Hello, I am trying to verify the ancestry of Vaclav ŠECL. He was apparently born in Petrovice I, near Kutna Hora in 1877. His parents may have been Jan ŠECL and Anna Machka. He may have been related to ŠECLs in Vepříkov. Vaclav (Wesley) came to the U.S. in 1903. He remained in New York until 1914 when he came to Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Roger Rayborn raybornr@usa.net ******************************************************************************************************* > On May 28, 2018, at 3:02 PM, Richard Berkheiser <ricksbookshelf@gmail.com> wrote: > > Hi everyone! > > Just letting you know that the lists are back up and running again so to > "celebrate" our return I'm initiating a first ever Surname Shout Out. > > A Surname Shout Out works like a Roll Call where we all post an ancestor > we're totally stumped on. > > Happy Hunting! > > Rick B > Admin > > _______________________________________________ > ==== IA-CZECHS Mailing List ==== > IA-CZECHS@rootsweb.com > > To contact the List Administrator: > Rick Berkheiser, IA-CZECHS-owner@rootsweb.com > > Topic: A mailing list for anyone with a genealogical or historical interest in Czech ancestors who settled in Iowa. > _______________________________________________ > Email preferences: http://bit.ly/rootswebpref > > Unsubscribe https://lists.rootsweb.ancestry.com/postorius/lists/ia-czechs@rootsweb.com/ > > Archives: https://lists.rootsweb.ancestry.com/hyperkitty/list/ia-czechs@rootsweb.com/ > > Privacy Statement: https://ancstry.me/2JWBOdY Terms and Conditions: https://ancstry.me/2HDBym9 > > RootsWeb is funded and supported by Ancestry.com and our loyal RootsWeb community

I’m trying to find the Bohemia village of my great grandfather Michael Olear. Per the US records I know this: Born 10/16/1863 in Bohemia and died 7/15/1936 in Marshall County, Iowa Parents died about 1874 in Bohemia (Joseph and Mag) Arrived in the US about 1880 Lived in PA, Chicago and finally settling in Marshall County, IA Married Tina Picha 7/9/1887 in Marshalltown, Iowa Obit mentions a brother Joe Olear in PA I’ve had a researcher look for Olear families in the Czech Republic with no luck. I’ve written to potential family in PA but they weren’t aware of any Olears in Iowa. Grasping at straws, Cathy csmaha@msn.com > On May 29, 2018, at 2:04 AM, ia-czechs-request@rootsweb.com wrote: > > Send IA-CZECHS mailing list submissions to > ia-czechs@rootsweb.com > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send a message with subject or > body 'help' to > ia-czechs-request@rootsweb.com > > You can reach the person managing the list at > ia-czechs-owner@rootsweb.com > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of IA-CZECHS digest..." > > ==== IA-CZECHS Mailing List ==== > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Kodl family (judy antone) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Date: Mon, 28 May 2018 17:28:07 -0500 > From: judy antone <judiaan@Lcom.net> > Subject: ([IA-CZECHS])Kodl family > To: <IA-CZECHS@rootsweb.com> > Message-ID: <0EA4CF69-FD47-4412-B81C-8F38C5D7C8B3@Lcom.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > > I'm trying to find the name of my 3rd grt. grandmother From Bohemia. I think her husband was Adam Kodl born in Bohemia 1795. Her first name may be 'Anna'. My second grt. grandmother was her oldest daughter born in 1825-1826. She seems to have slipped through the cracks on > being found. . She has 2 other daughters younger. > > Any thoughts on this much appreciated! > > > Judy > judiaan@Lcom.net <mailto:judiaan@lcom.net> > > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Subject: Digest Footer > > To contact the %(real_name)s list administrator, send an email to > %(real_name)s-admin@rootsweb.com. > > To post a message to the IA-CZECHS mailing list -- ia-czechs@rootsweb.com, send an email to %(real_name)s@rootsweb.com. > > __________________________________________________________ > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to %(real_name)s-request@%(host_name)s > with the word "unsubscribe" without the quotes in the subject and the body of the > email with no additional text. > > ------------------------------ > > End of IA-CZECHS Digest, Vol 11, Issue 1 > ****************************************

I'm trying to find the name of my 3rd grt. grandmother From Bohemia. I think her husband was Adam Kodl born in Bohemia 1795. Her first name may be 'Anna'. My second grt. grandmother was her oldest daughter born in 1825-1826. She seems to have slipped through the cracks on being found. . She has 2 other daughters younger. Any thoughts on this much appreciated! Judy judiaan@Lcom.net <mailto:judiaan@lcom.net>

