Nine Generations

Iris Gurney

Iris Gurney Heyman
Female, #6126, Deceased, b. 24 November 1930, d. 28 September 2017




Parents

Father*Max J. Gurney (1899-1973)
Mother*Anna Brownstein (1900-1992)

Family: Louis Heyman (1930-1990)




Biographical Details

1930Birth nameIris Gurney was born on 24 November 1930 in New Jersey.1,2
From 1935 to 1942Residence (family)Bernice Gurney and Iris Gurney lived with Max J. Gurney and Anna Brownstein at 80 Aldine Street in Newark, New Jersey from 1935 to 1942.3,4
1950Residence (family)As adult children, Bernice Gurney and Iris Gurney lived with Max J. Gurney and Anna Brownstein at 842 Westminster in Hillside, Union County, New Jersey on 4 April 1950.
1952MarriageIris Gurney married Louis Heyman in Newark, New Jersey in November 1952.5
1973Residence (family)Louis Heyman and she lived at 1201 West Peoriqa Place in North Brunswick Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey in July 1973.6
1973Death of ParentHer father, Max J. Gurney, died on 7 July 1973 in Maplewood, Essex County, New Jersey.
1990Death of SpouseHer husband, Louis Heyman, died on 6 January 1990 in Lauderdale Lakes, Broward County, Florida.
1992Death of ParentHer mother, Anna Brownstein, died on 16 January 1992.
2017DeathIris Gurney died on 28 September 2017 in Florida.2
About 2017BurialShe was buried about 29 September 2017 in Beth David Memorial Gardens in Hollywood, Broward County, Florida.2
Last Edited 16 December 2025 09:06:28

Citations

  1. 1940 Federal Census, Record originated in..., Year: 1940; Place: Newark, Essex, New Jersey; Roll: T627_2427; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 25-494
  2. Find A Grave database, Online: http://www.findagrave.com, Memorial No. 183908145, Date: 16 DEC 2025
  3. 1940 Federal Census, Record originated in..., Place: Newark, Essex, New Jersey; Roll: m-t0627-02427; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 25-494
  4. World War II Draft Registration Card, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for New Jersey, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 266National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for New Jersey, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 266, Date: 15 FEB 1942
  5. Marriage Index, New Jersey, U.S., Marriage Index, 1901-2016, Date: 16 DEC 2025, Cert. #35643
  6. Obituary, Newark (NJ) Star-Ledger. p.58, Date: 8 JUL 1973

George William Bantle

Male, #6127, Deceased, b. 15 September 1898, d. January 1971




Family: Dorothy M. Gurney (1898-1985)

Daughter*Ruth E. Bantle



Biographical Details

1898Birth nameGeorge William Bantle was born on 15 September 1898 in New Jersey.1,2,3,4,5,1,6
1898BaptismHe was baptised on 23 October 1898 in Plainfield, Union County, New Jersey, at Saint Mary-Catholic.7
1928Birth of ChildHis daughter, Ruth E. Bantle, was born on 19 December 1928 in New Jersey.
1930ResidenceHe lived in Plainfield, Union County, New Jersey in 1930.1,1
OccupationGeorge William Bantle was a liquor store proprietor in Plainfield, Union County, New Jersey.
1940ResidenceHe lived in Plainfield, Union County, New Jersey on 1 April 1940.2,6
1971DeathHe died in January 1971 in Plainfield, Union County, New Jersey.
1985Death of PartnerHis partner, Dorothy M. Gurney, died on 16 December 1985 in Summit, Union County, New Jersey.
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Citations

  1. 1930 Fed'l Census, Year: 1930; Place: Plainfield, Union, New Jersey; Roll: 1388; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0110; FHL microfilm: 2341123
  2. 1940 Federal Census, Record originated in..., Year: 1940; Place: Plainfield, Union, New Jersey; Roll: T627_2387; Page: 61A; Enumeration District: 20-81
  3. World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, Registration State: New Jersey; Registration County: Union; Roll: 1765550; Draft Board: 2
  4. 1910 Federal Census, Year: 1910; Place: Plainfield Ward 2, Union, New Jersey; Roll: T624_910; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0093; FHL microfilm: 1374923
  5. 1920 Federal Census, Year: 1920; Place: Plainfield Ward 2, Union, New Jersey; Roll: T625_1071; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 122
  6. 1940 Federal Census, Record originated in..., Year: 1940; Place: Plainfield, Union, New Jersey; Roll: m-t0627-02387; Page: 61A; Enumeration District: 20-81
  7. Ancestry.com, New Jersey, Births and Christenings Index, 1660-1931 (Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.)

