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     Della Skaggs married William Arnold Harn, son of Harry Harn and Florence F. Jenkins, on 2 March 1965.¹

     Tracy Ann Skaggs was born on 31 August 1961.¹ She married James Allen Everest II, son of James Allen Everest and Donna Simmons. Tracy Ann Skaggs died on 30 August 1997 at age 35.¹ She was buried at Pilot Butte Cemetery, Bend, Deschutes Co., Oregon.¹

     Tabitha Skein married George Hearne, son of Thomas Hearne and Nancy Wilson. History of West Virginia & It's People, Vol III, pg 701-704.

     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.

     Anna C. Sklenar was born on 27 March 1896 at Elk Creek, Lewis Co., Washington.^1,2 She was the daughter of Frank James Sklenar Jr. and Mary Matilda Kocourek. Anna C. Sklenar married Oscar Leonard Hallen, son of John Hallen and Ida Marie Olson, on 26 June 1917 at Pierce Co., Washington; Marriage was witnessed by Estelle Sklenar, George H. Sklenar.³ Anna C. Sklenar lived in December 1941 at Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington.⁴ She died on 30 March 1942 at Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington, at age 46.⁵ She was buried at Tacoma Cemetery, Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington.⁶

     Barbara Jean Sklenar was born on 18 July 1929 at St. Paul, Ramsey Co., Minnesota. She was 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 Joseph Veno, son of Joseph Veno Jr., on 13 October 1977 at Clark Co., Nevada; SOURCE: Barbara Veno letter 26Aug1992. Barbara Jean Sklenar and Melvin Joseph Veno were divorced on 4 August 1982 at Crow Wing Co., Minnesota.¹ SOURCE: Marie Sklenar letter 3/1989. Barbara Jean Sklenar lived in December 2008 at 2820 N. Snelling Ave., #304, Roseville, Ramsey Co., Minnesota. She died on 31 January 2015 at Maplewood Care Center, Maplewood, Ramsey Co., Minnesota, at age 85. She was cremated at Cremation Society of Minnesota, Minnesota.

     Carley Sklenar is the daughter of Randy Lee Lother and Robbyn Anne Sklenar.

     Catherine A. Sklenar was born circa November 1874 at Bohemia. She was the daughter of Frank Sklenar and Katherine Hovet. Catharine arrived in US from Bohemia on 28Apr1877, age of 3 years. Catherine A. Sklenar immigrated on 28 April 1877 to New York, New York Co., New York,

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 19May1871.² Catherine A. Sklenar also went by the name of Kate.¹ She married Albert Carl Houser Sr., 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. According to mother's obituary, 02Apr1916, Kate in Eatonville. Catherine A. Sklenar died on 16 April 1940 at Seattle, King Co., Washington.³ She was buried at Calvary Cemetery, Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington.⁴

     Cheryl Nannette Sklenar is the daughter of Valdean Howard Sklenar and Louise Redwine. Cheryl Nannette Sklenar married Kevin Harden in 1971 at Phoenix, Arizona.

     Edward Frank Sklenar was born on 29 August 1905 at Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington.¹ He was the son of Frank James Sklenar Jr. and Mary Matilda Kocourek. Edward Frank Sklenar was born circa 1906 at Washington. He died on 3 March 1922 at Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington, at age 16.¹ He was buried at Calvary Cemetery, Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington.¹

     Edward Peter Sklenar was born on 19 October 1898 at Montgomery, Le Sueur Co., Minnesota.^1,2 He was the son of Thomas Sklenar and Ann Nestaval.

Edward Sklenar enlisted for service during World War I on 15Sep1917 and was honorably discharged on 01Jan1919. In 1920 Census, Edward was a boarder at John J. Nestaval's, and as a salesman. Edward Peter Sklenar married Ethel Gladys Vent, daughter of Edward Vent and Katherine Bell, on 27 March 1926 at St. Paul, Ramsey Co., Minnesota.³ Edward worked for the Federal Government.⁴ Edward Peter Sklenar died on 13 August 1953 at St. Paul, Ramsey Co., Minnesota, at age 54.^4,2 The cause of death was heart disease.⁴ He was buried on 16 August 1953 at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., Minnesota.^5,6,2 Edward Peter Sklenar was a Catholic.

