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Mary Pipla

Female 1802 - 1882  (80 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Mary Pipla was born on 29 Jan 1802 in Bohemia; died on 22 Feb 1882.

    Family/Spouse: Martin Kotas. Martin was born on 18 Oct 1795 in Bohemia; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Jan Kotas  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Jul 1829 in Kozojedy, Plzen, Bohemia; died on 22 Oct 1897 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    2. 3. Anna Kotas  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Jun 1835 in Kozojedy, Plzen, Bohemia; died on 17 Feb 1916 in Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    3. 4. Katerina Kotas  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Dec 1837 in Kozojedy, Plzen, Bohemia; died on 25 Apr 1921; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Jan Kotas Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1) was born on 26 Jul 1829 in Kozojedy, Plzen, Bohemia; died on 22 Oct 1897 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    He was born to Martin or Mattias KOTAS. He emigrated from Bohemia in 1868, settling first in Chicago for two years. The family left Illinois in October, 1870, arriving at the homestead of his sister and brother-in-law, Katherine and John PLACEK, who lived in Section 12 of Big Blue Township in Saline County. John and sons Frank and Joseph walked to Fillmore County to claim homesteads, which they filed in Beatrice on October 17, 1870, at the same time filing their naturalization papers. They lived with bachelor homesteader Frank ZNAJEMSKY until their dugout was built on October 25, 1870. John received his patent on May 16, 1878. The first dugout school of District #44 was on the KOTAS homestead. John was also instrumental in getting a Catholic Church built on his land, serving in the puplit occasionally as their was not resident priest. He also helped establish Ceski Brati, a Catholic Cemetery. Later in life, John purchased addtional land from the Burlington and Missouri River Railroad, making it possible to give each of his 7 surviving children a farm. He and Barbara retired to Milligan. While repairing the roof of his home, he fell and was impaled on their picket fence. The funeral was conducted at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church and he was buried in Ceski Brati cemetery near his son. More than 100 buggies followed the hearse to the cemetery. He is buried under the name KOTTAS, even though his railroad documents and homestead documents were executed using KOTAS. His son, W.J. was administrator of his estate, so this may account for the change in spelling. (Milligan, p 356). He was the son of Martin KOTAS and Mary PIPLA. (Milligan, p 357).

    Jan married Barbara Svoboda before 1848 in Plzen, Bohemia. Barbara was born on 1 Apr 1829 in Ivanov, Zbyrov, Bohemia; died on 6 Mar 1899 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 5. Marie Kotas  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Jul 1848 in Kozojedy, Plzen, Bohemia; died on 23 Dec 1928 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried on 25 Dec 1928 in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    2. 6. Frank Kottas  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 May 1851 in Kozojedy, Plzen, Bohemia; died on 14 Oct 1942 in Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    3. 7. Joseph Kotas  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Jun 1853 in Kozojedy, Plzen, Bohemia; died on 12 Feb 1924 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    4. 8. Jan "John" Kotas  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Aug 1859 in Kozojedy, Plzen, Bohemia; died on 21 Jul 1909 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    5. 9. Waslove J. "Vaclav" "W.J." Kottas  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Jul 1862 in Kozojedy, Plzen, Bohemia; died on 6 May 1955 in Lewistown, Fergus County, Montana.
    6. 10. Alois Kotas  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Jun 1865 in Kozojedy, Plzen, Bohemia; died about 1884 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    7. 11. Anton Kotas, Sr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Nov 1867 in Kozojedy, Plzen, Bohemia; died on 24 Oct 1959 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    8. 12. Fred R. Kottas  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Jan 1870 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; died on 17 Nov 1955 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska.

  2. 3.  Anna Kotas Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1) was born on 10 Jun 1835 in Kozojedy, Plzen, Bohemia; died on 17 Feb 1916 in Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Anna married Johann "Jan" Bech on 14 May 1861 in Bohemia. Johann was born on 1 Apr 1834 in Kozojedy, Plzen, Bohemia; died about 1888 in Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 13. Josephine Bech  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Sep 1870 in Kozojedy, Plzen, Bohemia; died on 24 Jul 1951 in Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska.

  3. 4.  Katerina Kotas Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1) was born on 3 Dec 1837 in Kozojedy, Plzen, Bohemia; died on 25 Apr 1921; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Katerina married Jan "John" Placek about 1863 in Bohemia. Jan was born on 15 Sep 1837 in Rakousky, Kralovice, Bohemia; died on 6 Jul 1920; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 3

  1. 5.  Marie Kotas Descendancy chart to this point (2.Jan2, 1.Mary1) was born on 13 Jul 1848 in Kozojedy, Plzen, Bohemia; died on 23 Dec 1928 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried on 25 Dec 1928 in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    She immigrated to the Chicago, Illinois in 1868, later moving to Nebraska.

    Marie married Jan "John" Zelenka on 18 Feb 1871 in Pleasant Hill, Saline County, Nebraska. Jan was born on 14 May 1836 in Nezamyslice, Pisek, Bohemia; died on 11 Apr 1906 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 14. Ludmilla Zelenka  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Oct 1872 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 17 Nov 1944.
    2. 15. Josephine Zelenka  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1875 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; and died.
    3. 16. Johanna Zelenka  Descendancy chart to this point 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.
    4. 17. Albert Zelenka  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Apr 1879 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 16 Mar 1966; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    5. 18. Emil Zelenka  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Jun 1881 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 4 Feb 1951.
    6. 19. Frank Zelenka  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Apr 1884 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 18 May 1967 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    7. 20. Justina Zelenka  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Oct 1886 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died in Mar 1896 in Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    8. 21. John Zelenka  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Oct 1889 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 9 May 1979 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    9. 22. Mary Zelenka  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Aug 1891 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 21 Apr 1978 in Exeter, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

  2. 6.  Frank Kottas Descendancy chart to this point (2.Jan2, 1.Mary1) was born on 25 May 1851 in Kozojedy, Plzen, Bohemia; died on 14 Oct 1942 in Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    Frank came to the US at the age of 18, living with his family in Chicago for two years before emigrating in 1870 to the home of his uncle and aunt, John and Katherina PLACEK in Saline County, He received a land patent for 80 acres on May 16, 1878. He farmed and also went into partnership with Vaclav BULEN in a hardware and implement business after the village of Milligan was platted.

    FamilySearch 1880 National Census

    Census Place:Glengary, Fillmore, Nebraska Source:FHL Film 1254748 National Archives Film T9-0748 Page 50 RelationSexMarrRaceAgeBirthplace Frank KOTASSelfMMW30BOHEMEN Occ:FarmerFa: BOHEMENMo: BOHEMEN Mary KOTASWifeFMW29BOHEMEN Occ:HousekeeperFa: BOHEMENMo: BOHEMEN Mary KOTASDauFSW6NE Fa: BOHEMENMo: BOHEMEN Agnes KOTASDauFSW4NE Fa: BOHEMENMo: BOHEMEN Josephfine KOTASDauFSW2NE Fa: BOHEMENMo: BOHEMEN

    Frank married Marie Bernasek on 7 Aug 1871 in Pleasant Hill, Saline County, Nebraska. Marie (daughter of Jan "John" Bernasek and Marie Fryckova) was born in Jul 1851 in Brodeslavy, Kralovice, Plzen, Bohemia; died on 6 Sep 1930 in Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 23. Mary Kottas  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1873 in Glengary Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska; and died.
    2. 24. Agnes Kottas  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Mar 1876 in Glengary Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 5 Dec 1962 in Friend, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    3. 25. Josephine Kottas  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Apr 1877 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 11 Feb 1973 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    4. 26. Anna Kottas  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Jan 1880 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 20 Oct 1962 in Friend, Saline County, Nebraska.
    5. 27. Christinia Kottas  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Feb 1884 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died after 1884 in Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    6. 28. Frank E. Kottas  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Aug 1891 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 24 Oct 1966 in Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    7. 29. Emma Kottas  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Feb 1894 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died after 1894 in Fillmore County, Nebraska.

