Mathias (Matje) Blahnik, Sr., b. February 1, 1835, Starec #17, Bohemia; d. September 19, 1911, Algoma, WI.

JACOB A. BLAHNIK, b. July 25, 1837, Starec #17, Bohemia; d. Nov 11, 1908, Algoma, WI.

GEORGE BLAHNIK, b. December 29, 1841,  Bohemia -; d. March 31, 1912. Algoma, WI

JOHN BLAHNIK, SR., b. June 16, 1850, Starec #17, Bohemia; d. Nov 25, 1938, Algoma, WI.

JOSEPH BLAHNIK, b. August 12, 1845, Starec #17, Bohemia; d. Oct 03, 1932, Algoma, WI

ANNA BLAHNIK  B. February 12, 1853 in Starec #17, Bohemia - Died on the ship coming to the USA 1856.

ANTON BLAHNIK, b. July 20, 1859, Algoma, WI; d. October 30, 1907, Algoma, WI.

Josef Blahnik b. January 25, 1854 , Smrzovice, Bohemia; d. 1932, Michigan, USA arrived New York from Austria October 16, 1869 on the ship Hansa at the age of 15. (Per Czech Immigration Passenger Lists, New York Passengers Lists 1847-1869 Vol. IV by Leo Baca.)

Jan (John) Blahnik b. Bohemia; d. 1918, WI, USA.

Vaclav (James) Blahnik  b. October 11, 1858, Bohemia; d. December 4, 1908, Oshkosh, WI; m. Maria Drozeda.

Jakub Blahnik  b. January 05, 1863, Bohemia; d. September 21, 1931, Oshkosh, WI, m. Anna Sedlak

Frantisek (Frank) Blahnik, b. January 29, 1870, Bohemia; d. MI USA

Katerina Blahnik, b. November 25, 1872- USA; m. KVETON FROM LHOTA

Anezka (or Anna) Blahnik, b. June 14, 1875, Bohemia; d. USA; m. JOSEF KOUTNIK
birthdate still under investigation.

James Halama, son of Barbora Blahnik b. 1894; d. 1983 USA
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Adam Blahnik b. March 19, 1836, Bohemia; came to USA1884; m. Aloysia (Louise) Spora/Skor. Died November 24, 1924 in Kewaunee County, WI.  Son Joseph born on ship coming to USA on February 12, 1884. Per Kewaunee Co. Register of Deeds
 

Albert J. Blahnik born in Europe married Anna Mazanec also from Europe.  Children born in Brown County as soon as 1890. #6 below might be his son born about 1901?
1 Albert J. Blahnik b: in Europe
.. +Anna Mazanec b: January 28, 1873 in Europe d: December 24, 1952 in Brown County, WI
......... 2 Anna M. Blahnik
............. +John Norton m: October 18, 1933 in Green Bay, WI
......... 2 Agnes Blahnik b: April 05, 1890 in Brown County, WI
......... 2 Helen Blahnik b: August 04, 1891 in Brown County, WI
......... 2 Richard Winfred Blahnik b: September 07, 1895 in Brown County, WI
............. +Hazel I. Jacqmin b: Abt. 1901 in Green Bay, WI m: November 05, 1923 in Brown County, WI
.................... 3 Richard Winfred Blahnik, Jr. b:  in Green Bay, WI
......... 2 Henrietta H. Blahnik b: 1899
............. +Tom Clabots m: October 18, 1923 in Brown County, WI
......... 2 Albert J. Blahnik b: 1901
............. +Helen A. Cicocki b: 1906 m: October 27, 1926 in Brown County, WI
......... 2 Peter Henry Blahnik b: March 1904 in Brown County, WI d: May 02, 1904 in Brown County, WI
......... 2 Clemens Blahnik b: March 08, 1905 in Brown County, WI d: January 26, 1911 in Brown County, WI
 

# 2 below: Antonie Blahnik female born 1877 came to Ellis Island May 9, 1905 aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm II from Dobrikov with 4 children.  Antonie age 10, Filomena age 6, Jacob age 4, Karl age 2.  They left from Bremen, Germany.  Passengers 2, 3, 4, 10, 12 below.
 

