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Anthony Prohaska

Birth	:	7 May 1848 Vienna, Wien Stadt, Vienna (Wien), Austria
Death	:	7 Sep 1916
Burial	:	Council Cemetery, York, York County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.8434970, -97.7135410
Inscription	:	"Father"
Description	:	The following information was provided by FAG contributor janicet (#47361005) ANTHONY PROHASKA, whose portrait is presented with this sketch, has for twenty years been a well-known farmer of York county and an important factor in its public life. He belongs to that class of representative citizens, who in the face of difficulties and obstacles have the determination and will to work their way upward and gain that success which is desired of all. Industrious, energetic, progressive and honorable, he has won a desirable property, and gained the confidence and good will of all with whom he has been brought... Read More	The following information was provided by FAG contributor janicet (#47361005) ANTHONY PROHASKA, whose portrait is presented with this sketch, has for twenty years been a well-known farmer of York county and an important factor in its public life. He belongs to that class of representative citizens, who in the face of difficulties and obstacles have the determination and will to work their way upward and gain that success which is desired of all. Industrious, energetic, progressive and honorable, he has won a desirable property, and gained the confidence and good will of all with whom he has been brought in contact. Mr. Prohaska was born near Vienna, Austria, May 7, 1848, a son of Adam and Elizabeth (Straka) Prohaska. The father was a Bohemian, and the place of his birth was in Austria, his natal day being December 25, 1815. He not only spoke his own language, but was also well educated in the German tongue, and after coming to America gained a fair knowledge of English. When our subject was ten years of age the father emigrated to the United States with his family. He had engaged passage in a steamer, but when he presented himself at Bremen he found that the vessel had already sailed so he made the trip on a sailing vessel. The voyage consumed fifty-four days, and the family were somewhat impatient, for they had expected to complete the trip in a very few days, but when they learned that the steamer on which they had expected to embark had never reached port, they felt very thankful that Providence had interfered to save them from a watery grave. After five days spent in New York they proceeded to Johnson county, Iowa, where the father secured a farm. In addition to its cultivation he carried on carpentering, having learned that trade in his native land, and in Johnson county he made his home until within three years of his death, which occurred in his eighty-first year. He was a faithful Christian and a life-long member of the Methodist Episcopal church. At the age of fifteen Anthony Prohaska left his father's home and started out in life for himself. On the 12th of May, 1863, he left Iowa City to drive cattle across the plains to Denver. For nearly two years he remained in Colorado, leaving Fort Collins in February, 1865, for Montana, by way of Salt Lake City. He worked on a ranch in Montana for some time, becoming acquainted with the irrigation methods of that district and also with many of the hardships of western frontier life. He next visited Salt Lake City and Fort Benton and then went to Helena, then returned to Fort Benton, where, with a party, he started down the Missouri river in a flatboat, for which they had to pay five hundred dollars in cash. On reaching the end of their journey Mr. Prohaska began to learn the tinner's trade, but not liking that work, he secured a position as a farm hand, being thus employed until his marriage. At the age of twenty-two he married Miss Matilda Ahlbrecht, daughter of Henry and Louisa Ahlbrecht, who, in 1835, left their home in Hanover, Germany, and by way of Wheeling, West Virginia, made their way to Iowa City, Iowa. The young couple began their domestic life upon a rented farm in Johnson county, Iowa, where they remained until 1878, when they came to York county, Nebraska. Mr. Prohaska here purchased eighty acres of land and afterward bought another eighty-acre tract, so that he is now the owner of the northeast quarter of section 13, Brown township. Here he has a highly cultivated farm, and has planted an excellent orchard of apples, plums and cherries, which will soon be in splendid bearing condition. To Mr. and Mrs. Prohaska have been born nine children, all yet living: Ada E., who was married. October 20, 1897, to John Waldron, a farmer residing near her father's home; Charlotta M., who was married December 5, 1894, to Perry Dodd, a farmer living a mile west of the homestead; Florence L., Cora B., Grace L., Henrietta M., Bessie R., Robert A. and Anna A., all at home. The family is one of prominence in the community and the circle of their friends is very extensive. Mr. Prohaska has four times been elected to the county board of supervisors, serving six years. In 1893 he was chairman of the finance committee, and in 1894 was elected chairman of the board. Upon the expiration of his last term of service the board presented him with a gold watch and chain in token of their high regard for him. Even his political enemies admit without hesitation that he discharged the duties of the office with marked ability and fidelity and to the entire satisfaction of all concerned. He has always been rather independent in his political affiliations, but believes strongly in the free and unlimited coinage of silver and is willing to vote with any party that will restore silver to its old place in the finances of the country. He and his wife, together with two of their children, are members of the Methodist Episcopal church and Mr. Prohaska belongs to the Ancient Order of United Workmen. He has not been disappointed in his hope of securing a good home in Nebraska. He has developed a quarter section of its rich land into a valuable farm and has found that Nature is willing to reward earnest effort and indefatigable labor. He ranks high among the leading agriculturists of York county, is greatly esteemed for his genuine worth and is well deserving of mention in this volume. He also served as director of school district 27 for thirteen years and still had two years to serve when he resigned. SOURCE: "Memorial and Biographical Record .... Butler, Polk, Seward, York and Fillmore Counties", Geo. A. Ogle & Co, Chicago, 1899 http://www.usgennet.org/usa/ne/topic/resources/OLLibrary/mbrcd/pages/mbrd0571.htm

