Nine Generations

Cwietla Rachla Leber

F, #2401, Deceased, b. 19 February 1881



Parents

Father*Abram Moshe Leber (1860-1926)
Mother*Sura Ita Fuchs (1860-1899)

Family: Manela Fuks (1878-)

Daughter*Sura Ita Fuks+ (1900-)
Son*Aron David Fuks (1904-)
Daughter*Alte Marjem Fuks (1906-)
Daughter*Pawe Fuks (1908-)
Daughter*Dina Fuks (1910-)
Daughter*Enta Laja Fuks (1912-)
Daughter*Chaja Gitla Fuks (1914-)

Relationships2nd cousin 1 time removed of Robert Cooper Jacobs
2nd cousin 1 time removed of Harry Maxim Lieber
1st cousin 1 time removed of Eric Stephen Leber
1st cousin 1 time removed of Boris Leber
2nd cousin 3 times removed of Theodore Edson ("Theo") Clark

Charts and other referencesLeber/Lieberman Descendancy Chart

Biographical Details

NameCwietla Rachla Leber was also known as Cwietla Rachla Fuks.1
1881BirthShe was born on 19 February 1881 in Piotrków Trybunalski, Poland.2,3
1899Death of ParentHer mother Sura Ita Fuchs died on 20 February 1899 in Piotrków Trybunalski, Poland.
1899Marr-PartnersCwietla Rachla Leber married Manela Fuks on 26 July 1899 in Tomaszów Mazowiecki, Poland.1
1900Birth of ChildHer daughter Sura Ita Fuks was born in 1900 in Piotrków Trybunalski, Poland.
1904Birth of ChildHer son Aron David Fuks was born in 1904 in Piotrków Trybunalski, Poland.
1906Birth of ChildHer daughter Alte Marjem Fuks was born in 1906 in Piotrków Trybunalski, Poland.
1908Birth of ChildHer daughter Pawe Fuks was born in 1908 in Piotrków Trybunalski, Poland.
1910Birth of ChildHer daughter Dina Fuks was born in 1910 in Piotrków Trybunalski, Poland.
1912Birth of ChildHer daughter Enta Laja Fuks was born in 1912 in Piotrków Trybunalski, Poland.
1914Birth of ChildHer daughter Chaja Gitla Fuks was born in 1914 in Piotrków Trybunalski, Poland.
1926Death of ParentHer father Abram Moshe Leber died on 2 January 1926 in Piotrków Trybunalski, Poland.

Citations

  1. Polish Marriage Record, PSA Piotrków, Fond 340 Akta 64 (Manela Fuks m. Cwetla Ruchla Leber), Marriage registered in Piotrków July 26, 1899 of Manela FUKS, 21, son of Jakob Moszek Icek and Jenta ROZENSZTAJN to Cwetla Ruchla Leber, 18, daughter of Abram Moszek and the late Sura Ita FUKS
  2. E-mail message, Esther Schwarz to RCJ, 4/11/2012, LEBER, Cwietla Rachla 1881 B 41
    Numbers 26, 41 are the same child, registered twice, of Moszek Abram Leber & Sura Itta Fuchs
  3. Polish Birth Record, PSA Piotrków, Fond 333 Akta 26 (Cwetla Ruchla Leber), Birth 26 reg. in Piotrkow Feb 25, 1881 of Cwetla Ruchla LEBER dau. of Abram Moszek, brassworker, 21, and Sura Ita FUCHS, 20. Cwetla Ruchla was born Feb 19, 1881.
Last Edited4 November 2023 08:07:11

Bertha Weiner

F, #2402, Deceased, b. 1884



Parents

Father*Chaim Moszek Weiner (1859-)
Mother*Mindel ("Minnie") Keshelman (1858-)



Biographical Details

1884BirthBertha Weiner was born in 1884.1
1910ImmigrationShe migrated to Ellis Island in New York City in 1910.2,3

Citations

  1. E-mail message, Anita Roll to RCJ, 26 April 2012, Chaim Weiner (wife Mindle)- born 1859 to Bernard and Bertha Weiner (my mother's grandfather)

    They had five children:
    Hershel Weiner(wife Sarah Itle) born 1879 timber business with Sam
    Bertha Weiner(born 1884)
    Samuel Weiner(born 1888)
    Joseph (born 1893)
    Rivka Weiner(born 1901)
  2. 1930 Fed'l Census, Harry Weiner, Jersey City, NJ
  3. E-mail message, Anita Roll to RCJ, 26 April 2012, 1910 - Joseph, Hershel and Bertha left for America in latter part of year.
Last Edited3 April 2023 05:56:11

Mendel Garfinkiel

Mendel Garfinkiel
part of a collage made by David Garfinkiel consisting of the drawing of his mother and this fragment of a photograph.
M, #2403, Deceased, b. 1859, d. 1924



Parents

Father*Icek Moszkowicz Garfinkiel (1821-)
Mother*Chana Ruchla Jurkiewicz (1823-before 1879)

Family: Gitla Rakocz (1862-1924)

Son*Icek Garfinkiel (1879-1880)
Daughter*Chana Ruchla Garfinkiel+ (1882-about 1942)
Daughter*Rosalia Garfinkiel (1885-about 1942)
Son*Hershl Garfinkiel+ (1887-after 1941)
Daughter*Sarah Garfinkiel+ (1890-1944)
Son*Fiszel Garfinkiel+ (1892-about 1942)
Daughter*Dwojra Szajndla Garfinkiel+ (1894-about 1942)
Daughter*Elka Garfinkiel+ (1896-about 1942)
Son*Hilari Garfinkiel+ (1900-about 1942)
Son*Jacob David Garfinkiel+ (1902-1970)



