Nathan Asher Shochet (1879 - 1945)

Nathan Asher Shochet (Born Shaukhet) is the husband of my maternal great great aunt Jeanne Baum. Shochet family tree Here

Parents: Joseph (Josel) Shaukhet son of Movsha and Malka Leah Izakson daughter of Zelik

Born: 24 December 1879 in Mariampol (now Marijampolė in Lithuania), Suwalki district of the Russian Empire 

Hebrew name: Nissan son of Yosef Yirmiyahu Shochet

Migration: Nathan came to England without his family some time between 1891 and 1901

Married: Jeanne Baum in (Oct - Dec) 1908 in Prestwich, Manchester, England. Nathan and Jeanne were both 19 years old

Children

Their first child was born in 1911. Nathan and Jeanne were both 22 years old. Their last child was born in 1914 when Nathan and Jeanne were both 25 years old

• Thora Dinah Shochet 1911 - 1971
• Gerald Joseph Shochet 1912 - 1990
• Harold Manfred Shochet 1914 - 1953

Occupation: In the 1901 census he is listed as a Hebrew teacher. Thereafter he is listed as a financial agent or financier

Census details

1901

Nathan is living with his brother Moses (a Hebrew teacher) and his family in Trafalgar street, Leeds. He is age 19 and a teacher of Hebrew.

1911
Nathan has now married Jeanne Baum and the family are living at 20 Nelson Street, Sunderland. Nathan is age 29 and his occupation is listed as financiar (law office) and is working on his own account. Jeanne is age 28. Their daughter Thora, born in Sunderland, is age 3 months and also living with them is Mary Yore, age 20 and a domestic servant

1921

Nathan Shochet and the family are still living at 20 Nelson Street, Sunderland in an 8 roomed house. Nathan is age 41 years and 5 months and his occupation is listed as financial agent and is still working on his own account. Jeanne is age 41 years and 2 months. Their children are Thora age 10 years and 5 months, Gerald age 9 and Harold age 7 years and 3 months

1939 register

Nathan and Jeanne are living at 19 Park Place east in Sunderland. Nathan is listed as a financier and property owner. Their three children are still living with them

Naturalization

Nathan Shochet became a naturalized British subject on 16 August 1911

Death
27 August 1945 in Sunderland, England at 65 years of age. Buried in the Jewish section of Bishopwearmouth Cemetery (Section 3, row 8, plot 14), Sunderland, England

In revered and cherished memory of our beloved husband and father Nathan Asher Shochet, who died 18 Elul 5705, 24 August 1945, aged 64 years. Sadly missed by his beloved wife, sons and daughter. Hebrew translation:  The man Mr. Nissan Asher son of Mr. Yosef Yirmiyahu Shochet. Died at 64 years old on 18 Elul 5705. According to his naturalization papers and the 1939 register he was 65 years old

Probate

Nathan Asher Shochet  Probate 8 October 1946. The value of his effects was £7,435 3s. His executors were his wife, his three children and moneylenders

Documents

Jewish Chronicle, 10 October 1902, page 32, AGM of Durham Zionist Society. Mr A. Quart in chair. Elected: President, A. Quart; Treasurer, S. Keidon; Secretary, B. Morris; Auditor, N. Shochet; Collector, T, Brewer [Brewis?]; Committee, F. B. Phillips, N. Birk, E. Morris, E. Rachmel.

