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     Shawna was given up for adoption. Her father was Melvin Sisk.

     Della Skaggs married William Arnold Harn, son of Harry Harn and Florence Jenkins, on 2 March 1965.¹
     Her married name was Harn. SOURCE: Mildred Harn letter March 1995. Della Skaggs lived in September 2002 at Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington.²

     Tabitha Skein married George Hearne, son of Thomas Hearne and Nancy Wilson.

     Aaron Skinner was born on 6 March 1808 at Somerset Co., Pennsylvania.¹ He married Nancy Rupel, daughter of Jacob Rupel and Ann Livengood, on 17 October 1831 at Elkhart Co., Indiana.² Aaron Skinner died on 18 August 1878 at Indiana at age 70.¹
     Ruple Family in America, 1988, by Jack D. Ruple Sr., pg 147.

     Annia Sklenar was born circa March 1896 at Washington.¹ She was the daughter of Frank James Sklenar Jr. and Mary Matilda Kocourek.
     Annia Sklenar appeared on the census of April 1910 at Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington; as 14 years old.

     Barbara Jean Sklenar is the daughter of Edward Peter Sklenar and Ethel Gladys Vent. Barbara Jean Sklenar married Kenneth Clyde Meyer on 18 December 1959 at St. Paul, Ramsey Co., Minnesota. Barbara Jean Sklenar married Melvin J. Veno on 13 October 1977; SOURCE: Barbara Veno letter 26Aug1992. Barbara Jean Sklenar and Melvin J. Veno were divorced on 4 August 1982 at Crow Wing Co., Minnesota.¹

     Catherine A. Sklenar was born circa November 1874 at Bohemia. She was the daughter of Frank Sklenar and Katherine Hovet. Catherine A. Sklenar married Albert Carl Houser, son of John Houser and Mary Bechley, on 26 January 1895 at Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington; CENSUS: 1900 WA, Lewis Co., Peel Pct., E.D. 126, sheet 4. Catherine A. Sklenar died on 16 April 1940 at Washington.² She was buried at Calvary Cemetery, Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington.
     Catharine arrived in US from Bohemia on 28Apr1877, age of 3 years. She appeared on the census of June 1880 at Montgomery, Le Sueur Co., Minnesota; as 4 years old. She appeared on the census of 1885 at Montgomery, Le Sueur Co., Minnesota; pg 410, as 11 years old. Catherine A. Sklenar also went by the name of Kate.¹ Her married name was Houser. In 1900 Census, 'Kata' listed as born Nov 1874 in Hungary. In 1900 Census, listed Kata immigrating to US in 1876. In 1900 Census, listed as mother of 3, with 2 of those living. As of 10 April 1910, Catherine A. Sklenar lived at Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington; lists Katherine A., as 33 years old, born in Austria (Bohemian) , married 15 years, 4 of her 5 children still alive, immigrated in 1887. According to mother's obituary, 02Apr1916, Kate in Eatonville. She appeared on the census of 1920 at Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington; E.D. 356, sheet 1.

     Edward Sklenar was born circa 1906 at Washington. He was the son of Frank James Sklenar Jr. and Mary Matilda Kocourek.
     Edward Sklenar appeared on the census of April 1910 at Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington; as 4 years old. He appeared on the census of January 1920 at Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington; as 14 years old.

     Edward Peter Sklenar was born on 19 October 1898 at Montgomery, Le Sueur Co., Minnesota.¹ He was the son of Thomas Sklenar and Ann Nestaval. Edward Peter Sklenar married Ethel Gladys Vent, daughter of Edward Vent and Kate (?), on 27 March 1926 at St. Paul, Ramsey Co., Minnesota.² Edward Peter Sklenar died on 13 August 1953 at St. Paul, Ramsey Co., Minnesota, at age 54.³ He was buried on 16 August 1953 at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Hennepin Co., Minnesota.^4,5
     Edward worked for the Federal Government.³ He appeared on the census of 1905 at Montgomery, Le Sueur Co., Minnesota. In 1920 Census, Edward was a boarder at John J. Nestaval's, and as a salesman. He appeared on the census of 11 January 1920 at Montgomery, Le Sueur Co., Minnesota; E.D. 75, sheet 4; listed as 21 years old, born in Minnesota, was a boarder with John J. Nestaval and his family. The cause of death was heart disease.³ Edward Peter Sklenar was a Catholic.

