Mark S. Finkelstein
Male, #926, Living
| Charts and other references | Lebers |
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Harry Maxim Lieber
Male, #927, Living
| Charts and other references | Lebers |
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| Last Edited |
4 November 2023 08:07:11 |
Ellen Natalie Lieber
Female, #928, Living
| Charts and other references | Lebers |
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| Last Edited |
4 November 2023 08:07:11 |
Thomas John Martin, Jr.
Tom Martin in High Schoool
Male, #929, Deceased, b. 18 September 1935, d. 30 November 2019
Biographical Details
| Occupation | Thomas John Martin, Jr., was a nurse-anesthesiologist.1 |
| 1935 | Birth name | He was born on 18 September 1935 in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts.2,3 |
| 2009 | Residence | He lived in Manchester, Hartford County, Connecticut in 2009.1 |
| 2019 | Death | He died of bile duct cancer on 30 November 2019 in Connecticut.3 |
| Last Edited |
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Harry Max Zelinka
Harry Max Zelinka
Male, #930, Deceased, b. 4 February 1880, d. 11 August 1945
Parents
Biographical Details
| Birth | Harry Max Zelinka was also known as Max Zelinka. |
| 1880 | Birth name | He was born on 4 February 1880 in Vienna, Austria.1,2,3 |
| 1942 | Physical Description | In 1942, at age 62 years, his draft board described him as height 5' 4-1/2", weight 140, hair grey, complexion sallow.4 |
| 1897 | Immigration | He migrated to Ellis Island in New York City on 7 September 1897
aboard the SS Kensington.5,3,6
 |
| 1908 | Marriage | He married Rose Marie Bettelheim on 11 October 1908 in the Bronx. The marriage was witnessed by David Keep Schneider.1,7,8 |
| 1909 | Birth of Child | His daughter, Minna Edith Zelinka, was born on 16 October 1909 in Bronx, Bronx County, New York. |
| 1910 | Death of Parent | His father, Ignatz Zelinka, died on 30 April 1910 in Vienna, Austria. |
| 1912 | Residence | Harry Max Zelinka lived at 800 East 173 Street in New York City on 20 February 1912.9 |
| 1914 | Birth of Child | His son, Alvin Raymond Zelinka, was born on 15 July 1914 in New York City. |
| 1914 | Naturalization (fam) | Harry Max Zelinka and Rose Marie Bettelheim were naturalized on 17 October 1914 in New York City. by the NY State Supreme Court.10,3 |
| Between 1915 and 1916 | Anecdote | Between 1915 and 1916 Harry Zelinka was charged with passport fraud in 1915. The jury hung at trial, but Zelinka pled guilty before the retrial began.11,12,13 |
| 1918 | Residence | He lived at Park Avenue in New Rochelle, Westchester County, New York on 12 September 1918.14 |
| 1920 | Occupation | On 3 January 1920 Harry Max Zelinka was an exporter of general merchandise.15 |
| 1920 | Residence (family) | He and Rose Marie Bettelheim lived at 42 Park Avenue in New Rochelle, Westchester County, New York on 3 January 1920.15,16 |
| 1930 | Residence (family) | He and Rose Marie Bettelheim lived at 2676 Grand Concourse in the Bronx on 3 April 1930. |
| 1930 | Occupation | On 3 April 1930 Harry Max Zelinka was a silk manufacturer in New York City.17 |
| 1931 | Death of Parent | His mother, Anna Nasch, died in February 1931 in Vienna, Austria. |
| 1940 | Occupation | On 2 April 1940 Harry Max Zelinka was a silk merchant in New York City.18 |
| 1940 | Residence (family) | He and Rose Marie Bettelheim lived at 257 West 104th Street in New York City on 2 April 1940.18 |
| 1942 | Residence | He lived at 90 Riverside Drive in New York City on 25 April 1942.4 |
| 1945 | Death | He died on 11 August 1945 in France. He had been working as a civilian for the U.S. Army.19 |
| About 1945 | Burial | He was buried about 12 August 1945 in Lorraine American Cemetery in St. Avold, France. Plot B, Row 32, Grave 1.19 |
| About 1950 | Death of Spouse | His wife, Rose Marie Bettelheim, died about 25 June 1950 in New York City. |
| Last Edited |
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Rose Marie Bettelheim
Rose Marie Bettelheim, 1909
Female, #931, Deceased, b. 4 August 1882, d. about 25 June 1950
Parents
Biographical Details
| Married | Rose Marie Bettelheim was also known as Rose Marie Zelinka.1 |
| 1882 | Birth name | She was born on 4 August 1882 in Vienna, Austria.1 |
| 1897 | Death of Parent | Her father, Moritz Bettelheim, died on 15 October 1897 in Vienna, Austria. |
| 1904 | Immigration | She migrated to Ellis Island in New York City on 16 October 1904
aboard the steamship Blucher.2,3,4
|
| 1908 | Marriage | She married Harry Max Zelinka on 11 October 1908 in the Bronx. The marriage was witnessed by David Keep Schneider.1,5,6 |
| 1909 | Birth of Child | Her daughter, Minna Edith Zelinka, was born on 16 October 1909 in Bronx, Bronx County, New York. |
| 1910 | Residence | Rose Marie Bettelheim lived at 4942 St. Lawrence Avenue in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois on 21 April 1910.7 |
| 1914 | Birth of Child | Her son, Alvin Raymond Zelinka, was born on 15 July 1914 in New York City. |
| 1914 | Naturalization (fam) | Harry Max Zelinka and she were naturalized on 17 October 1914 in New York City. by the NY State Supreme Court.8,9 |
| 1920 | Residence (family) | Harry Max Zelinka and she lived at 42 Park Avenue in New Rochelle, Westchester County, New York on 3 January 1920.10,11 |
| 1922 | Residence | She lived at 42 Park Avenue in New Rochelle, Westchester County, New York on 26 January 1922.8 |
| 1924 | Psgr List | Her name was found on the manifest of the SS America on 7 September 1924 in New York City.
