Here are August-September 1998 archived A&A entries:

Entry of Aug 3, 1998 at 07:50 [EST]
From: Jackie Keeney - jkeeney.vdot@state.va.us

A&A Note: My gg grandparents, Joseph & Mary HERNIGLE came from Bohemia ca. 1867. They had two children in Illinois and then moved to Medaryville, IN. My first question is: was Chicago a port of entry for immigrants? Or was it the last leg of the journey from an east coast port (Maine, Vermont, NY?)? My second question is: does anyone know the state of immigration records in ca. 1867? I assume they aren't as good as later records. Thanks for any help you can give!!

Entry of Aug 3, 1998 at 23:29 [EST]
From: Mary Anne Florence - maflo@aol.com

A&A Note: I recently visited the Czech Republic to find the villages where my ancestors lived. In one I found a church that was 450 years old but none of the graves dated much before 1900. I am wondering if anyone knows more about Czech cemeteries and can tell me where the bodies are buried. I would appreciate an e-mail answer. Thanks!

Entry of Aug 4, 1998 at 00:32 [EST]
From: LWalter - waltermom@thumper1.com

A&A Note: Looking for WALTER(germany to Illinois);ROZACKY(Ostrava,Moravia to Texas) HORAK (?to Texas);CUBBAGE(1780 Virginia)

Entry of Aug 4, 1998 at 18:01 [EST]
From: Mary Ann Duczer Privat - MAEJP@aol.com

A&A Note: My father, DUCZER Janos, immigrated to the U.S. about 1905 (could be earlier or a few years later). He lived in Joliet, Illinois, in a boarding house, for a short while before moving to Louisiana. I believe that he met his first wife there HUDAK Anna (Annie). I do not know if he married her in Illinois or if they married in Louisiana. My father and his first wife moved to Louisiana, along with all of the HUDAK family. They had 4 children: Margaret b. 1908; Janos b. 1909; Elizabeth b. 1911; and Julia b. 1912. After his first wife died, he married my mother and they had 4 children. Does anyone recognize the name DUCZER or HUDAK? Does anyone have knowledge of such a boarding house in that time period (1906 to 1909)? How can I find if there was a marriage in that county of Illinois with those names? Any help or information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Entry of Aug 4, 1998 at 18:16 [EST]
From: Mary Ann Duczer Privat - MAEJP@aol.com

A&A Note: I failed to mention in my earlier posting that my father DUCZER Janos emmigrated from Nyirbator, Hungary. He was baptized in the Greek Catholic Church in Kisleta, Hu. My father's mother's surname was HREBENAK. I believe that my grandparents may have originated in KRAJNE CIERNO, Slovakia.

Entry of Aug 4, 1998 at 21:41 [EST]
From: John Maly - maly@servtech.com

A&A Note: 2 questions: Besides the Bohemian National Cemetery, are there any other Bohemian cemeteries in Chicago (or the Cicero suburb)? 2) Where would a Bohemian who lived on the 7400-block of St. Lawrence go to church around the turn of the century? Please e-mail responses ASAP; I'd like to go to Chicago and visit some of these places later this month if I can get enough info to make the trip worthwhile! Thanks!!

Entry of Aug 5, 1998 at 00:00 [EST]
From: Mark C. Pleticha - pleticha@aol.com

A&A Note: OK now that I have revieiwed the "Denni Hlasatel" index and know the people I would like to learn more about, where can I find copies of the Denni Hlasatel itself to read the actual Obits ?? I don't live in Illinois so I can't make it to Illinois Beneditine College or CSAGSI library.

Entry of Aug 5, 1998 at 00:20 [EST]
From: Sharon Bramhall - bramhall@earthlink.net

A&A Note: Attention WEST VIRGINIA researchers! If you have ancestors who immigrated early in the century to work in the first WEIRTON STEEL MILL in CLARKSBURG, WV or work in the mines, you may be interested to know Mom & I have self-published a book about the community surrounding this steel mill, which later moved to Weirton, WV. It is called "Summit Park - It All Began on Murphy's Run". It is 326 pages about this small "melting pot" community, with lots of photos, plus index. In 1996, we printed only a few hundred copies, and we'll be doing another printing in a few months, depending on how many orders we get. Price will be around $30. Mom (Mary Sprouse) saved clippings, wrote letters, telephoned to gather information, street by street, house by house, and combined this with the information I gathered researching vital statistics - censuses, maps, land records, birth/death information. There are anecdotes, church history profiles, military stories, schools, & tragedies.

Entry of Aug 5, 1998 at 06:05 [EST]
From: Linda Nesselhauf - tuberculi@aol.com

A&A Note: I'm trying to find info on my greatgrandfather. His name was David Jurk came to US around 1910, from a German colony in Russia near the Volga river. He had a sister Julia in Chicago, and was married in Chicago to Emily Altergott from same colony around 1910. Also had a brother Andrew in Sheboygan, WI. Any info would be appreciated, especially how to obtain a copy of the marriage certificate. Julia was married and last name is unknown.

Entry of Aug 5, 1998 at 10:59 [EST]
From: TOM EVANS - TEVANS@HERAEUS-AMERSIL.COM

A&A Note: I AM LOOKING FOR ANY INFORMATION REGARDING THE NAMES CERVANY AND SINKULA. I'VE TRACED BACK CERVANY TO A THOMAS CERVANY WHO WAS BORN IN BOHEMIA IN 1830 AND EMIGRATED TO WISCONSIN IN 1868. THE FARTHEST I CAN GO BACK ON SINKULA IS MY GRANDFATHER JULIUS SINKULA. ANY INFORMATION WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED!! --TOM EVANS

Entry of Aug 6, 1998 at 20:16 [EST]
From: Bev Aylor - baylor@ns.gemlink.com

A&A Note: I have a copy, dated 1932, of my Great Uncle's original baptismal certificate. The family sent to Europe for it in 1932. I would like to contact the Mayor of the town where the church was/is located to try to get information regarding the family. The name of the town is spelled Potehac and Poteh. Which is correct? Do I need further clarification as to a county or district? The certificate seems to have been filed in County Caslav (Politicky Okres) in the Circuit Court: Caslav (Soudnl Okres:). The next line reads Misto narozeni: Tupadly #27; then cislo domu: Tupadly #27. I gather my GreatGF lived in "Tupadel". There is additional information regarding my GGM as having lived in Ostruzna #5, I assume before marriage. Whoever sent this document to my GU apparantly added information other than what would normally be entered in the original document. What are the proper names of the towns and what is the proper way of addressing the envelope to assure the delivery of same? I'm sure this document gave the family a great deal of information in 1932, since they understood the language. Today, I am thoroughly confused by it. I would appreciate any help you can provide. Thank you very much.

