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- 1 brother - Lawrence, 1 sister - Gladys Davis 1
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- Adegem Canadian War Cemetery 1
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ABRAMOVITCH, M.
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/genealogy4828
- Collection
- JEWISH COLONIZATION ASSOCIATION (JCA or ICA)
- Material Type
- textual record
- Archival / Genealogical
- Genealogy Records
- Collection
- JEWISH COLONIZATION ASSOCIATION (JCA or ICA)
- Material Type
- textual record
- Spouse
- Faiga
- Children
- Harry, Issie, Ethel, Mary
- Additional Family
- Mr. & Mrs. David Gross (father-in-law & mother-in-law)
- Report Date
- 1939
- Place of Settlement
- St. Lin, Quebec
- Record Source
- Jewish Colonization Association Colonist Report
- Fonds No.
- I0032
- Series No.
- KC
- File No.
- 105
- Archival / Genealogical
- Genealogy Records
- Repository
- Canadian Jewish Archives
Images
ABRAMS, Hyman David
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/genealogy6
- Collection
- Canadian Jewish Congress organizational records
- Material Type
- textual record
- graphic material
- Archival / Genealogical
- Genealogy Records
- Material Type
- textual record
- graphic material
- Date of Birth
- 1916
- Date of Death
- August 03, 1941
- Place of Burial
- Devon, England
- Cemetery
- Exeter Jewish Cemetery
- Age at Time of Death
- 24
- Enlistment No.
- J-5089
- Rank
- Pilot Officer
- Unit
- Royal Canadian Air Force
- Notes
- Pilot Officer Hyman Abrams, R.C.A.F., of Montreal, was killed in a flying accident overseas on August 3, 1941, according to an official report. He had been in England only six weeks when he met his death. He enlisted in the R.C.A.F. in July 1940 and was given a commission as observer after graduating from Rivers, Manitoba, in May 1941. He went overseas the following month, one of the first members of the R.C.A.F. to cross the Atlantic aboard a bomber. A brother, William Abrams, was the first executive secretary of the War Efforts Committee of Canadian Jewish Congress.
- Subjects
- World War II
- Record Source
- Canadian Jewish Military Casualties
- Fonds No.
- CJC0001
- Archival / Genealogical
- Genealogy Records
- Repository
- Canadian Jewish Archives
Images
ABRAMSON, Leib
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/genealogy1491
- Collection
- JEWISH COLONIZATION ASSOCIATION (JCA or ICA)
- Material Type
- textual record
- Archival / Genealogical
- Genealogy Records
- Collection
- JEWISH COLONIZATION ASSOCIATION (JCA or ICA)
- Material Type
- textual record
- Spouse
- Basha
- Report Date
- 1913
- Place of Settlement
- Krugerdorf, Ontario
- Record Source
- Jewish Colonization Association Colonist Report
- Fonds No.
- I0032
- Series No.
- KC
- File No.
- 21
- Archival / Genealogical
- Genealogy Records
- Repository
- Canadian Jewish Archives
Images
ABRAMSON, Leib
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/genealogy1518
- Collection
- JEWISH COLONIZATION ASSOCIATION (JCA or ICA)
- Material Type
- textual record
- Archival / Genealogical
- Genealogy Records
- Collection
- JEWISH COLONIZATION ASSOCIATION (JCA or ICA)
- Material Type
- textual record
- Spouse
- Bushe
- Report Date
- 1912
- Place of Settlement
- Krugerdorf, Ontario
- Record Source
- Jewish Colonization Association Colonist Report
- Fonds No.
- I0032
- Series No.
- KC
- File No.