arriving from Cherbourg aboard the SS America.12
|
| 1924 | Residence | She lived at 314 Craft Avenue in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania with Minna Edith Zelinka and Alvin Raymond Zelinka on 7 September 1924.12 |
| 1930 | Residence (family) | Harry Max Zelinka and Rose Marie Bettelheim lived at 2676 Grand Concourse in the Bronx on 3 April 1930. |
| 1935 | Death of Parent | Her mother, Klara Schneider, died on 12 November 1935 in St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota. |
| 1940 | Residence (family) | Harry Max Zelinka and Rose Marie Bettelheim lived at 257 West 104th Street in New York City on 2 April 1940.13 |
| 1945 | Death of Spouse | Her husband, Harry Max Zelinka, died on 11 August 1945 in France. |
| 1950 | Residence | She, as the mother of Alvin Raymond Zelinka, resided with him at 290 Riverside Drive, Apt. 1C, in New York City.14 |
| About 1950 | Death | She died about 25 June 1950 in New York City.15 |
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Alvin Raymond Zelinka
Male, #932, Deceased, b. 15 July 1914, d. 17 April 1987
Parents
Biographical Details
| 1914 | Birth name | Alvin Raymond Zelinka was born on 15 July 1914 in New York City. Rose Zelinka's first passport application gives the date as 1915.1,2 |
| 1920 | Residence (family) | Minna Edith Zelinka and he lived with Harry Max Zelinka and Rose Marie Bettelheim at 42 Park Avenue in New Rochelle, Westchester County, New York on 3 January 1920.3,4 |
| 1924 | Residence | On 7 September 1924 Alvin Raymond Zelinka lived in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, with Rose Marie Bettelheim and Minna Edith Zelinka.5 |
| 1924 | Psgr List | His name was found on the manifest of the SS America on 7 September 1924 in New York City. arriving from Cherbourg.5 |
| 1930 | Residence (family) | He and Minna Edith Zelinka lived with Harry Max Zelinka and Rose Marie Bettelheim at 2676 Grand Concourse in the Bronx on 3 April 1930. |
| 1935 | Education | Alvin Raymond Zelinka studied at the City College in New York City in 1935. Alvin was also active in the CCNY Dramatic Society.6 |
| 1940 | Occupation | On 2 April 1940 Alvin Raymond Zelinka was a salesman for electrical equipment in New York City.7 |
| 1940 | Residence (family) | He lived with Harry Max Zelinka and Rose Marie Bettelheim at 257 West 104th Street in New York City on 2 April 1940.7 |
| 1940 | Draft Registration | Alvin Raymond Zelinka registered for the draft on 10 October 1940 at Local Bd. 34, 235 W. 102 St., in New York City. This draft card contains six updated addresses, the most I've ever seen.8 |
| 1945 | Death of Parent | His father, Harry Max Zelinka, died on 11 August 1945 in France. |
| 1950 | Occupation | In April 1950 Alvin Raymond Zelinka was a television inspector in New York City.9 |
| 1950 | Residence | He lived at 290 Riverside Drive, Apt. 1C, in New York City on 1 April 1950.9 |
| About 1950 | Death of Parent | His mother, Rose Marie Bettelheim, died about 25 June 1950 in New York City. |
| From 1962 to 1983 | Occupation | From 1962 to 1983 Alvin Raymond Zelinka was a contract administrator at Defense Logistics Agency in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland.10 |
| 1983 | Retirement | He retired on 30 December 1983 in Towson, at age 69 years. He was residing at 204 East Joppa Road in Towson when he retired.11 |
| 1987 | Death | He died of heart attack on 17 April 1987 at Hampton House Apartments, 204 East Joppa Road, in Towson.12,13 |
| Last Edited |
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Amy Joyce Finkelstein
Female, #933, Living
| Charts and other references | Lebers |
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Carol Lotta Yermack
The Finkelsteins in Holland, 2003
Female, #934, Deceased, b. 9 March 1939, d. 22 January 2008
Biographical Details
| Name | Carol Lotta Yermack was also known as Carol Lotta Finkelstein.1 |
| Occupation | Carol Lotta Yermack was a writer and probation officer.2 |
| 1939 | Birth name | She was born on 9 March 1939 in New York City.3,4 |
