Myra Judith Shatz / Sharpes (1935 - 1998)

Myra Judith Shatz is the grand daughter of Fanny Leah Levinson, who was the sister-in-law of Minnie Glynn, my 1st cousin 2x removed. Levinson family HERE. Glynn family HERE. Endbinder family HERE. After her father's death her mother changed their surname to Sharpes

Parents: Eli Shatz (1904 - 1944) and Eunice Ruck (1909 - 1984)

Tombstones for her parents Eli and Eunice. Eli is buried in the Townhill Cemetery, Swansea, Wales, section C, Row 11, Plot 2 and Eunice is buried in the Eli Jewish Cemetery in Cardiff, Wales, section A, Row A, Grave 16

Born: 21 February 1935 in Swansea, Wales

Hebrew name: Miriam Yehudit, daughter of Eliyahu

Occupation: Teacher

Married: Joseph Michael Glass in (April to June) 1960 in Swansea, Wales. Myra was age 25 and Joseph age 26

Children

Their first child was born in 1961 when Myra was 26 and Joseph 28. Their last child was born in 1965 when Myra was 29 and Joseph 31

• Jonathan Henry Neil Glass 1961 -
• Eleanor R Glass 1963 -
• Benjamin Daniel Glass 1965 -

Census details

1939 Register

In the 1939 register Myra's parents Eunice and Eli are living at 35 Myrtle Grove, Swansea, Wales. Myra's details are redated

ST. HELENS Primary School pupils Omar El Zanaty, Mumin Choudhary, Nasima Begum, Monara Begum, and Korisa Miah, in the wheelhouse of the Mumbles lifeboat Ethel Anne Measures, with teacher Mrs. Myra Glass and lifeboat head launcher Mr. Terry James. (South Wales Evening Post
Swansea, Wales · Saturday, October 21, 1989)

Electoral Register

1957

In the 1957 electoral register Myra Judith Sharpes and her mother Eunice Sharpes are listed as living at 35 Myrtle Grove, Swansea, Wales

1964

In the 1964 electoral register Myra and her husband Joseph are listed as living at 601 Gower Road, Upper Killay, a village outside Swansea Wales

Death

4 January 1998 (6 Tevet 5758) in Swansea, Wales age 62. She is buried in the Jewish section of Oystermouth Cemetery, Swansea, Wales

Cemetery record for Myra Glass

Tombstone for Myra Glass: "In memory of Myra Judith Glass died 4th Jan. 1998, aged 62 years. A loving wife, mother and grandmother who is sadly missed"

Hebrew translation: "Here is buried
The dear woman Miriam Yehudit, daughter of Mr. Eliyahu
Passed away 6 Tevet 5758
May her soul be bound up in the bond of life"

Residences

Myra grew up at 35 Myrtle Grove, Swansea, Wales 

In the 1964 electoral register Myra and her husband Joseph are listed as living at 601 Gower Road, Upper Killay, a village outside Swansea Wales

Maurice Endbinder (1905 - 1976)

Maurice Endbinder is the second husband of Eunice Ruck, the daughter of Fanny Leah Levinson, who was the sister-in-law of Minnie Glynn, my 1st cousin 2x removed. Endbinder family HERE. Levinson family HERE. Glynn family HERE

Parents: Lewis Endbinder (1859 - 1943) and Bluma Jackson (1858 - 1943)

Tombstones for Lewis and Bluma Endbinder. They are both buried in the Rice Lane Jewish Cemetery in Liverpool, England

Born: 22 May 1905 in Liverpool, England, according to the 1939 register. The death index gives his date of birth as 2 June 1905 and the birth index states he was born in the July - September 1905 quarter!

Hebrew name: Moshe son of Mordechai Yehuda

Siblings

• Harris Endbinder (1886 - 1975) married Rachel Levinson (1896 - 1961) in Liverpool, England in (July - September) 1918
• Sarah Endbinder (1888 -1954) married Solomon Levitt (1876 - 1963) in Liverpool, England in (July - September) 1909
• Sophia Endbinder (1890 - 1968) married Louis Brizman (1883 - 1955) in Liverpool, England in (January - March) 1916
• Annie Endbinder (1895 - 1967)
• Benjamin Endbinder (1897 - 1955) married Isabel Shapiro (1899 - 1982) in Liverpool, England in (July - September) 1923
• Samuel Endbinder (1893 - 1961) married Fanny Zassman (1898 - 1978) in Liverpool, England in (October to December) 1923 
• Philip Endbinder (1899 - 1960) married Fanny Cohen (1902 - 1997) in Liverpool, England in (January - July) 1923
• Florence Endbinder (1901 - 1974)