Edward J. Blahnik 04/07/1917-10/29/1976 US Army SP5 Natl Memorial Cem of  Pacific. Honolulu, HI
http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/hi/honolulu/cemeteries/punchbowl/b04.txt
 

Franciska Blahnik age 28 arrived in New York on July 10, 1869 on the Weser from Bohemia.  (Birth would be 1841) Per Czech Immigration Passenger Lists, New York Passengers Lists 1847-1869 vol. IV by Leo Baca.
 

Franz (Frank) Blahnik. Born 1888 and arrived at age 18 in New York, Ellis Island from Volduchy, Bohemia on Feb 27, 1906. He traveled the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse from Bremen, Germany.  Franz final destination was Pine City, Minnesota.  His Uncle James Polk lived there. He is the son of Josef Blahnik (7-20-1858) and Marie (Mary) Jisova.  Josef is son of Josef Blahnik (3-26-1831) and Anna Krocova (2-10-1831),  Josef's parents were Frantisek (no birth year known) and Johana Saskova (no birth year), Frantisek is the son of Matej Blahnik (no birth year) and Barbora Egermajrova (no birth year).  (source Ellis Island and descendent Michelle Samlaska)
 

Children of Jakub from Taus, Austria (Bohemia)
#13 below Frankisek (Frank J.) Blahnik age 32 (born February 14, 1874 Taus, Austria) arrived on the Ship Kroprinz Wilhelm from Bremen, Germany in Ellis Island on June 27, 1906.  Listed as married, traveling alone to see his brother (Ludsv?) Blahnik at 648 State Road, Appleton, WI.  Listed as occupation Coachman and able to both read and write.  Last residence was Havlovice, Bohemia.  Line 13 below.  Apparently his family came the following year.  Marie Blahnik born 1873 wife of Fr.  Blahnik arrived at Ellis Island July 3, 1907 with her three children Anna (age 7), Franz (age 4) and Johann (age 11).  Ship was the Kaiser Wilhelm II from Bremen Germany.  Final destination is Appleton, Wisconsin (765 Street is unclear.  Story??)- (line 23-26 from # 1, 7, 15 and 17 from the list below) From Kavlovice, Bohemia.  A check of Outagamie Register of Deeds of deeds shows that Frank J. Blahnik was born 2/14/1874 and died 5/20/1942 in Appleton.  Lived at 2000 E. John St.  Parents were listed as Jacob and Annie Blahnik and he was from Taus, Austria per deaths vol 38, pg 218.  He was widowed and retired from the paper mill.  1910 Appleton City Directory shows he worked at Geo. Walter Brewing C0 and lived at 379 State Street, Appleton.  Brother appears to be Ludwig (Louis) Blahnik who lived with his wife Antonia at 1220 1-2 Elsie, Appleton, WI in 1910.  Ludwig (Louis) Blahnik who lived with his wife Antonia at 1220 1-2 Elsie, Appleton, WI in 1910.  Ludwig worked for Interlake Pulp and paper.  In 1908 the City directory gives the address of 648 State Road, Appleton.  Wife Antonia (Antoinette) Barnesh.  Came to Appleton, WI.  His brother Frankisek (Frank J.) Blahnik came later. In 1921 Appleton, WI City directory there is a listing for Jacob Blahnik and wife Viola who lived at 774 State Street.  He was a finisher.  Appears he is the son of Ludwig (Louis) and Antonia (Antoinette) Barnesh and Viola's last name was Peters.
 Also in the same 1921 directory there is a Jacob J. Blahnik, Laborer at 635 Story Street, Appleton, WI.  Jacob Frank Blahnik was born December 16, 1899 in Bohemia. per Appleton City directory 1921 and Manitowoc Register of Deeds. Per Appleton City Directory and Outagamie Register of Deeds.
 

