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Frantisek "Frank" Bures

Male 1871 - 1940  (68 years)


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  • Name Frantisek "Frank" Bures  [1, 2
    Nickname Frank 
    Born 29 Nov 1871  Volenice, Stra?ec?, Bohemia Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 3
    Gender Male 
    Died 23 Nov 1940  Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Buried Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location 
    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
    Person ID I3761  Strong Family Tree
    Last Modified 17 Aug 2014 

    Father Frantisek "Frank" Bures,   b. Abt 1840, Volenice, Stra?ec?, Bohemia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 24 Feb 1907, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 67 years) 
    Mother Mary Kroupa,   b. Abt 1840, Bohemia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Between 1869 and 1881, Bohemia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 29 years) 
    Married Bef 1860  Bohemia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • 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."
    Family ID F1508  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 Mary Jess,   b. 22 Sep 1875, Liberty Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 14 Sep 1901, Fillmore County, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 25 years) 
    Married 17 Oct 1893  Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    • 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).
    Children 
     1. Anna Bures,   b. 7 Aug 1894, Fillmore County, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Jul 1983, Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 88 years)
     2. Helen Bures,   b. 15 Aug 1897, Fillmore County, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 30 Dec 1980, Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 83 years)
     3. Kristina Bures,   b. 1899, Liberty Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1899, Liberty Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 0 years)
     4. John F. Bures,   b. 26 Aug 1901, Liberty Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 19 Oct 1979, Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 78 years)
    Last Modified 28 Dec 2006 
    Family ID F1797  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 2 Anna Ruzicka,   b. 18 Jun 1878, Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 17 Aug 1949, Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 71 years) 
    Married 1 May 1902  [1
    • 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).
    Children 
     1. Edward Bures,   b. 26 Jan 1904, Fillmore County, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Aug 1982, Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 78 years)
     2. Josephine Bures,   b. 28 Dec 1906, Fillmore County, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     3. George Clifford Bures,   b. 28 Mar 1909, Fillmore County, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 9 Feb 1980, Fillmore County, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 70 years)
     4. Agnes Bures,   b. 11 Sep 1911, Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 3 Apr 1976, Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 64 years)
     5. Lillian Bures,   b. 26 Dec 1913, Fillmore County, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 2 Aug 1973, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 59 years)
     6. Living
    Last Modified 4 Jan 2007 
    Family ID F1793  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 29 Nov 1871 - Volenice, Stra?ec?, Bohemia Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 17 Oct 1893 - Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 23 Nov 1940 - Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska Link to Google Earth
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    Pin Legend  : Address       : Location       : City/Town       : County/Shire       : State/Province       : Country       : Not Set

  • Photos
    Bures, Frank and Anna (Ruzicka) ca 1930's
    Bures, Frank and Anna (Ruzicka) ca 1930's
    On May 1, 1902, Frank Bures, a widower, was united in marriage to Anna Ruzicka, the widow of John Wesley. They spent many happy years of wedded life.

  • Sources 
    1. [S219] Milligan Centennial History Book Committee HISTORY OF MILLIGAN, NEBRASKA 1888-1988 (Walsworth Publishing, Marceline, MO), p 220 (Reliability: 3).

    2. [S384] 1900 United States Federal Census [Ancestry.com database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2004, (Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Twelfth Census of the United States, 1900. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1900. T623, 1854 rolls. This database is an index to individuals enumerated in the 1900 United States Federal Census, the Twelfth Census of the United States. Census takers recorded many details including each person's name, address, relationship to the head of household, color or race, sex, month and year of birth, age at last birthday, marital status, number of years married, the total number of children born of the mother, the number of those children living, birthplace, birthplace of father and mother, if the individual was foreign born, the year of immigration and the number of years in the United States, the citizenship status of foreign-born individuals over age twenty-one, occupation, and more. Additionally, the names of those listed on the population schedule are linked to actual images of the 1900 Federal Census.), Nebraska, Fillmore County, Liberty Twp Enumerated 13 and 14 June 1900 SD 4 ED 29 Sheet 6B 105-105 (Reliability: 3).

    3. [S219] Milligan Centennial History Book Committee HISTORY OF MILLIGAN, NEBRASKA 1888-1988 (Walsworth Publishing, Marceline, MO), p 220, and instead has the year of birth as 1869 (Reliability: 3).

    4. [S219] Milligan Centennial History Book Committee HISTORY OF MILLIGAN, NEBRASKA 1888-1988 (Walsworth Publishing, Marceline, MO), p 221 (Reliability: 3).