Here are the December 1999 - December 2000 archived A&A entries:

Entry of Dec 3, 1999 at 16:55 [EST]
From: Russell D. James - neri@dmea.net

A&A Note: My great-great grandfather was James Walta (maybe pre-U.S. name was Wenceslaus), who served in Austro-Hungarian army in war with Italy. He and wife Clara Stasna Walta and two children immigrated to United States and settled first in Bluff City, Kansas, then Petersburg, VA, then finally St. Clair and Washington Counties, Illinois. Three children stayed in Washington and St. Clair Counties, 3 children returned to Kansas (this time southern), 1 returned to Virginia, 2 moved to Cedar Rapids, Iowa, area, and one moved to Oregon. We have been able to trace back to this James Walta, who purportedly came to U.S. with two brothers. These brothers are supposedly Frank and Joseph, although a Vaclav also shows up in some old documents. We have located Vaclav's family and Frank's family, but as yet have nothing but hearsay to prove James was their brother and even that they were brothers. Have tried in vain to get a copy of James Walta's obituary from the Nashville [Illinois] Democrat, but all copies I can locate (even microfilmed) have a shredded page where his obituary is found. Thus no information can be garnered from it save the date of his death and the possible name of Wenceslaus as his given name. We know that the Walta was formerly Valta. James and his wife Clara are buried in St. Anthony's Catholic Cemetery in Lively Grove, Illinois. I was wondering where you all think I should go from here? Is there a place the society could recommend other than state archives and Nashville library where obits could be found? Has anyone ever heard of James Valta/Walta? Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.

Entry of Dec 8, 1999 at 11:49 [EST]
From: Carol Van Wyk - 104330.20751@compuserv.com

A&A Note: On 10/21/99, Robert Lid asked for a place to buy Czech greeting cards. I found some Czech Christmas cards at the gift store at the National Czech & Slovak Museum & library in Cedar Rapids, Ia site. Try www.ncsml.org. They were $1 Plus S &H. Carol

Entry of Dec 8, 1999 at 16:16 [EST]
From: onufer, joseph - onufer@prov.lib.sk.ca

A&A Note: DESCENDANTS OF ANTON JUNA WHO CAME TO THE STATES IN 1874 FROM THE TOWN OF CHLUM IN BOHEMIA, NOW CZECH REPUBLIC,PLEASE CONTACT ME AT MY E-MAIL ADDRESS. THANK YOU.

Entry of Dec 11, 1999 at 06:57 [EST]
From: Lubos Badac - lbado@yahoo.com

A&A Note: Vazena organizacia, Dovolte aby som sa predstavil. Volam sa Lubos Badac mam 25 rokov a byvam v Povazkej Bystrici. Ubehlo uz vela rokov, kedy moj pradedo bol nuteny vycestovat za pracou na americky kontinent. Slovensko sa od tej doby velmi zmenilo avsak v podstate sa nachadzam v podobnej sitacii ako on, preto sa Vas chcem opytat ci je vo vasej moci poradit, pripadne pomoct mi na cas zamestnat sa vo vasej krajine, kde by som vacsiu moznost zabezpecit moju rodinu ako aj sa zdokonalit v angl. jazyku. Vopred Vam dakujem, S pozdravom Lubos Badac ( SK )

Entry of Dec 11, 1999 at 18:02 [EST]
From: Christine Woldt (Luzer/ar,Svec) - Ezeebones@aol.com

A&A Note: Looking for information regarding the Joseph Fakan funeral home mentioned on several of my death certificates or how to get info if they are no longer in business.

Entry of Dec 15, 1999 at 12:57 [EST]
From: Mary Ellen Panoch-Zuro -

A&A Note: On November 21, 1998, Jason Dudycha inquired how he could determine if there were residents in the Czech Republic with the same last name as his. I have been able to access the Czech Telephone book in the past at http://www.teldir.com/cz/ with some success. I was only able to access the names in the Prague phone book, but located more Panoch's there than in the US.

Entry of Dec 22, 1999 at 21:54 [EST]
From: Judy Hanna - cjhanna@positech.net

A&A Note: Maria Kulm, Austria?? My ancestor, Mary Deitl, born 3-3-1847 in Maria Kulm, Austria. I have found info on the web that indicates Maria Kulm is now in western Czechoslovakia (western Bohemia) but I cannot find it on any current map. Has the name been changed, is it too small a village to be shown on a map, or does the town no longer exist? Would also appreciate any info on Mary Deitl who came to U.S. as a girl with two sisters, first to Newark, N.J. then to Chicago.

Entry of Dec 22, 1999 at 23:11 [EST]
From: Dana Bila - rdthackham@aol.com

A&A Note: Greetings, Does anyone know the origin of the surname Bila? Dana

Entry of Dec 23, 1999 at 16:19 [EST]
From: Janelle Novotny - gnov7@aol.com

A&A Note: Dear Researchers,

Entry of Dec 23, 1999 at 16:19 [EST]
From: Janelle Novotny - gnov7@aol.com

A&A Note: Dear Researchers,

Entry of Dec 23, 1999 at 16:29 [EST]
From: Janelle Novotny - gnov7@aol.com

A&A Note: Dear Researchers, I am a seventh grade student in search of information reguarding the immigration of my family to the United States. I need to have the area where my faimily origionally came from, what was happening at the time my family immigrated and what they faced when they got to the United States. Can you help? I believe that my family came over on a ship called the E.F. Tabin arriving in New York from Bremen on June 25,1862. My grand father's name was Joseph Novotny age 43, origionally from Badwies, Bohemia. A large part of my great grandfather's family settled in Northern Minn.and married into a family with the last name of Voeacek, and I think they remain there today. Please E-Mail me with any infromation you think is related, Thank you. Janelle.

Entry of Dec 24, 1999 at 10:58 [EST]
From: Linda Terwilliger - linjer88@gateway.net

A&A Note: Hi, have the maiden-name Jirka, was wondering where to begin to find out about my grandparents. My Father, and Grandfather were both Charles. Hope you can help. Happy Holidays!

Entry of Dec 28, 1999 at 17:58 [EST]
From: Christine - Ezeebones@aol.com

A&A Note: Researching LUZER/AR, STIKA, SVEC, BERANEK, and the decendants of Vavrinec SVEC who are his children following: John, Vaclav, Lena, Katerina KROUPA (sp. Josef), Marie KELLY (Sp. Wm), Anna TUHACEK (Sp. Josef), Karolina PECHA (Sp. Vaclav), Kristina JANATA (Sp. Ludvik), and Antonie JIRKA SANDERA (Sp. Jan). Please contact me email if you know of any of these people or if you know of any YEAKEY family who may be related to SVEC's. Thank you.

Entry of Dec 30, 1999 at 14:59 [EST]
From: Darlene - darlene.siggers@excite.com

A&A Note: I have started a family genealogy search to find my roots. WOW! I was really surprized on some of it never would have thought or ever know where my surname origiated if I had not have started my search. I am now working on my grandmothers surname and am stuck! Her name was Anna Machina and lived in Chicago, IL. She was Czech and moved to US in the early 1900's the date I am not sure of. I am unable to locate any additional information. I have checked the SSDeath INDEX and found nothing. If anyone has heard the name MACHINA please give some information on where I might can begin a search for her ancestors. I haven't any family left that knows any information on her so I am alone in this search with very little to go on.

Entry of Jan 3, 2000 at 11:46 [EST]
From: Janet Weber - dreamer57@hotmail.com

A&A Note: Seeking any information on the Capek's. They came from Czech to Chicago. I have a Stanislav, who was married, Antonie Franta. Her parents were Joseph Franta and Mary Kupka. If anyone has info on this family, please email me. Thankyou

Entry of Jan 4, 2000 at 08:23 [EST]
From: dolores karola wolfe - karolacc@worldnet.att.net

A&A Note: QUILT SHOW IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC FALL 2000 Quilts and Handmade textiles wanted for an ebhiti in the castle at Bystrice Pod Hostynem - Moravia. Czech women are very much interested in this American craft. They are just beginning to get into doing patchwork -- now we show them how we do it. No entry fee. I will pay all transportation and insurance costs and will be there to supervise the staging o f the show. Write me, send photos of your work, be there with me! Dolores Karola Wolfe

Entry of Jan 4, 2000 at 14:19 [EST]
From: linda johnson - fuzzy@ronan.net

A&A Note: i am looking for information on a Jon Beranek his wife is Kathorina ? she was born in Velky voles'ni? Bohemia he was also born in Bohemia. they both died in Rutledge, Minn. they have 3 children John,Hanna, and Joseph if you have any information on these 2 people please let me know they are my Great Grand parents. thank you Linda Johnson Garcia

Entry of Jan 4, 2000 at 20:30 [EST]
From: christine - ezeebones@aol.com

A&A Note: How do I get rid of that big @CSAGSI sign on the screen, it takes up 1/3 of the viewing?

Entry of Jan 5, 2000 at 09:25 [EST]
From: Chris Miksanek, CSAGSI Webmaster - ChrisMik@aol.com

A&A Note: On Jan 4, 2000 at 20:30 [EST], Christine asked, "How do I get rid of that big @CSAGSI sign on the screen, it takes up 1/3 of the viewing?" The webmaster responds: instead of the address csagsi.org, you can specify only the main window with the address: csagsi.org/csagsi.htm You won't have the button navigation on the left window, but you can still access everything via the table of contents link on the main page.

Entry of Jan 5, 2000 at 09:33 [EST]
From: Chris Miksanek, CSAGSI Webmaster - ChrisMik@aol.com

A&A Note: On Dec 30, 1999 at 14:59 [EST], Darlene asked, "If anyone has heard the name MACHINA please give some information on where I might can begin a search for her ancestors." The webmaster responds: I did a quick check of the Denni Hlasatel obituary index (a Chicago area newspaper) and found one MACHINA: "Paul,Machina,28,Jul,1967" This means an obituary was listed for Paul in the July 28, 1967 newspaper. You can find out how to access the actual obituary by going to the web page: "Accessing the Denni Hlasatel from Microfilm Repositories" at: http://www.csagsi.org/dh_instr.htm

Entry of Jan 5, 2000 at 15:19 [EST]
From: Phyllis Webster - pdw@u.arizona.edu

A&A Note: Hello - If anyone can please confirm that the surname Supka (perhaps Šupka in its original format) is Czech, I'd appreciate it very much. Am trying to locate my maternal grandmother's birthplace. The name was spelled Chupko when she entered the U.S. prior to WWI. Thanks very much.

Entry of Jan 7, 2000 at 15:51 [EST]
From: Milada Cervinka - postmaster@artycrafts.demon.co.uk

A&A Note: In the 1970's we had a dance group called the Beseda, that worked out of Berwyn, Ill. I still have in my possesion authentic National Costumes that were used in our performances. I would like to find them new homes to appreciative people. If anyone is interested, please e-mail me for further information. Thank you< Milada

Entry of Jan 8, 2000 at 01:24 [EST]
From: Jerry Musil - jlkjmusil@aol.com

A&A Note: I would appreciate any info on this. Have located town name of great grandparents, but there are 7 such towns within the Czech Republic. Any ideas as to how to identify the correct town for the year 1904? Thank You!

Entry of Jan 8, 2000 at 10:49 [EST]
From: dolores Karola Wolffe - karolacc@worldnet.att.net

A&A Note: My ancestral villages are Podhradni Lhota and Hovezi in Moravia. I would like to contact other people with ancestors from these towns and villages to share information and experiences.

Entry of Jan 10, 2000 at 16:36 [EST]
From: Sharon Harrer Sweeney - HARRER@desertlinc.com

A&A Note: I am interested in finding any information on the Shima (possibly Sima) family that lived in Cook County in the late 1800's. Thank you

Entry of Jan 12, 2000 at 17:27 [EST]
From: Joe Wallace - jmwallace@gocougs.wsu.edu

A&A Note: I am looking for information on the Srachta/Schrachta family from Chicago/ Berwyn/Cicero areas.

Entry of Jan 15, 2000 at 17:54 [EST]
From: Bob Draznik - GFoxx@msn.com

A&A Note: Looking for any information re the Jos.Triner Company that was in Chicago in the early 1900s. Mfrs. of patent medicines. I already have info from Hist of Cz in America by Habenicht and csagsi "Cz in Chicago"book.

Entry of Jan 15, 2000 at 18:47 [EST]
From: john donlon - jmdonlon@aol.com

A&A Note: I have seen many queries regarding how to get birth and death certificates from czech archives. There is a way and I've done it. It is very, very slow so patience is required. On the web go to http://www.czech.cz/washington/cons/archivex.htm This is the site for czech archives and getting the ball rolling. Basically, you tell them how much you are willing to spend (usually $50 will cover a lot)and give them all the information you possibly can about who you're researching, where they lived, when, and anything you can lay your hands on. Photocopy everything, remembering that anything you do is less that has to be done on the other side, and send it off. Then you wait.......It took 10 months in my case, but I found what I wanted and then some. Good luck.

Entry of Jan 16, 2000 at 20:19 [EST]
From: Karen palmer - lapsb@aol.com

A&A Note: I understand that several ethnic groups of Slavic origins are located in, or near, the Moline, Il. area. As my family formerly owned farm property around Geneseo/ Osco sections, ar the any remaining people of Yugo-Serb culture still in Henry County area?

Entry of Jan 20, 2000 at 12:24 [EST]
From: George L. DeMarco - gdema@aol.com

A&A Note: Interested in obtaining a list of prominent Czechs currently living in the United States?

Entry of Jan 21, 2000 at 16:53 [EST]
From: Jill Spealman - spealman@aol.com

A&A Note: Can anyone tell me when and where the next CSAGSI meeting will be held? I'm a new member and have not yet received my first issue of KORENY or any other information. In previous years there seems to have been a meeting sometime in January. Thanks!

Entry of Jan 22, 2000 at 11:16 [EST]
From: Marilyn Ritter - marilyn_ritter@hotmail.com

A&A Note: I have been trying to enter your "members only" page but have not been able to do so. I joined your organization effective 10.6.99 and my membership number is 1174. Thank you for your help in getting into your site.

Entry of Jan 23, 2000 at 03:22 [EST]
From: robert melega - robinko@pobox.sk

A&A Note: greetings to everyone :-)) I wonder whether anyone can help me; my grandgrand father Johann MELEGA born in Michalovce?/Slovakia lived for 10 years in Perth Amboy NY. this I assume was between 1880-1910 I was trying to check emigration records but to no avail. would anyone have any suggestions how to go about it??? thanx... robert

Entry of Jan 23, 2000 at 12:55 [EST]
From: Robert V. Kritz - rkritz760@aol.com

A&A Note: I found out that my great-grandparents emigrated from Hostovice, Czechoslovakia Bet.1885-1903. When I search maps I find three such towns. One west of Prague the other far east between cities Pardubice and Chrudim. The other I didn't print the map for. The surname is Sivik wifes maiden surname is Ponchak. Are these names Czech? Is there an alternate spelling? I'm searching for research tips, I would like to confirm there place of birth. Is there one or two things you could tell me that would get me started in the right direction?

Entry of Jan 25, 2000 at 21:13 [EST]
From: Amanda - Ceasar1122@AOL.com

A&A Note: Hello fello Czechs! How are things? I am doing a project for my class. I would like to know if the Czech people had any problems in work, education etc... when they came to America? Thank you very much!

Entry of Jan 26, 2000 at 23:54 [EST]
From: Shirley Roth - jsrth1@mediaone.net

A&A Note: On my one of my grandmother's papers it says her birthplace was Smolecky? Brezi Bohemia. I can't seem to find these places. Any help would be appreciated.

Entry of Jan 27, 2000 at 14:33 [EST]
From: Joe Wallace - jmwallace@gocougs.wsu.edu

A&A Note: I have used the soundex index for the 1920 census to find my family in the Chicagoland area. The soundex index gives family address and enumeration district, page and line. When I went to the 1920 enumeration district list The names were not in the E.D. page or line. In fact the enumeration district had totally different streets than the ones I was looking for. The addresses were on Austin Ave. in Cicero, the enumeration districts I received for the Wabash/Lasalle St area. Could anyone clear this up for me?

