Harris Lewis (1886 - 1977)

Harris Lewis, born Harris Votofski and known as Harry, is the husband of Cecilia Levinson, the sister-in-law of Minnie Glynn, my 1st cousin 2x removed. Glynn family HERE. Levinson family HERE. 

Harris was named for his paternal grandfather and he changed his surname from Votofski to Lewis sometime between 1911 and 1921

Parents: Louis Votofski (1850 - 1926) and Annie Minnie Kobeisky (1850 - 1928)

Tombstones for Harris's parents. They are both buried in the Blackley Jewish Cemetery in Manchester, England

Born: 26 August 1886 in Manchester, England

Occupation: Property agent and financier

Naturalisation

Louis and his family were naturalised on 20 April 1899

Married: Cecilia Levinson in (January to March) 1923 in Liverpool, England. Cecilia was 25 and Harris age 36

Children

Their daughter was born in 1923 when Harris was 37 and Cecilia 25

• Vivian Lewis 1923 - 2018
• Lucien A Lewis 1930 - 

Census details

1891

The family is living at 55 Red Bank, Manchester, England. Harris's father Louis Votofski is age 41 and a dealer in clothing and his mother Minnie is age 40. The children are Dora age 19, Betsy age 18, Mark age 16, Rachel age 15, Barnet age 14, Samuel age 12, Ellen age 9, Harris age 4 and Aaron age 8 months. The parents were born in Russia but all teh children were born in Manchester

1901

The family are now living at 51 Cheetham Hill Road, Manchester, England. Louis is age 52 and an agent / broker in clothing and Minnie is age 50. The children are Mark age 26, Rachel age 25, Barnet age 24, Ellen age 18, Harris age 14 and a joinery apprentice, Aaron age 11 and Milly age 7.

1911

The family are living at 21 Elizabeth Street, Cheetham, Manchester, England in a 6 room house. Louis is age 62, a second hand clothier on his own account and Annie Minnie is age 61. The children still living at home are Mark age 36, Harry at 24 and a financial clerk, Aaron age 20 and Millie age 17

1921

The family is now living in a 7 room house at 5 Elizabeth Street, Cheetham, Manchester, England. Louis is 71 and still a second hand clothier on his own account and Minnie is age 70. The children at home are Mark age 46, Harris age 34 and a financier, Aaron age 30 and Millie age 25

1939 Register

In 1939 Harris and Cecilia are married and living at 5 Old Hall Road, Salford, Manchester, England. Harris is a property owner and agent, Cecilia is a housewife and their daughter Vivian is at school. The redacted line beneath is Lucien A Lewis born in Manchester in (July to September) 1930 

Death

12 December 1977 in Manchester, England at age 91. He is buried in the Blackley Jewish Cemetery in Manchester, England

Probate

LEWIS Harris of 4 Eastleigh Av Broughton Park Salford 

died 12 December 1977 Probate Manchester 9 February [1978] £125,104 782101506K

Residences

In the 1939 register the Cecilia and Harris are living at 5 Old Hall Road, Salford, Manchester, England and they lived there until at least Celia's death in 1977

Cecilia Levinson (1898 - 1957)

Cecilia Levinson, whose name appears in later documents as Celia, is the sister-in-law of Minnie Glynn, my 1st cousin 2x removed. Glynn family HERE. Levinson family HERE

Parents: Moses Hyman Levinson (1857 - 1932) and Hannah Rachel Zussman (1864 - 1943)

Tombstones for Cecilia's parents. They are both buried in the Rice Lane Cemetery in Liverpool, England

Born: 3 January 1898 in Svislach or Svisloch (Belarusian: Свiслач, romanized: Svislač, Russian: Свислочь; Polish: Świsłocz; Yiddish: סיסלעוויטש), a town nowadays in the Grodno Region, Belarus