  3. 7.  Joseph Kotas Descendancy chart to this point (2.Jan2, 1.Mary1) was born on 1 Jun 1853 in Kozojedy, Plzen, Bohemia; died on 12 Feb 1924 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    Joseph Kotas claimed 80 acres as a homestead just east of his father and brother, W 1/2 NE 1/4 on March 6, 1871. He later cancelled this to purchase land from the Burlington and Missouri River Railroad in Glengary Township. After they completed the purchase of this land, they sold it to his parents. The first Catholic Church was built here. He bought and sold much land in the Milligan area, as well as operating several business. He served as Town Marshall as well (Milligan, p 359).

    Joseph married Marie Kubicek on 2 Jan 1873 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Marie was born before 1855 in Nezamyslice, Pisek, Bohemia; died on 2 Mar 1927 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 30. Fred E. Kotas  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Oct 1873 in Liberty Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 20 Jan 1961 in Davenport, Thayer County, Nebraska; was buried in Davenport Cemetery, Thayer County, Nebraska.
    2. 31. James V. Kotas  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Jul 1878 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 24 Oct 1940 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    3. 32. Emil J. Kotas  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Jan 1881 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 19 Oct 1981 in Nebraska City, Otoe County, Nebraska; was buried on 21 Oct 1981 in Wyuka Cemetery, Nebraska City, Otoe County, Nebraska.
    4. 33. Joseph Kotas  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1883 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died about 1891 in Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    5. 34. Charles J. Kotas  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Jul 1886 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 29 Jun 1978 in Michigan; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    6. 35. Lillian Kotas  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Dec 1888 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 11 Feb 1972 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    7. 36. Adolph Kotas  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Feb 1893 in Liberty Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 25 Feb 1952 in Bird City, Cheyenne County, Kansas.

  4. 8.  Jan "John" Kotas Descendancy chart to this point (2.Jan2, 1.Mary1) was born on 27 Aug 1859 in Kozojedy, Plzen, Bohemia; died on 21 Jul 1909 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    John was a farmer and businessman. In 1899, he built a lumber yard. The Catholic Church was built with lumber donated from his yard. In 1890, he built a saloon on Main Street, from land he bought from Vaclav and Mary KOTTAS. One Saturday night, as he was locking up, he heard a noise and as he turned around someone threw a bottle, hitting him in the face which cut his lip badly and broke out a tooth. He grew a moustache after this to cover the scar. He sold the saloon, and purchased land from Frank ANDREL in 1892 and returned to farming. They later returned to their home place which had been rented. John died following an accident in the hay field, which was caused by one of the frames for stacking hay coming unfastened and falling on him, hitting him across the shoulders and neck. He was a prominent citizen from the time the village of Milligan was organized, quiet of dispostion, and never meddling in other people's affairs, attending only to his business. Friends and neighbors stacked the grain and hay in the fields for the family. As the boys were too young to take over the farm, it was rented. (Milligan, p 357).

    Jan married Mary Rozanek on 3 Feb 1880 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Mary was born about 1860 in Bohemia; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 37. Emil A. Kotas  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1881; and died.

    Jan married Marie Rejsek on 7 Feb 1882 in Fillmore County, Nebraska. Marie was born on 27 Aug 1862 in Stra?ec?, Bohemia; died on 5 Aug 1927 in Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 38. Anna Kotas  Descendancy chart to this point was born after 1883; and died.
    2. 39. Marie "Mary" Kotas  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Jul 1884 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; and died.
    3. 40. Albina "Abbie" M. Kotas  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 31 Mar 1886 in Nebraska; died in Apr 1974 in Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    4. 41. John F. Kotas  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Aug 1888 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 27 Apr 1979 in Friend, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    5. 42. Agnes Kotas  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Mar 1892 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 10 Feb 1986 in Friend, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Andrew Cemetery, Friend, Saline County, Nebraska.
    6. 43. Fred Frank Kotas  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 May 1894 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 23 Aug 1955 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    7. 44. Henry P. Kotas  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Aug 1898 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 19 Jan 1989 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    8. 45. Leona J. Kotas  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Dec 1900; died on 1 Apr 1997 in Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

  5. 9.  Waslove J. "Vaclav" "W.J." Kottas Descendancy chart to this point (2.Jan2, 1.Mary1) was born on 29 Jul 1862 in Kozojedy, Plzen, Bohemia; died on 6 May 1955 in Lewistown, Fergus County, Montana.

    Notes:

    His first name was Waslove (Vaclav), however, he went by W.J. He was active in many business ventures, and was also active in community civics, serving on the Milligan town board, the Ceski Bratri Cemetery board, and in Democratic Party Politics. He also was a storekeeper and manager of the motion picture theatre at Central Hall. The family later moved to Montana. (Milligan, p. 369-370).

    Waslove married Filipina Steinacher on 3 Feb 1882 in Glengary Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Filipina was born on 16 May 1863 in Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; died on 13 Dec 1956 in Lewistown, Fergus County, Montana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 46. James Kottas  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Aug 1890 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 31 Jul 1968 in Tobias, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Tobias City Cemetery, Tobias, Saline County, Nebraska.

  6. 10.  Alois Kotas Descendancy chart to this point (2.Jan2, 1.Mary1) was born on 26 Jun 1865 in Kozojedy, Plzen, Bohemia; died about 1884 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska.

  7. 11.  Anton Kotas, Sr. Descendancy chart to this point (2.Jan2, 1.Mary1) was born on 26 Nov 1867 in Kozojedy, Plzen, Bohemia; died on 24 Oct 1959 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    Anton attended rural school district #44 which was a dug out in the northwest corner of his father's homestead. Anton was making his home, as a young lad, in a dug out on the SE 1/4 of Section 3 when the blizzard of 1888 struck. Several of the big boys were sent to Anton's farmstead to weather out the storm. Anton valued education, wanting his sons to become professors. He sent them to town school after they completed elementary school. (Milligan, p 347).

    Anton married Antonie Volmut on 31 Jan 1893 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Antonie (daughter of Joseph Volmut and Anna Vanis) was born on 6 Jul 1870 in Pisek, Bohemia; died on 16 Apr 1922 in Glengary Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 47. John Henry Kotas  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Jan 1894 in Glengary Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 26 Feb 1983 in Friend, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    2. 48. Joseph Kotas  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Dec 1894 in Glengary Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 3 Mar 1905 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    3. 49. Anton Edward Kotas, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Mar 1897 in Glengary Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 27 Oct 1985 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    4. 50. William H. Kotas  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Apr 1898 in Glengary Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 30 May 1980 in Friend, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    5. 51. Anna R. Kotas  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Sep 1899 in Glengary Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    6. 52. Henry Kotas  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Sep 1900 in Glengary Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 15 Nov 1900 in Glengary Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    7. 53. Matilda Kotas  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Apr 1902 in Glengary Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 9 Jan 2000 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried on 12 Jan 2000 in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    8. 54. Edward Kotas  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Dec 1905 in Glengary Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 1 May 1911 in Glengary Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska.