Johann Benes/Benish/Benesh Born about 1826 in Bohemia Died June 1886 in Johnson County, Iowa Buried with his wife Helen Bartosh Benesh in Hala Cemetery just outside of Swisher, Johnson, Iowa. I believe that they arrived in the United States  on11 June 1870, aboard the Ship Hermine. It landed in Baltimore.  The ship departed from Bremen. Some other researchers have said that the family may have originated in an area around Plzen, Czech Republic.  No documentation though. Cheryl tedrickw@cox.net

I'm trying to find the name of my 3rd grt. grandmother From Bohemia. I think her husband was Adam Kodl born in Bohemia 1795. Her first name may be 'Anna'. My second grt. grandmother was her oldest daughter born in 1825-1826. She seems to have slipped through the cracks on being found. . She has 2 other daughters younger. Any thoughts on this much appreciated! Judy judiaan@Lcom.net

Hi everyone! Just letting you know that the lists are back up and running again so to "celebrate" our return I'm initiating a first ever Surname Shout Out. A Surname Shout Out works like a Roll Call where we all post an ancestor we're totally stumped on. Happy Hunting! Rick B Admin

Join the fun and attend the Czechoslovak Genealogical Society International (CGSI)'s 15th Genealogical and Cultural Conference in Cedar Rapids, Iowa from 21 - 24 October 2015! View the CGSI 2015 Conference Fun Preview Video at: http://bit.ly/CGSIconf2015previewVIDEO . All members and non-members of the Czechoslovak Genealogical Society International are invited to participate in the 2015 Conference events. CGSI is an all volunteer, non-profit cultural genealogy group. For more information or to join CGSI please visit: www.cgsi.org

15th Czechoslovak Genealogical and Cultural Conference Cedar Rapids, Iowa at the Marriott Hotel 21 - 24 October 2015 (Wednesday - Saturday) Join us for four days loaded with genealogical, historical and cultural activities! The Conference kicks-off on Wednesday 21 October 2015 with a choice of two tours, Cedar Rapids, Ely and Solon; or Spillville and Protivin in northeast Iowa. Eight presentations (two simultaneous) in four different time slots are offered on Thursday 22 October 2015. For those interested in learning some of the folk art of our ancestors we offer a session in making Peroutky (goose feather brushes) and two wheat weaving projects. For those who want one on one help in doing online research you may register to use the CGSI Traveling Library. Learn how to navigate such sites as Ancestry.com; FamilySearch.org a Czech or Slovak archive site, or the CGSI Members’ Only section. Or use such valuable resource books as the 1651 Bohemian Religious Census (Soupis), the 1653-56 Berni Rula (Bohemian property census of land, animal and crops), Ortslexikon Sudetenland (gazetteer), Finding Your Slovak Ancestors, Textbook of Reading Old Texts for Genealogists, History of Czechs in America, History of Slovaks in America, etc. Join us Thursday evening as we enjoy a “Night at the Museum”, a gala event hosted by the National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library in Cedar Rapids. Those who register for the event receive coach transportation from the Marriott Hotel to the Museum and Library, a welcome from the staff, an assortment of hors d’oeuvres catered by Dostal’s Catering Company, access to all of the Museum exhibits, an orientation to the library, and browsing and buying in the Museum’s gift shop. Friday at the hotel we offer 12 presentations (3 simultaneous) covering 4 breakout periods. On Friday evening enjoy a meal of Roast Pork and dumplings, followed by our traditional colorful “Parade of Kroje” (Fashion Show). Saturday we offer another 12 presentations covering 4 breakout periods. On Saturday evening enjoy a meal of thinly sliced roast beef (Svickova) with sweet-sour red cabbage and other sides. Entertainment includes the Svetlusky (Fireflies) Ensemble and “Barefoot Becky and the Ivanhoe Dutchmen", a three-piece ensemble. Full CGSI Conference 2015 Information (including Conference Fees, Accommodations and Travel), Conference Program Details, Speaker Bios, Tour Information, and a Link to Discounted* Hotel reservations can be found here: http://bit.ly/CGSIconf2015 * - Room reservations must be made by 28 September 2015 to receive the discounted group rate. Other highlights include: a Vendor Room, the CGSI Traveling Research Library, Silent Auction, Translation Service, and Numerous Networking Opportunities! All members and non-members of the Czechoslovak Genealogical Society International are invited to participate in the Conference events. CGSI is a non-profit cultural genealogy group. For more information or to join CGSI visit: www.cgsi.org