| 1960 | Graduation | She graduated from New York University in New York City in 1960 with a B.A. in Journalism.2 |
| 1965 | Marriage | She married Gerald Alexander Finkelstein in Manhattan, New York County, New York on 21 February 1965.1,5,6 |
| 1968 | Birth of Child | Her son, Mark S. Finkelstein, was born on 21 June 1968 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York. |
| 1971 | Birth of Child | Her daughter, Amy Joyce Finkelstein, was born on 13 August 1971 in Princeton, Mercer County, New Jersey. |
| 2008 | Death | Carol Lotta Yermack died on 22 January 2008 at The Elms of Cranbury in Cranbury, Middlesex County, New Jersey.1,7 |
| 2008 | Burial | She was buried on 25 January 2008 in Cloverleaf Memorial Park in Woodbridge, Middlesex County, New Jersey.2 |
| 2016 | Death of Spouse | Her husband, Gerald Alexander Finkelstein, died on 21 October 2016 in East Windsor, New Jersey. |
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James Christian ("Chris") Fort
Male, #935, Living
| Last Edited |
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Lilikoi Chamoy
Female, #936, Living
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| Last Edited |
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Feivel Forman
Male, #937, Deceased
Biographical Details
| Name | Feivel Forman was also known as Philip Arkin.1 |
| Marriage | He married Duske Arkin.2 |
| About 1886 | Birth of Child | His daughter, Gelle Forman, was born about 1886 in Russia. |
| About 1894 | Birth of Child | His daughter, Sarah Furman, was born about 1894. |
| Last Edited |
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Duske Arkin
Female, #938, Deceased
Biographical Details
| Married | Duske Arkin was also known as Dushke Forman.1 |
| Marriage | She married Feivel Forman.2 |
| About 1886 | Birth of Child | Her daughter, Gelle Forman, was born about 1886 in Russia. |
| About 1894 | Birth of Child | Her daughter, Sarah Furman, was born about 1894. |
| Last Edited |
23 February 2023 09:37:51 |
Jessie Perlman1
Female, #939, Deceased
| Last Edited |
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Emanuel C. Cohen
Male, #940, Deceased, b. about 1873, d. about 23 June 1956
Parents
Biographical Details
| About 1873 | Birth name | Emanuel C. Cohen was born about 1873 in New York City.1,2 |
| 1900 | Marriage | He married Cora Finsterer in New York City on 29 April 1900.3,4 |
| 1900 | Marriage | He witnessed the marriage of Charles Shlivek and Sadie Cohen on 29 November 1900 in New York City.5 |
| 1905 | Birth of Child | His daughter, Irma Cohen, was born on 10 April 1905 in New York City. |
| 1920 | Occupation | On 10 January 1920 Emanuel C. Cohen was a haberdasher in New York City.6 |
| 1920 | Residence (family) | He and Cora Finsterer lived at 162 East 91st Street in New York City on 10 January 1920.6 |
| 1924 | Marriage | He witnessed the marriage of Maxim Lieber and Irma Cohen on 21 February 1924 in New York City.7,8 |
| About 1956 | Death | Emanuel C. Cohen died about 23 June 1956 in New York City.9 |
| 1977 | Death of Spouse | His wife, Cora Finsterer, died in November 1977 in New York City. |
| Last Edited |
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Cora Finsterer
Female, #941, Deceased, b. 6 March 1880, d. November 1977
Parents
Biographical Details
| Name | Cora Finsterer was also known as Cora Cohen.1 |
| 1880 | Birth name | She was born on 6 March 1880 in New York City.2,3 |
| 1900 | Marriage | She married Emanuel C. Cohen in New York City on 29 April 1900.1,4 |
| 1905 | Birth of Child | Her daughter, Irma Cohen, was born on 10 April 1905 in New York City. |
| 1920 | Residence (family) | Emanuel C. Cohen and Cora Finsterer lived at 162 East 91st Street in New York City on 10 January 1920.5 |
| 1924 | Marriage | She witnessed the marriage of Maxim Lieber and Irma Cohen on 21 February 1924 in New York City.6,7 |
| About 1956 | Death of Spouse | Her husband, Emanuel C. Cohen, died about 23 June 1956 in New York City. |
| 1977 | Death | Cora Finsterer died in November 1977 in New York City.8 |
