Clare Citron (1910 - 1987)

Clare Citron is the wife of Daniel Joseph Abrahamson, the brother of Dorothy Sophia Abrahamson, the 2nd wife of my maternal grandfather Marcus Levin. Abrahamson family HERE

Parents: Israel Citron (1876 - 1951) and Rose Seltzer (1887 - 1954)

Marriage certificate for Clare's parents, Israel Citron and Rose Seltzer who were married at the North Manchester Synagogue, Manchester, England on 30 December 1909

Tombstones for Clare's parents, Israel and Rose. They are both buried in the Rainsough Jewish cemetery, Manchester, England

Born: 2 November 1910, in Dublin, Ireland

Birth certificate for Clare Citron born 2nd November 1910 at 26 Longwood Avenue, Dublin to Israel Citron, a draper, and Rose Citron, Nee Seltzer

Hebrew Name: Chaya Basha daughter of Yisrael

Married: Daniel Joseph Abrahamson in (October - December) 1934 in Manchester, England. Daniel was 25 years of age and Clare was 24

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The Jewish Chronicle - June 29 1934

FORTHCOMING MARRIAGES

MR. D. J. ABRAHAMSON AND MISS CITRON.

The engagement is announced of Daniel Abrahamson, M.P.S., only son of the Rev. L. and Mrs. Abrahamson, of 238, Great Clowes Street, Higher Broughton, Manchester, to Clare, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. I. Citron, of 139, South Circular Road, Dolphin's Barn, Dublin.

Children

They had two children. Shirley was born when Daniel was 26 and Clare 24, and Allen was born when Daniel was 28 and Clare 26

• Shirley Abrahamson 1935 -
• Allen Abrahamson 1937 - 2019

Census details

1911
Clare and her family are living in 26 Longwood Avenue, Dublin, Ireland. Her father Israel is a draper age 32 and her mother Rosie is age 22. Clare is age 6 months. Living with them is Mary Ralph age 18, a servant



1939 Register
In the 1939 register Clare and Daniel are living at 111 Eccles Old Road, Manchester, England. His occupation is listed as chemist, pharmaceutical and optician. The two redacted lines are their children

Death
Died of a stroke on 13 February 1987 in Manchester, England at 76 years of age. Clare is buried in the Rainsough Jewish Cemetery, Manchester, England

Tombstone inscription: Abrahamson. Clare died 13th February 1987. Daniel Joseph died 29th November 1997. Sadly Missed By Devoted Son, Daughter, Son-In-Law, Daughter-In-Law, Grandchildren, Great-Grandchildren, Brothers, Sisters,  Brothers-In-Law, Sisters-In-Law, Relatives And Friends 

Hebrew translation: Daniel Yosef son of Yehuda Leib 28th Marcheshvan 5758 [28th November 1997]

Chaya Basha daughter of Yisrael 14th Sh'vat 5747
[13th February 1987]

Probate

Clare Abrahamson probate dated 21 August 1887. At the time of her death she was living at 25 Breeze Mount, Prestwich, Manchester, England. The value of her estate was  £70,015

 

Residences

In the 1911 census Clare and her family are living at 26 Longwood Avenue, Dublin, Ireland

In the 1939 register Clare and Daniel and their family are living at 111 Eccles Old Road, Salford, Manchester, England

In their final years Clare and Daniel lived at 25 Breeze Mount, Prestwich, Manchester, England. They lived next door to their daughter Shirley and her husband Mike Ballin

Matilda Citron (1910 - 1991)

Matilda Citron, known as Tillie, is the wife of Maurice Baum, the son of Jacob Baum and his wife Minnie Goldblum. After Minnie's death Jacob married Rachel Baum, my maternal great great aunt. Baum family tree Here. Rosenberg family Here

Parents: Bernard Citron (1885 - 1940) and Annie Rachel Stein (1888 - 1963)

Born:14 October 1910 in Dublin, Ireland

Birth certificate for Tillie

Married: Maurice Baum on 2 June 1933. Maurice was 21 years old and Tillie was 22 years old when they were married

Marriage certificate for Maurice and Matilda

Children

Maurice and Tillie's only child was born in 1936 when Maurice was 24 and Tillie was 25

• Malcolm Wolfe Baum 1936 - 2016

Census details

1911

The family are living at 27 St. Kevin's Road, Dublin, Ireland. Tillie's father Bernard is 26 and a metal merchant and her mother Rachel is 22. Her brother Abraham is 1 year old and Tillie is 5 months. Also with them is a domestic servant, Rose Mullen age 24