Ruth E. Bantle

Female, #6128, Living




Parents

Father*George William Bantle (1898-1971)
Mother*Dorothy M. Gurney (1898-1985)

Family: Howard Stanley Wofsy (1926-2011)




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Samuel Shrage

Male, #6129, Deceased, b. 17 November 1896, d. March 1986




Parents

Family: Rose Gurney (about 1897-1983)

Daughter*Iona L. Shrage
Daughter*Hilda Shrage



Biographical Details

1896Birth nameSamuel Shrage was born on 17 November 1896 in Manhattan, New York County, New York.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9
1927MarriageHe married Rose Gurney on 26 April 1927 at Borough Hall in the Bronx. The marriage was witnessed by Jean Gurney and Martha ("Marva") Gurnianski.10,11
1929Birth of ChildHis daughter, Iona L. Shrage, was born on 23 July 1929 in Brooklyn, New York.
OccupationSamuel Shrage was an electrician in New Jersey.
About 1932Birth of ChildHis daughter, Hilda Shrage, was born about 1932 in New York.
1983Death of SpouseHis wife, Rose Gurney, died in March 1983 in Morristown, Middlesex County, New Jersey.
1986DeathHe died in March 1986 in Morristown, Middlesex County, New Jersey.3
Last Edited 5 August 2023 10:37:02

Citations

  1. World War II Draft Registration Card, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147
  2. New York City Department of Health, New York City Birth Index, 1878-1965, Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2017.
  3. U.S. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014 (Ancestry.com Operations Inc), Number: 053-07-7551; Issue State: New York; Issue Date: Before 1951
  4. Ancestry.com, New York City, Births, 1891-1902 (Ancestry.com Operations Inc), New York City Births, 1891-1902; Title: Births Reported in December, 1896.; Certificate #: 50614
  5. 1910 Federal Census, Year: 1910; Place: Brooklyn Ward 29, Kings, New York; Roll: T624_983; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 1065; FHL microfilm: 1374996
  6. World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, Registration State: New York; Registration County: Kings; Roll: 1754311; Draft Board: 43
  7. 1925 New York State Census (Ancestry.com), New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1925; Election District: 01; Assembly District: 09; City: Brooklyn; County: Kings; Page: 49
  8. 1920 Federal Census, Year: 1920; Place: Brooklyn Assembly District 9, Kings, New York; Roll: T625_1158; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 526
  9. 1900 Federal Census, Year: 1900; Place: Manhattan, New York, New York; Roll: 1120; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0881; FHL microfilm: 1241120
  10. New York, New York, Marriage Index 1866-1995 (Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.)
  11. Marriage Certificate, Bronx Cert. #2427 (Samuel Shrage & Rose Gurney), Date: 26 APR 1927

Hilda Shrage

Female, #6130, Living




Parents

Father*Samuel Shrage (1896-1986)
Mother*Rose Gurney (about 1897-1983)



Last Edited 5 August 2023 10:37:02

Iona L. Shrage

Female, #6131, Living




Parents

Father*Samuel Shrage (1896-1986)
Mother*Rose Gurney (about 1897-1983)

Family 1: Myron Weintraub (1928-1999)

Family 2: Norman ("Pop") Bierbaum (1926-2015)




Last Edited 15 December 2025 09:00:58

Herman Mankoff

Male, #6132, Deceased, b. 2 May 1887, d. 18 November 1970




Family: Lillian Gurney (1889-1972)

Son*Bertram Mankoff + (1922-1982)
Son*Ira L. Mankoff + (1927-1980)



