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Jacob Kristufeck c. 1831 - 1895

Jacob Kristufek of Chicago, IL was born circa 1831 in Tabor, Tábor District County, South Bohemian Region Czech Republic, and died at age 63 years old on December 19, 1895 at 1058 W. 20th Street, in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois United States. Jacob Kristufek was buried on December 20, 1895 at Bohemian National Cemetery 5255 North Pulaski Road, in Chicago.

Jacob Kristufek

Chicago, IL

circa 1831

Tabor, Tábor District County, South Bohemian Region, Czech Republic

December 19, 1895

1058 W. 20th Street, in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States

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Jacob Kristufek's History: circa 1831 - circa 1895

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Jacob Kristufek was a Bohemian immigrant, born in what is now the Czech Republic around 1831. He came to the US around 1854 and settled in Chicago. He was active in Republican politics, likely engaged by the 1860 Republican Convention in Chicago and joined a Union militia dedicated to protecting the St. Louis armory from falling into the hands of Confederate loyalists should war break out. He was a soldier in the United States Civil War, serving under the command of Captain Ott in Missouri in 1861. After the war, he continued to live and work in Chicago in lumber yards as a cooper. After his death in 1895, his name was added to the Civil War veterans memorial at the Bohemian National Cemetery. Spouse: Anna Slepicka (1828-1911). Children: Mattias Kristufek (1849-1930), Joseph Kristufek (1855-1933), John Kristufek Sr. (1858-1930) and Rose Kristufek Kase (1867-1956)
1831

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Birthday

circa 1831

Birthdate

Tabor, Tábor District County, South Bohemian Region Czech Republic

Birthplace

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Ethnicity & Family History

Bohemian
Military Service

Jacob Kristufeck fought in the Civil War for the Union in the 5 Missouri Infantry (3 Months, 1861.). He entered the war with the rank of Private., and left with the rank of Private.
Professional Career

Cooper
Personal Life & Family

5 Missouri Infantry (3 Months, 1861.)
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1895

Death

December 19, 1895

Death date

Old Age

Cause of death

1058 W. 20th Street, in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois United States
Death location

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12/20

1895

Gravesite & Burial

December 20, 1895

Funeral date
Bohemian National Cemetery 5255 North Pulaski Road, in Chicago, Illinois 60630, US
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Jacob Kristufeck lived 14 years shorter than the average family member when died at the age of 64.

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