Filip (Philip) was born 1863* in Dlouha Lhota #31, vicinity of Choustnik, Tabor District, South Bohemian Region, Bohemia, Empire of Austria (now Czech Republic) to Frank Taraba and Anna Dolezal Taraba. He came to America with his parents and brothers on the SS Nurnberg from Bremen, Germany, arriving at Baltimore, Maryland on May 4, 1874. They boarded a train and went to Chicago, Illinois, where they settled. In 1880 he is living with his married brother, Martin, and is a tailor.
1880 Illinois Cook Chicago 089 Page 12 at 445 Canal
Martin Taraba 25, Ann 21, Frank 4
Philip Taraba 18
In Chicago on October 7 1882 he married Maria Anna Hajek, daughter of Jindrich "Henry" John Nepomucky Hajek and Josepha "Josephine" Liska Hajek. They were parents of two children: Louisa P. and Frank Joseph.
Filip (Philip) became a citizen of the United States on October 27, 1884. He was on the registered voter lists in Chicago for 1888 and 1892.
1900 Illinois Cook Chicago Ward 20 D0629 Page 21 at 51at 51 Fremont Street
Philip Taraba 39, Mary 39, Louisa 16, Frank 14
Anna Taraba 68
He was a tailor until his death in 1901.
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*A birth date of April 28, 1863 is being used based on the discovery of parish record for Dlouha Lhota 31, Choustnik Parish, Czech Republic, Book 20, Image 75, although his gravestone has May 1, 1861.
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1880 Illinois Cook Chicago 089 Page 12 at 445 Canal
Martin Taraba 25, Ann 21, Frank 4
Philip Taraba 18
In Chicago on October 7 1882 he married Maria Anna Hajek, daughter of Jindrich "Henry" John Nepomucky Hajek and Josepha "Josephine" Liska Hajek. They were parents of two children: Louisa P. and Frank Joseph.
Filip (Philip) became a citizen of the United States on October 27, 1884. He was on the registered voter lists in Chicago for 1888 and 1892.
1900 Illinois Cook Chicago Ward 20 D0629 Page 21 at 51at 51 Fremont Street
Philip Taraba 39, Mary 39, Louisa 16, Frank 14
Anna Taraba 68
He was a tailor until his death in 1901.
(lt)
*A birth date of April 28, 1863 is being used based on the discovery of parish record for Dlouha Lhota 31, Choustnik Parish, Czech Republic, Book 20, Image 75, although his gravestone has May 1, 1861.
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Filip (Philip) was born 1863* in Dlouha Lhota #31, vicinity of Choustnik, Tabor District, South Bohemian Region, Bohemia, Empire of Austria (now Czech Republic) to Frank Taraba and Anna Dolezal Taraba. He came to America with his parents and brothers on the SS Nurnberg from Bremen, Germany, arriving at Baltimore, Maryland on May 4, 1874. They boarded a train and went to Chicago, Illinois, where they settled. In 1880 he is living with his married brother, Martin, and is a tailor.
1880 Illinois Cook Chicago 089 Page 12 at 445 Canal
Martin Taraba 25, Ann 21, Frank 4
Philip Taraba 18
In Chicago on October 7 1882 he married Maria Anna Hajek, daughter of Jindrich "Henry" John Nepomucky Hajek and Josepha "Josephine" Liska Hajek. They were parents of two children: Louisa P. and Frank Joseph.
Filip (Philip) became a citizen of the United States on October 27, 1884. He was on the registered voter lists in Chicago for 1888 and 1892.
1900 Illinois Cook Chicago Ward 20 D0629 Page 21 at 51at 51 Fremont Street
Philip Taraba 39, Mary 39, Louisa 16, Frank 14
Anna Taraba 68
He was a tailor until his death in 1901.
(lt)
*A birth date of April 28, 1863 is being used based on the discovery of parish record for Dlouha Lhota 31, Choustnik Parish, Czech Republic, Book 20, Image 75, although his gravestone has May 1, 1861.
(lt)
1880 Illinois Cook Chicago 089 Page 12 at 445 Canal
Martin Taraba 25, Ann 21, Frank 4
Philip Taraba 18
In Chicago on October 7 1882 he married Maria Anna Hajek, daughter of Jindrich "Henry" John Nepomucky Hajek and Josepha "Josephine" Liska Hajek. They were parents of two children: Louisa P. and Frank Joseph.
Filip (Philip) became a citizen of the United States on October 27, 1884. He was on the registered voter lists in Chicago for 1888 and 1892.
1900 Illinois Cook Chicago Ward 20 D0629 Page 21 at 51at 51 Fremont Street
Philip Taraba 39, Mary 39, Louisa 16, Frank 14
Anna Taraba 68
He was a tailor until his death in 1901.
(lt)
*A birth date of April 28, 1863 is being used based on the discovery of parish record for Dlouha Lhota 31, Choustnik Parish, Czech Republic, Book 20, Image 75, although his gravestone has May 1, 1861.
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Inscription
Native language:
Filip Taraba
Nar. 1 Kvetna 1861
Zem. 11 Cervina 1901
(w/o markings) (lt)
Gravesite Details
Shares stone with wife, parents, and baby granddaughter. (lt)
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