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Polacek, Payshek from Detroit, 1900 then to Pasadena, CA

goldammer41 — 28 Jun 2008 12:26:48 GMT

My great grandparents emigrated from Bohemia. I think near Prague. They settled in Detroit and owned a dry goods store in 1900. I'm looking for other family connections. Don't know when, but think around 1875.

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anfra1 — 7 Sep 2008 5:04:15 GMT

Babička mého manžela se jmenovala Salnická,její bratr odjel do Toronta,takže jsme vlastně příbuzní.Alena

Searching for a connection: Michael Chupek

steal13 — 20 Feb 2003 1:49:31 GMT

My father died in 1976 and was born in 1916. I am one of his four children. My grandmother Anna died in 1984 in Pennsylvania. I don't know a lot about my background since they were both taken so young.

I miss both of them terribly and am looking for any information that will bring me peace.

My great grandfather, I believe was Josef/Joesph Chupek who was born in Czechoslovakia. I believe he came over to the USA in 1921 with his young son, my grandfather: Michael Joseph Chupek, Sr.

Any info would be appreciated.

Slovanska Lipa Society; Early Bohemians in Detroit 1850's

dvansickle1632 — 19 Jun 2008 5:50:55 GMT

My ancestors Anton and Agnes Cinader were in the Detroit area by 1860 as I find them in the census in Detroit; they immigrated in 1853-4 from Bohemia.
Anton Zinader married Agnes Cusna 2/7/1855 in Detroit, according to early Michigan Marriages.
They were both born in Bohemia and immigrated to the US in 1854. Anton was born in 1818; Agnes in 1829. Anton died in 1902; Agnes in 1903, in Detroit. His occupation was listed as tailor in 1860 and 1870; by 1880 they were living in Greenfield Township, Wayne, Michigan, farming. Prior to their deaths, they lived on Sydney Ave. in Detroit; they can be found in the Detroit city directories. They are buried in Woodmere Cemetery in Detroit. I have pictures of their headstones.
Am looking for any of their descendents; have info and would like to share.
children
1. Martin Cinader b 1848 in Bohemia found in 1910 Los Angelas Census as Mortin Cinider; railroad engineer; ? married to Mary Helebrant in 1900 in Chicago, had two children, Alice and Arthur. ?Mary remarried Charles Vaught about 1905 and is found in the Chicago census with him and her two Children.

2. Catherine b 1855 in Bohemia (Kate): was listed as a tayloress in 1870 census. I cannot find her after the 1870 census: ?married, or deceased? (died 1891 in Detroit, domestic, Michigan death records)

3. John Snyder b 1861 in Michigan. changed name to Snyder at some point, after 1891 (my g grandf)married Julia Crookedacre (Krummenacker, daughter of Nicholas and Barbara (Hoper, Hopper) Krummenacker, also living and farming in Greenfield Twp in 1870 to 1880). Nicholas was born in Alsace in 1847. Barbara born in Michigan. Also Anton and Agnes are found in the 1870 Detroit census as Antony Schneider, John married Julia Kronemaker (Cromonocker, Krummenacker) about 1891 in Detroit; children were Elsie, Lillian, Walter, John, Mamie, Melvin.

4. Mary b 1860 in Michigan m Alexander Ptolemy of Wentworth Ontario, Canada, children were Clara, George and Hugh)

5. Rosa or Ellen "Nellie" in the Chicago censuses: b 1863 in Detroit, m John Waldie (lived in Chicago) who had these children: George, Charles, Arthur, Mable (Wolfe) and Esther (Economos); John and sons were Chicago city firefighters.
It appears the only descendent was from Charles, son Milton Waldie b. about 1912.

6. Agnes b 1870 in Michigan ? unable to find later

7. Mitchell (Michael) b 1857 in Detroit married Elizabeth Bellaby: Laura m William Diesing, Charlotte m. George Breitmeyer, Agnes m. Rudolph Nemecek, Grace m. Clarence Breitmeyer, Milo m Kathlene (?), William m Arlene Wentworth.

8. Charles b in Detroit married Amelia Hartwig; I have his descendents also.

I visited Woodmere Cemetery in Detroit last summer to find the graves of Anton and Agnes Cinader - husband and wife who I was surprised to find were not buried side by side but within this larger area; I was informed that the graves in this area had been owed by the Slovenska Lipa Society - from what I have been able to learn it was a society formed to preserve the immigrants way of life. The Cinadr's or Cinaders immigrated to Michigan around 1854, during the first wave of Bohemians and it appears a number of families were farming in Greenfield township during the 1860 -1880's. Can anyone provide more information about this society and if it still is present today?
Am looking for any descendents for are researching these lines or any descendents of early Bohemians to Detroit/Wayne county area who might be familiar with the Slovenska Lipa Society or its modern counterpart.

