IMMIGRATION:
Arrived 07 Jun 1887 aboard the SS Eider out of Bremen, Germany and Southampton, England. Destination is given simply as United States of America. Place of origin is stated to be Bohemia. No other useful details appear on the manifest. The following are the individuals who appear together:
Rozhon, Matej age 50 male
, Josefa age 40 female, wife
, Franz age 9 6/12 male, son
, Johann age 7 6/12 male, son
, Maria age 5 female, daughter
, Ignatz age 3 male, son
, Barbara age 11/12 female, daughter
, Anastasia age 14 female, none (may be a relative of some sort but 'none' was what was actually listed.
Note that there is no James or Vincenc travelling with the family. He may have arrived earlier and would be quite older than his siblings.

I've listed Mokrice, Bohemia as his birthplace solely on the strength of the naturalization paperwork that was filled out by his sons, Frank and John (naturalized13 Oct 1904), where they listed that as their prior home. Mokrice is very close to Zahorany.

Matej's obituary states that he had two daughters-in-law at the time of his death. 1) Johanna; 2) Kristyna.

He was 89 years old when he died.

RESIDENCES:
1895 525 W. 18th St., Chicago -- Laborer (from City Directory)
1897 494 W. 18th, Chicago -- Cigarmaker (from CityDir)
1898 494 W. 18th, Chicago -- Cigarmaker (from CityDir)
1899 494 W. 18th (r), Chicago -- Cigarmaker (from CityDir)
1900 1298 Spaulding Ave, Chicago -- Cigarmaker (from CityDir)
1901 1298 Spaulding Ave, Chicago -- Cigarmaker (from CityDir)
1915 Baldwin, Michigan (per obituary)

There seems to be some sort of connection to James Rozhon (3.1) who also lived at the 494 W.18th address. In addition, James Rozhon, Jr. lived at that address. Michael had a son named Vincene who never married and later moved with his father to Michigan. James, however, is associated with a Jan as his father, not Michael, so who is Michael and how are they related (if they are, at all?)

1. 2. Vincenc (James) ROZHON   b. Aug 1869, Bohemia; d. Webber, Lake, Michigan, USA.
2. 3. Joseph ROZHON   b. Jul 1871, Bohemia; d. Bef 1930, ,, Michigan, USA.
3. 4. Anastazie (Stacia) ROZHON   b. May 1874, Bohemia.
4. 5. Frantizek Frank (Hynek) ROZHON   b. 27 May 1878, Mokrice, Bohemia.
5. 6. John Joseph ROZHON   b. 24 Dec 1879, Mokrice, Bohemia; d. Aft 1930.
6. 7. Marie (Mary) ROZHON   b. Aug 1880, Bohemia.
7. 8. Henry (Ignatz) ROZHON   b. 1 Mar 1882, Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio; d. Dec 1962, Downer's Grove, DuPage, Illinois.
8. 9. Barbara ROZHON   b. Aug 1885, Bohemia; d. Jan 1960, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA.

Note: There may have been two James Vincenz Rozhon's born about 1865-66 that were living in Chicago. This family needs to be carefully tracked in the census and city directories to try to untangle them or prove they are one and the same.

This is probably the same person as Vincene ROZHON found in the Naturalization Records.
Birth info provided by Frank W. Rozhon of Grace Ave., Chicago who was his great-grandson.
NOTE: 30 Jun 2003 - No, this can't be since it appears this Vincenc never married and lived in Michigan.

IMMIGRATION: As stated on his naturalization papers, he arrived before 1886 as a child, probably 1881 per voter registration info. Yet he wasn't travelling with his parents who arrived in 1881.

Recent discovery of an immigration record in the "Czech Immigration Passenger Lists, Volume IX" shows a Vincenz of the right age, arriving at the right time to be this Vincenz. However, without actual proof of relationship, it's wise to keep an open mind as to the validity of this linkage and to keep the two families separate.


RESIDENCES:
1890 32 Zion Place, Chicago (as Vincene ROZHON on Naturalization Papers)
1892 32 Zion Place, Chicago (as Vincene ROZHON from 1892 Voter's Reg)
1901 1298 Spaulding Ave, Chicago (as James Rozhon from CityDir - must be same as below)
1904 1300 Spaulding Ave, Chicago (as Vincene ROZHON from CityDir - this is also the address provided by Frank and John on their naturalization papers)
1910 - Webber Township, Michigan (Farm) - Vincent, Joseph, Michael (father)
1920 - Webber Township, Michigan (Farm) - Vincent, Joseph, Frank
1930 - Webber Township, Michigan (Farm) - Vincent, Frank

Father in Immigration records was listed as Josef.