Siblings

• Fanny Leah Levinson (1886 - 1960) married Julius Michael Ruck (1874 - 1960) in Liverpool, England on 24 February 1909
• Maxwell Levinson (1895 - 1922) married Minnie Glynn (1898 - 1980) in Liverpool, England on 16 March 1922
• Rachel (Ray) Levinson (1896 - 1961) married Harris Endbinder (1886 - 1975) in (July - September) 1918 in Liverpool, England

Migration: Cecilia came with her family to England sometime between 1903 and 1908, age 1 to 7

Married: Harris Lewis in (January to March) 1923 in Liverpool, England. Cecilia was 25 and Harris age 36

Children

Their daughter was born in 1923 when Harris was 37 and Cecilia 25

• Vivian Lewis 1923 - 2018
• Lucien A Lewis 1930 -

Census details

1911

Cecilia and her family are living in a five room house at 147 Mill Street, Liverpool, England. Her father is Moses age 52, a shopkeeper and house furnisher working on his own account at home. Her mother Hannah is age 46. The children are Rachel age 16, Cecilia age 13 and Max age 17

1921

The family is now living in a 5 room terrace at 7 Montpelier Terrace, Upper Parliament Street, Liverpool. Moses is age 62 and six months and a picture framer on his own account working out of a premises on 33 Park Place, Liverpool. Hannah Rachel is listed as Rachel and is 57 and three months. Cecilia is 23 and five months and a school teacher. Max is 25 years and eleven months, an assistant manager and now an Argentine citizen and Fanny is now married, named Fanny Ruck age 36 years and eleven months

1939 Register

In 1939 Harris and Cecilia are married and living at 5 Old Hall Road, Salford, Manchester, England. Harris is a property owner and agent, Cecilia is a housewife and Vivian is at school. The redacted line beneath is Lucien A Lewis born in Manchester in (July to September) 1930 

Death

12 September 1957 in Manchester, England at age 59. She is buried in the Blackley Jewish Cemetery in Manchester, England

Probate

LEWIS Celia of 5 Old Hall Road Salford 7 (wife of Harris Lewis) died 12 September 1957 at The Royal Infirmary Manchester 13 Administration Manchester 1 September [1959] to the said Harris Lewis financier. Effects £1,683 58. 11d.

Place of Birth

Cecilia Lewis was born in Svislach in the Grodno province of Belarus

SVISLOCH (Pol. Swisłocz ), town in Grodno district, Belarus; within Poland before 1795 and between the two world wars. A number of Jews settled there at the beginning of the 18th century on the invitation of the owners of the locality, the princes of Tyszkiewicz. In 1752 the Council of Lithuania imposed a poll tax of 215 zlotys on the Svisloch community, which numbered 220 in 1766. Until the middle of the 19th century the Jews of Svisloch earned their livelihood mainly from trade in timber and grain, shopkeeping, and crafts; they later also engaged in innkeeping and the lease of public houses. After a great fire, in which most of the Jewish shops were destroyed, the fairs were no longer held in Svisloch and the Jews were deprived of their principal sources of livelihood. Around 1870 Jews began to pioneer in the tanning industry and improved methods of manufacture with the assistance of German experts whom they invited. By the end of the 19th century a number of tanneries had been established in Svisloch, which employed hundreds of workers. Many Jews from the surrounding areas went there in search of employment. As early as the middle of the 19th century Jewish craftsmen in Svisloch attempted to organize themselves into guilds. At the beginning of the 20th century the Bund Movement developed in Svisloch and it embraced the whole of the Jewish working populace (tanners, tailors, shoemakers, carpenters. smiths, and bakers), who organized strikes for the amelioration of working conditions in tanneries and factories. In 1905 the workers' organization was established for Jewish self-defense against pogroms.

