Nathan Asher Shochet (1879 - 1945)

Nathan Asher Shochet (Born Shaukhet) is the husband of my maternal great great aunt Jeanne Baum. Shochet family tree Here

Parents: Joseph (Josel) Shaukhet son of Movsha and Malka Leah Izakson daughter of Zelik

Born: 24 December 1879 in Mariampol (now Marijampolė in Lithuania), Suwalki district of the Russian Empire 

Hebrew name: Nissan son of Yosef Yirmiyahu Shochet

Migration: Nathan came to England without his family some time between 1891 and 1901

Married: Jeanne Baum in (Oct - Dec) 1908 in Prestwich, Manchester, England. Nathan and Jeanne were both 19 years old

Children

Their first child was born in 1911. Nathan and Jeanne were both 22 years old. Their last child was born in 1914 when Nathan and Jeanne were both 25 years old

• Thora Dinah Shochet 1911 - 1971
• Gerald Joseph Shochet 1912 - 1990
• Harold Manfred Shochet 1914 - 1953

Occupation: In the 1901 census he is listed as a Hebrew teacher. Thereafter he is listed as a financial agent or financier

Census details

1901

Nathan is living with his brother Moses (a Hebrew teacher) and his family in Trafalgar street, Leeds. He is age 19 and a teacher of Hebrew.

1911
Nathan has now married Jeanne Baum and the family are living at 20 Nelson Street, Sunderland. Nathan is age 29 and his occupation is listed as financiar (law office) and is working on his own account. Jeanne is age 28. Their daughter Thora, born in Sunderland, is age 3 months and also living with them is Mary Yore, age 20 and a domestic servant

1921

Nathan Shochet and the family are still living at 20 Nelson Street, Sunderland in an 8 roomed house. Nathan is age 41 years and 5 months and his occupation is listed as financial agent and is still working on his own account. Jeanne is age 41 years and 2 months. Their children are Thora age 10 years and 5 months, Gerald age 9 and Harold age 7 years and 3 months

1939 register

Nathan and Jeanne are living at 19 Park Place east in Sunderland. Nathan is listed as a financier and property owner. Their three children are still living with them

Naturalization

Nathan Shochet became a naturalized British subject on 16 August 1911

Death
27 August 1945 in Sunderland, England at 65 years of age. Buried in the Jewish section of Bishopwearmouth Cemetery (Section 3, row 8, plot 14), Sunderland, England

In revered and cherished memory of our beloved husband and father Nathan Asher Shochet, who died 18 Elul 5705, 24 August 1945, aged 64 years. Sadly missed by his beloved wife, sons and daughter. Hebrew translation:  The man Mr. Nissan Asher son of Mr. Yosef Yirmiyahu Shochet. Died at 64 years old on 18 Elul 5705. According to his naturalization papers and the 1939 register he was 65 years old

Probate

Nathan Asher Shochet  Probate 8 October 1946. The value of his effects was £7,435 3s. His executors were his wife, his three children and moneylenders

Documents

Jewish Chronicle, 10 October 1902, page 32, AGM of Durham Zionist Society. Mr A. Quart in chair. Elected: President, A. Quart; Treasurer, S. Keidon; Secretary, B. Morris; Auditor, N. Shochet; Collector, T, Brewer [Brewis?]; Committee, F. B. Phillips, N. Birk, E. Morris, E. Rachmel.

An advertisement in the Sunderland Echo, 1 January 1935, where Nathan is advertising "Advances from £5 upwards with or without security". His address is given as 22 Athenaeum Street, Sunderland

The British phone book for 1940 has Nathan listed as living at 19 park Place East in Sunderland and his business as a financier is at 22 Athenaeum Street, Sunderland

Residences

In 1911 and 1921 the family were living at 20 Nelson Street, Sunderland, England

In 1939 Nathan and Jeanne were living at 19 Park Place east in Sunderland, England