Entry of Aug 6, 1998 at 21:01 [EST]
From: Rod Rieke - JMitchel01@sprynet.com

A&A Note: Seeking information on, Frank & Verna Kupcek Mitchell, of Chicago, Cook County, Il. Son Joseph Robert was born in 1923 and married in l955 to Elizabeth "Betty" Anderson. Information being requested to provide heritage data for their great grandson.

Entry of Aug 7, 1998 at 11:57 [EST]
From: Chris Miksanek, CSAGSI Webmaster - chrismik@aol.com

A&A Note: Due to the popularity of the "A and A," I've had to begin archiving some of the older entries (it makes viewing the recent entries quicker). You can access the older entries via the option, "View the May-July 1998 "A and A" Archive." Thanks to all of you, this forum has so-far proven to be a popular and effective method of communication between members and guests.

Entry of Aug 7, 1998 at 13:52 [EST]
From: James Barosko -

A&A Note: I am not a member, but would like to know if any members have information regarding the Barosko family in Chicago. A Thomas Barosko who lived at 1919 Halsted in the 1920's to early 1940's was a mortician, and is related (oldest brother of my grandfather). Are there other Baroskos in the Chicago area?

Entry of Aug 7, 1998 at 17:01 [EST]
From: Bill Mivelaz - Billbalzac@aol.com

A&A Note: Dear Mr. Barosko, You did not list your e-mail address when you posted the above message. I am replying in this section but think the proper way to do it is by private e-mail. Go to the Web Site at: http://www.four11.com/ and do a telephone search for the surname and you will find a list of 13 (with addresses and telepone numbers). All of them live in Michigan or Wisconsin. Only one lives in a far Chicago suburb (Naperville). Good Luck

Entry of Aug 8, 1998 at 14:13 [EST]
From: Chris Karel - zesty@email.msn.com

A&A Note: I am looking for history on KEMLAGE, MINROVIC, STOLAR. Any suggestions? Thanks Chris

Entry of Aug 8, 1998 at 15:34 [EST]
From: Pat Gates - patgates@earthlink.net

A&A Note: Does anyone have any knowledge of these names? Anton Abrham was my grandfather. He came to Chicago, IL from Rpety, a small town south of Prague in the 1890's. He married Barbara Koncil, also of Bohemia, in the mid-1890's either in Bohemia or Chicago. She died in Chicago in 1928 and he died in Chicago in the 1940's. I would like to hear from anyone with any knowledge of these names or Rpety.

Entry of Aug 9, 1998 at 07:40 [EST]
From: Linda SMOLAR - smolar@ihug.co.nz

A&A Note: We are researching the SMOLAR family originating from the village of Mutne in the Orava region of Slovakia.We believe one of the members of the Family emigrated to U.S.A. possibly in the early 1900's. It was either Serafin,Ignac or Anton.We would be delighted to hear from any descendents.The brother of the above was Stefan Smolar b.1882. d.1965. He is the grandfather of my husband Ludevit SMOLAR.

Entry of Aug 9, 1998 at 20:24 [EST]
From: Helene M. Riley - rhelene@clemson.edu

A&A Note: I am a native of Vienna, Austria. My ancestors were glassblowers from the Czech and Lower Austria regions, now still living in Altnagelberg where there is a glass factory. My mother's maiden name and my grandmother's name was FRIEDL. That Friedl family came from the Austro-Hungarian Czech/Bohemian area. Language difficulties have made it impossible for me to find the FRIEDL-connection. Can you assist? The glassblowers stayed usually right around the factories. Thank you for any help. Helene Riley

Entry of Aug 9, 1998 at 22:47 [EST]
From: Bill Mivelaz - Billbalzac@aol.com

A&A Note: In response to Ms. Helene M. Riley message above: There are 200 Friedl's listed in the telephone white pages of the United States (addresses and telephone numbers). There are many Friedl's that have e-mail addresses. You might want to compose a form message and contact some of these people. This is how I found a lot about my own genealogy. Both the white pages and e-mail addresses may be found at the following web site: http://www.four11.com/ Good Luck, Bill Mivelaz Elmwood Park, Illinois

Entry of Aug 10, 1998 at 08:32 [EST]
From: Chris Miksanek, CSAGSI Webmaster - ChrisMik@aol.com

A&A Note: On Aug 5, 1998, Mark C. Pleticha posted: "OK now that I have revieiwed the "Denni Hlasatel" index and know the people I would like to learn more about, where can I find copies of the Denni Hlasatel itself to read the actual Obits ?? I don't live in Illinois so I can't make it to Illinois Beneditine College or CSAGSI library." With the disks should have been instructions for borrowing the films at your local library via inter-library loan. I have ordered several films when I lived in California and the process works quite well. You merely give the librarian the date of the paper (there may be a small fee associated) and they order the film.

Entry of Aug 10, 1998 at 12:19 [EST]
From: Theresa Lambert - llambert@skyenet.net

A&A Note: I am working on a 4-H genealogy project and I was wondering if anyone knows where it is located or has information about Vzkriseni Pane Cemetery in the Chicago Area. Thank you, any information would be a great help.

