Simon Winroope (1897 - 1946)

Simon Winroope is the husband of Edith Yewdall, my maternal 3rd cousin 2x removed. Yewdall family tree Here

Parents:  David Winroope (1868 - 1929) and Annie (1867 - 1950)

Born: 22 January 1897 in Leeds, England

Married: Edith Yewdall in Leeds, England on 20 June 1922

Children

Their first child was born in 1925 when Simon was 28 and Edith 27. Their last child was born when Simon was 33 and Edith 31

• Jean Hilary Winroope 1925 - 1984
• Dena Winroope 1930 - 1987

Occupation: Chemist (pharmacist)

Census details

1901

Simon and his family are living in Templar Street, Leeds, England. His father is David Winroope age 33, born in Austria and a drapery traveller. His mother is Annie age 32 also born in Austria. The children are Sarah age 13, Morris age 10, Rachel age 7 and all born in Austria and Simon age 3 and Ellen age 0 both born in Leeds

1911

Simon and his family are still living in Leeds, England. His father David Winroope is age 42, born in Austria and a pedlar in the drapery industry. He and his family were naturalised in 1903. His mother is Annie age 41 also born in Austria. The children still living at home are Sarah age 22, Morris age 10, Rachel age 17 and all born in Austria and Simon age 13, Ellen age 10, Solomon age 8 and Freda age 1, all born in Leeds

1939 register

In 1939 Simon and his wife Edith who were married in 1922 are living at 306 Edward Rd., Birmingham. With them is a domestic worker Catherine Larner age 18

Death
6 February 1946 at age 49 in Birmingham, England

Probate

Simon Winroope Probate 25 September 1946. His address is listed as 92 Anderton Park Rd, Moseley, Birmingham, England. The value of his effects was £14,399 4s 1d.

Residence

In the 1939 register Edith and Simon Winroope are listed as living at 306 Edward Rd, Birmingham, England

At the time of his death in 1946 Simon is listed as living at 92 Anderton Park Rd, Moseley, Birmingham

Edith Yewdall (1898 - 1978)

Edith Yewdall is my maternal 3rd cousin 2x removed. Yewdall family tree Here

Parents: Albert Yewdall (1875 - 1935) and Rachel Rosenberg (1877 - 1936)

Born: 15 July 1898 in Leeds, England

Married: Simon Winroope in Leeds, England on 20 June 1922

Children

Their first child was born in 1925 when Simon was 28 and Edith 27. Their last child was born when Simon was 33 and Edith 31

• Jean Hilary Winroope 1925 - 1984
• Dena Winroope 1930 - 1987

Census details

1901

Edith's parents Albert and Ray are 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

Albert and Ray 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

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

1939 register

In 1939 Edith is now married and she and her husband Simon are living at 306 Edward Rd., Birmingham. With them is a domestic worker Catherine Larner age 18

Death
27 October 1978 at age 80 in Birmingham, England

Probate

Edith Winroope Probate 5 February 1979. Her address is listed as Joy Silverstone Home Park Rd, Moseley, Birmingham. The value of her effects was £38,913

Residence

In the 1939 register Edith and Simon Winroope are listed as living at 306 Edward Rd, Birmingham, England

Barbara Berson (1929 - 2005)

Barbara Berson is my maternal 4th cousin 1x removed. Yewdall family tree Here

Parents: Albert Jacob Berson (1894 - 1961) and Lena Yewdall (1897 - 1955)

Born: 20 January 1929 in Leeds, England

Hebrew name: Bryna daughter of Avraham Yaakov

Married: Lester Denis Jackson (6 September 1918 - 29 April 1985) in Leeds, England in (Jan - Mar) 1957

Children

• Angela Jackson
• Alan Jackson

Census details

1939 register

In 1939 the family are living at 6 Montagu Drive, Leeds. Her father Albert is a Ladies retail outfitter. Their children are Myer Louis age 15 and Barbara age 10

Death
2 June 2005, Leeds, England, at 61 years of age. Buried in the United Hebrew Congregation (UHC) Cemetery UHS_L, Row 14, Plot 16

Tombstone for Barbara Jackson. In loving memory of Barbara Jackson who passed away 2nd June 2005, aged 76 years. Devoted wife of Lester Denis Jackson loving mother of Angela (Morris) and Alan. Dear mother-in-law of Joe and Ann, adored grandma of Daniel, Sara, Joseph and Bella. Sadly missed by all who knew her. Rest in Peace.

