Simon Bernard Glynn (1874 - 1955)

Simon Bernard Glynn, born Simon Bernard Glembovsky, is the husband of Esther Reizel Levin, my 2x great aunt. He is also my 1st cousin 3x removed. Levin family HERE. Glynn family HERE

As well as being husband and wife, Esther and Simon were also 1st cousins as they shared the same grandparents! Simon's mother Minnie and Esther's father Aaron were brother and sister

Parents: Abraham Glembovsky and Minnie Levin (1851 - ?)

Born: 15 May 1874 in Kamenitz, Grodno, Russian Empire, nowadays known as Kamyanyets, Belarus. Date of birth as per the 1939 register. However his naturalization papers suggest he was born in 1877 and his tombstone suggests 1875

Hebrew name: Shimon Dov son of Avraham

Siblings:

• Isidor Glynn (1891 - 1935) married Tillie Scheinbaum (1895 - 1927) in Manhattan, New York on 29 November 1919 and following her death he married Frieda Hellman (1893 - 1974) on 27 September 1927 in Manhattan, New York
• Anna (Annie) Glynn (1891 - 1972) married Benjamin Gould (1889 - 1947) in Kamenitz, Poland

Chart showing Simon's siblings and parents 

Naturalization:

Simon and his children Minnie and Freda became naturalised British citizens on 15 August 1902. The family were living at 79 Soho Street, Liverpool, England at the time

Occupation: Simon worked in the clothing industry on his own account, initially as a shopkeeper, then a tailer's cutter, then a woolen merchant and he also established the Erskine clothing factory which operated out of  22 Tarleton Street, Liverpool

Married: 

1) Esther Reizel Levin in (January - March) 1898 in Liverpool, England. Simon was 23 and Esther 20

Children

Their first child was born in 1898 when Simon was 24 and Esther 21. Their last child was born in 1903 when Simon was 29 and Esther 26 

• Minnie Glynn 1896 - 1980
• Gertrude Glynn 1900 - 1901
• Freda Glynn 1901 - 1903
• Leah (Lily) Glynn 1903 - 1981

Esther and Simon's two daughters who reached adulthood, Lily (on left) and Minnie Glynn in around 1910

Married:

2) Following Esther's death on November 1921, Simon married a widow, Fanny Green, nee Yaffe in Liverpool, England on 3 February 1928. Simon was 51 and Fanny was 39

SILVER WEDDINGS. GLYNN. Mr. and Mr. Simon Glyna (Fanny Yaffe) announce the 15th anniversary of their wedding, solemnised on February 1, 1928. 33. Blundell Drive, Hillside, Southport. (Jewish Chronicle 1943)

Census details

1901

Esther and Simon are married and the family are living at 79 Soho Street, Liverpool, England. Simon is age 26 and working at home on his own account as a clothier shop keeper. Esther is age 24 and their daughter Minnie is age 2

1911

The family are living in a 6 room house at 48 Erskine street, Liverpool, England. Simon is age 35 and a tailor's cutter working from home on his own account. Esther is age 34 and the two children, Minnie age 12 and Leah age 7 are both at school

1921

The family in the 1921 census taken on 21 June are living at 6 Cairns street, Liverpool, England. Simon is age 46 years and 9 months and a wholesale clothing manufacturer and merchant. He is an employer with his premises at 1 Islington Square, Liverpool. Esther is age 44 years and 3 months and the two children are Minnie age 22 years and 7 months and Lily age 17 years and 11 months. Also living with them is Elizabeth Brown, a domestic servant age 57 years and 4 months

1939 Register

In the 1939 register the family are living at 33 Blundell Drive, Southport, England. Simon, born on 15 May 1874, is a wool merchant and Fannie, born on 21 June 1888 is a housewife

Masonic Lodge

Simon became a member of the Egremont Masonic Lodge, Cheshire, in 1915

Newspaper article

BLACK-OUT FINES RANGE TO £10

Fines ranging up to £10 were imposed at Liverpool Police Court, today, for exposing lights from windows during the black-out. ...