Entry of Aug 12, 1998 at 13:27 [EST]
From: John Kalkirtz - jck2232@hughestech.net

A&A Note: Please advise me on how to find the genealogy of my family. I believe that the original spelling may be Kalhirtz, or something that sounds like "cow shits" The name was changed after coming to America. Thanks, John Kalkirtz

Entry of Aug 15, 1998 at 11:09 [EST]
From: Sanford Hinkal - Hinkal@erols.com

A&A Note: Do you have this link on your site? http://alpha.nkp.cz/cgi-bin/nph-charset/caslin/Welcome.eng.html?charset=MAC (Just passing this along as I came upon your site, bookmarked it, and was looking for new Slovak links.) Sanford Hinkal

Entry of Aug 15, 1998 at 11:20 [EST]
From: Sanford Hinkal - Hinkal@erols.com

A&A Note: I am researching the ancestry of George Matty (Matej), b. 24-Jun-1885 in Slovakia, naturalized in Penna. 15-Jun-1917; Andrew Kostkas, b. 23-Aug-1868, Cervenica, Eastern Slovakia, parents Jan Kosztkas & Anna Antolik (dtr of Juraj Antolyik and Anna Gribar) Elizabeth Bugash b 3-Dec-1870 in Cervenica (dtr if Stefan Bugos & Anna Sofa). All residents of Clearfield Co., Penna., early in this century. - In case anyone has or needs further information.

Entry of Aug 15, 1998 at 11:21 [EST]
From: Sanford Hinkal - Hinkal@erols.com

A&A Note: I am researching the ancestry of George Matty (Matej), b. 24-Jun-1885 in Slovakia, naturalized in Penna. 15-Jun-1917; Andrew Kostkas, b. 23-Aug-1868, Cervenica, Eastern Slovakia, parents Jan Kosztkas & Anna Antolik (dtr of Juraj Antolyik and Anna Gribar) Elizabeth Bugash b 3-Dec-1870 in Cervenica (dtr if Stefan Bugos & Anna Sofa). All residents of Clearfield Co., Penna., early in this century. - In case anyone has or needs further information.

Entry of Aug 15, 1998 at 23:27 [EST]
From: C Fremut - cjfremut@snet.net

A&A Note: I am looking for anyone who may have information about the Fremut family. Fremut is one of the oldest Czech names. A Vincenes Fremuth lived in Chicago at the turn of the century. He was a greatgrand uncle of my husband. Also, interested in any one by the name of Remsa.

Entry of Aug 16, 1998 at 09:21 [EST]
From: Albert Benishek - bencraft@bhip.infi.net

A&A Note: Hello! Searching for information on Benishek ...Benysek... Benisek...Benicek...Benichek.. or similar. Have a cousin that looks a twin to another Benishek Friend, and can't find the link. ( Louis Benishek from NY; late Paul Cerny from Virginia). Can you help? (E-Mail: bencraft@bhip.infi.net) Thanks for your time & interest. Al Benishek

Entry of Aug 16, 1998 at 09:28 [EST]
From: Albert Benishek - bencraft@bhip.infi.net

A&A Note: Hello! Searching for "Youra"...lived in Manitowoc,Wisconsin area (possibly born 1853 & died 1894); her husband, Ignatz Benishek, was buried in Virginia at a later date. Any other "Youra" connections? Appreciate your time & effort in our behalf! (E-Mail: bencraft@bhip.infi.net) Al Benishek

Entry of Aug 17, 1998 at 00:27 [EST]
From: Teah Fischer - TeahFischer@Hotmail.com

A&A Note: I am searching the internet in hopes of finding some information on my ancestors from Dolni Dobrouc in Bohemia. Their names are Vaurin and Josephine Dusek. I would appriciate ANY information that could help me discover more about these people, who their families and ancestors are and any dates of their birth and deaths. If you know anything, or know of another place that may, please contact me!

Entry of Aug 17, 1998 at 00:28 [EST]
From: Teah Fischer - TeahFischer@Hotmail.com

A&A Note: I am searching the internet in hopes of finding some information on my ancestors from Dolni Dobrouc in Bohemia. Their names are Vaurin and Josephine Dusek. I would appriciate ANY information that could help me discover more about these people, who their families and ancestors are and any dates of their birth and deaths. If you know anything, or know of another place that may, please contact me!

Entry of Aug 17, 1998 at 11:33 [EST]
From: Ray Moulis - mrgenray@aol.com

A&A Note: I am researching my relatives Vaclav Moulis, Mary Porazil, Peter Kratina, Barbara Misclovsky who emigrated from Bohemia to the coal mining areas of Illinois about 80 miles south west of Chicago in the late 1800s. Thank you for any information that you can provide.

Entry of Aug 18, 1998 at 13:03 [EST]
From: mathilda tesser - postbus@m-tesser.demon.nl

A&A Note: HE HAS IN THEIR FAMILYNAME THE NAME OF KIBITZ, FROM PILSEN AROUND 1800 AND LATER. GOING TO PILSEN NEXT FRIDAY FOR RESEARCH. THANKS

Entry of Aug 18, 1998 at 13:08 [EST]
From: mathilda tesser - postbus@m-tesser.demon.nl

A&A Note: who has is their genealogy familytree the name of KIBITZ looking for many answers, aspecialy around 1800 [also earlyer and after 1800. I am going to Pilsen next friday for research. This family were the founders of the famous Pilsener beer and also famous for their furs, .WHo has more answers ,...thanks

Entry of Aug 18, 1998 at 17:42 [EST]
From: Alan Sewell - bowser@essex1.com

A&A Note: I'm hoping someone who has access to back issues of Denni Hlasatel would be willing to look for an obituary of Barbora Baxa, who died April 30, 1918. She resided at 1539 W. 19th St., Chicago. She was buried at Bohemian National Cemetary on May 3, 1918. Thank you.