Registered to vote on 18 Oct 1892 (source: John Apel's research in the 1892 Voter's Registrations in Chicago, IL). Congressional Dist #2, Ward #9, Precinct #13. Living at 32 Zion Place. Born in Bohemia. 5 years in this precinct. 11 years in County and State. That puts him here about 1881. Naturalized on 13 Oct 1890 as Vincene ROZHON. Also at this address was a Jan Rozhon (his brother?).

BURIAL: Bohemian National Cemetary, Chicago, Illinois.

CENSUS:

1930 - In the 1930 census, there is a Vincent and Frank Rozhon living in Michigan as farmers. I think these are the same two as listed here. The ages match up well. [Note 12 Jun 2003: YES, these are the same people. I found Henry living with his sister in Chicago in 1910 at 3728 W 26th St.]

RESIDENCES:
1898 494 W. 18th, Chicago -- Cigarmaker (from CityDir)
1899 494 W. 18th (r), Chicago -- Cigarmaker (from CityDir)
1900 1298 Spaulding Ave, Chicago -- Cigarmaker (from CityDir)
1901 1298 Spaulding Ave, Chicago -- Cigarmaker (from CityDir)

DEATH: May have possibly died before 1930 as he no longer shows up in the census in 1930 for Webber Township, Michigan. Only Vincent and Frank are listed. All were batchlors.

SOURCE: Obtained the name "Anastazie" from her father's obituary which was published in the Denni Hlasatel.

MMIGRATION: 1887 per 1930 census

RESIDENCES:
1910 - 1298 S. Spaulding Ave., Chicago, Illinois
1930 - 2738 S. Harding Ave., Chicago, Illinois (between Pulaski and Springfield east/west and W27th and W28th north/south).

MARRIAGE: 28 Sep 1902 in Chicago, Illinois per FamilySearchâ„¢ International Genealogical Index v5 M009645

1. 10. Albert KOTOVSKY  

Possibly born in Mokrice, Bohemia.

Birth info provided by Frank W. Rozhon of Grace Ave., Chicago who was his grandson.

IMMIGRATION: Arrived 15 Jun 1887.
Arrived in New York, NY on 15 JUN 1887 as a minor under the age of 18 years.

!Naturalized: 13 Oct 1904 in the Circuit Court of Cook County, IL. M-105, p142
Witnesses James Kolovsky, 1268 Spaulding Ave. and Vincent Rozhon, 1300 Spaulding Ave.

RESIDENCES:
1897 494 W. 18th, Chicago -- Cigarmaker (from CityDir)
1898 494 W. 18th, Chicago -- Cigarmaker (from CityDir)
1899 494 W. 18th (r), Chicago -- Cigarmaker (from CityDir)
1900 1298 Spaulding Ave, Chicago -- Cigarmaker (from CityDir)
1901 1298 Spaulding Ave, Chicago -- Cigarmaker (from CityDir)
1904 1300 Spaulding Ave, Chicago -- Cigarmaker (from CityDir)
1904 1300 Spaulding Ave., Chicago, IL. (per 1904 Naturalization Papers)
1920 Webber Township, Lake County, Michigan. -- Farmer (per census)
1930 Webber Township, Lake County, Michigan. -- Farmer (per census)

BIRTH: Note that three different dates are recorded for John. His naturalization papers list 24 Dec 1880 but the 1900 census lists July 1877. Based on the order of children listed in the census and their ages, I believe that the census might be the more accurate. Also, his sister is listed as being born in 1880. Lastly, his WWI draft registration shows 24 Dec 1879.

IMMIGRATION:
Arrived - 15 JUN 1887, Naturalized - 13 OCT 1904 (M105 Pg188) (per naturalization records)
Arrived - 1907 (per 1930 census)

RESIDENCES:
1898 494 W. 18th , Chicago -- Gilder (from City Directory)
1899 494 W. 18th Pl., Chicago -- Gilder (from City Directory)
1900 1298 Spaulding Ave., Chicago -- Polisher (from City Directory)
1901 1298 Spaulding Ave., Chicago -- Polisher (from City Directory)
1904 1300 Spaulding Ave., Chicago -- Metal Gilter (from City Directory)
1920 - 1009 20th St., Chicago, Illinois (per 1920 census)
1924 - 1009 Cullerton Ave., Chicago, Illinois (per his wife's obituary)
1930 - 1009 Cullerton Ave., Chicago, Illinois (per 1930 census)

CENSUS: 1920 - 1009 S 20th St., Chicago, Illinois (ED 620, Sheet 8B, Lines 68-74, Ward 10)
Rozhoine, John, HMW 42y, Married, arrived 1880, Na, 1860(sic), Bohemia, salesman hardware
, Christine, WFW 35y, Married, Illinois
, Irene, DFW 11y, Single, Illinois
, Adeline, DFW 8y, Single, Illinois
, Lillie, DFW 7y, Single, Illinois
, Erwin, SMW 5y, Single, Illinois
, Ethel, DFW 3y, Single, Illinois [Does not appear in 1930 census -- deceased?]
[Note - There was an Anna Blaha and daughter Anna Blaha living at the same address. Any relation to the Mary Blaha