Biographical Details

OccupationMendel Garfinkiel was a book binder, painter and stone carver in Radom, Poland. also a cabdriver (dorozkarz) in 1906 or 1907 according to the Book of Residents; a tombstone cutter in family memory.1,2,3
1859BirthHe was born in 1859 in Radom, Poland.4
1879Birth of ChildHis son Icek Garfinkiel was born in 1879 in Radom, Poland.
Before 1879Death of ParentHis mother Chana Ruchla Jurkiewicz died before 29 December 1879.
1879Marr-PartnersMendel Garfinkiel married Gitla Rakocz on 29 December 1879 in Radom, Poland.5,6
1880Death of ChildHis son Icek Garfinkiel died on 26 September 1880 in Radom, Poland.
1882Birth of ChildHis daughter Chana Ruchla Garfinkiel was born on 19 May 1882 in Radom, Poland.
1885Birth of ChildHis daughter Rosalia Garfinkiel was born on 8 January 1885 in Radom, Poland.
1887Birth of ChildHis son Hershl Garfinkiel was born on 30 May 1887 in Radom, Poland.
1890Birth of ChildHis daughter Sarah Garfinkiel was born on 10 March 1890 in Radom, Poland.
1892Birth of ChildHis son Fiszel Garfinkiel was born on 15 February 1892 in Radom, Poland.
1894Birth of ChildHis daughter Dwojra Szajndla Garfinkiel was born on 26 September 1894 in Radom, Poland.
1896Birth of ChildHis daughter Elka Garfinkiel was born on 27 July 1896 in Radom, Poland.
1900Birth of ChildHis son Hilari Garfinkiel was born on 14 August 1900 in Radom, Poland.
1902Birth of ChildHis son Jacob David Garfinkiel was born on 31 July 1902 in Radom, Poland.
1924DeathMendel Garfinkiel died in 1924.4
1924Death of SpouseHis wife Gitla Rakocz died on 6 August 1924 in Radom, Poland.

Citations

  1. Book of Residents, Radom, Polish State Archives Fond 1, Card #233
  2. E-mail message, Simone Chomentowski to RCJ, 22 May 2012
  3. Édith Simone Chomentowski, Mar 2021, "La communauté juive de Radom à travers la famille Garfinkiel", in Généalo-J: Revue francaise de généalogie juive, Paris: Cercle de Généalogie Juive, 145, RCJ books and files, p.6.
  4. E-mail message, Simone Chomentowski to RCJ, 20 May 2012, here is some information concerning my father:
    his father: Mendel Garfinkiel, 1859-1924, born in Radom
    his mother: Gitla Rakocz, 1859-1924 (same as her husband) born in Radom
  5. Polish Marriage Record, Polish State Archives Radom, Fond 190, The mariage certicate was drawn up in December 1879 (on the 17th according to the Julien calendar and on the 29th according to the Gregorian one). It's written that Mendel is 19 years old and Gitla 17. (per Simone Chomentowski's translation)
  6. Ancestry.com Public Family Trees, Atlas-Rozencwaig-Cajgfinger-Gelberger 2017 Tree, accessed 15 Feb 2019
Last Edited23 February 2023 09:37:51

Gitla Rakocz

Gitla Garfinkiel 1919, drawn by her son David 1919
F, #2404, Deceased, b. 16 September 1862, d. 6 August 1924



Parents

Father*Lejzor Pinkus Rakocz (1836-1910)
Mother*Sura Laja Goldman (1831-1889)

Family: Mendel Garfinkiel (1859-1924)

Son*Icek Garfinkiel (1879-1880)
Daughter*Chana Ruchla Garfinkiel+ (1882-about 1942)
Daughter*Rosalia Garfinkiel (1885-about 1942)
Son*Hershl Garfinkiel+ (1887-after 1941)
Daughter*Sarah Garfinkiel+ (1890-1944)
Son*Fiszel Garfinkiel+ (1892-about 1942)
Daughter*Dwojra Szajndla Garfinkiel+ (1894-about 1942)
Daughter*Elka Garfinkiel+ (1896-about 1942)
Son*Hilari Garfinkiel+ (1900-about 1942)
Son*Jacob David Garfinkiel+ (1902-1970)



Biographical Details

NameGitla Rakocz was also known as Gitla Garfinkiel.1
1862BirthShe was born on 16 September 1862 in Radom, Poland. date is from Book of Residents; Simone's notes showed 1859.1,2
1879Birth of ChildHer son Icek Garfinkiel was born in 1879 in Radom, Poland.
1879Marr-PartnersShe married Mendel Garfinkiel on 29 December 1879 in Radom, Poland.3,4
1880Death of ChildHer son Icek Garfinkiel died on 26 September 1880 in Radom, Poland.
1882Birth of ChildHer daughter Chana Ruchla Garfinkiel was born on 19 May 1882 in Radom, Poland.
1885Birth of ChildHer daughter Rosalia Garfinkiel was born on 8 January 1885 in Radom, Poland.
1887Birth of ChildHer son Hershl Garfinkiel was born on 30 May 1887 in Radom, Poland.
1889Death of ParentHer mother Sura Laja Goldman died on 20 February 1889 in Radom, Poland.
1890Birth of ChildHer daughter Sarah Garfinkiel was born on 10 March 1890 in Radom, Poland.
1892Birth of ChildHer son Fiszel Garfinkiel was born on 15 February 1892 in Radom, Poland.
1894Birth of ChildHer daughter Dwojra Szajndla Garfinkiel was born on 26 September 1894 in Radom, Poland.
1896Birth of ChildHer daughter Elka Garfinkiel was born on 27 July 1896 in Radom, Poland.
1900Birth of ChildHer son Hilari Garfinkiel was born on 14 August 1900 in Radom, Poland.
1902Birth of ChildHer son Jacob David Garfinkiel was born on 31 July 1902 in Radom, Poland.
1910Death of ParentHer father Lejzor Pinkus Rakocz died in 1910 in Radom, Poland.
1924Death of SpouseHer husband Mendel Garfinkiel died in 1924.
1924DeathGitla Rakocz died on 6 August 1924 in Radom, Poland.1,4