Entry of Aug 19, 1998 at 01:56 [EST]
From: Carole Niloff - heatswarm@aol.com

A&A Note: Does anyone know of any one named Falada in Illinois. Looking for relatives of my Grandmother Tillie Falada.

Entry of Aug 19, 1998 at 02:00 [EST]
From: Carole Niloff - heatswarm@aol.com

A&A Note: Does anyone know of any one named Falada in Illinois. Looking for relatives of my Grandmother Tillie Falada.

Entry of Aug 19, 1998 at 11:57 [EST]
From: Charlotte Sasek - casas2@ix.netcom.com

A&A Note: I am searching for information on my husband's g-grandparents Jan Sasek Jr. b.1850 Jehnedla, Pisek and Rozalie Bican b.1851 Bohemia. They emigrated abt. 1873 and lived in Chicago, IL, moved to Wilber, NE by 1880.

Entry of Aug 19, 1998 at 12:55 [EST]
From: Bill Mivelaz - billbalzac@aol.com

A&A Note: In response to the August 19 inquiry message of Carole Nilof (looking for Falada relatives in Illinois) , I offer the following advice: If you go to the "Four11 Directories" web site (http://www.four11.com/) and make a search of the telephone white pages, you will find the names and addresses of 21 Faladas-many living in Illinois. If you also search for e-mail addresses you will find three. You might wish to write or call the listed people to see if they are related to you. I am sure many of them would be willing to supply you with genealogy information. Hope this helps you, Bill Mivelaz Elmwood Park, Illinois

Entry of Aug 19, 1998 at 12:57 [EST]
From: Radim Sinkora - rsinkora@hotmail.com

A&A Note: Please, does anyone knows anything about Czech organization SOKOL in Chicago. I mean location, connection etc. Thank you for any information. Radim

Entry of Aug 19, 1998 at 12:58 [EST]
From: Radim Sinkora - rsinkora@hotmail.com

A&A Note: Please, does anyone knows anything about Czech organization SOKOL in Chicago. I mean location, connection etc. Thank you for any information. Radim

Entry of Aug 19, 1998 at 15:25 [EST]
From: Timothy Kohout - gawato@spectra.net

A&A Note: Do you have a copy of the Coat of arms of the Kohout family and any and any history of when and why it was granted and by whom? I have seen it only once in a black and white picture and it has the Czechslovak flag on the bottom. Please let me know.

Entry of Aug 19, 1998 at 20:51 [EST]
From: Judith Mason - dujie42@sprintmail.com

A&A Note: Can anyone tell me how to get information on a Chicago police officer c. 1924. All I have is the badge number (1259). I've made several unanswered requests to the Chicago Police Benevolent Association. Thanks any help!

Entry of Aug 19, 1998 at 23:13 [EST]
From: Roberta Smola Allen - RonandRo@AOL.com

A&A Note: Can someone direct me to the best resource for discovering the maiden name of my great-grandmother, Anna Smola. She was born in about 1830, married Matej Smola, emigrated circa 1878, died 1911 and is buried in Bohemian National Cemetery in Chicago. Her only or only surviving child, Frank was born 1871 and died 1915 in the Eastland disaster. Thanx.

Entry of Aug 20, 1998 at 19:49 [EST]
From: Katy Trent - ktrent@isisph.com

A&A Note: Hi there. I am trying to figure out the derivation of the names Renkervitarsye and Kasme. They belonged to my g-grandparents. Renkervitarsye was later shortened to Rinkwich. They were in Chicago in mid 1890's until ?? 1920 ?? My g-grandfather Antonie/Anthony R. is probably buried there somewhere. I can't find the name anywhere.

Entry of Aug 21, 1998 at 07:06 [EST]
From: Joe Zima - zima@edmail.com

A&A Note: Does anyone know where I can search the Slavie newspaper? I am looking for an obituary from around the 10 or 11 of November 1884. Thank you!

Entry of Aug 21, 1998 at 12:03 [EST]
From: D. Flusche - his_flusche@online.emich.edu

A&A Note: My great grandmother Sophia Koblitz emigrated from Austria-Hungary in 1850; she was born in Trubau (either Trubau Bohmisch or Trubau Mahrisch, Austria in 1839, daughter of Anton and Mary Anna (Metgli) Koblitz. Trubau Bohmisch is now Ceska Trebova in Bohemia,Czech Republic and Trubau Mahrisch, in the Moravia region, is now Moravska Trebova. Do you have suggestions for how to expand my present knowledge?

Entry of Aug 22, 1998 at 16:03 [EST]
From: Charles Bejcek - charmar@nmol.com

A&A Note: Looking for information about my GGF Jan (John) Bejcek, b Bohemia 1838 & GGM Josefa (Josephine) Herold, b Bohemia 1844---I think they were married when they arrived in the U.S. Jul 1865---settled in Ceveland, OH Thanks for any info...

Entry of Aug 22, 1998 at 20:19 [EST]
From: Bill Mivelaz - billbalzac@aol.com

A&A Note: In response to the inquiry of Radim Sinkora regarding information of the American Sokol Oganization, I offer the following: American Sokol Organization 6424 West Cermak Road Berwyn, Illinois 60402 tel.: 708-795-6671 fax: 708-795-0539 president: Fred G. Kala Also go to this web site for more information: http://www.czech.cz/washington/general/cul-came.htm Bill Mivelaz Elmwood Park, Illinois

Entry of Aug 23, 1998 at 03:18 [EST]
From: valko, john charles - valko@tiki.net

A&A Note: I'm looking for any information on my relatives from the Spis region of Slovakia. My grandfather's name was Joseph Valko from Hrilnec. He was said to be an orphan. My grandmother's name was Ann Yashush. She was from Stilbach. She came to the U.S. when she was three years old. My grandfather came to the U.S. when he was 16 years old and worked in coal mines in Pennsylvania and Alabama. Later he opened the Valko Market in Ironwood, Michigan, which he operated from 1906 until 1946.

