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I know this is not related to the forum, but I need help. I am looking for a friend the use to live in Moline, Ill. Does anyone know how I can look at old school records, news papers, ect.? I would really like to find my old friend. If you have any ideas on how I can start my seach please email me at cmeko@lorainccc.edu

Thank you C Meko

Aboubakr Houha asks on 11/29 "Any relation with HOUHA leaving in states and ex Checkoslovakia."
Aboubakr, at least 26 people named Houha are living in the United States today. Several earlier immigrants named Houla died in Chicago in the early 1900's. It will be difficult to determine any relationship to those in Algeria named Houla.
Paul Nemecek

Carole Nebert Delozier asks on 11/29 "Any help with a general area to start looking for her homeland would be appreciated."
Carole, I would suggest finding a Czech obituary for your grandmother. The only surname listed in the index of obituaries published in the Denni Hlasatel Czech newspaper is a Magdalena Neberth (obit. 2/14/21). Same family?
As the spellings you provide are not shown at all in the index above, it would possibly suggest these were Slovak names. Good researching.
Paul Nemecek

Is is possible to determine an area of origin for a surname? My gr-grandmother Kathrina "Katie" Rebolt (or Reboldt) lived in Chicago from 1880 until her death as Katie Nabert (or Nebert/Niebert) in 1914. She is shown on records as both "Bohemian" and "Austrian". I am not sure if she was Czech or Slovac. As far as I know she was Catholic. Any help with a general area to start looking for her homeland would be appreciated.

A lot of HOUHA exist in Algeria.
They leave in two deifferent areas "Oranie" in the west and "Aures" in the east of the country.
Any relation with HOUHA leaving in states and ex Checkoslovakia.
Aboubakr HOUHA
47 years
Bainem Algiers Algeria

A lot of HOUHA exist in Algeria.
They leave in two deifferent areas "Oranie" in the west and "Aures" in the east of the country.
Any relation with HOUHA leaving in states and Checkia

Being new to geneology, I am becoming overwhelmed. I was very successful regarding my maternal lineage, unfortunately, my paternal ancesters seem non-existent. I can't find anything on my grandfather, Telemekos Anagnoston (Greek) or my grandmother, Mary Baronovich. Could they be aliens

Mike Pierce asks on Nov. 20 "Can anyone in the CSAGSI community tell me the significance of the two-twisted tale upright lion in the crest (which in the upper left corner of the CSAGSI logo)."
Mike according to legend, the two-tailed lion has been the emblem of the Czech state since the mid-twelfth century. The King back then apparently liked this symbol to represent his state. I believe the one-tailed lion was already in common use.
I did read once a legend saying that the King's lion got his tail split by the sword of the opponent in a battle. Yes ,the King won the battle. Makes a nice story.
Paul Nemecek

Jacqueline Jones asks on 11/24 "  Would like information on the CONGREGATION OF BOHEMIAN FREETHINKERS in Chicago, IL in the early 1900's."
A recent article in Koreny, the journal of CSAGSI, included a comprehensive article on the "Freethinkers" in the Fall 2001 issue. I would highly recommend this to you. If you are not a member that issue can be purchased from the society. I would enjoy seeing the marriage certificate if it could be sent via e-mail. Best wishes Jacqueline.
Paul Nemecek

Would like information on the CONGREGATION OF BOHEMIAN FREETHINKERS in Chicago, IL in the early 1900's. Minister listed as Frank B. Zrnbek (sp?)on a marriage certificate dated 14 January 1901.