     Frank Sklenar was born on 18 May 1828 at Bohemia. He married Katherine Hovet, daughter of Mike Chovitek and female (?). Frank Sklenar died on 24 May 1904 at Montgomery Twsp., Le Sueur Co., Minnesota, at age 76; OBITUARY: Montgomery Messenger Newspaper, 27May1904. He was buried at Cemetery SW of Montgomery, Le Sueur Co., Minnesota.
      Frank Sklenar was a stone mason. He immigrated;

The New York City Immigration Passenger Lists, show that on 28 Apr 1877, the vessel Mosel on it's voyage from Bremen, Germany, with the following Sklenar family from Bohemia as passengers: Franz 49 years, Catharine 43 years, Tomas 17 years, Franz 14 years, Johann 9 years and Catharine 3 years. Franz was listed as a workman. Franz Sklenar was listed as passenger number 262 in the passenger list. The Mosel had 436 persons on board.

The Mosel was 3,125 gross tons, length 349 ft x beam 40.3 ft, one funnel, two masts (rigged for sail), iron hull, single screw, speed 12 knots, accommodation for 90-1st class passengers, 126-2nd class passengers and 680-3rd class passengers. Built by Caird & Co, Greenock, she was launched on 20th Aug.1872 for North German Lloyd, Bremen. Her maiden voyage started on 4th Jan.1873 when she left Bremen for Southampton and New York and on 11th Dec.1875 she was badly damaged in a bomb explosion in Bremen with the loss of 128 lives.


Following are other SKLENAR's in NYC passenger lists, possible relations?

SKLENAR, Elisabeth 22 (b- abt 1845), Bohemia; vessel Johanna on 18May1867.
SKLENAR, Jos. 24 (b- abt 1840), Bohemia, vessel America on 18Jul1864.
SKLENARZ, Adalbert 28 (b- abt 1840), Bohemia; vessel Freihandel on 05Nov1868.
SKLEVARIL, Anna 58 (b- abt 1820), Bohemia; vessel Rhein on 29Nov1878.
SKELENAR, Anna 57 (b- abt 1820), Bohemia; vessel Oder on 28Jul1877.
SKLENAR, Thersia 73 (b- abt 1798), Austria; vessel New York on 19May1871. He appeared on the census of June 1880 at Montgomery, Le Sueur Co., Minnesota. He appeared on the census of 1885 at Montgomery, Le Sueur Co., Minnesota; pg 410, as 60 years old. He appeared on the census of 13 June 1895 at Montgomery, Le Sueur Co., Minnesota; In the 1895 Minnesota Census, listed as 70 years old - born in Bohemia, resident of the state for 19 years, occupation of stone mason. He appeared on the census of 9 June 1900 at Montgomery Twsp., Le Sueur Co., Minnesota; lists born March 1828 in Bohemia, parents born in Bohemia, married 40 years, immigrated to the US in 1867, been in the US for 23 years, farmer.

Following from The Montgomery Messenger (MN newspaper) 27 May 1904:
Frank Sklenar, aged 77 years, one of the pioneer settlers of Montgomery township died at the home of his son, John T., near this city on May 24, 1904. He came to this country from Bohemia about 27 years ago and settled on a farm. Some years ago he retired and with his wife went to live in Tacoma, Washington, from which place he returned but a short time before his death. Is survived by his wife, 3 sons and 2 daughters, all whom but 2 sons reside in Washington. Internment was in cemetery S.W. of this city.