Entry of Aug 24, 1998 at 09:12 [EST]
From: John Dorotik - jad@whidbey.net

A&A Note: Czexan ancestors immigrated from Valach part of Eastern Moravia. Austrians alledegedly tried to destroy Valachs in 17th Century. How did the Valachs get to be Roman Catholic? How far into the Ukraine do the Valachs extend?? Any help appreciated! John

Entry of Aug 25, 1998 at 01:47 [EST]
From: Diann Biltz - biltz@presys.com

A&A Note: Under churches, it is mentioned that the records for the now defunct St. Wenselaus church are at the archives. Is this the church archives or your societies archives? If at either, how can one get access to information like marriages and births, deaths etc?

Entry of Aug 26, 1998 at 18:41 [EST]
From: Dave Nichols - bismarck@mc.net

A&A Note: Would anyone know were the town of Dezanovec is? My Grandmother was born there in 1902. She was Bohemian. Her maiden name was Sulin.

Entry of Aug 27, 1998 at 14:30 [EST]
From: Charlotte - cnordenz@ix.netcom.com

A&A Note: I've had great luck with the Denni obituaries, and began to wonder: does anyone know if marriage or birth announcements were also published? Also, the obits always list various brother/sisterhoods the deceased was involved in. Has anyone had any luck getting further info from any of these groups, if they still exist? Thanks! (Z does not belong in email address but please respond here)

Entry of Aug 28, 1998 at 02:52 [EST]
From: John W. Maly - maly@servtech.com

A&A Note: I just got back from a trip to do genealogical research in Chicago (I live in New York).There was one tombstone in the family plot at the Bohemian Nat'l Cemetery that was hard to read; unfortunately, I didn't have the equipment or skill to do a rubbing of the stone. Anyhow, if a fellow member would be willing to do a rubbing and give me the information off of the stone (I could only make the names out), I'd be happy to give you $20 for your time + cost of materials. The stone is easy to find. I don't know when I'll be back there again, thus my problem...thanks!!!

Entry of Aug 30, 1998 at 15:23 [EST]
From: Robert S. Knottek Sr. - rknottek@sirinet.net

A&A Note: My grandfather Pavel Knotek came from Zavod and settled in Allentown, Pa where he died in 1920. Father's name was Andrew Knotek and mother was Anna Hestra. Pavel Married Susannna Simek (now Schimek) in Allentown. Looking for information on Andrew and Anna. Membership dues in the mail.

Entry of Aug 30, 1998 at 16:47 [EST]
From: John turner - jtsna@mindspring.com

A&A Note: I am in search of information on a steve(?) Bronesky who lived in the chicago area and painted art work under the name of bronk. this was my granfather and iI would like to find info about him any suggestions would help chldren names were sophie, hellen,steve thank you

Entry of Aug 30, 1998 at 16:48 [EST]
From: John turner - jtsna@mindspring.com

A&A Note: I am in search of information on a steve(?) Bronesky who lived in the chicago area and painted art work under the name of bronk. this was my granfather and iI would like to find info about him any suggestions would help chldren names were sophie, hellen,steve thank you

Entry of Aug 31, 1998 at 15:48 [EST]
From: Chris Miksanek -- CSAGSI Webmaster - ChrisMik@aol.com

A&A Note: Charlotte's (cnorden@ix.netcom.com) entry of Aug 27, 1998 at 14:30 asked, "I've had great luck with the Denni obituaries, and began to wonder: does anyone know if marriage or birth announcements were also published? Also, the obits always list various brother/sisterhoods the deceased was involved in. Has anyone had any luck getting further info from any of these groups, if they still exist? Thanks!" --> My experience has been very positive in this regard. For example, my great-grandfather had a sort of locket or fob with the initials WMA or MWA, depending on how you looked at it. The obituary in the Dennia Hlasatel indicated he was a member of the "Modern Woodmen on America" (MWA). I sent a note to them and they furnished me with all the info regarding his policy: how much it was and to whom paid, etc... Of course I can't speak for *all* fraternal organizations, but the MWA is still around and were very helpful. They also have a web page, by the way: http://www.modern-woodmen.org/aboutusf.htm

Entry of Aug 31, 1998 at 15:50 [EST]
From: Chris Miksanek -- CSAGSI Webmaster - ChrisMik@aol.com

A&A Note: John Turner's (jtsna@mindspring.com) entry of Aug 30, 1998 at 16:48 asked, "I am in search of information on a steve(?) Bronesky who lived in the chicago area and painted art work under the name of bronk. This was my grandfather and I would like to find info about him any suggestions would help childrens' names were Sophie, Hellen, Steve. Thank you." --> I suggest you review the Chicago City Directories available at the Chicago Historical Society, the Newberry Library and other sources. They list residents and their occupations. For a friend, I researched a gentleman who was a professional musician. Adjacent entries in the city directory revealed others at the same address were music and voice teachers. One even specialized in helping teach English to foreigners. There's a lot of good information in those directories. Good luck.

Entry of Sep 1, 1998 at 22:39 [EST]
From: Joe Hartzel - jzel@aol.com

A&A Note: Entry of Aug 26, 1998 at 18:41 [EST] From: Dave Nichols - bismarck@mc.net A&A Note: Would anyone know were the town of Dezanovec is? My Grandmother was born there in 1902. She was Bohemian. Her maiden name was Sulin. I could not find this town on any map I have. It is either very small or does not exist anymore. A third option is the name is spelled wrong. Sorry.

Entry of Sep 5, 1998 at 17:08 [EST]
From: John Vokral (^over the r) - lghthse25@aol.com

A&A Note: I have three major branches of family tree missing. Looking for decendants of Anna, Stanislav or Franticek Vokral. Their brother, Bohumil Vokral, is my great grandfather. All were likely born between 1860 and 1875. Bohumil's wife was Anna Pros.

