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Wenzl Diez Sr.

Birth	:	25 Feb 1840 Lickov, Okres Louny, Ústecký (Usti nad Labem), Czech Republic
Death	:	19 Mar 1908 Dukesville, Knox County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	L'Eau Qui Court Cemetery, Niobrara, Knox County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.7458000, -98.0231018
Description	:	"Son of Franz Diez and Theresia Spick. b. 26 Feb 1840, Litschkau (Líčkov), Saazer Kreis, Bohemia. d. 19 Mar 1908, Dukeville, Knox Co.,NE. Wenzl & Theresia were married 1 July, 1862. They came to this country in Nov. 1871, landing in New York City. The German steamship “Maine” had among its passengers: Wenzl Diez, age 31; Theresia, wife, age 31; daughters Maria, 8; Theresia, 6; son Wenzl, 4; brother Wenzl Bretschneider, 25; his wife Pauline 30, and Grandma Diez’s Aunt Franciska (Muma) Bachman, 45. On their migration west they were detained in Chicago because of the fire. The following spring Grandpa came to Knox County... Read More	"Son of Franz Diez and Theresia Spick. b. 26 Feb 1840, Litschkau (Líčkov), Saazer Kreis, Bohemia. d. 19 Mar 1908, Dukeville, Knox Co.,NE. Wenzl & Theresia were married 1 July, 1862. They came to this country in Nov. 1871, landing in New York City. The German steamship “Maine” had among its passengers: Wenzl Diez, age 31; Theresia, wife, age 31; daughters Maria, 8; Theresia, 6; son Wenzl, 4; brother Wenzl Bretschneider, 25; his wife Pauline 30, and Grandma Diez’s Aunt Franciska (Muma) Bachman, 45. On their migration west they were detained in Chicago because of the fire. The following spring Grandpa came to Knox County (Nebraska) and took up the homestead where he lived the rest of his life. This area became known as Dukeville. The children and spouses were: Maria (B.Y.High), Theresia (E.L.Pischel), Wenzl (Matilda May), Frank (Nina Kimball), Joseph (Bertha Barta), Carl (Mary Rodgers), and Antonia (Ray Wright). In 1874 it was rumored that the Sioux Indians were about to do battle with the Poncas. The settlers panicked and left their homes. They hurried to Niobrara. Grandpa Diez was a tailor and was working at Fort Randall at the time. Grandma Diez carried Joseph, who was 3 days old. Aunt Franciska (Muma) carried Frank, who was 2 years old. They, with Wenzl, 7, Theresia, 9, and Marie, 11, waded the Schindler, Verdigris, Bingham, and Slangis Creeks on their trek to Niobrara. When they returned home, they found that the Sioux had taken everything they could use. The morning of Jan. 12, 1888, was mild and sunny. Starting at noon, the temperature dropped from thawing to 30 degrees below zero in 12 hours. The blizzard lasted 12 hours. In 1894 there was a complete drought. Prairie fires and grass hoppers were other hazards." (Information provided by a relative: Greg Diez)

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Where is Wenzl Diez Sr.'s memorial?
Wenzl Diez Sr.'s memorial is located at: L'Eau Qui Court Cemetery, Niobrara, Knox County, USA.
When did Wenzl Diez Sr. death?
Wenzl Diez Sr. death on 19 Mar 1908 in Dukesville, Knox County, Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Wenzl Diez Sr.'s memorial?
Latitude: 42.7458000
Longitude: -98.0231018

Family Members:

Spouse

Theresia Bretschneider Diez

(1840 - 1923)

Children

(1863 - 1893)

(1865 - 1927)

(1867 - 1933)

(1872 - 1947)

Antonia Harriet Diez Wright

(1887 - 1926)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. L'Eau Qui Court Cemetery
Niobrara, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7458000, -98.0231018

2. Mormon Monument
Ponca, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7443000, -98.0632500

3. Ponka Tribal Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.7122700, -98.0830000

4. Bazile Creek Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.7377500, -97.9311500

5. Emanuel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8400002, -97.9903030

6. Kurka Family Cemetery
Dukesville, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6918000, -98.1374000

7. Ponca Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery
Niobrara, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7428000, -98.1621000

8. Riverview Cemetery
Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7322006, -98.1619034

9. Pioneer Cemetery
Springfield, Bon Homme County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8513985, -98.0500031

10. Hillcrest Cemetery
Verdigre, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6356010, -98.0378036

11. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Verdigre, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6837500, -98.1619500

12. Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery
Springfield, Bon Homme County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8727989, -98.0494003

13. Saint Wenceslaus Cemetery
Verdigre, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6039009, -98.0428009

14. Riverside Cemetery
Verdigre, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6011009, -98.0286026

15. Ponca Valley Cemetery
Verdel, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8135000, -98.1990000

16. Springfield Cemetery
Springfield, Bon Homme County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8732986, -97.9132996

17. Saint Vincents Cemetery
Springfield, Bon Homme County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8744011, -97.9132996

18. Congregational Cemetery
Santee, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8330000, -97.8523000

19. Friedensberg Mennonite Cemetery
Avon, Bon Homme County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8958015, -98.0667038

20. Bohemian National Cemetery
Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6178017, -98.1483002

21. Santee Mission Cemetery
Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8408000, -97.8378200

22. Howe Creek Cemetery
Lindy, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6810000, -97.8127000

23. National Cemetery
Pishelville, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7190000, -98.2500000

24. Santee Catholic Cemetery
Santee, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8373000, -97.8287400