     Frank James Sklenar Jr. was born on 16 August 1862 at Bohemia.¹ He was the son of Frank Sklenar and Katherine Hovet. Frank James Sklenar Jr. married Mary Matilda Kocourek circa 1894; CENSUS: 1900 WA, Lewis Co., Peel Pct., E.D. 126, sheet 4. Frank James Sklenar Jr. died on 8 November 1935 at Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington, at age 73.¹ He was buried on 12 November 1935 at Calvary Cemetery, Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington.¹
     He appeared on the census of June 1880 at Montgomery, Le Sueur Co., Minnesota; listed as 15 years old. He appeared on the census of 1885 at Montgomery, Le Sueur Co., Minnesota; pg 410, as 20 years old. He appeared on the census of April 1910 at Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington. He appeared on the census of January 1920 at Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington; as 55 years old. He appeared on the census of April 1930 at Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington; as 66 years old. The cause of death was a fractured skull in auto accident. Frank was born in 1865 or 16 Aug 1862. Franz arrived in US from Bohemia on 28Apr1877, age of 14 years.

Following funeral notice from 10Nov1935 issue of Tacoma Daily Ledger.
Funeral services for Frank J. Sklenar will be held Tuesday at St. Leo's church. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery under the direction of the Buckley-King company.

     George Howard Sklenar was born circa May 1894 at Washington.¹ He was born on 10 May 1894 at Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington,, according to George's Social Security SS-5 form. He was the son of Frank James Sklenar Jr. and Mary Matilda Kocourek. George Howard Sklenar died on 21 March 1962 at age 67.^2,3 He was buried in March 1962 at Williamette National Cemetery, Multnomah Co., Oregon.³
     He appeared on the census of April 1910 at Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington; as 15 years old.

Reference Number: AR118-5-6-39915
Image File Number: 00039596.tif
Enlisted/Officer: 155772
Ethnicity: White
Birthplace: Tacoma, Wash
Age/Birthdate: 23 4/12 yrs
Residence City: Tacoma
Inducted At/Training Camp: RA Tacoma, Wash on Sept 6/17
Grade/Rank: Corp, Oct 18/18
Discharge Date: Sept 29/19
Remarks: Co B, 116 Engrs to Dec 14/17 Co I, 1st Engrs to Disch * overseas Nov 26/17 to Sept 4/19
Name: George Howard Sklenar.⁴ He appeared on the census of January 1920 at Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington; as 25 years old, living with parents. His Social Security Number was 534-07-0295 in 1936 at Anacortes, Skagit Co., Washington.² He was employed in 1936 at Washington Shingle Co., Anacortes, Skagit Co., Washington. He lived on 28 November 1936 at R.F.D. #2, Anacortes, Skagit Co., Washington.

     Harvey Gregory Sklenar was born on 2 August 1922.^1,2 He was the son of male (?) and Rose Sklenar. Harvey Gregory Sklenar married Phyllis Mary Gardner circa 1949. Harvey Gregory Sklenar died on 10 October 2011 at St. Paul, Ramsey Co., Minnesota, at age 89.³ He was buried on 14 October 2011 at Roselawn Cemetery, Ramsey Co., Minnesota.³
     SOURCE: Geraldine Lien Nov1991. Adopted and raised by John and Antonia Nestaval. SOURCE: Jamie L. Nestaval letter 07Jun1992. As of 1928, Harvey Gregory Sklenar was also known as Harvey Gregory Sklenar Nestaval. On 1928 his name was legally changed to Nestaval.
Harvey G. Nestaval was located in the National Archives Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, ca. 1938 - 1946 (Box number 0257, Film Reel Number 2.114).
His serial number was 17155530.
He enlisted as a Private in the Army Air Corp on 05 Nov 1942 at Fort Snelling, Minnesota. His term of enlistment was for 5-years or for duration of the war plus 6-months. His residence at the time was Ramsey Co., Minnesota. He was born in Minnesota in 1922 and had 3-years of high school at time of enlistment. At the time of enlistment in 1942, his civilian occupation was listed as "recording engineer, radio or electrician* or electrician, motion picture (motion picture electrician.) or electrician, airplane".¹
He lived in 2004 at 1552 Charles Ave., St. Paul, Ramsey Co., Minnesota.