Entry of Feb 3, 2000 at 01:33 [EST]
From: Robert Lid - RGLID@worldnet.att.net

A&A Note: Recently I was fortunate to locate relatives in the Czech Republic,who I never knew existed.I visited them last fall and correspond with them often.However for me to write a letter in Czech takes hours and hours using a dictionary and phrase book,and at best end up with poor letter.Likewise if I write to them in English it takes a very long time for them to translate and respond back. So my question is.Is there a service or private individual that could transcribe a letter in English to Czech,and from Czech to English? I would be glad to compensate someone for this service.This would certainly speed up our correspondence and knowledge of each other. I will appreciate any help or suggestions. Thank you

Entry of Feb 4, 2000 at 10:58 [EST]
From: Sue Jeffries - susan.jeffries@bcbsa.com

A&A Note: Does anyone know where the villiage of "Rovnom" is/was in Slovakia? I can't find it anywhere on a map. Thanks!

Entry of Feb 4, 2000 at 22:49 [EST]
From: Michael Sinak - msinak@postnet.com

A&A Note: According to census records, my great grandfather arrived in the United States in 1886. He attended St. John Nepomuk Czechoslovakian Church here in St. Louis. Knowing that he came from somewhere in Czechoslovakia in 1886, what is the best way to go about searching for his ship record? Were there certain ports of departure that most Czechoslovakians came here from? What about certain ports of arrival here in the US? For instance, did most Czechoslovakians come by way of Bremen or Hamburg and arrive in New York? If anyone knows the answer to this and can help me narrow down the specific lists to check, it would give me a place to start without having to check every incoming ship at every port. Thanks!

Entry of Feb 5, 2000 at 22:31 [EST]
From: James F Vlazny - jvlaz@execpc.com

A&A Note: I am researching my father's father, Albert George Vlazny, born in 1886 in Chicago, IL of Joseph and Mary (CERI) Vlazny. My father had several brothers and sisters: Edward, John George, Frank, Mary (Pleshar), Joseph John, Bessie and Alice (Malindzak). I'm also reseaching my father's mother, Anna (Pleshar) Vlazny, born in 1886 in Bohemia (we believe Tiebinov) which is now part of the Czech Republic. She traveled back to the Czech Republic and build her mother a house in Solnice which is in the eastern part of the Czech Republic. Any information you have on either branch of the family would be appreciated.

Entry of Feb 6, 2000 at 23:01 [EST]
From: Kim Miller - dreamspinner3@yahoo.com

A&A Note: I need help getting my great-grandfather's birth certificate translated from Slovak into English. I do not know of anyone where I live, in Minnesota, that can do this. I have posted it online, would anyone here be able to help me? Thank you very much.

Entry of Feb 6, 2000 at 23:02 [EST]
From: Kim Miller - dreamspinner3@yahoo.com

A&A Note: I am tracing my family history, and I am looking for information on the surnames Kolesar and Bandzak. Thank you.

Entry of Feb 7, 2000 at 14:38 [EST]
From: Gary Hagens - pdhchh@aol.com

A&A Note: My maternal grandfather was an immigrant from somewhere in Czechoslovakia (not sure where). His name was George Sedlak. He married Susan Vininsky who also was slovak. Any help in locating where in Czechoslovakia the Sedlak name can be found would be appreciated.

Entry of Feb 7, 2000 at 21:39 [EST]
From: Maggie Smith - maggiechuck@worldnet.att.net

A&A Note: I have checked the Illinois Marriages online for early marriages but can't find any of my "bohemian" relatives listed - does anyone know if that means they did not get married in IL or were they able to get married in their own churches without getting a State license? I find it hard to believe that they were born in Chicago, married and had children in Chicago, but they are not listed as getting licenses. Any suggestions as to where I can find "bohemian" marriages?

Entry of Feb 7, 2000 at 22:09 [EST]
From: Maggie Smith - maggiechuck@worldnet.att.net

A&A Note: If you are at a "brick wall" researching your bohemian relatives, please invest in the disk or hardcopy of the Denni Hlasatel Obituaries offered through the CSAGSI. This is the best investment I have made in the 20 years of research. I had no living relatives (that I am aware of)- both my g-grandfather and g-grandmother were born in Chicago, IL in 1877 and 1878 - their parents coming from "bohemia". All I had was their names. No other names. Joseph Skala and Emma Sherry. By requesting copies of obituaries of Sherry's and Skala's I have opened doors and am now getting more names (so far, each of their brothers and sisters and their spouses - not their parents yet)but, I know I will eventually find out where in "bohemia" they came from. For those of us that live outside of IL,(I live in CA), you can request 4 obituaries at $10.00 each in one request (total $40)- it usually only takes 1-2 weeks turn around time. The information is worth every cent. I purchased the disk and printed out the entire index. I followed the directions and set it up to print four columns on each page to cut down on number of pages - truly, treat yourself...and thank you to the CSAGSI for offering this to it's members.

Entry of Feb 10, 2000 at 08:25 [EST]
From: Robert A. Draznik - GFoxx@msn.com

A&A Note: The book "Progressive Czech" by Prof.Bohumil Mikula of the J.Sterling Morrison High School,Published by the Czechoslovak National Council of America is still considered by many as one of the best for learning the Czech language. However it is out of print as far as I can determine. Specifically I am looking for a copy but also question if CSAGSI has given any thought to its republication.

Entry of Feb 10, 2000 at 18:47 [EST]
From: Russell Mark Newton - wtba@interaccess.com

A&A Note: My paternal Grandmother's name was Antoinette Zigon Swatek (Svatek). Her father's name was Anton Swatek and her mothers name was Eleanor Zigon.She was born in Illinois in 1893. She had 2 other sisters and two brothers . Her brothers names were Edward and Joseph. One of her sister's names was Flora. She lived most of her life in Rockford, Illinois married to my grandfather, Pearl Marquart Newton. I have tried in vain to research the Swatek's and the Zigon's with little or no success. I have a picture of her father (it is on a ceramic pipe from his war days during the Boznia-Herzogovia War in 1880) If anyone here can offer assistance, it will be much appreciated. mailto:wtba@interaccess.com Russ

Entry of Feb 12, 2000 at 06:16 [EST]
From: Frank (Frantisek) Jandik - SgtD15@msn.com

A&A Note: I'll try to be brief in my note, but it may not be possible. I am trying to piece together my family hystory, unfortunately I do not have any living relatives in the US and I was born in Czechoslovakia, a brief family history: My parents, sister and I left Czch. in 1948, were refugees in Germany for one year, emmigrated to Venezuela in 1950, to the US in 1959. Before my parents died I did obtain the following information from them: Father's name- Frantisek Jandik, his father Josef Jandik, Mother Marie Placha. Paternal Grand father's name- Jan Jandik, grand mother Jana Kamenova (Kamen). Maternal grandfather- Frantisek Placha. grandmother Frantiska Kealova (Keal). The only name for a town on this family is Klatovy. Mother's name- Miloslava Skrivanova (Skrivan- could be Shrivan) her father Matej Skrivan, mother Filomena Altmanova (Altman) Paternal grandfather- Vaclav Skrivan, grand mother Barbara Patlejchova (Patlejch) Maternal grandfather- Matej Altman from Sebatice, grandmother Katerina Bejvlova (Bejvl) from Pazorka. This is all the info I have, if anyone has any leads or ideas on how to trace this geneology please let me know, I do not have any contact with living relatives in the Czech Republic, don't know who they are. One more bit of info I have is that my dad had a Aunt that lived in Cleveland, I think she came here after WWI, there must of been some bad blood there because my dad never made any attempt to contact her, I only know of her from family conversations. I don't know if her surname was Jandik or not. Anyone that can help, please contact me via E mai at SgtD15@msn.com

Entry of Feb 12, 2000 at 06:18 [EST]
From: Frank (Frantisek) Jandik - SgtD15@msn.com

A&A Note: I'll try to be brief in my note, but it may not be possible. I am trying to piece together my family hystory, unfortunately I do not have any living relatives in the US and I was born in Czechoslovakia, a brief family history: My parents, sister and I left Czch. in 1948, were refugees in Germany for one year, emmigrated to Venezuela in 1950, to the US in 1959. Before my parents died I did obtain the following information from them: Father's name- Frantisek Jandik, his father Josef Jandik, Mother Marie Placha. Paternal Grand father's name- Jan Jandik, grand mother Jana Kamenova (Kamen). Maternal grandfather- Frantisek Placha. grandmother Frantiska Kealova (Keal). The only name for a town on this family is Klatovy. Mother's name- Miloslava Skrivanova (Skrivan- could be Shrivan) her father Matej Skrivan, mother Filomena Altmanova (Altman) Paternal grandfather- Vaclav Skrivan, grand mother Barbara Patlejchova (Patlejch) Maternal grandfather- Matej Altman from Sebatice, grandmother Katerina Bejvlova (Bejvl) from Pazorka. This is all the info I have, if anyone has any leads or ideas on how to trace this geneology please let me know, I do not have any contact with living relatives in the Czech Republic, don't know who they are. One more bit of info I have is that my dad had a Aunt that lived in Cleveland, I think she came here after WWI, there must of been some bad blood there because my dad never made any attempt to contact her, I only know of her from family conversations. I don't know if her surname was Jandik or not. Anyone that can help, please contact me via E mai at SgtD15@msn.com

Entry of Feb 14, 2000 at 15:44 [EST]
From: Elizabeth Kavula - elizabethkavula@aol.com

A&A Note: I am trying to find out information on Vishna Polyanka, Slovakia.For all year's.

Entry of Feb 14, 2000 at 16:35 [EST]
From: Elizabeth Kavula - elizabethkavula@aol.com

A&A Note: I am looking for info on my family my great grandparent's name's were Daniel Or Joseph Kavulla,Kavula,Kavulya & Helena (Murinova) Kavula. They lived in and owned the town of Vishna Polyanka in Slovakia between 1850s to 1950's. They had nine kid's. Four of their boys Peter, Pavel changed to Paul, Joseph, and Andrew came to America in 1901. Andrew,Peter,Paul all moved to Ohio.Joseph moved to Bayonne NJ. A few years later Peter sent for one of his sister's Nadia and she also lived in Ohio. I need any info on any of the Kavula Family in either the US or Slovakia. I will share more info with you when you contact me. Thank You

Entry of Feb 14, 2000 at 16:36 [EST]
From: Elizabeth Kavula - elizabethkavula@aol.com

A&A Note: I am looking for info on my family my great grandparent's name's were Daniel Or Joseph Kavulla,Kavula,Kavulya & Helena (Murinova) Kavula. They lived in and owned the town of Vishna Polyanka in Slovakia between 1850s to 1950's. They had nine kid's. Four of their boys Peter, Pavel changed to Paul, Joseph, and Andrew came to America in 1901. Andrew,Peter,Paul all moved to Ohio.Joseph moved to Bayonne NJ. A few years later Peter sent for one of his sister's Nadia and she also lived in Ohio. I need any info on any of the Kavula Family in either the US or Slovakia. I will share more info with you when you contact me. Thank You

Entry of Feb 14, 2000 at 16:39 [EST]
From: Elizabeth Kavula - elizabethkavula@aol.com

A&A Note: I am looking for info on my family my great grandparent's name's were Daniel Or Joseph Kavulla,Kavula,Kavulya & Helena (Murinova) Kavula. They lived in and owned the town of Vishna Polyanka in Slovakia between 1850s to 1950's. They had nine kid's. Four of their boys Peter, Pavel changed to Paul, Joseph, and Andrew came to America in 1901. Andrew,Peter,Paul all moved to Ohio.Joseph moved to Bayonne NJ. A few years later Peter sent for one of his sister's Nadia and she also lived in Ohio. I need any info on any of the Kavula Family in either the US or Slovakia. I will share more info with you when you contact me. I also know that in the 1920s they had to start selling their land because of the government. Also there are no files of my family in America because Ellis Island had a fire and they were destroyed. Home Ph # 507-292-8881 Home Add : 910 4th ave SE. Rochester MN 55904

Entry of Feb 14, 2000 at 16:41 [EST]
From: Elizabeth Kavula - elizabethkavula@aol.com

A&A Note: I am looking for info on my family my great grandparent's name's were Daniel Or Joseph Kavulla,Kavula,Kavulya & Helena (Murinova) Kavula. They lived in and owned the town of Vishna Polyanka in Slovakia between 1850s to 1950's. They had nine kid's. Four of their boys Peter, Pavel changed to Paul, Joseph, and Andrew came to America in 1901. Andrew,Peter,Paul all moved to Ohio.Joseph moved to Bayonne NJ. A few years later Peter sent for one of his sister's Nadia and she also lived in Ohio. I need any info on any of the Kavula Family in either the US or Slovakia. I will share more info with you when you contact me. I also know that in the 1920s they had to start selling their land because of the government. Also there are no files of my family in America because Ellis Island had a fire and they were destroyed. Home Ph # 507-292-8881 Home Add : 910 4th ave SE. Rochester MN 55904

Entry of Feb 17, 2000 at 11:14 [EST]
From: Ron Fivek - r65f@vallnet.com

A&A Note: I am looking for Immigrant information about my Great Grandfather Alois Fivek and any other information.

Entry of Feb 18, 2000 at 14:13 [EST]
From: Joe Zima - zima@edmail.com

A&A Note: Does anyone know if cremation, rather than normal burial, was required in Chicago in the 1880's and 1890's when a person died of a contagious disease.

Entry of Feb 18, 2000 at 21:24 [EST]
From: Wilma L. Lorenz - rl60@gateway.net

A&A Note: Where would I send to find about a marriage (both Czech) that was performed in 1871, Civil Ceremony, I believe?

Entry of Feb 23, 2000 at 21:44 [EST]
From: Carolyn Koratich - mkoratich@cs.com

A&A Note: My husband Great grandfather name was Pustazutich I think I have it spelled right. When he came to the USA he took on the name Koratich. We would like to know more about his side of the family. If anyone has ever heard of this name please contact me. Carolyn mkoratich@cs.com

Entry of Feb 28, 2000 at 11:21 [EST]
From: juls - julsbird@yahoo.com

A&A Note: does anyone know of the czech and slovak population in illinois in the early 1900's? were we large or small? any % would help. thanks!

Entry of Feb 28, 2000 at 22:20 [EST]
From: Maggie Smith - maggiechuck@worldnet.att.net

A&A Note: Can anyone give me help as to where I can write for information regarding the following: (taken from obits from the Denni Hlasatel) 1.Stanu Sousedska Laska cis 5436 K.S.A; 2. Byla clenkyni Dvoru sv. Marie Celle cis 224 W.C.O.F a Oltarniho spolku pri osade sv. Odilla; 3. Byl Past-Master of Corner-Stone Lodge No. 875 A.F. & A. M., predseda Vypomocneho Spolku Zlata Hora, Supervisor Berwyn Recreation Board a jinych; 4.prinalezel ku Camp Success cislo 12447 M.D.A. Mystic Workers of the World Grand Lodge 1444. Most of these words are not in the three Czech dictionaries I have bought. Any help is appreciated. Thanks, ms

Entry of Feb 29, 2000 at 15:35 [EST]
From: Maggie Smith - maggiechuck@worldnet.att.net

A&A Note: In an earlier note I listed what I believe to be various Lodges that I need help with at least an address as to where to write, here's another, the Jan Hus Lodge #28...anyone know where to go??? all help is much appreciated, thanks, ms

Entry of Mar 3, 2000 at 08:49 [EST]
From: Charlotte Hermanek Barfield - mm@netonecom.net

A&A Note: I just joined and am wondering if any other members live in my area which is Cadillac MI. Thanks for this opportunity. I'm glad I finally joined!

Entry of Mar 6, 2000 at 02:34 [EST]
From: Elaine T. Maddox - elainetm@starpower.net

A&A Note: Searching for HRUSKA kin Descendants of Martin Hruska (believed to be in Chicago abt. 1865) 1 Martin Hruska .. +Mary ..... 2 Annie M. Hruska 1859 - 1922 (Bohemia) d. Minneapolis, MN ......... +Michael Slepicka 1855 - 1935 (Bohemia) d. Minneapolis, MN ..... 2 Mary Hruska 1855 - (Bohemia) ......... +Joseph Sack (Germany) ............ 3 Joseph Sack 1880 - (Chicago) ..... 2 Martin Hruska 1858 - (Bohemia) ..... 2 John Hruska 1864 - (Bohemia) ..... 2 Barbara Hruska 1866 - (Chicago, IL) elainetm@starpower.net

Entry of Mar 10, 2000 at 15:06 [EST]
From: Jon Hudzina - hudzina@bellsouth.net

A&A Note: I have started to compile my genealogy tree of the HUDZINA name. I understand that my ancesters came over to the US from Slovakia sometime in the late 1800's. They settled down in Taylor PA, Lackawanna County. If anybody has any information on the HUDZINA name please let me know I have come to a brick wall when it comes to pre US information.