Bonnie selig asks on 11/18:" Does anyone know how I can obtain information regarding his lodge? From his obit., I have determined he was a member of The Caslav Lodge 130 of the C.S. P. S. Is there a way I can contact them"
Bonnie, The CSPS today is called "CSA Fraternal Life". They are located in Oak Brook, Illinois. Application forms are no longer on file at the CSA. The only possible information would be upon his death his name would be listed in their monthy publication along with some basic information, amount of insurance, possibly the cause of death. If you e-mail me the name and date of death I can reply back with the information available.
Paul M. Nemecek, V.Pres. CSAGSI

Can anyone in the CSAGSI community tell me the significance of the two-twisted tale upright lion in the crest (which in the upper left corner of the CSAGSI logo). I have a drawing of an old family crest which includes that image (as well as some others) I have the Slovak heraldry book which is no help and have considered it may have a connection in Bohemia or Moravia. The residence of this family member was in Gemersheim Bavaria of my ancestors Karolina Czgeiner (Austrian) and William Franciscy ('a citizen of Slovakia). Heraldry is hard.

I am trying to get additional homeland information on a relative. Does anyone know how I can obtain information regarding his lodge? From his obit., I have determined he was a member of The Caslav Lodge 130 of the C.S. P. S. Is there a way I can contact them to see if they have his original application information on file and perhaps determine more about him?

Lori Thompson asks on 10/28 "Where do I turn for information on my Triska & Koutecky familes from Chicago". Lori, a visit to a Czech resource library would be a good start. They would have a copy of the volume "Denni Hlasatel Obituary Index" published by CSAGSI.
In this volume you could locate the date the obituary appeared in this Czech newspaper for your ancestors. Then you could obtain the microfilm from Springfield, IL to view on a microfilm reader.

My daugther is writing a report on her Great Grandparents who came over from Mutne' Slovakia in 1908. Does any one know where the village of Mutne' is? I am having trouble locating it.

Any help would be greatly appreciated. The family name is Kzendzulak.

Thank you,

Brenda

The Triska and Koutecky familys trace back in Chicago a long way, but I know they were originally from Bohemia. They are all buried in Bohemian National Cemetery but I am having a hard time finding out any information on any of them. There are only a couple birth, baptism, marriage and death records avaliable on all my relatives. Where do I turn for information on this huge family tree?

Here is a nice website for anyone looking for brief histories, maps, landmarks and photographs of over 200 towns and villages in SOUTHERN CZECHOSLOVAKIA. The hundreds of beautiful photographs alone are worth the visit. There is an ENGLISH LANGUAGE version. The URL is: http://www.jiznicechy.org

Beverly Swanson asks on 8/7/02 where is the town "Hojesinkraj Caslov" in the Czech Republic. The spelling is the problem. The town is just Hojesin slightly north of Chotebor, which is southeast of Prague. The town is in the kraj Caslav (like a county).

Linda Skalecky Moore asks on 9/29/02 about the meaning of "Turn Hall". This undoubedly refers to a Turner Hall, generally a German establishment similar to the Slovanka Lipa Hall run by early Bohemian groups. They would often share a hall to hold events such as plays and gymnastic participation. There was a Turner Hall on Clark STREET in Chicago in the early Czech settlement in the Praha neighborhood.

Loonie Smith asks on 10/2/02 on "where is the village Tync nad Labeu" in the Czech Republic. The town is Tynec nad Labem 12 km directly east of Kolin on the Labe River.
this is slightly northeast of Prague.

Jill Spearman asks on 10/10/02 about "possible payment methods" to use in Slovakia.
I have sent U.S. travelers checks to the Czech Republic for books I purchased over the internet. Good luck to you.

I have several obituaries of relatives from Bohemian Society publications which are written in Czech. I am looking for someone to translate them into English.
Thanks

I have been working with the State Archives in Bytca, Slovakia for two years. In the past, when I needed to pay them I ordered an international postal money order from the US Postal Service and the money was deposited into the appropriate account. The US Postal Service discontinued this service for Slovakia (and some other countries) two weeks ago. Has anyone used other payment methods successfully? Thanks!