Age 89 Of St. Paul Passed away on October 10, 2011. Preceded in death by brothers & sisters. Survived by loving wife of 63 years, Phyllis; sons, Mark, John and Paul; also nieces & nephews. Funeral service 2:00 pm (visitation beginning at 1:30 pm) Friday, October 14 at HOLCOMB-HENRY-BOOM-PURCELL, 536 N. Snelling Ave. Interment Roselawn cemetery.³

     John T. Sklenar was born between 1868 and 1869 at Bohemia. He was the son of Frank Sklenar and Katherine Hovet.
     Johann arrived in US from Bohemia on 28Apr1877, age of 9 years. John T. Sklenar appeared on the census of June 1880 at Montgomery, Le Sueur Co., Minnesota; as 12 years old. He appeared on the census of 1885 at Montgomery, Le Sueur Co., Minnesota; pg 410, as 17 years old. He appeared on the census of 13 June 1895 at Montgomery Twsp., Le Sueur Co., Minnesota; In the 1895 Minnesota Census, listed as 26 years old - born in Bohemia, occupation of job printer. John T. Sklenar was a Job-Printer. He appeared on the census of 9 June 1900 at Montgomery Twsp., Le Sueur Co., Minnesota; lists born May 1870 in Bohemia, 30 years old, single, immigrated to the US in 1863, naturalized citizen, day laborer. Obituary of father, 27May1904, said John in Montgomery-MN 1904. He appeared on the census of 19 April 1910 at Montgomery Twsp., Le Sueur Co., Minnesota; lists as 42 years old and born in Minnesota.

     Katherine Rose Sklenar was born circa April 1895 at Montgomery, Le Sueur Co., Minnesota.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Sklenar and Ann Nestaval. Katherine Rose Sklenar married William Charles McCarthy, son of Jeremiah McCarthy and Mary C. McGinnis, on 14 April 1925 at Faribault, Rice Co., Minnesota. Katherine Rose Sklenar married Alfred Rasmussen, son of Louie Rasmussen and Anna Peterson, on 25 August 1971 at Faribault, Rice Co., Minnesota.² Katherine Rose Sklenar and Edward Peterson were unmarried partners circa 1975 at Faribault, Rice Co., Minnesota. Katherine Rose Sklenar died on 29 May 1992 at Faribault, Rice Co., Minnesota. She was buried on 2 June 1992 at Calvary Cemetery, Faribault, Rice Co., Minnesota.
     She appeared on the census of 13 June 1895 at Montgomery, Le Sueur Co., Minnesota; The 1895 Minnesota Census, lists Catherine Sklenar as 1 year old and born in Minnesota. She appeared on the census of 19 April 1910 at Montgomery, Le Sueur Co., Minnesota; lists Katie as 14 years old and born in Minnesota occupation as a house servant, enumerated with John Albert Nestaval and family. In 1921 Katherine Rose Sklenar was a laundress. As of 14 April 1925,her married name was McCarthy. Katherine Rose Sklenar was a Housewife. She lived in 1936 at 416 NW 2nd St., Faribault, Rice Co., Minnesota. She lived bt 1945-1950 at 111 SW Prairie Ave., Faribault, Rice Co., Minnesota. She lived in 1953 at 223 N. Central Ave., Faribault, Rice Co., Minnesota. She lived bt 1955-1967 at 728 NW 5th St., Faribault, Rice Co., Minnesota. As of 25 August 1971,her married name was Rasmussen. The cause of death was a Stroke. Communion record said born in 1895. Katherine Rose Sklenar was a Catholic.