  8. 12.  Fred R. Kottas Descendancy chart to this point (2.Jan2, 1.Mary1) was born on 28 Jan 1870 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; died on 17 Nov 1955 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    Fred applied for a marriage license on January 28, 1893 to marry Mary KABLEY, daughter of Frank and Belinda Kabley, the ceremony to be a double wedding with his brother Anton, but this marriage never took place. A year later, he married Mary JANOUSEK. Fred purchased the west forty acres of his brother's Frank homestead in Glengary Township. In addition to farming, he had a stallion at stud, and owned a threshing rig, doing work for his neighbors and friends. He had a homestead near Chugwater, Wyoming as well that he intended to retire to, but instead retired to Milligan. He fell at age 83 while doing chores, and spent much time in the hospital over the next two years until his death. (Milligan, p 364-365).

    Fred married Mary Janousek on 30 Jan 1894 in Fillmore County, Nebraska. Mary was born about 1876 in Bohemia; died on 21 Oct 1961 in Exeter, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 55. Amelia Kottas  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Mar 1895 in Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    2. 56. Lillian Kottas  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Dec 1896 in Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    3. 57. Vaclav Kottas  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Sep 1898 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 8 Oct 1899 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    4. 58. Vlasta J. Kottas  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Oct 1900 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died in Jan 1996 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska.
    5. 59. Clara Kottas  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Sep 1903 in Fillmore County, Nebraska.

  9. 13.  Josephine Bech Descendancy chart to this point (3.Anna2, 1.Mary1) was born on 26 Sep 1870 in Kozojedy, Plzen, Bohemia; died on 24 Jul 1951 in Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    The first Milligan History book shows her as born in Kozojedy, Plzen. However, the 1930 census instead shows her place of birth as Illinois. The supplemental Milligan book shows that Josephine was born on 26 Sept 1870 in Kozojedy #74, and notes that this was contradictary to the date of 4 Jun 1873. This book also indicates that she is one of four children born in Bohemia to Johann/Jan BECH and Anna KOTASOVA of Kozojedy. Josephine came with her parents and siblings to Braidwood, Illinois on September 15, 1873. Her parents had three children born in Illinois. The family moved to Nebraska in 1881 and settled first with the Kotas family and then bought a farm in Atlanta Township in Saline County. Jan's feet were frozen during the blizzard of 1888, and died shortly thereafter. Anna went to live with her son Joseph on the farm. Both are buried in the Cesky Brati Cemetery (Milligan, 1988-2008, pp. 107 and 108).

    Josephine married Matej "Mike" Becwar, Sr. on 23 Feb 1897. Matej (son of Frantisek "Frank" Becwar and Marie Zdenek) was born on 15 Jan 1872 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 2 Mar 1963 in Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 60. Matej "Mike" Becwar, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Feb 1898 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 17 May 1978 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    2. 61. Frank Becwar  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Oct 1899 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 8 Nov 1984 in Friend, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    3. 62. Barbara A. Becwar  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Dec 1901 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 27 Mar 1997 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    4. 63. Anna Becwar  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Aug 1904 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died in Nov 1985 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    5. 64. Rose Becwar  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Nov 1906 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 5 Feb 1999 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    6. 65. Emma Becwar  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Apr 1909 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; and died.
    7. 66. August "Gus" Becwar  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1912 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 12 Aug 1943.
    8. 67. Vlasta Becwar  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1916 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; and died.


Generation: 4

  1. 14.  Ludmilla Zelenka Descendancy chart to this point (5.Marie3, 2.Jan2, 1.Mary1) was born on 17 Oct 1872 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 17 Nov 1944.

  2. 15.  Josephine Zelenka Descendancy chart to this point (5.Marie3, 2.Jan2, 1.Mary1) was born about 1875 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; and died.

    Family/Spouse: Alois Kopp. Alois was born before 1875; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 16.  Johanna Zelenka Descendancy chart to this point (5.Marie3, 2.Jan2, 1.Mary1) 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.

    Notes:

    Obituary (from FindAGrave)

    Mrs. Johanna Matejka, daughter of John and Marie (Kotas) Zelenka, was born Mary 26, 1877, on a farm north of Milligan. She passed away at her home in Milligan Thursday, July 14, 1955, at the age of 78 years, 1 month, and 18 days.

    She was united in marriage to Frank Matejka February 19, 1895, and to this union were born seven children, four sons, and three daughters.

    They lived on a farm south of Burress for five years, then moved to Bluff City, Kas., for one year. They then moved to a farm town and one-half miles south of Milligan. In the spring of 1906, they moved to a farm northeast of Tobias, and from there in 1911, they moved to a farm three miles south of Milligan, where they farmed until 1932. That year they retired and moved to Tobias. In 1942, they moved back to the farm, but in 1945, they moved to Milligan.

    She leaves to mourn her departure, her husband, Frank Matejka; three daughters, Mary, at home; Agnes, Ella (Mrs. William Krejdl); two sons, John and Edward, who was unable to be present, one sister Mary (Mrs. Anton Sladek); three brothers Albert, Frank, and John Zelenka; and two grandchildren, Marilyn Matejka and Betty Matejka (Mrs. Dean McMullen).

    Her parents and three sisters Josephine, Ludmia, and Justina; and one brother, Emil, and two sons preceded her in death.

    Newspaper article. (Nebraska Signal?)

    Johanna married Frantisek "Frank" Matejka on 19 Feb 1895. Frantisek (son of Frantisek "Frank" Matejka and Marie Manzelka) was born on 26 May 1871 in Trtice, Nov? Stra?ec?, Bohemia; died on 27 Oct 1957 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 68. Bohumil Matejka  Descendancy chart to this point 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. 69. Mary Matejka  Descendancy chart to this point 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. 70. John Matejka  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Jan 1899 in Nebraska; and died.
    4. 71. Edward Matejka  Descendancy chart to this point 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. 72. Ella Matejka  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Apr 1906 in Nebraska; died in Jul 1985 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska.
    6. 73. Agnes Matejka  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Dec 1907 in Nebraska; died in Apr 1983 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska.

  4. 17.  Albert Zelenka Descendancy chart to this point (5.Marie3, 2.Jan2, 1.Mary1) was born on 24 Apr 1879 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 16 Mar 1966; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

  5. 18.  Emil Zelenka Descendancy chart to this point (5.Marie3, 2.Jan2, 1.Mary1) was born on 4 Jun 1881 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 4 Feb 1951.

