Jan Josef Migl and Anastazie Koudelka

Another post inspired by a wedding photo we saw at the Czech Heritage and Cultural Center in La Grange, TX.

Jan Josef Migl has already been mentioned on this page when we talked about his parents - František A Migl and Johanna Ježek.

He was born on 8 June 1855 in Dubenec, České Budějovice, Bohemia, then Austria.

Jan was married twice. His first wife was Marie Holub (born on 29 April 1859). The two were married on 21 November 1879 in Lavaca, TX (0).

 

Jan and Marie had nine children:

• Anna Marie - born on 23 March 1882, Praha, Lava, TX,
• Josef V - born on 18 September 1884,
• Anastasia - born on 18 September 1887,
• Ružena - born on 23 January 1892,
• Albina - born on 19 January 1894,
• William J - born on 6 April 1896,
• Clara S - born on 3 August 1898,
• Anton Joseph - born on 12 June 1903,
• Frank Charles - born on 15 July 1907.

Jan was a farmer. He was granted the US citizenship in 1877 (1). Marie died on ♦ 17 June 1909 (2). 

Two years later, on 6 November 1911, 56-year-old Jan remarried. His second spouse became 26-year-old Anastasie Koudelka (3). She was born on 24 February 1885 (Rakov, Pišek, Bohemia, Austria), to Antonin Koudelka and Katerina Koncaba.

Anastasie was taking care of her 5 youngest stepchildren. ⚭ 21-year-old Albina got married to Alois Jasek on 12 October 1915 (4). When WWI started, Willie was drafted and sent overseas (5). He started his own family after the war, on ⚭ 14 October 1919 (6). His sister Clara started her family on ⚭ 11 October 1921 (7). Then, Anton left the family home on ⚭ 13 October 1925. He was married to Lillie Jašek (8).

Anastasie bore 7 children to Jan:

• Rosa - born 3 September 1913,
• Jaroslav - born 2 April 1915,
• Sophie - born 24 May 1917,
• George J - born 16 March 1919 (9),
• Annie - born 18 July 1921,
• Lillie Christine - born 5 July 1923,
• Agnes Rose - born 29 November 1924.

🏠 The family lived in Justice Precinct #5, Fayette County, TX (10).

♦ 13 April 1933 - Jan and Anastasie's daughter Sophie died. Tetanus took her from this world (11).

About a year later, on ⚭  29 May, 26-year-old Frank Charles married 17-year-old Miss Ella Kubicek (12).

♦ 15 August 1935 - Willie J, Jan's son from his first marriage, passed at the age of 39.

Clipping source: Hawkes, George W. The Flatonia Argus (Flatonia, Tex.), Vol. 60, No. 34, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 22, 1935, newspaper, August 22, 1935; Flatonia, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1048757/: accessed January 28, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Fayette Public Library, Museum and Archives.

♦ 1 April 1936 - Jan (John Joseph) passed away at the age of 80 (13).

Clipping source: La Grange Journal (La Grange, Tex.), Vol. 57, No. 15, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 9, 1936, newspaper, April 9, 1936; La Grange, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth998122/: accessed January 28, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Fayette Public Library, Museum and Archives. 

Clipping source: Malec, Walter. The Tribune (Hallettsville, Tex.), Vol. 5, No. 28, Ed. 1 Tuesday, April 7, 1936, newspaper, April 7, 1936; Hallettsville, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1036724/: accessed January 28, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Friench Simpson Memorial Library.

⚭  26 October 1936 - Rosina married Joe Firasek in Flatonia, Fayette, TX (14).

👉 Census - 3 May 1940 - after John's death, his wife Anastasia (age 53) ran the family farm with the help of her children Jerry, George, Anna, Lillie, and Agnes. Anastasia's mother Catherine (age 83) lived with the family (15). Within the next 10 years, all the children (but George) left the family home.

 

⚭ 2 September 1940 - 25-year-old Jaroslav (Jerry) Joe married Marie Ann Wagner (16). She was born on 21 June 1916 in TX, to Anton Wagner and Frantiska Pesek. 

In the same year, on ⚭ 26 October, Rosina was married to Joe Firasek. He was born on 17 October 1911 (17).

⚭  George married Henrietta Jasek (born on 25 July 1923 in Moulton, Lavaca, TX) in about 1946.
⚭  Annie married Joe Ludwig Stryk (born on 14 February 1922) in about 1947.
⚭  Lillie married Alois Cyril Dornak who was born on 8 December 1925.

 

👉 In 1950, Anastasia lived with her son George, his wife, and children (18).

👉 June 1976, the lady's health deteriorated.

Clipping source: Janacek, John E. Yoakum Herald-Times (Yoakum, Tex.), Vol. 73, No. 46, Ed. 1 Thursday, June 10, 1976, newspaper, June 10, 1976; Yoakum, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1424284/: accessed January 28, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Carl and Mary Welhausen Library.

Clipping source: Brice, Mack. Yoakum Herald-Times (Yoakum, Tex.), Vol. 73, No. 48, Ed. 1 Thursday, June 17, 1976, newspaper, June 17, 1976; Yoakum, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1424286/: accessed January 28, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Carl and Mary Welhausen Library.

