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Joseph Frank Hurta

Birth
Czech Republic
Death
29 Sep 1927 (aged 76)
Oakland, Colorado County, Texas, USA
Burial
Weimar, Colorado County, Texas, USA Add to Map
Plot
Lot 303 space 2
Memorial ID
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Joseph F. Hurta married Veronica Holubec on 1 Nov. 1874 in Washington County,Texas.

Joseph F. Hurta married Katherine Volcik on 22 Oct. 1892,in Fayette County,Texas.

Thank You contributor TEXAS TUDORS for the marriage dates.
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Jos. F. Hurta, An Old Settler, Passes Away

Mr.Jos. F. Hurta,an old and respected settler of this section,passed away at his home in Oakland Thursday night of last week,after an illness of more than a year.The remains were prepared for burial and committed to mother earth in the Odd Fellows' Cemetery at Weimar Saturday afternoon,Revs. Barton of Granger and Stokes of Weimar officiating in an impressive burial service.A large crowd of mourning relatives and sympathizing friends witnessed the last sad rites.

Mr.Hurta was born in Moravia,Austria,Oct. 3,1850.He came to America in the year 1869,first settling as Wesely[sic],Washington county,Texas.There he was married to Miss Veronica Holubec,in 1871.To this union five children were born,namely Josef,Annie,John,Frank and August.All of these chidren preceded him in death a number of years ago.From Wesely[sic] he moved to the Bila Hora section,where his wife died in 1883.In 1891 he was again united in marriage to Miss Katherine Volcik.To this union four children were born,as follows:Mrs.Frank Fojt of Snook,Texas;Chas. J. Hurta of Oakland;Mrs.Gus C. Falke of near Weimar,and Mrs.Frank D. Fojt of Lyons,Texas.From Bila Hora he move to Oakland,where he resided up to the time of his death.Besides the four children named,all of whom are living,he leaves one brother,Thos. Hurta of Taylor and two sisters,Mrs.Theresa Hodon and Mrs.Janie Srnensky,both of Taylor,and thirteen grandchildren.

Mr.Hurta was a hard worker thru-out his lifetime,and had accumulated a fair competence.Stricken with blindness and ill health some time ago,he bore up bravely and in spite of his infirmities was cheerful to the last.Despite his blindness he loved to meet and mingle with his fellow man.He was a frequent visitor to our city up to a short time ago.During the latter days of his life he was given every every attention and comfort by his devoted children.Mr.Hurta was held in high esteem by those who knew him,and in his passing all feel that they have lost a splendid friend and neighbor.

Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to his bereaved ones.

Weimar Mercury,October 7,1927
Joseph F. Hurta married Veronica Holubec on 1 Nov. 1874 in Washington County,Texas.

Joseph F. Hurta married Katherine Volcik on 22 Oct. 1892,in Fayette County,Texas.

Thank You contributor TEXAS TUDORS for the marriage dates.
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Jos. F. Hurta, An Old Settler, Passes Away

Mr.Jos. F. Hurta,an old and respected settler of this section,passed away at his home in Oakland Thursday night of last week,after an illness of more than a year.The remains were prepared for burial and committed to mother earth in the Odd Fellows' Cemetery at Weimar Saturday afternoon,Revs. Barton of Granger and Stokes of Weimar officiating in an impressive burial service.A large crowd of mourning relatives and sympathizing friends witnessed the last sad rites.

Mr.Hurta was born in Moravia,Austria,Oct. 3,1850.He came to America in the year 1869,first settling as Wesely[sic],Washington county,Texas.There he was married to Miss Veronica Holubec,in 1871.To this union five children were born,namely Josef,Annie,John,Frank and August.All of these chidren preceded him in death a number of years ago.From Wesely[sic] he moved to the Bila Hora section,where his wife died in 1883.In 1891 he was again united in marriage to Miss Katherine Volcik.To this union four children were born,as follows:Mrs.Frank Fojt of Snook,Texas;Chas. J. Hurta of Oakland;Mrs.Gus C. Falke of near Weimar,and Mrs.Frank D. Fojt of Lyons,Texas.From Bila Hora he move to Oakland,where he resided up to the time of his death.Besides the four children named,all of whom are living,he leaves one brother,Thos. Hurta of Taylor and two sisters,Mrs.Theresa Hodon and Mrs.Janie Srnensky,both of Taylor,and thirteen grandchildren.

Mr.Hurta was a hard worker thru-out his lifetime,and had accumulated a fair competence.Stricken with blindness and ill health some time ago,he bore up bravely and in spite of his infirmities was cheerful to the last.Despite his blindness he loved to meet and mingle with his fellow man.He was a frequent visitor to our city up to a short time ago.During the latter days of his life he was given every every attention and comfort by his devoted children.Mr.Hurta was held in high esteem by those who knew him,and in his passing all feel that they have lost a splendid friend and neighbor.

Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to his bereaved ones.

Weimar Mercury,October 7,1927

Gravesite Details

brother Tom Hurta #18763839 sister Tereza Hodon #18286915



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