- 22
- Archival / Genealogical
- Genealogy Records
- Repository
- Canadian Jewish Archives
Images
ARANOFF, Abraham
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/genealogy92774
- Collection
- Saint John Jewish Historical Museum Synagogue Records
- Material Type
- textual record
- Archival / Genealogical
- Genealogy Records
- Material Type
- textual record
- NameofMother
- Lena Aranoff
- Name of Father
- David Aranoff
- Children
- none
- Additional Family
- 4 brothers - Morris, Solomon, Harry, Louis
- Date of Birth
- August 1, 1911
- Date of Death
- November 3, 1940
- Place Where Deceased
- New Brunswick, Canada
- Place of Residence
- Saint John
- Cemetery
- Shaarei Zedek Cemetery
- Age at Time of Death
- 29 years
- Notes
- OBITUARIES: Telegraph Journal, November 4, 1940, Page 10 Abraham Aranoff Dies In Hospital The death of Abraham Aranoff, well-known resident of the North End, occurred yesterday morning at the General Hospital after a brief illness. A son of Mrs. Lena and the late David Aranoff, he was born in Saint John and had resided here all his life. He was a member of the Hebrew Congregation of the Shaarei Zedek Synagogue. He was also a member of the Saint John branch of the New Brunswick Fish and Game Protective Association. Besides his mother, he is survived by four brothers, Morris Aranoff, New York, and Solomon, Harry and Louis, all of this city. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon from Chamberlain’s Funeral Home, 21 Paradise Row, at 3 p.m. Service was conducted by Rabbi M. Beshkin, assisted by Rev. A. Babb. Interment was made in the Hebrew plot in Fernhill Cemetery. Gravestone reference code(s): JM 998.61.88. Additional notes: peddler
- Record Source
- SJJHM Cemetery and Obituary Records
- Fonds No.
- SJJHM-S
- File No.
- 15
- Archival / Genealogical
- Genealogy Records
- Repository
- Saint John Jewish Historical Museum
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ARANOFF, David
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/genealogy92776
- Collection
- Saint John Jewish Historical Museum Synagogue Records
- Material Type
- textual record
- Archival / Genealogical
- Genealogy Records
- Material Type
- textual record
- Spouse
- Lena Aranoff
- Additional Family
- 1 brother, four sisters
- Date of Birth
- August 6, 1876
- Date of Death
- August 13, 1938
- Place Where Deceased
- New Brunswick, Canada
- Place of Residence
- Saint John
- Cemetery
- Shaarei Zedek Cemetery
- Age at Time of Death
- 64 years
- Notes
- OBITUARIES: Telegraph Journal, August 15, 1938 Aranoff - At his residence, 579 Main Street, on Aug. 13, 1938, David Aranoff, leaving to mourn his wife, five sons, four sisters, one brother, and three grandchildren. Funeral was held form his late residence, Main Street, on Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock. Interment was made in the Hebrew plot in the Fernhill Cemetery. Gravestone reference code(s): JM 998.61.255. Memorial plaque in synagogue: Our Departed - D3. Additional notes: grocer
- Record Source
- SJJHM Cemetery and Obituary Records
- Fonds No.
- SJJHM-S
- File No.
- 17
- Archival / Genealogical
- Genealogy Records
- Repository
- Saint John Jewish Historical Museum
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ARANOFF, Lena
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/genealogy92778
- Collection
- Saint John Jewish Historical Museum Synagogue Records
- Material Type
- textual record
- Archival / Genealogical
- Genealogy Records
- Material Type
- textual record
- Name of Father
- Israel
- Spouse
- David Aranoff
- Additional Family
- 2 sisters
- Date of Birth
- November 7, 1870
- Date of Death
- November 20, 1944
- Place Where Deceased
- New Brunswick, Canada
- Place of Residence
- Saint John
- Cemetery
- Shaarei Zedek Cemetery
- Age at Time of Death
- 74 years
- Notes
- OBITUARIES: Telegraph Journal, November 21, 1944 Mrs. Lena Aranoff Succumbs in City Many friends will regret to learn of the death of Mrs. Lena Aranoff of 391 Main Street, widow of David Aranoff, which occurred in this city on Monday at noon. Mrs. Aranoff was born in Russia and resided in this city for 43 years. She was widely known and highly respected. She was a member of several Hebrew societies and in early life was an active member of them. Surviving are three sons, Saul, Harry and Louis, all of this city, two sisters, Mrs. Ralph Carter and Mrs. Saul Strauss, both of Montreal, and three grandchildren. The body is resting at Chamberlain’s Funeral Home, 113 King Street East, from where funeral will be held today (Tuesday) at 2:30 o’clock. Internment will be in the Hebrew plot in Fernhill Cemetery. Telegraph Journal November 21, 1944 Aranoff—in this city on Nov. 20, 1944, Lena Aranoff of 591 Main Street, widow of David Aranoff, survived by three sons, two sisters and three grandchildren. Body resting at Chamberlain’s Funeral Home, 145 King Street East, from where the funeral will be held today (Tuesday) at 2:30 o’clock. Interment in Fernhill Cemetery. Gravestone reference code(s): JM 998.61.84. Memorial plaque in synagogue: Our Departed - D3.
