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John Jerkovich

1886 – 1970

Life

Born: 26 September 1886 in Zastražišće, Hvar, Croatia
Died: 7 February 1970 in Van Nuys, California, USA, aged 83

Family

Parents

Ante “Vicin” Jerkovic 1852 – 1918 and Lucija Marijan 1858 – 1938

Spouses and children

Martha Christiane Jaschiniak 1900 – 1966

Married 24 January 1921 in Whatcom, Washington, USA

Brothers and sisters

Jakov Jerkovich 1881 – 1953, Mathew Jerkovich 1884 – 1948, Vica Jerkovich 1889 – 1970, Marica Jerkovich 1892 – 1971, Nikola Jerkovich 1893 – 1975, Kate Jerkovich 1895 – 1953

Photographs

Bellingham Washington — Taken at Jerkovich Vegetable Garden, Bellingham, WA, on July 21, 1918.
From left to right: Louie Zaninovich, Anton Zaninovich holding Tony, Lucille in front of Teta Vecica, John Mike and George Jerkovich

Taken at Jerkovich Vegetable Garden, — Taken at Jerkovich Vegetable Garden,
Bellingham, WA, probably July 1918.
From left to right: Mrs Radovani holding Tony Zaninovich, Teta Vecica with Lucille, Anton and Louie Zaninovich, and Mike, George, and John Jerkovich

Uncle John & Aunt Martha Wedding — Wedding Photograph of Martha Jaschiniak and John Jerkovich, Bellingham, WA, Jan 24, 1921

40th Wedding Uncle John & Aunt Martha — Martha and John Jerkovich, celebrating 40 years of marriage, Jan 24, 1961, San Pedro, CA

Uncle John packing for Yugoslavia — Uncle John Jerkovich packing clothing to send to Yugoslavia in 1949. This was a regular occurrence in both Jerkovich households, sending clothing to relatives in Yugoslavia and Australia.
A relative in Australia has stated that if it were not for the clothing and other things that were sent to them, they would not have made it. Their father lost a leg in an accident and could not work.
I should mention though that the Jerkovich households were not the only ones that sent clothing and other useful items to relatives in Yugoslavia; it was a widespread occurrence. There was that burning desire to help their families because they knew they did not have much to live on and anything to make their lives more comfortable would be fulfilling.

The John Jerkovich family, John, Martha, Barbara, Dorothy, and Marian, taken at their home at 1333 Meyler St, San Pedro, CA

From Family Treasures, the family’s photographs with Bob’s notes.

Line of descent

From the earliest ancestor in the family file, through fathers where known. John is generation 5.

1 Jakov Jerkovic abt 1727 – ?
2 Luka Jerkovic abt 1752 – ?
3 Jakov Jerkovic 1798 – 1854
4 Ante “Vicin” Jerkovic 1852 – 1918
5 John Jerkovich 1886 – 1970