Leonard Clarence Matejka: Strong McLemore Ancestry

Generation: 1

Leonard Clarence Matejka was born on 16 Nov 1902 in Nebraska (son of John Henry Matejka and Mary Ann Datel); died in Sep 1974 in Fort Collins, Larimer County, Colorado; was buried in Roselawn Cemetery, Fort Collins, Larimer County, Colorado.

Notes:

(Research):

Census Listings:

1930 Census
South Dakota, Hughes County, Pierre City, Third Ward
Enumerated May 2, 1930
ED 33-14 SD 4 Sheet 11A
Grand Avenue
187-331
Matejka, Lenard Head R 12.50 R M W 28 M 21 Neb US US Mechanic Garage
Matejka, Evalyn E Wf F W 28 M 21 Mo Mo Mo
Matejka, Charlene W Dtr F W 2 2/12 S SD Neb Mo

Leonard married Evelyn Esther Bowman on 26 Sep 1923 in Beadle County, South Dakota. Evelyn was born about 1902 in Missouri; died about 1955; was buried in Roselawn Cemetery, Fort Collins, Larimer County, Colorado. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

Living

Generation: 2

John Henry Matejka was born on 23 Apr 1861 in Bohemia; died on 8 Apr 1934 in Nebraska; was buried in Woodland Cemetery, North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska.

Notes:

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Census Listings:

1900 Census
Nebraska, Cedar County, Pr. 9
Enumerated 2 Jun 1900
SD 158 ED 39 Sheet 1B
17-17
Matejka, John H Head W M 1861 39 M 12 Bohemia Bohemia Bohemia 1863 35 Na Farmer
Matejka, Marg (Mary) Wf W F Sep 1871 28 M 12 3/3 Iowa Bohemia Bohemia
Matejka, Emiel V Son W M Jan 1889 11 S Neb Bohemia Iowa
Matejka, Elma A Dtr W F Dec 1891 8 S Neb Bohemia Iowa
Matejka, George W Son W M Feb 1898 2 S Neb Bohemia Iowa

1910 Census
Nebraska, Cedar County, Precinct 11
Enumerated 18 and 19 May 1910
SD 3 ED 40 Sheet 12A Stamped 31
215-216
Matejka, John H Head M W 48 M1 22 Bohemia/Ger Bohemia/Ger Bohemia/Ger 1864 Na English/Boh Farmer
Matejka, Mary A Wf F W 39 m1 22 4/4 Iowa Bohemia/Ger Bohemia/Ger English/Boh
Matejka, Emil V Son M W 21 S Neb Bohemia/Ger Iowa English/Boh Laborer Farming
Matejka, Alma A Dtr F W 18 S Neb Bohemia/Ger Iowa English/Boh
Matejka, George W Son M W 12 S S Neb Bohemia/Ger Iowa English
Matejka, Lenard C Son M W 7 S S Neb Bohemia/Ger Iowa English

1920 Census
South Dakota, Beadle, Fairfield Twp
Enumerated 3 and 4 Feb 1920
SD 2 ED 6 Sheet 1B
19-19
Matejka, George Head M W 21 S Neb Bohemia Neb Farmer Own Farm
20-20
Matejka, John H Head m W 57 M 1883 Na 1914 Bohemia/Boh Bohemia/Boh Bohemia/Boh Bohemian Farmer Own Farm
Matejka, Mary A Wf F W 49 M Iowa Bohemia/Boh Bohemia/Boh Bohemian
Matejka, Leonard Son M W 16 S Neb Bohemia Iowa Farm Laborer
Matejka, Irving Son M W 8 S Neb Bohemia Iowa

1930 Census
Nebraska, Dodge County, North Bend
Enumerated April 2, 1930
ED 27-20 SD 3 Sheet 1A
10-10
Matejka, John H Head M W 67 M 26 Bohemia Bohemia Bohemia 1865 Na Laborer Odd Jobs
Matejka, Mary A Wf F W 58 M 17 Iowa Bohemia Bohemia
Matejka, Ervin L Son M W 17 S Neb Bohemia Iowa
Matejka, Dema GrdDtr F W 8 S South Dakota Neb Neb

John married Mary Ann Datel about 1888 in Douglas County, Nebraska. Mary (daughter of Josef "Joseph" Datel, Sr. and Anna Sukova) was born on 30 Sep 1871 in Fort Madison, Lee County, Iowa; died on 1 Jun 1961 in Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California; was buried in Woodland Cemetery, North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary Ann Datel was born on 30 Sep 1871 in Fort Madison, Lee County, Iowa (daughter of Josef "Joseph" Datel, Sr. and Anna Sukova); died on 1 Jun 1961 in Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California; was buried in Woodland Cemetery, North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska.