Naturalization

The family were naturalised in May 1907 when Maurice was one year old

Lewis Endbinder an Alien, now residing at 41, Bengal Street, Liverpool has presented to me, the Right Honourable Herbert John Gladstone one of His Majesty's Principal Secretaries of State, a Memorial, praying for a Certificate of Naturalization, and alleging that he is a Subject of Russia having been born at Skud, Kowno and is the son of Joseph and Esther both Subjects of Russia - of the age of forty-five years- a cabinet maker - is married and has nine children under age residing with him viz. Harris Endbinder aged 20 years, Sarah Endbinder aged 18 years, Sophie Endbinder aged 16 years, Simon [Samuel] Endbinder aged 13 years, Annie Endbinder aged 11 Years, Benjamin Endbinder aged 9 years, Philip Endbinder aged 7 years, Florence Endbinder aged 5 years, Maurice Endbinder aged 1 year.

Bengal Street in Liverpool, England, no longer exists. It was located in the Edge Hill area and was compulsorily purchased and demolished around 2005 as part of area and road improvements

Occupation: Had an outfitter’s shop called “Maurice” at 168 Friargate, Preston, as well as shops at Nicholas St, Lancaster, Lord St, Fleetwood, and Euston Rd, Morecambe by 1952. Later, in 1964, moved into the St George’s Centre, at 40 Fishergate Walk, while keeping the shop at 168/169 Friargate open.

Married

1) Annie Moore in (January - July 1931) at the Hope Synagogue in Liverpool, England. Annie was 23 years old and Maurice was 25

Children

Their daughter Sylvia was born in 1932 when Maurice was 26 and Annie 24. Ruth was born in 1937 when Maurice was 32 and Annie 29

• Sylvia Endbinder 1932 - 2020
• Ruth Endbinder 1937 - 2002

Married

At some stage after 1950 and before December 1973 Maurice and Annie were divorced, for he remarried.

2) Eunice Ruck on 2 December 1973 in Bournemouth, England. Eunice was age 63 and Maurice was age 68

"...solemnised on December 2, 1973 (Kislev 7, 5734), at Wootton Gardens Synagogue, Bournemouth, of Mr.

Maurice Endbinder, of Cardiff, to Mrs. Eunice

Sharpes, of Swansea. (Jewish Chronicle 7 December 1973)

Census details

1911

In 1911 the family are living at 118 St Pauls Road, Seacombe, Cheshire in a 7 room house. Maurice's father Lewis is age 51 and a furniture dealer. His mother is Betsey age 50 and the children are Harris age 25, Sophie age 21, Simon age 18, Annie age 16, Benjamin age 14, Philip age 11, Florence age 9 and Maurice age 4

1921

1921 census the family are living at 96 Brighton Street, Wallasey, Cheshire, England. Lewis is age 62 and a furniture trader, Betsy is age 59, Samuel (previously Simon) is age 29, Benjamin is age 25, Philip is age 22, Maurice is age 16 and a traveller on his own account, Annie is age 27 and Florence is age 20

1939 Register
In the 1939 register Maurice and Annie are living at 88 Liverpool Road, Preston, England. Maurice is a dealer / manager in clothing. Their daughter Sylvia is redacted but their infant daughter Ruth is listed

Biography

ENDBINDER, Maurice, probably born West Derby September quarter,1905, brother of Annie (died 1967), Florence, Harris, Sophie (Brizman), married (1) Annie Moore, elder daughter of Solomon and Sarah Moore, at Hope Place Synagogue, Liverpool 1931, two daughters. Lived in Preston at “Sylvanne”, 88 Liverpool Rd, Penwortham. Married (2) Eunice Sharpes, 1973 after which he lived in Cardiff. Had an outfitter’s shop called “Maurice” at 168 Friargate, Preston, as well as shops at Nicholas St, Lancaster, Lord St, Fleetwood, and Euston Rd, Morecambe by 1952. Later, in 1964, moved into the St George’s Centre, at 40 Fishergate Walk, while keeping the shop at 168/169 Friargate open. Hon Secretary of the Preston Congregation 1945. Died 1976. Described in obituary as a generous benefactor to Cardiff, Southport and Preston Congregations, and was co-chairman of Cardiff branch of Shaare Zedek Hospital Jerusalem, “for which he helped to raise large sums of money.”(Free BMD Sept 1905, Vol 8b, p 577; JC 22/9/1967 p.2; Merrie England, Souvenir Programme for production of the operetta at 1952 Preston guild Merchant; JC 28/5/1976, p.28, obituary, Lancashire BMD entry on marriage 1931; Lancashire Evening Post supplement, Wednesday 18/11/1964, on opening of St George’s Shopping Centre Preston, two quarter page adverts for “Maurice”; Jewish Yearbook 1945-46; JC 17/10/1975, Barrett’s Directory of Preston 1966)  (History of the Preston Jewish Community, p. 163)

