Rachel Rosenberg (1877 - 1936)

Rachel Rosenberg is my maternal 2nd cousin 3x removed. Rosenberg family tree Here. Yewdall family tree Here

Parents: Moses Rosenberg (1852 - 1915) and Leah (1854 - 1892)

Born: 14 May 1877 in Manchester, England. Known as Ray or Raie

Married: Albert Yewdall in Manchester, England on 25 May 1896

Hebrew name: Rachel Chaya daughter of Moshe

Children

Their first child was born in 1897 when Albert was 22 and Rachel 20. Their last child was born in 1909 when Albert was 34 and Rachel was 32

• Lena Yewdall 1897 - 1955
• Florence Yewdall 1897 (twin to Lena and appears to have died very young)
• Edith Yewdall 1898 - 1978
• Lionel Yewdall 1901 - 1960
• Annie Yewdall 1902 - 1918
• Theresa Tewdall 1904 - 1970
• Muriel Yewdall 1909 - 1961

Census details
1881
Rachel and her family are living at 39 Cliff Street, Manchester, England. Her father Moses is a cap maker, age 28 and her mother Leah is listed as 27, both born in Poland. The children are listed as Betsy age 9 and Abraham age 7, both born in Poland and Joseph age 5, Rachel age 3 and Philip age 1 all born in Manchester. Living with the family are Max and Minnie Mendelsohn. He is 24 and she is 22. His occupation is a traveller and they are both born in Poland. They may have been lodgers and / or relatives

1891

The family is living at 32 Elizabeth Street, Cheetham, Manchester, England. Moses is a cap manufacturer age 40 and Leah is listed as 39, both born in Russia, Poland. The children living at home are Betsey age 19 a cap maker, Abraham age 18, a cap clerk, Joseph age 15 a cap traveller, Rachael age 14, Ephraim age 9, Annie age 4 and Lena age 3.

1901

Ray and Albert are now married and living at 9 Lovell Rd, Leeds, England. He is age 25 and a travelling jeweller. Rachel is 23. Their children are Lena age 14, Edith age 12, Lionel age 0. Living with them is a domestic servant, Kate Robinson, age 25

1911

Ray and Albert are living at 9 Lovell Rd, Leeds, England. He is age 35 and a general dealer in jewellery. Rachel is 33. Their children are Lena age 14, Edith age 12, Lionel age 10, Annie age 8, Theresa age 6, and Muriel age 2. They have a two domestic servants, Ellen Donlevy age 42 and Agnes Walker age 16

1921 Census

Albert is age 45 and 10 months and a general dealer in jewellery. He is listed as an employer and working at home. Rachel is 44 years old. With them at home are their children Lena age 24, Edith age 22 and 11 months, Lionel age 21, Tessie age 16 and Muriel age 12. Both Edith and Lionel are employed by Albert

Death
8 October 1936 in Leeds, England, at 59 years of age. Buried in the Hilltop Jewish Cemetery Section UHT_D, Row A, Plot 34

Tombstone for Rachel Yewdall. In loving memory of Raie Yewdall, who departed this life October 8th 1936, In her 59th year. Deeply mourned by her sorrowing daughters, son, grand-children, relatives and friends. May her dear soul rest in everlasting peace.

Hebrew translation "Here is buried, The modest and G-d fearing (literally trembling), Rachel Chaya daughter of Mr Moshe. Died holiday of Shmini Atzeres (basically 8th day of Sukkos, 22nd of Tishrei) 5697 in the 59th year of her life to the sorrow of her son and daughters. May her soul be bound in the bond of life."

Probate

Rachel Yewdall Probate 21 December 1936. Her address is listed as 59 Edge Lane, Liverpool, the house of her daughter Muriel. The value of her effects was £1,879 10s 1d. Her beneficiaries are her son-in-laws Abraham and Max Goodman

Residences

In the 1881 census Rachel and her family were at 39 Clift Street, Manchester

In the 1891 census Rachel and her family were at 32 Elizabeth Street, Cheetham, Manchester

In the 1901 and 1911 census Rachel and her family were at 9 Lovell Street Leeds. The house appears to no longer exist

At the time of her death in 1936 Rachel was living at 59 Edge Lane, Liverpool. The house appears to no longer exist

Jane Gallewski (1914 - 1974)

Jane Gallewski is the wife of my maternal 1st cousin 2x removed Gerald Shochet. Shochet family tree Here

