Sunday 22 January 2023

Nellie Reuis (1875 - 1949)

Nellie Reuis is the wife of Abraham Rosenbergmy maternal 2nd cousin 3x removed. Rosenberg family tree Here

Nellie's father

Born: 1875 in Russia

Nellie Rosenberg (supplied by the family)

Hebrew nameNekha daughter of Shakhna

Married: Abraham Rosenberg in Manchester on 14 August 1898. Abraham was 24 and Nellie 23 years old

Children
Their first child was born in 1897 when Abraham was 23 and Nellie 22. Their last child was born in 1910 when Abraham was 36 and Nellie 35

Census details
1901
Nellie and Abraham are married and living at 49 Elizabeth Street, Cheetham, Manchester. Abraham is 28 and a cap manufacturer employee. Nellie is 26. Both parents are born in Russia. Their children are Florrie age 3, Sydney age 2 and Harry age 1. Living with them is a domestic servant, Mary Spencer age 24



1911
Abraham and Nellie are now living at 332 Bury New Road, Broughton, Manchester in a seven roomed house. Abraham is 38 and still a cap manufacturer, but now an employer. Nellie is 36. Their children are Florrie age 13, Sydney age 12, Harry age 10, Myer age 9, Hannah age 4 and Gertie age 11 months. All the children are born in Manchester. Living with them is their cousin Thebe Moses, age 36 and born in Liverpool


1921
The family are living at Lea Hurst, Water Park Road, Broughton Park, Salford, Manchester, England. The parents, Abraham and Nellie along with their youngest children Hannah and Gertie, were not in England or Wales on census night. Sydney is almost 23 and a manager in the family cap factory which is located at 10 Back Balloon street in Manchester. Myer, age 18 years and 6 months, is doing watch making for H. Harris and the maid is Louisa Goodman, age 39 years and 8 months



Canada
On 18 August 1932 Abraham and Nellie travelled to Montreal, Canada for a 3 month visit staying with their son Harry. Their ship the Antonia departed from Liverpool





They returned to Liverpool from Montreal on 6 November 1932 aboard the Antonia


Death
4 August 1949 in Montreal, Canada, at 74 years of age. Buried at Shaar Hashomayim Cemetery, Montreal, Canada, grave no 1246

In memory of our beloved mother Nellie Rosenberg passed away Aug 4 1949 aged 75 yrs. Hebrew translation: "Nekha daughter of Shakhna. died 9 Av 5709"

Residence
In the 1911 census Nellie and her family were living at 332 Bury New Road, Broughton, Manchester. The house appears to no longer exist, for it is now a primary school

Wednesday 18 January 2023

Abraham Rosenberg (1874 - 1944)

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

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

Born: 1874 in Poland (In the 1881 census his place of birth is given as Poland; in the 1891 census it is given as Manchester, England; 1901 and 1911 census it is listed Russia).

Abraham Rosenberg (supplied by the family)

Hebrew name: Shmuel Aba son of Moshe

Married: Nellie Reuis in Manchester, England on 14 August 1898. Abraham was 24 and Nellie 23 years old

Migration: Abraham came to England with his family as an infant

Children
Their first child was born in 1897 when Abraham was 23 and Nellie 22. Their last child was born in 1910 when Abraham was 36 and Nellie 35

Occupation: Cap manufacturer

Census details
1881
Abraham and his family are at 39 Cliff Street, Manchester, England. Moses is a cap maker, age 28 and 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
Abraham and his family are now 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, Ephraim age 9, Annie age 4 and Lena age 3.



1901
Abraham and Nellie are married and living at 49 Elizabeth Street, Cheetham, Manchester. Abraham is 28 and a cap manufacturer employee, so still working in his father's business. Nellie is 26. Both parents are born in Russia. Their children are Florrie age 3, Sydney age 2 and Harry age 1. Living with them is a domestic servant, Mary Spencer age 24



1911
Abraham and Nellie are now living at 332 Bury New Road, Broughton, Manchester in a seven roomed house. Abraham is 38 and still a cap manufacturer, but now an employer. Nellie is 36. Their children are Florrie age 13, Sydney age 12, Harry age 10, Myer age 9, Hannah age 4 and Gertie age 11 months. All the children are born in Manchester. Living with them is their cousin Thebe Moses, age 36 and born in Liverpool


1921
The family are living at Lea Hurst, Water Park Road, Broughton Park, Salford, Manchester, England. The parents, Abraham and Nellie along with their youngest children Hannah and Gertie, were not in England or Wales on census night. Sydney is almost 23 and a manager in the family cap factory which is located at 10 Back Balloon street in Manchester. Myer, age 18 years and 6 months, is doing watch making for H. Harris and the maid is Louisa Goodman, age 39 years and 8 months



Canada
On 18 August 1932 Abraham and Nellie travelled to Montreal, Canada for a 3 month visit staying with their son Harry. Their ship the Antonia departed from Liverpool






They returned to Liverpool from Montreal on 6 November 1932 aboard the Antonia


Death
7 February 1944 in Montreal, Canada, at 70 years of age. Buried at Shaar Hashomayim Cemetery, Montreal, Canada, grave no 1245

In memory of a beloved husband and father Abraham Rosenberg Apr 8, 1872 - Feb 7, 1944. Hebrew translation: 
"Here is buried Shmuel Aba son of Moshe. Died 13th of Shevat, 5704. May his soul be bound in the bond of eternal life."