- Record Source
- SJJHM Cemetery and Obituary Records
- Fonds No.
- SJJHM-S
- File No.
- 19
- Archival / Genealogical
- Genealogy Records
- Repository
- Saint John Jewish Historical Museum
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ARANOFF, Saul
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/genealogy92779
- Collection
- Saint John Jewish Historical Museum Synagogue Records
- Material Type
- textual record
- Archival / Genealogical
- Genealogy Records
- Material Type
- textual record
- NameofMother
- Lena Aranoff
- Name of Father
- David Aranoff
- Children
- none
- Additional Family
- 5 brothers - Abraham, Harry, Louis, Morris
- Date of Birth
- 1899
- Date of Death
- July 8, 1964
- Place Where Deceased
- New Brunswick, Canada
- Place of Residence
- Saint John
- Cemetery
- Shaarei Zedek Cemetery
- Age at Time of Death
- 65 years
- Notes
- OBITUARIES: Evening Times Globe, July 9, 1964, Page 21 At Saint John General Hospital, July 8, 1964, Saul Aranoff, son of the late David and Lena (Agranoff) Aranoff, survived by two brothers, two nephews and four nieces. Resting at the vestry of Shaarei Zedek Synagogue from where the funeral will be held this afternoon with service at 2:30 o’clock. Interment in Shaarei Zedek Cemetery. Gravestone reference code(s): JM 998.61.314.
- Record Source
- SJJHM Cemetery and Obituary Records
- Fonds No.
- SJJHM-S
- File No.
- 20
- Archival / Genealogical
- Genealogy Records
- Repository
- Saint John Jewish Historical Museum
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BAIG, Sarah Malka
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/genealogy92804
- Collection
- Saint John Jewish Historical Museum Synagogue Records
- Material Type
- textual record
- Archival / Genealogical
- Genealogy Records
- Material Type
- textual record
- Spouse
- David Baig
- Children
- 1 son - Mike
- Date of Birth
- 1848
- Date of Death
- November 30, 1928
- Place Where Deceased
- New Brunswick, Canada
- Cemetery
- Shaarei Zedek Cemetery
- Age at Time of Death
- 80 years
- Notes
- Gravestone reference code(s): JM 998.61.271. Memorial plaque in synagogue: Samuel Meltzer - A2.
- Record Source
- SJJHM Cemetery and Obituary Records
- Fonds No.
- SJJHM-S
- File No.
- 44
- Archival / Genealogical
- Genealogy Records
- Repository
- Saint John Jewish Historical Museum
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BAITTLE, Horace David
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/genealogy21
- Collection
- Canadian Jewish Congress organizational records
- Material Type
- textual record
- graphic material
- Archival / Genealogical
- Genealogy Records
- Material Type
- textual record
- graphic material
- Date of Birth
- 1922
- Date of Death
- August 29, 1942
- Place of Burial
- Maldegem, Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium
- Cemetery
- Adegem Canadian War Cemetery
- Enlistment No.