Never told birthday, so picked 21 Sep 1895. Katherine worked as a Housekeeper at the State School in Faribault, from 1918 to 1925. From about 1950 to 1954, she worked as a Housekeeper at St. Mary's in Faribault. Katherine enjoyed dancing all of her life. She remembered going to dances till 1 am and then getting up for work at 6 am. While growing up, she spent most of her time with her Grandam Nestaval. Katherine only received about 5-years of schooling.

     Marie Barbara Sklenar was born on 29 January 1896 at Montgomery, Le Sueur Co., Minnesota. She was the daughter of Thomas Sklenar and Ann Nestaval. Marie Barbara Sklenar died on 16 August 1989 at Midway Hospital, St. Paul, Ramsey Co., Minnesota, at age 93. She was buried on 19 August 1989 at Calvary Cemetery, Faribault, Rice Co., Minnesota.
     She appeared on the census of 1905 at Montgomery, Le Sueur Co., Minnesota. She appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 at Montgomery, Le Sueur Co., Minnesota; lists "Mary" as 15 years old, born in Minnesota, enumerated with her uncle John Nestaval. She appeared on the census of April 1930 at St. Paul, Ramsey Co., Minnesota. She was never married. The cause of death was heart attack 3-days before death. Marie Barbara Sklenar was a Catholic. Her Social Security Number was 470-30-2224 issued in MN.

     Mary Sklenar was born on 6 November 1859 at Bohemia.² She was the daughter of Frank Sklenar and Katherine Hovet. Mary Sklenar married Joseph Havel circa 1880.² Mary Sklenar died on 15 July 1932 at Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington, at age 72.³
     Her married name was Havel. Living in Tacoma, Washington in 1925, according to Helen's letter. In 1900 Census, 'Marry' listed as born Germany on 06Nov1859. In 1900 Census, stated Marry's parents born in Bohemia. Marry and Joseph Hovell married 20 years for the 1920 Census. Mary not listed in the NYC passenger list with parents 28Apr1877. > > > Check passenger list again, to see if Mary was missed. In the 1920 WA Census, Pierce Co., Tacoma, E.D. 363, sheet 4, line 2,
Mary Havel listed as widowed and head of household. The Census states that Mary immigrated to the US in 1880 and became a naturalized citizen in 1885. She appeared on the census of June 1880 at Montgomery, Le Sueur Co., Minnesota; as 20-years old. Mary and her husband were enumerated in her parents household. She appeared on the census of 1885 at Montgomery, Le Sueur Co., Minnesota; pg 393. She appeared on the census of 1920 at Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington; E.D. 348, sheet 5. She lived in 1925 at Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington.

     Robbyn Anne Sklenar is the daughter of Thomas Edwin Sklenar and Cynthia Jean Meyer.

     Robert J. Sklenar was born circa 1913 at Washington. He was the son of Frank James Sklenar Jr. and Mary Matilda Kocourek.
     Robert J. Sklenar appeared on the census of January 1920 at Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington. He appeared on the census of April 1930 at Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington; as 19 years old, living with parents.

     Rose Sklenar was born on 18 September 1901 at Montgomery, Le Sueur Co., Minnesota. She was the daughter of Thomas Sklenar and Ann Nestaval. Rose Sklenar died on 3 September 1927 at Glen Lake Sanatorium, Minnetonka Twsp., Hennepin Co., Minnesota, at age 25.¹ She was buried on 7 September 1927 at Calvary Cemetery, St. Paul, Ramsey Co., Minnesota.¹
     Death certificate lists Rose's birth date as 30 Sep 1901.
The cause of death on her death certificate was as follows: Tuberculosis, pulmonary, chronic, duration about two years. Laryngeal tuberculosis duration unknown. Tuberculous entertis duration about 6 months. She appeared on the census of 8 January 1920 at Montgomery, Le Sueur Co., Minnesota; E.D. 76, sheet 2; enumerated with her grandfather - Jacob Nestaval. Rose Sklenar was a housemaid.¹ Resident of Glen Lakes Sanatorium in Minneapolis, MN. The cause of death was Tuberculosis. Rose was enumerated with Jacob Nestaval in the 1920 Census. Rose Sklenar was a Catholic.