#14 below Franz Blahnik male born 1888 left Volduchy, Bohemia and arrived at Ellis Island Feb 27, 1906.  He traveled the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse from Bremen, Germany and is listed as 18 years old.  His final destination is Pine City, Minnesota and his uncle James (Rock?).  He carried $11 and is listed on line 7 of the ship's manifest
 

Josef Blanik age 29 and Barbara age 22 arrived in New York from Bohemnia on the ship Donau on April 26, 1869 per Czech Immigration Passenger Lists, New York Passengers Lists 1847-1869 Vol. IV by Leo Baca.
 

Joseph and Mary Blahnik  buried Richmond Cemetery; Washington County, Iowa. Joseph born about 1759 and died Oct 18, 1831.  Mary was born about 1755 and died Mar 13, 1829.
per http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ia/washington/cemeteries/wascemric.txt 
 

Joseph or Josef Blahnik who settled in Menominee (Menominee County), Michigan.  He owned a successful general store there.  His children:  Emma, Bozena, Joe Jr., Marian, Dorothy, Helen.  I think he and his wife immigrated from Bohemia (ie they were not American born).  I believe Joseph and his wife (I think her name was Bozena, too) both died and are buried in Menominee.  Bozena was alive into the 1950's.  Per H. Edgell
 

# 16 below Marie Blahnik born 1879 left Lahota, Bohemia at age 21 aboard the Grosser Kurfust from Bremen, Germany.  Arrived Ellis Island July 27, 1900 and listed as single on line 29 of the ship's manifest.  She is listed as occupation, servant.  She carried $7.00 and was going to see "uncles Besser Michigan Box 173"
 

Mathias born 1823 and Mary immigrated to Wisconsin from Bohemia in 1872 with their oldest daughter, Kate, Vinzenz, (unknown), and Maria. They arrived in New York aboard the Bremen on 5 June 1872 listing their place of residence as Austria. According to passenger list, Mathias was born in 1823 (1872 less 49 years). They were apparently a total of eight children. Vavrinec Blahnik 1845 near Klatvoy.  From History of Czech in America by Jan Habenicht forwarded by John Kracha:  In 1866, a proven Czech druggist, Vavrinec Blahnik, settled in Chicago.  He was born in Mala Polenka (present Polenka, M.K.) near Klatovy, in 1845.  He found his first job at a German drugstore on the corner of Clark and Jefferson Streets; afterwards, in 1868, he purchased from Dominik Tomas Korinek a drugstore on the corner of Jefferson and DeKoven Streets, and in six months, he transferred it to his house on 18th St. and Canalport Ave where the drugstore has stood so far.  Upon his death 1888, his wife, Marie, the first Czech graduated female druggest in America, assumed the business.
-per John Kracha.
 

Mathias Blaneck age 18 from Bohemia arrived in New York on the Kosmos July 3, 1868.  He was destined for Wisconsin. Per Czech Immigration Passenger Lists, New York Passengers Lists 1847-1869 Vol. IV by Leo Baca.
 

Mathias Blahnik born in Bohemia and married Kathryn Koslosky.  They had at least 3 children in Manitowoc County beginning 1877. Per Manitowoc Register of Deeds records
 

#9 below Peter Blahnik male born about 1844 Arrived at Ellis Island from Bremen, Germany on the ship the Dresdenin 1892.  He was 48 years old and last residence was listed as (Thouberg?).  He was a laborer from Prussia going to (Illinois?).  Traveled in Steerage II. Per Line 9 below.
 

Vaclav Blahnik (Wenzel) born December 07, 1838 in Bohemia, died November 15, 1920 in Manitowoc, WI.  Married Mary Tengler (Maria Jengler by some courthouse records). Came to the USA about 1867 per Jill Pett.
 

