Cecilia Levinson (1898 - 1957)

Cecilia Levinson, whose name appears in later documents as Celia, is the sister-in-law of Minnie Glynn, my 1st cousin 2x removed. Glynn family HERE. Levinson family HERE

Parents: Moses Hyman Levinson (1857 - 1932) and Hannah Rachel Zussman (1864 - 1943)

Tombstones for Cecilia's parents. They are both buried in the Rice Lane Cemetery in Liverpool, England

Born: 3 January 1898 in Svislach or Svisloch (Belarusian: Свiслач, romanized: Svislač, Russian: Свислочь; Polish: Świsłocz; Yiddish: סיסלעוויטש), a town nowadays in the Grodno Region, Belarus

Siblings

• Fanny Leah Levinson (1886 - 1960) married Julius Michael Ruck (1874 - 1960) in Liverpool, England on 24 February 1909
• Maxwell Levinson (1895 - 1922) married Minnie Glynn (1898 - 1980) in Liverpool, England on 16 March 1922
• Rachel (Ray) Levinson (1896 - 1961) married Harris Endbinder (1886 - 1975) in (July - September) 1918 in Liverpool, England

Migration: Cecilia came with her family to England sometime between 1903 and 1908, age 1 to 7

Married: Harris Lewis in (January to March) 1923 in Liverpool, England. Cecilia was 25 and Harris age 36

Children

Their daughter was born in 1923 when Harris was 37 and Cecilia 25

• Vivian Lewis 1923 - 2018
• Lucien A Lewis 1930 -

Census details

1911

Cecilia and her family are living in a five room house at 147 Mill Street, Liverpool, England. Her father is Moses age 52, a shopkeeper and house furnisher working on his own account at home. Her mother Hannah is age 46. The children are Rachel age 16, Cecilia age 13 and Max age 17

1921

The family is now living in a 5 room terrace at 7 Montpelier Terrace, Upper Parliament Street, Liverpool. 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. Hannah Rachel is listed as Rachel and is 57 and three months. Cecilia is 23 and five months and a school teacher. Max is 25 years and eleven months, an assistant manager and now an Argentine citizen and Fanny is now married, named Fanny Ruck age 36 years and eleven months

1939 Register

In 1939 Harris and Cecilia are married and living at 5 Old Hall Road, Salford, Manchester, England. Harris is a property owner and agent, Cecilia is a housewife and Vivian is at school. The redacted line beneath is Lucien A Lewis born in Manchester in (July to September) 1930 

Death

12 September 1957 in Manchester, England at age 59. She is buried in the Blackley Jewish Cemetery in Manchester, England

Probate

LEWIS Celia of 5 Old Hall Road Salford 7 (wife of Harris Lewis) died 12 September 1957 at The Royal Infirmary Manchester 13 Administration Manchester 1 September [1959] to the said Harris Lewis financier. Effects £1,683 58. 11d.

Place of Birth

Cecilia Lewis was born in Svislach in the Grodno province of Belarus

SVISLOCH (Pol. Swisłocz ), town in Grodno district, Belarus; within Poland before 1795 and between the two world wars. A number of Jews settled there at the beginning of the 18th century on the invitation of the owners of the locality, the princes of Tyszkiewicz. In 1752 the Council of Lithuania imposed a poll tax of 215 zlotys on the Svisloch community, which numbered 220 in 1766. Until the middle of the 19th century the Jews of Svisloch earned their livelihood mainly from trade in timber and grain, shopkeeping, and crafts; they later also engaged in innkeeping and the lease of public houses. After a great fire, in which most of the Jewish shops were destroyed, the fairs were no longer held in Svisloch and the Jews were deprived of their principal sources of livelihood. Around 1870 Jews began to pioneer in the tanning industry and improved methods of manufacture with the assistance of German experts whom they invited. By the end of the 19th century a number of tanneries had been established in Svisloch, which employed hundreds of workers. Many Jews from the surrounding areas went there in search of employment. As early as the middle of the 19th century Jewish craftsmen in Svisloch attempted to organize themselves into guilds. At the beginning of the 20th century the Bund Movement developed in Svisloch and it embraced the whole of the Jewish working populace (tanners, tailors, shoemakers, carpenters. smiths, and bakers), who organized strikes for the amelioration of working conditions in tanneries and factories. In 1905 the workers' organization was established for Jewish self-defense against pogroms.

Residences

In 1911 the family were living at 147 Mill Street Liverpool. This house may date from after this period

In the 1939 register the Cecilia and Harris are living at 5 Old Hall Road, Salford, Manchester, England and they lived there until their deaths in 1977

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

Electoral Roll

Max and Minnie in 1930 at 35 Kelvin Grove, Liverpool

Max and Minnie from 1947 onwards at 3 Lancaster Avenue, Liverpool

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 1930 Max and Minnie are living at 35 Kelvin Grove, Liverpool, England

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

In the 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

Dorothy Winifred Lyons (1898 - 1988)

Dorothy Winifred Lyons, known as Dolly or Doll, is the sister of Brenda Margaret Lyons, known as Peggy, the wife of my maternal great uncle, Simon Bernard Levin. Lyons family tree HERE

Parents: Abraham Lyons (1861 - 1933) and Augusta Lillian Wilks (1873 - 1934)

Tombstones for Abraham and Augusta Lyons, both buried in Townhill Cemetery, Swansea, Wales

Born: 21 September 1898 in Swansea, Wales

Occupation: Secretary

Married: Bernard Jackson on 12 December 1934 in Liverpool, England. They didn't have any children and settled in South Africa

Marriage certificate from her husband's South African identity document

Census details

1901

Dorothy's parents, Abraham and Augusta are living at 52 Walter Road, Swansea, Wales. Abraham is 39, a pawnbroker and jeweler and has his own shop. Augusta is 28. The children are Gladys Ella age 8, Lewis Marcus age 6, Claude Lipman age 5 and Dorothy Winifred age 3. They have two helpers, Eunice Williams age 20, the cook and Margaret Jones also age 20 and a nurse

1911
The family are still at "Milverton", 52 Walter Road, Swansea, Wales. Abraham is 49, a pawnbroker and jeweler and has his own shop. Augusta is 37 and is an antique dealer also with her own shop. The children are Gladys Ella age 18, Lewis Marcus age 16, Claude Lipman age 15, Dorothy Winifred age 13, and Brenda Margaret age 1 year old. They have two servants, Elizabeth McIndoor, a widow age 41 who is the cook and Elizabeth Lewis age 21 who is the housemaid. The house has 12 rooms

Travel

Visa issued in Liverpool on 2 July 1953 for Dorothy to enter Brazil. Her address is given as 6 Pallinghurst Road, Johannesburg, South Africa

Dorothy and Bernard  returned to Cape Town, South Africa departing Liverpool, England on 15 September 1956. They travelled 1st class aboard the Clan Ross and when in Liverpool they stayed with Dorothy's sister Peggy and her husband Simon Levin at 195 Woolton Road

Pictures

Dorothy in 1953

Dorothy (at right) with her sister Peggy Levin in Sea Point, Cape Town, South Africa

Dorothy Lyons with Pluto in Liverpool, England

Death
9 December 1988 in Cape Town, South Africa

Residence

In 1953 Bernard and Dorothy are living at 6 Pallinghurst Road, Parktown, Johannesburg, South Africa