Entry of Mar 12, 2000 at 16:41 [EST]
From: Marilyn Ritter - marilyn_ritter@hotmail.com

A&A Note: My great grandparents came from Kralovice, Bohemia in the late 19th century. The names were STAHL and JICHA. I would appreciate any info regarding what Kralovice is called today. Also any info regarding the surnames. They resided in the Chicago Bohemian neighborhood on Union Street. Also, my great-great-grandparents were BRANT and STANEK who came from Kutna Hora. Any information regarding them would also be greatly appreciated. My Great-great-grandfather had a grocery store on the south side of Chicago at the turn of the 19th century.

Entry of Mar 13, 2000 at 01:29 [EST]
From: Stephanie McQueen - Odessa1117@aol.com

A&A Note: I am looking for anyone who knows about the surnames GAZY, BILOVESKY, BARANAK, and OHOTNICKY. I believe that my Gazy and Bilovesky families were located in Bardejov, Siras, Slovakia before my g-g-grandfather Joseph Bilovesky and his daughters Anna and Emma immigrated to the US around 1902 (His first and second wives were sisters with the last name Gazy-2nd wife named Sophie, mother of Anna). I don't know the origins of Baranak or Ohotnicky, only that my g-g-grandfather was a Stephen Joseph Baranak married to a Mary Ohotnicky. They lived near Pittsburgh and had at least 12 kids (some of the kids spelled it Baronick). I've found Baranak mentioned as maybe being from Nitra, but never confirmed. Does anyone know anything? I need as much help as I can get. Thanks so much!

Entry of Mar 13, 2000 at 09:53 [EST]
From: Jill Spealman - spealman@aol.com

A&A Note: Here's a tip for those who are located in or around the western suburbs of Chicago. The following Czech genealogy materials are located in the reference section at the Wheaton, IL public library: Schlyter, Daniel, Czechoslovakia: A Handbook of Czechoslovak Genealogical Research. Volumes 1-7 (Volume 8 is still at the bindery) of Leo Baca's Czech Immigration Passenger Lists. The Obituary Index for the Denni Hlasatel. Habenicht, Jan, History of Czechs in America. There are also many other materials about genealogy in this library.

Entry of Mar 15, 2000 at 11:09 [EST]
From: geri loose - geloose@hotemail.com

A&A Note: webmester. Could you help me as how do I get into members only. I did as your message said but it would not accept password as it is written. Help. I would like to enter my family into member group. Thanks

Entry of Mar 16, 2000 at 09:49 [EST]
From: The Webmaster - chrismik@aol.com

A&A Note: On Mar 15, 2000, geri loose asked: "webmester. Could you help me as how do I get into members only. I did as your message said but it would not accept password as it is written." The webmaster responds: While the area is in development, the username to access the members-only area is the word "member" (lower case, no quotes) and the password is the word "dobre" (again, lower case, no quotes). When the members-only area is fully stocked with content, we will update the acess method and members will be informed of the new procedure for accessing this exciting area.

Entry of Mar 18, 2000 at 18:41 [EST]
From: Marie Bednar - mxb2@psu.edu

A&A Note: When I am typing information for my family tree using the Family Tree Maker software, the Czech letters with the diacritical ¡(háèek), such as ì š è ø ž, do not work. Instead I get some strange symbols. In the other Windows 98 applications, these letters work fine. Anybody can advise me how to make them work in the Family Tree Maker? Thanks, Marie

Entry of Mar 18, 2000 at 20:33 [EST]
From: The CSAGSI Webmaster - chrismik@aol.com

A&A Note: On Mar 18, 2000, Marie Bednar, wrote:"When I am typing information for my family tree using the Family Tree Maker software, the Czech letters with the diacritical ¡(háèek), such as ì š è ø ž, do not work. Instead I get some strange symbols. In the other Windows 98 applications, these letters work fine. Anybody can advise me how to make them work in the Family Tree Maker? Thanks, Marie." The webmaster responds: That is typical behavior of some applications. Many applications (Windows NOTEPAD, for example) do not permit you to specify a font and the font it uses does not have the diacritical support you need. You should pursue your problem with FTM, there may be a way to specify a font that supports the diacriticals, or you can at least make a formal request that a future version will. For more information on diacritical font problems, refer to the CSAGSI web page http://csagsi.org/fonts.htm

Entry of Mar 20, 2000 at 22:12 [EST]
From: Maggie Smith - maggiechuck@worldnet.att.net

A&A Note: I am researching two "bohemian" lines, one Skala and one Sherry - can anyone tell me what Sherry might have been changed from? I am not finding that spelling in (Sherry) the passenger lists. I emailed Leo Baca and he said that phonetically it could be correct but not the spelling but he did not suggest anything. I have a fairly large family from the Chicago area - so far all records just say "bohemia" and no other spelling. Any suggestions? thanks.

Entry of Mar 21, 2000 at 12:10 [EST]
From: Jirina Fuchs - jfuchs@sprynet.com

A&A Note: ATC Online ********** Czech Language Assistance - Translations - Research jfuchs@ sprynet.com FAX 310 397-8199 Tel 310 397-0505 ***If you send us your Busines, Family Letters, Birth Certificate, Marriage Cert., Report Cards etc by NOON PDT, we shall FAX you the translation the very same day. Free Estimates. *** Sale of the Week: PLZEN GUIDE BOOK (Zapadoceske nakladatelstvi 1991) $9.OO (incl. Tax & Postage). Make your Check or M.O. to: ALL THINGS CZECH, and mail to: P.O.Box 66453, Los Angeles, Ca 9OO66 ************************************************* Contact jfuchs@sprynet.com ****************** if you would like to receive our new ATC Online ********** weekly e-mail report on items pertaining to Czech Republic / Czechoslovakia. Regards Jirina Fuchs *****************************************:-)*******

Entry of Mar 21, 2000 at 12:18 [EST]
From: Jirina Fuchs - jfuchs@sprynet.com

A&A Note: Hello, I am Czech poet, lector in Czech Language and Culture at LMU in Los Angeles and a translator. I translate from Czech to English and vice versa. If I receive your Business, Family letters, Birth, Marriage etc. Certificate by noon PDT, I will FAX your translations back on the same day. Free estimates. Contact: jfuchs@sprynet.com or Tel 310 397-0505 Fax 310 397-8199 PREJI VAM HEZKY DEN, NAZDAR! :-)

Entry of Mar 26, 2000 at 13:52 [EST]
From: Helen Bryant - HBryant692@AOL.com

A&A Note: My Bohemian ancestors arrived in the Chicago in 1860. The records of St Wencelaus (they were some of the founding members)are not available from it's founding in 1863. Can any one tell mw where I might be able to find these early records. My great-grandfather died in 1876 and was buried in St Adelbets but they don't seem to have any early records either. Can any one help me?

Entry of Mar 29, 2000 at 13:29 [EST]
From: Debby - mdvk@elknet.net

A&A Note: I began thinking that my Chicago Bohemian ancestors had to have gone to school ...Can anyone tell me if Chicago public school records are available and/or valuable as a genealogical resource? Thanks

Entry of Mar 31, 2000 at 17:00 [EST]
From: kathy brown - kathleen@ticon.net

A&A Note: I am looking for my relatives who came from Bohemia in 1857. The original spelling of their name was TOMSICEK. When they came to the U.S. they change it to Check. My great, great, great grandfathers name was Thomas Tomsicek he married Mary Vincek. Does anyone know of this name or family.

Entry of Apr 1, 2000 at 00:28 [EST]
From: Anthon Kozojed - trf802@northernnet.com

A&A Note: I am searching for links to the surname Kozojed in the Chicago area. Have names, Frank, Anthony, Joseph and John as settlers in Chicago area.

Entry of Apr 1, 2000 at 07:40 [EST]
From: Joe Zima - zima@edmail.com

A&A Note: Does anyone know where I can find the the newspaper "Interocean" in order to do an obit search?

Entry of Apr 2, 2000 at 15:56 [EST]
From: Tim Prchal - Timothy.Prchal@Marquette.edu

A&A Note: In a Denni Hlasatel death notice, I find that my grandmother's father was buried as "Cesko-polsky, katol. hrbitove." The English translation of this, I presume, is Czech-Polish Catholic Cemetery, but I might be wrong. Does this cemetery still exist, and if so where?

Entry of Apr 3, 2000 at 05:54 [EST]
From: David Buchwald - buchwaldd@yahoo.com

A&A Note: Could anyone tell me what Census information is available for the period between 1750 and 1900 in Bratislava(Pressburg), Slovak Republic? (seaching for BUCHWALD,FRANK or FRENK and NEURATH).

Entry of Apr 3, 2000 at 21:31 [EST]
From: Wayne A. Husarik - WAH9104@AOL.COM

A&A Note: Looking for information on the meaning or origination of the surname "HUSARIK". I believe it to be of Russian ancestory, but my family believes it means "goose herder" in the Slovak translation. I have not found that on my research. My thinking is it has a literal translation in Russian of the Czar's guards. Can some one out there point me in the right direction for this name or a site to find this name and it meaning. I am proud of my name, but need to know more. Thanks, Wayne A. Husarik San Antonio, Texas

Entry of Apr 4, 2000 at 14:24 [EST]
From: Joel Presser - joel@presserassociates.com

A&A Note: Greetings All... I am trying to locate the town my father was born in. I'm sure it was in an area that underwent border changes based on political cicumstances of the time. The name of the town, to the best of my recollection was "KORUMPA" (spelling uncertain), and may have been in proximity to the Hungarian border, as I believe the majority of inhabitants were native Hungarians. The time frame is early 1900's, actually 1905 - 1921. I have been unable to find information, and would appreciate any assistance. Thanx Very Much.

Entry of Apr 4, 2000 at 21:00 [EST]
From: Melanie Bomke -

A&A Note: Fine. Here's my comment. Done. Now, can I please ask my question?

Entry of Apr 5, 2000 at 21:49 [EST]
From: Peggy Melichar Stenberg - jpsten@tcbi.com

A&A Note: I am researching the MELICHAR family. Vaclav(James) & Katarina (CHWATAL) MELICHAR

Entry of Apr 5, 2000 at 21:57 [EST]
From: Peggy Melichar Stenberg - jpsten@tcbi.com

A&A Note: I am researching the MELICHAR family. Vaclav(James) & Katarina (CHWATAL) MELICHAR arrived in US from Trebon, Austria in 1890 landing in the Chicago area. Moved to Wisconsin and back to Chicago after 1910. Three of there children were in Chicago, James, Roman & Augusta. Their other children were Anthony, Mary, Katarina, Charles, Elisabeth, Rose & Frances. Vaclav may have died in 1915, Katarina died in Oct. 1918. I have reason to believe they are buried in National Bohemian Cemetery. Anyone researching this family, please contact me.

Entry of Apr 7, 2000 at 20:02 [EST]
From: Janet Hubbard - missjk@aol.com

A&A Note: I just found out my great-grandmother was born in Czechoslovakia - her birthname is Bertha BERKA. Her parents' names are Frank Berka and Annastasia STETTINA. Not sure when they came to the U.S. but probably in the 1890s. They settled in the Cleveland area. Where do I start the reasearch? I live in the Chicago area now. Thanks for any help you can be!

Entry of Apr 8, 2000 at 16:13 [EST]
From: Andrew Vlk - avlk@ftdi.com

A&A Note: would anyone please help me track down my ancestry? My father was Thomas A. Vlk born 1939 cicero my grandfather was Anton L. Vlk Married to Rose H. Vlk born cir 1914 Chicago. After that just bits and pieces. My grandfathers half-brother recently passed away he was 102 or so but had lost contact with that part of the family. I know my great grandmother passed away before I was born. My family refers to her as "Grandma Trench" which is short for trenchonsky I think (remarried after great grandfather Vlk passed away) Please help me! A lot of stuff out there on Vlk but no real facts

Entry of Apr 11, 2000 at 11:28 [EST]
From: William Simane - billwjs@cin.net

A&A Note: I would like to receive e-mails from anyone that can give me any hints on a possible trip to the Czech republic that I like to take in October. I am planning on flying to Frankfurt, Germany and then take eith rail or car to Plzen. Any information you can pass on about the rail system and hotels and rental cars would be helpfull. Also, this is a first time of leaving the USA. Also, any info about Praha would also be helful.

Entry of Apr 13, 2000 at 00:46 [EST]
From: Georgia Golian - ggolian@webtv.net

A&A Note: Searching for orgion and surviving relatives in or near Detva or Zvolen Slovakia-Surnames--Golian- Hustava--Tusim--Jagoda--Lalic--Malchic Grandparents came to U.S. 1902--1910-They were Andrew and Dora Golian.

Entry of Apr 13, 2000 at 00:59 [EST]
From: Georgia Golian - ggolian@webtv.net

A&A Note: Do you have a page for surname lists in alphabetical form ? Do you link with the Poland Web site where they help search for ancestors from many other areas around Poland, including, Hungary- Austria- Slovakia, etc. ?

Entry of Apr 13, 2000 at 01:30 [EST]
From: Georgia Golian - ggolian@webtv.net

A&A Note: Does anyone know anything about the web site---http://infokey.com/cgi/getcntry---Family History Resource Center where they claim they can trace your intire famil roots, etc ? I believe they request $19.95 and more . Are they on the up and up. or is it another Scam??

Entry of Apr 13, 2000 at 19:41 [EST]
From: Milo Karpisek - karpisek@hotmail.com

A&A Note: I would like to find other Karpiseks in USA and Canada. Thank you, Milo Karpisek

Entry of Apr 19, 2000 at 23:28 [EST]
From: Marv Vikla - marvvikla@mn.mediaone.net

A&A Note: My ggrandparents Martin & Eva VIKLA arrived in the US in Jun 1869. They stayed in Chicago for some time before moving to Escanaba, MI, possibly long enough to be recorded in the 1870 census. Is there an index to help the search?

Entry of Apr 22, 2000 at 20:45 [EST]
From: Annabel Co Sheron - sheron@erols.com

A&A Note: We are researching my husband's family. Surnames of interest: Brtko, Pseno (both families from Likavka (now in Slovakia), and Kubik from Orave (now in Slovakia). We know that Frank Brtko, Sr. was in the army of the Austria-Hungary Empire and emigrated to the States in the 1920s and was married to Veronica Pseno. His sister Frances Brtko and we think brothers Julius Brtko and Karl Brtko also came to the U.S. Father was Andrew Brtko and mother Anna Tomck, but they stayed in the home country. As for Kubiks, we know that they came from Orave (Liptovska County) we think Austria-Hungary Empire, but aren't sure. Joseph Kubik emigrated to the Chicago area, but we have very little information. He was married to first wife (first name unknown), but maiden name of Kratka and two kids -- Emmanuel (Emil) and Frank Kubik. He had a second wife, Anna Prisnzy. Emil was eventually adopted by his godparents Joseph Sheron and Anna Krasica after his mom died. We live in Virginia so are having a hard time researching archives in Chicago and IL. Any information or hints on getting started are appreciated. Thanks.

Entry of Apr 24, 2000 at 11:30 [EST]
From: Paul Heinz - pheinz@enter.net

A&A Note: I'm wondering if anyone can confirm information on St. Joseph's Slovak Catholic Church of Chicago (in existence during the early 20th century). On this web-site, there is reference to a St. Josheph's Church on 730 W. 17th Place that merged with Providence of God Church on 18th and Union in 1968. Does anyone know if these are the same churches, or could it be another church that isn't referenced on this web-site? Also, when it says "Records at Archives," what does that mean? What archives are they referring to? Any information would be appreciated. Thanks! Paul

Entry of Apr 25, 2000 at 07:27 [EST]
From: Jeff Nayadley - jeffn@kctc.net

A&A Note: I am trying to help a friend in the Czech Republic locate long-lost family here in the States. His ancestor is Antonin VERICH of Turnov, Bohemia. He was a druggist in Chicago (191 Milwaukee Ave.) in about 1897. If anyone has information on the family or descendants, please drop me a line.

Entry of Apr 25, 2000 at 21:29 [EST]
From: Jerri Oyama - Oyama6@aol.com

A&A Note: My aunt tells me my grandmother preferred a newspaper called the "Svornost". Has anyone heard of it? This is in the Chicago area- possibly only in the early 1900's through the 30's?????

