Tales of the Bufka family told

The following is an excerpt from “From Bohemia to Good Harbor” by Norbert Bufka.

On Sept. 20, 1880, Charles Bufka purchased the entire 200 acres from the Tabors for $300. As death approached for Charles Bufka in 1912, he sold 120 acres to his son Joseph on Aug. 9 for $1,000 and the back 40 acres to his son Edward for $5. On Aug. 10, he deeded the other 40 acres to his wife Mary and died on Aug. 23 of cancer of the face. Heart disease caused Mary’s death on April 28, 1918.

In 1928 Mary’s 40 acres were divided among their three daughters and son, Edward. Edward received 16 acres while the three daughters, Carrie Bufka Kilway, Anna Bufka Dechow, and Celia Bufka, each received eight acres.