Entry of Sep 5, 1998 at 18:28 [EST]
From: Louise Schiavo - LSchiavo@aol.com

A&A Note: Does anyone know if Slovakia (the area around Bratislava) was ever part of the Austrian Empire? My grandfather was born in 1889 and came to America in 1914. He spoke Slovak but on his application for a Social Securtiy card his place of birth is listed as Austria. I was wondering if this was a recording error. Also does anyone know the tradition of naming sons? Does a name ending in ski mean the son of? And would this just apply to the oldest son? Thanks for you help.

Entry of Sep 5, 1998 at 19:57 [EST]
From: B.B.Johnson - Filoha@sopris.net

A&A Note: I have heard from some friends that there is an old Norwegian colony in Czechoslovakia One of them was told that it still exists and that she is from that group. Can you give me any information about it. Thank you, B.B.Johnson

Entry of Sep 6, 1998 at 00:33 [EST]
From: alice tiso - alicet@ix.netcom.com

A&A Note: Do any of your data bases show the name tiso? sincerely Alice

Entry of Sep 7, 1998 at 06:51 [EST]
From: m.tesser - postbus@m-tesser.demon.nl

A&A Note: looking for my roots the surname "KIBITZ'' from Plzen. around 1830 and up. Also I do have a picture of Arms, where can I find the meaning of this. Any help will do. Thanks M. Tesser

Entry of Sep 8, 1998 at 11:08 [EST]
From: Katie Bailey - katie.bailey3@gte.net

A&A Note: Interested in hearing from anyone with family ties to the villages of Osek u Rokycany or Sebanovice u Sedlcany both located in CZ.

Entry of Sep 10, 1998 at 04:56 [EST]
From: Lichtblau Albert - albert.lichtblau@sbg.ac.at

A&A Note: I'm looking for OLLY SCHWARZ, her maiden name was: FRANKL. She was born 1870 in Prague, was Jewish, lived later in Vienna and escaped 1938 to the States. I'd like to know, where she lived in the States and especially when she died.

Entry of Sep 10, 1998 at 04:56 [EST]
From: Lichtblau Albert - albert.lichtblau@sbg.ac.at

A&A Note: I'm looking for OLLY SCHWARZ, her maiden name was: FRANKL. She was born 1870 in Prague, was Jewish, lived later in Vienna and escaped 1938 to the States. I'd like to know, where she lived in the States and especially when she died.

Entry of Sep 10, 1998 at 11:18 [EST]
From: Ann Gleason - Ann Gleason @ aol.com

A&A Note: I'm looking for family history information for several family memberswhose names are Vaclav and Maximillion Randa, brothers who came from Domalize, Bohemia around 1864/1865 I think through the Nwe York Port. And Max's wife's maiden name is Katherine Moravec Vaclav married Mary(?) Vaclav was born in Domalize in March 15, 1843, his brother was born 1844. HELP, HELP, I'm having problems locating a passenger ship listing with these names anywhere. Vaclav and Max were in Chicago for a year and a half. help help - Thank you

Entry of Sep 10, 1998 at 21:29 [EST]
From: Carol Tirpak - carol10530@aol.com

A&A Note: I am looking for the town that my grandparents came from in what was then Austria/Hungary. They arrived in New York by a sailing ship in between 1884 and 1889. There names were Andrew Tirpak and Mary Herko. I don't know where to look to find this information.

Entry of Sep 11, 1998 at 14:09 [EST]
From: mathilda tesser - postbus@m-tesser

A&A Note: looking for my roots surname KIBITZ origin from Plzen chech. around 1800 before and after who can help, where can i see the arms [wapen] . any help will do. thanks

Entry of Sep 12, 1998 at 14:10 [EST]
From: John R. Harvan - jrharvan@jps.net

A&A Note: I am searching for my ancestral roots. My parents have very vague information and my grandparents have long since past away. Can you assistme in finding out about the HARVAN'S in czechslovakia? Was our family's name changed? I have been searching on the net and found Harvanova'. Is this related? I understand that my grandfather came to this contry some time after World War I. It is at this point most of my info is lost. One Family member had some of the oridginal documents but they were lost in a house fire. any information would be gratly appreciated. Is there a cost for this?

Entry of Sep 12, 1998 at 21:28 [EST]
From: Bill Mivelaz - Billbalzac@aol.com

A&A Note: In reply to the Sep 12 inquiry of John R. Harvan in regard to finding his roots, I open the following suggestion: Listed below are the e-mail addresses of nine Harvans that I found using the http://www.Four11.com/ website. I also found 87 telephone listings (with addresses) of Harvans. You might wish to e-mail these people to see if they could help you in finding your roots. Also you might make a form letter and mail it to some of the Harvans listed in the phone book. Chris Harvan @touch1.net christopher harvan @rocketmail.com Jason Harvan @rocketmail.com Jenn Harvan @acad.ursinus.edu Linda E Harvan @prodigy.com Mike Harvan @loop.com Rob Harvan @yahoo.com ROB HARVAN @yahoo.com Thomas Andrew Harvan @npu03.geismar.basf-corp.com Hope this is of help in getting you starting in your search for your roots. Good Luck, Bill Mivelaz Illinois

Entry of Sep 13, 1998 at 09:27 [EST]
From: Wayne Peterson - repete1@bellsouth.net

A&A Note: Hi- Am looking for information on John Svec. Worked for Western Electric until his death in 1942 or 1945.Had 2 daughters named Blanche and Evelyn by Anne and 1 daughter(name not known) by Sophie. Believed he came over in the early 1900's. Thats all I have for now. Any and all help will be appreciated.Thanks Wayne

Entry of Sep 14, 1998 at 17:01 [EST]
From: Thomas J. Peterec - smjlux@aol.com

A&A Note: need to find the place of town in czechslovakia and my surname is Peterec came from Czechslovakia. Where did they live in and orgins

Entry of Sep 14, 1998 at 23:00 [EST]
From: Dorothy Janca - djanca@worldnet.att.net

A&A Note: Does anyone know of an organization called the Catholic Foresters? According to an obituary I have, my ggrmother who died in 1932 was a member of "Kat. Lesnic". I would also like to find out if this organization is still around and if there are any records. Thanks

Entry of Sep 16, 1998 at 04:56 [EST]
From: Martin Pytr - Martin_Pytr@oku-nj.cz

A&A Note: Hi, my name is Martin and I'm Czech living in Czech Republic, Moravia. If you have any problem what I could help you with, send me e-mail. Martin Pytr. Have a nice day!

