Frantisek "Frank" Bures

Notes:

He came to America with his parents at eleven years of age to a farm northwest of Milligan. He retired from farming in 1933, moving to Geneva. Frank is buried near both his wives at Ceski Bratri Cemetery. (Milligan, pp. 220 and 221).

Frank Bures
Frank Bures was born in Volenic, Czech, November 30, 1871. He departed this life at the family home at Geneva, NE after an extended illness, Saturday, November 23, 1940 at 4:17 pm, at the age of 68 years, 11 months and 23 days. When about eleven years of age he came with his parents from Europe to Nebraska and located on a farm southwest of Exeter, where he grew to manhood. He experienced all the trials the pioneer families endured. He was married to Mary Jess. They were blessed with three children, two daughters, Anna Rhola and Helen Sluka and a son, John, who survive him. His wife passed away in August, 1901. He was united in marriage to Anna Wesley, May 1, 1902. They spent many happy years of wedded life. He leaves to mourn his beloved wife anna, two sons, Edward and George, four daughters, Josephine Kutler, Agnes Schmidt, Lillian Pribyl, and Alice at home, also seven brothers and two sisters. He spent most of his early life on a farm notheast of Geneva, where he took an active interest in community affairs. He was a member of Modern Woodmen of America camp at Geneva. In 1933 he retired and moved to his home in geneva to spend the last days of his life. He was a kind and loving husband and father and will be greatly missed in the home and by the host of other relatives and friends he leaves. Funeral services were held Monday, Novemer 25, at 1 o'clock at the Kritner Funeral Home at Geneva. Rev. K O savadil of Wilber officiated. the ladies trio of Milligan sang. Interment was in North Milligan Cemetary.

(Courtesy of Cindy Chapman)

(Research):
Census Information:

1900 Census
Nebraska, Fillmore County, Liberty Twp
Enumerated 13 and 14 June 1900
SD 4 ED 29 Sheet 6B
105-105
Buresh, Frank Hd W M Nov 1870 29 M 6 Bohemia Bohemia Bohemia Farmer
Buresh, Mary Wife W F Sep 1874 28 M 6 4/3 Neb Bohemia Bohemia
Buresh, Annie Dtr W F Aug 1894 5 S Neb Bohemia Bohemia
Buresh, Hellen Dtr W F Aug 1897 2/12 S Neb Bohemia Bohemia
Buresh, Mary Dtr W F Mar 1900 2/12 S Neb Bohemia Bohemia

1910 Census
Nebraska, Fillmore County, Madison Twp
Enumerated 23 May 1910
SD 4 ED 33 Sheet 5B
99-99
Bures, Frank Hd M W 40 M2 Aust/Boh Aust/Boh Aust/Boh English Farmer
Bures, Anna Wife F W 31 M2 8 3/3 Neb Aust/Boh Aust/Boh English
Bures, Eddie Son M W 6 S Neb Aust/Boh Neb
Bures, Josia Dtr F W 3 S Neb Aust/Boh Neb
Bures, George Son M W 1 1/12 S Neb Aust/Boh Neb
Bures, Anna Dtr F W 15 S Neb Aust/Boh Neb
Bures, Helen Dtr F W 12 S Neb Aust/Boh Neb
Bures, Johnnie F. Son M W 8 S Neb Aust/Boh Neb

1920 Census
Nebraska, Fillmore County, Madison Twp
Enumerated 12 Jan 1920
SD 4 ED 38 Sheet 3B
61-61
Bures, Frank Hd M W 50 M 1881 Na 1894 Bohemia/Bohemian Bohemia/Bohemian Bohemia/Bohemian Farmer
Bures, Annie Wife F W 40 M Neb Bohemia/Bohemian Bohemia/Bohemian
Bures, John Son M W 18 S Neb Boh/Boh Neb Farmer Home
Bures, Edward Son M W 15 S Neb Boh/Boh Neb Laborer Home
Bures, Josie Dtr F W 13 S Neb Boh/Boh Neb
Bures, George Son M W 10 S Neb Boh/Boh Neb
Bures, Agnes Dtr F W 8 S Neb Boh/Boh Neb
Bures, Lillian Dtr F W 6 S Neb Boh/Boh Neb
Bures, Alice Dtr F W 3 S Neb Boh/Boh Neb

The lived next door to the Henry and Mary SCHMIDT family

1930 Census
Nebraska, Fillmore County, Madison Two
Enumerated April 20, 1930
ED 30-22 SD 11 Sheet 3B
HH 69-69 Henry and Mary SCHMIDT
HH 70-70
Bures, Frank Hd M W 59 M 23 Czech Czech Czech Czech 1881 Farmer General
Bures, Anna Wf F W 52 M 20 Neb Czech Czech
Bures, Josephine Dtr F W 28 S Neb Czech Neb None
Bures, Agnes Dtr F W 19 S Neb Czech Neb School Teacher Public School
Bures, George Son M W 21 S Neb Czech Neb Laborer Farm
Bures, Lillian Dtr F W 16 S Neb Czech Neb
Bures, Alice Dtr F W 13 S Neb Czech Neb

Frantisek married Mary Jess on 17 Oct 1893 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Mary (daughter of John Jess and Mary Kral) was born on 22 Sep 1875 in Liberty Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 14 Sep 1901 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Married:
They were married by the County Judge. Their marriage was witnessed by John Kabley, Anton Becwar, F.B. Donisthrope and John Barsby. (Milligan, p 220).

1. Anna Bures was born on 7 Aug 1894 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died in Jul 1983 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
2. Helen Bures was born on 15 Aug 1897 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 30 Dec 1980 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
3. Kristina Bures was born in 1899 in Liberty Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died in 1899 in Liberty Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
4. John F. Bures was born on 26 Aug 1901 in Liberty Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 19 Oct 1979 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

Frantisek married Anna Ruzicka on 1 May 1902. Anna (daughter of Anton Ruzicka and Barbora Petrasek) was born on 18 Jun 1878 in Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska; died on 17 Aug 1949 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Married:
Six children were born to this union: Josephine Kutter of El Dorado, Kansas, Edward Bures of Geneva, Agnes Schmidt of Fairmont, George C. of Geneva, Lillian Pribyl fo Tobias and Alice Weis of Grand Island. (Milligan, p. 220).

1. Edward Bures was born on 26 Jan 1904 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died in Aug 1982 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
2. Josephine Bures was born on 28 Dec 1906 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; and died.
3. George Clifford Bures was born on 28 Mar 1909 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 9 Feb 1980 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
4. Agnes Bures was born on 11 Sep 1911 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 3 Apr 1976 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
5. Lillian Bures was born on 26 Dec 1913 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 2 Aug 1973 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska.
6. Living

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 Mary Kroupa before 1860 in Bohemia. Mary was born about 1840 in Bohemia; died between 1869 and 1881 in Bohemia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Married:
They were the parents of Marie, Frantisek "Frank" Jr., Katie (who married John Kaberle), Kristine (who married Benjamin Scampa), Josephine (who married a KOVARIK), Matej "Mike" and Jan "John."