Ada Finestone (1888 - 1922)

Ada Finestone is the first husband of Abraham Goorney, who subsequently married Fanny Baum, my maternal 2x great aunt. Baum family tree Here. Rosenberg family Here

Parents: Harris Finestone (1848 - 1920) and Rebecca Segal (1849 - 1912)

Born: 1888 in the Russian Empire. Don't know where, but her father was born in Warana, Suwalki, Poland. The 1888 birth date fits with her age on her tombstone (34 years of age) but her death certificate suggests she was born in 1887 and her naturalization certificate suggests she was born in 1885!

Hebrew name: Ida, daughter of Tzvi

Migration: Ada would have come to England as a child sometime in the early to mid 1890s

Married:  Abraham Goorney in Manchester, England on 31 December 1912. Abraham was  29 years old and Ada was 26 years old

Marriage certificate for Abraham and Ada on 31 December 1912. His address was 13 Julia street, Manchester, England and she was living at Holly Bank, Highfield, Northwich, England

JEWISH WEDDING AT NORTHWICH. A BEAUTIFUL CEREMONY. GOORNEY-FINESTONE.

A pretty marriage ceremony, and one which, so far as Northwich is concerned, was quite unique, took place on Tuesday afternoon in Finestone's Pavilion. It was a Jewish wedding. and the beautiful ceremony, which was performed by two ministers from the Manchester Synagogues, was witnessed by nearly 100 guests. The Pavilion in which the marriage was solemnized had been consecrated by direction of the Rabbi, and the handsome canopy under which the bride and bridegroom and their immediate relatives stood during the ceremony was brought specially from the Synagogue.

The bride was Miss Ada Finestone, daughter of Mr. Harris Finestone and the late Mrs. Rebecca Finestone. of Worksop, and sister of Mr. A. Finestone, a well-known Northwich trader, and a representative of the Witton Ward on the Urban Council. The bridegroom was Mr. Abe Goorney, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harris Goorney, of Manchester. The guests, many of whom came from Manchester, Liverpool. and Yarmouth, and others from London, assembled in Leeds one the Pavilion about o'clock, and partook of breakfast, which was served under the direction of Mrs. Grocott. Shortly after 1.30 the bride who had been staying at Holly Bank, the residence of Mr. and Mrs. A. Finestone, arrived, accompanied by her bridesmaids. She looked exceedingly charming in a dress of ivory satin charmeuse, trimmed with silver tissues and real Honiton lace, with a veil of Brussels net and a wreath of orange blossom. She carried a shower bouquet composed of lilies, tulips, and lilies of the valley. There were four bridesmaids, and they made a striking picture as they accompanied the bride to the place of honour amongst the assembled guests. The chief bridesmaid was Miss Lily Finestone, niece of the bride, who wore a dress of white satin charmeuse, veiled with pink ninon and trimmed with chiffon and roses. The other bridesmaids were Miss Muriel Alge, niece of the bride, who was attired in a similar dress to that of Miss Finestone: Miss Mary Wrighter, a friend of the bride's, who was in pale blue satin; veiled with pink ninon and pink roses; and Miss Millie Finestone, also a niece of the bride, who wore a white sable dress, with Irish lace fichu and chiffon roses. The latter acted as train bearer to the bride. Each bridesmaid wore a mob cap of Brussels net with a wreath of pale pink roses. Each carried a shower bouquet of pale pink carnations, the gift of the bridegroom, and as a souvenir of the occasion each received from the bridegroom a beautiful cameo brooch, set in gold.

The ceremony, which occupied nearly an hour, was conducted by the Rev. Simon, of the South Manchester Synagogue, a friend of Mr. and Mrs. A. Finestone; and the Rev. Sorrotto of the United Synagogue, Manchester. of which the bridegroom is a member. The Rev. Sorrotto chanted the service, and an appropriate address to the bride and bridegroom was given by the Rev. Simon. The Rev. Levine, of the North Manchester Synagogue, also assisted in the service. The bride was given away by her father, and was supported by her brothers and sisters during the ceremony, whilst the bridegroom's parents also stood under the canopy.

The Rev. Simon, in the course of his address, referred to the English nation as being the most civilized in the world, and remarked that in England Jews were treated with every respect. He went on to speak of his long acquaintance with the bride's family, and made particular reference to Mr. A. Finestone, who he described as a much-respected citizen of Northwich, and one who had gained the confidence of his fellow townsmen by his election as a member of the local authority.

An impressive part of the ceremony was the chanting of the prayer for the dead, in memory of the bride's mother, who died a few months ago.

After the marriage, the happy couple received the congratulations of their numerous relatives and friends, and during the afternoon no fewer than 90 telegrams arrived conveying the sincerest wishes of friends and acquaintances. Amongst the messages was a cablegram from the bride's brother in South Africa. A reception was held by Mr. and Mrs. A. Finestone, and in the evening the guests were entertained to dinner. Following the repast. various toasts were honoured; the health of the bride and bridegroom being proposed by the Rev. Simon.