Entry of Apr 27, 2000 at 07:47 [EST]
From: Nicole - peltier@mhtc.net

A&A Note: Hello, I am trying to find out if my family name, POCKAT (English spelling) is a Czech name. Does anyone know? Thank you, Nicole peltier@mhtc.net

Entry of Apr 29, 2000 at 03:23 [EST]
From: Barbara J. Gignac - bgignac@earthlink.net

A&A Note: I am looking for the spelling of a name. My grandmother's name was Barbara "Huetkorski" She was from Bohemia.

Entry of Apr 29, 2000 at 13:09 [EST]
From: Jennie Myers - coffeenut1@aol.com

A&A Note: I am pleased to have joined the CSAGSI . I have been given so much help. I wanted to let others know what happened to me as it seems unusal. I had rec'd the cemetery lot # and all other locating info. However when I agained asked for additional info, I was told that that grave was CLAIMED in 1965. This man Jan (John) BENES died in 1905. His OBIT had my gmother and four daus listed and I have been trying to locate the siblings of the four dau if possible. I wonder if one of them claimed the body or was BENES buried in a rental grave? Any info would be greatly appreciated. Jennie

Entry of May 1, 2000 at 03:13 [EST]
From: Barbara Gignac - bgignac@earthlink.net

A&A Note: Looking for ancestors. The records that I have been able to find say Bohemia and Austria. I don't know if that is a state or a town or just what it is. Grandfathers name was Joseph Marek and Grandmothers name was Barbara Huetkorski. They immigrated in 1886 to the Chicago area. That is about all I know.

Entry of May 1, 2000 at 13:22 [EST]
From: Marek Blahuš - blahus@seznam.cz

A&A Note: Hi. I am Marek Blahuš and I am from the Czech Republic. Can I anywhere here find something about my surname, relatives, ancestors and familytrees. Is here some Blahuš? Bye Marek Blahuš P.S. Too Blahus, Blahusch and Blahous.

Entry of May 2, 2000 at 19:54 [EST]
From: Henry J Forst - hforsthobby@aol.com

A&A Note: The Forst live in Chicago-Berwyn-Cicero and Westcester and Hollywood Florida any were else. Anybody HELP. Anybody from Westchester IL.Thanks.

Entry of May 4, 2000 at 16:45 [EST]
From: Teresa Richards - hartt45@aol.com

A&A Note: my greatgrandfather my is mathew flicek and his wife name was Kathryn kozel they had my grandfather 1-12-1893 in chicago. i am have trouble finding family history. if you can help thank you.

Entry of May 5, 2000 at 08:33 [EST]
From: Mike Swartz - bohunkmike@aol.com

A&A Note: Ahoj from Praha! Im here on a rush trip but want to locate the Archives for NW Bohemia, does anyone know where it is? It should cover the area of Most/Teplice etc. any tips from others who have been there? Thx Mike

Entry of May 6, 2000 at 18:33 [EST]
From: Mary Jirku-Weber - FamWeb4@aol.com

A&A Note: Does anyone know if there is such a thing as a Bohemian-English/English-Bohemian Dictionary and if so, where someone might purchase one?

Entry of May 6, 2000 at 19:20 [EST]
From: Mary Jirku-Weber - FamWeb4@aol.com

A&A Note: Does anyone know if it's possible to access the church records and census for the southern Bohemian cities of Chrbonin, Harvikov and Dolni and Horni Horice other than through the State Archives in Prague? I believe all of these cities are in county Tabor. I am researching the last names Jirku and Macek. My Grandfather, Frank Jirku was born in Chrbonin. My Grandmother, Anezka Macek was born in Horni Horice. My Grandparents married at Harvikov in 1903. They lived in Dolni Horice until they emmigrated to the Chicago area in 1907. Because all of these cities are within miles of each other, I would assume all the records would be within the same archival area -- yes? Any ideas, suggestions, directions or advice anyone can give me would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance... Mary Jirku-Weber

Entry of May 8, 2000 at 18:15 [EST]
From: Jerri - Oyama6@aol.com

A&A Note: Does anyone know where I can find info from the Svornost paper?--particularly obituaries.

Entry of May 8, 2000 at 18:31 [EST]
From: Anita Heflin - Heflinam@aol.com

A&A Note: In response to Tim Prehel, April 2, 2000 inquiry about Czech Polish Catholic Cemetary: KORENY (ROOTS) Fall, 1998 issue, front page article on St. Adalbert Cemetary, Chicago, very nicely tells of its early history as "Czech Polish Catholic Cemetary", "Bohemian Catholic", "Old Bohemian", and "Bohemian Polish" Cemetary. The article also has a great diagram of Lots/Plots in St.Adalbert.

Entry of May 9, 2000 at 14:00 [EST]
From: Karen Ann Pavlis - skk1145@aol.com

A&A Note: Please contact me if you have any info on the Pavlis ancestory. Thank You

Entry of May 10, 2000 at 10:04 [EST]
From: Dor - golombd@netvision.net.il

A&A Note: I'm working on a project that involves the Czech Republic before the second world war. I've encountered a few difficulties, which I haven't found answers in any of the history books. Does anybody know why President Benesh quit, and how President Hacha got elected, if he wasn't liked by the people? If you know the answer, please write me via e- mail. Thanks in advance, Dor Golomb.

Entry of May 13, 2000 at 01:25 [EST]
From: Scott Konopasek - skonopasek@aol.com

A&A Note: Is anyone doing any research on the KONOPASEK Family? My great-great grandfather is Vaclav Konopasek who was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery in 1924.

Entry of May 13, 2000 at 07:32 [EST]
From: Susan Prepejchal - sprepejchal@juno.com

A&A Note: Is it possible to get old obituaries on microfilm from the Chicago Tribune or other old Chicago newspapers? Is it fruitful?

Entry of May 13, 2000 at 19:24 [EST]
From: Chuck Gall - cgall@flash.net

A&A Note: My Klein relatives came from Ceska Trebova to NY. My uncle Frank was a plumber and died October 1, 1924 in NY due to a construction accident. At the time, he lived in Manhattan. His wife, Emily, died July 25, 1920. It is believed Frank was quite active in his local Sokol. His mother-in-law, Marie Mirovsky, died October 10, 1920 in Manhattan. Does anyone have any further information on this family? Also, is Mirovsky a Czech name? thanks for your help!

Entry of May 14, 2000 at 04:29 [EST]
From: Stacy - Appalacia@aol.com

A&A Note: Hi, My Grandmother's maiden name is Helen Fetchik. She was born 10/28/1923. Her parents names were John and Anna Fetchik. I do not know their birthdates, although I found one John Fetchik in the SSI who was born 2/7/1884 and died 10/72. Helen's siblings (that I know of) are Anna, Elizabeth, and Mary. I do not know much else, and I have had a hard time researching this name. Can anyone help? Thank you.

Entry of May 15, 2000 at 13:15 [EST]
From: Susan Prepejchal - sprepejchal@juno.com

A&A Note: How would I go about finding Chicago divorce records from the 1920's?

Entry of May 16, 2000 at 10:28 [EST]
From: Margaret H. Peaslee - peaslee@pitt.edu

A&A Note: Does anyone have information about the Plzen Sash and Door Company in Chicago? My grandfather, Jacob Cechota, was one of the original partners in this business. I would like to know its location in the city and the names of other partners. Thank you.

Entry of May 17, 2000 at 03:10 [EST]
From: Donald Kejr - dkejr@silvercity-nm.com

A&A Note: I descend from a John Kejr who emigrated to Chicago in 1891, and subsequently to central Kansas in 1900. He came from the Libcice area in the Czech republic. I would appreciate any information regarding his ancestors, particularly Matej Kejr, b. 11.9.1786 or Vitus Kejr b. c.1688 or Jan Kejr b. c.1660; or any of the generations between Vitus and Matej. Also would appreciate hearing from any Kejr (or relatives) living in the US who are not dlrect descendants of John (above) or his brother Antonin who also came to the US in 1901.

Entry of May 18, 2000 at 19:28 [EST]
From: Margaret Vasek Wakeman - mawmich@hotmail.com

A&A Note: Would like to use the members page, I am a member 144 do not have or didn't notice in the publication the "how to" for accessing. Can you please email me with instructions for logging in. Thanks, Margaret

Entry of May 24, 2000 at 17:24 [EST]
From: Charlotte Barfield - mm@netonecom.net

A&A Note: I'm searching for info: ANTONIE DVORAK from Tabor, Bohemia......JOHN HERMANEK from Clifton Park (Drake Ave) Chicago......MARYA KORBEL from Pilsen area, Bohemia.....FRANK HULKA from Springfield Ave, Chicago, a Knight of Columbus......VINCENT SIMEK from Wallect Court, Chicago......Thanks for any info.

Entry of May 26, 2000 at 19:22 [EST]
From: Charlotte Barfield - mm@netonecom.net

A&A Note: Here's an addition to my A&A of the other day: In Chicago area of the 1890s - 1940s: Charlie BLIM, STUBKA, BABOR and Bessie KIPRI......from the deep south: BARFIELD, RUTLAND and BUNDRICK. I will apreciate any info. Thanks.

Entry of May 27, 2000 at 11:53 [EST]
From: Sharon Roznik - callaway@thesurf.com

A&A Note: I'm a newspaper reporter interested in finding out about a small, rare dog found only in the Czech Republic. It is called the Prazsky Krysanik. I cannot locate any information on it via the internet. Can anyone help? Thank you, Sharon Roznik

Entry of May 29, 2000 at 10:35 [EST]
From: David Cox - dcox@prodigy.net

A&A Note: Does anyone know of a source of reproductions of maps of Bohemia from the time period 1860-1880? Thank you

Entry of May 29, 2000 at 20:02 [EST]
From: Maria Seager - m.seager@worldnet.att.net

A&A Note: Thank you for this site. I am looking for information on Joseph Z. Uhlir married to Caroline Zack(Zach) possible from Zacek. Caroline was his step-sister. His mother became known as old mother Zack or old woman Zack. Possible step brothers Joseph Zach and Frank Zack. All were located in the Chicago area. Joseph Z. Uhlir was a judge and died in one of the influenza epidemics in 1918 or 1919.

Entry of May 29, 2000 at 20:03 [EST]
From: Maria Seager - m.seager@worldnet.att.net

A&A Note: does anyone know if there are Czeck language courses offered in the Sna Diego area of California?

Entry of May 30, 2000 at 08:39 [EST]
From: Charlotte Barfield - mm@netonecom.net

A&A Note: More info on the HERMANEK Family: ANTONIE DVORAK SIMEK HERMANEK had three married sisters: CERVENY, TYK and DOUBEK. A cousin: PETROLINE DOUBEK. Thanks for any info. Charlotte

Entry of May 30, 2000 at 23:58 [EST]
From: Ann Ladebauche - Annhere@Yahoo.com

A&A Note: Have 1831 birth & Christening certificate of gg-grandma SEDLATSCHECK. Father: Peter from Petersdorf Mother: Victoria DROESEL, her father's name JOSEF DROESEL -farmer. PARISH: REITENDORF, OLMUETZ, MORAVIA unable to locate this on any maps available to me. Any help would be appreciated. (oh yes, the certificate is in German) don't know why?

Entry of May 31, 2000 at 00:09 [EST]
From: dianna - visnosky@alltel.net

A&A Note: I'm looking for any info on my family name Visnofsky. Origin,meaning,or anything anyone has to offer. thanks dianna

Entry of Jun 4, 2000 at 03:47 [EST]
From: Patricia Wide Drenten - patdrenten@hotmail.com

A&A Note: In Slovakia in the 1700's-1800's, did marriages always take place in the bride's town? Did the couple usually go to live with one parent or the other? Did the births usually take place at the bride's mother's home or at their own house?

Entry of Jun 6, 2000 at 17:35 [EST]
From: Jim Vondrak - Boomeray@hotmail.com

A&A Note: I'm looking for the origin, meaning of the family name Vondrak. Is the family name Vondrasek or Vondra related?

Entry of Jun 7, 2000 at 05:24 [EST]
From: Jiri Staral - staral@post.cz

A&A Note: Looking for information regarding the surname Staral.

Entry of Jun 7, 2000 at 05:26 [EST]
From: Jiri Staral - staral@post.cz

A&A Note: Looking for information regarding the surname Staral.

Entry of Jun 8, 2000 at 13:28 [EST]
From: Mary Fiser Napolitano - cookie0944@aol.com

A&A Note: I am researching the surnames Fiser and Cernohorsky. How do I become a memeber of your forum so that I may share information?

Entry of Jun 9, 2000 at 00:40 [EST]
From: SUSAN B. WADDELL - wadsquad8@mcn.net

A&A Note: I was a BRINCHEK before marriage. I would like any info about BRINCHEKS coming to AMERICA. My fathers Dad, JOSEPH BRINCHEK, came over on a Boat and I know little about his history. Any help is appreciated. SUSAN

Entry of Jun 10, 2000 at 13:42 [EST]
From: Jerry Derfler - niffer@cjnetworks.com

A&A Note: My ancestral villages are Louny and Revnicov in Bohemia. I would like to contact other people with ancestors from these towns and villages to share information and experiences. Researching Derfler and Pondelicek.

Entry of Jun 11, 2000 at 11:16 [EST]
From: Peter W. Hable - PeterWHable@netscape.net

A&A Note: Andrew (Anton) Grill, according to Victor Greene in his book A Passion for Polka, "was to become the leading American arranger and composer of Bohemian style old-time ethnic music." Are there any members or guests out there that would be willing to share any history, musical scores or recordings of this important figure not only in the Chicago area but in the entire Czech-American community?

Entry of Jun 11, 2000 at 22:39 [EST]
From: Marla Martin - mmartin@linex.com

A&A Note: Hello, I will be visiting the Czech Republic in July, and am trying to find information regarding my great grandfather Vincent Martinek who was born in the Czech Republic on March 24, 1867 and died in Chicago, Illinois on December 27, 1947. The newspaper's death announcement states that he was born in Cesky Narodni. I believe that is what it says, since it is in Czech and I do not speak the language. However, I can find no town by that name on my map. Can you help me with any information? The announcement says: zemrel v sobotu, dne 27. prosince 1947, v 6 hodin rano, u veku 80 rodu. Narozen byl v Chocni v Cechach a v teto zemi zil 54 roku. Byl clenem radu Pokrok Lipany cis. 318, C.S.A. - Pohreb draheho zesnuleho konati se bude v utery dne 30. prosince v 1:30 hodin odpoledne z kaple pohrebniho zavadu Marik a Synove, 2534 S. Pulaski Road, na Cesky Narodni hrbitov, kde telesne pozustatky budou zpopelneny. I have no idea what it means! Do you know of any organization in the Czech Republic that would assist me in finding information on him, hopefully one that speaks English? Do you know who I could contact to translate the above? Any help you can give me would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Marla Martin

Entry of Jun 11, 2000 at 22:58 [EST]
From: Marla Martin - mmartin@linex.com

A&A Note: In addition to the last message, when I go to the Czech Republic, I will also be looking into my great-grandmother's past. Her name was Marie Brunner, the town she came from was Vodnany. She had sisters named Kathryn, Anna, Theresa and Camilla; and brothers named Adolph and Jan. Camilla married a jeweler called Secquardt. Marie's father's name was John Brunner. Kathryn married a baker/violinest named Jan Schoenberger. Does anyone have any information about this family?

Entry of Jun 15, 2000 at 14:01 [EST]
From: Joe Zima - zima@edmail.com

A&A Note: Does anyone know where I can find Oplatky (Czech wafers) in the Chicago area?

Entry of Jun 20, 2000 at 21:22 [EST]
From: Chris Miksanek, CSAGSI Webmaster - chrismik@aol.com

A&A Note: On Jun 15, 2000 at 14:01 [EST], Joe Zima asked, "Does anyone know where I can find Oplatky (Czech wafers) in the Chicago area?" Of course we called them "Slovak wafers," :-) I get the sent to me every Christmas by my mom who gets them through either her local church in Aurora, or one of the local religious shops. If anyone knows of an online source, please advise.