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: L_Dowty60 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.ethnic.iaczech/19.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The Keska's of Iowa County lived in the Town of Pulaski, There was a John and Margaret from which a daughter Monica B. was born who had a brother Delbert. These last two are deceased and a end-of-line for this branch of Keska as neither married. Monica was a school teacher for many years. To start again - I believ it started from a family of Thomas and Mary Keska which from there was John. If you check Find a Grave for Keska's in the ST. Joseph Cemetery in Avoca, Iowa County, WI who will find several and they are all related - just have to determine generations by dates But no Keska's reside in the Avoca or Town of Pulaski today (Nov 2014) There is also a Thomas keska and wife buried in the St. John's Cemetery in nearby (6 miles west of Avoca) in Grant County, WI but I am not sure if they are related. You can reach me at TheWoodsman2@inbox.com for more detail. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. <br>

*Czechoslovak Genealogical Society International (CGSI) is hosting 2014 Symposium - LIVE in St. Paul, MN on 24-25 October 2014, Or on your computer via *online webinar 25 October 2014*.* Please join us at our 2014 Symposium, to be held Friday and Saturday, 24 - 25 October 2014, at various locations in St. Paul, Minnesota.* Or on a your computer via *online webinar Saturday, 25 Oct 2014*.* ** Friday, 24 October 2014 ** * Historic St. Paul City Tour *(9:00 am – 4:00 pm): Guided by local architectural historian Jim Sazevich, enjoy this tour of the historic sites of the Czech and German-Bohemian roots of Minnesota’s Capitol City. (C.S.P.S. Sokol Hall, 383 W. Michigan Street, St. Paul, MN 55102); *Kolache Workshop (Minimum 8 participants/Max 12) *(9:00 am – Noon): Learn how to make the kolaches you remember your grandma made, in this small group taught by native Czech ladies. Class will consist of instruction and demonstration of kolache baking with samples for tasting and taking home. The dough will be prepared ahead of time. Fillings will be poppy seed, prune, apricot and cheese. (C.S.P.S. Sokol Hall, 383 W. Michigan Street, St. Paul, MN 55102); *C.S.P.S Sokol Hall Dinner & Polka Dance *(6:30 pm – 10:00 pm): Soak in the atmosphere of this historic hall, enjoy a hearty meal and then dance the night away to polkas and waltzes played by the Jerry Kadlec Trio. During intermission watch the Sokol St. Paul Czech and Slovak folk dancers perform folk dances in their colorful kroje (folk dress). (C.S.P.S. Sokol Hall, 383 W. Michigan Street, St. Paul, MN 55102); *** Saturday, 25 October 2014 *** *CGSI 2014 Symposium *(7:45 am – 4:30 pm) Choose from eight (two tracks of four) presentations on Czech and Slovak culture, history, and genealogy topics given by our host of professional speakers, at the Minnesota Genealogical Society (MGS) Library. Peruse the CGSI Library Collection and engage our team of research specialists to answer your genealogy research questions. Includes morning kolace, coffee, snacks, and a box lunch.(Minnesota Genealogical Society Library, 1185 Concord Street N., South St. Paul, MN 55075); *CGSI 2014 Symposium Presentation Descriptions* Saturday, 25 October, 2014 Minnesota Genealogical Society Library, 1185 Concord Street N., South St. Paul, Minnesota NOTE: Presentations denoted with an ‘A’ will be held in the first floor Auditorium; ‘B’ presentations will be held in the 4th floor Board room. Presentations denoted with the same number (e.g. 1A and 1B) will held concurrently, etc. If you are not able to attend the Symposium in person, then you have the option to attend any of the webinars online; click the registration link below the webinar to complete your order. NOTE: you are NOT required to purchase admission to the Symposium in order to complete your registration to attend this online webinar. *1A) Gaining Historical Context for your Ancestors *By John Sabol Auditorium: 9:00 – 10:00am CDT Genealogy is more than collecting ancestors’ names, documenting records, and organizing them into charts. This talk will show you how to reconstruct the environment in which they lived, the social network through which they moved and even some of the little known events of their lives. *1B) Time Bridge: Rusyns and Slovaks in 20th century *By Michal Razus 4th Floor Board Room: 9:00 – 10:00am CDT Culture, lifestyle and work depicted in photography, theater and architecture. This presentation will be given live from Presov, Slovakia; and include many images collected by the speaker. *2A) Guide to Locating and Interpreting Czech Birth, Marriage and Death Records *By Al Kranz, Suzette Steppe & Kathy Jorgenson Auditorium: 10:30 – 11:45am CDT Many of the Czech vital records have been digitized and are available on-line. This program will show how to locate the archive for your village or town and access the records. An