Hebrew translation: ""(Acronym) Here is buried/ The woman Bryna daughter of Avraham Yaakov/ Died 24 Iyyar 5765/
(Acronym) May her soul be bound in the Bond of Life"

Her husband, Lester Denis Jackson, died on 29 April 1985, Leeds, England, at 66 years of age. Buried in the United Hebrew Congregation (UHC) Cemetery UHS_L, Row 14, Plot 15

Tombstone for Lester Denis Jackson. In loving memory of Lester Denis Jackson who passed away 29th April 1985, aged 66 years. Devoted husband of Barbara, loving father of Angela and Alan, father-in-law and brother. Sadly missed by his family and friends. Rest in Peace

Residence

In 1939 Barbara was living at 6 Montagu Drive Leeds, England

Myer Louis Berson (1924 - 1986)

Myer Louis Berson is my maternal 4th cousin 1x removed. Yewdall family tree Here

Parents: Albert Jacob Berson (1894 - 1961) and Lena Yewdall (1897 - 1955)

Born: 17 August 1924 in Leeds, England

Hebrew name: Meyer Lieb son of Avraham Yaakov

Occupation: Optician

Married: Beryl Isobel Daulby in Manchester, England in (Oct - Dec) 1956

Children

• Lindsey Berson 1958 -
• Julian Berson 1962 - 

Census details

1939 register

In 1939 the family are living at 6 Montagu Drive, Leeds. His father Albert is a Ladies retail outfitter. Their children are Myer Louis age 15 and Barbara age 10

Death
16 August 1986, Leeds, England, at 61 years of age. Buried in the United Hebrew Congregation (UHC) Cemetery UHS_L, Row 16, Plot 10

Tombstone for Myer Louis Berson. In loving memory of Myer Louis Berson who passed away 16th August 1986, aged 61 years. Sadly missed by his children Kindsey and Julian, son-in-law, grand daughter, sister, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace.

Hebrew translation: "Here is buried/ Mr. Meir Leib son of Avraham Yaakov/ passed away 11 Av 5746/ [abbreviation] May his soul be bound in the bond of life."

Residence

In 1939 Myer was living at 6 Montagu Drive Leeds, England

Albert Jacob Berson (1894 - 1961)

Albert Jacob Berson is the husband of Lena Yewdall, my maternal 3rd cousin 2x removed. Yewdall family tree Here

Parents: Myer Louis Berson (1855 - 1922) and Rachel Dinah Blashkey (1857 - 1952)

Born: 21 November 1894 in Leeds, England

Hebrew name: Avraham Yaakov

Married: Lena Yewdall in Leeds, England on 21 June 1921

Children

Their first child was born in 1924 when Lena was 27 and Albert 29. Their last child was born in 1929 when Albert was 34 and Lena was 31

• Myer Louis Berson 1924 - 1986
• Barbara Berson 1929 - 2005

Occupation: Jeweller's clerk, ladies retail outfitter

Census details

1901

Albert's parents are Myer, age 45 and a tobacco manufacturer and Rachel age 42, both born in Russia. The children, all born in Leeds, are William age 16, Mathew age 13, Bernard age 4, Annie age 21, Lizzie age 19 and Eva age 10

1911

Albert's parents are Myer, age 54 and a tobacconist and Rachel age 52, both born in Russia. The children still at home, all born in Leeds, are Mathew age 22, Elizabeth age 24, Eva Leah age 20, Albert age 16 and Bernard age 14. Albert is a clerk in a Jewellers

1939 register

In 1939 Albert and Lena are living at 6 Montagu Drive, Leeds. Albert is a Ladies retail outfitter. Their children are Myer Louis age 15 and Barbara age 10