Biographical Details

BirthHerman Mankoff was also known as Hyman Mankoff.
1887Birth nameHe was born on 2 May 1887 in Spitalfields, London, England.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8
1915ImmigrationHe migrated to Ellis Island in New York City in 1915

aboard the SS St. Louis.1,4

1919MarriageHe married Lillian Gurney in New York on 9 March 1919.
1922Birth of ChildHis son, Bertram Mankoff, was born on 11 February 1922 in Newark, New Jersey.
1927Birth of ChildHis son, Ira L. Mankoff, was born on 24 October 1927 in Irvington, New Jersey.
OccupationHerman Mankoff was an insurance agent for Metropolitan Life in New Jersey.
1942Naturalization PetitionHe filed a petition for naturalization on 28 August 1942 in Newark, New Jersey.4
1970DeathHe died on 18 November 1970 in Union, Union County, New Jersey.3,5
About 1970BurialHe was buried about 19 November 1970 in Newark, New Jersey.3
1972Death of SpouseHis wife, Lillian Gurney, died on 2 September 1972 in Union, Union County, New Jersey.
Last Edited 30 December 2023 07:55:51

Citations

  1. 1930 Fed'l Census, Year: 1930; Place: Irvington, Essex, New Jersey; Roll: 1331; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0465; Image: 84.0; FHL microfilm: 2341066
  2. World War II Draft Registration Card
  3. JewishGen Online Worldwide Burial Registry (JOWBR) (Ancestry.com Operations Inc)
  4. Ancestry.com, New Jersey, Naturalization Records, 1878-1945 (Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.)
  5. U.S. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014 (Ancestry.com Operations Inc), Number: 136-01-4850; Issue State: New Jersey; Issue Date: Before 1951
  6. 1920 Federal Census, Year: 1920; Place: Newark Ward 13, Essex, New Jersey; Roll: T625_1037; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 238
  7. Ancestry.com, 1901 England Census (Ancestry.com Operations Inc), Class: RG13; Piece: 303; Folio: 115; Page: 30
  8. 1911 Census of England, Class: RG14; Piece: 1619

Ira L. Mankoff

Male, #6133, Deceased, b. 24 October 1927, d. 26 February 1980




Parents

Father*Herman Mankoff (1887-1970)
Mother*Lillian Gurney (1889-1972)



Biographical Details

1927Birth nameIra L. Mankoff was born on 24 October 1927 in Irvington, New Jersey.1,2
1945MilitaryHe served for a year, probably in the Army on 20 June 1945.1
OccupationIra L. Mankoff was a salesman. ; he worked with his brother Bert in sales distribution for the "Strollo Chair Company" (a combined stroller-high chair item.)
1956Birth of ChildHis son, Howard B. Mankoff, was born on 19 July 1956.
1960Birth of ChildHis son, Jay D. Mankoff, was born on 12 August 1960.
1970Death of ParentHis father, Herman Mankoff, died on 18 November 1970 in Union, Union County, New Jersey.
1972Death of ParentHis mother, Lillian Gurney, died on 2 September 1972 in Union, Union County, New Jersey.
1980DeathIra L. Mankoff died on 26 February 1980 in Union, Union County, New Jersey.1,2,3,4
About 1980BurialHe was buried about 27 February 1980 in Saddle Brook, Bergen County, New Jersey.4
Last Edited 23 February 2023 09:37:51

Citations

  1. Ancestry.com, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010, Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011
  2. U.S. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014 (Ancestry.com Operations Inc), Number: 139-20-0787; Issue State: New Jersey; Issue Date: Before 1951
  3. Ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 (Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015).
  4. Find A Grave database, Online: http://www.findagrave.com

Bertram Mankoff

Male, #6134, Deceased, b. 11 February 1922, d. 22 April 1982




Parents

Father*Herman Mankoff (1887-1970)
Mother*Lillian Gurney (1889-1972)

Family: Madelyn Sherman (1924-2011)

Daughter*Ellen Sue Mankoff
Daughter*Joanne S. Mankoff +



Biographical Details

1922Birth nameBertram Mankoff was born on 11 February 1922 in Newark, New Jersey.1,2,3,4,5
OccupationBertram Mankoff was a salesman. He worked with his brother Ira in sales distribution for the "Strollo Chair Company," per Ira Gurney.
1953Birth of ChildHis daughter, Ellen Sue Mankoff, was born on 21 August 1953 in Newark, New Jersey.
1956Birth of ChildHis daughter, Joanne S. Mankoff, was born on 15 July 1956 in Newark, New Jersey.
1970Death of ParentHis father, Herman Mankoff, died on 18 November 1970 in Union, Union County, New Jersey.
1972Death of ParentHis mother, Lillian Gurney, died on 2 September 1972 in Union, Union County, New Jersey.
1982DeathBertram Mankoff died on 22 April 1982 in Broward County, Florida.1,2,4
2011Death of PartnerHis partner, Madelyn Sherman, died on 29 November 2011 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
Last Edited 5 August 2023 10:37:02

