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Mathew Simerka

Birth	:	Mar 1834 Czech Republic
Death	:	18 Jul 1916 Abie, Butler County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery, Abie, Butler County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.3450012, -96.9488983
Plot	:	Section 3, Block SW, Lot F, Row 6, Grave 6
Inscription	:	MATHEW / SIMERKA / AGE 82 / YRS.
Description	:	Born in the village of Podmoky, county of Caslav, Bohemia, Austrian Empire (now in the Czech Republic), the son of Joseph and Anna (Zajic) Simerka. Birth date from 1900 census. Emigrated to America with his stepmother, half-brother, ad two half-sisters on the ship Baltimore which arrived in Baltimore, Maryland from Bremen, Germany on June 19, 1869. The ship manifest lists the following family group: Math. Schimerko, age 35, farmer, born Bohemia; Cather., 37; Vincenz, 12; Maria, 7; and Cathr., 6. Settled in Linwood Township, Butler County, Nebr. in 1870 where he farmed. Married (1) his stepmother Katerina... Read More	Born in the village of Podmoky, county of Caslav, Bohemia, Austrian Empire (now in the Czech Republic), the son of Joseph and Anna (Zajic) Simerka. Birth date from 1900 census. Emigrated to America with his stepmother, half-brother, ad two half-sisters on the ship Baltimore which arrived in Baltimore, Maryland from Bremen, Germany on June 19, 1869. The ship manifest lists the following family group: Math. Schimerko, age 35, farmer, born Bohemia; Cather., 37; Vincenz, 12; Maria, 7; and Cathr., 6. Settled in Linwood Township, Butler County, Nebr. in 1870 where he farmed. Married (1) his stepmother Katerina (Voboril) Simerka on May 8, 1875 at David City, Nebr. Married (2) Mrs. Katerina Rajel on July 4, 1898 at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Abie, Nebr. Married (3) Mrs. Barbara (Fredlick) Kucera on January 7, 1914 at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church. According to his probate file he died July 18, 1916 and was survived by his widow Barbara. The probate file also mentions his half-brother Vincenc Simerka and half-sisters Mary Uridil and Katie Voboril. ''''''''''' Butler County Press (David City, Nebr.), July 27, 1916, p. 7, col. 1 Abie Matt Shimerka, Sr., died at his home in Abie, Tuesday, July 18. He was ill for about three months. Death was from cancer of the stomach. He was past 80 years of age. Rev. Father Zalud of Bruno, conducted the ceremony. Burial was in the Catholic cemetery.

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Mathew Simerka's memorial is located at: Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery, Abie, Butler County, USA.
When did Mathew Simerka death?
Mathew Simerka death on 18 Jul 1916 in Abie, Butler County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 41.3450012
Longitude: -96.9488983

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Spouse

Katerina “Katie” Voboril Simerka

(1832 - 1898)

Katerina “Kate” Rajel Simerka

(1845 - 1913)

Barbara Fredlick Kucera

(1870 - 1941)

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Coordinate: 41.3450012, -96.9488983

2. Bohemian National Cemetery
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15. Saints Cyril and Methodius Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2646000, -96.8444000

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Coordinate: 41.3147011, -96.8024979

17. Bohemian National Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3106003, -96.7996979

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Coordinate: 41.3996000, -96.8064000

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Coordinate: 41.4275017, -96.8238983

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Coordinate: 41.4775009, -97.0678024

23. Saint Marys Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2430992, -97.1177979

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