Citations

  1. E-mail message, Simone Chomentowski to RCJ, 20 May 2012, here is some information concerning my father:
    his father: Mendel Garfinkiel, 1859-1924, born in Radom
    his mother: Gitla Rakocz, 1859-1924 (same as her husband) born in Radom
  2. Book of Residents, Radom, Polish State Archives Fond 1, Card #233
  3. Polish Marriage Record, Polish State Archives Radom, Fond 190, The mariage certicate was drawn up in December 1879 (on the 17th according to the Julien calendar and on the 29th according to the Gregorian one). It's written that Mendel is 19 years old and Gitla 17. (per Simone Chomentowski's translation)
  4. Ancestry.com Public Family Trees, Atlas-Rozencwaig-Cajgfinger-Gelberger 2017 Tree, accessed 15 Feb 2019
Last Edited23 February 2023 09:37:51

Chana Ruchla Garfinkiel

Chana Garfinkiel Milchior, 1932
F, #2405, Deceased, b. 19 May 1882, d. about 1942



Parents

Father*Mendel Garfinkiel (1859-1924)
Mother*Gitla Rakocz (1862-1924)

Family: Mosiek Szymon Milchior (1882-about 1935)

Daughter*Szaja Milchior (1905-about 1942)
Son*Izrael Icek Milchior (1909-about 1942)
Son*Sura Laja ("Salka") Milchior (1918-)
Daughter*Balbinka Milchior (1913-)



Biographical Details

NameChana Ruchla Garfinkiel was also known as Chana Ruchla Milchior.1
1882BirthShe was born on 19 May 1882 in Radom, Poland.2,1
1903Marr-PartnersShe married Mosiek Szymon Milchior in 1903.1,3
1905Birth of ChildHer daughter Szaja Milchior was born on 6 December 1905 in Radom, Poland.
1909Birth of ChildHer son Izrael Icek Milchior was born on 22 June 1909 in Radom, Poland.
1918Birth of ChildHer son Sura Laja ("Salka") Milchior was born in 1918 in Radom, Poland.
1913Birth of ChildHer daughter Balbinka Milchior was born in 1913 in Radom, Poland.
1924Death of ParentHer father Mendel Garfinkiel died in 1924.
1924Death of ParentHer mother Gitla Rakocz died on 6 August 1924 in Radom, Poland.
About 1935Death of SpouseHer husband Mosiek Szymon Milchior died about 1935 in Poland.
About 1942DeathChana Ruchla Garfinkiel died about 1942 in Poland. in the Holocaust at Radom or Treblinka.2
About 1942Death of ChildHer daughter Szaja Milchior died about 1942 in Poland.
About 1942Death of ChildHer son Izrael Icek Milchior died about 1942 in Poland.

Citations

  1. Book of Residents, Radom, Polish State Archives Fond 1, Card #173
  2. E-mail message, Simone Chomentowski to RCJ, 20 May 2012, They had 9 children:
    Chana Ruchla born in 1882
    Rosalia born in 1884 or 1885
    Hershl born in 1887 died circa 1935 from cancer
    Sarah born in 1890
    Fiszel/Felix born in 1892
    Dora (Dwojra Szajndla) born in 1894
    Elka born in 1896 (I am named Edith according to her name)
    Hilari born in 1900
    Jacob David, my father, the youngest one.
  3. Polish Marriage Record, Chana Garfinkel m. Moszek Milchior Fond 190, Radom Archive, Akta 14, seen index only
Last Edited2 November 2023 13:13:20

Rosalia Garfinkiel

Rozalia Garfinkiel
F, #2406, Deceased, b. 8 January 1885, d. about 1942



Parents

Father*Mendel Garfinkiel (1859-1924)
Mother*Gitla Rakocz (1862-1924)



Biographical Details

NameRosalia Garfinkiel was also known as Raca Garfinkiel.1
OccupationRosalia Garfinkiel was a painter.2
1885BirthShe was born on 8 January 1885 in Radom, Poland.3,1
1924Death of ParentHer father Mendel Garfinkiel died in 1924.
1924Death of ParentHer mother Gitla Rakocz died on 6 August 1924 in Radom, Poland.
About 1942DeathRosalia Garfinkiel died about 1942 in Poland. in the Holocaust at Radom or Treblinka.4

Citations

  1. Book of Residents, Radom, Polish State Archives Fond 1, Card #233
  2. E-mail message, Simone Chomentowski to RCJ, 22 May 2012
  3. E-mail message, Simone Chomentowski to RCJ, 20 May 2012, They had 9 children:
    Chana Ruchla born in 1882
    Rosalia born in 1884 or 1885
    Hershl born in 1887 died circa 1935 from cancer
    Sarah born in 1890
    Fiszel/Felix born in 1892
    Dora (Dwojra Szajndla) born in 1894
    Elka born in 1896 (I am named Edith according to her name)
    Hilari born in 1900
    Jacob David, my father, the youngest one.
  4. E-mail message, Simone Chomentowski to RCJ, 20 May 2012,

Last Edited2 November 2023 13:13:20

Hershl Garfinkiel

Hirsh Garfinkiel
M, #2407, Deceased, b. 30 May 1887, d. after 1941



Parents

Father*Mendel Garfinkiel (1859-1924)
Mother*Gitla Rakocz (1862-1924)

Family: Chaja Perla Gutman (1891-about 1942)

Daughter*Chana Ruchla ("Aniusia") Garfinkiel (1912-about 1942)
Son*Lejzer Icek Garfinkiel (1917-1945)
Son*Mendel Garfinkiel (1925-about 1942)
Son*Szmul Garfinkiel (1926-about 1942)
Daughter*Gita-Gila Garfinkiel (1928-about 1942)



Biographical Details

Marr-PartnersHershl Garfinkiel married Chaja Perla Gutman.
OccupationHershl Garfinkiel was a painter and stone sculptor.1
1887BirthHe was born on 30 May 1887 in Radom, Poland.2,3
1912Birth of ChildHis daughter Chana Ruchla ("Aniusia") Garfinkiel was born on 10 December 1912 in Radom, Poland.
1917Birth of ChildHis son Lejzer Icek Garfinkiel was born in 1917 in Radom, Poland.
1924Death of ParentHis father Mendel Garfinkiel died in 1924.
1924Death of ParentHis mother Gitla Rakocz died on 6 August 1924 in Radom, Poland.
1925Birth of ChildHis son Mendel Garfinkiel was born in 1925 in Radom, Poland.
1926Birth of ChildHis son Szmul Garfinkiel was born in 1926 in Radom, Poland.
1928Birth of ChildHis daughter Gita-Gila Garfinkiel was born in 1928 in Radom, Poland.
After 1941DeathHershl Garfinkiel died of cancer after 1941 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.2,4
About 1942Death of SpouseHis wife Chaja Perla Gutman died about 1942 in Radom or in one of the camps.

