn.com

A&A Note: How can you trace your ancestors? What sort of information do you need?

Entry of May 20, 2001 at 10:13 [EST]
From: Linda moore - lindamoore@txucom.net

A&A Note: On my entry of the 19th hunting th Cermak's that came to the U.S. I gave the wrong e-mail address . They settled in the Cleveland, Ohio area

Entry of May 21, 2001 at 14:01 [EST]
From: Bonny Robillard - barny@telusplanet.net

A&A Note: My ancestors were from Ploss and Eisendorf, Bohemia. My grandmother was born in Elgin, Illinois in 1876. Was there a Bohemian group in this area at that time, and if so, were there SPERL/SPORL/SPOERL, KAISER's or STANGEL'S Part of this group They eventually moved to Omaha, NE b7 1882. Johann Sporl b. 1843 was the son of Georg Sporl and Mararete Kaiser. His wife was Margaretha Stangel. Bonny

Entry of May 21, 2001 at 15:41 [EST]
From: Judi EXNER Parker - MsSwampcritter@earthlink.net

A&A Note: Relatives in Illinois and Iowa at some time from 1850 to present? EXNER from Prague and Huttendorf , Northern Bohemia. My branch migrated thru to Louisiana and some to stayed in New York. Hoping to find missing branches and connect to thosse the went to Canada originally. My grandfather sent a daughter to the Slavonic Missionary Institute inPa... anyone see a connection?

Entry of May 24, 2001 at 15:24 [EST]
From: Denise (Wranik) McLoughlin - ddm1050@hotmail.com

A&A Note: I'm trying to find out where in Czechoslovakia my grandparents came from. My grandmother's SS application simply says Czechoslovakia. But she was born in 1901 - It is my understanding that Czech. wasn't a country then. Any suggestions on how to research this?

Entry of May 25, 2001 at 20:38 [EST]
From: Henry C. Rowe - hcrowe@gwi.net

A&A Note: Does anyone out there know if there is a Czech organization in New York city or if there is a Czech newspaper in NYC. Thanks! Henry

Entry of May 29, 2001 at 10:51 [EST]
From: Jan Kotek - Janis@post.cz

A&A Note: Hello. I´m student of VUT-Brno (Civil enginieering). I would like to find summer job in my branch. Don´t you have any types, where to look for it? Can somebody help me with some cheap accomodation for three month? Thank you. (that is nice, that you have such community. Stay together.)

Entry of May 30, 2001 at 12:53 [EST]
From: Kyle Richtig - kylerichtig@trgc.net

A&A Note: My Grandfather Matej Richtig was born in 1923 in Brno. Parents are Frank and Francis(sp?), siblings Milan, Mary, Mirek, etc. Wondering if there is anyone who may have found either a relation, or ways to find our about geneology in that area.

Entry of Jun 1, 2001 at 14:04 [EST]
From: A.KALINA - JELLYBEAN11@MSN.COM

A&A Note: IM JUST INTRESTED IN MY FAMILY FROM CZECHOSLOVAKIA.

Entry of Jun 2, 2001 at 13:08 [EST]
From: Nancy Hejka - Olpunker@aol.com

A&A Note: Greetings! Have hit a brick wall since '76 on my Great Grandfather, Frantisek Sabatka, later changed his name to Frank Shubert.He had several children in the late 1800's several of whom died in infancy and are buried in Bohemian National Cemetary, Chicago, Ill.His mothers name was Katarina also buried at Bohemian National,who was later buried over and grave site can not be located. Frantiseks wife's name was Elizabeth Zlabak.Anyone with any information please contact me at my e-mail address, Thank you and God bless, Nancy Hejka

Entry of Jun 4, 2001 at 16:11 [EST]
From: Lori Sekera - Elisette76@yahoo.com

A&A Note: If you haven't visited the Ellis Island website - GO! it's www.ellisislandrecords.org and it's an absolute pain to get on because there's so much traffic, but I typed in my last name and up popped my family - and four siblings I didn't know my grandfather had. Now to find what they changed their names to! I am also wondering how I go about searching for the marriage records and such in Czech/Moravia/Austria - I know the city and their names, now what? Thanks!

Entry of Jun 8, 2001 at 17:18 [EST]
From: charles a dolak - cadolak@hotmail.com

A&A Note: I was born in Chicago in 1935. Seeking any information on the Howard C. Dolak name

Entry of Jun 9, 2001 at 17:45 [EST]
From: Freda Fuller Coursey - fullerf@nexus.mwsu.edu

A&A Note: I'm looking for my former daughter-in-law, Jennifer Motorozesku, and my granddaughter Chloe Fuller. I think they live outside Chicago somewhere. Jenni's father Todor (Ted) Motorozesku is Romanian but came from a small town right across the border in Hungary, I believe. His wife's name is Lorraine; I think they live in Bartlett. Jenni is about 25.

Entry of Jun 9, 2001 at 23:33 [EST]
From: Marjorie Ruby Hansen - marjwalt2@juno.com

A&A Note: Relatives from Czechoslovakia Can't read my copy of a record - probably birth record - says 1893 Feb 20 Andrej Kundrat - parents were Pavol Kundrat & Marie Sykove - Gr. kat. farsky urad Vyrava. Do not know how to get it interpreted; would like to pursue the search of other relatives. Learn about the villages and the country especially during that time. Would love to correspond with anyone willing. My mother is now 84. She would love to learn her heritage. Her family was greek catholic and settled in Pittsburgh and Scranton. Her mother was Helen or Ella Dobda. I will look forward to hearing from anyone. I would love to have been able to attend your geneological seminar held around March on your home page. It must have been truly wonderful. Many thanks and best wishes to all of you and yours. Marjorie Hansen and Mary Kundrat Ruby

Entry of Jun 10, 2001 at 10:39 [EST]
From: Robert Ault - rault@socal.rr.com

A&A Note: Help in locating the Pilsen Butchers Benevolent Association in the Chicago area would be greatly appreciated. Failed using numerous search engines. I fear the Fraternity may no longer exist.

