1854 - 1904 (49 years)
Generation: 1
1. | Vaclav "James" "Jim" Brt was born on 20 Aug 1854 in Rybova Lhota, T?bor, Bohemia; died on 9 Mar 1904 in Nebraska. Notes:
Came to America in 1874 with his parents and three brothers and two sisters. They came directly to Saline County from New York, and settled on a farm three and one half miles north of Crete where they first lived in a Dugout. The Brt family was known as musical. The father played the "dudy," which resembles a bagpipe. Brother Frank played a bass horn and Vaclav played a Czech trumpet. They played for many weddings dances and social gatherings. (Milligan, p 211).
Place of birth shown as Rhybova Lhote Kraj, Taborsky, Bohemia
Listed as Wencil on the 1880 census.
Vaclav married Frances Terezie Doupnik on 30 Oct 1880 in Saxon, Saline County, Nebraska. Frances (daughter of Anton "Anthony" Doupnik and Terezie Prochaska) was born on 25 Jul 1864 in Brandl?n, Dacice, Moravia; died on 10 Sep 1937. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Henry Brt was born after 1880 in Nebraska; died after 1880 in Nebraska.
- 3. Rose Brt was born after 1882 in Nebraska; died after 1882 in Nebraska.
- 4. Emily Brt was born after 1884 in Nebraska; died after 1884 in Nebraska.
- 5. Marie T. Brt was born on 20 Feb 1888 in Nebraska; died on 30 Dec 1963.
- 6. Bedrich W. "Fred" Brt was born on 15 Jun 1890 in Nebraska; died on 22 Jun 1950 in Hastings, Adams County, Nebraska.
- 7. Anna Marie Brt was born on 8 Dec 1893 in Nebraska; died on 6 Nov 1970 in Exeter, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
- 8. Rose M. "Rosie" Brt was born on 12 Mar 1898 in Nebraska; died on 11 Dec 1976 in Davenport, Scott County, Iowa; was buried in Davenport Memorial Park Cemetery, Scott County, Iowa.
- 9. Charles Vaclav Brt was born on 22 May 1900 in Nebraska; died on 2 Nov 1974 in Elkins, Washington County, Arkansas; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska.
- 10. Vlasta F. Brt was born about 1903 in Nebraska; and died.
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Generation: 2
2. | Henry Brt (1.Vaclav1) was born after 1880 in Nebraska; died after 1880 in Nebraska. Notes:
He died in Childhood.
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3. | Rose Brt (1.Vaclav1) was born after 1882 in Nebraska; died after 1882 in Nebraska. Notes:
She died young.
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4. | Emily Brt (1.Vaclav1) was born after 1884 in Nebraska; died after 1884 in Nebraska. Notes:
She died in Childhood.
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6. | Bedrich W. "Fred" Brt (1.Vaclav1) was born on 15 Jun 1890 in Nebraska; died on 22 Jun 1950 in Hastings, Adams County, Nebraska. Notes:
He died at the Hastings State Hospital.
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7. | Anna Marie Brt (1.Vaclav1) was born on 8 Dec 1893 in Nebraska; died on 6 Nov 1970 in Exeter, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Notes:
Anna, being the good cook that she was, cooked in several of the cafes and the Erdkamp Nursing Home. She was also active in clubs, church activities and caring for her grandchildren. She and Joe loved to dance. (Milligan, p 289).
Anna married Joseph Adolph Hass on 3 Jun 1919. Joseph (son of Joseph M. Hass and Frances A. Prokop) was born on 19 Oct 1895 in Dorchester, Saline County, Nebraska; died on 25 Mar 1973 in Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 14. Renye Hass was born on 21 Sep 1924 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 5 Aug 2008 in Friend, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried on 9 Aug 2008 in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
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8. | Rose M. "Rosie" Brt (1.Vaclav1) was born on 12 Mar 1898 in Nebraska; died on 11 Dec 1976 in Davenport, Scott County, Iowa; was buried in Davenport Memorial Park Cemetery, Scott County, Iowa. Notes:
She had an all-girl band that played for dances in the area. As an R.N. she served in various schools and the Veterans Hospital in Lincoln. (Milligan, p 212) After her retirement she was active in bowling. She died in 1976 at the home of her son in Davenport, Iowa. (Milligan, p 216).
Rose married Frank J. Bulin on 18 Oct 1923 in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa. Frank (son of Vojtech "Albert" Bulin and Antonie "Tonie" Matejka) was born on 13 Apr 1897 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 3 Apr 1932 in Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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9. | Charles Vaclav Brt (1.Vaclav1) was born on 22 May 1900 in Nebraska; died on 2 Nov 1974 in Elkins, Washington County, Arkansas; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. Notes:
After living in Milligan, Crete and Lincoln, he and his family moved to Elkins, Arkansas where they raised broilers and cattle. His hobbies included hunting and playing his accordian and singing Czech songs. (Milligan, p 212)
(Research):
Census Listings:
1930 Census
Nebraska, Fillmore County, Liberty Twp
Enumerated 2 Apr 1930
ED 30-21 SD 11 Sheet 1A Stamped 118
9-9
Brt, Charles Head M W 29 M 23 Neb Czech Czech Farmer
Brt, Pauline Wf F W 27 M 21 Neb Neb Neb
Brt, Wallace Son M W 6 S Neb Neb Neb
Charles married Pauline F. Soukup on 2 Jul 1923. Pauline (daughter of Frank R. Soukup and Mary Svec) was born on 7 Jul 1902 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 20 Jul 1991. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 16. Wallace Karel Brt was born on 12 Oct 1923 in Nebraska; died on 30 Jun 1965; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska.
