Benjamin Gould (1889 - 1947)

Benjamin Gould is the brother-in-law of Esther Reizel Levin, my 2x great aunt. Glynn family HERE. Levin family HERE

Parents: Yerachmiel Shimerovsky and Eva

Born: 17 April 1889 in Kamenitz, Grodno, Russian Empire, nowadays known as Kamyanyets, Belarus

Hebrew name: Ben-Tzion son of Yerachmiel

Occupation: Wholesale clothier

Married: 

Anna Glembovsky before 1914, probably in Kamenitz, Grodno, Belarus. 

Note that Benjamin and his sister-in-law, Fannie Glynn, previously Gould, born Yaffe, shared a common surname. It is highly probable that Fannie's 1st husband and Benjamin were closely related but I am yet to confirm this

Children

Their first child was born in 1914 most probably in Kamenitz, Grodno, Belarus and their second and final child was born in 1921 in Liverpool, England 

• Minnie Gould 1914 - 2002
• Arnold Gould 1921 - 1999

Census details

1921

The family in the 1921 census taken on 21 June of that year are living in a seven-room house at 180 Grove Street, Liverpool, England. Benjamin Gould is 31 and two months and a wholesale clothier. He is an employer operating out of premises at 36 St Anne Street, Liverpool. Annie is 30 years and 11 months and their daughter Minnie is 7 years and 2 months.

1939 Register

In 1939 the family are living at 18 Beauclair Drive, Liverpool, England. Benjamin is a wholesale clothier and their son Arnold is living with them. Also living with them is her married daughter Minnie with her husband Berko Rubin and their redacted child Robert Stephen Rubin

Death

22 December 1947 (10 Tevet 5708) at age 58. He was buried in the Broadgreen Cemetery, Liverpool, England, plot no 009.003

Cemetery record for Benjamin Gould

Tombstone for Benjamin Gould: "On loving memory of Benjamin Gould who departed this life 22nd December 1947 aged 58 years. Deeply mourned by his sorrowing wife, so, daughter, son0in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren and relatives. May his dear soul rest in piece"

Hebrew translation: A dear & generous man Loyal to his people & land. Ben-Tzion son of Yerachmiel. Died on 10 Tevet 5708

Probate

GOULD Benjamin of 266 Greenhill-road Liverpool died 22 December 1947 Probate Liverpool 14 July to Arnold Gould and Maxwell Levinson company directors. Effects £8105 12s. 10d.

Place of Birth

Annie 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 1921 census the family are living at 180 Grove Street, Liverpool, England. The property no longer exists

In the 1921 census Benjamin's wholesale clothing business is listed as being at 36 St Anne Street, Liverpool, England

In the 1939 register the family is living at 18 Beauclair Drive, Liverpool, England

At the time of his death the family were living a6 266 Greenhill Road, Liverpool, England

Anna Glembovsky (1891 - 1972)

Anna Glembovsky, known as Annie, is the sister of Simon Bernard Glynn, born Simon Bernard Glembovsky, the husband of 1) Esther Reizel Levin, my 2x great aunt and 2) Fannie Gould (Nee Yaffe). Glynn family HERE

Parents: Abraham Glembovsky and Minnie Levin

Born: 22 July 1891 in Kamenitz, Grodno, Russian Empire, nowadays known as Kamyanyets, Belarus

Hebrew name: Chanah daughter of Yerachmiel

Siblings:

• Simon Bernard Glynn (1874 - 1955) married 1) Esther Reizel Levin (1877 - 1921) in Liverpool, England in (January - March) 1898 and 2) Fannie Gould (Nee Yaffe) (1888 - 1985) in Liverpool, England on 3 February 1928
• 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

Chart showing Annie's siblings and parents 

Married: 

Benjamin Gould before 1914, probably in Kamenitz, Grodno, Belarus. 

Note that Benjamin and his sister-in-law, Fannie Glynn, previously Gould, born Yaffe, shared a common surname. It is highly probable that Fannie's 1st husband and Benjamin were closely related but I am yet to confirm this

Children

Their first child was born in 1914 most probably in Kamenitz, Grodno, Belarus and their second and final child was born in 1921 in Liverpool, England 

• Minnie Gould 1914 - 2002
• Arnold Gould 1921 - 1999

Census details

1921

The family in the 1921 census taken on 21 June of that year are living in a seven-room house at 180 Grove Street, Liverpool, England. Benjamin Gould is 31 and two months and a wholesale clothier. He is an employer operating out of premises at 36 St Anne Street, Liverpool. Annie is 30 years and 11 months and their daughter Minnie is 7 years and 2 months.

1939 Register

In 1939 the family are living at 18 Beauclair Drive, Liverpool, England. Benjamin is a wholesale clothier and their son Arnold is living with them. Also living with them is her married daughter Minnie with her husband Berko Rubin and their redacted child Robert Stephen Rubin

Photographs

Annie visiting Glembovsky relatives in Santa Fe, Argentina, Passover 1949. David Glembovski is at head of the table and is daughter Beatrix is on his knee. Annie is 2nd from the right

Annie's nephew Herschel Levinson at back. L-R, Annie Gould (Nee Glynn / Glembovsky), her niece Minnie Levinson (Nee Glynn) and Minnie's daughter Estelle Levinson. Probably taken sometime in the mid to late 1940s

Death

22 January 1972 (6 Shvat 5722) at age 80. She was buried in the Broadgreen Cemetery, Liverpool, England, plot no 008.003 on 25 January 1972

Cemetery record for Annie Gould

Tombstone for Annie Gould: "Also Annie his beloved wife who passed away 22nd of January 1972 aged 80 years. Sadly missed by all her family"

Hebrew translation: Chana daughter of Yerachmiel. Died on Shabbat 6 Shvat 5722

Death announcement

A letter from my grandfather to my mother dated 25 January 1972 mentioning Annie's death: "Annie Gould has died after a long lingering useless period of life and we are off to Broadgreen this afternoon. The original members of the family are getting few and far between - one knows not the second generation - the usual lament of the (ahem) old."