Anastasie Koudelka Migl died on ♦ 1 August 1976 (1(9). She lived 91 years.

Sources:
0. "Texas Marriages, 1837-1973", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F6YB-X2K : 22 January 2020), Mary Hoheb in entry for John Migil, 1879.
1. "United States Census, 1900", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M3G7-711 : Thu Oct 05 05:45:43 UTC 2023), Entry for John Migl and Marie Migl, 1900.
2. "Texas Death Index, 1903-2000," , FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VZVQ-4S7 : 24 May 2014), Mary Migl, 17 Jun 1909; from "Texas, Death Index, 1903-2000," database, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com : 2006); citing certificate number 29966, Fayette, Texas, Texas Department of Health, State Vital Statistics Unit, Austin.
3. "Texas Marriages, 1837-1973", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FX9C-DY5 : 22 January 2020), Jan Migl, 1911.
4."Texas, County Marriage Index, 1837-1977", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QK8T-561V : Thu Nov 30 12:42:30 UTC 2023), Entry for Alois Jasek and Albina Migl, 12 Oct 1915.
5."Texas, World War I Records, 1917-1920", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV18-FW6B : Thu Oct 12 08:49:44 UTC 2023), Entry for Willie Migl, 06 Jul 1918.
6."Texas, County Marriage Index, 1837-1977", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QK8T-KL3G : Thu Nov 30 12:49:02 UTC 2023), Entry for William J Migl and Rosie Klekar, 14 Oct 1919.
7."Texas Marriages, 1837-1973", , FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FXML-MWG : 22 January 2020), Anton J. Migl, 1925.
8."Texas, County Marriage Records, 1837-1965," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2ZY-JM2J : 22 July 2021), John St Jasek and Klara Migl, 11 Oct 1921; citing Marriage, citing Hallettsville, Lavaca, Texas, United States, Texas State Library, Archives Division, and various Texas county clerks; FHL microfilm 5,853,989.
9. "Texas Birth Certificates, 1903-1935", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X2JD-TL9 : Mon Oct 30 12:22:16 UTC 2023), Entry for George Migl and John Migl, 16 Mar 1919.
10. "United States Census, 1930", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:HT3P-1ZM : Fri Oct 06 07:46:48 UTC 2023), Entry for John Migl and Anna S Migl, 1930.
11."Texas Deaths, 1890-1976", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K331-BLL : Tue Nov 28 02:46:07 UTC 2023), Entry for Sophie Migl and John Migl, 13 Apr 1933.
12."Texas, County Marriage Records, 1837-1965", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV1H-35TB : Mon Oct 23 13:26:20 UTC 2023), Entry for Frank C Migl and Ella Kubicek, 29 May 1934.
13.Texas Death Index, 1903-2000," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VZDV-KL9 : 24 May 2014), John Migl, 01 Apr 1936; from "Texas, Death Index, 1903-2000," database, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com : 2006); citing certificate number 20161, Fayette, Texas, Texas Department of Health, State Vital Statistics Unit, Austin.
14. "Texas, County Marriage Records, 1837-1965," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2ZY-NLHG : 22 July 2021), Joe Firasek and Rosie Migl, 26 Oct 1936; citing Marriage, citing Flatonia, Fayette, Texas, United States, Texas State Library, Archives Division, and various Texas county clerks; FHL microfilm 5,853,999.
15."United States Census, 1940", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KWVZ-5H3: Tue Nov 28 13:30:34 UTC 2023), Entry for Anna Stasia Migl and Jerry Migl, 1940.
16. "Texas, County Marriage Records, 1837-1965", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV1H-3VCQ : Mon Oct 23 14:09:37 UTC 2023), Entry for Jerry Migl and Mary Wagner, 02 Sep 1940.
17. "Texas, County Marriage Records, 1837-1965," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2ZY-NLHG: 22 July 2021), Joe Firasek and Rosie Migl, 26 Oct 1936; citing Marriage, citing Flatonia, Fayette, Texas, United States, Texas State Library, Archives Division, and various Texas county clerks; FHL microfilm 5,853,999.
18. "United States 1950 Census", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6XGT-GMLH : Tue Oct 03 21:42:30 UTC 2023), Entry for George J Migl and Henrietta Migl, 10 April 1950.
19. "Texas Deaths, 1890-1976", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K78G-94V : Wed Jan 17 23:04:20 UTC 2024), Entry for Annastazie Migl and Leslie Greive, 1 Aug 1976.

Anton Hajek

This post is inspired by one shadowbox which we saw at the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center in La Grange, TX.

 Anton Hajek was the son of Henry Hajek and Mary Kotrulik. He was born on 17 January 1896 (1).

🏠 18 June 1900 - little Anton lived with his parents (both age 28) and siblings in Justice Precinct #5, Victoria, TX. The siblings were Mary (age 7), Annie (age 6), and Charlie (age 2). Henry, the father (born in Bohemia), was a farmer (2).

