Kreniks of Minnesota (Dunajovice, Bohemia)Updated February 3, 2012 |
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This home page documents research for Kreniks and Skluzaceks that originated from Dunajovice, Bohemia. On March 10, 2001, the descendents of the late Wenceslaus and Mary (Skluzacek) Krenik gathered in Le Center at the American Legion for a family reunion. The late Wenceslaus Krenik was a son of Jakub Krenik and Barbara Kocourek who were married in Bohemia in 1861 and traveled to America in 1862. Jakub and Barbara settled in New Prague, Minnesota, a Czech community at that time, and had 6 children: Descendants of Jakub Krenik (1829 - 1908) and Barbara Kocourek (1836 - 1911): Mary Krenik 1862 - ? (born on ship enroute to America) +John Von Drasek Katherine Krenik 1865 - 1917 +Joseph Bastyr 1859 - 1915 Wenceslaus Krenik 1867 - 1937 +Mary Skluzacek 1876 - 1959 Albert Krenik 1869 - 1960 +Anastasia Chlan 1873 - 1944 Mathias Joseph Krenik 1872 - 1956 +Mary Elizabeth Zelenka 1876 - 1950 Frank Krenik 1874 - 1951 +Petrona Prokes 1876 - 1954 The late Mary Skluzacek Krenik was the daughter of Vaclav Skluzacek and Elizabeth Kodadek (Alzbeta Kodadkova). Vaclav and Elizabeth independently traveled with their families to America from Bohemia in the mid 1800s. They were married in New Prague in 1871. Descendants of Vaclav Skluzacek (1842 - 1886) and Elizabeth Kodadek (1850 - 1928): Frantiska Skluzacek ? - 1926 Katherine Skluzacek 1872 - 1901 Joseph W. Skluzacek 1874 - 1961 +Agnes Trenda 1882 - 1918 Mary Skluzacek 1876 - 1959 +Wenceslaus Krenik 1867 - 1937 Wenceslaus Skluzacek, Rev 1878 - 1948 Elizabeth Skluzacek 1880 - 1955 +Frank Malecha 1876 - 1949 Anezka Skluzacek 1882 - 1918 Frank Skluzacek 1883 - 1960 +Agnes H. Bouda 1886 - 1958 Katarine Skluzacek 1885 - 1971 Wenceslaus Krenik married Mary Skluzacek in 1892. In 1910, they purchased 320 acres of land on the east side of Le Center and moved there from New Prague. The Kreniks occupied this farm until Louis Krenik passed away in 1999. Descendants of Wenceslaus Krenik (1867 - 1937) and Mary Skluzacek (1876 - 1959): Wencel G. Krenik 1894 - 1966 +Margaret Malecha 1903 - 1986 Matthew Krenik 1895 - 1897 Mary Krenik 1897 - 1984 +Frank Maca Frank W. Krenik 1898 - 1973 Eleanor Krenik 1900 - Louis Krenik 1902 - 1999 Rose J. Krenik 1904 - 1973 +Edward M. Kukacka 1905 - 1974 Lillian Krenik 1907 - 1969 Bohumil J. Krenik 1908 - 1961 Bozena (Bessie) M. Krenik 1910 - 1911 George J. Krenik 1910 - 1911 Joseph M. Krenik 1910 - 1910 Sylvester J. Krenik 1912 - 1994 +Vera Irene Braford 1916 - Agnes Krenik 1915 - 2000 +Richard Carroll Stanislaus M. Krenik 1917 - 1997 +Mary Schoenbauer John Cyril Krenik 1921 - 2010 +Mabel Josephine Fjeld 1927 - The full family tree dating back to 1520 can be viewed by clicking the link below. Several of the descendents brought pictures and artifacts from their ancestors: Mary Skluzacek's original wedding gown and veil along with the boutonnière Wencel wore at the wedding, a copy of Mary Skluzacek's confirmation certificate, and numerous pictures. A full family tree from Stastny Krajnik born in 1520 was displayed covering an area of 9' x 12'. The oldest grandchild present was Bob W. Krenik (son of Wencel G. Krenik). John C. Krenik was the only child of Wenceslaus in attendance. The largest number of great-great-grand children present (9) from one family was descendants of Chuck Krenik, son of Sylvester Krenik. |
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