Probate

GOULD Annie of 266 Greenhill Rd Liverpool died 22 January 1972 Administration Liverpool 13 February £17381

Place of Birth

Annie 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 1921 census the family are living at 180 Grove Street, Liverpool, England. The property no longer exists

In the 1921 census Benjamin's wholesale clothing business is listed as being at 36 St Anne Street, Liverpool, England

In the 1939 register the family is living at 18 Beauclair Drive, Liverpool, England

In her probate Annie's address was given as 266 Greenhill Road, Liverpool, England. It is also the address given for her husband Benjamin in his probate in 1947 so they had been there for several decades

Minnie Glynn (1898 - 1980)

Minnie Glynn is my 1st cousin 2x removed. Glynn family HERE

Parents: Simon Bernard Glynn (1874 - 1955) and Esther Reizel Levin (1877 - 1921)

Tombstones for Minnie's parents Esther Reizel Levin and Simon Bernard Glynn. Esther is buried in the Rice Lane Cemetery, Liverpool, England and Simon in the Duke street Cemetery, Southport, England

Born: 29 November 1898 in Liverpool, England

Hebrew name: Minuchah daughter of Shimon Dov

School

Minnie attended the Liverpool Institute high school for girls from 1911 to 1914. Previously she attended the Hope Place Hebrew School. My mothers recalls that Minnie was extremely bright and was very frustrated that she was unable to attend university

Married: Maxwell (Max) Levinson on 16 March 1922 in The Princess Road synagogue, Liverpool, England. Maxwell was 26 and Minnie age 23

Engagement Notice: GLYNN: LEVINSON-Minnie, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. Glynn, 6, Cairns-street, Princes Park, to Max, only son of Mr. and Mrs. M. Levinson, 7, Montpelier-terrace, Liverpool. (Jewish Chronicle 17 June 1921)

Marriage Notice: LEVINSON: GLYNN. On March 16, 1922, at Princes Road Synagogue, Liverpool, the marriage was solemnised of Max Levinson to Minnie Glynn. -3, Lancaster Avenue, Sefton Park, Liverpool, 17. (Jewish Chronicle)

Children

Their first child was born in 1924 when Max was 28 and Minnie 25. Their last child was born in 1933 when Max was 37 and Minnie 34 

• Alan Cecil Levinson 1924 - 2011
• Estelle Rose Levinson 1925 - 2012
• Eric Leon (Hershel) Levinson 1928 - 2019
• Marlene Viva Levinson 1933- 2021

Sisters, Lily (on left) and Minnie Glynn in around 1910

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

Census details

1901

Minnie's parents Esther and Simon 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 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 who is listed as performing home duties and Lily age 17 years and 11 months who is at school. Also living with them is Elizabeth Brown, a domestic servant age 57 years and 4 months

1939 Register

Minnie and Max are living at 40 Emmanuel Road, Southport, England. Maxwell is a clothing manufacturer. One of their children is living with them. Also living with them is Minnie's sister Lily and her husband Harry Davies, a school teacher as well as their two children Elaine and Marcia

Photo

Minnie's son Herschel Levinson at back. L-R, her aunt Annie Gould (Nee Glynn / Glembovsky), Minnie Levinson (Nee Glynn) and her daughter Estelle Levinson. Probably taken sometime in the mid to late 1940s

Telegram

A telegram from Minnie and Max to my mother on the occasion of her engagement. Dated 9 July 1955

Death

24 April 1980 (8th of Iyar 5740) in Liverpool, England at age 81 from dementia. She is buried in the Broadgreen Cemetery, Liverpool, England plot no L 002.03

Liverpool Jewish burial record for Minnie Levinson

Tombstone for Minnie Levinson: In loving memory of Minnie Levinson who died 24th April 1980. Aged 81 years. Wife of the late Maxwell Levinson. Deeply mourned by her sons, daughters, sister, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, relatives and friends

Hebrew translation: Here lies a dear and respected woman Menucha daughter of Mr.Shimon Dov, passed away on the 8th of Iyar 5740

Death notice

LEVINSON - MINNIE. April 24. 1980. aged 81 years, peacefully, at Stapeley Hospital. Beloved wife of the late Max Levinson and mother of Alan, Estelle, Hershel and Marlene, sister of Lily Davies (Southport). Prayers 8 p.m.-17 Blackwood Avenue, Liverpool 25. (Liverpool Echo, 25 April 1980)

Obituary

LEVINSON.-Minnie. In her 82nd year. Widow of the late Maxwell Levinson. Passed away peacefully in Liverpool on April 24. Deeply mourned by her loving children Alan (London), Estelle Halbertstein (U.S.A.). Hershel and Marlene (Dover), sister Mrs. Lily Davies (Southport), children-in-law, grandchildren and all her family and friends. (Jewish Chronicle)

Probate

LEVINSON, Minnie of Stapley North Mossley Hill Rd Liverpool died 24 April 1980 Probate Liverpool 2 October £69964 801609013J

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 Minnie and Lily are living at 48 Erskine Street, Liverpool, England. The property no longer exists

In the 1921 census the family are living at 6 Cairns Street, Liverpool, England

In the 1939 register Minnie and Max are living at 40 Emmanuel Road, Southport, England

In the late 1940s and 1950s the Levinson family lived at 3 Lancaster Avenue, Liverpool, England

In the 1960s Minnie was living at 31 Burnham Road, Liverpool, England