    Emil married Bessie Krejdl before 1908. Bessie was born before 1888; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 74. Helen Zelenka  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Jan 1911; died on 10 Oct 2010 in Hastings, Adams County, Nebraska; was buried on 16 Oct 2010 in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    2. 75. Agnes Zelenka  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 31 Dec 1919 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 18 May 2006 in Fairmont, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

  6. 19.  Frank Zelenka Descendancy chart to this point (5.Marie3, 2.Jan2, 1.Mary1) was born on 5 Apr 1884 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 18 May 1967 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Frank married Anna Krejdl on 6 Feb 1917 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Anna was born on 12 Dec 1895 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 20 Mar 1975 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 76. Mildred Rose Zelenka  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Feb 1918 in Liberty Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 9 Mar 2012 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

  7. 20.  Justina Zelenka Descendancy chart to this point (5.Marie3, 2.Jan2, 1.Mary1) was born on 7 Oct 1886 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died in Mar 1896 in Fillmore County, Nebraska.

  8. 21.  John Zelenka Descendancy chart to this point (5.Marie3, 2.Jan2, 1.Mary1) was born on 16 Oct 1889 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 9 May 1979 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    (Research):

    Census Listings:

    1930 Census
    Nebraska, Fillmore County, Liberty Twp
    ED 30-21 SD 11 Sheet 5A Stamped 122
    107-107
    Zelenka, John Head m W 39 M 25 Neb Czech Czech Farmer
    Zelenka, Emma Wf F W 36 M 22 Neb Czech Czech
    Zelenka, Fred Son M W 9 S Neb Czech Czech


    John married Emma Sladek on 25 Apr 1916. Emma (daughter of Tomas "Thomas" Sladek and Julia Rozanek) was born on 29 Nov 1897 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 26 Aug 1968 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 77. Fred L. Zelenka  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Apr 1921 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; and died.
    2. 78. John E. Zelenka  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Mar 1931 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 15 Sep 2010 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried on 17 Sep 2010 in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    3. 79. Thomas Zelenka  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Jun 1933 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 24 Aug 1933 in Fillmore County, Nebraska.

  9. 22.  Mary Zelenka Descendancy chart to this point (5.Marie3, 2.Jan2, 1.Mary1) was born on 13 Aug 1891 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 21 Apr 1978 in Exeter, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Mary married Anton Sladek on 25 Nov 1914 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Anton (son of Tomas "Thomas" Sladek and Julia Rozanek) was born on 14 Jun 1890 in Pierce County, Nebraska; died on 21 Apr 1967 in Exeter, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 80. Fred Anton Sladek  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 31 Aug 1916 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 22 Jun 2004 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried on 26 Jun 2004 in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

  10. 23.  Mary Kottas Descendancy chart to this point (6.Frank3, 2.Jan2, 1.Mary1) was born about 1873 in Glengary Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska; and died.

    Mary married Victor Laun on 22 Feb 1892 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Victor was born about 1868 in Trtice, Nov? Stra?ec?, Bohemia; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  11. 24.  Agnes Kottas Descendancy chart to this point (6.Frank3, 2.Jan2, 1.Mary1) was born on 7 Mar 1876 in Glengary Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 5 Dec 1962 in Friend, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    Ken Chromy instead shows her year of birth as 1877.

    Agnes married Thomas Yeck on 8 Jun 1897 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Thomas was born on 22 Dec 1872 in Bohemia; died on 14 Mar 1942 in Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  12. 25.  Josephine Kottas Descendancy chart to this point (6.Frank3, 2.Jan2, 1.Mary1) was born on 7 Apr 1877 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 11 Feb 1973 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    Date of birth is shown both as 7 Apr 1877 or 1878, Milligan (obit had 1877, cemetery book had 1878). Ken Chromy also shows 1877.

    Preceded in death by one brother and three sisters. Sons: Cyril, Richard, Charles, Eugene Daughters: Clara, Mrs. Gerald E. (Ann M.) HUBER

    Josephine married Charles Joseph Radek on 21 Apr 1902 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Charles was born on 20 Apr 1871 in Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin; died on 6 Jul 1946 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  13. 26.  Anna Kottas Descendancy chart to this point (6.Frank3, 2.Jan2, 1.Mary1) was born on 7 Jan 1880 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 20 Oct 1962 in Friend, Saline County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    She married James NADHERNY in 1921, he was born in 1880 and died 3 Mar 1931, but Richard Nohavec was not able to locate his obituary. After losing her second husband in 1931, she moved to Milligan with her son, Rudy NADHERNY, to make their home with her father.

    Brother: Frank Sisters: Mrs. Agnes YECK, Mrs. Mary LAUN, Mrs. Josie RADEK

    Sons: Henry, Jimmie, Frank

    Daughters: Mrs. Paul (Emma) BULIN, Mrs. Cecil (Viola) KERSHNER; Mildred MOSIER



    (Research):

    Census Listings:

    1920 Census
    Nebraska, Nuckolls, Elk Precinct
    Enumerated 27, 28 and 29 January 1920
    SD 5 ED 159 Sheet 7B
    138-138
    Kubicek, Anna T Head F W 39 Wd Neb Bohemia/Czech Bohemia/Czech Farmer
    Kubicek, Emma L Dtr F W 16 S Neb Neb Neb
    Kubicek, Frank M Son M W 14 S Neb Neb Neb
    Kubicek, Jimmie E Son M W 12 S Neb Neb Neb
    Kubicek, Viola A Dtr F W 10 S Neb Neb Neb
    Kubicek, Henry F SOn M W 8 S Neb Neb Neb
    Kubicek, Mildred D Dtr F W 4 3/12 S Neb Neb Neb
    Nadherney, Jim Hired Man M W 37 S 1905 Pa Bohemia/Czech Bohemia/Czech Bohemia/Czech Farm Laborer

    1930 Census
    Nebraska, Nuckolls, Elk Precinct
    Enumerated 16 Apr 1930
    ED 65-6 SD 10 Sheet 2A Stamped 165
    ---26
    Nadherny, Jim Head M W 49 M 39 Czech Czech Czech Czech 1904 Pa Farmer
    Nadherny, Anna Wf F W 48 m 19 Neb Czech Czech
    Kubicek, Henry Stepson M W 19 S Neb Neb Neb Farmer
    Kubicek, Mildred Stepdtr F W 14 S Neb Neb Neb
    Nadherny, Rudolph Son M W 9 S Neb Czech Neb




    Anna married Emil Kubicek on 3 Sep 1899 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Emil (son of Matej (Mathias) Kubicek and Teresa (Therezie) Hunzel) was born on 27 Mar 1876 in Thayer County, Nebraska; died on 21 May 1917 in Oak, Nuckolls County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 81. Agnes Kubicek  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Apr 1901 in Nebraska; died on 9 Jul 1904 in Nuckolls County, Nebraska; was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Nuckolls County, Nebraska.
    2. 82. Emma L. Kubicek  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1903 in Nebraska; and died.
    3. 83. Frank M. Kubicek  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1906 in Nebraska; and died.
    4. 84. Jimmie Emil Kubicek  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Feb 1907 in Oak, Nuckolls County, Nebraska; died on 5 Aug 1978 in Hastings, Adams County, Nebraska.
    5. 85. Viola A. Kubicek  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1909 in Nuckolls County, Nebraska; and died.
    6. 86. Henry F. Kubicek  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1912 in Nuckolls County, Nebraska.
    7. 87. Mildred D. Kubicek  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1916 in Nuckolls County, Nebraska; and died.