The bride and bridegroom left later for their honeymoon, which is being spent in London and Brighton. They were the recipients of a large number of handsome presents, which included the following: -

Bride to bridegroom, gold and pearl scarfpin.

Bridegroom to bride, ebony fitted dressing case

Mr. H. Finestone (father of the bride), piano and cheque

Mr. and Mrs. H. Goorney (bridegroom's parents), silver candlesticks

Bridegroom's mother, liner

Mr. and Mrs. A. Finestone (Northwich), cheque

Mr. and Mrs. I. Finestone (Manchester), cheque

Mr. and Mrs. J. Alge (Grimsby), cheque

Mr. E. B. Finestone (South Africa), tiger skins

Mr. and Mrs. S. Goorney (Worksop), cheque

Mr. and Mrs. D. Goorney (Manchester), cheque

Mr. and Mrs. Socoloo (Manchester), set of books

Mr. Simon Goorney (Manchester), cheque

Mr. and Mrs. J. Barnett (Manchester), half-dozen silver wine cups

Mr. and Mrs. J. Barnett (Manchester), oxidized silver fruit stand

Mr. and Mrs. Segal (Manchester), dining table

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Segal (Manchester), silver tea-spoons and tongs

Mr. Henry Segal (Manchester), Sheraton mirror

Mr. Israel Segal (Manchester), occasional table

Masters Jack and Bert and Miss Queenie Goorney, silver and cut-glass celery dish

Miss Lily Finestone, black satin cushion, table centre and tea cosy

Mr. and Mrs. M. Cantor (Sheffield), cheque

The Misses Millie, Irene and Beatrice Finestone (Manchester), silver photo frames

Messrs. Jonas Finestone and Isaac Alge, Sheraton clock

Miss Muriel Alge, fancy coffee tray, sideboard cloth and cushion cover

Mrs. and Miss Wrighter (Grimsby), silver candle-sticks

Mr. and Mrs. H. Alge (Grimsby), Angora table-cloth

Mr. and Mrs. Bye (Grimsby), silver cup

Miss Berman (Grimshy), pictures

Mr. and Mrs. N. Ross (Grimsby), silver sugar scuttle

Mr. and Mrs. Sol Goodman (Sheffield), silver cake basket

Mrs. and Miss Goodman (Worksop), silver hot-water jug

Mr. and Mrs. Marks (Worksop), china tea service

Miss E. Marks (Worksop), picture

Mr. and Mrs. Goldberg and daughters (Worksop), oak tray

Mr. and Mrs. Simon (Worksop), copper kettle

Mrs. Smith (Worksop), satin tablecloth

Miss Wright (Worksop), silver bon-bon dishes

Mr. and Mrs. M. Burton (Sheffield), butter cooler

Mr. and Mrs. L. Barnett (Manchester), silver egg stand

Mr. and Mrs. Binns (Manchester), Sheraton table

Mr. and Mrs. Goldshlager, silver afternoon tea service

Mr. C. and Miss B. Goldshlager, silver flower stand

Mr. and Mrs. Goldberg (Manchester), silver cup

Mrs. and Miss Cohen (Manchester), case of cutlery

Miss Cohen (Manchester), silver and glass sardine dish

Mr. Barnes Krupp (Manchester), silver dinner gong

Mr. and Mrs. Tarr (Worksop), silver cruet

Mr. Lazar (Llandudno), salad bowl

Alice (maid), crocheting

Mr. and Mrs. Levine (Yarmouth), fish carvers

Mr. and Mrs. B. Press (Yarmouth), carvers

Mr. and Mrs. Wilkins (Manchester), silver flower and fruit stand

Mr. and Mrs. Robinson (Manchester), Sheraton clock and flower vasеs

Mr. and Mrs. Cohen (Manchester), candlesticks

Mr. and Mrs. Blieicher (Manchester), silver wine cups

Мг. Mr. and Mrs. Rich (Manchester), silver wine cups

Mr. and Mrs. Gross (Manchester), silver sugar dredgers

Mr. and Mrs. Ogden (Manchester), stoneware vases

Mr. and Mrs. Bancroft (Manchester), silver tea spoons

Mr. and Mrs. A. Middleton (Northwich), silver egg stand

Mr. and Mrs. A. Melling (Northwich), coffee servers

Mrs. and Mr. T. F. Cross (Northwich), eiderdown quilt

Mr. E. Birch (Northwich), silver and cut-glass fruit dish

Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Brandrith (Northwich), lady's handbag

Mr. and Mrs. Baker (Liverpool), silver tea and coffee servers

Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong (Knutsford), silver fruit dish

Mr. and Mrs. Clark (Knutsford), sugar and cream

Mr. B. Levi (Northwich), silver sugar scuttle

Mr. and Mrs. Stelfox (Northwich), table centre

Mr., Mrs. and Miss Hill (Northwich), Royal Doulton rose bowl

Mrs. T. A. Bostock (Northwich), flower vases

Miss G. Thompson (Northwich), honey jar

Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Goodman (Northwich), honey jar