Entry of Jun 18, 2001 at 01:49 [EST]
From: Timothy Hirota - timothyhirota@msn.com

A&A Note: my aunt told me that my family was descended from samurai lines. how do i begin a search for those roots?

Entry of Jun 18, 2001 at 11:51 [EST]
From: Chris Maglio - Cmags111@aol.com

A&A Note: Where can I find information on relatives who are from Hluboka nad Vltavou? I have Names, dates and a town , just don't know where to start looking. Chris from Illinois

Entry of Jun 22, 2001 at 17:55 [EST]
From: amanda dworak - princess_69can@hotmail.com

A&A Note: i am trying to find my family roots they are so far from czech. i know the original spellng of the name was Dvorak and that we are related to the composer. i wandered into this site finding information on my family.

Entry of Jun 23, 2001 at 15:22 [EST]
From: Laura Rezek - lrezek@cahners.com

A&A Note: I AM LOOKING FOR A REAL BOHEMIAN FLAG TOO! DOES ANYONE HAVE A GOOD LEAD? IT'S BEEN A LONG THREE HOURS SURFING AND I COME UP WITH NOTHING.

Entry of Jun 23, 2001 at 16:56 [EST]
From: Barbara Wilding - bjwilding@aol.com

A&A Note: I am searching for a DEATH NOTICE of a Pete or Peter RAHIJA who died on Feb. 8, 1920 of pneumonia while working in Chicago. Can anyone out there help me with this? Or, tell me where to go to find such. According to some they state that he died in Chicago and then was shipped to Sugar Creek, MO. I am not quite sure how to go about finding this imformation, or whether a death certificate was issued in Chicago. I only know that Missouri doesn't have one on him. Thanks for all the ones who read this message. Barbara

Entry of Jun 24, 2001 at 10:03 [EST]
From: Karen Love Judge - kjudge9916@hotmail.com

A&A Note: I've recently learned that my grandfather's sister Lillian Love (or Stewart?) married John Sramek. He was born in 1893 and died in Illinois in October 1978. She was born in 1897 and died in Illinois in February 1981. Is there a source for obituaries published in the Dennis Hlasatel that I can write to? Thanks for any information! I am in Chicago so I could travel to sources, too.

Entry of Jun 24, 2001 at 16:26 [EST]
From: Dick Brunson - rbrunson@netnet.net

A&A Note: I heard there is a Lidice monument near Joliet, IL. Can anyone describe where it is better than that? Thank you. Dick Brunson rbrunson@netnet.net

Entry of Jun 26, 2001 at 14:12 [EST]
From: Linda JelenBrink - JelenBrink@aol.com

A&A Note: I met a lady in Horni Libochova, Moravia, and she hoped that I could find her relatives--one living in Berwyn IL. and one in Lyons, IL. Via the internet has proved negative. I don't know how long ago the addresses were valid. What might be another way to search for living people besides a querie?? TIA

Entry of Jun 30, 2001 at 02:36 [EST]
From: Edward Lycka - edlycka@wmol.com

A&A Note: My grandparents, Frank and Karolina Lycka, came to the US from Stara Bela, Moravia in June of 1907. They lived in Chicago until about 1912. I've been trying to search the 1910 US Census, but I can't find a Czech neighborbood, let alone a record of my grandparents. Is anyone familiar with the enumeration districts that were predominantly Czech/Moravian at that time? My grandfather may have worked for Armour and/or Swift and their two oldest boys went to a catholic school. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Edicka

Entry of Jun 30, 2001 at 17:49 [EST]
From: Laurie Turner - slturner@mc.net

A&A Note: St. Wenceslaus Church in Chicago, founded 1863, was the first Bohemian church in the area that I know of. Prior to 1863, what church might a Bohemian family have attended in the city of Chicago?

Entry of Jul 10, 2001 at 15:24 [EST]
From: sue - SMary832@aol.com

A&A Note: searching surnames BIZIK and DRABIK from kotrcina lucka, slovakia

Entry of Jul 10, 2001 at 19:52 [EST]
From: Barbara Kolar Bergstrom - bergst@tctwest.net

A&A Note: I am researching my grandfather, Josef Karl Kolar b. 3/10/1885 d. 8/1/1953. He was born in Bohemia but I don't know exactly where. In his passport it listed his parents as Karel & Katherina Kolar, Malkov Lnar e 4 T.P. Blatna, Bohemia. Also listed was Frantisek Kolar, Malkov Lnar e 57 T.P. Blatna, Bohemia. I do not know Katherina's maiden name. I know that Josef immigrated to the US on the ship Kaiser Wilhelm II on December 8, 1903. He had 2 sisters Anna & Marie and a brother James. Any information would be appreciated.

Entry of Jul 14, 2001 at 13:12 [EST]
From: barbara merwin kehl formerly Kulich - bgmk45@aol.com

A&A Note: Did the names of the towns in czech..change when it became the czech.repulich. I have been trying to locate..ukonice/ploukonice.And planice are they 3 different towns or only one.