    Anna married James Nadherny about 1921. James was born on 22 Oct 1880 in Bohemia; died on 3 Mar 1931 in Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

  14. 27.  Christinia Kottas Descendancy chart to this point (6.Frank3, 2.Jan2, 1.Mary1) was born on 3 Feb 1884 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died after 1884 in Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    Died as an infant.


  15. 28.  Frank E. Kottas Descendancy chart to this point (6.Frank3, 2.Jan2, 1.Mary1) was born on 20 Aug 1891 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 24 Oct 1966 in Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Frank married Emma V. Herynk on 15 Apr 1913 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Emma (daughter of Anton Herynk and Terezie Vejraska) was born on 14 Feb 1893 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 16 Apr 1980 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 89. Mildred Kottas  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Jul 1915 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 17 Mar 1996 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    2. 90. Rose Alice Kottas  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1919 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died about 1923 in Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    3. 91. Edward Frank Kottas  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Jan 1925 in Nebraska; died on 20 Jul 1984 in Nebraska.

  16. 29.  Emma Kottas Descendancy chart to this point (6.Frank3, 2.Jan2, 1.Mary1) was born on 14 Feb 1894 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died after 1894 in Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    Died as an infant.


  17. 30.  Fred E. Kotas Descendancy chart to this point (7.Joseph3, 2.Jan2, 1.Mary1) was born on 24 Oct 1873 in Liberty Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 20 Jan 1961 in Davenport, Thayer County, Nebraska; was buried in Davenport Cemetery, Thayer County, Nebraska.

    Fred married Anna Bedlan on 2 Mar 1897 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Anna (daughter of Jan "John" Bedlan and Johanna Janous) was born on 3 May 1876 in Tobias, Saline County, Nebraska; died on 9 Aug 1971 in Nelson, Nuckolls County, Nebraska; was buried in Davenport Cemetery, Thayer County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 92. Mamie Marie Kotas  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Feb 1898 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 23 Jul 1975 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska.
    2. 93. Lillian Emma Kotas  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Apr 1899 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 31 Mar 1992 in Nelson, Nuckolls County, Nebraska.
    3. 94. Joseph "Joe" Kotas  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Feb 1901 in Nuckolls County, Nebraska; died on 1 Mar 2002 in Nelson, Nuckolls County, Nebraska.
    4. 95. Fred E. Kotas, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Apr 1904 in Thayer County, Nebraska; died on 10 Sep 1978.
    5. 96. Viola Nadine Kotas  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Jun 1906 in Nuckolls County, Nebraska; died on 24 Jul 2001 in Superior, Nuckolls County, Nebraska; was buried in Edgar Cemetery, Edgar, Clay County, Nebraska.
    6. 97. Mildred Edythe Kotas  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Apr 1914 in Oak, Nuckolls County, Nebraska; died on 16 Oct 2001 in Davenport, Thayer County, Nebraska; was buried in Edgar Cemetery, Edgar, Clay County, Nebraska.

  18. 31.  James V. Kotas Descendancy chart to this point (7.Joseph3, 2.Jan2, 1.Mary1) was born on 28 Jul 1878 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 24 Oct 1940 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    J.V. was a watch repairman and electrician, owning his own plant and later selling it to the Iowa-Nebraska Power Company. He also worked with his sister, Lillian FRYCEK, in the funeral business which he later took over. (Milligan, p 354).

    James married Frances Michl on 22 Feb 1909 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Frances was born on 12 Apr 1890 in Saline County, Nebraska; died on 26 May 1973 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 98. Ernest Frank Kotas  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Oct 1910 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 8 Jan 1971; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    2. 99. Irene Marie Kotas  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Sep 1912 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 4 Dec 1972; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    3. 100. Karl Vaclav Kotas  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Jul 1914 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 29 Oct 1996 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska.
    4. 101. Clarence Michl Kotas  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Jan 1917 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died in Sep 1984 in Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas.

  19. 32.  Emil J. Kotas Descendancy chart to this point (7.Joseph3, 2.Jan2, 1.Mary1) was born on 17 Jan 1881 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 19 Oct 1981 in Nebraska City, Otoe County, Nebraska; was buried on 21 Oct 1981 in Wyuka Cemetery, Nebraska City, Otoe County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    Editor of the Milligan Times newspaper in 1909. (Milligan, p 347).

    Family/Spouse: Josephine A. Hodek. Josephine (daughter of Frank Hodek and Anna Biba) was born on 4 Jul 1886 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 14 Aug 1978 in Nebraska City, Otoe County, Nebraska; was buried on 16 Aug 1978 in Wyuka Cemetery, Nebraska City, Otoe County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 102. Richard Kotas  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Apr 1906 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 11 Nov 1999 in Nebraska City, Otoe County, Nebraska.
    2. 103. Emil J. Kotas, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Apr 1911; died on 27 Aug 1977; was buried in Wyuka Cemetery, Nebraska City, Otoe County, Nebraska.
    3. 104. Mildred A. Kotas  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Sep 1914 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 5 Dec 2002 in Nebraska City, Otoe County, Nebraska; was buried in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Nebraska City, Otoe County, Nebraska.

  20. 33.  Joseph Kotas Descendancy chart to this point (7.Joseph3, 2.Jan2, 1.Mary1) was born about 1883 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died about 1891 in Fillmore County, Nebraska.

  21. 34.  Charles J. Kotas Descendancy chart to this point (7.Joseph3, 2.Jan2, 1.Mary1) was born on 17 Jul 1886 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 29 Jun 1978 in Michigan; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    Charles was involved in business as a young lad. He helped his father in the meat market, later he clerked at the A.A. HAMOUZ General Merchandise Store. He sold cream separators, served as a substitute mail carrier, and drove the school hack wagon, where he became better acquainted with one of the passengers, Agnes KRISL, whom he later married. Charles clerked for C. J. CERVENY for a number of years before opening his own store in 1913. (Milligan, p 349).

    Charles married Agnes Krisl on 26 Jan 1914 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Agnes was born on 17 Apr 1892 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 30 Oct 1959 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 105. Adolph Joseph Kotas  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Mar 1915 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 22 Oct 1985 in Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    2. 106. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  22. 35.  Lillian Kotas Descendancy chart to this point (7.Joseph3, 2.Jan2, 1.Mary1) was born on 26 Dec 1888 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 11 Feb 1972 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    After her graduation from Milligan in 1904, she taught at Rural School District #6 for two years. She also worked for her brother, Charles, at his grocery store. (Milligan, 273)/

    Lillian married Albert R. Frycek on 5 Apr 1915 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Albert (son of Frantisek "Frank" Frycek and Terezie Pesik) was born on 24 Feb 1885 in Sechutice, Kralovice, Bohemia; died on 8 Aug 1934 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 107. Evelyn Marie Frycek  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Jan 1916 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 27 Mar 1976 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

  23. 36.  Adolph Kotas Descendancy chart to this point (7.Joseph3, 2.Jan2, 1.Mary1) was born on 13 Feb 1893 in Liberty Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 25 Feb 1952 in Bird City, Cheyenne County, Kansas.

    Notes:

    A 1908 graduate of Milligan High School, he went on to attend Peru State Normal College and eventually the University of Nebraska. He was a school principal and also served as County Treasurer at Geneva, Nebraska. He served in the U.S. Army during World War i. He reached the rank of Sergeant First Class. After moving to Bird City, Kansas in 1925, he founded and edited the Bird City Times Newspaper. (Milligan, p 346-347).