Entry of Jun 20, 2000 at 21:27 [EST]
From: Chris Miksanek, CSAGSI Webmaster - ChrisMik@aol.com

A&A Note: More on oplatky: http://www.wafers.cz/

Entry of Jun 23, 2000 at 20:38 [EST]
From: Jeanne Cermak - aeonaurora@hotmail.com

A&A Note: hello, I am seeking to find relatives of Frank J. Cermak born in Nov. 1908. My grandfather resided in Riverside Il. with my grandmother Elsie Mourek b. 1911, neither are alive but I don't recal the death dates. I heard my father mention that he had a uncle Tony Cermak(this may also be Great Uncle) who played the Tuba for the Chicago symphony orchestra. I do know that my grandmother Elsie Mourek graduated Morton High School in 1930. I seen the Diploma my self. Frank & Elsie had three kids, Joanna, Barbara, and Frank jr. Thanks, Jeanne

Entry of Jun 25, 2000 at 16:50 [EST]
From: Sandra Bohac Smehyl Kennedy - sken2@yahoo.com

A&A Note: I have just returned from the Slovak Republic visiting relatives located on the internet. One cousin is a graphic designer who produces origional fine art of a superior quality. I am looking for a sponsor or benefactor for him in the USA. He has had exhibits in Athens, Paris, Prague as well as his home country of Slovakia. If anyone can guide me in a direction to help this very talented young man, please contact me as soon as possible.

Entry of Jun 26, 2000 at 19:55 [EST]
From: W.L.Lorenz - rl60@gateway.net

A&A Note: I would like to know the Czech neighborhoods in Chicago area in 1871 or Czech towns and where I might write to find a 1871 marriage record for my Great-grandmother, that married and then came directly to Saline Co. NE with a married sister and husband. Would appreciate any help.

Entry of Jun 26, 2000 at 23:19 [EST]
From: Cathy Meyer - arcpub@indiana.edu

A&A Note: I believe my great grandfather John FEDOSKY (also FEDORKO) married Christina Swanson in Cook County in 1892-1893. I wrote for records, but none was found. Is there an on-line listing of Cook County Marriage records? Thank you.

Entry of Jun 27, 2000 at 07:06 [EST]
From: Joe Zima - zima@edmail.com

A&A Note: Does anyone know which C.S.P.S. Lodges were located in the Pilsen Neighborhood during the 1880's?

Entry of Jun 28, 2000 at 22:23 [EST]
From: Maggie Smith - mrsces@pacbell.net

A&A Note: One very good source for information regarding some of the last few questions, (Czech neighboorhoods in late 1800's; Czech marriages; Lodges, etc) is the KORENY. The Journal publshed 4 times a year that you receive as part of your membership in the CSAGSI. Having never been to Chicago, I have learned so much from the articles in each of the issues. I joined last year, but have since purchased all the past issues and can not tell you how much my research has progressed because of the information shared in these issues. I too, could not find my great-grandparents births, or marriages or some of their children's births. There were two separate articles on two of the first Czech churches in Chicago - and in one issue, all the Czech churches that have been microfilmed by the LDS church were listed with the film numbers. This past April, I made a trip back to Salt Lake City and viewed those film (choosing both those churches with my fingers crossed). Found all of their births, and marriages (brothers and sisters, parents deaths, etc.). In fact, I was writing so quickly, that when I got home I could not read some of my notes, so I just ordered the film and have them here at the FHC in Sacramento, CA. If you are not a member and just logging on to the website, you should really consider joining. As I mentioned earlier, you receive 4 issues a year of the KORENY and it is by far, one of the best genealogy society "newsletters/journals" I have seen. Trust me, I belong to several states, KY, CA, IL, CO and counties within states. Thanks to all of you that work so hard in making the KORENY possible and in this website. Again, to those looking for births and marriages, your best bet is to look at the microfilm of the Czech churches in Chicago in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Good luck, maggie.

Entry of Jun 29, 2000 at 15:28 [EST]
From: Jean Schmidt - nandj@uswest.net

A&A Note: Hi, I'm researching the KENDERES name, also spelled KENDRISH. On the 1910 federal census, I find STANLEY KENDRISH, from AUSTRIA, and speaking POLISH. My grandfather, JANOS KENDERES, spelled JOHN KENDRISH after arriving in this country. He was born in HOMOK, AUSTRIA-HUNGARY, and spoke HUNGARIAN. My interest in STANLEY KENDRISH is that he spelled his last name the same as my grandfather, which we have always thought of as being made up by him. STANLEY lived on LIBERTY STREET, CHICAGO. I would appreciate any help with this, or maybe you can point me in the right direction. Thank you very much., Jean Schmidt nandj@uswest.net

Entry of Jul 1, 2000 at 01:10 [EST]
From: Barbara - jimbarb@ix.netcom.com

A&A Note: Want info on Vaclav & Marie JAROLIM and Jacob & Cecile HUTAR/HUTTAR families, immigrated to Chicago in 1870-1880's. Also, Marie Jarolim's maiden name possbly Svoboda born 1849 in Vesely, Tabor County, Czech. Vaclav Jarolim was born in Czech 1 Aug 1843. Jacob Hutar was born in Znaim (Znojomo) and his father Jakob Hutar was born in Kravsker...anybody know where this is or its current name; Jacob Hutar's mother was Magdalena POLLAK. Cecile Hutar's parents were Johann SMUTNEY of Ratkowits...anybody know where this is or its current name....and Cecile's mother was Barbara Kunos.

Entry of Jul 1, 2000 at 01:15 [EST]
From: barbara - jimbarb@ix.netcom.com

A&A Note: How does one join CSAGSI?

Entry of Jul 1, 2000 at 01:39 [EST]
From: barbara - jimbarb@ix.netcom.com

A&A Note: How does one join CSAGSI? If i join now, will the membership include the next year? As there appears to be only 2 months remaining for the current year?

Entry of Jul 1, 2000 at 17:00 [EST]
From: Becky Fick Grimes - trillymom@aol.com

A&A Note: My grandfather immigrated from Czech. in the early 1900's. He resided in Park Ridge, Il. with his wife, Julia Seward. Upon entering the US, he changed the family name. I would would like to find out his original sirname. Any help? I am totally new at this!!

Entry of Jul 3, 2000 at 16:02 [EST]
From: Elinor Kerklingh Svihla - svihlae@agcs.com

A&A Note: I just discovered a relative that lived at 15 W. Chicago, the 15th Ward in Chicago. Could anyone tell me part part of the city this would be. I found the information on the 1870 census. It stated he was a Church Warden. I'm trying to determine what church he would be affiliated with. Thank you.

Entry of Jul 6, 2000 at 12:43 [EST]
From: Mary Lemm - Rags4591@aol.com

A&A Note: My husband and I will be visiting the Czech Republic this summer. I have been unsuccessful in locating the towns my grandparents have listed as their birthplaces. My grandfather's (Foks) birthplace is listed as Rusof. My grandmother's (maiden name Alexa)birthplace is Velka. They came here around 1902. These were in the Bohemia part of the country. Does anyone have suggestions on how I can better find these towns?

Entry of Jul 6, 2000 at 13:58 [EST]
From: Brooke Price - jadeyandmax@excite.com

A&A Note: I am looking for any information regarding the names FERDINAND CASKA (father CASKA, mother Marie KRAL born in 1840's in Boehmen Austria) and Franciska JONAS born in Prague area 1872. They were married in Chicago in 1898 but we have not been able to get far once we get back to the Czech relatives that were born, raised and died there.

Entry of Jul 6, 2000 at 17:24 [EST]
From: Richard K. Brunson - rbrunson@netnet.net

A&A Note: I can find the news articles about my cousin who killed someone in the Tribune and Denni Hlasatel. When I write to the Circuit Court Clerk of Cook County they cannot find any record of the case. Ever have anything like that happen? It seems unreal to me that they would have no record of the case. Thank you for any information.

Entry of Jul 6, 2000 at 18:47 [EST]
From: Joanne Beda - Joanne64@ChicagoNet.net

A&A Note: On May 13, 2000, Susan Prepejchal inquired about obtaining obituaries from old Chicago Tribunes on microfilm. If you live in the Chicago area, the

Entry of Jul 6, 2000 at 18:52 [EST]
From: Joanne Beda - Joanne64@ChicagoNet.net

A&A Note: On May 13, 2000, Susan Prepejchal inquired about obtaining obituaries from old Chicago Tribunes on microfilm. If you live in the Chicago area, the Harold Washington Library downtown is an excellent source of Chicago area newspapers on microfilm. The Tribune used to be partial to printing obits for middle to upper class white people, so it may not be the best for earlier obituaries. I have been told and have had luck with finding obits in the Chicago Daily News. Good luck! Joanne

Entry of Jul 6, 2000 at 18:56 [EST]
From: Joanne Beda - Joanne64@ChicagoNet.net

A&A Note: Does anyone know where in the Chicago area I can find a Czech language class? My grandmother was also asking if there is anyone in the area who can translate letters from Czech to English? Thank you for your help!

Entry of Jul 8, 2000 at 14:33 [EST]
From: Laura - vilbks@theramp.net

A&A Note: Please clarify the use of the terms "Bohemian" and "Czech" Do they refer to language, ethnic lineage, or both? Can they be used interchangably, or do they each have a specific meaning? My parents are Czech/Bohemian on both sides (born in Pilsen, Prague) and while growing up in a small Iowa town we were referred to as Bohemians.

Entry of Jul 9, 2000 at 12:46 [EST]
From: Richard K. Brunson - rbrunson@netnet.net

A&A Note: For "Members Only" I tried richard k brunson and dobre it did not work what do I do now?

Entry of Jul 10, 2000 at 04:16 [EST]
From: Irwin Kostal - bigfoot@relaypoint.net

A&A Note: I was vey interested in your display of the Bohemian National Cemetery, since my maternal Grandfather was the Custodian (I believe that was his title) of the Cemetery back in the 20s and perhaps the early 30s. He was apparently quite well known at the time for the beauty of his floral displays, some photographs of which still exist in the family.

Entry of Jul 10, 2000 at 05:03 [EST]
From: Irwin Kostal - bigfoot@relaypoint.net

A&A Note: It occurred to me that I was very sketchy with info in my previous post, so I thought I'd add to it. My maternal Grandfather was Henry Paryzek, and he was married to Josephine, whose surname may have been Tsesinsky, your spelling being probably as good as mine. My mother talked of playing in the cemetary, and, reading between the lines, perhaps even doing a little smooching there. My mother then married Irwin James Kostal (or Irvin Vaclav) born Oct 1st, 1911. He later went on to win two Oscars, for musical contributions to the movies "West Side Story" and "Sound of Music." I have traced my father's side of the family somewhat, having discovered a Vaclav Kostal who was born in the town of Ticovice, Moravia, (1855), emigrated here in 1872, and married someone called Katy, no information available. I believe Vaclav was my g-grandfather. I also know my g-g-grandfather was named Pavel, who married a Luzia Kadanka. My Maternal Grandmother's maiden name was, I believe, Hosna. I know almost nothing of them, escept that there is, in the family, a "hosna" look that is easily recognizable. Thus, my family names are Kostal, Hosna, Paryzek and Tsesinsky (sp?). I would be pleased if anyone recognized any of these names and had any information about them. Except for the Kostal branch, I have so far struck out. However, I'm only beginning so it's too soon to be discouraged. Thanks, Irv Kostal

Entry of Jul 12, 2000 at 00:28 [EST]
From: SUSAN BRINCHEK WADDELL - wadsquad8@mcn.net

A&A Note: My father's father was from Czechoslovakia but we have no idea of what part of the country. My Father has passed on also. Can anyone tell me where BRINCHEK's might have come from in Czechoslovakia? Thank You SUSAN

Entry of Jul 12, 2000 at 11:33 [EST]
From: Mary Jones - bothofus@hot1.net

A&A Note: I am trying to locate how my grandparents came to America and or became citizens of the U.S. My grandfather, Frantisek Fojtik, came from Frenstat, Cz. apx. 1906. I know he had bought land around Corpus Christi, Tx. My grandmother, Bozenka Tomasekova, came with her parents and siblings apx. 1898. She attended school in Praha and West, Tx. Anyone know how I can find out something about them, please e-mail me at bothofus@hot1.net Thank you. I've look through all the ships that I could find on the computer, unless I am missing something. Please Help!!! Mary Jones

Entry of Jul 12, 2000 at 22:50 [EST]
From: Kenneth L. Cernin - wkrp5@home.com

A&A Note: I am looking for information on my great-grandparents Johann and Katharina Cernin. They immigrated to the U.S. from Austria aboard the Habsburg 12 July 1882. Where they settled in the area of Heun in Colfax county Nebraska. I believe their origins are from Bohemia where the name Cernin is mostly concentrated. I have found other spellings for Cernin such as Czernin, Chrnin, Chernin,Cherninsky. The earliest date that I have is 1150 for Draslav Cernin Pan Z Chudenic (Lord of Chudenic). Any information would be greatly apprieciated.

Entry of Jul 14, 2000 at 16:02 [EST]
From: Robert Dulfer - dulfer@rozmberk.org

A&A Note: Dear CSAGSI members. The Rozmberk Society has a small Peasant Musuem in Kojakovice, South Bohemia, and we are now preparing our first exhibitions. Emigration of Czech to North America is one of our permanent exhibition topics. In a constant process, we are investigating the emigration of people from this region, constantly adding to the exhibition and creating an emigration data base for this part of South Bohemia. Visit our website at www.rozmberk.org/museum/ for more details. If your ancestors came from this region and you would like to share interesting details about their emigration with us, please contact us at dulfer@rozmberk.org.

Entry of Jul 16, 2000 at 20:36 [EST]
From: James E. Vesely - veselyje@aol.com

A&A Note: I am looking for anyone with information regarding my grandfather, James Vesely. He died in Chicago around 1910. His wife was Josephine Rezabek (d. 1912) and his only son's name was Ervin. Thank You.

Entry of Jul 17, 2000 at 15:07 [EST]
From: J Merriman - jimbarb@ix.netcom.com

A&A Note: I'm looking for descendants of Frank Hutar/Huttar(b.1868 in Czech d. 8 Mar 1901 in Chicago) married 9 June 1890 in Chicago to Barbara Uhlir(b.1871-d.?_. They had 4 children all born in Chicago: Edward Huttar (B.1889), Ella Huttar (b.1891), William Huttar (b.1895), and George Huttar (b.1897).

Entry of Jul 21, 2000 at 16:19 [EST]
From: Chris Miksanek, CSAGSI Webmaster - chrismik@aol.com

A&A Note: On Jul 9, 2000, Richard K. Brunson - rbrunson@netnet.net asked, "For "Members Only" I tried richard k brunson and dobre it did not work what do I do now?" ------ The Webmaster responds: For some reason, though this is clearly noted on the page, this is confusing for many members. The user name (while under development) is the word "member" (no quotes, lower case). The password is "dobre" (again, no quotes, lower case). When the area is complete, you will be notified of another username and password to use for access.

Entry of Jul 25, 2000 at 21:54 [EST]
From: Sally Warter - swarter@desoto.net

A&A Note: I have hit the proverbial "brick wall". Am lokingfor information on Vence Pospischal. Living in Chicago in 1873. I have a photo of him , his wife and two children. His John or Joseph (about a year old) and step daughter Theresa Marie Novak (about three)The writing is difficult to understand and I hope I spelled the name correctly. Family lore says they came from Bohemia.

Entry of Jul 26, 2000 at 14:39 [EST]
From: Patti Maher - maher@theramp.net

A&A Note: What about the Bohemian Cemetary in Braidwood, IL? Do you include it in your information. I am also looking for the name of a town that I don't have with me right now. Maybe I should come to the meeting in August and bring the papers that I have. Maybe someone there could tell me where these towns are.

Entry of Jul 29, 2000 at 22:49 [EST]
From: Barb Merriman - jimbarb@ix.netcom.com

A&A Note: Does anyone know if there is a website for the "Denni Hlasatel" Index to obituaries? This is a Chicago Czech newspaper.

Entry of Jul 30, 2000 at 00:43 [EST]
From: Ginny Lesak Jakoubek - ginee@juno.com

A&A Note: I am the grand-daughter of Bessie Viduna Lesak. I am also married to the grandson of William Jakoubek and Mae Domabyl. I am also trying to find info on a woman named Anna Hanzl, I have photos taken early 1900's.

Entry of Jul 30, 2000 at 14:37 [EST]
From: mathilda tesser - m.a.tesser@hccnet.nl

A&A Note: Would like to know about the surname KIBITZ from Plzen.