An advertisement in the Sunderland Echo, 1 January 1935, where Nathan is advertising "Advances from £5 upwards with or without security". His address is given as 22 Athenaeum Street, Sunderland

The British phone book for 1940 has Nathan listed as living at 19 park Place East in Sunderland and his business as a financier is at 22 Athenaeum Street, Sunderland

Residences

In 1911 and 1921 the family were living at 20 Nelson Street, Sunderland, England

In 1939 Nathan and Jeanne were living at 19 Park Place east in Sunderland, England

Jeanne Baum (1879 - 1964)

Jeanne Baum is my maternal great great aunt. Baum family tree Here. Rosenberg family Here. My mom knew her as auntie Jaynie

Parents: Asher Baum and Minnie Rosenberg

Born: 24 April 1879 in Manchester, England. In the 1939 register her date of birth is listed as 24 April 1877 but this has to be incorrect as her older sister Hannah was born in 1878

Hebrew name: Kreina daughter of Zelig Asher

Married: Nathan Asher Shochet in December 1908 in Prestwich, Manchester, England. Nathan and Jeanne were both 19 years old

Children

Their first child was born in 1911. Nathan and Jeanne were both 22 years old. Their last child was born in 1914 when Nathan and Jeanne were both 25 years old

• Thora Dinah Shochet 1911 - 1971
• Gerald Joseph Shochet 1912 - 1990
• Harold Manfred Shochet 1914 - 1953

Census details

1881
The family is at 5 Fernie St., Manchester, England. Jeanne's father Asher is a grocer, age 28 and her mother Minnie is 23. The children, all born in England, are given as Annie age 3 and Jane (Jeanne) age 1. The family shared the dwelling with Minnie's father, Harris Rosenberg, age 51, from Poland, also a grocer, his wife Toby, age 50, born in Poland and their 2 younger Polish born children, Rose, age 15 and Rachael, age 9. In the census records Jeanne's name was recorded as Jane

1891
The family is at 46 Lord Street, Cheetham Hill, Prestwich, Manchester and Asher is a provision dealer age 36. Minnie is 32, Annie is 13, Jane (Jeanne) is 10, Fanny is 5 and both Abraham and Rachel are 1. They have two servants, Sarah Markus age 19 from Russia and Ellen Brown age 21 from Ireland

1901
The family is still at 46 Lord Street, Cheetham Hill, Prestwich, Manchester. Asher is still a grocer / baker / shop keeper. He is listed as born around 1856. Both he and Minnie are now naturalised British subjects. Living with them is Jane (Jeanne) age 20, Fanny age 15, Abraham, age 11, Rachel age 11 and Harold age 1

1911
Jeanne has now married Nathan Shochet and the family are living at 20 Nelson Street, Sunderland. Nathan is age 29 and his occupation is listed as financiar (law office) and is working on his own account. Jeanne is age 28. Their daughter Thora, born in Sunderland, is age 3 months and also living with them is Mary Yore, age 20 and a domestic servant

1921

Jeanne and Nathan Shochet and the family are still living at 20 Nelson Street, Sunderland in an 8 roomed house. Nathan is age 41 years and 5 months and his occupation is listed as financial agent and is still working on his own account. Jeanne is age 41 years and 2 months. Their children are Thora age 10 years and 5 months, Gerald age 9 and Harold age 7 years and 3 months

1939 register

Jeanne and Nathan are living at 19 Park Place east in Sunderland. Nathan is listed as a financier and property owner. Their three children are still living with them

Death
17 August 1964 in Sunderland, England at 85 years of age. Buried in the Jewish section of Bishopwearmouth Cemetery (Section 3, row 16, plot 9), Sunderland, England

Tombstone for Jeanne Shochet (Nee Baum). In Loving memory of Jeanne Shochet, beloved wife of the late Nathan Shochet who died 17th August 1964 (9th Ellul) 5724. Deeply mourned and sadly missed by her son, daughter, daughter-in-law, sister, relatives and friends. May her dear soul rest in everlasting peace. Hebrew translation: Here is buried a woman of valour praised and beloved, crowned with every upright attribute, Ms. Kreina daughter of the late Asher Zelig, who passed away on 9 Elul (5)724, to the heartfelt regret of her son, her daughter and all the members of her family. May her soul be bound up in the bonds of (eternal) life.