Entry of Jul 16, 2001 at 20:08 [EST]
From: Fran Pirog Halbert - larkspur@jorsm.com

A&A Note: My grandparents came here in 1909 from Podvilk, Slovak/Hungary. They were Slovak (Pirog and Kovalcik). My father recalls that they were from a border town, but I can't find Podvilk anywhere. Does anyone know where it is/was? Also, any clues as to how I can find where my gf served in the German/Prussian army as a corporal just prior to 1909? Thanks.

Entry of Jul 19, 2001 at 08:11 [EST]
From: Scott Martin - wattyler2@aol.com

A&A Note: My great grand father, Vaclav Vanek of Cicero, arrived here prior to 1892. I am interested in finding information about his arrival but the Ellis Island web site only goes to 1892. Any suggestions? Also, I have several family documents from the Austrian goverment written in Czech that I need to get translated. Any suggestions? Finally, I have an odd document in which my great grandfather had to swear away any allegiance to the empire of Austria in 1906, but he had been here for at least 10 years. Any idea what that is?

Entry of Jul 22, 2001 at 15:13 [EST]
From: Joseph M.Marhefka - Jhefka@optonline.net

A&A Note: Came to this country (USA) 1939 on the Manhatten and was 10 years old and now 72, Traveled from Relov,Slovakia with my family,mom,dad,3 sisters and a brother. I was born in East Vandergrift,Pa. My brother and one sister were born in Relov. We traveled back and forth to visit our grandparents in Relov(They stayed and died in Relove).

Entry of Jul 26, 2001 at 14:38 [EST]
From: Nedra Skarda - nskarda@home.com

A&A Note: How do I look for my grandpa that came over on a ship in 1902? How would I find his nautilization papers? I know he didn't speak much English. I can't seem to find out much from my Dad on what time of the year or what his ship landed. Thank You, Nedra Skarda

Entry of Jul 28, 2001 at 02:10 [EST]
From: Mohammad Ghayas - mohd_ghayas

A&A Note: So I AM COME YOUR COUNTRY

Entry of Jul 30, 2001 at 21:14 [EST]
From: Michael Svec - mlsvec@aol.com

A&A Note: Does anyone know of Cxech newspapers in Queens, New York? And if so, do they have indexed or microfilmed obituaries from the 1930s? Thanks. Mike

Entry of Jul 31, 2001 at 12:38 [EST]
From: Nancy Nikodem Ballard - jballard@intergrafix.net

A&A Note: George Bernard Nikodem, born Prague Bohemia. Owned a cigar mafacturing company in Chicago. His son George Burkhart Nikodem also born in Prague ran it after his death. Anyone know the name of this company. Any ideas on how to find out the name, if they owned it (or that is family lore) where it was, or anything about the Nikodems of Chicago. George Burkhart Married Mary Ann Philbin and had 9 children: Alice M; John J. Bernard, George Edward, Charles Valentine, Edward, Thomas, Fred, Walter, and Joseph Philbin Nikodem. Hope you can help. Thanks, Nancy

Entry of Aug 2, 2001 at 05:26 [EST]
From: Miro Kolenik - miro@class.sk

A&A Note: my name is Miro Kolenik and I represent a Language school that teaches English in Bratislava, Slovakia. We offer courses to firms around the city. Our teachers are mostly native English speakers. We would like to offer an opportunity to come and work in Slovakia for 6 months or more. We have had good experiences with people who have Slovak origins and would appreciate spending some time here. We would hire teachers that have at least a high school diploma. We would sign a work contract for at least 6 months with the option for the teacher and school to prolong it. Slovak isn't nessesary. I would appreciate it if you could spread this information within your Slovak community. I will be glad to provide more information through email.

Entry of Aug 5, 2001 at 15:28 [EST]
From: Burroughs - burrd6@aol.com

A&A Note: I am looking for a village by the name of Kuterevo in the Narodna Republika Hrvatska.I can't seen to find it on a map. Also a church by the name of St. Miletic My family name was Rozman.

Entry of Aug 15, 2001 at 18:30 [EST]
From: Judith A. Mason - dujie42@sprintmail.com

A&A Note: I recently heard that the Mormon church had completed filming the Slovak records and that these films were available. However, I could not locate and information or film numbers on their web site. Does anyone out there have any information? Appreciate any advice.

Entry of Aug 16, 2001 at 21:54 [EST]
From: Joan Butler - jpbutler@saturnnet.com

A&A Note: Would like to know how to find present location of Szerdahely, a locality in old Hungarian county of Zemplen, now Slovakia?

Entry of Aug 17, 2001 at 15:45 [EST]
From: Elaine (Karesh) Hancock - aa_em_62186@yahoo.com

A&A Note: I once had a brochure about a Czech. museum in the Chicago area that I am unable to find. I cannot remember the name. I believe it was in a house of someone with Czech. ancestry. I believe I was also told that my family had lived there once. Anyway, I am wanting to visit this place if it is still around. My great grandfather was Mathias Kares or Matthew Karesh. He married Anna Reha. They were also cousins of some Nemeceks. So, maybe one of these names is associated with the museum. Thank you for your help!

