Frantisek "Frank" Matejka

1871 - 1957  (86 years)

• Name	Frantisek "Frank" Matejka  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
  Nickname	Frank
  Birth	26 May 1871	Trtice, Nov? Stra?ec?, Bohemia   [2, 3, 4, 5]
  Gender	Male
  Death	27 Oct 1957	Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska   [3]
  Burial	Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska   [3]
  Notes	Obituary (From FindAGrave) FRANK MATEJKA MILLIGAN PIONEER DIES IN HOSPITAL Frank Matejka was born May 26, 1871 in Trtic, Czechoslovakia. He came to this country with his parents and family in 1879. He was married to Johanna Zelenka, and to this union were born three daughters, and four sons. Mr. Matejka had been in poor health several years, and since last spring steadily weakened. Sixteen days ago, he was taken to St. Elizabeth Hospital, where he passed away Monday, October 28, 1957, at the age of 86 years 5 months, and 2 days. He leaves to mourn his departure his three daughters, Mary, Agnes, and Mrs. William (Ella) Krejdl; and two sons, John and Edward; two granddaughters, Marily Matejka and Mrs. Dean (Betty) McMullin; one brother Emil; and also a host of relatives and friends. His wife, two infant sons, his parents, three sisters and four brothers preceded him in death. Frank experienced the hard pioneering life with his parents. He and his wife spent their active years farming, retiring to Milligan about 14 years ago. In his years he was a gardener, and also liked to read. He was a kind, loving husband and father; and his friendly qualities will be remembered by his friends and neighbors. Nebraska Signal Nov. 7, 1957. (Research): Census Listings: 1900 Census Nebraksa, Fillmore County, Madison Twp Enumerated 7 Jun 1900 SD 4 ED 30 Sheet 4A 40-40 Matejka, Frank Head W M May 1871 29 M 6 Bohemia Bohemia Bohemia 1880 19 Farmer Matejka, Janie Wf W F May 1877 23 M 6 3/2 Neb Bohemia Bohemia Matejka, Mary Dtr W F Nov 1895 4 S Neb Bohemia Neb Matejka, John Son W M Jan 1899 1 S Neb Bohemia Neb 1910 Census Nebraska, Saline County, Atlanta Pr Enumerated 26 and 28 Apr 1910 SD 4 ED 116 Sheet 5A 81-82 Matejka, Frank Head M W 38 M1 15 Aust/Bohemia Aust/Bohemia Aust/Bohemia 1880 Na English Farmer Matejka, Johanna Wf F W 33 m1 15 Neb Aust/Bohemia Aust/Bohemia English Matejka, Mary Dtr F W 13 S Neb Aust/Bohemia Aust/Bohemia English Matejka, John Son M W 11 S Neb Aust/Bohemia Aust/Bohemia English Matejka, Edward Son M W 8 S Neb Aust/Bohemia Aust/Bohemia Matejka, Alice Dtr F W 4 S Neb Aust/Bohemia Aust/Bohemia Matejka, Agness Dtr F W 2 S Neb Aust/Bohemia Aust/Bohemia
  Person ID	I15171	Strong Family Tree
  Last Modified	17 Aug 2014

  
  

  Father	Frantisek "Frank" Matejka,   b. 18 Aug 1835, Trtice, Nov? Stra?ec?, Bohemia d. 3 Dec 1913, Nebraska (Age 78 years)
  Mother	Marie Manzelka,   b. 15 Jul 1839, Trtice, Nov? Stra?ec?, Bohemia d. 3 Oct 1913, Nebraska (Age 74 years)
  Marriage	Abt 1860	Bohemia   [6, 7]
  Family ID	F5816	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Johanna Zelenka,   b. 26 May 1877, Fillmore County, Nebraska d. 14 Jul 1955, Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska (Age 78 years)
  Marriage	19 Feb 1895  [4, 8]
  Children	1. Bohumil Matejka,   b. 4 Nov 1895, Nebraska d. Nov 1895, Nebraska (Age 0 years)   2. Mary Matejka,   b. 4 Nov 1897, Burress, Fillmore County, Nebraska d. 3 Feb 1984, Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska (Age 86 years)   3. John Matejka,   b. Jan 1899, Nebraska d. Yes, date unknown   4. Edward Matejka,   b. 4 Mar 1902, Fairmont, Fillmore County, Nebraska d. 13 Apr 1959, Strang, Fillmore County, Nebraska (Age 57 years)   5. Ella Matejka,   b. 21 Apr 1906, Nebraska d. Jul 1985, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska (Age 79 years)   6. Agnes Matejka,   b. 10 Dec 1907, Nebraska d. Apr 1983, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska (Age 75 years)
  Family ID	F13123	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	4 Dec 2013

  
  

• Event Map		Birth - 26 May 1871 - Trtice, Nov? Stra?ec?, Bohemia Death - 27 Oct 1957 - Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska Burial - - Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska  = Link to Google Earth
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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.), Nebraksa, Fillmore County, Madison Twp Enumerated 7 Jun 1900 SD 4 ED 30 Sheet 4A 40-40 (Reliability: 3). [S481] 1910 United States Federal Census [Ancestry.com database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2006, (For details on the contents of the film numbers, visit the following NARA web page. Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Thirteenth Census of the United States, 1910. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1910. T624, 1,178 rolls. This database is an index to the head of households enumerated in the 1910 United States Federal Census, the Thirteenth Census of the United States. In addition, each indexed name is linked to actual images of the 1910 Federal Census. The information recorded in the census includes: name, relationship to head of family, age at last birthday, sex, color or race, whether single, married, widowed, or divorced, birthplace, birthplace of father and mother, and more.), Nebraska, Saline County, Atlanta Pr Enumerated 26 and 28 Apr 1910 SD 4 ED 116 Sheet 5A 81-82 (Reliability: 3). [S481] 1910 United States Federal Census [Ancestry.com database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2006, (For details on the contents of the film numbers, visit the following NARA web page. 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