Death

6 March 1991 in Dublin, Ireland at 80 years of age

Residences

In 1911 Tillie and her family were living at 27 St. Kevin's Road, Dublin, Ireland

On their marriage certificate in 1933 Maurice and Matilda's addresses were both given as 20 Grosvenor Road, Rathmines, Dublin, Ireland

In the 1940s Maurice and Matilda lived at 13 Leicester Ave, Rathgar, Dublin, Ireland

Gertie Rosenberg (1910 - 1995)

Gertrude Rosenberg, known as Gertie is my maternal 3rd cousin 2x removed. Rosenberg family tree Here

Parents: Abraham Rosenberg (1874 - 1944) and Nellie Reuis (1875 - 1949)

Born: 10 April 1910 in Manchester, England

Hebrew name: Gittel, daughter of Abraham

Married: Louis Silver in Montreal, Quebec. Canada on 3 March 1946

Children

• Debby Silver 1946 -

Census details

1911

Gertie is living with her parents Abraham and Nellie and her siblings at 49 Elizabeth Street, Cheetham, Manchester.  living at 332 Bury New Road, Broughton, Manchester in a seven roomed house. Abraham is 38 and a cap manufacturer. Nellie is 36. Their children are Florrie age 13, Sydney age 12, Harry age 10, Myer age 9, Hannah age 4 and Gertie age 11 months. All the children are born in Manchester. Living with them is their cousin Thebe Moses, age 36 and born in Liverpool

Arrival in Canada

Gertie came to Canada sometime before 1943 and in that year went to the USA for a visit, as evidenced by her USA arrival form at Detroit, Michigan, USA

Death
12 August 1995 in Montreal, Canada at 85 years of age. Buried on 14 August 1995 in Baron de Hirsch - De la Savane Cemetery King George New section, Line S Grave 15 in Montreal, Canada

Gertrude Rosenberg Silver, Loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and sister. APR. 10, 1910 - AUG. 12, 1995

Hebrew translation: "(abbr) Here is buried Gitel daughter of Mr. Avraham / died 17 Av 5755 (abbr) May her soul be bound in the bond of life"

Residences

In the 1911 census the family were living at 332 Bury New Road, Broughton, Manchester. The house appears to no longer exist, for it is now a primary school

In 1943 Gertie was living at 324 Redfern Ave, Westmount, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Lilian Kaufman (1910 - 1966)

Lilian Kaufman is my maternal 3rd cousin 2x removed. Rosenberg family tree Here. Kaufman family tree Here

Parents: Jacob Kaufman (1883 - 1942) and Annie Rosenberg (1886 - 1961)

Born: 8 June 1910 in Manchester, England

Hebrew name: Lea daughter of Avraham

Married: Israel Jacobs in Wallasey, Cheshire, England in (Oct - Dec) 1939. He was 31 and she was 29 years old

Census details

1911

Lilian's parents, Annie age 24 and Jacob age 28 are living at 129 Seedley Road Pendleton Manchester. Jacob is a commercial traveller in furniture and Annie is a housewife. Their children are listed as Abraham Ellis Kaufman age 3 and Lilian age 9 months

1921 census
Annie age 34 and 9 months and Jacob age 37 and 6 months are living at 5 Devonshire Street, Ardwick, Manchester. Jacob is a commercial traveller in furniture and Annie is a housewife. Their children are Abraham Ellis Kaufman age 13 years and 3 months, Lilian age 11 years and Harold Kaufman age 8 years. Annie and Jacob were both born in Manchester, England, Abraham and Lilian were born in Salford, Manchester and Harold in Halifax, Yorkshire

1939 Register

Jacob and Annie are living in Wallasey, Cheshire. Jacob is a commercial traveller in furniture and Annie is a housewife. Living with them are their children Lilian and Harold (an upholsterer). Lilian's future husband, Israel Jacobs, is also at the property that night, his occupation listed as a commercial traveller

Death

20 July 1996 in Cheshire, England, at 86 years of age. Buried at Long Lane Cemetery, Liverpool, England, plot no D-D.19

Our dear Lilian Jacobs who passed away 20th July 1996. aged 86 years. Deeply mourned and sadly missed by her devoted family and friends

Hebrew translation: "Lea , daughter of Avraham Died Av 4 5756"

Residences

In 1911 Lilian and hes family are living at 129 Seedley Road Pendleton Manchester

In 1921 Lilian and her family are living at 5 Devonshire Street, Ardwick, Manchester. It is now a commercial area