Will

Will for Jeanne Shochet. £25 to the Manchester Talmudical College to remember her parents and her brother Abraham Baum, £200 to her sister Raie, £50 to her nephew Simon Bernard Levin and the rest to her daughter Thora Dinah Shochet

Probate

Jeanne Shochet Probate 9 December 1964. The value of her estate was £6,566 and the beneficiary was her daughter Thora

Pictures

Asher and Minnie Baum (Nee Rosenberg) in Manchester around 1893 with their children. Left to Right, Rachel Baum, Asher Baum (seated), Hannah Baum (standing), Fanny Baum, Minnie Baum (seated), Jeanne Baum (standing), Abraham Baum

Jeanne Shochet (Nee Baum) and her infant daughter Thora around 1911

Documents

Letter from Jeanne Shochet dated 11 July 1955

Letter from Jeanne Shochet dated 19 July 1955

Residences

In 1911 and 1921 the family were living at 20 Nelson Street, Sunderland, England

In 1939 Jeanne and Nathan were living at 19 Park Place east in Sunderland, England. Jeanne lived there til at least 1955. My mother described it as a very large house filled with beautiful Victorian furniture

Harris Rosenberg (1909 - 1945)

Harris Rosenberg is my maternal 3rd cousin 2x removed. Rosenberg family tree Here. He changed his name to Harold Rowe some time after September 1939

Parents: Ephraim Rosenberg (1881 - 1954) and Bertha Kaufman (1881 - 1959)

Born: 23 April 1909 in Manchester, England

Married: Dora Edith Barnett  in Chester, England in January 1942

Hebrew name: Tzvi son of Ephraim 

Children

• Victoria 1942 (Oct - Dec) - ?

Military Service. In 1945 Harold was a Royal Air Force (RAF) volunteer reserve flight officer, Service Number: 190277, 59 Squadron, Transport Command based at Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire. He appears to have joined the RAF in either 1940 or 1942

Census details

1911

Harris and his parents are living at 32 Petworth Street, Cheetham,  Manchester. Ephraim's age is listed as 29 years and Bertha is also 29 Years of age. Ephraim's occupation is listed as a commercial traveller selling waterproofs and caps. Their children are listed as Marcus age 3 years and Harris age 1 year. Also living with them is Mary Stone, age 49, a domestic servant

1921

Harris and his parents are living in a ten roomed house at 3 Northumberland street Broughton Manchester. Ephraim's age is listed as 39 years and 11 months and Bertha is also 39 Years and 11 months old. Ephraim's occupation is listed as a wholesale clothing manufacturer. He is an employer and his place of work is 6 North Street, Manchester. Their children are listed as Marcus age 13 years and 11 months, Harris age 12 years and 2 months and Freida age 7 years and 3 months. Also living with them are Ephraim's sister Lena and Nellie Brown, a domestic servant age 24 years and 9 months

1939 register

Harris is living with his parents Ephraim and Bertha at 23 Alverstone Road, Liverpool. Harris is a dealer manager of boots and shoes, Bertha is a housewife and Ephraim is a commercial traveller (clothing)

Death

Harold was the flight engineer on a Liberator KH125 aircraft which was flying from India to RAF Oakington. On board were five crew and twenty three passengers. The aircraft was flying in a low pressure area with thunderstorm activity. The aircraft was hit by lightning and lost several pieces on its wing before crashing into the ground near Rochefort killing all on board. He was buried at the Rochefort-Sur-Mer Naval Cemetery in France. He was 36 years old

Within the Star of David symbol –  "May his soul be bound in the bond of [eternal] life." Beneath – Here [lies] buried Tzvi son of Ephraim / died 28th Kislev 5706.

Death Notices

Jewish Chronicle, 14 December 1945 "Always a lovely boy"

Jewish Chronicle, 6 December 1946

Jewish Chronicle, 2 December 1949

Probate

Harold Rowe Probate 14 February 1950. The value of his effects was £145

Residences

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

In the 1939 register Harris and his family were living at 26 Alverstone road, Liverpool, England

At the time of his death Harold and his family were living at 48 Vernon Rd, Chester, England