My Family history: Solomon Freedman (1891

Sunday 7 April 2024

Solomon Freedman (1891 - 1957)

Solomon Freedman, (named Samuel Freedman in his father's naturalization and the 1901 and 1911 census), is the father of Harry Freedman, who was married to Gertrude Esther Levin, my maternal great aunt. Levin family HERE. Freedman family HERE

Parents: Harris Freedman (1864 - 1918) and Minnie (1863 - 1928)

Tombstones for Harris and Minnie Freedman, both buried in the Rice Lane Cemetery, Liverpool, England

Born: 11 April 1892 in Liverpool, England

Hebrew name: Zalman ben Moshe Aharon

Occupation: Furniture dealer

Married: Regina Blaser in (June to September) 1918 in Ormskirk, Lancashire, England. Solomon was 26 years old and Regina was 29 years old

Children

Their first child, Harry, was born when Solomon was 26 and Regina 30. Their 2nd child was born when when Solomon was 35 and Regina 39

Harry Freedman 1918 - 1970
Melville Freedman 1927 - ?

Naturalization

Solomon (Samuel) along with his family was naturalised in February 1895. The family was living at 87 Netherfield Road, South Liverpool and the family comprised his father Harris, born in Yidvavna, Poland and four children residing with him - Rachel age 9, Hiram Davies (David) age 7, Samuel (Solomon) age 2 and Rosie age 1 year. Solomon's grandparents are also listed; Henry Lewis Freedman and Sarah Leah Freedman

Census details

1901

Solomon and his family are living at 98 Islington, Liverpool. His father Harris, is age 37 and a cabinet maker and his mother Minnie is also age 37. The children are Rachel age 16, David age 14, Samuel (Solomon) age 9, Jane age 7, Sarah age 5, Louis age 2 and Dora age 9 months

1911

Solomon and his family are living at 96 Islington, Liverpool. HIs father Harris, is age 47 and a self-employed cabinet manufacturer and his mother Minnie is age 48. The children are David age 24 and a bookkeeper working in his father's business, Solomon age 18 and a commercial traveller, Jane age 15 and a domestic worker, Sarah age 13, Louis age 12 and Dora age 10, Gertrude age 8, Barney (Bernard) age 6 and Reuben age 4. The house has 7 rooms

1921

Solomon is now married and living at 6 Guelph Street, Liverpool, a 4 bedroom house. Solomon, is age 29, a cabinet maker working on his own account at 96 Islington. His wife Regina is age 32 and their child Harry is 2 years and 9 months old

1939 Register

In the 1939 register Solomon and his family are living at 66 Heathfield Road, Liverpool, England. Solomon is a furniture dealer and their son Harry is articled to a firm of estate agents. The redacted line under Harry is that of his brother, Melville Freedman who was born in 1927 and was an actor in the theatre

Death
21 August 1957 in Liverpool, England at 65 years of age. Buried in the Rice Lane Cemetery, Liverpool, England, plot no B22.09.

Liverpool Jewish Burial Record for Solomon Freedman

Tombstone inscription: In loving memory of Solomon Freedman who passed away 21st August 1957 aged 65 years. Deeply mourned by his wife, sons, daughter-in-law, brothers, sisters, relatives and friends. May his dear soul rest in peace

Hebrew translation: "Here lies a beloved and honored man, Zalman son of Moshe Aharon. Passed on 24 Menachem Av 5717 for the sorrow of his wife and all members of his family. May his soul be bound up in the bond of life."

Probate

Solomon (Samuel) Freedman Probate dated 27 September 1957. His address is given as 53 Preston New road, Southport and 101 Dale street, Liverpool, England. He died at the Infirmary in Southport. The value of his estate was £70,457 2s 1d and it was left to his widow Regina Freedman and Maurice Learoyd, solicitor

Wedding of Solomon and Regina's son Harry Freedman to Gertrude Levin in Liverpool on 27 July 1947. Front row, L-R: Marcus Levin, Zella Levin, Harry Freedman, Gertrude Freedman (Nee Levin), Regina Freedman (Nee Blaser), Ruth Levin, unknown. Back row L-R: Harry’s brother Melville Freedman, Peggy Levin, Simon Bernard Levin, Solomon Freedman

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