Entry of Jul 31, 2000 at 13:17 [EST]
From: Neil Coletta - ncoletta@antioch-college.edu

A&A Note: Hello! I'm not sure if this is the appropriate place for my question, but I could not find another way to reach CSAGSI. I am currently a student at Antioch College in Ohio and will be moving to Chicago next month. I have been learning to speak Czech for six months and wish to continue learning. Are there any organizations in Chicago that offer classes or assistance? Please respond, I appreciate your help. Thank you, yours, NEIL COLETTA

Entry of Jul 31, 2000 at 16:18 [EST]
From: Kathy Delaney - kdelaney@kiwi.dep.anl.gov

A&A Note: Hi, I am just beginning to find info on family members from Brodski, Slovakia. How do I obtain birth and marriage info from Brodski? What bigger town is near Brodski? I can't seem to find Brodski on the map. Thanks, Kathy

Entry of Aug 1, 2000 at 14:11 [EST]
From: Joy Hutchison - Joyhutch1@aol.com

A&A Note: If I were searching for information on the surname "Planeta", would this be the correct place? Any help is appreicated.

Entry of Aug 1, 2000 at 21:20 [EST]
From: JTomisek - JTomisek@AOL.COM

A&A Note: I am looking for any information or contact with others with this last name.Family originally immigrated to Chicago late 1800's.Family of James Joseph Tomisek.

Entry of Aug 1, 2000 at 21:26 [EST]
From: JTomisek - JTomisek@AOL.COM

A&A Note: I am looking for any information re the names TOMISEK,SEVERA,CECH,MATEUSAK- these are the American spellings...I have been told some were changed at immigration..any help greatly appreciated.

Entry of Aug 5, 2000 at 13:27 [EST]
From: Marion Vesecky Greenman - MEGreenman@aol.com

A&A Note: Does Koreny have an email address? I notice that my membership expires at the end of this month. I hope that I will receive notice as to where I send in my renewal. I do enjoy reading Koreny and the editorials and articles by Charlie Vlk. Thank you, Marion

Entry of Aug 7, 2000 at 20:53 [EST]
From: Merrily Tunnicliff - jbparts@heartland.net

A&A Note: When Bohemian emigrant Bartholomew Poradek died in Plymouth County, Iowa in 1904, his obit listed him as a member of the Maccabees. What was this organization? Please reply directly to jbparts@heartland.net. Thanks! Merrily

Entry of Aug 8, 2000 at 07:01 [EST]
From: Paul Jaros - pj@riverside.csiro.au

A&A Note: May father (Peter) was born in Habura (Slovakia) in May 1922. Immigrated to Australia with wife Rose (Ruzena) Krylsova in 1949. My father was the only son of a small farmer in the Habura area. His father is belived to have come from the Ukraine (again, conjecture, near Odessa). My mother was one of 10 siblings (Father, Frederick [??] belived to be a bootmaker from the Prague area). Any direct info, or resources would be greatly appreciated.

Entry of Aug 9, 2000 at 07:44 [EST]
From: Joe Zima - zima@edmail.com

A&A Note: Searching for infomation on the Urban family who owned the funeral home in Pilsen at 1125 W. 18th St.

Entry of Aug 9, 2000 at 17:09 [EST]
From: Jim Pivo - tjpivo1@msn.com

A&A Note: I am new at researching my family history. I don't know much about the Pivo family beyond my grandparents. The Pivo name comes from Czech decent. If you don't already know, Pivo means beer in Czech. My father is from Chicago, and his father is from Cicero. I would greatly appreciate any advice or help in finding more. Jim Pivo

Entry of Aug 14, 2000 at 11:30 [EST]
From: Robert - glimmer11@yahoo.com

A&A Note: Hello! I" m from Slovakia, now in Chicago...I"d like to know somethink about any Slovak or Czech Newpaper which are publiced in Chicago... Could you please name these Newspaper , where can I but it? {Jobs offer advertisments}. Thank you for your help. Bye.

Entry of Aug 14, 2000 at 16:30 [EST]
From: Stanley Macek - SMacek2000@cs.com

A&A Note: I have misplaced the latest issue of KORENY . I'd like a copy of the article by Bill Stupka . A "Zerox" copy will do as I do not have a printer . MY address is : 21466 Settlers Pond Dr . , Frankfort ' Il . 60423 Please acknowledge this request by e-mail. Also a part of your site calls for my password ; I don't believe that I have one. Thanks, a Ahoj Stan Macek #01168

Entry of Aug 15, 2000 at 17:04 [EST]
From: Camille H. Smith - milandev@gateway.net

A&A Note: How do I get in touch with the Archives at Zamrsk? I know that all of my famiy's records are there and I would like to access them.

Entry of Aug 15, 2000 at 22:12 [EST]
From: camille Smith - milandev@gateway.net

A&A Note: My father came to the USA in 1921 and a week later was in Westpoint, Nebraska visiting an aunt named Frances Telemik. We would like to know if there are any Telemiks around that area and what his relationship was to them and why he went there.

Entry of Aug 16, 2000 at 08:41 [EST]
From: Joe Zima - zima@edmail.com

A&A Note: When I was in the fourth grade in the middle 50's, I was fortunate enough to attend one of the few remaining one-room school houses in the Chicago area. My teacher, who died recently, well into her 90's, was the stereotypical image of the old-time schoolmarm. Always dressed in her best, she would come to school early and often stay late. Although she was capable of a happy face, she usually wore her stern one. This, I suppose, to lessen our thoughts of wrong doing. Moreover, with years of teaching little roughnecks, she knew the secrets of making us learn, like it or not. As I remember, the high point of her day was to play the piano and have us sing old songs like "The Battle Hymn of the Republic". As the music progressed, she would play harder and sing louder, we following her lead. We would usually end with a rousing tune we all loved. And, even now, I can picture the song, saved from the Chicago Tribune Magazine Section, proped on her piano. I don't know if my teacher had Bohemian ancestry, but it was obvious she loved STUDNA PUMPA. Does anyone know where I can find the words and music to this song?

Entry of Aug 16, 2000 at 13:03 [EST]
From: pamela rogodzinski - pbradner@egov.state.va.us

A&A Note: Have two brothers that are from my father Joseph J. Rogodzinski Sr. He now 70 years old with Emphyzema and has gotten down about 120 lbs. Would like to get in touch with both of them. Not sure of their names, one the mothers name Pat, son maybe named, John or Joseph born 1958. Both boys born in chicago Illnois, I was born in 1963 both were born before me, If you can help any please I not sure how to go about with this, I knew of the one but just found out of the second.Maybe different wives.

Entry of Aug 16, 2000 at 13:39 [EST]
From: Pamela Rogodzinski - pbradner@egov.state.va.us

A&A Note: cotinuation of information, reference to father Joseph JRogodzinski, Mothers name Pearle Sztyler born in Warsaw Poland, Wife names-Patricia Merrill, and Alice Ruley. Father has two sisters Janie and Dolis

Entry of Aug 18, 2000 at 00:22 [EST]
From: Daniel Gonzaga - gonzagaviera@yahoo.com

A&A Note: I´m prepearing a book about the history and genealogy of my family GONZAGA which traces its origins to the Gonzaga Lords of Mantua, in Italy. The 13 november 1677 at the "Duomo di Milano" my ancestor Domenico Gonzaga married with PAOLA VORTOVA. Vortova is not an italian name, I only find one place named VORTOVA in the CZECH REPUBLIC, but I don´t know if exists or existed a lastname VORTOVA, and I will really apreciate notices about it.

Entry of Aug 18, 2000 at 00:30 [EST]
From: Daniel Gonzaga - gonzagaviera@yahoo.com

A&A Note: I´m prepearing a book about the history and genealogy of my family GONZAGA which traces its origins to the Gonzaga Lords of Mantua, in Italy. The 13 november 1677 at the "Duomo di Milano" my ancestor Domenico Gonzaga married with PAOLA VORTOVA. Vortova is not an italian name, I only find one thing named Vortova, is a small town (?) in the CZECH REPUBLIC, but I don´t know if exists or existed a lastname VORTOVA, and I would really apreciate notices about it.Thanks a lot and good luck in your reserch!

Entry of Aug 18, 2000 at 10:52 [EST]
From: Podzimek (Antonin) - starosta@sedlec-prcice.cz

A&A Note: Greeting from Sedlec-Prcice, town 30 km north of Tabor. I search all of history of Podzimek family.

Entry of Aug 22, 2000 at 11:19 [EST]
From: Bonnie Bondora Syler - BSIsis@aol.com

A&A Note: I have traced my family name of BONDORA to my G. G. Grandfather Juraj Bondora who was born in Setecove, in the Velca Bytca area of Slovakia. Once known as Trencin, Hungary. I have only traced my Grandmother's name of VLCEK to her father Juraj Vlcek. She was also born in Petrovice but her parents came from MARIKOVA???? I have looked for this on maps and I cannot find it.. I have a copy of a record of birth from Slovakia but I cannot make out the spelling of the Surname for my G. Grandmother on the Vlcek side. Is there anyone willing to try to help me figure it out if I send it?? The record is very old. Looks like Cucakova but ----- Also I would like to know if the name of BONDORA is of Russian origin, or is it Czec, Slovak, Moravian, Silesia, Ruthenia??????/ There is no further trace of the BONDORA name in the original villages of Setecove or Petrovice. Also I have been told that I had relatives in the town of Lidice that was destroyed by the Nazi's. Has any records survived??? Tracing the names of BONDORA, Cucakova, Lapkasova, Haas, Hricovec, Sebena, Sustekova,. My grandfather and grandmother Bondora/Vlcek immigrated in 1906 to Chicago, Il. on the So. Side a town called Roseland. I have absolutely no information on her except her fathers name and a town called MARIKOVA. Thanks. Bonnie

Entry of Aug 23, 2000 at 20:52 [EST]
From: Carolyn Olson - only1bntby@seanet.com

A&A Note: My gg grandparents Ferdinand Huettner and Julia Hikada were born in Niederrauden Moravia Austria-Hungary 1838. They married about 1860's had 10 children, and came to the States abt 1878-79. The current location, I believe, is now called Dolni Rudna. Their children: Theodore, Konrad, Alois, Ferdinand, Frank, Alfred, and Mary. Unable to find the other 3. All of the known children were born in Austria and came to the States. Mainly settled in Nebraska, Wisconsin, and Oregon. I recently came across a past look up for the Huettner/Hittner and Hikada names from a member: Lorraine Soucek Richards. Her email is not the same. Is she still a member, and could she please contact me? Thank you. Carolyn Olson

Entry of Aug 23, 2000 at 23:36 [EST]
From: Jiri Knedlik - Jiri@wafercookie.com

A&A Note: To find czech cookies called oplatky in US, go to www.wafercookie.com. Fresh made in Sacramento CA.

Entry of Aug 23, 2000 at 23:36 [EST]
From: Jiri Knedlik - Jiri@wafercookie.com

A&A Note: To find czech cookies called oplatky in US, go to www.wafercookie.com. Fresh made in Sacramento CA.

Entry of Aug 25, 2000 at 21:30 [EST]
From: R. Allen - ronandro@aol.com

A&A Note: Is there a Czech expression that's equivalent to "oy vey"? Please include pronunciation in your reply. Thanx.

Entry of Aug 26, 2000 at 16:35 [EST]
From: M. Bronaugh - lmbronaugh@cs.com

A&A Note: I have been searching the internet for the "National Slovak Society". My grandmother was a member of Lodge 465 in Gillespie, Illinois for 50 years. Her name is Frances Yesich. Any help would be appreciated.

Entry of Aug 28, 2000 at 17:34 [EST]
From: John Maly - jmaly@buzzardsbay.net

A&A Note: My g-g-grandfather came to the US in 1858 with his family. I finally tracked down their passenger list, only to find that it didn't say which town in Bohemia they came from (they disembarked from Bremen). Their DH entries are similarly devoid of a town of origin (just "Bohemia"). He was naturalized by way of fighting in the Civil War, so he had no naturalization papers either. All family who would have known this are long dead. Am I screwed, or is there some alternative way to derive a town of origin? His DH obit mentioned some organizations, but all fairly obscure ones (not CSA).

Entry of Sep 4, 2000 at 18:10 [EST]
From: Jim Merriman - jimbarb@ix.netcom.com

A&A Note: My grandmother, Marie Jarolimova, died in Chicago, IL in 1917. Her obit showed she belonged to the following organizations: Dvoru svate Apoleny, cis.128 C.K.L./Court of St. Apolonia, No. 128 (C.K.L.)and Lozi Venceslava Luzicka, cis 3 C. A. D./ Lodge of Venceslava Luzicka, No. 3, (S.C.A.D.) and Sboru Lilie Zapadu, cis. 6 Chig. J.C.D/ Congregation of Lily of the West, No. 6 (Chig. J.C.D.) Does anyone have any info on these Chicago organizations and know where I can get info on the members?

Entry of Sep 4, 2000 at 18:21 [EST]
From: Jim Merriman - jimbarb@ix.netcom.com

A&A Note: Is there an index/listing for the burials at St. Adalbert's Cemetery, Niles/Chicago, IL; and Acacia Park Cem., Norwood Township, Cook County, IL?

Entry of Sep 4, 2000 at 22:16 [EST]
From: Jean - woelfer1@aol.com

A&A Note: Alexander Ruchel dob 1825 wife died in Prussia he came to USA 1871-1875 anyone have any information...he came with 2 kids 1 boy age 5 ....1 girl age 8 contact :woelfer1@aol.com

Entry of Sep 6, 2000 at 00:29 [EST]
From: R.Flaherty - Rethaflaherty@cs.com

A&A Note: How much genealogical info will Bohemian Natl Cem. be able to give me? Do they have info on the parents of deceased and place of birth? My gmother had 3 children and on each birth cert. she lists a different birthplace. Given the political situation, I understand why, but would like to find actual place of birth.

Entry of Sep 6, 2000 at 17:58 [EST]
From: Chris Miksanek, CSAGSI Webmaster - ChrisMik@aol.com

A&A Note: On Sep 4, 2000, Jim Merriman (jimbarb@ix.netcom.com) asked, "Is there an index/listing for the burials at St. Adalbert's Cemetery, Niles/Chicago, IL; and Acacia Park Cem., Norwood Township, Cook County, IL?" ----- The webmaster responds: I don't know about either having an index that is generally available, however, I have found the staff of St. Adalberts to be very helpful. Good luck.

Entry of Sep 6, 2000 at 18:02 [EST]
From: Chris Miksanek, CSAGSI Webmaster - ChrisMik@aol.com

A&A Note: On Sep 6, 2000 R.Flaherty (Rethaflaherty@cs.com) asked, "How much genealogical info will Bohemian Natl Cem. be able to give me? Do they have info on the parents of deceased and place of birth? My gmother had 3 children and on each birth cert. she lists a different birthplace. Given the political situation, I understand why, but would like to find actual place of birth." ----- The webmaster responds: You will generally find very little "genealogical" information. What you will find, at best, is the name of the person who purchased the plot and those buried in adjacent plots. While this may help you understand the family better, if you are looking for parents and place of birth, a good place to start is the individual's death certificate. Good luck.

Entry of Sep 8, 2000 at 18:49 [EST]
From: CAMILLE RATSEY - GAELIC JIG@AOL.COM

A&A Note: I AM TRYING TO FINDS ANSWERS IN REGARDING MY GRANDFATHERS FAMILY KAROL (PUDLO)JEZYCKI I KNOW HE IS ORIGINALLY FROM POLAND AND THE AREA THAT HE GREW UP IN IN NOW PART OF THE UKRAINE THE QUESTION I HAVE IS A WAY TO FIND OUT ABOUT HIS HELPING IN THE REWRITING OF THE POLISH CONSTITUTION WHICH HAS BEEN A KNOW FACT BUT CANT PROVE HOW DOES ONE FIND THE DATA TO PROVE THIS AND WHY HE CHOSE TO HYPENATE HIS NAME PLEASE REPOND DIRECTLY TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS GAELIC JIG@AOL.CCOM

Entry of Sep 10, 2000 at 00:22 [EST]
From: Cristy Culp - cculp@worldspy.net

A&A Note: My gggrandfather was Anton Adolph Bastyr,b. 1860 in Prague(maybe),married Marie Bukovsky in 1880(maybe), immigrated to the US in 1881-1883,died in 1890(maybe)in Chicago.I cannot find ANYTHING on either of these people.I know the names of their children, but no birth/death dates. They are: Anton Adolph Bastyr JR., Theresa and Mae. Can someone please help me? Without any further information I don't know what to do or where to look. I would be grateful for any information!