- R-79439
- Rank
- Flight Sergeant
- Unit
- Royal Canadian Air Force
- Notes
- Flight Sergeant Horace Baittle, of Montreal, Quebec, was presumed dead for official purposes (R.C.A.F. Casualty List No. 518) on August 29, 1942. He was listed missing after air operations over enemy territory. Flight Sergeant Baittle enlisted in the air force in May 1941 and received his observer's wing at Mountain View, Ontario, in February 1942. He was assigned for special training in astro-navigation at Pennfield Ridge, New Brunswick, and was posted overseas in March 1942. He was posthumously promoted to the rank of flight sergeant with effect from July 31, 1942.
- Subjects
- World War II
- Record Source
- Canadian Jewish Military Casualties
- Fonds No.
- CJC0001
- Archival / Genealogical
- Genealogy Records
- Repository
- Canadian Jewish Archives
Images
BEIGLEMAN, David
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/genealogy30
- Collection
- Canadian Jewish Congress organizational records
- Material Type
- textual record
- graphic material
- Archival / Genealogical
- Genealogy Records
- Material Type
- textual record
- graphic material
- Date of Birth
- July 12, 1923
- Date of Death
- August 10, 1944
- Place of Burial
- Calvados, France
- Age at Time of Death
- 21
- Enlistment No.
- D-139356
- Rank
- Private
- Unit
- New Brunswick Rangers, R.C.I.C.
- Notes
- Private David Beigleman of Montreal was reported killed in action in France on August 10, 1944, according to an official announcement. He enlisted in the army in October 1942 and proceeded overseas in September 1943. Private Beigleman was born in Poland. Three brothers were also in the service: Ben, with the Black Watch (R.H.R.); Harry, with the Essex Scottish Regiment; and Morris, with the Canadian Provost Corps.
- Subjects
- World War II
- Record Source
- Canadian Jewish Military Casualties
- Fonds No.
- CJC0001
- Archival / Genealogical
- Genealogy Records
- Repository
- Canadian Jewish Archives
Images
BELAUSMAN, David
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/genealogy3706
- Collection
- JEWISH COLONIZATION ASSOCIATION (JCA or ICA)
- Material Type
- textual record
- Archival / Genealogical
- Genealogy Records
- Collection
- JEWISH COLONIZATION ASSOCIATION (JCA or ICA)
- Material Type
- textual record
- Spouse
- Zipah
- Children
- Charles, Fanny, Rachel, Rebecca
- Report Date
- 1911
- Place of Settlement
- La Macaza, Quebec
- Record Source
- Jewish Colonization Association Colonist Report
- Fonds No.
- I0032
- Series No.
- KC
- File No.
- 82
- Archival / Genealogical
- Genealogy Records
- Repository
- Canadian Jewish Archives
Images
BENTLEY, Esther (Wagner)
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/genealogy92826
- Collection
- Saint John Jewish Historical Museum Synagogue Records
- Material Type
- textual record
- Archival / Genealogical
- Genealogy Records
- Material Type
- textual record
- NameofMother
- Annie Stunt Wagner
- Name of Father
- Samuel Wagner
- Spouse
- William Bentley
- Additional Family
- 2 sisters - Rose and Munchie
- Date of Birth
- December 19, 1919
- Date of Death
- April 11, 1995
- Place Where Deceased
- New Brunswick, Canada
- Place of Residence
- Saint John
- Cemetery
- Shaarei Zedek Cemetery
- Age at Time of Death
- 76 years
- Notes
