Living

Notes:

Of Geneva (Milligan, p 236).

George married Alice Ann Capek in 1933 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Alice (daughter of Frank J. Capek and Mary Matejka) was born on 4 May 1915 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 17 Oct 1990 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Married:
Married at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church. (Milligan, p 236).

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 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:

She was born on a farm near Wilber, moving with her parents near Tobias when she was three years old. (Milligan, p. 220).

Mrs. Anna Bures
Anna Ruzicka bures was born June 18, 1878 on a farm near Wilber, NE. She departed this life at her home in Geneva, NE, Wednesday, August 17, 1949 at the age of 71 years and 2 months. She grew to young wonmanhood near Wilber and later moved with her parents near Tobias, NE. She was united in marriage to John Vesely (sic) and to this union was born one son, who died in infancy. May 1, 1902 she was married to Frank Bures and together they spent most of their lives on a farm near Geneva, later retiring and moving to town. Her husband preceded her in death, November 23, 1940. This union was blessed with six children, all of whom survive. They are Edward and George of Geneva, Mrs. Josephine Kutler of Eldorado, KS, Mrs. Agnes Schmidt of Fairmont, Mrs. Lillian Pribyl of Tobias and Alice, at home. There are also three step-children, Mrs. Anna Rohla of Exeter, Mrs. Helen Sluka and John Bures to whom she was the same as a mother. Several grandchildren, two sisters and one brother also survive. Her interests were always in her home and her family. Although she was bedfast several months she was patient to the very last and enjoyed having friends and her children with her. She was a member of the X.C.B.J. lodge of Exeter. A precious one from us is gone, a voice we loved is stilled. A place is vacant in our hearts, that never can be filled. May she rest in peace. Funeral services were held at the Kritner Funeral Home in Geneva, Saturday, August 20. Rev. K. L. zavadil of Wilber delivered the serman. Mrs. Harold a Rosenau sang. Short interment services were held at the North Milligan cemetary with Virgie Lee Havel and Mrs. I. A. Havel rendering the song service. Six grandsons acted a pallbearers.

(Courtesy of Cindy Chapman)

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).

Notes:

Frank was a farmer, and also raised geese, ducks, chickens, hogs and cattle. He also worked with bees. He was a member of Svatopluk Lodge #420. (Milligan, p 236).

Frank married Mary Matejka on 22 Feb 1909 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Mary (daughter of Vaclav "James" Matejka and Anna Simacek) was born on 24 Jan 1890 in Exeter, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 24 Apr 1962 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mary was a member of Lodge Cechie. (Milligan, p 236). Note that the year of birth of 1881, as shown in the Milligan Centenial book (p. 236) is incorrect. She was actually born in 1890, as noted on page 417, and confirmed by census listings.

Notes:

Married:
"Frank and Mary Capek celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary February 22, 1959. There were three other couples that got married that same day. They were Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Capek, Mrs. and Mrs. Frank Hromadka, and Mrs. and Mrs. Joseph Herynk. The Capeks and Hromadkas celebrated their 50th anniversary at the Milligan Auditorium and the Herynks celebrated their 50th anniversary at Tobias Hall." (Milligan, p 236)

https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.2/MTPG-BT3/p4
Groom's Name: Frank Capek
Groom's Birth Date: 1882
Groom's Birthplace:
Groom's Age: 27
Bride's Name: Mary Matejka
Bride's Birth Date: 1890
Bride's Birthplace:
Bride's Age: 19
Marriage Date: 22 Feb 1909
Marriage Place: Fillmore, Nebraska
Groom's Father's Name: John Capek
Groom's Mother's Name: Mary Kocal
Bride's Father's Name: Jim Matejka
Bride's Mother's Name: Anna Simacek
Groom's Race:
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Groom's Previous Wife's Name:
Bride's Race:
Bride's Marital Status:
Bride's Previous Husband's Name:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: I05179-1
System Origin: Nebraska-EASy
Source Film Number: 1987278
Reference Number: 3709
Collection: Nebraska Marriages, 1855-1995

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."