Death

17 May 1976 (17 Iyar 5736) in Cardiff, Wales at age 70. He is buried in the Ely Jewish Cemetery in Cardiff, Wales section A, Row 5, Grave 15

Tombstone for Maurice. "In loving memory of Maurice Endbinder 17th Iyar 5736 - 17th May 1976 in his 70th year. Deeply mourned by his wife, daughters, sons-in-law, and grandchildren. M.H.D.S.R.I.P."

Hebrew translation: "Here is buried
Moshe, son of Mr. Mordechai Yehuda
Passed away on the 17th day (of) Iyar 5736
To the heartfelt sorrow of his wife and all his family
May his soul be bound up in the bond of life"

Probate

ENDBINDER Maurice of 1 Cyncoed Rise Cardiff died 17 May 1976 Probate Llandaff. 16 November £198,316 761806288E

Residences

In 1911 Maurice and his family were living at 118 St Pauls Road, Seacombe, Cheshire, England. The property appears to have been demolished in 2024

In 1921 the family are at 96 Brighton street, Wallasey, Cheshire, England. The property no longer exists

In 1939 Maurice and Annie are living at 88 Liverpool Road, Preston, England

Maurice and Eunice lived at 1 Cyncoed Rise, Cardiff, Wales

Eli Shatz (1904 - 1944)

Eli Shatz is the first husband of Eunice Ruck, the daughter of Fanny Leah Levinson, who was the sister-in-law of Minnie Glynn, my 1st cousin 2x removed. Glynn family HERE. Levinson family HERE

Parents: Myer Shatz (1874 - 1934) and Doris (Dora) Grwsener (1877 - 1950)

Born: 29 November 1904 in Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales. 

Hebrew name: Eliyahu son of Meir

Naturalization

The family were naturalised in March 1906 when Eli was one year old

Myer Shatz an Alien, now residing at 38, Bethesda Street, Merthyr Tydfil in the County of Glamorgan has presented to me, the Right Honourable Herbert John Gladstone one of His Majesty's Principal Secretaries of State, a Memorial, praying for a Certificate of Naturalization, and alleging that he is a Subject of Russia having been born at Worne, Kowno and is the son of Eli and Yochina Shatz both Subjects of Russia - of the age of Thirty two years- a Picture Frame maker - is married and has two children under age residing with him viz. Gertie Shatz aged 2 years, Eli Shatz aged I year

Occupation: Pharmacist

Document dated 18 october 1927 granting Eli freedom of the city of London. His profession is given as a pharmacist and optician. ["Freedom of the Company" meant that a person had earned freemen status within the company or guild and could then apply for Freedom of the City.]

Married: Eunice Ruck on 25 October 1933 in Swansea, Wales. Eunice was age 23 and Eli was age 28

Swansea Bride in Synagogue Ceremony

The wedding took place at the Swansea Synagogue on Wednesday of Mr. E. Shatz, son of Mr. and Mrs. M. Shatz, of Merthyr, to Miss Eunice Ruck, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Ruck, Walter-road, Swansea. The ceremony was conducted by the Rev. J. Weintrobe. assisted by the Rev. H. Fineberg and the Rev. E. Bloom, Merthyr.

The bride was attired in a gown of ivory satin cut on classical lines with coatee and corsage embroidered in beads and diamanté. The skirt extended into a full court train and she wore a Molyneux veil. She was attended by Miss Freda Ruck (her sister) and Miss Grace Shatz (bridegroom's sister), who wore frocks of gold and peach satin with sequin trimmed coatees, with Estelle and Herschel Levinson, Liverpool, as train-bearers, dressed respectively in a Victorian frock of chiffon velvet and a suit of gold satin.

The best man was Mr. Harry Shatz and the groomsmen Mr. Alfred Martin, London, and Dr. David Lowenshon, Llandaff.