Hnilicek

Lazarsfeld — 17 Jun 2008 1:45:24 GMT

I found the Hnilicek name on Immigration lists that pointed me to Baca's publications page...however, the email enquiry bounced. I wonder if anyone has Vol V11 Page 66 of the Cz Immigration List and they could look up the entry for me

Hannah jubilee09@bigpond.com

need help with translation from Slovak to English

abettyi — 28 May 2008 2:02:30 GMT

Am following leads on my Grandparents, both born in Austria-Hungarian Empire...they claimed to be from Dobra Voda, Czech. Both came to America in 1900-1901. Anton Tomasovics and Julia Lukacovic married in New York 1903. While going through my grandmother's "treasures" I found a picture of her brother (he never came to America). I know it is her brother because his name is written on the back, however that is the only thing I can read...the back is completely filled with writing. Can anyone help me with this translation?

Basilius Brudnyak Family

srchambers_1 — 17 Jul 2002 6:31:50 GMT

I am looking for information about the descendants of Basilius Brudnyak, b. 1851. He married Anna Hasczcak, (1852-1882) and the following children:

Stephanus Brudnyak, b. 1876
Nicolaus Brudnyak, b. 1878
Anna Brudnyak, b. 1881

Basilius Brudnyak married Helena Kubis (b. 1862) and had a child named Andreas Brudnyak (1883-1884).

Any information about this family would be greatly appreciated.

translation

MaryJeanettePoole — 13 Dec 2007 9:02:59 GMT

Can anyone please tell me how to say Uncle in Czech? and what is the name for James?

Correct spelling of surname and origin of surname

greggblack — 16 Oct 2007 8:10:02 GMT

Still looking up family history for our tree, and having a heck of a time because apparently someone within records can't spell correctly. I am trying to find out first the correct spelling of my great grandmothers maiden name, and also am trying to find our her death information (also would like to find her husbands as well).

Her married name is Reckholder, but her maiden is hopefully one of these three: Ralbowski, Rabolfsky, or Ralbufski. Must be an American thing to not pay attention to detail! :^)

Just for extra information for you guys to help me (if you'd like to!) Her first name is Agnes and his is Joseph. On the 1920 census you'll notice that they had 9 children, which Hugo died of TB when he was in his 20's I believe, but I can't find any death data on Joseph, Hugo, Theresa, or Mamie (Mary in 1930 census).

Also, if you look at the 1930 census with the Reckholder name you'll notice now that Agnes is a widow while her daughters are all working. Instead of her home country being Hungary it's now Czechoslovakia (see as Austria is crossed out, probably just a basic mistake). Is Czechoslovakia considered part of Hungary is that what's going on? Anyhow, all your help is GREATLY appreciated on this matter!

-Gregg Black

SAGANEK from Hodonin region of Moravia prior to 1920.

Ron Mlejnek — 30 Apr 2002 8:47:29 GMT

I am seeking information about the Saganek family of Hruba Vrbka, Moravia circa 1900 and before.

Allied family names are CAMBALA, ZALESAK/ZALESHAK, PAVLIK/PAWLIK and WANIEK.

Associated villages are Kuzelov, Mala Vrbka, Velka nad Velikou, and Suchov.

I would like to exchange information with anyone researching these family names in this region of Moravia in this time period. I am also interested in contacting anyone familiar with doing research in this region from 1900 to present.

Ron Mlejnek

John Gerlock (Gerlach or Gerjak) b 1877

Roz75 — 17 May 2007 3:07:50 GMT

I'm looking for information about the John Gerlock family. His name was at times spelled Gerlach or Gerjak. John came to the US in 1899 so did his wife Katie. They had 2 sons born in Ohio, John Jr. and Steven. Their other children Joe, Amdro (?sp), James (family member thinks his name was Andy) and Lizzie J. (Elizabeth) all born in PA. This info is from the 1920 U.S. census. I have not been able to find in the 1910 or 1900 census.
I have a note from John Gerlock's Granddaughter,but I do notknow what it means.

tuje atres skraju
Andrejcik Michael
Vjsnj Hruson CD.81-91M
Posledna Pasta Udavske
OK Humene
Czeekoslovakia

Any help would be GREAT!!! I have never worked in this part of Europe.
Roz Boyer

Name MOJDL or MOYDELL (later form of name)

lubormojdl — 10 May 2006 9:53:33 GMT

Looking for lost relatives who left Bohemia in 19th and 20th centuries from southwest Bohemia (Susice, Macice, Bukovnik, Bilenice, Sobesice, Strasice, Volenice). Allegedly living now somewhere in Michigan or/and Missouri.
Thanks for any information

Podsaidnik

THopple4968 — 10 Sep 2001 12:49:53 GMT

My greatgrandmother was born in the Czech Republic and then moved to Texas, and California after that. I was wondering if anyone could tell me a possible surname I could associate with her. My family has pronounced it Emma <<Podsaidnik>>. Any help at all would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Czech translation help needed

jan flegeau — 1 May 2006 2:04:43 GMT

I inherited a couple of hand written letters to my great grandfather Anton Mikulic in Bellaire Ohio from I think is his sister in Bratislava.
I have no idea what they say so I need some to read them and cull out the important information. Please help!

