Joseph J. Wondra, who has a finely improved farm of three hundred and twenty acres on sections 21, 22 and 27, Rock Creek precinct, is a native of Bohemia. He was born on the 16th of June, 1866, and in 1872 was brought by his parents, John and Margaret Wondra, to the United States. The family came to Saunders county, Nebraska, and the father took up a homestead on section 18, Chapman precinct, where he and his wife passed the remainder of their lives, both reaching an advanced age. Four of their children are living, as follows: Mrs. Mary Ohnoutka, of Weston, this county; Joseph J.; Frank, of Lancaster county, this state; and John, who resides in Ellsworth, Kansas.
Joseph J. Wondra grew to manhood in this county and is indebted for his education to the public schools. On beginning his independent career he decided to follow the occupation to which he was reared and since 1892 has resided upon his present farm although at first the place comprised but one hundred and sixty acres. He has since added an additional quarter section and has made all of the improvements upon the farm. There are eight substantial buildings, which are well adapted to their purposes, and everything is kept in excellent condition. He has given his farm the name of Rock Creek ranch and takes justifiable pride in it, for it is one of the most valuable and most productive farm properties of his precinct. He raises annually several thousand bushels of grain and also engages in stock raising on an extensive scale and receives a handsome income from his labors.
On the 1st of October, 1890, Mr. Wondra was united in marriage to Miss Mary Katharine Tesina, who was born in Omaha, Nebraska, on the 9th of June, 1871. Her parents who were natives of Bohemia, emigrated to this country in 1870 and in 1873 came with their family to Saunders county, Nebraska, and took up a homestead in Newman precinct. Both Mr. and Mrs. Tesina have departed this life. Mr. and Mrs. Wondra have nine children, namely: William Edward, who was born June 9, 1891; Fred Charles, born January 26, 1893; Emma Maud, born October S, 1895; Elmer John, February 18, 1897; Helen Ella, October 28, 1899; Clara Nora, April 25, 1904; Gilbert Thomas, March 11, 1907; Goldie Florence, November 14, 1908; and Leona Alice, March 6,1912.
Mr. Wondra gives his political allegiance to the republican party and has been a member of the school board ever since locating in Rock Creek precinct. For one term he also held the office of assessor of that precinct and he has always discharged his official duties with ability and conscientiousness. He holds membership in the Farmers Union and believes thoroughly in the value of cooperation in securing advancement along agricultural lines. His success has been due to his enterprise, his progressive spirit and his business ability and in achieving material success he has also gained the respect and esteem of those who have come in contact with him, for he has conformed his life to high moral standards.
ref: PAST AND PRESENT OF SAUNDERS COUNTY, VOL II
from the generous research of Deano, member ID 50599775
Joseph J. Wondra grew to manhood in this county and is indebted for his education to the public schools. On beginning his independent career he decided to follow the occupation to which he was reared and since 1892 has resided upon his present farm although at first the place comprised but one hundred and sixty acres. He has since added an additional quarter section and has made all of the improvements upon the farm. There are eight substantial buildings, which are well adapted to their purposes, and everything is kept in excellent condition. He has given his farm the name of Rock Creek ranch and takes justifiable pride in it, for it is one of the most valuable and most productive farm properties of his precinct. He raises annually several thousand bushels of grain and also engages in stock raising on an extensive scale and receives a handsome income from his labors.
On the 1st of October, 1890, Mr. Wondra was united in marriage to Miss Mary Katharine Tesina, who was born in Omaha, Nebraska, on the 9th of June, 1871. Her parents who were natives of Bohemia, emigrated to this country in 1870 and in 1873 came with their family to Saunders county, Nebraska, and took up a homestead in Newman precinct. Both Mr. and Mrs. Tesina have departed this life. Mr. and Mrs. Wondra have nine children, namely: William Edward, who was born June 9, 1891; Fred Charles, born January 26, 1893; Emma Maud, born October S, 1895; Elmer John, February 18, 1897; Helen Ella, October 28, 1899; Clara Nora, April 25, 1904; Gilbert Thomas, March 11, 1907; Goldie Florence, November 14, 1908; and Leona Alice, March 6,1912.