Residences

In the 1891 census Abraham and his family were living at 32 Elizabeth Street, Cheetham, Manchester. In the 1901 census Abraham is married and he and Nellie and there children are now living in a separate terrace house down the road at 49 Elizabeth street

In the 1911 census Abraham and his family were living at 332 Bury New Road, Broughton, Manchester. The house appears to no longer exist, for it is now a primary school

Monday 16 January 2023

Estelle Stella Davies (1913 - 2003)

Estella Stella Davies, known as Stella, is the wife of Harold Kaufman, who is my maternal 3rd cousin 2x removedRosenberg family tree Here

Parents: Joseph Davies (August 1873 - 29 November 1945) and Maria Golda Strump (22 November 1877 - 1952)

Born: 23 March 1913 in Rochdale, Lancashire, England

Married: Harold Kaufman in Wallasey, Cheshire, England in (Oct - Dec) 1939. They were both age 26

Children
Their only child was born in 1943 when Harold and Stella were both 30 years old. Born in London, he died around age 12 after an appendix operation. Subsequently Harold and Stella adopted a child or children, but I have no further details

1939 Register
Estelle's parents, Joseph and Golda, are living in 38 Holland Road, Wallasey, Cheshire. Joseph is a foreman and Golda a housewife. Estelle is listed as a grocer saleswoman


Death
August 2003 in Liverpool, England, at 89 years of age

Residences

In the 1939 register Estelle is listed as living at 39 Holland Road, Wallaset, Cheshire, England


At the time of Harold's death in 1976 Harold and Stella were living at 12 Dorset Ave, Ainslie, Southport PR8 3SW, UK


In 2003 Estella was living at 52 Victoria Court, Southport, Engalnd

Harold Kaufman (1913 - 1976)

Harold Kaufman is my maternal 3rd cousin 2x removedRosenberg family tree Here. Kaufman family tree Here

ParentsJacob Kaufman (1883 - 1942) and Annie Rosenberg (1886 - 1961)

Born: 8 June 1913 in Halifax, Yorkshire, England

Married: Estelle Stella Davies in Wallasey, Cheshire, England in (Oct - Dec) 1939. They were both age 26

Children
Their only child was born in 1943 when Harold and Stella were both 30 years old. Born in London, he died around age 12 after an appendix operation. Subsequently Harold and Stella adopted a child or children, but I have no further details

Census details
1921 census
Harold's parents, Annie age 34 and 9 months and Jacob age 37 and 6 months are living at 5 Devonshire Street, Ardwick, Manchester. Jacob is a commercial traveller in furniture and Annie is a housewife. Their children are Abraham Ellis Kaufman age 13 years and 3 months, Lilian age 11 years and Harold Kaufman age 8 years. Annie and Jacob were both born in Manchester, England, Abraham and Lilian were born in Salford, Manchester and Harold in Halifax, Yorkshire



1939 Register
Harold's parents, Jacob and Annie are living in Wallasey, Cheshire. Jacob is a commercial traveller in furniture and Annie is a housewife. Living with them are their children Lilian and Harold (an upholsterer)


Death
23 December 1976 in Southport, Lancashire, England, at 62 years of age

Probate

Harold Kaufman Probate 21 February 1977. The value of his effects was £3,013. His place of death is given as 12 Dorset Ave, Ainsdale, Southport, England

Residences
In 1921 Harold and his family were living at 5 Devonshire Street, Ardwick, Manchester. It is now a commercial area


At the time of his death in 1976 Harold was living at 12 Dorset Ave, Ainslie, Southport PR8 3SW, UK

Sunday 15 January 2023

Israel Jacobs (1908 - 1980)

Israel Jacobs, also known as Sidney, is the husband of Lilian Kaufman, who is my maternal 3rd cousin 2x removedRosenberg family tree Here

Parents: M Ger Jacobs born 1879 in London and Annie born 1880 in Russia

Born: 13 April 1908 (12 April 1908 in the 1939 register) in Birmingham, England

Hebrew name: Yisrael son of Moshe

Married: Lilian Kaufman in Wallasey, Cheshire, England in (Oct - Dec) 1939. He was 31 and she was 29 years old