CENSUS: 1930 - 1009 Cullerton Ave., Chicago, Illinois (ED 16-2590, Sheet 2B, Lines 66-70, Ward 20)
Rozhon, John, HMW 50y, Widower, Czechoslovakia, arrived 1907 Na Yes, clerk hardware store
, Adeline, DFW 19y, Single, Illinois, clerk office
,Lillian, DFW 18y, Single, Illinois, clerk
, Erwin, SMW 15y, Single, Illinois,
, Eleanore, DFW 8y, Single, Illinois

1. 11. Irene ROZHON   b. 5 Sep 1908, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA; d. Mar 1986, Crete, Will, Illinois.
2. 12. Adeline A. ROZHON   b. 1911, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA; d. Aug 1972, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA.
3. 13. Lillian ROZHON   b. 1912, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA; d. Jul 1981, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA.
4. 14. Erwin ROZHON   b. 1915, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA; d. Bef Sep 1967, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA.
5. 15. Ethel ROZHON  
6. 16. Mabel ROZHON   d. Jul 1969, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA.
7. 17. Eleanore C. ROZHON   b. 1922, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA; d. Sep 1967, Berwyn, Cook, Illinois, USA.

Lived in Concord, California at the time of her sister Barbara's death in 1960.

1. 18. Harold HLAVKA  
2. 19. Mable HLAVKA  

BIRTH:
Birth and death information obtained from the webpage at http://www.dcgs.org/downers/page182.htm
Although Henry lists his place of birth as Cleveland, Ohio on his World War II draft registration card, this seems unlikely since his father and mother arrived in the USA with him and several of his siblings in 1887 and he was born in 1882.


CENSUS:
1910 - 3728 W.26th St., Chicaco, Cook County, Illinois [ED 1485, Sheet 18B, Lines 83-86, Series: T624 Roll: 281 Page: 253
Hlavka, Albert, HMW, 30y, M8yrs, Illinois
, Mary, WFW, 27y, M8yrs, 1 child - 1 living, Illinois
, Harold, SMW, 6y, Illinois
Rozhon, Henry, bro-in-law, 28y, Illinois, cutter, men's clothing

1920 - 1110 Elgin Ave., Proviso Township, Cook County, Illinois [ED 187, Sheet 5A, Lines 14-17]
Rozhon, Henry, own/mortgage, HMW, 37y, M, Ohio, cutter
, Augusta, WFW, 30y, M, Illinois
, Harold, SMW, 6y, Illinois

RESIDENCES:
1899 - 494 W. 18th Pl., Chicago -- Manager of 573 Blue Island (from City Directory)
1900-01 - 1298 Spaulding Ave., Chicago -- from City Directory)
1910 - 3728 W 28th St., Chicago (per 1910 census) - living with his sister Mary Hlavka
1920 - 1110 Elgin Ave., Proviso Township, Cook County, Illinois
1942 - 840 Lathrop Ave., Forest Park, Cook County, Illinois (per WWII draft registration)

OBIT:
1962-12-11 Chicago Tribune (IL)
Rozhon
Edition: Chicago Tribune
Henry I. Rozhon, devoted husband of Johanna K., nee Berghaus; beloved father of Harold H., Marion L. Drollinger, Irene H. Hughes, the late Raymond, and Robert Rozhon; grandfather of seven; great-grandfather of three; brother of Mary Hlavka. Resting at Zimmerman & Son Chapel, 7319 Madison street, Forest Park, until 11 a.m. Thursday. Service 1:30 p.m. at St. John Lutheran church. Interment Immanuel Lutheran cemetery, 22d and Wolf road. Memorials appreciated to St. John Lutheran church of Forest Park Building fund.

1. 20. Harold H. ROZHON   b. 24 Sep 1913, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA; d. Mar 2002, Ormand Beach, , Florida, USA.
2. 21. Marion L. ROZHON  
3. 22. Irene H. ROZHON  
4. 23. Raymond ROZHON   d. Bef 1962.
5. 24. Robert ROZHON   d. Bef 1962.

OBIT: 1960-01-24 Chicago Tribune (IL)
ROZHON
Edition: Chicago Tribune
Barbara Rozhon, age 74, dear sister of Marie Hlavka of Concord, Cal., and many surviving relatives. Funeral Monday, 9 a.m., from chapel, 2658 S. Central Park avenue, to St. Ludmilla's church, 24th street and Albany avenue. Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment Queen of Haven cemetery. LA 1-3101.

