Minnie (?)
F, #584, b. circa 1923
| Birth* | circa 1923 | Minnie (?) was born circa 1923. |
| Marriage* | circa 1945 | Minnie (?) and Jacob Firsel were married circa 1945. |
| Married Name | | Her married name was Firsel. |
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Maurice Simon Firsel
M, #585, b. 7 December 1906, d. 19 November 1996
| Birth* | 7 December 1906 | Maurice Simon Firsel was born on 7 December 1906 at Zadow, Russia. |
| Marriage* | 31 March 1933 | Maurice Simon Firsel and Reva Z. Levin were married on 31 March 1933 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. |
| Marriage* | 28 January 1945 | Maurice Simon Firsel and Jane B. Hartman were married on 28 January 1945 Officiated by Rabbi Milton L. Grafman 2100 Highland Avenue Birmingham Alabama in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama. |
| Death* | 19 November 1996 | Maurice Simon Firsel died on 19 November 1996 at Henrico, Virginia, at age 89. |
| Burial* | 21 November 1996 | Maurice was buried on 21 November 1996 at Menorah Gardens, 2630 S. 17th Avenue, Broadview, Cook County, Illinois. |
| Psgr List* | 7 April 1913 | Maurice Simon Firsel was found on the manifest of a passenger ship arriving on 7 April 1913 at New York, New York, the SS Franconia. He traveled from his home in Cjowel, Russia to the port of Liverpool, England. He was listed as a passenger on the S.S. Franconia which sailed on 26 March 1913 and arrived New York, New York, on 7 Apr 1913. The following information was listed on the manifest: name Mordche Fersel age 9 traveling with his mother Leje age 34 and siblings Simon age 5, Hile age 2 and Feige age infant; occupation: child; he was able to read and write; nationality Russia; his race or people are Hebrew; his last permanent address was Gjowel, Russia; the name and complete address of nearest relative or friend in country whence alien came is Zippe Chaikin, Cjomel Mogoleusko St; his passage was paid for by her mother; he was going to join his father Jacob Fersel, 1244 S. Spaulding Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. |
| Name Variation | | Maurice Simon Firsel was also known as Morris Firsel. |
| Cens1930* | 7 April 1930 | Maurice Simon Firsel appeared and was enumerated on the 1930 Federal Census on 7 April 1930 at 1873 S. Millard Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, he is listed as a son living with his parents Jacob and Lena Firsel. Residing in the same household: his sisters Goldie Firsel age 19, Fannie Firsel age 17 and Frieda Firsel age 15, brother Max Firsel age 27, sister-in-law Sophie Firsel age 21 and niece Rosalind Firsel age 11/12 months. Details: M, W, Age at Last Birthday 23, S, Place of Birth: Russia, Father's Place of Birth: Russia, Mother's Place of Birth: Russia, Language spoken in home before coming to the United States: Yiddish, Year of Immigration: 1914, Citizenship: Naturalized, Occupation: sculptor, Industry: architectural, earns wages. |
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Max Potekin
M, #586, b. 14 May 1891, d. 20 June 1965
| Psgr List* | 17 November 1907 | Max Potekin was found on the manifest of a passenger ship arriving on 17 November 1907 at Montreal, Quebec, Canada, the SS Virginian. He traveled from his home in Babrisk, Russia to the port of Liverpool, England. He was listed as a passenger on the S.S. Virginian (Allen Line) (?) which sailed on 8 November 1907 and arrived Montreal, Quebec, Canada, on 17 Nov 1907. The following information was listed on the manifest: name Max Rabinovich; age 19; occupation locksmith; he was able to read and write; nationality Russian; his race or people are Hebrew. |
| Immigration* | 18 December 1907 | Max immigrated on 18 December 1907 to Detroit, Michigan, Passenger ship arrived in Montreal, P.Q., Canada on December 3, 1907. |
| Name Variation | 18 December 1907 | As of 18 December 1907, Max Potekin was also known as Max Rabinovich. |
| Milit-DraftCard WW I* | 5 June 1917 | Max registered for the World War I draft on 5 June 1917 (at age 26), while living at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Details on registration card: Name in full: Max Potkin; Home address: 1739 W. 15th Street, Chicago, Ill; Date of birth: 14 May 1891; Citizenship: Alien Nov 4 First Papers; Where were you born? Minsk, Russia; I am a citizen of Russia; What is your present trade? merchant; Employer: McDonald; Location: 32nd Street and Shields, Chicago, Ill; Dependents: wife and child; Marital status: married; race: caucasian; Military service: No; Do you claim Exemption? Yes, wife and child; Build: Medium, slender; Color of eyes: brown; Color of hair: black; Is he palpably physically disqualified? No. |
| Cens1920* | 6 January 1920 | Max Potekin appeared and was enumerated on the 1920 Federal Census on 6 January 1920 at 1659 S. Washburn Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, he is listed as Head of Household living with his wife Bessy Potkin, his sons Nate Potkin Age 5 and Gus Potkin age 9/12 months. Details: Rent, M, W, Age at Last Birthday 27, M, Year of Immigration 1910,Naturalized, Year of Naturalization 1916, attended school anytime since Sept. 1, 1919: No, Able to read Y, Able to write Y, Place of Birth Minsk, Russia , Mother Tongue Yiddish, Father Place of Birth Minsk, Russia, Mother Tongue Yiddish, Mother Place of Birth Minsk, Russia, Mother Tongue Yiddish, Able to speak English Y, Trade: machinist, Industry: factory, wage worker. |
| Cens1930* | 9 April 1930 | Max Potekin appeared and was enumerated on the 1930 Federal Census on 9 April 1930 at 1328 S. Kedvale Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, he is listed as head of household living with his wife Bessie Potekin age 35, sons Nathan Potekin age 15, Gustaf Potekin age 11, Isadore Potekin age 9, and daughter Ruth Potekin age 5. Details: Rents, $47, owns a radio, M, W, Age at Last Birthday 47, M, Age at first marriage 21, Able to Read and Write Y, Person's Place of Birth Russia, Father's Place of Birth Russia, Mother's Place of Birth Russia, Language spoken in home before coming to the U.S. Yiddish, Year of Immigration 1907, Naturalized, able to speak English Y, Trade: machinist, Industry: factory, earns wages, actually at work Y. |
| Milit-DraftCard WWII* | 27 April 1942 | Max registered for the draft for World War II on 27 April 1942, while living at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, reporting he was employed by Almac Die & Tool Works. Details on the registration card: Serial Number U2708, Name: Max Potekin; Place of Residence: 4343 W. 13th Street, Chicago, Cook, ILL; Mailing Address: same; Telephone: Lawndale 3251; Age: 51; Date of Birth: May 25, 1891; Place of Birth: Russia; Name and Address of Person who will always know your address: Bessie Potekin, 4343 W. 13th Street, Chicago, ILL; Employer's name and address: Self - Almac Die & Tool Works; Place of employment or business: 2340-52 W. Cermak Rd., Chicago, Cook, Ill. |
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Bessie (?)
F, #587, b. 1896, d. 27 March 1976
| Immigration* | circa 1910 | Bessie immigrated circa 1910 to United States. |
| Married Name | | Her married name was Potekin. |
| Cens1920* | 6 January 1920 | Bessie Potekin appeared and was enumerated on the 1920 Federal Census on 6 January 1920 at 1659 S. Washburn Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, she is listed as the wife living with her husband Max Potkin, her sons Nate Potkin Age 5 and Gus Potkin age 9/12 months. Details: F, W, Age at Last Birthday 24, M, Year of Immigration 1910, Naturalized, Able to read Y, Able to write Y, Place of Birth Kovno, Russia , Mother Tongue Yiddish, Father Place of Birth Kovno, Russia, Mother Tongue Yiddish, Mother Place of Birth Kovno, Russia, Mother Tongue Yiddish, Able to speak English. |
| Cens1930* | 9 April 1930 | Bessie Potekin appeared and was enumerated on the 1930 Federal Census on 9 April 1930 at 1328 S. Kedvale Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, she is listed as a wife living with her husband Max Potekin age 47, sons Nathan Potekin age 15, Gustaf Potekin age 11, Isadore Potekin age 9, and daughter Ruth Potekin age 5. Details: F, W, Age at Last Birthday 35, M, age at first marriage 20, able to read and write N, Person's Place of Birth Lithuania, Father's Place of Birth Lithuania, Mother's Place of Birth Lithuania, Language spoken in home before coming to the U.S. Yiddish, Year of Immigration 1910, Naturalized, able to speak English Y. |
| (Nearest Relative) Milit-DraftCard WWII | 27 April 1942 | Bessie Potekin named as person will will always know the registrant's address Max Potekin on 27 April 1942 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; Almac Die & Tool Works. Details on the registration card: Serial Number U2708, Name: Max Potekin; Place of Residence: 4343 W. 13th Street, Chicago, Cook, ILL; Mailing Address: same; Telephone: Lawndale 3251; Age: 51; Date of Birth: May 25, 1891; Place of Birth: Russia; Name and Address of Person who will always know your address: Bessie Potekin, 4343 W. 13th Street, Chicago, ILL; Employer's name and address: Self - Almac Die & Tool Works; Place of employment or business: 2340-52 W. Cermak Rd., Chicago, Cook, Ill. |
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Isador Potekin
M, #588, b. circa 1920, d. circa 2000
| Birth* | circa 1920 | Isador Potekin was born circa 1920 at Illinois. |
| Death* | circa 2000 | Isador Potekin died circa 2000. |
| Cens1930* | 9 April 1930 | Isador Potekin appeared and was enumerated on the 1930 Federal Census on 9 April 1930 at 1328 S. Kedvale Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, he is listed as a son living with his parents Max and Bessie Potekin, brothers Nathan Potekin age 15 and Gustaf Potekin age 11, sister Ruth Potekin age 5. Details: M, W, Age at Last Birthday 9, S, attended school since Sept. 1, 1929, able to read and write Y, Person's Place of Birth Illinois, Father's Place of Birth Russia, Mother's Place of Birth Lithuania, Able to speak English Y. |
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Ruth Potekin
F, #589, b. circa 1922
| Cens1930* | 9 April 1930 | Ruth Potekin appeared and was enumerated on the 1930 Federal Census on 9 April 1930 at 1328 S. Kedvale Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, she is listed as a daughter living with her parents Max and Bessie Potekin, brothers Nathan Potekin age 15, Gustaf Potekin age 11 and Isadore Potekin age 9. Details: F, W, Age at Last Birthday 5, S, Person's Place of Birth Illinois, Father's Place of Birth Russia, Mother's Place of Birth Lithuania, Able to speak English Y. |
| Married Name | 14 March 1942 | As of 14 March 1942,her married name was Ginsley. |
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Goldie Firsel
F, #591, b. 15 May 1910, d. 13 May 1995
| Psgr List* | 7 April 1913 | Goldie Firsel was found on the manifest of a passenger ship arriving on 7 April 1913 at New York, New York, the SS Fraonconia. She traveled from her home in Cjowel, Russia to the port of Liverpool, England. She was listed as a passenger on the S.S. Franconia which sailed on 26 March 1913 and arrived New York, New York, on 7 Apr 1913. The following information was listed on the manifest: name Hile Fersel age 2, traveling with her mother Leje Fersel age 34 brothers Mordche age 9, Simon age 5 and sister Feige age infant; occupation: housewife; she was able to read and write; nationality Russia; her race or people are Hebrew; her last permanent address was Gjowel, Russia; the name and complete address of nearest relative or friend in country whence alien came is Zippe Chaikin, Cjomel Mogoleusko St; her passage was paid for by herself; she had $50 and she was going to join her husband Jacob Fersel, 1244 S. Spaulding Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. |
| Cens1930* | 7 April 1930 | Goldie Firsel appeared and was enumerated on the 1930 Federal Census on 7 April 1930 at 1873 S. Millard Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, she is listed as a daughter living with her parents Jacob and Lena Firsel. Residing in the same household: her sisters Fannie Firsel age 17 and Frieda Firsel age 15, brothers Morris Firsel age 23 and Max Firsel age 27, sister-in-law Sophie Firsel age 21 and niece Rosalind Firsel age 11/12 months. Details: F, W, Age at Last Birthday 19, S, Place of Birth: Russia, Father's Place of Birth: Russia, Mother's Place of Birth: Russia, Language spoken in home before coming to the United States: Yiddish, Year of Immigration: 1914, Citizenship: Naturalized, Occupation: Typist, Industry: Furniture, earns wages. |
| Married Name | 24 July 1931 | As of 24 July 1931,her married name was Graff. |
| Cens1940* | 10 April 1940 | Goldie Graff appeared and was enumerated on the 1940 Federal Census on 10 April 1940 at 1250 S. St. Louis Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, she is listed as a wife living with her husband Henry Graff age 28. Residing in the same household: daughter Helene Graff age 3 and mother-in-law Gussie Graff age 49, Details: F, W Age at Last Birthday 29, M, Highest grade of school completed: 2 years of high school, 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: 16, Occupation: saleslady, Industry: retail grocery, paid wages, No. of weeks worked in 1939: 14, Income in 1939: $68 - she furnished the census information. |
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Fannie Firsel
F, #592, b. circa 1902, d. before 1995
| Birth* | circa 1902 | Fannie Firsel was born circa 1902 at Zadow, Russia. |
| Marriage* | circa 1920 | Fannie Firsel and Ralph McClelland were married circa 1920. |
| Death* | before 1995 | Fannie McClelland died before 1995. |
| Psgr List* | 7 April 1913 | Fannie Firsel was found on the manifest of a passenger ship arriving on 7 April 1913 at New York, New York, the SS Franconia. She traveled from her home in Cjowel, Russia to the port of Liverpool, England. She was listed as a passenger on the S.S. Franconia which sailed on 26 March 1913 and arrived New York, New York, on 7 Apr 1913. The following information was listed on the manifest: name Hile Fersel age 2 traveling with her mother Leje age 34 and siblings Mordche age 9, Simon age 5 and Feige age infant; occupation: child; she was not able to read and write; nationality Russia; her race or people are Hebrew; her last permanent address was Gjowel, Russia; the name and complete address of nearest relative or friend in country whence alien came is Zippe Chaikin, Cjomel Mogoleusko St; her passage was paid for by her mother; she was going to join her father Jacob Fersel, 1244 S. Spaulding Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. |
| Married Name | | Her married name was McClelland. |
| Cens1930* | 7 April 1930 | Fannie Firsel appeared and was enumerated on the 1930 Federal Census on 7 April 1930 at 1873 S. Millard Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, she is listed as a daughter living with her parents Jacob and Lena Firsel. Residing in the same household: her sisters Goldie Firsel age 19 and Frieda Firsel age 15, brothers Morris Firsel age 23 and Max Firsel age 27, sister-in-law Sophie Firsel age 21 and niece Rosalind Firsel age 11/12 months. Details: F, W, Age at Last Birthday 17, S, Place of Birth: Russia, Father's Place of Birth: Russia, Mother's Place of Birth: Russia, Language spoken in home before coming to the United States: Yiddish, Year of Immigration: 1914, Citizenship: Naturalized, Occupation: General Office, Industry: Furniture, earns wages. |
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Frieda Firsel
F, #593, b. 28 September 1915, d. 8 December 2010
| Cens1930* | 7 April 1930 | Frieda Firsel appeared and was enumerated on the 1930 Federal Census on 7 April 1930 at 1873 S. Millard Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, she is listed as a daughter living with her parents Jacob and Lena Firsel. Residing in the same household: her sisters Goldie Firsel age 19, Fannie Firsel age 17, brothers Morris Firsel age 23 and Max Firsel age 27, sister-in-law Sophie Firsel age 21 and niece Rosalind Firsel age 11/12 months. Details: F, W, Age at Last Birthday 15, S, Place of Birth: Illinois, Father's Place of Birth: Russia, Mother's Place of Birth: Russia. |
| Married Name | 21 August 1934 | As of 21 August 1934,her married name was Levine. |
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Rebecca (?)
F, #594, b. circa 1894
| Birth* | circa 1894 | Rebecca (?) was born circa 1894. |
| Marriage* | 24 November 1948 | Rebecca (?) and Jacob Plotsky were married on 24 November 1948 (Rebecca is the sister to Jacob's second wife Leah) in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. |
| Name Variation | before 24 November 1948 | As of before 24 November 1948, Rebecca (?) was also known as Rebecca Tobolsky. |
| Married Name | 24 November 1948 | As of 24 November 1948,her married name was Plotsky. |
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Sarah (?)
F, #595, b. 1892
| Birth* | 1892 | Sarah (?) was born in 1892 at New York. |
| Marriage* | 1914 | Sarah (?) and Samuel Cherman were married in 1914 in United States. |
| Marriage* | 17 March 1953 | Sarah Cherman and Jacob Plotsky were married on 17 March 1953
As told by his daughter-in-law Evelyn Plotsky: I don't know what year the following took place, but Jake was already divorced from Becky and he was living at 14th and Keeler. Jake worked at the railroad tracks inspecting box cars. Unfortunately he broke his hip while climbing out of a potato box car. While he was in the hospital Gus Potekin's mother, Bessie, brought a lady named Sarah to meet him. My father-in-law was a tall, nice looking man, he was a handsome fellow. The next thing you know my father-in-law marries Sarah. Sarah was also a short term marriage in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. |
| Married Name | | Her married name was Cherman. |
| Cens1930* | 10 April 1930 | Sarah Cherman appeared and was enumerated on the 1930 Federal Census on 10 April 1930 at 4846 N. Drake Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, she is listed as a wife living with her husband Samuel Cherman age 40. Residing in the same household: sons Irving Cherman age 15 and Alfred Cherman age 13 and daughter Jacqueline Cherman age 3. Details: F, W, Age at Last Birthday 38, M, age at first marriage 22, able to read and write Y, Person's Place of Birth New York, Father's Place of Birth Poland, Mother's Place of Birth Poland, able to speak English Y. |
| Married Name | | Her married name was Plotsky. |
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(?) Rosenbloom
M, #596, b. circa 1913
| Birth* | circa 1913 | (?) Rosenbloom was born circa 1913. |
| Marriage* | after 1938 | (?) Rosenbloom and Sophie (?) were married after 1938. |
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Henry Lipson
M, #597, b. 27 June 1927, d. 24 October 2016
| Name Variation | 28 June 1927 | As of 28 June 1927, Henry Lipson was also known as Henry J. Lipshutz. |
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Joel Miles
M, #600, b. circa 1940, d. 31 January 1994
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