I am trying to locate information on my grandparents:
Friedrich Fuchs and
Klara Jokl
They were married in Vienna in 1900. My grandfather lived in Pressburg (now Bratislava). As far as I know, all their siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews were killed by the Nazis. My father, Adolf Fuchs, was very reluctant to talk about WW2...he lost 77 relatives. We came to the U.S. in 1950. I would like to know the names of the relatives I never knew. Thank you for any help or direction you might be able to give me. Please e-mail me.

Can anyone suggest a good map or resource for locating a village in Bohemia? My wife's family came from a village we think is spelled called "Tync nad Labeu" (diacritical mark above the 'c' in Tync, believed to be a caron). We can't find any data in the current on-line maps of the area.

The spelling may be incorrect. I saw it on an old map that belonged to a family member. I recall that it's in NE Bohemia. her family name is Petrick but some family members used Petrich.

Thanks!

Can someone tell me what is the Bohemian Turn Hall is. In my gg-aunt's obit it states that her funeral will be at the Bohemian Turn Hall,Clark Av. Her name was Theresa Cermak wife of Matez Cermak and that she lived at 5311 Clark Av. Any help would be appreciated.

I am looking for information on the family of Otto and Viola Julia (Samoniel)Abraham. In their wedding invitation it stated that they would be at home at 6456 Ingleside Avenue Chicago Ill. after July 4th. They married June 23,1915. Any help would be appreciated.

I am looking for information regarding the possible Jewish heritage of my grandfather, Adam Adamovicz, whose place of birth is most likely Bratislava. Thank-you!

I just recently returned from Czech Republic after assisting in genealogical research. I have found the Okresny a Statni Archiv (County and State Archive) found normally in the county seat of each county to be of great help.Research assistants are very helpful and they are often furtther assisted by english speaking college students doing inturn work for their degree in history.There is no charge for their help and copy service is provided free. However, I do recommend giving a small tip to the inturns to help offset their living expenseswhile doing inturn assignments.The 1910 Census record for Bohemia is an exceptional source of information that can provide more information about former residences and places of birth of citizens rcorded in the census. The census is so detailed it covers down to the last chicken the family owned. Consequently, it gives an exceptional view of how the each family lived.

I would like to know if there is a set procedure on obtaining information at Resurrection Cemetery in Summit, IL.
We have a descendent buried there who was a victim of the Eastlund disaster. We have been trying to obtain info on her and they are very uncooperative. We went to the cemetery and were told to look at the monument.

I have a cover from a passport listing the ship my great-greatgrandparents came over on. It is the F. Missler, Bremen. My great-greatgrandparents names were Frank & Theresia Jokisch. I wonder where the port of entry was in the United States.

I HAVE BEEN RESEARCHING MY GREAT-GRANDFATHER AND GREAT-GRANDMOTHER. THEIR NAMES WERE FRANK AND ANNA CERVENY AND THEY LIVED IN CICERO, ILLINOIS. THEY BOTH DIED IN THE 1930'S IN ILLINOIS. I HAVE A COPY OF HIS DEATH CERTIFICATE AND A COPY OF BOTH OF THEIR OBITUARIES. THE OBITUARIES ARE NOT IN ENGLISH AND HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO COMPLETELY TRANSLATE THEM. I HAVE NOT FOUND ANYONE IN THE WYOMING AREA THAT CAN TRANSLATE THEM. I KNOW FRANK WAS A TAILOR AND OWNED HIS OWN BUSINESS IN CICERO, BUT WAS RETIRED AT TIME OF DEATH. I CAN BE CONTACTED AT ROSEANNBURKE@HOTMAIL.COM.

i am french and search the information of frank MACICH and spouse zwenda MACICH AND IS DAUGTHER ZWENDA MACICH the last persons arrived in usa in 1913 for going in chicago.they came to KLADNO IN CZECH REPUBLIC
i search the parents of MACICH Frank who live in usa i have found a MACICH Frances who live in BERWYN in Illinois but i don t know the address and phone number perhaps you will help me
I hope an answord and i thank you excuse me if my english is bad because i am french

