Wednesday, 6 May 2026

Annie Katz (1888 - 1967)

Annie Katz is the sister-in-law of Rachel Levin, my 2x great aunt. Morris family tree HERE

Parents: David Katz and Esther Tauber

Born: 1888 in Kovno, Lithuania

Hebrew name: Chaya daughter of Dov

Siblings
  • Rachel Katz (1884 - ?)
  • Abraham Katz
  • Jacob Katz

Marriage: Ely Morris on 15 November 1911 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Ely was 31 and Annie 23

Marriage certificate for Ely and Annie who were married in Johannesburg on 15 November 1911

Children
Their first child was born in 1913 when Ely was 33 and Annie 25 years old. Their last child was born in 1921 when Ely was 41 and Annie 33 years old 

Death
25 April 1967 (15 Nissan 5727) in Bloemfontein, South Africa age 79. She is buried in the Bloemfontein Memorial Cemetery, plot no 9:A275

Tombstone for Annie Morris. "In loving memory of Annie Morris who passed away 25.4.1967. Deeply mourned by her loving husband, son, daughters and grandchildren. M.H.D.S.R.I.P."

Hebrew translation: "Here lies a woman of excellence, the crown of her husband and a pride to her sons/children the precious woman Chaya daughter of  Dov died 15. Nissan 5727 - May her soul be bound up in the bond of life".

Jewishgen Cemetery record for Annie