extensive list of helpful websites will be provided. *2B) The Slovak Struggle for Autonomy; the Century that led to the Cleveland Agreement, 1915 *By Fr. Michael Brunovsky, OSB 4th Floor Board Room: 10:30 – 11:45am CDT What were the living conditions for our ancestors during the years leading up to World War I? And how did this pivotal event accelerate their passionate fight for independence? Learn about the role played by Czechs and Slovaks in America paving the way for the eventual establishment of Czechoslovakia. *3A) German-Bohemians, Who are these people? History, Culture and Immigration to the United States *By Wade Olsen Auditorium: 1:00 to 2:00 PM CDT This presentation will cover German-Bohemian history taking a look at who they were and where they lived in Bohemia. In the mid-nineteenth century there were many reasons to leave their homeland and we will discuss some of the main factors in this momentous decision. We will explore the paths they took and outline the places they settled. As they traveled to a new land they often followed others from their homeland villages and we will take a look at some of the communities they formed in the United States. As we review these settlements, we will see a trend in groups of people starting a new life in the same places. Finding a link to the homeland is a roadblock for many people. We will take a look at Chain migration and identify opportunities to find clues as to where you ancestor originated. *3B) Interpreting Slovak Birth, Marriage, Death and Census Records *By John Sabol 4th Floor Board Room: 1:00 to 2:00 PM CDT What can you expect to find researching Slovak vital records from the 19th Century and beyond? Be ready to test your language skills, and be ready for some surprises. If you have found your ancestral village, this is the next big step. *4A) A Time of Passage: History of the Czechs and Slovaks, 1781 – 1918 *By Steve Potach Auditorium: 2:20 – 3:20 pm CDT This presentation will survey a period of dramatic transformation of the Czech and Slovak homelands, an era that formed the historical backdrop for our ancestors’ emigration to America. It will show how understanding history can enhance our genealogical research, and can “bring our ancestors back to life.” Topics covered include Joseph II’s reforms in the Czech lands, the rise of Czech and Slovak nationalism, economic, social, cultural and political developments in the Czech and Slovak homelands, ethnic conflicts in the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and emigration. *4B) How to Overcome Brick Walls in Slovak Research *By Lisa Alzo 4th Floor Board Room: 2:20 – 3:20 pm CDT Tracing our Slovak ancestry can be challenging at times. Sorting out surnames, trying to identify ancestral hometowns, and deciphering old country records to connect families are just a few of the obstacles we often encounter along the way. Through sample case studies, this webinar will demonstrate lesser-utilized research tactics, and discuss repositories and key resources used to locate information about Slovak ancestors. Please visit www.cgsi.org for additional information, speaker bios, and registration information and fees. NOTE: you are NOT required to purchase admission to the Symposium in order to complete your registration to attend an online webinar. ****Save the Dates!: The Czechoslovak Genealogical Society International (CGSI) will hold its 15th Genealogical and Cultural Conference at the Cedar Rapids Marriott Hotel in Cedar Rapids, Iowa during 2015. The conference dates are Wednesday, 21 October 2015 through Saturday, 24 October 2015.****

Anna Mrvicka from Emeryville, Wisc. She is married to Karel (Charles) Houdek. Their son is James Houdek born 1873. Have no other Mrvickas. Joan Peterson Author: LindaKnuteson Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.ethnic.iaczech/15.2.4/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Ellen, Rose Mrkvicka was my grandmother's sister. Grandma was Barbara Mrkvicka Vinopal (husband John Vinopal) and they lived in Mauston, WI. Their parents were Karel and Anna (Hustaba) Mrkvicka. I believe they came to America in 1891. I found them on some of the census records. Are you related to Rose? I'd love to hear from you. Linda Knuteson Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. <br> ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to IA-CZECHS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: LindaKnuteson Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.ethnic.iaczech/15.2.4/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Ellen, Rose Mrkvicka was my grandmother's sister. Grandma was Barbara Mrkvicka Vinopal (husband John Vinopal) and they lived in Mauston, WI. Their parents were Karel and Anna (Hustaba) Mrkvicka. I believe they came to America in 1891. I found them on some of the census records. Are you related to Rose? I'd love to hear from you. Linda Knuteson Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. <br>