Entry of Aug 20, 2001 at 18:10 [EST]
From: Cherri Damzyn - dcdamzyn@hotmail.com

A&A Note: I am looking for info on Roman Pnacek And his wife Josephine. They were married in Chicago and originally came from Austria. Thanks Cherri

Entry of Aug 24, 2001 at 21:40 [EST]
From: Michael Svec - mlsvec@qol.com

A&A Note: IN my great grandparent's obituaries in Denni Hlasatel, it mentions that they were member of the CSA. (In czech it said "Byla clenkou radu Amerika cis 157 C.S.A." for my g.grandmother and "Byl clenem Radu Kardai cis 88 C.S.A" for my g.grandfather.") What is this organization and what do they do? Also, the g.grandmother was a Klubu Gold Star Mother. Anyone knnow about this recognition? Thank you.

Entry of Aug 25, 2001 at 15:07 [EST]
From: Chris Miksanek - cmiks@yahoo.com

A&A Note: "I once had a brochure about a Czech museum in the Chicago area that I am unable to find." -- Maybe you refer to The Czechoslovak Heritage Museum: http://www.csafraternallife.org/museum.htm

Entry of Aug 25, 2001 at 15:09 [EST]
From: Chris Miksanek - chrismik@aol.com

A&A Note: "...it mentions that they were member of the CSA...What is this organization and what do they do?" "Czech" out the CSA Fraternal Life web page at: http://www.csafraternallife.org

Entry of Aug 27, 2001 at 03:26 [EST]
From: Vicki Knight - vmk88@aol.com

A&A Note: I recently purchased the Denni Hlasatel Obituary Index in which I had found some of my relatives. In doing further investigation, I found that the Research Center in Chicago and also a library in Springfield, IL also carry the obits. The problem I've run into is that the Research Center only allows you to view 12 reels at a time. Each time you go there, there is a cost of $25.00 plus additional charge for copies. I've gone there twice now and still need to go a few more times. Does anyone know of a different way to get copies from the Denni Hlasatel papers?

Entry of Aug 28, 2001 at 16:35 [EST]
From: Kris Kadlec Sodaro - ksodaro@hotmail.com

A&A Note: RE: BOHEMIAN HOME AND ORPHANAGE I am interested in any information regarding the history and/or formation of the Bohemian Home and Orphanage on Foster and Pulaski in Chicago in the late 1800s or early 1900s. It re-located to Wheaton/Naperville area in 1995-6 and is now called Tabor Hills. Any information would be appreciated. Thank you.

Entry of Aug 31, 2001 at 09:29 [EST]
From: Kris Kadlec Sodaro - ksodaro@hotmail.com

A&A Note: I am looking for information regarding the CONGREGATION OF BOHEMIAN FREETHINKING and the BOHEMIAN FREETHINKING SCHOOLS in Chicago, IL. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.

Entry of Sep 2, 2001 at 11:56 [EST]
From: Jim Fanning - tasman27@home.com

A&A Note: Does anyone know where I can get a history of the original St. Joseph's and St. John's Orphanage which was located in Lisle, IL ? It was converted to St. Procopius high school and renamed Benet Academy? I understand my grandfather, Frantisek Adam, was a prominent individual in establishing this orphanage for immigrants coming to America around the early 1900's who were orphaned. Any help would be appreciated.

Entry of Sep 2, 2001 at 12:11 [EST]
From: Jim Fanning - tasman27@home.com

A&A Note: My mother told me that my grandfather published articles for a Czech newspaper called the "Narod". It was supposed to be published out of St. Procopius H.S at 18th & Alport back in the 1920's. Any information where the archives are for this paper and why it's never referred to in Czech genealogy as a source for obits, etc? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

Entry of Sep 7, 2001 at 00:31 [EST]
From: Gordon Goles - GGNGoles@netscape.net

A&A Note: In collaboration with Pan Pavel Hladky, webmaster of SumavaNet, based in Klatovy, Sumava, I am working on assembling a series of short family histories of descendants of Sumavan expatriates for inclusion as parts of web pages on the SumavaNet site. Pan Hladky asks that all submitted text be in both English and Czech versions. I would be happy to arrange for Czech translations of suitable texts, at my cost. Relevant illustrations would be welcomed. If your ancestors once lived in Sumava and you are interested in cooperating on this project, please contact me.

Entry of Sep 8, 2001 at 01:25 [EST]
From: Maggie Smith - mrsces@pacbell.net

A&A Note: I am trying to find any information regarding a Karel SKALA born August 12, 1914 in Chicago, IL. His parents were Karel Skala and Bessie Pekarek. His parents both died in December 1918 of the flu about one week apart. Young Karel was raised by his Aunt Marie Skala Baumel and her husband Frank and they had two children Lily Baumel (never married; death certificate stated she was chief of personnel dept at Western Electric Co.- died 1928, age 31). Their son, Edward Baumel married Gertrude Vale or Yale and they one son Frank L. Baumel. Edward also died young, age 37 in 1935. His parents Frank died 1935 and his mother died in 1937. Would love to find out what happened to Karel Skala and Gertrude. Thanks, maggie

Entry of Sep 8, 2001 at 20:35 [EST]
From: betty-jane zook - bettyjzook@hotmail.com

A&A Note: searching birth and marriage records martin and anna kadlecik. anna born miroslava. immigration ellis island 1902 from austria. martin dob about 1867 anna dob about 1870 lived chicago 1006 20th place expired chgo buried bohemoian national appreciate all help thanks

Entry of Sep 9, 2001 at 02:54 [EST]
From: Barbara Gignac - bgignac@earthlink.net

A&A Note: I was looking for my grandfather and grandmother. I went to Salt Lake and found them after much searching. Now I have the name of the place they came from. It is Cheznovice the district is Rokitzan. How do I find out where this is? It is in Bohemia I know.I found this information on the Hamburg Passenger list. They came Oct. 17, 1886. Where or how do I find a detailed map? Are the names the same today. What does a district consist of? There names are Joseph Marek m Barbora Hnetkovsky. Any help is appreciated.