Master Gershon Finestone, oil paintings

Mr. and Mrs. F. Deakin, silver cake knife

Messrs. Richer Bros. (Manchester), fish knives

Mr. and Mrs. Davis (Llandudno), biscuit barrel

Mr. and Mrs. Jacobs (Manchester)

Mr. and Mrs. H. Goldman (Manchester)

Mr. and Miss Hyman (Sheffield), inkstand

Mrs. and Miss Bernstein (Manchester), case of egg spoons

Mr. and Mrs. Richkind (Grimsby), oak tray

Mr. and Mrs. T. Garnett, copper coal scuttle

Mr. and Mrs. A. Phillips (Leeds), plant pot

Mr. and Mrs. J. Sheuker (London), silver flower vase

Mr. Kindler, afternoon cake stand

Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Cooper (Northwich), tray cloth

Miss Cooper, hand-painted picture

Mr. and Mrs. Hymy Goldman (Manchester), dessert service

Wedding of Ada and Abraham (The Knutsford Division Guardian for Knutsford, Wilmslow and Alderley Edge, etc. Fri, Jan 03, 1913, Page 7)

Children

Abraham and Ada's first child was born in 1915 when he was 31 and she 27. Their second child was born in 1921 when Abraham was 37 and Ada 33

• Rebecca Gladys Goorney 1915 - 1940
• Howard Jacob Goorney 1921 - 2007

Census details

1901
Ada and her family are living at 28 Gateford Road, Worksop, Nottinghamshire. The family are Harris age 53 and a shopkeeper selling clothes and house furniture, Rebecca age 50, Ada age 16 and her brother Eli age 11. They were all born in Russia

1911
Ada and her father are still living at 28 Gateford Road, Worksop, Nottinghamshire. Harris is age 64, a widower and a shopkeeper selling drapery and house furniture and Ada is age 25 and assisting in her father's business. Living with them is a servant, Grace Woodhead age 18. The dwelling has 7 rooms

1921

Abraham and Ada are married and living at 109 Halliwell Lane, Manchester, England. Abraham is 36 and a general draper, Ada is 33. Their children are Rebecca Gladys Goorney age 6 years and 3 months and Howard Goorney age 5 weeks. Also living with them is a servant, Olive May Stanfield, age 21

Naturalization

Ada Finestone became a naturalized British subject in September 1903

Article

ZIONISTS' UNION. A mass meeting of Jews held at Grimsby on Sunday night unanimously decided to form a local branch of the Women Zionists' Organising Union, which has for its object the improvement of the conditions of life among the Jews in Palestine, and an eventual return of the whole Jewish people to the Holy Land. Miss Jeanne Berman, Grimsby, presided, and Miss Ada Finestone, of Worksop, said it was the duty of Jewish women to instil into the minds of their children more of the national idea. Zionism had roused the interest of the whole civilised world. (Lincolnshire Echo, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England. Tuesday, December 14, 1909)

Death

13 September 1922 in the Memorial Nursing Home, Swinton Grove, Chorlton Upon Medlock, Lancashire, England aged 36 years. Buried in Crumpsall Jewish Cemetery, Manchester, England

Cause of death was given as heart failure accelerated by the administration of alcohol ether and chloroform given for an operation to remove an obstruction from the back of her nose. Misadventure

Manchester Hebrew Congregation Burial Register

Tombstone inscription. In loving memory of Ada, the dearly beloved wife of Abraham Goorney died Sept 13 1922, Elul 21 5682 aged 34 years. Deeply mourned by her heart-broken husband, children, relatives and friends. [Abbreviation] God Repose Her Dear Soul

Hebrew translation: Here is buried Mrs Ida daughter of Mr Tzvi. [Abbreviation] May peace be upon him. Wife of Mr Avraham Abba Goorney in her 34th year. Who died on Wednesday 21st Elul 5682. [Abbreviation] May her soul be bound up in the bonds of (eternal) life

Photograph

Photo taken in the 1890s. Left to right: Solomon Goorney, David Goorney, Sarah Goorney Cantor, Samuel Lewis Goorney, Ethel Finestone (Goorney), Abraham (Abe) Goorney, Esther Hyman, Ada Finestone (Goorney), Harris (Hershel) Goorney, Rachel Goorney. 

I have put an A where both Abraham and Ada are

Residences

In the 1901 census Ada and her family are living at 28 Gateford Road, Worksop, Nottinghamshire. Her father was a shopkeeper so presumably the shop was downstairs and they were living upstairs

At the time of her marriage in 1912 Ada is living at Holly Bank, Highfield, Northwich, England

In the 1921 census Abraham and Ada are now living at 109 Halliwell Lane, Manchester, England. They were still living there at the time of her death. It no longer exists and in its place is now a mosque