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Frank Wetrosky Sr.

Birth	:	27 Sep 1873 Homole, Okres Příbram, Středočeský (Central Bohemia), Czech Republic
Death	:	7 Apr 1957 Le Mars, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Ashmore Cemetery, Ashmore, Coles County, USA
Coordinate	:	39.5269318, -88.0189972
Plot	:	Block 14 Lot 10
Description	:	Frank was born in Homole, Bohemia, Austria He married Bertha Pauline Schultz 1878-1962 Their children: 1. Arthur R. Wetrosky b: 3 MAY 1896 in Iowa 2. Elmer G. Wetrosky b: 26 JUL 1897 in Iowa 3. Walter F. Wetrosky b: 22 MAY 1899 in Iowa 4. Gustav Wetrosky b: 20 AUG 1901 5. Ella Wetrosky b: 9 FEB 1905 6. Frank W. Wetrosky b: 15 FEB 1909 7. Evelyn G. Wetrosky b: 20 FEB 1914 in Merrill, Plymouth Co., Iowa d. 2001 Frank Wetrosky One of the successful farmers of the younger generation, and a respected citizen of Liberty township, Plymouth county, is Frank Wetrosky, who was born in Bohemia... Read More	Frank was born in Homole, Bohemia, Austria He married Bertha Pauline Schultz 1878-1962 Their children: 1. Arthur R. Wetrosky b: 3 MAY 1896 in Iowa 2. Elmer G. Wetrosky b: 26 JUL 1897 in Iowa 3. Walter F. Wetrosky b: 22 MAY 1899 in Iowa 4. Gustav Wetrosky b: 20 AUG 1901 5. Ella Wetrosky b: 9 FEB 1905 6. Frank W. Wetrosky b: 15 FEB 1909 7. Evelyn G. Wetrosky b: 20 FEB 1914 in Merrill, Plymouth Co., Iowa d. 2001 Frank Wetrosky One of the successful farmers of the younger generation, and a respected citizen of Liberty township, Plymouth county, is Frank Wetrosky, who was born in Bohemia on September 27, 1873, the son of John and Anna Wetrosky, both of whom were born in that faraway country. John and Anna Wetrosky received their education in their native land and there spent the early years of their lives, later being married. There they established their little home and continued to live until 1874, when they decided to seek a home for themselves and those dependent upon them in America. On their arrival in the United States, they at one came to Iowa, where they located in Lincoln township. As a young man, Mr. Wetrosky had learned the mason trade, and was an accomplished musician. For some time after coming to this county, he followed his trade, and was associated with the Sioux City band. He later purchased eighty acres of land in section 3 and 4, Lincoln township,. on which he built a small frame shanty, twelve by fourteen feet, and closed the cracks with clay. In this house the family lived until 1888. During the first few years on the farm he did much work at his trade, but later devoted his time and attention to the interests of his farm. In 1888 he built the substantial frame house now on the place, in which he lived until the time of his death on February 15, 1912. The widow is still living in the old home. They were the parents of eight children, two of whom died in Bohemia; the living are, Mary, who is the widow of Julius Mathwig, lives in Liberty township. Julius Mathwig was born in Germany in 1850, and came to the United States with his parents, Gotleib and Minnie Mathwig, in 1866. The family located in Plymouth county and in 1881 Julius Mathwig was united in marriage to Mary Wetrosky, and to this union six children were born, Tillie, Otto, George, John, Frank and Anna, all of whom are living with the exception of John, who was drowned in 1908. Since the death of her husband on December 1, 1915, Mrs. Mathwig and her son have cared for the farm. Anna Wetrosky is the wife of J. J. Aalfs, a well-known auctioneer, of Akron, Iowa; Josie married Gustaf Long, a well-to-do farmer, of Stanton township; Joseph is a successfull farmer in Lincoln township and is married to Mary Munsch; John married Ida Dahlmann, and is farming the old home place, the mother making her home with him. Frank Wetrosky was twenty-seven weeks old when he came to the county with his parents and received his education in the schools of Lincoln township. He remained at home and assisted his father with the work on the farm until he was married. In February, 1895, Frank Wetrosky was united in marriage to Bertha Schulz, of Stanton township. After their marriage, they established their home on a farm in Plymouth township, where Mr. Wetrosky rented one hundred and sixty acres of land, for five years. He then purchased one hundred and sixty acres of land in section 20, Liberty township, where he farmed for two years, when he sold the place, and bought one hundred and sixty acres in section 13, where he now lives. He first built a small house, which has since been remodeled and enlarged, until he now has one of the best two-story houses in the township. He built a good barn and other out-buildings, and has placed all the improvements now on the place. Frank Wetrosky has met with much success in his work as a general farmer and stockman, and is today the owner of three hundred and twenty acres of excellent land, most of which is under high cultivation and well improved. He does the greater part of the farming himself, and looks after the care of fifty head of Shorthorn cattle and one hundred and fifty Poland China hogs. He raises much wheat, corn, oats and alfalfa, and is recognized as one of the substantial men of the township. Mr. and Mrs. Wetrosky are members of the Lutheran church and take much interest in all church work. They are the parents of seven children, Arthur, Elmer, Walter, Gustav, Ella, Frank and Evelyn, all of whom are at home. Mr. Wetrosky has served his district as school director and has always taken an active interest in local affairs, and is a stockholder in the Merrill farmers elevator http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~iabiog/plymouth/p1917/p1917-w.htm .

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Where is Frank Wetrosky Sr.'s memorial?
Frank Wetrosky Sr.'s memorial is located at: Ashmore Cemetery, Ashmore, Coles County, USA.
When did Frank Wetrosky Sr. death?
Frank Wetrosky Sr. death on 7 Apr 1957 in Le Mars, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 39.5269318
Longitude: -88.0189972

Family Members:

Parent

John Wetrovsky Sr.

(1838 - 1913)

Anna Vondruska Wetrovsky

(1838 - 1925)

Spouse

Bertha Pauline Schultz Wetrosky

(1878 - 1962)

Siblings

Mary Wetrosky Mathwig

(1866 - 1956)

Anna W. Wetrosky Aalfs

(1871 - 1943)

Josephine Maria Wetrovsky Lang

(1876 - 1947)

John F. Wetrosky

(1879 - 1968)

Children

Walter Wetrosky

(1899 - 1981)

Gustav A Wetrosky

(1901 - 1966)

Ella Bertha Pauline Wetrosky Utesch

(1905 - 1989)

Frank William Wetrosky Jr.

(1909 - 1989)

Flowers:

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Coordinate: 39.5269318, -88.0189972

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8. Saint Omer Cemetery
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13. Shoots Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.4824905, -88.0719070

14. Otterbein Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.4655418, -88.0186462

15. Lafferty Cemetery Polecat Creek
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Coordinate: 39.5070400, -88.0949900

16. Poulter Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.5033500, -87.9447000

17. Cornwell Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.5158005, -87.9383011

18. Lafler Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.5200005, -88.1074982

19. Maple Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.4591990, -87.9925120

20. Methodist Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.4557304, -88.0004883

21. Briscoe Family Burying Ground
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Coordinate: 39.4628100, -87.9719690

22. Wilhoit Cemetery
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23. Broome Cemetery
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24. Fairview Cemetery
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