Frantisek "Frank" Janda

Notes:

The Late Frank Janda

Frank Janda was born in the village of Voleneca, Bohemia, in the year 1974 and died at the home of his father-in-law, Steve HLINA, in Madison precinct, Fillmore county, Nebraska, May 31, 1913.

He came to America with his parents in 1879. While living near Alliance, Neb., his father and sister were killed by lightning. He returned to Fillmore county, where he lived several years, going then to Canada. After staying there for four years, he again returned to Nebraska.

May 22, 1907, he was married to Mary Hlina. To them were born two children, one dying at the age of 2 years, 2 months and 19 days. In March 1912, Mr. Janda moved his family to Nelson, Neb., where he had bought a farm. He had been ailing since the first of the year and in April went to Lincoln to consult a specialist. May 1 he was operated on for appendicitis but it was found that cancer of the stomach was his real ailment. May 19 he was brought to the home of his father-in-law, where everything was done to relieve his suffering.

There are left to mourn his death his wife and little son, five brothers, five sisters, a stepmother and a host of friends.

Card of Thanks

I wish to thank all and especially the Woodmen who so kindly helped us during the sickness and burial of my husband.

Mrs. Mary Janda

(Courtesy of Sharon Nemeth)

(Research):Census Listings:

1910 Census
Nebraska, Fillmore, Liberty Precinct
Enumerated 20 April 1910
SD 4 ED 32 Sheet 3B
58-58
Sluka, James Hd M W 35 m1 12 Neb Aust.Bohemian Aust Bohemi
an Farmer
Sluka, Marie Wf F W 37 m1 12 4/4 Aust.Bohemian Aust Bohemian Aust Bohemian 1880
Sluka, John O Son m W 10 S Neb Neb Aust.Bohemian
Sluka, James G Son M W 8 S Neb Neb Aust. Bohemian
Sluka, Gustav J Son M W 4 S Neb Neb Aust. Bohemian
Sluka, Lillie A. Dtr F W 2 S Neb Neb Aust. Bohemian
Sluka, Fred Brother M W 33 S Neb Aust.Bohemian Aust Bohemian
Janda, Estella H Sister-in-law F W 19 S Neb Aust.Bohemian Aust Bohemian Teacher School
Bartu, Mary Servent F W 19 S Neb Aust.Bohemian Aust Bohemian Servant Private Family
Svenda, Joseph Servant M W 26 S Aust. Bohemian Aust.Bohemian Aust Bohemian 1904 Pa Bohemian Laborer Farm
59-60
Janda, Frank Hd M W 30 m1 3 Aust. Bohemian Aust.Bohemian Aust Bohemian 1885 Na Farmer
Janda, Mary Wf F W 22 m1 3 2/2 Neb Aust.Bohemian Aust Bohemian
Janda, James Son M W 2 S Neb Aust. Bohemian Neb
Janda, Frank Son m W 2/12 S neb Aust. Bohemian Neb
Vacek, Anton Servant m W 21 S Aust. Bohemian Aust.Bohemian Aust Bohemian 1910 Bohemina Laborer Farm

Frantisek married Mary Hlina on 22 May 1907 in Fillmore County, Nebraska. Mary (daughter of Stepan "Steve" Hlina and Anna Krikava) was born on 18 Sep 1887 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 10 Apr 1975 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried on 13 Apr 1975 in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. James Janda was born about 1908 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 20 Oct 1916 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
2. Frank Janda was born on 11 Feb 1910 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 30 Apr 1912 in Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
3. Alice Francis "Babe" Janda was born on 13 Jun 1913 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 5 Jan 2006 in Colorado; was buried on 12 Jan 2006 in Exeter Cemetery, Exeter, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

Notes:

His marriage license, from Dobrs, Book 3, Page 25, 167 Register, showed him as a cottager from Volenic house #26 county of Strakonice, son of Jan JANDA, cottage from Volenic house #26 and mother, Marie born VOJAT from Volenic house #41. He was shown as Catholic and single, age 24.

His passport, issued in 1880, showed him to be born in 1844, of medium build with brown hair and green eyes.

Joseph was a tailor. After his first wife (Josefa Rejsek) died, Joseph decided to move to Western Nebraska where much cheap land was available. He and his 15 year old daughter Mary moved to Box Butte County, near, Lawn and set up a homestead. Leaving Mary and a hired hand to hold down the claim, he returned to Fillmore County to sell his holdings there and move the rest of his family. Joseph, Mary and Frank plowed to new prarie land and planted flax, corn and wheat. The new area was difficult for farming, however, and was eventually seized by the bank. Joseph moved to Wyoming and hauled timber ties, eventually saving enough money to resume farming. After he and daughter Antonie were killed by lightning in an electrical storm, however, this children from his first marriage decided to return to Fillmore County. Joseph's second wife, Rousy, married a homesteader in the area, and they also returned to Fillmore County (Milligan, p 314).

From the HEMINGFORD GUIDE, August 17, 1894, courtesy of Sharon Nemeth

"A severe electric storm passed over the western part of the county yesterday afternoon, during which lightning struck the house of Joseph Janda, on 21-27-52, eighteen miles west of Hemingford, killing Mr. Janda and his thirteen year old daughter outright. Mr. Janda was a hard-working, honest and prosperous Bohemian farmer, and a leader among his people. THE GUIDE extends Mrs. Janda and her remaining children heartfelt sympathies."

Josef married Josefa "Josie" Rejsek on 28 Jan 1868 in Strasic, Stra?ec?, Bohemia. Josefa was born about 1846 in Strasic, Stra?ec?, Bohemia; died in Apr 1885 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The daughter of Frantisek REJSEK and Marie PROKOP. Her father was a miller. (Milligan, p 314).

Her marriage license, from Dobrs, Book 3, Page 25, 167 Register, showed her as the daughter of Frantisek REJSEK, miller for Strasic house #43 county of Strakonice and mother Marie born PROKOP from Strasic house #14. She was shown as Catholic, age 20 3/4 years, and single.

Notes:

Married:
Their marriage license, from Dobrs, Book 3, Page 25, 167 Register, showed that they were married on the 28 of January 1828 by Vaclav Bezdeka (Priest), with witnesses being Matej Sluka, a cottager from Volenic #26 and Frantisek Prokop, a peasant from Strasic #14.

Joseph and Josefa traveled to America with their two oldest children and a niece, Mary. They spent 17 days on the ocean, enduring a severe five day storm. They landed in Baltimore, travelled by train to Chicago, and then onto Nebraska. They spent the winter with a brother, Vinc. Joseph purchased the S 1/2 SE 1/4 in Section 19 of Liberty Township from the Burlington and Missouri River Railroad company. (Milligan, p 314-315).