THOMAS AND TERESIE [ZAVIS] TRSEK
Thomas and Teresie Zavis Trsek were pioneers who came here in 1893
from Bohemia.
Thomas, the son of Aldrich and Marie Lacek Trsek, was born November
13, 1865.
Teresie, the daughter of Joseph and Rozalie Vochoska Zavis, was born
March 3, 1870.
The home town of Thomas was Budovice. Teresie’s was the county of
Trebon, town of Herdorez. Thomas came to the United States and
settled in Chicago, Illinois, where he had employment; later he came
to Knox County. Teresie went to Minnesota where she had relatives.
On January 23, 1896, she was united in marriage to Thomas. They were
engaged in farming three miles south of Verdigre for 14 years. In
1905 they moved to town where they made their home.
A native of Bohemia, Thomas came to this country when he was a young
man, most of his life was spent around Verdigre.
They had two daughters, Mrs. Nick (Stella) Muller and Mrs. Adolph
(Martha) Kotrous.
Thomas passed away September 24, 1957, at the age of 91 years, 9
months and 11 days. Teresie passed away February 7, 1958, at the age
of 87 years, 11 months, and 4 days.
-Submitted by Martha Trsek Kotrous
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