Residences

In 1911 the family were living at 147 Mill Street Liverpool. This house may date from after this period

In the 1939 register the Cecilia and Harris are living at 5 Old Hall Road, Salford, Manchester, England and they lived there until their deaths in 1977

Sylvia Shneck (1931 - 1974)

Sylvia Shneck is the wife of Justin Solomon Endbinder, the son of Harris Endbinder and Rachel Levinson, who is the sister-in-law of Minnie Glynn, my 1st cousin 2x removed. Endbinder family HERE. Levinson family HERE

Parents: Abraham Shneck (1900 - 1969) and Doris Reece (1904 - 1990)

Tombstone for Abraham and Doris Shneck. They are both buried in the Failsworth Jewish Cemetery in Manchester, England

Born: 18 September 1931 in Manchester, England

Siblings

• Sidney Shneck(1926 - ) 

Hebrew name: Tziviah daughter of Abraham

Occupation: Musician

ASPIRING pianist Sylvia Shneck, of Middleton Road, Crumpsall, Manchester, was not pleased when told at music college that she would have to learn a second instrument.

She decided the oboe was reasonably easy-and within a few weeks realised that it was a "natural" for her. She took a piano diploma but scored even higher marks in the oboe, was appointed oboeist in Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, played in BBC concerts, took lessons with Lady Barbirolli, and transferred to the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra.

To-day, following a hectic week of recording with the orchestra and Huddersfield Choral Society in a new version of the "Messiah." her engagement is announced to Dr. Justin Endbinder, who is in practice in Liverpool, music-lover but not a musician. It was for Miss Shneck that Salford conductor and composer Mr. Joe Needham composed his oboe concerto. (Manchester Evening News, Saturday, June 20, 1959)

Married: 

Dr Justin Endbinder in (October - December) 1959 in Heywood, Greater Manchester, England. Justin was 33 and Sylvia was 28

Children

Their child was born in 1962 when Justin was 38 and Sylvia 31 

• Rachel S Endbinder 1962 - 

Census details

1939 Register

In 1939 register Sylvia and her family are living at 13 Fort Road, Manchester, England. Her father Abraham owns a mens outfitters shop and her mother Sarah is a housewife. Sylvia age 8 is at school and her elder brother Sidney is not at home that evening

Electoral Register

In the 1962 electoral registers onward Justin and Sylvia's address is given as 163 Mather Avenue, Liverpool, England

Death

2 September 1974 in Liverpool, England at age 42. She is buried in the Springwood Jewish Cemetery in Liverpool, England, section 2, plot no 65

Cemetery record for Sylvia Endbinder

Tombstone for Sylvia Endbinder. Inscription reads: "In loving memory of Sylvia Endbinder who passed away 4th September 1974 aged 42 years. Always remembered by her devoted husband, daughter, mother, brother, relatives and friends. May her dear soul rest in eternal peace"

Probate

ENDBINDER, Sylvia of 163 Mather Avenue, Liverpool, died 4 September 1974 Probate Liverpool 22 November [1974] £6513

Residences

In 1939 Sylvia and her family are living at 13 Fort Road, Manchester, England

In the 1962 electoral registers onward Sylvia and Justin's address is given as 163 Mather Avenue, Liverpool, England

Justin Solomon Endbinder (1926 - 2006)

Justin Solomon Endbinder is the son of Harris Endbinder and Rachel Levinson, who is the sister-in-law of Minnie Glynn, my 1st cousin 2x removed. Endbinder family HERE. Levinson family HERE

Parents: Harris Endbinder (1886 - 1975) and Rachel Levinson (1896 - 1961)

Tombstones for Harris and Rachel Endbinder. They are both buried in the Rice Lane Jewish Cemetery in Liverpool, England

Born: 21 April 1926 in Liverpool, England

Siblings

• Sylvia Haddasah Endbinder (1920 - 2003) married Abraham Eric Norman (1913 - 2006) in (January to March 1947) in Liverpool, England
• Harold Cecil Endbinder (1924 - 2006) married 1) Shirley Gotlieb (1935 - ) in 1962 in London, England 2) Andrea Lenga (1941 -) in 1982 in London

Married: 