Citations

  1. Édith Simone Chomentowski, Mar 2021, "La communauté juive de Radom à travers la famille Garfinkiel", in Généalo-J: Revue francaise de généalogie juive, Paris: Cercle de Généalogie Juive, 145, RCJ books and files, p.6.
  2. E-mail message, Simone Chomentowski to RCJ, 20 May 2012, They had 9 children:
    Chana Ruchla born in 1882
    Rosalia born in 1884 or 1885
    Hershl born in 1887 died circa 1935 from cancer
    Sarah born in 1890
    Fiszel/Felix born in 1892
    Dora (Dwojra Szajndla) born in 1894
    Elka born in 1896 (I am named Edith according to her name)
    Hilari born in 1900
    Jacob David, my father, the youngest one.
  3. Book of Residents, Radom, Polish State Archives Fond 1, Card #243
  4. E-mail message, Simone Chomentowski to RCJ, 17 July 2021, Date: 17 JUL 2021, I wrote in 2012 that he died of cancer in 1935. I don't remember where I got this information from, but it is false since I found the "Antrag" in his name which proves that in 1941 he was alive. In fact it is his brother-in-law, Moszek Szymon Milchior, the husband of Chana Ruchla, who died in 1935.
Last Edited23 February 2023 09:37:51

Sarah Garfinkiel

Sarah Garfinkiel Tenenbaum
F, #2408, Deceased, b. 10 March 1890, d. 1944



Parents

Father*Mendel Garfinkiel (1859-1924)
Mother*Gitla Rakocz (1862-1924)

Family: Herman Tenenbaum (about 1890-about 1942)

Daughter*Basia Sura ("Betty") Tenenbaum+ (1919-2008)



Biographical Details

NameSarah Garfinkiel was also known as Sarah Tenenbaum.1
NameShe was also known as Sura Laja Garfinkiel.2
1890BirthShe was born on 10 March 1890 in Radom, Poland.3,2
Marr-PartnersShe married Herman Tenenbaum.1
1919Birth of ChildHer daughter Basia Sura ("Betty") Tenenbaum was born on 14 October 1919 in Radom, Poland.
ResidenceSarah Garfinkiel lived in Łódź, Poland.4
1924Death of ParentHer father Mendel Garfinkiel died in 1924.
1924Death of ParentHer mother Gitla Rakocz died on 6 August 1924 in Radom, Poland.
About 1942Death of SpouseHer husband Herman Tenenbaum died about 1942 in Poland.
1944DeathSarah Garfinkiel died in 1944 in Łódź, Poland. in the Łódź Ghetto.3,4

Citations

  1. E-mail message, Simone Chomentowski to RCJ, 20 May 2012, TExcept Hersl, his other 7 brothers and sisters perished during WWII, probably in Radom or in Treblinka.
    6 of them were married and had together 16 children.
    One of them Basia , the daughter of Sarah and Herman Tenenbaum who lived in Lodz, could leave en 1939 for
    USA after marrying an american guy.
  2. Book of Residents, Radom, Polish State Archives Fond 1, Card #233
  3. E-mail message, Simone Chomentowski to RCJ, 20 May 2012, They had 9 children:
    Chana Ruchla born in 1882
    Rosalia born in 1884 or 1885
    Hershl born in 1887 died circa 1935 from cancer
    Sarah born in 1890
    Fiszel/Felix born in 1892
    Dora (Dwojra Szajndla) born in 1894
    Elka born in 1896 (I am named Edith according to her name)
    Hilari born in 1900
    Jacob David, my father, the youngest one.
  4. Yad Vashem Page of Testimony, online \www.yadvashem.org/\., Page of Testimony #800882
Last Edited2 November 2023 13:13:20

Herman Tenenbaum

Herman Tenenbaum
M, #2409, Deceased, b. about 1890, d. about 1942



Family: Sarah Garfinkiel (1890-1944)

Daughter*Basia Sura ("Betty") Tenenbaum+ (1919-2008)



Biographical Details

NameHerman Tenenbaum was also known as Chaim Nachum Tenenbaum.
About 1890BirthHe was born about 1890 in Poland.1
Marr-PartnersHe married Sarah Garfinkiel.1
ResidenceHe lived in Łódź, Poland.1
1919Birth of ChildHis daughter Basia Sura ("Betty") Tenenbaum was born on 14 October 1919 in Radom, Poland.
About 1942DeathHe died about 1942 in Poland. in the Holocaust.1
1944Death of SpouseHis wife Sarah Garfinkiel died in 1944 in Łódź, Poland.

Citations

  1. E-mail message, Simone Chomentowski to RCJ, 20 May 2012, TExcept Hersl, his other 7 brothers and sisters perished during WWII, probably in Radom or in Treblinka.
    6 of them were married and had together 16 children.
    One of them Basia , the daughter of Sarah and Herman Tenenbaum who lived in Lodz, could leave en 1939 for
    USA after marrying an american guy.
Last Edited2 November 2023 13:13:20

Basia Sura ("Betty") Tenenbaum

Basia Sura Tenenbaum
F, #2410, Deceased, b. 14 October 1919, d. 2 March 2008



Parents

Father*Herman Tenenbaum (about 1890-about 1942)
Mother*Sarah Garfinkiel (1890-1944)

Family: Abraham Kaufman (1909-1984)

Son*Gilbert M. Kaufman (1941-1996)



Biographical Details

NameBasia Sura ("Betty") Tenenbaum was also known as Basia Sura Kaufman.1
NameShe was also known as Barbara Tenenbaum.
NameShe was also known as Betty Kaufman.
ResidenceHerman Tenenbaum; Łódź, Poland2
1919BirthShe was born on 14 October 1919 in Radom, Poland.2,1,3
1939Marr-PartnersShe married Abraham Kaufman on 9 August 1939 in Warsaw, Poland.