The Czechoslovak Genealogical Society International (CGSI) will hold its 14th Genealogical and Cultural Conference at the Westin Lombard Hotel in Lombard, Illinois (Chicago Area). The Conference dates are Wednesday, 23 October 2013 through Saturday, 26 October 2013. In addition to the many Czech, Moravian, Slovak, Rusyn and German-Bohemian Genealogy and Research related break-out sessions, this conference will also include optional tours of the Chicago - Bohemian National Cemetery, the Ethnic Neighborhoods of Chicago, and a Research trip to the Czech and Slovak-American Genealogy Society of Illinois (CSAGSI) Library in Cicero. There will also be a Parade of Kroje (folk dress) fashion show, and a hands-on "Preserving Cultural Crafts" session. Other highlights include: a Vendor Room, CGSI Traveling Research Library, Silent Auction, Translation Service, Networking Room (Informal Regional 'Round-table' groups are forming across the nation and continue to meet locally for education and mutual assistance). Full CGSI Conference 2013 Information (including Conference Fees, Accomodations and Travel), Conference Program Details, Speaker Bios, Tour Information, and a Link to Discounted* Hotel reservations can be found here: www.bit.ly/CGSIconf2013 * - Room reservations must be made by 29 September 2013 to receive the discounted group rate. CGSI is a non-profit cultural genealogy group. For more information or to join CGSI visit: www.cgsi.org

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ZlaticaBeca Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.ethnic.iaczech/15.2.3.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: MBSLYNN Up to 1918 it was A-H http://users.erols.com/mwhite28/austhung.htm where 12 different languages were spoken. What was language of your ancestor? Do you know where born? http://www.brainworker.ch/Oesterreich/Austria-hungary.png www.surnamenavigator.org Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MBSLYNN Surnames: POROD Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.ethnic.iaczech/15.2.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: POROD IS MY GRANDMOTHERS SIR NAME. HER PARENTS AUSTRIAN DECENT Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Scaska Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.ethnic.iaczech/20/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am also looking for my Grandfather John Marshall Caska, born Muskegon, Michigan July 4, 1870--1872 and died August 3, 1952 in Plattsburgh New York, who was his father and mother, I can't find a birth certificate for hi anywhere, could really use some help there, I don't know now wheather Thomas J Keska was his father or not, as on John's death certificate it states he was born in Muskegon Michigan and I though it was Polaski Wisconsin. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Scaska Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.ethnic.iaczech/19.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thomas Caska's children names were, Babbary, 1866, Illinois Frank James, 1869, Illinois, 1944, Idaho John M. July 4, 1872, Wisconsin, August 3, 1952, Plattsburgh New York, John was my Grandfather. Wenzel, 1864, Wisconsin Matthias 1879, Wisconsin James, 1884, Wisconsin Mary, 1888, Wisconsin Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

It would be a good idea to also use Keska in research, as I did find one 1700's Hungary. Keep looking for the odd. I had trouble with the name Chlan -- Chlayn as it was mispelled as Kline, Cline, etc., and when the name completely changes it is quite a challenge......Zakostelna to Holub. Joan Smatt Peterson -----Original Message----- From: gc-gateway@rootsweb.com Sent: Monday, February 13, 2012 1:01 PM To: IA-CZECHS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [IA-CZECHS] Caska This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Scaska Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.ethnic.iaczech/19.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thomas Caska's children names were, Babbary, 1866, Illinois Frank James, 1869, Illinois, 1944, Idaho John M. July 4, 1872, Wisconsin, August 3, 1952, Plattsburgh New York, John was my Grandfather. Wenzel, 1864, Wisconsin Matthias 1879, Wisconsin James, 1884, Wisconsin Mary, 1888, Wisconsin Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to IA-CZECHS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: CWestfall55 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.ethnic.iaczech/19.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Do you have the names of any of their children? Cheryl Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Scaska Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.ethnic.iaczech/19.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Gregg I couldn't find out anything on the Caska, what a hard name to find. Thanks for the info tho. well appreciated Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.