Notes:

(Research):Census Information:

1910 Census
Nebraska, Cedar County, Pr 11, Magnet
18 and 19 of May 1910
SD 3 ED 40 Sheet 12A
215-216
Matejka, John H Hd M W 48 M1 22 Bohemia Ger Bohemia Ger Boh
emia Ger 1864 Farmer
Matejka, Mary A Wf F W 39 M1 22 4/4 Iowa BohemiaGer BohemiaGer
Matejka, Emil V Son M W 21 S Neb Bohemia Ger Iowa Laborer Farm
Matejka, Alma A Dtr F W 19 S Neb Bohemia Ger Iowa
Matejka, George W Son M W 12 S Neb Bohemia Ger Iowa
Matejka, Lenord C Son M W 7 S Neb Bohemia Ger Iowa

1920 Census
South Dakota, Beadle County, Fairfield Twp
Enumerated 3 and 4 of February 1920
SD 2 ED 6 Sheet 1B
19-19
Matejka, George Hd M W 21 S Neb Bohemia Neb Farmer Own Farm
20-20
Matejka, John H Hd M W 57 M 1883 Na 1914 Bohemia Bohemian Bohemia Bohemian Bohemia Bohemian Farmer Own Farm
Matejka, Mary A Wf F W 49 M Iowa Bohemia Bohemian Bohemia Bohemian
Matejka, Leonard Son M W 16 S Neb Bohemia Iowa Farm Laborer
Matejka, Irving Son M W 8 S Neb Bohemia Iowa

Children:

Emil V. Matejka was born on 1 May 1889 in Nebraska; and died.
Elma A. Matejka was born on 22 Dec 1890 in Nebraska; and died.
George Washington Matejka was born on 22 Feb 1898 in Nebraska; died on 4 Sep 1979 in Riverside County, California; was buried in Westminister Memorial Park, Westminister, Orange County, California.
1. Leonard Clarence Matejka was born on 16 Nov 1902 in Nebraska; died in Sep 1974 in Fort Collins, Larimer County, Colorado; was buried in Roselawn Cemetery, Fort Collins, Larimer County, Colorado.
Ervin Merlin Matejka was born on 18 Apr 1912 in Nebraska; died on 6 May 2000 in Hemet, Riverside County, California.

Generation: 3

Josef "Joseph" Datel, Sr. was born about 1826 in Bohemia; died about 1902.

Notes:

Said to be born in Kolec, Bohemia.

(Research):
Census Information:

1870 Census
Iowa, Lee County, Fort Madison Ward 1
Datel, Joseph 43 M W Blacksmith $100 Bohemia
Datel, Anna 33 F W Keeping House Bohemia
Datel, Anton 14 M W Apprentice Blacksmith Bohemia
Datel, Anna 13 F w At Home Bohemia
Datel, Joseph 10 M W At Home Bohemia
Datel, Carolina 8 F W Bohemia
Datel, Wenzel 6 M W Bohemia
Datel, Frank 2 M Iowa