Simon Glynn was fined £5 for exposing a light at business premises in Tarleton-street, Liverpool.

It was stated for Glynn that an employee left the light on in a stock room, which was not much used. (Liverpool Evening Express 15 March 19540 p. 8)

Death

14 June 1955 (24 Sivan 5715) in Southport, England at age 81. He is buried in the Duke street cemetery, Southport, England

Tombstone for Simon Glynn. In loving memory of Simon Glynn passed away 14 June 1955 aged 80 years. Deeply mourned by his dear wife, daughters, sons-in-law, sister, grandchildren, relatives and friends. May his dear soul rest in peace (Abbr.)

Hebrew translation: Here is buried Mr. Shimon Dov son of Mr. Abraham, may his memory be for a blessing. Passed away 24 Sivan 5715. May his soul be bound up in the bond of life

Death Certificate

Death certificate for Simon Glynn. He died on 14th June 1955 at his home - 33 Blundell Drive, Southport, England. He was 80. His occupation was given as retired shopkeeper (tailors trimmings) and company director / clothing manufacturer. Cause of death was a cerebral hemorrhage and arterial sclerosis from hypertension. The informant was his son-in-law Maxwell Levinson

Obituary

GLYNN.--On June 14, at 33. Blundell Drive, Hillside. Southport, in his 81st year, Simon Glynn, beloved husband of Fannie. dear father of Minnie Levinson and Lily Davies, and brother of Annie Gould (Liverpool). Deeply mourned by his sons-in-law, Max and Harry, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, relatives, and friends (Jewish Chronicle, 1955)

Probate

GLYNN Simon of 33 Blundell-drive Hillside Southport Lancashire died 14 June 1955 Probate Liverpool 10 September to Fannie Glynn widow Maxwell Levinson company director and Simon Bernard Levin solicitor. Effects £16131 13s. 3d.

Place of Birth

Simon Glynn was born in Kamenitz, Grodno, Russian Empire, nowadays known as Kamyanyets, Belarus

Kamyenyets or Kamyanyets (Belarusian: Камянец), is a town in Brest Region, Belarus. It serves as the administrative center of Kamyenyets District.The town is located in the northwestern corner of Brest Region on the Lyasnaya River, about 40 kilometres north from Brest. The Leśna Prawa river flows through the town. In 2002, its population was approximately 9,000. The Jewish Population was 2,722 in 1897.

Jews likely settled in Kamyanyets in the 16th or early 17th century, during a time when many towns in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth welcomed Jewish settlers. By the 18th and 19th centuries, Kamyanyets had an organized Jewish community with a synagogue, schools, and various religious and social institutions. Jews played a significant role in the town's economy, often working as merchants, artisans, and traders. The Jewish population grew and established a vibrant community, including Hasidic influences. After World War I, the area became part of the Second Polish Republic. Despite growing antisemitism, the Jewish community in Kamyanyets remained active, with political and cultural organizations such as Zionist groups and Hebrew schools. Germany invaded the Soviet Union in June 1941, and Kamyanyets was occupied shortly after. In 1942, most of the Jewish population of Kamyanyets was murdered during the Holocaust, either in local massacres or deportations to extermination camps. 

Residences

In the 1901 census Esther and Simon and their daughter Minnie are living at 79 Soho Street, Liverpool, England. The property no longer exists

In the 1911 census Esther and Simon and their children are living at 49 Erskine Street, Liverpool, England. The property no longer exists

In the 1921 census the family are living at 6 Cairns Street, Liverpool, England. Simo's factory at 1 Islington square, Liverpool no longer exists. Liverpool University now has a building on the site

Simon had his clothing factory at 22 Tarleton Street. Liverpool, England

In the 1939 register the family are listed as living at 33 Blundell Drive, Southport, England. Simon lived there until his death in 1955. In 1939 my mom and her family moved to Southport from Liverpool. They lived for several months with Simon and Fanny at no 33 while her father Marcus looked for a new home. Eventually they moved almost diagonally opposite the Glynns to 50 Blundell Drive which is at bottom left of the photo