During WW1, on 19 September 1917, Anton was enlisted in the Army. He served in Company M, 360th Infantry, and then, the MG Company 325th Infantry. The man was deployed overseas on 25 April 1918 and was wounded on 26th April of the same year. About a year later, on 14 May 1919, Anton came back with his unit to America. Private Hajek was honorably discharged on 28 May 1919 (3, 4, 5).

 

 

A few months later, on ⚭ 20 October 1919, 24-year-old Anton married Jane Migl in Lavaca, TX (6). 

 

The bride was three years younger (b. 31 July 1899) than Anton, she was the daughter of Frank Migl and Terezie Barta.

Soon, children were born to Anton and Johanne.

🔸 Irena Theresa was born 8 miles south of Yoakum, Lavaca, TX on 13 October 1920. The girl was taken by croup on 4 February 1923 (7, eight).

🔸 Eugene Valentine, born on 14 February 1923,Jerry Anton, was born on 27 January 1929 (9).
Census 1930 - the family lived in Precinct #3, Lavaca, Texas. 

🔸Anton and Johanna raised an adopted son, Johnnie Edward, born on 24 July 1915. Anton Hajek was a farmer (10).

Another son was born on 17 September 1931. The baby was named 🔸 Benjamin Frank (11).

In 1949, Anton (age 54), his wife, and their youngest son moved to Jackson County, TX, where Anton farmed as well (12).

Mr. Anton Hajek lived for 79 years. He passed on ♦ 16 September 1975, in Shiner, Lavaca, TX (13).

 

Clipping Source: Janacek, John E. Yoakum Herald-Times (Yoakum, Tex.), Vol. 74, No. 74, Ed. 1 Thursday, September 18, 1975, newspaper, September 18, 1975; Yoakum, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1424217/: accessed March 3, 2023), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Carl and Mary Welhausen Library.

Johanna Migl died at the age of 98, on ♦ 3 September 1997 (14).

Source:
familysearch.org,
findagrave.com
1. "Texas Deaths, 1890-1976," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K38X-7L2 : 20 February 2021), Anton J Hajek, 16 Sep 1975; citing certificate number 69142, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2,243,830.
2. "United States Census, 1900", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M35N-BYF: 30 November 2021), Anton Hajek in entry for Henry Hajek, 1900.
3. "United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KZXK-7GL : 23 December 2021), Anton Hajek, 1917-1918.
4. "Texas, World War I Records, 1917-1920," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV18-JHLL : 9 March 2021), Anton Hajek, 19 Sep 1917; citing Military Service, Hallettsville, Lavaca, Texas, United States, Texas Military Forces Museum, Austin.
5. "United States, Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940," database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QPR1-RT74 : 3 September 2021), Anton Hajek, 28 May 1919; citing Military Service, NARA microfilm publication 76193916 (St. Louis: National Archives and Records Administration, 1985), various roll numbers.
6. "Texas, County Marriage Records, 1837-1965," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2ZY-NJPT : 22 July 2021), Anton Hajek and Johanna Migl, 20 Oct 1919; citing Marriage, citing Lavaca, Texas, United States, Texas State Library, Archives Division, and various Texas county clerks; FHL microfilm 5,853,987.
7. "Texas Birth Certificates, 1903-1935," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X2Y7-SZL : 1 March 2021), Anton Hajek in entry for Baby Hajek, 13 Oct 1920; citing 8 Miles S Of Yoakum, Lavaca, Texas, United States, certificate 56104, Texas Department of Health, Austin; FHL microfilm 4,517,971.
8. "Texas Deaths, 1890-1976," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K3CR-RL7 : 20 February 2021), Irena Therasa Hajek, 04 Feb 1923; citing certificate number 5811, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2,074,699.
9. "Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V879-S3T : 1 January 2015), Anton J Hajek in entry for Jerry Anton Hajek, 27 Jan 1929; from "Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997," database and images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com : 2005); citing Texas Department of State Health Services.
and Benjamin Frank, born 17 September 1931.
10. "United States Census, 1930," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:H6K9-WPZ : accessed 1 March 2023), Anton Hajek, Precinct 3, Lavaca, Texas, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 11, sheet 3A, line 48, family 57, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 2369; FHL microfilm 2,342,103.
11. "Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VD8B-56X : 1 January 2015), Anton Hajek in entry for Benjamin Frank Hajek, 17 Sep 1931; from "Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997," database and images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com : 2005); citing Texas Department of State Health Services.
12. "United States 1950 Census", database, FamilySearch (ark:/61903/1:1:6XGY-PFBY : Sun Jan 29 14:27:08 UTC 2023), Entry for Doyel Calvin Parker and Vernon Chappell, 3 April 1950.
13. "Texas Deaths, 1890-1976," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K38X-7L2 : 20 February 2021), Anton J Hajek, 16 Sep 1975; citing certificate number 69142, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2,243,830.
14. "United States Social Security Death Index," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JR14-G4X : 10 January 2021), Johanna Hajek, 23 Sep 1997; citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing).