Sadie Silverstone

F, #3421, b. circa 1907

Family

 Henry Louis Benson b. 4 Apr 1904, d. 19 Apr 1988
Birth*circa 1907Sadie Silverstone was born circa 1907. 
Marriage*10 February 1931Sadie Silverstone and Henry Louis Benson were married on 10 February 1931 in Glasgow, Landcashire, Scotland, United Kingdom. 
Married Name10 February 1931As of 10 February 1931,her married name was Benson. 
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Lily Gordon

F, #3422, b. circa 1918

Family

 Bernard Joseph Benson b. 21 Jan 1916, d. 26 Mar 1954
Birth*circa 1918Lily Gordon was born circa 1918. 
Marriage*1940Lily Gordon and Bernard Joseph Benson were married in 1940. 
Married Name1940As of 1940,her married name was Benson. 
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Bennie Benson

M, #3423, b. circa 1918
FatherSaul Benson b. c 1875, d. 12 Jul 1944
MotherClara Sklair b. 1884, d. 12 Jul 1944
Birth*circa 1918Bennie Benson was born circa 1918. 
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Pearl Benson

F, #3424, b. circa 1920
FatherSaul Benson b. c 1875, d. 12 Jul 1944
MotherClara Sklair b. 1884, d. 12 Jul 1944
Birth*circa 1920Pearl Benson was born circa 1920. 
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Samuel Sklair

M, #3425, b. circa 1897
FatherAbraham Sklair b. 1861, d. 7 Jan 1940
MotherMargaret Saslavsky b. c 1864, d. 31 Mar 1897
Birth*circa 1897Samuel Sklair was born circa 1897. 
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Benjamin Schmell

M, #3434, b. 1882, d. 1958

Family

 Goldie Rosenthal b. 1889, d. 1964
Children 1.Dorothy Schmell+ b. 15 Mar 1918, d. 15 Mar 1994
 2.Rosalyn Ruth Schmell b. 1919, d. 2001
Birth*1882Benjamin Schmell was born in 1882. 
Marriage*circa 1915Benjamin Schmell and Goldie Rosenthal were married circa 1915. 
Death*1958Benjamin Schmell died in 1958. 
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Goldie Rosenthal

F, #3435, b. 1889, d. 1964

Family

 Benjamin Schmell b. 1882, d. 1958
Children 1.Dorothy Schmell+ b. 15 Mar 1918, d. 15 Mar 1994
 2.Rosalyn Ruth Schmell b. 1919, d. 2001
Birth*1889Goldie Rosenthal was born in 1889 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. 
Marriage*circa 1915Goldie Rosenthal and Benjamin Schmell were married circa 1915. 
Death*1964Goldie Rosenthal died in 1964. 
Married Namecirca 1915As of circa 1915,her married name was Schmell. 
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Rosalyn Ruth Schmell

F, #3436, b. 1919, d. 2001
FatherBenjamin Schmell b. 1882, d. 1958
MotherGoldie Rosenthal b. 1889, d. 1964
Birth*1919Rosalyn Ruth Schmell was born in 1919. 
Death*2001Rosalyn Ruth Schmell died in 2001. 
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(?) Gratz

M, #3445, b. circa 1865

Family
Children 1.Levi Litman Gratz+ b. 20 Mar 1867, d. 24 Aug 1950
 2.Simon Gratz b. 23 Jan 1883, d. 30 Jun 1980
Birth*circa 1865(?) Gratz was born circa 1865 at Russia. 
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Simon Gratz

M, #3446, b. 23 January 1883, d. 30 June 1980
Father(?) Gratz b. c 1865
Birth*23 January 1883Simon Gratz was born on 23 January 1883 at Lomza, Russia. 
Marriage1907Simon Gratz and Jennie Weiner were married in 1907 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 
Death*30 June 1980Simon Gratz died on 30 June 1980 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at age 97. 
Burial*2 July 1980Simon was buried on 2 July 1980 at Roosevelt Memorial Park - Section Z, Pennsylvania.  
ChartsDescendants of Wigdor Imyak
Descendants of Moszk Imyak
Name-OthSimon Gratz was also found as Gretz. 
Immigration*31 December 1902Simon immigrated on 31 December 1902 to United States from Liverpool, England to the Port of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on the vessel SS Belgenland. 
Cens1910*20 April 1910Simon Gratz appeared and was enumerated on the 1910 Federal Census on 20 April 1910 at 2453 W. Gordon Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he is listed as living with his wife Jennie Gratz age 24 and his brother and sister-in-law Levi age 43 and Rebecca Gratz age 38 and his niece Lena Gratz age 10. Details: W, M, Age 28, first M, 3 years, born Russia, father born Russia, mother born Russia, immigrated in 1902, naturalization: first papers, speaks English, occupation: carpenter in cabinet industry, earns wages, not out of work on April 15, 1910, 0 weeks out of work during 1909, can read Y, can write Y. 
Milit-DraftCard WW I*12 September 1918Simon registered for the World War I draft on 12 September 1918 (at age 35), while living at 2651 S. 10th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Declared age 35; date of birth 23 January 1883; a naturalized citizen; Present Occupation: Wood Worker; Employer QMC; Place of Employment: Broad and Washington Streets; Nearest Relative: Jennie Gratz, 2651 S. 10th Street. 
Cens1920*28 January 1920Simon Gratz appeared and was enumerated on the 1920 Federal Census on 28 January 1920 at 2651 Tenth Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he is listed as Head of Household living with his wife Jennie. Details: Rents, M, W, Age at Last Birthday 39, M, Year of Immigration 1901, Naturalization: Naturalized, Able to read Y, Able to write Y, Place of Birth Poland, Mother Tongue Yiddish, Father Place of Birth Poland, Mother Tongue Yiddish, Mother Place of Birth Poland, Mother Tongue Yiddish, Able to speak English Y, Trade: cabinet maker, Industry: factory, earns wages. 
Cens1930*8 April 1930Simon Gratz appeared and was enumerated on the 1930 Federal Census on 8 April 1930 at 2514 S. Mildred Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he is listed as head of household living with his wife Jennie Gratz age 43. Details: Owns, Property Value $1,000, M, W, Age at Last Birthday 46, M, Age at first marriage 23, Able to Read and Write Y, Person's Place of Birth Russia, Father's Place of Birth Russia, Mother's Place of Birth Russia, mother tongue of foreign born: Yiddish, year of immigration: 1901, Naturalized, able to speak English Y, Occupation: cabinet maker, Industry: Victrola, earns wages, actually at work Y. 
Cens1940*4 April 1940Simon Gratz appeared and was enumerated on the 1940 Federal Census on 4 April 1940 at 2514 Mildred Street, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, he is listed as head of household living with his wife Jennie Gratz age 54. Details: Owns, property value $3,200, M, W, Age at Last Birthday 57, M, Highest grade of school completed: -, Place of Birth: Russia, Citizenship: Naturalized, Residence, April 1, 1935: Same Place, was at work week of March 24-30: Yes, Number of hours worked March 24-30, 1940: 40, Occupation: wood worker, Industry: lumber yard, Class of Worker: paid wages, No. of Weeks worked in 1939: 52, Income in 1939: $2,080. 
(Informant) Death13 October 1961On the death certificate of Jennie Gratz, who died on 13 October 1961 at Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, Simon Gratz was listed as the informant. 
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Levi Litman Gratz

M, #3447, b. 20 March 1867, d. 24 August 1950
Father(?) Gratz b. c 1865

Family

 Rebecca Piascik b. 1871, d. 1941
Child 1.Lena Dora Gratz b. 1899, d. 1993
Birth*20 March 1867Levi Litman Gratz was born on 20 March 1867 at Russia. 
Marriage*1888Levi Litman Gratz and Rebecca Piascik were married in 1888 in Russia. 
Death*24 August 1950Levi Litman Gratz died on 24 August 1950 at Atlantic City, Atlantic County, New Jersey, at age 83. 
Burial*26 August 1950Levi was buried on 26 August 1950 at Plot: Section B, Lot 34, Ohev Sholom Congregation Cemetery, Congress Heights, District of Columbia.  
Immigration*1889Levi immigrated in 1889 to United States. 
Cens1910*20 April 1910Levi Litman Gratz appeared and was enumerated on the 1910 Federal Census on 20 April 1910 at 2453 W. Gordon Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he is listed as Head of Household with his wife Mrs. Rebecca Gratz and his daughter Lena Gratz age 10, his brother Simon Gratz age 28 and sister-in-law Jennie Gratz age 24. Details: W, M, Age 43, first M, number of years married 23, born Russia, father born Russia, mother born Russia, immigrated in 1889, naturalized, speaks English, occupation: presser in a clothing shop, earns wages, not out of work on April 15, 1910, 0 weeks out of work during 1909, can read Y, can write Y, rents. 
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Rebecca Piascik

F, #3448, b. 1871, d. 1941

Family

 Levi Litman Gratz b. 20 Mar 1867, d. 24 Aug 1950
Child 1.Lena Dora Gratz b. 1899, d. 1993
Birth*1871Rebecca Piascik was born in 1871 at Germany. 
Marriage*1888Rebecca Piascik and Levi Litman Gratz were married in 1888 in Russia. 
Death*1941Rebecca Gratz died in 1941. 
Married Name1888As of 1888,her married name was Gratz. 
Immigration*1894Rebecca immigrated in 1894 to United States. 
Cens1910*20 April 1910Rebecca Gratz appeared and was enumerated on the 1910 Federal Census on 20 April 1910 at 2453 W. Gordon Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, she is listed as a wife living with her husband Mr. Levi Gratz and her daughter Lena age 10, brother-in-law Simon Gratz age 28 and sister-in-law Jennie Gratz age 24 . Details: W, F, Age 38, first M, 19 years, mother of how many children born 1, number now living 1, born Germany, father born Russia, mother born Russia, immigrated in 1894, speaks English, occupation: proprietor of a grocery store, earns on own account, can read Y, can write Y. 
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Lena Dora Gratz

F, #3449, b. 1899, d. 1993
FatherLevi Litman Gratz b. 20 Mar 1867, d. 24 Aug 1950
MotherRebecca Piascik b. 1871, d. 1941

Family

 (?) Lieberman b. 1896
Birth*1899Lena Dora Gratz was born in 1899 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 
Marriage*circa 1922Lena Dora Gratz and (?) Lieberman were married circa 1922. 
Death*1993Lena Dora Lieberman died in 1993. 
Cens1910*20 April 1910Lena Dora Gratz appeared and was enumerated on the 1910 Federal Census on 20 April 1910 at 2453 W. Gordon Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, she is listed as a daughter living with her parents Levi and Rebecca Gratz. Details: W, F, Age 10, born Pennsylvania, father born Russia, mother born Germany, speaks English, can read Y, can write Y, attended school since Sept. 1, 1909. 
Married Namecirca 1922As of circa 1922,her married name was Lieberman. 
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Max Sworgyn

M, #3450, b. 7 March 1879, d. 5 October 1928

Family

 Sadie Rothstein b. 1 Jan 1891, d. 6 Jan 1985
Child 1.Hortense Sworgyn+ b. 20 Mar 1917, d. 25 Mar 2001
Birth*7 March 1879Max Sworgyn was born on 7 March 1879 at Maryland. 
Marriage*circa 1916Max Sworgyn and Sadie Rothstein were married circa 1916 in Maryland. 
Death*5 October 1928Max Sworgyn died on 5 October 1928 at Atlantic City, New Jersey, at age 49. 
Milit-DraftCard WW I*12 September 1918Max registered for the World War I draft on 12 September 1918 (at age 39), while living at Baltimore, Maryland. Resides at 2301 Whittier Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland; age 38 date of birth 7 March 1879; occupation clothing furnishings self-employed; place of employment: 106 N. Howard Street, Baltimore, Maryland; nearest relative Sadie Sworzyn. 
Cens1920*15 January 1920Max Sworgyn appeared and was enumerated on the 1920 Federal Census on 15 January 1920 at 2301 Whittier Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland, he is listed as Head of Household living with his wife Sadie Sworgyn age 29, daughter Hortense Sworgyn age 2 years and 10/12 months, brother-in-law Joseph Bearman age 25, sister-in-law Ethel Bearman age 23 and niece Luicille S. Bearman age 1/12 months. Details: Rents, M, W, Age at Last Birthday 39, M, Able to read Y, Able to write Y, Place of Birth Maryland, Father Place of Birth Russia Poland, Mother Tongue Yiddish, Mother Place of Birth Russia Poland, Mother Tongue Yiddish, Able to speak English Y, Profession: dealer, Industry: boy's clothing, employer. 
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