- OBITUARIES: Evening Times Globe, April 13, 1995 BENTLEY- At the Saint John Regional Hospital on April 11, 1995, Esther Bentley of 54 Westminster Court, widow of William Bentley. Born in Montreal, Quebec, she was a daughter of Samuel and Annie (Stunt) Wagner. Mrs. Bentley has been a resident of Saint John since 1960 and had been the Office Manager of Leon’s furniture, She was an active member of the Congregation Shaarei Zedek and had been past President of Hadassah and Sisterhood. She volunteered at the Jewish Historical Museum and the Saint John Regional Hospital. She is survived by one son, David Bentley, Fredericton; one daughter, Alberta Stanton and her husband Chris, Saint John; two sisters, Rose Popkin and Munchie Arotsky, both of Florida; two granddaughters, Amanda and Kathleen Bentley; two grandsons, Zachery and Joshua Stanton; several nieces and nephews. Resting at the Castle Funeral home (Hillsley), 91 Leinster Street, (634-1700), from where the funeral will be held from the Hillsley Chapel on Thursday with Service at 3:30 p.m. Interment in Shaarei Zedek Cemetery. No flowers by request. Donations to Hadassah WIZO by calling 648-9568 would be appreciated by the family. Evening Times Globe Thursday, April 20, 1995 Bentley, Mrs. Esther – The funeral of Mrs. Esther Bentley of 54 Westminster Court, wife of the late William Bentley, was held from Castle Funeral Home. Hillsley Chapel, 91 Leinster Street with Lou Michaelson of the Congregation Shaarei Zedek, officiating. Members of the Chevra Kadisha served as pallbearers, Donations were received for the Hadassah WIZO Organization; Canadian Cancer Society, including those from Mayor and Council City of Fredericton, Public Health Staff, and from Sussex-Hampton Public Health Services; Saint John School Mild Fund, including one from the Staff of Barnhill Memorial School; and for Hospice of Saint John Inc.xxxInterment took place in the Shaarei Zedek Cemetery with prayers by Mr. Michaelson. Gravestone reference code(s): JM 997.111.88. Memorial plaque in synagogue: Kashetsky-Michelson - F4 .
- Record Source
- SJJHM Cemetery and Obituary Records
- Fonds No.
- SJJHM-S
- File No.
- 64
- Archival / Genealogical
- Genealogy Records
- Repository
- Saint John Jewish Historical Museum
Images
BENTLEY, William
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/genealogy92827
- Collection
- Saint John Jewish Historical Museum Synagogue Records
- Material Type
- textual record
- Archival / Genealogical
- Genealogy Records
- Material Type
- textual record
- Spouse
- Esther Wagner Bentley
- Date of Birth
- May 30, 1913
- Date of Death
- July 2, 1988
- Place Where Deceased
- New Brunswick, Canada
- Place of Residence
- Saint John
- Cemetery
- Shaarei Zedek Cemetery
- Age at Time of Death
- 75 years
- Notes
- OBITUARIES: Evening Times Globe, July 4 , 1988, Page 13 Bentley - After a brief illness at Saint Joseph’s Hospital, on July 2, 1988, William Bentley of 10 Park Street, husband of Esther (Wagner) Bentley; survived by his wife; one daughter, Alberta Bentley of Saint John; one son, David Bentley of Fredericton, one granddaughter, Amanda Bentley; several nieces and nephews. Resting at Castle Funeral Home (Hillsley), 91 Leinster Street, from where the funeral will be held on Monday with service at 2 p.m. Interment in Shaarei Zedek Cemetery. Donations to Hadassah WIZO by calling Bernetta Guss 652-3491, would be appreciated. Gravestone reference code(s): JM 997.111.88. Memorial plaque in synagogue: Samuel Meltzer - A3.
- Record Source
- SJJHM Cemetery and Obituary Records
- Fonds No.
- SJJHM-S
- File No.
- 65
- Archival / Genealogical
- Genealogy Records
- Repository
- Saint John Jewish Historical Museum
Images
BLACKERMAN, Meyer
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/genealogy5396
- Collection
- JEWISH COLONIZATION ASSOCIATION (JCA or ICA)
- Material Type
- textual record
- Archival / Genealogical
- Genealogy Records
- Collection
- JEWISH COLONIZATION ASSOCIATION (JCA or ICA)
- Material Type
- textual record
- Spouse
- Rosa
- Report Date
- 1928
- Place of Settlement
- Rumsey, Alberta
- Record Source
- Jewish Colonization Association Colonist Report
- Fonds No.
