Saturday, 12 August 2023

Myer Rosenberg (1902 - 1972)

Myer Rosenberg, (known to his 2nd family as George and nicknamed Rosie), is my maternal 3rd cousin 2x removed. Rosenberg family tree Here

ParentsAbraham Rosenberg (1874 - 1944) and Nellie Reuis (1875 - 1949)

Born: 1 January 1902 in Cheetham, Manchester, England

Birth certificate for Myer Rosenberg, born 1 January 1902. His family was residing at 49 Elizabeth Street, Cheetham, Manchester, England

Photos of Myer Rosenberg


Hebrew name: Meir son of Avraham

Married (1): 

Myer Rosenberg and Cecilia Jenkin

Children
Their only child was born in 1931 when Myer was 29 and Cecilia 23 years old. 
  • Harold Myer Rowe 1931 -

Married (2): 
  • Jessie Veronica Brokenborough in Rylstone, New South Wales, Australia on 17 July 1941. Myer was 39 and Jessie was one day short of her 18th birthday

Jessie Brokenborough

Children
Their first child was born in 1941 when Myer was 39 and Cecilia 18 years old. Their final child was born when Myer was 49 and Cecilia 28 years old

Occupation
In 1927 Myer was listed on the electoral roll as a farm labourer, in 1928 as a farmhand, in 1931 as a motor driver; in 1934 as a sales manager, in 1937 as sales, in 1943 - 1949 as a grocer, in 1954 as a paymaster and 1963 - 1972 as a clerk. His occupation on his death certificate was listed as a first aid officer

Census details
1911
Myer and his family were living at 332 Bury New Road, Broughton, Manchester, England in a seven roomed house. His father Abraham is 38 and a cap manufacturer employer. His mother 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


1921
The family are living at Lea Hurst, Water Park Road, Broughton Park, Salford, Manchester, England. The parents, Abraham and Nellie along with their youngest children Hannah and Gertie, were not in England or Wales on census night. Sydney is almost 23 and a manager in the family cap factory which is located at 10 Back Balloon street in Manchester. Myer, age 18 years and 6 months, is doing watch making for H. Harris and the maid is Louisa Goodman, age 39 years and 8 months



Migration to Australia
Pages from Myer's passport for his trip to Australia in 1924



Myer sailed from London, England on 21 September 1923,, arriving in Fremantle, Western Australia via Colombo, on 25 October 1923 and Melbourne, Victoria on 1 November 1923. He was 21 and was a first class passenger on the "Omar", a steamship on the Orient Line, with his occupation listed as a traveller

Letter 
A letter from Rabbi Dr Joseph Rabinowitz, the minister of Dalston synagogue, London, dated 13 July 1932. He had found out that Myer had married out of the faith and was urging him to get his wife to convert, for the sake of their child. Click on image to enlarge

Electoral Roll
Sample Australian Electoral Roll; 1931 and Myer and Cecilia were living at 2 Plimsoll Grove in Fairfield, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia and his occupation was given as a motor driver

In Australia, Myer is listed as living in the following locations according to the Australian Electoral Roll:
  • 1927: Callignee, Traralgon, Gippsland, Victoria
  • 1928: Lancaster, Kyabram, Victoria
  • 1931: 2 Plimsoll Grove, Fairfield, Melbourne, Victoria
  • 1934: 20 Ellingworth Parade, Box Hill, Melbourne, Victoria
  • 1937: Yarram Yarram, Gippsland, Victoria
  • 1943 - 1949: 6 Red Rock Circuit, Glen Davis, NSW, 2846
  • 1954 - 1958: Carey Avenue, Wallerawang, NSW
  • 1958 - 1972: 6 Bellevue Hill, Portland, Lithgow, NSW
Death
22 December 1972, at almost 71 years of age at the Lithgow District Hospital from a coronary occlusion

Death certificate for Myer Rosenberg. His usual place of residence was given as 12 Hume Avenue, Wallerawang, NSW, Australia. His place of birth is incorrectly given as London, England


Myer is buried in the Church of England section of the Portland General Cemetery, Lithgow, NSW, Australia


Residences

At the time of Myer's birth the family were living at 49 Elizabeth Street, Cheetham, Manchester, England. The property may or may not still exist

In the 1911 census Myer and his 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 1931 Myer and Cecilia are living at 2 Plimsoll Grove in Fairfield, Melbourne, Australia


In 1934 Myer and Cecilia are living at 20 Ellingworth Parade, Box Hill, Melbourne, Victoria. It no longer exists and the properties here are now office buildings


From 1952 - 1978 Myer and Jessie lived at  6 Bellevue Hill, Portland, Lithgow, NSW


