1913 - 1999 (85 years)
Generation: 1
1. | James Ach was born on 30 Apr 1913 in Fillmore County, Nebraska (son of Vaclav Ach and Agnes Vejraska); died on 22 Feb 1999 in Temple, Bell County, Texas. Notes:
He was an accomplished musician and played professionally. He farmed in Milligan for a number of years when he was called to service in the armed forces during the Second World War, being stationed at Fort Hood, Texas. Here he met Staci MIHATCH whom he married. They moved back to the farm in Nebraska after he was discharged. To this union were born three sons, John, Albert and Frank. They later moved to Temple, Texas. (Milligan, pp. 185-186)
SSN: 506-18-7489
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Generation: 2
2. | Vaclav Ach was born on 14 Aug 1884 in Mutejovice, Bohemia; died on 6 Apr 1955 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Notes:
Son of Stepan ACH and Marie PAVLICEK. He learned the shoemaking trade from his father. He came to New York in 1905 and settled in Ohio where he worked in the coal mines for a year. Due to a strike in the mines, he went to work for a grocery merchant in Cleveland, Ohio. He came to Nebraska in 1906 and was employed in a harnass shop working part time in Milligan and part time in Davis city. He later worked as a farm laborer, earning $170 and room and board. He became a US Citizen in Fillmore County on November 18, 1918. After he married, he and Agnes farmed until their son James took that over from them. They later bought a tavern and cafe which they ran until their retirement inthe early fifties. Vaclav played the button accordian with his son and friends. He and Agnes visited Czechoslovakia in 1926, visiting his parents and brothers. He was an active member of Lodge Svatopluk and the Lodge Stotsenberg. (MILLIGAN, pp. 186-187)
Vaclav married Agnes Vejraska on 8 Jan 1910. Agnes (daughter of Josef Vejraska and Marie Kucera) was born on 12 Nov 1887 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 29 Oct 1967 in Pasco, Franklin County, Washington; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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3. | Agnes Vejraska was born on 12 Nov 1887 in Fillmore County, Nebraska (daughter of Josef Vejraska and Marie Kucera); died on 29 Oct 1967 in Pasco, Franklin County, Washington; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Notes:
As a child, Agnes was anxious to get more education but since this was denied to her she always hoped her children would be able to get the benefit of a much better education than she was privileged to acquire.(MILLIGAN, p. 187)
SSN: 508-60-8393
Children:
- Joseph Ach was born on 2 Jan 1911 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 19 Jul 1977 in Friend, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Andrew Cemetery, Friend, Saline County, Nebraska.
- 1. James Ach was born on 30 Apr 1913 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 22 Feb 1999 in Temple, Bell County, Texas.
- Ann Ach was born on 2 Dec 1914 in Fillmore County, Nebraska.
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Generation: 3
6. | Josef Vejraska was born in Mar 1850 in ?ehrov, Mlad? Boleslav, Stredocesk? kraj, Bohemia (son of Jan Vejraska and Rosalie Sladek); died on 9 Jul 1936 in Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Notes:
A mason and brickmaker. He was Catholic and led prayer meetings inthe first Catholic Church. His daughter, Anna, spoke proudly of her father helping to build Milligan. He worked for 25 cents a day. For lunch he had a slice of rye bread he brought from home. (Milligan, p 243).
(Research):
Census Information:
1900 Census
Nebraska, Fillmore County, Glengary Township
Enumerated 13 Jun 1900 by Anton E. Hrnek
SD 4, ED 26 Sheet 7B
Vigraska, Joseph Hd W M Mar 1850 m 23 Bohemia Bohemia Bohemia 1884 16 Own Farm
Vigraska, Mary Wf W F Feb 1856 44 m 23 6/5 Bohemia Bohemia Bohemia 1884 16
Vigraska, Anna Dtr W F Jan 1879 21 S Bohemia Bohemia Bohemia 1884 16 Housework
Vigraska, Fanny Dtr W F Oct 1881 18 S Bohemia Bohemia Bohemia Housework
Vigraska, Mary Dtr W F Apr 1865 15 S Nebraska Bohemia Bohemia At School
Vigraska, Agnes Dtr W F Nov 1888 12 S Neb Bohemia Bohemia At School
Vigraska, Rosie Dtr W F Jun 1893 6 S Neb Bohemia Bohemia
Vigraska, John Father W M Feb 1821 79 W Bohemia Bohemia Bohemia 1880 20 Na Stone Mason
Josef married Marie Kucera on 1 May 1877 in Bohemia. Marie was born in Feb 1856 in Bohemia; died on 11 Jan 1932 in Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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7. | Marie Kucera was born in Feb 1856 in Bohemia; died on 11 Jan 1932 in Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Children:
- Anna Vejraska was born on 21 Jan 1879 in Bohemia; died on 12 Jan 1963; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
- Frances Vejraska was born in Oct 1881 in Bohemia; and died.
- Mary Vejraska was born on 8 Apr 1885 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 17 Nov 1957 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
- 3. Agnes Vejraska was born on 12 Nov 1887 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 29 Oct 1967 in Pasco, Franklin County, Washington; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
- Rose Vejraska was born on 3 Jun 1894 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 16 Jan 1945 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
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Generation: 4
12. | Jan Vejraska was born in Feb 1821 in Bohemia; died after 1900 in Fillmore County, Nebraska. Notes:
A mason and brickmaker. He was also a ardent gardener. With much crossing, he succeeded in raising a blue rose (Milligan, p 243).
Jan + Rosalie Sladek. Rosalie was born before 1832 in Bohemia; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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13. | Rosalie Sladek was born before 1832 in Bohemia; and died. Children:
- 6. Josef Vejraska was born in Mar 1850 in ?ehrov, Mlad? Boleslav, Stredocesk? kraj, Bohemia; died on 9 Jul 1936 in Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
- Terezie Vejraska was born on 15 Oct 1852 in Lodenice, Nov? Stra?ec?, Bohemia; died on 21 Jan 1942 in Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
- Vaclav "James" Vejraska was born on 8 Feb 1857 in M?eck? ?ehrovice, Bohemia; died on 20 Jul 1934 in Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
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Children:
- 7. Marie Kucera was born in Feb 1856 in Bohemia; died on 11 Jan 1932 in Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
- Anton Kucera was born on 24 Dec 1861 in Austria; died on 8 Sep 1931; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
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