- I0032
- Series No.
- KC
- File No.
- 132
- Archival / Genealogical
- Genealogy Records
- Repository
- Canadian Jewish Archives
Images
BLACKERMAN, Meyer
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/genealogy5415
- Collection
- JEWISH COLONIZATION ASSOCIATION (JCA or ICA)
- Material Type
- textual record
- Archival / Genealogical
- Genealogy Records
- Collection
- JEWISH COLONIZATION ASSOCIATION (JCA or ICA)
- Material Type
- textual record
- Spouse
- Rosa
- Report Date
- 1928
- Place of Settlement
- Rumsey, Alberta
- Record Source
- Jewish Colonization Association Colonist Report
- Fonds No.
- I0032
- Series No.
- KC
- File No.
- 132
- Archival / Genealogical
- Genealogy Records
- Repository
- Canadian Jewish Archives
Images
BLOCK, Rose
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/genealogy92844
- Collection
- Saint John Jewish Historical Museum Synagogue Records
- Material Type
- textual record
- Archival / Genealogical
- Genealogy Records
- Material Type
- textual record
- NameofMother
- Sarah Baig
- Name of Father
- David Baig
- Spouse
- Israel Block
- Children
- 4 sons - Louis, Samuel, 1 daughter
- Additional Family
- 1 brother
- Date of Birth
- 1879
- Date of Death
- October 4, 1955
- Place Where Deceased
- New Brunswick, Canada
- Place of Residence
- Amherst, N.S.
- Cemetery
- Shaarei Zedek Cemetery
- Age at Time of Death
- 74 years
- Notes
- OBITUARIES: Telegraph Journal, October 4, 1955 Block – At the Service Nursing Home, Amherst, N.S. on October 4, 1955, Mrs. Rose Block, widow of Israel Block, and daughter of the late David and Sarah Baig, survived by four sons, one daughter, one brother, three grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon from O’Neils Funeral Home, 669 Main Street with service. Interment was in Shaarei Zedek Cemetery. Gravestone reference code(s): JM 998.61.120. Memorial plaque in synagogue: Abraham E. Smith - C5.
- Record Source
- SJJHM Cemetery and Obituary Records
- Fonds No.
- SJJHM-S
- File No.
- 84
- Archival / Genealogical
- Genealogy Records
- Repository
- Saint John Jewish Historical Museum
Images
Box
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn47411
- Collection
- Montreal Holocaust Museum
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- Box : carved, hinged : brown, brass ; Ht: 6,5 cm x W: 8,1 cm x De: 14,2 cm
- Collection
- Montreal Holocaust Museum
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- Box : carved, hinged : brown, brass ; Ht: 6,5 cm x W: 8,1 cm x De: 14,2 cm
- Other Title Information
- Container
- Physical Condition
- Excellent
- Notes
- Wooden box with high-relief floral designs on each side and a filligree leaf design on the lid. Lid is attached to the base with 2 hinges. Narrative: The box was made by donor, David Kropveld, in woodworking class pre-war Amsterdam. David Kropveld was born in 1918 in Amsterdam. The university he was to attend was shut down by the Germans in 1940. In July 1940, David and his father joined the White Brigade resistence group in the south of France. As members of the White Brigade, David and his father gave up their Jewish identities. In October 1942, David was arrested while smuggling war-related information between occupied and Vichy France. He was tortured for ten days before being released. He was reunited with his father in Brussels, but the two were arrested by Gestapo officers one week later. They were incarcerated for three months and deported to Auschwitz concentration camp (Poland). Father and son wore the badges of political prisoners and were selected for the slave labour camp of Monowitz, where they stayed for about five days prior to being transferred to camp of Treblinka (Poland). In Treblinka, David witnessed his father’s murder at the hands of a guard. In the fall of 1944, a guard recognized David as a boxer he had admired and had him transferred back to Auschwitz and Monowitz in December 1944 to compete boxing matches against other prisoners. In December 1944, David managed to escape the death march with a few iother prisoners. He was rescued shortly after and brought to a hospital until his health improved. No members of his family survived the war. In the summer of 1945, David met his wife. In 1947, the couple emigrated to Cuba, and in 1950, to Montreal where David began a successful career as a butcher. He immediately became involved in the underground in Holland, Belgium, and France. He was involved in transporting children to safe places. He participated in armed attacks of German convoys. He suffered two shootings and was arrested in France-subsequently sent to the camp of Breendock in Belgium and then to Treblinka, Sosnovitch, and Auschwitz. He was liberated by the Russian Amy.