    Adolph married Helen Polansky on 4 Jun 1919 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. Helen was born on 25 Nov 1896 in Nebraska; died in Jun 1975 in Abington, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 108. Donald E. Kotas  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 May 1920; died on 2 Mar 2006 in Abington, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.

  24. 37.  Emil A. Kotas Descendancy chart to this point (8.Jan3, 2.Jan2, 1.Mary1) was born about 1881; and died.

  25. 38.  Anna Kotas Descendancy chart to this point (8.Jan3, 2.Jan2, 1.Mary1) was born after 1883; and died.

    Notes:

    Married Joe Naimon?


  26. 39.  Marie "Mary" Kotas Descendancy chart to this point (8.Jan3, 2.Jan2, 1.Mary1) was born on 15 Jul 1884 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; and died.

    Notes:

    Married second a Placek?

    Marie married William James Chlup on 2 Feb 1904 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. William (son of Vaclav "James" Chlup and Barbora Bures) was born on 15 Jan 1878 in Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 10 Nov 1934 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  27. 40.  Albina "Abbie" M. Kotas Descendancy chart to this point (8.Jan3, 2.Jan2, 1.Mary1) was born on 31 Mar 1886 in Nebraska; died in Apr 1974 in Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Albina married Charles Frank Chlup on 22 Feb 1905 in Exeter, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Charles (son of Vaclav "James" Chlup and Barbora Bures) was born on 8 Oct 1884 in Nebraska; died on 8 Feb 1964 in Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 109. Helen Chlup  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 May 1907 in Nebraska; died on 10 Mar 2006 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    2. 110. Marie Chlup  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Aug 1911 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 10 May 1929; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

  28. 41.  John F. Kotas Descendancy chart to this point (8.Jan3, 2.Jan2, 1.Mary1) was born on 19 Aug 1888 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 27 Apr 1979 in Friend, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    He was drafted into the U.S. Army, and served through June 2, 1919. After his discharge, he helped Louis PLACEK farm. He was a Legionnaire, held several offices and helped build the first American Legion building, was a Lodge member and also belonged to the Knights of Pythias. He spent many hours, alongside Bessie, working in the Milligan Auditorium on dance night. Fishing was his pastime. After Bessie died, he bought a home in Milligan from Chas. HLADEK. He was honored as a life-time admiral into the Great Nebraska Navy in 1976. (Milligan, p 357-358)

    John married Bessie R. Masek on 1 Oct 1919 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Bessie was born on 31 Aug 1896 in Hriskov, ?steck?, Bohemia; died on 19 Aug 1957 in Friend, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 111. Marie Kotas  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Aug 1920 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 7 Feb 2000 in Crete, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Wilber Czech Cemetery (Bohemian-Slavonian Cemetery), Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska.
    2. 112. Johnny Kotas  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Feb 1923 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 29 Jul 1923 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    3. 113. James F. Kotas  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 May 1925 in Glengary Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 25 Jan 2018 in Fairmont, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    4. 114. Henrietta I. Kotas  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Oct 1927 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 12 Oct 1992 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska.
    5. 115. Donald J. Kotas  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Jan 1933 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 13 Mar 2007 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska.

  29. 42.  Agnes Kotas Descendancy chart to this point (8.Jan3, 2.Jan2, 1.Mary1) was born on 9 Mar 1892 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 10 Feb 1986 in Friend, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Andrew Cemetery, Friend, Saline County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    She is buried in the Andrew Cemetery.

    Husband: Harry R. Petrasek
    Wife: Agnes Kotas, parents John Kotas and Mary Rejsek
    Born: 9 Mar 1892, Milligan
    Died: 10 Feb 1986, Friend
    Buried: 13 Feb 1986, Andrew Cemetery
    Brothers: John; Fred; Henry P.
    Sisters: Anna Niamon; Albie Chlup; Marie Placek; Mrs. Dale (Eleanor) Payne (???duplicate listing ???); Leona Matejka
    Step-brother: Emil
    Married: 1 Mar 1921
    Daughter: Mrs. Dale (Eleanor) Payne
    Son: Elmer, wife Joan

    Agnes married Harry R. Petrasek on 1 Mar 1921 in Fairbury, Jefferson County, Nebraska. Harry was born on 11 Apr 1893 in Crete, Saline County, Nebraska; died on 9 Dec 1975 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; was buried in Andrew Cemetery, Friend, Saline County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 116. Eleanor A Petrasek  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Nov 1924 in Friend, Saline County, Nebraska; died on 25 Mar 2007 in Katy, Harris County, Texas; was buried in Andrew Cemetery, Friend, Saline County, Nebraska.

  30. 43.  Fred Frank Kotas Descendancy chart to this point (8.Jan3, 2.Jan2, 1.Mary1) was born on 15 May 1894 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 23 Aug 1955 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    Fred was born one mile north of Milligan, and resided and farmed there his entire life. He quit school after his father died to help his mother with the farm, which didn't seem to bother him a bit. He worked hard at farming, but was mischievious, always pulling pranks. During his early teen, business men would often ask idle boys to bring them back a bucket of "Pivo" from a local saloon. The bucket was an empty one that had held half a gallon of pancake syrup, and cost five to ten cents to fill with beer. Fred usually delivered each of his a few sips short, and was later seen sleeping it off on someone's Model T running board. In his adult life, he farmed and ran a threshing crew. (Milligan, p 352-353).

    Fred married Josie Marie Hanus on 8 Feb 1923 in Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska. Josie was born on 20 Oct 1901 in Nova Ves, Bohemia; died on 28 Jul 1986 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 117. Georgiann Kotas  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Sep 1926 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 29 Aug 2017 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska.

  31. 44.  Henry P. Kotas Descendancy chart to this point (8.Jan3, 2.Jan2, 1.Mary1) was born on 23 Aug 1898 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 19 Jan 1989 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    Henry and Mae lived one year in Milligan, then moved to their farm six miles north of Milligan, here they farmed for fifteen years. They sold the farm in 1944 to Fred KOVANDA and moved to Milligan. There Henry worked for Edward "Swede" BULIN for one year and for Joe JICHA distributing beer for two years. He worked for the Auditorium doing custodian work for fifteen years, and last for the Kansas-Nebraska Gas Company until his retirement in 1966. (Milligan, p 354).

    Henry married Mae Frances Kubicek on 23 Apr 1929 in Nebraska. Mae (daughter of Fred James Kubicek and Anna Elizabeth Tenopir) was born on 11 Mar 1909 in Nebraska; died on 23 Jun 2004 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 118. Betty Jean Kotas  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Nov 1929 in Exeter, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 20 Dec 2014 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried on 26 Dec 2014 in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    2. 119. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  32. 45.  Leona J. Kotas Descendancy chart to this point (8.Jan3, 2.Jan2, 1.Mary1) was born on 5 Dec 1900; died on 1 Apr 1997 in Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Family/Spouse: Josef "Joseph" Matejka. Josef was born on 14 Nov 1899 in Bohemia; died on 18 Jan 1972 in McAllen, Hidalgo County, Texas; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 120. Milo "Mike" J. Matejka  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Jul 1929; died on 13 Apr 2001 in Denver, Arapahoe County, Colorado; was buried in Andrew Cemetery, Friend, Saline County, Nebraska.

