Emil Matejka b. 1 May 1877 Trtice, Nov? Stra?ec?, Bohemia d. 17 Dec 1965 Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska: Strong McLemore Ancestry

1877 - 1965 (88 years)

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Name	Emil Matejka [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8]
Born	1 May 1877	Trtice, Nov? Stra?ec?, Bohemia [2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10]
Gender	Male
Died	17 Dec 1965	Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska [6, 8, 9]
Buried	20 Dec 1965	Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska [8]
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 [9] (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
Person ID	I15174	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)
Married	Abt 1860	Bohemia [3, 11]
Family ID	F5816	Group Sheet \| Family Chart

Family 1 Marie Honicky, b. 1 Jan 1879, Bohemia , d. 26 May 1905, Pueblo, Pueblo County, Colorado (Age 26 years)

Married Abt 1901 [9]

Marie Honicky and Anna Honicky were the daughters of Frank HORNICKY and Elizabeth KRAL.

They were the parents of Charles and Mary. Mary died young, and is buried near her parents.

Children

	1. Charles F. Matejka, b. Abt 1902, Nebraska , d. Yes, date unknown
	2. Mary Matejka, b. 3 Jun 1904, Nebraska , d. 25 Jun 1904, Nebraska (Age 0 years)

Last Modified 3 Dec 2013

Family ID F9410 Group Sheet | Family Chart

Family 2 Anna Honicky, b. 18 Dec 1881, Bohemia , d. 22 Jul 1965, Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska (Age 83 years)

Married 31 Oct 1905 Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska [4, 9]

Marie Honicky and Anna Honicky were the daughters of Frank HORNICKY and Elizabeth KRAL.

They were the parents of sons Emil, Edwin, William, Alois and daughter Mildred (Mrs. William FUJAN). Sons Emil and Edwin died young, and are buried near their parents.

Children

	1. Emil E. Matejka, b. 2 Jun 1906, Nebraska , d. 25 Sep 1910, Nebraska (Age 4 years)
	2. Mildred Matejka, b. 17 Nov 1906, Nebraska , d. 18 May 1995, Fillmore County, Nebraska (Age 88 years)
	3. Edwin Matejka, b. 9 Jun 1910, Nebraska , d. 31 Jan 1911, Nebraska (Age 0 years)
	4. William Matejka, b. 18 May 1913, Saline County, Nebraska , d. 24 Dec 2001, Crete, Saline County, Nebraska (Age 88 years)
	5. Alois "Louis" Matejka, b. 22 Jan 1916, Saline County, Nebraska , d. 2 Feb 1994, Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska (Age 78 years)

Last Modified 3 Dec 2013

Family ID F9411 Group Sheet | Family Chart

Event Map

	Born - 1 May 1877 - Trtice, Nov? Stra?ec?, Bohemia
	Married - 31 Oct 1905 - Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska
	Died - 17 Dec 1965 - Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska
	Buried - 20 Dec 1965 - Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska

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