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Generation: 3
11. | Rose Soukup (5.Marie2, 1.Vaclav1) was born after 1909 in Nebraska. Notes:
In the obituary of her sister, Angela V. Howes, she was shown as Rose JAMESON, and it was indicated she preceded her sister Angela in death.
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12. | Irene C. Soukup (5.Marie2, 1.Vaclav1) was born about 1913 in Nebraska. Notes:
In the obituary of her sister, Angela V. Howes, she was shown as Irene LAVENDAR, and it was indicated she preceded her sister Angela in death.
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13. | Angela V. Soukup (5.Marie2, 1.Vaclav1) was born on 23 Nov 1918 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 6 Mar 2012 in Chesterfield, St. Louis County, Missouri; was buried in Grand View Burial Park, Hannibal, Marion County, Missouri. Notes:
Angela V. Howes, 93, of Chesterfield, Mo., and formerly of Hannibal, Mo., died at 1 a.m. Tuesday, March 6, 2012, at St. Luke's Hospital in Chesterfield.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday, March 9, at the James O'Donnell Funeral Home in Hannibal. Pastor Tom Day will officiate. Burial will be at Grand View Burial Park in Hannibal.
Visitation will be from noon until the time of services Friday at the James O'Donnell Funeral Home.
Mrs. Howes was born Nov. 23, 1918, in Milligan, Neb., to Fred and Mary Soukup.
She was married to Albert Howes and he preceded her in death.
Survivors include three children, Sharon Kay Bush of Ballwin, Mo., Robert Stewart (Ann) of New London, Mo., Charles Howes (Vicki) of Manchester, Mo.; grandchildren, Greg Stewart, Gary Stewart (Melissa), Cindy Bovelle, Matt Howes (Jamie) Mandy Kempter (Tony), Ashley Howes; several great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and special friend, Daisy Hamilton.
She is preceded in death by two sisters, Irene Lavender, Rose Jameson; and two grandchildren, Mike Bauman and Stephanie Bauman.
Mrs. Howes was a volunteer with the Head Start Program. She retired from Crown Shoe Factory as a laborer and previously worked as a housekeeper at the Holiday Inn. Mrs. Howes loved to play cards and search puzzles. She enjoyed horses and loved the color purple. Mrs. Howes was a Christian by faith.
Memorial contributions may be made to Jeanna Babyak Scholarship Fund in care of the James O'Donnell Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Greg Stewart, Gary Stewart, Matt Howes, Tony Kempter and Andy Babyak.
Online condolences may be made at www.jamesodonnellfuneralhome.com
(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)
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14. | Renye Hass (7.Anna2, 1.Vaclav1) was born on 21 Sep 1924 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 5 Aug 2008 in Friend, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried on 9 Aug 2008 in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Notes:
Reyne was born on the same farm north of Milligan where Anna was born. He attended District School #6 with his cousin, Al, who lived with them. After graduating from Exeter High School, Renye attended business college in Lincoln, after which he worked in Alliance, Nebraska and the Lincoln Air Base. He spent two years in the Navy, and then attended the University of Nebraska. He left school early to help his father after he became ill. (Milligan, p 289).
Renye J. Hass
Renye J. Hass 83, Friend, formerly of Exeter, died Tuesday (8/5/08). Born September 21, 1924 at Milligan to Joseph & Anna (Brt) Hass. Survivors: wife, Lenora, Friend; son & daughter-in-law, Bob & Jackie, York; daughters & sons-in-law, Maribeth & David Stone, St. Peters, Mo.; Marsha & David Swanstrom, Hastings; sisters-in-law & brother-in-law, Dorothy Rejcha, Beatrice; Leon & Ed Jirak, Boise, Idaho; granddaughters, Michelle Stone, Indianapolis, Ind.; Angela Hass, Salina, Kan. Funeral Services 10:30 a.m. Saturday (8/9/08) at the United Methodist Church, Exeter. Rev. Jeff Adams Officiating. Visitation beginning Friday (8/8/08) 1 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Farmer Funeral Home, Exeter. Military Graveside Services: Bohemian National Cemetery, Milligan. Memorials to the family. Farmer Funeral Home is handling arrangements. (Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy).
Renye married Lenora Kupka on 14 Oct 1948. Lenora was born on 23 Aug 1923 in Crete, Saline County, Nebraska; died on 2 Jan 2012 in Friend, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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Generation: 4
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