Family reletives

lubormojdl — 10 May 2006 9:53:33 GMT

I am looking for my family relatives /name MOJDL or later written "Moydell"/ who left Bohemia in the 19th and 20th centuries. According to my knowledge, they settled somewhere in Michigan and Missouri. Their original place was in Southwest Bohemia, near SUSICE and STRAKONICE town, in villages like Macice, Bukovnik, Strasice, Volenice, Bilenice etc. Please, give notice. Thanks in advance.
Lubor Mojdl

Slovak Translation help needed

Jan Flegeau — 3 May 2006 2:17:53 GMT

I have inherited some letters from someone in Bratislava writting to the Mikulic family in Bellaire Ohio. Can anyone help me read them and tell me what they say please??????

BUDIN in Chicago

Helena65 — 28 Dec 2005 1:36:43 GMT

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

Czech Surnames

Phyllis Oyler — 25 Oct 2005 6:51:04 GMT

To All,
Is there anyone out there who has any information or alternative spellings for the following surnames: PLACHY and GARLOTHY. I am a genealogist but have done all my research on my husbands german roots. I know practically nothing about these names. They are my paternal grandparents both of whom immigrated in early life probably in the early 1900's or as late as 1920. They are both decesased. the ramaining children know nothing about the family history. My grandfather's name was WILLIAM (BELA) PLACHY and my grandmothers name was IRENE GALOTHY. Her father's name was Frank Garlothy. Frank was married twice, once to MARY FAUX(FOX) and once to MARY KMETZ.. The Garlothy's lived in Windber Somerset Co Pa. and at one time the Plachy's lived in Mine 40 Somerset Co Pa. One of my grandparents was from Lucenec and one from Nitra but I don't know which is which. All remaining family members have no more information on them. I belive that WIlliam was born in the late 1890's . If there is anyone out there that can help me at all with this information please contact me. My father who was the middle child of 6 was born in 1925 so I am assuming they married in the late 1910's or early 1920's. I know that they were married in Cambria Co. Pa. I no longer live in PA, and rarely get back. Thank you in advance for any assistance.
Sincerely,
Phyllis Oyler

surname Jindela

april_ep — 15 Jun 2004 10:15:17 GMT

The Jindela family emigrated from 'Bohemia between l868-1870. The following are listed on the 1870 Census Record in the town of Islip, County of Suffolk, NY.
John JIndela
Madaline Jindela- Wife and their children:
John =DOB 1852, Josephine -1861,Mary & Antoine-1862,
Charles-1867, and Albert born in NY in 1869.
Any info would be appreciated. Edith Jindela-van Miert

BrodskyVaclavKarl

GCox — 8 Aug 2004 8:12:53 GMT

Looking for families of Vaclav, Karl Brodsky from the Kolin, Poldebrady or Nova Ves about the late 1800 or early 1900

please help with translation

Kathryn Riggs — 14 Jun 2004 9:53:28 GMT

The following was written on 3 of my ancestors headstones.
Can anyone translate?
"Zde Odpociva Odpocivejz V Pokoji"

Thank you so much,
Kathryn

Looking for MRAZEK and NOVAK lived near IGLAU (Birnbaumhof)

Dieter Eichinger — 16 Jun 2004 3:21:59 GMT

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>They had a “Wirtshaus” there. The MRAZEK line came from the area around
>Znaim or Znaim directly.
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Langer family

Robert King — 21 Jun 2004 9:42:43 GMT

Looking for information on Josef Langer, House 27, Lipa, Moravia. He resided there from 1908 - 1911, at least. He would be my great grandfather and lived there all his life, I believe. Any information appreciated.

surname Jindela

april_ep — 15 Jun 2004 10:15:17 GMT

CIKO, Simco

sharpduffy — 5 Jun 2004 4:08:59 GMT

HELP. I can't find any info on my great grandparents. THey are on the 1930 census in PA. John Ciko of Penna. married Mary Simco of Ohio. THe census lists both as being from Czechoslovakia. Immigration in 1906. Any info. Please help.

salnicky ancestor's

CHIKKIE1157 — 9 Feb 2004 2:44:15 GMT

iam trying to find information on my ancestor's the salnickys they came from czechoslovakia to the U.S. in the early 1900 or the late1800's my grandfathers name is JOHN SANICKYand my grandmothers maiden name was JULIA CHAKURDA . I have some information on my uncles and grandmother but can find nothing on my grandfather.

salnicky ancestor's

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salnicky ancestor's

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salnicky ancestor's

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STICHA, PRAZAKOVA, KOHOUNTOVA, ZAHOURVA

Whitert — 25 Feb 2004 6:40:49 GMT

Anna Prazakova, married Frantisek Sticha
Frantisek b. 1863

Katerina Kohounta, married Frantisek Sticha
Frantisek b. 1830

Eva Zahourva, married Matej Sticha

Also Looking for Anyone Researching The Sticha Name

Valiguras in Novy Hrozenkov