Salutations LELEU Michel

Is there a kind soul out there who would be willing to translate for me on a Tape cassette( makes it easier for you) the HISTORY OF THE HRADU HRICOV CASTLE? It is typewritten so to read it is easier than if it was hand written.
It is 27 pages written in SLOVAK. You could read it back in English as you read it in Slovak. I will supply the tape and postage. Please help me. The name connected to the Castle is Hricovec and it is one of my ancestors..
Thank you Bonnie Bondora Syler Contact me at my e-mail please. BSIsis@aol.com Thank you very much

A member asked, "I am hoping to find a notice in the Bohemian language newspaper "Denni Hlasatel" published in Chicago in 1907 (kept at the Chicago Public Library) for the bride, Anna KARLOVSKA. If anyone has used the newspaper, is it indexed?" -- CSAGSI has indexed over 80,000 obituary entries. Have a look at the CSAGSI store for this publication. A far as notices of marriage, I don't believe they are indexed (if they are even published at all). By the way, there are two obituary listings for Anna Karlovska (though she would have a different name after marriage ): Anna Karlovska, 29 Oct 1918 and Anna Karlovska, 31 May 1904.

Found out my grandparents Stephanie and Emanuel Hermanek arrived from Kamburg Bohemia in 1910. Her maiden name was Vanek. They lived in Chicago Il. If anyone has more information I would appreciate it. I think one brother Frank came at a different time. She had sisters and brothers who stayed in Bohemia.

I am hoping to find a notice in the Bohemian language newspaper "Denni Hlasgtel" published in Chicago in 1907 (kept at the Chicago Public Library) for the bride, Anna KARLOVSKA. If anyone has used the newspaper, is it indexed?
Can anyone recommend a researcher to look for a notice or
article? Finally, (I apologize for too many questions) which
Catholic Church might have the marriage records? Thank you.

My mother's grandparents came from Bohemia..at least I was told that. My grandmother's birth certificate lists the following - Father: Anton Stepanek, birthplace: Chotibor u Caslovi; Mother: Mary Kubat, birthplace: Hojesinkraj Caslov. They came to the US in the late 1800's - sometime prior to 1888. And had at least 5 children.

Can anyone help me find where those birthplaces are located?
Does anyone have information on either of those names?
Are there any other Stepanek descendants who are tracing family?

Question for the Webmaster. As a newcomer to the Society I have read most of the A&A archives with some intrest. I note that many people over the years have asked many of the same questions I would like to ask such as "Where can I find lists of names of people buried in the Bohemian National Cemetary?" or "Where can you purchase copies of the 'Czech Immigration List?'". If these questions are answered is there a source for the answers? Or do I need to contact each individual questioner to see if their question was answered? Also, I sent a check for membership and a donation to the Library in late July. How long should I anticipate waiting for a reply from the Society?

Last year, I went to the CSAGSI library in Berwyn/Cicero and found out quite a bit of information. What was very helpful, were the books from the Bohemian National Cemetery, having the age and addresses, I was able to match up quite a few of my relatives. I made copies of the pages with the last names of the relatives. Since then, I have had other leads with different last names. My question is, Is there somewhere else to look at those books besides at the library. I don't live close so it is quite a drive for me. Any information would be helpful. Thank you.

Looking for info of Roztocil's and Straka's in Illinois. My grandfather, Frank Roztocil, was born in Braidwood IL on May 29, 1881. He died in Oklahoma on Feb 1, 1952. His father, Joseph Roztocil, born in Czech, date and place unknown. Joseph's wife, Johanna Sabateva, also born in Czech, date and place unknown. When did they arrive in USA, and where in Czech did they come from? Also have Straka's in my family. My grandmother, Frank Roztocil's wife, Helen Straka, born in Nebraska on May 20, 1881, died in Oklahoma, Nov 23, 1937. Her father, Joseph Straka, born in IL, date unknown. Appreciate any info regarding these families.