Abraham came to visit his family in Łódź in 1939 and met Basia Tenebaum, with whom he fell in love. Back in New York, he learned that Germany was about to invade Poland. He immediately re-embarked, returned to Poland, and married Basia. They got to Denmark and sailed for New York from Copenhagen on October 28. They arrived in the United States on November 13, 1939.1,4,5

1939ImmigrationShe arrived at Ellis Island in New York on 13 November 1939.2,6

1939Residence (family)Abraham Kaufman and she lived at 1643 Clay Avenue in the Bronx on 13 November 1939.6
1940Residence (family)Abraham Kaufman and she lived at 1475 College Avenue in the Bronx on 6 April 1940.7
1941Birth of ChildHer son Gilbert M. Kaufman was born on 29 December 1941 in Bronx, New York.
About 1942Death of ParentHer father Herman Tenenbaum died about 1942 in Poland.
1944Death of ParentHer mother Sarah Garfinkiel died in 1944 in Łódź, Poland.
1945Naturalization PetitionBasia Sura ("Betty") Tenenbaum filed a petition for naturalization on 21 April 1945 at the U.S. District Court in Los Angeles, California. In order to be eligible for naturalization she had to leave the country and be readmitted. This she did at Rouse's Point, New York on May 27, 1942.5
1945Residence (family)Abraham Kaufman and she lived at 2532 Houston Street in Los Angeles, California on 21 April 1945.5
1955Psgr List19 September 1955; Gilbert M. Kaufman; New York; SS Liberté8
1984Death of SpouseHer husband Abraham Kaufman died on 1 October 1984 in California.
1996Death of ChildHer son Gilbert M. Kaufman died on 10 October 1996 in New Brunswick, New Jersey.
2008DeathShe died on 2 March 2008 in Cedarpines Park, San Bernardino County, California.9

Citations

  1. Passenger Manifest, SS Scanyork, Oct. 28th 1939
  2. E-mail message, Simone Chomentowski to RCJ, 20 May 2012, TExcept Hersl, his other 7 brothers and sisters perished during WWII, probably in Radom or in Treblinka.
    6 of them were married and had together 16 children.
    One of them Basia , the daughter of Sarah and Herman Tenenbaum who lived in Lodz, could leave en 1939 for
    USA after marrying an american guy.
  3. Naturalization Index, Index to Petitions for Naturalization filed in Federal, State, and Local Courts located in New York City, 1792-1989. New York, NY, USA: National Archives and Records Administration, Northeast Region. Petition #, Southern District
  4. Édith Simone Chomentowski, Mar 2021, "La communauté juive de Radom à travers la famille Garfinkiel", in Généalo-J: Revue francaise de généalogie juive, Paris: Cercle de Généalogie Juive, 145, RCJ books and files, p.6.
  5. Naturalization Petition, Petition No. 123885, National Archives at Riverside; Riverside, California; NAI Number: 594890; Record Group Title: 21; Record Group Number: Records of District Courts of the United States, 1685-2009, Date: 21 APR 1945
  6. Passenger Manifest, SS Scanyork, 13 Nov. 1939
  7. 1940 Federal Census, Record originated in..., Place: New York, Bronx, New York; Roll: m-t0627-02464; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 3-171A, Date: 6 APR 1940
  8. Passenger Manifest, SS Liberté, 19 Sept. 1955
  9. Social Security Death Index, U.S., Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015., SS#
Last Edited7 August 2023 15:30:14

Fiszel Garfinkiel

Fiszel Garfinkiel
M, #2411, Deceased, b. 15 February 1892, d. about 1942



Parents

Father*Mendel Garfinkiel (1859-1924)
Mother*Gitla Rakocz (1862-1924)

Family: Tsila Gutstejn (-about 1943)

Son*Marek Aleksander Garfinkiel (1923-about 1943)
Daughter*Frania Garfinkiel (1921-about 1943)



Biographical Details

Other spellingFiszel Garfinkiel was also known as Felix Garfinkiel.1
1892BirthHe was born on 15 February 1892 in Radom, Poland.2,3
1906OccupationIn 1906 Fiszel Garfinkiel was a photographer in Warsaw, Poland.4,5
Marr-PartnersHe married Tsila Gutstejn.6
1923Birth of ChildHis son Marek Aleksander Garfinkiel was born in 1923 in Radom, Poland.
1924Death of ParentHis father Mendel Garfinkiel died in 1924.
1924Death of ParentHis mother Gitla Rakocz died on 6 August 1924 in Radom, Poland.
1921Birth of ChildHis daughter Frania Garfinkiel was born in 1921 in Radom, Poland.
About 1942DeathFiszel Garfinkiel died about 1942 in the Holocaust, either at Radom or Treblinka in Poland.7
About 1943Death of SpouseHis wife Tsila Gutstejn died about 1943.

Citations

  1. E-mail message, Simone Chomentowski to RCJ, 20 May 2012, TExcept Hersl, his other 7 brothers and sisters perished during WWII, probably in Radom or in Treblinka.
    6 of them were married and had together 16 children.
    One of them Basia , the daughter of Sarah and Herman Tenenbaum who lived in Lodz, could leave en 1939 for
    USA after marrying an american guy.
  2. E-mail message, Simone Chomentowski to RCJ, Date: 20 MAY 2012,

  3. Book of Residents, Radom, Polish State Archives Fond 1, Card #233
  4. Book of Residents, Radom, Polish State Archives Fond 1, Card #246
  5. Édith Simone Chomentowski, Mar 2021, "La communauté juive de Radom à travers la famille Garfinkiel", in Généalo-J: Revue francaise de généalogie juive, Paris: Cercle de Généalogie Juive, 145, RCJ books and files, p.6.
  6. Photo album holograph notation, Simone Chomentowski's family album
  7. E-mail message, Simone Chomentowski to RCJ, 20 May 2012, They had 9 children:
    Chana Ruchla born in 1882
    Rosalia born in 1884 or 1885
    Hershl born in 1887 died circa 1935 from cancer
    Sarah born in 1890
    Fiszel/Felix born in 1892
    Dora (Dwojra Szajndla) born in 1894
    Elka born in 1896 (I am named Edith according to her name)
    Hilari born in 1900
    Jacob David, my father, the youngest one.
Last Edited2 November 2023 13:13:20