     Estelle Marie Sklenar was also known as Stella Sklenar. She was born on 9 September 1898 at Dryad, Lewis Co., Washington.¹ She was born on 9 September 1898 at Lewis Co., Washington.² She was the daughter of Frank James Sklenar Jr. and Mary Matilda Kocourek. Estelle Marie Sklenar married James D. Torkelson, son of James D. Torkelson and Matilda Larson, on 17 June 1929 at Pierce Co., Washington.³ (an unknown value.)⁴ Estelle Marie Sklenar died on 30 June 1987 at Seattle, King Co., Washington, at age 88. She was buried in June 1987 at Evergreen-Washelli Memorial Park, Seattle, King Co., Washington, Section 5.⁵

     Frank Sklenar was born on 18 May 1828 at Bohemia. Frank Sklenar was a stone mason. Frank Sklenar was also known as František. He married Katherine Hovet, daughter of Mike Chovitek and female (?), in 1859. Frank Sklenar immigrated on 28 April 1877 to New York, New York Co., New York,

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 19May1871.¹ He died on 24 May 1904 at Montgomery Twsp., Le Sueur Co., Minnesota, at age 76. He was buried at Czech National Cemetery, Montgomery, Le Sueur Co., Minnesota.²

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. immigrated on 28 April 1877 to New York, New York Co., New York,

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 19May1871.² He 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 Pierce County Hospital, Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington, at age 73.¹ The cause of death was a fractured skull in auto accident.¹ He was buried on 12 November 1935 at Calvary Cemetery, Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington.^1,3 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 on 10 May 1894 at Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington.¹ He was born on 10 May 1894 at Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington, according to George's Social Security SS-5 form.² He was the son of Frank James Sklenar Jr. and Mary Matilda Kocourek.

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.³ George Howard Sklenar married Josephine Lenor Young, daughter of William Reuben Young and Eva Della Bothell, on 27 February 1923 at Anacortes, Skagit Co., Washington.⁴ George Howard Sklenar was employed in 1936 at Washington Shingle Co., Anacortes, Skagit Co., Washington. His Social Security Number was 534-07-0295 in 1936 at Anacortes, Skagit Co., Washington.⁵ He lived on 28 November 1936 at R.F.D. #2, Anacortes, Skagit Co., Washington. He lived in December 1941 at Anacortes, Skagit Co., Washington.⁶ (an unknown value.)⁷ He died on 21 March 1962 at Oregon at age 67.^8,5,9 He was buried in March 1962 at Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon.⁹

     Haley Jean Sklenar is the daughter of Randy Lee Lother and Robbyn Anne Sklenar.

     Harvey Gregory Sklenar was born on 2 August 1922 at St. Paul, Ramsey Co., Minnesota.^1,2,3,4 He was the son of male (?) and Rose Sklenar. 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".²
He married Phyllis Mary Gardner, daughter of Michael Frank Gardner and Johanna Maurer, circa 1949. Harvey Gregory Sklenar 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.⁵ He died on 10 October 2011 at St. Paul, Ramsey Co., Minnesota, at age 89.⁵ He was buried on 14 October 2011 at Roselawn Cemetery, Roseville, Ramsey Co., Minnesota.^5,3

     John T. Sklenar was born in March 1870 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 immigrated on 28 April 1877 to New York, New York Co., New York,

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 19May1871.² John T. Sklenar was a Job-Printer. Obituary of father, 27May1904, said John in Montgomery-MN 1904.

     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 and Lawrence Fred Ableman were associated between 1915 and 1920 at Faribault, Rice Co., Minnesota. Katherine Rose Sklenar and Clara Louise Ableman were associated at Faribault, Rice Co., Minnesota. In 1921 Katherine Rose Sklenar was a laundress, at School for Feeble Minded, Faribault, Rice Co., Minnesota. She married William Charles McCarthy, son of Jeremiah McCarthy and Mary C. McGinnis, on 14 April 1925 at Faribault, Rice Co., Minnesota. 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. Her Social Security Number was 473288000. She lived bt 1955-1967 at 728 NW 5th St., Faribault, Rice Co., Minnesota. She 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 Ebert Peterson were unmarried partners circa 1975 at Faribault, Rice Co., Minnesota.

