Since we know that there is a SPERL in Kout na Sumave, you might want to send a short letter with family information, your e-mail address and a photo of your ancestor before your daughter's trip to Czech Republic.
Some of CZ's church records were digitized and on the internet but possible you might need to hire a researcher in CZ to gather information.
You know that in 1898 Bohemia was part of large Austria.
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