Dwojra Szajndla Garfinkiel

Dora Garfinkiel
F, #2412, Deceased, b. 26 September 1894, d. about 1942



Parents

Father*Mendel Garfinkiel (1859-1924)
Mother*Gitla Rakocz (1862-1924)

Family: Joseph Baum (1902-)

Daughter*Gizela Baum



Biographical Details

1894BirthDwojra Szajndla Garfinkiel was born on 26 September 1894 in Radom, Poland.1,2
1924Death of ParentHer father Mendel Garfinkiel died in 1924.
1924Death of ParentHer mother Gitla Rakocz died on 6 August 1924 in Radom, Poland.
Before 1933OccupationBefore 1933 Dwojra Szajndla Garfinkiel was a teacher in Jedlinsk, Poland.
1933Marr-PartnersShe married Joseph Baum in 1933.
1933Birth of ChildHer daughter Gizela Baum was born in 1933.
About 1942DeathDwojra Szajndla Garfinkiel died about 1942. in the Holocaust, either at Radom or Treblinka.1

Citations

  1. E-mail message, Simone Chomentowski to RCJ, 20 May 2012, They had 9 children:
    Chana Ruchla born in 1882
    Rosalia born in 1884 or 1885
    Hershl born in 1887 died circa 1935 from cancer
    Sarah born in 1890
    Fiszel/Felix born in 1892
    Dora (Dwojra Szajndla) born in 1894
    Elka born in 1896 (I am named Edith according to her name)
    Hilari born in 1900
    Jacob David, my father, the youngest one.
  2. Book of Residents, Radom, Polish State Archives Fond 1, Card #233
Last Edited23 February 2023 09:37:51

Elka Garfinkiel

Garfinkiel, Elke (2)
F, #2413, Deceased, b. 27 July 1896, d. about 1942



Parents

Father*Mendel Garfinkiel (1859-1924)
Mother*Gitla Rakocz (1862-1924)

Family: Lazer Kogan

Daughter*Niousia Kogan
Daughter*Dusia Kogan



Biographical Details

NameElka Garfinkiel was also known as Elka Kogan.1
NoteEdith Simone was named after Elka.2
1896BirthShe was born on 27 July 1896 in Radom, Poland.3,4
1924Death of ParentHer father Mendel Garfinkiel died in 1924.
1924Death of ParentHer mother Gitla Rakocz died on 6 August 1924 in Radom, Poland.
1930Birth of ChildHer daughter Niousia Kogan was born in 1930.
1932Birth of ChildHer daughter Dusia Kogan was born in 1932.
About 1942DeathElka Garfinkiel died about 1942. in the Holocaust, either at Radom or Treblinka.2

Citations

  1. E-mail message, Simone Chomentowski to RCJ, 22 May 2012
  2. E-mail message, Simone Chomentowski to RCJ, 20 May 2012, They had 9 children:
    Chana Ruchla born in 1882
    Rosalia born in 1884 or 1885
    Hershl born in 1887 died circa 1935 from cancer
    Sarah born in 1890
    Fiszel/Felix born in 1892
    Dora (Dwojra Szajndla) born in 1894
    Elka born in 1896 (I am named Edith according to her name)
    Hilari born in 1900
    Jacob David, my father, the youngest one.
  3. E-mail message, Simone Chomentowski to RCJ, 20 May 2012,

  4. Book of Residents, Radom, Polish State Archives Fond 1, Card #233
Last Edited23 February 2023 09:37:51

Hilari Garfinkiel

Hilary Garfinkiel
M, #2414, Deceased, b. 14 August 1900, d. about 1942



Parents

Father*Mendel Garfinkiel (1859-1924)
Mother*Gitla Rakocz (1862-1924)



Biographical Details

NameHilari Garfinkiel was also known as Chil Ber Garfinkiel.1
1900BirthHe was born on 14 August 1900 in Radom, Poland.2,1
1924Death of ParentHis father Mendel Garfinkiel died in 1924.
1924Death of ParentHis mother Gitla Rakocz died on 6 August 1924 in Radom, Poland.
1939Birth of ChildHis son Menachem Garfinkiel was born in 1939 in Radom, Poland.
1940Birth of ChildHis daughter Perla-Giza Garfinkiel was born in 1940.
About 1942DeathHilari Garfinkiel died about 1942. in the Holocaust, either at Radom or Treblinka.3

Citations

  1. Book of Residents, Radom, Polish State Archives Fond 1, Card #233
  2. E-mail message, Simone Chomentowski to RCJ, 20 May 2012,

  3. E-mail message, Simone Chomentowski to RCJ, 20 May 2012, They had 9 children:
    Chana Ruchla born in 1882
    Rosalia born in 1884 or 1885
    Hershl born in 1887 died circa 1935 from cancer
    Sarah born in 1890
    Fiszel/Felix born in 1892
    Dora (Dwojra Szajndla) born in 1894
    Elka born in 1896 (I am named Edith according to her name)
    Hilari born in 1900
    Jacob David, my father, the youngest one.
Last Edited23 February 2023 09:37:51

Mosiek Szymon Milchior

M, #2415, Deceased, b. 27 June 1882, d. about 1935



Parents

Family: Chana Ruchla Garfinkiel (1882-about 1942)

Daughter*Szaja Milchior (1905-about 1942)
Son*Izrael Icek Milchior (1909-about 1942)
Son*Sura Laja ("Salka") Milchior (1918-)
Daughter*Balbinka Milchior (1913-)



Biographical Details

1882BirthMosiek Szymon Milchior was born on 27 June 1882.1
1903Marr-PartnersHe married Chana Ruchla Garfinkiel in 1903.1,2
1905Birth of ChildHis daughter Szaja Milchior was born on 6 December 1905 in Radom, Poland.
1909Birth of ChildHis son Izrael Icek Milchior was born on 22 June 1909 in Radom, Poland.
1918Birth of ChildHis son Sura Laja ("Salka") Milchior was born in 1918 in Radom, Poland.
1913Birth of ChildHis daughter Balbinka Milchior was born in 1913 in Radom, Poland.
About 1935DeathMosiek Szymon Milchior died of cancer about 1935 in Poland.3,4
About 1942Death of SpouseHis wife Chana Ruchla Garfinkiel died about 1942 in Poland.