Citations

  1. Florida Death Index 1877-1998
  2. U.S. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014 (Ancestry.com Operations Inc), Number: 139-16-3239; Issue State: New Jersey; Issue Date: Before 1951
  3. Ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1 (Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010)., Voter Registration Lists, Public Record Filings, Historical Residential Records, and Other Household Database Listings
  4. Ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 (Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015).
  5. 1930 Fed'l Census, Year: 1930; Place: Irvington, Essex, New Jersey; Roll: 1331; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0465; Image: 84.0; FHL microfilm: 2341066

Marlene S. Stone

Female, #6135, Living







Last Edited 23 February 2023 09:37:51

Jay D. Mankoff

Male, #6136, Living




Parents

Father*Ira L. Mankoff (1927-1980)
Mother*Marlene S. Stone



Last Edited 23 February 2023 09:37:51

Howard B. Mankoff

Male, #6137, Living




Parents

Father*Ira L. Mankoff (1927-1980)
Mother*Marlene S. Stone



Last Edited 23 February 2023 09:37:51

Madelyn Sherman

Female, #6138, Deceased, b. 10 October 1924, d. 29 November 2011




Family: Bertram Mankoff (1922-1982)

Daughter*Ellen Sue Mankoff
Daughter*Joanne S. Mankoff +



Biographical Details

1924Birth nameMadelyn Sherman was born on 10 October 1924 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.1,2,3,4
1953Birth of ChildHer daughter, Ellen Sue Mankoff, was born on 21 August 1953 in Newark, New Jersey.
1956Birth of ChildHer daughter, Joanne S. Mankoff, was born on 15 July 1956 in Newark, New Jersey.
1982Death of PartnerHer partner, Bertram Mankoff, died on 22 April 1982 in Broward County, Florida.
2011DeathMadelyn Sherman died on 29 November 2011 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.3
Last Edited 5 August 2023 10:37:02

Citations

  1. 1940 Federal Census, Record originated in..., Year: 1940; Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3654; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 69-91
  2. Ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1 (Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010)., Voter Registration Lists, Public Record Filings, Historical Residential Records, and Other Household Database Listings
  3. U.S. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014 (Ancestry.com Operations Inc), Issue State: Pennsylvania; Issue Date: Before 1951
  4. 1930 Fed'l Census, Year: 1930; Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1982; Page: 23B; Enumeration District: 0325; FHL microfilm: 2341716

Joanne S. Mankoff

Female, #6139, Living




Parents

Father*Bertram Mankoff (1922-1982)
Mother*Madelyn Sherman (1924-2011)



Last Edited 3 April 2023 07:41:17

Ellen Sue Mankoff

Female, #6140, Living




Parents

Father*Bertram Mankoff (1922-1982)
Mother*Madelyn Sherman (1924-2011)



Last Edited 3 April 2023 07:41:17

Philip Steinberg1

Male, #6141, Deceased, d. 3 August 1982




Family: Bernice Gurney (1925-2007)




Biographical Details

OccupationPhilip Steinberg was vending machine operator.
1945MarriageHe married Bernice Gurney in New Jersey in 1945.2
1982DeathHe died on 3 August 1982 in Hillside, New Jersey.
2007Death of SpouseHis wife, Bernice Gurney, died on 26 July 2007 in Delray Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida.
Last Edited 27 May 2025 18:05:02

Citations

  1. My Heritage Family Trees, on-line database., Family Search Family Trees, Date: 27 MAY 2025
  2. New Jersey Marriage Index, 1901-2016, New Jersey, U.S., Marriage Index, 1901-2016 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2016., Date: 27 MAY 2025

Howard Stanley Wofsy

Male, #6142, Deceased, b. 11 August 1926, d. 17 May 2011







Biographical Details

1926Birth nameHoward Stanley Wofsy was born on 11 August 1926.1
2011DeathHe died on 17 May 2011 at Bethesda Heart Institute in Boynton Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida.2
Last Edited 23 February 2023 09:37:51