Entry of Sep 16, 1998 at 04:56 [EST]
From: Martin Pytr - Martin_Pytr@oku-nj.cz

A&A Note: Hi, my name is Martin and I'm Czech living in Czech Republic, Moravia. If you have any problem what I could help you with, send me e-mail. Martin Pytr. Have a nice day!

Entry of Sep 16, 1998 at 16:18 [EST]
From: Mathilda Tesser/Kibitz - postbus@m-tesser.demon.nl

A&A Note: I just received mail from your organisation, You told me that there is a lady {a member] who lives in Rock Falls Illinois, who is also searching for her familyname "KIBITZ" she left her information on " Volume 3" is there also an E-mail address to this lady ? Please answer, because I dont know her name or how to mail her. Thanks

Entry of Sep 16, 1998 at 16:19 [EST]
From: Mathilda Tesser/Kibitz - postbus@m-tesser.demon.nl

A&A Note: I just received mail from your organisation, You told me that there is a lady {a member] who lives in Rock Falls Illinois, who is also searching for her familyname "KIBITZ" she left her information on " Volume 3" is there also an E-mail address to this lady ? Please answer, because I dont know her name or how to mail her. Thanks

Entry of Sep 18, 1998 at 19:56 [EST]
From: Jean Vesely - vesely@home.com

A&A Note: Would like help tracing Podmokly, Czech ancestors: VESELY, SOUCEK, VANEK, SRAMEK.

Entry of Sep 18, 1998 at 19:56 [EST]
From: Jean Vesely - vesely@home.com

A&A Note: Would like help tracing Podmokly, Czech ancestors: VESELY, SOUCEK, VANEK, SRAMEK.

Entry of Sep 19, 1998 at 17:59 [EST]
From: Lee Marlin Schneider - NELinks@aol.com

A&A Note: Am seeking any information on my great grandfather Anton Sedlacek, last know to have been workind in Chicago around 1915 or so. He was estimated to have been born around 1873 or so. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you! Lee

Entry of Sep 20, 1998 at 18:51 [EST]
From: Tia Strahler - strahler@matnet.com

A&A Note: Looking for information on Barak and Breska families, immigrated from Franstat, Moravia between 1860-1875 and lived in Fayetteville, Texas. Need any information possible for a high school report by next Friday, Sept. 25. I need articles about living conditions at the time, or history-related information that would indicate why they decided to immigrate, anything that might be useful. Thank you very much. Tia Strahler

Entry of Sep 21, 1998 at 10:20 [EST]
From: Alena Bartosova - 5x99Bartosov@vms.csd.mu.edu

A&A Note: I'm looking for descendants of Jozef/Joseph BARTOS/BARTOSH, b. 1875 in Zelezna (near Beroun), Bohemia. Abt. 1886 moved to Ludina, Croatia. Left to the USA between 1900 and 1920. Lived likely in Cleveland, OH or Chicago, IL (not sure about that). Related surnames: http://vmsb.csd.mu.edu/~5x99bartosov/surnames.htm

Entry of Sep 21, 1998 at 10:30 [EST]
From: nancy olsen - njoga@juno.com

A&A Note: I have a passport for my ancestors when they came over from Bohemia in 1881. The trouble is I am having difficulty in deciphering the birthplaces and other important genealogical information. If I send a copy of this passport can someone help me in my quest? I would appreciate any information I can glean from it. The name was Michael Schindelar but the name was changed to Sentle. That is all I know.

Entry of Sep 21, 1998 at 10:30 [EST]
From: nancy olsen - njoga@juno.com

A&A Note: I have a passport for my ancestors when they came over from Bohemia in 1881. The trouble is I am having difficulty in deciphering the birthplaces and other important genealogical information. If I send a copy of this passport can someone help me in my quest? I would appreciate any information I can glean from it. The name was Michael Schindelar but the name was changed to Sentle. That is all I know.

Entry of Sep 21, 1998 at 11:42 [EST]
From: Rosie Loss Bodien - rosebode@scn.org

A&A Note: I'm looking for relatives of the KRATINA family that came to the Chicago area in 1876. James and Anna KRATINA lived in Coal City area, their son Frank KRATINA moved to Chicago and must have relatives in that area. A Peter Kratina who eventually moved south of Chicago was a cousin I am told.

Entry of Sep 21, 1998 at 22:45 [EST]
From: Joyce Eckdale - tjedale@io.com

A&A Note: Would there be any index for tracing my 2 familes in Cook County from 1871-1874. I've looked in Chicago city directory--they apparently did not live in the city. They were from Bohemia. Does that narrow down my search at all. I'm looking for the address they lived at for 4 years.Ideas?

Entry of Sep 22, 1998 at 16:45 [EST]
From: mary kilbey - kyra_30@hotmail.com

A&A Note: My name is Mary Kilbey I am looking for information on my mother Alzbeta (Elizibeth) Wroskora I have been told that she lived in Cladno Czech Republic from 1885-1911. After she had married Antonio Blin they moved to Canada in 1911.Antonio died in Nanimo B.C. November the fith 1918 from the flu.My mother then married Frank Dybek my father.I have been trying to find out more information for many years.If you have any informatin please inform me by E-mailing my grand daughter at kyra_30@hotmail.com thank you Mrs Mary Kilbey

Entry of Sep 23, 1998 at 01:54 [EST]
From: Brenda Johnson - BAngel100@aol.com

A&A Note: I am looking for anyone who could copy an obituary from the paper from Clarendon Hills. I know that an ANTON BIBER is buried in Bohemian National Cemetery and I believe that this is my husband's Great-Great Grandfather. if anyone could copy his obit from the paper I would greatly appreciate it. He died November 9, 1951. Please E-mail me as I don't check this board very often. I will be glad to cover any costs associated with the obit. Brenda

Entry of Sep 24, 1998 at 11:18 [EST]
From: Katie Bailey - k.bailey3@gte.net

A&A Note: Interested in exchanging information on any of the following surnames: AUBRECHT, BENDA, BERAN, DOLANSKY, FOREJT,KERMES,KUNES,KUNTE,LEHKY,NAVLEK OR NEVEKLA,PLIML,SPIRK and VEJVODA.

