A photo of Absolon family taken in Bohemia (Austro-Hungarian Empire) in early 1900s. Cecilia Benda (née Absolonová) standing in the dark dress on the right.
My maternal grandfather was the eldest of 5 and he always said his mother told them that they were Bohemian. However, the rest of the clan claims they are Hungarian and that Bohemian isn't a real ethnicity. I've researched and I believe Grandpap knew what he was talking about. So, to answer the question with your lovely photo, I do have ancestors from Bohemia.
Sheri Charnell, knowing about your ancestors is wonderful. I know that not everyone in the families is interested but for those of us who are, it's nice to share with others.
My grandmother was born in Plzen, Czechoslovakia in 1900 and my grandfather was born in Hubin, Russia but was Bohemian (1896). Both immigrated to the United States (grandmother in 1906 and grandfather in 1914) and their families moved to Mason City, Iowa for work.
Albín Absolon was born in Austria-Hungary to Cecilie Absolonová and Franz Absolon, and has siblings Cecilia Benda, Růžena (Absolonová) Sommerová, and Ervín Absolon. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Albín Absolon.
Ervín Absolon was born in Rakousko-Uhersko to Cecilie Absolonová and Franz Absolon, and has siblings Cecilia Benda, Růžena (Absolonová) Sommerová, and Albín Absolon. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Ervín Absolon.
Cecilie Absolonová was born in Austria-Hungary. They was in a relationship with Franz Absolon, and has children Cecilia Benda, Růžena (Absolonová) Sommerová, Ervín Absolon, and Albín Absolon. Cecilie Absolonová died at Waterford at College View North 4800 4848 S 48th St S 48th St, in Lincoln, Lancaster County, NE Spojené státy americké. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Cecilie Absolonová.
After the "Gay Nineties", 1900 - 1909 was a quieter time
This decade began with a lot of changes: After 63+ years on throne, Queen Victoria died. William McKinley was assassinated and Teddy Roosevelt became President. Wilbur and Orville Wright flew the fir...