Notes:

(Research):Census Inforamtion:

1910 Census
Nebraska, Saline County, Olive Precinct
Enumerated 26 and 27 April 1910 by Chase Campbell
SD 4 ED 128 Sheet 6B
143-143
Ruzicka, James Hd M W 43 m1 15 Aust Boh Aust Boh Aust Boh 1
868 Na English Farmer
Ruzicka, Annie Wf F W 32 m1 15 2/2 Aust Boh Aust Boh Aust Boh
Ruzicka, Ella Dtr F W 14 S Neb Aust Boh Aust Boh
Ruzicka, Joseph Son M W 2 S Neb Aust Boh Aust Boh
Ruzicka, Anton Father M W 74 M1 50 Aust Boh Aust Boh Aust Boh 1868 Nat Eng Farm Laborer
Ruzicka, Barbara Mother F W 72 M1 50 11/6 Aust Boh Aust Boh Aust Boh Bohemian

(Indexed as Puzicka, in error)

Anton + Barbora Petrasek. Barbora was born on 6 Dec 1842 in Nahorany, Bohemia; died on 23 Jun 1921 in Nebraska; was buried in Tobias City Cemetery, Tobias, Saline County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Her last name is also shown as Petrskova.

Notes:

Papers received from the Katolicky Dalnik, or Catholic Workman Insurance Company, state that John's father was Joseph Capek and his mother was Barbara Jakup. Other information stated he had one brother killed in the army and one sister, but no names were given. (Milligan, p 237).

Jan married Marie Kocal in Aug 1869 in Bohemia. Marie was born on 26 Aug 1847 in Lodenice, Nov? Stra?ec?, Bohemia; died on 3 Dec 1939 in Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Marie lived with her mother, Mary Kocal, and after Marie, her husband, and small son left for America; her mother married Joseph Krikava and this couple also came to America. The Krikavas had one daugher, Anna, and she married Stephan Hlina. Joseph and Mary Krikava are buried in the Catholic cemetery. (Milligan, p 237).

On the marriage license of her eldes son, Vaclav, she was instead listed as Mary ROZKOT.

Obituary, from FindAGrave

Marie Kocal Capek was born August 26, 1847 in Lodenic, Czechoslovakia. She died after a short illness at the home of her oldest son, Vaclav, Sunday, December 3, 1939, at the age of 92 years, 3 months, and 7 days.

She was united in marriage to Jan Capek August 23, 1869, and in 1880 came to America with her husband and oldest son, Vaclav. They arrived in Baltimore, and from there headed straight west via Chicago to Exeter, where they were met by Frank and Anton Svec, and brought to the Svec home April 27, 1880.

They picked up farm jobs and both hired out as jobs were to be had. After some time they purhased the eighty where their son Anton now lives and built a sod house. Instead of living here, however, they rented a farm from Vaclav Bernasek, which was just a little more improved, and farmed it for eleven years. Then they moved back to the home farm, and commenced to build their fortune with the aid of their family of five boys and one girl. In October,1917, leaving the home place to their son Anton, they moved to Milligan.

After her husband's death June 15, 1934, grandmother continued living in town for about two years. Mrs. Fannie Kunce stayed with her. In November, 1936, with the assistance of her dearest friend and neighbor, Mrs. Albert Placek (deceased) she packed her belongings and moved to the home of her son Frank. The last two and a half years she lived with her son Vaclav.

The deceased is survived by her five sons, Vaclav, Frank, Anton, Joseph, and Rudolph, twenty-one grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Her only daughter Anne Smith, preceded her in death July 2, 1934.

Notes:

Married:
The couple came to American in 1880, arriving in Baltimore, heading west via Chicago to Exeter. They were met by Frank and Anton Svec. After first working as farm hands for others, they purchased the eighty acres that great grandson Raymond Capek lives on today. The Capek's came to this country with the Herynk family who purchased eighty acres adjoining them. (Milligan, 237).

Notes:

(Research):

Census Listings:

1900 Census
Nebraska, Fillmore County, Liberty Twp
Enumerated 8 Jun 1900
SD 4 ED 29 Sheet 4B
67-67
Metaka, James Head W M Oct 1860 39 M 5 Bohemia Bohemia Bohemia 1870 Pa Farmer
Metaka, Mary Wf W F July 1874 25 M 5 4/4 Neb Bohemia Bohemia
Metaka, Mary Dtr W F Jan 1890 10 S Neb Bohemia Bohemia
Metaka, Annie Dtr W F Oct 1891 9 S Neb Bohemia Bohemia
Metaka, Alvina Dtr W F Apr 1894 6 S Neb Bohemia Bohemia
Metaka, Pauline Dtr W F Apr 1898 2 S Neb Bohemia Bohemia

Vaclav married Anna Simacek before 1890. Anna (daughter of Matej "Mike" Simacek, Jr. and Marie Polak) was born about 1868; died about 1893; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]