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František "Frank" Egr

3 May 1858 – 18 Dec 1940

Birth3 May 1858
Death18 Dec 1940
CemeterySaints Cyril and Methodius Cemetery
Elk Township , Saunders County , Nebraska , USA
Added byMary on 30 Dec 2016
FaGhttps://www.findagrave.com/memorial/115196714

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Son of Josef Egr (1823-1895) and Alzbeta Nozarová (1825-1877); František was born in Chocomyšl house #3, Domažlice district, Plzen, Bohemia. He came to Saunders County, Nebraska in 1881, married Anna Petrzelka in 1883; they had 13 children. FRANK EGR. Frank Egr, who has gained a place among the successful farmers of Elk township, is a native of Bohemia. He was born on the 3d of May, 1858, and continued to reside in his native land until 1881, when as a young man of twenty-three years, he crossed the Atlantic to the United States. He came directly to Saunders county, Nebraska, and purchased eighty acres of land in Elk township. He immediately began to improve and operate his farm and as the years passed his resources increased and he invested from time to time in additional land, so that he now owns four hundred and eighty acres on section 33, that township. He pays much attention to the raising of cattle and hogs but also grows considerable grain and finds both branches of his business profitable. He is thoroughly alert and up-to-date and is constantly seeking to increase his efficiency. His farm is well improved and is one of the most valuable properties of his township. In 1883 Mr. Egr was married to Miss Annie Petrezelka, by whom he has thirteen children: Frank, James and Joseph, all of whom are farming in Elk precinct; and Charles, John, Louis, Adolph, Edward, Emma, Mary, Phoebe, Annie and Lillie, all at home. Mr. Egr is a stalwart republican and keeps well informed as to the questions and issues of the day. He has never, however, sought public office, being content to perform his civic duties as a private citizen. He is a communicant of the Catholic church and his influence is always on the side of righteousness and justice. He has never regretted his removal to this country for here he has found opportunities, the utilization of which has enabled him to gain financial independence. In all of his business dealing's he has observed high standards of honor and his unquestioned integrity has gained him the sincere respect of all who have come into contact with him.

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