Entry of Sep 13, 2001 at 07:47 [EST]
From: Janine Mellini - jmellini@morristo.gannett.com

A&A Note: Can you please tell me why poppy seed is such a popular ingredient in Czech baking?

Entry of Sep 15, 2001 at 01:31 [EST]
From: Helena Kmonicek - helenakm@lycos.com

A&A Note: Hello, I am searching for other PECH, from West Bohemia(from villages around Taus/Domazlice. My grandmother was Barbara PECH (b.1909 in Neuparisau/Novy Parezov). Her father was Josef PECH (b.1859 in Neuparisau ), her grandfather was Joseph PECH (b.1819 in Neuparisau 7),her g-grandfather was Anton PECH (b.1790 Tannawa/ Zdanov). Barbara PECH had 2 sisters and 1 brother. Her husband was Ludwig CHRISTOPH (b.1910 in Wien,Austria),had 4 children and they lived in Ronsperg/Pobezovice. Please visit my website: www.genealogy.com/users/k/m/o/Helena-Kmonicek

Entry of Sep 15, 2001 at 17:32 [EST]
From: Mary Ellen Panoch-Zuro - mepz_2000@yahoo.com

A&A Note: On 8/27/01, Vicki Knight inquired about researching the Denni Hlasatel obits, and the $25.00 cost associated with her search. I assume that Vicki resides in Illinois. Through her local library, she can request up to 5 reels of the Denni Hlasatel newspapers at one time, from the Illinois State Historical Library. There is no cost associated with obtaining the reels. All she has to do is give the librarian the date the obit should have appeared in the newspaper (that is the date of the newspaper she will need). It will take several weeks to receive the reels from Springfield and her library will keep the reels for her to view for 2 weeks.

Entry of Sep 15, 2001 at 17:36 [EST]
From: Mary Ellen Panoch-Zuro - mepz_2000@yahoo.com

A&A Note: I would like to be in contact with anyone who is researching the town of Nemejice located in the Czech Republic, near Pisek. My grandfather, Anton Panoch, and his siblings emigrated from Nemejice during the 1870 and 1880s.

Entry of Sep 15, 2001 at 17:42 [EST]
From: Mary Ellen Panoch-Zuro - mepz_2000@yahoo.com

A&A Note: I am interested in being in contact with anyone who is researching their family from Nova Bela, currently located in southern Poland. Prior to a border change, Nova Bela was located in northern Slovakia. My mother's family, named Brozenec, emigrated from Nova Bela around 1900. This family is not located on the Ellis Island web site.

Entry of Sep 16, 2001 at 14:04 [EST]
From: Sue Glanz - sgglanz501@msn.com

A&A Note: A translation of my great-grandfather Ondrej Michalec's obituary in the July 9, 1906, edition of Denni Hlasatel noted that he was a member of the "club of Saint Vaclav. It also said that he is to be buried at the cemetery of St. Vojtech. I can't locate information on either of these.

Entry of Sep 17, 2001 at 01:50 [EST]
From: Janice Fletcher - earthguardian@webtv.net

A&A Note: Just discovered ths Web Page--and so excited! The Bohemian side of my family includes the names; LOPATA,HELLER and NOVAK--all from Berwyn (or other areas of Chicago). My grandmother's parents,were from Prague and Vienna. My g-grandfather's name was -JAN LOPATA--and he owned a hardware(general store),in Berwyn,in early 1900's.My grandmoter's sister,Stephanie,married ANTON HELLER--who along with his brother OTTO HELLER--at one time owned the morturery,across the street from "THE BOHEMIAN NATIONAL CEMETARY". My great-uncle,ANTON, was an artist--and drew elaborate representations for the head-stones,in the cemetary. I have only visited it once--where several family members are buried. ANTON and STEPHANIE HELLER'S daughter,MARGARET--married CLAUDE NOVAK,a prominent surgen--in Chicago. I have looked through all the listing--but have not seen these names mentioned. Would like to get back in touch with my Czech relatives! Any help appreciated! Thanks, Janice (Sarasota, Florida)

Entry of Sep 22, 2001 at 20:51 [EST]
From: Daniel Mazanec - mazanec@bellsouth.net

A&A Note: I'm trying to locate three towns in Moravia where some of my deceased relatives came from during the early 1900s (Between 1909 and 1912). The towns are Hor Lic, Senice and Sidecko. If anyone can help me I would greatly appreciate the help. Thank you very much, Dan Mazanec

Entry of Sep 23, 2001 at 15:04 [EST]
From: Mary Ellen Panoch-Zuro - mepz_2000@yahoo.com

A&A Note: On September 15th, I wrote two questions concerning my ancestral towns in Slovakia and Bohemia. On Septmeber 15th, I received a response from Zlatica, which I believe to contains helpful information: There is a Slovak Pride Book, which lists the names of people who emigated from towns in Slovakia. The book is located at www.iarelative.com Searching in Slovakia. Ms. Helene at helenezx@aol.com is a Bratislava county correspondent in the SLRP and the Slovak Pride Book founder, who was with a tour in the Poland towns that were in the Czechoslovakian boundaries. There also is an old 1910 Hungarian megye map at http://lazarus.elte.hu/hun/maps/1910.