     Scott Edward Sklenar is the son of Thomas Edwin Sklenar and Cynthia Jean Meyer.

     Stella Sklenar was born circa September 1898 at Washington.¹ She was the daughter of Frank James Sklenar Jr. and Mary Matilda Kocourek.
     Stella Sklenar appeared on the census of April 1910 at Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington; as 11 years old. She appeared on the census of January 1920 at Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington.

     Thomas Sklenar was born between 1860 and 1863 at Bohemia.¹ He was the son of Frank Sklenar and Katherine Hovet. Thomas Sklenar married Ann Nestaval, daughter of Jacob Nestaval and Barbara Kardon, on 12 February 1894 at Montgomery, Le Sueur Co., Minnesota. Thomas Sklenar died before 1910 at Washington.²
     Tomas arrived in the US from Bohemia on 28 Apr 1877, at the age of 17. He appeared on the census of June 1880 at Montgomery, Le Sueur Co., Minnesota; listed as 18 years old. He appeared on the census of 1885 at Montgomery, Le Sueur Co., Minnesota,, page 410. Thomas Sklenar was a worked in brewery prior to marriage, than farmer. He appeared on the census of 13 June 1895 at Montgomery, Le Sueur Co., Minnesota; The 1895 Minnesota Census lists Thomas as 35 years old, born in Bohemia, been a resident of the state for 18-years. After wife died, left children, and moved to Washington.

     Thomas Edwin Sklenar was born on 30 July 1935 at St. Paul, Ramsey Co., Minnesota.¹ He was the son of Edward Peter Sklenar and Ethel Gladys Vent. Thomas Edwin Sklenar was baptized at Central Presbyterian Church, St. Paul, Ramsey Co., Minnesota. He married Cynthia Jean Meyer on 1 May 1965 at St. Paul, Ramsey Co., Minnesota. Thomas Edwin Sklenar and Cynthia Jean Meyer were divorced in 1982. Thomas Edwin Sklenar died on 11 March 2002 at St. Paul, Ramsey Co., Minnesota, at age 66.² He was buried on 18 March 2002 at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Hennepin Co., Minnesota.
     SOURCE: Barbara Veno letter 26Aug1992. Obituary for Thomas E. Sklenar, said he was the grandfather of Haley and Carley. He lived at St. Paul Park, Washington Co., Minnesota.

     Albert J. Skluzacek was born circa 1875.¹ He was born on 4 March 1875.² He was the son of Joseph Skluzacek Sr. and Katherine Sticha. Albert J. Skluzacek was buried at Calvary Hill Cemetery, Lonsdale, Rice Co., Minnesota.² He died on 19 December 1961 at Rochester, Olmsted Co., Minnesota, at age 86.²
     Albert living in Faribault, MN in 1947 when brother Thomas died.

     Anna Skluzacek was the daughter of Joseph Skluzacek Sr. and Katherine Sticha.
     Her married name was Schatz. Rice County Families, Their History Our Heritage, 1981, pg 681. Anna had a son, Joseph. Anna Skluzacek lived in 1947; Anna living in Montgomery, MN in 1947, when her brother Thomas died.

     Anny Skluzacek died circa 1872.¹ She was born circa 1872.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph Skluzacek Sr. and Catherine Bruzek.

     Anthony Skluzacek was the son of Joseph Skluzacek Sr. and Katherine Sticha.
     Anthony living in Arizona in 1947, when brother Thomas died. Rice County Families, Their History Our Heritage, 1981, pg 681.

     Baby girl Skluzacek was the daughter of Joseph Skluzacek Sr. and Katherine Sticha.
     The cause of death was died at birth. Rice County Families, Their History Our Heritage, 1981, pg 681.

     Christine Skluzacek was the daughter of Joseph Skluzacek Sr. and Katherine Sticha.
     Rice County Families, Their History Our Heritage, 1981, pg 681.