Searching for information regarding my step father. All the information we have is as followed:
Name: Jan Antonow
D.O.B. April 9, 1903
Place: Trudi Kreis Wilna

Through research his last name may have been Antinas/Antinaitis/Antonowich

City or town could be Trudy in Wilno Province on a folwark or manorial farm or estate. We believe he was in the military in the 1940's were he met and married Gretchen Reeh. They were married on Dec. 24, 1949 in Rendsburg Germany.

Looking for any information on where this town is.

Can anyone tell me if the place of burial shown as "New Bohemian" on a Cook county death certificate from 1901 is the same as the Bohemian National Cemetery?

I see I'm not alone on trying to track down an unfamiliar town in Bohemia. The town listed on a ship manifest for my Great grandfather is Madaff, Bohemia. I have gone to Map Quest and plugged in that name, and it come up Mitov. Does anyone know if this is the current name of the town? Thanks!

Hello, My name is A. Myles Stastny and I am in need of your help in finding information about my great-grandparents. My great-grandfather was Vaclav Stastny (born 1848 and died 1929)and my great-grandmother was Katerina ___?___ (born in 1847 and died 1909) and both are burried in the Bohemian National Cemetary in Chicago. I know that Katerina died early and my great-grandfather remarried. They had my grandfather (Adolph Otto Stastny, but I don't know who the rest of their children were. Somewhere, Mary E. Horvorka belongs in our family along with someone's two Stastny brothers. One was John, and I believe he became a doctor in or around Chicago and the other brother became a lawyer. A note left from my mother states that these were uncles of my father (Adolph Joseph Stastny).

As I stated, my great-grandparents had my grandfather, Adolph Otto Stastny (born in Chicago on Nov. 6, 1876 and died January 6, 1956. He was married to my grandmother Emma Kauba (born December 14, 1880 and died November 7, 1966). They are also burried in the Bohemian National Cemetary in Chicago. They were the parents of Adolph Joseph Stastny (born April 14, 1902 and died March 31, 1983), who married the former Edna Rudinger (born June 24, 1904 and died February 19, 198. These were my parents.

However, in a newspaper article that noted my grandparents 50th Wedding Anniversary, it stated that Adolph Otto Stastny's father was William J. Stastny. Also, my cousin recently sent me a notice that appeared in an old paper titled "Oznameni umrti" in which it mentions Paula Stastny and had in very large letters "Vaclav Stastny." This article is in a foreign language (probably Bohemian), but I can't read it. Could William J and Vaclav Stastny be the same person?

My great=grandfather, I am told owned a brewery in Chicago and brewed "Stastny Beer." Anyone ever hear of that?

I sure would enjoy obtaining information about my great-grandparents (and beyond), or at least be s

TIERNEY. Does anyone know anything about the Tierney family of Chicago? John and Larissa Tierney married in 1895. They had a daughter Maria. That is all I know. Except on a birth certificate Larissa gave the information indicating she was a sister to a cousin of mine.

Seeking Villages: Oberlipka/Horni Lipka, Rothwasser/Cervena Voda now located in Czech Republic and Szarvashaza/Zhdenievo/Zhdeneve/Sdunyava in today's western Ukraine and SURNAMES: KMENT/KMENTOVA/KMENTOWA and VEITH/VEIT/VEITHOVA/VEITOVA. My ancestors originated in today's eastern Czech Republic then migrated to Szarvashaza/Zhdenievo in today's Zakarpatska, Ukraine around 1880 then migrated to the U.S. in 1905. If anyone is familar with the surnames or villages, please contact me to share information.

If I wrote to the Bohemian National Cemetery would they send me information about my relative that are buried there?

Johann (John) Knickelbein operated a Saloon in 1870 located at 381 Blue Island ave. Chicago. Was this location burned out during the great fire? Where would I find records regarding this business? Also I understand that this general area was the site of much violence, possible union unrest, strikes, etc. Any information on this?

Thanks.