At the time of his death in 1972, Myer was living at 12 Hume Ave, Wallerawang, New South Wales, Australia

Sunday, 30 July 2023

Morris (Moshe) Rosenberg (1932 - 1938)

Morris Rosenberg, known to his family as Moshe, is my maternal 4th cousin 1x removed. Rosenberg family tree Here

ParentsHarold Rosenberg (1899 - 1975) and Hannah (Annie) Fine (1899 - 1977)

Born: 2 June 1932 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Birth of Morris Rosenberg, 2 June 1932 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Hebrew name: Moshe, son of Tzvi Hirsh

Death
15 March 1938 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, at 5 years of age, from a burst appendix. Buried at Baron de Hirsch de la Savane Cemetery, Adath Israel #1 old section, Line 1A Grave 603 on 16 March 1938

Heartbreaking image of a bird plucking a leaf, signifying a life taken far too early. 

Tombstone inscription: "In memory of our beloved son Morris. Died March 15 1938. Age 5½. Rosenberg"

Hebrew translation: "Here lies the boy Moshe son of Mr Zvi, Died 12 Adar II (5)698. May his soul be bound up in the bond of (eternal) life."

Burial notice for Morris Rosenberg who died on 15 March 1938

Monday, 17 July 2023

Sonia Rosenberg (1936 - 1996)

Sonia Rosenbergis my maternal 4th cousin 1x removed. Rosenberg family tree Here

ParentsHarold Rosenberg (1899 - 1975) and Hannah (Annie) Fine (1899 - 1977)

Born: 21 January 1936 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Birth of Sonia Rosenberg, 21 January 1936 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Sonia Rosenberg

Sonia Pearl

Sonia Rosenberg

Sonia and Morty Pearl

Sonia and her children

Married  
  • Morton Pearl in Montreal, Canada on 22 May 1955

Hebrew name: Sarah daughter of Tzvi Hirsh

Children
  • Naomi Pearl 1959 -
  • Daniel Samuel Pearl 1961 -
  • Frances Shayna Pearl 1963 -
  • Miriam Pearl 1965 -

Death
25 July 1996 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, at 60 years of age. Buried at Baron de Hirsch de la Savane Cemetery, Adath Israel #2 new section, Line 19L Grave 1711 on 29 July 1996

Sonia Rosenberg Pearl a modest woman of valour devoted to family and friends and the acquisition of knowledge. Jan 21, 1936 - July 25 1996

Hebrew translation "Here is buried Sarah, daughter of Tzvi Hirsh. Died 10 Av 5756. May her soul be bound up in the bond of (eternal) life."

Obituary
PEARL, Sonia (nee Rosenberg). Passed away peacefully at home on Friday, July 26, 1996. Wife of Morty. Daughter of Annie and the late Harold Rosenberg. Mother and mother-in-law of Naomi, Danny and Josee, Frances and Yehuda Neumark, and Miriam. Sister and sister-in-law of Joey and Annellen Rosenberg, Gerry and Gita Pearl, and the late Moshe Rosenberg. Grandmother of Elan, Jonah, Moshe, Tzipporah, Aliza and Avelet. Funeral service form Paperman and Sons 3888 Jean Talon W. on Monday, July 29 at 1 p.m. Burial at the Adath Israel Congregation Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva at 6 Belsize Hampstead. If desired, in lieu of gifts, memorial donations may be made to the McGill University, Jewish Studies Department, 3511 Peel Street, Montreal, H3A 1W7 398-6543. Gazette, Montreal, 29 July 1996, p. 46

Friday, 7 July 2023

Lily Waterman (1906 - 1981)

Lily Waterman is the wife of Marcus Rosenberg, my maternal 3rd cousin 2x removed, who changed his surname to Rowe some time after 1939Rosenberg family tree Here

Parents: Herman Waterman (1861 - 1912) and Miriam (1866 - 1951)

Born: 23 July 1906 in LIverpool England

Married: Marcus Rosenberg in Liverpool England in (Jul - Sep)1935

Hebrew name: Leah daughter of Hirsch Zvi

Children
  • Derek
Census details
1911
Lily and her parents, Herman and Mayam (Miriam) are living at 11 Ashton Street, Liverpool. Herman is age 50 and a cabinet maker. Miriam is 44. The children are George age 23, Myer age 17, Ada age 14, Rose age 12, Minnie age 10 and Lily (age 5)



1939 Register
In 1939 Marcus and Lily are living at 99 Menlove Ave, Liverpool. Marcus is a retail outfitter. Living with them is Lily's mother Miriam Waterman, age 72 and incapacitated


Death
Lily Rowe died on 7 October 1981 in Liverpool and is buried in Allerton Cemetery Plot no J 2-1412. She was 72

In loving memory of Lily Rowe (widow of Marcus Rowe) passed away 7th October 1981 aged 72. 
Deeply mourned by her family and friends. May her dear soul rest in eternal peace. 