Death
30 July 1961 in Bradford, England, at 66 years of age. I can't uncover any further details

Probate

29 June 1965. £188 to his daughter Barbara Jackson

Residences

In 1939 the family were at 6 Montagu Drive Leeds, England

At the time of his death he was listed as living at 30 Meadow Park Drive, Stanningley, Pudsey, Yorkshire, England

Lena Yewdall (1897 - 1955)

Lena Yewdall is my maternal 3rd cousin 2x removed. Yewdall family tree Here

Parents: Albert Yewdall (1875 - 1935) and Rachel Rosenberg (1877 - 1936)

Born: 10 March 1897 in Leeds, England

Hebrew name: Lieba daughter of Nachum Zvi

Married: Albert Jacob Berson in Leeds, England on 21 June 1921

Children

Their first child was born in 1924 when Lena was 27 and Albert 29. Their last child was born in 1929 when Albert was 34 and Lena was 31

• Myer Louis Berson 1924 - 1986
• Barbara Berson 1929 - 2005

Census details

1901

Lena's parents Albert and Ray are 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

Albert and Ray 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 4, Edith age 2, Lionel age 0, 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

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

1939 register

In 1939 Albert and Lena are living at 6 Montagu Drive, Leeds. Albert is a Ladies retail outfitter. Their children are Myer Louis age 15 and Barbara age 10

Death
14 June 1955 in Leeds, England, at 58 years of age. Buried in the Hilltop Jewish Cemetery Section UHT_A, Row C, Plot 12

Tombstone for Lena Berson (Nee Yewdall). In loving memory of Lena. Beloved wife of Albert Berson. Died 14th June 1955. Deeply mourned by her devoted husband, son and daughter and relatives and friends. At rest. Hebrew translation "Here is interred the woman Liba daughter of Mr. Nahum Tzvi. Died 24 Sivan 5715. May her soul be bound up in the bond of (eternal) life"

Probate

12 June 1956. £2,663 5s 5d to Myer Louis Berson consulting optician and Barbara Berson spinster

Residences

In the 1901, 1911 and probably 1921 census Lena, Albert and Rachel and their family were at 9 Lovell Street Leeds, England. The house appears to no longer exist

In 1939 the family were at 6 Montagu Drive Leeds, England

At the time of her death in 1955 Lena was listed as living at 177 Street Lane, Leeds, England

Leeds database

Albert Yewdall (1875 - 1935)

Albert Yewdall is the husband of Rachel Rosenberg, my maternal 2nd cousin 3x removed. Yewdall family tree Here. Rosenberg family tree Here

Parents: Morris Yewdall (1839 - 1895) and Brina Hyman (1844 - 1915)

Born: 18 August 1875 in Stocklishok, now Stakliškes, Lithuania

Hebrew name: Nachum Tzvi son of Moshe Aryeh

Migration: Albert came to England with his family as a youngster sometime between 1881 to 1886

Married: Rachel Rosenberg in Manchester, England on 25 May 1896

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

Occupation: Jeweller. There are watches and knives known with his name, initials or monogram engraved on them but apparently he was a jewellery and watch retailer rather than a watchmaker. He also opened one of the UK's first mail order firms

Silver Fusee Pocket watch - Retailer A Yewdall Leeds Hallmark Chester 1917

Edwardian silver lever pocket watch, Chester 1904, the movement signed A Yewdall, Leeds, no. 738122, with bi-metallic compensated balance and regulator, dust cover, signed the dial signed 'English Lever by A. Yewdall, Leeds' with Roman numerals, minute track and subsidiary seconds, within an engine turned case with engraved cartouche, case maker 'A.Y' (Albert Yewdall), 52mm; with a silver curb Albert chain with silver clasp and two silver T-bars, 18'' long approx key - with watch warranty inscribed with watch no. 738122, dated Feb / 05 and signed A Yewdall

