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John Andrew Bures

Male 1912 - 1978  (65 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  John Andrew Bures was born on 30 Nov 1912 in Fillmore County, Nebraska (son of Charles Anthony Bures and Pauline Hromadka); died on 7 Sep 1978 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    John married Mildred Rose Zelenka on 22 Sep 1936. Mildred (daughter of Frank Zelenka and Anna Krejdl) was born on 6 Feb 1918 in Liberty Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 9 Mar 2012 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Charles Anthony Bures was born on 21 Sep 1890 in Exeter, Fillmore County, Nebraska (son of Frantisek "Frank" Bures and Josefa Marc); died on 16 Mar 1964 in Burress, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Charles married Pauline Hromadka on 2 Aug 1910 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Pauline (daughter of John Hromadka and Anna Kral) was born on 5 Jun 1890 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 1 Dec 1965 in Fairmont, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Pauline Hromadka was born on 5 Jun 1890 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska (daughter of John Hromadka and Anna Kral); died on 1 Dec 1965 in Fairmont, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    Married:
    They started their wedded life on a farm east of Milligan. In 1918, they moved to their own farm one mile west and one fourth north of Burress, Nebraska, where they made their home until Charles passed away. Charles loved farming and was always willing to lend a helping hand to neighbors and family. Pauline enjoyed her home and family, reading, gardening and growing flowers and raising chickens. Both were members of the Z.C.J.B. Lodge (Milligan, p 219).

    Children:
    1. Lucille Bures was born on 7 Oct 1911 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 26 Dec 1911 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    2. 1. John Andrew Bures was born on 30 Nov 1912 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 7 Sep 1978 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    3. Charley Bures was born on 19 Jul 1916 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 31 Jul 1917 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    4. Richard Charles Bures was born on 13 May 1921 in Burress, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 23 Oct 2001 in Fort Collins, Larimer County, Colorado.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Frantisek "Frank" Bures was born about 1840 in Volenice, Stra?ec?, Bohemia; died on 24 Feb 1907 in Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    Frank was married twice. He had seven children by his first wife, Mary Kroupa, and married a second time to Josefa Marc. Frank and Josefa, along with his children from his first marriage, came to America in 1881. They purchased the NW 1/4 of Section 29 in Liberty Township from William Hart for $1600 on June 28, 1881. The Kansas City and Omaha Railroad Company purchased a strip of land 100 feet wide through the northeast corner of this quarter on March 28, 1887, paying them $142. The railroad was built on this strip from McCool Junction to Fairbury.

    Frank Bures had a brother, Vaclav, and three sisters who came to America. Marie who was married to Victor HRANAC; Anna, who was married to Frank KUCERA, and after his death she married Matej VOTIPKA and Josie, who was married to John BARNAS, and after his death to Frank PROKOP.

    (Milligan, p 220).

    Frantisek married Josefa Marc before 1881 in Bohemia. Josefa was born on 9 Mar 1853 in Frymburk, Klatovy, Plzensk? kraj, Bohemia; died on 8 Jan 1927 in Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Josefa Marc was born on 9 Mar 1853 in Frymburk, Klatovy, Plzensk? kraj, Bohemia; died on 8 Jan 1927 in Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    She was the daughter of Matej and Marie Blaha Marc. (Milligan, p 220).

    (Research):

    Census Listings:

    1910 Census
    Nebraska, Fillmore County, Liberty Precinct
    Enumerated 26 Apr 1910
    SD 4 ED 32 Sheet 6B
    124-126
    Bures, Josefa Head F W 57 Wd 8/7 AustBohemia AustBohemia AustBohemia 1881 English Farmer
    Bures, Jaems Son M W 23 S Neb AustBohemia AustBohemia Laborer Home Farm
    Bures, Charles Son M W 19 S Neb AustBohemia AustBohemia Laborer Home Farm
    Bures, William Son M W 17 S Neb AustBohemia AustBohemia Laborer Home Farm
    Bures, Rose T. Dtr F W 16 S Neb AustBohemia AustBohemia
    Bures, Anton Son M W 15 S Neb AustBohemia AustBohemia