Sylvia Shneck in (October - December) 1959 in Heywood, Greater Manchester, England. Justin was 33 and Sylvia was 28

Children

Their child was born in 1962 when Justin was 38 and Sylvia 31 

• Rachel S Endbinder 1962 - 

Occupation: Medical practitioner

Justin and his brother Harold listed in the 1955 medical register. Harold graduated in 1947 and Justin in 1949

Census details

1939 Register

In 1939 register Justin and his family are living at 24 Caithness Drive, Wallasey, Cheshire, England. His father Harris is a managing director of a store, his mother Ray is a housekeeper and Justin and his brother Harold are redacted

Phone Directory

1959

In the 1959 phone directory Dr Justin Endbinder's address i2 118 Penny Lane, Sefton Park, Liverpool, England

Electoral Register

In the 1962 electoral registers onward Justin and Sylvia's address is given as 163 Mather Avenue, Liverpool, England

Death

8 March 2006 in London, England at age 79. He is buried in the Edgeware Jewish Cemetery in London, plot no 44-10

Cemetery record for Justin Endbinder

Residences

In the 1939 register Justin and his family are living at 24 Caithness Drive, Wallasey, Cheshire, England

From 1946 to at least 1955 the Endbinder family were living at 54 Dudlow Lane Mossley Hill Liverpool, England

In 1959 Juston's address is given as 118 Penny Lane Liverpool, England

In the 1962 electoral registers onward his address is given as 163 Mather Avenue, Liverpool, England

Harold Cecil Endbinder (1924 - 2006)

Harold Cecil Endbinder is the son of Harris Endbinder and Rachel Levinson, who is the sister-in-law of Minnie Glynn, my 1st cousin 2x removed. Endbinder family HERE. Levinson family HERE

Parents: Harris Endbinder (1886 - 1975) and Rachel Levinson (1896 - 1961)

Tombstones for Harris and Rachel Endbinder. They are both buried in the Rice Lane Jewish Cemetery in Liverpool, England

Born: 29 February 1924 in Liverpool, England

Siblings

• Sylvia Haddasah Endbinder (1920 - 2003) married Abraham Eric Norman (1913 - 2006) in (January to March 1947) in Liverpool, England
• Justin Solomon Endbinder (1926 - 2006) married Sylvia Shneck (1931 - 1974) in 1959 in Hemsworth, Yorkshire

Married: 

1) Shirley Gotlieb in (July to September) 1962 in London, England. Harold was 38 and Shirley was 27

Children

• David Endbinder 1965 -

2) Andrea Lenga in (July to September) 1982 in London, England. Harold was 58 and Andrea 41

Occupation: Medical practitioner

Harold and his brother Justin listed in the 1955 medical register. Harold graduated in 1947 and Justin in 1949

Census details

1939 Register

In 1939 register Harold and his family are living at 24 Caithness Drive, Wallasey, Cheshire, England. His father Harris is a managing director of a store, his mother Ray is a housekeeper and Harold and his brother Justin are redacted

Electoral Register

1959

In the 1959 electoral register Harold is living at 125 Ullet Rd Liverpool, England

1964

Following his marriage in 1962, Shirley has joined him at 125 Ullet Rd Liverpool, England

Phone Directory

1959

In the 1959 phone directory Dr Harold Endbinder's addresses are 125 Ullet Road, Sefton Park, Liverpool and 200 North Hill Street, Lark Lane, Liverpool, England

Death

27 March 2006 in London, England at age 82. He is buried in the Bushey Jewish Cemetery, plot no ZF, 10, 16

Residences

In the 1939 register Harold and his family are living at 24 Caithness Drive, Wallasey, Cheshire, England

From 1946 to at least 1955 the Endbinder family were living at 54 Dudlow Lane Mossley Hill Liverpool, England

In 1959 Harold's address is given as 125 Ullet Rd Liverpool, England

In the 2003 electoral register Harold is listed as living at 42 Winscombe Way, Stanford, England