Citations

  1. Book of Residents, Radom, Polish State Archives Fond 1, Card #173
  2. Polish Marriage Record, Chana Garfinkel m. Moszek Milchior Fond 190, Radom Archive, Akta 14, seen index only
  3. E-mail message, Simone Chomentowski to RCJ, 20 May 2012, They had 9 children:
    Chana Ruchla born in 1882
    Rosalia born in 1884 or 1885
    Hershl born in 1887 died circa 1935 from cancer
    Sarah born in 1890
    Fiszel/Felix born in 1892
    Dora (Dwojra Szajndla) born in 1894
    Elka born in 1896 (I am named Edith according to her name)
    Hilari born in 1900
    Jacob David, my father, the youngest one.
  4. E-mail message, Simone Chomentowski to RCJ, 17 July 2021, Date: 17 JUL 2021, I wrote in 2012 that he died of cancer in 1935. I don't remember where I got this information from, but it is false since I found the "Antrag" in his name which proves that in 1941 he was alive. In fact it is his brother-in-law, Moszek Szymon Milchior, the husband of Chana Ruchla, who died in 1935.
Last Edited23 February 2023 09:37:51

Szaja Milchior

F, #2416, Deceased, b. 6 December 1905, d. about 1942



Parents

Father*Mosiek Szymon Milchior (1882-about 1935)
Mother*Chana Ruchla Garfinkiel (1882-about 1942)



Biographical Details

1905BirthSzaja Milchior was born on 6 December 1905 in Radom, Poland.1
About 1935Death of ParentHer father Mosiek Szymon Milchior died about 1935 in Poland.
About 1942DeathShe died about 1942 in Poland. in the Holocaust at either Radom or Treblinka.2
About 1942Death of ParentHer mother Chana Ruchla Garfinkiel died about 1942 in Poland.

Citations

  1. Book of Residents, Radom, Polish State Archives Fond 1, Card #173
  2. E-mail message, Simone Chomentowski to RCJ, 20 May 2012, They had 9 children:
    Chana Ruchla born in 1882
    Rosalia born in 1884 or 1885
    Hershl born in 1887 died circa 1935 from cancer
    Sarah born in 1890
    Fiszel/Felix born in 1892
    Dora (Dwojra Szajndla) born in 1894
    Elka born in 1896 (I am named Edith according to her name)
    Hilari born in 1900
    Jacob David, my father, the youngest one.
Last Edited2 November 2023 13:13:20

Izrael Icek Milchior

M, #2417, Deceased, b. 22 June 1909, d. about 1942



Parents

Father*Mosiek Szymon Milchior (1882-about 1935)
Mother*Chana Ruchla Garfinkiel (1882-about 1942)



Biographical Details

1909BirthIzrael Icek Milchior was born on 22 June 1909 in Radom, Poland.1
About 1935Death of ParentHis father Mosiek Szymon Milchior died about 1935 in Poland.
About 1942DeathIzrael Icek Milchior died about 1942 in Poland. in the Holocaust either at Radom or at Treblinka.2
About 1942Death of ParentHis mother Chana Ruchla Garfinkiel died about 1942 in Poland.

Citations

  1. Book of Residents, Radom, Polish State Archives Fond 1, Card #173
  2. E-mail message, Simone Chomentowski to RCJ, 20 May 2012, They had 9 children:
    Chana Ruchla born in 1882
    Rosalia born in 1884 or 1885
    Hershl born in 1887 died circa 1935 from cancer
    Sarah born in 1890
    Fiszel/Felix born in 1892
    Dora (Dwojra Szajndla) born in 1894
    Elka born in 1896 (I am named Edith according to her name)
    Hilari born in 1900
    Jacob David, my father, the youngest one.
Last Edited2 November 2023 13:13:20

Icek Moszkowicz Garfinkiel

M, #2418, Deceased, b. 1821



Parents

Father*Mosiek Garfinkiel (1788-)
Mother*Elke Szlokman (1797-1848)

Family: Chana Ruchla Jurkiewicz (1823-before 1879)

Son*Berek Garfinkiel (1843-)
Daughter*Sura Syfra Garfinkiel (1845-1902)
Son*Lejzer Noech Garfinkiel (1849-1852)
Son*Mendel Garfinkiel+ (1859-1924)
Daughter*Sura Garfinkiel (1863-1896)



Biographical Details

1821BirthIcek Moszkowicz Garfinkiel was born in 1821 in Żarnów, Poland.1,2
1843Birth of ChildHis son Berek Garfinkiel was born in 1843 in Żarnów, Poland.
1845Birth of ChildHis daughter Sura Syfra Garfinkiel was born in 1845 in Radom, Poland.
1848Death of ParentHis mother Elke Szlokman died in 1848.
1849Birth of ChildHis son Lejzer Noech Garfinkiel was born in 1849.
1842Marr-PartnersIcek Moszkowicz Garfinkiel married Chana Ruchla Jurkiewicz in 1842 in Żarnów, Poland.3,2,4
1852Death of ChildHis son Lejzer Noech Garfinkiel died in 1852.
1859Birth of ChildHis son Mendel Garfinkiel was born in 1859 in Radom, Poland.
1863Birth of ChildHis daughter Sura Garfinkiel was born in 1863.
Before 1879Death of SpouseHis wife Chana Ruchla Jurkiewicz died before 29 December 1879.
1896Death of ChildHis daughter Sura Garfinkiel died in 1896.