    Children:
    1. Anna Bures was born on 24 Jun 1882 in Liberty Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 5 May 1967 in Fairmont, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    2. Joseph Bures was born on 7 Jan 1884 in Liberty Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 9 Jul 1967 in Exeter, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried on 11 Jul 1967 in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    3. James Bures was born on 22 Feb 1887 in Liberty Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska; and died.
    4. Albert Bures was born before 1890 in Liberty Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died in 1907 in Nebraska.
    5. 2. Charles Anthony Bures was born on 21 Sep 1890 in Exeter, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 16 Mar 1964 in Burress, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    6. William Bures was born on 5 Apr 1893 in Liberty Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died in Jan 1964 in Nebraska.
    7. Theresa Rose Bures was born on 5 Feb 1894 in Liberty Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    8. Thomas Anton Bures was born on 27 Jun 1895 in Liberty Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 4 Jul 1967 in Exeter, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

  3. 6.  John Hromadka was born on 13 May 1854 in Volenice, Stra?ec?, Bohemia; died on 18 Oct 1931 in Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    John learned his father's trade of blacksmith. He served in the army in Europe, and came to America at age 22, leaving his family behind. When he arrived in Exeter, Nebraska, he was met by Mr. SLUKA, who he had known in the old country. John practiced the trade of blacksmith and horticulturist while in the army. Neighbors helped him put up a blacksmith shop and purchase tools. His parents were Tomas HROMADKA and Josephine HALOCH. His two sisters were Mary Hromadka, wife of Emil FRANTA of Omaha. His other sister, Rose Hromadka, married Emanuel HAVELKA of Rice Lake, Wisconsin. (Milligan, p 309-310).

    John married Anna Kral on 24 Feb 1879 in Fillmore County, Nebraska. Anna (daughter of John Kral and Josephine Hrudicka) was born on 20 Jul 1862 in Nebraska; died on 27 Oct 1922 in Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Anna Kral was born on 20 Jul 1862 in Nebraska (daughter of John Kral and Josephine Hrudicka); died on 27 Oct 1922 in Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    Children:
    1. August Benjamin Hromadka was born on 26 Jul 1880 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 26 Aug 1939 in Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, California.
    2. Julia Hromadka was born on 13 May 1883 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Roseland Memorial Park, Salina, Saline County, Kansas.
    3. Frank Hromadka was born on 17 Nov 1885 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 24 Nov 1964 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    4. Jennie C. Hromadka was born on 24 May 1888 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 15 Feb 1966 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    5. 3. Pauline Hromadka was born on 5 Jun 1890 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 1 Dec 1965 in Fairmont, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    6. Mary Anna Hromadka was born on 14 Aug 1893 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 20 May 1978 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    7. Rose Hromadka was born on 26 Aug 1895 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 28 Jan 1973 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; was buried in Lincoln Memorial Park, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska.


Generation: 4

  1. 14.  John Kral was born before 1839 in Bohemia; and died.

    Notes:

    He served in the Union Army before taking a homestead. After several years, he sold the land to his son-in-law, John HROMADKA, for $600. Returned to Europe alone, and never returned. (Milligan, p. 376).

    John married Josephine Hrudicka before 1859 in Bohemia. Josephine was born before 1841 in Bohemia; died on 7 Feb 1899 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 15.  Josephine Hrudicka was born before 1841 in Bohemia; died on 7 Feb 1899 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    Married:
    John and Josephine came from Kejic, Bohemia to the United States in 1860. The trip took six weeks. Theire first stop in Nebraska was Nebraska City. They later settled on a homestead, the E 1/2 SE 1/4 in Section 26, Liberty Township, Fillmore County. (Milligan, p. 375).

    Children:
    1. Mary Kral was born about 1859 in Bohemia; died on 12 Jun 1887 in Nebraska.
    2. 7. Anna Kral was born on 20 Jul 1862 in Nebraska; died on 27 Oct 1922 in Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.


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