Barnett Bryer (1878 - 1958)

Barnett Bryer, known as Barney, is the husband of Dinah Rachel Morris, born Dinah Dik, is the sister-in-law of Rachel Levin, my 2x great aunt. Morris family HERE. Bryer family HERE.

Parents: Barnett (Berel) Bryer (1851 - ?) and Yetta Fink (1854 - 1923)

Born: 13 May 1878 in Galicia, Austrian Empire. In the 1921 English census his parents place of birth is given as Micolintz, Austria. Barney would have been born there as well

1921 census for Barney's parents. I don't know where Micolintz was

Siblings

• Alec Bryer (1886 - 1949) married Bessie Fagin (1891 - 1918) in Liverpool, England in (April - June) 1911
• Jacob (Jack) Bryer (1888 - 1960) married Sarah Sklar (1902 - 1960)
• Isaac Bryer (1891 - 1972)

Migration to England: Appears to have come to England after 1901 as I cannot find a 1901 census record for him and his family. He and his wife Dinah and their eldest son MIchael must have moved to South Africa sometime between 1908 and 1911

Married: Dinah Rachel Morris on 1 January 1903 in Liverpool, England. Barney was 24 and Dinah 23

Children

Their first child was born in 1904 when Barney was 25 and Dinah 24 or 25 years old. Their last child was born in 1919 when Barney was 40 and Dinah 39 or 40 years old 

• Michael Bryer (1904 - 1934)
• Nathan Bryer (1908 - 1990)
• Maurice Bryer (1911 - 1986)
• Leon Bryer (1919 - 1994)

Travel

1949

Dinah and Barney travelling to England aboard the Warwick Castle. They arrived there on 18 June 1949

Photo

Dinah and Barney on their 50th wedding anniversary in Bloemfontein, South Africa on 1st January 1953 (Hashomer, March 1953, p. 4)

Golden Wedding Anniversary

Golden Wedding Celebrations; Mr. and Mrs. Barney Bryer.

Golden Wedding anniversaries are not a frequent occurrence. It was, therefore, particularly gratifying to see the couple after fifty years of married life so well preserved and young-looking.

The celebrations which took place on January 1st at the Clarendon Hall drew a large gathering. Mr. and Mrs. Bryer were among the earliest Jewish settlers in Bloemfontein and well known amongst the community.

Mr. Bryer is one of the few surviving founder members of the Synagogue and has been identified with practically every Jewish communal stitution in the city. He is still a committee member of the Synagogue, Talmud Torah, Chevrah Kadisha and Gemillus Chasodim Societies.

Relatives and friends had come from many parts of the Union to attend the celebrations. These included their elder sons, Nathan and Maurice Bryer, their wives and families from Johannesburg, and their youngest son, Dr. Leon Bryer, to be present on this occasion.

The toast to the bride and groom was proposed by Mr. J. Lovius.

A presentation on behalf of the shool was made by Mr. H. Bradlow, President of the Hebrew Congregation, and on behalf of the Talmud Torah by its Chairman, Mr. S. C. Ostrofsky. Rev. Werner spoke on behalf of the relatives.

Mr. Barney Bryer very ably responded on behalf of his wife and himself.

Mr. Walter Bryer was master of ceremonies. (Hashomer, March 1953, p. 4)

Death

6 October 1958 in Bloemfontein, South Africa age 80. He was buried in the Bloemfontein memorial cemetery, plot no 10:601

Jewishgen Cemetery record for Barney