1. 25. James J. BULTAS   b. 1930; d. May 1952.

OBIT: 1972-08-30 Chicago Tribune (IL)
Sedlacek
Edition: Chicago Tribune
Adeline A. Rozhon Sedlacek, beloved wife of George J. Sedlacek; loving mother of of George J. Jr. and Janice Sedlacek; fond sister of Irene Bultas, Lillian Zoller, Ethel Gagala, the late Irwin Rozhon, Mabel McNamara, and Eleanor Vondriska. Visitation after 6 p.m. Wednesday. Funeral Friday, 8:45 a.m., from the Sheehy Funeral Home, 10727 S. Pulaski Rd., to St. Germaine Church. Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. ST 3-7700.

1. 26. George J. SEDLACEK, Jr.  
2. 27. Janice SEDLACEK  

OBIT:
1981-07-28 Chicago Tribune (IL)
ZOLLER
Edition: Chicago Tribune
Lillian Zoller, beloved wife of the late Steve; dear mother of Steven (Mary) Zoller and Susan (Einar) Eriksson; grandmother of Marisa and Timothy; sister of Irene Bultas and Ethel Gagala. Visitation Tuesday 3 to 9 p.m. at Ahern Funeral Home, 1110 Madison St., Oak Park. Funeral Wednesday 10:30 a.m. to St. Bernadine Church. Mass 11 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven. 383-5700.

1. 28. Steven ZOLLER  
2. 29. Susan ZOLLER  

Denni Hlasatel Index shows an Irwin Rozhon who died 24 Aug 1967. Is this the date of death for this individual (RIN 721)? Obituary has not been obtained.

OBIT: 1969-07-10 Chicago Tribune (IL)
McNamara
Edition: Chicago Tribune
Mabel McNamara, nee Rozhon, beloved wife of Thomas Jr.; dear mother of Mary Ellen Hall, Thomas J. Jr., and Timothy; grandmother of David and Debra Hall; sister of Irene Bultas, Adeline Sedlacek, Lillian Zoller, Ethel Gagala, and the late Eleanore Vondruska and Erwin Rozhon. Funeral Saturday, 9:30 a.m., from Friedrichs Funeral Home, 320 W. Central road at Northwest highway, Mount Prospect, to St. Raymond church. Interment Queen of Heaven cemetery. 255-7800.

1. 30. Mary Ellen MCNAMARA  
2. 31. Thomas J. MCNAMARA, Jr.  
3. 32. Timothy MCNAMARA  

OBIT: 1967-09-19 Chicago Tribune (IL)
Vondriska
Edition: Chicago Tribune
Eleanor C. Vondriska, nee Rozhon, suddenly, devoted wife of Emil S. Vondriska; beloved mother of Mary, James, and Emil; dear sister of Irene [James] Bultas, Adeline [George] Sedlacek, Lillian [late Steve] Zoller, Ethel [Frank] Gagala, and Maybel [Thomas] McNamara, and the late Irvin Rozhon. Funeral Thursday, Sept. 21, 1967, 8:30 a.m., from Berwyn Funeral Home, 2921 S. Harlem avenue, Berwyn, to St. Richard church for requiem high mass at 9:30 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven. Member of Altar and Rosary society and Legion of Mary. GU 4-4111 or Bi 2-2966.

1. 33. Mary VONDRISKA  
2. 34. James VONDRISKA  
3. 35. Emil VONDRISKA  

OBIT:
Harold H Rozhon died in March 2002. Born September 24, 1913, Harold H Rozhon was 88 years old. The last known place of residence for Harold H Rozhon was Ormond Beach, FL.

1. 36. Henry (Hank) L. ROZHON   b. 2 Dec 1936, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA; d. 10 Sep 1994, Riverside, Cook, Illinois, USA.

1. 37. Kathleen HUGHES  
2. 38. John HUGHES  
3. 39. Jessica HUGHES  

OBIT: 1952-05-28 Chicago Tribune (IL)
BULTAS
Edition: Chicago Tribune
--James J. Bultas, age 22, late of 2738 S. Harding avenue, beloved son of James and Irene Bultas, grandson of Barbara Bultas. Services Thursday, May 29, 8:30 a.m., at chapel, 2534 S. Pulaski road, to Blessed Agnes' church. Interment Queen of Heaven. LAwndale 1-3972.

1. 40. David HALL  
2. 41. Debra HALL  

1. 42. Henry H. ROZHON  
2. 43. Sherri L. ROZHON  

1. 44. Jill M. ROZHON  
2. 45. Carmella ROZHON  
3. 46. Henry Anthony ROZHON  
4. 47. Hunter ROZHON  

1. 48. Travers HUGHES  
2. 49. Hillary HUGHES  
3. 50. Lindsay HUGHES