  33. 46.  James Kottas Descendancy chart to this point (9.Waslove3, 2.Jan2, 1.Mary1) was born on 18 Aug 1890 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 31 Jul 1968 in Tobias, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Tobias City Cemetery, Tobias, Saline County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    During their married life, they lived in Denton, Montana, Milligan and Tobias. IN 1919 they moved from Montana to Tobias, where they farmed. James Kottas also worked for the Saline County A.C.S. office at Wilber with the A.A.A. Program. He was one of the first R.E.A. directors and promoters of Rural Electrification of America in the late 1930's. He also worked in a general merchandise store with his father and brother. (Milligan, p. 366).

    James married Rose Uldrich on 20 Nov 1912 in Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska. Rose was born on 22 May 1891 in Tobias, Saline County, Nebraska; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 121. William James "Jimmie" Kottas  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Aug 1919 in Saline County, Nebraska; died on 27 Feb 2022 in Nebraska; was buried in Tobias City Cemetery, Tobias, Saline County, Nebraska.

  34. 47.  John Henry Kotas Descendancy chart to this point (11.Anton3, 2.Jan2, 1.Mary1) was born on 8 Jan 1894 in Glengary Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 26 Feb 1983 in Friend, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    John graduated from Milligan High School in 1913, after which he farmed with his father. He was drafted into the U.S. Military on May 28, 1918, and was sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa for training. He was sent to France with Company D, 350 Infantry, 88th Division in August, 1918, from Long Island, New York, where he came down with influenza. He was sent to the front line the day the Armistice was signed, on November 11, 1918. He remained in France for police action, returning home in May, 1919. He was discharged in June. After marrying his sweetheart, Anna KOCA, the couple made their home on the Kotas family farm in Section 3 of Glengary Township. They moved to town in 1925. (Milligan, p 358-359).

    John married Anna Rose Koca on 2 Sep 1924 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Anna (daughter of Vaclav Koca and Marie Bernasek) was born on 6 Apr 1903 in Tobias, Saline County, Nebraska; died on 17 Jun 2002 in Friend, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 122. Rose Marie Kotas  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Mar 1926 in Glengary Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 23 Jul 2015 in York, York County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    2. 123. Joseph John Kotas  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Nov 1928 in Glengary Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 31 May 2011 in Crete, Saline County, Nebraska.

  35. 48.  Joseph Kotas Descendancy chart to this point (11.Anton3, 2.Jan2, 1.Mary1) was born on 30 Dec 1894 in Glengary Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 3 Mar 1905 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    He died after an appedix operation performed by three doctors from Milligan, Geneva and Exeter. (Milligan, pp 347-348).


  36. 49.  Anton Edward Kotas, Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (11.Anton3, 2.Jan2, 1.Mary1) was born on 29 Mar 1897 in Glengary Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 27 Oct 1985 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    He attended grade school at District #44, and graduated from Milligan High School in 1915. In the spring of 1922, he moved to his own home west of Tobias in the SW 1/4 Section 1, Franklin Township. (Milligan, p 348).

    SSN 506-48-6238

    Anton married Gertrude Deaver on 22 May 1923 in Lodgepole, Cheyenne County, Nebraska. Gertrude was born on 9 Dec 1900 in Gilead, Thayer County, Nebraska; died on 25 Mar 1993 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 124. Donald Robert Kotas  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Feb 1924 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 22 Oct 2006 in Wylie, Dallas County, Texas.
    2. 125. Phyllis Jean Kotas  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Dec 1925 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 29 Jan 2015 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Geneva Public Cemetery, Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    3. 126. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 127. Faye Ann "Fazey" Kotas  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Sep 1932 in Tobias, Saline County, Nebraska; died on 15 Jan 2024 in York, York County, Nebraska.

  37. 50.  William H. Kotas Descendancy chart to this point (11.Anton3, 2.Jan2, 1.Mary1) was born on 1 Apr 1898 in Glengary Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 30 May 1980 in Friend, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    He received a degree in education from Peru State Teachers College in 1918. He also attended the University of Nebraska. He taught for 14 years, and was later superintendent of schools at Ohiowa, Milligan, Monroe and Prague. In 1937, he purchased the PLACEK hardware store in Milligan. William served as Village Clerk for 18 years, ans was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Methodist Church, school board and fire department. (Milligan, p 361).

    William married Delcia Irma Essex on 22 Jun 1926. Delcia was born on 26 Jan 1903 in Stillwater, Payne County, Oklahoma; died on 18 Sep 1993 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 128. Irma Elizabeth "Beth" Kotas  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Sep 1929 in Monroe, Platte County, Nebraska; died on 21 Apr 2018 in Seward, Seward County, Nebraska; was buried in Plainfield Cemetery, Bradshaw, York County, Nebraska.
    2. 129. Willa Jean "Jeanie" Kotas  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Sep 1936 in Wahoo, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 26 Jul 2018 in Kearney, Buffalo County, Nebraska; was buried in Grand Island City Cemetery, Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska.
    3. 130. Mary Ann Kotas  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Mar 1940 in Friend, Saline County, Nebraska; died on 22 Nov 2023 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska.

  38. 51.  Anna R. Kotas Descendancy chart to this point (11.Anton3, 2.Jan2, 1.Mary1) was born on 20 Sep 1899 in Glengary Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    Anna and Louis moved in with her father when he became too feeble to care for himself. (Milligan, p 348).

    Anna married Louis Suda on 24 Feb 1925 in Belleville, Republic County, Kansas. Louis was born on 14 Jul 1899 in Nebraska; died on 8 Oct 1974; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 131. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 132. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  39. 52.  Henry Kotas Descendancy chart to this point (11.Anton3, 2.Jan2, 1.Mary1) was born on 11 Sep 1900 in Glengary Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 15 Nov 1900 in Glengary Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska.

  40. 53.  Matilda Kotas Descendancy chart to this point (11.Anton3, 2.Jan2, 1.Mary1) was born on 26 Apr 1902 in Glengary Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 9 Jan 2000 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried on 12 Jan 2000 in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    Attended rural school district #44. (Milligan, p 202)

    Matilda married Frank Bernasek, II on 10 Aug 1926 in York, York County, Nebraska. Frank (son of Frantisek "Frank" Bernasek and Josefa Fujan) was born on 22 Jan 1893 in Glengary Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 30 Jul 1961 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

  41. 54.  Edward Kotas Descendancy chart to this point (11.Anton3, 2.Jan2, 1.Mary1) was born on 12 Dec 1905 in Glengary Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 1 May 1911 in Glengary Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska.

  42. 55.  Amelia Kottas Descendancy chart to this point (12.Fred3, 2.Jan2, 1.Mary1) was born on 27 Mar 1895 in Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    Known as "Mollie." She married Fred HRCLICKA. (Milligan, p 365)


  43. 56.  Lillian Kottas Descendancy chart to this point (12.Fred3, 2.Jan2, 1.Mary1) was born on 10 Dec 1896 in Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    Married first Charles VASINA, and after his death, Emil CHAB. (Milligan, p 365).