Parents: Louis Gallewski (22 August 1886 - 8 July 1954) and Sarah Etty Krawitz (15 December 1891 - 17 March 1950)

Born: 31 August 1914 in Sunderland, England. She was known as Jennie

Hebrew name: Shina daughter of Leib

Married: Gerald Shochet in (Apr - Jun) 1951 in Leeds, Yorkshire, England. Gerald was 38 and Jane was 36 years old

Occupation: Teacher and headmistress of Menorah School, Sunderland

Census details

1939 register

In 1939 Jane was a school teacher and living with her family at 16 St Bede's Terrace in Sunderland. The family comprised her father Louis, her mother Sarah and her sisters Irene and Millie

Death

22 July 1974 in Sunderland, England at 59 years of age. Buried in the Jewish section of Bishopwearmouth Cemetery (Section 3, row 22, plot 7), Sunderland, England

In loving & lasting memory of my dearly beloved wife Jane Shochet who passed away 22nd July 1974 - 4 Av 5734. Deeply mourned and never to be forgotten by ? sisters, niece, nephew, relatives and ?. May her dear soul rest ? in everlasting peace. 

Hebrew translation "Here lies the esteemed woman, leader of the Menorah School for the local children of Israel. Ms. Shina daughter of Mr. Leib, peace be upon him. Wife of Mr Yosef Yirmiyahu Shochet may the Lord preserve him and keep him alive, (Shina) died with a good name (reputation). 4 Menahem Av (5)734 and she was 58 years old. May her soul be bound up in the bond of (eternal) life"

Probate

Jane Shochet's probate was proved on 30 October 1974. The value was £16,498

Documents

Birth notice for Jane Gallewski, born 31 August 1914 at 13 Nelson street Sunderland to Louis and Etty Gallewski, Nee Krawitz

A letter from Jane to my grandparents dated 19 July 1955

Jane was the headmistress of Menorah School in Sunderland from circa 1962 to 1975

Residences

In 1939 Jane and her family were living at 16 St Bedes Terrace, Sunderland, England

In 1955 Jane and Gerald were living at 1 Ridgeway Crescent, Sunderland

At the time of her death in 1974 her address was given as 'Gan-Aden' 2 Glen Path Sunderland. This appears to be an institution of some sort

Gerald Joseph Shochet (1912 - 1990)

Gerald Joseph Shochet is my maternal 1st cousin 2x removed. Shochet family tree Here

Parents: Nathan Asher Shochet and Jeanne Baum

Born: 9 June 1912 in Sunderland, England. His name was originally Joseph Gerald Shochet and his nickname was Gerry

Hebrew name: Yosef Yirmiyahu son of Mr Nisan Asher. Yirmiyahu is the equivalent of Jeremiah

Married: Jane Gallewski in (Apr - Jun) 1951 in Leeds, Yorkshire, England. Gerald was 38 and Jane was 36 years old

Occupation: Money Lender, financier. In the 1939 register he is listed as a clerk and rent collector

Military Service:

Gerald served in the Royal Air Force during the Second World War. His service number was 1028835

Census details

1921

Gerald's parents Nathan and Jeanne Shochet and their family are 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

His parents Nathan and Jeanne are living at 19 Park Place east in Sunderland. Gerald is age 27 and listed as a clerk and rent collector

Death

5 September 1990 in Sunderland, England at 78 years of age. Buried in the Jewish section of Bishopwearmouth Cemetery (Section 3, row 128, plot 7), Sunderland, England

In loving & lasting memory of Gerald Joseph Shochet who passed away September 5th 1990 - 15 Ellul 5750 aged 78 years. Deeply beloved husband of the late Jane Shochet. Deeply mourned and sadly missed by sister-in-law Rene, Millie, niece Karol, Nephew Geoffrey, and friends. May his dear soul rest in peace. Hebrew: "Here is buried Mr Yosef Yirmiyahu son of Mr Nisan Asher of blessed memory. Died with a good name 15th of Elul 5750

Probate

Gerald Joseph Shochet's probate was proved on 1 July 1992. The value was £228,108

Documents

Dissolution of a Moneylending partnership between Gerald and his brother Harold on 31 July 1951

Residences

In 1921 Gerald and his family were living at 20 Nelson Street, Sunderland, England

From at least 1955 until his death Gerald was living at 1 Ridgeway Crescent, Sunderland

Harold Manfred Shochet (1914 - 1953)

Harold Manfred Shochet is my maternal 1st cousin 2x removed. Shochet family tree Here

