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Matous "Matthew" Sabatka
20 Sep 1865 – 16 Sep 1902
| Birth | 20 Sep 1865 |
| Death | 16 Sep 1902 |
| Cemetery | Znojemsky Cemetery Weston , Saunders County , Nebraska , USA |
| Added by | JKlepper on 14 Jun 2015 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/147852933 |
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MATTHEW SABATKA. Matthew Sabatka, who owned a fine farm of three hundred and twenty acres on section 5, Rock Creek township, and at the time of his death, on the 16th of August, 1902, was one of the most properous farmers of that township, was born on the 21st of September, 1865, in Moravia, Austria. His parents, Anton and Agnes (Hobza) Sabatka, emigrated to America in 1879 with their family, which consisted of our subject and his younger brother, Anton F., a sketch of whom appears elsewhere in this work. Matthew Sabatka grew to manhood in this county, where the family home was established, and on reaching mature years began farming independently. He followed up-to-date methods and managed his affairs so well that, although only thirty-six years of age at the time of his death, he owned the south one-half of section 5, Rock Creek precinct, and was a man of independent means. He brought his land to a high state of cultivation and not only made many improvements upon the place but kept everything in excellent condition, and the sale of his grain and stock brought him a large income annually. Mr. Sabatka was married on the 8th of September, 1890, to Miss Anna Benes, who was born in Moravia on the 19th of July, 1868. In 1879 she accompanied her parents, Anton and Frantiska (Svoboda) Benes, to the United States. Her father served for twelve years as a soldier in the Austrian army but on removing to the United States turned his attention to farming, locating on land in Chapman precinct, this county, just north of Rock Creek precinct, and is still living at the advanced age of eighty years, his birth having occurred on the 30th of May, 1835. He enjoys excellent health and has retained his strength and vigor to an unusual degree for one of his years. He makes his home with Mrs. Sabatka. His wife died on the 3d of January, 1903, when sixty-four years and nine months old. Seven children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Sabatka, as follows: Louis, whose birth occurred on the 3d of July, 1891, and who died on the 7th of July, 1896; Joseph, who was born January 14, 1893, and was married on the 29th of September, 1914, to Miss Agnes Simodynes, whose birth occurred April 16, 1894, and by whom he has a daughter, Anna, born June 5, 1915; Anton L., whose birth occurred December 19, 1894; Thomas, born August 3, 1896; Matthew, born July 10, 1898; Carl, whose birth occurred on the 11th of September, 1900, and who died on the 31st of March, 1901; and Aloise, who was born January 17, 1902. Mr. Sabatka was a democrat in his political belief but was never very active in public affairs, as he preferred to concentrate his energies upon the management of his farm. His religious faith was that of the Roman Catholic church and his many admirable qualities of character gained him not only the respect but also the warm regard of those who were brought into close contact with him. His demise was most untimely, for he had not yet reached the prime of life, but he had already accomplished much, having not only won a gratifying measure of individual prosperity but having also contributed to the agricultural development of his locality. Mrs. Sabatka still resides upon the home farm with her children. This place is improved with a number of substantial farm buildings and in the farm equipment are included a corn sheller, a gasoline engine and an automobile. Moreover, a new eight-room residence was erected in 1914. Mrs. Sabatka has been very successful in managing the farm and has bought two additional one hundred and sixty acre tracts, one situated on section 9, Rock Creek precinct, and another in Chapman precinct, which brings the amount of land owned by the family up to six hundred and forty acres. The business ability which she has displayed in the direction of her affairs has commanded the respect of all those who know her and she has many warm friends throughout the county.
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