Nathan (Sonny) Morris (1915 - 1991)

Nathan Morris, known as Sonny, is the nephew of Rachel Levin, my 2x great aunt. Morris family tree HERE

Parents: Ely Morris (1880 - 1973) and Annie Katz (1888 - 1967)

Tombstones for Sonny's parents, who are buried in the Bloemfontein Memorial Cemetery, Bloemfontein., South Africa

Born: 13 October 1915 in Johannesburg, South Africa

Hebrew name: Naftali son of Eliyahu

Occupation: Furniture shop owner

Sonny's father Ely established Modern House Furnishers in Charles Street, Bloemfontein in 1929. Sonny ran it after Ely. This advert dates from around 1976 and includes photos of Ely, his son Nathan (Sonny) and Nathan's son Selwyn

Siblings

• Bertha Morris (1913 - 2011) married Henry Sailing Salkinder (1911 - 1987) in Bloemfontein, South Africa on 6 September 1942
• Leah Morris (1921 - 2011) married Sidney William Loewenson (1915 - 1984) in Johannesburg, South Africa on 5 December 1954

Marriage: Cecilia (Cissie) Michael on 13 January 1943 in Bloemfontein, South Africa. Sonny was 27 and Cissie was 4 days short of her 23rd birthday

Marriage certificate for Sonny and Cissie who were married in Bloemfontein on 13 January 1943. Sonny is listed as being in the army and Cissie as a cashier. The address for both of them is given as 33 Park Road Bloemfontein, South Africa. 

Children

Their first child was born in 1944 when Sonny was 28 and Cissie 24 years old. Their last child was born in 1954 when Sonny was 39 and Cissie 34 years old 

• Michael Woolf Morris 1944 -
• Selwyn Morris 1947 -
• Trevor Morris 1950 -
• Alan Morris 1954 -

Death

13 April 1991 (29th Nisan 5751) in Bloemfontein, South Africa age 75. He was buried in the Bloemfontein Cemetery in Bloemfontein, South Africa, plot 5:108

Tombstone for Sonny. "In cherished memory of  Sonny who passed away on 13 April 1991 aged 75 years. Deeply mourned by his loving wife, children, grandchildren and family. May his Dear Soul Rest in Peace (Abbr.)"

Hebrew translation: "In memory of the soul of my husband, our father and our grandfather Mr Naftali son of Mr Eliyahu who died 29th Nisan 5751 at the age of 75 years to the heartbreak of his wife, children, grandchildren and family. May his soul be bound up in the bond of life"

Jewishgen Cemetery record for Sonny

Residence

When Sonny and Cissie married in 1943 their address was given as 33 Park Road, Bloemfontein, South Africa

Rodney Salkinder (1944 - 2023)

Rodney Salkinder, known as Rod, is the son of Henry Sailing Salkinder, the nephew, by marriage, of Rachel Levin, my 2x great aunt. Salkinder family tree HERE

Parents: Henry Sailing Salkinder (1911 - 1987) and Bertha (Bee) Morris (1913 - 2011)

Tombstones for Rodney's parents. They are both buried in the Westpark Cemetery, Johannesburg, South Africa

Born: 13 June 1944 in Johannesburg, South Africa

Hebrew name: Reuven son of Hirsch

Rodney is at far right

Occupation

Was a partner, with Ralph Jacobsberg, of Jacobsberg Commercial Catering Equipment Manufacturers & Suppliers (Pty) Ltd, based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Established in 1972, it manufactured high quality kitchen equipment under the Raljac brand name. 

Siblings

• Gail Salkinder 1947 -
• Estelle Salkinder 1952 -

Marriage: June Horwitz

Children

• Avril Salkinder 1971 -
• Errol Salkinder 1974 -
• Wayne Salkinder 1976 -

Death

9 March 2023 in Johannesburg, South Africa age 78. He was buried in the Westpark Cemetery in Johannesburg, South Africa on 11 March 2023, grave no J425

Westpark cemetery record for Rodney

Henry Sailing Salkinder (1911 - 1987)

Henry Sailing Salkinder is the nephew, by marriage, of Rachel Levin, my 2x great aunt. Salkinder family tree HERE

Parents: Reuben Salkinder (1872 - 1939) and Pearl Friedman (1882 - 1953)

