Son of Anna Borka Kokes (1835 Czech-1880 Czech)
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The complete obit for Vincent is found in the Ord Quiz, Thursday, July 28, 1932, Page 1, Column 7 and is continued on Page 8, Column 2 of the same issue
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Vincent Kokes
Banker; born in Bohemia, March 16, 1866; son of Joseph and Anna (Borka) Kokes; educated public schools and realschule, Bohemia; married, Wahoo, Neb., Sept. 20, 1892, Lydia Ledvina; one son. Came to the United States alone and settled at Ord, Valley County, Neb., Dec, 1881, where started to work in drug store: opened drug store under the firm name Schaffer & Kokes at the age of 21; purchased Mr. Schaffer's Interest 1891. becoming sole owner and selling same, 1893. Cashier Ord State Bank, 1900-1908; since then president; also director Bank of Scotia. Scotia, Neb. Elected county clerk of Valley County, Neb., four consecutive terms; served on City Council, Board of Education and city treasurer of Ord, Neb. Republican; Catholic. Knight of Pythias. United Workman. Address: Ord.
Who's Who in Finance, Banking and Insurance - Vol 1, 1911
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The complete obit for Vincent is found in the Ord Quiz, Thursday, July 28, 1932, Page 1, Column 7 and is continued on Page 8, Column 2 of the same issue
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Vincent Kokes
Banker; born in Bohemia, March 16, 1866; son of Joseph and Anna (Borka) Kokes; educated public schools and realschule, Bohemia; married, Wahoo, Neb., Sept. 20, 1892, Lydia Ledvina; one son. Came to the United States alone and settled at Ord, Valley County, Neb., Dec, 1881, where started to work in drug store: opened drug store under the firm name Schaffer & Kokes at the age of 21; purchased Mr. Schaffer's Interest 1891. becoming sole owner and selling same, 1893. Cashier Ord State Bank, 1900-1908; since then president; also director Bank of Scotia. Scotia, Neb. Elected county clerk of Valley County, Neb., four consecutive terms; served on City Council, Board of Education and city treasurer of Ord, Neb. Republican; Catholic. Knight of Pythias. United Workman. Address: Ord.
Who's Who in Finance, Banking and Insurance - Vol 1, 1911
Son of Anna Borka Kokes (1835 Czech-1880 Czech)
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The complete obit for Vincent is found in the Ord Quiz, Thursday, July 28, 1932, Page 1, Column 7 and is continued on Page 8, Column 2 of the same issue
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Vincent Kokes
Banker; born in Bohemia, March 16, 1866; son of Joseph and Anna (Borka) Kokes; educated public schools and realschule, Bohemia; married, Wahoo, Neb., Sept. 20, 1892, Lydia Ledvina; one son. Came to the United States alone and settled at Ord, Valley County, Neb., Dec, 1881, where started to work in drug store: opened drug store under the firm name Schaffer & Kokes at the age of 21; purchased Mr. Schaffer's Interest 1891. becoming sole owner and selling same, 1893. Cashier Ord State Bank, 1900-1908; since then president; also director Bank of Scotia. Scotia, Neb. Elected county clerk of Valley County, Neb., four consecutive terms; served on City Council, Board of Education and city treasurer of Ord, Neb. Republican; Catholic. Knight of Pythias. United Workman. Address: Ord.
Who's Who in Finance, Banking and Insurance - Vol 1, 1911
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The complete obit for Vincent is found in the Ord Quiz, Thursday, July 28, 1932, Page 1, Column 7 and is continued on Page 8, Column 2 of the same issue
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Vincent Kokes
Banker; born in Bohemia, March 16, 1866; son of Joseph and Anna (Borka) Kokes; educated public schools and realschule, Bohemia; married, Wahoo, Neb., Sept. 20, 1892, Lydia Ledvina; one son. Came to the United States alone and settled at Ord, Valley County, Neb., Dec, 1881, where started to work in drug store: opened drug store under the firm name Schaffer & Kokes at the age of 21; purchased Mr. Schaffer's Interest 1891. becoming sole owner and selling same, 1893. Cashier Ord State Bank, 1900-1908; since then president; also director Bank of Scotia. Scotia, Neb. Elected county clerk of Valley County, Neb., four consecutive terms; served on City Council, Board of Education and city treasurer of Ord, Neb. Republican; Catholic. Knight of Pythias. United Workman. Address: Ord.
Who's Who in Finance, Banking and Insurance - Vol 1, 1911
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