  44. 57.  Vaclav Kottas Descendancy chart to this point (12.Fred3, 2.Jan2, 1.Mary1) was born on 28 Sep 1898 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 8 Oct 1899 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska.

  45. 58.  Vlasta J. Kottas Descendancy chart to this point (12.Fred3, 2.Jan2, 1.Mary1) was born on 24 Oct 1900 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died in Jan 1996 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska.

    Family/Spouse: Charles Tenopir. Charles (son of Frantisek "Frank" Tenopir and Matilda "Tilla" Slepicka) was born on 28 Jul 1900 in Saline County, Nebraska; died on 14 May 1991 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 134. Donald Tenopir  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 May 1921 in Nebraska; died in Mar 1975.
    2. 135. Raymond J. Tenopir  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Aug 1922 in Nebraska; died on 22 May 2004 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska.
    3. 136. Marvin B. Tenopir  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Aug 1928 in Tobias, Saline County, Nebraska; died on 26 Aug 2010 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska.

  46. 59.  Clara Kottas Descendancy chart to this point (12.Fred3, 2.Jan2, 1.Mary1) was born on 28 Sep 1903 in Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Clara married John F. Bures on 10 Oct 1922 in York, York County, Nebraska. John (son of Frantisek "Frank" Bures and Mary Jess) was born on 26 Aug 1901 in Liberty Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 19 Oct 1979 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 137. Delores Darlene Bures  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Aug 1928 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 10 Oct 2020 in Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    2. 138. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  47. 60.  Matej "Mike" Becwar, Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (13.Josephine3, 3.Anna2, 1.Mary1) was born on 18 Feb 1898 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 17 May 1978 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    Mike was an accordian player and for a time had a band, playing for house parties and dance halls. Back then, whenever someone emptied a granary or hay mow it was not unusual to get a dance set up. During the late 1930's, Mike worked for the Corn-Hog program. He served for several years on the P.M.A. and AAA Programs as County Committeeman. He was also onthe Board of Directors fo the Federal Land Bank in the area. After he retired, he continued to help his son Leonard at the farm, and later at his tavern. (Milligan, p 195).

    Matej married Mollie Marie Kuska on 22 Aug 1922. Mollie (daughter of John Kuska, Sr. and Mary Stetina) was born on 10 Mar 1907 in Ohiowa, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 29 Jun 1973; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 139. Leonard Mike Becwar  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Aug 1924 in Exeter, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 2 Mar 2008 in Friend, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried on 5 Mar 2008 in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    2. 140. LeRoy J. Becwar  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Jan 1932 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 15 Jan 1999 in Davenport, Thayer County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska.

  48. 61.  Frank Becwar Descendancy chart to this point (13.Josephine3, 3.Anna2, 1.Mary1) was born on 6 Oct 1899 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 8 Nov 1984 in Friend, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    He attended District #6 school. (Milligan, p 193). He played the drums with his nephew, Leonard Becwar and was active in the Knights of Pythias. (Milligan, p 194).

    Frank married Agnes Kuss on 8 Nov 1921 in Fairbury, Jefferson County, Nebraska. Agnes (daughter of John Kuss and Frances Yeck) was born on 26 Aug 1902; died on 9 Jul 1984 in Friend, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 141. Ernest "Ernie" Frank Becwar  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 May 1922 in Exeter, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 29 Jun 2003 in Exeter, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Exeter Cemetery, Exeter, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    2. 142. Darlene Becwar  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Nov 1926 in Liberty Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 31 Jan 2017 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

  49. 62.  Barbara A. Becwar Descendancy chart to this point (13.Josephine3, 3.Anna2, 1.Mary1) was born on 4 Dec 1901 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 27 Mar 1997 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Family/Spouse: James Jerry Tesar. James (son of John Tesar, Sr. and Anezka "Agnes" Svec) was born on 24 Apr 1899 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 25 Dec 1977 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 143. Arlene B. Tesar  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Jan 1923 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 28 Feb 2008 in Hastings, Adams County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    2. 144. Lorene Jean Tesar  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Mar 1931 in Saline County, Nebraska; died on 7 Jul 2019 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

  50. 63.  Anna Becwar Descendancy chart to this point (13.Josephine3, 3.Anna2, 1.Mary1) was born on 25 Aug 1904 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died in Nov 1985 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    ....Anna, Mrs. Joe Jirkovsky, later Mrs. LeRoy Foster. (Milligan, p 195)

    SSN 506-34-1155

    LeRoy E. Foster
    DOB 28 June 1899
    DOD 18 Aug 1988
    in Geneva, Fillmore County
    LeRoy SSN: 500-07-3173

    Family/Spouse: Joseph Jirkovsky, Jr. Joseph (son of Joseph Jirkovsky, Sr. and Marie "Mary" Baloun) was born about 1896 in Nebraska; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 145. Raymond J. Jirkovsky  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Nov 1928 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 8 May 2010 in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska.

  51. 64.  Rose Becwar Descendancy chart to this point (13.Josephine3, 3.Anna2, 1.Mary1) was born on 11 Nov 1906 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 5 Feb 1999 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    Svec -- Rose Marie, 92, Milligan, died Friday (2/5/99). Born, Milligan. Survivors: sons, daughter-in-law, Leslie and Cheri, Louis, all Milligan; sister, Val and Winn Knight, Buhl, Ind.; two grandsons; greatgrandson.

    Services: 10:30 a.m. Monday, Farmer & Son Funeral Home, Milligan. Burial, Bohemian National Cemetery, Milligan. Visitation: beginning 1 p.m. today, funeral home. Memorials in care of the family.

    (Courtesy Dennis Belohlavy, Lincoln Star Journal Archives)

    Family/Spouse: Louis J. Svec. Louis (son of Joe Svec and Anna Schultz) was born on 6 Jun 1904 in Nebraska; died on 30 Jul 1990. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 146. Leslie Lloyd Svec  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Nov 1933 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 23 Apr 2023 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
    2. 147. Louis Dale "Shorty" Svec  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Sep 1936 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 11 Jul 2012 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.

  52. 65.  Emma Becwar Descendancy chart to this point (13.Josephine3, 3.Anna2, 1.Mary1) was born on 27 Apr 1909 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; and died.

    Notes:

    Emma attended District #67 country school to the seventh grade, and them moved to Tobias, where she graduated from Tobias High School in 1928. She helped her parents on their farm. (Milligan, p 338).

    Emma married James Koca on 29 Apr 1930 in York, York County, Nebraska. James (son of Albert Koca and Ruzena "Rosie" Simic) was born on 13 Aug 1905 in Glengary Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 148. Berniece Koca  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Oct 1931 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 29 Sep 2012 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska; was buried in Lincoln Memorial Park, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska.
    2. 149. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  53. 66.  August "Gus" Becwar Descendancy chart to this point (13.Josephine3, 3.Anna2, 1.Mary1) was born about 1912 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 12 Aug 1943.

    Notes:

    Died in service during the Second World War.


  54. 67.  Vlasta Becwar Descendancy chart to this point (13.Josephine3, 3.Anna2, 1.Mary1) was born about 1916 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; and died.

    Family/Spouse: Winifred G. Knight. Winifred was born on 2 May 1918; died on 14 Sep 2005 in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Family/Spouse: Melvin Moore. Melvin was born before 1911. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



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