Is the name "Jedlicka" or "Yedlicka" associated with
any particular part of Bohemia? My great grandparents
with that surname moved to the Chicago area from
Bohemia circa 1885/1886, but there are no specifics
on where in "Bohemia" they came from in the census
records or family history.

My maternal grandfather's surname is Kuberka and he was a Slovak born in what is now Uzhgorod, Ukraine. Does a Slovak surname take on various spelling forms depending on the grammatical useage as a Czech name would? If so, is it possible that the name Kuberka could have originally been Kuberek or some other similar spelling variation?

I have inherited a note stating a person was born at Pecka, Bohemia, Czechoslovakia. Can someone please tell me where this place is today?

Help !! Hello, I am trying to validate if my surname is common in Slovakia like 'Smith' is in the US. The reason that I ask...Is that I am interviewing two individuals to continue my research in Slovakia and one individual states that my surname is very common and the other states just the opposite. One individual states that there are several Zawrazkys listed in the Slovakia Telephone Register. How can I obtain a listing of the Zawrazky's in the Slovakia Telephone Register?? I have found an Internet site that lists the white pages but you need the correct spelling and the region that the person lives in, which I do not have.
There are a few spellings Zawrazky, Zavracky, Zauratsky, Zawratsky, Zawraztsky and Zavratsky.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!!!!

Thanks,

Kevin

Mark Bosse asks, "Do they have index of obituries somewhere of Chicago area newspapers?" -- the webmaster replies: Yes. One of most successful projects has been to index the 89,000+ obituaries in the Denni Hlasatel ... visit our CSAGSI store for more information: www.csagsi.org then look for the "What's New" area and click on "CSAGSI Store."

Hi i would like to see the prebiews 10 year 10 school cirtifcate papers.It would be really greatfull if ues could send me the prebiews year 10 school cirtificate for these subjects: english, maths and science.
Thank you!

I am looking for any information I can find on the Duffek, Kenzle, Sladek and Bruno families buried in the Bohemian National Cemetery in Chicago, Illinois. Do they have index of obituries somewhere of Chicago area newspapers?
Thank you

Mark

Busco posible origen checo-alemán-austríaco-hebreo de mi segundo nombre de familia "TAUS".Mi bisabuelo trabjó en el ferrocarril en el País Vasco,España. afinal del s.XIX, coincidiendo con la llegada de inmigrantes centoeuropeos a España.
Gracias.

Does anyone know exactly where Kokave is located? Several of the Census records that I have from 1900-1920 indicates both Slovakia and Czech. I tried to locate Kokava on a map but I striking out. Is there a new name for the location? Thanks for your help. Delores

On April 7, Dale Chlumpsky asked about finding his ancestors residence. I found my Grandparents' places of birth on their wedding records. I found the Bohemian church closest to their home in Chicago & checked the LDS records for what info. they might have on them. I found marriage records for them, with their parents' names, their birth places, & baptismal records of their children.

Hi. I am looking for info about my grandfather and grandmother, Lorenzo and Rosalie Sarsoun. They came to America in 1909, and lived on the west side of Chicago, around Blessed Sacrament parish at 22nd and Central Park. They had 4 kids, Charles, Helen, and my dad, George. Any info would be appreciated.

Seeking information on any individuals who prospected for gold in what is now the region of Alberta , Canada - 1860-1900. Also, any who travelled through Edmonton, Alberta using "All
Canadian Route" to the Klondike - 1898. Thanks

Iam looking for 3 brother that came to the Cleveland, Ohio area in the yrs. 1860-1880. There names are Franticek, Matej&Vaclav Cermak.Matej owned a shoe store and it was left to his son Vilem after his death. Vilem married a girl from Detroit.Matej died in 1918 in Cleveland Ohio. Matej also had a daughter named Alzbeta that was born 1877-1898.Apprecite any information that I can get on the Cermak brother.

Can anyone tell me where Jeteticich, Bohemia or Volesna, Bohemia are? I just received a death certificate today, and these two places are listed on it.

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