Born: 16 May 911 in Naauwpoort, South Africa

Hebrew name: Hirsch son of Reuben

Occupation: Service station owner (Ford dealer) and director of companies

Siblings

• David Salkinder (1902 - 1992) married Annie Rebecca Sherman (1903 - 1965) in East London, South Africa on 26 November 1926
• A baby born 12 February 1904 and who died on 14 February 1904
• Another infant born and died on 2 February 1905
• Kathleen (Katie) Salkinder (1908 - 1974) married Isaac Hairman (1899 - 1963) In East London, South Africa on 14 April 1928
• Doris Salkinder (1910 - 1996) married Sydney Wohlman (1899 - 1951) in Bloemfontein, South Africa on 19 March 1933
• Rachel Salkinder (1912 - 1988) married Simon Louis Velk (1896 - 1982)
• Ida Salkinder (1920 - 2003) married Abraham Proos (1907 - 1994) in Bloemfontein, South Africa on 8 March 1942
• Hyman Salkinder (1922 - 1923)

Marriage: Bertha (Bee) Morris on 6 September 1942 in Bloemfontein, South Africa. Bee was 2 days short of her 29th birthday (although it says she was 27 on her marriage certificate) and Henry was 31

Marriage certificate for Bee and Henry who were married in Bloemfontein on 6 September 1942

Children

Their first child was born in 1944 when Henry was 33 and Bee 30 years old. Their last child was born in 1952 when Henry was 41 and Bee 39 years old 

• Rodney Salkinder 1944 - 2023
• Gail Salkinder 1947 -
• Estelle Salkinder 1952 - 

Biography

SALKINDER, Henry Sailing. Director of Companies. Born Naauwpoort 16th May, 1911, son of Reuben and Pearl Salkinder. Educated at Grey College, Port Elizabeth and Selborne College, East London. Director of Henry's Service Station (Ford Dealer), Johannesburg. During World War II served with South African Forces in Tank Corps. Member, Beaconsfield Club. Married Bertha Morris, 1942; one son, two daughters. Add.: 53, Gleneagles Road, Greenside, Johannesburg. (South African Jewish Yearbook 1967/8)

Death

9 January 1987 (9 Tevet 5747) in Johannesburg, South Africa age 75. He was buried in the Westpark Cemetery in Johannesburg, South Africa on 11 January 1987, grave no v2173

Tombstone for Henry: "Henry Salkinder passed away 9th January 1987. In loving memory and deeply mourned by his devoted wife Bee, adoring children, grrandchildren, relatives and friends. A love of life and a life of love"

Hebrew translation: "Hirsch son of  Reuben. Died 9 Tevet 5747. 
May his soul be bound in the bond of life"

Westpark cemetery record for Henry. The Hebrew name is that of his wife and not him!

Jewishgen Cemetery record for Henry. The Hebrew name is that of his wife and not him!

Residence

In 1967 Henry and Bee were living at 53 Gleneagles Rd. Greenside, Johannesburg, South Africa

Bertha Morris (1913 - 2011)

Bertha Morris, known as Bee, is the niece of Rachel Levin, my 2x great aunt. Morris family tree HERE

Parents: Ely Morris (1880 - 1973) and Annie Katz (1888 - 1967)

Tombstones for Bee's parents, who are buried in the Bloemfontein Memorial Cemetery, Bloemfontein., South Africa

Born: 8 September 1913 in Johannesburg, South Africa

Hebrew name: Batya daughter of Eliyahu

Occupation: Before her marriage Bee was a secretary

Siblings

• Nathan (Sonny) Morris (1915 - 1991) married Cecilia (Cissie) Michael (1920 - 1992) in Bloemfontein, South Africa on 13 January 1943
• Leah Morris (1921 - 2011) married Sidney William Loewenson (1915 - 1984) in Johannesburg, South Africa on 5 December 1954

Marriage: Henry Sailing Salkinder on 6 September 1942 in Bloemfontein, South Africa. Bee was 2 days short of her 29th birthday (although it says she was 27 on her marriage certificate) and Henry was 31

Marriage certificate for Bee and Henry who were married in Bloemfontein on 6 September 1942

Children

Their first child was born in 1944 when Henry was 33 and Bee 30 years old. Their last child was born in 1952 when Henry was 41 and Bee 39 years old 

• Rodney Salkinder 1944 - 2023
• Gail Salkinder 1947 -
• Estelle Salkinder 1952 - 

Death

7 July 2011 (5 Tamuz 5771) in Johannesburg, South Africa age 97 from a pulmonary embolism. She was buried in the Westpark Cemetery in Johannesburg, South Africa on 8 July 2011, grave no v2174

Tombstone for Bee. "Bertha Salkinder passed away 7th JUly 2011. In loving memory and deeply mourned by her adoring children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, relatives and friend. To live in the hearts of those who loved you is never to die"

Hebrew translation: "Batya daughter of Eliahu. Died the 5th of Tamuz 5771
[Abbreviation] May her soul be bound in eternal life."

Notice of Westpark cemetery internment for Bee

Westpark cemetery record for Bee

Jewishgen Cemetery record for Bee

Residence

In 1967 Henry and Bee were living at 53 Gleneagles Rd. Greenside, Johannesburg, South Africa