Census details
1891
Albert and his family are living at 4 Gower Street, Leeds, His father Morris is age 51 and a milk dealer. His mother Brina is 46 and the children are Albert 16, Ada 14, Hyman 12 and Eda 6. The boarders are Wolf Rosenberg age 20, a hawker and Nathan Rosenberg, a tailor's apprentice, age 14. Also listed as a boarder is Dora Brown, age 65 and a widow. The fact that Rosenberg's are boarding there and that Albert married a Rosenberg suggests a family connection - Ray may be related to them or even perhaps Albert

1901

Albert and Ray 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

Albert and Ray 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

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

Naturalization

Albert Yewdall became a naturalized British subject on 28 December 1908

Tax Valuation, 1910

Tax valuation for 12 Lovell Street, Leeds. Albert Yewdall and his family were the tenants and the owner was J W Ingham

Death
18 November 1935 in Leeds, England, at 60 years of age. Buried in the Hilltop Jewish Cemetery Section UHT_D, Row A, Plot 35

Tombstone for Albert Yewdall. In loving memory of Albert beloved husband of Raie Yewdall who died November 18th 1935, aged 60 years. Deeply mourned by his dear wife, son, daughters, sons-in-law, grandchildren and relatives. G.R.H.D.S (God rest his dear soul)

Hebrew translation "Here lies (abbrev.) One of the leaders of the community. Participated in all the organizations/institutions of the city. Feared (G-d) and honored Torah. Respected those who studied (Torah). Nachum Tzvi son of Moshe Aryeh. Died 22 Cheshvan 5696. In the 60th year of his life. May his soul be bound in the bond of life (abbrev.)"

Probate

Albert Yewdall Probate 28 February 1936. His address is listed as 34 Gledhow Lane, Leeds. The value of his effects was £38,785 3s. His beneficiaries are his widow Raie Yewdall and his daughter Edith Winroope

London Gazette 17 March 1937, p. 1790

Advertisement

Advertisement for A. yewdall, 12 Lovell Street Leeds in the Railway Review August 17 1917. Advertising watches, clocks, jewellery, pianos, bicycle, suits, furniture and cameras

1908 advertisement for Albert Yewdall Jeweller in the UK, City and County Directories

Sheffield Daily Telegraph 26 January 1909, p. 4. Non-payment for a watch

Residences

In the 1891 census Albert and his family were at 4 Gower Street Leeds, England. The property no longer exists

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

At the time of his death in 1935 Albert was living at 34 Gledhow Lane, Leeds, England

Place of Birth

Albert Yewdall was born in Stoklishok in the south-eastern part of Lithuania, about 25 km distance from the Alytus district center. 

Until 1795 Stoklishok was part of the Polish-Lithuanian Kingdom, when the third division of Poland by the three superpowers of those times - Russia, Prussia and Austria - caused Lithuania to become partly Russian and partly Prussian. The part of the state which lay on the left side of the Nieman river (Nemunas) ) was handed over to Prussia which ruled there during the years 1795-1807, while the other part, including Stoklishok, became Russia.

After the defeat of Napoleon by the Russian army in 1812, all Lithuania including Stoklishok in 1815, was annexed to Russia, first into the Vilna Gubernia and from 1843 into the Kovno Gubernia.

Jews apparently settled in Stoklishok at the beginning of the 18th century. In the middle of the 19th century there were already about 500 Jews, with a Beth Midrash. They made their living from small commerce, fishing, agriculture, timber, and in 1890 the Rabinovitz family established a beer brewery.

In 1847, 1,344 people lived in Stoklishok, among them 443 Jews (33%). By 1897, their numbers had increased to 2,200, including 808 Jews (37%). In 1873 a fire burnt down 97 Jewish houses, and in 1893 many Jewish houses were also destroyed by fire. In 1885 peasants from the surrounding villages destroyed a Jewish house which had been built not far from the church. These events caused the increased emigration of Stoklishok Jews, which had started after the pogroms in Russia at the beginning of 1880, although Stoklishok Jews did not suffer from them. In 1887 emigrant families left the town almost every week, and nearly half of Stoklishok’s Jews were already in America, causing the closure of the Jewish school which had been established in 1877


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