Entry of Sep 27, 2001 at 10:31 [EST]
From: William Simane - wsimane@theramp.net

A&A Note: In making Czech dumplings, one needs flour, that has no yeast or anything that makes it rise. Where can one get this type of flour in Chicagoland area? I have been trying to make either regular type of dumplings, or potato dumplings or dumplings from Leavened dough. One can pass on any recipts for dumplings, also. Thank you.

Entry of Sep 28, 2001 at 10:39 [EST]
From: Val - Rosie9783@att.net

A&A Note: I am looking for information on the Chech, Slovak, Romanian, and Bohemian ethnic groups of Chicago. This is for a research project in my Chicago history class reguarding their influence in the Chicago area, from when and why they came here, to influential people from each ethnic group within the city.

Entry of Oct 1, 2001 at 04:32 [EST]
From: R Renee Gregory - Rojenka@aol.com

A&A Note: I have family that lived in and owned busineses in Chicago from 1900-1961. I am in contact with only my grandmother. Who was born in chicago in 1935. Any progress I make will be treasured.

Entry of Oct 2, 2001 at 23:50 [EST]
From: Nancy M. - nmason94@aol.com

A&A Note: I have my grandfather's Certificate of Naturalization from 1920 which lists the Petition Volume and Number. How do I actually find the Petition? The only information on the Certificate states that he (Arnost Jilek) was a "subject of Czech-Slovakia Austria." Any help would certainly be appreciated. Thanks.

Entry of Oct 3, 2001 at 20:34 [EST]
From: Deb Dzurek-Ziebarth - debziebarth@att.net

A&A Note: My great grandparents name was SMIHURA, later SMITH. Does anyone know of another way of spelling SMIHURA? Or what it means? Thanks

Entry of Oct 7, 2001 at 08:57 [EST]
From: David Alexander ( Row ) Brosious - row-home@email.msn.com

A&A Note: I David Alexander Row, am looking for my Nationality, Name and Family. I was born in Sunbury, Pennsylvania, My Father is " BOYD DAILY BROSIOUS ", as per " Birth Cirtificate of 03 - 16 - 1949. - PLEASE GIVE ME ANY CLUES - ETC.

Entry of Oct 7, 2001 at 10:10 [EST]
From: Brosious, Boyd Daily - row-home@email.msn.com

A&A Note: Dear Leigh Ann Brosious, Re: Dec 7 - 1998 @ 20:00 [EST] OF quadtone@voicenet.com Do you know anything about Boyd Daily Brosious ? I have "Birth Cirtificate" of interest as follows: David Alexander ( Row ) Brosious Born March 03 - 16 - 1949 / 12:05 AM Sunbury, Pennsylvania. I am looking for FAMILY geneology Info. Etc. row-home@email.msn.com OR - P.O. Box 15734 Colorado Springs, CO 80935 God Bless YOU as and/or the Angles of heaven.

Entry of Oct 16, 2001 at 11:40 [EST]
From: William Simane - wsimane@theramp.net

A&A Note: Can one still purchase "Czech Immigration Lists" by Leo Baca and if so, from where? Wher can one view any of these Immigration Lists, or can all libarys can aquire these lists?

Entry of Oct 21, 2001 at 19:56 [EST]
From: dave nichols - dnich@msn.com

A&A Note: Does anyone know where information on Bohemian marching bands of Chicago south side, for around the the year 1900 can be found?

Entry of Oct 23, 2001 at 19:29 [EST]
From: Denise Carrasco - carrascospirit@hotmail.com

A&A Note: Hello, I would love some info about the very first NatCEm Association. I'm from Pilsen Chicago adn lots of it's history is being condemed and not recognized.

Entry of Oct 29, 2001 at 22:46 [EST]
From: Ron Winkles - czwinkles@webtv.net

A&A Note: I returned in October from the Czech Republic after doing family research for a society member. This was my first time to research a Jewish family. I was quite surprised to find the Jewish cemeteries are recieving a great deal of support from the Czech government or their renovation, upkeep and cataloging. As a result, my research was quickly accomplished. While doing my research chiefly in Rakovnik County, I was surprised to find a number Spanish Jewish names like Peres, Perales, Saulus and Solis. Was there a large immigration of Jews from Spain to Czech in the 1800s or perhaps earlier?

Entry of Oct 30, 2001 at 21:45 [EST]
From: William Simane - wsimane@theramp.net

A&A Note: I would like to find out more about a car that was made in the Czech Republic, which I beleive the factory was in Rokycany, which I beleive closed about 1937. The car I belive was a Centaur.

Entry of Nov 6, 2001 at 15:53 [EST]
From: Judith Brega McMahon - mcmahon@galynx.com

A&A Note: Does anyone know if the Chicago Jednoty Lodge has searchable (pref. online) archives? Is the lodge still in existence? If so, does anyone have an address for it? Did belonging to it imply anything specific about one's background? Also, what does "Tatran Slovak" mean?

Entry of Nov 6, 2001 at 19:16 [EST]
From: Leigh Fellner - hcquilts@peoplepc.com

A&A Note: Can anybody point me to where I might find info on c.1900 Bohemian-American clubs and fraternal organizations? A friend wants to get some info on this turn-of-the-century ribbon/pin: http://images.andale.com/f2/115/106/3423892/1003255905807_medalid1.jpg We know the image on the cartouche is of Wenceslas I, and the flag is of Liberec City. But that's it :) Any pointers would be GREATLY appreciated!