| Last Edited |
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James M. Madsen
Male, #943, Living
| Last Edited |
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Chris Madsen
Male, #944, Living
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23 February 2023 09:37:51 |
Alex Madsen
Male, #945, Living
Parents
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23 February 2023 09:37:51 |
Robin Madsen
Female, #946, Living
Parents
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Harry Weiner
Male, #948, Deceased, b. 5 November 1879, d. 26 March 1962
Parents
Biographical Details
| 1879 | Birth name | Harry Weiner was born on 5 November 1879 in Pińsk, Poland.1,2 |
| 1930 | Occupation | In 1930 Harry Weiner was a furrier.3 |
| 1904 | Marriage | He married Sara Ethel Donovitz in 1904.4 |
| 1904 | Birth of Child | His daughter, Frieda Weiner, was born on 21 December 1904 in Pińsk, Poland. |
| 1906 | Birth of Child | His son, Bernard Weiner, was born on 9 October 1906 in Pińsk, Poland. |
| 1908 | Birth of Child | His daughter, Sylvia Weiner, was born on 12 March 1908. |
| 1910 | Immigration | Harry Weiner migrated to Ellis Island in New York City in 1910.5 |
| From 1930 to 1942 | Residence (family) | He and Sara Ethel Donovitz lived at 493 Jersey Avenue in Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey from 1930 to 1942.6,7,3 |
| 1942 | Draft Registration | He registered for the draft on 27 April 1942 at 493 Jersey Avenue in Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey. He was disabled and living at home according to his draft registration card.7 |
| 1962 | Death of Spouse | His wife, Sara Ethel Donovitz, died on 9 March 1962 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York. |
| 1962 | Death | He died on 26 March 1962 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.4 |
| Last Edited |
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Sara Ethel Donovitz
Female, #949, Deceased, b. about 1882, d. 9 March 1962
Parents
Biographical Details
| Name | Sara Ethel Donovitz was also known as Sara Ethel Weiner.1 |
| About 1882 | Birth name | She was born about 1882 in Pińsk, Poland.1 |
| 1904 | Marriage | She married Harry Weiner in 1904.1 |
| 1904 | Birth of Child | Her daughter, Frieda Weiner, was born on 21 December 1904 in Pińsk, Poland. |
| 1906 | Birth of Child | Her son, Bernard Weiner, was born on 9 October 1906 in Pińsk, Poland. |
| 1908 | Birth of Child | Her daughter, Sylvia Weiner, was born on 12 March 1908. |
| 1920 | Immigration | Sara Ethel Donovitz migrated to Ellis Island in New York City on 4 August 1920
aboard the steamship Nieuw Amsterdam from Rotterdam.2,3
|
| From 1930 to 1942 | Residence (family) | Harry Weiner and she lived at 493 Jersey Avenue in Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey from 1930 to 1942.4,5,6 |
| 1962 | Death | She died on 9 March 1962 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.1 |
| 1962 | Death of Spouse | Her husband, Harry Weiner, died on 26 March 1962 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York. |
| Last Edited |
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Yehuda Leib Donovitz
Male, #950, Deceased
Biographical Details
| Name | Yehuda Leib Donovitz was also known as Louis Donovitz. |
| Occupation | Yehuda Leib Donovitz was a merchant. |
| Note | According to Lenny Glotzer, Yehuda was especially learned in Hebrew.1 |
| Marriage | He married Mrs. Shayna Esther [Donovitz].2 |
| About 1882 | Birth of Child | His daughter, Sara Ethel Donovitz, was born about 1882 in Pińsk, Poland. |
| About 1869 | Birth of Child | His son, Isaac Danovitz, was born about 1869 in Russia. |
| Death of Spouse | His wife, Mrs. Shayna Esther [Donovitz], died in Pińsk, Poland. |
| From 1930 to 1942 | Residence (family) | As their father-in-law, Yehuda Leib Donovitz resided with Harry Weiner and Sara Ethel Donovitz at 493 Jersey Avenue in Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey from 1930 to 1942.3,4,5 |
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