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Anthony Prohaska's memorial is located at: Council Cemetery, York, York County, USA.
When did Anthony Prohaska death?
Anthony Prohaska death on 7 Sep 1916 in
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Latitude: 40.8434970
Longitude: -97.7135410

Family Members:

Spouse

Matilda Ahlbrecht Prohaska

(1849 - 1922)

Children

Elizabeth Ada “Lizzie” Prohaska Waldron

(1871 - 1956)

Charlotte May “Lottie” Prohaska Dodd

(1874 - 1945)

Cora B Prohaska Watt

(1878 - 1965)

Grace L Prohaska

(1880 - 1972)

Henrietta Prohaska Beattie

(1882 - 1950)

Bessie R Prohaska Bose

(1885 - 1918)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Council Cemetery
York, York County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8434970, -97.7135410

2. Bethesda Cemetery
York County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8861008, -97.6746979

3. Plainfield Cemetery
Bradshaw, York County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8856010, -97.7925034

4. Bethesda Cemetery
Henderson, York County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7997017, -97.7964020

5. Greenwood Cemetery
York, York County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8706017, -97.6093979

6. Mennonite Cemetery
Lushton, York County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7560997, -97.7391968

7. Lincoln Creek Cemetery
Bradshaw, York County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9305992, -97.6832962

8. Mennonite Brethren Cemetery
Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8139000, -97.8274994

9. Faith Evangelical Bible Cemetery
Henderson, York County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7633018, -97.8056030

10. Beaver Valley Cemetery
Hampton, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8563440, -97.8570700

11. Saint Josephs Cemetery
York, York County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8586006, -97.5599976

12. McCool Junction Cemetery
McCool Junction, York County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7557983, -97.6063995

13. Friesen Cemetery
Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7743988, -97.8450012

14. Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery
Hampton, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9154910, -97.8477940

15. Greenwood Cemetery
McCool Junction, York County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7282982, -97.6444016

16. Youst Cemetery
Hampton, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8577995, -97.8818970

17. Lushton Cemetery
Lushton, York County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7125100, -97.7317100

18. Vernon Cemetery
York, York County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8291300, -97.5391200

19. Hampton Cemetery
Hampton, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8727989, -97.8927994

20. Brabham Family Cemetery
Arborville, York County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9665000, -97.7988000

21. George Cemetery
Hampton, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8149050, -97.8940420

22. United Lutheran Cemetery
Hampton, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9300003, -97.8827972

23. Salem Cemetery
Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8217010, -97.9203033

24. Farmers Valley Cemetery
Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7216988, -97.8533020