Entry of Nov 7, 2001 at 22:36 [EST]
From: Sherry Kay Gore - skg@iquest.net

A&A Note: My g-father immigrated from Altsattle, Bohemia to Chicago through Ellis Island. He was Jewish. Does any one know where Altsattle is or was? If birth records were kept in churches for Christians I assume his would be in the nearest Jewish Temple. Would such a record be kept in Czech, Yiddish, or Hebrew? I have no contacts in the Czech/Jewish community so I don't know where to start. Thanks for your comments. S

Entry of Nov 12, 2001 at 14:53 [EST]
From: Dan Mitchell - dcmitch@flash.net

A&A Note: I am beginning to search for my roots! My grandmother on my father's side was Mary Masopust married Otto Mitchell --- Lived in Chicago, Illinois since the early 1900s.

Entry of Nov 22, 2001 at 12:45 [EST]
From: Sara - saralee_112@hotmail.com

A&A Note: I am researching the Halama Family. Please contact me with any information on this name. Thank You!

Entry of Nov 23, 2001 at 21:59 [EST]
From: Frank Kral - misty@theramp.net

A&A Note: I need help finding the map page for Bohemia from shelt-seeker I only get page not listed it had a page that gave location (miles from Prague ..etc.) and long. and lat. thank you

Entry of Nov 24, 2001 at 21:04 [EST]
From: Trevor Evans - tevans@woh.rr.com

A&A Note: My wife is from Chicago her mothers maiden name was Hedwig Weber from Barn later changed to Baroun after WW 2, Moravia ,her father was Josef Konstein/ Konstan his papers show that Konstein was the right name but was changed to Konstan which was the name used in the U.S. he was from Vitkowice in Moravia they came to this country in i921 on the Rotterdam . I know that my wife's relatives were "kicked out" of the Czech Republic at the end of the war and went to Germany because they were considered German . her fathers family I do not know what happened to them . Some of the family were named Schwanderlik and they were in Chicago . What is the best approach to tracing these families in the Czech records or were the German records destroyed after WW2. When they lived there ,Moravia , it was Austria -Hungry the Hapsburgs.

Entry of Nov 25, 2001 at 16:35 [EST]
From: Carol Van Wyk - lake294@home.com

A&A Note: On Nov. 24, Trevor Evans wrote that his ancestors emigrated on the Rotterdam. This is a ship of the Holland America Line based in the Netherlands. Others may also have relatives who came to the US on this Line--especially Jewish ancestors. The following web sites & their links might be helpful to you: www.unofficial.net/hal/index.html www.calvin.edu/hh/

Entry of Nov 27, 2001 at 08:30 [EST]
From: kastholm jörgen - kastholm@t-online.de

A&A Note: please help me to finde the e-mail of one of you members the name is karen kastholm fletcher,thangs # jörgen kastholm

Entry of Nov 29, 2001 at 00:09 [EST]
From: Eric S. Hillman - E_HILLLMAN@yahoo.com

A&A Note: Looking for the origin of the last name "Hillman" if anyone knows this please contact me. I have tracked this name through Germany, England, France, and other small countries od Europe. Thanks Eric

Entry of Nov 30, 2001 at 11:07 [EST]
From: Dianna Chapek - dmchapek@hotmail.com

A&A Note: I'm searching for information about John Chapek who immigrated to the US in 1890s and lived in San Luis Obispo CA. He was from Levin, Bohemia. His parents were Leff & Charro (I'm not sure which is father or maother). Any information on these people, the area they were from or assistance in where I can search for this information will be appreciated. Thank you!

Entry of Dec 3, 2001 at 06:43 [EST]
From: Joe Zima - zima@edmail.com

A&A Note: Does anyone know where I can purchase videos and/or records/CDs on the APON label from the Czech Republic?

Entry of Dec 9, 2001 at 11:15 [EST]
From: George Levka - glevka@attbi.com

A&A Note: F. Pancer is not in business as far as I can tell. Where else can I go to get Czech language cards, now especially Christmas cards?

Entry of Dec 9, 2001 at 13:01 [EST]
From: Peggy Corder - Corder@ticnet.com

A&A Note: Is there anyone in the Chicago area, that would be willing to use their digial camera to make a copy of a record at Bohemian National Cemerty in Chicago, IL. I have a grandfather who was cremated there in 1934 , Bohemian will give me this info over the phone, but will not send me a written copy. I live out of state. I get a NO RECORD from State of IL and Cook county for his death . Does any one have any suggestions I will be glad to pay for someone's time to get a copy of this cemetery record. So I can try to get his death certificate . Thank you Peggy Corder Corder@ticnet.com

Entry of Dec 9, 2001 at 13:20 [EST]
From: Peggy Corder - Corder@ticnet.com

A&A Note: Does anyone have information re: FAKEN Funeral Director They were in business in 1934 , May & 18th street in Chicago, IL. Thank you Peggy Corder Corder@ticnet.com

Entry of Dec 10, 2001 at 15:43 [EST]
From: Edward T Kuchtjak - ekuchtjak@severntrentservices.com

A&A Note: I would greatly appreciate help in identifying the region my family came from as a start for my research. I have heard from some researchers via the internet who think it is in Slovakia and some who think it is in the Ukraine and even one who suggested its in Poland Correspondence in 1927&1928 when my grandfather immigrated sees to list the location as Prislop, Zupa Marmaros, Czechloslovokia. (as written on translated birth record) Or Prislopu okres Volovoje, zupa Marmaros, Podkarp. Rus. (as written on un-translated birth record). A few letters which document his birth records carry the postage from Rumania. Anecdotally, my great grandfather Michael told my dad that he lived one day's donkey ride from Poland. Born August 22, 1873 in Prislop Austro-Hungaria Married Torun February 5,1899 Came to U.S in 1910. Religion Greek Orthodox Thank You.