FamilySearch 1880 United States Census and National Index
Census Place:Chester, Saunders, Nebraska
Source:FHL Film 1254756
National Archives Film T9-0756
Page 38
RelationSexMarrRaceAgeBirthplace
Joseph DATTEL Self M M W 50 BOHEMIA Occ: Farmer Fa: BOHEMIA Mo: BOHEMIA
Anna DATTEL Wife F M W 40 BOHEMIA Occ: Keeping House Fa: BOHEMIA Mo: BOHEMIA
Joseph DATTEL Son M S W 21 BOHEMIA Occ:Farmer Fa: BOHEMIA Mo: BOHEMIA
Willy DATTEL Son M S W 16 BOHEMIA Occ:At Home Fa: BOHEMIA Mo: BOHEMIA
Frank DATTEL Son M S W 12 IA Occ:At Home Fa: BOHEMIA Mo: BOHEMIA
Lise DATTEL Dau F S W 10 IA Occ:At Home Fa: BOHEMIA Mo: BOHEMIA
Mary DATTEL Dau F S W 10 IA Occ:At Home Fa: BOHEMIA Mo: BOHEMIA
Thomas DATTEL Son M S W 7 NE Occ:At Home Fa: BOHEMIA Mo: BOHEMIA
Matildy DATTEL Dau F S W 4 NE Occ:At Home Fa: BOHEMIA Mo: BOHEMIA

Josef married Anna Sukova. Anna was born between 1836 and 1840 in Bohemia; died after 1930. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Anna Sukova was born between 1836 and 1840 in Bohemia; died after 1930.

Notes:

Could she be a second wife, based on her age and the age of Joseph's oldest daughter, Ruzena?

Notes:

Married:
One of the earliest settlers in the Morse Bluff vicinity was Joseph Datel and family. Mr. Datel was born in 1826 in Kolec, Czechoslovakia. His wife, Anna Sukova was born in Kobelinki, Austria. They were married in Austria on May 25, 1852, and came to America in 1867 bringing their seven children with them. One of the children died on the voyage and was buried at sea.

The family first lived at Fort Madison, Iowa where Mr. Datel worked at his trade as a blacksmith. In 1871 they moved to Saunders County and located on a farm south of Morse Bluff. Here he farmed and did blacksmithing. He spoke and was able to read Bohemian, German and English. Mrs. Datel, however, never learned English. In 1882 they moved to North Bend where he bought a blacksmith shop. In all 12 children were born. Mr. Datel died in 1902 and his wife lived to be 94.

(Courtesy of Don Matejka, his Source: http://www.rootsweb.com/~nesaunde/1983hist/saco83-p93.html)

Caroline Mastny lists the children of Joseph Datel as:

1. Mary Datel Matejka 2. Elizabeth Datel Bloch 3. Emma Datel Howe 4. Rosalie Datel Soukup 5. Anna Datel 6. Caroline Datel Beznoska 7. James Datel, Perry, Oklahoma 8. Thomas Datel, Winners, South Dakota 9. Frank Datel, North Bend, Nebraska 10. Joseph Datel 11. Frankie Datel---Duplicate? should this be Willy? 12. Anton Datel

I noted that Frank and Frankie were both shown as sons. I assumed Frankie was a duplicate, and did not list him. This should be researched further. Also, daughter Matildy, shown on the 1880 census is not listed. Perhaps this is the middle name of one of the other daughters, but for now I listed her, along with the other daughters. This also should be researched further.

Children:

Ruzena "Rosalie" Datel was born on 14 Sep 1853 in Kolec, Bohemia; and died.
Emma Datel was born between 1854 and 1855 in Kolec, Bohemia; and died.
James Datel was born between 1854 and 1855 in Kolec, Bohemia; and died.
Anton Datel was born about 1856 in Kolec, Bohemia; and died.
Anna Datel was born about 1857 in Kolec, Bohemia; and died.
Joseph Datel was born about 1859 in Kolec, Bohemia; and died.
Karolina "Caroline" Datel was born on 13 Jan 1862 in Kolec, Bohemia; died on 20 Jan 1940 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska; was buried in Czech National (Killian) Cemetery, Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska.
Wenzel "Willy" Datel was born about 1864 in Kolec, Bohemia; and died.
Frank B. Datel was born on 15 Apr 1868 in Fort Madison, Lee County, Iowa; died on 4 Jun 1940 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska; was buried in Woodland Cemetery, North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska.
Elizabeth "Lise" Datel was born on 30 Sep 1871 in Fort Madison, Lee County, Iowa; and died.
3. Mary Ann Datel was born on 30 Sep 1871 in Fort Madison, Lee County, Iowa; died on 1 Jun 1961 in Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California; was buried in Woodland Cemetery, North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska.
Thomas Datel was born about 1873 in Nebraska; and died.
Matidly Datel was born about 1876 in Nebraska; and died.