Entry of Sep 10, 2000 at 11:14 [EST]
From: Martin K. Harazin - rinhub@aol.com

A&A Note: I live in Florida and my family lived in the Chicago area. I can remember that my grandparents lived in North Riverside. Being so far away I am having a great deal of difficulty finding anything out about my grandparents. I finally got my grandmother's Social Security application but can find absolutely nothing about my grandfather. Can anyone offer advice as to a starting point for my enquiries over the internet?

Entry of Sep 10, 2000 at 13:54 [EST]
From: Erica - spikes_38@hotmail.com

A&A Note: The birthplace of Joesph Pisacka.

Entry of Sep 10, 2000 at 13:57 [EST]
From: Erica - spikes_38@hotmail.com

A&A Note: Does anyone know where Joesph and Anna Pisacka married? I can't find any information on my great-great grandparents and I would like to know. Thank you.

Entry of Sep 10, 2000 at 18:46 [EST]
From: Jackie - jnovotny@pcpartner.net

A&A Note: I am needing to communicate with someone in the Czech Republic to help me in my finding my relatives that immigrated from Bohemia.

Entry of Sep 10, 2000 at 18:46 [EST]
From: Jackie - jnovotny@pcpartner.net

A&A Note: I am needing to communicate with someone in the Czech Republic to help me in my finding my relatives that immigrated from Bohemia. There last name is KUTCHANEK

Entry of Sep 11, 2000 at 19:41 [EST]
From: RJVratanina - gmvrjv@worldnet.att.net

A&A Note: I want to find out the names and addresses of the Catholic churches in Gajary, Slovakia. Where can I find this information?

Entry of Sep 11, 2000 at 22:26 [EST]
From: Nancy Desmond - nld@virginia.edu

A&A Note: According to a Denni Hlasatel obituary, my great- grandmother (Petronila KRIZ) had a brother who was named Frantiska KRIZE. I understood that Frantiska was the name Frances given to females. Can someone clear up my confusion about names? And would it be the name Frances or Frank?

Entry of Sep 12, 2000 at 18:17 [EST]
From: loretta hoffman - lhoffman@intercom.net

A&A Note: Trying to obtain information on my grandfather Stephen Tresnak. From what I can determine from my mother who is now 83, he and his brothers and one sister fled Russia then Czech to come to the US, their home was burnt and also their possession during some type of upheavel. Any information I would appreciate.

Entry of Sep 18, 2000 at 15:46 [EST]
From: Genie - TheGenieQQ@aol.com

A&A Note: This is what I know about her: Name: Kathryn (Kathy) Smith West (Smith is her maiden name) Age: 48 Grew up in Safford Az Graduated from Safford High School in 1970 Went to Brigham Young University where she met and married Scott(?) West I remember she had 2 or 3 older sisters... Patti was one of them (Colleen may have been one, but not sure about that) The address I got from Safford Alumni is: 2462 N. Palo Santo Drive Tucson, AZ 85746 but they are no longer at that address Any suggestions? Thank you, Genie

Entry of Sep 25, 2000 at 23:53 [EST]
From: jerry hranka - waltjkh@aol.com

A&A Note: Does anyone know where I can find to buy some Czech Christmas cards. Can you send name and address of store. thanks. jerry k hranka

Entry of Sep 27, 2000 at 21:21 [EST]
From: Judith Mason - dujie42@sprintmail.com

A&A Note: Can anyone tell me if there are Czech Census Records c. 1850-1870 available anywhere? If so, where can they be viewed? Thanks for any information. Judie Mason

Entry of Sep 27, 2000 at 23:26 [EST]
From: Julie Uldrych - cjdoyon@aol.com

A&A Note: Looking for any information on my last name, Uldrych. Any information would be a great help. cj

Entry of Sep 28, 2000 at 19:35 [EST]
From: Brenda Duckers - bduckers@kc.rr.com

A&A Note: I enjoy this sight. I have sent membership. My question is about your logo, the coat of arms with the Eagle with out stretched arms. What country does this eagle represent? I have a photo with this same coat of arms. Thank you Brenda

Entry of Oct 4, 2000 at 12:21 [EST]
From: Barbara Sindelar - Basindelar@aol.com

A&A Note: Is your organization connected to the Czech Genealogical Society International in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN? I subscribed to their Nasa Rodina periodical for two years. Since I am originally from the Chicago area and now living in Arizona, it just seems to be a closer connection to an Illinois chapter. The main help I received was from a licensed genealogist who placed an ad in their publication, but his fees for research (approx. $500 per day) were too high for me. He located the correct village for me with the aid of a page from my mother's passport to the U.S. in 1920. Although it was extremely helpful, the cost was high. I read the list of names and places of members seeking information and found one that listed a location in which I had an interest. Hopefully more people will participate and a greater network will be built.

Entry of Oct 5, 2000 at 00:22 [EST]
From: laura - vilbks@theramp.net

A&A Note: How does one get a copy of a baptismal record 1884 from St. Procopius church. I believe my mother was baptized there. Thank you. Laura

Entry of Oct 5, 2000 at 00:28 [EST]
From: Laura - vilbks@theramp.net

A&A Note: If anyone is needing help with ancestors from Tama Co., Iowa, I may be able to help as I have a Tama Co. history which gives quite a lot of info.

Entry of Oct 6, 2000 at 13:23 [EST]
From: Donald Hanzlik Jr. - donhanzlik@prodigy.net

A&A Note: Tracing Hanzlik family in Chicago - oldest known details: Stanley (b 1903 USA) parents Anton and Mary Dusek, both (b unknown Austria-Hungary) Stanley may have left home at 16 to live with uncle, married Agnes Krebner (b 1905 Austria-Hungary), daughter of Alois and and Marie Sticha (b unknown Austria-Hungary). Their son, Donald, was my father. Stanley and Agnes also had a daughter, Delores (Warczak). Habitated area around 16th and Keeler where Alois and Marie lived until near death. Krebners may have owned a grocery/bakery. Unknown if Stanley had any siblings. Agnes had at least two sisters, names not known. Stanley and Agnes later moved to Berwyn. Thank you in advance for any leads on Anton, Mary, Alois and Marie who probably buried at Bohemian National.

Entry of Oct 6, 2000 at 15:51 [EST]
From: Deanna Cowart - deannacowart@hotmail.com

A&A Note: I am an African-American woman with roots in Czechoslovakia. My maternal great-grandmother was a full-blooded Czech. I am at the start of researching my European ancestry and would like to learn to speak Czech so that I may visit the Czech republic in search of family ties. My mother and great-aunt are providing me with lots of pics and information but, the language was lost with my grandmother's generation. My great-aunt still speaks Czech but, she is the last of that generation living and is up in years. Any information you can provide in the way of lessons to learn the language would be greatly appreciated. Deanna Cowart

Entry of Oct 7, 2000 at 23:30 [EST]
From: Paul Velgos - pvelg@hotmail.com

A&A Note: I am researching the name Velgos and have found only a handful of people in the US and Slovakia (Jaslo). Most of my few remaining relatives are based in South Chicago and the East Side. My wife and I are also very interested in learning the Slovak language. The language and Slovak tradition went with my grandmother who passed away over 15 years ago. Any help with the name and recommendations on books, software, classes, or tapes would be appreciated. I would like to pass the gift of slovak tradition on to the next generation. Thanks in advance for your help! Paul

Entry of Oct 8, 2000 at 19:01 [EST]
From: Linda Grant - lagquilt@pacbell.net

A&A Note: My grandmother, Emily (Emma) Moravec Schleis Cepl came over to Chicago from Prague with her then husband, Vaclav Schleis (Schleiss). Vaclav was supposed to have died around 1938. He may have changed his first name to James. I can find no record of him except a parish record of them in Prague around 1900. Does this sound familiar to anyone? I have been searching for him for about 20 years! Linda Robinson Grant

Entry of Oct 9, 2000 at 16:48 [EST]
From: Sonja Pohorenec Strange - sstrange@atcoflex.com

A&A Note: Researching surname POHORENEC, POHORENCE. Have e-mail contact with Martin Pohorenec in Kosice, Slovakia. Would like to know if anyone has any idea of the origin or meaning of the name POHORENEC. There are towns in Slovakia named Pohorela and Pohranice. Does anyone know the meaning of these names? Thanks for any help you can give.

Entry of Oct 11, 2000 at 16:38 [EST]
From: Beverly Adamski - beverly@corecomm.net

A&A Note: Looking for information on my husbands family for the names of HUMMER, DOSTAL, DVORAK, YURICH all from the Chicago area. So far have tried everything and cannot locate Emma DOSTAL Hummer and John HUMMER's births certifcates, lates 1892-95. If you are researching these family names from the Chicago area, please get in touch with me! Thanks.

Entry of Oct 14, 2000 at 17:17 [EST]
From: Dana Michel - dannarm@msn.com

A&A Note: Can someone please tell me a "name brand" for dry cottage cheese? I live in an area that has never heard of dry cottage cheese. They can order some...if I have a vender's name. I can not make several Czech desserts without it. Thank you so very much!

Entry of Oct 15, 2000 at 22:13 [EST]
From: Marilyn Rome - marilyn_rome@ameritech.net

A&A Note: Am looking for any information on my great grandparents: Karoly Rozetka/Rozutka/Rosetka and Rose Radwinski/Radwamskky. Both came from Lipnica, parish Lipnik near Krakow. Had 9 children, Caroline, Marie, Florian, Francis, Cecelia, Hermina, Pauline, Charles, and Rose. My grandmother Caroline Rozetka married Alex Buraski.

Entry of Oct 16, 2000 at 11:41 [EST]
From: Carol Anderson - cdanders2@altavista.com

A&A Note: Hello, I am looking for two towns or villages. (1) BREZOVICE AUSTRIA. (2) STAFKI VOLHYNIA RUSSIA. The time period would be around 1900. I cannot locate these towns or villages on any current map. My grandparents were from these areas. I would appreciate any information on where I could find these towns or villages. Thank you.

Entry of Oct 16, 2000 at 22:23 [EST]
From: Rick Etzler - fastbird@onemain.com

A&A Note: Is there a cross reference list of Bohemian village names from the german ones to the czech ones On the internet? Thanks Rick

Entry of Oct 17, 2000 at 14:28 [EST]
From: Gerald Henry Kruntorad - j_kruntorad@juno.com

A&A Note: Starting research on my wifes family from Germany, surname Biodrowski. Sorta stumbling through the available information and archives!

Entry of Oct 19, 2000 at 17:48 [EST]
From: Sarah Davies - sah_davies@Yahoo.com

A&A Note: Where does the naem Slivko origonate from and does any one have any information on decendants of a Czechoslovakian family with that name. My grandmaothers father's name was Slivko and he moved to England.

Entry of Oct 22, 2000 at 13:38 [EST]
From: Karen Seibert - ash689@aol.com

A&A Note: I am just starting my husband's maternal line and the family came from Velki Soris and Kosice. I do not know the difference between Czech and Slovak research. I thought it was all one country. Also...what ports did these land-locked people depart from to come to America around 1909? Thank you. Karen

Entry of Oct 24, 2000 at 15:22 [EST]
From: Jody Kocisko - BecyHomeMecky@Juno.com

A&A Note: To Whom It May Concern, I'm at the end of my rope! I have tried everything to find my grandfather's naturalization records. His name was Andrew Kocisko immigrated to the United States in 1888 before September 2nd. He settled in the Bohemian Flats of south Minneapolis, MN, Hennepin Co. I have contacted the Historical Society, Fourth District Court and the 4th Regoinal District in Kansas City MO. None of them are showing any records. I have been to the web page of passenger ship lists and can not find his name listed on it. Like I said I'm at the end of my rope and I feel like I don't want to do this anymore. I know more than anyother family does. Can someone Please help me? Jody Kocisko 27 Tamarack Drive Elk River, MN 55330-6570

Entry of Oct 28, 2000 at 09:42 [EST]
From: Doris Muczynski - DorLyn4@aol.com

A&A Note: Have been trying to research my Mother's family, JABUREK. My Grandfather, FRANK JABUREK, came from Horovich, Austria in 1911, and settled in Chicago, IL. I have a copy of his naturalization paper, dated 1920, but can find nothing about the family beyond that. I would like to find his "intent" for naturalization form to find out more about where he left Europe, port of entry into the U.S., and any other information I can. To date it has seemed like a "dead end" search.

Entry of Oct 31, 2000 at 13:24 [EST]
From: Donna Settles - dkazda@juno.com

A&A Note: Looking for Kness-Knes of Chicago came over in about 1886.Marie,Magdalina,Jacob,and Antonette. Josef stayed in Bohemia. Looking forAncestors or relatives of Anton Kazda who died in 1912 from an electocution accident in Chicago. Left Marie Knes Kazda a widow with 3 Children, one Anton My father. No information on where they came from in Bohemia. Can go no further without it.

Entry of Nov 1, 2000 at 12:48 [EST]
From: Regina M. VanBerg - RMSew@AOL.Com & RMSew@Yahoo.com

A&A Note: I'm looking for Catholic & Byzentine Catholic Churches, in Hegwich, Ill., around 1850 to present year. My great-grandfather Vasul Misicko was b: Aug. 2,1853, Hegwich. He married Maria Dubaj, Aug.21,1913, I believe in Hegwich & she also was born there, May 18,1880. I highly suspect Vasul was married twice, cause of the age span of my grandmother's sisters. Any information about the churches & addresses would help.

Entry of Nov 1, 2000 at 14:38 [EST]
From: Barbara Pisanick - bpisanick@dilworthlaw.com

A&A Note: A two-fold question: Does anyone know the origin of the surname "Pisanick" (most likely not the original spelling) and is there an organization similar to yours in the Philadelphia, PA area?

Entry of Nov 3, 2000 at 14:28 [EST]
From: Richard Walker - barefoot@cwtel.com

A&A Note: A family I am researching left what is now Bratislava, Slovakia during the time it was Pozsony, Hungary, between 1886 and 1911. They were Roman Catholic, but I do not know the ancestral ethnic origin - the surname is Ay. What good contacts can I make now to get research done on this?

Entry of Nov 5, 2000 at 20:10 [EST]
From: Steven A. Becker - cfsab01@eiu.edu

A&A Note: Dear Members: My maternal grandmother (Rose Marie Novotny) was born in Rollenschachen, Austria in 1880 and I have been attempting for several years to establish the exact location of this town/village without any success. I have consulted Austrian and Czech maps and nowhere does the village appear on those maps. I would be most grateful if anyone could provide information of the location of this village/town. Sincerely,

Entry of Nov 7, 2000 at 22:59 [EST]
From: Shannon - sdolan@madison.k12.wi.us

A&A Note: Is there a district in Chicago which is considered to be the Russian district? Which streets would be included? Thank you.

Entry of Nov 9, 2000 at 04:26 [EST]
From: Jozef Matej - J.Matej@alcatel.de

A&A Note: Hello, My name is Jozef Matej and I am 35 years old. My father is traying to find his grandfather who lived in U.S.A. His name was MIKULAS MATEJ. My father lives in Slovakia in town Liptovsky Mikulas. The grandfather of my father originally lived in village TELGART in SLOVAKIA. This are the addresses found in old letters which we received, but we don't know if they are correct. GEORGE J MATEJ Father: Jan Matej Mother:Anna Chmaroš Date of born: 23.10.1911 Citizenship received: 7.11.1930 JOHN MATEJ BRADDOCK PA 30 WOOD ST. ANNA MATEJ 1645 MONONGAHELA AVE. PITTSBURGH 18 PA MARY KUBIK BRADDOCK PA 30 WOOD ST. JOHN KNIŽKA 263 NATIONAL ROAD PHILADELPHIA WVA REJDOVIAN CALDWELL R.F.D.G. OHIO RUSNAK CALIFORNIA 91117-7489 77 NORTH, ST EVENUE P.O.BOX 70489 PASADENA Would you be so kind and help us to find the grandfather of my father or give us any other contact E-mails. Please confirm receiving of this E-mail. Kind regards Jozef Matej

Entry of Nov 10, 2000 at 17:16 [EST]
From: Christine Cammaert - mmecammaert@yahoo.com

A&A Note: Hello, I am a teacher of grade 2/3 in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada. Each student in my class is going to be investigating his/her own cultural heritage. Since I recently discovered that my roots are in Czechoslovakia, I would like to create a sample project for my students, providing them with information about this country. I would welcome any information that you would be willing to share with me. Included, will be topics such as: traditional clothing, foods, traditions (i.e. Christmas, etc.), etc. Thank you for any help you are able to provide. Sincerely, Christine

Entry of Nov 12, 2000 at 02:10 [EST]
From: Jim - jimbarb@ix.netcom.com

A&A Note: My grandfather was a patient at the "Chicago State Hospital for Insane, Duning, IL" from 1917 till his death in 1920. Does anyone know what this hospital'se current name is, what hospital it may have merged with, or where the patient records can be obtained?

