Edmen Motis

Edmen married Alice Kovanda on 9 Aug 1927. Alice (daughter of Charles Kovanda and Christina "Tena" Bartu) was born on 24 Dec 1904 in Exeter, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 25 Oct 1976 in Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Living
2. Living
3. Edmund R. "Eddie" Motis was born on 4 Sep 1930 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 7 Jan 2016 in Florida.

Notes:

Obituary, from FindAGrave

OBITUARY OF FRANK MOTIS

Frank, son of Frank and Katie Baxa Motis was born on Jan. 19, 1875, on a farm near Milligan, Nebraska. He died in Omaha, Nebr. on November 14, 1949, at the age of 74 years, 3 months, and 25 days.

He was married to Christina Matejka on June 1, 1897. Four children were born to this union; two girls, who died in infancy, and two sons, Edmen and Frank.

In 1907 on September 11th, he was married to Mary Pribyl. Two daughters, Bertha and Angeline, were born to his union.

Mr. Motis spent most of his life in farming activities. He farmed near Milligan until 1907, with the exception of a short time spent in Iowa. After 1907, he farmed near Omaha with the exception of eight years from 1916 to 1924, he lived in Minnesota.

As a young man, Mr. Motis was quite musical and enjoyed playing the accordiann for his own and others entertainment.

Mr. Motis was affiliated with the Roman Catholic church in his early life.

Both wives preceded Mr. Motis in death. He is survived by his sons, Edmen and Frank; and his daughters, Mrs. John (Bertha) Fitch, and Mrs. Frank (Angeline) Ondracek. There are also two step-daughters, Frances Wilson and Emily Eikenburg. One brother Vaclav Motis, and one sister, Mrs. Frank Krupicka. He also leaves 10 living grandchildren.

Unidentified newspaper article.

It was also noted on FindAGrave that Cemetery records show that Frank was born Jan. 18th, the headstone shows the 19th. 1st wife Christina Matejka. 2nd wife Mary Pribyl

Frank married Christinia Matejka on 1 Jun 1900. Christinia (daughter of Frantisek "Frank" Matejka and Marie Manzelka) was born on 24 Jul 1879 in Trtice, Nov? Stra?ec?, Bohemia; died on 14 Jun 1942 in Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Obituary, from FindAGrave

Christina Horlivy, nee Matejka, was born July 24, 1879, at Trtice, Czechoslovakia. She came to America the same year with her parents, Frank and Mary Matejka. They settled on a farm northeast of Milligan, where she grew to womanhood.

She was united in marriage to Frank Motis, June 1, 1900. Two sons were born to this union, Edmen and Frank.

She was united in marriage September 14, 1907, to Mike Horlivy. They made their home north of Milligan until 1927, when they moved to Exeter. Six children were born to this union.

Mrs. Horlivy died June 14, 1942 at the age of 62 years, 10 months, and 21 days, after a very short illness. Her passing was a great shock to relatives and friends.

Mrs. Horlivy underwent many hardships, but was always ready to lend a helping hand. She will long be remembered for her sunny disposition and kindness.

There remain to mourn her departure, her husband, five sons, Edmen Motis, Frank Motis, Charles Horlivy, Fred Horlivy, and Edward Horlivy; two daughters, Helen and Rose, also six grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Antonia Bulin, four brothers, Frank, Anton, Charles and Emil; and many other relatives and friends.

Three brothers, one sister and a daughter, who died in infancy, preceded her in death.

The funeral services were postponed from Tuesday til Friday, June 19, due to the fact that her son Edward, who is in the army at Camp Roberts, Cal., sent word he was coming.


Newspaper article, private collection.

Notes:

Frank Matejka emigrated fall 1877 from left Trstice, Bohemia and came to the United States settling on a homestead near Milligan, NE. They came to America on the ship "Odessa". They first settled NE of Milligan, NE. Mr. and Mrs. Matejka had 6 sons and 3 daughters.

Copied from the notes of Rod Girmus, his tree can be found at RootsWeb's WorldConnect:

http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=girmus



(Research):

Census Listings:

1880 Census
Nebraska, Fillmore County, Liberty Twp
FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/M8Y8-K4K : accessed 02 Dec 2013), Anton Maetetka in household of Frank Maetetka, Liberty, Fillmore, Nebraska, United States; citing sheet 505B, family 3, NARA microfilm publication T9-0748
Frank Maetetka M 45 Czechoslovakia
Mary Maetetka Wife F 42 Czechoslovakia
Frank Maetetka Son M 10 Czechoslovakia
Anton Maetetka Son M 8 Czechoslovakia
Emmil Maetetka Son M 4 Czechoslovakia
Christina Maetetka Dtr F 1 Czechoslovakia

1900 Census
Nebraska, Fillmore County, Liberty Twp
Enumerated 2 and 4 Jun 1900
SD 4 ED 29 Sheet 2A
29-29
Matika, Frank Head W M Jan 1835 65 M 40 Bohemia Bohemia Bohemia 1878 22 Farmer
Matika, Mary Wf W F Jan 1839 61 M 40 12/9 Bohemia Bohemia Bohemia 1878 22
Matika, Anton Son W M Mar 1875 25 S Bohemia Bohemia Bohemia 1879
Matika, Charley Son W M Jan 1878 22 S Boehmia Bohemia Bohemia 1878
Matika, Emil Son M W Feb 1880 20 S Bohemia Bohemia Bohemia 1878 22
Matika, Mary Dtr W F Mar 1884 16 S Neb Bohemia Bohemia


1910 Census
Nebraska, Fillmore county, Liberty Twp
Enumerated 15 Apr 1910
SD 4 ED 32 Sheet 1B
18-18
Matejka, Charles M Head M W 33 m1 0 AustBohemia AustBohemia AustBohemia 1879 Pa English Laborer Farm
Matejka, Anna E Wf F W 22 M1 0 0/0 Neb AustBohemia AustBohemia English
Matejka, Frank Father M W 75 m1 49 GerBohemia AustBohemia GerGerman 1879 Pa Bohemian
Matejka, Marie A Mother F W 71 M1 49 12/9 AustBohemia AustBohemia AustBohemia 1879 __ Bohemian

Frantisek married Marie Manzelka about 1860 in Bohemia. Marie was born on 15 Jul 1839 in Trtice, Nov? Stra?ec?, Bohemia; died on 3 Oct 1913 in Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In the Milligan Centennial book, she is listed as Marie Petracek. The FindAGrave listing for this family instead shows her as Marie MANZELKA Matejka. The photo of her tombstone is also inscribed Marie, Jeho MANZELKA.