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Emil Matejka

Male 1877 - 1965  (88 years)


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  1. 1.  Emil Matejka was born on 1 May 1877 in Trtice, Nov? Stra?ec?, Bohemia; died on 17 Dec 1965 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried on 20 Dec 1965 in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    When he registered for the draft during the First World War, he was Farming in Milligan. He stated he was an Alien, and citizen of Czecho Slovak. He was described as of medium heighth and build, with blue eyes and light brown hair.

    Obituary, From FindAGrave

    EMIL MATEJKA FILLMORE PIONEER CALLED BY DEATH

    Emil Matejka passed away Friday, December 17, 1965, at his home at Milligan, Neb., after three months of illness. He spent two months at the Fairbury hospital.

    He was born May 1, 1877, the son of Frank and Mary (Petracek) Matejka. Fillmore pioneers who lived northeast of Milligan. He attended school in District No. 6. As a young man, he learned the trade of blacksmithing, along with his farming. His hobby was taking care of his orchard and caring for his flowers, which he loved to do. He had a kindly disposition, and was very much devoted to his family and friends. He always thought of others first.

    Emil lived on his farm east of Milligan for 65 years, outside of a time he and his family lived in Denver Col. Upon his return to Nebraska in 1904, he resumed farming. He was a member of the board of education of District No. 48 for many years.

    In 1901 he was married to Marie Honisky. To this union two children were born, Charles, and a daughter who passed away in infancy. His wife passed away four years after their marriage.

    October 31, 1905, he married Anne Honisky. She passed away five months ago. After 59 years of happy marriage they were very devoted to each other.

    Mr. Matejka was preceded in death by his parents, two sons, one daughter, five brothers, three sisters, and one granddaughter.

    Surviving him are three sons and one daughter, Charles, William, A. Louis, and Mildred, Mrs. William Fujan; three grandchildren, and one great-grandson.

    Nebraska Signal 30 Dec. 1965

    (Research):

    Census Listings:

    1910 Census
    Nebraska, Saline County, Atlanta Pr
    Enumerated 4 and 6 May 1910
    SD 4 ED 116 Sheet 7A
    130-132
    Matejka, Emil Head M W 33 m2 4 Aust/Bohemia Aust/Bohemia Aust/Bohemia English Farmer
    Matejka, Anna Wf F W 27 m1 4 2/2 Aust/Bohemia Aust/Bohemia Aust/Bohemia English
    Matejka, Charles Son M W 8 S Neb Aust/Bohemia Aust/Bohemia
    Matejka, Mileda Dtr F W 3 S Neb Aust/Bohemia Aust/Bohemia
    Matejka, Emil E Son M W 1 10/12 S Neb Aust/Bohemia Aust/Bohemia

    1920 Census
    Nebraska, Saline County, Atlanta Prct
    Enumerated 12 Jan 1920
    SD 4 ED 124 Sheet 4A
    59-59
    Matejka, Emil Head M W 42 M 1879 Al Aust/Bohemia Aust/Bohemia Aust/Bohemia Farmer
    Matejka, Anna Wf F W 38 m 1889 Al Aust/Bohemia Aust/Bohemia Aust/Bohemia
    Matejka, Charlie Son M W 17 S Neb Aust/Bohemia Aust/Bohemia Farm Laborer
    Matejka, Mildred Dtr F W 13 S Neb Aust/Bohemia Aust/Bohemia
    Matejka, William Son M W 5 S Neb Aust/Bohemia Aust/Bohemia
    Matejka, Louis Son M W 3 11/12 S Neb Aust/Bohemia Aust/Bohemia
    Honisky, Elizabeth Mother-in-law F W 73 Wd 1884 Al Aust/Bohemia Aust/Bohemia Aust/Bohemia

    Emil married Marie Honicky about 1901. Marie was born on 1 Jan 1879 in Bohemia; died on 26 May 1905 in Pueblo, Pueblo County, Colorado; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Charles F. Matejka  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1902 in Nebraska; and died.
    2. 3. Mary Matejka  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Jun 1904 in Nebraska; died on 25 Jun 1904 in Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Emil married Anna Honicky on 31 Oct 1905 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Anna was born on 18 Dec 1881 in Bohemia; died on 22 Jul 1965 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 4. Emil E. Matejka  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Jun 1906 in Nebraska; died on 25 Sep 1910 in Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    2. 5. Mildred Matejka  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Nov 1906 in Nebraska; died on 18 May 1995 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    3. 6. Edwin Matejka  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Jun 1910 in Nebraska; died on 31 Jan 1911 in Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    4. 7. William Matejka  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 May 1913 in Saline County, Nebraska; died on 24 Dec 2001 in Crete, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    5. 8. Alois "Louis" Matejka  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Jan 1916 in Saline County, Nebraska; died on 2 Feb 1994 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Charles F. Matejka Descendancy chart to this point (1.Emil1) was born about 1902 in Nebraska; and died.

  2. 3.  Mary Matejka Descendancy chart to this point (1.Emil1) was born on 3 Jun 1904 in Nebraska; died on 25 Jun 1904 in Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska.

  3. 4.  Emil E. Matejka Descendancy chart to this point (1.Emil1) was born on 2 Jun 1906 in Nebraska; died on 25 Sep 1910 in Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska.

  4. 5.  Mildred Matejka Descendancy chart to this point (1.Emil1) was born on 17 Nov 1906 in Nebraska; died on 18 May 1995 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    Her father's obituary refers to her as Mrs. William Fujan.

    Family/Spouse: William Fujan. William was born on 23 Aug 1901 in Nebraska; died on 8 Jun 1978; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 9. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  5. 6.  Edwin Matejka Descendancy chart to this point (1.Emil1) was born on 9 Jun 1910 in Nebraska; died on 31 Jan 1911 in Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska.

  6. 7.  William Matejka Descendancy chart to this point (1.Emil1) was born on 18 May 1913 in Saline County, Nebraska; died on 24 Dec 2001 in Crete, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    The Milligan 2008 History book shows that he entered the Air Force in May 1942 and was honorably discharged that same year. He returned to Nebraska and worked for the Cushman Company in Lincoln, returning to Milligan to farm after the war.

    He and Goldie moved to Tobias in 1959, and to Dorchester in 1967 where Bill worked for the State.

    William married Goldie Marie Steinacher on 7 Jul 1949. Goldie (daughter of Valentine Steinacher and Tillie Soukup) was born on 5 Mar 1929 in Nebraska; died on 10 Jan 2012 in Crete, Saline County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 10. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 11. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 12. Lori Luann Matejka  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 May 1964 in Saline County, Nebraska; died on 28 May 1964 in Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

  7. 8.  Alois "Louis" Matejka Descendancy chart to this point (1.Emil1) was born on 22 Jan 1916 in Saline County, Nebraska; died on 2 Feb 1994 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    He shared a double tombstone wife Bertha. They were united in marriage on Apr. 30, 1947, and she was born Jun 20, 1920 and died Feb. 20, 1992.



Generation: 3

  1. 9.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (5.Mildred2, 1.Emil1)

  2. 10.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (7.William2, 1.Emil1)

  3. 11.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (7.William2, 1.Emil1)

  4. 12.  Lori Luann Matejka Descendancy chart to this point (7.William2, 1.Emil1) was born on 28 May 1964 in Saline County, Nebraska; died on 28 May 1964 in Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.


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