Entry of Dec 16, 2001 at 01:26 [EST]
From: Ron winkles - czwinkles@webtv.net

A&A Note: I am trying to find members of the Hlavinka family of Veterov in southern Moravia, Czech Republic. They immigrated to the USA through Ellis Island in 1893. They later settled in Florida and Maryland. The name has been Americanized to Lavinka. Thanks Ron Winkles

Entry of Dec 18, 2001 at 06:30 [EST]
From: V Music (Muzik) - Dukeandtangie@yahoo.com

A&A Note: Anyone ever find a name list for the people buried in the Bohemian National Cemetery. TIA. I can't find one anywhere.

Entry of Dec 20, 2001 at 19:11 [EST]
From: Tom Mikulecky - TJMPMC@aol.com

A&A Note: Having spent many years researching my Czech roots, and connecting the various branches of the family around the world, I am finding many newsletters and other sources of information that are available and touted, but not useful for the most part for eastern European genealogy, or Czech research in particular. I would be interested to know what others like me use as preferred sources. Thank you. Tom Mikulecky

Entry of Dec 21, 2001 at 23:53 [EST]
From: Stacy - Appalacia@aol.com

A&A Note: Hi, my name is Stacy. I am trying to research my mother's maternal side of the family. I obtained the SS application for Helen Hendershot and it said her parents were Mickel Fetchick and Anne Steney. I have heard the Fetchick side of the family is Slovakian. If anyone has any information on this name anything would help. Please email me at Appalacia@aol.com. Thanks Stacy

Entry of Dec 22, 2001 at 16:28 [EST]
From: Martina Kainz - stiff_upper_lip00@yahoo.de

A&A Note: I'm searching everything about the family SROUFEK and their relatives! (1500 - 2000) The Sroufeks are originally from Czech Republik (Horni Slatina, Budca,... BOHEMIA) I don't think that they are all still in Czech Republik, they could live in other countries!!!! Thanks for your help!!

Entry of Dec 24, 2001 at 09:15 [EST]
From: JS - c/o chrismik@aol.com

A&A Note: On Jan 18, 2001, Debra - artlay@toast.net - asked: "I have information that my ancestors were from a small village named Trezov. However, I do not know if this is in the Czech Republic,Slovakia and or Hungary or Austria. I also do not know if this small village has changed names oveer the course of time." ---- JS responds: I read your ask and answer query (18 Jan 2001) in the CSAGSI-Chicago web site. The village name Trezov (hook over r not shown) doesn't sound Czech; there may have been a z or an s in front that may have been removed in the US. On that premise, I found the village Strezov. If you examine the map links, you may own letters or have verbal information that will connect you to that part of the Czech Republic. Find the internet site: http://www.mapy.atlas.cz click on mapy, then when you see 'NAJD NA MAPE' (find on the map) type strezov, and click 'hledej' (search). On the next page up click on strezov. You will see a small map with an arrow pointing to strezov. In the lower left hand margin you will also see 'mala mapa' with a down arrow. Choose the last entry, velka mapa (large map) and you will have an enlarged view of the region. The river or near by villages may be something you've heard of. Or, it may be just a wild goose chase. Have fun. --Regards, JS

Entry of Dec 27, 2001 at 11:49 [EST]
From: Elaine Hicks - Behicks444@aol.com

A&A Note: I would like information on a vase I inherited from my great grandmother. It is clear glass, 15" high and the inscription on the bottom reads: Compliments of W. Kolacek & Co. 559 to 565 Blue Island Ave., Chicago. Fall opening, 1903. I would like to know if that company is still there and a little bit about it. Thanks

Entry of Dec 28, 2001 at 18:44 [EST]
From: Wesley Johnston - wwjohnston@aol.com

A&A Note: Regarding the "ask" about the Bohemian Home for the Aged in Chicago, here is something of an "answer". I don't have a whole lot of information. My mother said someone bought the place and turned it into living quarters. My relative Klotilda Marek Mikulecky died there, and I have her death certificate. She died in 1962 after being there for 6 years. So it operated at least as far back as 1956. The addess was 5061 North Pulaski Road. I cannot make out the superintendent's signature -- looks like James Šunarn. The doctor who attended her seems to have done so for just the time she was at the home: Ludvik A. ?Brzack? of 4344 West Lawrence Avenue.

Entry of Dec 30, 2001 at 11:55 [EST]
From: monika - monikaavila@hotmail.com

A&A Note: would anyone happen to know what would happen to an inmate released from an arizona prison who is originally from mexico?

Entry of Dec 30, 2001 at 20:08 [EST]
From: Speciale Mariacristina (ITALY) - speciale-mcristina@libero.it

A&A Note: Do I look for a SPECIALE MARIANNA, do you tell me if does he have married to HENSIGTON? With who? Do you have any address? Do you tell to me who she it could help me? Thank you and Happy New Year By Speciale Mariacristina Speciale, Marianna Italy, Italian South Hensington, Ill July 15, 1910 28y F W Calabria Palermo, Sicily, Italy