(Western Mail (Cardiff, South Glamorgan, Wales) Thu, Oct 26, 1933, Page 13)

Children

Their daughter Myra was born in 1935 when Eli was 30 and Eunice 25

• Myra Shatz 1935 - 1998

Census details

1911

In 1911 the family are living at 3 Gwendoline Street, Merthyr Tydfil, Wales. Eli's father Myer is 35 and a picture framer. His mother Dora is age 30. The children are Gertie age 7, Eli age 6, Mossy (Morris / Moss) age 4 and Arron (Harry) age 1. Living with them is Lewis Rhone, a nephew, age 28

1921

1921 census the family are still living at 3 Gwendoline Street, Merthyr Tydfil, Wales. Eli's father Myer is 46 and still a picture framer. His mother Doris is age 44. The children are Gertie age 18, Eli age 16, Moses (Morris / Moss) age 13, Aaron (Harry) age 11, Grace age 8 and leslie age 10 months.

1939 Register

In the 1939 register Eunice and Eli are living at 35 Myrtle Grove, Swansea, Wales. Eli is a pharmacist

Electoral Register

Eunice and Eli in the 1939/40 electoral register. They are living at 35 Myrtle Grove, Swansea

Death

17 October 1944 in Swansea, Wales at age 39. He is buried in the Townhill Cemetery in Swansea, Wales, section C, Row 11, Plot 2

Cemetery record for Eli

Tombstone for Eli. "In ever loving memory of Eli Shatz who died on Oct 17th 1944 Tishrei 30th 5705 aged 39 years. Sadly missed by his loving wife, daughter, mother, brothers and sisters. May his dear soul rest in everlasting [peace]"

Hebrew translation: Our friend Eliyahu son of Meir passed away 30 Tishrei 5705

Death - Newspaper articles

Herald of Wales 21 October 1944 p. 1

MR. ELI SHATZ. DEATH IN SWANSEA BUS

Mr. Eli Shatz, pharmaceutical chemist, of Myrtle Grove, Sketty, Swansea, died in a bus this morning.

He was on the way to his business in Alexandra-road, and boarded a bus at Glanmor-road post office. Almost immediately afterwards he collapsed.

FIRST-AID.

Detective-Inspector E. C. Jones, of Swansea Police, who was on the bus, rendered assistance, and a doctor was called when the bus reached the nearest surgery.

It was found, however, that Mr. Shatz had died, and his body was removed from the bus at St. James' Gardens and taken in an ambulance to the mortuary.

Mr. Shatz, who was 40, had previously been in business in Walter-road and Glanmor-road. He went to College-street, where the premises was destroyed by enemy action, and re-opened in Alexandra-road. 

Mrs. Shatz was formerly Miss Ruck. (South Wales Morning Post 17 October 1944)

Probate

SHARPES Eli of Holmeville Myrtle-grove Swansea died 14 October 1944 at Glanmor-road Swansea Administration Carmarthen 27 March to Eunice Sharpes widow and Moses Shatz wholesale merchant. Effects £3,415 18s. 11d. The date of death appears to have been the 17th of October, not the 14th!

Note his surname is given as Sharpes. After his death his wife Eunice took the surname Sharpes

Residences

Eli and his family in 1906 are living at 38 Bethesda Street, Merthyr Tydfil, Wales. The property appears to no longer exist

In the 1911 census and until he was married Eli lived with his family at 3 Gwendoline Street, Merthyr Tydfil, Wales

Eli and Eunice lived at 35 Myrtle Grove, Swansea, Wales following their marriage in 1933

Eunice Ruck (1909 - 1984)

Eunice Ruck is the daughter of Fanny Leah Levinson, who was the sister-in-law of Minnie Glynn, my 1st cousin 2x removed. Levinson family HERE. Glynn family HERE

Parents: Julius Michael Ruck (1874 - 1960) and Fanny Leah Levinson (1886 - 1960)

Tombstone for Fanny and Julius Ruck. They are buried in the Townhill Cemetery, Swansea, Wales, section D, Row 8, Plots 3 and 4

Born: 26 December 1909 in Swansea, Wales

Hebrew name: Yura, daughter of Joel Michael

Married: 

1) Eli Shatz on 25 October 1933 in Swansea, Wales. Eunice was age 23 and Eli was age 28. Eli died on 17 October 1944. Sometime around Eli's death the family changed their surname from Shatz to Sharpes

Swansea Bride in Synagogue Ceremony

The wedding took place at the Swansea Synagogue on Wednesday of Mr. E. Shatz, son of Mr. and Mrs. M. Shatz, of Merthyr, to Miss Eunice Ruck, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Ruck, Walter-road, Swansea. The ceremony was conducted by the Rev. J. Weintrobe. assisted by the Rev. H. Fineberg and the Rev. E. Bloom, Merthyr.