Entry of Nov 13, 2000 at 03:23 [EST]
From: Dr.V.Sudhakar Rajesh. - drvsudhayahoo.com

A&A Note: Dear sirs, I am inneed of the Address of Mr.Bill gates , "The Software billionaire" Complete mailng address and personal "Fax number" . I've tried in many websites. but therer is poor reply, Hope you will provide "lucid details . Anticipating your co-operation, Hope for the best, With warm regards, Dr.V.Sudhakar Rajesh My e.mail address is ; drvsudha@yahoo.com

Entry of Nov 16, 2000 at 00:50 [EST]
From: Mary E. Vos nee Dushek (Dusek) - mvosmutsie@aol.com

A&A Note: I am seeking family history on my father's side. I know his father's name was Joseph and his mother was Marie Hrbek. She is buried at St. Adalbert's and Joseph is at Bohmeian National. This was a second marriage for Joseph. Have lost contact with my cousins, Robert J Theil, my father's nephew and Laverne Theil Dolezal, his niece and would like to reach them. Their mother was Emily J. Dushek (Dusek) Theil married to Emil Theil. She is also buried at St. Adalbert's. Thank you.

Entry of Nov 17, 2000 at 01:12 [EST]
From: Jim - jimbarb@ix.netcom.com

A&A Note: If you have the Index to a 1929 edition of "Honor Roll of Veterans Buried in Illinois", could/would you please look up Edward Loudl and tell me all listed info about him? He was from Chicago and died during WWI. More info is needed about his military service in order to obtain his military records. Thank you,

Entry of Nov 20, 2000 at 02:08 [EST]
From: Joshua Smrt - sgtsmrt@aol.com

A&A Note: Ever since I was a kid I have had the fact that my name is missing something. But now that I am older I have come to embrace my name and the heritage of my ancesters. If any one could help me find more about my name's history or meaning I would be thankfull. Joshua Smrt

Entry of Nov 21, 2000 at 00:16 [EST]
From: Paulette Cook - paulette@tanet.net

A&A Note: I would like to know the Czech word for Grandma. My grandparent were Czeck, and just just had my first grandchild. I think it would be great to use the Czech form of Grandma. Please let me know. Me Email is paulette@tanet.net

Entry of Nov 21, 2000 at 10:48 [EST]
From: John Krumm - jjkrumm@uswest.net

A&A Note: My grandpa. Jerry Bursik, served in the 355th Butchery Company during WWI. He enlisted in 1918 at Camp Grant (near Rockford) and was discharged in 1919. Does anyone have any relatives that served in the 355th?

Entry of Nov 25, 2000 at 15:36 [EST]
From: michael turan - scotttran@aol.com

A&A Note: how do i get a newsletter

Entry of Nov 25, 2000 at 17:18 [EST]
From: joan gass - its@frontiernet.net

A&A Note: How can I find my grandmothers mother and father. there names are Paulene Bacinski and Marting Warholy/Varhola (guess it could be spelled different ways) they would have been born about 1870 or so. My grandmothers name is Mary she was born 1897, she had sisters, Pauline, Susan and a brother steven as far as we know of. She was born near Budapest Hungary, in a town called liplan. Martin her father was a tailor. joan

Entry of Nov 26, 2000 at 18:38 [EST]
From: Nancy Desmond - nld@virginia.edu

A&A Note: I am interested in learning more about the Bohemian Roman-Catholic First Central Union in general and specifically the Society of St. Josefa (#28) in Chicago. My great grandfather, Vaclav Fau, was a member; I have the original membership certificate that would provide $1000 to his widow. This certificate is dated December 1907. Any information or suggestions of resources to learn more would be appreciated!

Entry of Nov 27, 2000 at 15:27 [EST]
From: Christine - xine77@cox.rr.com

A&A Note: My Grandmother's maiden name was "Dojcak" and I am having a hard time determining if it is a Slovakian, CZech Republic or Hungarian surname. Can you help me out? Also, if you have any information or other spellings of the name, I would be very appreciative. Thanks. Christine

Entry of Nov 30, 2000 at 13:40 [EST]
From: Tim Kavulla - tgk@pdq.net

A&A Note: Looking for information on several families: Kavulla (plus various spellings) Dzamba Guzy Maczko Yasusko They all came from the Bardejov and Nizna Polianka. Thnks Tim Kavulla

Entry of Dec 2, 2000 at 22:56 [EST]
From: Theodore G Jensen - tedsclan@aol.com

A&A Note: Just found this site hope it will be help full in my Czech Republic research. How can I find old maps of citys whos names have changed. Time period 1840's Churdim area.

Entry of Dec 3, 2000 at 12:58 [EST]
From: Pat Harrington - pharrington1@ameritech.net

A&A Note: Looking for Rissky and Taraba relatives of my wife, Bonnie. William and Ella (Papacek)Taraba, Edward and Katherine (Kotec) Rissky. No one seems to know the name Rissky. They lived in the Pilsen area up to the late 1950s. Thanks, Pat

Entry of Dec 4, 2000 at 01:50 [EST]
From: Mary Spero - MarySpero@prodigy.net

A&A Note: Aloha! My name is Mary Spero and I'm a newbie, where genealogy is concerned. My great-grandfather, who's name was Edward ? Uhler was born in Prague (I believe), where his parents owned a toy factory (name unknown) and immigrated to the US, when he was a young man (probably somewhere, around 1860). He finally landing in Illinois, where he married my g-grandmother, Mary Ann Walsh (probably some time around 1885-88). She was his second wife. She was very young, when she married him and they had 6 children together. He also had several (more or less grown) children, when he married my g-grandmother. My grandmother raised the youngest one or two. Edward died when his youngest child was about 2 years old. I don't know if my g-grandfather died first or his young son, but their deaths occurred close together and somewhere around the turn of the century. He is buried in Bohemian National Cemetery with (I believe) his youngest child, Joseph ? Uhler. He most probably is also buried with his first wife (whose name I don't know), but not with my g-grandmother, who is buried in All Saints Cemetery (I believe in Des Plaines, Illinois). Now, I need to know how to find out more about Edward ? Uhler, Mary Ann Uhler, and their whole family. Mostly, I need to know how to find the information - long distance. I live in Hawai'i and will probably never be able to travel to Illinois to do any research. Can anyone help by telling me the steps I must take to find the information I seek? I appreciate all the help you can give me. Mahalo nui loa (Thanks, heaps!) Me ke aloha, Mary

Entry of Dec 4, 2000 at 06:12 [EST]
From: Mary Spero - MarySpero@prodigy.net

A&A Note: Aloha! My grandmother used to refer to her church in the late 1800'ds and early 1900'ds as "The Bohemian Church". I believe it was a Catholic Church, but I'm not sure. My grandmother lived on DeKoven Street in Chicago. Does anyone know the REAL name of the church and where it was located? I believe all the children were baptized there. Mahalo nui loa (Thanks heaps!) Me ke aloha, Mary

Entry of Dec 5, 2000 at 20:52 [EST]
From: Mark Wenzel - mwenzel@internet.gr

A&A Note: Hello. I am an American with surname, Wenzel, of German origin. I suspect Wenzel originates from the Check, Vaclav. Please enlighten me on the origin/geneology of the surname, Wenzel.

Entry of Dec 7, 2000 at 13:02 [EST]
From: ray clark - clarkray1999@yahoo.com

A&A Note: I am looking for a place in Chicago to buy dried mushrooms from Czeckslovakia for Christmas Eve traditional soup. Do you know where I might find them? Ray Clark

Entry of Dec 7, 2000 at 13:36 [EST]
From: Jan - gografix@atlantic.net

A&A Note: Where can you get obituaries for Czech's that came to USA around 1800's -1930

Entry of Dec 7, 2000 at 23:41 [EST]
From: Barbara - fkananen@telusplanet.net

A&A Note: Looking for roots of grandmother - Julia Mandl, born 1867 in Klabawa, Bohemia. Immigratated to Chicago about 1881. Siblings: Morris, Joseph,Annie Schnerdrchier, Rose Koretz. Does Klabawa still exist?

Entry of Dec 9, 2000 at 10:30 [EST]
From: John Babyar - jandjbabyar@juno.com

A&A Note: I have recently begun my search and found documents that show my Grandfather Paul BABYAR was actually Pavel BABIAR when he came to the U.S. Dec 20, 1906 on the Fredrich der Grosse. 1. I have heard he came with a brother, maybe Sam. 2. Does anyone knowhow to access ALL the Fredrich der Gross passenger lists? Thanks JOHN BABYAR

Entry of Dec 9, 2000 at 10:31 [EST]
From: John Babyar - jandjbabyar@juno.com

A&A Note: I have recently begun my search and found documents that show my Grandfather Paul BABYAR was actually Pavel BABIAR when he came to the U.S. Dec 20, 1906 on the Fredrich der Grosse. 1. I have heard he came with a brother, maybe Sam. 2. Does anyone knowhow to access ALL the Fredrich der Gross passenger lists? Thanks JOHN BABYAR

Entry of Dec 15, 2000 at 04:32 [EST]
From: Nicole Rhoades - djwickedtempest@msn.com

A&A Note: I just started searching for the Katchmar and Novotny line from Mt.Olive Illinois and Litchfield Illinois. Also my grandfather has told me about a favorite recipe of his called haloopkey and i am quite sure that is not the correct spelling but if anyone has this recipe please e-mail it to me. Thank You djwickedtempest@msn.com

Entry of Dec 15, 2000 at 16:27 [EST]
From: judita,Taussig.Bachar - Doronb86@zahav.net.il

A&A Note: looking for Abraham Gluck & Rosa Gluck,from munkach, loking fore richard Taussig from Prag Ida Taussig,mary Taussig,Prag Belo Gluck,Miki Gluck.from munkach

Entry of Dec 17, 2000 at 23:53 [EST]
From: jimmy jimenez - jjimenez_oo@yahoo.com

A&A Note: My deceased brother Married 61 or 62 in chicago,ill. to girl named Sharon, my brother's name ,Gilbert jimenez (DOB June 11 42). Can you locate the record for me?

Entry of Dec 20, 2000 at 15:38 [EST]
From: Keith - ekvitki@aol.com

A&A Note: I would like information on different companies in the Northern NJ area that work with Slovakia or slovak speaking individuals... Also, how would someone from Slovakia obtain a visa to work at one of these companies... Please respond directly to email address above. Thank you in advance for any information you may have.

Entry of Dec 20, 2000 at 15:52 [EST]
From: Judith Mason - dujie42@sprintmail.com

A&A Note: Does anyone know if Cook County Jail inmate records from c.1920 are available? Thanks for any information.

Entry of Dec 20, 2000 at 21:08 [EST]
From: Carl W. Suk - csuk@kih.net

A&A Note: Requesting information about my grandparents, Walter J. SUK and Mary J. KOVARIK who settled in New Jersey. Family lore says that Walter had siblings that came about the same time (c. 1904-1914) aboard "Hamburg" arriving in NYC. Siblings supposedly went west. Does anyone have any records of SUK or Kovarik in the Chicago Area?

Entry of Dec 21, 2000 at 20:43 [EST]
From: kenneth l kufner - Kufmeister@cs.com

A&A Note: hallo; i have tried both the austrian and czech republic trying to get some info; to whit, my brother and i are going to europe next spring and would like to visit the birthplace of our paternal grandparents. they were ethnic germans who came from a town called winterberg in the bohmer wald in what was then austria. we believe the new name is vimperk.in the czech republic. our questions are; if this locality is correct, are there any germans left in the area, and do we even have the right town ? any help is appreciated. thanks

Entry of Dec 23, 2000 at 08:15 [EST]
From: Donald Lee Buresh - Donald-Buresh@mediaone.net

A&A Note: Hello. A friend of mine told me about this web site, and I am czeching it out. Donald Buresh

Entry of Dec 23, 2000 at 21:09 [EST]
From: David Walsh - dwalsh3434@email.com

A&A Note: I recently have begun looking for information on my great grandmother - Mary Korinek. The only information I have is a marriage to John Hohenadel in 1878 in Cook County. My grandmother Lillian was born in 1883. If anyone has a lead, please let me know. Thanks, Dave

Entry of Dec 30, 2000 at 11:20 [EST]
From: Becci Powers - Becci2000@aol.com

A&A Note: I am looking for information about the town of origin of my ancestors. My great-grandfather came to America in 1899 from Stavinic, Slovakia. Does this town still exist? Where is/was it located? I have not been able to find anything about it.

Entry of Dec 30, 2000 at 12:38 [EST]
From: Robert Nohavec - nohavec@xmission.com

A&A Note: I have an ancestor who was born in Trebejtin in Czechoslovakia. Can anyone tell me where this village is (or was) located?

Entry of Dec 31, 2000 at 16:44 [EST]
From: CAMILLE JEZYCKI - GAELICJIG@AOL.COM

A&A Note: I AM LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ABOUT THE NAME KAROL (PUDLO)JEZYCKI B FEBUARY 11 1895 SZCZEPANCOWA, KROSNO, LWOW POLAND D APRIL 4 1960 SAN FRANSICO CALIFORNIA WANDA KRZYZANOWSKI (KAROL WIFE) B. SEPTEMBE 8 1908 BOBRKA-LWOW POLAND D.SEPT.17 1991 NAPA CALIFORNIA HENDRYK (PUDLO)JEZYCKI B. OCT.1900 POLAND D. 1963 CHICAGO ILLINOS MARRIED TO ELIZABET HAD AT LEAST ONE DAUGHTER LILLIAN ANY INFORMATION IS WELCOM ALSO LOOKING FOR THE FOLLOWING NAMES AS WELL ZABLOWSKA(I), CZELNA, KOFEL, PUDLO,KRAMMER(FROM AUSTRIA WHOM CHANGES HIS NAME FROM JEZYCKI)

Entry of Dec 31, 2000 at 17:45 [EST]
From: Peter Styx - styxfamily@uswest.net

A&A Note: Can anyone share some light on the C.S.P.S organization? My Great-Great-Great Grandfather was a member in Chicago and I am trying to find out what kind of an oganization is was and if they have any records that I could research. Thanks.

Entry of Jan 1, 2001 at 15:59 [EST]
From: rene Dee-desensky - rene.dee@Talk21.com

A&A Note: Hi, I live in Brighton, England and am a decendant of the Desensky family from Nakle, Bohemia. It was my Grandfather who came to London in 1900 and worked in all the top hotels, eventually setting up London's only Czech Hotel in Tavistock Square in 1928. He had two Uncles called Frank and Vincenc. Very little is known about either but I have found a Frank Desensky recorded as having lived at 60402 Berwyn, Cook, IL who died there in May 1984. I have his SSN number and have contacted the US SSA in Baltimore for more detailed records but this was in October last year. Does it normally take this long to get information back? He was born on 5 December 1913 so could be a direct decendant of the original Frank who ran the Hotel Royal in Prague next to Masyryk Station. My family were all in the hotel business. Vincence ran the Hotel Monopol next to the Hotel Royal in Prague and my Grandfather, when he set up his hotel in London, also called this the Hotel Monopol. Are any of your members willing or able to help me or do they have any knowledge of this person. If it helps, I believe that he lived with or close by a Mildred Soucek who bears the same address. This adds weight to the fact that he is a relative of mine because the Desensky family were very close to the Soucek's in Pardubitzer not far from Hermanuv Mestec and Nakle. Adolf Soucek Snr. ran the Hotel Palace in Pardubitzer and Adolf Soucek Jnr. travelled to London with my Grandfather. He returned to Czecho but my Grandfather stayed and married and had 4 sons, one of them my father. After the second World War it is known that Adolf Soucek Jnr. and his daughter Milena, emigrated to Canada. Could Mildred be Milena and they eventually came down to Cook County, IL? It seems very probable. I am sorry that this so long but it does give you the background at least. A very happy New Year to you all. Rene Dee-desensky