Katherine Rasmussen and Ed Peterson enjoyed going to dances and taking numerous road trips. Katherine Rose Sklenar died on 29 May 1992 at Faribault, Rice Co., Minnesota. The cause of death was a Stroke. She was buried on 2 June 1992 at Calvary Cemetery, Faribault, Rice Co., Minnesota.³ 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 Grandma 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 was never married. She died on 16 August 1989 at Midway Hospital, St. Paul, Ramsey Co., Minnesota, at age 93. The cause of death was heart attack 3-days before death. She was buried on 19 August 1989 at Calvary Cemetery, Faribault, Rice Co., Minnesota. 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. Living in Tacoma, Washington in 1925, according to Helen's letter. Mary not listed in the NYC passenger list with parents 28Apr1877. > > > Check passenger list again, to see if Mary was missed. Mary Sklenar married Joseph Havel on 31 January 1880 at Montgomery, Le Sueur Co., Minnesota.^3,2 Mary Sklenar lived in 1925 at Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington. She died on 15 July 1932 at Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington, at age 72.^4,5 She was buried at Tacoma Cemetery, Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington.⁴

     Robbyn Anne Sklenar is the daughter of Thomas Edwin Sklenar and Cynthia Jean Meyer. Robbyn Anne Sklenar and Randy Lee Lother were unmarried partners.

     Robert James Sklenar was born on 10 September 1910 at Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington. He was the son of Frank James Sklenar Jr. and Mary Matilda Kocourek. Robert James Sklenar was born circa 1913 at Washington. He lived in December 1941 at Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington.¹ He died on 22 May 1955 at Spokane, Spokane Co., Washington, at age 44.²

     Rose Sklenar was born on 18 September 1901 at Montgomery, Le Sueur Co., Minnesota. She was the daughter of Thomas Sklenar and Ann Nestaval. 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 enteritis duration about 6 months. Rose Sklenar was a housemaid.¹ She died on 3 September 1927 at Glen Lake Sanatorium, Minnetonka Twsp., Hennepin Co., Minnesota, at age 25.¹ Resident of Glen Lakes Sanatorium in Minneapolis, MN. The cause of death was Tuberculosis. Rose was enumerated with Jacob Nestaval in the 1920 Census. She was buried on 7 September 1927 at Calvary Cemetery, St. Paul, Ramsey Co., Minnesota.^1,2 Rose Sklenar was a Catholic.

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

     Thomas Sklenar was born in January 1861 at Bohemia.¹ He was the son of Frank Sklenar and Katherine Hovet.

Tomas arrived in the US from Bohemia on 28 Apr 1877, at the age of 17.
Thomas Sklenar immigrated on 28 April 1877 to New York, New York Co., New York,

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 19May1871.² Thomas Sklenar was a worked in brewery prior to marriage, than farmer. He married Ann Nestaval, daughter of Jacob Nestaval and Barbara Kardon, on 12 February 1894 at Montgomery, Le Sueur Co., Minnesota.

County Land Ownership Map for Le Sueur County Minnesota (1898) Township 111 North, Range 23 West.
Jacob Nestaval listed as owner of 80 acres in Section 11.
Joseph Nestaval isted as owner of 80 acres in Section 11, adjoining Jacob Nestaval.
T. Sklenars listed as owner of 77 acres in Section 24.

After wife died, left children, and moved to Washington. Thomas Sklenar died before 1910 at Washington.³

     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, daughter of Theodore Clarence Meyer and Ruth Eileen Purington, on 1 May 1965 at St. Paul, Ramsey Co., Minnesota. SOURCE: Barbara Veno letter 26Aug1992. Obituary for Thomas E. Sklenar, said he was the grandfather of Haley and Carley. Thomas Edwin Sklenar lived at St. Paul Park, Washington Co., Minnesota. He and Cynthia Jean Meyer were divorced on 29 August 1984 at Washington Co., Minnesota. 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, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., Minnesota.³

     Valdean Howard Sklenar was born on 13 July 1925 at Anacortes, Skagit Co., Washington. He was the son of George Howard Sklenar and Josephine Lenor Young. Valdean Howard Sklenar married Louise Redwine, daughter of George Cleveland Redwine and Irene Lacey. Valdean Howard Sklenar lived in December 1986 at Scottsdale, Maricopa Co., Arizona. He died on 13 May 1998 at age 72.

     Albert Joseph Skluzacek was born circa 1875.¹ He was born on 4 March 1875 at Rice Co., Minnesota.² He was the son of Joseph Skluzacek Sr. and Katherine Sticha. Albert living in Faribault, MN in 1947 when brother Thomas died. Albert Joseph 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

     Rice County Families, Their History Our Heritage, 1981, pg 681. Anna had a son, Joseph. Anna Skluzacek was born on 25 August 1878 at Wheatland, Rice Co., Minnesota. She was the daughter of Joseph Skluzacek Sr. and Katherine Sticha. Anna Skluzacek lived in 1947; Anna living in Montgomery, MN in 1947, when her brother Thomas died. She died on 27 October 1968 at age 90.