Mr. Wondra gives his political allegiance to the republican party and has been a member of the school board ever since locating in Rock Creek precinct. For one term he also held the office of assessor of that precinct and he has always discharged his official duties with ability and conscientiousness. He holds membership in the Farmers Union and believes thoroughly in the value of cooperation in securing advancement along agricultural lines. His success has been due to his enterprise, his progressive spirit and his business ability and in achieving material success he has also gained the respect and esteem of those who have come in contact with him, for he has conformed his life to high moral standards.
ref: PAST AND PRESENT OF SAUNDERS COUNTY, VOL II
from the generous research of Deano, member ID 50599775
Joseph J. Wondra, who has a finely improved farm of three hundred and twenty acres on sections 21, 22 and 27, Rock Creek precinct, is a native of Bohemia. He was born on the 16th of June, 1866, and in 1872 was brought by his parents, John and Margaret Wondra, to the United States. The family came to Saunders county, Nebraska, and the father took up a homestead on section 18, Chapman precinct, where he and his wife passed the remainder of their lives, both reaching an advanced age. Four of their children are living, as follows: Mrs. Mary Ohnoutka, of Weston, this county; Joseph J.; Frank, of Lancaster county, this state; and John, who resides in Ellsworth, Kansas.
Joseph J. Wondra grew to manhood in this county and is indebted for his education to the public schools. On beginning his independent career he decided to follow the occupation to which he was reared and since 1892 has resided upon his present farm although at first the place comprised but one hundred and sixty acres. He has since added an additional quarter section and has made all of the improvements upon the farm. There are eight substantial buildings, which are well adapted to their purposes, and everything is kept in excellent condition. He has given his farm the name of Rock Creek ranch and takes justifiable pride in it, for it is one of the most valuable and most productive farm properties of his precinct. He raises annually several thousand bushels of grain and also engages in stock raising on an extensive scale and receives a handsome income from his labors.
On the 1st of October, 1890, Mr. Wondra was united in marriage to Miss Mary Katharine Tesina, who was born in Omaha, Nebraska, on the 9th of June, 1871. Her parents who were natives of Bohemia, emigrated to this country in 1870 and in 1873 came with their family to Saunders county, Nebraska, and took up a homestead in Newman precinct. Both Mr. and Mrs. Tesina have departed this life. Mr. and Mrs. Wondra have nine children, namely: William Edward, who was born June 9, 1891; Fred Charles, born January 26, 1893; Emma Maud, born October S, 1895; Elmer John, February 18, 1897; Helen Ella, October 28, 1899; Clara Nora, April 25, 1904; Gilbert Thomas, March 11, 1907; Goldie Florence, November 14, 1908; and Leona Alice, March 6,1912.
Mr. Wondra gives his political allegiance to the republican party and has been a member of the school board ever since locating in Rock Creek precinct. For one term he also held the office of assessor of that precinct and he has always discharged his official duties with ability and conscientiousness. He holds membership in the Farmers Union and believes thoroughly in the value of cooperation in securing advancement along agricultural lines. His success has been due to his enterprise, his progressive spirit and his business ability and in achieving material success he has also gained the respect and esteem of those who have come in contact with him, for he has conformed his life to high moral standards.
ref: PAST AND PRESENT OF SAUNDERS COUNTY, VOL II
from the generous research of Deano, member ID 50599775
Joseph J. Wondra grew to manhood in this county and is indebted for his education to the public schools. On beginning his independent career he decided to follow the occupation to which he was reared and since 1892 has resided upon his present farm although at first the place comprised but one hundred and sixty acres. He has since added an additional quarter section and has made all of the improvements upon the farm. There are eight substantial buildings, which are well adapted to their purposes, and everything is kept in excellent condition. He has given his farm the name of Rock Creek ranch and takes justifiable pride in it, for it is one of the most valuable and most productive farm properties of his precinct. He raises annually several thousand bushels of grain and also engages in stock raising on an extensive scale and receives a handsome income from his labors.
On the 1st of October, 1890, Mr. Wondra was united in marriage to Miss Mary Katharine Tesina, who was born in Omaha, Nebraska, on the 9th of June, 1871. Her parents who were natives of Bohemia, emigrated to this country in 1870 and in 1873 came with their family to Saunders county, Nebraska, and took up a homestead in Newman precinct. Both Mr. and Mrs. Tesina have departed this life. Mr. and Mrs. Wondra have nine children, namely: William Edward, who was born June 9, 1891; Fred Charles, born January 26, 1893; Emma Maud, born October S, 1895; Elmer John, February 18, 1897; Helen Ella, October 28, 1899; Clara Nora, April 25, 1904; Gilbert Thomas, March 11, 1907; Goldie Florence, November 14, 1908; and Leona Alice, March 6,1912.
Mr. Wondra gives his political allegiance to the republican party and has been a member of the school board ever since locating in Rock Creek precinct. For one term he also held the office of assessor of that precinct and he has always discharged his official duties with ability and conscientiousness. He holds membership in the Farmers Union and believes thoroughly in the value of cooperation in securing advancement along agricultural lines. His success has been due to his enterprise, his progressive spirit and his business ability and in achieving material success he has also gained the respect and esteem of those who have come in contact with him, for he has conformed his life to high moral standards.
ref: PAST AND PRESENT OF SAUNDERS COUNTY, VOL II
from the generous research of Deano, member ID 50599775
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