Citations

  1. Ancestry.com Public Family Trees, Atlas-Rozencwaig-Cajgfinger-Gelberger 2017 Tree, accessed 15 Feb 2019
  2. Édith Simone Chomentowski, Mar 2021, "La communauté juive de Radom à travers la famille Garfinkiel", in Généalo-J: Revue francaise de généalogie juive, Paris: Cercle de Généalogie Juive, 145, RCJ books and files, p.6.
  3. Book of Residents, Radom, Polish State Archives Fond 1, Card #233
  4. Polish Marriage Record, FHL Film #718949, Akta 7
Last Edited11 September 2023 21:32:23

Chana Ruchla Jurkiewicz

F, #2419, Deceased, b. 1823, d. before 29 December 1879



Parents

Father*Lejbus Jurkiewicz (1800-)
Mother*Mrs. Chava [Jurkiewicz] (about 1803-)

Family: Icek Moszkowicz Garfinkiel (1821-)

Son*Berek Garfinkiel (1843-)
Daughter*Sura Syfra Garfinkiel (1845-1902)
Son*Lejzer Noech Garfinkiel (1849-1852)
Son*Mendel Garfinkiel+ (1859-1924)
Daughter*Sura Garfinkiel (1863-1896)



Biographical Details

NameChana Ruchla Jurkiewicz was also known as Chana Ruchla Garfinkiel.1
1823BirthShe was born in 1823 in Żarnów, Poland.2,3
1843Birth of ChildHer son Berek Garfinkiel was born in 1843 in Żarnów, Poland.
1845Birth of ChildHer daughter Sura Syfra Garfinkiel was born in 1845 in Radom, Poland.
1849Birth of ChildHer son Lejzer Noech Garfinkiel was born in 1849.
1842Marr-PartnersChana Ruchla Jurkiewicz married Icek Moszkowicz Garfinkiel in 1842 in Żarnów, Poland.1,3,4
1852Death of ChildHer son Lejzer Noech Garfinkiel died in 1852.
1859Birth of ChildHer son Mendel Garfinkiel was born in 1859 in Radom, Poland.
1863Birth of ChildHer daughter Sura Garfinkiel was born in 1863.
Before 1879DeathChana Ruchla Jurkiewicz died before 29 December 1879.5,6

Citations

  1. Book of Residents, Radom, Polish State Archives Fond 1, Card #233
  2. Ancestry.com Public Family Trees, Atlas-Rozencwaig-Cajgfinger-Gelberger 2017 Tree, accessed 15 Feb 2019
  3. Édith Simone Chomentowski, Mar 2021, "La communauté juive de Radom à travers la famille Garfinkiel", in Généalo-J: Revue francaise de généalogie juive, Paris: Cercle de Généalogie Juive, 145, RCJ books and files, p.6.
  4. Polish Marriage Record, FHL Film #718949, Akta 7
  5. Book of Residents, Radom, Polish State Archives Fond 1, Card #233, Her granddaughter born in 1882
  6. Polish Marriage Record, Polish State Archives Radom, Fond 190, At this time of Mendel's mother (Chana Ruchla) is already dead (per Simone Chomentowski's translation.)
Last Edited19 August 2023 10:20:22

Lejzor Pinkus Rakocz

M, #2420, Deceased, b. 1836, d. 1910



Parents

Father*Fiszel Rakocz (1811-1852)
Mother*Dwojra Szaindla Frenkel (1808-1838)

Family: Sura Laja Goldman (1831-1889)

Son*Efraim Fiszel Rakocz (1858-1936)
Daughter*Dwojra Szayndla Rakocz (1860-1861)
Daughter*Gitla Rakocz+ (1862-1924)
Daughter*Rywka Rakocz (1864-)
Daughter*Hinda Rakocz (1869-)
Son*Majer Rakocz (1871-)
Daughter*Raca Rakocz (1874-1889)
Daughter*Chana Rakocz (1877-1878)
Son*Aron Rakocz (1879-1881)



Biographical Details

1836BirthLejzor Pinkus Rakocz was born in 1836 in Przytyk, Poland.1,2,3
1838Death of ParentHis mother Dwojra Szaindla Frenkel died in 1838.
1852Death of ParentHis father Fiszel Rakocz died in 1852.
1857Marr-PartnersLejzor Pinkus Rakocz married Sura Laja Goldman on 22 November 1857 in Radom, Poland.4,1,3
1858Birth of ChildHis son Efraim Fiszel Rakocz was born in 1858.
1860Birth of ChildHis daughter Dwojra Szayndla Rakocz was born in 1860.
1861Death of ChildHis daughter Dwojra Szayndla Rakocz died in 1861.
1862Birth of ChildHis daughter Gitla Rakocz was born on 16 September 1862 in Radom, Poland.
1864Birth of ChildHis daughter Rywka Rakocz was born in 1864.
1869Birth of ChildHis daughter Hinda Rakocz was born in 1869.
1871Birth of ChildHis son Majer Rakocz was born in 1871.
1874Birth of ChildHis daughter Raca Rakocz was born in 1874.
1877Birth of ChildHis daughter Chana Rakocz was born in 1877.
1878Death of ChildHis daughter Chana Rakocz died in 1878.
1879Birth of ChildHis son Aron Rakocz was born in 1879.
1881Death of ChildHis son Aron Rakocz died in 1881.
1889Death of ChildHis daughter Raca Rakocz died in 1889.
1889Death of SpouseHis wife Sura Laja Goldman died on 20 February 1889 in Radom, Poland.
1910DeathLejzor Pinkus Rakocz died in 1910 in Radom, Poland.2,3

Citations

  1. Polish Marriage Record, Leyzer Rakocz & Sura Goldman, FHL film #716130, Akta 36
  2. Ancestry.com Public Family Trees, Atlas-Rozencwaig-Cajgfinger-Gelberger 2017 Tree, accessed 15 Feb 2019
  3. Édith Simone Chomentowski, Mar 2021, "La communauté juive de Radom à travers la famille Garfinkiel", in Généalo-J: Revue francaise de généalogie juive, Paris: Cercle de Généalogie Juive, 145, RCJ books and files, p.6.
  4. Book of Residents, Radom, Polish State Archives Fond 1, Card #233
Last Edited23 February 2023 09:37:51