The bride was attired in a gown of ivory satin cut on classical lines with coatee and corsage embroidered in beads and diamanté. The skirt extended into a full court train and she wore a Molyneux veil. She was attended by Miss Freda Ruck (her sister) and Miss Grace Shatz (bridegroom's sister), who wore frocks of gold and peach satin with sequin trimmed coatees, with Estelle and Herschel Levinson, Liverpool, as train-bearers, dressed respectively in a Victorian frock of chiffon velvet and a suit of gold satin.

The best man was Mr. Harry Shatz and the groomsmen Mr. Alfred Martin, London, and Dr. David Lowenshon, Llandaff.

(Western Mail (Cardiff, South Glamorgan, Wales) Thu, Oct 26, 1933, Page 13)

Children

Their daughter Myra was born in 1935 when Eli was 30 and Eunice 25

• Myra Shatz 1935 - 1998

Married: 

2) Maurice Endbinder on 2 December 1973 in Bournemouth, England. Eunice was age 63 and Maurice age 68

"...solemnised on December 2, 1973 (Kislev 7, 5734), at Wootton Gardens Synagogue, Bournemouth, of Mr.

Maurice Endbinder, of Cardiff, to Mrs. Eunice

Sharpes, of Swansea. (Jewish Chronicle 7 December 1973)

Census details

1911

In 1911 Eunice's parents Julius and Fanny are living at 2 Station Boulevard, Aberdeen Road, Swansea, Wales. The dwelling has 5 rooms. Julius is age 37  and an importer of fancy goods on his own account. Fanny is age 25. Eunice is age 1 and they have a Jewish domestic servant, Hetty Struel age 16, who was born in Russia

1921

1921 census for the Ruck family in Swansea, Wales. The family are in a 9 room dwelling at 55 Walter Road. Julius is 48 years and 6 months, a wholesale importer of toys and fancy goods and the children are Eunice age 11 years and 6 months, Freda age 8 and Harold age 3 years and 8 months

Julius's wife Fanny on the night of the 1921 census is visiting her parents and her siblings who are living in a 5 room terrace at 7 Montpelier Terrace, Upper Parliament Street, Liverpool. Her father Moses is age 62 and six months and a picture framer on his own account working out of a premises on 33 Park Place, Liverpool. Her mother Hannah Rachel is listed as Rachel and is 57 and three months. Her sister Cecilia is 23 and five months and a school teacher. Her brother Max is 25 years and eleven months and an assistant manager. Fanny is named Fanny Ruck age 36 years and eleven months. She normally lives with her family at 55 Walter Road in Swansea Wales

1921 census for Fanny and her parents in Liverpool, England

1939 Register

In the 1939 register Eunice and Eli are living at 35 Myrtle Grove, Swansea, Wales. Eli is a pharmacist

Electoral Register

1939

Eunice and Eli in the 1939/40 electoral register. They are living at 35 Myrtle Grove, Swansea

1957

In the 1957 electoral register Eunice Sharpes and her daughter Myra are listed as living at 35 Myrtle Grove, Swansea, Wales

Death

27 June 1984 (27 Sivan 5744) in Cardiff, Wales at age 74. She is buried in the Eli Jewish Cemetery in Cardiff, Wales, section A, Row A, Grave 16

Tombstone for Eunice: "In loving memory of Eunice Endbinder. Died 27th Sivan 5744. 27th June 1984. Dearly loved and sadly missed by all her family."

Hebrew translation: "Here Lies Yura
Daughter of Yoel Michael 
Deceased on The 27th of Sivan 5744
May Her Soul Be Bound In the Bonds of Life"

Probate

ENDBINDER, Eunice of 1 Cyncoed Rise Cyncoed Cardiff died 27 June 1984 Probate Llandaff 14 February Not exceeding £40,000 8551800856R

Residences

From around 1919 onwards until she was married, Eunice lived at 55 Walter Road, Swansea, Wales

Eli and Eunice lived at 35 Myrtle Grove, Swansea, Wales following their marriage in 1933

At the time of her death Eunice was living at 1 Cyncoed Rise, Cardiff, Wales