Hebrew translation "Mrs Leah daughter of Tsvi Hirsch. 
Died 9 Tishrei 5742. 
May her soul be bound in the bond of eternal life (abbrev)"

Probate
Lily Rowe Probate 11 December 1981. The value of her effects was £60,325 and her place of residence at the time of her death was 19 Keswick Road, Liverpool

Residences

In the 1911 census Lily and her family are living at 11 Ashton Street, Liverpool

In the 1921 census Marcus and his family were living at 3 Northumberland street, Broughton, Manchester. The dwelling appears to no longer exist


In the 1939 register Lily and Marcus are living at 99 Menlove Avenue, Liverpool, England


At the time of her death in 1981 Lily was living at 17 Keswick Road, Liverpool

Sunday, 25 June 2023

David Kaufman (1943 - 1955)

David Kaufman is my maternal 4th cousin 1x removedRosenberg family tree Here. Kaufman family tree Here

ParentsHarold Kaufman (1913 - 1976) and Stella Davies (1913 - 2003)

Born: 1943 in London, England

Hebrew name: Dovid

Death
8 August 1955 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England, at 12 years of age following an unsuccessful operation for a burst appendix. Buried in Rice Lane Cemetery, Liverpool, Plot B48.47

Treasured memories of our darling son David Kaufman taken from us 8 Aug 1955 aged 12 years. Always in our hearts. Mommy Daddy Granny Aunts Uncles Relatives and Friends

Hebrew: Here is buried / the child David Kaufman / 1 Elul 5716

Memorial
There is a David Kaufman Memorial cricket trophy in Liverpool which is presented annually and may well be named for him but I am yet to confirm this

Monday, 19 June 2023

Rosenberg, Neil Mark (1954 - 2001)

Neil Mark Rosenberg, is my maternal 5th cousin. Rosenberg family tree Here

ParentsJoseph David Rosenberg (1928 - 1996) and Frances (Fay) Wiseberg (1927 - 1963)

Born: 1 April 1954 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada

L-R, Risa, Neil and Susan Rosenberg, Danny Pearl, Annellen and Joel Rosenberg circa mid 1970s

Hebrew name: Nachum son of Yossel

Married  
  • Arlene Taub (1956 -) in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on 30 June 1976

Children
Their first child was born in 1982 when Neil was 27 years old and Arlene 25. 
  • Matthew Harris Rosenberg 1982 -
  • Jonathan Rosenberg 1982 -
  • Nicole Rosenberg 

Occupation
A drummer and a rock musician and then worked in the clothing business

Death
Friday 26 January 2001 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, at 46 years of age. He died of cancer. Buried on Sunday 28 January 2001 at Dawes Rd Cemetery, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Section 11, Line 4, plot 1

ROSENBERG
IN LOVING MEMORY OF NEIL MARK
EVER LOVED SON, BROTHER, HUSBAND, FATHER, UNCLE AND FRIEND APRIL 1, 1954 JAN. 26, 2001 
HE TOUCHED THE HEARTS OF EVERYONE
FOREVER MISSED

Obituary
With courage, surrounded by his family on Friday, January 26, 2001. Loving father of Jonathan, Matthew and Nicole. Son of the late Frances and the late Joey. Special grandson of Rae Wiseberg. Husband of Arlene Taub. Adored brother of Brahm (Robin), Risa (David) Margolis, Susan (Michael) Danese. Dear son-in-law of Libby and Sol Taub, and step son of Annellen Rosenberg. Cherished uncle of Evan and Emily, Samantha and Joanna, Nicky and Daniel, Cary and Cheyanna, Richard, Elliot and Rebecca, Brandon and Alexandra, Shawn and Brandon. The family would like to thank his special friends for their continuous love and support. Funeral service from Benjamin's Park Memorial Chapel, 2401 Steeles Ave. West, Downsview, Ontario on Sunday, January 28, 2001 at 1:30 p.m. Burial in Toronto. Shiva at 63 Magpie Crescent, Willowdale, Ontario. In lieu of gifts or flowers, donations in his memory may be made to "The Neil Rosenberg Memorial Fund" c/o the Israel Cancer Research Fund. He will be remembered with love by his relatives and many friends. He will be remembered with love by his relatives and many friends. (Gazette, Montreal 27 Jan 2001)