Biographical Sketches

Vincent Kokes

VINCENT KOKES, was born March 16, 1866, in Bohemia, and came to America in 1881 and settled at Ord.  For about twelve years he was engaged in the drug business until his election as County Clerk, which office he held for six years.  He has been Cashier of the Ord State Bank for the past five years and has some land interests.  He is affiliated with the Republican party.  His wife was Miss Lydia Ledvina, whom he married in 1892.

Source: Transcription from the book, Semi-Centennial History of Nebraska, by A. E. Sheldon, published in 1904; located on the website, Library of Congress (http://loc.gov), accessed 17 December 2025.

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