Census details
1911
Jacob's parents, Moses age 32 and Annie age 28 are living in BIrmingham, England. Moses is a tailor. He is born in London and she is born in Poland. Their children are listed as Harry age 5 and Israel age 3

1939 Register
Israel Jacobs, occupation listed as a commercial traveller, is listed as being in the residence of his future wife Lilian and her family in Wallasey, Cheshire. Her parents are Jacob who is a commercial traveller in furniture and Annie who is a housewife. Living with them are their children Lilian and Harold (an upholsterer)


Death
28 January 1980 in Liverpool, England, at 71 years of age. Buried at Lower House Lane / West Derby Cemetery, Liverpool, England, plot no 8.187

In loving memory of Israel Jacobs. Passed away 26th January 1980. Sadly missed by his wife, Brothers, relatives and friends. May his dear soul rest in peace (Abr.)

Hebrew translation: 
"[abbreviation] Here is buried/ Yisrael son of Mr. Meir [?]/ died 8 Sh'vat 5740/ mourned by his wife, his brother, and all his family/ [abbreviation] May his soul be bound in the bond of life"

Lilian Kaufman (1910 - 1966)

Lilian Kaufman is my maternal 3rd cousin 2x removedRosenberg family tree HereKaufman family tree Here

ParentsJacob Kaufman (1883 - 1942) and Annie Rosenberg (1886 - 1961)

Born: 8 June 1910 in Manchester, England

Hebrew name: Lea daughter of Avraham

Married: Israel Jacobs in Wallasey, Cheshire, England in (Oct - Dec) 1939. He was 31 and she was 29 years old

Census details
1911
Lilian's parents, Annie age 24 and Jacob age 28 are living at 129 Seedley Road Pendleton Manchester. Jacob is a commercial traveller in furniture and Annie is a housewife. Their children are listed as Abraham Ellis Kaufman age 3 and Lilian age 9 months



1921 census
Annie age 34 and 9 months and Jacob age 37 and 6 months are living at 5 Devonshire Street, Ardwick, Manchester. Jacob is a commercial traveller in furniture and Annie is a housewife. Their children are Abraham Ellis Kaufman age 13 years and 3 months, Lilian age 11 years and Harold Kaufman age 8 years. Annie and Jacob were both born in Manchester, England, Abraham and Lilian were born in Salford, Manchester and Harold in Halifax, Yorkshire



1939 Register
Jacob and Annie are living in Wallasey, Cheshire. Jacob is a commercial traveller in furniture and Annie is a housewife. Living with them are their children Lilian and Harold (an upholsterer). Lilian's future husband, Israel Jacobs, is also at the property that night, his occupation listed as a commercial traveller


Death
20 July 1996 in Cheshire, England, at 86 years of age. Buried at Long Lane Cemetery, Liverpool, England, plot no D-D.19

Our dear Lilian Jacobs who passed away 20th July 1996. aged 86 years. Deeply mourned and sadly missed by her devoted family and friends

Hebrew translation: "Lea , daughter of Avraham Died Av 4 5756"

Residences
In 1911 Lilian and hes family are living at 129 Seedley Road Pendleton Manchester

In 1921 Lilian and her family are living at 5 Devonshire Street, Ardwick, Manchester. It is now a commercial area

Wednesday 11 January 2023

Theresa Kaufman (Nee Gordon) (1906 - 1998)

Theresa Kaufman, known as Terry, is the wife of Abraham Ellis Kaufmanmy maternal 3rd cousin 2x removed. On her tombstone her name is spelt as Teresa. Rosenberg family tree HereKaufman family tree Here

Parents: Louis Gordon (1877 -  21 January 1919) and Yetta (Ettie) Urding (1881 - 9 March 1963)

Born: (Oct - Dec) 1906 in Liverpool, England

Hebrew name: Toiva daughter of Eliyahu

Married: Abraham Ellis Kaufman in Liverpool, England in (Oct - Dec) 1935. He was 27 and she was 29 years old

Census details
1911
Theresa's parents are Louis age 34 and Ettie age 30 and the family are living in Everton, Liverpool. The children are Theresa age 4 and Sydney age 2, both born in Liverpool and living with them is a general servant, Mary Maria Jones age 17 and born in Manchester, England

Death
31 July 1998 in Liverpool, England at 91 years of age. Buried in Springwood (Allerton cemetery Jewish section), Liverpool, England plot no Spr J-1925

In loving memory of Teresa (Terry) Kaufman passed away 31st July 1998 aged 91 years, A gentle loving lady. Sadly missed by her nieces and family

Hebrew translation: "Taube (Toiba), daughter of Eliyahu. Died 8 Menachem Av 5758 to the sorrow of her entire family"