Muriel Yewdall (1908 - 1961)

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

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

Born: 12 November 1908 in Leeds, England

Hebrew name:  Miriam daughter of Nachum Tzvi

Married: Dr Max Goodman in Leeds, England on 7 October 1931. Max was 27 and Muriel was 22. Muriels's sister Theresa, had previously married Max's brother Abraham on 24 February 1925 also in Leeds, England

Census details

1911

Muriel's parents, 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 Muriel and her husband Max are living at 59 Edge Lane, Liverpool. She is a housewife and he is a Physician and surgeon. Living with them is a domestic servant Celia Rile age 25. Muriel's date of birth must be 12 Nov 1908, as it was registered in Dec qtr of 1908

Health

Muriel had a serious late-term miscarriage early on in her marriage from which she never really recovered, being unable to have any more children and was a semi-invalid for the rest of her life as a consequence, although, as my mom pointed out, it didn't stop her getting around and leading a full and active life to the best of her ability

Death
8 August 1961 at age 52 (not 51) in Liverpool, England. Buried in the Long Lane Cemetery, England, plot B-G.3

In loving memory of Muriel Goodman. Passed away 8th August 1961. Aged 51 years. Deeply mourned by her devoted husband, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces and all her family. May her dear soul rest in peace.

"Her ways were ways of pleasantness and all her paths were peace"

Hebrew translation: "Here [lies] buried / an esteemed and modest woman / her husband's crown / devout [lit. God-fearing] and of good deeds / the lady Miriam daughter of Nachum Tzvi / passed away in the prime of life [lit. in the best of her years] 26th Menachem Av 5721 / to the regret [lit. sorrowing heart] of her husband and all her family /... / may her soul be bound in the bond of [eternal] life."

Jewish Chronicle 11 Aug 1961 p. 2 

Probate

Muriel Goodman Probate 22 May 1962. Her address is listed as 59 Edge Lane, Liverpool. The value of her estate was £14,519 17s 4d.

Telegram

A telegram from Max and Muriel on the occasion of my parents engagement in July 1955

Residence

Muriel and Max lived at 59 Edge Lane, Liverpool. The property appears to have been demolished

Leeds Database