- Accession No.
- 1990.83.29
- Name Access
- Kropveld, David
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Montreal Holocaust Museum
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BRAGER, Annie Gnessin
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/genealogy92862
- Collection
- Saint John Jewish Historical Museum Synagogue Records
- Material Type
- textual record
- Archival / Genealogical
- Genealogy Records
- Material Type
- textual record
- Spouse
- Louis A. Brager
- Additional Family
- 1 brother - Noah, 3 sisters - Leah, Rose, Fannie
- Date of Death
- September 3, 1936
- Place of Birth
- England
- Place Where Deceased
- New Brunswick, Canada
- Place of Residence
- Saint John
- Cemetery
- Shaarei Zedek Cemetery
- Age at Time of Death
- 43 years
- Notes
- OBITUARIES: Evening Times Globe, September 3, 1936, Page 1 Mrs. Louis Brager dies in Hospital: Underwent Operation on Tuesday; Formerly of England Mrs. Annie Brager, wife of Louis A. Brager, Charlotte Street grocer, died early today at the General Hospital, following an operation there Tuesday morning. Formerly, Mrs. Annie Gnessin of London, England, she had resided in Saint John for about 15 years since her marriage, and is survived by her husband, three sons, Joseph Edward, David and Michael, at home; her mother, one brother, Noah, and three sisters, Leah, Rose and Fannie, the last two being married, all of London England. The funeral will be held from her residence, 183 Canterbury Street, today at 8 p.m., conducted by Rev. A. Beshkin and Rev. A. Babb. Interment will be made in the Jewish plot of Fernhill Cemetery. Evening Times Globe Friday, September 4, 1936 The funeral of Mrs. Annie Brager, wife of Louis A. Brager, Charlotte Street grocer, took place yesterday afternoon at 5 o’clock from her residence, 183 Canterbury Street, and was conducted by Rev. A. Beshkin. Interment was made in the Jewish plot in Fernhill Cemetery. Gravestone reference code(s): JM 998.61.217.
- Record Source
- SJJHM Cemetery and Obituary Records
- Fonds No.
- SJJHM-S
- File No.
- 101
- Archival / Genealogical
- Genealogy Records
- Repository
- Saint John Jewish Historical Museum
Images
BRAUNSTEIN (BROWNSTEIN), David
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/genealogy1586
- Collection
- JEWISH COLONIZATION ASSOCIATION (JCA or ICA)
- Material Type
- textual record
- Archival / Genealogical
- Genealogy Records
- Collection
- JEWISH COLONIZATION ASSOCIATION (JCA or ICA)
- Material Type
- textual record
- Spouse
- Charne (Cherna)
- Children
- Moses
- Report Date
- 1910
- Place of Settlement
- Cupar, Saskatchewan
- Record Source
- Jewish Colonization Association Colonist Report
- Fonds No.
- I0032
- Series No.
- KC
- File No.
- 25
- Archival / Genealogical
- Genealogy Records
- Repository
- Canadian Jewish Archives
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