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Maria Mleziva Ledvina
1822 – 6 Aug 1901
| Birth | 1822 |
| Death | 6 Aug 1901 |
| Cemetery | Saint Wenceslaus Cemetery Pilsen , Kewaunee County , Wisconsin , USA |
| Added by | R Rabas on 11 Aug 2021 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/88887560 |
Bio
Born in 1822 in Stráž, Czech Republic; Maria was the daughter of Filip ("Phillip") & Maria (Kazda) Mleziva. Maria immigrated to America with her husband, Henry & three sons, arriving aboard the "Coriolan" on 22 September 1855. NOTE: The Ledvina family were one of the first of many families who ultimately immigrated from this same area of the Czech Republic to Kewaunee County, WI. They helped create a unique spot in America for those who followed; the families moving here shared a common language, culture (Bohemian) & religion (Catholic)... easing their transition to the New World. On 28 January 1845, Maria Mleziva married Heinrich ("Henry") Ledvina in Stráž, Domažlice, Plženský Kraj, Czech Republic; he was age 24, she was 23. Born in 1820, Henry was the son of Johann & Dorthea (Roit) Ledvina. Pioneer settlers & members of a successful farming family in Montpelier (Township) of Kewaunee County; Ledvina Road , which leads into County Road "V" near this cemetery was named to honor this family. CHILDREN: -o- Joseph A. (1846-1916) -o- Tomas [ "Thomas" ] (1850-1916) -o- Johann [ "John/Jan" ] (1851-1919) -o- Barbara (1856-1878) -o- Catherina (1858-1922) -o- Anna (1860-1948) -o- Michael George (1864-1945) -o- Maria (1865-1946) A homemaker, farmer's wife & mother of eight, Maria at age 79. According to church records, three of their grandchildren are buried near Henry & Maria's grave ( but no grave-marker ).
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- Joseph A Ledvina 1846–1916
- Tomas "Thomas" Ledvina 1850–1916
- Johann J. "Jan" Ledvina 1852–1919
- Katherine Ledvina Halada 1860–1922
- Matthias G. "Michael" Ledvina 1865–1942
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