Frank Nikodyn Biography


	This biography appears on page 1877-1878 in "History of South 
	Dakota" by Doane Robinson, Vol. II (1904) and was scanned, 
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	FRANK NIKODYN was born in Bohemia on the 15th of May, 1865, and 
is a son of Joseph Nikodyn. He was reared in his parents' home and 
educated in the public schools. In December, 1892, he was married to 
Miss Mary Feefar, and four children were born unto them, namely: Tiny, 
Mary, Lillie and Frank, all of whom are yet living, but the mother 
passed away on the 10th of March, 1901. On the 17th of June, 1902, Mr. 
Nikodyn was again married, his second union being with Miss Mary 
Nedved, who was born in Bohemia. This marriage has been blessed with 
one child, Othilia.

	The landed possessions of Mr. Nikodyn comprise two hundred and 
twenty acres, all within the boundaries of his home farm, located near 
Lesterville. He operates all of his land and each year harvests good 
crops, and also raises considerable stock, making a specialty of the 
raising of hogs and each year he places a large number of these animals 
upon the market. He belongs to the Farmers' Fire Insurance Company, a 
Bohemian society, insuring against loss by fire or lightning. He also 
has membership relations with the Z. C. B. J. Society, likewise having 
as its members the native sons of Bohemia. His religious connection is 
with the Presbyterian church and his life is in harmony with his 
professions in this regard.