Entry of Sep 26, 1998 at 14:38 [EST]
From: Linda Reid - reidj@greensboro.com

A&A Note: I am trying to find out if the surname HENYAN is of Czech origin. Does anyone know? I found a listing in a census record of a man named George Henyan who was born in Bohemia-Moravia. He may be my great grandfather. Thank you for any help you can give me. Linda

Entry of Sep 26, 1998 at 16:30 [EST]
From: Paul Fristensky - fristensky@cableone.net

A&A Note: I am researching the Fristensky family. I know that Gustav Fristensky (born 1879, died 1957) visited Chicago around 1913. He won Mr. Czechoslovakia title and was considered by many to be the most perfectly developed athlete of all time. I have his ancestry back to Vaclav Fristensky, born 1786, and some of Vaclav's descendents in America. Can anyone add information to my research?

Entry of Sep 26, 1998 at 17:34 [EST]
From: Shirley Slanker - S3333@aol.com

A&A Note: Can anyone tell me what cemetery this is in English. Death was in Chicago, IL. Pane Blaho-slavene Anezky Ceske on the family lot?

Entry of Sep 27, 1998 at 20:29 [EST]
From: Barb - barbs777@hotmail.com

A&A Note: My 90 year old mother has vague memories of a custom (event) held in church in early December involving the Devil, St. Nicholas and an angel. Does anyone know what it is that she is trying to remember? This custom was carried on here in the states, as she was born here. Thanks so much Barb

Entry of Sep 27, 1998 at 21:53 [EST]
From: leanne - lbmatch@webtv.net

A&A Note: Growing up, I was always reminded that I was Bohemian. I am seeking information about the surname SCHLEIS and those who were relatives of Ida Emma Schleis, father: Joseph Schleis...mother: Barabara Schleis. My grandmother< Ida had a brother: Norbert and sister:Josie. My mother was born in Oak Park, Illinois in 1927. Thank you for your interest

Entry of Sep 28, 1998 at 01:40 [EST]
From: Lisa Lidinsky-Lane - netspek@frii.com

A&A Note: Currently, I am building a family tree database to be put on the web. The names I am researching are: Lidinsky, Jiroch, Hosek, Kouba, Kucaba, Fuchs (Fuks), Ligler, Kruger, Kounovsky, Rozen, Tuchek, Zobjeck & Stanicek. If you have any information relating to these names, please e-mail me. Thank you!

Entry of Sep 28, 1998 at 10:19 [EST]
From: Alena Bartosova - 5x99Bartosov@vms.csd.mu.edu

A&A Note: The custom described above (entry of Barb, 27 Sep) is called 'Mikulas' -- after the main character. (Mikulas is a Czech variant of Nicholas.) It is still held in the Czech Republic today and is actually very popular. Mikulas comes on the evening of December 5 with Devil and Angel (3 people dressed in costume; Mikulas would remind you of Santa Claus, Devil and Angel are self explanatory). Traditionally, he brings candies/fruits for good children and potatoes/coal for disobedient ones. Devil plays the scary part -- he has a chain (noisy) and big bag (to take away bad kids; never happens though). Angel is a comforter. Mikulas can either come 'in person': then children are required to answer his questions (Have you been a good boy? etc.) and sometimes sing a song or say a short poem. I would imagine something like that in church also. However, I don't know the details since I'm not a catholic. In other families, children just put their bowls on an outside window ledge right before dusk. Then they find their bowls full of candies/fruits. Nowdays in bigger cities, they have a mask contest for Mikulases and their *helpers*; ususally on the main square in downtown. There may be some local variations.

Entry of Sep 28, 1998 at 14:30 [EST]
From: Lisa Strong (Polacek) - sstrong@tezcat.com

A&A Note: I am looking for someplace close to (preferably in) the city of Chicago that offers Bohemian language classes. I know my father went to Bohemian school as a child growing up in Berwyn. If you know a place that is currently teaching "beginning" Czech/Bohemian, I would be interested to hear from you. Thanks!

Entry of Sep 28, 1998 at 15:44 [EST]
From: Jane Zemanovic - mtntop@juno.com

A&A Note: I'm looking for help researching my family and don't know how to get started. Please help! Thank you.

Entry of Sep 29, 1998 at 17:32 [EST]
From: Laura Pickl - lpickl@cyberkatz.com

A&A Note: TOKOLY (Tekely) in America. Samuel and Maria Tokoly were married in Austria approximately 1900-1905, probably near Vienna. Julianna Tokoly was born to them on 30 April 1906. The town is what I am trying to locate. On a Rodny List it has Julianna's name and Dedinkach and Imrichoveiash? The stamp has a cross (A church stamp) and says R.I.M. KAT.Farsky URAD DEDINKY. Are those cities or towns? The document is dated 15 Sept. 1928. Now it may be a different country than Austria; perhaps Slovakia. Any information would be helpful! Laura Pickl (lpickl@cyberkatz.com)

Entry of Sep 30, 1998 at 07:56 [EST]
From: Joe - jzel@aol.com

A&A Note: From: Jane Zemanovic - mtntop@juno.com A&A Note: I'm looking for help researching my family and don't know how to get started. Please help! Thank you. Join a Genealogy Society like the Czech & Slovak Genealogy Society of Illinois. If you need an application please send me your mailing address. Joe