Frantisek "Frank" Matejka

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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

Frantisek married Johanna Zelenka on 19 Feb 1895. Johanna (daughter of Jan "John" Zelenka and Marie Kotas) was born on 26 May 1877 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 14 Jul 1955 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Bohumil Matejka was born on 4 Nov 1895 in Nebraska; died in Nov 1895 in Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska.
2. Mary Matejka was born on 4 Nov 1897 in Burress, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 3 Feb 1984 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska.
3. John Matejka was born in Jan 1899 in Nebraska; and died.
4. Edward Matejka was born on 4 Mar 1902 in Fairmont, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 13 Apr 1959 in Strang, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska.
5. Ella Matejka was born on 21 Apr 1906 in Nebraska; died in Jul 1985 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska.
6. Agnes Matejka was born on 10 Dec 1907 in Nebraska; died in Apr 1983 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska.

Notes:

Frank Matejka emigrated fall 1877 from left Trstice, Bohemia and came to the United States settling on a homestead near Milligan, NE. They came to America on the ship "Odessa". They first settled NE of Milligan, NE. Mr. and Mrs. Matejka had 6 sons and 3 daughters.

Copied from the notes of Rod Girmus, his tree can be found at RootsWeb's WorldConnect:

http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=girmus



(Research):

Census Listings:

1880 Census
Nebraska, Fillmore County, Liberty Twp
FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/M8Y8-K4K : accessed 02 Dec 2013), Anton Maetetka in household of Frank Maetetka, Liberty, Fillmore, Nebraska, United States; citing sheet 505B, family 3, NARA microfilm publication T9-0748
Frank Maetetka M 45 Czechoslovakia
Mary Maetetka Wife F 42 Czechoslovakia
Frank Maetetka Son M 10 Czechoslovakia
Anton Maetetka Son M 8 Czechoslovakia
Emmil Maetetka Son M 4 Czechoslovakia
Christina Maetetka Dtr F 1 Czechoslovakia

1900 Census
Nebraska, Fillmore County, Liberty Twp
Enumerated 2 and 4 Jun 1900
SD 4 ED 29 Sheet 2A
29-29
Matika, Frank Head W M Jan 1835 65 M 40 Bohemia Bohemia Bohemia 1878 22 Farmer
Matika, Mary Wf W F Jan 1839 61 M 40 12/9 Bohemia Bohemia Bohemia 1878 22
Matika, Anton Son W M Mar 1875 25 S Bohemia Bohemia Bohemia 1879
Matika, Charley Son W M Jan 1878 22 S Boehmia Bohemia Bohemia 1878
Matika, Emil Son M W Feb 1880 20 S Bohemia Bohemia Bohemia 1878 22
Matika, Mary Dtr W F Mar 1884 16 S Neb Bohemia Bohemia


1910 Census
Nebraska, Fillmore county, Liberty Twp
Enumerated 15 Apr 1910
SD 4 ED 32 Sheet 1B
18-18
Matejka, Charles M Head M W 33 m1 0 AustBohemia AustBohemia AustBohemia 1879 Pa English Laborer Farm
Matejka, Anna E Wf F W 22 M1 0 0/0 Neb AustBohemia AustBohemia English
Matejka, Frank Father M W 75 m1 49 GerBohemia AustBohemia GerGerman 1879 Pa Bohemian
Matejka, Marie A Mother F W 71 M1 49 12/9 AustBohemia AustBohemia AustBohemia 1879 __ Bohemian

Frantisek married Marie Manzelka about 1860 in Bohemia. Marie was born on 15 Jul 1839 in Trtice, Nov? Stra?ec?, Bohemia; died on 3 Oct 1913 in Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In the Milligan Centennial book, she is listed as Marie Petracek. The FindAGrave listing for this family instead shows her as Marie MANZELKA Matejka. The photo of her tombstone is also inscribed Marie, Jeho MANZELKA.