>From A History of Czechs in Nebraska - page 202 "Brainard: - The first (settlers) came in 1875 and they were: Matej Slavik, born in Okresanec; Frank Maixner, born in Prijemky, Chotebor. Within two years later came the following: Matej Kabourek, born in Stepanov, Lisov; Ignac Dvorak Sr., born in Pustinna, Jindrichuv Haradec; Joseph Semin Sr., born in Vlasimsko; Frank Novacek Sr., born in Jasenice, Namest; Joseph Jakup Sr., born in Mysliborice, Hrotovice." Ken Chromy Ohiowa, NE