Parents: Nathan Asher Shochet and Jeanne Baum

Born: 24 February 1914 in Sunderland, England

Hebrew name: Tzvi Menachem son of Nisan Asher

Occupation: In the 1939 register he is listed as a clerk and rent collector

Military Service:

Harold served in the Royal Air Force during the Second World War. His service number was 1023277

Census details

1921

Harold's parents Nathan and Jeanne Shochet and their family are 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

His parents Nathan and Jeanne are living at 19 Park Place east in Sunderland. Harold is age 25 and listed as a clerk and rent collector

Death

16 November 1953 in Sunderland, England at 39 years of age. Buried in the Jewish section of Bishopwearmouth Cemetery (Section 3, row 11, plot 22), Sunderland, England. According to my mother Manfred sought medical treatment in the United States but she does not know what his illness was.

In loving & lasting memory of our dearly beloved son & brother Harold Manfred Shochet departed this life 9th Kislev 16th November 1953. Deeply mourned and sadly missed by his loving family. Hebrew translation "Here is buried from our nation's people one who is beloved and pleasant, he was always prepared to do the mitzvot of G-d, he was charitable and did many kind deeds, he was a trustworthy servant to his creator with all his strength, until the hand of G-d reached him at half of his days. He is the dear young (unmarried) man Tzvi Menachem son of Mr Nisan Asher. Died 9th of Kislev 5714, a man of 39 years. May his soul be bound in the bond of life."

Probate

Harold Manfred Shochet  Probate 25 June 1954. The value of his effects was £4,899 4s 6d and his sister Thora was the beneficiary

Documents

Dissolution of a Moneylending partnership between Harold and his brother Gerald

Residences

In 1921 Harold and his family were living at 20 Nelson Street, Sunderland, England

Thora Dinah Shochet (1911 - 1971)

Thora Dinah Shochet is my maternal 1st cousin 2x removed. Shochet family tree Here

Parents: Nathan Asher Shochet and Jeanne Baum

Born: 6 January 1911 in Sunderland, England according to her birth certificate and 5 June 1911 according to the 1939 register

Hebrew name: Toiba Dinah daughter of Nisan Asher

Census details

1911
Thora's father Nathan has now married her mother 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. 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

Migration - 1937

In 1937 Thora migrated to the United States, sailing on the Queen Mary. She had returned to England by 1939

1939 register

Her parents Nathan and Jeanne are living at 19 Park Place east in Sunderland. Thora is age 28 and listed as performing unpaid domestic duties

Death
2 November 1971 in Sunderland, England at 60 years of age. Buried in the Jewish section of Bishopwearmouth Cemetery (Section 3, row 20, plot 20), Sunderland, England

In loving memory of Thora Dinah Shochet loved daughter of the late Nathan and Jeanne Shochet who died on 2 November 1971, 15th Cheshvan 5732. Deeply mourned and sadly missed by her brother, sister in law and relatives. May her dear soul rest in everlasting peace. Hebrew translation: Here is hidden / the daughter Toiba Dinah daughter of Mr. Nisan Asher / who walked the way of the wholehearted all of her days / rose to the heavens on 15 Marcheshvan 5732 / mourned by her brother and her entire family / (abbr) May her soul be bound in the bond of life

Probate

Thora Dinah Shochet  Probate 6 April 1972. The value of her effects was £29,552

Pictures

Thora as an infant with her mom Jeanne in 1911

Documents

Thora Shochet was the joint Hon secretary of the Jewish Literary Circle in Sunderland in 1937 - 40. She may have been the joint secretary on account of her immigrating to the United States in late 1937!

A letter from Thora dated 19 July 1955. "I just can’t let this opportunity pass without adding a few words to Mothers. May I wish you and Lionel a very huge Mazeltov and hope that you will both have lots of Nachas in your future together. Your gen came rather late for we knew over a fortnight ago, but still it was sweet of you to write us, now perhaps you will let us have plenty of snaps of both of you and it is a pity about Mam’s holiday, for she was supposed to go to Bournemouth, but the hotels only take Sunday bookings and there are no trains from this area south, on Sunday, so Southport was the next best thing, lets hope she will benefit from it, for she needs a holiday so badly, as for me, I am afraid my holiday days are over. I am tied good and proper here at the office on a one man job. Again all my love and best wishes, please write soon and send snaps. Lovingly. Thora"

 

Residences

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

At the time of her death in 1971 Thora was living at 19 Park Place east in Sunderland, England. This was previously her parent's home