#18 below  (Vaclav) Wenzel born about 1865 in Bohemia per Ellis Island records and was the  son of Jake and Anna.   Married Mary Blazik. 2nd marriage 1930 to Ida McNerney in Kewaunee Co.  According to Ellis Island records there is a Vaclav (translates Wenzel) Blahnik with his wife Marie (age 34) and son Jacob who arrived June 23, 1898 from Bremen, Germany.  Wenzel is listed as 33 years old (born about 1865) with the destination of Green Bay, WI to join a brother and 3 sisters in Kewaunee.  He was never in the US before, was in good health and in possession of $20. He is listed as a farmer from Kdyn Bohemia. The ship they traveled was the Barbarossa. #18, 8. 19 below in Ellis Island listings.  Wenzel lived much of his life in Appleton, WI.   Death record in Outagamie County shows birth as 3/2/1865 and death 11/11/1949 - born Bohemia, wife Marie Blazek, daughter of John Blazek and Anna Kaliack.  Marie was born 5/16/1864 and died 2/8/1928 in Appleton, WI.  Only point of confusion is on Wenzel's death certificate his father is listed as Wenzel.  Possibility the brother could be John Blahnik.  He lived at 627 Story Street in Appleton in 1904 per city directory along with his wife Mary.  John was a Laborer.  John does not appear again in 1908 Appleton city directory though.  Green Bay is not far from Appleton, WI. Per Outagamie Co Register of Deeds, Ellis Island records, Kewaunee Co. Records.
 

Vencel L. Blahnik, of the firm of V. L. Blahnik & Sons, 1835 West Forty-
seventh street, was born in the village of Malo Polenka, Bohemia, Austria, on
August 1, 1862, and is a son of John and Maria (Rejcha) Blahnik. In 1872
Vencel L. came to the United States and located in Chicago. He soon entered
the drug store of his brother Lorenz who had settled here in 1867 and was the
first Bohemian druggist in the city. With him Vencel L. learned the drug
business. He was educated in the public schools and was graduated from the
Chicago College of Pharmacy in 1888. In August, 1889, his brother died,
whereupon he purchased the business at 88 West Eighteenth street which he
conducted until 1891, when he sold out and opened a new store at 372 West
Eighteenth street. This store and others he conducted prior to 1903. At the
latter date he opened his present drug store at 1733 West Forty-seventh
street. Here he quickly built up a large and lucrative business. In the summer
of 1909 he admitted his sons into partnership with him. Mr. Blahnik is one of
the well-known citizens and successful business men of the city. He is a Royal
Arch Mason and a member of the Bohemian Turners' society, the Modern Woodmen
of America, and in politics is a Republican. In 1883 Mr. Blahnik married
Antonia, daughter of Frank Jedlinsky, and by her has four children: Mary R.,
wife of C. J. Cernoch, Karel, Lawrence and Emil.
Additional Comments:
Goodspeed, W.A., & Healy, D.D. (Eds.). (1909). History of Cook County,
Illinois. Chicago: The Goodspeed Historical Association.
File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/il/cook/bios/blahnik306nbs.txt
File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by:
Deb Haines ddhaines@gmail.com February 21, 2006, 3:24 am
Author: Goodspeed, W.A., & Healy, D.D. (Eds.)

 

Wenzel (Wenceslaus Blahnik) b. 1848 Europe, d. May 20, 1924 Kewaunee County, WI; m. Anna Tic or Ditz.  Son of Joseph and Anna Blahnik. Per Kewaunee County records
 

Wenzel Blahnik and Mary Echtner were both born in Bohemia but married in Manitowoc County, WI 11/21/1873.  Wenzel is the son of John Blahnik and Mary (Margaretha?) Nejdl.  It would seem his brother Franz (Blahanick) Blahnik also came to America and married Josepha Wodselko November 22, 1874 in Two Creeks, Manitowoc Co., WI per Manitowoc Register of Deeds office.
 

From http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ia/linn/court/lnnataca.txt 
COURT: Naturalizations; Superior Court, Index A-Ca, Linn County, Iowa

Barbora Blahnik immigrated to Canada in 1896. Father was Tomas Blahnik and Grandfather Adam Blahnik. Born in 'u Blahniku' (By Blahniks) per Agnes Hallama's family history in Canada.  Sister of Frank Blahnik, Winnipeg (below).