Citations

  1. Ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1 (Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010)., Voter Registration Lists, Public Record Filings, Historical Residential Records, and Other Household Database Listings
  2. Newspaper, Fort Lauderdale (FL) South Florida Sun Sentinel 20 May 2011, p.23

Seth Emory Lipschutz

Male, #6143, Living







Last Edited 12 June 2025 15:45:03

Aaron Lipman

Male, #6144, Living




Parents




Last Edited 23 February 2023 09:37:51

Eugene Joseph Dwyer

Male, #6145, Living







Last Edited 23 February 2023 09:37:51

Rhoda Joy Krieger

Female, #6146, Deceased, b. 1934




Family: Marshall Berman (1928-1998)




Biographical Details

DeathRhoda Joy Krieger died in East Brunswick, Middlesex County, New Jersey.1
1934Birth nameShe was born in 1934 in Newark, New Jersey.1
1957ResidenceShe lived in Newark, New Jersey in 1957.2
1998Death of PartnerHer partner, Marshall Berman, died on 6 December 1998 in New Brunswick, Middlesex County, New Jersey.
Last Edited 3 April 2023 07:41:17

Citations

  1. Ancestry.com Public Family Trees, J. Aquilino and B. Gurney Family Tree, accessed 23 September 2019
  2. U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995, Ancestry.com

Abraham Golum

Abraham Golum
Male, #6147, Deceased, b. 28 July 1920, d. 9 June 2004




Family: Irma Libby Berman (1925-2006)

Daughter*Judy Golum



Biographical Details

TitleAbraham Golum had the title 'Dr.'.
1920Birth nameHe was born on 28 July 1920 in Newark, New Jersey.1,2,3,4,5,6,7
1921MilitaryHe served on 28 July 1921.2
1949Birth of ChildHis daughter, Judy Golum, was born on 14 July 1949 in Los Angeles, California.
2004DeathHe died on 9 June 2004 in Long Beach, California.1,2,3,6
About 2004BurialHe was buried about 10 June 2004 in Long Beach, California.1
2006Death of PartnerHis partner, Irma Libby Berman, died on 28 January 2006 in Long Beach, California.
Last Edited 9 August 2025 20:53:17

Citations

  1. JewishGen Online Worldwide Burial Registry (JOWBR) (Ancestry.com Operations Inc)
  2. Ancestry.com, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010, Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011
  3. U.S. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014 (Ancestry.com Operations Inc), Number: 136-18-6448; Issue State: New Jersey; Issue Date: Before 1951
  4. 1930 Fed'l Census, Year: 1930; Place: Hillside, Union, New Jersey; Roll: 1387; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 0082; FHL microfilm: 2341122
  5. 1940 Federal Census, Record originated in..., Year: 1940; Place: Newark, Essex, New Jersey; Roll: T627_2418; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 25-210
  6. Ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 (Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015).
  7. Ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1 (Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010)., Voter Registration Lists, Public Record Filings, Historical Residential Records, and Other Household Database Listings

Judy Golum

Female, #6148, Living




Parents

Father*Abraham Golum (1920-2004)
Mother*Irma Libby Berman (1925-2006)



Last Edited 9 August 2025 20:54:45

Bertram Jaffe

Male, #6149, Deceased, b. 1 July 1915, d. 26 October 2004




Family: Marilyn Ruth Berman (1923-1992)




Biographical Details

1915Birth nameBertram Jaffe was born on 1 July 1915 in Brooklyn, New York.1,2,3,4,5
1992Death of PartnerHis partner, Marilyn Ruth Berman, died on 17 January 1992 in Long Beach, California.
2004DeathHe died on 26 October 2004 in Scotch Plains, Union County, New Jersey.1,5
Last Edited 5 August 2023 10:37:02

Citations

  1. U.S. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014 (Ancestry.com Operations Inc), Number: 136-03-0917; Issue State: New Jersey; Issue Date: Before 1951
  2. Ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2 (Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010).
  3. 1930 Fed'l Census, Year: 1930; Place: Newark, Essex, New Jersey; Roll: 1337; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0149; FHL microfilm: 2341072
  4. 1940 Federal Census, Record originated in..., Year: 1940; Place: Newark, Essex, New Jersey; Roll: T627_2419; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 25-248
  5. Ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 (Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015).

Anthony Peter Aquilino

Male, #6150, Living







Last Edited 6 September 2025 06:53:37