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Pvt. Bartholomew Vujtech (1835-1908) - Co. K, 144th IL Infantry
 
 
 
 
Bartholomew Vujtech (1835-1908)
REGIMENT: Co. K, 144th IL Vol. Inf. MUSTER-IN: July 18, 1865
RANK: Private WHERE: St. Louis, Mo.
AGE: 31 MUSTER OUT: July 14, 1865
HAIR: Dark WHERE: Springfield, IL
EYES: Gray BIRTH: Aug. 22, 1835
COMPLEXION: Light DEATH: Dec. 30, 1908
HEIGHT: 6’ BURIAL: Jan 3, 1909
OCCUPATION: Tailor SECTION: E
NATIVITY: Bohemia LOT: 408
RESIDENCE: Unknown GRAVE: S½
ENLISTED: Jan. 17, 1865 MARKER: GHS / Private
WHERE: Alton, Illinois CONDITION: Good
 
 
Edwardsville Intelligencer - January 9, 1909
 
Bartholomew Vutjech (1835-1908)The funeral of Bartholomew Vujtech, who died December 30, was held Sunday afternoon, from the late residence on Main street in Collinsville. Burial was in the Glenwood cemetery. Mr. Vujtech was 73 years, 4 months and 5 days old at the time of his death, and was one of the pioneer residents of Collinsville, He was associated with the early building of the city and came to own considerable property in the business portion of town. He served with distinction during the Civil War and was a member of the Samuel T. Hughes Post, G.A.R., which attended the funeral in a body.

Mr. Vujtech is survived by his wife, Dora, and six children, Mrs. Annie Lemen, Mrs. Mary Skala, Mrs. Lottie Bullock, and Frank, Joseph and William Vujtech. Among those from out of town who attended the funeral Sunday were: Mrs. A.H. Miller, Josephine Kohler, Mrs. Vitta Thio, Mr. and Mrs. W. Tureck, and Misses Emma and Dora Miller, St. Louis; Mrs. Julia Worker, Effingham, Ill.

 
 
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